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Volume 74, Issue 16 Smithfield, RI April 6, 2007 Bryant's own I Delta Chi and DPS Mind .of Ein Last fall, Mind ofEin I go head to head received the opportunity i ofa lifetime after winning I Battle ofthe Bands. -, By Carlos Ramos Assistant Campus News Editor I What do you get when you mix four.Bryant Universi.ty students and hard rock mUSIC? You get the hard rock band, Mind of Ein. The group consists of five members, all of whom playa different role in the success of the band. Adam Corsair is on vocals, Matt Bennet plays the bass, Sonny Palumbo plays the guitar, and Adam Muccino is on the drums. Mind of Ein was organized by Bennet. Muc cino, Corsair, and Bennet had been friends for a while and worked together and he wanted to put somethin • .. h ~ \ ; t lucc:ino and all otht!r~' . • I \ I r u t eel match. , ny Palumbo came into the b and' to 6 11 in fo r an unnamed ~ uitari s t a nd w as
.' I r h.J. ~ LMIIWICmwnO at the Ban , which \ a:, p ut tertainment back in October. DPS and Delta Chi competed in a charity softball game Sunday April 1 to benefit The Mind of Ein competed in Battle of the Bands V Foundation. at the Living Room for a sold out crowd of about 800 people, and from such events has won stu dio time, prize money, three out of state dates, By Lauren Cimino ularity of DPS would draw a Both teams enjoyed the game and a gig with a national act. larger crowd to the game," said and Delta Chi plans to make the Editor-in-Chie! Michael Botaish '09. charity softball game against DPS Healthy competition and a Sun Throughout the two hour game, a yeadv event. day afternoon game can bring approximately 200 people stopred "We hope everyone enjoyed the hUfldreds of reople together. On by purchasing foooand raffle tIck game and will help us make it a SUflday Apri I, the Delta Chi Fra ets, including faculty and staff tradition for years to come," con ternity challenged Department of members, families, and friends. cluded Botaish. Public Safety officers to an after Delta Chi was in noon softball game to benefit the V spired to hold the Foundation. event in honor of the Rarely do students see more V Foundation, a can than four DPS officers at a time, cer research organi but the officers came together to zation that is also support the game by playing, the fratemity's na coaching, and cheering. Chief tional philanthropy. George Coronado pitched all ei.ght Over 700 dollars was innings for the DPS team, dad 111 raised, including a black and grey uniforms. The Joe Domaney 100 dollar donation Umpire was Norm Duquette and from DPS after the Mind of Ein performs in Janikies ear junior Matthew Bennet called the event. This year's lier this semester. game. fundraising ex The Delta Chi team included ceeded previous undergraduate, graduate, and events which usu This year, the band will release their first alumni brothers to create two full album, Redefinition, with ten tracks including ally only raise player lineups. SOf'homore aroUfld 100 dollars. Sweet Surrender and Breathing Underwater. A Gergely Nemeth pItched all in DVD was also developed of their Second Battle Part of this year's nings. The game was originally success came from of the Bands performance where Mind of Ein scheduled for 7 innings, but in the played as special guests. the donated prizes bottom of the 7th, DPS scored 3 which included gift When they are not practicing their music they runs to tie the game at 10-10. After are out on the road performing in and around certificates from Delta Chi added 3 more in the top Papa Gino's, J's Deli, the New England area. of the eighth, DPS rallied again, When asked about his plans for after gradua video rentals, and but comin ~ up short with only 2 autographed pic tion Adam Muccino responded by saying: "I runs, making the final score 13-12. will continue to keep playing the drums tures of Jon Papel "It was a really well played bon and Jon Lester. whether it's by myseU or wi.th the l;>and. ~at~ game, and in the end we were able ever the situation, I don't think I WIll ever gIVe It "One of our goals to pull it out in extras. It was also was to host a charity up; there is always more to learn and practice." great to see Bryant donate so If you would like more information on the event that would ' much money to such a great unite the Bryant band head over to . or cause" said Erik Steckis, a Delta ce . and you can get community and Chi senior. Delta Chi has spon after months of news an information on group members, and sored charity softball games in the future plans. planning for this past but the events were not game, it was well Major John Rainone takes a hack out nearly as successful. worth it," said Bo "We were hoping that the pop taish. of a gruesome Delta Chi pitch. page 2 cam.pus news april 6, 2007 Inconvenient Bryant Center hosts Spring Art Exhibit By Joe Pelletier lier this year, have helped many students, Web Publisher staff, and faculty members try their hand at Truth raises aware painting. Paula Bogan's stunning painting of a The Annual Bryant Art Exhibit kicked off lighthouse in Maine is a testament to such pro Monday, April 2nd at noon in Papitto with a grams available on campus. Perhaps the great tastefuf display of paintings, sketches, and est advice Rev. Devens nad was to simply ness on campus photographs by various students, faculty, and "pick up a pencil and a piece of paper and do staff. The exhibit is open to all students and your best," just like many artists in this year's will be available for public viewing in the exhibit have done. Papitto meeting room until April 13th. By Roxanne Cowperthwaite global wanning. For example, A majority of the art is photographs Assistant Campus News Editor there are many ice shelves which members of the Bryant community that are the size of Rhode Is have taken themselves. One piece which is Global wanning is an issue land that have broken off particularly unique to the bunch is the that has become extremely Antarctica since 1995 and all shadow box, created by Martha Kuhlman. controversial over the past this ice has melted into the It demonstrates a vast amount of effort and couple of years. Bryant Uni ocean. This melted glacial crafty detail, and is undoubtedly a crowd versity has supported a cou water has already raised favorite. ple ofshowings of AI Gore's ocean levels, which continue Among those present at the exhibit was movie An Inconvenient Truth to rise each year, leading to a Rev. Phillip Devens ("Rev Dev"), a major in order to promote aware shift in world temperatures. contributor to this year's gallery. Rev. De ness of our planet's changing After the film, Beaudette vens, who particularly enJoys painting wa climate. discussed how global wann tercolors, explained that it sometimes takes One of Al Gore's colleagues, ing has alreadybegun to af up to a week for him to complete a Single Paul Beaudette, came to fect Rhode Island. He stated rainting. He emphasized the importance Bryant to speak about the that this east January was the 'expressing yourself as fully as possible movie. Beaudette travels wannest January that Rhode using all different types of media," and Greg Hirshom around the country to talk Island has ever experienced. that many aspiring artists should visit art about the film and to encour However, with the new trend museums to see what other artists have "Light House in Maine" by Paula Hogan age people to help conserve of hybrid cars, recycling, and tried to do. our environment. Here at eco-friendly products, people Workshops on campus, such as the Bryant he spoke about the sig all over are working to fignt class on watercolors wruch was held ear- nificance ofglobal warming global wanning. For more in and how it is important to ad fonnation or Al Gore's movie dress the issue now in order or ways you can help, £0 to to prevent future problems. their website at htt.p:ILecli The showing ofthe movie matepmject.oxg/. Campus Updates... described the various aspects of, and troubles dealing with, Environmental Awareness Day Environmental Conservation Organization (ECO) was recognized this semester by the Uni versity as an official student organization. The first event that the club put together was held Wednesday March 28. In celebration of Environmental Awareness Day, the members organized a barbeque, complete with tofu dogs and veggie burgers for our vegetarian students, to raise awareness of the organization. Students could trade their recyclable cans and bottles for hot dogs and hamburgers. Addi tionally, flyers printed on recycled, reused paper advertised facts about what items are recycla ble in the state of Rhode Island, as well as companies that are known for being environmentally friendly. Perhaps the most exciting part of the event was the petition to have the lights turned off in the library after closing. After only a few short hours, almost 130 students had signed it. By the conclusion of the event, the group had collected two truckloads of recyclable bottles and cans that were recYcled courtesy of Brvant tvfaintenance. After a successful first event. ECO looks for- Presents ward to' n ay ler m . For more information on the Environmental onservation Organiza . n, please can ct Eguie Castrillo Giffard, [email protected] (contributed by Kim Cole)
THURSDAY, APlUL 12 French Film CONCEllT AT 7:30 P.M. JANIKlES lHEATllE Agraduate business degree. Festival Bryant hosted another success ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS just the way you want it. ful French Film Festival this 6 P.M., KOFFLER ROTUNDA spring. The program was part of Tournees, a program by the French American Cultural Ex change which seeks to share Percussionist Eguie Castrillo is a native of Puerto Rico who BENTLEY FrenCh films with colleges and has played with Tito Puente, Arturo Sandoval, Jennifer Lopez, I universities across the couni!Y.. PORTFOLIO 360 The series presented five films and many others. Castrillo and his 18-piece orchestra are a that also coordinated with Raise Comprehensive Graduate Business Programs Your Voice Week and Women's tight, energetic ensemble that will get the pulse racing with a Herstory Month. The films sizzling mambo program. ranged from female circumcision Presenting the new Bentley Portfolio 360 -Integrating business, in a small African village technology, ethics and global understanding, focused through (Moolaade) to a man's quest to fol Castrillo and his orchestra will perform following the experiential learning. low his dream of becoming a con cert pianist (The Beat Inat My presentation of Bryant University's Alumni Achievement Flexible. Customize your program around your career Heart Skipped). Awards. goals and academic background. Focus your degree with Amongst its other sponsors, the multiple concentrations and dual·degree options. English and Cultural Studies De partment also offered a contest Personal. Participate in classes on campus and online. cosponsored with SCOLA. Unfor With courses offered primarily in the evening, our programs tunately the small number of en TICKETS ARE FREE FOR BRYANT STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY, accommodate your schedule. tries did not permit the AND $10 FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. FOR BRYANT ALUMNI, department to choose a winner. Po erful. Accelerate your career with a degree from TICKETS ARE $5 IN ADVANCE AND $10 AT THE DOOR. To Overall, the attendance in one of the country's top-ranked business schools. creased compared to last year PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE, CALL 4°1-232-6595. Business majors eam an MBA in as few as 12 courses. with many classes promoting the films as relatable coursework. Look for next year's French Tms PERFORMANCE IS BROUGHT TO YOU IN CONJUNCTION Film Festival next spring. If you WITH THE ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. FOR M ORE would like more infonnation on INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT, CALL 4°1-2.32-6377. the festival, its sponsors, or to get involved with ilie pro~ram, please A contact Professor Tern Hasseler at [email protected]. B-~~-E N T LE-Y Join The Archway! Ttos EYEHT IS SPOHSOUD IIY 1lu PlnPtuclri lImH McCALLUM GRADUATE Meetings Mondays at SCHOOL of BUSINESS AHtI1h~ WoomotW call. 4:30pm in _The BenUey... MBA • 8 MS programs· MBA A MS Dual o.g...... Be Room 2B april 6, 2007 campus news page 3 Reasons behind a national phenomenon - ink
By Ben Conn upper arm while a woman most often and courage as well," added Wester- about the art ... I got my tattoos, I'm cliooses the hip area. man. excited about them, and I love them. Cantributing Writer The only pfaces you cannot techni Other popular tattoos are often to Get lots of attention, too. People are cally get permanent tattoos are your help' remember someone that was lost always stopping me and commenting, Every tattoo has a story and every hair, teeth and nails. Even the cornea in hfe. People get them to re story has special meaning. used to be tattooed years ago for med member grandparents, parents, "Let me express my feelings to- Something that has been around for ical purposes. and frienas all the time. They d h"" " quite some time is now starting to "For years I have wanted to get a usually get a name or some- war somet Ing Important In gain quite the popularity. tattoo of something that would let me thing that helps remind them my life" Tattoos have been around for a express my feelinss toward something of the joy they spent together long time, dating back approximately important in my life, and once I with the lost loved one. -Dan Westerman 5,000 years in fact. The word tattoo turned 18 I got a Bulldog," said soph Religion also plays a major was derived from the Polynesian omore Dan Westerman. role in the tattooing industry. word 'ta' which means striking some Westerman got a bulldog tattoo on There are lots of religious sayings that it's a conversation piece as well.... I thing and the Tahitian word 'tatau' his left bicep in order to show his ap can be tattooed and special symbols love it, just love it.1 get lots of stares which means 'to mark something'. It preciation for his brother. His brottier that represent heritage. sometimes. I have actually been is believed that the first tattoo was ac Tim entered the army in the first unit "I am very big on my Irish heritage stopped many times by tourists to tually created by accident. 25'th Battalion. Dan wanted to show and am proud of whom I represent, so have photos taken. Especially, when In 1991, a five I got my last name, I'm at the beach - older couples would thousand year old Maroney, in the colors of the stop me and ask to have their photo tattooed man 'otzi Irish flag, and the cross is a taken with me, which is cool, nice." the ice man' made Celtic cross representing our In tattoo land it was discovered the headlines of own family cross," said jun that men and women are very differ newspapers all over ior Brian Maroney. ent in their opinions on getting tat the world when his Tattoos are now usually toos. frozen body was found with color in them. "I think tattoos for women are discovered on a Back when tattooing first much more of an emotional commit mountain between began, they were all done in ment and it's of a more intimate na Austria and Italy. green, butbecause of new ture," said tattoo artist Jesse Fiske. This is the best pre aevelopments in equipment "They tend to get tattoos on pretty served corpse of that and in the ink, these days sensual parts of the body and there it's period ever found. you rarely find a tattoo ... and women get tattoos for them The skin bears 57 without any color. Color has selves and for tfie other people in their tattoos: a cross on made so many unique de lives. Men tend to get tattoos to show the inside of the left signs possible such as this off to the rest of the world." knee, six straight design which was created to Fiske works in Worcester, Massa lines 15 centimeters help this person cope with chusetts at Miraculous Creations body long above the kid the September 11 tragedy. art shop. Fiske has been tattooing neys and numerous "My tattoo is 5 years old, since he was 19 years old. He is now parallel lines on the nearly 6 now," one woman 31 and co-owner of Miraculous Cre ankles. The position says. "And I wanted to have ations. of the tattoo marks something that lasts forever. "I've tattooed Catholic priests, I suggests that they And it's a rose because I like have arbitrage attorneys who are han were probably ap flowers... I want to have it dling multibIllion-dollar deals, who plied for therapeutic in places which can't be seen under their $2,000 Armani suit are reasons. Joe by everyone. Tattoos are covered with tattoos," says Fiske. It has often been personal. It's something inti You never know who will get a tat said that men get Alan Waters, whose tattoo is pictured above, has had a tattoo mate for me." too, why they will get a tattoo, or tattoos for sake of for over a year. It symbolizes the relationship between his One would think that the where they will get a tattoo. Chances sho' lh m grandfather, father, and himself and their Irish heritage. whole point of being a walk are however, that they will have a tat ing art gallery ie; , if you've too because it is estimated that in
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By Jared Neilan, Timothy Osborn, cludes identical red and white signs BU are most likely very good, we Disconnected - BU's campus stretches Michael Oliveri, Philip Weiss clearly designating a building owned would like to know whiCh ones are re from Kenmore Square to the outskirts Staff Writers by the University. We found them to ally great. of Allston. We understand that it is a add a nice touch, attempting to create city campus, but the fact that it takes a sense of community. Seeing is Believing - Boston Univer 30 minutes to get from one end to the This week for our undercover cam sity accomplishedan impressive feat other is a major inconvenience. pus tour we traveled north to Massa BYOC - Although Boston University by taking us around campus for an chusetts to tour "the other BU", is a city campus, all students have the hour, and not taking us into a single Student Union Mystery -It was disap Boston University. Boston University option to have a car on campus if they building. While walking around pointinl? for us that the tour did not is a sizable campus sporting a student wish. We appreCiated the honesty of Boston is nice, we came to see the Uni take us mside the BU student union. population of 16,000 undergraduates our tour guiae when she said that for versity, not Commonwealth Ave. We do not know if we were more ana about 12,000 postgraduates. It is $900 per semesteryou have paid for upset that we did not get to see the BU interesting to comfare our previous the "right to fight' for a parking spot. facility or the fact that we would not undercover tour 0 Northeastern to have the opportunity to attack the Boston University. Northeastern Bryant Center in this week's article. seemed to really strive for a suburban campus feel in the middle of a big city. Things we brought home... Boston University, however, makes no apologies for its urban campus loca We liked the fact that BU students tion, embracing the surrounding area. have a homepage worthy web re source that gtves them up-to-date campus information. Bryant should Things we liked... incorporate a similar system to keep students, faculty, and staff well in Make your own Major - BU offers 250 formed about everyday campus hap fields of study under eleven under penings. This would allow graduate programs, one of which is organizations to promote campus called the "University Professors Pro events, allow alumni and other con gram". This program allows a student stituencies to stay informed on Bryant to direct hislher course of study, en happenings, and allow media outlets abling him/her to effectively create his to stay informed on current news and own interdisciplinary major. much more. Bryant needs to continue on the BU Today - Boston University has a trend in offering more academic pro website dedicated to campus news grams in both the college of arts and events and happenings located at sciences and the college of business. bu.edu/today. This website allows vis We have been on a trend of adding itors to view resourceful information more programs within the colleges we in a user friendly format, almost like already have, but maybe the next step the Bryant Exchange except online in the development of our University and in real time. would be to add another program oE Ryan Da/ey study (Bryant University School of Brownstone Living - While Bryant Law?) students are accustomed to brown Having toured two universities in stone buildings, BU students have the Things we didn't like... Take it or leave it - Going to Boston Boston, we have a new found appreci real deal. Stuaents have various hous University for a tour is a lot like going ation for the suburban college campus ing options, from conventional dormi Jack of all trades. master of none - As to a BMW dealership; there is no pres and the community it creates. While tory style buildings to specialized noted, Boston University offers a vast sure and it is as though they do not there are certain obvious advanta housing in historic brownstones. array of academic programs, however, care if you are going to buy it or not to being in a metropolitan setting, we it is difficult to pinpoint an area of because if you aon't, someone else prefer the sense of Familiarity amongst "I saw the sign" - Boston University specialty or expertise that the school is with money will. our peers. has gone to great lengths to mark its well known for. While we recognize territory in the Boston area. This in that all of the academic programs at Part Time Work Summer Jobs
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Our organization's full name is this semester. However, we are Name: Christopher Laranjeira Spain). I experienced many different Colleges Against Cancer at Bryant planning for tons of new events to Class of: 2008 cultures and saw things that I would University. be introduced to campus in the fall. never see here in the United States. The Our committees are working ex University: Pablo de Olavide experience made me appreciate the dif Our e-board is: tremely hard along side their sub Location: Seville, Spain ferences among cultures in the world President - Kristen Collins comxruttees to plan the details of all Partner: API and the differences among people. Vice President - Trevor Ham the events we nave in mind! Semester Abroad: Fall '06 bright Duration: September 4, 2006 - Decem Would you study abroad again given Secretary - Nicole Archambault Our organization is in the growing ber 21,2006 the opportunity? I would ao it all over Treasurer - Joseph Capezza stages. Our first meeting had a again in a heartbeat. It was the most mere 8 members in attendance. Reason for going: It is a requirement amazing four months of my life and I We meet every other Thursday at Our second grew to 15 members. for my major of International Business do not regret any of it. I do not think 5:30 PM in Heritage Dining We hOI?e to have at least 30 by se to complete a certain amount of credits that anytning can compare to all the Room. (Behind Papitto). We have mester send. abroad: memories I made throughout Europe. our next meeting tills Thursday, April 5th! Our biggest upcoming event as I Best experience/memory: The best ex mentioned earlier is Relay for perience had to be all the people I met. Our main purpose is to increase Life. Everyone should register on The group of people I met and traveled cancer awareness and education a team through with made every moment and every among the community while www.acsevents.org/relay/ribryant. day fun. I have created friendships that fundraising to support the Ameri Help raise money to find a cure for will last forever. can Cancer Society in their research cancer! And don't forget to come efforts in hopes of finding a cure. to the track on April 20th and show Funny cultural experience: Mounting a your support!! camel in Morocco had to have been one Our biggest event coming up is of the scariest yet funniest experiences Relay for Life!!! It is being held on If people have questions or are in of my life. First of all, I could not be Friday April 20th into Saturday terested in joining c.A.C, they can lieve that I was actually in Morocco, April 21st from 4 pm until 10 pm. contact either myself at Africa! And second, I never in my life Since we are a relatively new or [email protected] or Trevor would have imagined that I would ac ganization, c.A.C does not have Hambright at tually ride a camel. On the way up and ,..r:;;.;.-;J any additional events being held [email protected], down, I felt as if I was going to falloff flat on my face. How was the school different from Bryant University? The campus was Intern Spotlight: much bigger and had around 5,000 more students than Bryant. Even though it is a recently new campus, Alutnni ShadoW" Bryant's campus is more up to date and high-tech than Pablo de Oravide. Progratn How did this experience change you? Study abroad has opened my eyes How I Spent my Winter Break: new promotions, I learned about to the world. While studying abroad, I Laurie Freedman, '10, Marketing event planninqas well ...she gave traveled to 8 countries (incluaing Participating in the 2006-07 me packets of fast facts' of the <\l umni Shadow Program stores and how they place market ing magazines in hotels because t ri b a thr main cu c;t mer target - I had u~ hote ! Mr. Lebreck ence over major, saying if you I s~.nt tht! aftem n with build up e p riene and 1 am '1 , _ r , t.1T l' n~ abuu( tfl.: 1 'r Id! IU ' Lma' r at ~ 8A Dam I mte t m It W Ill help pmpomt works with the NBA but also what vou want to do in the future. Eguie Castrillo, will be performing Thursday, April 12th, at 7:30pm in works closely with licensees such I especially liked learning about Janikies Theatre. Tickets free to students, faculty, and staff at the Bryant as Spaulding who pay the NBA to marketing a product within the Center Information Desk. have their logo on the ball. Daniel sports industry; it demonstrated works to develop programs to how you have to be really creative pitch to Target and otner retail in marketing certain items you The Chace Center Pool will be closed April7-B for maintenance. The pool stores. If the retailer agrees with have to work together with so will re-open on Monday. Daniel's program ideas then the many areas such as sporting item wilrbe sold in the store. goods, apparel, novelties. If you're interested in volunteering for this year's Special Olympics contact While I was at the NBA I received I didn't like the amount of Kari Snow at [email protected] for more information. There will be infor a tour of the floor of the retail de travel that seems to be involved mation sessions on April 10, 17, and 24 at 9pm in Papitto. velopment department and a tour and the constantly changing of Commissioner Stem's area. I schedule. The Class of 2007 Committee is selling the old Bryant College highway signs was able to listen in on a confer Participating in the Alumni as a fundraiser for Senior Week. Bidding ends on April 10 at 9:30pm go to ence call Mr. Lebreck had with Shadow Program will help you http://bryant2.bryan t.ed u l-senate/seniors.h tm for more information. Spaulding about the upcoming learn what you would like to do All Star Games and the design for but also what you wouldn't like th the basketball and whether they I could have not liked my shad Mail Box Renewal forms are due April 13 • You can pick up the forms at the should change it. They also talked owing experience and I still Post Office. Contact the Post Office at ext. 6244 for any questions. about future products for 2007. would have learned a lot. I'm very Mr. LebrecK introduced me to glad Ijarticipated because it Bryant University is celebrating the Cambodian New Year in Papitto on the woman who markets the NBA nelpe me understand what I April 12 at 6:30pm. RSVP by calling the ICC at X: 6946. Store and she talked about the might want to pursue as market goals of stores, how to get peorle ing major. Applications for Bryant Experience Leaders are available in the Student Ac to come through, doing specia th is tivities Office. Deadline is April 16 • events like birfhday parties and **The Alllmni Shadow Program a cocktail parties at the store, and one or two day visit over winter break having lots of events which the with an alumni in an industry ofin Bryant University Spring Art Exhibit will run until Monday, April 16 in Pa players attend to promote the terest and is coordinated each year by pitto from 12-1pm. store; player appearances are big the Arnica Center for Career Educa for promoting products. The NBA tion, The Rise of the New Asia Giants Conference Part I will be held at Bryant on All Star Games were front and April 13 in the Bello Grand Hall at 1pm. center at the time so I sawall the Legislative Elections
Div nily Wi'...... Election Packets are in the Senate Office (3rd Floor Bryant Center) on Wednesday, April 4th, 2007. The Packets are due back Wednesday, April 11th to the Senate SENATE Office by 6:00 P.M. Ifthere are any questions please Contact Ryan Kelly at • [email protected] or David Santore at [email protected] Let your voice be heard. Come out and vote! s orts page 8 april 6, 2007 Women's tennis striving for fourth straight NE-I0 title
By Stephen Demers one works hard and really wants to be successful, Sports Editor everyone is really motivated to do well, and that's The Bryant women's tennis team is back the key," said Solomon. on the courts and ready to continue their Teammate Fedesco added, "I believe another big success from the fall. The women finished reason why we have succeeded as a team over the the fall season 5-1, with their only loss com last four years is because of the tremendous support ing against Division I University of Rhode that is always present. We're a small group of girls, Island. so we all know each other pretty well, and if some Success has been a recurring theme for one is having a bad day, we're all there to help fig this program over the past few years. The ure out the problem and pump each other up." Bulldogs have captured the NE-lO title and This close group certamly has their eyes on an qualified for the NCAA Tournament each of other NCAA tournament appearance, but at the the past three seasons. Last year in the same time they are not letting the success go to their NCAA tournament, they were able to defeat head. Philadelphia University, before falling to "I think it's hard to make expectations for the sea Kutztown University in the second round. son because based on our record, the only expecta Head coach Barbara Cilli and assistant tion would be that we will keep winning. It's very Jennifer DiPrete have helped tum the pro dangerous though to be that presumptuous because gram into a perennial contender. The play you don't want to let your guard down and allow ers attribute a large part of their achievement to the coaching staff. "We have a great coach that can read op I We have a great coach that can ponents and make strategies and help us try new things if one technique isn't worKing read opponents and make strate out that well," said senior Heather Fedesco. gies and help us try new things This year's squad may be the strongest ever in the program's history. Seniors Sacha if one technique isn't working Solomon and Annette Jervasi both were out that well' named NE-lO conference first team selec tions last year. In addition, Solomon has -Heather Fedesco been the NE-lO Player of the Year for the past three seasons. Senior Lauren Mullen teams to walk all over you. We're definitely the team was named NE-lO third team selection. to beat and with every successful year, teams be These three seniors along with Heather come more and more determined to beat us. Luckily Fedesco give the team a great deal of depth, for us, we have as strong of a team as we have had eXI'erience, and skill. in the past few years, and I have a lot of confidence Junior Lauren Burke, sophomore Shea that we will continue to be successful during the Crosby, and freshman Kristen Swanson spring season," said Fedesco. compfete the rest of the squad. The start of the s ring schedule has alread ' been Bestdes talent. this team also pos se; a . r - ' I.i., -. T "li lo l great deal of respect and understanding for tinue elr success ·s"Tuesday w en they take on each other. "The team has really been like a Sacha Solomon and the Bulldogs are looking to win their American International College at 3pm at the Bryant family, and because of that we work very fourth straight NE-10 championship. Tennis Complex. well together and we all just "click". Every- Men's rugby team Bryant baseball opens up season on a roll By Alan Waters Owls, it was more of an old Staff Wriur faslu on pitchers duel be By David Nelligan Messina, Zach Glynn, Harry Linden, and Dav Nelligan, Donat was able to tum the comer tween tne two teams. This Staff Writer After going on a six game time, however, the Ow ls and break through a few RIC defenders for th tear, the ffryant men' base took the lead in the first and The Bryant University men's Rugby Club score. RIC would eventually come back scor ne\'er looked back after that. 'cked off their season this past Saturday with ing another try, but Bryant seized victory in b all team saw their winning treak come to an end thi Brent Almeida pitched a win against Rhode Island College. The team the end by a pOint. past weekend. After winning solid performance going s coming off a disappointing fall season with 'A.fter practicing for over a month, we cam out ready to play and started off our season games against NE-lO confer- seven innings, giving up ust a 1-4 record and looking to turn it around nee opponents Assumption, sev n hits, allo'wing three his spring. With the way we n""Ilr"""""I"'l_------, wanted too, with Ale and Stonehill, Southern earned runs and stri 'ng u t wo games al C nnecticut ended Bryant's four while only walking two. eady canceled, a win," scrum winning streak. The first The Bulldogs looked harp he Bulldogs half AJ Messina game of the doubleheader the whole game, utside of ere anxious to said. Captain RJ was a hard one to swallow the three runs they gave u p tart the season. Miles was very with the Bulldogs h a ing the in th tirst inning. Bryant Bryant led off pleased with the lead 5-4 going into the 9th just had a tou time getting e scoring with way his team per inning; they ju t could n t thl.' uffe~ gOIng because of kick by formed Saturday close th door, The al the Owl's Toby Kylin, wh atthew Mee saying, "we scure WiiS -5. S"luthern Con had a no h itter oing into the an to put them wanted to come nectk·ut jumped out to a fifth inning. tn t e runth, the head 2-0. out here and quick 2..(J lead, but the Buil Bulldogs finally g t n lhe make a statement ryant domi d 19s battled back. Thi::> bollrd w ith Nick CampbelJ's ated the game, about Bryant set>med to be the them!! Bl . ingle that brought ut could only Rugby and we throughout the first s ame. home Da ve Muscatello. ut up points completed that .eked by Mee JeifVigur ' and Mike Th • Bu lldog'" ranked task." Bryant will R c both led th offensi e fourth in the NE-lO, bounced an, until senior continue their back Tuesday with an 11-1 season this up attack, each going two for 'om Barks fuur with two hit.! and two r lOt at amt Ro . Bryant rossed the try zone with a strong push by his coming Saturday, April 7th against Roger runs ,c red. Taylor Ferguson pounded out 11 h its, 10 addi ellow forwards. RIC would soon battle back Williams University and next Sunday, April th had two runs batted .m. hon t ten walks and two hit coring their own try while holding Bryant 15 with an Alumni game. which led lh learn. Kevm batsmen, Dan Lozeau struck ack until half. The team is always looking for more mem Cobb had a trong ou ting lUt f ur and impr ed hi Bryant, continuing with their strong de bers to join and encourages anyone with an in p itching !ii . inmngs giving record to 3-0. The Build gs ense and even more aggressive offense, put in terest in Rugby to come to practice. For more up six nits, two earned runs fa.. Pace this Saturday at nother try by Tom Donat. The play started information contact Tom Barks at and striking ut six while Bryant in a doubleheader. vith Bryant winning the serum and quickly [email protected] or RJ Miles at The first game tarts at n n, [email protected] . only walking two. ending the ball out to the back line which ran In the second gam be ver RIC all day. With quick passes from AJ tween the Bulldogs and - april 6, 2007 sports page 9 Major League Bulldog Bites Bryant roU past St. Michael's lO-3 Kevin Hoagland scored five gals and goalke per Ml htlel K nncdy made 14
page 10 sports april 6,2007 Wh the Boston Red Sox wil win the World Series ... By Ben Conn Nation by storm, but the rest of the Costello, a.k.a Jack Nicholson. call, O'Neil won four World Series rings Contributing Writer WORLD!!! The lineup, also a major bust last sea with the Bombers. So enjoy watching Wasting no time the Red Sox coughed son, underwent quite the overhaul as Drew hit behind David Ortiz and The Boston Red Sox will win the up 51 million dollars to "speak" with the well. Gone was arguably the league's Manny Ramirez. World Series because: Seibu Lions of the Japanese baseball best defensive shortstop and greatest OK, so maybe the team isn't perfect Sox fans have long waited through league. Why the heck would a team glove in Red Sox history in Alex Gonza and herein lies my one and only worry tragedy and suffering and we're due. Oh want to pay that much to sit down and fez. Remove also Sox Nation's favorite about this team. I can't recall in the Ep wait; we can't use that one anymore. have tea you ask? Simple: son and captain of the "dirt dogs," right stein era seeing him break the bank on The rival New York Yankees have lost The Seibu Lions had on their team a fielder Trot Nixon. the bullpen. After Matsuzaka, Lugo, and their lust. No because they still have 26 year old phenom who not only domi Enter leadoff hitter and shortstop Drew walked through that door, there Derek Jeter. So why will the Red Sox win nated Japanese baseball, but also won Julio Lugo. Unless you can recall a Devil wasn't a heck of a lot of moola left over the 2007 World Series? the MVP award in Ray victory over for some bullpen help. So Theo went out Is it because I am a die hard and will the World Baseball ,..------;=---, the Sox, you prob- and dealt prospect Phil Seibel for proven be that optimistic at the start of every Classic. This kid is ably don't kriow veteran Brendan Donnelly, picked up season? Or could it be because for the a Japanese legend who Lugo is. He is hard throwing lefty J.e. Romero, and first time since Mo Vaughn cast a and Pokemon now the multi-mil then, while everyone was paying atten shadow on the green monster, the Sox couldn't even hold lionaire, first pure tion to Dice-K's negotiations, went and have one of the most balanced teams in his jock strap. After leadoff hitter the signed another Japanese pitcher in lefty Major League Baseball. a month of grind- Sox have had since veteran Hideki Okajima. OK, so your Last season the Sox management ing out contractual Nomar's rookie wondering how we are going to close made a mistake and sent a negative terms, the Sox year. games. Don't worry my friends for it will image out to its loyal fan base. The trade locked up the pres- Then steps in all work itself out. The White Sox didn't deadline came arow1d and the Red Sox ent and future. For everyone's new la expect Bobby Jenks to come in and save were right in contention for a playoff the first time since vorite blame-it-on- the season during spring training of '05. berth. Fans were waiting for Theo Ep Pedro Martinez, we him man in J.D. Adam Wainwright wasn't pendled in stein to pull the trigger and bring in the had a pitcher that Drew. Drew, last season for tfie Cardinals to be on the likes of All Star centerfielder Andruw could frazzle and known for his mound as they won their first World Se Jones, or Houston's proven glli1 slinger dazzle opposing greedy, oft-in ries in 24 years. Someone will prevail at Roy Oswalt. But instead ofbreaking the hitters until they jured-yet-most the back end but W1til they do, some bank, we picked up 34 year old journey learned RvukvU natural-athlete body will hold down the fort. man Bryan Corey. I'll wait while you buyo, traditioilaI -in-the major's All of these signings and trades are come back down after jumping at the Japanese dancing. aura, took the reasons why I think this 2007 Boston excitement. Corey went on to have an "Insert him into money and de- Red Sox team has the chance to gel and ERA hovering at a solid 5.00 and the Red the Red Sox rota cided to play for be the top team coming out 01 the Amer Sox not only didn't make the playoffs, ~~~~ ~~~. ican League this season. It will be one they finished third behind that team not year old Josh Beck- Drew was getting crazy rioe, as it always is. From top to in the US. ett and A.L. ERA ripped even before bottom, back end to front end in the ro Who were they again? Oh yeah those leader Jonathan Pa- the contract be- tation, it is tough to find a glaring need Toronto Blue Jays. pelbon, throw in a couple of wily old came official. Well I've got news for all of with the boys of summer. So naturally Theo and the owners had veterans in Curt Schilling and Tnn you, deal withJ.D. Drew, show him Cheer hard, show some love and to do somethfug drastic. Something so Wakefield, and the Red Sox had a rota- some love, and we just might have the above all, Keep the Faith. big that it woula catch not only Rea Sox tion that would strike fear in Frank next Paul O'Neil on our hands. As I re vanety• J & By Alan Waters to colleges some pretty awful jobs outthere; sorry for all you who is the fact have been mvolved with them, yes I am talkirig to every Staff Columnist that "the one reading this right now. He talked abouthow he got Comedian Michael Dean Ester stops by students into the acting prol'ession and explained the story ofhow area in highschool heinstantly became popular when he When you think of a comedian's act you rarely think of young, hip, started telling jokes and had a very attractive female kiss it as motivating orinspiring. You think more along the opinion him in front ofeveryone. lines offunny, entertaining and interesting. Well SPB afedcrowd Oneofmy favonte parts ofthe whole act was when he brought in a comedian that did all of the above at the same that is ragged onOrientation Leaders, because, yup you guessed time.Mchael Dean Ester carne to Bryant last Thursday ready to it, I am anOrientation Leader. Let me tell you, everything night and gave the Bryant crowd an actual message while have a that he stated about being anOrientation Leader is true. gettinl? them to laugh and enjoy themselves. Ester has been good We are crazy, outgoing and at times nuts, but hey, we love a COffilC for the past 12 years, touring the college scene ever time." it. 'We're sorry we're not sorry, we are Ol.s; it is what we since. When asked about his act Ester stated, "1 wanted to That do." make the show about the reason whyyou are here, and I could not After listening to his show, you realize that comedians want the audience to beable to think about what they are be more on can have a strong impact on people. He got to ask the stu doing incollege." the money dents what the heck we are doing ""ith ourlives by mak Itis a great question to ask, and too many times it is and the ing us laugh. Now ifwe couldjust get others who ask that asked in the wrong manner. I mean I know I am not alone crowddef same question to doit half as cool as Michael Dean Ester when I say I hate when parents and all the other influential initelyhad did, we would be all set. people in ourlives ask in theserious tone, what are you a good Well that is all from me this week folks. I hopeyou en going to do with your life? We do need to ask ourselves Joe Domaney time listen joyed another joint adventure from Alan and SPB; be on that question, butwhy not in a comedic way? Ester has ingtohis the lookout for next week's article whenI review the band performed in over 2500 shows and has hit over HXX> col jokes. Ester got the crowd involved ina discussion about evenstar. So be good and ifyou cannotbe good, be good at leges in his career. Ester stated the reason he loves coming terrible jobs in the past which made you realize there are it! The city of Charleston: a charming trip By: Brigit Clancey and enjoy the performing arts. There are volved. The folklore is a great backdrop ing guests though the Audubon Swamp Assistant Variety Editor museums, churches, and numerous local on what helped shape Charleston. Many Garden- as wen as a nature train galleries that showcase beautiful art and of the ghost tours in Charleston have which is a great way for guests to rest Charleston is a city that blends histor Sculptures. Charleston also has a famous been featured on the Travel Channel as their feet as they experience the am ical sites and traditions with the mod open-air market located in the historic chilling tales of the past. biance around the colonial home and em- day world. Located on the district. The market has many vendors A short drive from downtown property. southeastern coast ofSouth Carolina, that sell a myriad of crafts like hand Charleston is the Magnolia Plantation Cl1arleston is also dose to some of Charleston is a prominent Southern city made palm baskets, jewelry, apparel, and Gardens. Magnolia Plantation, South Carolina's most beautiful beaches. . with a lot of charm. local cuisine and confections, perfume, founded in 1676 and owned by a South The nearby Isle of Palms has one of the Charleston has many places to see, and leather goods. In several of the sur Carolinian family named Drayton for most sceruc beaches in the state, with a and the historic district is the ideal place rounding refurbished buildings are generations, is on the national registry of shoreline hotel, adjoining shops, and to start. It is easy to imagine life in the gourmet bistros, pubs, ice cream parlors, historic homes. Walking tours of the en cafes. Myrtle Beach, another of the state's past while walking along old cobble and eateries that appeal to every palate. tire plantation can be done at leisure. coastline retreats, is about an hour and a stone sidewalks and observing the horse A few Charleston tour comparnes offer You will be able to walk through the half drive north of Charleston; while drawn carriages that line the streets. Vis ghost tours. Ifyou would enjoy eerie main house, beautiful gardens, wander Hilton Head Island is about two hours itors to Charleston can take a carriage tales about the old residents, a ghost tour though a horticultural ma7.£, or relax in a south. tour through the district and the more will appeal to your paranormal'side. Biblical garden. There is also a wildlife While visiting Charleston you can contemporary areas surrounding it to Each tour walks you through the city refuge and several ponds surrounded by take a step back in time, a step into the learn aOout the city, its people, and land with stops at famous haunted homes, walking paths in which beautiful mag ocean, or relax and enjoy the Southern marks. It is a city that embraces its art jails, and offices and relay the myths and nolias and azaleas adorn the landscape. hospitality. and culture. Spoleto Festival USA is held legends about the people who were in The plantation also has a boat tour-tak in Charleston every May to celebrate varl• et page I I april 6, 2007 Bulldog Reviews: Meet the Robinsons Horoscopes By Michael Pickowicz at a decent speed, but then that I loved was the character Staff Columnist goes into overdrive when Bowler Hat Guy. While watch Lewis actually is introduced to ing the movie, it's apparent It's not new news that Dis the Robinson Family. Charac that this was the character ani ney Animation has been going You are sorel tem~~toys and lottery ters are introduced at such a mators had the most fun with. tickets. You want to showeryour ~-weethearl with through rough times. Unable fast pace, you barely get to His movements and facial ex to produce a decent movie in gil and reall enjo your wealth. one of these know any of them. This makes pressions are unlike anrthing I are goOd deas, and you know why. the past few years, the com it hard to believe that relation- have ever seen in a CG film pany blamed the before. Also, while I'm medium, closing down r------, not a big fan of bad guys all its hand drawn stu whu are dumb, BHG is so dios, which were used to stupid, it's almost impos ou miglu ticmJ "(lU II mtlltt hang 011 • I home woduce classics like Ihall ~IJ r.1I.;n •• hom. If ~uu dn (} 0111, t;.kt: (life 'The Little Mermaid" sible not to like. Basically every scene he was in gu;u 1, ,lIl~I.1 chilI. 'Wear 10 ria r.I. and "Aladdin." Fortu had me laughing harder natelr for Disney, for the than any Disney movie sm al price of $7 billion, they are now in the lov I've seen in years. His in ing arms of Pixar Anima teractions with his robot tion Studios. "Meet the bowler hat, Doris, are Robinsons" is the first of quite funny. a few movies to receive a "Meet the Robinsons" is a very good family film quick script rework by which truly has its Pixar before it hit screens. comedic moments, "Meet the Robinsons" mostly thanks to the fan is an animated comedy tastic Bowler Hat Guy. At based on the picture times, I could even call book, "A Day w ith the film heartwarming. Wilbur Robinson ." The basic premise revolves The movie does have se rious pacing pToblems, around an orphan, which does aHect having Lewis, who has a knack any feelings toward, the for inventing. One of his Robinson Family. While inventions, the Memory not on the same Ie el of Scanner, catches the eye Pixar movies, it is better of an evil man from the then most of the recent future, referred to as animated features. "Meet "The Bowler Hat Guy," the Robinsons," while it and his bowler hat robot, DOIis, who steal a time does have its flaws, is a good indication that Dis II'1i hard f{ r II not to w n whc:n machine to steal the in ships are formed between the ney is ready to learn from their whi{ h dlll.-roon to roo HIde out .and vention. Lewis meets a boy family and Lewis. Thankfully. mistakes and "keep moving .....;:O'-...,,~ nt w: Ulk ",(,!JOII IU • I uda • from the future named Wi lbur while most of them are one forward." This movie earns 3 Robinson who needs Lewis' joke wonders, they were all lh BuIld gs out of 5. help to retrieve the MeOloI'} Scanner so the future doesn't pretty funny in theu own \ a •. There w ru; a lot that \'orked change for the worse. This In ". teet h bi n.! takes Lewis through a crazy, Firstlv, the overall me time traveling adventure, "Keep moving forward" where he meets the family he seemed fresher than most h ,." a lw a vs dreame d of. mo\i.! II1 Jrais that are for plot descnpb ttus m the \'1 I sri . t like seems to be everywhere at character of Lewis as he once. I'm going to get right to learned from the simple the pOint and state that the phrase. It's almost hard not to paCIng of "Meet the Robin like a film that truly believes in sons" is very off. The begin the moral it is preaching. ning of the movie goes along Another aspect of the movie
POlitpone that trip out town until molTC)W at the Restaurant Review: Angelo's ll!aSl. void complications lhatcouklMUle by pie II..&.....;;::=:;-~. ~rasUDalion. By: Phil Weiss the new design incorporates the "old school" Staff Writer charm that it is famous for. The main dining and area features an antique model train circulating above the seating area - this adds a unique ap Michael Oliveri peal to the experience. The highlight of the ren ·Ol.t JOd time: tu gcuuLtle. or 'en to do much Staff Writer ovation was the development of the new bar hupptllg. ThirIIJ."i \I bu bt- tM wrong ~, which is now set off in a separate room of the wm Thanks to all the positive feedback from our in ,u,.-, atyIe or c:nnfi~~)t'I. augural column covering Rue De L'Espoir, we restaurant, allowing the adult crowd to have are back this week. We nope that youbad the their own space. The bar is also well equipped opportunity to visit Rue, as it is a great restau with a t1at panel television and ample seating. rant spot in Rhode Island. This week we went You're wio r WOrk.!~ who lw a bold to another Rhode Island relic, Angelo's on Fed Going to Angelo's is, as Phil put it, like going to dt:<~i\ c manlJ~. Rather lbarl ;ugwng.lct ,hi per eral Hill. While there are many great restau a Billy Joel concert. The crowd ranges from six W" interests. Let hUD or her lQUe rants on "the hill," the majority of them present to sixty; most tables are fille~ with families an economic challenge for frequent dining. An giving the restaurant a comtortable and casual gelo's, as we will discuss, is one of the most feel. This atmosphere is further accented by fairly priced and quality establishments that we family portraits,baby pictures of patrons, and have visited so far. the like on the walls. Overall, you can dine at Angelo's and feel comfortable while still receiv Atmosphere - In January 2006 Angelo's went ing a quality and unique dining experience. through a major renovation. While this may have initially concerned some of the regulars, Continued on Page 15 J B.7 THE BERT O F BRYRNT
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april 6, 2007 vartety page 12 Digital 3D Movies: A Gimmick or the Future Absolut's By Michael Pickowicz perience. Thankfully, film makers are using Real D to sim Poetry Comer: Staff Columnist ply add another dimension to the movies, while not resort How many times have you thouKht about going to see ing to cheap 3D gags. The feeling that the world in front of a movie, only 1:0 realize thaI you'd raTher wait to rent the you has depth really does bring you closer to the movies Opening Day DVD or simply find a bootleg copy on the Internet? In than ever before. today's society, movies in theaters are becoming less and The future is also looking brighter than ever for Real D. less of a unique experience. Thanks to technology, people Revenues per screen have been more double what they By: Greg Hirshom with the money for huge Hi-Def televisions, HO:DVD play were in regular theaters when showing. More theaters have Variety Editor ers and comfy couches are able to duplicate the feeling of a be§Un to adopt the technology. In 2005, with "Chicken Lit movie theater right in their house. The big question in Hol tle " there were fewer than 100 projectors in the country. Those around it can feel the l~ood today isnow to get these people offtheir couches Today, with "Meet the Robinsons", there are about 700 the freshness of t.lre grass and back into the theaters. To find that answer, Hollywood looks toward a technique that has been used for many aters with the technology. Another positive aspect of the The aroma of pine tar is spread all decades: 3D. technology's future is iliat big companies and directors are overthe lurnnberof~elegen ds When I think of 3D movies, I think of cheesy effects, blue backing Real D, including George Lucus, Robert Zemeckis, Disney and, more recently, DreamWorks Animation. That smell of a new baseball right and red glasses and massive headaches. A few years ago, off of the box cannot be replicated however, a new 3D technology was created called Real D. When going to the movies, the experience should be This technology uses stereoscopic 3D, similar to those something that could never be duplicated. Thanks to Real Leather from the glovE'S emits an found in theme parks. Unlike those machines, Real D uses D, the answer to getting more people back into theaters odor distinctive to baseball one projector, as apposed to two, to create a 3D image that may be right in front ofeveryone's eyes. I highly advise can be seen with polarized 3D glasses. The result is a crystal everyone who has yet to experience Real D to go out and do so by seeing "Meet the Robmsons" at the Providence Place Ticket in hand ready to enter dear, digital image that looks great in 3D and doesn't gIVe I walk into the stadiurnn ] craved all the viewer a headache. Mall, where the closest projector is located. The movie While the technology is there, 3D movies always seemed looks fantastic because you really can see depth between winter long to be associated with cnaracters reaching out to the audi the background and characters. Real D movIes are truly a As the snow fell aU I had in my ence to throw something at them. This gives movies more great spectacle to behold and an excellent introduction to a mind was spring of a gimmicky feel instead of actually adding the movie ex- technology which has a strong possibility of becoming a norm in the movie industry. That time when the season starts and baseball begins
Restaurant Review: Angelo's in Providence, RI "Programs, get your programs Continued from Page 14 which were average. In the past we checks are accepted; what can we say here!" Food- The menu at Angelo's is classic have also tried the eggplant parmag but typical old-school Italian. No need "Hot dogs, hot dogs, get 'ern whlle Italian-American cuisine that reminds ina, cheese ravioli, anamozzarella to worry though, there is an ATM con they're hotl" us of our Italian grandparents cooking sticks as an appetizer, all of which veniently placed right inside the "Beer here, beer, who's drinkin?" have been fantastic. restaurant. (don't let Phil's last name fool you). "Souvenirs, get for your kids!" For an appetizer we had the antipasto, one which was average, as the greens Service-The wait staff at An~elo's is Angelo's is a great dining spot in Prov could have been fresher and the cheese helpful but amateur. Our walter did idence that is good for the value seek I head down the long tunnel with a more exotic. Overall, it was a solid at what he needed to do and not much ing diner. We recommend it as a great light at the end more. In our past visits to Angelo's, place to go with your suitemates, tempt but something that needs im What lies on the other side is a provement. For this review, Mike had we have never had a bad service expe friends, or even family. With that the chicken parmagiana served over rience, but also cannot say that it has being said, Angelo's is not ideal for a thing of beauty ziti. The dish was perfectly prepared ever been outstanding. Since it is a sta date or anything romantic for that mat A lush green field wi~ dirt per and the chicken was extremely gener ple of most Federal Hill restaurants, ter. The food at Angelo's is the closest fectly tended to ous in portion. The ziti was served al Angelo's does have valet parking, to home-cooked Italian-American cui Clean shinny seats ready for fans to which makes the trip a lot less stress sine that we have encountered at a dente with home-style marinara. fill them Overall the dish was well prepared ful, especially on the weekends. restaurant. If you would like to learn and presented well; although it does more about Angelo's their website is not beat the parmagiana at Andino's, it Price-The prices at Angelo's are set at www.angelosonthehill.com. They are Goosebumps run down my entire comes close and is a great value. Phil rock bottom. As long as you stay con located at 141 Atwells Avenue in Prov body servative with the alcohol, which of had the meat lasagna which was idence, RI. Reservations are recom Remarkable, the beauty of a field served in generous portion. It had the course we did (because The Archway mended for prime times on the right balance between cheese and meat doesn't pay for that... actually on sec weekends as seating is limited. after a long wmter between the fresh pasta. It was easy to ond thought they don't pay for any Everything seems so much brighter tell that the dish was freshly baked and thing), you can have a hlling meal for i\.n fn--h"-llh,r'ml >' r Phil rates this as the best lasagna he $20{per n ·th . . . has had at a restaurant. For dessert we tant note is that cash is king at An gelo'S, as neither credit cards nor both had a canoli and coffee, both of Watching BP, listening to the crack of the bats National anthem elicits a roar from the crowd Why do we have a campus security Those two words, two special words who has a plaque in their office that Finally, I hear them it's time to reads "IMAGE IS MORE IMPORTANT "Play Ball!" THAN FACT?" or u misSions or com <3 Danica Roestorf ments contact Neil Parrott Joe Domaney at [email protected] Plroto Editor If you have not been down to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) control station in the basement of the unistructure, there is a plaque directly on the wall to the right that reads "Image is more important than fact." This plaque was con structed in such a way that the word "image" is in very large font, where the word "fact" is much smaller. That plaque was the idea of The Department of Public Safety Chief, George Coronado. His reason for making it the way he did was be "'" cause the idea "refers solely to the appearance and demeanor of our DPS officers .. Qf '0%%1.£) By as a critical basis for the development of our image on campus." The theory be ~ MicboeJ.",. ~ .~ - ....'" hind the£hrase was explained as the"department has direct contact with only '0 :0:" about 10 Yo of our community." Of those 10%, the chief said, "Those persons form 0) 5 1 7 ~ ~ their opinion of our department based on fact - how quickly we responded, how .....Q polite and courteous we were, the quality of our services, etc." This leaves ap ..... >. proximately 90% of the Bryant Community who do not have direct contact with 2 6 9 .c Public Safety. Of those people their "perception of us is based mainly by what '"2! ~ they see, usually our appearance and demeanor." People's perceptions of DPS 7 2 ~~ ~ forms an image of them, and taking the numbers into consideration, the chief . ~ 7 3 8 9 0 pointed out that more people form their opinions based on the image of DPS, .~, rather than the facts. Take a stroll down to the DPS control station take a look for .q :<:'" yourself; they give out free ice scrapers and ponchos! 6 1 2 5 ..." " -"'" -Email [email protected] 3 5 9 2 .~ -I accept any and all questions both abouf and not about the campus. 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-I ~~:es·tions do not have to be signed, however I stongly welcome peo 9 5 4 pC'; to take pride in your question. Thanks for your questions 5 8 3 -Joe Doe • • o Inl0n april 6. 2007 page I3 The Daley Soapbox: Gassed Kennedy Uncensored: Traifors up about E.P.A. audacity for JJPeace," DelDocratic Ap pollutants within the meaning of the Clean Air Act, though the 12 states and 13 environ peasers, Republican Enablers mental groups argued that even though the act does not It requires fire, build a bonfire, put the soldiers at the top, put expressly cite greenhouse much to make me the fascists in the middle and burn the fucking lot." gases as in the federal govern so incensed with For those of you not fluent in left-wing shill, ment's jurisdiction (President national politics "fascists" refers to George Bush, Dick Cheney, Bush's crutch excuse since re that I am red conservatives, and anyone with an (R) next to versing this exact Clinton in with fury. I was their name. By Ryan P. Daley terpretation in 2001), it gives I going to use this A brief return to DC, where Cindy Sheehan Opinion Editor the federal sovernment power weeK to cover the again spits on her son's grave by saying her over "any aIr pollutant" i Gathering of Ea son died for nothing, despite the fact sne only Thank you, Supreme Court which has the potential to en- I gles, a conserva- gets toted around the world spouting anti Justices Stevens, Kennedy, danger "public health or wel tive Bush screed because of it. This rendition in Souter, Ginsburg, and Breyer, fare." By Brian S. Kennedy counter-protest cluded such idiocy as blaming "the for joining the rest of the ra Unlike the environmen Assistant Opinion Editor in Washington corporations" for "an illegal and immoral tional world in realizing that tally conscious organization DC on March war" designed "to line the pockets of Bush global warming is truly an we would expect the E.P.A. to 17th that vastly outnumbered the communists and Cheney" and suggesting she would evade issue of which we must stop be, in its audacity it argued of ANSWER, the Sheehanites, and the enviro her taxes in order to stop fuil.ding the war. denying and start acting on to back that the states are in no peaceniks that were busying themselves litter- Cindy Sheehan has also expressed an interest prevent our own extinction. position to sue since they can mg the streets with anti-war literature. The in going back in time and killing Bush, for Shame on you, Justices not prove they will be harmed I pro-America counter-protest was 30,000 strong those wno remember that gem. Roberts, Scalia, Thomas, and by the government's failure to although if you read the NYT or the Washing Next we move to San Francisco, where we Alito, for exhibiting your regulate greenhouse gases. I ton Post, you probably read "several hun have yet more protestors calling for Bush's cowardice by joining the Massachusetts snapped back dred." This is because The Paper of Sedition death, demanding surrender, and dragging US ranks of naysayers who pawn that rising sea levels are di and The (com)Post can't be bothered to do flags in the dirt. San Francisco SuperVisor Ger off global warming as "leftist minishing its coast line, put their jobs. Rather than attempt objectivity, they ardo Sandoval and the SF Board of Supervi propaganda" or blame it on ting its residents in harms preferred to take the most urillattering photo sors want the US military dissasembled and envIronmental cycles. way. The court's ruling luckily graphs from one side to print, and rely on the they refused to let a retiring military vessel, In a landmark case, Massa indicated that the states do in minority of lefty protesters to assess the num The USS Iowa, port there by an 8-3 vote. Just chusetts v. Environmental fact have an interest in pro ber of counter-protestors. The Post's selected remember: these people elected Nancy Pelosi, Protection Agency, No. 05 tecting their land and CItizens photo of a shouting veteran inaccurately rep next in line for the presidency should anything 1120, the court ruled 5-4 that against climate change, and resented the peaceful counter-protest. Was It "accidentally" happen to Bush and Cheney. the E.P.A. has the authority to that the states are justified in amateur hour at the Post that day or unadul How about oversized blowhard and ex-co regulate heat-trapping gases the suit. terated bias? I vote the latter. median Michael Moore? He has received air in automobile emissions, and Ever since AI Gore's cam That being said, I have been sidetracked time at the Democratic National Convention; that the a6ency cannot elude paign battling global warming from the Gathering of Eagles because I have he even sat next to Jimmy Carter. Michael its authorIty to regulate took off last year with his come to the realization that while the over Moore has likened the insurgents in Iraq to greenhouse gases contribut Academy Award winning whelming majoritx of Americans are patriotic, "minutemen," despite the fact they hide ing to global climate change documentary "An Inconven , the ones that aren t have taken over the Demo among civilians and kill their own - they do uriless "it determines that ient Truth," more people, or cratic Party. These traitors talk about "peace," this so our own media can take up the baton greenhouse gases do not con ganizations, companies, and but openly wish Bush were dead. They -with and rail about increac;ed civilian death tolls. tribute to climate change." governments ha ·e been jump mpl ek freed m - chant ut . rasa - ~u er rour that g~t pTOp at the D. 'C in- However, the decision doesn't mg on the bandwagon to d v. uld hand us t tht!O\., a . e '111' - clude lanned Parenthood and ' L Pro- force the E.P.A. to start regu whatever possible to curb the deed have Hpeace" if the their way: after Choice America, who . em /lAboR 8,_..'_- ...._.....-0 lating >luto entissions, specifi sharp increase we've caused America is destroyed from within and sharia and "Laura Bush shou d have had a choice call} arbun d i idc' it • 'n th urn of greenhouse law i<; im plemented. Dem cratie 5 trat~is ts (read: abortion)" pins to their fawn ing base of forces the E.P. . to id r m Cd d i(\ i r t ' 1+ I ,.. inn a i i t pro-aDo '0 r If s. Th re and come up with better ex Id ~ -re mto our au. . " seem t poppmg up c.. l) · wheft~ . .11 l'nngc;" thev've been imited on campus cuses for its refusal to regu Too long has our govern Our first scene is ~ortland Oregon, where a before by the Women's Center as part of "Her late emissions. ment overfooked the destruc bunch of cowardly anarchists in masks story" month. The E.P.A. has conve tive power of the torched and defecated on US flags and burned Then you have the left-wing blogosphere. niently categorized carbon environment and the dangers effigies of US soldiers, chanting: "build a bon- Of particular note is Markos Moulitsas (Kos), dioxide as a not among air it poses to bur long-term con- Continued on page 14 Continued on page 14 Increasing feline enrollment: Hello Kitty!
By Joe Domaney What this method does is the amount of cats on campus Archway Staff properly traps campus feral will1?otentially grow to ap cats, has them spayed or proXImately 12,000 cats! That Lauren Cimino Ifyou ncod to contact The Archway or Have you ever been sitting neutered and, ifthey can not IS about three-four cats per Editor-In-Chief any staff member, please reel free to in Salmanson, spacing out be converted into a house cat, student. I know the girls think News EdilOr: Jaritza Cortes usc the contact infonnation listed from the boring conversations Asst. News Editor: Roxanne Cowperthwaite below. they are returned back to a these cats are cute and all, but Assl. News Editor: Carlos Ramos The Archway your friends are having and safe living environment and how am I supposed to pick up Opinion Editor: RyWl P. Daley Bryaut University. Box 7 end up gazing out the win monitored where they are a date with thIS increase in Asn. Opinion Editor: Pctcr G. COlUlors 1150 Douglas Pike dow?l have, and usually then aloud to die off natually. competition?!? Ass!. Opinion Editor: Brian S. Kcrmc-dy Smithfield. RI 02917 Span, Editor: St
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