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jftriJjygL-Nq. 7 Providence College- Providence Rhode Island______November 12,1992 Live From Providence... It’s Sunday Night! Former SNL Funnyman Brings His Act To PC by Brian Cappello appearance-oriented society. Features Editor she asked, "If s some big fat "Just once, rather than having bald guy sitting in an office Where on the PC campus a sex pot and a stallion fall in smoking cigars." can one go on a Sunday night love, I'd like to see a movie Henriet went on to com­ to hear discussion on sex, poli­ where Tom Cruise seduces plain about how some guy tics, AIDS, and abortion? Angela Lansbury," she said. from AT+T calls her apartment "That's easy," you say, "the "And why doesn't anyone on in New York every night. "Are Aquinas chapel for the 10:30 the cover of a magazine look you changin'?" he asks. "Are mass." Yet while this may be like me ... unless if s Mad or you changin' for me tonight true, the PC faithful was fortu­ Psychology Today? And you baby?" "No, thanks, Pm nate enough to have another know who does the picking happy with MCI," she tells option this past Sunday for People magazine's Top 50 him. Most Beautiful People Issue?", evening. continued on page 3 At approximately 8:00p.m. on this night, Alumni Hall Henrietta Mandel warms up the crowd welcomed, to center stage, the first of two stand-up comedy routines. Approximately 1700 comedy seekers turned out to listen and laugh along with two fine entertainers, Dennis Miller and Henrietta Mandel. Dennis Miller live, on stage, in Alumni Gym Dennis Miller, as many know, began his career as a Henrietta Mandel (no rela­ Apparently not a frequent user stand-up comedian, went on tion to Howie) has been a of cosmetic products, she con­ to star in Saturday Night Live stand-up comedienne for sev­ veyed her amazement at for several years, and then eral years and has appeared people who spend 30-45 min­ moved on to host his own talk on MTV and VH1, as well as utes putting on make-up. "I show. His show was canceled an HBO special featuring Joan just don't have that kind of after a relatively short stint, Rivers. time," she said, "I need that however, and he has returned Henriet (as she likes to be time to clean my rifle." to the stand-up comic circuit. called) opened the night with Henriet further conveyed a discussion about make-up. her displeasure with today's So Far, So Good An Update On The Good Neighbor Plan by Jennifer Brinkman "You should demand qual­ of Inspection and Standards, There were also students final warning: "The message I Assf. News Editor ity," exclaimed Ed Caron, Vice gave her remarks on what the concerned about the new want to convey is to use influ­ President of Institutional Re­ For most PC Students who city intends to do in resolving buildings to be placed onlower ence to get your landlord to lations. "Landlords play a lot live in the off-campus area, the problem. "There will be campus within the next few inspect. of games. They set it up. They they are all too familiar with an initial inspection this year years. Fr. McPhail explained go after the students." such phrases as "I've been conducted by the Department that there will not be any high- "We're not saying you can't This motion requires that scammed" and "I got the of Planning and Development, rises built, rather the build­ have a party." landlords undergo an inspec­ shaft." What I am referring to, primarily to find physical ings will complement the tion of the house they plan to of course, are those old, de­ problems." beauty of what we already The second major topic of rent. If approved, the land­ crepit, run-down buildings we Regarding this issue, Provi­ have on campus. discussion was the reactions are forced to live in if we choose lord receivesa seal of approval. dence law dictates that three is In his conclusion of this to occupy the properties on topic, Mr. Caron issued one continued on page 3 Eaton, Pembroke, Oakland, and the other attractive streets "Landlords that comprise the Elmhurst neighborhood. play a lot of games...they Inside On Tuesday, November 10, 1992, there was an open forum ro after the students." Sports Roving held in '64 Hall concerning the progress of the recently estab­ -Ed Caron lished Good Neighbor Plan and its effects on the PC stu­ which is a safeguard for the the accepted limit of unrelated dents. students, and a good market­ occupants for a one floor apart­ The main focus of the dis­ ing strategy for potential rent­ ment. Ms. Wolf explainedthat cussion involved the current ers in the future. her department would not be "mandatory" housing inspec­ Mr. Caron warned students so stringent on this issue, tions that have started and will of those landlords that refuse "Don't drive your neighbors continue to be enforced on the inspection. "Ifhedoesn'twant up a wall if you are afraid of landlords of the apartments in to let us in, he is hiding some­ getting caugnt for overcrowd­ the off-campus neighborhood. thing. It would be idiotic to ing. Inspectors will only re­ Since September, the school sign with someone who won't turn to check for overcrowd­ and thecity of Providence have inspect. We're trying to run ing if there are numerous com­ joined forces in their attempt those only in it for the buck, plaints about certain houses." to get landlords to comply with out of here." Mr. Caron is also trying to the minimum standards of a Along with Mr. Caron, initiate a 6-month lease to be Jen Winslow, page 23. Big bucks for one day, properly maintained apart­ April Wolf, Deputy Director available for those junior s who page 8. ment. of the Providence Department go abroad for a semester. News

Disciplinary Measures PC Gets A Pat On The Back From Disciplinary Measures as sub­ Both students were found mitted from the office of the vice guilty of sponsoring a large The RI Blood Center president for Student Services. party, and interfering with the police and their duties. One by Kate Malloy never been asked," said Mr. Cases as of: student had to write a letter of News Editor______Fitzpatrick. "Consider your­ self asked." apology to the police and re­ Not all of our neighbors BLOOD DRIVE Specifically, PC should con­ November 9,1992 turn to on-campus living for complain that PC students are sider itself asked on Wednes­ the second semester. The same a selfish and noisy nuisance. day, November 18th, or Thurs­ A case involved two students student had to resign from all Over the years, at least one 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. day, November 19th. The two living on Oakland Avenue. club sport activities including nearby organization, The Wednesday day drive will run from 10 a.m. They were charged for having the Rugby Team, pay a fine of Rhode Island Blood Center, Nov. 18th to 4 p.m. each day in '64 Hall. a large, disturbing party and $350, and partake in commu­ has valued the giving spirit at Take some time between interfering with the police in nity service determined by the PC and its consistently high and classes to help a grateful their performance of their du­ judicial officer of the college. participation in their semi-an­ stranger. A pint of blood only ties. Other problems of con­ The other student involved nual blood drives. PC can be Thursday takes about five to six minutes duct entailed throwing objects was suspended from the col­ proud of the exemplary ef­ to be collected. This process is from their apartment as well lege for the second semester. forts in pastblood drives. First, Nov. 19th preceded by medical history as the endangering the health The student was previously PC holds the record for a one and lifestyle questions and fol­ and safety of others. There on disciplinary probation for day collection: 248 people in lowed by a rest and refresh­ have been repeated violations. 1987. Second, in eight out of ’64 HALL another offense. ment period. ten years PC has been number one in percentage of partici­ Help Those who have never pation. given blood are probably all preserve PC’s wondering the same thing: Despite these accomplish­ outstanding Does it hurt? Be An RA! ments, the need for donors is "No," assured Mr. the following: applicants greater than ever. In a recent Hello! The Resident As­ donor record: Fitzpatrick, who estimates that sistant selection process for must be a full-time student interview, Charles Fitzpatrick, he has given blood between 80 of sophomore standing or Senior Representative at the the 1993-94 academic year and 100 times. "You'll have a is about to begin. If you are above; in good financial Rhode Island Blood Center Give blood good feeling, as if you've ac­ standing with the college; explained that the recession, interested in becoming an next week! complished something. Occa­ RA, come to one of the minimum 2.25 GPA; satis­ which has plagued New En­ sionally, people may feel tired factory completion of RA gland, has affected the num­ upcoming Information Ses­ afterward, but the questions application; complete par­ sions to get anapplication. ber of potential donors reached given before are to help insure ticipation in the selection through the workplace. Natu­ The first of these sessions RHODE you'll have a pleasant experi­ will take place on Novem­ process; time, energy, rally, with less people work­ ence." andthe interest needed to ing, tiie role of college students SLAND ber 18th at 8 p.m. in To give blood you must be relate to a diverse group of becomes all the more mean­ Aquinas Lounge. BLOOD at least 17 years old, 110 people. ingful. The responsibilities of CENTER pounds, and be feeling an RA are many and Again, the first informa­ The Blood Center has the ’'health/'. Anyone with cold tion session will be on No­ varied...being a peer edu­ vast responsibility of supply­ or flu symptoms will be de­ vember 18th. The next will cator, resource person, pro­ ing blood to all of RTs 17 hos­ ferred from giving blood. grammer, group facilitator, be on December 6th at 12:00 pitals. Obviously, the need So help sustain PC's out­ as well as assisting in the .m. in Colonel's Corner, for blood donors is ever­ standing blood drive record, overall operation or the en­ ix more sessions will take present, especially since blood by giving again, or giving for place in January. Watch for can only be stored for 42 days. tire residence hall. the first time. An anonymous more updates next semes­ "Many people don't give The minimum require­ patient in need will thank you. ments for being an RA are ter. blood because they say they've DO YOU WANT TO STAND ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6:00 p.m. in Aquinas Chapel APART a brief service with Rev. S. Comissiong, FROM THE Mrs. Lee Krasner, Pres. Temple Beth El, CROWD ??? Fr. Robert Myette, O.P. STAND All faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to attend. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6:00 p.m. in Aquinas Chapel APART a brief service with Rev. S. Comissiong, Mrs. Lee Krasner, Pres. Temple Beth El, FROM THE Fr. Robert Myette, O.P.

CROWD ??? All faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to attend. Be a Resident Assistant !! DAY OF FAST, DONATIONS, & FOOD COLLECTIONS (1993-94) For students who attend Raymond Cafe: General Information : Skip-A-Meal program applies November 18th at 8:00 pm in Aquinas Lounge to dinner on Wed,, Nov. 18; December 6th at 12:00 pm in Colonel's Corner proceeds go to the needy. Collection of non-perishable foods will occur in all campus Other information sessions will be dorms and apartments on Thurs,, Nov. 16. held from January 26,1993 to Febru­ ary 3, 1993. Applications will ONLY Non-perishable items also collected in lower be available at tnese sessions. For further information regarding dates Slavin. Thurs., and times, stop in the Office of Resi­ Nov. 12 to Thurs., Nov. 19. dence Life (110 St. Joseph Hall) or see your Hall Director. Donations can be delivered to the Campus Ministry Office, Slavin 211...... ~ 1 1 ' "? I yK ______News ______■ . Live From Providence... So Far, It’s Sunday Night So continued Good from page 1 regards to Quayle running in Holden related to Catcher in lions of hours spent reading '96, he said, "The day Quayle the Rye is the character Holden and studying for CIV had fi­ continued from page 1 In reference to the presi­ becomes president is the day Caulfield. Dennis explained nally paid off - they got the compiled from the focus dency, Henrietta recalled wak­ Shelly Winters runs with the this joke to be his litmus test to joke. groups regarding student feel­ ing up on the morning after bulls at Pamplona. He de- determine how literate he Dennis also shared a num­ ings about the new disciplin­ the election expecting to have could get with the audience. ber of rather serious political ary penalties at PC. Ed Caron six million dollars in her check­ After half the audience failed, views with the audience. He relayed studentopinion in ref­ ing account and new furni­ Dennis went on to point out however, he realized he may conveyed his disgust with the erence to these rules by de­ ture in her apartment. "I how "AIDS is as difficult to have to turn to knock-knock US legal system, which he de­ scribing them as not only a thought the changes would detectastheRepublicans' con­ jokes. scribed as "upside down". "joke", but "so nebulous we have been much more imme­ cern for their victims. And Pat Yet, he went on to make "It's embarrassing to think that can easily find a way to get diate," shesaid. Shealso men­ Buchanan is so homophobic, references to literary, biblical, the main goal of most jury around it." tioned her desire for the pub­ he blames global warming on historical, and even television members is to wrap up the The Good Neighbor Plan lic to quit picking on young the AIDS quilt." personalities and shows that day in time to get home and takes credit for the fact that at Chelsea Clinton, reminding In order to get the crowd frequently left much of the watch Alice because they find this time last year there were the audience that they prob­ better acquainted with him­ audience in the dark (and it Flo to be a real hoot." Dennis 20 arrests, compared to the ably didn't look too much bet­ also took time to make the au­ arrest that has occurred this ter way back when they were dience aware of his pro-choice thirteen. "Did we learn noth­ abortion stance, and to state ing from mask?", she asked. his belief that when it comes to Finally, in regards to Sinead the issue of abortion, "Men O'Connor, Henriet said, "I bet Should Stay Out... If s that there's a nun out in Ireland simple." "What saying, 'Maybe I hit her head Upon stepping down from constitutes on the desk a little too hard his soapbox, Dennis reverted thatlasttime. Perhaps I should back to some of his older ma­ a large have just left her alone.' " terial, such as the torment of Overall, Henrietta's thirty driving behind elderly people party?" minute routine was extremely who always seem to be look­ amusing and she did a tre­ ing for an address. He went Fr. McPhail's mendous jobgetting thecrowd on to describe the average TV remark involved in preparation for the viewers' attention span to be starring act. just about equal to that of a was simple, That act, of course, was ferret on a double expresso. Dennis Miller, who opened up "If s scary that the Science Fic­ "something in Dana Carvey-like fashion tion and Cartoon channels that as he performed a rather amus­ have replaced the Literacy and ing impression of Jay Leno. What's Left of Civilization has seriously Far from being the president channels," he added. of the Jay Leno fan club, Den­ Dennis and Henrietta hanging out after the show Overall, Dennis' routine disturbed nis told the audience how bad could be described by many he felt leaving the talk show words, but typical is certainly the circuit and sticking everybody self, Dennis revealed that he is was not just due to the faulty not one of them. His constant neighbor­ with Jay. Scottish - "A very frugal lighting). Fortunately, there altering of tone from highly From there, he went on to people. You see this watch?" was one reference that hit comical to deadly serious left hood." perform roughly an hour's he asked, "My grandfather home with virtually the entire many wondering whether his worth of comedy on an in­ gave it to me on his death PC audience: "Have you ever routine was best suited for a credibly vast range of topics. futon." He later told thecrowd driven by a bus stop where comedy club or a lecture hall. Naturally, Dennis had a few that he and his wife had a baby there was just an amazing While his routine left little year. "If people know accept­ things to say on the presiden­ boy a few years ago; a decision amalgamation of aberrant hu­ doubt as to his intellect, it did able boundaries, we will have tial issue. A Perot supporter, they made so that they could manity. You know, a bunch of leave a bit more to be desired less problems. We are trying he equated the choice between pre-board airplanes. peoplecarrying gym bags with from those that did not major to educate people so that they Clinton and Bush to the op­ Dennis told the crowd his no high school affiliation. I've in either literature or old TV act like adult citizens," com­ tions of airline food and hos­ son is named Holden, "after, always wondered what con­ shows. mented Fr. McPhail. The van pital food. As to why he voted of course, William Holden of centric circle of Dante's hell The BOP should be com­ service, the food trucks on for Perot, Dennis stated, "The Catcher in the Rye," whichdrew they're headed for?" At this mended for doing a fine job campus, and the installation crazier that little bastard got, a round of applause from point, a tremendous sigh of organizing the event - had of more lights were also attrib­ uted to Trip Plan's success. the more I wanted to vote for about half the audience. The relief could be heard emanat­ they thought to advise people Questions also arose re­ him. He reminds me of a de­ other half realized thatthis was ing from the PC faithful as to study up before the show, garding how these acceptable mented Tolkien character." In actually a joke as the only they realized that all the mil- their effort would have proven boundaries are defined. flawless. Lauren Sweeney '93, curiously posed the question, "What constitutes a large party?" Fr. SOAR Above Racism McPhail's remark was simple, "Something that has seriously tion. The goal of Students Or­ Johnson led a seminar on the Garcia, President of SOAR, by Maureen Marro disturbed the neighborhood." ganized Against Racism student's perspective of cam­ claimed, "The conference pro­ Asst. News Editor He continued to add that if the (SOAR) is to educate and pro­ pus racism. All of the work­ vided an affirming and em­ police could not easily walk mote cultural diversity while shops provided open forum powering environment for "As racism leads America through the party, if there were combating racism. On Friday, discussions through which students to discuss issues of up the suicide path, I do be­ several kegs, or if there were November 6, PC and Johnson students could get personal racism." Ms. Garcia worked many freshmen and sopho- lieve, from the experiences that together with Jackie Keith, I have had with them, that...the and Wales University joined questions answered. The is- mpres present, the host of that efforts and held a regional mini President of SOAR at Johnson younger generations, in the Read, perform or party is a "profile" of some­ cultural conference against and Wales, who originally pro­ colleges and universities, will just listen one who does get in trouble. racism in Slavin Center. posed the idea of the mini con­ A profile of someone who see the handwriting on the at the NAACP and ference. The possibility for wall and many of them will From 4:00p.m. until mid­ does not get into trouble is one night, over 100 students par­ SOAR sponsored another workshop is not out turn to the spiritual path of having a party that is fairly ticipated in an informative and Cultural Explosion: of the question, and a major truth—the only way left to quiet with the windows shut cultural experience. The con­ SOAR Conference will take and only friends of the host America to ward off the disas­ place next spring. ter that racism it inevitably ference included six work­ MONDAY are present. shops dealing with racism, at If you are interested in must lead to." —Malcolm X, November 16th at Fr. McPhail emphasized the which each student attended checking out multicultural 1964 2:30 in '64 Hall fact that "There has to be a two seminars. Johnson and events, the NAACP and SOAR flexibility of common sense. Wales presented the topics of are sponsoring a poetry and The college isn't looking to The ever-present issue of sues were geared specifically "interracial dating and mar­ music Cultural Explosion. throw people out, we're look­ racism is a concern on all col­ towards college situations and riage" and a "prejudice reduc­ People are free to read poetry ing to keep people in." And lege campuses. Malcolm X to the concerns of the students. and perform music centered was confident that college stu­ tion" lecture. Dr. Robert with this knowledge on the The overall response to the around the issue of diversity. dents could change the social Hamlin, Dr. Eric Hirsch, and student's part, he has hopes of Dr. Malcolm Holmes, all of entire evening was over­ The event will take place on prejudices in society. Follow­ continued success for the rest PC, directed separate discus­ whelmingly positive. Every­ Monday, November 16, in '64 ing this philosophy, students of the year. sions concerning college cam­ one who attended had an in­ Hall at 2:30 p.m. Become could test their power of voice credible time. Junior Marisol aware of the diverse cultures and truly abolish discrimina­ pus racism. PC student Micki around us, and check it out! ‘ s The Cowl 4 ______News November 12<1992 I J • • ••••••••>•••••••••••••••••••••• • TThe’ltz-j PeaceDz>z-iz-»z> Corpsr\v^\r * will be recruiting on The Convincer Is Coming campus on Monday Nov. 16th in Our Public Health Ad­ drivers wearing you to feel the impact of a car ministration and Practice seatbelts, we were accident. The machine will Lower Slavin course instructed by Pro­ amazed and disap­ not cause harm and will be fessor Tierney has spent a pointed with the results. sure to change your attitude considerable amount of This led the class to take about seatbelts, if you do not time in the study of Health some action. already wear one. Be sure to Informational Film: Promotion and Awareness. Through a lot of time come and find out what it is We decided it would de and effort, the class was all about on Monday, No­ in Moore II extremely beneficial to pro­ successful in allowing the vember 16th. The Convincer at 4 p.m. mote the use of safety belts Convincer to be brought will be located in Peterson on our campus. After a on campus. This me­ Recreation Center between conducting a survey of chanical device allows Celebration of 12:00-4:00 p.m. PC’s Newest Publica­ A Traveler’s Dream: tion To Feature Get A Job In Europe

Prize-WinningAs part of Providence ° As WriterAs Dart part of of Prnv Providence The annual BUNAC United States partici­ Monday, November 16. College's current 75th an- (British Universities North pated in the programs. There will be a presentation College's current 75th an­ in the Classroom Building, ni versary Diamond Jubilee America Club), and USIT Students worked niversary Diamond Jubilee (Irish Student Travel Or­ throughout Britain and Room 100 at 1:00 p.m. This celebration, the college's celebration, the premiere Ireland in cities such as event is sponsored by Provi- edition of Providence: Stud­ ganization) North-East President's Forum on Cul­ Roadshow is under way London, Edinburgh, denceCollege'sCareer Place­ ture and Values will present ies in Western Civilization, a Bath and Dublin. ment Office. scholarly journal which fo­ from October 27, and will a lecture by two-time be visiting 19 universities In fact 5 Providence For more information on Pulitzer-Prize winner An­ cuses on the cultural, spiri­ College students had the the opportunities of work­ tual, and intellectual heri­ and colleges in one month, thony Lewis, a columnist "On the Road". experience of traveling to ing abroad in Britain,and Ire­ for the New YorkTimes, who tage of the West, will be Employees from work on Red London land or elsewhere, contact the will speak about "The introduced at a founding BUNAC's London, En­ buses, seeing West End Work in Britain and Ireland Power of the Press (and the event on November 17, gland office, and USIT's plays at student rates, program cosponsors CIEE reasons for it)" on Tuesday, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dublin office will make the and sharing a warm beer (Council on International November 17,1992 at 7:30 college's'64Hall. The jour­ trip over the Atlantic to in ancient public houses Educational Exchange) lo­ cated at 205E 42nd Street, p.m. in PC's Slavin '64 Hall. nal, which will be pub­ give up to date informa­ (pubs), while earning lished quarterly, is the lat­ tion on Working in Britain their keep waiting tables, New York, NY 10017. Tele­ The lecture is free and open working in offices, and phone: (212) 661 1414 ext to the public. est publication of the Provi­ and Ireland, and how US dence College Press. citizens who are full time in uniquely British shops 1130. CIEE also cosponsors Lewis a resident of Bos­ and stores like Harrods work programs to France, ton, MA and native of New The founding event fes­ students at US. colleges or tivities will begin with a universities can work le­ in Knightsbridge, Lon­ Germany, New Zealand, York City, New York, has don. One Providence Canada, Costa Rica and Ja­ covered the United States Mass at 4:30 p.m. in PC's gally in Great Britain for up to 6 months or in Ire­ College student had the maica. Supreme Court for the Aquinas Chapel which will be followed by a buffet for land for up to 4 months. expenence of living in the Both organizations are not Times, and served as chief The programs have Emerald Isles. for profit, and have been ac­ of its London Bureau. editors and invited guests. Don't miss the tive in international educa­ At 7:00 p.m. in PC's been operating for over 25 He is the author of three years, and in 1991,4500 stu­ "Roadshow" visit to tional exchange for over 40 books: Gideon's Trumpet, Slavin '64 Hall, a formal Providence College on presentation of the dents from throughout the years. about a landmark Supreme journal's first issue will be Court case; Portrait of a De­ cade, about the great made by its editor, Rev. BEAT changes in American race Leonard P. Hindsley, O.P., who will discuss the new relations; and Make No Law: TD) TT A"’ A The Sullivan Case and the publication and give the First Amendment. He has firstcopiesof the journal to published numerous ar­ Providence College Presi­ ticles in legal journals. dent Rev. John F. A 1948 graduate of Cunningham, O.P. and to Harvard University, Lewis New York Times columnist joined the Sunday Depart­ and two-time Pulitzer Prize ment of the New York Times winner Anthony Lewis. that same year. In 1952 he Lewis will then offer a lec­ became a general assign­ ture beginning at 7:30 p.m. ON THE ment reporter for the Wash­ entitled, "The Power of the ington Daily News and won Press (and the reasons for WAY his first Pulitzer Prize for it)" as a Providence Col­ national reporting in 1955 lege Presidents Forum on for his series of articles in Culture and Values presen­ tation. that paper about the dis­ missal of a Navy employee The concept for Provi­ as a security risk. (The ar­ dence: Studies in Western Civilization, arose from the ticles led to the employee's reinstatement.) li vely discourses in history, THURSDAY NOV. 19TH Later in 1955, Lewis literature, philosophy, the­ joined the Washington Bu­ ology, music, and art which reau of theNewYorkTimes resulted from the interdis­ ciplinary, team-taught lec­ New York Times to co ver the Supreme Court, Columnist and 10 Students and Staff thejustice Department,and tures offered by faculty as part of the college's core Pulitzer Prize winner, have Pledged to STOP other legal subjects. Dur­ Anthony Lewis ing 1956-57 he studied law curriculum course, "Devel­ smoking for the day as a Nieman Fellow at opment of Western Civili­ present new insights, Harvard. He won his sec­ zation." sharper definitions, and ond Pulitzer Prize in 1963 True to its title and to well-argued reassessments for his coverage of the Su­ the Dominican tradition of of seminal issues in the Coffee, Doughnuts, Pizza preme Court its sponsoring institution, mainstream of Western in­ and Encouragement to Help Lewis, the recipient of a Providence will present an tellectual and spiritual tra­ number of honorary de- interdisciplinary selection dition. ees, has held the James of scholarly articles rooted The Fall 1992 Providence Anyone interested sign up Sadison Visiting Profes­ in the common cultural, consists of essays written sorship at Columbia Uni­ spiritual, and intellectual by Christopher Lasch, Wil­ at Student Health Office or versity since 1983. He heritage of the West. The liam E. May, Felicismo call 2422 taught a course entitled editors welcome submis­ Martinez Diez, O.P.. "The Constitution and the sions in any recognized Luciana Perena Vicente, Press" for fifteen years at scholarly or scientific dis­ and Henrique Urbano, Harvard Law School and cipline which fit under the O.P., with reviews by has taught at a number of wide umbrella of the Phillip Devine, Raymond other universities. "Western Heritage" with L. Sickinger, and J.T. emphasis on articles which Scanlan. Editorials

Diversity in America: The World's Greatest Melting Pot?

by Jenn MacCullum world" inhabited by people sentatives to boost freshmen ing and career service centers, PC community. Asst. Editorial Editor living in a wilderness; he en­ minority enrollment from 15% the renovation and renaming I feel that multiculturalism countered a world of peoples to 20% by 1995 and to estab­ of the campus' multicultural is an important movement in The United States has often with rich and complex histo­ lish 40 new minority scholar­ center, the hiring of an affir­ academia and society. In or­ been called the world's great­ ries dating back at least 15,000 ships at the University. It is mative action coordinator, al­ der to understand differences est melting pot. Americans years. Also, Africa was very the hope of UMASS adminis­ locating more for minority among people, society should are proud not only of their much a part of the social, eco­ trators that these preliminary scholarships, and developing be aware of the wonderful di­ own nationality but also of nomic, and political system of actions will increase the di­ a student exchange program versity that compromises the their varied and distinct eth­ the Eastern Hemisphere in versity of the student popula­ for white students to study at make-up of American citizens. nic heritage. However proud 1492, and until the end of the tion and eventually result in an all-black college and learn I think that programs in a va­ Americans are of their unique 18th Century, the number of greater recruitment of minor­ what it's like to be a minority riety of multicultural studies, heritage, a debate is ranging Africans who crossed the At­ ity faculty members and a group member. URI adminis­ including African American in our society concerning lantic to the Americas ex­ heavier multicultural studies trators concede that many of Studies and Women's Stud­ multiculturalism. Some feel ceeded the number of Europe­ curriculum. the demands cannot be met by ies, can only be positive in the that the melting pot concept is ans. This revolution in think­ This past week, the Univer­ Thursday, but the school ex­ respect that they can focus on outdated in the sense that for ing is slowly allowing for revi­ sity of Rhode Island was riv­ pects to hire an affirmative- areas that have been neglected the majority of the time, sions in educational curricu­ eted by a student sit-in to pro­ action director by February, in traditional curriculums. American history has been lums across the country. test racism. Students occu­ and repairs on the However, I also feel that we solely Eurocentric in focus. The multicultural move­ pied a campus building on multicultural center should need to be cautious regarding "The current debate suggests, ment that has found new Tuesday and issued a list of begin in January. multiculturalism in the sense however, that an increasingly power in these reforms is most demands that they want A diversified curriculum is that we cannot repeat the multicultural America has yet apparent in higher education. school administrators to ac­ currently being sought by wrongs of the past by "seek­ to come to grips with the full Across the country, college cept by noon on Thursday. many different individuals ing ideological conformity." depth of its diversity." students and professors are Black leaders asked students here at PC. A movement was As Henry Louis Gates, Jr., chair This current year marked challenging traditional cur­ to boycott morning classes to begun last year to increase the of Harvard's Afro-American the500th anniversary of Chris­ riculums and social orders at join the rally, but only 300 out diversity of the DWC program. Studies program states, "Afri­ topher Columbus' "discov­ many universities. This se­ of a student body of 12,300 Also, a collaboration of ad­ can-American studies should ery" of America. Most of us mester the University of Mas- participated. Students ministrators and faculty are be the home of free inquiry were taught the tenets of Co­ sachusettsat Amherst hasbeen claimed that they had gath­ attempting to incorporate a into the very complexity of lumbus' encountering of marked by an outbreak of un­ ered "not to disrupt campus Women's Studies program in being of African descent in the America as a cornerstone to rest due to a variety of social activities but to voice their con­ the near future. Although world, rather than a place American history. Until re­ upheavals, including alleged cerns that racism is pervasive there is not yet an official Afri­ where critical inquiry is cently, Columbus was revered attacks on minority students at the university." Student can Studies Program, students drowned out by ethnic funda- as a hero to American school- and a dormitory rampage by demands included the offer­ can choose to take AFS classes. mentalism." A coherent children for his heroic voyage students who left anti-white ing of majors in African Ameri- Finally, a variety of student multicultural studies program across the Atlantic. Today, slurs. In an attempt to ease the can families and Native groups are involved in bring­ should incorporate free think­ however, Columbus is viewed racial strife on campus, American studies by the 1993- ing awarenessof different cul­ ing without the overempha­ in a different light. Columbus UMASS administrators have 94 school year, the hiring of tures in order to create a more sizing one particular culture, did not discover a "new agreed with minority repre­ minority staff at the counsel­ diverseatmosphereamongthe sex or religion.

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PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG-FREE AMERICA Editorials ' ' ' ' \ ■•' % .5 „ •■ s 1 ’’The Year of the Woman’’ by Lisa Carroll cepted. people will be wooed into com­ men wear the pants." Once some classes available which Editorial Editor The most recent display of ing to PC. Not only is this the again, the status quo mental­ deal with women's issues and trying to maintain women's most inane argument, but the ity is evident on this campus. concerns, so why not have a inequality involves PC's own mentality behind this argu­ The fact that this is even being program that deals with all of "The Year of the Woman." beloved Friar's Club. Evi­ ment is blatant sexism: typify­ debated is idiotic. As my col­ these issues in a concentrated Although I understand and dently, the female members of ing women based on looks league, News Editor Kate form? The demand is high, completely support what this the Friar's Club are not al­ Malloy, said, "If I were on a considering that more women political catch phrase stands lowed to wear pants while giv­ tour, I don't think whether or are now attending PC (57% of for, I still have difficulty with ing school tours unless it's "re­ not a female Friar was wear­ the freshman class is female). it. It sounds too much like a This may ally, really cold." Women who ing a skirt would influence my For the life of me, I cannot year on one of those Chinese dare to wear pants on days be considered decision to come to PC. It's think of one reason against this Zod iac charts: Year of the Dog, that are, for example, merely The Year pretty trivial and ridiculous." other than this being another Year of the Goat, Year of the "chilly" receive a demerit for of the The point of all of this is case of trepidation towards Woman. I can't help but feel violating a policy in the Friar's that it's completely frustrat­ shaking up the status quo. If somewhat degraded in hav­ Woman, but Club constitution. Certain ing to know that these things someone has a valid reason, ing only one year labelled for we can *t give up members of the club are con­ are still being debated. In this please let me know. women's issues; issues that the fight now, testing this by proposing an day and age, every woman Although I am incredibly should be addressed every day amendment to this constitu­ we still should be free to do, think, happy about the recent na­ of every year. tion. Yet, some members are have a long and wear whatever she wants, tional events regarding Besides the actual phrase, fighting this change. way to go. without restrictions imple­ women's issues (for instance, lately I've been doubting the Not only is this ridiculously mented by a male dominated we now have six women in valid ity of the meaning behind sexist in that it is dictating to organization. the Senate), we cannot give up the words. Presumably, this women what they must wear, over intellect or skills. If one Speaking of such organiza­ now. We still have far to run. phrase is supposed to indicate but it doesn't even make prac­ were to follow in the path of tions, Providence College it­ I can only hope that maybe how far women have ad­ tical sense. Women, just be­ this logic, one could also insist self is currently being con­ sometime in the near future vanced in their struggle to cause they are women, must that some women look better fronted with whether or not to we will achieve complete obtain equality. Although we freeze or be uncomfortable? in pants. But they would never implement a Women's Stud­ equality with our male coun­ have indeed made great The main reasoning seems think of a woman as an indi­ ies program. I ask, what are terparts. Maybe it will hap­ strides this year, recent events to be that, tradionally, females vidual. It's much easier for the reasons for not implement­ pen next year, the Year of the have made it clear that we still look better in skirts, skirts are men to just accept that "the ing one? We already have Rat. have a long way to go before dressier, and therefore more women wear skirts and the women's equality is widely ac­

The Cowl BACKBOARD Established 1935 Editor-in-chief...... Patricia E. Connolly *93 BLUES Managing Editor...... Mark R. Slicer '93 Editorials Editor...... Lisa A. Carroll '93 Asst. Editorials Editor.... .Jennifer MacCallum '93 Asst. Editorials Editor.... .Sean Skenyon '93 impossible to get Celtics tick­ News Editor...... Kathyrn R. Malloy '93 recruit’s decision, but it does ets; consequently, the Friars Asst. News Editor...... •Jennifer Brinkman '93 by Sean Skenyon play a certain role. Everybody have become the main attrac­ Asst. News Editor...... Maureen Marro '93 Asst. Editorial Editor wants recognition; why not tion of the Rhode Island sports A&E Editor...... Michael Saucier '93 go to a school where the fans Asst. A&E Editor...... Theresa Brophy '93 On December 1, the 1993 scene. Therefore, the games treat you like a god? become nothing more than a Asst. A&E Editor...... Kenneth Cornwell '93 Providence College Men's Bas­ Features Editor...... Brian Cappello '93 Obviously, the problem ketball season will begin. With night on the town for the ticket Asst. Features Editor...... Noelle Cusack '94 arises with the fact that stu­ the season will come the usual holder and his or her date. The Asst. Features Editor...... William Fennell '93 dents are seated behind the outcome of the game becomes Features Staff Writer...... Kristen Gariepy '95 criticism on the coaching and backboard. From the perspec­ secondary. Instead, the pur­ Features Staff Writer...... Katherine Grote '93 the ability of the players. This tive of the players as well as pose of the game is that it gives Features Staff Writer...... •Stacey O'Keefe '94 is inevitable; it happens every Sports Editor...... John Raposo '93 year. Along with these com­ the ticketholder a place to have Asst. Sports Editor...... Julie Carroll '93 plaints comes an onslaught of a few drinks and socialize with Asst. Sports Editor...... Steven McCorry '93 whining about fan participa­ friends. This would be great if Sports Interviewer...... Theodore Hazard '94 Get the tion. However, these com­ the Civic Center was a bar. Sports Staff Writer...... James Heffley '93 students out We are not here to socialize; Sports Staff Writer...... Matthew Mlodzinski '94 plaints could be silenced with instead our job is to raise as Sports Staff Writer...... Russell Newell '93 one simple solution. Get the from behind Sports Staff Writer...... Michael Randolph '93 students out from behind the the backboard much hell as possible in order Graphics Editor...... Robert Connolly '93 backboard and put them closer and put to inspire the team. Mean­ Graphics Editor...... Peter Kalill '95 to the action. while, the regular Graphics Staff Artist...... Joseph Downes '94 them closer At times, the silence during ticketholders spend the whole Graphics Staff Artist...... Patrick Gannon '93 to the action. the basketball games can be game sitting on their hands, Roving Photographer...... David Argitis '93 contributing to the ever Roving Photographer...... Richard Guarnaccia '93 deafening. If you watch any present silence the ­ Copy Editor...... Tracy Allocco '93 other basketball game on tele­ of basket Asst. Copy Editor...... Jennifer Sinclair '93 vision the students are going ball games. What I suggest is that the Asst. Copy Editor...... Julie Hogan '93 outof their minds. People are the students, this is a useless students be seated in at least Asst. Copy Editor...... Bridget Hughes '96 screaming, throwing tan­ place to seat us. We cannot see Circulation Manager...... Mary Joan Sheridan '94 one section of the lower arena. trums, getting naked- if s pure the game; meanwhile the play­ Congress Correspondent, .Maureen Montegari '93 I realize the people who oc­ anarchy. Most of these schools ers could not hear us scream Congress Correspondent, .Patrick Egan '93 cupy these seats pay good Congress Correspondent. .Alana Tarro '93 are the ones that have win­ even if we could see the game. money for the tickets and prob­ BOP Correspondent...... Timothy Ridge '93 ning programs, like Indiana, Last time I was at a game, I ably donate a certain amount BOP Correspondent...... •Kerry McDonough '94 UNC and Duke. If I was a looked at the people sitting in of money to the school. How­ BOP Correspondent...... Kathy Parrella '94 highly recruited prospect the prime lower arena seats. ever, I am not asking for the Advertising Manager...... Matthew Formicola '93 watching basketball on televi­ All I saw were women social­ Advertising Manager...... Christine Rossi '94 whole lower arena section. sion, I'd want to go to the izing with each other, while Photography Editor...... J. Rian Arthur '96 Rather, it would simply bring school where the fans go crazy the men did much of the same. Photography Editor...... Dina Asteriades '94 some life to the basketball Moderator...... Fr. Mark Nowel, O.P. every time I touch the ball. No one was paying attention games. I don't know how Yet, if I was watching a tele­ to the action of the game. Subscription Rate $15.00 per year by mail-student subsription much money the school would included in tuition fee. Published each week of school during the vised Friar game I would be The problem lies in the fact academic year and one summer edition in June by Providence lose if they sacrificed these turned off by the lack of fan that the Friars are basically College, River Ave. and Eaton St., Providence, Rl 02918. Second sections for the students, but class postage paid at Providence, RI Slavin Center P.O. Box 2918, participation. Admittedly, this Rhode Island's professional 865-2214. The views expressed in The Cowl do not necessarily it's a step toward establishing represent the views of Providence College. Postmaster send is not the only factor in a basketball team. It is nearly address changes to The Cowl as above. a program that will make big name recruits want to play Providence College basketball. [f November 12,1992 Editorials The Co wl 7 Letters to the Editor A Political Response From Abroad To the Editor: convincing points which show loose change on stamps, I will you forget that Ms. Connolly the College Republicans. I am a member of the Provi­ that the incumbent has spe­ gladly engage in a Trans-At­ is the Editor-in-Chief of The Do not think I have forgot­ dence College Class of 1994. I cifically failed to meet the ap­ lantic debate with you or any­ Cowl, and that her position ten about you, Ms. Connolly, have been a faithful reader of propriate standards. But, Mr. one else who may be inter­ gives her the right to answer Editor-in-Chief. Despite what The Cowl since my freshman Saladin, who or what provided ested. editorials and letters to the you think of Mr. Rush, he did year; I can honestly say that I you with your information, the Let me now turn my atten­ editor? Likewise, a response bring up a very good point. have yet to read a student- statistical data which you tion toward the College Re­ to an editorial, printed in the Your position brings with it a written editorial or letter that claim supports your state­ publicans. Because I did not same issue as the letter, pro­ certain degree of responsibil­ contained any semblance of ment? If you have some secret receive a copy of Mr. Haas' vides the readers with both ity that cannot be taken lightly. coherency. source of knowledge that the letter, I must address my com­ sides of the issue simulta­ Although The Cowl does not Lef s, for example, look at rest of the US does not have, ments to Mr. Michael Rush. neously. If you fear having have the circulation size of The the recent series of editorials please share it with us. I was happy to read that your opinions challenged, New YorfcTiffj£S,itstillmustbe and letters written by repre­ Could you also, Mr. you believe in listening to o ther then you are better off not sub­ handled with the same care sentatives of various political Saladin, explain to me why people's opinions. I was elated mitting editorials. and responsiblity that would views, including those of the anyone should have to stand when you claimed to respect Mr. Rush, you accuse Ms. be employed to run the Young Democrats and College on the record of George Bush those opinions. I was ecstatic Connolly of attacking your aforementioned publication. Republicans. Both sides pre­ or Bill Clinton, regardless of when you called for no per­ opinions and beliefs. As I read Ms. Connolly, I have nothing sented cases for supporting their political affiliation? Is it sonal attacks and nolow-level your article, I recognized your against your views nor you, their respective candidates; because you and your compa­ journalism. I was absolutely own attackson Ms. Connolly's and I find your journalistic citing statistics seemed to be triots are incapable of devel­ dismayed when you com­ beliefs regarding Bush's ad­ skills to be quite adequate. As the favorite activity of the con­ oping your own opinions and, pletely disregarded all three ministration. If you want oth­ far as Mr. Rush's accusations tributing writers. Where ex­ therefore, require some exter­ statements. Mr. Rush, in your ers to respect your views, you go, the fact that he employs actly did they get all their "in­ nal directive force to guide article you attacked Ms. must learn to respect theirs. methods of personal attacks sightful" information? Surely you? Is it because you have an Patricia E. Connolly's integ­ Mr. Rush, I received no indi­ negates his validity as a jour­ they realize that their respec­ opinion of your own, but are rity as a journalist, twice. First, cation of your respecting nalistic and political critic. Just tive candidates are going to fearful of what other Demo­ you said, "In this article, the anyone's opinions but your remember that you wield publish statistics that support crats will think of you and your Editor- in-Chief feels that she own. power so do not wield it indis­ their own campaign platforms beliefs? If it appears like I am is above the rules of her own Mr. Rush, what happened criminately and irresponsibly. and not offer statistics that fingering you out, fear not; I paper." Mr. Rush, this is a to your desire for fair journal­ Mr. Peter Cyr, I turn to you would weaken their positions. will come to discussing the personal attack on Ms. ism? Did you forget what you and your article. In your es­ Yet, both the Young Demo­ College Republicans in due Connolly. You accuse her of wrote in your own letter? Did say, you ask Mr. Rush and Ms. crats and College Republicans course. disregarding the -editorial you think by stooping to the Lisa Carroll to step out of par­ accept the information as You claim to seek a politi­ policy of The Cowl, implying low journalistic level you ac­ tisan politics and admit that scripture, and hold it tena­ cal debate with the College Re­ she is abusing her position. cused Ms. Connolly of, that no both Clinton and Bush have ciously. Are the Young Demo­ publicans. How is it that you Thisstatementcannotbe taken one would recognize your at­ equally plausible economic crats and College Republicans forgot to include the unaffili­ in any other way, except as a tacks for what they were? I plans. You then go on and say so fanatical about their parties ated in your challenge? Do personal attack on Ms. agree with you, people should that a Democratic Congress, that they cannot question the you not think independents Connolly's journalistic integ­ think before they write or which you predict will remain information and discover, for have anything to say? Do not rity. You continued your at­ speak. Would you not also although with new faces, themselves, which candidate assume that anyone who is tack by saying, "Ms. Connolly agree that people should as­ would accept Clinton's plan, is more accurate in presenting not a Democrat is a Republi­ also abuses her power by re­ pire to honorable discussions and Bush's would bedefeated. his statistics? can. I would love to discuss sponding to editorials the of the problems that affect our Why is it that Congress need Mr. Larry Saladin, Presi­ the issues with you and your same week they were printed... society? I will also extend to not step out of partisan poli­ dent of the Young Democrats, cohorts. I will not even allow she used her power to obtain you, Mr. Rush, the very same tics and accept an economic has made comments regard­ the fact that I'm in Britain de­ access and write a response challenge I expressed to Mr. plan based on its own merits ing President Bush's "failed" ter me from such discourse. If before the public had a chance Saladin: a simple polite corre­ and not on its party's origins? presidency. He cited several you are willing to spend some to read them." Mr. Rush, did spondence with anyone from Of course, you are assuming that both Bush and Clinton have plausible plans. How do you know they are plausible Divine Word Missionary priests and plans? Haveyou tested them? brothers minister to the dispossessed in 55 countries If so, why not share the results of your tests with the rest of including: the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, the nation? Mr. Cyr, do you Ghana, India, Botswana, Kenya, Mexico, the have access to the same infor­ mation as Mt. Saladin and Mr. Caribbean and the U.S.A. Rush, and why is it that only you three seem to know about this source? I Me are an international, multi- Finally, Mr. Cyr, you seem VV cultural community of 5,700 to think a Democratic Execu­ tive Branch and Legislature men, offering programs of education, will provide an excellent formation and discernment at 5 sites in scapegoat in the event the United States. Clinton's administation tumbles like a house of cards ou can make a difference as in a hurricane, and the economy falls into complete Ypart of an energetic and sup­ disarray. Mr. Cyr, will it re­ portive community. ally make you feel better if For more information on how you you can say "Well, at least we know who did it." Mr. Cyr, Ian make a difference, write or your assessment of your essay Bll: is quite true. It was not very objective, though it was in parts, and it certainly was liioe Kelly, SVD weak. Quite frankly, I do not Divine Word College P31 see any thoughtful conclusions pworth in your essay. E , IA 52045-0380 Joel F. Auf iero, '94 1-800-553-3321 University of Glasgow, Scotland

More Letters to the Editor can be found on page 9. | The cowi 8 —Roving Photographer— ■ If you won $5,000 and had to spend it in one day, what would you do?

Melissa Fox '95 and Holly Oberg '95: Dickey Simpkins '95: Rent a limou­ David Kern '94:1 have two words for Buy a plane ticket, take the red-eye to sine, head to Boston, spend the money you "Theta Chi". Nevada and gamble the money away. shopping and have a night on the Also we would buy "Ron" a new town. wardrobe with the leftovers.

Mike Kane '95, Tracy Baurus '95 and Dina Mastrandrea '93 and Kathleen Chip Sterling '93: Rent out "Gulliver'; Beth Tunstall '95: Blow it at Bradley's Powers '93: We'd take off all our Tavern" for Senior Night. Cafe. clothes and revel in it

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Dr. Pamela Sherer 'Awhile ago: I'd Kerie Sweeney '94: I'd pay $5,000 not to have my Laughran *96 and Amanda Marcott give it to the Blackfriars Theatre so baby picture in The Cowl. *96: First we'd pay off Christie's phone that they can have another produc­ bill. We would then pay off the tion like The Wizard of Oz. bouncer at Brad's and buy hot choco­ Rick and Dave: Throw our money in with the late with little marshmellows. girls above and revel with them. I November 12,1992 The Cowl 9

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Racism: An Ongoing Problem at PC To the Editor: ridiculousasitall sounds. Shop­ I personally refuse to play. But, Race is defined as being "a would result in a truly well- showed them where to farm, ping and dressing is almost like division of the human popu­ the most important thing is rounded liberal artseducation what to farm, and what time of a hobby, something you can lation distinguished by physi­ that all students who are pay­ for all. The predominantly theyeartheyshouldfarm. How practice and become good at. did the Europeans repay them? cal characteristics transmitted ing thousands of dollars are Caucasian student body So it holds more girls' interests They used the Native Ameri­ by genes; a body of people losing oppotunities here that would only then have the op­ than guys? I can name a few cans as slaves, killed them and untied by a common history other colleges provide. Our portunity to learn about cul­ other obsessions which seem ri­ European brothers and sisters pushed them off the land, but diculous to girls—cars, or nationality." When one tures other than their own. are missing out on a story so everytime I see a Cowboy and weightlifting, professional dwells uponit, we can see how Upon graduation, we would fabulous it has "rocked" the Indian movie, the Indian is al­ sports... absurd the entire concept is. go into the real world free of world. It is the story of the ways the bad guy. As for the lack of honesty, I The key word in the definition the misconception that the home of civilization, called During World War II every­ think we all know which sex is of race is division. In that our only culture of value was our Afrika, the home of all of us. one in America felt so heart­ more famous for that Which society is capitalistic, division Western one. IPs the story of kings, queens, Providence College is faced broken for all the Jewish men, sex likes to embelli sh ho w many must exist in order for capital­ woman and children dying wimps they beat up, how many dynasties, and legacies of a with a crucial choice. Either ism to maintain itself. Capi­ from the Nazi's racism. But pounds they bench pressed, civilization that was, if not continue in the manner of the talism is the maximization of while the Jewish were dying in how much liquor they could built upon, then heavily influ­ last 75 years, or join the ranks self interest. If one is to maxi­ camps over in Germany, the handle, or how many chicks enced by and told through the of the countless other institu­ mize his or her own self inter­ Japanese bom Americans were adore them? Which sex is it that eyes of its own people. We are tions that have been willing to ests, especially materialisti­ being thrown into concentra­ feels the need to lie to assure missing it for a biased, one­ change their ways by curricu­ cally like in our society, one tion camps behind barbed wire their prowess? sided story because Provi­ lar expansion. The core for the needs manufacturers, and fences right here in America. Now, anyone who has been dence College and society fear poor racial situation at PC probably more importantly, Why weren't German born reading my letter carefully must something different; they fear must come from the top, and I one must eliminate his or her Americans thrown behind realize that not all guys are the change. This is obvious in the challenge the administration Neanderthals that the male ste­ competition. Whatbetterway barbed wire fences? new Dominican teacher hir­ to hesitate no longer. reotype implies. Good, if you've is there to eliminate a force If we are going to learn about ing plan. We are again being Zak Patten '95 come that far I suggest that you than by division; by the break­ Western Civ. tell the truth and divided, because of our race, SOAR, NAACP Member reread Brian Cappello's "Lady ing of unity? Once a people don't leave out facts that have from learning and growing off Luck?" feature in the Novem­ are divided, they will fight happened. If we have to learn of each other in order to bring To the Editor: about one culture we should ber 5th issue of The Cowl in the each other physically and men­ same light. Not all women are humanity closer together. In­ Let's talk about the Devel­ learn about everyone else's. If tally. the bop, sorority, hairspray stead, we have a course we opment of Western Civiliza­ people don't learn about Afri­ Race is the number one heads that he makes them out to must take daily for four se­ tion. What is Western Civiliza­ can, Asian, Hispanic and other form of division found in be. I think we all know those mesters with a biased inter­ tion? Ever since I was in the cultures, then those people who America. Those with more people (of both sexes) who fall pretation of the world. first grade I've been taught only know Western Civ will be money are on a higher rung into these trite descriptions and PC breeds friction. It puts Western Civ, so I think I know ignorant. Ignorance leads to (materialistically) of the lad­ those who are the exceptions. one culture superior to others a lot about the development of racism. And with that I leave der than those with little or It's too bad Brian didn't con­ and then tries to quiet people Western Civilization. But I ask you to answer this question: less money. Since everybody tinue his article's satirical tone you, do you think Western so­ What is Providence College re­ down by offering a couple of through to his last paragraphs. is on a different rung, there ciety was actually civilized? ally teaching us? will constantly be friction in classes to keep the peace. Its I am far from being a feminist, heavy emphasis on the White- Who do you consider to be civi­ Sincerely, society, as there has been but Brian Cappello's closing side of history, and putting it lized? The Europeans who start Len Ramos Jr. throughout history. What comments were totally inappro­ far ahead of any other side, is a war because of greed, power makes America's situation so priate and uncalled for. When what racism is: maintaining and land or the natives who In Response to unique is that we are also di­ he admits that there are no ad­ control over a group of people fight back trying to keep their vantages to being a woman nor vided by something as minute ’’Lady Luck” on the basis of race, subordi­ land and peaceful state. disadvantages to being a guy, as something we cannot con­ To the Editor nating institutionally. I once had a Civ teacher tell he crosses the line from funny trol: genetically acquired skin me during a lecture that When will the male/female Ross Grace, '95 to sexist. color .This is racism: the insti­ Cleopatra was Greek. He said debate EVER end? I don't think Sincerely, tutional subjugation, mainte­ she was Greek because the anything either party could pa­ ______Theresa Edo nance or control over a people To the Editor: Greeks had started a war with tiently explain or violently on the basis of race. Society There has been much dis­ Egypt and when they won, they threaten would prove that their Demand for puts such a heavy emphasis cussion over the past year con­ moved into Egypt. To my point is right. Furthermore, I Complete Mean­ on race, it becomes hard to cerning the issue of racism on knowledge Egyptisand always don't think that Brian Cappello ing of Pro-Life ignore. Providence College is campus. I would like to add was in Africa, and we know has been given some divine knowledge for his most recent a classic example. The past my voice to those demanding what kind of people live in Af­ Features article which hasn't can be interpreted in so many that the administration stops rica, so how can Cleopatra be To the Editor: been hashed over daily across fashions and it is difficult to ignoring the problem and ac­ Greek? That is like saying be­ Since modem theology has tively seek a solution. cause a white man walks into PC's campus. sought to upgrade the status of say which is correct or incor­ Personally, I don't know why Prejudices will not be elimi­ my house, my mother is white. laymen and lay women in the com­ rect, but the important thing is His Holiness designed women nated overnight; to think this In case you didn't know, black munity of believers, the phrase that all sides be told in a fair, with such a "sense of humor." would be naive. However, if people are a thousand and one people of God, meaning clergy unbiased manner so that we Maybe it was because guys and laity together, has become the PC administration truly different colors, but we are all as students can make our own couldn't handle the monthly current since the Second Vatican still considered to be black! decisions. PC tells only one wants to take a step in the pressure. I've seen guys driven Council. I feel comfortable in of­ Why does Providence Col­ story: the European story, right direction, with the eradi­ to tears over much less. Maybe fering my constructive criticisms lege place so much emphasis completely disregarding the cation of racism on campus, it He spared fellows this injustice and suggestions to the PC Com­ on certain aspects of Western feelings of people of color. I can. Only by acknowledging because He saw the whimper­ munity. Civilization? Are they so inse­ feel the pain of being ignored. the fact that an absolute force ing children they become when In the November 5 issue of The cure and guilty about their cul­ It then covers itself up by al­ on European civilization con­ afflicted with a common cold. Cowl, Mr. Cummings touched on ture that they have to lie, dis­ tributes to the prejudice of the His Holiness decided to save the periphery of the pro-life move­ lowing certain electives into tort and leave out history, so student body, will any head­ the "spirit dampening'' and pri­ ment by concentrating his speech its curriculum. We see even when people come to this on the opposition of abortion and way into this dilemma be vate bathroom stalls for the sex more due in PC's 75th Anni­ school they won't know about the Supreme Court decision made. The addition of a Black who could deal with it versary, and I can only hope to Europe's and America'sfaults? known as Roe v. Wade to be over­ or A frican Studies major to this In response to Brian's ques­ see them next year. We as I ask another question. Did turned. In the future, I suggest people of color can only go so school's curriculum would be tion, "Who invented makeup that he defines the complete Christopher Columbus really anyway?" my answer is—A. far in this society and in this an excellent way to improve meaning of the pro-life movement discover America? How can MAN. There's not one single school. We demanded the racial conditions at PC. in which one also has to be op­ you discover a place that al­ male coed who can admit to not changes in the Civ program As a white student, what posed to the death penalty, rac­ ready had people living there? enjoying a pretty face. Youhave interest could I possibly have ism, war (slaughter of innocent last year. The changes are in Shouldn't the people who were to concede that most often men in this addition, you might people), and worldwide hunger the mast syllabus but not in living there be credited with flock to the Cindy Crawford— and corruption. One can't help ask? Although I have received class, or at least not all classes. discovering the land? look-alike. Yes, she is a natural but wonder how many people We can get into history and top-quality instruction here, it When the Europeans got to beauty, but not all of us roll out who attended the vigil adhere to rant and rave about whose race has been limited to one point America who helped them sur­ of bed looking like a Pepsi com­ these tenets. is better, getting caught up in of view. An expansion of the vive the long cold winter? TTie mercial. As far as clothes, stock­ Most Sincerely, this system's sick game which curriculum would allow for Native Americans! They ings, and shoes go, if s not as Russell P. Demoe '73 different perspectives and ,. student Congress ...... \... . ‘‘ . :; - , , J student Congress - Tl"c""'”

Class Student Life Surveys Announcements will be distributed in Residence Halls to freshmen and sophmores, and to junior and senior mailboxes. Whether you live Class of 1993 on-campus, off-campus, or commute, please take the time to complete the ”193 Days" survey. It can be dropped off at: Friday, November 20th •a table in Lower Slavin •Slavin Infomation Booth 9:00 p.m.-l:00 a.m. •the Library Tickets on sale •Peterson Recreation Desk November 16th-20th •with any Residence Hall personnel

Class of 1995 Club Announcements • Red Eye Dance Novmeber 20th in ’64 Hall. Tickets are SOAR/NAACP $3.00 and are available No­ "Cultural Explosion" Monday, Novem­ vember 18th-20th in Lower Slavin. ber 16th in '64 Hall at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy • Class Ski Trip to Auberg, the music and poetry of different cul­ Canada February 5th-7th. tures. Refreshments will be served. Informational meeting Political Science Club November 18th 8:30 p.m. Slavin 120 Tuesday, November 17th "Boyz in the only $175.00 Hood" will be shown in Moore II at 7:30 p.m. Free food and admission.

NOW AVAILABL Student Congress 93-94 Minutes Minutes for the November 9th Resort with Cliff Myers from through Wednesday, No­ STUDENT HOUSING meeting are as follows: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. There vember 18th from 6:00 p.m.- ALL Types of Apartments Announcements: will also be a trip to the 8:00 p.m. in room 203. • Surveys from the Marriott Boston Gardner Museum for new business: Corporation are going out $6.00. Buses leave at 10:00 Rules were suspended for open Starting as low as $375.00 November 16th. a.m. "A League of Their discussion of the faculty hiring • Congress people of the Own" will be showing on policy Month for October were: Sunday in '64 Hall at 8:00 • November 18 th is the next Maureen Montegari, Steve p.m. and 10:00 p.m. meeting of the Faculty Senate. Crowley, and Jim Kane. BMSA: SOAR Conference The Executive Board will try Committees: went well with 100 people in to remain neutral. They wi!vill Course Description: 331 attendance. "Cultural address the way it was pre­ books were given out We Explosion" will take place on sented to the faculty. How can would like comments from Monday, November 16th in this be avoided in the future. students. '64 Hall. • Maureen Marro felt Fr. Ethics: Lauren Sweeney OCRO: Media Focus Hennessey contradicted him­ received a cut for Peaceful Groups will be held on self from the article in The Cowl 1-3 Bedrooms Coexistence and Gia Saturday, November 14th. at the beginning of the year. Lombardi received a cut for Twelve people are needed to • Mindy Miller said Dr. Hyde Parking included missing an office hour. sign-up. made a rational argument. Clubs and ACC: MTV is in the apart­ • J.W. felt "blackmailed and Organizanizations: The ments and will replace VH-1. betrayed" by Fr. Hennessey Many buslines mailboxes are in for the club Thanksgiving dinner is saying our tuition would go room. scheduled for Sunday, up, stressing financial reasons. Some including utilities Time and Space: Monthly November 22nd in Mural • John Ryan pointed out the reports are needed from the Lounge at 5:30 p.m for $3.00. clergy'sconcem-They want to Bill of Rights Committee. class reports: maintain their presence on the BOARDS: '93: Friday, November 20th campus. GEMMA REALTY BOP: Tickets are on sale for is "193 Days" in Peterson • Mike Howard- It is a Catho­ "Lips Together, Teeth Recreation. lic school and we came here, Contact Maria or Joan Apart" at Trinity Rep for '94: JRW is this weekend. but wish to maintain the tradi­ $7.00. Sunday, November Friday is the semi, Saturday tions that they hold. 22nd at 7:00 p.m. On is the formal, and the Domnicans hired over lay 521-4213 Thursday, November 12th, slideshow is Sunday. people does not necessarily "Pinnochio" will be showing '95: Club Nite was a success. mean they are sacrificing aca­ 861-7021 in '64 Hall at 8:00 p.m. and Ring presentations are demic excellence. 10:00 p.m. Saturday, No­ Monday, November 16th vember 14th is the Last | -Arts & Entertainment— ’] V/JtllL±??r s .c ' > s - J IN THE SPOTLIGHT 91.3 Dana Williams: Finding Direction In The Theatre WD0A4

by Theresa Brophy box office manager since jun­ if if s a bomb, you learn how the theatre primarily, you have Asst. A&E Editor______ior year. Dana was awarded you could do it differently," a chance to catch her onstage WDOM the John Bowab Scholarship Few us college students she explains. Vanities was far in the Blackfriars Theatre for of for Theatre Excellence (Mr. can actually say that we have from being "a bomb" and in the next two weekends in PC's Bowab is a PC graduate who NIGHTS pinpointed our course in life. the end, Dana admits that be­ production of The Wizard ofOz directs The Cosby Show). Dana However, it is reassuring to ing in the director's chair gave . Dana plays The Wicked is also president of Theta Al- at the discover that there are some her a "tremendous sense of Witch ofthe West. Shethought ha Phi, PC's Theatre Arts PC students among us who fulfillment." it would be a fun experience E[onor Society. This past summer Dana for her senior year and enjoys Red Brick have not only found a focus in Although through these life, but are whole-heartedly worked at a box office at New being "mean and green" and different regions Dana's the­ dedicated and enthusiastic London Bay Playhouse in New watching the reactions of the Tavern atre experience grew, her London, NH. She applied for kids. "My role really isn't about the goals which they strongest interest blossomed have chosen. the position through the New scary. If s more quirky and (Church last year when she indepen­ Senior theatre/English ma­ England Theatre Conference funky. I'm better at character dently directed a lab show jor Dana Williams has estab­ for summer stock professional roles," she says. Dana's re­ called Vanities which ran for House Inn) lished her direction (literally) theatre. While in New Lon­ turn to acting has benefitted three nights in the Last Resort don, Dana had the advantage in the realm of the theatre. her since she's "learned tactics on lower campus. Dana re­ Tues. 11/17 Dana's ambition for work in and opportunity of directing by observing the director." lated that directing suited her the theatre has been something three children shows and a The conclusion of Dana's more than acting. "I felt more musical review. "It was such ALTERNA­ which stemmed from her fam­ career at PC looks somewhat capable and focused once I ily background. The "theatre an amazing and intense expe­ like this: She will be assistant tried directing. I was happy seed" was planted especially rience for me to be working all stage manager for the produc­ TIVE that I went mat route," she by her mother and aunt who of the time in a professional tion of Arms in the Man com­ says. Dana was both excited environment. It was difficult, ing up in a couple of months NIGHT introduced Dana to shows, and anxious when the play bringing her to the theatre fre­ but great to be around people and assistant director of Edith opened; but at that point there quently as a young child. In who were just as passionate Stein in the spring. It seems was nothing for her to do but Mr. Thumb her early years, Dana partici­ about the same thing you're appropriate that she will be observe her work. "Once if s passionate about." finishing the year off direct­ pated in various dance classes done, you just have to sit back Hard and musicals in a community Even though the line of act­ ing. She will be working be­ and hope you were right. And theatre near her home in ing isn't what drew Dana to side Professor John Garrity of Currency Harwich, MA. Dana's involve­ the Theatre Department who, ment in community theatre Dana remarks gratefully, has marked a significant begin­ been "extremely helpful and a Wed., 11/18 ning of her decision to seri­ major guidance on her route ously pursue a future in to directing." Dana will be COLLEGE drama. taking a course in directing With much encouragement next semester. She hopes to NIGHT and support from her family, take what she has learned here Dana declared a major in the­ at PC, and some day follow featuring atre as a freshman. Not only the path of a professional di­ did PC provide her with a lib­ rector by way of stage manag­ eral arts education, but it ing. For Dana, theatre in all of P.C.'s Ants opened the doors for her to its purposes, whether social branch out into the varying or simply a means of enter­ In The aspects of theatre arts. Her tainment, not only intrigues, initial experiences were geared but also makes a difference in Cellar toward performing. Freshman society. Regardless of where year, Dana was cast as Muriel Dana finds her grounds to in Ah! Wilderness , and as a settle in directing, with her sophomore she appeared in background and personal Listen to the musical Into the Woods as drive, she will undoubtedly Lucinda, one of Cinderella's bloom where she is planted. WDOM for evil stepsisters. During the past two years, Dana shifted her concentration to the more details technical areas of the theatre. ——— She was stage manager for Our Country's Good and has been Listen to 91.3 Senior theatre/English major Dana Williams The WDOM 6pm- 12pm Wizard to win: Of Oz Ben & Jerry's is still Ice Cream playing Coupons Nov. 13,14, Friar Flicks Free 15 Video Rentals Come io Lucia's for great and next Aaron's Ice BREAKFAST SPECIALS weekend Cream Mon.-Fri. Sam to 11:30am Nov. 20, 21, Certificate Sat. 7am -2pm Sun. Sam -2pm • 22 Tune in Sunday nightly for For delicious food any time great alterna­ Mon. -Thurs. Sam -9pm matinees Fri. -Sat. 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A Smart Prime Time Pick— In My Opinion... Northern Exposure by Mike Saucier The characters consist of Also included in this A&E Editor______an assembly of people that strange gathering of After being bombarded one would expect to find people is Chris, who has in New York City. There spent time in prison. He compiled by with seemingly endless as people are repeatedly ex­ comedies and dramas that is Joel Fleishman is a received a very generous Ken Cornwell posed to these situations doctor who hails from Asst. A&E Editor are about everyday "nor­ inheritance. He can be through literature." mal" society, it can be Columbia medical school said to be the "town All of these books have -Mary Beth Rosati '93 refreshing to watch a and was born and raised philosopher" and has been banned at one time in television show that strays in Queens, NY. He is the earned this title by the this country: The Adventures of "I feel that censorship is away from the humdrum epitome of the uptight fact that he frequently is New Yorker. Huuckleberry Finn, The Catcher wrong in any instance, but es­ "same ol', same ol.”' uoting Kierkegaard, in the Rye, Gone With the Wind, pecially in the realm of art. It Northern Exposure brings a Maurice Minefield is artre, and other classic The Diary of Anne Frank, and is unreasonable to say to any­ Woody Allen type of the astronaut who was in philosophers. He runs the To Kill a Mockingbird. one what books he or she can comic drama to the TV the marines and was also radio station and comes a pilot in Texas. He What are your feelings on or cannot read. In my opinion, screen. However, it takes from West Virginia. the question of censorship? what makes people afraid of the Woody Allen concept served in the Korean War Ed is the native Alas­ the above-listed books is the one step further. It is and is understatedly a kan and is part Eskimo. issues that they raise." more broad in its topics "Gung Ho" type. He hired fie is a strange one who is "I don't think any book Fleishman as a doctor. should be banned. It is up to -Shelby Kennedy ’94 and its outlook. obsessed with film- Next there is Holling the individual to decide if they Northern Exposure is the making, more specifically, who owns the Town want to read it or not. People "I do not believe that the story of an eclectic host of Woody Allen films. should have the freedom of government ever has a right to characters who bring their Tavern. He comes from Northern Exposure is a choice of what literature they mandate what can and cannot myriad backgounds and Canada and also from the good escape from cheesy North Woods. He is one want to read." be seen, heard, or read by the experiences to an intellec­ overdramatized dramas of the older characters on -Tamara Craig '93 public. People must realize tual retreat in Alaska. The and sappy sit-coms. It is that what some find objection­ setting is the sparsely the show(around 60). hard to find another show "I don't think anything (in­ able, others do not. They do populated Sicily, Alaska. Maggie O'Connell hails that has the same caliber cluding music, art, etc.) should not have a right to legislate The town normally would from Minnesota and is of characters and writing be censored. I do believe in their subjective views on the be a cultural void. In­ approximately 30 years of this prime time power­ judging responsibly as to what entire population." stead, it is thriving with old. She has had five house. young kids should be exposed -Matt Benedict '93 diverse minds of diverse husbands die on her. to, however." people. -Fred Krapf'94 "In general, I find censor­ ship abhorrent and a violation "I believe that in this coun­ of our right to know what is WDOM Directors try, the central point of the true, and to think and make decisions based on truth. To censorship issue is not whether Interested in WDOM? Since Skip Wilson it ought to be practiced, but obscure the truth is to deceive, Matthew Carlos and throughout history, cor­ PC doesn't have a communi­ —Jazz Director —Finance Director for what reason, and what cations program, getting should be the target. Conser­ rupted regimes have effec­ tively usedcensorship to keep involved in the radio station Chris Cardinale Andy DiGiovanni vatives, such as myself, fear is a great opportunity to —Public Relations thatactions, lifestyles, etc. that their citizens in intellectual ser­ —Urban Contemporary vitude- just look at the former explore broadcasting. Director we find morally repugnant WDOM offers news, sports, Bill Chase will become more acceptable USSR or Nazi Germany." -Patrick O'Malley '93 great diverse music, and a Megan Steinke —Live Functions live call-in talk show. Check —News Director us out, and give us a call. TALK LIVE! The office line is 865-2460, Rob Koehle and here's who to contact —Sports Director Listen to Sunday evenings Brian Shilale Nancy Rausch Urban Con­ at 10 p.m. —General Manager —Talk Show Director temporary Call in and voice your Tim Angley Maureen Marro —Co-Rock Director —Promotions/Publicity every opinion. Director Lisa Carroll Saturday This week: Ed Caron: au­ —Co-Rock Director John Williams —Productions Director 10 a.m. to 8 thor of the "Good Neigh­ Sara Ann McLaughlin —Classical Director p.m. bor Plan"

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BOP Spotlight: Tuesday, November 17th Coffeehouse Presents: Don't Miss the Film Three hours of musical entertainment by Committee's Upcoming (Ft?B@l7§g Movies! and MB© $ BF[?B©[n)M with French Fries and Onion Rings served! 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. THE LAST RESORT f Saturday, November 14th Fine Arts & the Arts/Art Histiry Departments Present: Trip to the Gardner Museum/Boston Tickets: $6 in the BOP Office (includes bus and musuem admission) ■ < The Film Committee: (from I. to r.) * Buses leave Huxley Gate at 10:00 a.m. and John "Flossy" Hogan '95, Crista Salvatore '95, Jen Dauer '94, Matt Wor then '95 will return at 5:30 p.m. (Photo by Dina Asteriades, Photography Editor) by Kerry McDonough '94 Also, all you Whoopi BOP Correspondent Goldberg fans won’t want to miss what may be her Were you one of those funniest role yet—a lounge Saturday, November 14th people who went to the movies singer disguised as a nun! in the beginning of the year Sister Act will be playing on The Last Resort Presents: only to see the film roll across Thursday, November 19th. '64 Hall? What about all those For anyone who has lost movies you walked to Slavin their film schedule keep for because you really wanted your eyes open for other up­ to see them and all you got was coming moviesthis semes­ with a credit for a different movie? ter: Patriot Games, Unlawful Well, the days of technical dif­ Entry, Far and Away and The Tickets: $2 in the BOP Office, or at the door ficulties are finally over! Christmas Story. If you have Thanks to the hard work of the not been able to afford all Film Committee, the projec­ the movies now playing in 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. tors have been fixed to avoid the theater, DO NOT any further problems. WORRY! The Film Com­ The Last Resort If you are a Disney fan, mittee is hard at work se­ Pinocchio will be playing this lecting new releases for next Thursday, November 12th. semester's films. D n’t for­ Guys, it would be so romantic get that movies are shown to take your better half to this on Sunday and Thursday adorable film. (Hint, Hint!) nightsat8:00and 10:00p.m. ’Thursday, November 19th^*xx Here's another idea, what do in '64 Hall. Come and snow baseball and Madonna have in the Film Committee your common? They'll both be in Social Presents: support—we hope to see 11 '64 Hall on Sunday, November : *. *TT‘ you there! 15th in A League of their Own. I Film Presents: »• * Bring your friendsmenus andaria makemane a videoviaeo tof / Thursday, November 12th \ your favorite song together for FREE! Z Tinnocftio 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Nouember 15th _LOWER SLAVIN A League of ‘Their Own Thursday, Nouember 19th BOP Sister Slot (jotdStars of the, Tfeefc * All films shown at 8:00 p.m and 10:00 p.m. Tim Henzy ’94 * All films shown in ’64 Hall * Admission: $2 per person Steph Rapp ’94

* Candy and Popcorn sold at ! all shows [ Features *"") It Slices, It Dices, It’s Gross what I felt like an idiot. My the Salad Shooter over the by Bill Fennell whip themselves into orgas­ their eyes, much like roommates and Tim started to plate, turn it on, and PRESTO!, Asst. Features Editor______mic frenzies about how deli­ do when someone is dying a cious celery-carrot-cucumber horrid death on a city side­ lose interest, so they made fun the salad gets chopped into What ever happened juice is, that it tastes much like walk. By "everyone" I mean of me and left I continued to little bits and goes flying all to the McDLT? You know, the you'd imagine pond seepage my roommates and a friend of make the juice, and when I over the place. Of course, some unique McDonald's ham­ would. I don't care how many ours, Tim Finnegan, who has was finished, I drank it Then salad will go onto the plate, burger sandwich that came in essential nutrients and beta asked me repeatedly to put I gagged. Then I dumped it but not enough for a substan­ two parts, one to keep the hot carotenes there are in it, it's his name in an article. I felt down the drain. I now know tial salad, by which I mean side warm and another to keep vile. Not only that, but you like an idiot. I put the celery why dogs drink from toilets. something comparable to one the cold part vaguely slimy. I hardly get anything out of the in, and everyone went "oooh." If s probably better than cel­ lettuce leaf. So what you've ask thisbecause I was recently damn vegetables. To get one I put the first few carrots in ery-carrot-cucumber juice. basically done is rendered the thinking about household ap­ glass of celery-carrot-cucum­ without a hitch, but when I Another appliance remainder of the salad bits in­ pliances, such as ovens that ber juice, it took six stalks of put the fourth one in, there thatl can do withoutisa home- edible, because they most Keep hot food warm and re­ celery, eight carrots, and one was this terrible grinding noise dehydrator. What the hell do likely contain more carpet lint frigerators that keep cold food obscenely hugecucumber. As and the smell of burning plas­ you need one of these for? Al­ than nutrients. Ifs a really from growing things on it. I I was preparing to use the ma­ tic. I stopped the machine and though I don't own one, it neat concept, but it just isn't think that there is a definite chine, everyone gathered inspected it for something, al­ seems like a pretty stupid ap­ practical. Plus, most people need for things like washer/ around with wonderment in though I didn't know exactly pliance. First of all, ifs the that I know would rather use a dryer combos that make dirty complete oppositeof the juicer. knife to cut their salad, rather clothes clean and wet clothes With the juicer, you use the than have it shot at them from damp. But there are some ap­ juice and throw everything all directions. The Salad pliances that I feel are just un­ else out, but with the dehy­ Shooter also comes with at­ necessary, like those drator, you get rid of the juice tachments so you can have inflatable...oh, that's not an and keep the delicious dried spiral-cut salad and crinkle- appliance. up food. On the TV commer­ cut salad flying around the The first thing that cial, it says that it can even be room as well as straight-cut pops into my head when I used on turkey, enabling you salad. Maybe if s just me, but think about useless appliances to make Turkey Jerky. What it just doesn't go "as seen on is a fruit and vegetable juicer. could possibly be more appe­ TV." I say this not only because the tizing? You can also use it on One thing that I did commercials for themare even fruits and vegetables, result­ not mention is that ifs hell to stupid to stupid people, but ing in things like Carrot Jerky, clean these things. You have also because I own one. I can Mango Jerky, and Pomegran­ to clean out disgusting pulp say from personal experience ate Jerky. Why would anyone and skin from the juicer, that no matter how much they in their right mind want to eat which, as the manual states a dried vegetable? Most veg­ "can also be used for tile etables haven't got that much grout." You have to sop up all juice in them to begin with. the remaining juices from the Perhaps I should ask another dehydrator, be they turkey way. When was the last time juices or avocado juices. But you said to yourself, "Boy, I the juices can be used for could really go for some dried delicious popsicles. ('Which corn and lima beans right flavor do you want, Timmy, now"? While you're at it, you strawberry or beef?") Withal) might as well dry up some these appliances around the pork chops, too. Why not juice house, if s a wonder how some up some celery, carrots, and people are able to find room cucumbers to go with it? for normal appliances, like The other major use­ toasters, microwaves, can less appliance is the Salad openers, and in-the-shell egg Shooter. Why would anyone beaters. You know, all of this want to be shooting salad talk about food has made me reens all over the place? hungry, but I don't know what ¥haf s what it does. Oh, sure, to have. I really don't want it says that it shoots the salad any more celery-carrot-cu- right into your bowl, but no cumber juice or turkey jerky, one is stupid enough to be­ and I don't want to fling salad lieve that. You put the salad in around the room. Hmmm...l a little compartment, position wish I had a McDLT.

They're Not Jimmies. *-♦ : They're Sprinkles! sends Shivers down the by John M. Williams ’93 of anyone from New York or New Jersey - "Can I have some Contributing Writer Jimmies on that?" An a~~’ ment ensued which indu Ifs time to settle an argu­ remarkslike"CanIhaves£Hne ment that has been a topic of Jix?jesonmy icecream?", "Jim­ debate since my freshman year -Jimmies or Sprinkles? This mies are trucks made by GMC, argument started late one you want a 4X4 on vour ice cream cone?", and "Sprinkles night in Raymond Hall with my three Massachusetts room­ oh ice cream sounds wimpy." I proceeded to let the experts mates who contested that the settle this debate and asked topping that adds color and the employeesof Ben &jerry's flavor to ice cream were "jim­ mies",atermlhad never heard what was the correct termi­ nology. Theirreply was'They of. Although outnumbered are called Sprinkles." Very relieved that this de­ bate had finally been settled and in my favor, I felt it was necessary to tell the rest ol I told Todd, Bill, anj Steve to Providence College the facts. "go back to Massachusetts!" As students of PC constantly pursuing Veritas, the truth re­ This argument, like I men­ tioned before, has been build­ mains - the colorful and tasty treats that can be added to ice ing since freshman year and cream are not Jimmies, as mis­ last night at Ben & Jerry's it came to a climax. Several of takenly referred to, but my friends and I had piled Sprinkles! PS.- Check next week's into my car and headed across tW for Part II entitled "Wha town tor some ice cream. As the hell is a Bubbler, ifs called we rushed in to make our or- a water fountain!" ^der, I heard toe phrase that - - ■ J - , -- . ■- \ TheCowtW , ‘ ' Features November 12,1992 I *'/ s I ; ...... - '...... - •••...... - : ' ' ...... •...... -...... -...... • ' J Stop The Itch - Like a Switch single room anywhere on cam­ Bundy and Homer Simpson. get along with each other and and "Bubbla", for instance). by Noelle Cusack pus than put up with another Don't get me wrong, Peg and therefore don't qualify for this You find yourself letting your Asst. Features Editor coupleof girls in Aquinas. This Homer are great, but would section. So, let's move on ... roommates cut your hair on situation usually applies to you want to live with Peg (who Clones- When used in this I was home watching Cheers Saturday nights. You register freshmen. After all, sopho- wears spandex everyday) or context, a clone is not a bad the other night, (Well, not re­ for all of the same classes as moreschoose to live with each perhaps Homer (who, wear­ thing. These clones are basi­ ally, but I was told about it), your roommates - even though other, whereas the freshmen ing nothing buthis underwear, cally the PC upperclassmen and it seems that Fraiser and you have completely different were paired off according to opens the front door to the who have chosen to live to­ Lillith have broken up. Not majors. who would rather listen to Oprah Winfrey Special). I don't gether and get along like Bert Actually, The Itch does not only are they broken up, but it think so. and Ernie. They are the PC appears that many PC stu­ Kenny Rogers in the middle of affect everyone. Some of you the night man Pearl Jam. IPs At the end of your first roommates who borrow (or dents are pretty broken up could very possibly have no either that or they broke into week, you find that there is no rent-to-own) each others’ about it, too. Apparently idea what I am talking about at groups of three at their orien­ way to survive a full year with clothes, share tubes of tooth­ the end of this article. Still Lillith had been putting up these people. They stay up paste, and cook dinner for each with Fraiser's antics for a little tation simply because they others are convinced that I was wanted to know someone until 3 a.m. and you nave 8:30's other. Many times, groups of too long and the "seven year the fly on the wall the last time when they got to school. But everyday. They have them can be seen out together itch" finally set in. This "itch" they complained about their on move-in day, your won­ "friends" stay over almost ev­ wearing the same style of can happen for anything in roommates. But before you derful roommates arrive - with ery weekend, and they have Ralph Lauren oxfords, but in life - but as a rule, itches come throw your roommate out the all of the junk that they didn't parties and don't invite you. a variety of oh-so-pretty pas­ in sevens. When you've been window with a 20-gallon fish have with them at orientation. Okay, okay, that's enough - tels. They also buy things that sitting in the Fenway bleach­ tank tied around his neck, re­ You know - the humidifiers, it's not like you don't have any they know they can share with lax! For the most part, the ers too long, there's the sev­ faults. each other. The beauty of this enth inning stretch. When you the weight-machine that7 s big seven-week-itch is behind us enough for Hulk Hogan, ana By the time you're allowed is that you don't have to do read a book, you know if if s and things are returning to the 20 pairs of shoes (still in to live off-campus, hopefully laundry that often because bad by the seventh page. In normal. You're not pretend­ their boxes and, of course, la­ you've found people who you your wardrobe is constantly marriage, as Lillith found, ing you're asleep when your beled). All of these things take actually get along with and rotating. even Fraiser's routine can get roommate comes into the up room, and suddenly the your biggest problem is who There are a few symptoms boring after seven years. At room. You don't feel the need people who were as tidy and didn't put enough money into of being a roommate clone. PC, however, the "itch" has to have the lock changed to harmless as June Cleaver and the "community cash" fund You start saying words that just recently stopped. For keep them out of the house. Mister Rogers turn into Peg this week. These roommates you never said before ("Dude" many roommates, last week You're no longer wishing that marked the seven- week- itch. you picked a single in Fennell, This is not the kind of itch that and you've forgotten about the goes away with a little Gold urge to make sure that the coin Bond Medicated Powder, or you flipped for the single room even with the help of a few (which you lost) was not a two- Vampira Press-OnNails. This headed coin. Soon, you'll start itch is the one that separates appreciating the 1a.m. clean­ the friends from the enemies. ing frenzies, you'll want to re­ There are two different sume roommate bonding ses­ ways that PC students survive sions at Friar Tuck's (just in The Itch. You can get through time for basketball season), it by either being alone or a and you'll forget all about what clone. As you read, I want you the seven week itch was. Fi­ to evaluate this year's Itch. nally, to Fraiser and Lillith - Think about your roommates for the sake of the Cheers fans and decide what category you everywhere - set a good ex­ fall into. ample for roommates every Alone- These are the people where and get back together. who would rather live in a Brown Paints the Town Rea to remind myself of every once probably wouldn't havelasted by Jenny Brown *93 m a while). That incident that long. No offense to any­ Contributing Writer aside, this was probably the one, but Midnight Madness bestpartythatlhaveeverbeen really ought to be cut shorter. I attended Club Night at tommy history at PC if for no I went rack to Louie's and it Alexander's last Wednesday other reason than because it was a good time had by all and realized that 1 knew no (did every girl at PC dress up one in my class. You may ask wasraided(ofcoursethat; n't saying much since I haven't as an animal for Halloween what I've been doing all these been to many). I had never thisyear?). When it came time years that I don't know any­ been at a party that had been to go to Eagles, 1 couldn't wait one in my own class? Well,! raided before, Em legal, and it to find Steve (the bartender) was hoping that someone wasn' t my house, sol actually and have hisspeciality, a "Cap­ could tell me. enjoyed it! I can say this with tain Horny" (which I had for Upon realizing my major good consciencebecause with the first time on Thursday Rose presentation. problem, I decided to go out the exception of a tap being night). He wasn't there so I $4./rose on Thursday night as well. I confiscated, no one got in ordered a shot and danced = never realized that Louie's was with eveiyone who had mi­ s trouble. _ .European bouquet so crowded on a weeknight. I Saturday night came along grated from Louie's (why is it began to think that I was the and I figured that Louie's that the same people who go -.e-G--,-' io/i' J® only person at this school who hadn't done me wrong yet, so from Louie's to Eagles only didn't go out in the middle of B! 7 Nosegays. ..$15. why not hit it before Midnight dance at Eagles?). the week. I did notice, how­ Madness (which, of course, 1 When it was time to leave Corsatfes...from S(0. v”Ayii____ Is ever, that a lot of die people had never been to). Louie's Eagles, I looked around me at that were out on Wednesday was as good as ever, but this the sight that I have missed Rose boubtonlere..$3. were also out on Thursday. I i was my last chance to go to out on all these years... the rose,no bow...$2. began to think, if I was going Midnight Madness, so I left obviously inebriated couple to get to know anyone that I Louie's. BIG MISTAKE! Af­ scooping on the pooltable, the went to college with before I ter spending 2 hours having guy in my 8:30 acting like John 521-30® graduated, I had better start this one group of freshman Travolta (and I thought he was going out more often. fall over me trying to go up shy), and, of course, the guy Don't get me wrong, I and down the bleachers 10 who persisted in asking me haven't been anti-social (al­ times, watching the hosts yell my phone number, even though it may sound that at the Sixth Man Society (who though 1 told him that 1 was way). But the real socializing were probably as bored as I leaving on a mission for the is done at Louie's and Eagles. was)and pull drunken people CIA in the morning (all you Sol decided to go back Friday out of the audience to com­ accounting majors know what night after attending a party. pete against one another, I Imeanl). The biggest tip-off to my decided that it was time to go. When I got home after my non-existent social life was at 1 may not have gotten to see five day weekend, my room­ a party where a junior had the the Basketball Team but I was mate and I ordered Zabby's audacity to insist that I was a beginning to fall asleep and if and watched "Mr. Destiny." freshman and then argue with it weren't for the Cheerlead­ It's now Sunday afternoon, me about it when I told her 1 ers and the Dance Team, I and I realize why I never go wasa senior (which I still have out.., HANGOVERS’! November 12,1992 T? The Cowl 17 | ( Features j Everything Was So Simple When ... by Kristen Gariepy had a dog named Fido who membering clean gym clothes studying a week ahead of time friends in high school? I saw Features Staff Writer only ate Alpo. OK, I'm exag­ and making sure your note­ for an exam because I can't mine for the first time this past gerating a little. But what ever book was up-to-date. Teach­ remember back to the last one. Columbus Day Weekend. Even though we don't see each You may burst out into un­ happened to those kind of ers even collected the note­ Remember when you got controllable hysterics after you mentors? At college, I know books and graded them! Now to go to bed at 10:00 every other all the time anymore, read this article. You might my professors for about fif­ I'm stuck in Western Civ and night and that was because these people still know me the you stayed up watching tele­ get disgusted and think,"This teen weeks and then they're it's painfully destroying any best. Of course, we didn't make prank phone calls and one's nuts. Nice life." You gone. Never to be heard from hopes I have of achieving a vision? I don't even have time to watch TV anymore, much rate boys like we used to, but it could possibly skim the article again. respectable average. and show no emotion whatso­ Remember classes like Remember when an exam less go to bed before 1 a.m. was still a blast. was a test and a semester was Every day was the same, too. I think my mid-college cri­ ever. And maybe, just maybe, Health and Phys. Ed? No­ a term? For some reason, the sis is happening because I miss you'll fully agree with what's body could fail these required You'd get up at six-thirty and words used in high school come home at three. Some the security I used to have. on my mind. courses, so all they did was I'm having a mid-college boost your GPA (did we even seem less threatening. How had sports practice, some had College will end as quickly as jobs. Dinner was at six and high school did, ana we'll all crisis. Not a mid-life one (the have those in high school? I about when you used to have homework was done while soon be out there. Don't get kind that attacks around age guess I should say "class tests every two weeks? They talking on the phone and en­ me wrong! I'm not pleading 40) but a mid-college one (the rank"). Not to mention these covered almost no material the "I want to be 16 again" kind that's ruining my life and classes were actually fun. All and provided you with tons of tertaining yourself. There was no such thing as a hell week or routine. Like I said, I love PC. I'm only 19). we did was sit around and grades. You never had to worry about going from a B to a hell day or a hell anything. I'm just scared beyond belief Let me describe exactly talk about sex or play ultimate Everything was so simple. of what happens after gradua­ what's going on. First of all, I frisbee. The biggest responsi­ a C because you flunked the Remember your best tion. I can't imagine not see­ love it at Providence College bility for these classes was re­ final. Now I have to start ing friends everyday and and wouldn't trade it for any­ meeting for lunch in Mondo. thing. Butlatelylwish,lpray, What will happen to me if I I beg for someone to put me back in high school. Every­ can't get Aaron's frozen yo­ Qob, bT gurt? I'm also getting really thing seemed so simple then. I sick of never having a minute had no worries, trusted every­ /W /S'y of time to myself (without a one, and slept at least six hour s anight. It's only been a couple book, exam or paper). But thaf s part of the game - being of years and I'm experiencing THAT A S’ X| RCFq scarea, wondering, and work­ these withdrawal symptoms. C-LfcZS ing nonstop. Go figure. O r M iLTot/ (%L, Remember when your I hope someone else, at least one person, is also going teachers knew you better than through the mid-college cri­ you knew yourself? I once 'CATioNs , BLA fl had this English teacher that sis. I'd hate to think that I was could have written my autobi­ the only one who felt the pres­ ography because she knew me sure and wanted to revert to so well. (Maybe I can get her the good old easy days. Of to do my resume, hmmm...) course, I won't. I just look She knew my shoe size, my back to those days and think favorite ice cream and that I of how quickly they ended. Everything was so simple. Endorphines - Who Needs Them? highly recommended tech­ benefit self-esteem and self- psychiatrists view exercise as benefits. Regular exercise has by Sara E. Lussier *95 niques for achieving stress re­ image, both of which affect an integral part of treatment. been shown to reduce certain Contributing Writer duction. the way we handle stress. Some experts believe that health risks. It also improves In recent years, much time Vigorous exercise produces Regular exercise also com­ exercise may also benefit cre­ muscle tone and coordination. and attention has been given natural hormones called en­ bats stress by keeping it in ative thinking. The left side of The advantages of regular to the effects of stress on the dorphins which block pain and check. Exercise decreases your the brain deals with rational exercise are clear. So the next human body. As students, we boost spirits. Although the resting heart rate which re­ thinking while the right side time a term paper deadline hear a great deal about stress immediate effect of endor­ sults in better control of your of the brain is more concerned looms ahead, an exam prom­ and often cite it ourselves as a phins only lasts for approxi­ emotions during tense situa­ with intentive thought. Dur­ ises to be difficult, or your en­ major source of discomfort. mately thirty minutes after a tions. In Nautilus Magazine, ing a workout, the left side of tire workload seems over­ Who among us hasn't felt workout, the positive feelings Meryl Davids quotes Patricia the brain shuts down, allow­ whelming, hop on the exer­ "stressed out" at various times, that they produce are often Brill of the Cooper Institute ing the right side to take con­ cise bike, lace up your run­ whether it be a result of ex­ enough to keep people return­ for Aerobics Research as say­ trol. Other mental benefits ning sneakers, shoot some bas­ ams, academic and social re­ ing to exercise. The famous ing, "Fit individuals can include feelings of kets - whatever form of exer­ sponsibilities or a combination "runner's high" is an example handle stress better, and when enpowerment and satisfac­ cise you prefer. It just may of all three? However, stress tion. give you a new perspective of endorphins at work. A good £ou handle the stress in your is something that can be coun­ workout can often alter mood ife, you're less likely to suffer Besides the positive effect and enable you to meet your teracted and diminished and and outlook for the better from depression." It is for this that exercise has upon stress, many responsibilities with re­ exercise is one of the most which, in the long run, can reason!that many doctors and there are, of course, physical newed determination. A APARTMENTS Top Ten Bhtces Jenny ‘Brown J{as Pembroke Ave. Large 3 Bedrooms Been Spotted Since freshman fear 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Floor NEW Kitchen: New cabinets, stove, (see p.16) refrigator and dishwasher 8) Playing solitaire 4) The stag after NEW Gas baseboard heating, and gas by Features Staff in Colonel’s Corner Midnight Madness hot water 7) Studying in the 3) Chad Brown late NEW Bathrooms 10) Waiting for a John E. 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Dangling Manhood. by Andrea Mahoney and The men's second round the IAB Staff took place this past Wednes­ day night. Next week will be the semi-finals for all teams Brady Kramer (Rosemont, PA) Aileen Koprowski (Levittown, NY) with the finals being played Kramer, one of the hockey Friars' brightest The sophomore volleyball standout 3-0n-3 Hoops on Super Thursday, Novem­ young stars, scored both goals in PC's 6-2 shone in a 5-s6t loss to Syracuse, lead­ It was the first week of ac­ ber 19. defeat against Maine. The sophomore ing the PC with 20 kills and 23 defen­ tion for 3 on 3 basketball and winger now has three goals and two assists sive digs. Koprowski leads PC, seeded an early favorites look to be Ultimate Frisbee for five points, which places him second on 2nd in the Big East, in kills (332), "Balls and Knuckles" with This year Providence Col­ the team in scoring. It was Kramer's third hitting % (.340), service aces (37), solo Claude Johnson, Jamie Fish lege celebrates its 75th anni­ two-goal game of nis brief career. blocks (43), and block assists (83). and Rodney Coleman. An­ versary. The school has many other early season winner was proud time honored tradi­ 'We got Jaked" with Paul tions. One of these is the 75- Tremblay, Will Wilson, Steve year-old sport of Ultimate McCorry and John Williams, Frisbee. The sport started Hoop Season Begins At Last who defeated "Sons of Tyr­ when two bored Dominicans anny" with Steve Restivo and started throwing around a Dave Allen. And "All the skull cap in front of Harkins Presidents Men", led by Steve Hall. Thus, the hallowed tra­ Crowley, will also look to be a dition of Ultimate Frisbee was The Mai Brown tough team this year with little- bom. But enough history, let’s big man Joe Plakania in the get down to this week’s re­ middle. sults. Scrimmage The game of the week was Ice Hockey between Floaters and Touch Intramural ice hockey be- My Discus. Throughout the ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■■■ ;an Monday night at whole game, the teams were chneider Arena. Games neck and neck. But with un­ The Lady Friars Tap Off @ 4:30 played before Christmas break der a minute left in the game are considered pre-season the Floaters pulled off the vic­ C* games. Games played after tory by winning 20-19. An­ The Friars Hit The Court @ 5:30.....^' break will count for playoff other close one was between ...... seedings. Men's A league and Frequent Flyer and Dingo's. women's rosters are still be­ Frequent Flyers did get the ing accepted...no more spots win, but people are question­ are open in B league. ing the final score of 11-10. God-father/IAB President Sunday, November 15 Flag Football Steve Crowley was overheard Who says all the football enthusiastically complement­ action this fall is happening at ing the scorekeeper saying, in Alumni Gym BC? The intramural flag foot­ "Way to take care of my lady's ball playoffs kicked off Mon­ team. Here is the twenty spot day night down at Raymond and there is much more where Field. In men's first round this came from." Rumor has it PROVIDENCE BROVIDENCE action, Rhonda's Face dirty money can win you in­ FRIARS knocked off Deep Threat; the tramural games or get you a number 1 seeded Flesh Flutes nifty Congressman of the booted 5 Knuckle Shuffle; and Month certificate. the Breast Feeding Waterlillies As for the other games, well, EAST CONFER N C E stomped Choicest Hops. the scores were not nearly as Other winners were The close. Shark Attack came up Youngsters, We've Been with a big win this week. It's Student Tickets For All Home Basketball Games Will Made, V.T.E., and the too bad their team captain, Be On Sale In The Alumni Hall Ticket Office Four Days Toolboxes. Steve Johnson, has to arrive at Prior To Each Game. The Student Tickets Are $3; Please The women's league ended every game ten minutes early with two unbeaten and untied in order to recruit (or drag any Bring Student ID's When Buying Tickets. Only 1 Ticket teams. Bom to Run and Tack­ available girl out of nautilus) Per ID. ID's Will Be Checked At The Civic Center. ling Toonces. The Toonces to play for them each week. were awarded the #1 seed af­ Some other winning teams ter the league’s coaches voted were Classroom Building and in a secret ballot If the seeds Fris A. Qassroom Building PC vs. French National Team hold up, the two teams will has already decided that if they Wednesday, November 18 @ 7:30 P.M. meet in die finals. BabsBilello win the t-shirts, they will offer and Steph Rapp lead the pow­ them up to their favorite priest- Student Buses Will Leave in Front of erful Bom to Run team while Father Classroom. As for Fris Raymond Hall @ 6:45 P.M. the Tackling Toonces feature A, well they have an advan­ a group attack. tage over other teams, due to The freshmen completed the fact that one of their girls, Canned Goods Will Be Collected For their first round with the #1 Michelle Dansreau, took last seeded Flyers looking to take semester off to train and com­ the t-shirts. Looking to chal­ pete in marathons all over the The Athletic Food Drive lenge the Flyers is #3 seeded world. f November 12,1992 CTtn.ln The Cowl 21 1 *"Sports j

(friday_ the 13th (Jfocf&y Night‘ Sixth Man Society I I I I I I gathering for the I **** Friday, November **'*•« I I X I I 13th at I Mai Brown I I I I V Schneider Arena Z ■ I Scrimmage I at 7:00 P.M. I I I I Sunday, Nov. I I I I @5:00 P.M. I FRIARS US. I I I in Alumni Hall ■ Hockey East Riual UNHj I All Members Expectedl I I Meeting for the French National Team/Marathon I Oil on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 in '64 Hall. I Students Admitted ‘Tree ‘With EC Id). Student ‘Entrance (Behind I Schneider) Opens At 6:00 p.m. (Free Eom-Eoms Eo (first 1,500 I (fans In Attendance. ‘Be Ehere Eo Cheer Ehe (friars Eo Eheir (first | Let’s Continue The Tradition I Victory. I V we're gonna go places." PC moved the puck well but The Friars' weekend could only muster one goal off Men’s Hockey: continued from p. 24 against UNH will help them a Brady Kramer goal assisted get on the right track if they by Mark Devine and Craig left side of the net. Cowan after the game, "We played us. If we can put together stop making the stupid mis­ Darby. well." He added that Maine three, solid, twenty minute pe­ takes. Devine added, "This is In the third period, down 5- slipped the puck across the net to a streaking Kramer who capitalized onProvidence mis­ riods we will be on the win­ a huge weekend. Teams like 1, the Friars continued work­ ning track. We are not losing UNH, Merrimack, and Lowell ing hard to try to get back in tapped the puck in the wide takes. PC plays a home and home due to lack of effort, though." are teams we have to beat. the game. PC outshot Maine open right side. series against UNH this week­ Co-captain Mark Devine UNH has small defensemen 11-4 but Maine goaltender Kramer's goal proved to end, with Friday night's 7:00 also stated that the Friars have who will cough up the puck if Mike Dunham continued his be little consolation to the Friar p.m. face-off at Schneider. The been working hard and are we hit them hard." The Friars stellar play to stifle the Friar faithful. Two missed oppor­ weekend is crucial to the Fri­ not panicking yet. "We didn't had better become heavier hit­ offense. Maine captain Jim tunities at open net chances by ars if they hope to turn around get off to a great start but we've ter s in scoring as well as check­ Montgomery scored at 8:57 to Chad Quenneville added to this season. Todd Huyber played well against them ing if they plan on making dash any hopes of a Friar come­ previous shots off the pipes by ave some reasons why the (Maine). We have a real good something of this season. If back. PC's lone goal at 15:21 Brian Ridolfi and Justin Gould riars are struggling. "We are team—we'll be fine. The de­ they lose against UNH on Fri­ was a beautiful feed to Brady to sum up the way the hard still making mental mistakes. fense is young and they are day they will be a team in big Kramer. Chris Therien fed the fought game went for the Fri­ The mental lapses have cost getting better everyday. I think trouble. puck in to Bob Cowan on the ars. Coach McShane stated We have health careers down to a science. Graduate programs are offered in The Bouve College of Pharmacy the following areas: and Health Sciences at Northeastern • Applied Behavior Analysis University offers graduate studies for • Audiology those who want to excel in a health- • Clinical Exercise Physiology related profession. • College Student Development and Counseling You’ll be taught by faculty who • Counseling Psychology have distinguished themselves in both • Doctor of Pharmacy teaching and research. Your studies • General Biomedical Sciences will be enriched through Bouve’s • Health Professions General Option affiliations with some Boston’s of Health Policy world-class medical and research Physician Assistant facilities. 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(Pitt has won the title 437-2708 or write Graduate School, of Pharmacy and • School Counseling for the last four years in a row.) • School Adjustment Counseling The Big East has strong teams Bouve College of Pharmacy and Health Health Sciences • School Psychology this year and it (the champi­ Sciences, 203 Mugar Life Science • Speech-Language Pathology onship) may come down to Building, Northeastern University, Northeastern • Special Education whoever has the strongest de­ Boston, MA 02115. rj Universitv • Toxicology sire to win." If desire is the necessary ingredient to win the Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Association of School and Colieges. Inc. championship, then Jen and An equal opportunity/affirmative action educational institution. the Lady Friar volleyball team may be all smiles after the tour­ nament. f The Cowl 22 November 32,19^1 ft®' ------Sports --IsMalM J Athletes Who Care PC Athletes Take To The Streets In A Massive Food Drive To Help Hungry

be away on road trips this program grow," said lacrosse them out and keeping them pesky Jehovah's witness or goalie Bill Duffin. "I will be some collection agency intent by John Raposo weekend. When if s over, the out of trouble. After a while, out there for a couple hours on on collecting on those free CD's Sports Editor PC Athletic Food Drive will they looked forward to uscom- bring a kind of good feeling Saturday. If s nice to be a part ing. If s also a good way to you ordered to your house. For the price of a couple of The Thanksgiving season that cannot be measured on a of something that will benefit brush up on your algebra." others, especially during the beers, you could donate some is about the time when many stat sheet or a victory, breath­ So when the doorbell rings holiday." this weekend, it may not be a canned foods to a needy cause. PC athletes are giving thanks. ing some fresh hope into the — Each team has adopted a For those whose seasons be­ often stale environment of the family from the Camden gan in the torrid heat of Au­ Chad Brown Projects. School in the Chad Brown gust, mid-November means "This has turned out far Projects and will donate a tur­ that life can get back to nor­ better than I expected," said key and an accompanying mal: no more three-hour prac­ Bonnie Goodwin, who, along Rough Time food basket to this needy fam­ tices, no more weekend road with fellow trainer John Rock, ily. Team members each do­ trips, no more hassles. For advises the Captains' Club. "It nated a dollar and will collect those whose season lies on the starting out with each team the rest of the food by knock­ threshold of beginning, the member donating a dollar of At anxiety is at last over: the their own and making up a ing door-to-door this week­ physical and mental prepara­ fruit basket for a needy fam­ end. The Lady Friar basket­ tion will bear some fruit to ily. From that, if s turned into ball team has taken in a family from the Reservoir Avenue impressionable coaches. a food drive. This is the first Rolex In a similar vein, many one we ever had, but we hope area. The children were re­ other athletes are helping to to make it an annual event." cently invited to one of the bring cheer to some of the "If s been fun to watch the Lady Friars' preliminary prac­ needy families within the sur­ tices. The rest of the collected Championships rounding PC community. The food will bedonated to WLNE, project is called the PC Ath­ who will then distribute the crown, and also was on the food in their annual food drive. by Matt Mlodzinski William and Mary doubles letic Food Drive, sponsored by It's good Sports Writer the PC Athletic Department "If s nice to give something team that won the champion­ back to the community," said and WLNE (Channel 6), and Though team play ended ship. conceived by the Captains' Duffin, who hails from In the doubles draw the re­ Weymouth, MA. "This is two weeks ago for the PC ten­ Club, a group of team cap­ to give nis teams, a few of our players sults were better, especially for tains of PC's various teams something outside of the realm the women. Noud and Ogden of being a PC athlete." made appearances at the ITC A who plan activities outside the Rolex Individual Champion­ combined to win their first realm of athletics. The local media outlets will round match before being lead you to believe that noth­ ships. Kristen Brooks and The Food Drive, which will something Hillary Debbs played in the ousted in the second round. take place on Saturday and ing positive is done by PC stu­ Meanwhile, the team of Brooks dents. The Captains'Club has women's tourney at the Uni­ Sunday, will feature 160 of versity of Pennsylvania, while and Debbs had an impressive PC's athletes on foot and in actively reached out to the run. They started out with a 7- hurting community. Last year, Tom Noud, Steve Sullivan, vans voluntarily collecting back to and Jim Ogden competed in 6,6-1 victory over the tandem canned goods from the PC they initiated an outreach tu­ of Cady and Rosenburg from torial program to the kids of the men's draw at Princeton neighborhood. Further col­ Maryland, followed up with a the Camden School. Athletes University. lections will take place before PC had a rough time of it in win over the duo of Hagan the Mai Brown Scrimmage at the from various teams spend an and Martaus of Mount St. hour or two of their time tu­ singles, asNoud, Sullivan, and Alumni Hall, starting at 4:30, Brooks all fell in the first round, Mary's (6-3,6-4). Brooks and and throughout the week in toring the children of Camden. Debbs were finally up-ended "I had the opportunity to while Ogden dropped his Slavin. match in tne qualifying round in the third round as George What began as mere talk commun­ work with kids from broken Washington's combo of families at Camden," said Matt (Debbs only played doubles). has evolved into a coalition of Brooks dropped a tough match Ramirez and Shafran came up 160 athletes, an impressive Cullen, a defenseman on the victorious (6-0, 6-4), bringing lacrosse team. "You feel good to Katrin Guenther orWilliam number considering JRW and and Mary (1-6,5-7). 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As her tournament), and she knows point." When PC returned final Big East tournament ap- what it takes to win it all." The from the WestCoast, they won roaches, Jen believes that the 1992 Big East tournament, four games in a row, includ­ Eady Friars can win it all. "We Nov. 21-22 at the University of ing important Big East wins beat Pittsburgh earlier in the Pittsburgh, will be Jen's last over Georgetown and chance as a Lady Friar to win Villanova. Coach Bagge was Winslow: the coveted championship. impressed with the team's im­ continued on p. 21 At 21-9-0 overal!all and 5-2 mi provement since their return Sheraton Tara Scoreboard This Week in Providence College Sports

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'I said EXTRA LARGE; they said SMALL & MEDIUM. I said SIX COLORS; they said TWO TO THREE, ITS ALL WE CAN HANDLE ON CAMPUS I said 100% COTTON HEAVYWEIGHT; they said 50/50 LOW-GRADE. I said WILD NEW DESIGN; they said WELL... WE... UH... I said WHAT IS THIS *!&$$!!*??? ; they said YOU PAY PEANUTS YOU GET...... ■...... 24 Sports November 12,1992 j Hearts Broken, Will Strong Loss Puts Volleyballers In Second Place in BE PC took it on the chin in the earning a reputation as one of match." In regard to the Big keep their intensity, we should next game, losing 1-15, but the top setters in the Big East, East tournament, he predicts, have a good weekend and play by Justin Macione and Koprowski excels in tak­ "If the freshmen play like vet­ a good tournament." Sports Writer came back to tie things up with a 15-12 win. The Orange Crush ing these and creating havoc erans, and the upperclassmen The PC Lady Friar Volley­ turned out to have too much for the opposition. These three will all play key roles for the ball team lost a tough match in firepower in the fifth game, as Lady Friars in the Big East tour­ five games to Syracuse on Sat­ they ignored the home crowd nament and their contribu­ urday, 12-15,15-6,1-15,15-12, and stopped PC 15-11. 11-15. This cost the Lady Fri­ The Lady Friars were led tions will be greatly counted ars sole position of first place by junior Missy Dawson, who on. PC ended their Big East sea­ in the Big East, but they ended attempts to return every shot up in a three-way tie for the with a reckless abandon. son at 5-2, tying Seton Hall top spot, resulting in their first Sophomores Mamie Panek and Pittsburgh for first place. After a warm-up tournament ever Big East title. and Aileen Koprowski have The Orange and Lady Fri­ also created a great set and at Connecticut this weekend, ars split the first two games. spike combination. Panek is the Friars will face Villanova in the opening round, and if they win, they will face the winner of the Seton Hall- UConn game in the semifinals. Opener The winner will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, with PC being one of the favorites, consider­ ing they are the highest ranked Spoiled Big East team nationally. I talked to coach Bagge #1 Ranked Bears Extend Winless Skein about the game and he was disappointed, but is looking forward to the Big East tour­ nament. He said, "A team's play is very erratic when you beat a team 15-6 and then lose the next game 1-15. This shows a lack of intensity that we had in the beginning of the year, which was surprising since we had played with great inten­ sity in our previous three games. The main problem was nerves, because it was pro­ claimed as a big match." Coach Bagge is trying to impress on the freshmen that "there are no rookies after you have played 109 games of volley­ ball." Bagge feels that a positive which came out of this is that Junior Missy Dawson, one of the Lady Friars' top the Lady Friars learned "You performers, could not overcome the fierce Syracuse can't play on and off in a big Friar co-captain Mark Devine assisted on Brady attack. Kramer's first goal. scoreless first period. The Fri­ by Russell Newell ars were outshot 13-7and their Sports Writer power play remained futile The Providence men's ice this season, letting three power November Pain hockey team has not gotten off play chances go by, but they to a great start. In fact, their 0- skated well ana hustled. Brad ’Cuse Delivers First Round Knockout 4-1 record is the worst jump Mullahy looked sharp in net, from the gate the Friars have turning away all Maine the championship round on Sophomore Kim Robbins is had since 1988-89 when that threats. by Mike Randolph Sunday. The Lady Friars fin­ especially thankful for the role team started 0-6-0. The Friars The second period offered Sports Writer that this crop of seniors played show no signs of panic yet a little deja vu. Was this the ished the season with a record on the team. "They were won­ because that team rallied, fin­ opening game when the Black The Lady Friars Field of 13-6-2, a game and a half ished the season with a 22-18- Bears thrashed the green Fri­ Hockey team closed out their better than last year's 12-8-2 derful to play with, even 2 record, and advanced to the ars 9-3 all over again? No. season on Saturday with a dis­ campaign. though I only spent two years NCAA Quarterfinals. Like Although Friar killer Martin appointing loss to Syracuse in Any team's seniors would with them. They were friends both on and off the field and that team, the present group Mercier wasted little time in the semi-final round of the Big be disappointed with losing of Friars believes it has a very beginning a Maine onslaught East Championship tourna­ their last game but there is they made it easier for the un­ good team that will turn it of five goals in the second pe­ ment. The trademark stone­ every reason for the seven derclassmen to adjust." About riod, this game was nowhere wall defense of the Friars was graduating seniors to hold the season, Kim went on to around. say, "We were beaten on Sat­ An example of the frustrat­ near the ineptness displayed not the dominant force in the their heads high. Many of ing Friar fortunes this season on opening night. The Fnars game at Boston College, and these women have had a big urday by a better team, but that should in no way take is Saturday night's 6-2 loss to allowed a few mental lapses tor only the second time this impact on the program since away from what these seven the Maine Black Bears at and let Maine pounce on them. season, the Friars allowed four their freshman year and over seniors have given to the pro­ Schneider Arena. Providence goals to be scored against the last four seasons, these gram and what we, as a team, came out fighting in the first, Men's Hockey: them. - Lady Friars have helped post playing to a stalemate with a continued on p. 21 Syracuse struck first blood a record of 64-22-4. Two se­ accomplished this year. with only eight minutes gone niors made it onto the top ten Next season will witness a in the game. PC retaliated all-time scoring list with changing of the guard on and tied the score at the mid­ Mannheim tied for 6th and Hendricken Field. Juniors like Inside Sports way mark of the first half on a Lynne Campbell tied for 10th. Cathy Guden and Gina goal by senior Kristen Even more important than Martinello and Sophomores Mannheim, which moved her their statistical contributions like Robbins and Melissa Mills Jen Winslow Interview..... p. 23 into a tie for sixth on the all to the program are the contri­ will fill in the leadership roles, Upcoming Schedule...... p. 23 time scoring list. After an­ butions they each have made but never replace, these seven Tennis at ITC4A...... p. 22 other Syracuse tally, the Lady to the team that can't be mea­ outstanding people and ath­ Friars went into the locker sured in numbers. They have letes. Athletes Who Care...... p. 22 room down 2-1. The second been capable leaders for the To Patty, Lynne, Debbie, IAB...... p, 20 half belonged to the Orange. underclassmen to follow and Denise, Kristen, Becca and Athletes of the Week...... p. 20 They shutout PC and added they have helped to establish Gilda, thank you-for many in­ two more goals of their own to a tradition of excellence for credible games and many 1ms—ure their chance to play in future Friars to strive towards. more fond memories.