Volume 76, Issue 13 Smithfield, RI February 27, 2009

SBy Jessica MilesPB Campus News Editor thy reputation with two plat- artist that was available Each year,PRESENTSinum albums, one for “Ghetto for Bryant’s Spring Weekend, as students Fabolous” in 2001, and a sec- one of the most popular begin the spring ond for “Sweet Dreams” in weekends for such an event. semester, they in 2003. His 2004 album, “Real “The process to select an creasingly antici Talk,” hit Gold status. artist that we believed the pate Bryant’s an Fabolous has also appeared Bryant campus would re- nual Spring on the Top Five of Billboard’s spond well to was difficult,” Weekend. This Hot 100 with hits like, “Can’t said Buckheit. “When we year is no exception. Let You Go” and “Into You.” sent out the student survey, it As Spring Weekend Fabolous has recorded sev- was clear that the student inches closer students eral other hit songs, including body was split between hip have begun to wonder “Make Me Better” featuring hop and rock. Therefore, who this year’s performers hip-hop artist, Ne-Yo and when talking with our middle will be. “Baby Don’t Go” featuring agent, we tried to keep a fin- The Student Programming rapper, J.D. A Def Jam ger on the pulse of the Bryant Board worked diligently to ar- Records artist, Fabolous has community.” rive at this year’s performance also worked with many big ”We checked availability decision and the SPB name musicians in the hip- on four different acts [and] members are proud to an hop and rap industry, includ- performers before we came to nounce the Spring Week ing Timbaland, Akon, Young our headliner, Fabolous,” said end main act for 2009: Jeezy, Ashanti and Junior Wheeler. FABOLOUS! Reed. Currently, Fabolous is As the Bands and Concerts Rapper, Fabolous, born preparing to release his new team continues to plan for the John Jackson from album “Loso’s Way,” expected Spring Weekend concert, they Brooklyn, New York, to drop in late-March or must also decide on an open- got his start in 1998 April. ing act, which should be de- when he performed This event was brought to- cided within the next month. on DJ Clue’s Mon gether by the Student Pro- However, Ritter did reveal day Night Mixtape gramming Board Bands and that the concert will be an “all radio show on Concerts team, which is made hip-hop show,” as opposed to New York radio up of six students, including the split show featured last station WQHT. SPB President Kim Franklin, year. After debuting his Treasurer Matt Buckheit, and ”We have been pushing re- first music video Co-chairs, Greg Ritter, Taylor ally hard to get the show out- on MTV for the Zink, Allison DiMaggio, and side this year, but do it for as song “Super Shannon Wheeler. After dis- cheap as possible, that way woman, Pt. tributing a survey to 1178 we can put more into an 2”Fabolous Bryant students the results opener,” said Zink. signed on to the were in with 155 students pre- With the event scheduled Hard Knock ferring a hard rock act, 304 to take place on April 25th, Life Tour fea students preferring a country SPB will push hard to give the turing Jay-Z, act, 652 students preferring an Bryant community a memo- DJ Clue, alternative rock act, and 704 rable Spring Weekend con- Method Man, students favoring a hip- cert. Redman, and hop/rap act. The team worked “I think Fabulous will put DMX. with their middle agent, on a great concert and the stu- He has Adam Tobey, to choose an dent body should be looking gained a wor- forward to a "fabulous" Spring Weekend!” said Franklin.

Biography from DefJam.com and MTV.com page 2 february 27, 2009 President’s Cultural Series: Mavis Staples On February 25th, the Presi- dent’s Cultural SUNSCREEN COMPETITION!!! Music Series played host to How creative can you and your friends be? Grammy Award Show us in your best and most creative picture of being winning, gospel safe in the sun! and soul legend, All entries must be in classy taste – no illegal substances Mavis Staples. Sta- or it’s disqualified! ples played to a sold out Janikies All pictures will be displayed at Relay for Life! auditorium, to an audience ranging Prizes for 1st, 2nd and from students and 3rd place… faculty to members including a CASH of the surrounding community, and PRIZE for 1st place!! families. President EMAIL all pictures to Machtley wel- comed the star, cit- ing her impressive career including her performing with the likes of Bob Dylan and The [email protected] Band, and performing at a number of Dr. Martin Luther King meetings. Deadline is Friday, March 20th! Staples’ performance captivated the crowd. From her soulful blues to her ho6er than hot gospel inspirations, the audience cheered her on. A memorable performance filled with emo- tion, inspiring lyrics, and a playful a6itude, Staples certainly proved that she’s got soul!

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back David Walker EATING DISORDER SCREENINGS By Geoff Ensby When: Wednesday, March 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. Contributing Writer On Monday, March 2, 2009, the Finance As- sociation in conjunction with Bryant’s College Where: Office of Counseling Services of Business and the John H Chafee Center for Student Affairs Wing, Unistructure,2nd level International Business will be hosting David Walker, the former Comptroller General of the United States. Mr Walker was a guest speaker How: Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. or this summer at Bryant during the Economic Summit. IOUSA, the groundbreaking film call extension 6045 for an appointment chronicling the pressing US government finan- cial situation will be screened. The event will CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS - ONLINE - commence at 3 PM with registration and an in- Eating Disorder Screenings troduction to the film. The film will then be shown at 330 PM, and will last approximately Bryant University Counseling Services homepage 75 minutes. Afterwards Mr Walker will provide http://www.bryant.edu/counseling remarks on the film, his career, and the current (Scroll to the bottom and click on state of the US economy. Online Mental Health Screening) Additionally, a panel moderated by Ernest A Almonte, and including Professor Peter J. (Courtesy of Geoff Ensby Nigro, Dean Jack W. Trifts, and Professor Ed- Free, confidential Eating Disorder Screenings are ward M. Mazze, will join Mr Walker in a panel from the John F Kennedy School of Government always available in person with a Bryant University discussion. They will speak on the pressing at Harvard University, and several honorary Counselor. problems the US will face in the coming years doctorate degrees, including one from Bryant in due to its entitlement obligations, and take 2002. Please contact the Office of Counseling Services questions from the audience as well. Tickets for IOUSA is a startling, even terrifying, film that at extension 6045 for an appointment. this event are free, and currently available at the brings to light several frightening truths about Bryant Center Information Desk. the future financial health of the US govern- Mr Walker served as the Comptroller Gen- ment. The film details Mr Walker’s struggles in eral, and head of the Government Accountabil- attempting to fix the debilitated fiscal health of ity Office, from 1998 through 2008, serving both the US government. These efforts are focused Democratic and Republican Presidential ad- in four areas where vast deficits exist: budget, ministrations. In this position Mr Walker savings, balance of payments and trade, and served as the chief auditor of the mammoth fed- leadership. eral government. President Clinton appointed Presently, the US has a national debt of Mr Walker to this position, and he was con- $10,750,000,000,000, or $10.75 trillion. That’s firmed by the Senate in a unanimous vote. Dur- enough dollar bills stacked up to reach 700 ing his tenure Mr Walker served as a miles into the sky! Further, there are unfunded nonpartisan, activist voice, speaking out on entitlement obligations, including Social Secu- major fiscal issues and warning about the future rity, Medicare, and pension promises, of sustainability challenges that face this country $53,000,000,000,00- $53 trillion. That’s nearly in regards to its spending commitments. He five times the current deficit! In comparable also acted upon his recommendations, making terms, that’s equal to the entire economic out- dramatic and sweeping reforms both in his put of the world in 2007, or $175,000 per US cit- agency and across the profession. izen. And now the US government is dealing Currently, Mr Walker serves as President and with a $700 billion financial system assistance CEO of the Peter G Peterson Foundation, a think program and the $787 billion American Recov- tank based in New York City that focuses on ad- ery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, passed by dressing the pressing fiscal issues facing the US, Congress and signed by President Obama ear- including its colossal deficits, Byzantine tax lier this month. The situation is bad now, and Bryant University – Campus Ministry policies, and massive entitlement programs. will only worsen unless dramatic, pervasive ac- Programs and Services: The NGO was founded by Peter G Peterson, co- tion is effected immediately. founder of the Blackstone Group, a preeminent After the film, Mr Walker will join a panel consisting of prestigious academic and business Bryant Christian Fellowship (BCF) meets on private equity firm. In his free time, Mr Walker serves as chairman of the United Nations Inde- professionals to discuss this important issue. Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Bryant Center, Room 2C pendent Audit Advisory Committee, and on the Moderating the panel will be Mr Almonte, a boards of trustees for the Committee for a Re- Bryant graduate, Auditor General of the State of Catholic Mass is celebrated every Sunday evening sponsible Federal Budget and the Partnership Rhode Island, a Certified Public Accountant, at 8 p.m. in the Bryant Center, Rooms 2A & B for Public Service. and Chairman of the American Institute of Cer- Additionally, Mr Walker has written two tified Public Accountants. Also on the panel is Hillel meets every other Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the books, and was a major force in the creation of Dean Trifts, Dean of Bryant’s College of Busi- Bryant Center, 3rd floor the film IOUSA. Mr Walker received his BS in ness; Professor Nigro, a former senior econo- Accounting from Jacksonville University, a Sen- See “David Walker” on page 4 ior Management in Government Certificate february 27, 2009 page 3 Tedy Bruschi takes the stage By Casey Mulcare league after leaving the University of Arizona Assistant Sports Editor as the NCAA’s career all time sack leader and In front of a packed Chace Center crowd on Mon- having to adjust to his day night, Tedy Bruschi made his return to Bryant new surroundings and University thanks to the Student Arts and Speaker a new position, line- Series. Easily SASS’s most well attended event to backer. After a few date, Bruschi’s audience at the Chace Center was years and a few rendi- full of interested members of both the Bryant and tions of his college fight Smithfield community who were eager to hear what song, which he treated the longtime New England Patriot had to say. Many the crowd to; Tedy be- came to hear their favorite Patriot speak about his came a staple of the Pa- pro football experiences, but left with much more triots’ linebacker core. than just old war stories. Many left with an amazing His mantra of, “not story of being afraid to be the persever- best” served him well ance that through the many ups had to be and downs of life that heard would follow. from the Tedy’s success in man him- football followed him self. from Arizona to Massa- After a chusetts, as Bruschi and warm re- the Patriots played in ception four Super Bowls, win- from the ning three in four con- Members of the SASS Committee pose with Tedy after the event. From the crowd, secutive years from 2001 left: Mike Adams, Brian Waddell, Meagan Sage, Bruschi, Cristine Cox, Kelly Tedy to 2005. The 2005 season O’Connell and Michelle Thompson. (Kelly O’Connell) began by also marked Bruschi’s recalling first Pro Bowl selection and the birth of his son, After his winding tale, the audience was allowed his years Dante. Unfortunately, days after his return from the to ask questions, many entertaining and some quite as a Pro Bowl, Tedy suffered a stroke and believed his genuine. The questions ranged from, “How does it young professional football career was at an end. He even feel to sack Peyton Manning? In two words,” to player went as far as meeting with owner Robert Kraft and song requests and Belichick imitations, which he carrying head coach Bill Belichick to announce his retire- did quite well. Probably the most memorable com- the veter- ment. “My body was still in football mode, but my ment of the night came from a gentleman who suf- ans’ pads mind was retired.” fered the same kind of stroke and heart condition around Tedy’s body got the better of his mind however that Bruschi suffered, and how Tedy became an in- the Patri- and slowly but surely Tedy regained all of his spiration to him through his rehabilitation. Many ots old movement and sight. After months of rehab and fans look up to Tedy for his ability to play football, summer talks with his close family and friends, Tedy re- but at that moment, Tedy was looked up to for his training joined the Patriots for the 2005-2006 season against ability to give hope. facilities the Buffalo Bills. In his first 75 plays back with the After his speech, Bruschi was kind enough to at what Patriots, Tedy netted 10 tackles and was named the meet with members of many Bryant student groups was then NFL’s Co-Comeback Player of the Year. and left with a little advice for Bryant students who Bryant After facing that kind of personal adversity, there would soon be facing adversity in today’s economy College. became fewer and fewer things that affected Bruschi and unstable world. “Stay positive,” Bruschi stated, He told from then on. Even after losing to the New York Gi- “that is the key. Stay positive and I know better than Tedy Bruschi speaks to Bryant stu- stories of ants in Super Bowl XLII, Tedy realized life does, in anyone your goals can be attained.” dents in the Main Gym. 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Thankk you to our valuedued corporate sponsors:ponsors: page 4 february 27, 2009 David Walker Beanpot B-School Case Competition Continued from page 2 mist for the US Department of Treasury’s David Walker panel discussion in order Office of the Comptroller of the Cur- to educate the students of Bryant and the rency and professor of finance at Bryant; business community of Rhode Island and Prof Mazze, a professor of business about the pressing threat that these and former Dean of the College of Busi- looming funding shortfalls present. Pre- ness at the University of Rhode Island. viously, the Economic Summit held by The four panelists and the moderator Bryant in August of 2008 screened this will entertain questions and concerns fol- film and hosted Mr Walker as its keynote lowing Mr Walker’s comments. speaker. Since this event occurred before The Finance Association is an aca- students returned to campus, the Asso- demic club focused on bringing together ciation chose to work with the Founda- Bryant students interested in finance to tion to bring Mr Walker back in order to provide them with opportunities to learn give students the opportunity to learn more about the industry, speak to busi- about this significant issue. ness professionals, and visit important So please come and join us on Monday sites in the world of finance. The Asso- at 3 PM to learn more about the enor- ciation provides speakers, organizes net- mous IOU the US government is writing (Courtesy of the Honors Blog) working events, plans trips to financial each and every day. The film will be a centers such as New York City, and pro- great eye-opener about this topic, and Two teams of Bryant University students competed in the Beanpot B-School Case vides a stock market trading simulation Mr Walker’s observations will bring ad- Competition in Boston this past Saturday. Advised by professors Michael to increase its members’ knowledge and ditional light onto this subject. Remem- Roberto and Kenneth Sousa, the teams went up against other area schools, in- understanding of finance in general, ca- ber, tickets are available now, so get cluding Boston University, Suffolk University, UMASS Boston, and Bentley Uni- reers, markets, and trading. The Associ- yours before they run out so that you, versity. Bryant proudly placed second in the competition, in front of six other ation has worked with Bryant University too, can gain a better understanding of colleges. Participants included Michelle Richard, Stephen Fitch, Steven Rosen- and the Peter G Peterson Foundation to what lies ahead in this country’s fiscal fu- blum, Lauren Amarante, and Mark McDonnell on Team 1 and Christopher put together the IOUSA film event and ture. Lussier, Jeffrey Steacie, Gergely Nemeth, Matthew Veves, and Megan McCourt on Team 2.

Accounting Majors Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation DPS LOG Earn the extra hours you need for the CPA Certifi cate STUDENT CONDUCT Earn your MS degree in as few as seven months... FEB 18 2009-Wednesday at 01:21 VANDALISM (Residence) or at your own pace Location: ENTRY CONTROL STATION FEB 21 2009-Saturday at 01:57 Choose between a concentration in Financial and Assurance Services or Taxation Summary: Confiscation of a fake I.D. A Location: RESIDENCE HALL student conduct was given. Summary: A report of a broken door win- $      "   "    "      dow. $      "      EMT CALL Medical Services Rendered $                 $   ff  "   "     "   FEB 18 2009-Wednesday at 13:57 DRUG (Possession of Drug Parapherna- $    %    "       Location: UNISTRUCTURE lia)    "   # !            Summary: A report of a student with a pos- FEB 22 2009-Sunday at 02:09 $        sible concussion. EMS was activated. Location: RESIDENCE HALL APPLICATION DEADLINE OF MARCH 15. Summary: Drug paraphernalia was confis- To apply or get further information: ACCIDENT Leaving the Scene/Unat- cated in a Residence Hall. web http://barney.hartford.edu/msat tended Vehicle e-mail [email protected] FEB 18 2009-Wednesday at 23:25 BURGLARY (RESIDENCE) phone 860.768.4343 Location: TOWNHOUSE VILLAGE Burglary/B&E A Dwelling Anytime Summary: A report that someone hit a FEB 22 2009-Sunday at 14:05 200 Bloomfi eld Avenue parked vehicle. Location: RESIDENCE HALL West Hartford, CT 06117 Summary: A student reports the theft of an EMT CALL Medical Services Rendered X-box from a common room. FEB 19 2009-Thursday at 02:43 Location: RESIDENCE HALL EMT CALL Medical Services Rendered Summary: A report of a female passed out FEB 22 2009-Sunday at 23:55 EMS was activated. Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: A student complaining of chest VANDALISM pains. EMS was activated. FEB 19 2009-Thursday at 12:10 Location: UNISTRUCTURE BIAS INCIDENTS None Reported Summary: A report of vandalism to a workers locker. To report a bias incident or hate crime, go to www.bryant.edu/bias or call the ACCIDENT (MVA) Motor Vehicle Acci- Bias Incident Hotline at x6920 dent Bias related incident – a threatened, at- FEB 19 2009-Thursday at 21:00 tempted, or completed action that is mo- Location: COMMUTER PARKING LOT tivated by bigotry and bias regarding a Summary: A report of a minor motor vehi- person’s real or perceived race, religion, cle accident with no injuries. natural origin, ethnicity, sexual orienta- tion, disability, or gender status. Exam- DOMESTIC (DISPUTE) (Noncriminal) ples of these incidents include name FEB 19 2009-Thursday at 22:31 calling, offensive language/acts, and graf- Location: RESIDENCE HALL fiti/behavior. Summary: A student reports a domestic issue. The DPS Crime Prevention Officers:

DRUG (Possession of Drug Parapherna- “TIP OF THE WEEK” lia) F EB 21 2009-Saturday at 01:08 Do not put your credit card number on the Location: RESIDENCE HALL internet, unless it is encrypted on a secured Summary: Drug paraphernalia was confis- site. cated in a Residence Hall. february 27, 2009 page 5 Study Abroad Spotlight: Christina Ho Name: Christina Ho dom! Class of: 2010 University: Fudan University How was the school different from Location: Shanghai, China Bryant University? Partner: IES To start, Fudan University is located in Shanghai so there was the issue of Reason for going: the University being in a city, rather My minor is Chinese and I decided to than in the suburbs. Secondly, Fudan go to China. My roots are in Shanghai University is a public institution, and since both my parents were born in the place I had classes was a 15 Shanghai and came to the States, so I minute bike-ride away from the Inter- did a lot of “tracing back.” I met with national Student Dormitory. Thirdly, a lot of relatives and learned about my all of the international students were parents’ lives in China. housed in a separate building apart from local Chinese students, and we Best experience/memory: all had singles with a balcony and a My friend and I took a trip to Xining, bathroom. a city in Qinghai Province (northwest- ern part of China), which used to be How did this experience change you? part of Tibet, and just organizing the This experience has definitely made whole week-long trip made me feel me a more independent person. It has independent and organized. We had also opened my eyes to possibly living to take a 36-hour long train ride across in a foreign country, and rekindling China…very adventurous. my desire to learn more languages.

Funny cultural experience: Would you study abroad again given When my friend and I were near the opportunity? Qinghai Lake, the largest saline lake I would study abroad. However, next in China, we were looking in little time I would prefer to go on my own, shops, and this guy saw my friend’s rather than through a study abroad iPod. He wanted to exchange this dog program. skin rug for her iPod. It was so ran- Intern Spotlight: Connor Gormley Connor Gormley sume. whole development process dealing prior to my internship at CVS. It gave Class of: 2009 with store brand, ExtraCare and health- me a little bit of an advantage. Concentration: Management What did you learn about the profes- care. Minor: Marketing; Communication sion? What did you find most rewarding Internship Site: CVS Caremark I thought it was interesting that with so For example, for store brands I worked about your internship? Location: Woonsocket, RI Summer many businesses not doing well in this with the manager who worked only I was able to actually manage my own 2008 economy CVS actually WAS doing well with store brands. With the Smart projects – CVS was really good about – it was great to see a company still Source insert for newspapers I worked including interns right away in the ex- How did you locate your internship? growing extensively. with inserts, met with the client, what perience and giving us a lot of respon- I started looking at companies during I was exposed to nine knowledge areas the offer was and what it was for. I also sibility right away. I was able to my freshman year. I saw that CVS had of project management and I did re- worked with internal designers and ex- network because the team I was on in- a whole website dedicated to their in- search on that. My experience there ex- ternal vendors to get the project done. teracted with people all over the or- ternship and thought it looked very posed me to many areas which will be ganization. I also networked with structured. Later I saw it on BCC. CVS helpful in the class. I learned that man- Half of my day was often spent meet- clients from all over the organization started the application six months early aging projects is definitely something I ing with clients, external vendors, staff which will be great if I decide to look and required a resume, cover letter, and enjoy because you don’t focus just on meetings, and traffic meetings. All the at CVS in the future for a career op- an interview with three people for three one task but many areas. account managers met to go through portunity. hours. I went through the application I’ve worked with the EDC, a small busi- projects and review status updates. I process and they contacted me 2 -3 ness within the college so it was good worked with the HUGO system which What did you learn about yourself? weeks later with the offer. CVS places to see what it was like to work in a large was new to me – it’s a project managing First time I had the opportunity to en- you in work areas based on your re- corporation – I see benefits in both en- tracking software to make sure the proj- gage in project management – it’s defi- vironments, and I’m pretty ects are on time and stay within nitely something I want to do and open to either. It makes you budget. That was a big part of my day. being responsible for something from think a lot more when you go start to finish is really rewarding. I to apply to jobs. What did you find most challenging like a job that has some involvement about your internship? with every step of the process. I in- What were your major re- Getting the projects done on tight dead- creased my communication skills sponsibilities? lines – the account service manager is through networking with everyone I was on the Marketing Ac- the middle manager for the client and across the organization. count Services Department they want things done instantly. How- team of project managers ever you also have to work with the Still researching summer internships meeting with internal clients teams involved and they need specific opportunities? The Amica Center for and managing a marketing amounts of time to get their portion Career Education will be open during piece from start to finish. They done. You need to set and start time- Spring break and students are wel- gave me a project of managing lines so getting everyone on board was come to use the Career Library and/or 30 marketing pieces – adver- the biggest challenges. The HUGO sys- meet with a career counselor during tisements, in-store, newspa- tem cuts down on the time between this time. Stop in to make an appoint- pers, and the ExtraCare card. I transfer of tasks in getting things done. ment or give us a call at 401-232-6090. met with the client through the It was helpful having office experience Communication Society looks ahead By Alison Duncan Durkin said, “I think it is so great to volunteer was able to drastically increase the amount of because not only does it help the society gain the re- money brought into the society. Contributing Writer spect of the community, but also seeing the appreci- The Communication Society looks forward to The Communication Society at Bryant University ation from the people we are helping is amazing. I hosting various speakers from radio sales, news has never been a major organization on campus, but am so excited about the participation of the mem- broadcasting, and advertising throughout this se- this year has grown tremendously in both members bers in the various activities that we have taken on, mester, along with the annual trip to a major com- and participation. The Communication Society is it shows how passionate they feel about helping us munication company. made up of mostly Communication majors and mi- make a difference!” If you are interested in joining this great organi- nors, although all are welcome. It hosts a vast range The Communication Society looks forward to up- zation, contact Michael Yakavonis at of speakers in the field of Communication, from coming community service events, including Best [email protected] and be sure to attend the event planning professionals to a journalist from Buddies Midnight Madness Event, Relay for Life, weekly meetings in Nick’s Place on the second floor Smithfield Magazine. Spring Cleaning Clothing Drive, and Velocity Dance of Bryant Center, every Wednesday at 5:00pm. With the implementation of a new set of execu- Team’s Dance-a-thon for Multiple Sclerosis. tive board positions, the society has been able to “We hope to keep adding onto this list of com- take on new roles and responsibilities with the help munity service events in the years to come,” said of advisor, Christopher Morse. The executive Durkin. board is made up of President Shannon Wheeler, Also, the fundraising level the society has reached Vice President Lisa Rossini, Secretary Mike Yakavo- this year has exceeded any goals set prior to the nis, Treasurer Alison Duncan, Community Service start of the semester. Through activities such as “D1 Coordinator Kaleigh Durkin, and Fundraising Di- Here We Come” t-shirts, “143” Valentine’s Day rector Lauren Gainor. Bears, and a half-priced gift card sale, the society The Communication Society feels that its major has raised enough money to not only continue accomplishment is having partaken in various com- bringing the members on a trip to a major commu- munity service activities due in large part to the nication company in the spring, but also, has been hard work of Durkin, including the Making Strides able to donate some of this money to different com- Against Breast Cancer Walk and volunteering at a munity organizations. With this newly developed Providence Soup Kitchen. fundraising position that Gainor has taken on, she (Courtesy of Alison Duncan) page 6 february 27, 2009

Dance the night away with Velocity CEO takes action By Brigit Clancy The Velocity “When we told the whole team about our By Tyler Murphy lic speaking, event planning, pub- Dance Team idea for an event it was obvious that lic relations, and the activities of Variety Editor will be hold- there was huge interest in getting in- Contributing Writer many of our other committee ing its first dance-a-thon on Friday, volved to help! We have formed commit- teams? March 20th. The dance-a-thon will benefit tees including food, decorations, Bryant University Collegiate En- Although this group is entre- the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. publicity, contests and prizes as well as trepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) preneurially focused, it offers Kelly O’Connell, the coordinator of having team liaisons and production as- is approaching the end of another much to those who are simply in- the dance-a-thon, said that she thought of sistants. There are twenty-five people successful semester. While CEO terested in business. For example, the idea for a dance-a-thon last year after total on these committees and on the has only been recognized on cam- at our last meeting Mike Roberto, she found out a family member had been night of the event all members of Velocity pus for five years now, during that professor of Management and Ad- diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). will be present.” period of time, we’ve been able to visor to our group, conducted an “She is someone who has always been To participate in this fun and exciting carry out some notable accom- activity that displays how a team very important in my life and I wanted to event, register your team today. O’Con- plishments. would attempt to solve problems do something for her to show my sup- nell said, “Registration for the event is At this point, a good number of in the business world. Each table port for her,” said O’Connell. taking place now and people can sign up people of partici- O’Connell decided to raise awareness in teams of ten people or less. The event know pants was about MS to the Bryant community, will consist of teams dancing for the en- Bryant individu- which she planned to do through a tire event; team members can switch off CEO has ally blind- dance-a-thon. “MS is a disease that af- so that there is someone always dancing. brought folded fects the central nervous system and pro- In addition, there will be contests includ- home and then gressively leads to physical disability. ing limbo, musical chairs, freeze dance Best given four The slogan for the National MS Society is and a three legged dance. There will also CEO shapes. ‘Join the Movement.’ Due to this, I felt be superlatives for participating teams, Chapter The mis- that a dance-a-thon would be an appro- which include best dressed, best dancers, in the sion of the priate event and something that would most spirited, people’s choice, and more. Country exercise attract people’s attention. Our goal is to “It is going to be a really fun night for two was to fig- raise awareness of the disease and to for everyone!” O’Connell commented. consecu- ure out raise money to help benefit the cause.” “We have a DJ that will be playing music tive what two Velocity has always been a special or- and music videos; there is going to be years, pieces ganization for O’Connell, so when she food throughout the night, including Best were miss- came up with the idea of putting together pizza provided by Greek Life. We are Website, ing from a dance-a-thon, she decided to involve going to have some speakers to talk and Best Student Leader from the the selection and what color they the whole team in her efforts. “The Veloc- about MS and to educate about the dis- National Conference in Chicago. were. Sound impossible? Al- ity Dance Team is an organization that I ease. There will also be the contests that I Our members are aware that we though it may have seemed unfea- have been involved with since my first mentioned before. It is taking place in bring in innovative speakers and sible at first, the activity allows for semester at Bryant and has always been the Rotunda on March 20th from 5pm to host the semi-annual Elevator- people to take leadership and me- special to me. I have been in dance 11pm and it is going to be a fun way to Pitch Competition, Purple Cow diation roles and work together to classes since I was about three years old raise money for a wonderful cause. Marketing Competition, and win the game. Groups that ap- and so I knew that I wanted to be in- There will be a registration table in the Pumpkin Fest, to name a few. pointed leaders and communi- volved in Velocity when I got to Bryant. Rotunda on Wednesday, Thursday, and What most people don’t know is cated effectively were first to win It made sense to me to use my connection Friday (February 25th, 26th, and 27th) from what exactly CEO does. the activity. to the dance team to put on an event 10am to 2pm so that people can register a Bryant CEO will attempt to ex- At every meeting, we’re offer- since I have wanted Velocity to take on a team and receive fundraising materials. pand your mind by engaging you ing something new and innovative philanthropic event for the past few There will also be a final information ses- in various entrepreneurial and for our members. Miss a Thurs- years. We have around fifty active mem- sion on Friday, February 27th at 3:30pm to business activities. Most, if not all day meeting, and you’re missing bers that can be involved to make this learn more about the event, register, and of these “activities” are unique out. event a success.” receive fundraising materials!” and can only be experienced Surround yourself with oppor- “I brought the idea up in an execu- O’Connell said, “This is an event that through CEO. tunity: Come join us every Thurs- tive board meeting at the end of last year is very close to my heart and I hope that Where else can you meet top ex- day @ 5pm in Papitto. and we realized that there were several it can continue in future years of Veloc- ecutives from reputable compa- If you have any questions please people on the team with similar stories of ity!” nies across the country, and gain contact [email protected] or MS in their families,” O’Connell recalled. hands-on experience through pub- [email protected]. Mock Trial puts concepts into practice COMMENCEMENT On Saturday, high quality of students Bryant produces.” By Brigit Clancy February 21st The Rhode Island Regional competition, AWARDS 2009 Variety Editor and Sunday, which took place at Roger Williams University, Nominations for the following 2009 Commencement February 22nd, placed teams consisting of six to eight students Awards are being accepted for students who gradu- the Bryant Mock Trial Association participated to go against each other in a trial simulation in the Rhode Island Regional Tournament, the with a mock case issued by the American ated in December 2008 or will be graduating in May organization’s first competition since its incep- Mock Trial Association. Each team gets to 2009. tion last October. Tom Pagliarini, the Presi- compete in four trials, two from the plaintiff dent of the Mock Trial Association, said, “The side and two from the defense. Each trial con- competition was a tremendous success for sisted of three lawyers and three witnesses George M. Parks Award is presented to one who has Bryant.” from each team acting out the role of plaintiff enhanced the University through leadership quali- The Rhode Island Regional Tournament is and defense. The trials are presided over by one of seventeen regional tournaments around three judges, two scoring judges, and a presid- ties. the country hosted by the American Mock ing judge who listens to objections and con- Trial Association. The top performers from the ducts the trial. The scoring judges assess the regional tournaments advance to the national performance of the students and then tabulate Roger W. Babson Award is presented to one who has finals. Pagliarini said, “To draw an analogy, it the results to determine the winner of the tri- become distinguished on campus due to character, is like the March Madness of Mock Trial.” als. Teams usually have about six to seven Bryant’s team consisted of eight members: orderly mind, and sound judgment. months to prepare for the competition, Tom Pagliarini, Allison Belknap, Ashley Sch- Pagliarini said, but because the organization neck, Derek Castello, Dave Camoscio, Nick Bryant University Good Citizenship Award is pre- was created at the end of last year, Bryant’s Nybo, Will Gonzalez, and Mike Mullane. “We team did not have too much time to learn their were coached mainly by Professor Joan Ca- sented to one who has demonstrated qualities of sin- case. “As we are a new organization we got a mara with help by Professor Ron Washburn,” cerity and vigorous industry in the interest of good late start on preparation and only really got a said Pagliarini. (Professor Camara and Profes- solid month of preparation in for the tourna- sor Washburn both teach law at Bryant.) citizenship and who by example furthered be8er ment,” said Pagliarini. Despite the team’s late start, Pagliarini said government both on and off campus. Pagliarini created the Mock Trial Associa- they competed very well against some of the tion at Bryant a7er participating in Mock Trial best teams in the region. “We went up against competitions in high school. “I decided to Princeton, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Provi- start a Mock Trial organization on campus be- dence College, and Villanova.” Nominations may come from any member of the cause it was something I did all four years in Bryant lost to Villanova, one of two teams high school. The experiences I had preparing to be selected to advance to the national tour- Bryant Community: students, faculty, staff, or ad- for those trials and competing against other nament, by a mere four points. Pagliarini ministration. Please read the descriptions for each schools were something I loved and wanted to commented, “The tournament was definitely a continue at the college level. confidence booster for the team. To go into the award very carefully before making your selection. “I feel as though the creation of a Mock tournament and compete as well as we did in Trial team here at Bryant is right in line with our first year shows the quality of Bryant’s stu- Please submit: (1) a cover le8er stating specifically the direction we are going in,” commented dents and is absolutely a testament to the great Pagliarini. “As Bryant has become a university coaching of Professor Camara and Professor why your nomination meets the criteria for selection, with a variety of majors, including the new Washburn.” referring to experience and accomplishments; and (2) Politics and Law major, it is only appropriate Pagliarini is already planning the team’s to have a competitive Mock Trial team to sup- strategy for next year. “Thankfully, none of student’s resume. All information must be accurate; port it. While Mock Trial is undoubtedly a our members are seniors so we will all be able any misrepresentation will invalidate a nomination. great organization to prepare students for law to return for next season. Next year we plan to school, it also allows students of all majors to enter into several invitational tournaments gain valuable public speaking experience, and to build upon the success we had at re- Nominations should be returned to Sue Wandyes, build analytical skills, and think critically. The gionals this year.” Commencement Awards Commi8ee, VPAA Office, competitions allow students into put the con- Pagliarini commended the team for their ef- cepts they have learned to practice. Also, by fort along with the help of their advisors, DEADLINE is April 1, 2009. competing in intercollegiate competitions, “who, without their support none of this Mock Trial exposes other institutions to the would have been possible.” february 27, 2009 page 7 Bulldogs record two straight wins By Benjamin Rich their first Division I victory, Staff Writer which helped them gain mo- mentum for their third matchup of the season against This past week, the men’s lacrosse team got their Dartmouth College. first and second wins in Division I by defeating both Two days after their first Sacred Heart University and Dartmouth College on win, the Bulldogs traveled to the road. Hanover, NH to face Dart- Their first victory took place last Sunday in Fair- mouth College in hopes of field, CT in front of over 600 fans on the campus of gaining another win to estab- the Sacred Heart Pioneers, who were also looking lish a winning record. The for their first win of the season. The light rain and Bulldogs hoped to shut down 38 degree weather might deter some teams from the Big Green on Sculley- playing their best, but the Bulldogs came out of the Fahey Field for their own gate swinging after an impressive performance home opener. against Virginia last weekend. Although ending with a The Bulldogs out-shot the Pioneers 55-30 and final score of 12-9 in favor of were incredibly efficient in terms of the offense. the Bulldogs, Bryant out- Most notably, the Captains of the team were able to played the Big Green in every rack up 17 goals alone. Zach Greer and Bryan Kauf- way possible, which didn’t re- mann netted 6 goals each, while Kevin Hoagland flect the final score. had 5 of his own. “The leadership that the captains Once again, Greer had a showed throughout the game fueled the entire team miraculous game, scoring 5 to step up their game” said freshman mid-fielder goals and adding two assists Max Weisenberg. And step up their game, they did. to the stat line. Kaufmann Bryant Amitrano, Matt Larson, Gary Crowley, Evan continued to stay hot, netting Roberts and Greg Lehane each scored to total 22 two goals of his own with 2 goals at the conclusion of the game. assists. Sophomore mid- In terms of defense, the Bulldogs were able to fielder John Truscello had a hold the Pioneers to 8 goals and beat the opposition two goal impact in the game, in terms of ground balls, 48-30. The starting defen- while fellow sophomore Gary sive team, made up of Matt Murnane, Joe Rauchut Crowley had a goal as well. and Ryan Mahoney, continued with their impressive Freshman players Max performance which was showcased last weekend. Weisenberg and Travis Har- Also, defensive mid-fielder Anthony Iannello was rington each got their first ca- able to rack up an assist in the game. reer goals in the game, The Bulldogs had the advantage of the posses- proving that the Bulldogs sion of the ball for a large majority of the game, have immense talent in the largely due to the stellar performance of their face- freshman class. off specialist, Andrew Hennessey. Hennessey ab- The Men’s Lacrosse team wasted no time establishing themselves in Once again, credit is also D-I play with wins over Dartmouth and Sacred Heart. (Athletic Department) solutely dominated the face-off aspect of the game, due to Hennessey and Love, winning 24 out of the total 33. who each continued to perform up to their caliber. at 1:00pm for their home opener at the turf complex. Freshman goalie Jameson Love also was a factor Hennessey went 17 for 25 in face offs, while Love According to defenseman Matt Murnane, “We feel in the Bulldogs’ first win of the season. Love played guarded the goal, stopping 6 goals and only allow- confident going into the game Saturday and hope the majority of the game between the pipes, only al- ing 9. there will be a big turnout from the university.” lowing 7 goals and making 9 saves. This weekend, the Bulldogs host Wagner College With a final score of 22-8, the Bulldogs snatched Women’s basketball surging in inaugural season team has compiled four straight wins over Central Connecticut, By Jackie Ammirato Wagner, NJIT, and Fairleigh Dickinson by a total of 34 points. Cara Johnson and Stephanie Fontaine played their last games Staff Writer in Bulldog uniforms this season. Co-captain Cara Johnson has As we all know, this year been a force on the Bulldogs team for the past four years. She marked the first of four years in has played in 101 games and started in 60 on her way to amass- Bryant athletics’ transition to ing 724 career points and 379 rebounds. She recorded a career- Division I and the Northeast high 25 points this season against St. Francis (PA). Johnson Conference. The women’s bas- leads the team in steals with 23 on the season and is second on ketball team has had no trouble the team in scoring, and third in rebounding. adjusting to the new competi- Stephanie Fontaine is a communication major from Franklin, tion. In their first ever Division MA. She has played in 144 games in her four years as a Bulldog I contest on November 14th, the and scored 140 points to go along with 85 rebounds. Fontaine Bulldogs beat the University of has shot 41.2 percent over her career. New Hampshire, on the road, Head coach Mary Burke had an exciting season of her own. After 18 years at the head of the Bryant program Burke earned 69-66. The team joined the th th women’s volleyball and her 250 win this season, December 28 over Colgate Univer- women’s soccer teams as the sity. Burke was also named one of twelve people to be inducted only Bryant teams to earn their into the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Hall of Fame. first D-I win in their first D-I Next year, the Bulldogs will return eleven of the current thir- contest. teen players. The returning players are made up of three current So far this year, the Bulldogs freshman, two sophomores, and six juniors. One of those re- have compiled a 10-16 overall turning is junior co-captain Kelsey O’Keefe, the offensive leader record (.385), notching four of of the Bulldogs this season. She averaged a team high 16.3 these wins over future NEC op- points and 8 rebounds per game. She also shot a team best 78.6 ponents. The Bulldogs have percent from the foul line and during the season recorded a fared especially well this season team high 10 double-doubles. This year, she climbed into at the Chace Athletic Center. Bryant’s top ten all-time scoring list; currently sitting at number They shot 43.2 percent from the six with 1,326 career points. She also sits in the top five in all- floor and 42.3 percent from be- time made field goals (479), rebounds (650) and 3-point field hind the arc to finish the year 6- Seniors Cara Johnson and Stephanie Fontaine are a major goals made (112). (Athletic Department) The Bulldogs will wrap up the season on the road against Sa- 2 at home. They picked up reason for Bryant’s current win streak. th nd three of those wins in the last cred Heart on the 28 and Mount Saint Mary’s on March 2 . month. Since February 14, the

Cecil Gresham Kelsey O’Keefe Year: Junior Year: Junior Sport: Men’s Basketball Sport: Women’s Basketball

Gresham scored 20 points on 7 O’Keefe scored 19 points with 4 re- Top of 15 shooting against St. Fran- bounds and blocked 2 shots in Mon- cis Saturday and had 14 points day’s win at St. Francis. She had 12 plus 12 rebounds, 2 steals and 4 points and 7 rebounds plus 2 blocks blocks in Thursday’s win over in the win over Fairleigh Dickinson NJIT. and added 13 points, 7 rebounds, and Dogs 1 block against NJIT. page 8 february 27, 2009 Bulldog Bites Bobcats knock off Men’s Tennis Men’s basketball falls on The Bryant men's tennis team fell to Quinnipiac, 5-2, Sun- day afternoon at the Quinnipiac Indoor Tennis Courts in Hamden, Connecticut. Tom Nowak (Medfield, Mass.) and Senior night Nicholai Hill (Ottawa, Ont.) each picked up wins for the Courtesy of Bryant Athletics five at 28-23 with 5:52 le7. Parzych had six at Bulldogs, who fell to 2-4 in dual-match competition with the the half along with two rebounds. loss. Nowak won his match in three sets, taking down Char- Stefan Perunicic hit his first seven three The Terriers then ra8led off ten-straight lie Feldman, 6-3, 3-6, 10-6, while Hill beat Tom Curran in point a8empts on the night, finishing with a over the next two minutes, including two straight-sets, 6-3, 6-4. Dylan Whiting (Florence, Mass.) gave game-high 23 points to lead St. Francis (NY) threes to claim a 34-28 edge with 2:32 to play. Garrett Lane a tough match playing third singles, but was past Bryant, 82-66, St. Francis led by as many as seven in the half. defeated in three set, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3. Hill and Jose Rodriguez on senior night at Nick Pontes scored a bucket inside to cut (Trujillo. Peru) also played a close contest in third doubles the Chace Center the lead back down to five before the break at against Lane and Curran, but were edged, 8-7. The Bulldogs Thursday. 39-34. He finished with four while Ryan are back on the court on Saturday as they travel to Fairfield, The Terriers (10- McLean had three points to compliment a Connecticut for a Northeast Conference match-up with the 66 16), who came into team-best three rebounds. The Bulldogs outre- Pioneers of Sacred Heart. the night having bounded the Terriers 19-17 in the first frame, taken the most including six on the offensive end, leading to Women’s tennis falls short against PC three pointers in ten second chance points. the Northeast Con- St. Francis came out of the locker room on The Bryant University women's tennis team dropped a 5- 82 ference, shot 14- an 18-3 run, holding the Bulldogs without a 2 decision to Providence College Saturday night in a non- for-24 from behind field goal for nearly seven minutes to take a conference match held at Rally Point. The Bulldogs, despite the arc in the game, good for 58.3 percent. Pe- 20-point lead at 57-37 with 13:26 to go. Peruni- battling numerous injuries, put up a strong fight against the runicic led all scorers with 23 for the game, cic hit two threes in the stretch, while Richard Friars only to come up short. The Bulldogs dropped three going 7-for-9 from three. Clark and Ricky Cadell each added four. matches in tie-breakers while No. 3 doubles had a chance to The Bulldogs (8-20) were held to 33.9 per- Gresham cut the deficit back down to 14 steal away a point with four match-point opportunities but cent shooting in the game, hi8ing on just 9-of- with 11:15 le7, scoring all six points in Bryant's Friars were just too tough. Morganne Downing (Cherry 33 in the second half. Cecil Gresham was the 6-0 run, as the Bulldogs trailed 60-46. Hills Village, CO) defeated Ashley Rissolo at No. 1 singles, high man with 20 in the game to go with six The Terriers responded with their own run, 6-1, 6-1 and Dana Tausek (Sea Girt, NJ) was a winner at No. rebounds. Peter Lambert and Adam Parzych as Cadell drilled threes on back-to-back pos- 5 singles, defeating Jean Cusack 6-4, 6-4. The Bulldogs also registered double figures with 12 points sessions to go along with a pair of free-throws travel to Sacred Heart next Saturday. apiece. as part of a 10-straight St. Francis points, push- The visitors ing the lead Women’s Lax falls to UNH went 8-for-14 as high as 24 from behind the with 8:25 re- The Bryant University women's lacrosse team dropped to arc in the first maining. 0-2 to start the 2009 season falling to the University of New half to take a, 39- A Chris Hampshire, 19-2 in non-conference action Sunday afternoon. 34, lead into the Birrell free- The Wildcats (1-0) led 3-0 to start the game before freshman locker room. Pe- throw got Lauren Sheridan (Bethpage, NY) put the Bulldogs on the runicic, the top Bryant to board with her second goal of the season at the 25:16 mark three point within 15 fol- of the first. But from there, it was all UNH as the Wildcats shooter in the lowing an 8-2 rattled off 10 unanswered goals to take a 13-1 lead into the Northeast Con- run, cu8ing locker room at the break and netted four straight to open the ference, went a the deficit to second half before junior Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA) perfect 5-for-5 72-57 with scored her first of the season with 15:04 left to make it 17-2. from deep to 5:45 to go, but Freshman Mary Green (Merrick, NY) assisted on Faiola's lead all scorers that would be goal.UNH, led by Sara Von Bargen's four goals and two as- with 15 points. as close as the sists, outshot the Bulldogs 35 to 6 in the game. Goalie Jessica Bryant led for Bulldogs Bolton (Belgrade Lakes, ME) had five saves before being re- the majority of would come. placed in the second half by freshman Lauren Filipone (West the first half, in- Cadell had Babylon, NY). Filipone made two saves in the second frame cluding taking a 17 points, 14 as the Bulldogs were outscored 6-1 in the half. Bryant will 6-0 advantage at coming in the look for its first win of the season next Sunday when the the 18:23 mark second half Bulldogs host Siena at 1 p.m. a7er a pair of for the Terri- Lambert threes ers while Bryant athletics to induct four in 2009 and three- Womack straight stops on added 13. The The Bryant University Department of Athletics is pleased the defensive squad ended to announce the induction of four former standout student- end. Lambert fin- the game athletes into the Athletics Hall of Fame February 27. This ished the frame shooting 48 year's quartet will bring the number of Hall of Famers to 37 with nine points percent from since 2001-02, when the Hall of Fame was restarted follow- as the Bulldogs the floor, and ing 10 years of dormancy, and 81 Hall of Famers total all- were 4-for-11 beat Bryant time. This year's class represents four sports, including two from downtown 22-17 on the of Bryant's newest programs: football and men's lacrosse. in the first 20 boards in the The class of 2009 is: Greg Wolyniec '01 (Vernon, CT), foot- minutes while second frame. ball; Bob Brown '91 (Trumbull, CT), men's golf; Bunmi Akin- shooting 41.4 The Bull- nusotu '03 (Woonsocket, RI), women's volleyball; and Kevin percent from the dogs strug- Barletta '03 (Mahopac, NY), men's lacrosse. floor. The senior gled to find the touch also passed Jon Seniors Wright(above), Lyell, McLean and Lambert have Women’s Lax to support charitable cause Wallace for sole from the out- led Bryant to 68 wins in their career and look to add one side, finishing possession of more to the total on Saturday. (Athletic Department) The Bryant University women's lacrosse team will be sup- sixth place for the game porting a worthy cause this Sunday afternoon when the career made three point field goals, as he now shooting 22.2 Bulldogs host Siena College at the Turf Complex at 1 p.m. In has 123. percent from the outside and only 2-for-16 in conjunction with the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Jamaal Womack, who had eight points in the second half. The four seniors in Lambert, Coaches Association Friends of Jaclyn Week, the Bulldogs the half, knocked down a trey for the Terriers, McLean, Andrew Lyell and Wright have led will be donning jerseys in support of the charitable organi- tying the game at 17 apiece with 13 minutes to Bryant to 68 wins and three-straight NCAA zation prior to Sunday's game against Siena.The Bulldogs play in the half a7er the Bulldogs led for the tournaments with just one game remaining in ask all fans in attendance to make a charitable donation to first seven. their careers. the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, a non-profit organization Great ball movement down the other end The Bulldogs play their season finale on that aims to improve the quality of life for children with pe- found Gresham wide open at the top of the Saturday, February 28 as they travel to Sacred diatric brain tumors and their families; all proceeds will go key for three to quickly give Bryant the lead Heart to ba8le the Pioneers for the second to the foundation.Come out and support the Bulldogs! back at 20-17. The junior led the Bulldogs time this season, concluding their inaugural with 10 at the break. year of Division I play. Bryant fell to Sacred A nice spin move in the paint and le7- Heart, 73-64, earlier this season at the Chace BryantMark your Oncalendars! Tap handed finish by Parzych put Bryant back up Center. Friday, February 27: Baseball at Mercer (Ga.), 4:00pm Inside the Numbers...Men’s Basketball Women's Swimming at Harvard (ECAC Championships) Men's Swimming at Harvard (ECAC Championships) Meeting between the Bryant University Bulldogs and So.ball at Florida Gulf Coast Tournament 1 the St. Francis(NY) Terriers Saturday, February 28: Men’s Lacrosse HOME vs. Wagner, 1:00pm Wins, and losses, against NEC opponents in the Baseball at Mercer (Ga.), 1:00pm, 3:00pm Bulldogs first transition year Women’s Swimming at Harvard (ECAC Championships) 6 Men’s Swimming at Harvard (ECAC Championships) Men’s Basketball at Sacred Heart, 4:00pm Combined games seniors Lyell, Wright, Women’s Basketball at Sacred Heart, 2:00pm So.ball at Florida Gulf Coast Tournament 413 McLean and Lambert have played together february 27, 2009 page 9 Looking back at thirty years of NBA 3-pointers By Kyle Hightower it’s an incredible weapon for them.” Howard has opened up the floor for the Magic’s MCT Campus Last season nearly 45,000 three-pointers were at- shooters and made using the three-pointer a no- tempted in NBA games, an average of 36 per game. brainer. Whenever teams try to cancel Howard out That’s nearly 40,000 more three-pointers than in the by sending double and triple teams, the shooters - It used to be that the outside shot belonged to inaugural ‘79-80 season. The evolution of the shot - both the usual and unusual suspects - are there to basketball’s little men. The big guys kept close to the which also has included a distance change from 23- punish them. The big question for the second half of basket. Before the 1979-80 NBA season it would feet-9 inches to 22 feet and back to the original - was the season: How will the absence of point guard have been unthinkable for a team that started a 6- highlighted even more last month when the Magic Jameer Nelson, out for the season thanks to a Feb. 2 foot-11 center and two 6-10 forwards to make its liv- set an NBA record with 23 made three-pointers in a shoulder injury, affect that strategy? ing outside the paint. The Nelson’s 45.3 percent aver- three-point shot has both al- age (82-of-181) beyond the arc tered the NBA game and the ac- was the best on the team at the cepted norms for those who time of his injury and his 2.0 have played it in the 30 seasons makes per game still ranks sec- it has been part of the game. ond only to Lewis’ 2.8. But the A week into the second half Magic haven’t yet seen a drop of 2008-09, the Orlando Magic’s off statistically (shooting 39.7 motley crew of three-point with Nelson and 39.6 from shooting guards and towering three-point range in the six forwards remains among the games without him). The im- league’s elite long-distance di- pact from the addition of Rafer alers. Alston (35 percent from three- The game was changed long point range) will play out in the ago by the shot. But the success season’s closing months. the Magic’s starters have had All these three-pointers with it represent the evolution seem so ingrained into the of how today’s teams are con- game now, but not everyone structed. “It just fits us,” Magic liked it at the beginning. Coach Stan Van Gundy said of “I really didn’t like it,” said his team’s reliance on the three- former Celtics star Larry Bird, point shot. “I always believed it one of the game’s legendary was good to have good shoot- three-point shooters. “I thought ing on the floor. But I didn’t it was a gimmick. I hated the think we would have this idea that you could hit a shot much. You have to play to your and get a two-point lead and roster strengths. . . . If you don’t then the other team still had a spread people out, you don’t chance to win. . . . get many shots.” “Over the years I’ve seen the In Van Gundy’s second sea- advantage of it. But I was never son, entering Thursday night’s really a fan of it - even though games the Magic are second in we take about a thousand a the league in three-pointers game now. . . . It changes so made (552) and attempted much where now you have (1,395) and lead the league in power forwards shooting it.” three-point percentage (39.6). The 6-foot-10 Turkoglu’s It’s a marked contrast from the three-point shooting earned style of NBA game played on him the league’s most im- Oct. 12, 1979, when the Boston proved player honors last sea- Celtics’ Chris Ford knocked son. Nelson was shooting a down the NBA’s first three- career-best before his injury. pointer. Then, teams were built Then there are players such as around centers and featured J.J. Redick, a bench warmer lots of inside screening and cuts who found new life in Van to the basket. Gundy’s three-happy rotation. Teams still are in search of “When you’re really shoot- dominant centers such as Or- ing it well, it’s just automatic,” lando’s Dwight Howard. But said Redick, who hit a big three with zone defenses legal now, The three point shot has evolved over the past three decades from a gimmick shot to a shot even NBA forwards take time perfecting. (MCT Campus) earlier this past week against the three-pointer has evolved Charlotte to send the game to from an ABA-borrowed gim- game against Sacramento. It’s not always so pretty. overtime and help propel the Magic to a win. Lewis mick to a fundamental strategy. The Magic can look really bad when the three-point- said he can’t imagine his game without the three- “When the ABA brought that shot (in 1967), it ers aren’t falling. “It’s pretty much always been a point line. wasn’t a staple of strategy and was used just to play part of my game even though I don’t look like the “It changes how teams have to play against you,” catch-up,” said TNT NBA analyst Doug Collins. “I typical guy that would like to shoot it,” said Lewis, he said. “It takes away their crutch of just doubling don’t think anyone heard about spacing the floor the 6-foot-10 all-star forward who leads the league down on Dwight - they have to be mindful of every- until the shot came out . . . I look at teams today like in three-pointers made. body.” the Magic with Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu - Van Gundy said having a big presence like Alexander the Great ... storyteller By David Niles wasn’t “Tic-Tacs”. Staff Writer Wait. It gets worse. It turns out that during the three year period A-Rod admits using this sub- stance, it was not available for over-the-counter pur- One of the most important, yet overlooked char- chasing in the Dominican Republic either. acteristic of lying is that it takes a lot of work. You At least A-Rod admitted his guilt; his guilt of have to come up with the lie, present it in a believ- being “young and stupid”. He said he was only 23, able fashion, remember what you said, remember 24, and 25 years old when he used during his years who you said it to, remain consistent with your fu- in Texas, having never used anywhere else or any ture statements, and prevent others from finding other substances. Well, a quick google will show A- out the truth. Apparently, this is far too much work Rod was actually 26, 27, and 28 years old during his for Alex Rodriguez. three years of admitted use. Did he honestly think In a 2007 interview with Katie Couric, A-Fraud no one would check this easily verifiable fact? (as he is becoming increasingly identified) arro- A-Rod also admitted that he used Ripped Fuel in gantly boasted that he had never used steroids be- Seattle, a stimulant that has since been banned. cause his talent provided enough of an advantage Oops, I though you never took anything else. Then that such substances weren’t necessary. Upon the it surfaced that his positive test was actually for disclosure of a positive test, Rodriguez “came two substances, not just one. Apparently, he also clean”, telling Peter Gammons that he apparently tested positive for testosterone, which (shock of all tested positive but didn’t know what he took, and it shocks) is commonly used with Primobolan. was something you could get over-the-counter at a At least it was an isolated three years that ARod GNC. “experimented”. Three years of experimenting? I By the time A-Rod held a press conference less guess A-Rod was really thorough. Not so fast. Now than a week later, he magically remembered what we find out that A-Rod has a personal trainer, who he had taken: Primobolan. He then elaborated that Even with an entire PR team at his side, A-Rod is heavily linked to steroids and banned from all didn’t impress fans or the media.(MCT Campus) his cousin got it for him over the counter, although major league clubhouses, travel with him every- that counter was in the Dominican Republic (not ex- where during the 2007 season. probably have wound up in the fiction section. Per- actly as regulated as a GNC would be). Since it was I think it is only a matter of time before new over the counter, A-Rod wasn’t even sure whether it haps the only thing A-Rod didn’t lie about was news surfaces and more lies are exposed. If A-Rod being stupid. was illegal. However, in the same press conference had written a book about his steroid use it would he acknowledged that he knew what he was taking “What are your Studentsplans for spring break?” Speak Out

“Hopefully going on a road trip to New Jersey with some of my friends.” Garrett Staples ‘10

“Probably a road trip to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.” Hezekiah Ross ‘09

“”Playing at a charity concert in New Jersey.” Peter Trawinski ‘12

“”Going home. I’m also going to a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Newport.” Kyle Bell ‘11

“I might be going down to Tennessee or New Jersey.” Dhara Shah ‘12 “I’m going on a Caribbean cruise with my fraternity.” Tom Butler ‘11 february 27 2009 page 11 That’s deep: Life lessons from a Bryant custodian I was in the hallway would be able to give one away. Because I had versation that lasted a few sentences. I am a after going to see Tedy one, I had nothing to give to other people. He firm believer in that anyone, regardless of age, Bruschi and went up to was right -I should feel bad because I thought gender, race, ethnicity, income, or employ- the custodian to let him about myself before thinking of other people ment, has something to say. They have experi- know that a girl had let that may not have had the chance to get a ences that have shaped the way they view life, her gloves fall under the signed poster of the legendary NFL player. and the privilege to share these experiences bleachers, and to see if Now, what does this tell me? It tells me that with other people should never be taken away he could find them. from them. I got this tidbit of wisdom We then proceeded from a facilities employee. Generally, to head upstairs to ‘Giving is better than having. It’s like lead- people would have grouped him into the meet Tedy Bruschi. “never-went-to-college, blue collar By Michael Adams I ended up getting ing a life of immense materialism, and all worker”, but really this man was full of Opinion Editor a poster signed, but you want is stuff; just stuff to accumulate.’ wisdom, experience, and showed the it was not until I ut-most character. walked downstairs that I learned a life les- I seem to have this thing with aspiring son from the same Bryant custodian. people should stop putting themselves first custodians that love life and what they do. I opened the door to the hallway and he and help out other people. Giving is better Raul, the custodian from my synagogue in Ver- was there with the girl’s gloves, but he also no- than having. It’s like leading a life of immense mont, is from Guatemala. He traveled to the ticed that I got a signed Tedy Bruschi poster. materialism, and all you want is stuff; just US years ago, and has had nothing but suc- He then asked “Where’s mine?” I replied with stuff to accumulate. You want the latest tech- cesses since. He had put numerous kids “I really apologize, but I didn’t know that you nology, the best food, the greatest house, and through college and is one of the happiest peo- wanted one.” The janitor replied back half-jok- the fastest car. But, what if you had more? ple that I have ever seen. It just proves that ingly: “Now, I have to go home to my son who Would you give it away, or would you still people are happy and confident, no matter loves football, and tell him that I didn’t get keep it regardless. I think that is what the cus- what they’re doing. him a poster of his favorite player because I todian was talking about. Why do we always Even while I consider myself a pretty self- wasn’t special enough to go upstairs and meet seem to put ourselves first? It’s a question that less person, I should be doing random acts of him.” That is when I realized that I was, in I have yet to answer on my own, but it cer- kindness more often because I want to, not be- fact, acting in a selfish manner. tainly does make me think. I left the custodian cause I have to. In a way, it’s a testament to He proceeded to tell me something that I letting him know that I really loved the fact those that have helped me throughout my life. have been thinking about since late Monday that he talked to me about this and was able to I hope that this little story has enlightened you night. He said that I need to always be think- impart his wisdom to me regardless of the cir- to sit back and think about what you value in ing about other people. If I was going up to get cumstances. It was rather eye-opening. life, and that a top priority should be helping a poster signed, I should get two and then I So, why am I writing this? It was just a con- others, and not just looking out for yourself. Thanks, but no thanks So it The social implications of declining abound. The Governor of Mississippi, act as if the most important role they By: Drew Green turns out this money places more strain on the Haley Barbour has linked this situa- play is to position their party mem- Staff Writer that beg- poverty stricken individuals. Many tion to the reassertion of the Republi- bers for another run at the Presidency gars can be American citizens may fear that this cans as a dominant force in Congress. or Congress is deplorable. choosers, at least when it comes to country is becoming “socialist” – I still He stated that “the last time Republi- Whether or not the governors who things that do not directly affect them. want to hear a logical response to why cans made a comeback (mid 1990’s); it are proposing that they will not accept For some Republican governors this is it’s bad, not that I claim it to be right, was led by Republican governors… the provisions to the unemployment the case. There is a point and time to but people should make a logical ar- Now we have to take that same ap- compensation actually fulfill their articulate disapproval for a proposed gument for something - but the debate proach, threats is solution to a social or political issue. on whether this is good or bad is a dif- take our one That time is during the formation of ferent topic it should be noted that ig- values thing, laws, not after the fact. Once a pro- noring the needs of individuals to and but a Confess Your Secret posed solution is adopted it should be pervade an ideology of a party is po- princi- lesson the responsibility of those involved in litically and socially irresponsible. ples; tie can be governing to put behind them their It is one thing to take a stance on an them to learned ideologies and orthodoxies and pro- issue that does not directly affect peo- the new from vide for those who require the needed ple or something that might affect in- issue this. assistance. dividuals who have the ability to set.” Hope- Over the weekend several Republi- compensate, such as the rich and Ambi- fully in can governors made it explicitly clear higher taxes. When it comes to indi- tion to the fu- that they would not be willing to ideo- viduals who have no way of support- regain ture any logically approve the stimulus bill. ing themselves – or others – the power is bill that Additionally they informed the public necessary steps should be taken, even not bad, is simi- that they did not intend to accept all if you have an aversion to it based on so I will lar in of the money that was being allocated your orthodoxies. not function to their state because they did not Furthermore, it is not as if this is knock to this in agree with the terms or provisions of during a time when unemployment is Mr. Bar- terms of some of the money which would be low and has a small effect on people. bour for aid will dedicated to a certain fund. Unemployment and underemploy- that. provide The unemployment compensation ment are both high and assistance is What a stipu- portion of the stimulus bill that is needed. Not only is it needed, but it should lation being allocated to the states is typi- has been declared by the federal gov- be criti- that re- cally the part of the bill which some ernment to be given to these individu- cized is quires Republicans are strictly against. This als. This measure was disputed in the that the gover- comes at a point in time where unem- halls of Congress and when the bill attempts (MCT Campus) nors to ployment is rising and continues to got passed that’s where the dispute to regain accept rise as the economy slows. As a politi- should have died. Now this dispute a semblance of power are during a pe- all portions of the bill or receive none. cal leader it makes little sense to de- lives on as a political agenda rather riod of turmoil where ambition is best If these governors want to have a say cline any portion of money that is than a means of protecting those who left to trying to solve a national prob- in how these bills are formed and being given to the states because of are unable to protect themselves in a lem and not problems of party poli- what is included in them then they differences in opinion, especially time of great economic need. tics. Republicans do not need to fall in should run for the Senate or House when the vast majority of the money Even though this might be a social line and agree with everything that and not governor. is being accepted. issue the political implications Obama attempts to complete, but to

The Opinion pages of The Archway feature the opinions of the Check us out online! identified columnists and writers, which are not necessarily th ose BryantArchway.com of the newspaper or Bryant University. page 12 february 27, 2008 Simon Says: Observations Why the Vagina Monologues? Compiled by Bryant Students hearsal really drilled in how that was a big step...I grew up big of a deal it is! Seeing the not being able to talk about Late, Great Eats. facts performed full of emo- this stuff...not being open tion, really hits home! I about them...I remember We are very pleased to see that Ronzio’s is operating thought a lot of the audience wearing my bathing suit to at the normal hours again, so we can continue to members were more likely to soccer practice to squish my order our barbeque chicken pizzas at 1:30 am. really listen and take note of boobs from bouncing around the facts when presented as a because I was too embar- Well, Blow Me Down! show. rassed to ask my mom for a It’s windy. I o2en talked with people sports bras. I was a shy, quiet, who weren't in the show and inhibited young girl. By: Toby Simon about it. For this reason Now I feel like I am an em- Within the lines. Staff Columnist alone, I think it was worth- powered young female who is When we were young, most of us were taugh to while. It isn't o2en that you extremely comfortable with color our pictures in such a way as to keep color It’s almost March and that say the word ‘vagina’ in a her sexuality.” within the lines. When we got older, we were taught means another Women’s Her- dorm room with all your Violence against women is to do the same with our cars. It’s a simple concept story Month. And it means friends - and it should be said real and we need to get real that most of us at Bryant don’t seemto understand. another performance of Eve MORE!! We are all much about it. The National Crime Ensler’s The Vagina Mono- more comfortable talking Victimization Survey includes So please, for the love of our sanity, will everyone logues. For the past five years about sexual issues, maturely statistics on reported and un- park within the lines? women students at Bryant and openly!” reported crimes in America. have come together to be part Sexual assault is one of the Lovin’ the Buffet of the VM experience. And from another woman most underreported crimes, Salmo’s new style of serving dinner; that is, the buf- When Ms. Ensler wrote student: with more than half still being fet style, is much more efficient than the “plate-n- The Vagina Monologues, she le2 unreported. Young fe- serve” option! We love ge3ing chicken pa3ies in half wanted to raise awareness “Personally this may have males are four times more about violence and sexual as- been one of the most wonder- likely than any other group to the time, with all the cheesy rice we want. Hurray sault. A series of thought-pro- ful things I've ever been apart be the victims of sexual as- for Buffet! voking sault, and the monologues was least likely to re- the result of hours port their vic- Have you found anything new or interesting on and hours of con- timization. The campus? If so, send it to [email protected]. versations with Vagina Mono- many women all logues, more over the world. If than any other you’ve seen this educational in- performance you tervention or Bryant Said What!? know that some strategy, draws Compiled by Bryant Students are humorous and a3ention to allow the audi- these sobering “Hey look, the geese are back...but why aren’t there ence to laugh and facts and five million of them?” celebrate women’s prompts people sexuality. But not to action. “Electives at Bryant are like, when you read four all the mono- By merely ad- logues get a vertising our chapters a week and sign half your life away.” laugh. Many are production of very poignant (MCT Campus) The Vagina “Mmmhmm.” and disturbing Monologues, and ask the audience to pon- of at Bryant. This production we have created an opportu- "He asked me if he could take a video of me, and I der the words of victimized has also led me to feel more nity for this community to women around the world. confident and comfortable in talk about women’s issues. Al- was like, ‘No...’.” With Bryant’s and hundreds talking about my sexuality. I though we may hold different of other colleges’ annual pro- overall feel like a stronger views on some aspects of fe- "What did you think college was? Picture books and ductions of The Vagina Mono- person and more importantly male sexuality, I believe we finger painting?” logues, a national movement a stronger woman for taking can all agree that there is way emerged. The movement is part in this. I made great new too much violence against now part of a national college friends, and got closer to the women in our culture and “I’m not going to have any playtime this week! I campaign to end the violence ones I was already friends that we must find ways to de- need my playtime!” against women in our own with. I really hope that next crease this shameful part of country and around the year a new group of women our culture. “British people love fat people stripping!” world. will want to take part in this.” Please join us at this year’s I think the words of Bryant production of The Vagina students who have performed And one more: Monologues on Thursday “You went on some weird websites on my in The Vagina Monologues March 5 at 9 pm in South. We computer, and forgot to clear my history. ...I had to express why it’s important for “I was transformed into a are requesting a donation of bring it to Laptop Central today.” our campus to participate in vagina warrior! I think society $2, and the proceeds will go this movement. Each year I suppresses some sexuality is- to two international organiza- E-mail funny quotes to [email protected]. ask the participants to let me sues and by talking about tions: one is in Uganda, work- know what the experience of them and being so open...they ing to stop violence against performing meant to them. become less taboo. I am com- women and the other is a Here are some of their an- fortable now saying vagina, foundation in rural Peru that swers: talking about vibrators and serves as a home to women “I was aware of many of sexual issues...I did not invite who have been raped and the statistics regarding vio- my mother to the play but forced to leave their families. Staff Contact Information lence against women, but when I was home this week- If you need to contact The Arch- reading it over and over in re- end... I told her I was in it and way or any staff member, please John Crisafulli feel free to use the contact infor- Editor-In-Chief mation listed below. 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Those who violate the single copy rule may be subject to disciplinary action. february 27, 2009 page 13 Obama tells nation now is the time to act boldly and wisely By Steven Thomma He inherited the sinking economy and the uninsured and boosting efficiency to save energy. budget mess that comes with it, including a one- He plans to roll out a 10-year budget outline MCT Campus year budget deficit that's heading toward an eye- Thursday that will cut at least $2 trillion over the Calling this a "day of reckoning" for years of mis- popping $1.4 trillion even before he spent a dime as next 10 years. He also will propose raising taxes on takes, President Barack Obama worked Tuesday president. those making more than $250,000. night to assure a recession-weary nation that he's He and Congress have made big down payments The address, akin to a State of the Union but not charting a new course out of the depths and ulti- on recovery, with a $787 billion package of spending called that because it came so early in his presi- mately to a prosperous future. and tax cuts meant to create or save up to 3.5 mil- dency, came at an opportune time as Obama works "While our economy may be weakened and our lion jobs, a $275 billion plan to help struggling to frame his agenda and build backing for what still confidence shaken, though we are living through homeowners keep their homes and a still-emerging could be a rocky road ahead. difficult and uncertain times, tonight I want every plan to shore up banks. Obama has broad political support, but he may American to know this: We will rebuild, we will re- He stressed that the government will do every- be starting to pay a price for the continued anxiety cover and the United States of America will emerge thing necessary to shore up the country's banks, about the economy. stronger than before," Obama said, according to a suggesting it will spend more than the $700 billion A new Gallup Poll on Tuesday found that 59 per- text of his speech that the White House released in cent of Americans approve of the way he's doing his advance. job, down from 69 percent a month earlier. At the Reaching for inspiring rhetoric like the language Highlights of same time, the Conference Board said Tuesday that that li4ed his presidential campaign, Obama said consumer confidence plummeted in February, that the American people could find prosperity once President Obama’s Address reaching an all-time low. again with the ready help and firm hand of the gov- Republicans responded with a promise to work ernment on their side. - Need long-term improvements in schools, en- with Obama when possible but also a vow to op- "I reject the view that says our problems will sim- ergy independence and health care. pose spending that they think is wasteful. ply take care of themselves; that says government "Republicans are ready to work with the new has no role in laying the foundation for our com- president to provide those solutions," said mon prosperity," he told a joint session of Congress - Budget proposal Thursday will include $2 tril- Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, whom his party chose as tens of millions watched on television across the lion in savings over 10 years. to give its formal response to Obama. country and around the world. "All of us want our economy to recover and our nation to prosper," he said in a text prepared for de- "Now is the time to act boldly and wisely, to not - Will cut some weapons systems, education only revive this economy, but to build a foundation livery a4er Obama's speech. "So where we agree, for lasting prosperity." programs and farm subsidies to agribusinesses. Republicans must be the president's strongest part- Coming li6le more than a month into his presi- ners. And where we disagree, Republicans have a dency, Obama's first address to a joint session of - End tax breaks for business that ship jobs responsibility to be candid and offer be6er ideas for Congress offered him a grand stage to spell out his overseas. a path forward." vision for how the country can work its way out of a A rising star in his party, the boyish Jindal is the still-worsening economic crisis. child of immigrants from India and a former In a striking shi4 from the Bush era, Obama fo- - Eliminate no-bid contracts in Iraq. Rhodes scholar. He drew kudos from conservatives cused almost entirely on the economy, devoting for criticizing the Democrats' stimulus plan and say- only about six paragraphs near the end of the ad- ing that he might refuse some of the money for his dress to foreign policy and national security. He already allocated to rescue the financial system. state. He's widely viewed as a possible candidate said that he'd announce soon his plans to withdraw "This plan will require significant resources," he for his party's presidential nomination in 2012. combat troops from Iraq, reportedly by August said, "probably more than we've already set aside." "Democratic leaders say their legislation will 2010. Every American will share responsibility for put- grow the economy," he said. "What it will do is In a broad indictment of the Bush era, he said ting the country back on track, from teenagers, who grow the government, increase our taxes down the that the nation was now paying the price for easy- should finish high school, to bankers and financiers, line and saddle future generations with debt. Who but-wrong choices made from Wall Street to Penn- who'll face tough new regulation from Washington. among us would ask our children for a loan so we sylvania Avenue, and sometimes on Main Street as He urged all Americans to commit to at least one could spend money we do not have on things we do well. year of school or career training beyond high school, not need? That is precisely what the Democrats in "We have lived through an era where too o4en and proposed college tuition help for students who Congress just did. It's irresponsible. And it's no way short-term gains were prized over long-term pros- devote a year to community service. to strengthen our economy, create jobs or build a perity, where we failed to look beyond the next pay- The country must fix long-term problems to en- prosperous future for our children." ment, the next quarter or the next election," he said. sure sustained growth, including controlling run- He laid out several broad themes: away health-care costs, extending health care to the More tech firms innovate in Silicon Valley but sell overseas By John Boudreau sumer markets. That's a dramatic change." customers without deep knowledge is going to be UTStarcom, an Alameda, Calif., company that fatal. They have to know how to navigate through MCT Campus specializes in Internet protocol and communications the land mines there," he said. "In many Asian coun- Telegent Systems, housed in a bland building technology, is so enamored of overseas markets that tries, the way the business is done is based upon re- packed with cubicles, looks like any other Silicon last year it ditched its division that made handsets lationships and who you know, and less on what Valley startup. for the U.S. market, selling it for about $240 million you have and what you know." But its marketing pitch is made in many lan- to an entity controlled by AIG Vantage Capital. But Telegent Systems, which began shipping its guages, none of which is English. Telegent, which UTStarcom continues to make and sell cell phones power-sipping chips in April 2007, has so far sup- produces a mobile-phone chip that enables devices in China. Now, at least 75 percent of its $1 billion in plied more than 20 million mobile phones world- to pick up analog TV broadcasts, is one of a grow- annual revenue comes from outside the United wide, including 5 million in China, with its ing number of valley companies innovating for the States. technology. CEO Yun claimed that while other com- rest of the world. It sells products in Asia, the Mid- "These markets have typically been ignored," panies ba6le over digital standards, his company is dle East and Latin America, though not in the said Craig Samuel, UTStarcom's chief technology of- the first to provide the technological backbone for United States. ficer. "Silicon Valley has a unique ability and inno- mobile analog TV, which snatches free program- It's a kind of technological jujitsu. vations that appeal to the rest of the world. The big ming off the airwaves. He first looked to Asia be- "We leverage the brainpower in the valley," said brands are addressing these markets. But are they cause that region is the world's trendse6er when it Weijie Yun, co-founder and chief executive of 4- taking full advantage of them? Probably not." comes to cell phones. year-old Telegent, which has 80 engineers in Sunny- In some cases, companies that innovate for Asian "We have a wealth of experience in the valley," vale, Calif. "This has allowed us to do something markets have founders from that part of the world, Yun said. "Obviously, the costs are much higher unique." which enables them to see opportunities that others here. So we had to do something that was different, Most valley companies still view the United don't. Cofounders of Fremont, Calif.'s Legend Sili- something that no one else has done. The product States, the world's largest tech market, as the center con, for example, are from China and created their has been on the market for two years now, and we of their business plans. Nonetheless, startups creat- company to develop high-definition TV chips for still don't have a competitor." ing technology primarily marketed in other coun- their homeland. tries are "increasing pre6y rapidly," said William "The talent and experience is here," said co- Miller, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate founder Lin Yang, who is Legend Silicon's chief School of Business. technology officer. But the company's market is ARCHWAY FUND No official numbers are available on how many thousands of miles across the Pacific. Legend Silicon AIF YTD Return of these under-the-radar companies have sprung up makes HDTV chips based on China's technical stan- in Silicon Valley, but industry insiders such as Jin Yi, dards for home and car TVs, as well as for Hewle6- -12.5% former marketing director of networking group Packard laptops made for Chinese consumers. The Hua Yuan Science and Technology Association, or company plans to roll out HDTV semiconductors S&P 500 YTD Return HYSTA, estimate there are two dozen or so. for mobile phones in a year or two. -16.18% It's a different twist to globalization. Rather than Nonetheless, innovating strictly for foreign mar- merely seeking out low-cost talent abroad, these kets is risky, something many venture capitalists are companies hire brilliant minds in the valley to cre- leery of, said Vish Mishra, president of The Indus Relative Return ate products that, at least initially, are designed for Entrepreneurs and venture director at Clearstone 3.68% other cultures. Venture Partners. "At one time, they were just producer markets," "For many entrepreneurs si6ing here in the val- Stanford's Miller said. "Now they have become con- ley, trying to know about an overseas market and * all returns as of 2/23/2009 page 14 february 27, 2009 Bulldog Flicks: Slumdog Millionaire By Coburn Childs to every answer have shaped Jamal’s life in ways that nobody could have ever imagined. Staff Writer Without a doubt, this movie is worthy of its Best Picture win at the Academy Awards this past Sun- Jamal Malik is one question away from winning day. The Oscar recognition didn’t just stop at Best 20 million rupees. How did he do it? Picture, as Slumdog swept through the awards, win- A: He cheated ning in 8 categories this year. It is about time that B: He is lucky director Danny Boyle receives some real recogni- C: He is a genius tion for his work. After directing critical favorites D: It is written like 28 Days Later, Millions, and Trainspotting—as Slumdog Millionaire is a movie about love and well as one of my personal favorites, Sunshine—he destiny. Against all odds, one can fulfill his purpose deserves his Oscar win for Best Director. Boyle does and triumph over countless—and seemingly impos- a great job with his cast, especially the non-English sible—obstacles. The movie tells the story of Jamal, speaking child actors who bring such strong per- a young man who has grown up in poverty in formances to the film. Mumbai, India. Jamal has the opportunity to change The cast is very strong, consisting of many un- his life on the insanely popular Who Wants to be a known actors who truly seem like naturals. In his Millionaire?, but, as he is just minutes away from role as Jamal, Dev Patel brings a ton of emotion to a winning it all, he is arrested and accused of cheat- boy who has lived a hard life in poverty, yet wants ing. After all, he must have cheated, as no doctor or only one simple thing more than anything in the lawyer has never even made it past 60 thousand ru- world. This performance will almost certainly be pees. Little do the police know that every life-chang- the start of a long career for Patel. Indeed, he has ing experience that Jamal has gone through has recently been cast in M. Night Shyamalan’s newest prepared him for this moment of victory. The clues film Avatar: The Last Airbender, which begins film- ing very soon. Also very good is the beautiful Freida Pinto, as Jamal’s one- and-only love Latika. Her affecting per- formance will keep you rooting for Jamal and Latika all the (MCT Campus) way. The real appeal of underdog-overcoming-the-odds story has been Slumdog is its fairy- done numerous times, but never so effectively as it tale story. Hands- has been done here. down, the captivating In short, this film is an outstanding achievement: plot and pacing truly one that manages to be gripping, heart-wrenching, make this movie intense, funny, touch- great. Even at its two- ing, and inspirational. This movie earned hour length, the Undoubtedly, Slumdog movie never gets bor- is an unforgettable 5 out of 5 bulldogs ing, effectively using movie that ranks as one storytelling tech- of the best films of last niques—such as year. flashbacks and mon- I give Slumdog Mil- tages—to enhance the lionaire 5 out of 5 bull- plot, as well as keep it dogs. moving briskly. The (MCTCampus) Bulldog Flicks: Doubt Aloysius. She is tipped off by one of her subordi- times you second guess yourself. The doubt you feel By Luke Stankiewicz nate nuns, a young Sister James (Amy Adams) after throughout the movie should extend beyond the Staff Writer he is called from her class by Father Flynn for a pri- plot and make you think beyond the theater. I think vate visit to his rectory. From here, the plot plays that’s the point of this movie, to make you think Doubt is a movie that relies almost solely on the out as a cat and mouse game between Father Flynn about things. Things that you’re certain of, things strength of its cast to push it past the mediocre terri- and Sister Aloysius, each trying to prove the other you aren’t, and how certainty can sometimes be the tory it could have so easily entered. Meryl Streep wrong. enemy even though it feels so good. plays Sister Aloysius, an old fashioned nun who The truth is that the plot isn’t great, but fortu- The movie finds its salvation in the acting, which sees the world as quickly slipping away from its tra- nately the plot is somewhat superfluous. It doesn’t is some of the best this year. I love dialogue heavy ditional morals and values into a new time of greed, matter so much whether or not Father Flynn really movies (most people don’t), and this movie stands laziness, and excess. She rules over her students out as superb in this category. The scenes between with an iron fist and rarely smiles. Then there’s Phillip Hoffman and Meryl Streep are tremendous, Father Flynn, played brilliantly by Phillip Sey- and the most captivating in the movie. It is also mour Hoffman. He represents the new school way The movie finds its salvation in the acting, worth mentioning that Rhode Islander Viola Davis, of thinking, in Catholic terms and in life. He who plays Donald Miller’s mother, gives a perform- thinks the school and the church should be a more which is some of the best this year. ... The ance almost on par with the two title characters. She welcoming place, more accepting of the ever- scenes between Philip Seymour Hoffman and is a wonder on the screen, it is however unfortunate changing world. Sister Aloysius prefers things the that her character is presented in a somewhat con- way they are. Meryl Streep are tremendous, and the most fusing way, not her fault. The lines she is given she The movie is set in 1964, right around the time captivating in the movie. portrays with the ut- of the Vatican II, when the church’s goal was to re- most emotion, but form its structure to fit in with the seemingly new they are poorly writ- This movie earned world. On a most basic level, Father Flynn repre- had any form of an “improper relationship” with ten, and sometimes 3 out of 5 bulldogs sents this thinking, and Sister Aloysius represents the young student. It doesn’t even matter what he just disturbingly those who would oppose it. Doubt is the title be- did or didn’t do. The movie is about how we relate weird. cause the whole story has no resolution, and many to one another, how we feel about certain issues, On the strength of of the issues (even the smaller ones) are never re- and how doubt (and certainty) can play tricks on its performances, I solved. Seemingly nothing is ever made perfectly our minds. It is never revealed what the truth is, be- give Doubt 3 out 5 clear in this movie. Father Flynn is accused of hav- cause it truly does not matter. At times the director Bulldogs. ing an “improper relationship” with a student leads you to believe that Father Flynn is guilty, at named Donald Miller, and the main accuser is Sister february 27, 2009 page 15 Horoscopes The Oscars: Overdone or just

The more you learn, the easier it gets, as you have doubtless noticed. That should be plain overrated? Aquarius especially true right now. Keep on asking By Coburn Childs her speech was so bland, boring, and looong. I questions. mean, where was the wrap-it-up music when 1/20 - 2/18 Staff Writer you really need it? The one highlight of the act- You may have been one of the 36 million ing awards came with the late Heath Ledger’s st If you sell something you've had stashed people who watched the 81 Annual Academy win (Best Supporting Actor) for his amazing away in your storage bin, you can buy Awards last Sunday. Then again, you may not turn as the Joker in last summer’s The Dark something you need now. Crazy? Not re- have. I wouldn’t blame you if you weren’t Knight. To see his sister and parents take the Pisces ally. Find the means to get a new tool that watching. After all, even a huge movie buff like stage and give a great tribute to Ledger was a will make your life easier. me gets sick of watching Hollywood pat itself truly bittersweet moment; the family’s speech 2/19 - 3/20 on the back, listening to every actor who thinks was also granted the first standing ovation of he is a politician, and looking at Brad Pitt and the night. Angelina Jolie. Do we really need a ceremony Where things got overly showy was in the By now, you should have a rough dra4. If where we witness so many pretentious people you need more information, contact the peo- presentation of the acting awards, where Acad- accept awards and pour out their “sincere” emy-Award legends of the last few decades ple who know. You're into unfamiliar terri- thank you’s to every person under the sun? Aries tory, but that just makes it more exciting. came out—five for each category—to announce Now I realize I sound awfully cynical and the nominees and offer a sappy tribute to each 3/21 - 4/19 critical of the ceremony, but in truth, this isn’t of them. It was supposed to look like an es- entirely the case. I enjoy the Oscars. I just can’t teemed honor for each of the actors, but it only You can push your interests from behind stand when it be- came off as quite the scenes. You don't like the spotlight comes a star-stud- pompous. Not to men- much anyway, nor should you. Stir things ded extravaganza tion, many of the pre- Taurus up while a5ention is diverted elsewhere. that costs about as senters looked like much to produce they would rather be 4/20 - 5/20 as your average, anywhere but on that You've run the gauntlet by now, taken a lot run-of-the-mill stage. of abuse, overcome your fears and, basi- summer block- Some of the fun mo- cally, made it through. You may not be all buster and serves ments included a cou- the way there yet, but celebrate how far as a forum for pre- ple of musical Gemini you've come. tentious Holly- numbers that added wood actors to some much-needed 5/21 - 6/21 point out why they liveliness. As host for are better than the night, X-Men’s You should be able to get away for a li5le everyone. While it Hugh Jackman did while. Hurry and do your chores, clean up didn’t get that bad quite well, keeping and make sure you're ready. Pack your this year, I still things entertaining Cancer bags, or at least your toothbrush. found plenty of and showing that he groan-inducing 6/22 - 7/22 has a fine voice and moments—as well some good dancing as some good and moves. While he Get out for a breath of fresh air with your memorable mo- wasn’t as fun as Ellen favorite companion. By now, you should ments—in this Degeneres was as host know what you can afford and how far year’s ceremony. a couple years back, Leo you can go. Walking works, too, by the There were few he nevertheless 7/23 - 8/22 way. surprises as far as brought energy to the this year’s winners night. Especially fun go. As expected, was a number with Why is everybody looking at you? They're Slumdog Millionaire him and Beyonce starting to suspect you're the brains behind really cleaned up, singing a medley of the operation. They're all just checking in, winning Best Pic- showtunes, accompa- Virgo to make sure they're on the right track. ture, Director (for nied by plenty of 8/23 - 9/22 Danny Boyle), and background singers. Adapted Screen- Heath Ledger’s family accepts his posthumous Incorporating vocals play, as well as five award. (MCT Campus) from countless Broad- You may still be struggling, but you've got additional cate- a lot of support. This makes your job a lot way hits, the musical gories, including ones for editing and cine- number also featured High School Musical’s Zac easier, but make sure you stay involved. matography. If there was any film that deserved Libra You're still the brains behind the operation. Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, as well as Mamma the recognition, it was Slumdog. It was great to Mia!’s Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper. 9/23 - 10/22 see a film that wasn’t the usual, Hollywood- And the opening sketch of the night—featuring type movie—and was considered the underdog Supporting Actress nominee Anne Hathaway— You're known more by your deeds than by months ago—win so much. Undoubtedly, one was light-hearted and goofy enough to be en- your words. You're not disadvantaged of the best moments of the night came when joyable. when that's on the daily agenda, as it is Boyle took the stage and hopped around like Overall, the Oscars brought nothing new to Scorpio now. In other words, shut up and shovel. Tigger from Winnie-the-Pooh, then told the au- the table. The rest of the awards were expected, dience that he had promised his children he 10/23 - 11/21 including a win for Wall-E—a movie I did not would do that if he ever won the Oscar. have a lot of love for—for Best Animated Fea- As far as the acting awards go, three out of ture, as well as Milk for Best Original Screen- Push! Push! Push! Sound familiar? This is the four winners gave your clichéd Hollywood play. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was up how creativity happens. The action is not a acceptance speeches. From Penelope Cruz’s for the most awards out of any film (13), yet recommendation or "a good idea." It's (Best Supporting Actress, Vicky Cristina only walked away with 3 awards in technical Sagi,arius mandatory, and you know what to do. Do it. Barcelona) “Has anyone ever fainted here?” to categories. The night did end on a high note 11/22 - 12/21 Sean Penn’s (Best Actor, Milk) speech that was with Slumdog’s big win, which I was very happy more a political platform than a “thank-you-for- for. That alone just barely kept Oscar’s night this-award,” we’ve seen it all before. Although from being a showy, star-studded, extravagant Don't run away, even if you're starting to it was great to see the much-deserving Kate flop. I still haven’t decided if I’ll watch next experience some heat. Well, it doesn't hurt Winslet win her first Oscar (Best Actress, The year. to have an escape route in your plans. Reader) after being shut out five times before, Capricorn Don't panic, though. Do it responsibly, 12/22 - 1/19 when the time is right. Buds and Suds: Newport Storm Rhode Island Blueberry Word Vomit By Michael Adams and J-Kwan Taste: As noted above, the blueberries are the star of the show, but there is a slight bitterness. 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Furthermore, Smell: One quick whiff, and you smell the blue- Overall Rating: 3 out of With all of the ways I hate you berries. While it doesn’t quite smell like fifty 4 mugs blueberry bushes, it’s got a nice fruity hint. Very I’m annoyed to realize I still care. pleasant, as J-Kwan would like to state. Feed your future

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