The 11 Year Mistake SASS Brings Author Jennifer Thompson to Campus Bryant by Cory Beaudoin Chance
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Volume 78, Issue 28 Smithfield, RI February 25, 2011 New Taste of Chocolate Comes to The 11 year mistake SASS brings author Jennifer Thompson to Campus Bryant By Cory Beaudoin chance. A8er some time, Thomp- By Allison Salzberg Staff Writer son tricked the man into fixing her PR Manager a drink, and she escaped to a Would you forgive someone if they For anyone who watched neighbor’s house while the perpe- put you away in prison for 11 years? the Grammy’s this year, their trator fled. Jennifer submi9ed Would you a let a man into your life eyes and ears were probably two rape kits over the next 72 a8er you had believed for years that he focused on the unique arrival hours, gave a statement to the brutally raped you? What do you with of Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars’ local police department, and iden- your new-found freedom a8er 11 years retro performance, and the tified Ronald Co9on as the man of wrongful incarceration? Do you pub- fact that Esperanza Spalding who raped her, based on six pho- licize your private life to the public to beat out teen obsession Justin tographs the detectives gave of speak out against eyewitness testimony? Bieber for Best New Artist. It possible suspects. Co9on fit the These were the questions faced by Jen- truly was a great night for bill; he had a prior conviction for nifer Thompson and Ronald Co9on everyone in the music indus- sexual assault, he worked less some 15 years ago. In less than two try though, including folk than a mile from Thompson’s weeks, Thompson will be coming to band Carolina Chocolate apartment, and he had been spot- Bryant to tell her heartbreaking story of Drops. ted in the area the night of the at- redemption, forgiveness and justice as The band consists of three tack. Days later, Thompson part of the Student Arts and Speakers musicians, Dom Flemons, identified Co9on in a six-person Series. Rhiannon Giddens, and Justin physical lineup. At that point, the On July 29th, 1984, Jennifer Thomp- Robinson, who got together in detectives knew they had their son, a 22-year-old college student in 2006 to form a folk band. man. Co9on was picked up, and North Carolina, was resting comfortably They ended up meeting sentenced to life in prison plus in her apartment when a man broke in through a yahoo group, Black fi8y years, without parole. and forcibly raped her for over thirty Banjo: Then and Now, and With her a9acker locked away Speaker and author Jennifer Thompson. minutes. She studied the man’s face in- started playing their music for life, Thompson could rest easy. (Courtesy of SASS Events) tently, even while he was on top of her wherever anyone would lis- But she had no idea that the man and entering her, all so she could be9er See “Jennifer Thompson”, ten. The Drops did not have she just helped put away for life was not identify him in a lineup if given the big plans when they formed page 3. their band, which was partly a tribute to Joe Thompson, an old-time fiddler that the group had seen play countless times in North Carolina. Bryant’s new ‘Toastmasters’ Tim and Denise Duffy of By Sara Larrabee the Music Maker Relief Foun- Staff Writer dation heard the band play at You may have heard about the Toast- a local festival and saw how masters student club that was formed much everyone listening on campus 2 years ago or you may have loved their music. Tim Duffy heard about how the Toastmasters is ac- offered to represent the Car- tually an international non-profit organ- olina Chocolate Drops and ization that encourages the art of public wanted to promote their speaking. Well there is a new Toastmas- music. The Drops knew this ter’s on the Bryant campus this semester opportunity was legitimate, and they call themselves “The Podium”. and their decision to accept The Bryant chapter of the Toastmas- Duffy’s request was their first ters was disbanded at the conclusion of step to making it big. 2010 and a completely new student-run The band began playing organization was created in its place. not only in the United States, President Todd Stewart feels that there but also in Europe, capturing is still a great demand for a club that the hearts of fans with their practices and promotes public speaking traditional folk music that skills, and The Podium is a comfortable evolves as they perform. It’s environment in which students can ei- hard to resist dancing around ther get over their fears of speaking or The Podium, the newest public speaking club meets Tuesdays at 3:30 in room as you listen to their energetic enhance their oratorical abilities. 268. Founding executive board members include Todd Stewart, Matt and electric songs. In 2008, the The club has just applied as a new or- Llewelyn, Royce Brunson, and Julien Dumont. band was invited to play the ganization through the Center for Stu- mmarelli and many members of the stu- day March 25th in the Koffler Commu- Grand Ole Opry, and they dent Involvement and is looking dent body will be participating in com- nication studio. The finalists will then were the first black string forward to the 2nd Annual Public petition. compete again on the following Mon- Speaking Colloquium. The Podium is If you have not heard about the Pub- See “Chocolate”, organizing and staffing the event along lic Speaking Colloquium event details, See “New Toastmasters”, page 2. with directors Susan Baran and Tom Za- preliminary rounds will be held on Fri- page 3. In this week’s Archway Bus iness - Why the iPad can sell (pg 6) Spor ts - Four Walls of Fury (pg 7) Opinion - Inspiration from Egypt (pg 11) Vari ety - 5 Best Books to Read (pg 13) page 2 february 25, 2011 Eat healthy even when Chocolate Drops you’re stressed Continued from page 1 By Debbie Turner A la Cart all make it easy for you to Dietician be prepared with Simply-to-Go op- Stressed out? This cold weather tions. definitely has everyone feeling 3. Portion control stressed and tired so you are not It is one of the most important alone. Low energy affects concentra- concepts to understand. We live in a tion while interfering with academic super sized society with unrealistic and athletic performance. Inevitably, portions contributing to unhealthy eating behaviors tend to take the eating pa9erns. Keep in mind that a brunt of the stress. Changes in your calorie is a calorie whether its low appetite may include cravings for carb, low fat, diet this or diet that. So simple carbohydrates (think comfort eating the whole package that con- foods and sugary foods), along with tains two portions doubles nutrient the tendency to overeat or not eat at numbers. Just cu9ing back on 250 calories a day will help maintain all. Either one will cause an alteration your current weight and prevent in your body’s performance. Now is overeating. A decrease of 500 calories the time to kick those good eating a day could result in two pounds of habits into gear with just a few re- weight loss in a week. Conversely, an minders. extra 500 calories a day could result in two pounds of weight gain in a 1. Think before you reach week. Whether losing or gaining, Most o8en stress leads to mindless paying a9ention to portions will help eating and usually your food choices keep your metabolism running are not the best. Before reaching, ask smoothly. Here are a few portion ex- yourself “Am I Really Hungry?” If amples:: (Photo Credit) you have gone longer than three This is a wonderful caption with vibrant description. hours without eating than the answer • 1 slice of bread band to do so. as part of the President’s Cultural Se- is yes, you are most likely hungry. If • ½ muffin or English muffin A8er releasing five albums (their ries. Tickets are free for Bryant stu- you are reaching for that candy bar • 6” waffle (size of a CD) or most recent in February 2010), the dents, faculty, and staff (limit four per and you just had an egg, whole tortilla Carolina Chocolate Drops found person) and can be picked up at the wheat toast with a glass of low fat • ¼ bagel milk an hour ago, it is more likely themselves at the 2010 Grammy Bryant Center Info Desk. you are not hungry. Try another ac- • ½ cup cooked rice or pasta Awards. The band won Best Tradi- General admission tickets are $20, tivity other than eating. If in fact you • 4 oz fruit juice tional Folk Album for their album $10 per Smithfield resident if pur- are truly hungry, opt out of that • 8 oz all other beverages: “Genuine Negro Jig.” chased in advance (limit two per per- candy bar and make a wiser food Milk, soda, coffee, or tea We here at Bryant are lucky son; $15 on concert night), and $10 for choice. Remember, a good snack or enough to have the opportunity to Bryant alumni if purchased in ad- meal should be combined with For example, the glasses in hear the Carolina Chocolate Drops vance ($15 on concert night). To re- wholesome carbohydrates and a lean Salmanson are 16 ounces. If a portion play live, in our very own Janikies serve tickets, call the RSVP line at protein. of juice is four ounces then you are Theater. The band will be performing (401) 531-6661.