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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.

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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. consuming 12 ounces of excess juice, on Thursday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m., 2. Make smart choices adding up to over 1000 calories in If late night snacking is part of just that glass. Although fruit juice is Help Wanted: Graphics & Web Site Design your routine or take out delivery is on speed dial, then making smart a be9er nutritional option than soda Bryant student start-ups are in need of assistance with graphics and web or Gatorade, it contains natural site design. Please share your expertise. If interested in working with one of food choices throughout the day is our start-up teams, please contact Prof. Sandra Po9er at [email protected] even more essential. This will help sugar. Remember, a calorie is a calo- for more details. Thank you! offset those munchies at night. The rie even in the form of juice. Save hunger at night may lessen if you fol- yourself the extra calories and eat the low good eating habits during the real fruit. The nutritional benefits will day. Skipping meals is never an op- far outweigh the juice. tion. 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Graduate School of Business Smithfield, Rhode Island www.bryant.edu • • (401) 232-6230 february 25, 2011 page 3 Your dream internship Jennifer Thompson Continued from page one tion, Thompson arranged to meet up is closer than you think the man that raped her. Ronald Cot- with him, and apologize for her inex- By Katharine Hurley ton, while indeed having a history of cusable ‘miscarriage of justice.’ Ex- Staff Writer assault and certainly fi6ing the physi- traordinarily, Co6on forgave her, and cal description, was completely inno- they have maintained an actual friend- Bri6any Eagar is a second semester senior at Bryant with a major in Com- cen in this case. ship, going on television to tell their munication. As a senior, she understands the stress that comes along with The trouble with Thompson’s eye- stories, and co-authoring a 2006 book finding a rewarding internship. In the past, Bri6any has interned with the witness testimony and the police in- entitled ‘Picking Co6on’ (a must read Providence Bruins, an experience that she talked of enthusiastically. She has vestigation was the fact that Jennifer if you are in any way intrigued by this also worked on press releases for her Mom’s hair salon and has a good knowl- was never presented with the option to story). edge in event planning. However, Bri6any’s current internship is what caught say ‘my a6acker is not one of these On Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011, our eye! By means of social media, Bri6any scored herself a fulfilling intern- people’ when she was shown the line- the Bryant Student Arts and Speakers ship in the Public Relations Department at Bryant. up. Instead, the vision of her rapist in Series (SASS) will welcome Jennifer In partnering with University Relations Manager, Tracie Sweeney, Bri6any her head was matched with the ‘best Thompson to campus for a one-hour observes the responsibilities within the Public Relations Department. Brit- fit’ person she saw, Ronald Co6on. talk and question and answer session tany’s job is to help Tracie with press releases that discuss students and their With the media burst provided by at 7:00 pm in the Bello Grand Hall. accomplishments at Bryant. Then, Bri6any’s press release is sent to local news- the O.J. Simpson trial in 1994, DNA Free tickets for students are available papers where it is made public for recognition. Bri6any claims that the intern- was becoming a hot topic in the legal now in the Center for Student Involve- ship is writing intensive, and it will help her develop a strong portfolio for her field, and especially in prison, where ment Office on the 3rd floor of the future job search. Ronald Co6on fought tirelessly with Bryant Center until the day of the Perhaps interning in the Public Relations Department isn’t your cup of tea. his pro-bono lawyers for exoneration. event. That is okay too. The point is to market yourself, because your dream intern- His appeals were denied and denied, Tickets for Bryant faculty and staff ship is closer than you think. Take it from Bri6any, who earned this internship but in 1995, a test proved that Co6on’s are also available now, and tickets for with Bryant through a message that she le5 on Twi6er. Bri6any tweeted one DNA was nowhere to be found in those outside of the Bryant community cold winter a5ernoon over break that she was searching for an internship as- Thompson’s apartment. That did not are available to reserve by calling (401) sociated with public relations. Then, before she knew it, she had a great offer exonerate him, however, because it 232-6160. from the University Relations Department at Bryant. So, do not be afraid to didn’t prove he wasn’t there. But, Have any questions? E-mail SASS at market yourself with the new forms of social media available, because they do weeks later, Thompson’s actual at- [email protected]. Join in fact offer many opportunities! tacker, Bobby Poole, confessed to rap- our Facebook group as well (Bryant ing her, se6ing Co6on free at last. Student Arts & Speakers Series) and A li6le while a5er Co6on’s exonera- follow us on Twi6er (@sass_events).

DPS Log New Toastmasters THEFT FEB 14 2011-Monday at 21:20 Summary: DPS received a report of a Continued from page one Location: CHASE ATHLETIC CEN- table being taken from the common day March 28th in the Bello Grand Hall for over $1800 in cash prizes hosted by TER / GYM / MAC area in a residence hall. DPS is inves- Eyewiteness News Anchor Michael Montecalvo and sponsored by the Hanover Summary: A student reported the tigating. Insurance Company. The Podium has also just announced that there will be a the5 of their wallet in the Athletic FREE raffle for a new iPod Nano! Any interested applicants should email Profes- Center. DPS is investigating. BIAS INCIDENTS None Reported To report a bias incident or hate sor Baran at [email protected] ASAP! THEFT FEB 16 2011-Wednesday at crime, go to www.bryant.edu/bias or Spirits are high as approximately 20 new members a6ended The Podium’s 21:42 call the Bias Incident Hotline at x6920 first meeting and participated in a fun public speaking exercise called “ABC”. Location: CHASE ATHLETIC CEN- Bias related incident – a threatened, Brave volunteers stood in the front of the classroom and had to recite the ABC’s. TER / GYM / MAC a6empted, or completed action that is We learn the order of our alphabet as first graders, but in this exercise students Summary: A student reported the motivated by bigotry and bias re- had to add inflection, personality, and body language to engage the audience the5 of their backpack, Bryant ID and garding a person’s real or perceived and to deliver a message. Each interpretation was different; some students took cash. DPS investigated and charges race, religion, natural origin, ethnic- a dramatic approach while others made the audience think by making questions have been filed. ity, sexual orientation, disability, or out of the le6ers. This game is a great exercise not only because it is simple but gender status. Examples of these in- because takes away all the elements of public speaking and just focuses on emo- EMT CALL Medical Services Ren- cidents include name calling, offen- dered FEB 20 2011-Sunday at 03:08 sive language/acts, and tion and inflection. Location: RESIDENCE HALL graffiti/behavior. Another feature of this new club is the Speaker of the Week award. Each Summary: DPS received a report of week a member is chosen based on their oratorical excellence and is given the an intoxicated female. EMS was acti- The DPS Crime Prevention Officers: highly respected golden trophy to flaunt and hold around campus for 7 days. At vated. Student was taken to Fatima “TIP OF THE WEEK” the next meeting the winner must bring back the trophy in perfect condition so Hospital by the Smithfield Rescue for that another winner may be chosen based on the activities of that day. treatment. On campus charges have Be sure your room and suite doors Any student interested in ge6ing over their fear of public speaking or perfect- been filed. are locked before you leave for break. ing their speaking skills should speak up and contact Todd Stewart at Be sure that no valuables are le5 in [email protected]! THEFT (Under $50) FEB 20 2011- the common spaces! Sunday at 23:06 Lock everything! Location: RESIDENCE HALL Accounting Majors Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation

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#MPPNmFME "WFOVF F 8FTU )BSUGPSE $5 page 4 february 25, 2011 Study Abroad Spotlight: Robert Richards Name: Bobby Richards encing this once in a lifetime you share such unique com- 9,000 Americans died during Class of 2011 thrill with them. mon ground together. Sup- D-Day, WWII. I accepted not University: Universidad Pablo porting one another in such a knowing that we were ge6ing de Olavide Best experience/memory: foreign atmosphere, through up at 6 a.m. to be on our way. Partner: API strange and challenging expe- I had to skip breakfast in Seville, Spain Location: The best experience was riences, and during every- order to start riding trains. Semester Abroad: Fall 2009 not a single day or single Duration: 4 months thing in between is something The cultural obstacle was that night, but rather the culmina- one must live to understand. the further north we travelled, tion of 4 months spent living Reason for going: the less and less people spoke with Bryant people. We took Funny cultural experience: any English (or even under- To gain fluency in the our great relationships to stood Spanish). A5er spend- Spanish language, and return Spain with us, and subcon- I met 4 great guys from ing a fortune on train rides, to a country I had previously sciously made life-long Grove City College. We were and standing on trains for 5 been enchanted with from a friendships that are in many in Paris in cold November, hours, we found ourselves high school trip in 2007 – this ways more powerful than the and they invited me to join lost in Caen, France where no was available to give us a bus time bringing my close Bryant friendships one makes in the them on a journey to Nor- one could be of help to us. ride to Normandy. Hopeless friends with me and experi- United States. This is because mandy Beach, where over It was a Sunday, so no one we were; we kept our eyes open, and finally stumbled upon a shack that had a picture of a bicycle on it – and they ended up having 5 bicy- cles for rent (for us 5 guys ironically). A5er hand-ges- tures, the woman figured out where we wanted to go, and she drew us a map containing 3 roads. We celebrated our proxim- ity, not knowing that we were in for a treacherous ride through 28 miles of hills (both ways), despite only having to turn 3 times. Being there was special. We were the only ones there. It was we Ameri- cans, and gravestones of young American soldiers. To make a long story short, it hailed, we starved, cramped up, skidded on black ice, crashed into mud banks, crashed into houses on street corners, cried out in agony, and somehow made it back to Paris okay by midnight.

How was the school diﬀerent from Bryant University?

The school was a deep con- trast from Bryant on every level, and most visibly by the student population. The kids were dressed very “Spanish”, which meant that preparation for a school day was important – they wore lots of jew- elry, accessories, makeup, and styled their hair in unique ways every day. At Bryant, we live in a much faster paced environment where we ﬁnd ourselves in pajamas, work- out gear, and business a6ire all in one short day’s time.

The school as an institution was much less eﬃcient. The United States is an eﬃciency driven society, and Bryant is one of the good representa- tions of that notion. For example: teachers who were late to class in Spain didn’t give it a second thought, the printing room was o5en slow, the gym never opened until October, and if there was something of urgency, it was deemed tomorrow’s work – not today’s. While this may seem like a problem, it really wasn’t, and it taught us all to slow ourselves down a bit and enjoy each day to the fullest.

Would you study abroad again given the opportunity?

I would take the opportunity with enthusiasm. I had the best time of my life, I’ll never forget it, and I’ll always tell stories until people don’t want to hear them any longer. february 25, 2011 page 5

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Amica Center for Career Education | www.bryant.edu/career page 6 february 25, 2011 Why the iPad can sell at $500 Big breaks for big oil By Prof. Michael Roberto request for the elimination of Faculty Contributor MCT Campus $36.5 billion in industry tax breaks over the course of a On Wired's website, Brian Analysts are expecting a bo- decade. Congress turned him Chen writes about how the nanza when Exxon Mobil down. iPad can possibly sell at $500, Corp. announces its fourth- The oil industry and its when many competing tablets quarter earnings on Monday; backers claim that ending coming to market are more the company's stock has these breaks, such as a do- expensive. He begins by cit- jumped by nearly 20 percent mestic manufacturing tax de- ing Jason Hiner of Tech Re- during the last year, and in duction and deductions for public, who focuses on the the first three quarters of certain "intangible" drilling fact that Apple has its own re- 2010, its profit was $21.2 bil- expenses, would cause oil and tail stores. Hiner argues that lion _ not a bad haul during a gas prices to rise and cost Apple "saves" the usual re- worldwide recession. Other American jobs. tailer margin paid to other oil companies have had simi- Independent analyses sug- chains by competing tablets. lar success, thanks to growing gest that isn't true. A 2007 re- Chen rightfully refutes this demand in India and China. port by the Joint Economic argument, which is o6en in- Yet U.S. taxpayers subsidize Commi7ee, which advises correctly cited to justify verti- this industry to the tune of $4 Congress on economic mat- cal integration. As Chen billion a year. ters, found that ending the writes, "The retail advantage This kind of largesse to- manufacturing deduction is a reasonable theory, but ward a hugely profitable busi- would have a negligible effect Hiner neglects to mention the ness seems bizarre, especially on consumer prices. That's be- high overhead costs that at a time when the federal cause when crude is fetching Apple must pay handsomely deficit is reaching alarming high prices, as it has for many for each of its 300 stores." proportions, yet efforts to end years and will for many more, If forward integration's the tax deductions and credits companies have ample incen- benefits were as simple as for companies that don't need tive to drill even without a "cu7ing out the margin made them have gone nowhere. subsidy _ so eliminating it by retailers," then we would That isn't stopping President wouldn't cause the kind of see many more firms owning Obama from trying. In his supply shortages that push "ecosystem" - i.e. all the apps, An Apple computer operating their own stores. Naturally, State of the Union address, he up prices at the pump. Subsi- music, etc. system costs more than $1 bil- we do not because firms don't proposed an uptick in federal dies also have a minimal ef- However, I would go one lion to develop. If Apple only eliminate that margin "for spending on clean-energy re- fect on drilling decisions, step further. To understand competed in personal com- free" - they must invest a ton search and development, to including whether companies Apple's advantage, you also puters, it would face a steep of capital. The shareholders be paid for by ending subsi- drill in the United States or must look at its HORIZON- hill to climb to break even on expect a return on that invest- dies for oil companies. "I don't abroad, so they don't preserve TAL integration. In other that investment. However, ment. They will only tolerate know if you've noticed, but jobs for American workers. words, Apple has an advan- Apple leverages those R&D a forward integration strategy they're doing just fine on their Obama couldn't persuade tage from the fact that it com- expenses across all of its if the return on capital in- own. So instead of subsidiz- Congress to end oil subsidies petes in multiple product products. The basic elements vested makes sense. ing yesterday's energy, let's when it was controlled by De- markets - phones, MP3 play- of the Apple operating system What does explain Apple's invest in tomorrow's," Obama mocrats, so it's even less likely ers, personal computers, underpin everything from its ability to sell the iPad at such said. he'll succeed now that the tablets, etc. Why is that? Well, laptops to its phones and the a competitive price? Chen ar- He is of course right, but House is controlled by Re- Apple can share and leverage iPad. That ability to spread its gues that one has to look at that won't stop Republicans publicans. It's still the right resources and capabilities R&D investment and capabil- Apple's vertical integration and oil-state Democrats from thing to do and if Obama can across these product cate- ity across so many categories strategy in its entirety to un- thwarting his plans. Obama make more Americans aware gories. As a simple example, provides a powerful competi- derstand its advantage. More- has been trying since his first of their government's gen- consider the operating system tive advantage. over, one has to look at the year in office to cut oil subsi- erosity to oil giants, he can that drives Apple products. money it can make off of its dies, calling in his last budget boost his chances. Why Financial Experts Are Losing Their Cool

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Japanese bank Nomura proposed the possibil- The company’s gross margin fell from 45.3% to ity of oil reaching $220 a barrel. 45.9% and shares are down 6.7% in the past year. • Apple has shared huge disappointment with the sale of iPhone on the Verizon Wireless’ network. De- • The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. reported • Housing sales have been reported to have in- spite a record pre-sale of phones, store sales have an aggregate fourth-quarter profit of $21.7 billion creased, however, this only is due to a lower cost of not met expectations. Sales have not reflected a for all U.S. banks and thri6s, improving from a net homes. Home prices fell to new lows in 11 cities market that has been waiting for this day for nearly loss of $1.8 billion a year earlier, as credit costs de- across America. Home prices fell in Detroit 9.1%, four years. Sources say with an iPhone 5 only 3 clined. In 2010, all profits accumulated $87.5 billion Phoenix suffered an 8.3% drop; both Atlanta and months away, now is not an excellent time to pur- compared to a net loss of nearly $11 billion in 2009 Portland, OR got hit with an 8.0% decline in home chase the iPhone. Make it your business to write for The Archway! february 25, 2011 page 7 Four walls of fury: the untold story of the Bryant racquet ball courts Chace Wellness Center there unaware of the By: Tom Hansen is another venue that goes ferocity that Sports Editor largely un-used and greatly was about to unappreciated. Despite look- hit all of the From the dawn of time ing much like the windowless competitors in people have thrived on going cells of a state penitentiary, the square “mano y mano” for the thrill the racquet ball courts behind rooms that day. of competition. Whether it be the MAC are an outstanding A8er several warm-up rounds I was ‘Given the intensely competitive nature of the shocked at the students on the Bryant campus it is apparent that profanity laden there is a need to provide a platform to foster this cut-throat nature of the competitive spirit...’ sport, and in source of fun and an even the same breath the Greco-Roman competi- greater place to showcase ath- I absolutely tions of the early Olympiad in letic talent. loved every Athens or the Super Bowl The game is simple, two minute of it. Sunday ba9le for the Lom- rackets, one ball, and four There is li9le bardi Trophy people love to walls. Players return volleys greater pleas- prove their will over another against the wall in a furious ure to derive human in any given sport. fashion until one cannot keep out of athletics Given the intensely com- up. then pu9ing petitive nature of the students Despite its simple nature away your Members of the Bryant racquet ball team at the 2010 National Competition. on the Bryant campus it is ap- the game is strangely addict- good buddy in (Courtesy of Andrea Ruotolo) parent that there is a need to ing and even more aggravat- a set with a provide a platform to foster myth as it is entertaining. It to a match, and come out vic- ing upon losing a volley. It monster forehand. It is with- this competitive spirit, and I has been rumored that our torious then said student will was no more than a few out equivocation that I can tell am writing this article to in- fearless leader, President have his or her tuition paid weeks ago that several of my you that if you do choose to form the good students of Machtley, is quite the racquet for In full. If that is the case, friends and I (who will re- take advantage of these open Bryant that there is such a ball player himself. In fact it and should you be reading main anonymous) partici- courts and play you too will platform. is stitched into Bryant folk this President Machtley, then pated in several rousing feel the all the thrills that rac- While Basketball is cer- lore that should any student my racquet is strung up and rounds of racquetball. quet ball has to offer. tainly king of the hill when it come across him in the rac- ready to go. Being a stranger to the rac- As much fun as racquet ball comes to pick-up sports at the quet ball area, challenge him quetball courts I was largely can be it is as shrouded in Listen to the Archway’s Radio Show ‘Archway on Air’ Thursdays at 6 on WJMF 88.7FM

The air is ge9ing a li9le warmer... Bryant University The sun is starting to shine a li9le Intramural Athlete of the Week: longer... The snow is slowly starting to melt... Marissa Donovan You know what that means! SPRING SPORTS ARE OFFICIALLY HERE! Sport: Basketball Earning the Intramural Athlete of the Week hon- The Archway Sports Section is looking ors this week is the lovely and talented Marissa Donovan. Marissa is our first female honoree in for writers to cover games and voice Archway history and rightfully so given her talents on the basketball court. While she posseses their opinons for the 2011 Spring strong ball-handling skills and a silky smooth sports season! jumpshot, it is her resiliency that resonates most with us here at Archway Sports. Not only is her No experience necessary! team all but one loss away from an undefeated season thus far, that team happens to be in the pre-dominately male B-divison of the intramural Come to room 2A/B at 4:30 every Mon- basketball conglomerate. We congratulate Marissa on her award and look forward to see- day for more info and to pick up an ar- ing what she can do heading into the playoffs. ticle (Thanks to Kim Warner for the Photograph) Know an athlete that you want to nominate for Go Bulldogs! the B.U.I.A.O.T.W.? Send all nominations and comments to [email protected] page 8 february 25, 2011 Gresham drops a season high 29 points in home finale range in the first half scoring points on 4-for-4 shooting Courtesy of eight treys, but fell to just 11.1 from the field. Bryantbulldogs.com percent in the second frame, Sacred Heart kicked off the going just 1-for-9 from long second stanza with an 8-2 run Despite a season-high 29 distance. to put the visitors up, 44-42, points from senior Cecil Gre- Shane Gibson paced Sacred for their first lead of the game sham (Bloomfield, Conn.), the Heart with 24 points, and with 15:37 le8 to play. A driv- most by any Bulldog this sea- Louis Montes added 19 while ing layup from Maynard tied son, the Bryant University Evan Kelley and Chris Evans it back up on the next posses- men's basketball team did not chipped in with 14 and 13, re- sion but the Pioneers an- have enough to pull off the spectively. On the day, the Pi- swered right back with season sweep over Sacred oneers outshot the home side, consecutive baskets to regain Heart as the Bulldogs fell, 83- 54.9 to 47.2 percent, despite the lead. 77, on Senior Day Saturday Bryant's 60 percent clip from The Pioneers held a slim a8ernoon at the Chace Ath- the field in the first frame. advantage until the 9:09 mark, letic Center. The game opened with when sophomore guard The two teams played even play between the two Raphael Jordan (Bel Air, Md.) neck-and-neck down the lineups, as both squads was fouled on a strong finish stretch until the Pioneers (10- turned to the long ball for a down low and hit the free 17, 5-11 Northeast Confer- combined eight 3-pointers in throw for the 3-point play, ence) scored consecutive the first eight minutes, tying up the score at 57-57. 3-point plays for the five- capped off by Dobbs's second The teams would play close point edge with 1:11 le8 to trey of the a8ernoon to put over the next six minutes, play, 75-70. A8er trading bas- the Bulldogs on top, 17-13, at swapping slight leads on fre- kets and still down by five, the 12:24 mark. quent trips to the charity 79-74, Gresham nailed his Bryant continued to shoot stripe, until a 3-point play by fi8h 3-pointer of the game to well from outside over the Evans and a trey from Gibson trim the lead down to two next 6:30 as consecutive 3- gave the Pioneers a five-point Cecil Gresham’s 29 points were not enough to beat Sacred with 10 seconds to go. But the pointers from Dobbs and lead with 1:11 remaining. The Heartin the home season finale.(Bryant Athletics) Bulldogs (9-19, 7-9) would be rookie Corey Maynard (Ade- Bulldogs would get no closer forced to foul from there, and laide, Australia) gave the than two to fall short in their the visitors would hit all the home side a nine-point lead, bid for one final home win. Bulldogs have strong necessary free throws in the 30-21, with 5:33 remaining. Saturday marked the final final seconds to secure the 83- Despite a late push by the Pi- home contest for four Bryant 77 victory. oneers in the waning minutes seniors as Gresham, Barry showing at NEC Gresham shot 11-for-17 of the half, the Bulldogs held Latham (Taunton, Mass.), from the floor and went 5-for- onto a four-point lead, 40-36, Michael Chroney (Nashua, Championships 8 from long range for his sea- at intermission. N.H.) and Papa Lo (Thies, structed four swimmer of the son-best and game –high Gresham led the way of- Senegal) played at the Chace Courtesy of week selections and wit- mark, while Frankie Dobbs fensively with 19 points in the Athletic Center for the last Bryantbulldogs.com nessed six new school (Berea, Ohio) and Vlad Kon- records. opening 20 minutes, shooting time in their careers. Bryant sophomore Ostran- dratyev (Nikolayev, Ukraine) 7-for-10 from the floor includ- The Black and Gold head For the second straight added 17 and 11 points, re- der won gold in the 50 ing four makes from beyond out on their final road trip of year sophomore sensation freestyle (23.60), and set new spectively. As a team, Bryant the arc. Montes paced the vis- the season next week. Casey Ostrander (Yarmouth- NEC records in the 100-yard shot 66.7 percent from 3-point itors at the break with 13 port, Mass.) took home backstroke (55.83) and 200- Northeast Conference Swim- yard backstroke (2:00.76) en mer of the Meet honors, as the route to totaling three first- Crowley scoures four, Bulldogs cruise 2011 NEC Swimming Coach place finishes. of the Year Katie Cameron led All three of Ostrander's the Bryant University times sha9ered previous to a season-opening win, 14-3, at St. women's swim team to an school records as the Massa- outstanding finish at the chuse9s native recorded one Joseph’s Saturday league championships Satur- of the most historical per- bined scoring drought day evening at MIT. formances in the history of Courtesy of out of the break that The Bulldogs finished with Bryant swimming with her Bryantbulldogs.com lasted nearly 10 minutes 423 totals points in the three- three new high marks. with Williams’s second day swimming and diving Molly Smith (Belmont, and final unaided goal of meet, as Saint Francis (PA) re- Senior Gary Crowley (Scit- Mass.) had a great run in the the a8ernoon to move the peated as conference champi- 200-yard breastroke on the uate, Mass.) scored a game- score to 7-2, but sopho- ons with 791 tallies. Central high four goals while final day, finishing second more JK Poirier Connecticut and Wagner fin- with a school-record 2:21.02. sophomore Peter McMahon (Coatesville, Pa.) teamed ished with 759 and 570 points, (Wilton, Conn.) recorded a Joining Smith with strong Sat- up with Crowley for respectively, ahead of Bryant. urday finishes was freshman contest-best five points as the back-to-back scores just Sacred Heart, Mount St. Bryant University men’s Taylor DeBever (Denver, 21 seconds apart to erase Mary's and St. Francis (NY) Colo.), as the Colorado native lacrosse team cruised to a 14-3 the tally, and newcomers rounded out the seven-team season-opening win over St. finished with a school-record Bo Redpath (Norwich, field with scores of 294, 253 51.78 time and a fi8h-place Joseph’s Saturday a8ernoon Vt.) and Kevin Sherrill and 147, respectively. in Philadelphia. finish in the 200-yard (Charlo9e, N.C.) opened Sixth-year head coach freestyle. The pair were among 10 the fourth frame with Cameron was tabbed with Bulldogs (1-0) to score a goal The Bulldogs will com- their first-career scores to coach of the year honors a8er plete the season with the in the team’s 2011 debut, as up Bryant’s lead to 11-2. her team registered five first- five new faces to the Bryant ECAC Championships Friday, Williams would assist place finishes and three meet Feb. 25-27 in Pi9sburgh, Pa. lineup ne9ed tallies in the on a Sco9 Cullinan goal records. During the 2010-11 winning effort. with 8:42 le8 to play, but campaign, Cameron in- Bryant never trailed in the St. Joseph’s wouldn’t get contest and needed just 24 any more past junior net- Senior Gary Crowley led the Bull- seconds for newcomer and minder Jameson Love dogs over St. Joe’s. (Bryant Athletics) graduate student transfer Tr- (Darien, Conn.), as the Archway readers can now find a ever Sipperly (Greenwich, Bulldogs closed out their game-best six ground balls as N.Y.) to collect his first goal opener with a trio of unan- Bryant won the ba9le as a trivia question somewhere in the donning the Black and Gold swered scores from Evan team, 41-22. Love made nine sports section! The Archway fan and put the Bulldogs on the Roberts (West Cornwall, Vt.), saves between the pipes to board for the first time in Poirier and rookie Brendan kick off his junior season who calls in the correct answer to 2011. Bouchard (Cold Spring Har- while scooping up a trio of the ‘Archway on Air’ radio show, A goal from McMahon – bor, N.Y.), respectively, for the ground balls. his only of the day as the sec- 14-3 final. On the day, Bryant outshot Thursdays at 6 pm, on WMJF 88.7, ond-year a9acker dished out Freshman Ma9 Bletzer its host, 34-19, including a 12- will win a gift card! an impressive four assists for (Medfield, Mass.) scored his 3 margin in the second pe- a game-high five points – was first-career tally in his colle- riod. The Bulldogs were answered by St. Joseph’s (0-2) giate debut as well, one of strong on the clear, successful in the form of an unassisted four Bulldog rookies to do so 16-of-20 times, but kept St. Kyle Williams tally to cut the Saturday, while returning Joseph’s from completing its score to 2-1 with nearly six leading scorer and preseason 15 clearing a9empts just once. minutes to play in the first pe- All-American selection Max The Black and Gold scored on TRIVIA QUESTION: riod. Weisenberg (Long Beach, all three of their extra-man But Bryant controlled the N.Y.) added a goal and an as- opportunities in the outing. rest of the 20+ minutes resist for the Black and Gold. The Bulldogs now return to maining before the hal8ime Sipperly was stellar at the Smithfield, R.I. for their next What’s the worth of Carl break, ra9ling off five scores X, winning 11-of-16 faceoffs, outing, hosting Fairfield Uni- to open up a 7-1 advantage, a as the Bulldogs won 14-of-21 versity in the 2011 home Crawford’s contract with run bookended by a pair of on the day. The fi8h-year opener Saturday, Feb. 26 at unassisted Crowley tallies. transfer also picked up a the Bryant Turf Complex. the Red Sox? The Hawks broke a com- february 25, 2011 page 9 Brown picks up first homer of 2011; Top 10 ... By Jackie Ammirato Bulldogs fall Assistant Editor-in-Chief and a home run. three-run homer by Johnson Courtesy of Junior Brian O'Neil (North for the early lead. A8er Wei- Bryantbulldogs.com Reading, Mass.) took the loss denaar led off the inning with for the Bulldogs, allowing a single to right, Davis Duren ...Dumbest Athlete Sophomore le8 fielder four hits for five earned runs worked a one-out walk to set Endorsed Products Kevin Brown (Northborough, in 4.1 innings on the mound. up Johnson's shot to le8 cen- Mass.) drove a solo shot over Brown collected two hits on ter for the 3-0 advantage. 10. Wayne Gretzky – The Great Gretzky Doll the right field wall in the top the day and shortstop David The Cowboys went on to of the eighth for the first Bull- In 1983, Gretzky was an idol to boys all across America. score in three However, when Mattel released a Barbie-like doll in Gret- dog home run of the next zky’s likeness, boys weren’t at all interested. The doll was a of the season, four innings, huge flop. but it would including a not be enough pair of runs in 9. Deion Sanders – Prime Time as the Bryant the sixth for University the 7-0 lead Deion Sanders is the only athlete in history to compete in baseball team before Brown fell to Okla- both the Super Bowl and the World Series. In 1995, he de- put the visi- cided to try his hand in the music business and came out homa State, 8- tors on the 1, Sunday with a rap album. His singles “Must be the Money” and board with a “Prime Time Keeps on Ticking” were met with less than a8ernoon at two-out homer stellar reviews. Reynolds Sta- in the top of dium. It was the eighth. The 8. Terrell Owens – TO’s the final game home squad of the three- added one Terrell Owens was at a rough point in his career. He had game series as more in the been with the Buffalo Bills for only a couple of months and had done nothing on the field. Yet somehow, he thought it the Bulldogs bo9om half of dropped to 0-3 was a good idea to come out with a cereal, TO’s. Nobody the inning to was too interested, so the cereal became “limited edition.” on the season secure the se- while the ries sweep. Cowboys im- Brown drops the long ball last Sunday in a Bulldog loss at Bryant will 7. Shaquille O’Neal – Power Balance Wristbands proved to 3-0 Oklahoma State (BryantAthletics). travel to overall. Houston Bap- Despite heavy speculation, Shaq continued to claim these Oklahoma State starter Soltis (Plainville, Conn.) went tist on Friday, Feb. 25 for the wristbands gave him a competitive edge on the court. How- Jason Hursh pitched six score- 2-for-3 at the plate with a first of a three-game series ever, when the creators of the product come out and say the less innings for the home side, walk. with the Huskies this week- product doesn’t work, you know you probably endorsed the wrong product. allowing five hits for the win Oklahoma State opened end. First pitch is set for noon while Zach Johnson led the the scoring in the third on a (CT). Cowboy offense with 4 RBIs 6. Hulk Hogan – Pastamania NY braces for Melo-mania Hogan was in his prime in the mid 1990s as the face of pro- last game wearing the Denver Timofey Mozgov, a 2014 first- fessional wrestling. He decided to take that fame and create Courtesy of blue. round pick and a pair of sec- and finance an Italian restaurant called Pastamania. The MCT Campus restaurant opened in 1995 in the Mall of America in Bloom- "It's tough to play a player of ond-round picks. ington, Minnesota. With a menu featuring items like “Hulk- his caliber because he makes a The Knicks (28-26) currently A-Roos” the restaurant stayed open for less than a year. team so much be9er," said are in the sixth playoff posi- Bucks forward Luc Richard tion. But if Anthony signs the Mbah a Moute. "It's his ability three-year, $65 million con- to score, and he does it in dif- tract extension he is expected 5. Michael Jordan – Bowling Ball ferent ways. to receive from New York, the "But it's fun. That's what we deal is as much about the fu- Michael Jordan is Michael Jordan. So you would think any- play the game for, to go ture as it is the current season. thing this guy endorsed would turn to gold. Jordan came against the best. Every time New York may have limited out with a bowling ball designed to resemble a basketball. It featured the number 23, was orange, and even had grooves you go against the best, it's an salary flexibility, however, if a like a basketball. Only problem is, you can’t bowl with a ball opportunity to show you can new collective bargaining that has grooves in it. Oops. Melo-mania is in full swing compete. agreement contains a hard in the Big Apple. "It's a different team, New cap or a significant salary cap 4. Joe Namath – Beauty Mist Pantyhose Yes, the New York Knicks fi- York and Denver. It's just not reduction, as the owners are nally have landed star for- him. There's Amare pursuing. ward Carmelo Anthony, (Stoudemire) and other guys On Wednesday it figures to be Forty years ago, Namath decided to endorse a line of panty- acquired in a megadeal with we need to contain." a glitzy night with Melo's in- hose, yes pantyhose. The commercial shows a pair of legs the Denver Nuggets. And he Stoudemire welcomed An- troduction to the Garden and describes how great the product makes the legs look. is expected to make his thony on Tuesday and said he crowd while the Bucks try The camera pans further up the legs which turn out to be Namath’s. It was definitely a bold move for Namath but I’m Knicks debut Wednesday thought the pairing could hard to spoil the party. not sure how many women are running out to buy panty- night when they play the Mil- work. "Every team needs a 1, "He's a good player, no ma9er hose after seeing them on Namath. waukee Bucks at Madison 1A punch," said Stoudemire, where he is," Mbah a Moute Square Garden. who signed as a free agent said. "We'll have to contain 3. Roosevelt Grier – Needlepoint for men But there was no official word with New York last July. him. But it's the other things from the Knicks late Tuesday Stoudemire is the league's we can control, like our game, Grier was a standout athlete at the University of Pennsylva- about Anthony's availability, second-leading scorer at 26.1 our pace, the way we defend, nia and then went on to great success at the professional and all players involved in the points per game and Anthony the way we play offensively. level playing for the New York Giants and the Los Angeles deal must pass physicals. ranks sixth at 25.2. "Because we're not playing Rams. After his professional football career ended, he went The average ticket price in the "It's what he wants," against Carmelo; we're play- on to be a bodyguard for Robert Kennedy during the 1968 presidential campaign. However, in 1973, Grier came out secondary market for Stoudemire told reporters. ing against the Knicks." with a book entitled Rosey Grier’s Needlepoint for Men. Wednesday's game has "It's what I wanted, to come to Bucks coach Sco9 Skiles used This quote from the 6’5” 300 pound Grier appeared on the tripled since the news broke New York and play on the big Carlos Delfino to defend An- back of the book, “Smile all you want, but if you try it once, about Anthony's arrival. Two stage. He has the same type of thony at the start of the game you’ll keep coming back for more, and that’s the truth courtside seats have been sold swag. This is what he wants last week. Mbah a Moute got brother.” for more than $2,500 apiece, and he can handle it. We're the assignment late in the according to one report. going to do it together." third quarter and throughout 2.Shaquille O’Neal – Shaq Fu And Carnegie Deli already The Knicks also obtained vet- the final quarter. has come out with a "Melo eran point guard Chauncey But Mbah a Moute might get Shaq is an extremely successful athlete. Off the court how- Sandwich," featuring pas- Billups in the trade and added more Anthony duty Wednes- ever, he has made some interesting decisions. In 1994, Shaq came out with a Sega video game called Shaq Fu. Critics trami, corned beef, salami, Shelden Williams, Anthony day with the return of power have called this the worst fighting game of all time and there bacon and tomato on rye Carter and Renaldo Balkman forward Ersan Ilyasova, who even a website dedicated to tracking down each copy of this bread. from the Nuggets. They missed the Nuggets game due game and destroying it. The Bucks might be the only picked up forward Corey to a right eye contusion. ones not that excited about Brewer from Minnesota. "He got into it early," Mbah a seeing Anthony in a Knicks Billups scored 20 points Moute said of Anthony, who 1. Lamar Odom - Unbreakable uniform. against the Bucks on Wednes- sank 10 of 15 shots in the first They just faced him one week day, including a late-game half against the Bucks. "When Lamar Odom teamed up with his wife Khloe Kardashian on ago _ when he was still in a three-pointer that gave Den- a player like that gets going a unisex fragrance. The commercial says the fragrance is the Denver jersey _ and he scored ver a lead it held the rest of early, he's hard to guard and perfect combination of masculine and feminine. To me, the idea is a little weird and the commercial is laughable. I, for 38 points and grabbed 12 re- the way. hard to slow down. one, have no desire to simultaneously smell like Lamar bounds while leading the He replaces Raymond Felton, "I tried my best against him Odom and Khloe Kardashian. Nuggets to a 94-87 victory at who was traded by the Knicks and made it tough on him. the Bradley Center. to Denver along with Danilo But still he found ways to get It turned out to be Anthony's Gallinari, Wilson Chandler, it done." STUDENTS. “W hat le is th SPEAK. sson e big that gest been you OUT. able have from to ta t the ke hrou Link P gh L ed rogr eade am a rship nd ap your ply t “I learned the importance of lif o diversity within a group and e? how to utilize everyone's dif- ” ferent skills to accomplish a common goal” -Alaina Umbach

To be featured, be in South “The most important thing I at 7pm on learned was that sometimes the leader is the one saying Wednesdays! the least, that it is truly the ac- tions that inspire and move people”

-Christofer Flores

“That as a leader, you need to know when to step back and let others lead”

-Angela Marchio

“The most valuable skill you “I have learned to respect learn from this program is how others opinions and be- to communicate with others. liefs and try to see their Eﬀective communication is opinions and beliefs from crucial when working with ac- their point of view” ademic groups, on sports -Nate Niezgorski teams, or in your clubs and or- “I learned how to be com- ganizations” fortable in a group. I wasn’t there to be judged when I -Alicia Kennedy, Leadership Council expressed my opinion” Member

-Tim Caradonio, Leadership Coun- cil Member

Photographs Courtesy of Alicia Kennedy february 25, 2011 page 11

Egypt: a student’sput into the middle of a war asperspective they were seen as the thugs By Sara Larrabee zone within only a few hours of Mubarak and would be Staff Writer of touching down. Here is killed if they stayed. The mili- The news is an ever chang- what he wrote to me about tary had rolled in. ing medium that never stops his experiences: “I was able to buy a ticket to allow us to process the in- “When I landed, the gov- on a plane to London on a dif- formation that we receive on a ernment had shut off cell ferent airline than the original daily basis. Whenever we [phone] service, land lines, one I had been planning on hear about “breaking news” and internet. There was no using later. This was because or a new development in a chance to communicate with there was no staff for the orig- national story, whether on tel- the friends I was coming to inal airline. I had to pay full evision, the internet, or our stay with, and since I landed cost of the ticket, as well as a cell phones, the next minute at 6:00 p.m., it was past the li7le extra for the airline [that something else is happening 4:00 p.m. curfew; they could was] selling it. To be fair, and those stories are chang- not come to pick me up. there were also people bribing ing. It is what fascinates me While I was able to make a the guards at the door of the and scares me about pursuing brief phone call home to the airport to get in as well. journalism as a career, and it States with an international “Fortunately the ATMs had also makes this article very phone, I could not call anyone enough money, as they only difficult to write. in Egypt. took cash and only in Egypt- We have all heard about “There were two places to ian pounds, but I emptied one the civil unrest in the country get food, a convenience store of them, remember that hun- of Egypt that erupted a month and a Burger King. Military dreds of people had been ago and how a6er 3 weeks of police manned the doors and using these to get money for rioting, violence, destruction, were searching people as they food and water. and chaos, Egyptian President entered. The airport was “Overall, it was a very in- Hosni Mubarak stepped packed with tourists and teresting and educating expe- down from his 30-year reign businessmen trying to get on rience. I don't think I've ever and handed the country over any flights they could.” been in a situation in which I to the Military Council. There “I waited for a while, but couldn't use my phone to con- are too many details and indi- decided about six hours in tact people (except before vidual pieces to this story to that I couldn't leave the air- they were widely used). I put into one article, some of port and had to try to get on wasn't afraid during the expe- which may be tainted by po- the next plane to London. (In rience, but looking back, I re- litical opinions and informa- retrospect, I probably would alize how potentially bad it tion sources, but there is have decided this even if my could have been.” Egyptians celebrating in Tahrir Square (MCT Campus) always a personal story be- friends could have picked me The future of Egypt is un- far is positive." The United people have made it known hind it all and that is what I up. A6er all, I was able to see certain, but many American States has also been very cau- that they are fed up with the would like to share. fires in the city from the plane citizens are fearful of what tious in dealing with this situ- old system, and the world Joshua Hampson, a as we landed).” this means for the war in the ation because of the close will have to wait and see what Cranston, RI native and a “I heard stories from other Middle East, especially with economic ties it has with the the future brings. 2009 graduate of Cranston travelers who were there as regards to Israel which was country, but also because it is Mr. Hampson was able to High School East, is currently well - people being woken up backed by Egypt. President a very violent atmosphere. successfully leave Egypt on studying at St. Andrew’s Uni- at 4 in the morning by tour Obama has been calling for The situation in Egypt is that day and return to family, versity in Scotland. During guides to get them to the air- peace for Egyptians and was not going to fix itself and we thank him for his will- his winter break, he was port, tires being burnt outside quoted on CNN.com saying overnight and there will be ingness to share his experi- scheduled to spend some time hotels, and police cars on fire. “Obviously there's still a lot of many months and even years ence with Bryant University. with friends in Egypt, but he At this point, the police had work to be done in Egypt it- of changes and hopefully im- had no idea that he would be disappeared off of the streets, self, but what we've seen so provements, but the Egyptian Unsated selfishness By Harold Jackson For no particular of this country's most vulnerable citizens. to think only about themselves, and not about how reason, a memory The Republican group wanted to cut $100 billion their tax dollars might be appropriately spent to MCT Campus flashed across my from the current-year federal budget (House party help others. mind the other day, of my late mother opening the leaders prefer $32 billion) and chop $2.5 trillion When I was growing up, people who had gained kitchen window of our home and declaring with a from it in 10 years, excluding Medicare and Social some affluence and didn't concern themselves with casual sniff of the outside air that "somebody's Security. Only lately have the Republicans said they their neighbors were said to have an "I've got mine" cooking cheap fish." will also consider some defense cuts. a7itude. They had made it and didn't care about I wondered whether that olfactory observation Their focus on cu7ing discretionary spending anyone else. meant Mama knew the smell of cheap fish because They were called "sadity," a slang term used deri- it was typically served on our plates. Or was it the “The moral purpose of a man's life sively in African-American communities still opposite? She knew what noncheap fish should guided by the Booker T. Washington principle that smell like, and that wasn't the aroma she was sniff- is the achievement of his own hap- black people helping each other could collectively ing. pull themselves up from the a6ermath of slavery. Not that it really ma7ers. I didn't have to inhale piness...This does not mean that he In today's economy, many people need a hand to our neighborhood to know it wasn't exactly ritzy. is indifferent to all men” reach their bootstraps. But instead of helping them, We lived in the projects, an experience that I believe some budget-cu7ers are acting like Dickens charac- increases my empathy with people living in would mean hundreds of thousands of poor chil- ters who would rather send the poor to an poverty. dren would be dropped from Head Start. Thou- almshouse if the alternative is taxpayer assistance. I think most Americans want to help the poor. sands of poor college students would have their Pell That's selfish. It smacks of Ayn Rand's "objec- But much of today's political rhetoric about cu7ing Grants reduced. The Study Commi7ee wants to tivism," which contends that selfishness is not only federal spending makes me wonder if our concern eliminate the Legal Aid Corp., which provides good, it is a necessary ingredient for human sur- for the downtrodden is dwindling. lawyers to poor defendants. vival. Put aside the ranting of folks like Carl Paladino, It also wants to stop funding for other programs Rand could have used the term self-interest to the failed New York tea-party candidate for gover- that conservatives see as liberal interests, such as the describe what she had in mind. But she said it was nor, who said welfare recipients ought to be housed Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Na- good to be "selfish," apparently to put at ease any- in prison dorms where they could be taught per- tional Endowment for the Humanities. But more one who might otherwise feel pangs of guilt for ig- sonal hygiene. egregious are its proposed across-the-board cuts noring the poor. But pay a7ention to the federal budget cuts pro- that would affect antipoverty programs such as "The moral purpose of a man's life is the achieve- posed by the tea-party-inspired Republican Study food stamps. Commi7ee, which in taking an ax-it-all approach to Politicians who want to indiscriminately wield a See ‘Unsated’ on Page 12 reducing the size of government would harm some budget ax are in essence asking people to be selfish,

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I’m a junior,Kaylee and this is the hardest K. semester advice so far for me. I pulled four all nighters last week in a row, and next week I have case studies, midterms, and exams one a6er another. How do I deal with no time to sleep and all the stress? You need to stop and breathe ﬁrst, right now. I’m serious. Stop reading this and take a huge breath. Start studying li+le by li+le for the midterms, and see if any of your friends would be willing to make half a study guide if you make the other half. You could even gather a group and each summarize a chapter. That should make the pressure a li+le easier, just having to study rather than summarize and study. Also, get together with friends to study if that works for you. Lastly, sleep is very important. You can study for days but you won’t be able to think completely clearly without a good night’s sleep. Try to work this out as far ahead as you can, so you can get a few nights of solid sleep in. Good luck on your exams!

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I don’t want to walk all the way to the gym This past Tuesday there was a break in the water line to the unistructure. The water had to be shut oﬀ inorder to repair it. Students needed to walk to another building to use the restroom. Should I be scared? Earlier this week the entire hall where ACE is located smelled like there was a gas leak. How- ever no explanation was ever given. Bryant Said What!? Compiled by Bryant Students “But your mouth is always really hot” “If I was going to be in a music video I’d want to be a supreme court justice, not Lil’ Wayne’s bitch” “Um, no dude. I SAW you in the Rotunda don’t lie like that.” “I hate yogurt. Except Go-Gurt. I like Go-Gurt. Yo- gurt on the go...ingenious.” “At the tanning salon, I forgot to take oﬀ my socks.” “There is nothing wrong with losing your keys. There is everything wrong with losing your dig- nity.” “Leg grinding is creepy, no ma7er who does it.”

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Those who violate the single copy rule may be subject to disciplinary Register Today action. february 25, 2011 page 13 5 best books for your spring break reading list his murder and collect his I can think of no better way outstanding inheritance. to enjoy break than traveling But nothing is as it seems, back to childhood to read my and the players of his “game” favorite “classic.” We all are in for so much more than know the story. Many of us they bargained for… I’ve read suffered through (and tried to this book about 10 times, and forget) the 2003 movie. But all I love it more and more with of us have been impacted by each reading. I guarantee that this book in one way or an- in just one lazy day, you’ll other. Besides, the cat helps to also love piecing together all teach us some valuable les- the clues! sons that we can apply to our lives even today. Remember, 4.) Island of the Blue Dolphins “it’s fun to have fun, but you Looking to add just a little have to know how!” more adventure to your break? This highly acclaimed If you haven’t had time to page-turner was written in read any of these classics, 1960, but is still just as capti- Spring Break is the time to do vating today. Telling the true so. None of them are daunt- story of a young girl who is ing, and all are entertaining. stranded for years on a Pacific Contrary to popular belief, I island, this novel pulls no promise you that reading punches in hitting every level over break can actually be of emotion – all in a day’s fun! And be sure to pick up read. the Archway again soon for another edition of “5 Best.” 5.) The Cat in the Hat Until next time, cheers!

Film adaptation of Tuck Everlasting (MCT Campus) Enjoy! successful 2003 movie, Louis By Coburn Childs Sachar’s 1999 Newbery Medal Staff Writer 1.) Tuck Everlasting winner is a funny and sus- We’ll kick off this list with penseful tale that will keep a haunting and poignant you guessing. It tells the story In last week’s column, I novel that will stay with you of a wrongfully accused talked about some of the awe- long after you’ve put it down. “criminal” boy who is sent to some and unique ways you Author Natalie Babbitt—a juvenile camp to dig holes can spend your Spring Break. Rhode Island native—crafts a and “build character.” How- But whether you decide to sit moving tale of the family ever, he—and the friends he on the couch or lounge on the Tuck, a sweet and stoic family makes there—discovers so beach, I think it’s safe to say with an eternal secret. Young much more than expected. I that having a book in your Winnie Foster stumbles upon won’t spoil any of the story, hand will enhance the experi- them one day, and her life is but it’s definitely worth ence. forever changed. checking out! Now I know what you ‘re While the Disney movie thinking – who wants to have adaptation is very good, it 3.) The Westing Game to read when we’re on a break doesn’t compare story-wise to My personal favorite on from school?! Well, I for one this beautifully-written novel. this list, The Westing Game is a am a huge book fan, but I can Take just a few hours to sit fantastically witty and spooky understand that it’s not every- down and read it; you’ll prob- mystery that you will not be one’s favorite pastime. Thus, ably be left asking yourself a able to put down! The crafty I’ve compromised. The fol- lot of worthy questions. old Mr. Westing has passed lowing list is comprised of 5 away, but he leaves behind a of the best children’s books 2.) Holes will that pits 16 heirs against that should take you no more Adapted by Disney into a each other in a race to solve (MCT Campus) than a few hours to read. WJMF spotlight: Rock N’ Metal What is the name of your show? What time and as a DJ. My love for music was a minor factor as day of the week? well. My show is “Rock ‘N’Metal.” It is on Saturday Favorite memory being on air? Special interview evenings from 6-8 PM. you did or caller you had? Who hosts the show? It had to be when my brother Chris called in. We de- bated on air which AC/DC song off “Back In Black” Yours truly, Justin Florio. is be4er: “Shoot To Thrill” or “Have A Drink On Me.” I won with “Shoot To Thrill,” of course. What type of show is it? What are some examples of the segments you do on your show? What are your future goals for your show? Well, the title basically describes it. I play rock and To be the best rock music program in the history of metal music from rock founders like The Doors to radio, of course! Interviewing some rock stars current rock bands like Shinedown with some would be awesome, too. heavy metal like Metallica and Five Finger Death Punch also featured. What should listeners expect when tuning into your show? I love playing album tracks (non-singles) and I have also played entire albums from beginning to end. I Nothin’ but the best! I love playing different songs also feature the Big Four thrash metal bands every each week. I do not like to repeat songs a lot, unlike week (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax). I commercial radio stations. So, if it rocks, it plays. have done specialty shows, for instance, I dedicated Expect a unique show every week! a whole show to my favorite band ever – KISS. How can listeners tune in? What got you involved in WJMF in the first place? By logging onto www.wjmf887.com and listening When I first visited Bryant, I saw that the call le4ers online or tuning into 88.7 FM, the Beat of Bryant! matched my initials – JMF – and I knew I had to join Justin Florio in the WJMF studio. (Kelsey Nowak) page 14 february 25, 2011 I Am Number Four Word Vomit so much charisma, because tion until the second half. MCT Campus Glee star Dianna Argon sucks When she finally gets in- The first half of I Am Num- the life out of the movie. Her volved, she provides enough ber Four follows the formula character's brooding with spark to match the solid per- for teen romance that made Argon, combined with being formances by Pettyfer and Twilight so popular. A high so soft-spoken, makes her a Olyphant. school girl falls for the new mousy mess. Caruso's skillful direction The Limbo school hunk who just hap- Teresa Palmer, No. 6, is far makes "I Am Number Four" pens to have powers beyond more interesting, but she work as both a romance and mortal man. doesn't become part of the ac- an action movie. In this case it's aliens, not By Blair Worthington vampires. The second half turns into Staff Writer a close-encounters-of-the-hall- way kind when the high school becomes a battle- caged in ground between warring alien factions. closed eyes These two genres rarely meet in such dramatic fash- calling for you ion. Because Director D.J. nothing but lies Caruso manages to blend them so well, I Am Number Four works. This cinematic concoction head hurts makes it a perfect date movie. Alex Pettyfer, who's poised to heart's sore become the latest Hollywood hunk, plays John, a teen from heading to insanity a distant world who is hiding nothing like before on Earth. A group of bad aliens tracks John and his buddies. John is No. 4 on their hit list. Let go Scenes between Pettyfer and Timothy Olyphant, who loved less plays the alien's guardian, have both a great father-son longing for you and student-mentor feeling. nothing but a mess Olyphant brings just enough physical and emotional inten- sity to keep the film from being a vapid teen-age love story. Good thing Olyphant has so much energy and Pettyfer Tim Olyphant, who plays the alien’s guardian.(MCT Campus) Surf for

a Bycause Dallas Harism Contributing Writer Events you don’t want to miss before Spring Break No one would ever think to picture surfing as a charita- ble event. Would it be possible for any organization to make a difference using such Friday, Feb. 25: Extravaganza “Breaking News” (MAC) a leisurely talent? The answer is yes, and is in fact locally Saturday, Feb. 26: Bryant@Night Infla-lympics (MAC) based. Surf For The Cause is a non-profit group that com- Monday, Feb. 28: SPB Spring Weekend Concert Act bines their love of surfing with helping impoverished Reveal (Rotunda) local communities. They have traveled to Wednesday, Mar. 2: The Vagina Monologues (South) Nicaragua and are planning to send a relief party to help a region in India. The organization always welcomes dona- tions and volunteers, whether to help maintain their opera- tions or accompany them on a trip. As is the case for some non-profits however it is not always easy to obtain the resources to help those in need. That is why Surf For The Cause needs the help of Bryant University students to make difference. What can you do to help? In laundry rooms of all the halls are do- nation boxes that are clearly marked with the Surf For The Cause logo. Donate clothes, water bo4les, canned food or whatever you can to help their cause. Interested in volunteering? Visit the Surf For The Cause website at : www.surfforthe- cause.com. Your contributions will go towards care packages to make an impact on those in need, and all you have to do is give up clothing that you do not even need anymore. So please on behalf of manage- ment team One Wave at a Time, do your part to support this group of surfers hoping to use their talents to change the world. february 25, 2011 page 15 A night of short shows and improv surprised me with his talent. whether or not they are ac- By Mackenzie Schroth The next act, “Variations ceptable. Variety Editor on the Death of Trotsky,” was The actors were Justin Lon- odd, but entertaining. I felt it don, David Fillinghim, Steven The Bryant Players tried was a little too long, but it Adams, and Ethan Beise. The something new this semester was well-acted, and some host was Sean Lenehan. with their short shows. They parts were very amusing. I was impressed. Despite chose truly short shows- 3 Miles Ferguson as Ramon was lacking the professional airs skits lasting a total of around definitely my favorite charac- of the TV show, it went off 45 minutes. Afterwards, in ter. His absurd entrance and without a hitch. The perform- partnership with SPB, they outfit were side-splitting. Al- ers were hilarious. There was put on Bryant’s first Whose though I feel the context was only one lull in the jokes Line? Event. which I can recall, and it was I was a little anxious at so short that it almost went first, having heard the prem- ‘Miles’ absurd en- unnoticed. ise of the short shows. The I look forward to seeing concept was fairly abstract, trance and outfit more of these combinations featuring mostly strong acting were side- for the short shows. I want to and dialogue with few props. see what else Bryant students As I arrived and saw the min- spliing.’ can come up with. imalist set, my fears in- creased. However, those fears were irrelevant and unfamiliar for soon allayed thanks to the act- Bryant students, the scene Interested in writing of Lindsay Rice and Chris was well done. ing for Variety? McDonald. The first skit, “English Made Simple,” “Sure Thing,” started off a lit- the final skit, was a crowd fa- tle slowly, but soon picked vorite. I felt a few bumps in Did you know we up. It was about the different the road, but things smoothed avenues a first encounter out. The plot of this act was have a reimburse- could go down. A bell rang definitely the funniest. I espe- ment policy? every time one of the charac- cially liked the exchange ters made a mistake which when they had a civil conver- would end the potential rela- sation, but the narrator said We’ll give you a tionship. their true thoughts, which full reimburse- The frequent dinging was a were the opposite of civil. little jarring to begin. How- After this performance, ment for a movie ever, I soon began to appreci- there was a brief break, and ticket and a partial ate the humor. It effectively then came Whose Line. It was for a concert showed the fragility of our re- Bryant’s version of the show lationships and how easy it is Whose Line is it Anyway. ticket! to screw things up. They played some games you Both actors gave impressive may remember from the show Email the Archway at performances. Lindsay has such as the Dating Game and definitely developed as an ac- Questions. A common theme [email protected] tress. Newcomer, Chris, also of the jokes was jeggings and for more info!

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A STAB AT THE WINNERS (AND SHOULD-BE-WINNERS) FOR THE 2011 ACADEMY AWARDS

BY LAREMY LEGEL Film.com Only two of the six major categories, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, are considered “settled” as we head into the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. The other selections? There’s a solid chance they will invite at least minor controversy. We’re BEST PICTURE I I fortunate in that the volatile turf includes the granddaddy of them all, Best Picture, “127 Hours” “The King’s Speech” I “Black Swan” I “The Social with the Best Director race also tilting unpredictable due to the instability at the top. I “The Fighter” Network” “The Social Network” and “The King’s Speech” are the co-frontrunners for Best I “Inception” I “Toy Story 3” Picture, though the preferential ballot does leave some room for intrigue when the I “The Kids Are All I “True Grit” Right” I “Winter’s Bone” awards are announced Feb. 27 (8 p.m. ET, ABC). Other legitimate horse races THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY include Annette Bening versus Natalie Portman and Melissa Leo versus herself. BEST ACTOR Colin Firth as King George VI in Tom I Javier Bardem, “Biutiful” Intrigue abounds, and it all adds up to what should be the most captivating Hooper’s “The King’s Speech.” I Jeff Bridges, “True Grit” Oscar telecast in years. I Jesse Eisenberg, “The Social Network” I Colin Firth, “The King’s Speech” PICTURE ACTRESS I James Franco, “127 Hours” “The Social Network” earned huge This has become the toughest category BEST ACTRESS praise from critics, but it doesn’t look to to call because the momentum suggests a I Annette Bening, “The Kids Are All Right” I have enough to hold off a furious lobbying Natalie Portman victory, while the history Nicole Kidman, “Rabbit Hole” I Jennifer Lawrence, “Winter’s Bone” campaign for “The King’s Speech” by The of The Academy suggests Annette Bening I Natalie Portman, “Black Swan” Weinstein Company. To make matters more is long overdue. After three prior nomina- I Michelle Williams, “Blue Valentine” confusing, voters could seek refuge in “True tions, Bening would be a sure thing if her BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Grit,” a film that has managed to stay above young competition wasn’t with child … as I Christian Bale, “The Fighter” the fray as the least polarizing frontrunner. well as being a 15- I John Hawkes, “Winter’s Bone” I Jeremy Renner, “The Town” PARAMOUNT From The Academy’s standpoint, the year veteran of the I industry. Mark Ruffalo, “The Kids Are All Right” Hailee Steinfeld, Jeff Bridges, Matt Best Picture race this year is largely intro- I Geoffrey Rush, “The King’s Speech” Damon and Josh Brolin in The Coen spective. Will Oscar choose a film about a Performance-wise, Portman’s take on BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Brothers’ version of “True Grit.” couple of Harvard students creating I Nina Sayers in “Black Amy Adams, “The Fighter” Facebook? Or does the inspirational (albeit I Helena Bonham Carter, “The King’s Speech” throwback) British period piece win over the Swan” was big and I Melissa Leo, “The Fighter” older Academy demographic? The Academy brassy while Bening’s I Hailee Steinfeld, “True Grit” is positioned to make a big call, just as they subtler work in “The I Jackie Weaver, “Animal Kingdom” did last year when they gave the nod to Kids Are All Right” BEST DIRECTOR smaller, less effects-driven cinema in the wouldn’t generally I Darren Aronofsky, “Black Swan” form of “The Hurt Locker” over “Avatar.” fall into The I David Fincher, “The Social Network” Annette Bening I Tom Hooper, “The King’s Speech” A Best Picture win for “True Grit” Academy’s wheel- I David O. Russell, “The Fighter” would simply be The Academy throwing up house, if not for the statement the film I Joel and Ethan Coen, “True Grit” their hands in frustration, refuting the influ- makes on same-sex unions. A complete BEST ANIMATED FEATURE ence of both guilds and critics alike. Still, coin flip, though Portman is beloved I “How to Train Your I “The Illusionist” PARAMOUNT predicting against the gentlemen (Harvey among her peers. Dragon” I “Toy Story 3” Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg in and Bob Weinstein) who rode “Shakespeare SHOULD WIN: Natalie Portman, “Black BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM “The Fighter.” in Love” and “The English Patient” to Best Swan” I “Biutiful” (Mexico) I “Incendies” Picture wins feels foolhardy. WILL WIN: Natalie Portman, “Black Swan” I “Dogtooth” (Greece) (Canada) I “In a Better World” I “Outside the Law” SHOULD WIN: “True Grit” (Denmark) (Algeria) WILL WIN: “The King’s Speech” SUPPORTING ACTOR BEST SCREENPLAY (ORIGINAL) Christian Bale is everything The DIRECTOR I “Another Year” — Mike Leigh Academy loves, and his performance in I Recent Oscar history reminds us that “The Fighter” — Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy, “The Fighter” was at once sublime and Eric Johnson, Keith Dorrington Ang Lee was given a consolation Best transcendent. Boston accent? No problem. I “Inception” — Christopher Nolan Director Oscar for “Brokeback Mountain” I “The Kids Are All Right” — Lisa Cholodenko, The mannerisms of a former drug addict? even though “Crash” was headed for an Stuart Blumberg Child’s play. You don’t find many actors I eventual Best Picture victory. Could the “The King’s Speech” — David Seidler willing to act as a human teeter-totter same fate await David Fincher and “The BEST SCREENPLAY (ADAPTED) FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES where their weight is concerned, but Bale’s Social Network”? The major difference is I “127 Hours” — Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy Natalie Portman stars in Darren emaciated portrayal of Dicky Eklund was Tom Hooper’s recent Best Director victory I “The Social Network” — Aaron Sorkin Aronofsky’s “Black Swan.” about more than just losing the pounds. I “Toy Story 3” — Michael Arndt, John from the Director’s Guild of America for The surest call of the evening. Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich “The King’s Speech.” The Director’s Guild I “True Grit” — Joel and Ethan Coen is heavily predictive of the eventual Best SHOULD WIN: Christian Bale, “The I “Winter’s Bone” — Debra Granik, Anne Rosellini Fighter” Director winner, with only six exceptions BEST MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE) WILL WIN: Christian Bale, “The Fighter” occurring in more than 60 years. Once I “How to Train Your Dragon” — John Powell Christopher Nolan (“Inception”) was bru- I “Inception” — Hans Zimmer tally snubbed from this category, it became SUPPORTING ACTRESS I “The King’s Speech” — Alexandre Desplat The only thing that could derail Melissa I “127 Hours” — A.R. Rahman Tom Hooper’s little golden man to lose. I “The Social Network” — Trent Reznor, SHOULD WIN: David Fincher, “The Social Leo’s Academy Award win is the private Atticus Ross Network” campaign she’s wag- ing behind the scenes. BEST MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG) WILL WIN: Tom Hooper, “The King’s I COLUMBIA PICTURES “Coming Home” from “Country Strong” — Speech” Much like her take on Tom Douglas, Troy Verges, Hillary Lindsey Andrew Garfield, Joseph Mazzello, Alice Ward in “The I “I See the Light” from “Tangled” — Alan Jesse Eisenberg and Patrick Maple in ACTOR Fighter,” she’s her own Menken, Glenn Slater “The Social Network.” Colin Firth has had this category locked worst enemy. If the I “If I Rise” from “127 Hours” — A.R. Rahman, Dido, Rollo Armstrong up for the past four months, his Golden voters tire of her self- I “We Belong Together” from “Toy Story 3” — Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards only promotion, where will Randy Newman cementing his position as the man to beat. they look? Perhaps the BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY In true Academy fashion, this win also will precocious Hailee I “Black Swan” I “The Social be recognition of his work in last year’s “A Steinfeld? Her work in I “Inception” Network” I I Single Man,” an Oscar that went to Jeff Melissa Leo “True Grit” was “The King’s Speech” “True Grit” Bridges under the historical “We owe you” delightfully under- BEST ART DIRECTION rule. Here’s hoping Firth has an inspira- played, and she seems well positioned for a I “Alice in Wonderland” I “Inception” tional speech at the ready; you only get one long and fruitful career. I “Harry Potter and the I “The King’s Speech” Deathly Hallows I” I “True Grit” FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES chance to win your first Academy Award. SHOULD WIN: Hailee Steinfeld, James Franco in Danny Boyle’s “127 SHOULD WIN: James Franco, “127 Hours” “True Grit” BEST COSTUME DESIGN I I WILL WIN: Colin Firth, “The King’s Speech” WILL WIN: Melissa Leo, “The Fighter” “Alice in “The King’s Speech” Hours.” Wonderland” I “The Tempest” I “I Am Love” I “True Grit” BEST DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE) To quote Joan Rivers: “It’s a nice, won raves for her appearances in I “Exit through the I “Inside Job” Gift Shop” I “Restrepo” boring show, but who cares? It’s all fresh, youthful designs by Chloe, I “Gasland” I “Waste Land” HAILEE about the dresses anyhow.” So let’s Marchesa and Marc Jacobs. We’re STEINFELD get on with it and present our Fashion just happy she’s not taking fashion BEST DOCUMENTARY (SHORT SUBJECT) I “Killing the Name” I “Sun Come Up” Oscars in advance of the season’s cues from Miley Cyrus. I “Poster Girl” I “The Warriors of biggest red carpet. I Best Wildcard — Helena NATALIE I “Strangers No More” Qiugang” I PORTMAN Best Dressed Baby Bump — Bonham Carter: Three cheers for BEST FILM EDITING HELENA Natalie Portman: This glowing mama- this Best Supporting Actress nomi- BONHAM I “127 Hours” I “The King’s Speech” to-be is just pregnant enough to be cute nee, who keeps everyone guessing CARTER I “Black Swan” I “The Social as a button in whatever she wears, but on the red carpet. Will she brush her I “The Fighter” Network” we’re hoping to see her in something hair? Will she wear matching shoes? BEST MAKEUP fitted to accentuate her growing baby Will she even wear a dress at all? I “Barney’s Version” I “The Wolfman” bump. Of course, the best accessory for There are no guarantees, people. I “The Way Back” baby? Oscar. Maybe she should add I Best Veteran — Nicole BEST SHORT FILM (ANIMATED) that to the list of possible baby names. Kidman: Once a perpetual Best I “Day & Night” I “The Lost Thing” I Best Comeback — Michelle Dressed nominee, this veteran I “The Gruffalo” I “Madagascar, I Williams: We’re hoping this Best actress has failed to wow us on a “Let’s Pollute” carnet de voyage” Actress nominee can redeem herself red carpet lately. But she’s still BEST SHORT FILM (LIVE ACTION) from the Golden Globes, where she got that tall, slim figure and I “The Confession” I “Na Wewe” I “The Crush” I “Wish 143” chose a daisy-covered Valentino frock porcelain skin, so let’s hope I “God of Love” that would’ve worked at a garden Kidman brings back a little BEST SOUND EDITING party in the Hamptons. On the red glamour to this year’s awards. I “Inception” I “True Grit” carpet? Not so much. For inspiration, I Best Newcomer — I “Toy Story 3” I “Unstoppable” Michelle, please Google pictures of Jennifer Lawrence: Far I “Tron: Legacy” yourself in that stunning saffron Vera from the gritty character she BEST SOUND MIXING Wang gown from the 2006 Oscars. played in “Winter’s Bone,” I “Inception” I “The Social The fashion world thanks you. this fashion newbie has been I “The King’s Speech” Network” I I I Best Ingenue — Hailee making bold choices offscreen. “Salt” “True Grit” Steinfeld: The youngest of the acting Can she top the daring Louis BEST VISUAL EFFECTS nominees, Hailee has nonetheless Vuitton flamenco-style gown she wore I “Alice in Wonderland” I “Hereafter” I “Harry Potter and the I “Inception” worked the red carpet like a pro this to the Golden Globes? We can’t wait to MCT Deathly Hallows I” I “Iron Man 2” awards season. The 14-year-old has find out. — Pamela Sitt, Film.com