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Vol. LXXXIIII No. 16 February 13, 2020 thecowl.com Lights, Camera, Action: An Inside Look at the The Providence French Film Festival Upcoming Softball Season by Leo Hainline '22 by Jennifer Villeda '20 Sports Staff A&E Staff PREVIEW LOCAL This week marks the beginning of the People enjoy films that Providence College softball season as the Friars connect them, whether it is head down to Texas to square off against Houston through topics like the search Baptist University, Sam Houston State University, for identity and navigating daily and George Mason University. PC softball is on issues, or to provide an escape the rise after Coach Jill Karwoski took over the through works filled with program last year, finishing the season with a 30- quirky characters and overactive 22 record—a great improvement from the team’s imaginations. Regardless if 13-32 performance in 2018—and the most wins for it is in another language, the the Friars since 2005. Despite some key members impact of the message can be graduating, namely Emma Lee ’19 who made just as profound and moving the Big East Second Team last season with a .411 as you gain knowledge about batting average, excitement is brewing around the another culture and, sometimes, current squad. yourself as well. Coach Karwoski has unified the program Taking place from Feb. 28 through a team-first philosophy that the players to March 5, the Providence have embraced. When asking Skie Villani ’22 French Film Festival will be (who this weekend will be playing close to her showcasing francophone films hometown of Sugar Land, TX) about the strengths at the Martinos Auditorium in of the team, she emphasized that the true strengths The festival will feature over 20 short and feature-length films. PHOTO COURTESY OF BROWN.EDU the Granoff Center of the Arts at do not lie in an individual player or position but Brown University. This will be Regina Longo will act as the different groups and bring the within the values that they hold as a program. “Our the festival’s second year held new artistic director of the city into our campus; this is not strengths come from our core values—attitude and at this center; prior to 2019, it event. She is excited to have just a Brown or RISD event. It is gratitude, open-heart open-mind, and respect and took place at Cable Car Cinema the city of Providence see what more of a community event as it commitment,” she stated. “To be successful we until its closing in 2018. this festival has to offer. She has something for everyone.” know we’ll have to work as a team.” This will be the first year said, “We want to reach out to Festival/Page 11 Friars/Page 17 "Calories Count: Check Then Choose" A Promotion for Wellness with Potentially Negative Effects

by Olivia Bretzman '22 walking by these decals—even people who are Opinion Staff not purchasing a drink—can be affected by their ON CAMPUS messaging. Companies should consider this fact when Third floor. Aquinas Hall. The vending machines designing the slogans for their health initiatives. play an essential role for the residents when a late- But as a campus, we can go further: we need to night snack helps quell the struggle of a study foster more conversation about eating disorders session or paper-writing. One thing, though, that and body image. really puts a bad taste in one’s mouth is the large Eating disorders are a mental illness. It is as sticker plastered on the drink machine that reads, simple as that. They typically begin with a negative “Calories Count. Check Then Choose.” relationship with food and a psychological shift that The American Beverage Association, which food is “evil.” People typically try to overmanage represents Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo Inc., and Dr their food, calculating calories, setting strict daily Pepper Snapple Group Inc., placed these decals limits, etc. This begins as an obsessive cycle that on their drink vending machines as a way to can lead to starvation and, consequently, binge encourage people to make healthier choices when eating. A plethora of health concerns obviously purchasing a drink, like swapping soda for water. surround all eating disorders. The concept of making healthy decisions is Unfortunately, for sufferers of these mental incredibly important on many levels. What is illnesses, the nourishment the human body craves problematic with this particular sticker, even becomes an incredibly unhealthy management though it is well-intentioned, is the fact that they project. Thus, one can understand where a sticker could be triggering for anyone struggling with an that encourages counting calories, while meant eating disorder. Unfortunately, the reality is that to suggest a healthy drink, does nothing but many people struggle with eating disorders or perpetuate the problem. poor body image, something our campus does not Many students struggle with or even develop eating talk about enough. disorders in college due to stressful workloads, the In fact, it is a psychological fact that surrounds pressure of transition, social media, etc. Thankfully, this issue: predisposition to calorie counting there are many who are aware of these disorders and poor body image manifests into obsessive at Providence College. Members from the Simply compulsive habits with food. This reminder, Healthy Club recognize the threat these stickers have NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THE COWL then, to “count one’s calories,” can actually be a on mental health. Although the intention of "Calories Count" is to promote health severe detriment to someone’s health. Anyone Wellness/Page 5 and wellness, it could do the opposite for some. Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 UNDERtheHOOD News 2 Opinion 5 Photography 9 A&E 11 Sports 17 Page 2 News February 13, 2020 Establishing a New "Peck"ing Order NAACP PC Student Develops New Networking App Spreads

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor the Love CAMPUS by Will Devaney ’23 As college students, something most News Staff of us have probably dealt with before is ON CAMPUS the difficulty of connecting with fellow classmates and students. Whether it be trying to create group chats for a class On Feb. 6, Providence College project or Venmo a person for dinner students got the opportunity to the night before, Providence College listen to Reverend Justin Lester students can all relate to the difficulty of speak about love and the various connecting in an easy, organized way. forms it presents itself in our daily To help solve this problem, Patrick lives at the “Enough Love to Go Callahan ’22 has helped develop a Around” event. Lester is the pastor new app called “PeckApp” which, as for Congdon Street Baptist Church Callahan describes it, “is a mobile contact right here in Providence. He is an sharing app based on the idea that there adjunct professor at Providence needs to be a way to connect across College, as well as a Religious Life platforms of communication quickly Affiliate at Brown University. He and simultaneously because nowadays came to PC last Thursday to share people communicate through so many some advice and speak on his own different mediums.” experiences with his church. With the help of two fellow students College campuses are busy —Nick Tolimieri from Vanderbilt places—they are the birthplace of University and Zach Cmiel from countless memories, ideas, and Northwestern University—the three relationships. Lester began his sophomores noticed during their talk by speaking to the students freshman year that it became difficult to about the importance of fostering connect with people they were meeting healthy and valuable relationships. across multiple platforms. “You might He highlighted the importance of have someone’s Snapchat because you Peck App allows students to connect without hassle. PHOTO COURTESY OF PXHERE.COM knowing who you are before you got added into a group but you don’t commit yourself to a relationship. can be scanned by other PeckApp users businesses, startups, and networking He stressed that your values should to “peck” someone else.” through working on PeckApp,” said align with the person that you are He mentioned, too, that even those Callahan. in a relationship with, in order to be “PeckApp allows who do not have the app downloaded To showcase PeckApp to the PC able to grow as a person with them. PC students to can still scan the QR code using their community, Callahan is planning on His next talking point covered normal cameras, allowing people to hosting a table at the Career Expo how loving yourself is necessary network and socialize connect in a simple and efficient way. on Wednesday, February 19. He also in order to love others. “In order When the PeckApp was first released explained how he is planning on utilizing to cultivate love, we have to do in a new way that is in May 2019, the three knew they had to the app throughout the event, saying, “I things that we are passionate about come up with a name. Originally, their have been working on making all of the and care about,” said Rev. Lester, useful to anyone they idea was to have users bump their phones attending companies PeckApp profiles, “People should consider all of together to transfer information, so they which include their phone numbers, their experiences as an investment come into contact thought the word “peck” captured this social media profiles, emails, websites, towards yourself,” he added. He quick exchange. “Even though users and any other useful information. We told the group to be careful with with.” no longer bump their phones into each are then creating custom PeckApp QR their endeavors, because they other,” said Callahan, “we stuck with codes that they will be able to display on make you who you are. Friends, have their phone number when you the name because we love how it can be their tables.” professors, and bosses all contribute need to call them,” said Callahan, “Or used as a verb.” His hope is that the PC community, to your personal development, so it you might have to text a new person While Callahan admits he is not the especially students, will download is important to choose them wisely. asking them what your Venmo account most “tech-minded individual,” he said PeckApp in the future, as it allows them Beyond the campus, he told the is because you have never sent them he was fortunate to meet Cmiel, who to have the ability to “share exactly what students that they must choose a job money.” had extensive experience and skill with they want, when they want, with who offer that aligns with their personal Callahan explained how the app coding and technology. “Zach is the they want.” He stated, “PeckApp allows values. “No is a sentence,” he said, works, saying, “When users create sole developer on the team and is a tech PC students to network and socialize in explaining that it is ok to say no a PeckApp profile, they add in any wizard,” said Callahan. “We are really a new way that is useful to anyone they without offering an explanation. The contact information they desire such as lucky to have a talented guy like him on come into contact with.” pastor explained that we dedicate so their phone number, email, Instagram, the team.” While he is not sure what will come much of our time and energy into Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat, Even though Callahan is not the out of this in the future, Callahan said our careers, so it is important that Groupme, Venmo, or a custom URL. developer of PeckApp, he talked about he is just really enjoying the experience we undertake jobs that allow us to Once their profile is created users select how he has learned a great deal since and learning through the process. focus on things that we care about. which of their contact information they beginning to create the app 17 months He encourages the PC community to The event was held in the Slavin would like to share and it creates a ago. “I have learned so much about download PeckApp, which is available Overlook Lounge and hosted by the custom PeckApp QR code. This QR code marketing, product development, small on all iPhone and Android devices. NAACP. Students who attended got to enjoy some Insomnia Cookies as they listened. Students definitely took away valuable lessons about college life and life after graduation from Rev. Lester. President of the NAACP chapter, Beah Cyrus ‘22, commented on the talk, “He was lighthearted as he spoke and pretty funny. Students definitely enjoyed the event and he had all of our attention.”

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Featured Friar: Julia Lorkiewicz '20 Friar Finds Her Newfound Passion in HPM

by Kyle Burgess ’21 “The transition of switching my News Co-Editor major was one of the scariest, yet greatest decisions I have ever made. FEATURED FRIAR Nothing is ever permanent and there are always going to be people to help Before setting foot on campus you find where your strengths lie. move-in day, the typical incoming Reach out to professors you trust, Providence College freshmen bury advisors, the career center, family themselves in a landslide of questions. members, or anyone else you trust “Did I pack enough Vineyard Vines for advice. But in the end, it is your apparel?," to “Will I get along with happiness that matters in whatever my roommates?” and, for some, “Did major and career field you choose.” I really pick the right major for the In addition to keeping herself career I want to have?” busy with her impressive strand of Some students, like Julia Lorkiewicz internships, Lorkiewicz has still found ’20, eventually find that the major they the time to expand her social network had declared upon entering PC is not at PC. all that they had envisioned it to be. She has been heavily involved in Panic begins to creep in at the prospect her four years in Friartown, serving of having to go through the process of as an Admissions Ambassador senior picking a major all over again, coupled fellow and executive board member, with fears of how this change will two-time fall orientation leader, peer impact career choices after graduation. Lorkiewicz has kept herself involved in her four years in Friartown. PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIA LORKIEWICZ '20 ministry leader, Lighthouse and “I came in declared as a science Transformations retreat leader, and major, specifically focusing in and Management (HPM) which piqued opioid crisis in Rhode Island, followed was recently inducted into the Dirigo chemistry,” Lorkiewicz explained, her interest. Following her mother’s up with her work as a summer intern at Leadership Honor Society. “but I also came into college with advice, she enrolled in an introductory a medical malpractice law firm, which In the little free time she has absolutely no idea what I wanted to course for her second semester, and the fueled her growing desire to attend remaining, Lorkiewicz can be do with my life. About two weeks into rest was history. law school after graduating from PC. found cheering on the Friars at the school, I decided that it was not for me. “I can truly say this was the best Her most recent internship at Dunkin' Donuts Center, working I felt lost, confused, and very uncertain decision I have ever made. My advisor, Marsh & McLennan Agency located out at Concannon Fitness Center, regarding what was ahead of me.” Dr. Hackey, has become my mentor, in Worcester, MA, however, is where exploring downtown Providence for Lorkiewicz felt at a loss as to what my advocate, and truly one of the best everything clicked for Lorkiewicz. She new restaurants to try, or buried in would come next. “At first, I felt professors I have ever had,” Lorkiewicz was able to use her HPM experience a Dunkin' iced coffee with her best disappointed in myself for not finding added. while brokering and consulting with friends in Slavin. something right off the bat that I loved, Life as an HPM major has offered clients, and she is looking forward to Ultimately, however, Lorkiewicz and I spent a lot of time comparing her a wide array of interesting working there full time come this June. credits the many professors and myself to my science classmates who internships, giving her the opportunity When asked to give advice for classmates who helped her to find her loved what they were doing when I to watch policies she reads about in the current students having second true calling as an HPM major during did not feel the same way.” classroom in action. Lorkiewicz was thoughts about their major or are still her transitionary freshman year and However, while surfing PC’s able to sit in on medical licensing boards undeclared, Lorkiewicz insisted that beyond as the foundation for her online list of majors with her mother, with the Rhode Island Department of they find a field that they are truly countless memorable experiences here Lorkiewicz came across Health Policy Health during their discussions of the passionate about. at PC. Around the Political Horn PC Professors Weigh in on Current Political Events

by Nicole Silverio ’22 in which President Trump spoke before Congress, On the topic of the recent conflicts between political News Staff Supreme Court justices, and the American people, parties, the professors talked about how fifty years addressing the progress made in this country. ago, political parties were weaker, causing differences CAMPUS Dr. Myers stated that historically, “The State of in opinions to have less of an impact on legislation. the Union Address was not public until Woodrow “Up until the 70s, we did not have strong political Last Wednesday, February 5, five professors from Wilson’s presidency. The reasoning for this was the fear parties,” said Myers. “When we have strong the political science department, Dr. Bill Hudson, of demagoguery. Meyers says, "We should go back to parties like we do today the system breaks down.” Dr. Joseph Cammarano, Dr. Paul Herron, Dr. Adam the way it was in the 19th century, where the President Cammarano added, “I want weaker parties and for Myers, and Dr. Matthew Guardino, held a panel submitted a letter to his Cabinet and Congress. The Republicans and Democrats to focus on the common discussion in the Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan School current State of the Union is a ridiculous tradition.” interest of the people.” In today’s political climate, it of Business discussing contemporary politics in the Dr. Cammarano added, “We have to acknowledge is difficult for people with different political views to past week. that Trump has done a lot of what he said he would understand others opinions, which reflects how the This week has shaped American politics with the do in 2016. However, I have been studying politics for parties treat one another in Congress. start of the Democratic primary and caucus elections, several years and this State of the Union made me not In today's polarizing political climate, the political the presidential impeachment trial, and the State of want to study politics anymore since it was a classic science department wants students to understand the Union Address, which took place the night before example of what politics has become. It has become what is currently unfolding in politics because, as the panel. political professional wrestling. What we’re seeing is Cammarano put it, “the young people are going to The first topics of discussion were the articles of not politics, it’s political wrestling.” be the ones to have to fix the major issues in today’s impeachment, in which President Donald Trump What he was referring to was the tension between politics, and it is essential to get today’s youth involved was officially acquitted by the Senate. Only one President Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who in political events in order to make significant changes Republican senator, Mitt Romney, voted to convict visibly tore Trump’s speech on camera. After, Trump needed in today’s crazy political climate.” President Trump. refused to shake her hand. Dr. Hudson made the claim that Trump was not In regards to Trump’s claims in the State of the cooperating with Congress. He then cited a book Union, Dr. Guardino said, “Last night was an object published in the 1970s titled The Imperial Presidency lesson not only to fact check but to critically evaluate which discussed the impeachment of former President claims in context. The economy is doing well largely Richard Nixon. Nixon allowed witnesses to testify in due to many grassroot movements, which has led his trial, unlike the current president. to states across the nation increasing their minimum “Trump has not been forthcoming in providing wages, which the Trump administration has opposed information. This administration would not doing.” President Trump’s accomplishments may participate in the impeachment at all. Nine witnesses have been embellished or have happened without his called to testify refused to appear,” said Hudson. involvement. “There’s going to be more stonewalling from the Dr. Hudson mentioned that Trump is “a very Trump administration which may depend on court clever showman and administered that in the State of cases that may come up.” the Union. It’s in Trump’s best interest to be the kind After the discussion on impeachment, a long of showman that he is when he talks to the press in PHOTO COURTESY OF COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG discussion arose on the State of the Union Address, order to get reelected.” Tensions on the Hill remain high despite Trump's acquittal. 44 TheThe Cowl NEWS SeptemberFebruary 13, 6, 20202012 September 6, 2012 Bursting the PC Bubble Members of Chinese Military Indicted by U.S. Government

by Matthew Mazzella ’20 customers whose data was accessed as a result of the private networks with the hopes of gaining insight News Staff hacking. on trade details. WORLD NEWS Attorney General William Barr was outraged by This case adds to the list of many breaches the attack on America, and expressed his concern for performed by the Chinese government, only adding national security, by saying, “This was an organized to the already existing trade tensions between the Four members of the Chinese military have been and remarkably brazen criminal heist of sensitive U.S. and China. charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for the information of nearly half of all Americans, as well Thomas McMahon ’20 expressed his concern hacking of Equifax credit reporting as the hard work and intellectual property of an with the Chinese government being able to access agency in 2017. American company, by a unit of millions of American’s private information easily. The hackers stole the personal the Chinese military," McMahon angrily said, “It is information of nearly 150 million really alarming that anyone can Americans, including names, access confidential information birthdays, and social security if they try hard enough. Just look numbers. Deputy FBI Director at what happened to Capital One David Bowdich said this breach this summer. I try my best to keep is “the largest instance of state- my information secure, but there sponsored theft in U.S. history.” is only so much you can do with the The charged parties include sophistication of hackers these days.” four members of the Chinese Whether it be the hacking of more People’s Liberation Army’s 54th than 20 million files on government Research Institute, which is a employees, theft of more than 10 million branch of the Chinese army. The health records from health insurance hackers included Wu Zhiyong, provider Anthem, or the stealing of hundreds Wang Qian, Xu Ke, and Liu Lei. These of millions of Marriot Hotel records, China is parties are facing major charges from no amateur when it comes to stealing precious the United States, including allegations information from American citizens. These cases of conspiracy to commit computer fraud, have raised questions as to whether the United conspiracy to commit economic espionage, and States government is doing enough to protect its conspiracy to commit wire fraud. citizens from these ever so often hacking cases Last year, Equifax has agreed to pay up to $700 Barr said. by foreign governments. million in settlements with the Federal Trade This is not the only instance Charging these four suspects associated with Commission. These cases investigated how Equifax where the Chinese Liberation Army (PLA) has the Equifax case is a step in the right direction for handled the data breach. A large sum of the launched hacking campaigns against the United national security, but the United States is far from settlement went towards to those affected by the States. In 2014, five Chinese military hackers were being able to solve the recurring issue related to the data breach, as they allocated $425 million to help charged with breaking into major corporation’s hacking of confidential information. PHOTO COURTESY OF FREESVG.ORG Election of 2020 Political Updates About this Year's Upcoming Election President "Trumps" Impeachment

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 opinion poll reported that President News Staff Trump’s approval rating hit the highest POLITICS yet, at 49 percent. The public remains highly divided along partisan lines. After a four-month period of This division was further exacerbated impeachment processes, President in President Trump’s televised State of the Donald Trump has officially been Union speech on Feb. 4. After describing acquitted of both articles of impeachment Democrats who support universal health drafted against him, as determined by care as socialists, President Trump urged the trials conducted by the Senate. Congress to support legislation to lower In September 2019, a government prescription drug prices. This was met whistleblower issued a complaint with dissenting chants from Democrats. against President Trump. Soon after, President Trump also continued to Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, emphasize policies aimed at helping called for an impeachment inquiry black Americans, a group which against President Trump, claiming that overwhelmingly disapproves of Trump. he had betrayed his Oath of Office and However, in conflict with these efforts, the election process. President Trump awarded conservative The House Intelligence Committee PHOTO COURTESY OF FLICKR.COM talk radio host Rush Limbaugh the was then tasked with investigation, and President Trump claims victory over charges of impeachment. Presidential Medal of Freedom. This the Judiciary Committee drafted two abuse of power—all Democrats Independents voted guilty, while all award is the nation’s highest honor articles of impeachment—one for abuse and Independents voted guilty. All Republicans voted not guilty. The final that a civilian can receive. In the of power, and the other for obstruction of Republicans, with the exception of Utah tallies were 53 to 47 to acquit Trump past, Limbaugh has made precarious Congress. The House of Representatives Senator Mitt Romney, voted not guilty. of this second article, split along party comments on race; particularly in approved both articles, which required a The final tallies were 52 to 48 to acquit lines. regards to former President Barack simple majority of votes. him of this first article. After President Trump’s acquittal, Obama. The articles of impeachment were Romney’s vote to convict President he promptly spoke out in a number of After President Trump concluded his then passed on to the Republican- Trump “marked the first time in tweets. The first was a parody video State of the Union speech, he handed controlled Senate, which was responsible American history that a senator voted illustrating his decision to continue House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a copy of for conducting President Trump’s trial. to convict a president of his own party running for reelection, ending with the his speech. When she reached out to The trial included opening and closing in an impeachment trial,” as stated message: “Trump 4EVA.” In a separate shake his hand, President Trump turned remarks from the Democratic House by NBC News. Romney defended his tweet, he claimed he would provide away. As Republicans cheered, Pelosi impeachment managers and President choice in a speech before the Senate, but more commentary, “our Country's tore the copy of President Trump’s Trump’s team of lawyers, plus a 16- continued to receive criticism from both VICTORY on the Impeachment Hoax.” remarks in half. hour questioning period by senators. A President Trump and other members of President Trump will likely use the Both the impeachment trials and the super majority of 67 votes was needed the Republican Party. impeachment trial results to further State of the Union speech are emblematic to convict President Trump for each For the second article of impeachment vilify Democrats during his reelection of continued bipartisan tensions, likely respective charge. placed against Trump—obstruction campaign. to be echoed in the 2020 presidential For the first article of impeachment— of Congress—all Democrats and According to Gallup, a recent public campaigns and elections. Page 5 Opinion February 13, 2020 “Calories Count”: Starting the Eating Disorder Conversation

Doctors and psychologists specializing in amount of stress despite the recent emphasis on eating disorders are beginning to promote HAES, self-love and body acceptance. Sure, these are all Wellness which stands for “Health at Every Size.” Instead great, yet hardly effective in the mind of someone Continued from front page of focusing on losing a certain amount of weight with an actual eating disorder. and promoting unhealthy behavior, doctors We cannot remove the stickers put up by Secretary Allyson Giso ‘22 stated, “I don’t are beginning to take a sensitive and balanced a corporation or force them to change their think it was worded correctly. Health doesn’t approach that plans out steps for long-lasting, messaging—at least not immediately. But what we necessarily equate to calories.” Not only is this healthy results. They focus on wellness and eating can do right away is remain mindful of triggers, statement incredibly accurate, but it is a main patterns over calorie counting and excessive food and start having conversations on this campus tenant of living a balanced and healthy lifestyle. thought. about healthful, balanced lives in order to support President Corinne Maier ‘22 claimed, “If I saw In reality, societal pressures cause an enormous our community in the best ways we can. it, I wouldn’t grab the cookies or candy. But that is what the vending machines are for. Why else would we have them?” Vending machines are meant for pleasure and snacking, not overthinking the little things in life. In all reality, this issue is more prevalent than one may believe. Marketing Director Julia O’Dwyer ‘22 states, “I think it is desensitizing. There are so many people you don’t know who struggle with eating disorders, so if someone is going through that and sees something like that, it’s very triggering.” To counteract triggers, a couple of things are necessary. First, we need to destigmatize mental illness on PC’s campus, and second, we can emphasize the concept of balance. Sure, we have an incredibly healthy campus. Many students go to the gym, eat healthy meals, and are passionate about nutrition and sports. There are also a plethora of mental health clubs and events, bringing awareness to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL The vending machine on the lowest level of Feinstein—a heavily trafficked area—also displays However, eating disorders are not typically a the potentially triggering “Calories Count” sticker. topic of conversation. Coronavirus Does Not Discriminate, So Neither Should You Ending Racist and Inappropriate Comments about the Disease

by Julia McCoy ‘22 Education is now planning to basis; while Asian countries are and a small panic has begun. With Opinion Staff launch the program in Shanghai in geographically closer to the area jokes circulating about the disease, POLITICS the spring of 2021. of impact, their chances of being it is a concern that people will not The College is moving forward infected with coronavirus are almost take this virus as seriously as they with the Maymester 2020 program the same as America. should. As flu season once again plagues in South Korea, according to Dean Perhaps this geographic distance Consider the facts: this disease this campus, students are keeping Joseph Stanley of the Center for makes people believe it more is rapidly mutating, it can spread their eye on more than just the flu. Global Education, unless the justified for some people to laugh faster than the common flu, there Earlier this year, an outbreak of situation escalates. about the coronavirus. is no known vaccine, and it can go the coronavirus emerged in Wuhan, He is confident in his dialogue Twitter and Instagram, among unnoticed for up to two weeks. China. As of the beginning of with On Call International, PC’s other social media platforms, have Thus, it is incredibly important February, upwards of 30,000 people travel risk management partner, and been filled with jokes about “Corona- to take this virus seriously. It is a have been infected with the disease, other international stakeholders virus,” in which people call out of culture-blind disease that can affect and it is spreading rapidly. to make a well-informed decision, work to drink Corona beer. the world. Additionally, there has yet to be as the College did with PCSB in Not only do jokes like this diminish Healthy habits and awareness an identified cure or vaccine that Shanghai. the actual effects of this rapidly of surroundings, especially on could help those who have been Of course, as college students, it spreading and deadly disease, they a college campus, are important infected. is important to be aware of possible are insensitive to those affected by during any normal flu season. Considering China’s large population threats to our health. However, it the increasing global nature of the Coronavirus certainly comes with a and the rapid spread of the disease is also imperative that students disease. more imminent threat, and it should in that remote area, this disease has are correctly informed and do not The United States has seen its therefore be taken seriously and not warranted worldwide fear. Its spread spread false information regarding first few cases in the last few days used as a reason to discriminate. to other countries and continents is this outbreak. concerning, especially considering Yes, it is true that the coronavirus the amount of international travel outbreak began in Wuhan, China. that is natural to our society. However, that does not mean that Providence College has particular Chinese people in general should be interest in this issue. The PC School held responsible for an outbreak that of Business, in conjunction with exploded without their choosing. the Center for Global Education, This disease is not a matter of had planned to launch a program culture or ethnicity, it is not a matter at East China Normal University in of lifestyle. It is an unbiased virus Shanghai, China this spring before that can affect anyone. the outbreak occurred. That’s right, some less informed Four of the five enrolled students people have taken to steering away have worked with CGE and PCSB from Chinese people in fear of the faculty and staff and are now transmittance of the disease. beginning their studies in Dublin, Additionally, there is a generic Ireland instead. stigma around all Asian citizens, Thankfully, PC students were regardless of the country or if their PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS able to stay safe and relocate to a origin could have been exposed to The shaded regions depicted on the map above indicate locations where cases of the new area before ever embarking to the disease. virus have either been confirmed or are suspected to have occurred. Its spread to other parts Shanghai. The Center for Global This stigma has little to no of the globe is clear indication that the disease has nothing to do with race or ethnicity. 6 The Cowl COMMENTARYOPINION February 13, 2020 Picking up after Yourself: A Small Act with a Big Impact Putting a Stop to Microdemonstrations of Privilege on PC’s Campus

by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff SOCIETY

When eating a meal at one of the various dining spots on campus, it is not uncommon for food to fall off of a plate, for a napkin to drop onto the floor,or for someone to spill something on the table. However, reactions to such occurrences say much about privilege on the Providence College campus. There is a phenomenon here on campus where students leave behind dirty napkins or, in extreme circumstances, portions of their meal on the dining tables, with minimal to no effort made to clean them up. While there are employees of these dining spots that carry washrags and move about cleaning the tables, they should not be responsible for disposing of large chunks of food or napkins that are left behind on the table. These employees are tasked with sanitizing rather than completing a task many of us were taught as children: if you make a mess, you clean it up. It is not someone else’s responsibility to clean up a mess that you made and are perfectly capable of Messes and spills are bound to happen in the dining hall. What we can control, however, LAURA CHADBOURNE ’20/THE COWL handling. Even without a washrag, there are ample is how we take responsibility and clean up after ourselves. napkins with which you can pick up a piece of food or wipe up a spill. the facilities by insinuating that they are hired to do We have all at one point or another gone to sit That being said, the most important part of the “less important” jobs. in a specific place in a dining location on campus cleaning up the mess is to dispose of the napkins used Certainly, the cleaning of tables is not glamorous only to see the mess someone else left behind. What to clean it up—simply leaving them behind because by many people’s standards, but it is an extremely we forget to do is take this moment and guide our “they are disgusting” or “I’ll get my hands dirty” is an important task which keeps dining spaces clean and actions accordingly by cleaning up after ourselves. As unacceptable and extremely privileged viewpoint. welcoming to all. It is not our place to pass judgment previously stated, this does not need to be a massive Just because you are not paid to clean up the or shy away from dirtying our hands a little to help undertaking, rather a conscious attempt to make a dining halls does not mean your individual actions out fellow members of the PC community—both table as usable as possible for the next individuals to are excused. If you are able to clean up a mess, then employees and students. use it. you should be doing so, with the exception of extreme Though some forms of privilege—such as Privilege is a daunting and challenging topic to situations involving broken glass or ceramic plates. destruction of property—are active, the privilege confront, and there are certainly many manifestations An underlying privilege often manifests itself in exposed through a lack of small efforts to clean is more of it on our campus. The first step is recognizing our minute, everyday actions—or inactions. In this case, passive, and thus more difficult to combat. own problematic behaviors and correcting them. one’s inaction demonstrates an internal belief that Addressing these behaviors requires a moment of The next time you find yourself eating at one of the they are above cleaning such a mess up, and that it is realization of the consequences of such actions, as they dining spaces on campus, take a few extra seconds to beneath them to do so. pertain to the community in which we live. One must clean up after yourself and encourage your friends In addition to this mentality allowing for dining put themselves in a place of critical examination as to to do the same, thus creating a community of respect hall tables to remain dirtied for other students, it how a shift in their actions will lead to an increasingly while also combatting one form of the various forms demeans the employees of the College who clean positive experience for those around them. of privilege seen at PC. Writer vs. Writer Is It Safe to Leave Your Possessions out in the Open on Campus?

by Marie Sweeney ’20 at Concannon, said, “People report by Alyssa Cohen ’21 on campus need not present itself as Opinion Staff missing items to us all the time. Opinion Staff an added stressor. Someone loses their airpods or airpod NO YES The trustworthiness of the PC cases at least once a day.” community is evident in a variety While this trust among students of ways. Take, for example, the “lost A common practice among students is part of the Friar culture, it is not While it is a gamble to leave one’s and found” page that has naturally at Providence College is to leave their worth it for students to put their valuables unattended on campus, emerged on the PC mobile app that valuables around campus due to the valuables at risk. Students need to be or within any public setting for that students constantly utilize to connect strong amount of trust students have more careful where they place their matter, Providence College students with one another to return missing in one another. important items to avoid the risk of have no reason to fear their belongings belongings. However, students need to be more them being taken. being stolen. Additionally, the culture of the careful with where they place their Unfortunately, not everyone can be Considering the many anxieties Concannon Fitness Center also proves items because there is a risk of non- trusted and when it comes to the more that may be induced by the academic the trustworthiness of the College student and student thieves, students expensive and important items, it is rigor and social culture of the college campus. mistaking others’ items for their own, always better to be safe than sorry. lifestyle, the concern of being robbed Despite the fact that students regularly and the fact that not everyone can be leave electronics, wallets, airpods, and trusted. other valuables unattended in the cubbies The Concannon Fitness Center is a on a daily basis, Hannah Lavery ’22, a common place where people put their student worker at the fitness center, items at risk. Students have developed says, “Claims of articles being stolen the practice of leaving valuables such are pretty rarely reported.” as wallets, headphones, phones, and Not to mention the fact that more in the cubbies, which are in language and behaviors of skepticism plain sight. and paranoia towards having one’s This also occurs in the library, where belongings stolen emit an air of students will leave their laptops on distrust of one’s peers. tables for hours unattended. Anyone, Such attitudes are detrimental to a student or a non-student, could take efforts to promote an inclusive and it. welcoming atmosphere within the PC Although some may argue that this community. is just a part of the PC culture and Essentially, while it is always that we should embrace it, there are important to use common sense individuals that can take advantage of when it comes to leaving valuables the unspoken trust that students have unattended in any public setting for one another. For instance, there both on or off campus, manifesting have been many reports in certain constant anxieties of robbery is both residence halls of people stealing unproductive and unnecessary, and clothes from the laundry rooms. PC students often make reference to the “Friar Family,” but is LAURA CHADBOURNE ’20/THE COWL emits toxic energy into our campus Rachael Kelly ’20, a student worker this family always trustworthy when it comes to valuables left out on campus? community. February 13, 2020 OPINION The Cowl 7 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 Valentine’s Day is Beyond the CVS Aisles: Publisher: Kristine Goodwin Co-Publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears A Love-Filled Thank You Note to Mom Advisor: Richard F. Kless cellophane, overpriced cards, and would be lying if I said that there stuffed animals holding hearts with weren’t moments when I thought I Journalism Consultant: Michael Pare cheesy sayings. had lost her love. Editor-in-Chief: Kerry Torpey ’20 While this may be an over- However, I’ve learned over the exaggeration, it’s the typical years that I will never lose my Associate Editor-in-Chief: Katherine mom’s love. Torok ’20 Valentine’s Day that Hollywood and CVS have planted into my and So, here are just some of the many of my friends’ minds. Thus, things that I would like to thank Managing Editor: Julia Vaccarella ’20 if you are not in a relationship, this you for, Mom: holiday may feel like a complete Thank you for answering every Social Media Curator: Mikaela Lee ’20 drag. text message and phone call, Now, instead of going on a regardless of the hour. Thank you News Co-Editor: Hannah Langley ’21 for kissing every cut and scrape News Co-Editor: Kyle Burgess ’21 stereotypical single-girl rant about Asst. News Editor: Eileen Cooney ’23 how important self-love is, or how I got on the playground. Thank much I love my friends, I wanted to you for holding me when that boy Opinion Co-Editor: Andrea Traietti ’21 take this time to thank the woman made fun of my hair in the fifth Opinion Co-Editor: Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Co-Editor: Savannah Plaisted who has loved me unconditionally grade. Thank you for letting me cry ’21 for the past 22 years. So, thank you, through the phone at 8 a.m. when by Katherine Torok ’20 Mom. that boy broke my heart. Thank Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Patrick Associate Editor-in-Chief Fuller ’21 Growing up as an only child, I you for constantly reminding me Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Sara EDITOR’S COLUMN had a great relationship with my of my own self-worth. And thank Conway ’21 parents; I can honestly say that my you for raising me to be a strong, Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Peter independent yet loving woman. Keough ’20 mom is, and forever will be, my best Valentine’s Day: a time filled friend. 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What’s Up This Week in Friartown? Feb 13: Love Your Melanin presented by BOW (7 p.m., Moore Hall 125)

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Have Something to Say? Write a Letter to the Editor! Arts & Entertainment Page 11 February 13, 2020 Fabian the Magician Returns to Providence College BOP Welcomes back the ‘‘Mumford and Sons of Magic’’ also to prove that he had nothing to hide: by Brenna O’Leary ’20 the magic spoke for itself. “This is just A&E Staff an example of what didn’t happen,” he said to his audience. The trick was an ON-CAMPUS illusion, and it was important because “the idea is just what we can make it.” It “I dated a witch once” was one of the many could be whatever we thought possible. highlights of Fabian the Magician’s spectacular The event was sponsored by the Board event. McPhail’s was buzzing with laughter and of Programmers, and Kevin Schwalm magic this past Friday, February 7. The show ’21 was sincerely pleased with the huge created wonder and awe in the lively atmosphere of turnout. Schwalm related that Fabian McPhail’s, making Fabian the Magician a complete “came to campus three or four years success. From conjuring shots of whiskey to ago and we wanted to bring him back delivering heartfelt commentary on his own illusions, last year. We ended up having like 170 Fabian created an evening of disbelief and fun. people show up, so we thought because Fabian’s set started at 8 p.m. and provided it was so successful last year, it would be an hour of magic; he magically altered napkins great to bring him back.” BOP provided and teleported dollar bills into other people’s cupcakes from LaSalle and encouraged wallets. His magic consisted of disappearing and guests to take advantage of the bar. reappearing acts, as well as a little voodoo and Having filled almost all 100 of the chairs mind reading. But what truly wowed the spectators set out plus standing room, McPhail’s was Fabian’s forte for storytelling, and his ability was alive with magic and storytelling. to pull students into the magic alongside him. Introduced as the “Mumford and One of the Providence College student participant Sons of magic,” Fabian the Magician Karl Reidel ’20 admitted, “I was absolutely has a wide array of sponsors, and his flabbergasted. I truly was shocked at the fact magic has introduced him to figures that the magic worked on me.” Reidel had even such as John Mayer and Bradley felt prepared, having seen Fabian perform at PC Cooper. It has taken him to new before, and was convinced he knew what to expect. places, and PC was lucky to have him. Overall, Reidel said it was “a night of surprises.” For Fabian, magic means a lot, but On his website, Fabian has been described as people are a huge part of it; “When I “The Perfect Act for any Liberal Arts Venue,” and got into the market, I noticed there he perfectly exemplified this in his set. Fabian was were a lot of magicians who were thrilled to be back at PC, and shared his affinity PHOTO COURTESY OF BOP Fabian has performed for well-known celebrities throughout the U.S. just doing trick after trick…I was for the liberal arts. “Providence was really the more about substance…so I like to combine first school that kicked off the university string But Fabian’s stories made the night truly magical. stories with the magic to kind of frame it around of touring for the year. I was a liberal arts major. I Fabian’s storytelling only made the audience love that, that way it’s more of an experience and a loved film media but I decided on literature.” Fabian him more and fall deeper into his magic. Fabian conversation as opposed to a show.” This focus was really excited to start here at PC and will be chatted with members of the audience, bringing on storytelling elevates Fabian’s magic to a making his way across the country through April. them into the act to make it more enthralling, but personal level, making for a memorable experience. Providence Community to Celebrate French Films Brown University to Host Immersive Experience for Local Film Lovers bracelet. The courtroom drama follows Festival an 18-year-old girl accused of murdering her friend over a slut-shaming post Continued from front page made about her. She is forced to wear The films shown at the festival are a tracking bracelet while under house pieces that touch upon the diversity arrest. Longo recommended this film, of voices that compose French culture saying, “I think this film does a good or, as Longo stated in how she selected job of showing the issues women deal the movies, “I wanted to try to reflect with in the age of social media. The the changes in France and the world, acting is phenomenal and does a great highlight the many faces that make job of not passing any judgment.” This up French and francophone culture.” film was adapted from an Argentinian Africa Mia, directed by Richard film of the same name in 2018 and made Minier and Édouard Salier, explores the waves throughout the festival circuit. lives of 10 young, talented musicians These are only a few of the many from Mali who were invited to Cuba films that will be showcased; attendees by Fidel Castro. They formed a popular will find a range of genres and themes band called “Las Maravillas de Mali,” that will appeal to all audiences. The and invented Afro-Cuban music. The opening night of the Providence French documentary goes between the past and Film Festival is Feb. 28 and offers a present, highlighting what happened glimpse into French culture and its to the members after they left Cuba. nuances through a showing of a short The film Zombi Child by Bertrand film exclusively for that night. The trailers Bonello is a horror, science fiction, for the films that will premiere in Rhode and fantasy piece that takes place in a Island are posted on the event’s website. French all-female private high school. It will be a lovely Friday evening from A group of girls invite a Haitian girl 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with complimentary into their circle, but she must share French food and drinks, as audience a secret to be accepted. From there, members get acquainted with French things take a dark turn as the film cinema and meet the people involved explores issues young women deal with the festival. The party is open with, from identity to relationships. to all and completely free. Tickets Another film highlighting women’s will be on sale at the party for the issues is by Stéphane Demoustier, titled showings on Feb. 29 to March 5, and The Girl with a Bracelet or La fille au can be purchased online as well. PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL FACEBOOK 12 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT February 13, 2020 Quadio: Connecting College Artists Cupcake Wars: Empowering Students Through Social Media Sweet Campus by Patrick Fuller ’21 be able to find producers, and so on. A&E Co-Editor The sleek desktop interface MUSIC filters searches based on university, state, region, nation, and genre. A Unity quick filtered university search for artists on Providence College’s campus yields surprising results. by Arianna Weling ’23 Estarlyn Hirado ’21, stage name A&E Staff Starling, is on Quadio as a rapper, ON-CAMPUS videographer, and audio engineer. His biography mentions how his music “educates different communities We all know and love Taco Tuesday, about the injustices of the world through but Providence College put a different his art by telling breath-taking stories in spin on Tuesday: Cupcake Tuesday. a relatable but compelling way.” Thanks The event provided the opportunity to the app’s “looking for” feature, Starling has indicated his need for an to decorate and eat some delicious cupcakes, enjoy watching campus Quadio is “a social music streaming platform for the next generation.” PHOTO COURTESY OF QUADIO agent, vocalist, and trumpeter, all of which can be found through Quadio’s clubs compete against one another, In the current competitive music United States, seeks to lend that interstate, inter-university community. and even compete for a LaSalle Bakery arena, where streaming services like helping hand. President and CEO of PC audio engineer, radio DJ, and gift-card, judged by Alumni Hall Spotify, Apple Music, and Soundcloud Quadio, Marcus Welch, founded the rapper Mark Healy ’20, also known Food Court’s very own Sue Valenti. advertise only the most popular artists, service in 2018 in Brooklyn, New York as Marco $olo, also published his The event featured the following college students seeking a career in along with Joe Welch, the current chief tracks “Another Time” and “BPZ (The clubs: Board of Programmers (BOP), music struggle to gain recognition. content officer. David Kwan, a Quadio Recipe)” on Quadio with good success. Board of Multicultural Student Affairs Even the more underground music representative, visited the Providence Beyond allowing college artists to (BMSA), Student Congress, Friars categories require a threshold of College campus before the beta launched. publish original content, Quadio includes Club, and Campus Ministry. Each of streams to be bumped into auto- He explained that the Quadio beta both a “Hot,” and “All-Time” chart generated playlists or charts. For would offer a “chart system based on for college artists only. This function the clubs competed in four rounds college students juggling course organic growth,” and “collaboration essentially gives college artists a place with designated themes: Friars, work, extracurricular activities, and between producers” which would to be heard without having to compete Holidays, Animals, and Emojis. With a tight budget, being able to match greatly aid college start-ups in music with big labels, corporate producers, the stakes high for a Lasalle Bakery the quality and quantity of celebrity creation and gaining recognition. or popular celebrity musicians. gift card, the clubs were out for blood. artists’ output is near impossible. The Quadio website describes the While the Quadio beta already After rounds of icing and decorating, While singers like Ariana Grande service as “a social music streaming provides an open, collaborative space Friars Club and Campus Ministry and Taylor Swift have access to multi- platform for the next generation.” for college musicians to grow, it is still ended up tying, causing a tiebreaker million-dollar production equipment Any college student with a university- developing. The service does not aim in which both clubs had to decorate and closed studio time, most college affiliated email address (.edu) and a to replace big streaming platforms like a cupcake that best described their artists are producing music in their provided beta invite code can join the Spotify or Apple Music; rather it seeks to club in just a minute. Thinking bedrooms on their home computers. platform. Here, they can create a profile lay the foundation for college artists to Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas only describing their occupation (producer, succeed in an independent community. quickly and creatively, Friars Club recently proved that home production audio engineer, web developer, As the service grows, partnerships with managed to successfully take the win. can ascend to stardom, but college drummer, band, rapper, songwriter, brands or music labels could generate Ultimately, the event generated students still need a helping hand. etc.) and indicate what they are looking campus events. But, for now, Quadio is a positive feedback from students, Quadio, a social media app connecting for from the community. Songwriters revolutionary step in the right direction participants, and Valenti. Nicole Gass college musicians throughout the will be able to find singers, rappers will for the next generation of artists. ’20 added, “It was really fun to see all the different clubs come together and to have Sue here judging.” The celebrity judge, Valenti, shared Parasite Breaks Barriers the same experience, noting, “The event was planned very creatively. All the organizers worked well together, Bong Joon-ho Directs Thrilling Masterpiece and everyone had a good time.” Events like Cupcake Wars are a great unifier among the clubs, emphasizing by Julia Vaccarella ’20 be unrelated and recommending one A&E Staff another for their respective positions. the Friar family mentality. Between While socioeconomic differences class, club meetings, and the busy FILM would normally never bring families lifestyle of Friars, events like these are like the Kim’s and the Park’s together, significant in bringing the student body Since the release of Parasite last year, Parasite displays just that, and the two together and being fun de-stressors. the acclaimed South Korean film has families become closely connected. reached a widespread audience. Locally, However, what begins as a seemingly the Avon Theater on Thayer Street has peaceful and harmless film about a been offering patrons the opportunity to poor family quickly shifts to a rather view the movie for several months. On a ominous and disturbing tone. The much larger scale, Parasite has also been division between how the poor and nominated for several prestigious film the wealthy live and think drive this awards, including the Golden Globes, change; ultimately it is this theme the BAFTAs, and the Oscars. Parasite that guides the entirety of the film. brought home the Oscars for Best Picture, PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDb The title of the film is meant to Best Director, Best International Feature Korean cinema has a very long history, be purposely vague, as Joon-ho Film, and Best Original Screenplay. and Parasite is a continuation of all intended for his audience to interpret The viewers who have been able the Korean films that came before. it for themselves. Will Gompertz of to get past submitting themselves to It’s an extension of our history. It’s BBC News writes, “The movie’s title subtitles, since the film is presented in not the first time a Korean film has conveys the humiliation endured by Korean, will nonetheless be rewarded gone through something like this,” the poor forced to live off the wealthy, with the depth of the film’s plot. This said director Bong Joon-ho in an for whom the word parasite is equally element has actually had a positive interview with the New York Times. applicable. It is also questioning the contribution to the global interest Such rhetoric is especially relevant political, economic and commercial that Parasite has garnered since its considering increased criticism for the philosophies upon which we build our debut in May 2019. One reason for lack of diversity in the film industry. lives. For the most part, the film does this is that many of the people who The combination of humor and this with incisiveness and intelligence.” have opted to see the movie have suspense present throughout has With the juxtaposition of comedy claimed that they were still able to attracted individuals to Parasite. The and thrill, Parasite has made a profound grasp the full meaning behind the film focuses on a family of four that impact in the film industry. From its

film despite it not being in English. is struggling to make ends meet. As complex plot to its powerful thematic LAURA CHADBOURNE ’20 / THE COWL “I think it just shows that Parasite a result, they all scheme to work for elements, it is understandable why A cupcake inspired by the Calabria Plaza torch. PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL FACEBOOK isn’t a film that came out of nowhere. an affluent family by pretending to the film has been so successful. February 13, 2020 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 13 Page 14 The 92nd Oscars Shocks with Performers, Awards Eminem Takes His Opportunity while Parasite Makes History

by Anne DeLello ’20 Other big wins for actors included A&E Staff Joaquin Pheonix for his performance in Joker. Though he has been nominated FILM before, this was Phoenix’s first Oscar win for Best Actor, and he used While the Super Bowl is the the opportunity to express how his premiere event in sports, this past position has allowed him to give a voice Sunday the entertainment industry to the causes important to him. The had a super bowl of its own: the actor spoke about inequality and the Oscars. A list of top tier actors, environment, claiming that “human actresses, and crew members were beings, at our best, are so inventive and nominated to win coveted Oscars. creative and ingenious, and I think that Not only are the nominees showcased when we use love and compassion as at the event, but there were top notch our guiding principles, we can create, performers in attendance as well. develop and implement systems of The 92nd Academy Awards debuted change that are beneficial to all sentient live on ABC on Feb. 9, and, as per beings and to the environment.” usual, the show impressed those Some big wins for actresses included watching at home with an entertaining Laura Dern with her first Oscar win evening. The organization continued for Best Actress in a Supporting Role the tradition of broadcasting without due to her role in Marriage Story, a a host for the second year in a row. role for which she also won a Golden The list of nominees was expansive, Globe this year. Renée Zellweger also and there were plenty of great won the Oscar for Best Actress for her contenders. One of the biggest winners role in the Judy Garland biopic, Judy. of the night was the movie Parasite. Not only did the night feature Director and producer Bong Joon-ho groundbreaking wins, but the Oscars also won in four categories for which he and featured a series of performances during the film were nominated, including the show. Idina Menzel performed Best Picture, Best Director, Best “Into the Unknown” from Frozen 2 International Film, and Best Original with a backing chorus of ‘Elsas’ from Screenplay. The film made history as countries throughout the world singing the first foreign language film to win in their native languages. Good Morning Best Picture at the Oscars. Much to the America dubbed this a “truly global amusement of those watching, Bong performance.” The Oscars also featured Joon-ho joked to the audience in his a surprise performance by Eminem. He acceptance speech for Best Picture, performed “Lose Yourself” following saying, “I’m ready to drink tonight.” a montage of iconic music in films. Brad Pitt earned an award for The Oscars were filled with first- his role as Cliff Booth in Once Upon time wins and groundbreaking A Time in Hollywood, walking away victories. With many well-deserved with the award for Best Performance winners, this year’s Oscars have set by an Actor in a Supporting Role. a precedent for many years to come. GRAPHIC COURTESY OF PATRICK FULLER ’21 / THE COWL Kobe Bryant: A Beloved Basketball Player and Storyteller

Kaene. Kaene helped Bryant produce Dear Basketball, by Grace O’Connor ’22 a story based on a poem that he used to promote A&E Staff his retirement from basketball. The film showed FILM/TELEVISION him both as a young boy and as the star he became. Dear Basketball won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and the Annie Award. After Bryant’s passing, Kaene commented, “As soon as he stepped into animation, he eagerly began soaking up every aspect of it. Working with him was a dream and one of the high points of my career.” This highlights Bryant’s influence on the movie industry and his versatility. Bryant had an eye for animation and helped Kaene to see a different perspective, proving that Bryant understood the importance of the little details that go into making a film. Kaene mentioned that it was really important to Bryant to tell a story that resonates with everyone. Bryant wanted to make changes for the better and PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDb his involvement in the movie industry portrays “I love the idea of creative content whether his drive to tell a genuine, compelling story. it’s mythology or animation, written or film, that Bryant’s love for storytelling started when can inspire people and give them something he was young. In high school, he took creative tangible they can use in their own lives,” said writing classes which helped strengthen his Kobe Bryant to Sports Illustrated in 2018. creative writing abilities and fed his interest in Bryant founded Granity Studios to develop storytelling. He studied movies from Disney, his own content in order to combine his love as well as Harry Potter and Star Wars in order of basketball and fantasy. He took his vision to better understand character development. to this studio in order to see his dream play out. This exemplifies his passion for telling stories Bryant directed one of Granity’s earliest projects, and his famous “Mamba mentality” to always do Detail, which was meant to teach basketball in more. As Bryant told the New York Times in 2015, PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDb the same way that the legendary Tex Winter “Cinematically, we wanted to do something that did. He stated, “If this show existed when I was would be different from the ways documentaries a huge part of his identity that should be recognized 11 or 12 years old, I believe by the age of 21, 22, I are shot. This was about doing something that was due to his immense efforts and true passion for the would have been a much better basketball player,” fun but also honest.” Rather than writing a book, craft. He wanted to tell a story that would touch the when asked by the New York Times in 2018. Bryant saw a film as something that got his story lives of others, and he managed to do just that while Bryant claimed, “Animation can capture the out more effectively. Though he did not grow up an still being known as one of the best basketball emotion in the story in a much more compelling, visual avid reader, Bryant’s talent lies in creative writing. players in history. Kobe Bryant’s creative half way than live action.” He always had an interest in Bryant left a mark on the world not only as a bleeds through and should be recognized animation and he made the previous statement to Glen basketball player but also as a storyteller. This was as an equally important part of his identity. Page 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT February 13, 2020 The Ranch Reflects Small Town, Rural America Ashton Kutcher Wraps Up Netflix Political Comedy Series

by Brenna Cavallaro ’23 Although the dry humor presented egocentric character to look out for. throughout all eight seasons as the A&E Staff by old-fashioned conservative Rooster adds comedic relief that cannot show reflects the highly discussed ranchers predominantly carries the be replaced by any other character. controversies in America today. TELEVISION show, modern day thinking and The Bennet brothers’ father, Beau, is Not only will Kutcher’s charm more leftist viewpoints are also certainly the star of the political comedy. keep you hooked on The Ranch, but After over three years, four seasons, presented as the seasons progress. His conservatism is either upsetting or this original is a must-watch because and eight parts of comedy, tragedy, Kutcher plays Colt Bennet, a hysterical depending on which side of the perspective it can provide to romance, and controversy, the Netflix washed-up football star constantly of the political spectrum one is on. Americans as well as to all cultures original The Ranch has come to an getting himself into trouble who is the Aside from absolutely shredding around the globe. Plus, you will, without end. The comedy starring Ashton perfect romantic dope in the sitcom. the idea of being “politically correct,” a doubt, find yourself longing for a Kutcher takes on the weight of political You will somehow find yourself the Netflix original provides a sense life in a small American town when viewpoints and perspectives from rooting for Colt’s handsome looks of what “real” American families deal you complete the dramatic comedy. small town Americans and Midwest and big heart despite his role as with day in and day out, especially ranchers that are often overlooked a close-minded, ignorant egotist. with the modern world constantly by politicians and liberal activists. Colt’s brother Rooster is another changing. These harsh realities of life in a small town, not only as a rancher, but as a business owner, mother, father, political activist, immigrant, war hero, etc. could not be epitomized better than The Ranch’s take on these ordeals. People have to make decisions every day that are highly controversial or even detrimental, but when they live in their own little bubble, they cut off the devastating realities of others’ lives. The Ranch provides this humble, eye-opening viewpoint that allows one to experience the “American dream” in a whole new way. The underlying romance, along with the overarching theme of familial love, keeps eyes glued to the screen. Comedic relief from each of the characters allows for the audience to cope with the dramatic issues and harsh realities a small-town ranching family must face. Political issues in the PHOTO COURTESY OF GREG GAYNE/NETFLIX modern world, from both a conservative Political viewpoints are presented through a comedic lens throughout this Netflix comedy. and liberal standpoint, are explored PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDB Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces Hamilton Film GRAPHIC COURTESY OF PATRICK FULLER ’21 / THE COWL How the Movie Will Feature the Original Cast and Stage

by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff FILM

Fans of Hamilton will be satisfied to know that the hit Broadway musical is coming to the big screen. On Monday, February 3, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the show’s creator who originally starred as the titular Founding Father, announced on Twitter that a film featuring the original Broadway cast of the musical and filmed at the Richard Rodgers Theatre is in the works. Disney is set to produce the movie, which currently has a release date of October 15, 2021. Some Providence College students count themselves among the many fans already excited to see the movie. “I’m super excited that they are making a film version of the musical Hamilton. I think it’s great that they are doing a recording of the live stage production and not an adaptation,” says Kara Berlin-Gallo ’21. “In my opinion, some film adaptations of musicals have not been great. I feel like Hollywood cares Hamilton will be Miranda’s second stage-to-screen adaptation, following 2020’s In the Heights. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA more about hiring big name actors instead of hiring Broadway stars who can really sing. Therefore, what I like about this Hamilton film is that people can see the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. the original cast and the original staged production, Hamilton follows the life and times of which is so incredible and almost impossible to Alexander Hamilton as he and other historical recreate for a film. I honestly cannot wait for the movie figures attempt to create a new nation while to come out and I’m counting down the days until facing the everyday struggles of life, love, and I can see this incredible production in the theaters!” loss. Notably, it incorporates a wide variety of Indeed, the original cast and stage footage musical genres into its soundtrack, ranging from appear to be the facets of the production that hip-hop and rap to more traditional showtunes. Hamilton fans are most excited about. Having Although he is best known for Hamilton, seen the show on stage, the show’s lighting, this show is not Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first costumes, and set add symbolism and another Broadway musical. In fact, a film adaptation of dimension to Hamilton’s story,” explains Allison his 2008 show, In the Heights, will hit theaters Kohne ’22. “The original cast is also iconic, so on June 26. Unlike the upcoming Hamilton film, I’m excited to see them in their original roles.” however, In the Heights will feature a new cast. The musical first premiered at the Richard Rodgers Nonetheless, both films are sure to please Theatre in early 2015, and quickly garnered a mass audiences. While In the Heights will be released following, catapulting its cast to stardom and receiving in a matter of months, those eagerly anticipating PHOTO COURTESY OF SPOTIFY 11 Tony Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and Hamilton are going to have to wait for it. February 13, 2020 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 15 Using Music as a Platform for Voting Activism Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift Step Up

by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff MUSIC

Music and politics have gone together for as long as we can remember. Whether it is through artists choosing to endorse political candidates, or through their lyrics, like in Shawn Mendes and Khalid’s song “Youth,” musicians use their platform to promote political views and better the world. With the primary elections coming up, there is no better time to register to vote than right now. Even at her young age, Grammy Award Winning 2020 Best New Artist Billie Eilish has taken a leap into politics. Eilish teamed up with HeadCount, a non-partisan organization whose goal is to use the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. HeadCount helped fans at her Where Do We Go World Tour register to vote for the 2020 elections. High-profile musicians partner with HeadCount to help fans register to vote. PHOTO COURTESY OF ELEMENT 5 DIGITAL Although she just recently became eligible to vote, Eilish is passionate about inspiring her generation has recently revealed where she stands. In her who most closely represents your values. So many to go vote and participate in the democratic new Netflix documentary Miss Americana, Swift intelligent, thoughtful, self-possessed people have process. HeadCount’s other touring partners highlights how she refuses to stay silent, especially turned 18 in the past two years and now have the include Maroon 5, Jay-Z, Panic! At The Disco, given the number of people she can influence. right and privilege to make their vote count. But first, Harry Styles, Halsey and hundreds of others. “Every time I didn’t speak up about politics you need to register, which is quick and easy to do.” Especially after the suicide bombing at Manchester as a young person, I was applauded for it,” she Additionally, Swift released a brand new Arena during her 2017 Dangerous Women Tour, says. “It was wild. I said, ‘I’m a 22-year-old girl— song exclusively for the documentary called Ariana Grande has been committed to using her people don’t want to hear what I have to say about “Only the Young.” With the intention of platform for good. Grande’s Sweetener World Tour politics.’” Now, at 30 years old, Swift is using her inspiring the next generation to vote and make broke HeadCount’s all-time voter registration record platform to fight for the history she wants to be made. a difference in our world, Swift’s song isa with 33,381 in December of 2019. In an interview Although Swift may have risked her reputation message of hope and faith in the new generation. with Elle Magazine, Grande said that the role of when she endorsed two Democratic congressional As mentioned before, music and politics have artists is to “not only help people and comfort nominees in Tennessee, she ultimately inspired gone hand in hand for decades. In 1971, the them, but also push people to think differently, raise approximately 65,000 people to vote, according to 26th Amendment gave 18-year-olds the right questions, and push their boundaries mentally.” Vote.org. In her Instagram post on October 7, 2018, to vote. Do not let this right go to waste. Heed the Although she had been private about her political she wrote, “Please, please educate yourself on the call and make your voice heard in these elections. views growing up in the spotlight, Taylor Swift candidates running in your state and vote based on Be sure to request an absentee ballot if necessary. An Update on 21 Savage’s Immigration Hearing Atlanta Shows Its Support while Rapper Remains Waiting

by Daniel O’Neill ’21 While the charges state that 21 Last year, 21 Savage partnered literacy of the youth population in A&E Staff Savage is a citizen of the United with Georgia Congressman Hank the area. According to Rolling Stone, Kingdom and not the United States, Johnson to expand the “Bank the duo partnered with nonprofits MUSIC many of his supporters argue that his Account” program for youth in like Get Schooled to implement time in Atlanta has solidified him as Atlanta. The program is essentially the financial literacy program. February 3, 2020 marked the one of the community’s main figures. a way to increase the financial Because of 21 Savage’s massive one-year anniversary of the arrest impact on the Atlanta metropolitan of popular rapper 21 Savage by area, many of his supporters are the United States Immigration and claiming that removing the rapper Customs Enforcement (ICE). The from the United States would hurt charges against the Atlanta rapper the communities he has helped. Their accused him of overstaying his visa, argument is that removing him from and alleged that he is originally a the country would cancel any future United Kingdom national without plans he had to improve and unite the United States citizenship, making communities within the city of Atlanta. him illegally present in the country. The fact that he is still touring and His trial has yet to begin, and he is moving on with his career shows that waiting somewhere on a long list he believes he belongs in the United of backlogged immigration cases. States. With his trial still waiting in The punishment facing 21 Savage, the Federal Immigration backlog, born Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, there does not seem to be a clear includes potential deportation as ending in sight for the rapper’s case. well as a total 10-year ban from The most unique part about 21 entering the United States. Since he Savage’s case is that it is proof for is currently awaiting trial, he cannot the entire country that fame does leave the United States. That has not not always protect against difficult stopped him from moving forward circumstances. Other artists, such as with his already illustrious career Jay-Z, Offset, and Cardi B, have all in the music industry, however. expressed their support and opinions Just last May, 21 Savage announced on the matter. Even with the help a tour across North America with of some relatively powerful friends, rapper DaBaby opening for him. the Atlanta rapper’s case got moved This kept 21 Savage on the road for into a backlog even though it was the majority of the summer. Since classified as an expedited case to get then, he has been going about his an earlier hearing. It seems that the life like he normally would. On issue is that ICE may not be giving the Jan. 26, 21 Savage and J. Cole won rapper a fair trial and may be using Best Rap Song at the Grammy’s PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS him as a precedent for their future for their song “A Lot” off of his With his case backlogged, 21 Savage has continued to have an impact on his community. prosecutions. For now, however, all most recent album, I Am > I Was. 21 Savage can do is await his trial. Providence College

Vol. LXXXIIII No. 16 February 13, 2020 thecowl.com Lights, Camera, Action: An Inside Look at the The Providence French Film Festival Upcoming Softball Season by Leo Hainline '22 by Jennifer Villeda '20 Sports Staff A&E Staff PREVIEW LOCAL This week marks the beginning of the People enjoy films that Providence College softball season as the Friars connect them, whether it is head down to Texas to square off against Houston through topics like the search Baptist University, Sam Houston State University, for identity and navigating daily and George Mason University. PC softball is on issues, or to provide an escape the rise after Coach Jill Karwoski took over the through works filled with program last year, finishing the season with a 30- quirky characters and overactive 22 record—a great improvement from the team’s imaginations. Regardless if 13-32 performance in 2018—and the most wins for it is in another language, the the Friars since 2005. Despite some key members impact of the message can be graduating, namely Emma Lee ’19 who made just as profound and moving the Big East Second Team last season with a .411 as you gain knowledge about batting average, excitement is brewing around the another culture and, sometimes, current squad. yourself as well. Coach Karwoski has unified the program Taking place from Feb. 28 through a team-first philosophy that the players to March 5, the Providence have embraced. When asking Skie Villani ’22 French Film Festival will be (who this weekend will be playing close to her showcasing francophone films hometown of Sugar Land, TX) about the strengths at the Martinos Auditorium in of the team, she emphasized that the true strengths The festival will feature over 20 short and feature-length films. PHOTO COURTESY OF BROWN.EDU the Granoff Center of the Arts at do not lie in an individual player or position but Brown University. This will be Regina Longo will act as the different groups and bring the within the values that they hold as a program. “Our the festival’s second year held new artistic director of the city into our campus; this is not strengths come from our core values—attitude and at this center; prior to 2019, it event. She is excited to have just a Brown or RISD event. It is gratitude, open-heart open-mind, and respect and took place at Cable Car Cinema the city of Providence see what more of a community event as it commitment,” she stated. “To be successful we until its closing in 2018. this festival has to offer. She has something for everyone.” know we’ll have to work as a team.” This will be the first year said, “We want to reach out to Festival/Page 11 Friars/Page 17 "Calories Count: Check Then Choose" A Promotion for Wellness with Potentially Negative Effects

by Olivia Bretzman '22 walking by these decals—even people who are Opinion Staff not purchasing a drink—can be affected by their ON CAMPUS messaging. Companies should consider this fact when Third floor. Aquinas Hall. The vending machines designing the slogans for their health initiatives. play an essential role for the residents when a late- But as a campus, we can go further: we need to night snack helps quell the struggle of a study foster more conversation about eating disorders session or paper-writing. One thing, though, that and body image. really puts a bad taste in one’s mouth is the large Eating disorders are a mental illness. It is as sticker plastered on the drink machine that reads, simple as that. They typically begin with a negative “Calories Count. Check Then Choose.” relationship with food and a psychological shift that The American Beverage Association, which food is “evil.” People typically try to overmanage represents Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo Inc., and Dr their food, calculating calories, setting strict daily Pepper Snapple Group Inc., placed these decals limits, etc. This begins as an obsessive cycle that on their drink vending machines as a way to can lead to starvation and, consequently, binge encourage people to make healthier choices when eating. A plethora of health concerns obviously purchasing a drink, like swapping soda for water. surround all eating disorders. The concept of making healthy decisions is Unfortunately, for sufferers of these mental incredibly important on many levels. What is illnesses, the nourishment the human body craves problematic with this particular sticker, even becomes an incredibly unhealthy management though it is well-intentioned, is the fact that they project. Thus, one can understand where a sticker could be triggering for anyone struggling with an that encourages counting calories, while meant eating disorder. Unfortunately, the reality is that to suggest a healthy drink, does nothing but many people struggle with eating disorders or perpetuate the problem. poor body image, something our campus does not Many students struggle with or even develop eating talk about enough. disorders in college due to stressful workloads, the In fact, it is a psychological fact that surrounds pressure of transition, social media, etc. Thankfully, this issue: predisposition to calorie counting there are many who are aware of these disorders and poor body image manifests into obsessive at Providence College. Members from the Simply compulsive habits with food. This reminder, Healthy Club recognize the threat these stickers have NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THE COWL then, to “count one’s calories,” can actually be a on mental health. Although the intention of "Calories Count" is to promote health severe detriment to someone’s health. Anyone Wellness/Page 5 and wellness, it could do the opposite for some. Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 UNDERtheHOOD News 2 Opinion 5 Photography 9 A&E 11 Sports 17 GRAPHIC DESIGN BY CONNOR ZIMMERMAN '20 & SARAH MCLAUGHLIN '23 2 The Cowl PORTFOLIO February 13, 2020 Fluromance: Finding Love in the Midst of the Flu Outbreak

by Kate Ward '23 Portfolio Staff FICTION

“I got you a present.” at the glass, jumping and there were three tightly was willing to be trapped His voice was muffled, one hurling the box through rolled pieces of paper. in a glass cage for the hand pressed against the his air hole and into mine. “They’re letters,” Michael remainder of his life if it glass, the other behind his I watched as the chocolate explained as I went around meant seeing me each day. back. box fell open, pill bottles and collected the rest of “I don’t deserve you,” I I took off my mask and tumbling out from the the bottles, some already whispered. looked at him intently. “If inside. broken open. “You’re going to have it’s another mask I’m going Gasping as a few I was quiet for a moment, to speak up; the glass is to be mad.” I laughed a clattered onto my head, trying to find the words thick,” he said, pointing little. It had been sixteen I whirled to look at and the courage to say to his ears for further years since the initial clarification. outbreak of the flu and “I—never mind.” I shook nearly every house on the my head. “It was a stupid street had been ordered thought!” Stupid to bring to put glass around the something like that up on a perimeter of the property. day like today. My next-door neighbor Michael waited patiently, Michael and I had become looking at me in case I infected at relatively the wanted to say something same time. I caught it first further. I shook my head after being hospitalized for again. “I don’t have a nasty case of the flu. I got anything to say, so out right before Valentine’s quit looking at Day, and that was when we me like that, will went on a date. I kissed you?” him, things advanced, “You and two weeks later know, I was he was sick. Let me thinking about, tell you, fostering like… do you romance while sick remember back is an entirely new in 2020 when challenge within people still used itself. I watched that term ship? through the glass I was thinking as he took a box out about our ship from behind him; it was him.“Are you kidding me, what I wanted to say. I name.” He had this stupid one of those heart-shaped Michael?” opened one letter and yet adorable grin on his chocolate boxes. He was doubled over, glanced over it. “This face. “You do know that laughing loudly as he is from our first date.” I I lifted a brow. “Oh? there’s no way for me to watched the expression picked up another. “And What might that be?” get those, right?” I laughed on my face change from this is from our last.” I He wrung his hands. a little. shock and horror to anger. looked at him. He nodded “I don’t know if I should “Yes, I do know that, “What? Come on, I and smiled sheepishly. tell you judging by your so I’m just going to show thought it was funny! “I thought it was a nice reaction to the gift.” them to you.” He chuckled. Why can’t I make jokes idea, I don’t know, maybe “You can’t just bring it “No, I’m kidding, I’m about our sickness, huh?” it’s stupid,” Michael up and not say it!” I cried, going to find a way to give he asked, pressing his murmured, his breath pointing at him. them to you. Here, back hands up to the glass. fogging up the glass. He put his hands up up.” “You think this,” I held “No! No, it isn’t a stupid in surrender, our eyes I took a few steps away up a prescription bottle idea, I mean, at least you locking as I watched him from the glass and looked and flung it at the glass, got me something. Last try to figure out his next up at where the small air “is funny?! Do you think Valentine’s Day all I got move. “Our ship name hole was. The air hole this is a proper Valentine’s you was sick with this isn’t a joining of our was something that the gift?” I cried. virus.” I tried to lighten the names but more like our government had decided “Look inside the mood. current… predicament. to put in the ceiling of the bottles,” he said, now Michael chuckled. “And I It’s Fluromance.” Michael glass to make sure we had more serious. wouldn’t have it any other grinned. some way of getting fresh I shook my head and way.” I sighed. Flu Romance, air without spreading the bent down, picking up The slightly dark and of course he would think of disease. Michael stepped one of the orange bottles, oddly cute sentence caught something that stupid yet back and then began to run unscrewing the cap. Inside me off guard. This man somewhat witty. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PICKPIK.COM & GRAPHIC DESIGN BY SARAH MCLAUGHLIN '23 February 13, 2020 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 3 Jagged Love by Connor Zimmerman '20 Portfolio Editor PROSE POETRY Is it bad that I can feel the echoes of your sorrow coming off of you, as I glide over the scars on your arm? Is it bad that I can touch your distress as my fingers run through your hair? Is it bad that I can sense your anguish pulsing through your heart as our bodies become closer? Is it bad that I taste your regret as our lips slowly meet?

You are beautiful not in spite of all this…but You have been cut, broken, and hurt…just like I have. You have a past that makes you want to scream and run…just like I want to do. You wear your feelings, the good, bad, and everything in between…just like I do. Your edges are jagged and rough…just like mine are.

You are beautiful not in spite of all this…but because One of your exes fell in love with another girl, and even though he was honest he split your heart into two. Another once made you feel like you were less than you truly are, and while it eventually ended, your heart broke into four pieces. The next one said that you didn’t have any love left to give, and his words smashed the pieces of your heart into eight fragments. Even with everything that you have been through, you still You are beautiful not in spite of all this…but because of see past my flaws. You have taught me to feel again when I did not know if that was possible. You make me smile and laugh even when I believe the world is going to end. You listen to the songs, watch the movies, and read the books I like because you want to know more about me. You still have love to give, more than anyone I know.

You are beautiful not in spite of all this but because of it. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM The Last Two by Jay Willett '20 Portfolio Staff FICTION

"Cheers," she raised arms in self-proclaimed felt carpet. There was no she whispered. her wine glass, "to being victory. Laughter echoed avoiding it; the aroma "What?" single on this lovely from upstairs. Noise of love had breached "I don't know." She Valentine's Day!" We of the city our walls of fiddled with her necklace. clinked and took our first filtered singularity. "Like, that we are here, sips of the red wine I through Our safe and people expect us bought for seven bucks at cracks space for to be sad and lonely Shaw's. She wrinkled her in the honest tonight." nose and gasped. drywall. discussion "Hm," was all I could "That's bitter!" It was and respond with. "Wine can't be bitter." I muzzled unrelenting "...But I'm not—I'm­ grinned. but audible cynicism here, drinking with you. "Well, it is!" to hear the had been And I'm happy!" I nodded my head as couples invaded "Right." I drank, catching her dancing by the "I am—I'm—" Tears doubtful glance that I was and rolled down her flushed enjoying the beverage. cheeks. I raised my glass. It's true I was bluffing, kissing "Hey­—cheers." We and after a couple more, I in the streets. She tugged enamored. They took clinked for a second time. couldn't stop myself. at the front strands of the stage while we fell She laughed as I spat out "ACK!" I coughed into her hair. I stamped the silent. my wine. my sleeve. She folded her heel of my foot on the "It's not fair, you know," PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM 4 The Cowl PORTFOLIO February 13, 2020 Falling Without Gravity by Clara Howard '20 Portfolio Staff FICTION

“Hellooo, earth to to be reviewing. “So, what gaped at her. “You wound even daring to shoot him a Marina?” do you want to talk about, me, Marina Blair,” he wink. Marina blinked, the fog then?” He asked, his voice whispered, the mirth in his “Sounds like someone of memories and laughter quieter. eyes belying his words. needs to help you work on lifting at the voice of the Marina rolled her eyes, a Marina did a subtle sweep those bedside manners.” attending on-call and the small smile playing with the of the space around them “Oh really?” Her dimples surrounding sounds of the edges of her mouth. “I don’t before leaning in closer came out in full force hospital. “What?” really have anything that to Dr. Li, making as if she and she leaned forward Dr. Li frowned at her. I want to talk about right were about to divulge a again. “And I suppose “Are you okay? That’s the now,” she responded, her secret. “Good thing you’re you’re offering to be that third time you’ve spaced voice just as low. a doctor, then, and can someone?” out on me this shift.” His deep brown eyes Marina shook her seemed to smolder with head and shoulders, heated promises as he the way a bird looked at her. “I suppose might settle its that I am.” wings after a long Her smile turned slow, flight. “Sorry, I’m curling at the corners like a fine. Just have a lot cat in front of a fire. “Then I on my mind today.” suppose—” “Did you want to talk “Marina, have you seen about it?” “Really, absolutely patch yourself up,” she the chart for the patient in “Not really,” she replied, nothing?” whispered back. room 207?” Nurse Jenkins smiling a little tightly. “Not that I can think of.” He burst out laughing, interrupted, her nose buried “Well, not right now, at any “No special plans for the clapping a hand over his in a bunch of files as she rate.” weekend?” mouth as his shoulders turned the corner and Dr. Li nodded and She shrugged, the smile shook. Marina sat back, her walked up to the nurses’ leaned forward, resting his growing wider with the grin turning smug as she station. She looked up to see forearms on the counter of exchange. “Not really.” She watched him. He shook his Dr. Li straightening the pile the nurses’ station. The new glanced up at him then, head and matched her gaze. of charts in front of him and position brought his face struggling not to laugh at “So little sympathy for the Marina searching for a pen. closer to where Marina’s the way his eyes sparked injured, Nurse Blair?” She decided not to comment head was bent over a pile with mock outrage. “Only when the injured is on the blushes staining their of charts she was supposed His eyes widened as he you, Dr. Li,” she quipped, cheeks. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM 14 Ways to Say I Love You by Jessica Polanco '21 Portfolio Staff POETRY I love you. I hate you.

I want to hear your voice. Shut up.

Hug me. Don’t touch me.

Come over. Stay away.

Kiss me. Don’t kiss me.

We make a good team. I’m better without you.

I miss you. Leave me alone.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PUBLICDOMAINPICTURES.NET & GRAPHIC DESIGN BY CONNOR ZIMMERMAN '20 February 13, 2020 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 5 Fast Fiction: LOVE Dream First Date LIMERICKS Only us drowned in candlelight. by Grace O'Connor '22 Short and Sweet Portfolio Staff by Sarah Heavren '21 Portfolio Staff Master of the cleverest pun, You make all the boring things fun. A good laugh...all I need. I hope you know by Erin Venuti '20 And that I show Portfolio Staff You’re loved by a certain someone.

Staycation Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, and... by Connor Zimmerman '20 by Samantha Pellman '20 Portfolio Editor Portfolio Staff What do I get him for Valentine's Day? Plan something special, they all say So I booked a vacation At the very best location They laugh together, and she's happy. A ticket to Greece and it's a one-way! by Clara Howard '20 Portfolio Staff

Glacier by Jay Willett '20 Portfolio Staff Stole my heart, then my wallet. Frost gales frolic, shrouding all we could see. by Kate Ward '23 Eyjafjallajökull explodes on the bended knee. Portfolio Staff Not with fire, but with hope, alone together on our slope. One proposition, one question, and I’m finally free.

Ends with plans for a second. by Sarah McLaughlin '23 Asst. Portfolio Editor Money Can't Buy Love PHOTOS COURTESY OF PEXELS.COM

by Sarah McLaughlin '23 by Mark Fairchild '20 Asst. Portfolio Editor Portfolio Staff There once was a broke college student CARTOON Who thought it would be rather prudent To skip buying flowers And instead work twelve hours Which prompted his love life’s conclusion.

Dead Languages Don't Get You Dates by Sean Tobin '20 Portfolio Staff I once tried to flirt in Italian. By nature I’m no Latin stallion. I learned Greek with ease, Ancient Hebrew’s a breeze, But for romance they get no medallion.

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A Real Galentine's Day Below, a guide for writing a love poem to by Samantha Pellman ’20 Portfolio Staff your sweetheart (or boogabear, snookems, POETRY or tootsie wootsie) It’s a Friday night at 6 p.m. by Sam Ward '21 The sky is dark already Portfolio Staff The air is cold. POETRY

To us it’s just a Friday night To better understand love and its treasures, But to others it’s the most romantic day of the year. We don’t look at it that way. You must first reexamine your loyalty to vices. You are not ready to love unless you take the right measures. We stand in front of the mirror Would you keep caffeine in the A.M. if Starbucks raised its prices? Curling our hair And putting on mascara. Wag your finger to rom-coms, even Paul Rudd ones. Love has no place for a man who makes silly puns. Laughing together Say no to chocolate in bed, sugar for breakfast. And sipping wine To forgo these things is to keep your heart the freshest. Tonight will be one for the books.

It’s a night to celebrate our freedom A rose is still a rose, if you detest it, We’re only young for so long And a bed full of petals is no place to rest in. We’ll be wishing to be at this stage in life again. Flowery poetry makes you look like a sap, Now say, “Valentine’s Day is crap!” We’re leaving our phones home tonight We don’t need to get in contact with anyone This night is for us.

I take candid pictures of my friends So we can remember how happy we were Just to have each other.

Valentine’s Day is wonderful But for now, it’s me and my girls We’re all we need tonight and always.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PEXELS.COM

by Mark Fairchild '20 Portfolio Staff CARTOON

PHOTO COURTESY BY NEEDPIX.COM & GRAPHIC DESIGN BY SARAH KIRCHNER '21 February 13, 2020 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 7

Tiffany & Showing How You Really Feel Earl by Lil Wit '21 Making PC an emotionally stable Portfolio Staff place one letter at a time SATIRE Dear Tiff and Earl,

The mushiest, most whom we love that we love Sophomore Fred Drick I just found out that my lovey-dovey, better-not-be- them. However, Valentine’s offered this advice: “A significant other is allergic alone-because-that-sucks Day also brings the dreaded homemade gift is the way to every single flower day of the year (unless you responsibility of getting a to go. Usually they’re less known to man and hates want to be conventional expensive and if your S.O. all chocolate (I promise and remember that this hates it, it’s not like they can day is actually the feast return it, but they can still she's fun!), and CVS day for a saint who was see you tried. I’ve used old has nothing else that is martyred for the sake of Cowls to make a few paper- Valentine’s Day related. spreading the Catholic mâché life-sized replicas What should I get her? faith and is esteemed in of my girlfriend in the the eyes of the Church past, and she hasn’t said Nervously, to be canonized and anything negative about it Drug Store Drags revered for his example yet, so I take that as a green of dedication to our Lord light. But you want to be and Savior, Jesus Christ) is really good at paper-mache Dear DSD, upon us. Valentine’s Day is if you’re going to do that or arguably—and by arguably, thoughtful else she’ll think you think Don’t sell CVS short. Just I mean that if you argue gift for your significant she’s ugly. Whatever you because it’s not related to against this, you’ll lose—an other. So, we hit the do, make sure it comes from Valentine’s Day doesn’t overly-commercialized day, sidewalks to see what the heart and not Hallmark. mean it isn’t a thoughtful but it provides us with an ideas PC students have Don’t feed the capitalist gift. Nothing says love like excuse to remind the people for Valentine’s Day gifts. beast.” a bottle of laxatives (she’ll thank you later). Regularly, Listomania* Tiff How to make someone fall in love with you Dear Druggie, Stand outside their dorm room with a boombox Flowers and chocolate Leave them on open on Snapchat won’t do anything DM their ex on Instagram your personality hasn’t proven. Your woman Take them out to Ray knows who you are, so Photoshop them into pictures with you just be yourself. Offer her the rest of the pizza Bring them chicken nuggets on Thursday you’ve already eaten Go to the chapel with them half of. Give her a hug, after you’ve wiped the Express your feelings in Morning Mail Cheeto dust off your Steal a golf cart and drive them to their classes fingers and onto the frayed undershirt you’re Hide under their bed still wearing after three Give them all your Friarbucks days. Just show her you care, even if that’s by Tell Dot to tell them how you feel giving her the Disney+ Buy their Black and White Ball ticket (if $20 isn't an act of love, I don't password. She needs the nostalgia more than you know what is) need The Mandalorian. Wear clean clothes After all, who knows, afterwards you might Wear their clothes "Kiss the Girl" or even Request their location on Find My Friends "Go the Distance" with Watch You for tips her. Get them the flame from Slavin lawn instead of a candle Lovingly,

*Listomania and Tiffany & Earl and Friartire are satirical pieces that do not reflect the views of Providence Collegeor The Cowl. Earl PHOTOS COURTESY OF NEEDPIX.COM

Page 2 News February 13, 2020 Establishing a New "Peck"ing Order NAACP PC Student Develops New Networking App Spreads

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor the Love CAMPUS by Will Devaney ’23 As college students, something most News Staff of us have probably dealt with before is ON CAMPUS the difficulty of connecting with fellow classmates and students. Whether it be trying to create group chats for a class On Feb. 6, Providence College project or Venmo a person for dinner students got the opportunity to the night before, Providence College listen to Reverend Justin Lester students can all relate to the difficulty of speak about love and the various connecting in an easy, organized way. forms it presents itself in our daily To help solve this problem, Patrick lives at the “Enough Love to Go Callahan ’22 has helped develop a Around” event. Lester is the pastor new app called “PeckApp” which, as for Congdon Street Baptist Church Callahan describes it, “is a mobile contact right here in Providence. He is an sharing app based on the idea that there adjunct professor at Providence needs to be a way to connect across College, as well as a Religious Life platforms of communication quickly Affiliate at Brown University. He and simultaneously because nowadays came to PC last Thursday to share people communicate through so many some advice and speak on his own different mediums.” experiences with his church. With the help of two fellow students College campuses are busy —Nick Tolimieri from Vanderbilt places—they are the birthplace of University and Zach Cmiel from countless memories, ideas, and Northwestern University—the three relationships. Lester began his sophomores noticed during their talk by speaking to the students freshman year that it became difficult to about the importance of fostering connect with people they were meeting healthy and valuable relationships. across multiple platforms. “You might He highlighted the importance of have someone’s Snapchat because you Peck App allows students to connect without hassle. PHOTO COURTESY OF PXHERE.COM knowing who you are before you got added into a group but you don’t commit yourself to a relationship. can be scanned by other PeckApp users businesses, startups, and networking He stressed that your values should to “peck” someone else.” through working on PeckApp,” said align with the person that you are He mentioned, too, that even those Callahan. in a relationship with, in order to be “PeckApp allows who do not have the app downloaded To showcase PeckApp to the PC able to grow as a person with them. PC students to can still scan the QR code using their community, Callahan is planning on His next talking point covered normal cameras, allowing people to hosting a table at the Career Expo how loving yourself is necessary network and socialize connect in a simple and efficient way. on Wednesday, February 19. He also in order to love others. “In order When the PeckApp was first released explained how he is planning on utilizing to cultivate love, we have to do in a new way that is in May 2019, the three knew they had to the app throughout the event, saying, “I things that we are passionate about come up with a name. Originally, their have been working on making all of the and care about,” said Rev. Lester, useful to anyone they idea was to have users bump their phones attending companies PeckApp profiles, “People should consider all of together to transfer information, so they which include their phone numbers, their experiences as an investment come into contact thought the word “peck” captured this social media profiles, emails, websites, towards yourself,” he added. He quick exchange. “Even though users and any other useful information. We told the group to be careful with with.” no longer bump their phones into each are then creating custom PeckApp QR their endeavors, because they other,” said Callahan, “we stuck with codes that they will be able to display on make you who you are. Friends, have their phone number when you the name because we love how it can be their tables.” professors, and bosses all contribute need to call them,” said Callahan, “Or used as a verb.” His hope is that the PC community, to your personal development, so it you might have to text a new person While Callahan admits he is not the especially students, will download is important to choose them wisely. asking them what your Venmo account most “tech-minded individual,” he said PeckApp in the future, as it allows them Beyond the campus, he told the is because you have never sent them he was fortunate to meet Cmiel, who to have the ability to “share exactly what students that they must choose a job money.” had extensive experience and skill with they want, when they want, with who offer that aligns with their personal Callahan explained how the app coding and technology. “Zach is the they want.” He stated, “PeckApp allows values. “No is a sentence,” he said, works, saying, “When users create sole developer on the team and is a tech PC students to network and socialize in explaining that it is ok to say no a PeckApp profile, they add in any wizard,” said Callahan. “We are really a new way that is useful to anyone they without offering an explanation. The contact information they desire such as lucky to have a talented guy like him on come into contact with.” pastor explained that we dedicate so their phone number, email, Instagram, the team.” While he is not sure what will come much of our time and energy into Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat, Even though Callahan is not the out of this in the future, Callahan said our careers, so it is important that Groupme, Venmo, or a custom URL. developer of PeckApp, he talked about he is just really enjoying the experience we undertake jobs that allow us to Once their profile is created users select how he has learned a great deal since and learning through the process. focus on things that we care about. which of their contact information they beginning to create the app 17 months He encourages the PC community to The event was held in the Slavin would like to share and it creates a ago. “I have learned so much about download PeckApp, which is available Overlook Lounge and hosted by the custom PeckApp QR code. This QR code marketing, product development, small on all iPhone and Android devices. NAACP. Students who attended got to enjoy some Insomnia Cookies as they listened. Students definitely took away valuable lessons about college life and life after graduation from Rev. Lester. President of the NAACP chapter, Beah Cyrus ‘22, commented on the talk, “He was lighthearted as he spoke and pretty funny. Students definitely enjoyed the event and he had all of our attention.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF PECKAPP.COM February 13, 2020 NEWS The Cowl 3

Featured Friar: Julia Lorkiewicz '20 Friar Finds Her Newfound Passion in HPM

by Kyle Burgess ’21 “The transition of switching my News Co-Editor major was one of the scariest, yet greatest decisions I have ever made. FEATURED FRIAR Nothing is ever permanent and there are always going to be people to help Before setting foot on campus you find where your strengths lie. move-in day, the typical incoming Reach out to professors you trust, Providence College freshmen bury advisors, the career center, family themselves in a landslide of questions. members, or anyone else you trust “Did I pack enough Vineyard Vines for advice. But in the end, it is your apparel?," to “Will I get along with happiness that matters in whatever my roommates?” and, for some, “Did major and career field you choose.” I really pick the right major for the In addition to keeping herself career I want to have?” busy with her impressive strand of Some students, like Julia Lorkiewicz internships, Lorkiewicz has still found ’20, eventually find that the major they the time to expand her social network had declared upon entering PC is not at PC. all that they had envisioned it to be. She has been heavily involved in Panic begins to creep in at the prospect her four years in Friartown, serving of having to go through the process of as an Admissions Ambassador senior picking a major all over again, coupled fellow and executive board member, with fears of how this change will two-time fall orientation leader, peer impact career choices after graduation. Lorkiewicz has kept herself involved in her four years in Friartown. PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIA LORKIEWICZ '20 ministry leader, Lighthouse and “I came in declared as a science Transformations retreat leader, and major, specifically focusing in and Management (HPM) which piqued opioid crisis in Rhode Island, followed was recently inducted into the Dirigo chemistry,” Lorkiewicz explained, her interest. Following her mother’s up with her work as a summer intern at Leadership Honor Society. “but I also came into college with advice, she enrolled in an introductory a medical malpractice law firm, which In the little free time she has absolutely no idea what I wanted to course for her second semester, and the fueled her growing desire to attend remaining, Lorkiewicz can be do with my life. About two weeks into rest was history. law school after graduating from PC. found cheering on the Friars at the school, I decided that it was not for me. “I can truly say this was the best Her most recent internship at Dunkin' Donuts Center, working I felt lost, confused, and very uncertain decision I have ever made. My advisor, Marsh & McLennan Agency located out at Concannon Fitness Center, regarding what was ahead of me.” Dr. Hackey, has become my mentor, in Worcester, MA, however, is where exploring downtown Providence for Lorkiewicz felt at a loss as to what my advocate, and truly one of the best everything clicked for Lorkiewicz. She new restaurants to try, or buried in would come next. “At first, I felt professors I have ever had,” Lorkiewicz was able to use her HPM experience a Dunkin' iced coffee with her best disappointed in myself for not finding added. while brokering and consulting with friends in Slavin. something right off the bat that I loved, Life as an HPM major has offered clients, and she is looking forward to Ultimately, however, Lorkiewicz and I spent a lot of time comparing her a wide array of interesting working there full time come this June. credits the many professors and myself to my science classmates who internships, giving her the opportunity When asked to give advice for classmates who helped her to find her loved what they were doing when I to watch policies she reads about in the current students having second true calling as an HPM major during did not feel the same way.” classroom in action. Lorkiewicz was thoughts about their major or are still her transitionary freshman year and However, while surfing PC’s able to sit in on medical licensing boards undeclared, Lorkiewicz insisted that beyond as the foundation for her online list of majors with her mother, with the Rhode Island Department of they find a field that they are truly countless memorable experiences here Lorkiewicz came across Health Policy Health during their discussions of the passionate about. at PC. Around the Political Horn PC Professors Weigh in on Current Political Events

by Nicole Silverio ’22 in which President Trump spoke before Congress, On the topic of the recent conflicts between political News Staff Supreme Court justices, and the American people, parties, the professors talked about how fifty years addressing the progress made in this country. ago, political parties were weaker, causing differences CAMPUS Dr. Myers stated that historically, “The State of in opinions to have less of an impact on legislation. the Union Address was not public until Woodrow “Up until the 70s, we did not have strong political Last Wednesday, February 5, five professors from Wilson’s presidency. The reasoning for this was the fear parties,” said Myers. “When we have strong the political science department, Dr. Bill Hudson, of demagoguery. Meyers says, "We should go back to parties like we do today the system breaks down.” Dr. Joseph Cammarano, Dr. Paul Herron, Dr. Adam the way it was in the 19th century, where the President Cammarano added, “I want weaker parties and for Myers, and Dr. Matthew Guardino, held a panel submitted a letter to his Cabinet and Congress. The Republicans and Democrats to focus on the common discussion in the Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan School current State of the Union is a ridiculous tradition.” interest of the people.” In today’s political climate, it of Business discussing contemporary politics in the Dr. Cammarano added, “We have to acknowledge is difficult for people with different political views to past week. that Trump has done a lot of what he said he would understand others opinions, which reflects how the This week has shaped American politics with the do in 2016. However, I have been studying politics for parties treat one another in Congress. start of the Democratic primary and caucus elections, several years and this State of the Union made me not In today's polarizing political climate, the political the presidential impeachment trial, and the State of want to study politics anymore since it was a classic science department wants students to understand the Union Address, which took place the night before example of what politics has become. It has become what is currently unfolding in politics because, as the panel. political professional wrestling. What we’re seeing is Cammarano put it, “the young people are going to The first topics of discussion were the articles of not politics, it’s political wrestling.” be the ones to have to fix the major issues in today’s impeachment, in which President Donald Trump What he was referring to was the tension between politics, and it is essential to get today’s youth involved was officially acquitted by the Senate. Only one President Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who in political events in order to make significant changes Republican senator, Mitt Romney, voted to convict visibly tore Trump’s speech on camera. After, Trump needed in today’s crazy political climate.” President Trump. refused to shake her hand. Dr. Hudson made the claim that Trump was not In regards to Trump’s claims in the State of the cooperating with Congress. He then cited a book Union, Dr. Guardino said, “Last night was an object published in the 1970s titled The Imperial Presidency lesson not only to fact check but to critically evaluate which discussed the impeachment of former President claims in context. The economy is doing well largely Richard Nixon. Nixon allowed witnesses to testify in due to many grassroot movements, which has led his trial, unlike the current president. to states across the nation increasing their minimum “Trump has not been forthcoming in providing wages, which the Trump administration has opposed information. This administration would not doing.” President Trump’s accomplishments may participate in the impeachment at all. Nine witnesses have been embellished or have happened without his called to testify refused to appear,” said Hudson. involvement. “There’s going to be more stonewalling from the Dr. Hudson mentioned that Trump is “a very Trump administration which may depend on court clever showman and administered that in the State of cases that may come up.” the Union. It’s in Trump’s best interest to be the kind After the discussion on impeachment, a long of showman that he is when he talks to the press in PHOTO COURTESY OF COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG discussion arose on the State of the Union Address, order to get reelected.” Tensions on the Hill remain high despite Trump's acquittal. 44 TheThe Cowl NEWS SeptemberFebruary 13, 6, 20202012 September 6, 2012 Bursting the PC Bubble Members of Chinese Military Indicted by U.S. Government

by Matthew Mazzella ’20 customers whose data was accessed as a result of the private networks with the hopes of gaining insight News Staff hacking. on trade details. WORLD NEWS Attorney General William Barr was outraged by This case adds to the list of many breaches the attack on America, and expressed his concern for performed by the Chinese government, only adding national security, by saying, “This was an organized to the already existing trade tensions between the Four members of the Chinese military have been and remarkably brazen criminal heist of sensitive U.S. and China. charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for the information of nearly half of all Americans, as well Thomas McMahon ’20 expressed his concern hacking of Equifax credit reporting as the hard work and intellectual property of an with the Chinese government being able to access agency in 2017. American company, by a unit of millions of American’s private information easily. The hackers stole the personal the Chinese military," McMahon angrily said, “It is information of nearly 150 million really alarming that anyone can Americans, including names, access confidential information birthdays, and social security if they try hard enough. Just look numbers. Deputy FBI Director at what happened to Capital One David Bowdich said this breach this summer. I try my best to keep is “the largest instance of state- my information secure, but there sponsored theft in U.S. history.” is only so much you can do with the The charged parties include sophistication of hackers these days.” four members of the Chinese Whether it be the hacking of more People’s Liberation Army’s 54th than 20 million files on government Research Institute, which is a employees, theft of more than 10 million branch of the Chinese army. The health records from health insurance hackers included Wu Zhiyong, provider Anthem, or the stealing of hundreds Wang Qian, Xu Ke, and Liu Lei. These of millions of Marriot Hotel records, China is parties are facing major charges from no amateur when it comes to stealing precious the United States, including allegations information from American citizens. These cases of conspiracy to commit computer fraud, have raised questions as to whether the United conspiracy to commit economic espionage, and States government is doing enough to protect its conspiracy to commit wire fraud. citizens from these ever so often hacking cases Last year, Equifax has agreed to pay up to $700 Barr said. by foreign governments. million in settlements with the Federal Trade This is not the only instance Charging these four suspects associated with Commission. These cases investigated how Equifax where the Chinese Liberation Army (PLA) has the Equifax case is a step in the right direction for handled the data breach. A large sum of the launched hacking campaigns against the United national security, but the United States is far from settlement went towards to those affected by the States. In 2014, five Chinese military hackers were being able to solve the recurring issue related to the data breach, as they allocated $425 million to help charged with breaking into major corporation’s hacking of confidential information. PHOTO COURTESY OF FREESVG.ORG Election of 2020 Political Updates About this Year's Upcoming Election President "Trumps" Impeachment

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 opinion poll reported that President News Staff Trump’s approval rating hit the highest POLITICS yet, at 49 percent. The public remains highly divided along partisan lines. After a four-month period of This division was further exacerbated impeachment processes, President in President Trump’s televised State of the Donald Trump has officially been Union speech on Feb. 4. After describing acquitted of both articles of impeachment Democrats who support universal health drafted against him, as determined by care as socialists, President Trump urged the trials conducted by the Senate. Congress to support legislation to lower In September 2019, a government prescription drug prices. This was met whistleblower issued a complaint with dissenting chants from Democrats. against President Trump. Soon after, President Trump also continued to Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, emphasize policies aimed at helping called for an impeachment inquiry black Americans, a group which against President Trump, claiming that overwhelmingly disapproves of Trump. he had betrayed his Oath of Office and However, in conflict with these efforts, the election process. President Trump awarded conservative The House Intelligence Committee PHOTO COURTESY OF FLICKR.COM talk radio host Rush Limbaugh the was then tasked with investigation, and President Trump claims victory over charges of impeachment. Presidential Medal of Freedom. This the Judiciary Committee drafted two abuse of power—all Democrats Independents voted guilty, while all award is the nation’s highest honor articles of impeachment—one for abuse and Independents voted guilty. All Republicans voted not guilty. The final that a civilian can receive. In the of power, and the other for obstruction of Republicans, with the exception of Utah tallies were 53 to 47 to acquit Trump past, Limbaugh has made precarious Congress. The House of Representatives Senator Mitt Romney, voted not guilty. of this second article, split along party comments on race; particularly in approved both articles, which required a The final tallies were 52 to 48 to acquit lines. regards to former President Barack simple majority of votes. him of this first article. After President Trump’s acquittal, Obama. The articles of impeachment were Romney’s vote to convict President he promptly spoke out in a number of After President Trump concluded his then passed on to the Republican- Trump “marked the first time in tweets. The first was a parody video State of the Union speech, he handed controlled Senate, which was responsible American history that a senator voted illustrating his decision to continue House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a copy of for conducting President Trump’s trial. to convict a president of his own party running for reelection, ending with the his speech. When she reached out to The trial included opening and closing in an impeachment trial,” as stated message: “Trump 4EVA.” In a separate shake his hand, President Trump turned remarks from the Democratic House by NBC News. Romney defended his tweet, he claimed he would provide away. As Republicans cheered, Pelosi impeachment managers and President choice in a speech before the Senate, but more commentary, “our Country's tore the copy of President Trump’s Trump’s team of lawyers, plus a 16- continued to receive criticism from both VICTORY on the Impeachment Hoax.” remarks in half. hour questioning period by senators. A President Trump and other members of President Trump will likely use the Both the impeachment trials and the super majority of 67 votes was needed the Republican Party. impeachment trial results to further State of the Union speech are emblematic to convict President Trump for each For the second article of impeachment vilify Democrats during his reelection of continued bipartisan tensions, likely respective charge. placed against Trump—obstruction campaign. to be echoed in the 2020 presidential For the first article of impeachment— of Congress—all Democrats and According to Gallup, a recent public campaigns and elections. Page 5 Opinion February 13, 2020 “Calories Count”: Starting the Eating Disorder Conversation

Doctors and psychologists specializing in amount of stress despite the recent emphasis on eating disorders are beginning to promote HAES, self-love and body acceptance. Sure, these are all Wellness which stands for “Health at Every Size.” Instead great, yet hardly effective in the mind of someone Continued from front page of focusing on losing a certain amount of weight with an actual eating disorder. and promoting unhealthy behavior, doctors We cannot remove the stickers put up by Secretary Allyson Giso ‘22 stated, “I don’t are beginning to take a sensitive and balanced a corporation or force them to change their think it was worded correctly. Health doesn’t approach that plans out steps for long-lasting, messaging—at least not immediately. But what we necessarily equate to calories.” Not only is this healthy results. They focus on wellness and eating can do right away is remain mindful of triggers, statement incredibly accurate, but it is a main patterns over calorie counting and excessive food and start having conversations on this campus tenant of living a balanced and healthy lifestyle. thought. about healthful, balanced lives in order to support President Corinne Maier ‘22 claimed, “If I saw In reality, societal pressures cause an enormous our community in the best ways we can. it, I wouldn’t grab the cookies or candy. But that is what the vending machines are for. Why else would we have them?” Vending machines are meant for pleasure and snacking, not overthinking the little things in life. In all reality, this issue is more prevalent than one may believe. Marketing Director Julia O’Dwyer ‘22 states, “I think it is desensitizing. There are so many people you don’t know who struggle with eating disorders, so if someone is going through that and sees something like that, it’s very triggering.” To counteract triggers, a couple of things are necessary. First, we need to destigmatize mental illness on PC’s campus, and second, we can emphasize the concept of balance. Sure, we have an incredibly healthy campus. Many students go to the gym, eat healthy meals, and are passionate about nutrition and sports. There are also a plethora of mental health clubs and events, bringing awareness to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL The vending machine on the lowest level of Feinstein—a heavily trafficked area—also displays However, eating disorders are not typically a the potentially triggering “Calories Count” sticker. topic of conversation. Coronavirus Does Not Discriminate, So Neither Should You Ending Racist and Inappropriate Comments about the Disease

by Julia McCoy ‘22 Education is now planning to basis; while Asian countries are and a small panic has begun. With Opinion Staff launch the program in Shanghai in geographically closer to the area jokes circulating about the disease, POLITICS the spring of 2021. of impact, their chances of being it is a concern that people will not The College is moving forward infected with coronavirus are almost take this virus as seriously as they with the Maymester 2020 program the same as America. should. As flu season once again plagues in South Korea, according to Dean Perhaps this geographic distance Consider the facts: this disease this campus, students are keeping Joseph Stanley of the Center for makes people believe it more is rapidly mutating, it can spread their eye on more than just the flu. Global Education, unless the justified for some people to laugh faster than the common flu, there Earlier this year, an outbreak of situation escalates. about the coronavirus. is no known vaccine, and it can go the coronavirus emerged in Wuhan, He is confident in his dialogue Twitter and Instagram, among unnoticed for up to two weeks. China. As of the beginning of with On Call International, PC’s other social media platforms, have Thus, it is incredibly important February, upwards of 30,000 people travel risk management partner, and been filled with jokes about “Corona- to take this virus seriously. It is a have been infected with the disease, other international stakeholders virus,” in which people call out of culture-blind disease that can affect and it is spreading rapidly. to make a well-informed decision, work to drink Corona beer. the world. Additionally, there has yet to be as the College did with PCSB in Not only do jokes like this diminish Healthy habits and awareness an identified cure or vaccine that Shanghai. the actual effects of this rapidly of surroundings, especially on could help those who have been Of course, as college students, it spreading and deadly disease, they a college campus, are important infected. is important to be aware of possible are insensitive to those affected by during any normal flu season. Considering China’s large population threats to our health. However, it the increasing global nature of the Coronavirus certainly comes with a and the rapid spread of the disease is also imperative that students disease. more imminent threat, and it should in that remote area, this disease has are correctly informed and do not The United States has seen its therefore be taken seriously and not warranted worldwide fear. Its spread spread false information regarding first few cases in the last few days used as a reason to discriminate. to other countries and continents is this outbreak. concerning, especially considering Yes, it is true that the coronavirus the amount of international travel outbreak began in Wuhan, China. that is natural to our society. However, that does not mean that Providence College has particular Chinese people in general should be interest in this issue. The PC School held responsible for an outbreak that of Business, in conjunction with exploded without their choosing. the Center for Global Education, This disease is not a matter of had planned to launch a program culture or ethnicity, it is not a matter at East China Normal University in of lifestyle. It is an unbiased virus Shanghai, China this spring before that can affect anyone. the outbreak occurred. That’s right, some less informed Four of the five enrolled students people have taken to steering away have worked with CGE and PCSB from Chinese people in fear of the faculty and staff and are now transmittance of the disease. beginning their studies in Dublin, Additionally, there is a generic Ireland instead. stigma around all Asian citizens, Thankfully, PC students were regardless of the country or if their PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS able to stay safe and relocate to a origin could have been exposed to The shaded regions depicted on the map above indicate locations where cases of the new area before ever embarking to the disease. virus have either been confirmed or are suspected to have occurred. Its spread to other parts Shanghai. The Center for Global This stigma has little to no of the globe is clear indication that the disease has nothing to do with race or ethnicity. 6 The Cowl COMMENTARYOPINION February 13, 2020 Picking up after Yourself: A Small Act with a Big Impact Putting a Stop to Microdemonstrations of Privilege on PC’s Campus

by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff SOCIETY

When eating a meal at one of the various dining spots on campus, it is not uncommon for food to fall off of a plate, for a napkin to drop onto the floor,or for someone to spill something on the table. However, reactions to such occurrences say much about privilege on the Providence College campus. There is a phenomenon here on campus where students leave behind dirty napkins or, in extreme circumstances, portions of their meal on the dining tables, with minimal to no effort made to clean them up. While there are employees of these dining spots that carry washrags and move about cleaning the tables, they should not be responsible for disposing of large chunks of food or napkins that are left behind on the table. These employees are tasked with sanitizing rather than completing a task many of us were taught as children: if you make a mess, you clean it up. It is not someone else’s responsibility to clean up a mess that you made and are perfectly capable of Messes and spills are bound to happen in the dining hall. What we can control, however, LAURA CHADBOURNE ’20/THE COWL handling. Even without a washrag, there are ample is how we take responsibility and clean up after ourselves. napkins with which you can pick up a piece of food or wipe up a spill. the facilities by insinuating that they are hired to do We have all at one point or another gone to sit That being said, the most important part of the “less important” jobs. in a specific place in a dining location on campus cleaning up the mess is to dispose of the napkins used Certainly, the cleaning of tables is not glamorous only to see the mess someone else left behind. What to clean it up—simply leaving them behind because by many people’s standards, but it is an extremely we forget to do is take this moment and guide our “they are disgusting” or “I’ll get my hands dirty” is an important task which keeps dining spaces clean and actions accordingly by cleaning up after ourselves. As unacceptable and extremely privileged viewpoint. welcoming to all. It is not our place to pass judgment previously stated, this does not need to be a massive Just because you are not paid to clean up the or shy away from dirtying our hands a little to help undertaking, rather a conscious attempt to make a dining halls does not mean your individual actions out fellow members of the PC community—both table as usable as possible for the next individuals to are excused. If you are able to clean up a mess, then employees and students. use it. you should be doing so, with the exception of extreme Though some forms of privilege—such as Privilege is a daunting and challenging topic to situations involving broken glass or ceramic plates. destruction of property—are active, the privilege confront, and there are certainly many manifestations An underlying privilege often manifests itself in exposed through a lack of small efforts to clean is more of it on our campus. The first step is recognizing our minute, everyday actions—or inactions. In this case, passive, and thus more difficult to combat. own problematic behaviors and correcting them. one’s inaction demonstrates an internal belief that Addressing these behaviors requires a moment of The next time you find yourself eating at one of the they are above cleaning such a mess up, and that it is realization of the consequences of such actions, as they dining spaces on campus, take a few extra seconds to beneath them to do so. pertain to the community in which we live. One must clean up after yourself and encourage your friends In addition to this mentality allowing for dining put themselves in a place of critical examination as to to do the same, thus creating a community of respect hall tables to remain dirtied for other students, it how a shift in their actions will lead to an increasingly while also combatting one form of the various forms demeans the employees of the College who clean positive experience for those around them. of privilege seen at PC. Writer vs. Writer Is It Safe to Leave Your Possessions out in the Open on Campus?

by Marie Sweeney ’20 at Concannon, said, “People report by Alyssa Cohen ’21 on campus need not present itself as Opinion Staff missing items to us all the time. Opinion Staff an added stressor. Someone loses their airpods or airpod NO YES The trustworthiness of the PC cases at least once a day.” community is evident in a variety While this trust among students of ways. Take, for example, the “lost A common practice among students is part of the Friar culture, it is not While it is a gamble to leave one’s and found” page that has naturally at Providence College is to leave their worth it for students to put their valuables unattended on campus, emerged on the PC mobile app that valuables around campus due to the valuables at risk. Students need to be or within any public setting for that students constantly utilize to connect strong amount of trust students have more careful where they place their matter, Providence College students with one another to return missing in one another. important items to avoid the risk of have no reason to fear their belongings belongings. However, students need to be more them being taken. being stolen. Additionally, the culture of the careful with where they place their Unfortunately, not everyone can be Considering the many anxieties Concannon Fitness Center also proves items because there is a risk of non- trusted and when it comes to the more that may be induced by the academic the trustworthiness of the College student and student thieves, students expensive and important items, it is rigor and social culture of the college campus. mistaking others’ items for their own, always better to be safe than sorry. lifestyle, the concern of being robbed Despite the fact that students regularly and the fact that not everyone can be leave electronics, wallets, airpods, and trusted. other valuables unattended in the cubbies The Concannon Fitness Center is a on a daily basis, Hannah Lavery ’22, a common place where people put their student worker at the fitness center, items at risk. Students have developed says, “Claims of articles being stolen the practice of leaving valuables such are pretty rarely reported.” as wallets, headphones, phones, and Not to mention the fact that more in the cubbies, which are in language and behaviors of skepticism plain sight. and paranoia towards having one’s This also occurs in the library, where belongings stolen emit an air of students will leave their laptops on distrust of one’s peers. tables for hours unattended. Anyone, Such attitudes are detrimental to a student or a non-student, could take efforts to promote an inclusive and it. welcoming atmosphere within the PC Although some may argue that this community. is just a part of the PC culture and Essentially, while it is always that we should embrace it, there are important to use common sense individuals that can take advantage of when it comes to leaving valuables the unspoken trust that students have unattended in any public setting for one another. For instance, there both on or off campus, manifesting have been many reports in certain constant anxieties of robbery is both residence halls of people stealing unproductive and unnecessary, and clothes from the laundry rooms. PC students often make reference to the “Friar Family,” but is LAURA CHADBOURNE ’20/THE COWL emits toxic energy into our campus Rachael Kelly ’20, a student worker this family always trustworthy when it comes to valuables left out on campus? community. February 13, 2020 OPINION The Cowl 7 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 Valentine’s Day is Beyond the CVS Aisles: Publisher: Kristine Goodwin Co-Publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears A Love-Filled Thank You Note to Mom Advisor: Richard F. Kless cellophane, overpriced cards, and would be lying if I said that there stuffed animals holding hearts with weren’t moments when I thought I Journalism Consultant: Michael Pare cheesy sayings. had lost her love. Editor-in-Chief: Kerry Torpey ’20 While this may be an over- However, I’ve learned over the exaggeration, it’s the typical years that I will never lose my Associate Editor-in-Chief: Katherine mom’s love. Torok ’20 Valentine’s Day that Hollywood and CVS have planted into my and So, here are just some of the many of my friends’ minds. Thus, things that I would like to thank Managing Editor: Julia Vaccarella ’20 if you are not in a relationship, this you for, Mom: holiday may feel like a complete Thank you for answering every Social Media Curator: Mikaela Lee ’20 drag. text message and phone call, Now, instead of going on a regardless of the hour. Thank you News Co-Editor: Hannah Langley ’21 for kissing every cut and scrape News Co-Editor: Kyle Burgess ’21 stereotypical single-girl rant about Asst. News Editor: Eileen Cooney ’23 how important self-love is, or how I got on the playground. Thank much I love my friends, I wanted to you for holding me when that boy Opinion Co-Editor: Andrea Traietti ’21 take this time to thank the woman made fun of my hair in the fifth Opinion Co-Editor: Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Co-Editor: Savannah Plaisted who has loved me unconditionally grade. Thank you for letting me cry ’21 for the past 22 years. So, thank you, through the phone at 8 a.m. when by Katherine Torok ’20 Mom. that boy broke my heart. Thank Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Patrick Associate Editor-in-Chief Fuller ’21 Growing up as an only child, I you for constantly reminding me Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Sara EDITOR’S COLUMN had a great relationship with my of my own self-worth. And thank Conway ’21 parents; I can honestly say that my you for raising me to be a strong, Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Peter independent yet loving woman. Keough ’20 mom is, and forever will be, my best Valentine’s Day: a time filled friend. Yet, we’ve had our share Valentine’s Day isn’t just a time Portfolio Co- Editor: Connor with supermarket flowers, heart- of arguments, fights, and silent for romantic love; it’s a holiday for Zimmerman ’20 shaped candy boxes wrapped in red treatments over the years, and I every type of love. Portfolio Co-Editor: Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Asst. Portfolio Editor: Sarah Kirchner ’21 Asst. Portfolio Editor: Sarah McLaughlin ’23 Sports Co-Editor: Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Co-Editor: Jack Belanger ’21 TANGENTS TIRADES Asst. Sports Editor: Cam Smith ’21 Photography Supervisor: Nicholas & Crenshaw ’20 Photography Co-Editor: Laura Dunkin’ Cam for Reading to the Becoming Chadbourne ’20 Photography Co-Editor: Nora Johnson ’20 the Mail Room End of the Page a Bookworm

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TOP LEFT: Aaron Larget-Caplan, founder, guitarist, and director of ¡Con Fuego!, performs in the Ryan Concert Hall on Sunday, February 9. ¡Con Fuego! combines classical Spanish music with flamenco dance and song and is based in Boston. TOP RIGHT: Artistic Director Jonathan Pitts-Wiley answers audience questions after his live adaptation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Beyond Vietnam” speech in the Fiondella Great Room on Friday, February 7. Pitts-Wiley emphasized MLK’s words: “We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent coannihilation. We must move past indecision to action.” RIGHT: Kalif Young ’20 dunks at the Providence College men’s basketball game against Creighton University on Wednesday, February 5. The Friars beat the Bluejays 73-56.

NORA JOHNSON ’20/ THE COWL LEFT: Kaitlin Parks ’22, Lily Sanphy ’22, Michaela Campbell ’22, and Kiley Sheehan ’22,show off the prizes they won during the Slavin Duck Hunt, a Valentine’s Day event. BELOW LEFT: Evan McGreen ’21 looks to pass the ball as the Providence College Men’s Lacrosse Team faced off against the College of the Holy Cross in their home opener on Saturday, February 8. The Friars beat the Crusaders 6-4. BELOW: Robin DiAngelo speaks about her book White Fragility: LILLIE HUNTER ’22/ THE COWL Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism in ’64 Hall on Wednesday, February 12.

TESSA McANDREWS ’23/ THE COWL NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/ THE COWL Photos compiled by Laura Chadbourne ’20, Nora Johnson ’20, and Nicholas Crenshaw ’20, Photography Co-Editors Roving

Page 10 Photography February 13, 2020 What is your perfect Providence date?

“Flatbread Company.” “Waterfire.” Jen Cappucci ’21 Christian Peña ’23

“Capital Grille.” “Definitely Constantino’s.” Vanessa McKenzie ’22 Jeff McCormack ’21

“Ice skating at the Providence Rink.” “The Free Play Bar Arcade.” William Donahue ’22 Sam Moreira ’20

“April 25th—because it’s not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket.”

-Miss Rhode Island, Heather Burns

PHOTO COURTESY OF WARNER BROTHERS Photos by Nora Johnson ’20, Photography Co-Editor Page 17 Sports February 13, 2020 Men’s Karwoski, Softball Team Ready to Roll Basketball Team Looks to Build Upon Last Year’s Breakout Season

by Gavin Woods ’22 Sports Staff Friars MEN’S BASKETBALL Continued from front page

The Providence College Men’s Coach Karwoski also highlighted Basketball Team was defeated by the importance of making the most of Xavier University last Saturday, 58- the Friars’ opportunities on offense and 64. The Friars record has now fallen minimizing mistakes in order to reach to 13-11 on the regular season, and their potential: “I think so much of it is 6-5 within the Big East. taking advantage of opportunities you Both teams came out of the gates know when we have runners in scoring aggressively. The Friars got into an positions... what hurts a lot of teams early rhythm, but struggled to slow sometimes is when you leave a lot of the Musketeers from inside the runners on base—Coach Bree has been paint. The soft coverage down low doing a fantastic job with our offense and lack of communication among and utilizing some of our strengths the defense enabled the Musketeers so and doing that—taking advantage to consistently get high percentage of those base runners and on defense looks. minimizing our errors—we want to The Friars’ offense seemed to make sure we’re having quick innings be working effectively, as they and not letting things snowball or get maintained the lead for the majority out of control.” of the first half. However, their The Friars have six seniors on the issue was not scoring, but rather roster, including Mackensie Compton keeping Xavier from scoring easy ’20 who holds the highest batting layups. As the game progressed, average of all returning players from Xavier seemed to find success with last season. Along with the seniors, LAURA CHADBOURNE ’20/THE COWL their substitutions, particularly with there are also plenty of talented Danielle Alvarez ’22 will look to follow up on a dominant freshman campaign in which she Kyky Tandy, who scored 10 points underclassmen on the roster. Daniela garnered All-Big East First Team honors and was named Big East Co-Freshman of the Year. off the bench. Alvarez ’22 is another name to watch PC’s offense was led by Nate out for. As a freshman, she held an from the Big East this year. From top picked eighth and I think we ended up Watson ’21 with 16 points and seven 18-8 record with a 2.25 ERA. She had to bottom the teams are going to be finishing third— that’s just what it is, it’s rebounds. Watson was supported by more wins than any other pitcher on competitive and will make for some a preseason poll and I think every year Alpha Diallo ’20 and David Duke ’22 the 2019 roster and it appears she could great softball. In response to what we get underestimated and until we with 14 and 12 points, respectively. be a dominant force for PC softball this games she was looking forward to, start having consecutively good years However, the Friars seem to be season and in the years to come. Coach Karwoski responded, “I think in the top four of the conference, you struggling to find their identity, as After their opening games in every single Big East game I’m looking know, right now I’m sure they’ll look at these three stars are the only players Texas, the Friars will head down to forward to. Last year was our first year last year maybe as a fluke or maybe as to consistently score double digits Maderia Beach, FL for an array of in the Big East in terms of our coaching a one-time thing so now it’s up to us to each game. The offensive burden five out-of-conference games that staff and we just really enjoyed the prove that we can consistently compete for the Friars must be more evenly include matchups against Colombia competitiveness of it, and you know, for a Big East Championship.” distributed among the team. University, Stony Brook University, every team equally matched up and Reigning Big East tournament Another issue currently plaguing and Merrimack College. They then each game was a lot of fun.” champion DePaul University looks to the Friars is subpar perimeter return to Clearwater for the Clearwater PC softball also has the motivation to be Providence’s biggest competition shooting. Out of 23 attempted three Spring Break Invitational in early prove the doubters wrong—they were this season. Not only did they make point shots, only four fell, resulting March, where the Friars will play ranked 6th out of 8 teams in the Big East the NCAA tournament last year but in a three point percentage of 17.4. twelve games in a span of five days. Preseason Coaches’ Poll. For a team they were the team that knocked the It’s entirely possible that PC is On Wednesday, March 18, PC softball that finished third in the conference Friars out of the Big East tournament. simply attempting too many three will have its first home game at Glay in 2019 and has retained more than a Although PC softball likes to focus on pointers. Luwane Pipkins ’20 shot a Field versus Bryant (the Friars went serviceable amount of talent, the Friars the season by going one game at a time, total of nine three pointers only to 11-2 at home last season) and will open will be looking to prove that last year’s their series at home versus Depaul make two of them. This means that Big East play that Friday in Friartown success was not a fluke. However, at the end of their regular season on seven possessions were essentially against St. John’s University, who won Coach Karwoski hesitated to make May 1-3 are games that both players handed to Xavier. The Musketeers the Big East regular season in 2019. much of the preseason polls and fans should be marking on their attempted only 19 three pointers Anticipate a lot of excitement She said, “Last year I think we were calendars. and landed five of them for a three point percentage of 26.3. Perhaps the biggest issue for the Friars lies in the way they finish games. As seen several times throughout the 2019-2020 season, including the recent loss to Villanova University, PC’s shot selection in the dying minutes of the second half become erratic and forced. With 8:59 to play in the second half, Providence led 50-47. Xavier then went on to execute a 5-0 point run, leading PC 52-50. Following this run, the Musketeers never gave the lead back, with the Friars making only three shots within the final 10 minutes of the second half. Head coach Ed Cooley voiced his frustration following the loss saying, “I’m really pissed at my team. I thought we were undisciplined. I thought we took some uncharacteristic shots. I didn’t think we were united the way you have to be on the road in these environments.” The PC versus St. John’s game was not completed at press time. PC kicks off its promising season this weekend as the team heads to exasT to compete in the Bearkat Classic. PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS 18 The Cowl SPORTS February 13, 2020 Did the MLB Do Enough to Punish the Astros? Providence College Investigates: Yes, They Did Enough No, Far From It

This past offseason was one of the completely fair. Obviously the two in If a player in the MLB tests positive they are working with grown men who most active and dramatic the MLB has charge needed to be suspended. There for steroids, they receive an 80-game were very aware they were breaking the seen in recent history. Compared to the was no precedent for this because the suspension, a second failed test leads to a rules. past couple of offseasons, this year MLB game has not seen a scandal like this. full season, a third leads to a lifetime ban Finding the extent of the involvement fans witnessed big name free agents A year was fine since the scandal only from baseball. Former player/manager of each player is hard to pinpoint exactly, getting paid faster, more trades, and the lasted a year. In the end, the Hinch and Pete Rose was banned from baseball for but if there is no punishment to teach biggest scandal the sport has seen since Luhnow will likely not be allowed in betting on games. Even players who were players to not cheat, what is preventing the steroid era. Many could not believe the MLB anytime soon. It would not be suspected of taking steroids have had another scandal from happening again? the Houston Astros, the 2017 World Series fair to punish other coaches and players their reputation tarnished to the point Even a basic fine can dissuade players on Champions, were accused of conducting involved because they are scattered on that it has prevented them from being cheaper salaries from participating. an elaborate system to steal other team’s different teams, and punishing them now inducted into the Hall of Fame. The only player from the 2017 team signs. would also unfairly punish those teams. The punishment for using cameras to who has gotten any sort of punishment After the report from MLB If you are not punishing all the players, steal an opponent’s signs: nothing. After was Carlos Beltrán. Beltrán was hired by commissioner Rob Manfred came out, you also cannot punish those still on the Major League Baseball investigated and the New York Mets in the fall to become the country was shocked by the levels Astros. The fine given was the most the found the Houston Astros guilty for their new manager. of sophistication the Astros used. It was MLB could give and losing draft picks, using technology to steal signs, manager MLB commissioner Rob Manfred revealed that the Astros had set up a will significantly hamper the club’s A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff made it clear that it will be on the camera in center field and then put up future. Luhnow were each suspended for a year leadership of each team to make sure a monitor between the clubhouse and Many people also wanted a postseason by the league and subsequently fired by everyone in the dugout and front office dugout. Players could study the signs the ban or removal of the World Series title. Houston. The team was fined and lost complies with the rules, taking the pitcher was receiving from the catcher, Both of these are trivial. The MLB wants four draft picks over the next two years. pressure off the players. What hurt Hinch identify what pitch was going to be to continue and put this behind them. Meanwhile, the players were granted was that he trusted his players too much thrown and then communicate that to the Keeping one of the best teams or any immunity for their cooperation in the and failed to intervene when he needed batter either by noise (banging on a trash team for that matter out of the postseason investigation. to. can) or possibly other means. not only affects that team and the city’s While the MLB recognized handing Very few players have come forward So, what did this trash can orchestra local economy but also the league. As for suspensions down to the players would to apologize, and no one still on the team lead to? The MLB handed Houston one- the removal of the title, that does no good. trigger a battle with the Players’ Union, has spoken. The people who led this year bans for their manager and GM Everyone will still remember the Astros not even giving a fine to any of the scheme need to be held accountable for (both fired), forfeiture of first and second as champs; you cannot just crown one of players puts all the blame on Hinch and breaking the rules. The men who failed round picks in the next two drafts, and a the teams they beat the new champion. Luhnow. While both knew of the scheme, to stop it will serve their time, but how $5 million fine. Houston then fired their There is no satisfaction in that, and it will Hinch broke a TV monitor twice to show about the ones who were the ringleaders? manager A.J. Hinch and GM Jeff Luhnow. only create controversy. his displeasure in the scheme. The Red Sox and Mets then fired their It is unfair that Hinch and Lunhow are managers Alex Cora and Carlos Beltran -Joseph Quirk ’23 taking the full brunt of the punishment of -Jack Belanger ’21 for their roles when they were with Sports Staff the scandal. It may be the leaders’ jobs to Sports Co-editor Houston. make sure that their team complies with I believe that this punishment was the rules (which both failed to do), but Women’s Basketball Falls Short to Blue Jays

by Sullivan Burgess ’20 and into spring. Going into the game against the Blue Sports Staff Jays, the Friars had posted a 10-13 record overall, with WOMEN’S BASKETBALL a 1-10 record in the Big East Conference, currently tied for last place along with Xavier University. Providence’s first Big East win came a few weeks On Saturday, February 8, the Providence College ago against Xavier University, in a home win 60-48. Women’s Basketball Team played against Big East Guard Earlette Scott ’22 led the game with 20 points, rival Creighton University for their second matchup of while center sophomore Mary Baskerville ’22 led the the season, this time taking place at home in Mullaney game with 11 rebounds. Gym. The Friars previous game took place on Feb. 2 at The season has been rocky for the Friars as they DePaul University in Chicago. While the Friars put continue Big East play throughout the end of winter up a good fight in each quarter against the no. 13 Blue Demons, the win ultimately went to DePaul in a final score of 93-71. Guard Chanell Williams ’21 led the game with 15 points, while Alyssa Geary ’22 led with six rebounds for the Friars. The Friars were looking to bounce back and find a spark to ignite the team to go on a run, especially with postseason approaching and the Women’s Big East Tournament in early March. Now it was time for the Friars to once again face Creighton. In the previous matchup which took place at Creighton, the Friars lost by nine in a 63-72 matchup. Kaela Webb ’22 led the team with 14 points. The Friars were ready to give everything they had for this next ISABELLA BAFFONI ’23/THE COWL matchup. Finishing with 16 points, Scott was one of four starters to The game was set, and the Friars were on their way land in double digits. to face the Blue Jays once again. Constantly leading throughout the first quarter of play, things were digits in scoring and even helped Providence shoot 52.9 looking up for the Friars as players such as Baskerville percent of shooting from the field. and Webb could not miss shots. As well as the Friars Despite the team’s struggles, the Friars have had were playing, nothing was stopping Creighton’s Jaylyn some great individual performances throughout the Agnew. By the end of the game Agnew finished the year. Baskerville is leading in the top twenty of scoring game with a career-high 38 points. for the Big East at 12.9 points per game and fourth in The Friars once again sadly lost by nine after battling rebounding 7.8 rebounds per game. through the second half to come back, but Agnew and Next up, the Friars are back home for two games Creighton could not miss a basket. Baskerville led the in the coming week against Seton Hall University and ISABELLA BAFFONI ’23/THE COWL team in both points and rebounds at 19 and eight, St. John’s University. Seton Hall’s game will be played Webb began the game on a hot streak, compiling eight respectively. 11:30 a.m. on Friday as part of Project Providence where points by the end of the first quarter. Scott, Webb, and Geary also finished with double local schools will come to watch the game. February 13, 2020 SPORTS The Cowl 19 Trio of Men’s Soccer Players Go Pro

by Liam Tormey ’22 Sports Staff MEN’S SOCCER

Three Providence College men’s soccer players are now professional soccer players. Danny Griffin ’20 and Austin Aviza ’20RS are now both part of Major League Soccer (MLS) teams, while Tiago Mendonca ’20RS has signed in the United Soccer League (USL). The 2020 MLS SuperDraft took place on Thursday, January 9. In the draft, Aviza was selected in the second round, number 44 overall, by Orlando City. Griffin was also selected in the second round, just five spots after Aviza in the number 49 spot overall, selected by the Columbus Crew SC. Mendonca has signed a professional contract with the New England Revolution II in the USL League One. In the 2019 campaign for the Friars, Aviza, from Medway, MA, featured in all 23 games as PC’s goalie. Aviza was also honored to the Big East Weekly Honor Roll twice along with being awarded All- NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL LILLIE HUNTER ’22/THE COWL NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL Big East Third Team honors. After their (From Left) Mendonca, Aviza, Griffin all made significant contributions to the Friars this season, bringing the team to the NCAA Tournament. second round win in the NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament against Penn State assists. Griffin has been named to the third round of the NCAA Tournament. Tournament, Coach Stewart commended University, Coach Craig Stewart credited Preseason All-Big East Team in 2018 and In his time at PC, Mendonca recorded 26 his senior captains, saying he “couldn’t Aviza, saying, “I think he’s been steady was also a unanimous pick into the Big total points with 11 goals and four assists. be more proud for the work that they’ve all year and very consistent as a goal East All-Freshman Team. He played and Before the season’s start, Mendonca was contributed towards the program.” keeper,” and a large part of the comeback started in all 80 games during his career. named to the Preseason All-Big East team Stewart said they were both “fantastic win against Penn State was because of In the 2019 campaign, Griffin had eight and then was named to the All-Big East footballers but also human beings.” Aviza; as Coach Stewart mentioned, “We points and one game-winning goal this First Team and Big East All-Tournament In the same press conference, Griffin don’t win that game without him.” In the season against the University of Villanova Team to round out the season. In the spoke of his time with the Friars and said, 23 games Aviza played this season, he in a 2-0 victory. He was also awarded All- second round game against Penn State, since freshman year, “The community, the posted a 16-7 with 56 saves and recorded Big East Third Team Honors this past Mendonca scored the equalizer with coaches, the staff, the trainers, it’s been a nine shutouts. season. just under five minutes remaining in family and it’s meant everything to us.” Griffin, one of the captain midfielders Mendonca, from Faro, Portgual, regulation before the Friars would go on Aviza, Griffin, and Mendonca all from Wethersfield, CT, had the same was another captain for the Friars this to win in overtime. played crucial roles in the big success PC profound impact for the team in his time season. He started all 23 games and was After PC’s heartbreaking loss to had on the pitch this past season. They spent at Friartown. In his career, Griffin an integral part in the midfield. He was Clemson Unversity in double overtime were role models for the organization and recorded 32 points with 13 goals and six crucial in helping the team reach the in the third round of the NCAA have left their mark on Friar history. Women’s Hockey Splits Weekend against UMaine Team Needs to Boost Record before Hockey East Playoffs by Meaghan Cahill ’20 three power plays and were unable to Arena again the next day where they find their way onto the scoreboard until Sports Co-Editor go 4-4 on the penalty kill. Defenseman were unable to gain momentum to garner midway throughout the third period. The Whitney Dove ’20, who leads PC in the full two points. PC lost to UMaine 1-2. goal came from Lauren DeBlois ’23 who WOMEN’S HOCKEY assists and is ranked fifth in Hockey Abstreiter was once again in net, making ripped a slap shot from the right point East for defenseman scoring, recorded 18 saves throughout the game. that notched the lone score for the Friars a game-high six shots on net. Abstreiter PC fell two goals behind quickly into in the game. This was DeBlois’s third goal The Providence College Women’s concluded the game with 23 shots saved the first period after the Black Bears of the season. Hockey Team, which is ranked fourth in and two goals against. She is currently scored 26 seconds apart about seven Once again, PC outshot UMaine 44- Hockey East, split last weekend’s series ranked third in Hockey East for her 1.65 minutes into the game. 20. The team also saw more success against the no. 7 team, the University of goals against average. Despite having a man advantage four at the face-off circle, winning 35-64 Maine. The Friars returned to Schneider times throughout the game, PC did not faceoffs compared to UMaine’s 29-64. In the first game on Friday, February 7, Unfortunately, the Friars were unable to the Friars skated to a 2-2 tie despite having dig themselves out of the hole that they a 2-1 lead for the majority of the second got into early in the first. period. UMaine skater Liga Milijone put The team has just four more games the Black Bears on the scoreboard first remaining in their regular season before after sniping one past PC goaltender they will partake in the 2020 Hockey Sandra Abstreiter ’22RS five minutes into East Tournament. This upcoming the game. Three minutes later, Isabelle weekend, they will be facing off against Hardy’s ’23 wrist shot soared into the No. 1 Hockey East team Northeastern top left corner of the net after passes University in their second to last home- from Hayley Lunny ’21 and team captain and-home series. They will travel to Avery Fransoo ’20. Hardy’s goal was her Boston on Friday, February 14 and then fourth of the season and third in the last return to Schneider on Feb. 15. The five games. following weekend, PC will wrap up The Friars finished the first period with their regular season in another home- a goal from Neve Van Pelt ’20 in the final and-home series against the College of 23 seconds of the period. Van Pelt netted the Holy Cross, playing in Worcester, a backhand over the Black Bear goalie’s MA on Friday and back in Friartown on shoulder for her sixth goal of the season. the Saturday for not only their last game Meaghan Rickard ’20 recorded her ninth of the season, but also the team’s senior assist of the season. game which will honor the team’s seven Van Pelt concluded the scoring for seniors. the Friars this game. With just under The team will need to pick up some four minutes left in the second period, much needed points in their final four UMaine player Celene Tedeny scored a games if they want to have a chance power-play goal to even out the score to to pull ahead of the University of two apiece. Connecticut, who is currently tied for The Friars outshot the Black Bears 35- PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS PC’s leading scorer, Sara Hjalmarsson ’22, will look to continue her strong play. fourth place with the Friars in Hockey 25 but they could not capitalize on their East. February 13, 2020 SPORTS The Cowl 20 A Look Men’s Hockey Falls to UMass by Thomas Zinzarella ’21 Sports Staff Around MEN’S ICE HOCKEY

Following a loss at Northeastern University the Friartown previous weekend, the 10th ranked Providence College Men’s Hockey Team had a chance to move themselves up in the Hockey East standings this weekend as they faced off against the 8th ranked

Men’s Ice Hockey: University of Massachusetts Amherst Minutemen. Last year, all three matchups with UMass 2/07 at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, finished with a final score of 3-2 with UMass taking loss 1-3 two. The Friars’ lone win came at home against the then top-ranked Minutemen. The two had a 2/08 vs. University of Massachusetts-Amherst, chance to meet in the National Championship game in Buffalo, but the Friars fell to Minnesota loss 1-5 Duluth University, who would go on to knock off UMass. Upcoming: This year, the two teams would only meet twice, and both meetings took place this past weekend. 2/14 at University of Vermont Coming into Friday’s game at the Mullins Center. UMass was tied with Boston College for first place in the conference. The Friars were in a four- 2/15 at University of Vermont way tie for fourth place, just two points off of first place. 2/21 vs. Merrimack College The Friars have struggled over the years playing at Amherst. Before Friday’s game, PC had 2/22 at Merrimack College a 16-15-5 record and had lost three straight games playing at UMass. On Friday, it was no different. UMass outshot PC 17-3 in the first period which Women’s Ice Hockey: featured a goal by Reed Lebster just 5:35 in. The Friars struggled to generate offense for most of PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS 2/07 vs. University of Maine, tie 2-2 (OT) this game. Dugan leads the nation in points with 46, five more than the The Friars, who average just under 35 shots second leading scorer. per game, were held to just 15 shots while UMass 2/08 vs. University of Maine, loss 1-2 the first period. In the second period, the Friars recorded 36 shots. Michael Lackey GS made a were only able to muscle two shots on goal, while series of highlight reel saves in the second period Leonard struck again for UMass with a short- Upcoming: to keep the game at a one-goal deficit, but the handed goal. In the remaining minutes of the Minutemen were too much. Matt Koopman ’21 second period, Oliver Chau recorded a goal on a 2/14 at Northeastern University would score the lone point for the Friars. UMass hustle play, putting the game seemingly out of the would go on to win 3-1, although Lackey had one Friars’ reach. However, PC made a push halfway of his best games in a Friar uniform with 33 saves 2/21 at College of The Holy Cross through the third period, as Thompson netted his and kept the game closer than what it could have 18th goal of the season on a Jack Dugan ‘22 assist. been. Greg Carvel, the UMass head coach said Shortly after the goal, the Friars had another 2/22 vs. College of The Holy Cross after the game, “That’s as solid a game as we’ve chance to gain some momentum on a power play played in this building probably since I’ve been opportunity, but UMass soon shut the door on the Men’s Basketball: here.” Friars with two more goals. Leonard completed the Each team resumed their matchup the next hat-trick for UMass and his four-point night led evening in Providence where the Friars were UMass to a 5-1 victory. The Friars once again did 2/08 at Xavier University, loss 58-64 seeking to split the series. The Friars came out not take advantage of their opportunities, as they firing with an early power play opportunity went 1-6 on the power play. “It’ll change when we 2/12 at St. John’s University, TBD just 35 seconds into the game. Tyce Thompson get sick of losing,” said coach Nate Leaman after ‘22 smashed a line drive off the post, sending a the game. “We’re a really young group and we’re Upcoming: booming echo throughout the arena. However, a playing like it.” PC will look to rebound Friday goal by John Leonard put UMass ahead 1-0 after against the University of Vermont. 2/15 vs. Seton Hall University

2/19 at Georgetown University Women’s Basketball:

2/08 vs. Creighton University, loss 68-77

Upcoming:

2/14 vs. Seton Hall University

2/16 vs. St. John’s University

2/21 at Xavier University Men’s Lacrosse:

2/08 vs. College of the Holy Cross, win 6-4

Upcoming:

2/15 vs. Bryant University

With the series sweep, UMass remains firmly in control of the top spot in Hockey East, NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL boasting a 11-6-2 conference record. Page 9 Photography February 13, 2020

LAURA CHADBOURNE ’20/ THE COWL NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/ THE COWL

TOP LEFT: Aaron Larget-Caplan, founder, guitarist, and director of ¡Con Fuego!, performs in the Ryan Concert Hall on Sunday, February 9. ¡Con Fuego! combines classical Spanish music with flamenco dance and song and is based in Boston. TOP RIGHT: Artistic Director Jonathan Pitts-Wiley answers audience questions after his live adaptation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Beyond Vietnam” speech in the Fiondella Great Room on Friday, February 7. Pitts-Wiley emphasized MLK’s words: “We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent coannihilation. We must move past indecision to action.” RIGHT: Kalif Young ’20 dunks at the Providence College men’s basketball game against Creighton University on Wednesday, February 5. The Friars beat the Bluejays 73-56.

NORA JOHNSON ’20/ THE COWL LEFT: Kaitlin Parks ’22, Lily Sanphy ’22, Michaela Campbell ’22, and Kiley Sheehan ’22,show off the prizes they won during the Slavin Duck Hunt, a Valentine’s Day event. BELOW LEFT: Evan McGreen ’21 looks to pass the ball as the Providence College Men’s Lacrosse Team faced off against the College of the Holy Cross in their home opener on Saturday, February 8. The Friars beat the Crusaders 6-4. BELOW: Robin DiAngelo speaks about her book White Fragility: LILLIE HUNTER ’22/ THE COWL Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism in ’64 Hall on Wednesday, February 12.

TESSA McANDREWS ’23/ THE COWL NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/ THE COWL Photos compiled by Laura Chadbourne ’20, Nora Johnson ’20, and Nicholas Crenshaw ’20, Photography Co-Editors Roving

Page 10 Photography February 13, 2020 What is your perfect Providence date?

“Flatbread Company.” “Waterfire.” Jen Cappucci ’21 Christian Peña ’23

“Capital Grille.” “Definitely Constantino’s.” Vanessa McKenzie ’22 Jeff McCormack ’21

“Ice skating at the Providence Rink.” “The Free Play Bar Arcade.” William Donahue ’22 Sam Moreira ’20

“April 25th—because it’s not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket.”

-Miss Rhode Island, Heather Burns

PHOTO COURTESY OF WARNER BROTHERS Photos by Nora Johnson ’20, Photography Co-Editor Arts & Entertainment Page 11 February 13, 2020 Fabian the Magician Returns to Providence College BOP Welcomes back the ‘‘Mumford and Sons of Magic’’ also to prove that he had nothing to hide: by Brenna O’Leary ’20 the magic spoke for itself. “This is just A&E Staff an example of what didn’t happen,” he said to his audience. The trick was an ON-CAMPUS illusion, and it was important because “the idea is just what we can make it.” It “I dated a witch once” was one of the many could be whatever we thought possible. highlights of Fabian the Magician’s spectacular The event was sponsored by the Board event. McPhail’s was buzzing with laughter and of Programmers, and Kevin Schwalm magic this past Friday, February 7. The show ’21 was sincerely pleased with the huge created wonder and awe in the lively atmosphere of turnout. Schwalm related that Fabian McPhail’s, making Fabian the Magician a complete “came to campus three or four years success. From conjuring shots of whiskey to ago and we wanted to bring him back delivering heartfelt commentary on his own illusions, last year. We ended up having like 170 Fabian created an evening of disbelief and fun. people show up, so we thought because Fabian’s set started at 8 p.m. and provided it was so successful last year, it would be an hour of magic; he magically altered napkins great to bring him back.” BOP provided and teleported dollar bills into other people’s cupcakes from LaSalle and encouraged wallets. His magic consisted of disappearing and guests to take advantage of the bar. reappearing acts, as well as a little voodoo and Having filled almost all 100 of the chairs mind reading. But what truly wowed the spectators set out plus standing room, McPhail’s was Fabian’s forte for storytelling, and his ability was alive with magic and storytelling. to pull students into the magic alongside him. Introduced as the “Mumford and One of the Providence College student participant Sons of magic,” Fabian the Magician Karl Reidel ’20 admitted, “I was absolutely has a wide array of sponsors, and his flabbergasted. I truly was shocked at the fact magic has introduced him to figures that the magic worked on me.” Reidel had even such as John Mayer and Bradley felt prepared, having seen Fabian perform at PC Cooper. It has taken him to new before, and was convinced he knew what to expect. places, and PC was lucky to have him. Overall, Reidel said it was “a night of surprises.” For Fabian, magic means a lot, but On his website, Fabian has been described as people are a huge part of it; “When I “The Perfect Act for any Liberal Arts Venue,” and got into the market, I noticed there he perfectly exemplified this in his set. Fabian was were a lot of magicians who were thrilled to be back at PC, and shared his affinity PHOTO COURTESY OF BOP Fabian has performed for well-known celebrities throughout the U.S. just doing trick after trick…I was for the liberal arts. “Providence was really the more about substance…so I like to combine first school that kicked off the university string But Fabian’s stories made the night truly magical. stories with the magic to kind of frame it around of touring for the year. I was a liberal arts major. I Fabian’s storytelling only made the audience love that, that way it’s more of an experience and a loved film media but I decided on literature.” Fabian him more and fall deeper into his magic. Fabian conversation as opposed to a show.” This focus was really excited to start here at PC and will be chatted with members of the audience, bringing on storytelling elevates Fabian’s magic to a making his way across the country through April. them into the act to make it more enthralling, but personal level, making for a memorable experience. Providence Community to Celebrate French Films Brown University to Host Immersive Experience for Local Film Lovers bracelet. The courtroom drama follows Festival an 18-year-old girl accused of murdering her friend over a slut-shaming post Continued from front page made about her. She is forced to wear The films shown at the festival are a tracking bracelet while under house pieces that touch upon the diversity arrest. Longo recommended this film, of voices that compose French culture saying, “I think this film does a good or, as Longo stated in how she selected job of showing the issues women deal the movies, “I wanted to try to reflect with in the age of social media. The the changes in France and the world, acting is phenomenal and does a great highlight the many faces that make job of not passing any judgment.” This up French and francophone culture.” film was adapted from an Argentinian Africa Mia, directed by Richard film of the same name in 2018 and made Minier and Édouard Salier, explores the waves throughout the festival circuit. lives of 10 young, talented musicians These are only a few of the many from Mali who were invited to Cuba films that will be showcased; attendees by Fidel Castro. They formed a popular will find a range of genres and themes band called “Las Maravillas de Mali,” that will appeal to all audiences. The and invented Afro-Cuban music. The opening night of the Providence French documentary goes between the past and Film Festival is Feb. 28 and offers a present, highlighting what happened glimpse into French culture and its to the members after they left Cuba. nuances through a showing of a short The film Zombi Child by Bertrand film exclusively for that night. The trailers Bonello is a horror, science fiction, for the films that will premiere in Rhode and fantasy piece that takes place in a Island are posted on the event’s website. French all-female private high school. It will be a lovely Friday evening from A group of girls invite a Haitian girl 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with complimentary into their circle, but she must share French food and drinks, as audience a secret to be accepted. From there, members get acquainted with French things take a dark turn as the film cinema and meet the people involved explores issues young women deal with the festival. The party is open with, from identity to relationships. to all and completely free. Tickets Another film highlighting women’s will be on sale at the party for the issues is by Stéphane Demoustier, titled showings on Feb. 29 to March 5, and The Girl with a Bracelet or La fille au can be purchased online as well. PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL FACEBOOK 12 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT February 13, 2020 Quadio: Connecting College Artists Cupcake Wars: Empowering Students Through Social Media Sweet Campus by Patrick Fuller ’21 be able to find producers, and so on. A&E Co-Editor The sleek desktop interface MUSIC filters searches based on university, state, region, nation, and genre. A Unity quick filtered university search for artists on Providence College’s campus yields surprising results. by Arianna Weling ’23 Estarlyn Hirado ’21, stage name A&E Staff Starling, is on Quadio as a rapper, ON-CAMPUS videographer, and audio engineer. His biography mentions how his music “educates different communities We all know and love Taco Tuesday, about the injustices of the world through but Providence College put a different his art by telling breath-taking stories in spin on Tuesday: Cupcake Tuesday. a relatable but compelling way.” Thanks The event provided the opportunity to the app’s “looking for” feature, Starling has indicated his need for an to decorate and eat some delicious cupcakes, enjoy watching campus Quadio is “a social music streaming platform for the next generation.” PHOTO COURTESY OF QUADIO agent, vocalist, and trumpeter, all of which can be found through Quadio’s clubs compete against one another, In the current competitive music United States, seeks to lend that interstate, inter-university community. and even compete for a LaSalle Bakery arena, where streaming services like helping hand. President and CEO of PC audio engineer, radio DJ, and gift-card, judged by Alumni Hall Spotify, Apple Music, and Soundcloud Quadio, Marcus Welch, founded the rapper Mark Healy ’20, also known Food Court’s very own Sue Valenti. advertise only the most popular artists, service in 2018 in Brooklyn, New York as Marco $olo, also published his The event featured the following college students seeking a career in along with Joe Welch, the current chief tracks “Another Time” and “BPZ (The clubs: Board of Programmers (BOP), music struggle to gain recognition. content officer. David Kwan, a Quadio Recipe)” on Quadio with good success. Board of Multicultural Student Affairs Even the more underground music representative, visited the Providence Beyond allowing college artists to (BMSA), Student Congress, Friars categories require a threshold of College campus before the beta launched. publish original content, Quadio includes Club, and Campus Ministry. Each of streams to be bumped into auto- He explained that the Quadio beta both a “Hot,” and “All-Time” chart generated playlists or charts. For would offer a “chart system based on for college artists only. This function the clubs competed in four rounds college students juggling course organic growth,” and “collaboration essentially gives college artists a place with designated themes: Friars, work, extracurricular activities, and between producers” which would to be heard without having to compete Holidays, Animals, and Emojis. With a tight budget, being able to match greatly aid college start-ups in music with big labels, corporate producers, the stakes high for a Lasalle Bakery the quality and quantity of celebrity creation and gaining recognition. or popular celebrity musicians. gift card, the clubs were out for blood. artists’ output is near impossible. The Quadio website describes the While the Quadio beta already After rounds of icing and decorating, While singers like Ariana Grande service as “a social music streaming provides an open, collaborative space Friars Club and Campus Ministry and Taylor Swift have access to multi- platform for the next generation.” for college musicians to grow, it is still ended up tying, causing a tiebreaker million-dollar production equipment Any college student with a university- developing. The service does not aim in which both clubs had to decorate and closed studio time, most college affiliated email address (.edu) and a to replace big streaming platforms like a cupcake that best described their artists are producing music in their provided beta invite code can join the Spotify or Apple Music; rather it seeks to club in just a minute. Thinking bedrooms on their home computers. platform. Here, they can create a profile lay the foundation for college artists to Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas only describing their occupation (producer, succeed in an independent community. quickly and creatively, Friars Club recently proved that home production audio engineer, web developer, As the service grows, partnerships with managed to successfully take the win. can ascend to stardom, but college drummer, band, rapper, songwriter, brands or music labels could generate Ultimately, the event generated students still need a helping hand. etc.) and indicate what they are looking campus events. But, for now, Quadio is a positive feedback from students, Quadio, a social media app connecting for from the community. Songwriters revolutionary step in the right direction participants, and Valenti. Nicole Gass college musicians throughout the will be able to find singers, rappers will for the next generation of artists. ’20 added, “It was really fun to see all the different clubs come together and to have Sue here judging.” The celebrity judge, Valenti, shared Parasite Breaks Barriers the same experience, noting, “The event was planned very creatively. All the organizers worked well together, Bong Joon-ho Directs Thrilling Masterpiece and everyone had a good time.” Events like Cupcake Wars are a great unifier among the clubs, emphasizing by Julia Vaccarella ’20 be unrelated and recommending one A&E Staff another for their respective positions. the Friar family mentality. Between While socioeconomic differences class, club meetings, and the busy FILM would normally never bring families lifestyle of Friars, events like these are like the Kim’s and the Park’s together, significant in bringing the student body Since the release of Parasite last year, Parasite displays just that, and the two together and being fun de-stressors. the acclaimed South Korean film has families become closely connected. reached a widespread audience. Locally, However, what begins as a seemingly the Avon Theater on Thayer Street has peaceful and harmless film about a been offering patrons the opportunity to poor family quickly shifts to a rather view the movie for several months. On a ominous and disturbing tone. The much larger scale, Parasite has also been division between how the poor and nominated for several prestigious film the wealthy live and think drive this awards, including the Golden Globes, change; ultimately it is this theme the BAFTAs, and the Oscars. Parasite that guides the entirety of the film. brought home the Oscars for Best Picture, PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDb The title of the film is meant to Best Director, Best International Feature Korean cinema has a very long history, be purposely vague, as Joon-ho Film, and Best Original Screenplay. and Parasite is a continuation of all intended for his audience to interpret The viewers who have been able the Korean films that came before. it for themselves. Will Gompertz of to get past submitting themselves to It’s an extension of our history. It’s BBC News writes, “The movie’s title subtitles, since the film is presented in not the first time a Korean film has conveys the humiliation endured by Korean, will nonetheless be rewarded gone through something like this,” the poor forced to live off the wealthy, with the depth of the film’s plot. This said director Bong Joon-ho in an for whom the word parasite is equally element has actually had a positive interview with the New York Times. applicable. It is also questioning the contribution to the global interest Such rhetoric is especially relevant political, economic and commercial that Parasite has garnered since its considering increased criticism for the philosophies upon which we build our debut in May 2019. One reason for lack of diversity in the film industry. lives. For the most part, the film does this is that many of the people who The combination of humor and this with incisiveness and intelligence.” have opted to see the movie have suspense present throughout has With the juxtaposition of comedy claimed that they were still able to attracted individuals to Parasite. The and thrill, Parasite has made a profound grasp the full meaning behind the film focuses on a family of four that impact in the film industry. From its

film despite it not being in English. is struggling to make ends meet. As complex plot to its powerful thematic LAURA CHADBOURNE ’20 / THE COWL “I think it just shows that Parasite a result, they all scheme to work for elements, it is understandable why A cupcake inspired by the Calabria Plaza torch. PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL FACEBOOK isn’t a film that came out of nowhere. an affluent family by pretending to the film has been so successful. February 13, 2020 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 13 Page 14 The 92nd Oscars Shocks with Performers, Awards Eminem Takes His Opportunity while Parasite Makes History

by Anne DeLello ’20 Other big wins for actors included A&E Staff Joaquin Pheonix for his performance in Joker. Though he has been nominated FILM before, this was Phoenix’s first Oscar win for Best Actor, and he used While the Super Bowl is the the opportunity to express how his premiere event in sports, this past position has allowed him to give a voice Sunday the entertainment industry to the causes important to him. The had a super bowl of its own: the actor spoke about inequality and the Oscars. A list of top tier actors, environment, claiming that “human actresses, and crew members were beings, at our best, are so inventive and nominated to win coveted Oscars. creative and ingenious, and I think that Not only are the nominees showcased when we use love and compassion as at the event, but there were top notch our guiding principles, we can create, performers in attendance as well. develop and implement systems of The 92nd Academy Awards debuted change that are beneficial to all sentient live on ABC on Feb. 9, and, as per beings and to the environment.” usual, the show impressed those Some big wins for actresses included watching at home with an entertaining Laura Dern with her first Oscar win evening. The organization continued for Best Actress in a Supporting Role the tradition of broadcasting without due to her role in Marriage Story, a a host for the second year in a row. role for which she also won a Golden The list of nominees was expansive, Globe this year. Renée Zellweger also and there were plenty of great won the Oscar for Best Actress for her contenders. One of the biggest winners role in the Judy Garland biopic, Judy. of the night was the movie Parasite. Not only did the night feature Director and producer Bong Joon-ho groundbreaking wins, but the Oscars also won in four categories for which he and featured a series of performances during the film were nominated, including the show. Idina Menzel performed Best Picture, Best Director, Best “Into the Unknown” from Frozen 2 International Film, and Best Original with a backing chorus of ‘Elsas’ from Screenplay. The film made history as countries throughout the world singing the first foreign language film to win in their native languages. Good Morning Best Picture at the Oscars. Much to the America dubbed this a “truly global amusement of those watching, Bong performance.” The Oscars also featured Joon-ho joked to the audience in his a surprise performance by Eminem. He acceptance speech for Best Picture, performed “Lose Yourself” following saying, “I’m ready to drink tonight.” a montage of iconic music in films. Brad Pitt earned an award for The Oscars were filled with first- his role as Cliff Booth in Once Upon time wins and groundbreaking A Time in Hollywood, walking away victories. With many well-deserved with the award for Best Performance winners, this year’s Oscars have set by an Actor in a Supporting Role. a precedent for many years to come. GRAPHIC COURTESY OF PATRICK FULLER ’21 / THE COWL Kobe Bryant: A Beloved Basketball Player and Storyteller

Kaene. Kaene helped Bryant produce Dear Basketball, by Grace O’Connor ’22 a story based on a poem that he used to promote A&E Staff his retirement from basketball. The film showed FILM/TELEVISION him both as a young boy and as the star he became. Dear Basketball won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and the Annie Award. After Bryant’s passing, Kaene commented, “As soon as he stepped into animation, he eagerly began soaking up every aspect of it. Working with him was a dream and one of the high points of my career.” This highlights Bryant’s influence on the movie industry and his versatility. Bryant had an eye for animation and helped Kaene to see a different perspective, proving that Bryant understood the importance of the little details that go into making a film. Kaene mentioned that it was really important to Bryant to tell a story that resonates with everyone. Bryant wanted to make changes for the better and PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDb his involvement in the movie industry portrays “I love the idea of creative content whether his drive to tell a genuine, compelling story. it’s mythology or animation, written or film, that Bryant’s love for storytelling started when can inspire people and give them something he was young. In high school, he took creative tangible they can use in their own lives,” said writing classes which helped strengthen his Kobe Bryant to Sports Illustrated in 2018. creative writing abilities and fed his interest in Bryant founded Granity Studios to develop storytelling. He studied movies from Disney, his own content in order to combine his love as well as Harry Potter and Star Wars in order of basketball and fantasy. He took his vision to better understand character development. to this studio in order to see his dream play out. This exemplifies his passion for telling stories Bryant directed one of Granity’s earliest projects, and his famous “Mamba mentality” to always do Detail, which was meant to teach basketball in more. As Bryant told the New York Times in 2015, PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDb the same way that the legendary Tex Winter “Cinematically, we wanted to do something that did. He stated, “If this show existed when I was would be different from the ways documentaries a huge part of his identity that should be recognized 11 or 12 years old, I believe by the age of 21, 22, I are shot. This was about doing something that was due to his immense efforts and true passion for the would have been a much better basketball player,” fun but also honest.” Rather than writing a book, craft. He wanted to tell a story that would touch the when asked by the New York Times in 2018. Bryant saw a film as something that got his story lives of others, and he managed to do just that while Bryant claimed, “Animation can capture the out more effectively. Though he did not grow up an still being known as one of the best basketball emotion in the story in a much more compelling, visual avid reader, Bryant’s talent lies in creative writing. players in history. Kobe Bryant’s creative half way than live action.” He always had an interest in Bryant left a mark on the world not only as a bleeds through and should be recognized animation and he made the previous statement to Glen basketball player but also as a storyteller. This was as an equally important part of his identity. Page 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT February 13, 2020 The Ranch Reflects Small Town, Rural America Ashton Kutcher Wraps Up Netflix Political Comedy Series

by Brenna Cavallaro ’23 Although the dry humor presented egocentric character to look out for. throughout all eight seasons as the A&E Staff by old-fashioned conservative Rooster adds comedic relief that cannot show reflects the highly discussed ranchers predominantly carries the be replaced by any other character. controversies in America today. TELEVISION show, modern day thinking and The Bennet brothers’ father, Beau, is Not only will Kutcher’s charm more leftist viewpoints are also certainly the star of the political comedy. keep you hooked on The Ranch, but After over three years, four seasons, presented as the seasons progress. His conservatism is either upsetting or this original is a must-watch because and eight parts of comedy, tragedy, Kutcher plays Colt Bennet, a hysterical depending on which side of the perspective it can provide to romance, and controversy, the Netflix washed-up football star constantly of the political spectrum one is on. Americans as well as to all cultures original The Ranch has come to an getting himself into trouble who is the Aside from absolutely shredding around the globe. Plus, you will, without end. The comedy starring Ashton perfect romantic dope in the sitcom. the idea of being “politically correct,” a doubt, find yourself longing for a Kutcher takes on the weight of political You will somehow find yourself the Netflix original provides a sense life in a small American town when viewpoints and perspectives from rooting for Colt’s handsome looks of what “real” American families deal you complete the dramatic comedy. small town Americans and Midwest and big heart despite his role as with day in and day out, especially ranchers that are often overlooked a close-minded, ignorant egotist. with the modern world constantly by politicians and liberal activists. Colt’s brother Rooster is another changing. These harsh realities of life in a small town, not only as a rancher, but as a business owner, mother, father, political activist, immigrant, war hero, etc. could not be epitomized better than The Ranch’s take on these ordeals. People have to make decisions every day that are highly controversial or even detrimental, but when they live in their own little bubble, they cut off the devastating realities of others’ lives. The Ranch provides this humble, eye-opening viewpoint that allows one to experience the “American dream” in a whole new way. The underlying romance, along with the overarching theme of familial love, keeps eyes glued to the screen. Comedic relief from each of the characters allows for the audience to cope with the dramatic issues and harsh realities a small-town ranching family must face. Political issues in the PHOTO COURTESY OF GREG GAYNE/NETFLIX modern world, from both a conservative Political viewpoints are presented through a comedic lens throughout this Netflix comedy. and liberal standpoint, are explored PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDB Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces Hamilton Film GRAPHIC COURTESY OF PATRICK FULLER ’21 / THE COWL How the Movie Will Feature the Original Cast and Stage

by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff FILM

Fans of Hamilton will be satisfied to know that the hit Broadway musical is coming to the big screen. On Monday, February 3, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the show’s creator who originally starred as the titular Founding Father, announced on Twitter that a film featuring the original Broadway cast of the musical and filmed at the Richard Rodgers Theatre is in the works. Disney is set to produce the movie, which currently has a release date of October 15, 2021. Some Providence College students count themselves among the many fans already excited to see the movie. “I’m super excited that they are making a film version of the musical Hamilton. I think it’s great that they are doing a recording of the live stage production and not an adaptation,” says Kara Berlin-Gallo ’21. “In my opinion, some film adaptations of musicals have not been great. I feel like Hollywood cares Hamilton will be Miranda’s second stage-to-screen adaptation, following 2020’s In the Heights. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA more about hiring big name actors instead of hiring Broadway stars who can really sing. Therefore, what I like about this Hamilton film is that people can see the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. the original cast and the original staged production, Hamilton follows the life and times of which is so incredible and almost impossible to Alexander Hamilton as he and other historical recreate for a film. I honestly cannot wait for the movie figures attempt to create a new nation while to come out and I’m counting down the days until facing the everyday struggles of life, love, and I can see this incredible production in the theaters!” loss. Notably, it incorporates a wide variety of Indeed, the original cast and stage footage musical genres into its soundtrack, ranging from appear to be the facets of the production that hip-hop and rap to more traditional showtunes. Hamilton fans are most excited about. Having Although he is best known for Hamilton, seen the show on stage, the show’s lighting, this show is not Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first costumes, and set add symbolism and another Broadway musical. In fact, a film adaptation of dimension to Hamilton’s story,” explains Allison his 2008 show, In the Heights, will hit theaters Kohne ’22. “The original cast is also iconic, so on June 26. Unlike the upcoming Hamilton film, I’m excited to see them in their original roles.” however, In the Heights will feature a new cast. The musical first premiered at the Richard Rodgers Nonetheless, both films are sure to please Theatre in early 2015, and quickly garnered a mass audiences. While In the Heights will be released following, catapulting its cast to stardom and receiving in a matter of months, those eagerly anticipating PHOTO COURTESY OF SPOTIFY 11 Tony Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and Hamilton are going to have to wait for it. February 13, 2020 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 15 Using Music as a Platform for Voting Activism Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift Step Up

by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff MUSIC

Music and politics have gone together for as long as we can remember. Whether it is through artists choosing to endorse political candidates, or through their lyrics, like in Shawn Mendes and Khalid’s song “Youth,” musicians use their platform to promote political views and better the world. With the primary elections coming up, there is no better time to register to vote than right now. Even at her young age, Grammy Award Winning 2020 Best New Artist Billie Eilish has taken a leap into politics. Eilish teamed up with HeadCount, a non-partisan organization whose goal is to use the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. HeadCount helped fans at her Where Do We Go World Tour register to vote for the 2020 elections. High-profile musicians partner with HeadCount to help fans register to vote. PHOTO COURTESY OF ELEMENT 5 DIGITAL Although she just recently became eligible to vote, Eilish is passionate about inspiring her generation has recently revealed where she stands. In her who most closely represents your values. So many to go vote and participate in the democratic new Netflix documentary Miss Americana, Swift intelligent, thoughtful, self-possessed people have process. HeadCount’s other touring partners highlights how she refuses to stay silent, especially turned 18 in the past two years and now have the include Maroon 5, Jay-Z, Panic! At The Disco, given the number of people she can influence. right and privilege to make their vote count. But first, Harry Styles, Halsey and hundreds of others. “Every time I didn’t speak up about politics you need to register, which is quick and easy to do.” Especially after the suicide bombing at Manchester as a young person, I was applauded for it,” she Additionally, Swift released a brand new Arena during her 2017 Dangerous Women Tour, says. “It was wild. I said, ‘I’m a 22-year-old girl— song exclusively for the documentary called Ariana Grande has been committed to using her people don’t want to hear what I have to say about “Only the Young.” With the intention of platform for good. Grande’s Sweetener World Tour politics.’” Now, at 30 years old, Swift is using her inspiring the next generation to vote and make broke HeadCount’s all-time voter registration record platform to fight for the history she wants to be made. a difference in our world, Swift’s song isa with 33,381 in December of 2019. In an interview Although Swift may have risked her reputation message of hope and faith in the new generation. with Elle Magazine, Grande said that the role of when she endorsed two Democratic congressional As mentioned before, music and politics have artists is to “not only help people and comfort nominees in Tennessee, she ultimately inspired gone hand in hand for decades. In 1971, the them, but also push people to think differently, raise approximately 65,000 people to vote, according to 26th Amendment gave 18-year-olds the right questions, and push their boundaries mentally.” Vote.org. In her Instagram post on October 7, 2018, to vote. Do not let this right go to waste. Heed the Although she had been private about her political she wrote, “Please, please educate yourself on the call and make your voice heard in these elections. views growing up in the spotlight, Taylor Swift candidates running in your state and vote based on Be sure to request an absentee ballot if necessary. An Update on 21 Savage’s Immigration Hearing Atlanta Shows Its Support while Rapper Remains Waiting

by Daniel O’Neill ’21 While the charges state that 21 Last year, 21 Savage partnered literacy of the youth population in A&E Staff Savage is a citizen of the United with Georgia Congressman Hank the area. According to Rolling Stone, Kingdom and not the United States, Johnson to expand the “Bank the duo partnered with nonprofits MUSIC many of his supporters argue that his Account” program for youth in like Get Schooled to implement time in Atlanta has solidified him as Atlanta. The program is essentially the financial literacy program. February 3, 2020 marked the one of the community’s main figures. a way to increase the financial Because of 21 Savage’s massive one-year anniversary of the arrest impact on the Atlanta metropolitan of popular rapper 21 Savage by area, many of his supporters are the United States Immigration and claiming that removing the rapper Customs Enforcement (ICE). The from the United States would hurt charges against the Atlanta rapper the communities he has helped. Their accused him of overstaying his visa, argument is that removing him from and alleged that he is originally a the country would cancel any future United Kingdom national without plans he had to improve and unite the United States citizenship, making communities within the city of Atlanta. him illegally present in the country. The fact that he is still touring and His trial has yet to begin, and he is moving on with his career shows that waiting somewhere on a long list he believes he belongs in the United of backlogged immigration cases. States. With his trial still waiting in The punishment facing 21 Savage, the Federal Immigration backlog, born Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, there does not seem to be a clear includes potential deportation as ending in sight for the rapper’s case. well as a total 10-year ban from The most unique part about 21 entering the United States. Since he Savage’s case is that it is proof for is currently awaiting trial, he cannot the entire country that fame does leave the United States. That has not not always protect against difficult stopped him from moving forward circumstances. Other artists, such as with his already illustrious career Jay-Z, Offset, and Cardi B, have all in the music industry, however. expressed their support and opinions Just last May, 21 Savage announced on the matter. Even with the help a tour across North America with of some relatively powerful friends, rapper DaBaby opening for him. the Atlanta rapper’s case got moved This kept 21 Savage on the road for into a backlog even though it was the majority of the summer. Since classified as an expedited case to get then, he has been going about his an earlier hearing. It seems that the life like he normally would. On issue is that ICE may not be giving the Jan. 26, 21 Savage and J. Cole won rapper a fair trial and may be using Best Rap Song at the Grammy’s PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS him as a precedent for their future for their song “A Lot” off of his With his case backlogged, 21 Savage has continued to have an impact on his community. prosecutions. For now, however, all most recent album, I Am > I Was. 21 Savage can do is await his trial. February16 The Cowl 18, 2010 ADVERTISEMENTSPHOTOGRAPHY FebruaryThe 13, Cowl 2020 7

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by Gavin Woods ’22 Sports Staff Friars MEN’S BASKETBALL Continued from front page

The Providence College Men’s Coach Karwoski also highlighted Basketball Team was defeated by the importance of making the most of Xavier University last Saturday, 58- the Friars’ opportunities on offense and 64. The Friars record has now fallen minimizing mistakes in order to reach to 13-11 on the regular season, and their potential: “I think so much of it is 6-5 within the Big East. taking advantage of opportunities you Both teams came out of the gates know when we have runners in scoring aggressively. The Friars got into an positions... what hurts a lot of teams early rhythm, but struggled to slow sometimes is when you leave a lot of the Musketeers from inside the runners on base—Coach Bree has been paint. The soft coverage down low doing a fantastic job with our offense and lack of communication among and utilizing some of our strengths the defense enabled the Musketeers so and doing that—taking advantage to consistently get high percentage of those base runners and on defense looks. minimizing our errors—we want to The Friars’ offense seemed to make sure we’re having quick innings be working effectively, as they and not letting things snowball or get maintained the lead for the majority out of control.” of the first half. However, their The Friars have six seniors on the issue was not scoring, but rather roster, including Mackensie Compton keeping Xavier from scoring easy ’20 who holds the highest batting layups. As the game progressed, average of all returning players from Xavier seemed to find success with last season. Along with the seniors, LAURA CHADBOURNE ’20/THE COWL their substitutions, particularly with there are also plenty of talented Danielle Alvarez ’22 will look to follow up on a dominant freshman campaign in which she Kyky Tandy, who scored 10 points underclassmen on the roster. Daniela garnered All-Big East First Team honors and was named Big East Co-Freshman of the Year. off the bench. Alvarez ’22 is another name to watch PC’s offense was led by Nate out for. As a freshman, she held an from the Big East this year. From top picked eighth and I think we ended up Watson ’21 with 16 points and seven 18-8 record with a 2.25 ERA. She had to bottom the teams are going to be finishing third— that’s just what it is, it’s rebounds. Watson was supported by more wins than any other pitcher on competitive and will make for some a preseason poll and I think every year Alpha Diallo ’20 and David Duke ’22 the 2019 roster and it appears she could great softball. In response to what we get underestimated and until we with 14 and 12 points, respectively. be a dominant force for PC softball this games she was looking forward to, start having consecutively good years However, the Friars seem to be season and in the years to come. Coach Karwoski responded, “I think in the top four of the conference, you struggling to find their identity, as After their opening games in every single Big East game I’m looking know, right now I’m sure they’ll look at these three stars are the only players Texas, the Friars will head down to forward to. Last year was our first year last year maybe as a fluke or maybe as to consistently score double digits Maderia Beach, FL for an array of in the Big East in terms of our coaching a one-time thing so now it’s up to us to each game. The offensive burden five out-of-conference games that staff and we just really enjoyed the prove that we can consistently compete for the Friars must be more evenly include matchups against Colombia competitiveness of it, and you know, for a Big East Championship.” distributed among the team. University, Stony Brook University, every team equally matched up and Reigning Big East tournament Another issue currently plaguing and Merrimack College. They then each game was a lot of fun.” champion DePaul University looks to the Friars is subpar perimeter return to Clearwater for the Clearwater PC softball also has the motivation to be Providence’s biggest competition shooting. Out of 23 attempted three Spring Break Invitational in early prove the doubters wrong—they were this season. Not only did they make point shots, only four fell, resulting March, where the Friars will play ranked 6th out of 8 teams in the Big East the NCAA tournament last year but in a three point percentage of 17.4. twelve games in a span of five days. Preseason Coaches’ Poll. For a team they were the team that knocked the It’s entirely possible that PC is On Wednesday, March 18, PC softball that finished third in the conference Friars out of the Big East tournament. simply attempting too many three will have its first home game at Glay in 2019 and has retained more than a Although PC softball likes to focus on pointers. Luwane Pipkins ’20 shot a Field versus Bryant (the Friars went serviceable amount of talent, the Friars the season by going one game at a time, total of nine three pointers only to 11-2 at home last season) and will open will be looking to prove that last year’s their series at home versus Depaul make two of them. This means that Big East play that Friday in Friartown success was not a fluke. However, at the end of their regular season on seven possessions were essentially against St. John’s University, who won Coach Karwoski hesitated to make May 1-3 are games that both players handed to Xavier. The Musketeers the Big East regular season in 2019. much of the preseason polls and fans should be marking on their attempted only 19 three pointers Anticipate a lot of excitement She said, “Last year I think we were calendars. and landed five of them for a three point percentage of 26.3. Perhaps the biggest issue for the Friars lies in the way they finish games. As seen several times throughout the 2019-2020 season, including the recent loss to Villanova University, PC’s shot selection in the dying minutes of the second half become erratic and forced. With 8:59 to play in the second half, Providence led 50-47. Xavier then went on to execute a 5-0 point run, leading PC 52-50. Following this run, the Musketeers never gave the lead back, with the Friars making only three shots within the final 10 minutes of the second half. Head coach Ed Cooley voiced his frustration following the loss saying, “I’m really pissed at my team. I thought we were undisciplined. I thought we took some uncharacteristic shots. I didn’t think we were united the way you have to be on the road in these environments.” The PC versus St. John’s game was not completed at press time. PC kicks off its promising season this weekend as the team heads to exasT to compete in the Bearkat Classic. PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS 18 The Cowl SPORTS February 13, 2020 Did the MLB Do Enough to Punish the Astros? Providence College Investigates: Yes, They Did Enough No, Far From It

This past offseason was one of the completely fair. Obviously the two in If a player in the MLB tests positive they are working with grown men who most active and dramatic the MLB has charge needed to be suspended. There for steroids, they receive an 80-game were very aware they were breaking the seen in recent history. Compared to the was no precedent for this because the suspension, a second failed test leads to a rules. past couple of offseasons, this year MLB game has not seen a scandal like this. full season, a third leads to a lifetime ban Finding the extent of the involvement fans witnessed big name free agents A year was fine since the scandal only from baseball. Former player/manager of each player is hard to pinpoint exactly, getting paid faster, more trades, and the lasted a year. In the end, the Hinch and Pete Rose was banned from baseball for but if there is no punishment to teach biggest scandal the sport has seen since Luhnow will likely not be allowed in betting on games. Even players who were players to not cheat, what is preventing the steroid era. Many could not believe the MLB anytime soon. It would not be suspected of taking steroids have had another scandal from happening again? the Houston Astros, the 2017 World Series fair to punish other coaches and players their reputation tarnished to the point Even a basic fine can dissuade players on Champions, were accused of conducting involved because they are scattered on that it has prevented them from being cheaper salaries from participating. an elaborate system to steal other team’s different teams, and punishing them now inducted into the Hall of Fame. The only player from the 2017 team signs. would also unfairly punish those teams. The punishment for using cameras to who has gotten any sort of punishment After the report from MLB If you are not punishing all the players, steal an opponent’s signs: nothing. After was Carlos Beltrán. Beltrán was hired by commissioner Rob Manfred came out, you also cannot punish those still on the Major League Baseball investigated and the New York Mets in the fall to become the country was shocked by the levels Astros. The fine given was the most the found the Houston Astros guilty for their new manager. of sophistication the Astros used. It was MLB could give and losing draft picks, using technology to steal signs, manager MLB commissioner Rob Manfred revealed that the Astros had set up a will significantly hamper the club’s A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff made it clear that it will be on the camera in center field and then put up future. Luhnow were each suspended for a year leadership of each team to make sure a monitor between the clubhouse and Many people also wanted a postseason by the league and subsequently fired by everyone in the dugout and front office dugout. Players could study the signs the ban or removal of the World Series title. Houston. The team was fined and lost complies with the rules, taking the pitcher was receiving from the catcher, Both of these are trivial. The MLB wants four draft picks over the next two years. pressure off the players. What hurt Hinch identify what pitch was going to be to continue and put this behind them. Meanwhile, the players were granted was that he trusted his players too much thrown and then communicate that to the Keeping one of the best teams or any immunity for their cooperation in the and failed to intervene when he needed batter either by noise (banging on a trash team for that matter out of the postseason investigation. to. can) or possibly other means. not only affects that team and the city’s While the MLB recognized handing Very few players have come forward So, what did this trash can orchestra local economy but also the league. As for suspensions down to the players would to apologize, and no one still on the team lead to? The MLB handed Houston one- the removal of the title, that does no good. trigger a battle with the Players’ Union, has spoken. The people who led this year bans for their manager and GM Everyone will still remember the Astros not even giving a fine to any of the scheme need to be held accountable for (both fired), forfeiture of first and second as champs; you cannot just crown one of players puts all the blame on Hinch and breaking the rules. The men who failed round picks in the next two drafts, and a the teams they beat the new champion. Luhnow. While both knew of the scheme, to stop it will serve their time, but how $5 million fine. Houston then fired their There is no satisfaction in that, and it will Hinch broke a TV monitor twice to show about the ones who were the ringleaders? manager A.J. Hinch and GM Jeff Luhnow. only create controversy. his displeasure in the scheme. The Red Sox and Mets then fired their It is unfair that Hinch and Lunhow are managers Alex Cora and Carlos Beltran -Joseph Quirk ’23 taking the full brunt of the punishment of -Jack Belanger ’21 for their roles when they were with Sports Staff the scandal. It may be the leaders’ jobs to Sports Co-editor Houston. make sure that their team complies with I believe that this punishment was the rules (which both failed to do), but Women’s Basketball Falls Short to Blue Jays

by Sullivan Burgess ’20 and into spring. Going into the game against the Blue Sports Staff Jays, the Friars had posted a 10-13 record overall, with WOMEN’S BASKETBALL a 1-10 record in the Big East Conference, currently tied for last place along with Xavier University. Providence’s first Big East win came a few weeks On Saturday, February 8, the Providence College ago against Xavier University, in a home win 60-48. Women’s Basketball Team played against Big East Guard Earlette Scott ’22 led the game with 20 points, rival Creighton University for their second matchup of while center sophomore Mary Baskerville ’22 led the the season, this time taking place at home in Mullaney game with 11 rebounds. Gym. The Friars previous game took place on Feb. 2 at The season has been rocky for the Friars as they DePaul University in Chicago. While the Friars put continue Big East play throughout the end of winter up a good fight in each quarter against the no. 13 Blue Demons, the win ultimately went to DePaul in a final score of 93-71. Guard Chanell Williams ’21 led the game with 15 points, while Alyssa Geary ’22 led with six rebounds for the Friars. The Friars were looking to bounce back and find a spark to ignite the team to go on a run, especially with postseason approaching and the Women’s Big East Tournament in early March. Now it was time for the Friars to once again face Creighton. In the previous matchup which took place at Creighton, the Friars lost by nine in a 63-72 matchup. Kaela Webb ’22 led the team with 14 points. The Friars were ready to give everything they had for this next ISABELLA BAFFONI ’23/THE COWL matchup. Finishing with 16 points, Scott was one of four starters to The game was set, and the Friars were on their way land in double digits. to face the Blue Jays once again. Constantly leading throughout the first quarter of play, things were digits in scoring and even helped Providence shoot 52.9 looking up for the Friars as players such as Baskerville percent of shooting from the field. and Webb could not miss shots. As well as the Friars Despite the team’s struggles, the Friars have had were playing, nothing was stopping Creighton’s Jaylyn some great individual performances throughout the Agnew. By the end of the game Agnew finished the year. Baskerville is leading in the top twenty of scoring game with a career-high 38 points. for the Big East at 12.9 points per game and fourth in The Friars once again sadly lost by nine after battling rebounding 7.8 rebounds per game. through the second half to come back, but Agnew and Next up, the Friars are back home for two games Creighton could not miss a basket. Baskerville led the in the coming week against Seton Hall University and ISABELLA BAFFONI ’23/THE COWL team in both points and rebounds at 19 and eight, St. John’s University. Seton Hall’s game will be played Webb began the game on a hot streak, compiling eight respectively. 11:30 a.m. on Friday as part of Project Providence where points by the end of the first quarter. Scott, Webb, and Geary also finished with double local schools will come to watch the game. February 13, 2020 SPORTS The Cowl 19 Trio of Men’s Soccer Players Go Pro

by Liam Tormey ’22 Sports Staff MEN’S SOCCER

Three Providence College men’s soccer players are now professional soccer players. Danny Griffin ’20 and Austin Aviza ’20RS are now both part of Major League Soccer (MLS) teams, while Tiago Mendonca ’20RS has signed in the United Soccer League (USL). The 2020 MLS SuperDraft took place on Thursday, January 9. In the draft, Aviza was selected in the second round, number 44 overall, by Orlando City. Griffin was also selected in the second round, just five spots after Aviza in the number 49 spot overall, selected by the Columbus Crew SC. Mendonca has signed a professional contract with the New England Revolution II in the USL League One. In the 2019 campaign for the Friars, Aviza, from Medway, MA, featured in all 23 games as PC’s goalie. Aviza was also honored to the Big East Weekly Honor Roll twice along with being awarded All- NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL LILLIE HUNTER ’22/THE COWL NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL Big East Third Team honors. After their (From Left) Mendonca, Aviza, Griffin all made significant contributions to the Friars this season, bringing the team to the NCAA Tournament. second round win in the NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament against Penn State assists. Griffin has been named to the third round of the NCAA Tournament. Tournament, Coach Stewart commended University, Coach Craig Stewart credited Preseason All-Big East Team in 2018 and In his time at PC, Mendonca recorded 26 his senior captains, saying he “couldn’t Aviza, saying, “I think he’s been steady was also a unanimous pick into the Big total points with 11 goals and four assists. be more proud for the work that they’ve all year and very consistent as a goal East All-Freshman Team. He played and Before the season’s start, Mendonca was contributed towards the program.” keeper,” and a large part of the comeback started in all 80 games during his career. named to the Preseason All-Big East team Stewart said they were both “fantastic win against Penn State was because of In the 2019 campaign, Griffin had eight and then was named to the All-Big East footballers but also human beings.” Aviza; as Coach Stewart mentioned, “We points and one game-winning goal this First Team and Big East All-Tournament In the same press conference, Griffin don’t win that game without him.” In the season against the University of Villanova Team to round out the season. In the spoke of his time with the Friars and said, 23 games Aviza played this season, he in a 2-0 victory. He was also awarded All- second round game against Penn State, since freshman year, “The community, the posted a 16-7 with 56 saves and recorded Big East Third Team Honors this past Mendonca scored the equalizer with coaches, the staff, the trainers, it’s been a nine shutouts. season. just under five minutes remaining in family and it’s meant everything to us.” Griffin, one of the captain midfielders Mendonca, from Faro, Portgual, regulation before the Friars would go on Aviza, Griffin, and Mendonca all from Wethersfield, CT, had the same was another captain for the Friars this to win in overtime. played crucial roles in the big success PC profound impact for the team in his time season. He started all 23 games and was After PC’s heartbreaking loss to had on the pitch this past season. They spent at Friartown. In his career, Griffin an integral part in the midfield. He was Clemson Unversity in double overtime were role models for the organization and recorded 32 points with 13 goals and six crucial in helping the team reach the in the third round of the NCAA have left their mark on Friar history. Women’s Hockey Splits Weekend against UMaine Team Needs to Boost Record before Hockey East Playoffs by Meaghan Cahill ’20 three power plays and were unable to Arena again the next day where they find their way onto the scoreboard until Sports Co-Editor go 4-4 on the penalty kill. Defenseman were unable to gain momentum to garner midway throughout the third period. The Whitney Dove ’20, who leads PC in the full two points. PC lost to UMaine 1-2. goal came from Lauren DeBlois ’23 who WOMEN’S HOCKEY assists and is ranked fifth in Hockey Abstreiter was once again in net, making ripped a slap shot from the right point East for defenseman scoring, recorded 18 saves throughout the game. that notched the lone score for the Friars a game-high six shots on net. Abstreiter PC fell two goals behind quickly into in the game. This was DeBlois’s third goal The Providence College Women’s concluded the game with 23 shots saved the first period after the Black Bears of the season. Hockey Team, which is ranked fourth in and two goals against. She is currently scored 26 seconds apart about seven Once again, PC outshot UMaine 44- Hockey East, split last weekend’s series ranked third in Hockey East for her 1.65 minutes into the game. 20. The team also saw more success against the no. 7 team, the University of goals against average. Despite having a man advantage four at the face-off circle, winning 35-64 Maine. The Friars returned to Schneider times throughout the game, PC did not faceoffs compared to UMaine’s 29-64. In the first game on Friday, February 7, Unfortunately, the Friars were unable to the Friars skated to a 2-2 tie despite having dig themselves out of the hole that they a 2-1 lead for the majority of the second got into early in the first. period. UMaine skater Liga Milijone put The team has just four more games the Black Bears on the scoreboard first remaining in their regular season before after sniping one past PC goaltender they will partake in the 2020 Hockey Sandra Abstreiter ’22RS five minutes into East Tournament. This upcoming the game. Three minutes later, Isabelle weekend, they will be facing off against Hardy’s ’23 wrist shot soared into the No. 1 Hockey East team Northeastern top left corner of the net after passes University in their second to last home- from Hayley Lunny ’21 and team captain and-home series. They will travel to Avery Fransoo ’20. Hardy’s goal was her Boston on Friday, February 14 and then fourth of the season and third in the last return to Schneider on Feb. 15. The five games. following weekend, PC will wrap up The Friars finished the first period with their regular season in another home- a goal from Neve Van Pelt ’20 in the final and-home series against the College of 23 seconds of the period. Van Pelt netted the Holy Cross, playing in Worcester, a backhand over the Black Bear goalie’s MA on Friday and back in Friartown on shoulder for her sixth goal of the season. the Saturday for not only their last game Meaghan Rickard ’20 recorded her ninth of the season, but also the team’s senior assist of the season. game which will honor the team’s seven Van Pelt concluded the scoring for seniors. the Friars this game. With just under The team will need to pick up some four minutes left in the second period, much needed points in their final four UMaine player Celene Tedeny scored a games if they want to have a chance power-play goal to even out the score to to pull ahead of the University of two apiece. Connecticut, who is currently tied for The Friars outshot the Black Bears 35- PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS PC’s leading scorer, Sara Hjalmarsson ’22, will look to continue her strong play. fourth place with the Friars in Hockey 25 but they could not capitalize on their East. February 13, 2020 SPORTS The Cowl 20 A Look Men’s Hockey Falls to UMass by Thomas Zinzarella ’21 Sports Staff Around MEN’S ICE HOCKEY

Following a loss at Northeastern University the Friartown previous weekend, the 10th ranked Providence College Men’s Hockey Team had a chance to move themselves up in the Hockey East standings this weekend as they faced off against the 8th ranked

Men’s Ice Hockey: University of Massachusetts Amherst Minutemen. Last year, all three matchups with UMass 2/07 at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, finished with a final score of 3-2 with UMass taking loss 1-3 two. The Friars’ lone win came at home against the then top-ranked Minutemen. The two had a 2/08 vs. University of Massachusetts-Amherst, chance to meet in the National Championship game in Buffalo, but the Friars fell to Minnesota loss 1-5 Duluth University, who would go on to knock off UMass. Upcoming: This year, the two teams would only meet twice, and both meetings took place this past weekend. 2/14 at University of Vermont Coming into Friday’s game at the Mullins Center. UMass was tied with Boston College for first place in the conference. The Friars were in a four- 2/15 at University of Vermont way tie for fourth place, just two points off of first place. 2/21 vs. Merrimack College The Friars have struggled over the years playing at Amherst. Before Friday’s game, PC had 2/22 at Merrimack College a 16-15-5 record and had lost three straight games playing at UMass. On Friday, it was no different. UMass outshot PC 17-3 in the first period which Women’s Ice Hockey: featured a goal by Reed Lebster just 5:35 in. The Friars struggled to generate offense for most of PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS 2/07 vs. University of Maine, tie 2-2 (OT) this game. Dugan leads the nation in points with 46, five more than the The Friars, who average just under 35 shots second leading scorer. per game, were held to just 15 shots while UMass 2/08 vs. University of Maine, loss 1-2 the first period. In the second period, the Friars recorded 36 shots. Michael Lackey GS made a were only able to muscle two shots on goal, while series of highlight reel saves in the second period Leonard struck again for UMass with a short- Upcoming: to keep the game at a one-goal deficit, but the handed goal. In the remaining minutes of the Minutemen were too much. Matt Koopman ’21 second period, Oliver Chau recorded a goal on a 2/14 at Northeastern University would score the lone point for the Friars. UMass hustle play, putting the game seemingly out of the would go on to win 3-1, although Lackey had one Friars’ reach. However, PC made a push halfway of his best games in a Friar uniform with 33 saves 2/21 at College of The Holy Cross through the third period, as Thompson netted his and kept the game closer than what it could have 18th goal of the season on a Jack Dugan ‘22 assist. been. Greg Carvel, the UMass head coach said Shortly after the goal, the Friars had another 2/22 vs. College of The Holy Cross after the game, “That’s as solid a game as we’ve chance to gain some momentum on a power play played in this building probably since I’ve been opportunity, but UMass soon shut the door on the Men’s Basketball: here.” Friars with two more goals. Leonard completed the Each team resumed their matchup the next hat-trick for UMass and his four-point night led evening in Providence where the Friars were UMass to a 5-1 victory. The Friars once again did 2/08 at Xavier University, loss 58-64 seeking to split the series. The Friars came out not take advantage of their opportunities, as they firing with an early power play opportunity went 1-6 on the power play. “It’ll change when we 2/12 at St. John’s University, TBD just 35 seconds into the game. Tyce Thompson get sick of losing,” said coach Nate Leaman after ‘22 smashed a line drive off the post, sending a the game. “We’re a really young group and we’re Upcoming: booming echo throughout the arena. However, a playing like it.” PC will look to rebound Friday goal by John Leonard put UMass ahead 1-0 after against the University of Vermont. 2/15 vs. Seton Hall University

2/19 at Georgetown University Women’s Basketball:

2/08 vs. Creighton University, loss 68-77

Upcoming:

2/14 vs. Seton Hall University

2/16 vs. St. John’s University

2/21 at Xavier University Men’s Lacrosse:

2/08 vs. College of the Holy Cross, win 6-4

Upcoming:

2/15 vs. Bryant University

With the series sweep, UMass remains firmly in control of the top spot in Hockey East, NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL boasting a 11-6-2 conference record. GRAPHIC DESIGN BY CONNOR ZIMMERMAN '20 & SARAH MCLAUGHLIN '23 2 The Cowl PORTFOLIO February 13, 2020 Fluromance: Finding Love in the Midst of the Flu Outbreak

by Kate Ward '23 Portfolio Staff FICTION

“I got you a present.” at the glass, jumping and there were three tightly was willing to be trapped His voice was muffled, one hurling the box through rolled pieces of paper. in a glass cage for the hand pressed against the his air hole and into mine. “They’re letters,” Michael remainder of his life if it glass, the other behind his I watched as the chocolate explained as I went around meant seeing me each day. back. box fell open, pill bottles and collected the rest of “I don’t deserve you,” I I took off my mask and tumbling out from the the bottles, some already whispered. looked at him intently. “If inside. broken open. “You’re going to have it’s another mask I’m going Gasping as a few I was quiet for a moment, to speak up; the glass is to be mad.” I laughed a clattered onto my head, trying to find the words thick,” he said, pointing little. It had been sixteen I whirled to look at and the courage to say to his ears for further years since the initial clarification. outbreak of the flu and “I—never mind.” I shook nearly every house on the my head. “It was a stupid street had been ordered thought!” Stupid to bring to put glass around the something like that up on a perimeter of the property. day like today. My next-door neighbor Michael waited patiently, Michael and I had become looking at me in case I infected at relatively the wanted to say something same time. I caught it first further. I shook my head after being hospitalized for again. “I don’t have a nasty case of the flu. I got anything to say, so out right before Valentine’s quit looking at Day, and that was when we me like that, will went on a date. I kissed you?” him, things advanced, “You and two weeks later know, I was he was sick. Let me thinking about, tell you, fostering like… do you romance while sick remember back is an entirely new in 2020 when challenge within people still used itself. I watched that term ship? through the glass I was thinking as he took a box out about our ship from behind him; it was him.“Are you kidding me, what I wanted to say. I name.” He had this stupid one of those heart-shaped Michael?” opened one letter and yet adorable grin on his chocolate boxes. He was doubled over, glanced over it. “This face. “You do know that laughing loudly as he is from our first date.” I I lifted a brow. “Oh? there’s no way for me to watched the expression picked up another. “And What might that be?” get those, right?” I laughed on my face change from this is from our last.” I He wrung his hands. a little. shock and horror to anger. looked at him. He nodded “I don’t know if I should “Yes, I do know that, “What? Come on, I and smiled sheepishly. tell you judging by your so I’m just going to show thought it was funny! “I thought it was a nice reaction to the gift.” them to you.” He chuckled. Why can’t I make jokes idea, I don’t know, maybe “You can’t just bring it “No, I’m kidding, I’m about our sickness, huh?” it’s stupid,” Michael up and not say it!” I cried, going to find a way to give he asked, pressing his murmured, his breath pointing at him. them to you. Here, back hands up to the glass. fogging up the glass. He put his hands up up.” “You think this,” I held “No! No, it isn’t a stupid in surrender, our eyes I took a few steps away up a prescription bottle idea, I mean, at least you locking as I watched him from the glass and looked and flung it at the glass, got me something. Last try to figure out his next up at where the small air “is funny?! Do you think Valentine’s Day all I got move. “Our ship name hole was. The air hole this is a proper Valentine’s you was sick with this isn’t a joining of our was something that the gift?” I cried. virus.” I tried to lighten the names but more like our government had decided “Look inside the mood. current… predicament. to put in the ceiling of the bottles,” he said, now Michael chuckled. “And I It’s Fluromance.” Michael glass to make sure we had more serious. wouldn’t have it any other grinned. some way of getting fresh I shook my head and way.” I sighed. Flu Romance, air without spreading the bent down, picking up The slightly dark and of course he would think of disease. Michael stepped one of the orange bottles, oddly cute sentence caught something that stupid yet back and then began to run unscrewing the cap. Inside me off guard. This man somewhat witty. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PICKPIK.COM & GRAPHIC DESIGN BY SARAH MCLAUGHLIN '23 February 13, 2020 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 3 Jagged Love by Connor Zimmerman '20 Portfolio Editor PROSE POETRY Is it bad that I can feel the echoes of your sorrow coming off of you, as I glide over the scars on your arm? Is it bad that I can touch your distress as my fingers run through your hair? Is it bad that I can sense your anguish pulsing through your heart as our bodies become closer? Is it bad that I taste your regret as our lips slowly meet?

You are beautiful not in spite of all this…but You have been cut, broken, and hurt…just like I have. You have a past that makes you want to scream and run…just like I want to do. You wear your feelings, the good, bad, and everything in between…just like I do. Your edges are jagged and rough…just like mine are.

You are beautiful not in spite of all this…but because One of your exes fell in love with another girl, and even though he was honest he split your heart into two. Another once made you feel like you were less than you truly are, and while it eventually ended, your heart broke into four pieces. The next one said that you didn’t have any love left to give, and his words smashed the pieces of your heart into eight fragments. Even with everything that you have been through, you still You are beautiful not in spite of all this…but because of see past my flaws. You have taught me to feel again when I did not know if that was possible. You make me smile and laugh even when I believe the world is going to end. You listen to the songs, watch the movies, and read the books I like because you want to know more about me. You still have love to give, more than anyone I know.

You are beautiful not in spite of all this but because of it. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM The Last Two by Jay Willett '20 Portfolio Staff FICTION

"Cheers," she raised arms in self-proclaimed felt carpet. There was no she whispered. her wine glass, "to being victory. Laughter echoed avoiding it; the aroma "What?" single on this lovely from upstairs. Noise of love had breached "I don't know." She Valentine's Day!" We of the city our walls of fiddled with her necklace. clinked and took our first filtered singularity. "Like, that we are here, sips of the red wine I through Our safe and people expect us bought for seven bucks at cracks space for to be sad and lonely Shaw's. She wrinkled her in the honest tonight." nose and gasped. drywall. discussion "Hm," was all I could "That's bitter!" It was and respond with. "Wine can't be bitter." I muzzled unrelenting "...But I'm not—I'm­ grinned. but audible cynicism here, drinking with you. "Well, it is!" to hear the had been And I'm happy!" I nodded my head as couples invaded "Right." I drank, catching her dancing by the "I am—I'm—" Tears doubtful glance that I was and rolled down her flushed enjoying the beverage. cheeks. I raised my glass. It's true I was bluffing, kissing "Hey­—cheers." We and after a couple more, I in the streets. She tugged enamored. They took clinked for a second time. couldn't stop myself. at the front strands of the stage while we fell She laughed as I spat out "ACK!" I coughed into her hair. I stamped the silent. my wine. my sleeve. She folded her heel of my foot on the "It's not fair, you know," PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM 4 The Cowl PORTFOLIO February 13, 2020 Falling Without Gravity by Clara Howard '20 Portfolio Staff FICTION

“Hellooo, earth to to be reviewing. “So, what gaped at her. “You wound even daring to shoot him a Marina?” do you want to talk about, me, Marina Blair,” he wink. Marina blinked, the fog then?” He asked, his voice whispered, the mirth in his “Sounds like someone of memories and laughter quieter. eyes belying his words. needs to help you work on lifting at the voice of the Marina rolled her eyes, a Marina did a subtle sweep those bedside manners.” attending on-call and the small smile playing with the of the space around them “Oh really?” Her dimples surrounding sounds of the edges of her mouth. “I don’t before leaning in closer came out in full force hospital. “What?” really have anything that to Dr. Li, making as if she and she leaned forward Dr. Li frowned at her. I want to talk about right were about to divulge a again. “And I suppose “Are you okay? That’s the now,” she responded, her secret. “Good thing you’re you’re offering to be that third time you’ve spaced voice just as low. a doctor, then, and can someone?” out on me this shift.” His deep brown eyes Marina shook her seemed to smolder with head and shoulders, heated promises as he the way a bird looked at her. “I suppose might settle its that I am.” wings after a long Her smile turned slow, flight. “Sorry, I’m curling at the corners like a fine. Just have a lot cat in front of a fire. “Then I on my mind today.” suppose—” “Did you want to talk “Marina, have you seen about it?” “Really, absolutely patch yourself up,” she the chart for the patient in “Not really,” she replied, nothing?” whispered back. room 207?” Nurse Jenkins smiling a little tightly. “Not that I can think of.” He burst out laughing, interrupted, her nose buried “Well, not right now, at any “No special plans for the clapping a hand over his in a bunch of files as she rate.” weekend?” mouth as his shoulders turned the corner and Dr. Li nodded and She shrugged, the smile shook. Marina sat back, her walked up to the nurses’ leaned forward, resting his growing wider with the grin turning smug as she station. She looked up to see forearms on the counter of exchange. “Not really.” She watched him. He shook his Dr. Li straightening the pile the nurses’ station. The new glanced up at him then, head and matched her gaze. of charts in front of him and position brought his face struggling not to laugh at “So little sympathy for the Marina searching for a pen. closer to where Marina’s the way his eyes sparked injured, Nurse Blair?” She decided not to comment head was bent over a pile with mock outrage. “Only when the injured is on the blushes staining their of charts she was supposed His eyes widened as he you, Dr. Li,” she quipped, cheeks. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM 14 Ways to Say I Love You by Jessica Polanco '21 Portfolio Staff POETRY I love you. I hate you.

I want to hear your voice. Shut up.

Hug me. Don’t touch me.

Come over. Stay away.

Kiss me. Don’t kiss me.

We make a good team. I’m better without you.

I miss you. Leave me alone.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PUBLICDOMAINPICTURES.NET & GRAPHIC DESIGN BY CONNOR ZIMMERMAN '20 February 13, 2020 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 5 Fast Fiction: LOVE Dream First Date LIMERICKS Only us drowned in candlelight. by Grace O'Connor '22 Short and Sweet Portfolio Staff by Sarah Heavren '21 Portfolio Staff Master of the cleverest pun, You make all the boring things fun. A good laugh...all I need. I hope you know by Erin Venuti '20 And that I show Portfolio Staff You’re loved by a certain someone.

Staycation Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, and... by Connor Zimmerman '20 by Samantha Pellman '20 Portfolio Editor Portfolio Staff What do I get him for Valentine's Day? Plan something special, they all say So I booked a vacation At the very best location They laugh together, and she's happy. A ticket to Greece and it's a one-way! by Clara Howard '20 Portfolio Staff

Glacier by Jay Willett '20 Portfolio Staff Stole my heart, then my wallet. Frost gales frolic, shrouding all we could see. by Kate Ward '23 Eyjafjallajökull explodes on the bended knee. Portfolio Staff Not with fire, but with hope, alone together on our slope. One proposition, one question, and I’m finally free.

Ends with plans for a second. by Sarah McLaughlin '23 Asst. Portfolio Editor Money Can't Buy Love PHOTOS COURTESY OF PEXELS.COM

by Sarah McLaughlin '23 by Mark Fairchild '20 Asst. Portfolio Editor Portfolio Staff There once was a broke college student CARTOON Who thought it would be rather prudent To skip buying flowers And instead work twelve hours Which prompted his love life’s conclusion.

Dead Languages Don't Get You Dates by Sean Tobin '20 Portfolio Staff I once tried to flirt in Italian. By nature I’m no Latin stallion. I learned Greek with ease, Ancient Hebrew’s a breeze, But for romance they get no medallion.

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A Real Galentine's Day Below, a guide for writing a love poem to by Samantha Pellman ’20 Portfolio Staff your sweetheart (or boogabear, snookems, POETRY or tootsie wootsie) It’s a Friday night at 6 p.m. by Sam Ward '21 The sky is dark already Portfolio Staff The air is cold. POETRY

To us it’s just a Friday night To better understand love and its treasures, But to others it’s the most romantic day of the year. We don’t look at it that way. You must first reexamine your loyalty to vices. You are not ready to love unless you take the right measures. We stand in front of the mirror Would you keep caffeine in the A.M. if Starbucks raised its prices? Curling our hair And putting on mascara. Wag your finger to rom-coms, even Paul Rudd ones. Love has no place for a man who makes silly puns. Laughing together Say no to chocolate in bed, sugar for breakfast. And sipping wine To forgo these things is to keep your heart the freshest. Tonight will be one for the books.

It’s a night to celebrate our freedom A rose is still a rose, if you detest it, We’re only young for so long And a bed full of petals is no place to rest in. We’ll be wishing to be at this stage in life again. Flowery poetry makes you look like a sap, Now say, “Valentine’s Day is crap!” We’re leaving our phones home tonight We don’t need to get in contact with anyone This night is for us.

I take candid pictures of my friends So we can remember how happy we were Just to have each other.

Valentine’s Day is wonderful But for now, it’s me and my girls We’re all we need tonight and always.

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by Mark Fairchild '20 Portfolio Staff CARTOON

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Tiffany & Showing How You Really Feel Earl by Lil Wit '21 Making PC an emotionally stable Portfolio Staff place one letter at a time SATIRE Dear Tiff and Earl,

The mushiest, most whom we love that we love Sophomore Fred Drick I just found out that my lovey-dovey, better-not-be- them. However, Valentine’s offered this advice: “A significant other is allergic alone-because-that-sucks Day also brings the dreaded homemade gift is the way to every single flower day of the year (unless you responsibility of getting a to go. Usually they’re less known to man and hates want to be conventional expensive and if your S.O. all chocolate (I promise and remember that this hates it, it’s not like they can day is actually the feast return it, but they can still she's fun!), and CVS day for a saint who was see you tried. I’ve used old has nothing else that is martyred for the sake of Cowls to make a few paper- Valentine’s Day related. spreading the Catholic mâché life-sized replicas What should I get her? faith and is esteemed in of my girlfriend in the the eyes of the Church past, and she hasn’t said Nervously, to be canonized and anything negative about it Drug Store Drags revered for his example yet, so I take that as a green of dedication to our Lord light. But you want to be and Savior, Jesus Christ) is really good at paper-mache Dear DSD, upon us. Valentine’s Day is if you’re going to do that or arguably—and by arguably, thoughtful else she’ll think you think Don’t sell CVS short. Just I mean that if you argue gift for your significant she’s ugly. Whatever you because it’s not related to against this, you’ll lose—an other. So, we hit the do, make sure it comes from Valentine’s Day doesn’t overly-commercialized day, sidewalks to see what the heart and not Hallmark. mean it isn’t a thoughtful but it provides us with an ideas PC students have Don’t feed the capitalist gift. Nothing says love like excuse to remind the people for Valentine’s Day gifts. beast.” a bottle of laxatives (she’ll thank you later). Regularly, Listomania* Tiff How to make someone fall in love with you Dear Druggie, Stand outside their dorm room with a boombox Flowers and chocolate Leave them on open on Snapchat won’t do anything DM their ex on Instagram your personality hasn’t proven. Your woman Take them out to Ray knows who you are, so Photoshop them into pictures with you just be yourself. Offer her the rest of the pizza Bring them chicken nuggets on Thursday you’ve already eaten Go to the chapel with them half of. Give her a hug, after you’ve wiped the Express your feelings in Morning Mail Cheeto dust off your Steal a golf cart and drive them to their classes fingers and onto the frayed undershirt you’re Hide under their bed still wearing after three Give them all your Friarbucks days. Just show her you care, even if that’s by Tell Dot to tell them how you feel giving her the Disney+ Buy their Black and White Ball ticket (if $20 isn't an act of love, I don't password. She needs the nostalgia more than you know what is) need The Mandalorian. Wear clean clothes After all, who knows, afterwards you might Wear their clothes "Kiss the Girl" or even Request their location on Find My Friends "Go the Distance" with Watch You for tips her. Get them the flame from Slavin lawn instead of a candle Lovingly,

*Listomania and Tiffany & Earl and Friartire are satirical pieces that do not reflect the views of Providence Collegeor The Cowl. Earl PHOTOS COURTESY OF NEEDPIX.COM