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VOLUME 12, ISSUE 9 Roger Williams University MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2002 They came, they played ... Zox kicked butt

By Garry Dow was awarded the grand prize, which the by the Super Bowl Champions. members quietly accepted from the Although they failed to place, if there coordinator of the event, Joe Dustin, Staff Writer had been a "Sex Pistols in drag" catego­ before quickly escaping back off stage. ry, they would have surely taken home Zox, a band that can be described as the grand prize. It had all the dressings of a profes­ "Sublime meets Dave Matthews," "We're the most#!@* up thing you'll sional rock show. T-shirts and CDs rocked out for over 20 minutes, playing see tonight," announced Jay Layne at were being sold out front, security was four songs that fans and newcomers the start of their set. checking IDs at the door and, of course, alike enthusiastically responded to Mixing a little bit of "on the edge" the occasional "special person" was before calling it a night. The high-ener­ type humor with raw punk, Chris walking around with an "all access" gy Brown-based quartet seamlessly Eighmy, Tripp McCreary, Jay Layne, pass dangling from his neck like a giant blended together a strong rhythm sec­ and Matt Butler received enormous "Look at me, I'm cool" sign. tion with ska style guitar and classical response from the crowd, and for a brief It was the first annual Roger violin playing. The band is a regular at amount of time, inspired a mosh pi! to Williams Battle of the Bands, held in the Met Cafe in Providence as well as form in front of the stage. the Paolino Recreation Center, on the many colleges and universities in and There were seven judges who evalu­ evening of Saturday, April 13. Just shy around New England. ated each of the seven bands in four dif­ of 400 people from several different Other winners included RWU's very ferent categories: originality, tech­ Rhode Island schools including Brown, own acoustic style duo, Chasing the nique/tightness, showmanship, and RIC, RlSD, RWU, and URI showed up River, which came in third place, and crowd response. Each of these cate­ to watch, listen, and support the seven another Brown-based band, Recore, gories was rated on a scale of one to different local college bands on hand to which picked up second place. The five, with five being "rockin '." After compete for the $200 grand prize. other bands that performed were each perfonnance, the judges, who rep­ "I think the show was very entertain­ Orange (RISD}, Super Bowl resented several different RWU organi­ ing," said Elizabeth Whiting, an RWU Champions (RWU), Come September zations including CEN, WQRI, IRHA, student who attended the event. Spencer Swain, fiddler for the (URI), and Coheety (RIC). DJ Epic, and the Department of Judicial Affairs The fog machine blasted out its ethe­ Brown University band Zox, plays whose real name is James O'Connor, and Community Standards, tabulated rial substance, keeping the stage kept the crowd entertained spinning and averaged the scores. draped in rock ambiance all night. with all the gusto of Boyd Tinsley records during set changes, which aver­ "I couldn't have been happier with When the fog had settled, the band Zox at the Battle of the Bands. aged qnly 10 minutes. the turnout," said Dustin.· "I can't wait (named after their drummer John Zox) A notable, almost comedic, excep­ for next year's." (Photo by Rebecca White) tion to the evening was a performance Students rally to stop ehanging reSlderrces:. what's new with domestic violence housing in 2002 By Laurie Schorr setup of the new residence hall. "It is Jessica Latimer an attractive place to live, it is compara­ ble to Bayside and Almeida in many Staff Writer In This Issue News Editor respects, and it offers yet another option to students." Roger Williams is leasing space in a In addition to the space behind the A peaceful ra1ly was held on Tuesday, local hotel and will be opening the April 9, at 5:15 p.m. where members of King Phillips Inn, RWU plans to use the Almeida Complex to more university space in the King Phillips Tower for six the student body assembled to protest students, among other changes to physical, verbal and sexual violence "Oak Suites;' which will be offered to accommodate student housing for the graduate students enrolled in the law against women. Approximately 30 2002-2003 school year. members of the student body marched school. Two residents will live in each "Oak Hall," located ·behind King suite. Other aspects of the ti)wer, around the campus starting behind t1ffi Phillip Inn off Metacom Avenue in Student Union in honor of the 4t including the restaurant and the other Bristol, is the newest addition to RWU hotel suites, will remain unchanged. Annual Take Back the Night rally here residence hall accommodations. The at Roger Williams. This occurred during "The space in the tower will augment Oak Apartments will be offered to the space offered in Almeida, since the 'Be Safe Week' in conjunction with the sophomores, juniors, seniors and trans­ P.E.E.R.s, and was organized by the law school numbers are also growing," fer students and have floor plans simi­ Stegman explains. Approximately 40 to Director of the Women's Center Jen lar to the Bayside Apartments. The cost Stanley and other active members. 50 law school students tend to live in of living at Oak Hall will also be com­ RWU residential housing each year. Tuesday was also the official unveil­ parable to the cost of living at Bayside; ing of the Silent Witness Project, where During the upcoming summer the apartments are made up of two to months, RWU plans to furnish the Oak students made life-size silhouettes to three bedrooms, a living area and a represent women and children that have apartments and suites with cable, furni­ kitchenette. The apartments will house ture, air conditioning, carpeting, and died due to violence. These were carried four to six residents. Transportation via on the march, as they had been in past blue light emergency boxes. There will the RWU shuttle will be provided to be four Resident Assistants at Oak, and years, but this was the first year that and from campus, similar to the trans­ RWU made their own cutouts. These the unit will have its own programming portation provided for residents at and activities, just as other on-campus were made the week previous to the Baypoint and Almeida. A food plan march, and are going to stay in the residence halls do. will not be required but will still be In addition to new space offered to Women's Center for future marches and available to those residents wishing to other related activities. undergraduate students, the Almeida maintain a 15- or 19-meal board plan. Complex, also located off Metacom Although only a small portion of the Altogether, Oak Hall will house 110 student population was in attendance, Avenue, will no longer be limited to residents, and the housing will be students 21 years of age and over. The the efforts were tremendous and have offered next year as well. lasting effects to show that there is no apartments will now be open to all This space was previously rented out sophomores, juniors, seniors and trans­ tolerance for violence. as family housing and is unique in that "Wouldn't it be wonderfuL.if we fers who wish to apply and who demon­ each room has its own private entrance. strate good judicial and academic stand­ were all able to speak, with one unified All the rooms look out onto and enclose voice - at one united moment? What ing. To accommodate for the additional a central courtyard. residents, apartments will be divided an abuse shattering sound we would "I think it will be interesting to see make! Until that time, we will not give differently than in previous years; the what kind of a community develops at one-bedroom apartment singles will up ... We will not give in, and ... We will Oak," Dean of Student Affairs Richard NOT go quietly into the night," said by Stegman said, referring to the unique Dr. Faulkner, Ph.D. Continued on page 7.•• Monday, April 22, 2002 Page 2 1 ·· COMMEN"TARY I Playing the blame game: but who is right? By Jason Mattera The Hawk's Eye Staff War in general has ramifications on the beliefs and opinions of those who are directly and indirectly affected. Currently, the Middle East crisis between Israel and Palestine bas shaped the lives of its descen­ dants both home and abroad, which can be seen by the rising number of Palestinian suicide bombers, now Editor-In-Chief women, and the siege that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has placed on Yasser Arafat and Palestinian Sara Clark refugees. Even though this war is taking place thousands of miles away, Arab Muslims and Jews at Roger Williams posses finn, obdurate sentiments. This should come as no surprise, that those of Muslim and Jewish descent are adamantly opinionated on this serious situation. News Editor So what are these opinions and how are they affecting the lives of these two ethnicities? Kuwait native Jessica Latimer Sarah Mohammad, a third year architecture major, had plenty to share. . "No one (Israel or Palestine) is really helping the situation. Both are killing innocent people. There is murdering on both sides," she said. Certainly there have been massacres with both groups; the difference Features Editor is that Palestinians target innocent women and children while Israelis target known terrorist and politi­ Steve Saleeba cians, according to undeclared RWU Jewish student Jessica Taylor. "They (Palestinians) bomb elementary schools. They bomb temples. They disrespect our most sacred Sports Editor holidays;' said Taylor. Yet, Osaimah Al-Tailaji, also a third year architecture major, does not view the suicide attacks in that Niki Fitzmeyer fashion. "They (Palestinians) can't do anything else," says AJ-TaiJaji. She claims that since the Palestinians are underrepresented, and without a strong military, the only defensive alternative is blow up Entertainment Editor themselves. Even with these strong contrasting opinions regarding who's right and who's wrong, all three intervie­ Beth Martinson wees, Mohammad, Taylor and Al-Tailaji, all had one thing to say in common. This was that any Muslim using the Koran as the basis of attacks is inaccurately portraying the teachings of Mohammad. Layout Editor "The Koran is all about peace," said Mohammad. Taylor adds that "the Koran is all about peace. It bas been manipulated." These are the same feelings Jason Layne that have been widely accepted and declared by the President, media and laymen. However, how can these "fundamental" Muslims be asserting that it is their Allah-ordained duty to mur­ Photography Editor der the innocent if they do not have a scriptural foundation? Everyone claims that Islam is all about tran­ quility, but why haven't there been specific Koran references to nullify the "fundamentalist" basis? Rebecca White Egyptian Islam student-scholar John Tanagho, a third year double major in Philosophy and Psychology, emphatically asserts that saying Islam is all about peace is like saying that Hitler was a philanthropist. Staff Writers and Photographers Tanagho pointed out that the Koran says in Surab 9:29., "Fight against such of those who have been given the scripture until they pay the tribute being brought down." Furthermore, Tanagho backs up bis premise Laurie Schorr, Jason Turcotte, by quoting Jurisprudence of Muhammad's Biograpbv, which was published by Azhar University, the most Trisha Spillane, Marc Stroum, Katherine Consorte, prestigious Islamic University. This text states, "The Holy War is an offensive war, and it is the duty of aU Garry Dow, Aurora Grabill Muslims of every age, when the needed military power is available, because our prophet Muhammad said that he is ordered by Allah to fight all people until they say 'No God but Allah,' and he is his messenger." Statements like these are why John Tanagho firmly believes that the perception that Islam advocates har­ Contributing Writers . mony is a farce. Danielle Pennacchia, Jason Mattera, Jason Iannone, As one can see, if these statements are true, then the Middle East peace process is going to remain in Blaine Moffa, Danielle Guillette · rough -waters because of Mohammad's mandate to bring an iron hand to ev.ery non-Muslim. The afore­ mentioned Muslim and Jewish interviewees both blame a certain group. Nevertlieless, if Tanagho is cor­ rect, "fundamentalisr• Muslims are not inaccurately delineating the Koran and Mohammad's teachings, Adviser but following it in word and deed. Certainly, the blame-game is in effect by both Muslims and Jews, but the deep-rooted philosophical, religious issues must be taken into account to obtain a holistic view of the Julie Kerrins Middle East crisis and possible resolutions. A lesson in racialism Notice By Jason Iannon~ For the record, the title of this piece is not a reference to "President" Bush's first attempt at writing his own speeches, but rather, how the Ku Klux Klan describes themselves and their movement. Racism has The Hawk's Eye letters to the editor are a bad ring to it, so just like the politically correct liberals they can't stand, the Klan has given themselves ... a kinder, gentler-sounding euphemism. They are no longer a racist hate group. Nope, now the KKK is a typed and published in the order in which racialist, "white pride" organization, and they're all about helping whites to feel proud of their white her­ itage, their white customs, and their white achievements. Ifs a noble idea, except to accomplish this, the they are received by the staff in an effort to Klan wishes to systematically oppress anyone who isn't a white Christian male. What's scary is that some retain neutrality toward the content of the people, around here even, are listening. I can only justify the Klan's continued existence as one way of making us feel better about ourselves. letters. The first letter received will be print­ No matter how bad our day is, or how stupid we think we are, we can always thank our lucky stars that we're not bigoted, extreme Christian fundamentalists with incestual problems. ed at the top of page two. The second letter Unfortunately, that's about the only good thing about the Knights, as their mothers affectionately call received will be printed directly below the them. Now, if we could only tell that to the cancer running around this campus, putting up recruitment ads for the Klan. In case you missed them, that's exactly what happened here at RWU in recent weeks. first letter. If the amount of letters received Someone came to the Student Union, flyers in hand, and stapled said flyers to the bulletin boards. They _is greater than the space allotted on page want to let us all know that the KKK doesn't hate blacks, Jews, or anyone for that matter; they don't preach violence; and any bad things you've heard about them are lies concocted by the liberal media two, letters will be continued on page three, designed to bring down the white race. These guys obviously failed basic algebra. In a country where 80- from left to right and top to bottom. something percent of our wealth and virtually all of our important politics are controlled and run by old, rich, white men, these jokers actually think they're the victims of liberal oppression. The numbers don't add up, hence the algebra allusion some sentences back. I'd be really upset fQr the future of Western civilization if this was any other group. However, since it's the Klan, and they hav~n't mattered since disco raged across the nation, they deserve to be mocked even more than people who actually enjoyed Van Wilder and who cheer for Hulk Hogan. Honestly, these peo­ ple have got to be kidding (both the Klan and Hogan fans). However, you know that they're not, and as pathetic as they are, their views and influence should be nipped in the bud before i.t spreads. Published by the students of These guys seem to seriously believe in their vision of "an America in which fair play is the rule" (all quotes, unless otherwise noted, taken from the KKK's official website, kukluxklan.org). They also seem R~ger Williams University to think that vision coincides peifectly with their opinion that any non-white who dares to stay within our hallowed borders must "recognize the lawful authority of White Christians to rule over America." So, in other words, if you can just remember that you are powerless in the face of bigoted oppressors who won't even give you chance one to succeed, then you're free to go crazy and do whatever you want. I think Articles and opinions expressed in James Hetfield summarized this viewpoint pretty well: "Freedom, with their exceptions." The Klan wants to return to the America that our Founding Fathers envisioned: ruled by white Christian The Hawk's Eye are the re~pons­ males, heeding the power of the Bible. Everyone must "conduct themselves according to Christian prin ciples and must recognize that race-mixing is definitely wrong and out of the question ... Yes, we envision ibility of the writers and editors and a White Christian America just like Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Paine, Lincoln, Webster, Madison etc." Wonderful. First, they're fair and equal. Then, they remind us that only White Christians can have a do not necessarily reflect the opin­ say in how this country is run. To top it all off, they want to ban race mixing of any kind, from sex to birthday parties to everything in between. They believe that giving one race the chance to get familiar or ions or policies of the university. intimate with another race is a "satanic notion." Can someone please remind these Springer rejects that a sizable number of our Founding Fathers had sex with their black ~laves? Sometimes, the Fathers would Continued on next page•.•.• ....

,_ Monday, April 22, 2002 Page 3 I EDITORIAL I Coillillentary The fact A Democrat's defense of the

tion, opted not to answer it deeming it By Jason Turcotte 'crude,' and then remarked that who she matter is ... is doesn't shape her opinions. Yet, her Staff Writer frequent complaint about the media being too liberal is the same type of sit­ Being a Republican at Roger uation. Her argument is founded on the Weekly column by Features/Editorials Editor Steve Saleeba Williams isn't always .easy. Voting pat­ opinion that because journalists are terns show Rhode Island to be heavily often Democrats, the media often take a writing from Florence, Italy populated with large quantities of liberal spin on events. Therefore, their Democrats. The same goes for demo­ backgrounds shape their agendas, gate graphics of RWU students. I am one of keeping, and opinions. Why isn't In a recent letter to the editor, seven still indirectly forced to live in the ghet­ the many Democrats at RWU, and after Coulter held to those same standards? Roger Williams students expressed that tos of cities. attend poorly funded pub­ attending Ann Coulter's right wing lec­ Coulter led on as if she is not a mother, they strongly opposed my idea of loyal­ lic schools, and are never given the ture on Tuesday, March 26, 1 can now and that aspect of her life would con­ ty. What had the potential to be a well­ same chances. If for some reason, this relate to the frustrations of being in a tribute to her views on liberalism, moth­ written letter was destroyed by a harsh political minority. Now that I have man­ ers, and children, much like how the were not the case, why else would the aged to write about Coulter's lecture Democratic backgrounds of journalists and irrational series of ignorant com­ NAACP exist? objectively, I would like to point out a shape the media. ments regarding racism. Mr. Zullo, Mr. A racist idea would not suggest that few flaws in her arguments, since she is I also find her attacks on the 'liberal' Duboc, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Vassili, Ms. we take care of our own country, when so quick to do the same to us liberals. media to be hypocritical. I would like to LaCross, Mr. Nicolazzo, and Mr. a majority of those who suffer in our Sharon DeLuca, a professor at RWU, know what Coulter thinks about free Hagerman accused me of harboring -~ raised an issue about workplace bene- and equal time broadcasting for cam­ country are extremely racially diverse -" fits and expectations varying between paigns and elections, a system success­ "racist and narrow-minded" ideas. and by no means confined to any partic­ women who have children, as opposed fully implemented in Britain. Why so Referring to my idea of loyalty to my ular race. to women who do not, like herself. I do against a media that has such astronom­ country, they claimed it "would pro­ The Fresh Air Fund is an organization not question the validity of DeLuca's ical prices for campaign publicity and mote racism, extreme nationalism to the that sends underprivileged children issue, however, I do believe that person­ airtime? The high price of airtime point of nausea, and a sense of manifest al backgrounds play an important role before elections is extremely advanta­ from poor inner city homes to middle­ in molding an individual's beliefs. geous to Republican candidates who destiny on behalf of the United States of class suburban homes for two weeks, so Coulter responded, fiercely agreeing most often have deeper pockets and America. Steve's point is thus one I am they have the opportunity to experience with DeLuca's gripe that women who financial resources than their Democrat not willing to concede, as it is racist and life outside of poverty. Think of what it have children often wod< less, but bene­ counterpart. narrow-minded." is like to have to wash the bed sheets of fit more, receiving more time off and Finally, I would like to note Coulter's I would just like to clarify that these working under limited expectations. preference of oversimplifying issues. an embarrassed 12-year-old whose Coulter also added that many women Coulter claims that more young chil­ students were off base when they mothefwas too busy ~orking in order with children abuse their privileges by dren die from drowning in buckets than claimed my idea was racist, nor did they to put food on the table and never had automatically obtaining holidays off by guns. She also claims that liberals support this accusation with any evi­ time to toilet train him, plus the stress of and avoiding weekend, night, or over­ are against a citizen's ownership of a dence. city life is far too overwhelming for a time shifts. However, if Coulter or gun. However, this is not the case. For I would like to point out that I did not Deluca had children it is likely that their this to be true, liberals_would be com­ child. This child, after returning to New opinions would be altered. Coulter promising part of the U.S. say thatwe should never'belp to rebuild YoilC City, enas up in jail fur steairng mentioned this after labeling feminists Constitution's Bill of Rights. Few, per­ Afghanistan. I merely suggested that food because his baby sister is starving. as liberals and claiming that feminists haps no Democrats conjure up this we should help our own who are suffer: This child will not have a chance to are 'soccer moms;' thus Coulter ulti­ utopian society where there are no guns. ing, first. If we were going to help a attend any college at all, because there mately said that moms are liberals. Instead they strive for stricter gun con­ country other than our own, we should is no money for him. Through this logic, Coulter's unmerci­ trol laws. Lobbying for stricter gun con­ help a country like Guatemala, a coun­ ful view of Liberalism parallels her trol laws is not equivalent to the abol­ I know this child, and I also know reflections on mothers in general. ishment of guns that Coulter claims. (n try where poverty has tormented these that poverty and suffering exist in our Next, an RWU student asked if the words of a female RWU student people for decades. country. I suggest that just as we would Coulter had children of her own and if speaking at Coulter's lecture, "I would I may have been accused of racist help family before we would help rather be a Communist than a she did how it may affect her views. ideas for suggesting that Arabs, some strangers, we should help our own Coulter seemed threatened by the ques- Conservative." Arabs, not all, are dangerous to country before we help other countries. America. This is not racism, it is com­ I would much rather see this American mon sense. When I tum on CNN and boy, who happens to be a minority, hear of four more Americans being given a chance to succeed in the coun­ killed because of an ambush that was try that he grew up in. set up by Afghani tribes that are Perhaps that is extreme nationalism, Racialism "American friendly," I am disgusted. and I apologize if any other readers Can anyone remember the last time become nauseous or vomit, but nowhere Continued from page 2 there was a suicide bombing that did not in these statements could an educated involve an Arab? person perceive nationalism in the most breed blasphemous mulatto babies with The Klan have the credibility of Bill When I walked through Piazza diverse country in the world as racism. these slaves, directly violating Christian Clinton at a NOW meeting, and if any values that condemn race mingling. of their facts a.re real, then you'd be Signoria in Florence into an Arabic, I understand that my opinions often Apparently, this doesn't matter when advised to consult other sites and groups pro-Palestinian rally, where people tend to be more conservative than many you're the one making all the laws. and form conclusions around them. were burning the Israeli and American other students' at RWU, but l also Let's recap. 1\vo hundred years ago, Anyway, as I said, more contradic­ flags, as well as threatening my life for remind you that I am by no means a hypocritical, rich white men who appar­ tions and hypocrisies exist at the Klan's no other reason than the fact that I am racist, nor do harbor any racist ideas. ently felt that they were above the law website. Don't bother to write them and r ran this country. Today, our country is, explain why they're wrong and pathetic, an American, I feared for my life. Lastly, 1 would like to apologize to for the most part, run by hypocritical, though, because they "don't have the That is racism, when you hate a race President Nirschel for previously com­ rich, white men who feel they are above time to engage in lengthy pen pal dia­ solely because they are that race. I do paring him to Mussolini. Th~ letter to the law. So what, pray tell, are these logues with close-minded people" (ital­ not hate Arabs. I am proud of my Arabic the editor that I have responded to has Klan freaks whining about? Apparently, ics added). All you need to take is one heritage. I do, however, have enough made me realize that a comparison or they won't rest until that "for the most quick tour, and you'll soon wonder why part" section is obliterated for good, anyone could swallow this trash. common sense to know when my life accusation, when backed with little or and God's eternal law reigns supreme Some people have, though, and they might be at risk. no explanation, can be misunderstood over all the Canaanites, blasphemers, might be reading this article now. I America is still a nation that suffers. and may come across as very ignorant. and general ne'er-do-wells that plague believe that, for most of us, this article is Despite what some people think, the As I learn more about the Italian dicta­ this great and powerful democra~y, or old-hat, as it's pretty much common ideal, middle-class neighborhood that tor, my ignorance fades. I understand something like that anyway. knowledge that the Klan's views mean Don't think for a second that what I jack in the year 2002. However, if this shows up on comical weekly sitcoms is that this was a harsh comparison to a said is all there is to make fun of the article reaches one person who may oth­ not the only neighborhood that exists in racist Fascist, which I know President Klan for, as there's a whole web site erwise be swayed to the side of the America. Nirschel is not. I had only intended to with lots of info, propaganda, loaded KKK. and convinces that person that the The NAACP will say that this situa­ make a strong point that President questions, and the truth behind MLK Klan is worthless, then I have done my tion has occurred because an abundance Nirschel had not considered all of the and Kwanzaa! I'll give them this much: job. the Kwanzaa story they tell appears to And that's how I end this article, with of American minorities are still not consequences involved, and again, I have some truth to it. However, to even a cheesy motivational-speaker-sounding given the same opportunities. This is apologize to him. get to that opinion, I bad to research cliche. Damn, I'm good. because many American minorities are other, less bigoted sites around the Web. Monday, April 22, 2002 -- . · Page 4 I. EDlTORIAL/NEWS ·- .. I Don't lose the housing lottery

Qualifications for housing: $350 2-3 bedrooms, 4-5 residents (shared into Almeida and do not currently live cation, you must have checked the sin­ room deposit given by Friday, April bedroom) $3,045 there, you need to go through a special gle option. You will receive a letter say­ 19; a ho~sing application must be 2-3 bedrooms, 3 or 5 residents (single lottery; Almeida lottery runs from 5 ing where a single is available for you, filled out; you must be registered for bedroom) $3,810 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. you must show up on May 1 to select classes for the Fall 2002. Be aware that Housing costs for Almeida Things to know for Continued your single. Bring the letter with you. a meal plan is require for any non­ Apartments: Occupancy (C.O.): if you live in a room The letter will indicate which hall is apartment style housing. 1 bedroom, 2 residents (shared bed­ and wish to reside there, you may C.O. available to you and what time to be at room) $3,770 your room for next year and are ensured the lottery. Meal Plans 2 bedrooms, 3 residents (shared bed­ this spot; if you live in a room and there Lottery Cost of required Meal Plans: room) $3,045 are open sp6ts you may have friends Things to know about lottery: lottery 19 meals $2,130 2 bedrooms, 3 residents (single bed­ move in and they can then C.O. the runs 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the 15 meals $2,060 room) $3,810 room with you; if the space is not filled, Paolino Recreation Center; show up at Cost if optional Meal Plan: it will be open to lottery. Baypoint resi­ lottery at the time you are assigned. It is Continental $870 Calendar of Housine Events; dents may C.O. their rooms before C.O. not a first come, first serve basis. Lottery Basic $1,000 Monday, April 22 - registration for begins. If you live in Cedar and want to numbers are assigned based on credits Deluxe $1,070 Continued Occupancy (C.O.) in C.O. your room, you may, but Cedar earned, and university standing. Go to Almeida will not be offered as a housing residen­ lottery with those that you choose to live Non-apartment style housine costs Wednesday, April 24 - Almeida cy for the Fall 2002 otherwise. with, do not go alone and think you can Housing costs for Maple, Nike, Lottery Things to know as a Displaced sign people into your room. You can go Cedar, and Willow: Friday, April 26 - registration for C. Student: when C.O. is done, if your through lottery with the person who has single $3,540 0. on campus room was converted to a different form the lowest number. If you are not able to d0uble, triple, quad, quint: Friday, April 26 - registration for of occupancy, you may select a room at do this you must complete a Proxy form $2,335 friends of C.O. on campus this time; this is only for equivalent attained through the apartment of Housing costs for Baypoint: Monday, April 29 - registration for room scenarios, upon availability. Student Life and bring it with you. double $2,350 displaced students Preview Night: floor plans are avail­ Bring your student l.D. and lottery Housing Costs for Stonewall Tuesday, April 30 - notification on able to look at, so you may see what booklet. Oak Apartments, located Terrace: singles on campus is today openings there are in different residence behind CVS are now avaiJable also. single $3,885 Tuesday, April 30 - Preview Night to halls; this tells the gender of the people These apartments are either 2 or 3 bed­ double $2,625 see available housing spots for Fall 2002 filling the room and if they are a smoker rooms and house 4 or 6 people. Meal Thursday, May 2 - Lottery or non-smoker, so in housing, if there plans are available if you choose to live Apartment housine costs are openings in a room and you choose off campus or in an apartment. Housing costs for Oak Apartments: Thines to know about bousini: to and are able to move in, you will be If you have any questions, ask your 2-3 bedroom, 4-6 residents $2,740 Things to know for Almeida: you no aware of their living style; questions R.A. or call the Department of Student Housing costs for Bayside longer need to be 21 + to live here; the may be asked about lottery and housing Life at 3161. Apartments: singles are now doubles; the doubles are in general at this time. 1 bedroom, 2 residents (shared bed­ now _triples (one bedroom is larger, this Notification of Singles: on your appli- room) $3,770 is now a double); if you are trying to get Iii P olice~_Blotter (i)] Wednesday. April 3 Bayside. Police~ arrested John Richard At 3:51 p.m., police responded to the Police seized several partially smoked At 12:01 p.m., police responded to Williams, 21, of 31 Beatty Lane in Pine report of a larceny. Apparently a stu­ cigarettes and two smoking pipes with the report of narcotics. Police arrested Bush, N.Y. for Possession of Marijuana dent's license plate had either been lost residue from marijuana in them. Derek Tessicini, 19, of 46 South Main with Intent to Deliver. Police seized a or stolen. Sunday. April 14 Street in Milford, Mass. for bag of marijuana, smoking pipes, and Tuesday. April 9 At 5:16 p.m., police responded to the Manufacturing/Possession/Delivery of names of buyers. At 9:40 a.m., police responded to a report of the larceny of jewelry in an a Schedule 1 substance and for Saturday. April 6 nuisance complaint. Public· Safety offi­ Almeida apartment Police said that a Use/Possession of Class C fireworks At 1 :24 a.m., police responded to the· cers wanted to discuss the vandalism of roommate of the victim is a suspect. The valued less than $500. Police seized 11 report of narcotics in Willow Hall. a bulletin board the previous night. incident is still under investigation. individual bags of marijuana, a glass Police seized a small plastic bag, a bong, Thursday. April 11 Monday. April 15 smoking pipe, a plam seale, and bloom and two smoking pipes. At 8:57 p.m., police responded to the At 11:25 p.m., police arrested flower fireworks. Monday. April 8 report of a narcotics violation. Police Michael Weaver, 19, of 661 Juniper Pl. Friday. April 5 At 2:42 p.m., police responded to the arrested Walter Schwalm, 18, of 566 in Franklin Lakes, N.J. on a Bristol At 7:27 p.m., police responded to report of a vandalism. A student's com­ Webster Street in Rockland, Mass. for Affadavit Warrant for Possession of the report of narcotics in a room in puter screen had been smashed. Possession of Marijuana-1st Offense. Marijuana.

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Coping with camp-us. cats

By Jason Turcotte Assistant Registrar. While the cats may highest concentrations of the campus RWU, Texas A & M, and Oberlin's not be in the best of health, feeding cats. approach is time. Staff Writer them, experts believe, will only prolong Administrators at the University of "Most animal societies will pick the the problem. Texas-Austin hired organizations to trap cats up and spay them but bring them Wherever Roger Williams students In the past RWU has implemented and kill their campus cats. At Stamford, back to the location where they picked travel, whether it be from the Library to judicial consequences for students organizations have tried to rehabilitate them up, but this does not eliminate the the Student Union or from Bayside to caught feeding the campus cats. the feral cats so that they may be fit for immediate problem," said McGovern. the CAS;they are certain to come across "Feeding hungry cats is kind, but if adoption. So what is being done about However, Manchester said, "We're students chatting away on cell phones, nothing else is done, it only breeds more the feral cats here at RWU? Contrary to going to keep working until we get them golf carts running them off pathways, misery in the long run, in the form of popular student opinion they are not all." and those unavoidable cats. However, more hungry, unwanted animals being being served for dinner in the Dining The PawsWatch organization caught rampant cats at RWU is not a unique sit­ brought into the world," said Krista Hall. RWU, along with Oberlin College its first cat at RWU on February 21 of uation; it is also a problem at schools Hughes, an outreach assistant of the and Texas A&M, opted for a more mid­ this year. Since then, they have success­ such as Oberlin College (Ohio), Texas A U.S. Humane Society. dle-of-·the-road approach. With the sup­ fully trapped 10 cats with the aid of & M, University of Texas-Austin, and Frank McGovern, coordinator of port of the Newport-based group, 'tomahawk traps.' The bottoms of these Stanford University, partly due to shifts Environmental Health and Safety at PawsWatch (acting independently from traps are blanketed with paper, to pre­ in policy regarding pets. Approximately RWU, agrees and adds, "The potential RWU funding), Manchester, Barbara vent the cat's paws from feeling the steel · 50 to 200 feral cats currently roam the exists that they could become disease Furtado (the University Registrar), of the cage. Food awaits the felines at grounds of RWU, searching for food born." Linda Gabriele-McDonald (the the end of the cage, as the cat steps in its and shelter, while quickly abstaining The feeding of cats often leads to Registration Coordinator), and other paws will touch the 'trip wire,' trigger­ from any human contact. increased breeding and the population employees have dedicated valuable time ing the door to close. From there they In a situation similar to above men­ of a feral cat can grow even faster than to trap, sterilize, and eventually re­ are placed into a Pet Taxi, spaye~ and tioned schools, the cats at RWU were each incoming freshmen class at RWU. release these feral cats. eventually re-released. It is a process once the property of students and as Manchester adds that one male and one ''The traditional approach to these that Manchester says will be "ongoing school policy regarding pets grew more female feral cat could establish a popu­ animals has been to trap and euthanize for years." strict, the cats were ultimately let free, lation of over 1,000 in a seven-year peri­ them, but more and more people are The anticipated lifespan of a feral cat spawning a new sub-culture of stray od. exploring the option of trap-neuter­ is typically four to five yeais; therefore 0 felines. Cats and other animals are not Few would argue that the life of a release:' said Hillary Twining, of the the problem will no( be eradicated permitted in RWU housing facilities for feral cat at RWU is simply a stroll in the Humane Society's New England overnight For now it is advised that the obvious reasons of allergy and hygiene. quad. They are vulnerable to both stu­ Regional Office. campus learn to cope with the cats, Also, according to Matt White, Director dent inflicted harm and natural forces. These cats are feral, meaning they keeping in mind that feeding and other of Facilities Management, a nearby farm ''They are unfortunately at the mercy were born as a stray, never were domes­ forms of contact will only contribute to that was home to several horses up until of the elements, traffic, disease, wild ticated, and usually cannot evi:r be the already difficult life of.a.feral cat and 1994 lured many of the cats to the cam­ animals, and abusive people, to mention tamed well enough to make household hamper the university's solution to the pus. As a result, RWU must patiently a few risks," said Hughes. In addition, pets. The wild nature of the cats also problem. cope with the presence of several clus­ due to lack of domestication, these cats makes them difficult to trap. It is a slow "When you trap a wild animal, it will ters of feral four-legged creatures. not only fear humans, but also cannot process, admits Manchester who works act like a wild animal," said Manchester, "The lack of natural predators and the coexist with other members of its own with the PawsWatch organization to "l have the scratches and bites to prove fact that this campus offers additional species. reduce the cat population at RWU. it." food and protection, may be the reason Christie Smith, Executive Director of However, putting the cats to sleep is an Student intervention is discouraged, there are so many cats on campus, the Potter League for Animals in act often considered cruel and inhumane but Manchester welcomes students who including deformed cats that might not Newport, said, "All of these cats are by many individuals and organizations. are interested in volunteering through survive in a more hostile environment," subject to the disease and infections Another setback lies in the fact that other tasks and can be contacted at said Kerri Warren, Assistant Professor from fights and lack of veterinary care, many shelters will not accept only a extension 3747. While RWU seeks to of Biology at RWU. and constantly looking for food and few, if any, cats. Kittens of feral cats and humanely put this problem at ease, for These feral cats are both scavengers and warm shelter." Thus, so many reside in those that can be tamed are sent to fos­ the time being students can still antici­ predators, and will usually hunt birds, close proximity of the Student Union, in ter homes for care, says Manchester, pate maneuvering their way through mice, and insects according to Warren. hopes of stumbling across some dining who personally provides foster care for campus with the lingering presence of "They aren't well nourished, but they hall scraps. The Student Union, Library, one of the kittens. The one flaw of those pesky cats. are well fed," said Sharon Manchester, and formerly the Gazebo contained the You're invited: lunch·with ·the dean

they speak about, if desired, is confiden­ none of these assumptions are accurate. Although his schedule is tight and he By Katherine Consorte tial. One student had a concern about the has numerous meetings to attend, Stegman, who has been at Roger shuttle service to the airport. It seemed Stegman wanted a special time where Staff Writer Williams for 10 years and who has been as though the shuttle brought the stu­ students were able to have bis undivided Dean of Student Affairs for a year and a dents to the airport during any break attention, as opposed to the limited time - Questions answered and problems half, realizes that rumors flair and stu­ period throughout school However, this of an office appointment. solved; that is the name of the game here dents have uncertainties. Therefore, he service did not pick them up. Stegman "I wanted to develop a mechanism to on campus as students meet with Dean developed this idea to diminish gossip then referred her to Public Safety where meet with the students other than the of Student Affairs Richard Stegman to and help clarify any misconceptions or the two parties established a resolution. time that I have left over after my meet­ share their comments and concerns. problems that students have. Among the students, many are pleased ings," says Stegman. Every Thursday from 12:30 to 1 p.m., "I want to try and have a direct con­ with the decision of the dean to estab­ Although his schedule only permits students with a meal plan and commuter nection with our students," says lish this idea of meeting with them. him to meet on Thursdays, all students students have the opportunity to Stegman. "Many of us have questions but don't are encouraged to still make any outside approach and speak with Dean Stegman A few rumors spreading among our have time to make an appointment. This appointments when needed. As of April in the cafeteria. A table is reserved and a campus are that sophomores are not is just extremely convenient. It is also 9, approximately 16 students had met bowl of strawberries are used to comfort allowed to bring their cars next year; nice to know that Stegman is taking a with the dean. Stegman is planning on and lure the students over. The majority that there will be a lottery for signing time out to help us and hear some of the continuing bis weekly meetings with the of students come to the table alone and parking permits; that seniors cannot live comments that students have," said one students right through the end of the most are individuals with whom on campus; and that all students are student, who would like to remain semester. He will resume this lunch Stegman is unfamiliar. The information required to have a meal plan. However, anonymous. meeting time next year as well. Monday, April 22, 2002 Page 6 I. ·. ARTIST OF THE ISSUE I Spotlight o_n: Jeff Lemay

favorite. 1 have had Ron Wilczek for 8y Laurie Schorr each of my classes except for figure drawing (Drawing II). Staff Writer Combining his artis­ LS: What has art taughJ you about tic talents, this Jeff Lemay is a fifth-year Roger yourself? issue's artist Jeff Williams student concentrating in Architecture with a minor in Sculpture. JL: Everything. Lemay created these After five years at the university, Jeff two sculptures from has learned that art is not only "some­ LS: Why are yqu attracted to art? thing fun to do;" it is an important way wire and mirrors, for him to discover and understand life. JL: I think initially [was attracted to art and illuminated it to because I had a natural ability at it, to Laurie Schorr: How would you see things and draw them as they create a dazzling describe yourself as an artist? appeared, quite accurately but then once effect with the metal I started taking art classes in college, Jeff Lemay: I think I'm an artist who with the way Ron taught, I was forced to and glass. Then Jeff uses art to understand life and under­ examine why I do art and now I am photographed the stand the world better, and studying art attracted to art because it's a way to here, particularly under Ron WiJczek, comment on the world that you live in sculpture as part of has helped me to do that. and it's a way to understand life better. his basic photogra­ And somehow, my artwork becomes a LS: Which kind of artwork is most metaphor for some part of my life, and I phy class. Because of pleasing to you? put the same amount of love into my art bis many talents and as I do into my living. At least I try to JL: I guess I like it when artists create anyway. his dedication to the sculpture and you can see it as a three­ arts, we have chosen dimensional drawing. I guess the thing LS: Are there any art projects that you I would want others to understand is are currently working on? Jeff as our Artist of that art to me isn't simply an activity, or the Issue. something you like to do because it's JL: I have been discovering and chisel­ fun; it's a new way of seeing things and ing on this piece of wood with my gouge seeing your place in the world. It's not and chisel - I'm most attracted to lips just another act; it's about living. and edges of things, and I have been try­ I have been chiseling so that the gnarled you have· learned about art in the ing to incorporate that with the wood. part comes through, so that the two sides future? LS: Which art classes have you tak8n The- way I see lips - it's like it's a meet in the shape of lips. So the condi­ here? Which one was your favorite? boundary between the outside and tion of the "lip" is the way I resolved JL: I don't have any specific career inside of a body; lips are even the color making the two sides of the piece of goals, howe\1er the studying of art bas JL: I have taken Drawing I and of the inside of the body. Add this piece W4)od meet. I realized how the "lip" taught me to simply pursue what I love Drawing II, Sculpture I, Plaster, of wood - it's all gnarled and has been worked to,Pring one side into the other. in life. And I can't separate art from liv­ Welding and Woodworking, which I deformed by fungus on one side, but it's ing anymore; it bas become kind of am currently in now and it is my straight and wood on the other side, and LS: What do you hope to do with what intertwined. Hot feet draw Busta Rhymes to headline Spring Weekend concert

By Blaine Moffa Friday brings Quad Fest, a new name a full house for a traditional event. CEN says this event, held from 2 to 5 p.m. will be big­ Contributing Writer ger this year with two rides, events, and Like You: A Lecture Demonstration ' ~ other surprises. Friday night the By Danielle Guillette which combined the modem style of Food, fun, face painting ... oh yeah, Chameleon Club will sponsor a dance in dancing with speaking. "Happy Endings and a chart-topping rap artist. the Rec Center from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Contributing Writer Welcome to Spring Weekend 2002. -and admission is free. Every Tune," a reconstructed piece by This year, RWU hopes to attract as guest artist Danny Buraczeski, was an Saturday marks the last day for CEN many people as possible to celebrate Spring Weekend events with a block The Roger Williams Dance Theater upbeat "jazzy" style of dancing, while Spring Weekend. Bringing a notorious party from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Rec Center. p~rformance took on a new twist last "848," choreographed by RWU Dance rap star to campus is a good way to start. More rides and games as well as several weekend. Most audience members Director, Kelli Wicke Davis, was a Busta Rhymes will be the big name at bands will be featured. Dinner will be this year's concert. The show will be piled into the Performing Arts Center provided there, but as a normal meal touching modem movement style por­ held in the Paolino Recreation Center on Saturday, April 13 expecting to see trayal of the events of September 11. plan off a student ID card. Fireworks Thursday night, April 25. will be shown behind the Student Union a typical modem dance style perform­ Former Roger Williams graduate Spring Weekend, however, will offi­ at 8 p.m. followed by the movie ance. From the first "tap" of the first DeAnna Pellecchia took the music of cially start April 22 when CEN will dec­ "Oceans 11" at 9 p.m. The movie will be performance, it was clear this would be Lalo Schifrin, G. Love and Special orate.the quad according to this year's outside as well, weather permitting. yet-to-be revealed theme. anything but typical. Arroyo believes this year's Spring Sauce, and choreographed a piece that "Every event is centered around the While outside the newly arrived combined modem and hip-hop dancing Weekend will be a hit, llJ.tracting "1500 theme and we don't want to ruin the sur­ [people], easy." Families as well as pro­ spring season boasted blue skies and styles together into one. prise," ABFN chair Erin Hughes fessors and faculty are welcome to warm temperatures, inside the chatter When asked her thoughts on last explains. attend the events aU weekend. One dif­ from the sold out crowd quickly hushed weekend's performances, sophomore On Wednesday, April 24 there will be ference from last year is that outside of a lunch program. Thursday brings anoth­ as the lights went down for one of four campus, the Spring Weekend concert is Tara Burke said, "I think that the show er lunch program,, along with the con­ two-hour performances of the week­ went very well. Since it was my first offered to only select schools, and not cert. the entire public. Still, Hughes feels end, starting with a tap performance semester in Dance Theater, the whole "RWU students must have their ID," confident in the RWU campus having a choreographed by Pam Raff. The fol­ experience was new, but I enjoyed per­ stresses Theme Weekend Chair Melissa great time. She gives credit to a "very lowing nine dances in the show ranged forming, and learned a lot from it." Arroyo. "Each person is allowed to large budget" pooled from CEN events bring three guests but it is an 18 plus from the typical modem style to an all year to be able to bring so many The sho~ also featured choreography show so [they] must have ID with them, upbeat jazzy style, and even to what by RWU dance technique teacher, attractions and events. too." Both Hughes and Arroyo stress to the was a mixture of modem and hip-hop. Christine Bennett, repeat guest artist Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the con­ entire campus community to have stu­ The choreography of Gary Shore Sean Curran, and student choreography cert will start at 8 p.m. Tickets are being dent ID present all weekend. "Even if brought laughter to the audience with by Dance/Performance majors Jen sold in the Student Union lobby in you don't think you need it, bring it!" advance for $12, but they will be $15 at the comedic performance of "We Don't Eakin, and Tara O'Con. laughs Arroyo. It's a small price to pay the door the night of the event. for a weekend of so much. Monday, April 22, 2002 . Page 7 · I ' ENT'ERTAINMENT .. . I Celebrate: the Dave Matthews Band and donuts

former bartender-tumed-professional­ flames were born and danced to songs about the experience. By Garry Dow guitarist and songwriter, turned humble like "Lover Lay Down" and "Grace is It's about the overwhelming feeling leader, who has taken one of the most Gone." that all these things, collectively, inspire. Staff Writer successful bands of this decade from Jamming out to songs that span their It's the smile you can't seem to wipe their small-town origins in entire catalog, most notably a rare live from your face. It's the indescribable It's 10:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12. To Charlottesville, Va. to fame and fortune appearance of "Don't Bum the Pig" tingle in the pit of your stomach as the my left someone is smoking a cigarette. and back again. It is concert night in (absent since the 1999 summer tour), roller coaster plummets down over the To my right a couple is indulging them­ Providence and the energy in· the room the band brought the set to a jovial and first drop. It's your first kiss. It's your selves in each other, lost in love or lust is palpable. energetic close with "1\vo Step" before first love. It's the first time you heard the or both. I can tell from the pungent odor Fresh off the heels of their latest and returning for an encore that rounded out Dave Matthews Band. wafting down from just overhead that arguably most controversial album to the evening with "Where Are You I look around and see 10,000 people the people behind me are partaking in date, Everyday, the Virginia bar-based Going" (a new one) and "Ants packed like sardines in a can, surround­ one of earth's "herbal remedies." quintet has shown little inclination of Marching" (an old one). ed by strangers they would have other­ The lights dim just enough to reveal slowing down. They are tourinfl in sup­ When all was said and done the Dave wise passed by in the street, singing an enormous cloud of smoke that fills port of their forthcoming st studio Matthews Band had filled 90 plus min­ every word and dancing every step the room (If the crowd was a "Big-Eyed album (yet to be named), due out this utes with 18 songs (a relatively short together. Aristotle said that music has Fish" the Dunkin Donuts Center would July. show by their standards). the power to "uplift the soul" and at th.is be its "fish bowl.") People are dancing Drawing on a plethora of songs from However, back at 10:30 where our moment I know he is right. and singing and smiling. The party has the infamous "LiJlywhite Sessions" story began, the show is far from over All in all the night was fantastic. The begun! ("Bartender," "Grey Street," and "Grace and the train known as DMB is contin­ men played with a skilled emotion, and In front of me, about 50 yards away, is Gone") as well as newer previously uing to pick up speed. The band is performed with a bleeding heart. Dave stand five unlikely rock stars: there is "unrecorded" material ("Where Are You about 10 minutes into a 15 minute ver­ danced his dance and Carter grinned his Boyd Tmsley, a classically trained vio­ Going" and "You Never Know"), sion of Dave's favorite song, grin while Butch Taylor played his keys. linist with the look of a neo-cowboy and Carter, in a recent interview with the "Bartender:" it's moments like these Leroi and Stefan held down the fort and the physique of a world class weight Boston Herald, described the band's that make little boys dream about being Boyd - well Boyd did what Boyd does lifter; there is Leroi Moore, a quiet sax­ newest endeavor as a "back to the rock stars and little girls dream about best - played the heck of that poor vio­ ophonist never without a pair of sun basics" sort of "raw" feel album. This sleeping with them. Ok, maybe not lit­ lin. glasses (the ultimate Blues Brother); "back to the basics" mentality has been tle girls, but you get the idea. The feeling I knew during there is Stefan Lessard, the young musi­ reflected in their latest romp across the For this moment nothing else mat­ "Bartender" and many other songs too cal prodigy who looks more like an X country. ters. There is no war in the Middle East, numerous to mention has faded, but I Games competitor than he does a rock After swaggering around the stage there is no hunger in Ethiopia, and there know it has not been forgotten. For star; there is Carter Beauford, the daz­ teasing the crowd for what seemed like is no exam on Monday. All the people, those two hours 1, and all the other Dave zlingly amazing drummer who would hours, Dave and the boys started with a and all the colors, and all the sounds Matthews fans lucky enough to be there, seemingly seek out and chase down an bang moving quickly from "Too Much" have blended together. It's no longer lived his words. "Celebrate, celebrate unwilling fan just to sign an autograph. to "Grey Street" to "If I Had It All." As about the Dave Matthews Band and it's we will. For life is short but sweet for Then there is Dave Matthews. The the evening mellowed hundreds of tiny no longer just about the musk. It's certain ... ''

Rooms in Cedar, Nike, Stonewall and Maple will remain arranged as they cur­ rently are. What's I-Iappening... Ij_o_gsing Housing assignments will begin_ 00-. April 26, a week later than previous years, due to the number of changes things ~to -ao rocaIIY ••. Continued from front page being made to residence 'halls. "In an effort to get as much informa­ now house two people, and the two-bed­ tion available to residents, we felt it best Compiled by Laurie Schorr room doubles will house three people. A to push the process back a week," meal plan will not be required, and there Montefusco explains. Bored on campus? Head into Price: $31 for dinner and show; $21 for will be seven Resident Assistants living Assignments will be decided based Providence or local Rhode Island to show only within the Complex instead of the three upon lottery, a process which itself is see and do something new... Call (401) 723-6060 for ticket info "Complex Managers" who previously being adjusted to allow for a more oversaw residents. impartial selection. Are you a fan of film and theater? Are you an avid artist? Almeida housing requires a different "Previously the lottery was broken When: June 4-June 9 When: through April 30 process than the rest of the housing into ten 'levels;' now there will be 25 Where: Opera House and Jane Pickens Where: Gallery 401, Elmgrove Ave, selection; this information ca11 be levels, which will make the process theaters, Washington Square, Newport, Providence referred to in the booklet that should more fair," Montefusco states. Rl What: Jewish Community Center of RI have been handed out to all residents the Each class, i.e. first semester fresh­ What: 5th Annual International presents ln Remembrance of the week of April 15. man, second semester freshman, and so Newport Film Festival Holocaust, paintings by Stepheny Baypoint residence halls also require on. is broken into several levels based Price: ranges from $10 to $25, call Kotzen Riemer a separate housing procedure. Those on credit-range. Instead of previously (866) 444-NIFF for details Price: free, call (401) 861-8800 for who already live at Baypoint and wish only separating classes into ten levels, When: April 26 through June 9 details to remain there can request continued there will be twenty-five levels, so the Where: Trinity Repertory Theater When: through May 27 occupancy or "CO" their room. The credit range for each class will be small­ What: "Peter Pan or the Boy Who Where: David Winton Bell Gallery, List sign-up process for Baypoint will occur er. Lottery numbers will be assigned Would Not Grow Up" Art Center, Brown University before the lottery, and it is expected that based on this smaller credit range and Price: tickets range from $29 to $45 What: "Malangatana: a 40-Year Survey Baypoint will not fill up like other resi­ there will be fewer students within each call (401) 351-4242 for Box Office of a Contemporary Mozambican Artist" dence halls, so there will still be space range to assign a specific lottery number and ticket info Price: free to public remaining for the lottery process. to. For example, last year a student with When: through May 4 When: opens April 28 "Since Baypoint is located off-cam­ 83 credits would be assigned the same Where: City Nights Dinner Theater, Where: Haffenreffer Museum of · pus and it is a traditional style, we are lottery number as someone with only 69 Pawtucket, RI trying to draw more attention to it," credits; this year, a student with 83 cred­ What: "Man of La Mancha" Continued on page 8 ... Director of Housing Tony Montefusco its will be assigned the same lottery said of Baypoint's early sign-up proce­ number as someone with, at the very dure. least, 80 credits. With the ranges made Along with changes in off-campus smaller, the entire process will be fairer. residence halls, on-campus housing For more information regarding housing adjustments will also be made. To selection and options, refer to your accommodate for the expected increase ''booklet" or the RWU website. of incoming freshman, selected Willow "The process works well, but unfortu­ Hall rooms that are currently doubles nately not every student can get their will be turned into triples, and all of this first choice; we recognize that is a frus­ year's temporary triples will be made tration, but not everybody can live in into permanent triples. According to Bayside or Almeida," Montefusco com­ Montefusco, these selected Willow ments. "I think it is going to be great,'' rooms were previously permanent he adds about the new changes in hous­ triples before the newer residence halls, ing procedures and options for the Baypoint, Bayside and Stonewall, were upcoming year. added to RWU. "Offering the new residence balls When asked about the number of gives us the opportunity in time to freshman expected for the fall 2002 decide what we would like to do with semester, Montefusco commented, "I future housing," Dean Stegman said. P.E.E.R.s, Jen Stanley, the Director of the Women's Center, Women's don't know if I can make the number "We want to improve the quality of life Center members and supporters gather together on the D'Angelo public, but unfortunately, I do know at RWU and create a plan to accommo­ what it is." date for the enrollment number." Common for the Tuke Back the Night rally. (Photo by Nancy Rafi)

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II SPO~TS - J I New rowers get their feet wet at first regatta

teated. I think we did very well for our a boathouse. Creedon had rowed in both With money the team received from By Danielle Peooacchia first race since half the boat has no idea high school and college and then the Student Senate they purchased a what to expect" He feels that to became the first coach the crew team barge, which is a more steady boat, Contributing Writer improve, the boat should practice their ever had. He was the coach for about making it easier to teach the basics to pacing because they got tire·d too quick­ three semesters, teaching a small group people who have never rowed before. The first crew regatta of the spring ly. of students how to row at the original The team is also sending the Creedon season took place on April 14 in The men's novice race was followed boathouse, which was located in (boat) to be refurbished this summer in Lowell, Mass. The 2000-meter race by the women's novice eight, which fin­ Tiverton. The team formerly practiced Maine. took place on Textile River. Three of the ished with a time of 8.45. A novice boat on the Sakonnet River. There are different positions in the four usual boats rowed in this race, fin­ is a boat of new rowers who have been Once Coach Creedon left, two former boat. The stroke seat, which can either ishing with times to be proud of. The rowing for two semesters or less. students took over for about two semes­ be the eight seat or the four, depending four boats consist of two novice boats Jennifer Carson, a novice rower, said ters again at an off-campus boathouse. which boat is racing, is the seat that sets (one woman and one man) and two var­ "coach asked me if it was in my blood The present coach, Michael McKenna the pace for the boat. The rest of the sity four boats (also one woman and now and I responded yes," once she was got involved with team after the two for­ seats follow the person in front of them one man). 1\vo of the men's varsity four done with her race. Following the mer students left, and has been the always looking straight ahead and never rowers were unable to row in the women's novice race was the women's coach ever since. The RWU boathouse off to the side. Regatta, so the men's varsity boat was varsity four, which finished with a time has only been on campus for three years. "Catching a crab," a common term, unable to race. of 8.24. Talking with Bridgette Saliga, Practice is held for the team every occurs when the blade of the oar is not Due to the weather this season, the the cox for the women's varsity four, morning Monday through Friday at 5 completely squared, causing it to dig boats were rarely on the water, leaving she said that she was "happy with the a.m., rain or shine. To be a part of the down under the water with a lot of pres­ the team with little practice before their performance of all the boats because team it takes a lot of listening, disci­ sure and forcing the handle of the oar first race. Because of that factor, the they really pulled together and showed a pline, and dedication. towards the rower. Catching a crab can competitors' times are something to be team effort." The cox, usually a relative­ Practice consists of taking orders be very dangerous and sometimes proud of because they never quite got ly small person, directs and guides the from the cox (even before a rower's forces the rower to eject out of the boat. enough practice rowing together as a boats during the races and practices. hands touch the boat) and then carrying The crew team has two more regattas team on the water. The crew team was started in 1988 by the boats down to the water from the left this season, unless they make it to The men's novice eight boat finished a couple of students who went to the boathouse. Once the boats are on the the New England Championships. After with a time of 7.40, close behind the Narragansett Boat Club and took public water the rower must follow both the talking with Coach McKenna after the University of Vermont boat, which fin­ rowing lessons. Once they became a cox's and coach's orders. first regatta of the season, he said he felt ished with a time of 6.41. Matthew club here at RWU they solicited the "Relax those elbows; don't stick them the team rowed "very respectable, good Hyland, a first semester rower, said that Student Senate for funds and then asked out like chicken wings," is a common quality rowing. They were right on the he was "very exited" he first got on the the athletic trainer at the time, Patrick J. phrase used by Coach McKenna during money." · water, "but I calmed down .and concen- Creedon, for help with getting boats and practice. Men's basketbal~leses coaeh-ef ~ ~years

ball team as well as acting as the stu­ the semifinals of the Commonwealth begins on October 15, 2002, but Kolb By Laurie Schorr dent-athlete academic advisor to all Coast Conference Championships. expects to have hired a new coach long men's and women's sports teams, a "It came as a shock to all of us, the before then. Staff Writer position established upon his arrival. As players and even faculty members were "Someone was in on Friday," Kolb the academic advisor he dealt with surprised when Sinks left. He's a good mentioned, "and all the basketball play­ The Roger Williams men's basketball recruiting high school seniors and bring­ man, I'm sorry to see him go," said ers get involved with the process. A new team is without a head coach after the ing the new student-athletes into the freshman center Brian Sharrenweber. coach is· necessary over the summer April 8 resignation of T.om RWU athletic and academic community. Currently the RWU athletics depart­ months, well before the season begins. Sienkiewicz, who bad been with the Sienkiewicz was in charge of enforcing ment is actively seeking a replacement He needs to get to know the structure team for the past seven years. academic eligibility and connecting ath­ coach. for academic advising, to get his feet When asked about Sienkiewicz' letes with the right teachers, advisors, "We're starting the process and we're wet in the position first." leave, Athletic Director George Kolb deans, and tutors if academics were not moving very quickly," Kolb explained. Despite the loss of a long-time head said, "We don't comment on issues of meeting eligibility standards. "We are looking for someone who has coach, Kolb believes the men's basket­ personnel, there is not much to say Over his seven seasons, "Sinks," as coached at the college level and has ball team will continue to be successful. beyond that Tom has talents and abili­ his players referred to him, led RWU strong administrative experience with it "I think [the players] put a lot of time ties and he's going to do fine. We wish men's basketball to an overall .486 being in academic advisement also; both in; they are a young team," he said. him well in the future." record. This ·past 2001-2002 season, sides are equally important. We need. "This is a change, but we are very posi­ Sienkiewicz came to RWU in 1995 Sienkiewicz coached the team to a 16- someone who can fill the dual role." tive of the future. We look forward to and began coaching the men's basket- 11 record and helped bring the men to The men's basketball season officially the future and we wish Tom well."

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