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Chrittopbct" I"arilb (above) Roger Williams students gather on the quad, infrant a/the Student Union, in protestofthe firing of1?ublic safety officer Charles Abate. (right) A student waves her sign I in protest while other eager to help studen~ sign a petition. Abate, afiVt!. year employt-'tl ofRWU, was put on ll?flue bad: in September. A petition was passed around by thejocul­ ty and employees ofthe school earfier this year" to reill$tate the officer. A second petition circulated around campus last week, started by concerned students who appreciate und miss the work a/Officer Abate.

New, Commons will be awesome RWU

1'rCJ<:i Harns Herald Staff student The loud noises coming from tbe con­ struction oflhe new Dining Commons will -dies in not be stopping anylime soon, but the dis­ traction will be worth waiting for, even though il leaves many students to wonder Easton what the new Dinning Commons will do Herald Staff Reports for them. Although. current seniors will never An RWU student died on Thursday, utili7,c the Dining Commons. ocbm will be November 3. able to enjoy ii, when il opens in the fall of Sophomore Jeremy Warnick died in 2007, as long as Ihe weather docs nOI gel his sleep at his home in North Easton, in the way ofthe construction crews. Mass. The cause of death, though spec· The Vice President for Student ulated, is unknown as of press time. Affairs, John King, explained what stu· Wanick was 20. dents should expect Warnick, a student in the Gabelli r 11111 "" ''The. Dining Commons" will house The new dining commons, expected to be f.:ompleted ill the Fall of2006, will include a School of Business, is survived by his two dining areas upstairs with a variety of QuiZ1l0'S Deli and a Pandini'$ Pi7~.a and Pasta Bar. parents, Craig and Pamela Warnick. scating and table configurations. The larg­ Funeral services were Sunday, er ofthe two dining rooms can be adapted The Snack Bar will offer a more hi· said. ''The Snack Bar and Catering, there November 6 at the Stanctsky Chapel in for events including speakers, pcrfonnane­ tech fccl. ''The scating area of the snack will also be small rcstaurant·style kitchens Canton, Mass., with a private funeral es and movies," King said. bar will have two large wide screen televi­ at every station in the dining hall. Each sta· after the service. The lower level ofthe Commons will sions and will be wircd for sound cnabling tion will cook food in front of our cus­ The Office orlhe President issued a have a bigger and bertcr bookstore that will acoustic entertainment. Resident student tomers and allow them to watch their food statement 00 Thursday about the late be next to the improved snack bar. mailboxes will also be located on this being prepared and to have it their way. Warnick. The General Manager of Dining lower level," King said. The stations will inelude a Specialty ·'The University community Services, Jonathan Smalls, reveals what Naturally along with a new building Grille, a Mongolian Wok, Pizza/Pasta Bar. extends heartfelt sympathy and support will be different on the first floor. comes new things, and with this new curo Kitchen, Progressive Deli, Salad ,Bar, to the family and friends of sophomore "10 the Snack Bar, on the lower level, building, students will taste a difference of Dessert Station and multiple beverage sta· Jecmy Warnick. The tragic loss of his we will offer twn anchor restaurants; the food. tions." young and promising life is felt across Quiznos Deli and Pandini's Pizza and "In addition to a real working support Smalls said that the biggest modifica· campus." Pasta Bar," he said. "'There will also be a kitchen on the lower level that will support tions to happen will not be seeo by many. Warnick is the second RWU snl­ the 'Resident Dining Program," Smalls grill fonnat and Sushi." .. See COMMONS, p. 4 dent to pass away this semester.

In• this Issue• Laguna Fever Cat Attack Food Review CCC Champs! JHI~e 6 \ I JHlge 7 JHlge 7 JHlgel2 I I The Hawk's Herald· Friday, November 11,2005 page 2 "From Bayside, "From Founders, with Love" Without Emotion" "start watching the news!" "1 don't love you, Chris" Why is it that all professors feel the Ninjas Rob CODvealence Siore: need to consistently test the student body's Once again one of my childhood I want it fltSt DOted thai unlike my fel­ When the end ofyour ~nior year rolls knowledge ofworld news? I can actually HaUoweeo costumes has turned to the dark I~w editorial writers, Chris, I do oot love around, you are 00 longer a tittle immature ::--, think of a few good side. I feel bad for 7-11 owners in Boise you. freshmen; you can't plead the Sth to Public answers to that ques· Idaho, not oaiy do they live in Idaho bUI I am truly sorry but J feel the word Safety when they ask for your ID. By then tion. But scnw it; now they have to dcal with the fear of love is must to ... we.ll, deep, 100 persooal, you would have grown into mature adults I'm going to let the beiog struck in the jugular by' a throwing and while I hardly know anyone of you, I and funs over ... work lime. guy who doesn't go star orcut in halfwith a Ic.atana while refill~ can predict some of You can't get drunk on the job and out on weekend's ing the Siurpee machine. my audience maoy show up late to work or you will get fired. field all the ques­ One line in the story reads "Boise in fact be guys, so So in essence no is the time to miss class­ tions dealing with police are looking for two men who you can see why I es and push buttons, see whal you can get Chris Villano the riots in France or robbed a convenience store early Friday wont be using that away with while you can. Herald Staff' the riveting indict­ dressed as nlnjllls:' That's right; Boise word. It's nOI that I My second ''to do" has to deal with ment ofTom Delay. police are keeping their e~es oceled for don'l care, I do. "!t's lbc freshman. For those ofyou able to read .'1 1J1i6 :.,.. One day, I promise we'll care more about two dudes dressed as ninjas. IdIOts! They oot you, it's me" is this I congratulate you on being a part of world events, but right now we're just try­ will be dead long before they ever spot the Manhew Smith basically what I am the "Rdubbs" community. ing to register for classes and get tbis ninjas, don't they know ninjas are the SpeeiallO the trying to say. You made it; most of you have oow PowerPoint presentation done before stealthiest killing machines on the planet! Herald Which leads me experienced your nrst exams, first college Thursday night. Drug Solffing Dog OD',: Nonnally to my next topic if dis~ midtclTllS, first waming grades, and the I understand the plight of my fellow I wouldn't joke about this kind of thing. cussion. worst state of being hung ovcr you'll ever students, so I've come up with a way to But I can'l believe an episode of Family How many ofyou have heard that this feel, thus far. help. I've scoured all the news on the Guy actually happened in real life! year, "It's not you it's me," from your sig­ The guys have figured out drinking planet and filtered out wbat's important Apparently the S·year-old drug-sniffing nificant other? Walking through campus every night, while fun, isn't going to help and what's not. The following is what I German shepherd died after he bit into a on any given Thursday, Friday, or Saturday them stay in school and the ladies have have deemed newsworthy and hopefully bag of cocaine during an annual certifica­ night an,d you are bound to hear a talk just now figured out after loads and loads of will help you answer some questions in tion search. like that happening. laundry that sweatpants and sweatshirts is class. So, it wasn't even a rea! drug bust, it Boyfriend got too drunk did some­ ok to wear to class to save your good out­ Plrales Attack CruiJe Ship: I kid was just a test. The brilliant AP writer cov­ thing stupid or girl misses her boyfriend so fits for the weekend. you not; legit PIRATES attacked a cruise ering the story carne up with this gem, much and misses the attention so she kiss­ I lip my hat to you and welcome you, sbip somewhere off the coast of Somalia. "Basko took a bite out of crime - but il es a guy and has a calharsis. I walk by with just not with "love," ofcoursc, but £igurd­ This story only gets better and better as I COSI him his life" (followed by the sad a smile and think that was me my freshman tively behind all ofyou and J bope you do continue to read it with cbildlike glee. My walking away theme from The Hulk). year. well in your classes. favorite part is this quote given by one of BUI while this genius was stealing Having latc night talks wilh the Finally I wanl to end my first editori­ the passengers, '" could tell the guy firing mcGruff's thunder, he should have been "queen" over what she did and how you al with a linle honesty. , want to first praise the bazooka was smiling." Dude, no way! questioning the Police officers in charge of felt abqut it. Amusing now that I look back a fricnd of mine who had the forutude"1O If you were rocking a wooden leg and a the "annual certification search" why thy on it, tiut for all those couples that are get up in front of a large audience and blaek eye patch paired with an obnollious used A HUGE BAG OF COCAINE struggling I offer you one important piece share her experience, Becky Bowman. talking parrot on your shoulder while fir­ CAPABLE OF KILLING A LARGE DOG ofadvice. Becky, ajob well done kiddo. The real pur­ ing a freaking BAZOOKA at a cruise ship ifil was ooly a test. Dudes need 10 ease off LET IT GO! pose behind me starting my own letter is you would be smiling too. the "'yay" when they come up with these Most of the relalionships that carry simple. Based on my past experiences with tests. over into college are the long standing I am merely here 10 amuse myself so Bazookas I could say quite confidently Jobn Ruedow Isn'l Real: OK. so ones, were the two ofyou have picked out tbat when I pick up the Hawks Herald that it's the most badass weapon on the this story hasn't hil the papers yet bUI I'm a dream house and named aU ofyour chil­ Ihere is something witty and fun to read, planet aside from the energy sword (sorry predicting it will within the llext year. For dren. Cule~ but when it boils down 10 it it's lhat simple. I am not going to preach to ladies/adults, but you have no idea what' those of you unfamiliar with self pnr here is the deal. Either he or she iso't here the choir or threaten 10 "throw down" with I'm talking about, thank god). But appar­ claimed "Fitness Celebrity" John with you and if you're figbtmg already some freshman guy "in a pool ofsausage." ently, I'm wrong. The story Lakes a mind Basedow. I'll try and jog your memory. now things will only get worse. All I want if for people to be able 10 blowing twist when we find OUI that the Have you evcr been walching TV when There is also absolutely no chance of pick up the Herald when walking through cruise ship escaped by firing a sonic suddenly a fake plastic man with a floating kissing and making up and no make up campus and have a good laugh. weapon which blasts earspliniog noise in a head starts talking to you in a convincing sex. Basically you're gelting oothiog out Talk aboul the happeniogs on campus, directed beam. manner about bringing real results 10 real of il so do yourself a favor and call it off. not to listeo to some kid rant about what­ WHAT! Where was I when they people? We are all young, and you can plead to the ever the hell he wants. Talking about fan­ invented a supersonic sound beam used to Yeah you know the guy. Well gucss faci we are immalure, use that and go have tasy lands, nicknames, and what freshman ward off pir.ltes7 I'm not cven pissed 00 what, he's not real. Why is he so fixated fun, doesn't understand, doesn't appcallo any­ one told me, that is jusl amazing. on the slogan "bringing real results, to real With that beiog said. now is the lime one. Supposedly it's a non-lethal weapon, people?" Because it's some clever mcthod to drink heavily and do stupid things (wilb­ Since you seem to gel a kick OUI of which in my opinion isn'l enough protec­ to make your mind discredil what your in rcason) and just be a clown, to gCI all nicknames call me "the bearer of bad tion on board cruise ships hangin' out in eyes arc trying to leU you, this man is a that out ofyour system. news." pirate infested waters. Solulion,jusl throw robot or hologram or supersonic manikin a 1000 cal. Cannon on the deck and fire beamed from another planet. Whalever he Bill O'R.ielly out at the pirates. Imagine is, it's not a real person, I'm not buying it. Ihat jerk flying lowards you in missile-like But al the same lime, what if Fitness Made Herald Staff fashion, you'd run. Simple actually works'! Editor in Chief: Timothy Mannion" Sports Editor: Christopher Parish Features Editor: Tracey Lemle Itt IMI watk!' ROTC "tory, \IV ilfCluded a pMto ofBrendan Finn, According to the option. Finn was listed as an Ar8ty Ranger andproduct ojf'" ROTC progrtJItI. FiJuI , infacI, a product of R.OTC but i.J 1101 all Amy Ranger. Fi"" Is curren/I)' 14W\'/ttg Ih thollh«k fslalfd Nat1otJtl/ GvtmJl 1/172 _ ..bif

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.Meetings Open To Everyone! The Hawk's Herald· Friday. November 11, 2005 page 4 OP-'ED: SO, what's with this Patriot Act? Dennis Carnelli Greetings again, Roger Williams est tool for not only ascenaining the future in nearly 200 conflicts abroad since World Eisenhower speaks of is apparent in our community. My last article discussed a but also for analyzing the present. This War II. To steal a line from Harrison Ford, government today. Anyone who refutes forum that took place on our campus con­ principle bas been distorted in our culture. peacc is not only the absence of conflict this will find little to no evidence suppon~ cerning the Patriot Act. In reading the arti­ In the process ofgovernment, in the sphere but the prescnce ofjustice. ing the contrary. Regardless of politics, cle I found that I neglected an explanation: ofmorality, and in th<: realm oflaw the sig­ Perhaps we should be inclined to when there is numerous people in a coun­ The current' governmental system in nificance of our predecessors' warnings compare and contrast our current circum­ try who benefit from war especiall¥ when America is administrated by, lacking a consistently degenerate. stances in America on a much broader these people sit in political offices, it is definitive cxplanation, politics. These pol­ With this notion in mind I selectivcly scope. As you can see one of the many idiocy to say they are impartial in their itics are vcry much embedded in the mech­ quole Eisenhower, "A vital clement in obstacles in my understanding of decisions concerning defense. anisms of businesses, bureaucracies, and keeping \he peace is our military establish­ Amcrican politics is our foreign policy. I do not wish to spark any kind of economic trends among other facets nf menL Our arms must be mighty, ready for Pax AmeriCana is an idea wc should strive political debate because this is not about American society. Any attempt of mine to instant action, so that no potential aggres­ to maintain, but not if it Iics in contradic­ politics, it is ahout history. Word Iimita· unswervingly address a political contro­ sor may be lempted to risk his own tion with the fundamental principles our tions on this article prevent me from fur­ versy inevitably leads me to regard these destruction....We must never let the country was founded upon. ther explaining my claims. Cbet:k back in factors. weiglit of this combination (military­ American Peace cannot exist when fulUre issues of this publication for my I have no doubt then, that for me industrial complex) endanger our libenies events such as 9/11 are possible, legisla­ tfK>ughts on 9/11, a more personal perspec­ addressing B question of politics is signifi­ or democratic processes. We should take tion such as the Patriot Aet is accepted as a tive on the Patriot Act., and qucs(i~ns about cantly beyood my aptitude. I am not an nothing for granted." necessary condition for our security, and the military-industrial complex. economist, business expert, nor in any sig­ Observing the opening words of the otherwise controlling military-industri­ To conclude, it seems apparent that nificant level ofburcaucl"3cy. In all actual­ Eisenhower, I sec only contrndiction. In al complex influences our process ofgov­ Pax Americana is the epitome ofour polil­ ity, at this tmiversity, I major in two fields order to keep the peace we must maintain ernment continuously. ical system and society's SUbjective com· ofthought that lie in contradiclion with the a military establishment? G.c. Field in his These concepts are thought to be dis­ prehension of history. Taking nothing for principles of modem politics. Thus, I work on Plato's Republic claims, ''To treat tinct whcn they are in fact not. 9/11 is a granled tells us to seck the truth in our own humbly conclude that I am an ill-equipped anyone as a potential enemy is the surest direct rcsult of presumptuous forcign poli­ capacity, not simply take some side as a and incompetent candidate for scrutinizing way ofmaking him one, evcn ifhe was not cy - it is only arrogant to believe that our liberal or conservative and hold their truths a political issue. before." On the contrary, lreating anyone society is the greatest pamdigm of human to be self-evident. Ifwc are ever to escape However, this acknowledgment does as a potcntial friend is the surest way of progress and other cultures acknowledgc Ihe ambiguous void that many political not dissuade me from seeking comprehen­ making him one, even ifhe was not before. and accept such a notion. TIle Patriot Act is debates fall into, America must realize and sion of the intricate machinery predomi­ Pax Americana is thc Latin phrase consistenl with the actions ofany imperial­ I"3tionalizc the circumstances of the pres-­ nant in eontempot"'ou)' American politics. meaning 'American Peacc' and is uscd to istic government in history insofar as it .ent from the bigger picture and in When confronted with the unknown it is 'categorize the time period sincc World War plays on the nationalism of its citizens to acknowledging this broader scope note thc only in our capacity to swnmon our facul­ IJ and the relative peace enjoyed in the allow for a more comprehensive and implications of either/or as it occurred in ty of truth. It is futile to ascenain the world. American foreign policy has restraining internal security entity. the past. nature of anything, without regarding thc arguably led to a tranquil statc of affairs, Historically speaking, the actions I refer 10 Only then it seems can we ever hope circumstances that induced our consented but only in comparison to the two world were in most cases a direct result ofsome for a Pax AmeriCiJlfO that allows for thc and current understanding ofit. wars experienced in the 20th century. act ofterrorism as we understand the term. unity of.1I peoples, oot one that intensifies Essemially then, history is our great- Arguably, the U.S. Military has intervened The military·industrial complex the differences ofworld cultures.

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Under 21 Welcomed until 9 p.m. The Hawk's Herald· Friday. November 11,2005 page 5 The Architecture building goes High-Def Greg Carlson and faculty members," said Daniel Herald Staff Alexander, studio manager at the Scbool of Arcbitecture. "We like to use it for more On any given ~y, RWU students may educational purposes, but that docsn't the be walk through courtyard and hear mcan we can't spoil you once in a while." music, with no idea where it is coming "I like it when they have students from, Is another student walking by with work up there," said freshman architecture the volumc on their iPod or CD player studcnt Dan Boyle. ';!t's very interesting:' turned absurdly high? Is someone driving "I liked the Pats game and the by, showing the new stereo system in off ·Yankces game, as well as the music and their car? could but morc likely than It be. visual presentations," said freshman archi­ not students arc getting a treat via the tele­ tecture studcnt Damara Sisti. vision screen ncar the front of the School One of thc.few ncgative things people ofArchitecture. had to say about the screen was the lack of The screen, which was built as part of adequate seating; more specifically, the the building in 1987, has served many pur­ unusually shaped stone sculptures found in poses. Earlier this year, the New England front ofthe School ofArehitecture. Patriots' season opener against the "Architecturally, they're very inter­ even record a concert and play it," said ideas," Oakland Raiders was shown on the screen. esting, but not very functional," said Sisti, .; " Alexander agrees that the screen can Later, two Major League Baseball playoff Boyle. "You probably can't fit more than "It would be good to have more archi­ - and will - be used more often. games W¢R' presented. Several RWU ath­ 26 people on thcm." tecture-related things, like home improve­ "With nights coming sooner, it will be letic events have also been played on the "They look cool, but they're just not ment shows," Boyle said. on more:' screen. But more than just sports, the right for seating,'" Sisti said "A really good show would be However, there was one problem screen's true purposes are much more But as far as the screen goes, people 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' on with the screen everyone seemed to agree practicaL want to see more ofit. TLC, in which they basically demolish a 00. "We use it mainly to display the works "I would like to have them play the house, and build it back up," said Sisti. "It "My only eOD}plaint," Boyle said, "is of Architecture and Visual Arts students campus radio station over it; or maybe would inspire students, give them good that it is not on enough." ,Commons: New area to have longer hours, better service expect the dining hours to be later ioto the clubs and organizations," King added. national, communications, graphic desi'gn Continuedfrom p.l evening," Smalls said. The dreams of many communication and language programs," King said.. 'The biggest change between the old "Unlike the current main dining 'students will be coming true when the old Smalls wants the students to know Student Union and the new Dining rooms in the Student Union we anticipate union gets a changed to, "create an excit­ that the new union is, "going to be very Commons will not be seen by our cus· utilizing the new dining rooms for addi­ ing new academic building that will house cool. This has taken years of planning and tomcrs, It's more production space and tional evening study or meeting spots for many new classrooms as well as our inter- millions ofdollars, but our goal is to make new equipment. dining better with easier access and health­ "'1be current dining facilities are out­ ier options, It should also be fun and serve dated. We out-grew the space years ago. in a pleasant atmosphere," We're limi1ed in every way because ofthe <:g:> Students who want to know more current set up and equipment, infonnation on the new dining commons "'1bere is a focus group of students Q:u..z:nos-S ....'U should attend the next student forum that working on developing meal plans and ______TC».A.STVI will be held at the cnd ofthis semester. hours of operation for the new building. I flai'l, flea'lt & Sou

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AVEDA eRe. GOLDWELL. The Hawk's Herald· Fridlly, November 11, 2005 page 6 Men and women at RWU agree: Laguna Beach is where it's at

Guys say.•• Girls say... Elizabeth Liedennan of students have had nothing but loving Herald Staff comments to make regarding the show, the cast and the reality surrounding Laguna It's 10 pm...do you know where your Beach. children are? If it's Monday night, worry Senior Mallory Ewing, is just one of not- they're probably watching Laguna! the numerous students at RWU who typi­ ....Laguna, of course, being "Laguna cally decms her Monday nights to be Beach," MTV's increasingly popular 'real· "Laguna nights". Sean McGriff the.guys are cute," said freshman Anthony ity'TV show. "I like Laguna because it's addicting; Herald Staff' Freeman. More this season, that seems to be the it's somelhing to do on a Monday night, "I watch lhe Laguna because it's cool ever·faithful routine for a growing number and once you start watching it you can't It's Monday night as students to see what other kids our age are like" of RWU students; why do something help but...continue to watch it," Ewing throughout Roger Williams University set· adds sophomore John Snavely. scholarly - or even remotely productive ­ explains. tie into their dorms for lheir nightly activi­ "I watch Laguna Beach, because it when you can just delve back into lhose Likewise, according to senior Rachel ties. for some, Monday nights mean foot­ relates a 101 to how my senior year experi­ memorable high school days via your tele· Lindley, "I love Laguna, and 1 watch it ball, for others catching up on homework, ence was. I think thot the kids on Laguna vision screen? religiously every Monday." and for still others just putting off such are just like any other seniors in high With a little over 3.1 million viewers Lindley continues by alkling that. assignments and fooling ar9und with their school and they like to have just as much each week (according to MTV.com), the "even though Kristin is a bitch,: I love h buddies. ncii there are~the select few col· fun 3.'l regular seniors, if not more· fun. 1 answer to that question seems relatively and she's my favorite character. l'm sad lege guys who sit in front oftheir TV's at also enjoy the drama that goes on between justified. that next week is [the shows] last week.... to pm and watch Laguna Beach. all ofthe characters, because it reminds me MTV's "Laguna Beach: Thc Real Clearly, ifyou love "laguna" so much Laguna Beach is a reality-based pre> Iiow my ICDior year Wai and bow hard it Orange County" follows a small group of it seems reasonable that the around cam· gram about the lives ofhigh school seniors was to keep bolh lhe guys content and the Laguna High students (8 total), all of pus talk has becn so "Laguna."This is why from Laguna Beach, California. Many girls from getting mad all the time. All in whom are white, wealthy, desirable and some fans have chosen to express their question the true nature of lhe reality tbat all, ( think: that Laguna is a good show for often incompetent tccnagers known for love in an outward way, justin case some-­ this shows claims to be but others just anyone who wants to be reminded how fun their overall good looks and knack for cre· body happens to be listening. For a girl seem content in watching it for pure enjoy­ senior year in high school was," mentions aling' and maintaining an embarrassing like Kaitlin Curran, that's a mindless thing ment, reality TV or not. Now some may freshman Benjamin Williams. amount of drama, always confined within to do...especially on Tuesday mornings. wonder why college aged guys, from "My girlfriend likes the show so I saw their cliques. "Yeah I love "Laguna Beach" - on my Roger Williams University, enjoy watch­ it for the first'time last year, and it was In "Laguna world" parents don't seem rAdio show (88.3 WQRl) that I have every ing sueh a program, one which deals with interesting to me to sec how drama unfold- ' to exist - and therefore responsibility Tuesday, I do a recap ofthe show, and peo­ high school students across the country. ed with a different group of people on the docsn't either - except, of course, when ple have acfua1l)c 'a.Ld lQ.,.me that the Here is what some of those guys had to other side of lhe country. My high school the time comes for someone like Kristin, "Laguna Beach" recap is one of the main say: had drama and it was cool to compare the this season's main character, to trade in her reasons they listen to my show." "I think 1 like to watch Laguna Beach drama of Laguna Beach to high school lsuzu SUV for a new glimmering BMW (f that right lhere isn't evidence because I find that I can relate to some of drama. 1 also watch lhe show for the bot XS. On such a rare occasion like lhis, we enough that this "Laguna Beach" obses­ their conflicts with problems I have with girls, they act so bitchy and mean to one get to see good 01' daddy silting in the sion has spread like scabies throughout my own friends. Plus some ofthe girls are another it's just funny to see what they do respectable driver's seat., awkwardly ques­ campus, then you obviously haven't met hot But I like the first season more than to each other and how they backstab each tioning his daughter about the kinds ofcars oneofthe members ofthe "Laguna Beach" this season, this season is really bad," other and talk behind each others backs. I kids drive at school; once super dad pays V.I.P Club on MTV.com, who just-S

, page 7 nWl1'5 :FoodCritic: Jacky's Galaxie: Good food, poor service

Kaitlin Curran to flag him down to ask for more water. to say the least: a heaping pile of noodles Herald Staff which ofcourse, he spilt all ovcr the table. with chunks ofchicken and pieces of egg 00 a slow night. I shouldn't have to flap and a sauce to drizzle over the dish. Jacky's Galaxie and Sush.i Bar, locat­ my anus wildly to get Ihe attention of my The sauce had just a hint of spice to ed al 383 Mctacom Ave. in Bristol, has a unfriendly waiter. • give it a kick and didn't overpower Ihe fun yet relaxing atmosphere with mellow Oh, and did I mention the two piCi.:es other flavors. There was so much food that background music and a sense that the cus­ of piastie at Ihe bottom of my waler glass? it could easily have fed four or five people tomer is in an exotic place. ,J\lthough the Thankfully for the restlluront's sake, this and at $7.25 a pop, nOlhing beats it. My new hero overall look ofthe restaurant bas its obvi· occurred al Ihe end of my, meal, and aftcr I Before I left, I couldn't go without at Mannion ous appeal, the service was what con­ had paid. The plaslic was probably just a least trying the sushi, whieh I've heard Timothy Editor cerned me the most. fluke, but I didn't appreciatc the fact that it people rave about. I ordered the Yasai, six Here's a tip for the hiring manager of could have potentially cut up the insides of pieces ofassoned vegetable susbi. I could· I have a fascination with Tom Brady. Jackie's Galaxy: hire some waiters with my esophagus and stomach. n't bring myself to try the raw fish, but I have never been able to contemplate more pc~nality. J don', think my waiter . Fonunately for this guy, he brought after eating the Vasai, I am more willing to where il came from. I was always a New smiled once lhroughout my visit and he the food oul immediately, a big plus for a give the other concoctions a go. York Giants fan, and I still am. But for stalVing customer. Within five minutes, I As for the Vasai, it was as great as I some reason I get the tingles every lime had everything I ordered right in front of had expected. Everything W8$ made fresh someone shudders Tommmm. Maybe it'S me, but again, I admit it wasn't a busy to order and presented on a beautifully the jealousy. Three Rings. two MVP's, night. decorated oriental plate. Bridget Moynahan. The saving grace to the awful sclVice Overall, I givc thc selViee two cnthu· Man, the dude has an unreal life. He's was the delicious food. 1bc Edamame (soy siastie thumbs down. My suggestion: eat a Wolverine. a Patriot. A patriotic wolver­ beans sprinkled with salt) were cooked to the food, it'll be the best decision you've ine. A patriotic wolverine dating Bridget perfection and not so sahy I needed an made for lunch or dinner in a long time, Moynahan. It just rolls of the tongue ever extra jug of water to keep me hydrated. but order take--out and save yourself from so easy. certamly wasn'l the en lest guy I've The spring rolls were filled to capacity an unpleasant dining experience. Earlier this semester I applied for an ever met. He also spoke 80 softly, I had to with an 8SSOnmeot ofvegetables and were internship at Channel /2 in the sports strain my neck to get closer just so J could not too greasy. department. I got it and everything thai hear Kim. For the main course, I ordered the Pad came with it. Little did 1 know Ihat pan of Aside from the attitude be presented. Thai Noodles with chicken and asked for my experience at J2 would be thai I would it took him over 15 minutes to check back DO peanuts, which surprisingly my waiter able to got to Gillete Stadium every and see how I was doing and I finally bad remembered. The Pad Thai was amazing. Wednesday to tape the Patriots press con­ ferences. My blood boiled with excite­ ment. My first visit to Patriot Heaven was a Iife-changing experience. Upon walking out of the Lock.er room I did a double take. There stood Tom Brady live in the flesh. My chance to dig deep in his head. I quiv­ ered a bit then said the only thing that came to my mind. "Hey what's up," I said. "'Hey." Tom replied. He didn't recogni7.e me. I think he thought I was a trainer. I met bave well bave been, though; I stole a roll of their sports tape to put up a Tom Brady postcr in my room. No more Meow Mix for these cats KeriThnzi Environmental Health &" Safety, says, that a local volunteer organization, called to the community, although it is unknown HenJdStafr '''The only recowse under the animal pro­ Paws Watch, goes around campus, and whether or not all of the felines that are on tection laws is to catch them and bavc "friendly traps" all of the cats. They bring campus have had their required shots. For the past several yean, Roger them neutered. We would then have to set them to the local sbel~r, clip their ears, "I keep an eye on them to see if IlflY Williams University hu bad problems them free on campus again." have them spayed or neutered and give are acting in a suspicious manner that with wild cats wandering freely around the Another problem is thai the local ani· them their rabies shots. They are then would indicate that thcy arc rabid. To my campus, Most of them are stray, relying on mal shelters near Bristol will not piek the released. Ifyou see a cat 00 campus with a knowledge none arc at this time," faculty, staffand students to provide food. cats up and bring thcm to thc shelter to clipped car, they are not a risk for transmit­ McGovern added. water and shelter. help them find homes· but thcy will help in ting rabies. Faculty aod staff alike, have dilTerent Most of the furry friends find sbelter other ways. JWJ.ior Jeni Silverman, a vol· At this time, the cats are not suspect­ views ofwbether or not the cats are caus­ around the pond near the CAS building. untcer at the Bris[ol Animal Sheltcr, said ed to have any illnesses that cause threats ing harm around to the campus. "If they These cats are wild, therefore they havc were not fcd they would migrate to anoth­ not had their vaccines, which has caused er location where food was availablc. I some concern to students and faculty havc tried to stress this to some ofthe indi· becausc without the sho~ the animals are viduals that are putting feed out for them," at a higher risk for contracting rabies, dis­ McGovern said. temper, feline immunodeficiency virus, Some people disagree' with feline leukcmia and heartwonn. to Rhode McGovern, and continue to feed the cats Island, felines are required to havc a rabies going against the university policy. A pro­ vaccine because it is transmittable from fessor who has fed the cats for years and animals to humans. who wishes to remain anonymous states, Animals are not allowed in any of the "I love animals and I believe the more civ· buildings and the students and staff usual· ilized we arc the more we ought to help Iy comply with that rule, but if they were animals. Feeding and prevcnting unneces­ to sneak into the buildings a major health sary breeding is the best advi~ I can give problem would occur. Since the cats are people everywhere." not tagged and move around freely, it is Faculty and staff seem also tend to bard to keep track of exactly how many think that the cats do not pose a serious cats call campus home. The number seems threat to the RWU community. Sophomore to vary from year to year since the animals Laura DiVeglia agrees. "I appreciat~ the move onto different Locations. presencc ofthe cats on campus;' she said. Why hasn't RWU taken action against "fiIIIr,eGy III..... "However, I wish that they were better the cats? Frank: McGovern, the Associate The rots haw long IJftna staple ojthe university, but university officials haue long taken ~ or." Director of Public Safety and been urgingfaculty, students and stqJfto stopfeeding them in hopes that they looue. The Hawk's Herald· Friday, November /1, 2005 pageS Laramie Project plays out perspectives on hate crimes

Courtney Nugent long, I liked it more than 1 thought I was Herald Staff going to," said freshman Kate Heuston. ~ ...... - ...... "*M "People in Laramie were so sure hate At colleges and universitIes across crimes didn't happen at their schools, but it America., slUdents usually do not think ended up happening. It's good to have it at about violent crimes affecting them or pe0­ colleges even if people don't think hate ple they love. The Roger Williams crimes can happen here." University Thealre Project, however, Many students agreed. brought The Laramie Project to campus, "Being half-black and extremely emphasizing the importance of awareness opinionated about a lot ofstuff, I'm pretty of hate' crimes, sensitive about hate crimes," said student The Laramie Projeci The Cllt Alexandra North. "This is centers on the death of Brendan Macintosh the point whcn students real­ Matthew Shepard, a gay ly need to be reminded that University of Wyoming stu- Emmie Miniter their actions have conse­ dent who was murdered by Sam Brown quences. We have all this Ro~ Williams UniversityThcaIn: IXpartm~t Prc:senlS two local individuals. This Alexis Bazoukas stuff about rape and things horrific hate crime brought Stew Kilgore like that, but I don't think aboul media frenzy in the Zoek Gregus there is enough about hate town of Laramie, Wyoming. crimes." Laramie Pro·ect Shepard's parents, Erin 0 'Connor Other students thought Dennis and Judy, became Tanya Crosby the play would have been involved in many hate crime Kim Madden more enjoyable if they had by Moises Kaufman Thcmr PnJ:jcd prevention agencies after Peter Gen not been required to attend. and the Members ofthe: Tectonic their son's death. DiNIetor: "I think since so many On top of Shepard's ofthe core classes forced us parents becoming actively Robilt Sto~ne::;.__ to go, some kids were really ...... - ...... u. _ ,,... turned off by the idea of NOYCIIlbcr flib 1:00pm involved, members ofthe Tectonic Theater ...... ,...... ,..,... rt... Fridoy ProjC(:t spenl a year and a half developing anending the play," said freshman ...... y ND~_ 12th 8:00pm Veronica Ortiz. "I wasn't required to go the play, traveling to Laramie six times to ...... 1;00pID ....for1lle or¥-J producCiorI n ....y Novembcw 1711, inlerview those in the town. and 1 was really impressed. The way they totf....., Frilby NDverrnba' t IdI 1:00Pm As a resuh, people throughoul the changed their characters for each part was ...... y NovClalher 19th 1:00pm world receive a first band account of the impressive." horrendous actioDs taken against Matthew Overall, students regarded the o-nI.....' h ...... Shepard because ofhis sexual orientation. Laramie Project with maturity and respon­ ___,.s-a.n 15... Many students saw The Laramie Project as sibility, realizing that hate crimes can a powerful and moving production, espe­ occur anywhere in the United States, even '.,..... (4II)J54..J6U ...... _...'...... cially for students on college campuses. on our campus. __ _',...... - I .' Pi .. "Although the play was a little too Music Review: Heart Beats for "Beatz"

Peter Cacioppo like this one, because when most people Herald Staff hear music tour, they think of the Rolling Stones on a customized coach bus. The truth is, the alternative music scene con­ The music world suffered a tmgic loss sists mainly of struggling loc:.1 bands pil­ last Sunday with news of thc passing of ing into IS-passenger vans accpmpanied Bayside drummer John "Beatz" Holohan. by small trailers, each member taking turns The band's van nipped after hitting a patch behind the wheel. of ice oUlside of Cheyenne, Wyoming Even with the added weighl of musi­ throwing Holohan, 31, from the vehicle. cal equipment shifted to the trailer, these Bassist Nick Ghanbarian suffered a vans arc still extremely dangerous and can back injury and remains in the hospital. flip easily. The probability of danger Vocalist Anthony Raneri and guitarist Jack O'Shea were treated and released with increases when bands hastily navigate unfamiliar roads in an attempt 10 reach lour minor injuries. stops on time. However, the real pain lies in the Bayside was one of many successful hearts of band bands on Ihe Victory Records label, members, family including Taking Back Sunday and members and friends. ';Beatz;' as Hawthorne Heights. According to some fans and music critics, they could be next his friends referred in line on the road to stardom. At ~ 1hu '" BdhttoN, NY. I A... IMAYo/II,.,,"frotu ...... "'''''.... CoJI'UIltIQ. tkdicd~ 1M -w. "~~, - /(Jfrleotd /IIJJ 10 him, is survived Out of respeCI for Beatz, Hawthorne frllllw ",l'IkfMJ()M -8tae ~ llololtM #I~ 1I/llrvgk Ik

Will GrtJpmtine mwley waters for fear ofoffending a select projected current events accurately: insur­ n't stop making patriotic anti-Nazi war Herald 8tIdI few. gency in the Middle East. American Intel films witb the likes of John Wayne and But this is onJy the lip ofthe iceberg, being the first line of defense, lJ looming Jimmy Stewart. The same should be done Hollywood and political corre<:t­ Recently on 20/20 a rather interesting threat that is difficult to predict. Movies today! Instead of trying to block reality story broke out on a project staring come­ like and with movies that cover the topic of terror­ ness...OOC ofthe most common marriages True Lies, Executive Decision, in recent times; it comes as no surprise that dian AI BA)OQ (Fi1U/ing Hemo). His latest The Siege (a movie, in my opinion, which ism, allow art to imitate life and display ooe ofthe most liberal arcSi ofthc country project, a comedy, entitled Looking for is almost an identical depiction of NYC the brave men and woman that keep our would be enthralled in onc of societies Comedy in the MIlS/im Iforld is about a during 9/11) were very popular less theo country safe and don't hide the fact that the most begrudging common practices. man assigned by the U.S. government 10 five years ago, But now because we as a , Middle East docs have a level of insur­ Whether it be lack of using the word improve relations with the Muslim com­ nation are involved with the containment gency. While at the same time projecting "Christmas," for fear of offending reli­ munity by finding out what makes them of insurgency, Hollywood decides to go the ethnicity as regular people, the studio gious minorities, or deficiency in patriotic laugh, This idea was rejected by Sony, all the other way. This even went as far as to should not hinder creativity on the films so as not to givc a "pro military" because it has the word "Muslim" in the tweak a famed Tom Clancy novel, The unfounded fear ofit offending a select few. stance, being PC is one of those little title. Slim ofAll Fears, and insert Neo Nazis (a After all, it was not films like True Lies nuances that will probably never leave an So why would Sony, a studio not pretty unbelievable enemy) instead of that spurred the attacks, but the way of area as progressive as So-Cal. But when afraid to degrade, much-Allis mcntion, cer­ Palestinian insurgents, This unrealistic government that made 9/11 a sad reality. If being politically corrects goes so far as to tain ethnicilies in some oftheir films (such change, and oncsjust like it, arc what have studios want to take its audience seriously not project the truth, you know that is tak­ as tbe Wayans Bros. comedy White been plaguing Tinseltown for years. they should resum:ct with the modern-day ing it too far! Chicks) have such hesitation with this one? So it comes as no surprise that most of political thriller and DOt be afraid that Recently at the multiplexes, I went It was aftcr 9/1 I(an event still cngraincd in these films arc noundering, So what because a certain ethnicity is covered in a and sec the recent moneymaking thriller all of our minds), lhat studios decided to should the studios do? Go back to the old film it will be deemed controversial and "Flight Plan." This film, which stars Jodie walk on proverbial eggshells and do every­ days! In the times ofWWll studios could- unsuccessful. Foster as a frantic mothcr who has lost her thing but pretend that the cthnicity docsn't daughter on an air plain, seemed rather exist. generic. But then the movie took a differ­ This obviously leads to a cruciblc of ent more risky approach when it got 10 a double standards. For one, you find thai in scene where a group of middle-castem films like Flight PIa", a movie whose male passengers, appearing stealtby and events could easily have been a reality in a secretive in their body language, were pro-91l1 world, are givcn a ridiculous sub­ accused of taking the girl. But evcn with plot that completely exooerates the deceit­ probable cause (where the movie seemed fully-projected Middle-Easterner, while to be heading) I knew this could only lead another shldio refuses to distribute a film to one place: a dead end! Althougb thc whose plot could very well give average movie could of had I.he men be somewhat Americans a better understanding of the involved with the kidnapping, it was Middle East. painstakingly obvious thai Hollywood _ But the--hicrocracy doesn't stoR-therc. would not dare tread, in what is to them, Some of the more recent political thrillers

Global·Gab Dar Mil -AlII, My boyI'rIs4 at a...... Izot May Courtney Nugent environment ill Dhakn Bangladesh. .ad he I. dill 8m ,183- Be ..... Sarah Cournoyer According 10 the Gabclli School of ..oily Into bIs )01> ...m a, tint, Herald Staff Business, eaeh speaker is either an expert 1W8dlog out reIUIIHS" oeaIioDaJ­ 'Throughout Saturday, November 12, on the pan of the world they are speaking Iy going on IntervleWL As ..Hm­ speakers of various backgrounds will about, or they are studCJIts studying at aer roUed on. lie -.re .ad Roger Williams who are from countries in "we come together to give II program to help more deprested as lie ...... few leach students about global and interna­ those areas. eall-backs .Dd a. job offen. Now9 tional business affairs. Busincss tcachcrs have been encour­ aging their students lo attend. and Some be Jus. bums ...... 1oIa apartmea.. The Gabclli School of Business, the foIIIag iato debt _ ,.. In bis Center for Global and International have even offered extra points for attend­ paj...n _tH ... lsi He is Progmms, and the Office of Provost and ing the conference. Academic Affairs will sponsor the pro­ ..It is my opinion that lhis conference obMIsed wltb video I.mea aad the televtsioe. I'. Sa,. cu" naDd is an opportunity lhat docsn'l come to our gram caIJed "An Intcrdisciplinary to be aroaod blm9 but I bow he 'I Just depraHd " ••, .,.... job Perspective on the Economic doorstep too often, and that we nced 10 sean:b. Wbat do I do? Dcvelopment, Political State and the take advantage ofit," said Professor David -Bummer Boyfriend Workforce: Middle East. Africa and South Melchar. "All ofthese issues impact busi­ Asia." ness, management and leadership, subjects Dear Bummer, that we study." Presenters include Dr. I-Iaeri who You need to bave a talk witb you boyfriend about _lola__is neg· earned a Masters of Arts in Cultural While the focus of the program is the economic developmcnt, Ellen Messali, aavely alfectiag your relationship. Tell bim you .... williaa to beIp him, Anthropology. She has written many as IODg as be is wil1iag to belp bimself. Encourage biaI!(> ¥ilit ...._ essays and two books about religion, law, president oftbe Woman's Centcr sees it as cetIle< and !bey wiD beIp bim updoto his resume, ...... ~ew and gender roles in the Muslim world. Her another way of getting out the message topic of discussion on Saturday is Mrs. about equal treatment of women, "I'm skills and make c01l1l

.. The Hawk's Herold· F. November JJ 200S orts Basketball Preview: Hopes rest on frosh baIlers

Christopher Parish but these freshman will need to age quick­ Sports Editor ly. Still, there's hope. "We're an improved team," Tully said. Last year, both the mens and women's "It's a strong freshman class." basketball teams had strong seasons that ended just short of glory. This year, both ••••• teams have re·toolcd and have high expcc­ lations for the season. How successful will Women's Basketball they be? TIle following is a breakdown of Head Coacb: Rachel Madsen CllrklDpHr ...... both clubs: AssisiaDI Coacb: Merrilee Fazio Men's Basketball Lasl Year: 15-11 o\'erafl, 13-5 eee. losl Head Coach: Mike Tully to Gordon in eee Quarterfinals The Lemle Report: Assistant Coaches: Tim Cohone, Malt This Year: It's nOI going 10 take much Chillim longer for a talented coach like Madsen to Last Year: 15-/2 overall, /2-4 eee. lost have some success with recruits and run Tim sucks at H-0-R-8-E to EndiOOtl in eee Finals her system to perfection. This may be the year lhc team makes its leap ... or at least This Year: Six returners, five fm;hmen. Tracey Lemle dents playing what seemed to be a very Those are the numbeT's that seem to define Madsen thinks so. Features Editor· serious game ofbasketball. "We're definitely going to have a good the hopes of the season. Tully admits it's After realizing that I wasn't going to year," Madsen said. "We're older and more We were sitting in our newspaper too soon to tell, but at least some of the obtain any quotes from the few students freshman will be expected to contribute to e'lperienced. The core of our team is jun· office at approximately II :30p.m. Wednesday when I thought it would be a that remained in the gym, we dcciped 10 this team. The headlining names (Cormier, iors and" we're going to look to them for start our own game on the court. We bor· leadership and consistency." good idea to check out the new open gym Parrish, Barranger, Gwnb, Camobreco) afC rowed a ball and started a game of P-I-G still there and will slilliog quality minutcs, hews. Tim (the Editor), Chris (the Sports See HOOPS, p. 11 Editor) and I ventured down to the field that quickly turned into H-O-R·S-E house to see if anybody actually came to because naturally, I started losing. In my use the facilities during the new e'ltended defense, however, I made the very first hours. shot and defmitely outplayed Tim for over Before entering the gym we- passed half the game. But, as expected, I was the two students manning the area and behind first 10 be knocked oul and, like lhe sore them stood a lable full of brownies, cook· loser I am, I sal angrily on Ihe ground until ies, cheese and crackers, fruit, and assorted the other two finished, watching Chris hit beverages. Naturally, we grabbed some a very impressive half-court shot. food and took it with us to check out the The extended gym hours definitely scene. made a great escape for us as we wefC just Several students were leaving with hitting our breaking point with this week's sweat dripping down Iheir faces. Their issue. Playing 40 minutes of basketball sweatshirts and ja"kets hung over their took the stress olT, and il should do the amlS, ready for the cold and rainy night. same for other students who take advan· Still going strong, however, were six stu- mgc ofthIs new option on Wednesday and Thursday nights until 2 a.m.

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The Deparnnent ofAthletics, Intramurals and Recreation will be webcasting 30 men's and women's basketball games this winter and is looking for students who are interested in radio or television broadcasting and will be committed to being a part ofthis first year effort. . "Cormier for the WIn, it's up, and it's good!" ...Could this be you?

Please e-mail Director ofAthletics George Kolb at [email protected] before November .15 ifinterested. 'I1Je awk~ HertJltl' F • NOliember 11 2005 0'" J!1!l{le:.Jl~l_-J Sports, My Way: H~y Lucchino! Over here!! Christopher Parish Catcber: Jason Varitek and Doug year and a full-time job, even despite the the team. And no, I don't want Johnny Sports Editor Mirabelli gaffe in Game 2 ofthe ALDS that, surpris­ Damon back. He's this year's Pedro - let No surprises here. 'Tek had a career ingly, virtually nobody is holding against him be good somewhere else for a year About a month ago, I submitted my year in 2004 and won a Gold Glove, the him. Dustin Pedraia won't be far away. before his career starts its downhill slide. resume to Major League Baseball.. first Sox player to do so since Tony Pena. Sbortstop: Edgar Renteria Rigbt Field: Trot Nixon AI the time, it was merely the c!.dmi­ Mirabelli could probably be starting for 2005 was not his best year. He's much I love Trot Nixon. nation of boredom and my weekly panic half the teams in baseball, but he likes bener than that. Designated Ritter: David Ortiz attack when I wonder if anyone will ever being II backup. It's a no-lose situation. Third Base: Kevin Youkilis Enough said. hire me. I figured that, ifoothing else, I'd First !tase: Travis Lee and John Witb Bill Mueller notlikety to return, Starting Rotation: Curt Schilling. be kept updated on internships. keeping in Olerud the job fmally belongs to Youk, and after Tim Wakefield, AJ Burnett. Bronson the back of my mind that (omler Boston This is not a position you want to have logging the mileage back and forth from Arroyo, Jonathan Pape/bon Red Sox G.M. Theo Epstein started as an open this season. Barring a trade for Jim Boston to Pawtucket this year, he deserves Burnett would be a fantastic addition intern with the Baltj.morc Orioles. But Thome (which I just don't see happening), it. to the rotation and he's probably the best there's a part of me that thinks that work­ the free agent market is littered with has­ LeR Field: Preston Wilson pilcher on tlie market. I also like Matt ing for a baseball team could bejust as ful­ betns. Paul Ko'nerko is the best of the Nothing special, but he'll hit 25 HR, Morris but he'll get swept up by somebody filling as being paid to write about sports clse. Papelbon earned his starting job last for the rest of my life. c;N==-~lf:= year and as the fifth starter, he'll make this It mayor may not have been coinci­ rotation better. Wells is gone and so should dence that Epstein quit I~ss than two weeks brttJwIII.!fiK:_l t4 "",_·re·~ _~eI'011II be Clement; he's a great first·half starter ago. Sure, I was looking for internships, but be's a liability dowo the stretch. but I'd at least listen ifSox President Larry mJ!. Bullpen: Mike Myers, Chad Lucchino knocked on my door. r'm not bunch but he has said 1Wiwon~t play in he can stcal a bag if pressed, and will take Bradford, Mike TImlin. Craig Hansen, going to go so far as to say I'm on the short Boston. Travis Lee, the former Devil Ray, advantage ofthe Monster. But you're look­ Mallny Delcarmen, Octavio Dotel, Kyle list ofcandidates for the position.. but I will is a solid player on defense who will play ing at a guy who may run into slumps; he's Farllsworth, Joe Mays say tbat their top candidates hl\ve aU more respectably than Millar (as if that's like Millar in that he can't hit breaking First off, good luck prying Famsworth dropped out and it seems to me t,hey're really so i:liflicult). baJls. Goodbye, Manny; we'll miss you. away from the Bmves. He's a free agent grasping at straws, even threatening to hire Second Base: Tony GrajJanino and Center Field: Mike' Cameron and but he's going to be re-signed and be's just in-house. Secretly, I like my chances. Pokey Reese Gabe Kapler entering his prime. Dotel would be a great With that in mind, I've decided I need For a team with ·P.R. problems, bring Another 25-homer guy, but ifthe Sox middle-relief boost. Mays is essentially a to be prepared. The following is a position­ back Pokeyl He'd be a great defensive decide to let him be a Johnny-Damon type sixth starter who could fill injury voids, by-position "breakdown of my starting 25 replacement for Graffanino or Renteria, player, he can hit .280 or .290 and steal 30 pitch 100g relief, and serve as trade bait who would be reporting to Spring Training be's energetic, charismatic, a great club­ bases. If Kapler returns healthy, he's a around the July 31 deadline. Keith Foulke in Febniary... bouse presence. Graffanino deserves a full great high-tempo player with a passion for is II clubhouse cancer and is useless. Hoops: Both teams·should contend in the conference Continuedfrom p. 10 4AIlthe freshmen were at least All-League Eight returners do give this team a level OJ.lf_in-high schOQl....,some better,'Jhe....said. etf}ericnce, but the five freshmen are what "This might be our strongest recruiting Madsen is really excited about. class yel. 2005 CCC Preseason Rankings Men'5 Basketball WomeD's Basketball

Norrh Divisioll North Division 1. Colby-Sawyer [II] 71 I. Endicott [7J 85 2. Gordon 55 2. Colby-Sawyer [6] 84 3. Endicott [I} . 52 3. New England 56 4. Wentworth lnst. .•... ., 26 4. Gordon 52 5. New England Col. 24 5. New England Col 39 6. New England ,... 22 6. Wentworth lnst. 35

SOl/th Division Sourh Divisioll I. Salve Regina [IO} 87 I. Curry [.6] 66. 2. Roger Williams 121 79 2. Roger Williams (6) 64 3. Nichols 57 3. Salve Regina 49 4. Eastern Nazarene 51 4. Nichols 35 5. Curry [IJ 46 t-5. Anna Maria 19 6. Regis (Mass.) 29 t-5. Eastern Nazarene 19 7. Anna Maria 13 -CCC Team, F etes (tearn in parentheses) (POY - Player ofYear; ROY - Rookie ofYear; COY - Coach ofYear) Womcp'. Socecr Women', yoUo'ball WomeD'. Tegall CrouCQUDt[y evin Deegan (lst, POY) Kristen O'Gonnan (1st, RqY) Ashley O'Keefe (1st) CaitJyn Leone (J st) Jon Buell amic Pereira (1st) Caitlyn Mayo (2nd) Erin Carolan (2nd) Megan CorneD (2nd) Kevin Clark. atrick Milner (1st) Amy Maurer (20d) Alex Parulis icbael Bray (1st) Jim Maznio rdy Jagnc (2nd, ROY) Jim Dugan randoR O'Oonovan Garrett Vulet oach Jim Cook (COY) Tim O'Koren Emily Borne MaryBeth MoLaughlin Katie Parise Inn

Itt 1Mt .....n __... tIre_~ loccer pJwto onpapII waI Jncorrwcrly f4beled ON Kissane. 1lre person i" the hoto W4f Evan Solis. T1te HawkS Heral aplogizes for the, "'istake. he . awk' Herald· Frida November /,2005 a e /2 Hawks top CCC Champs Mount Ida, S/1aUll Hogan Herald Staff heading to The Hawks capped a perfect season in the Commonwealth Coast Conference on New Jersey Saturday with a second straight conference title in a 1-0 win over Gordon College al ShaUll lJogan Bayside Field. Herald Staff With an NCAA tournament benh on the line, the lop-seeded Hawks banlcd the Twelve seconds. number two seed Fighting Scots to a score­ That's how long it took thc RWU less first half. At tbe stan of the second mcn's socccr tcam to advance to the half, Gordon held a 5-3 shot advantage second round of the NCAA Division 111 over the Hawks. Both teams began the sec­ Championships with their 3-0 win over ond half with a... much ferocity as they did Mount Ida College on Wedncsday. the first; however, the match would not In fact, most people hadn't evcn remain scorelc.'i$ for long. settled into their scats before Shohei Six minutes into the second half, the Okubo took a feed from Brandon Hawks finally broke through the Gordon O'OonOvan and sent it past Mount Ida College defense with a perfect feed from keeper Brian Leighton for the eventual senior Mike Bray 10 junior Brendan game-winner. Cavanaugh who crossed the ball 10 fresh­ The crowd of over ISO jwnped to man Brandon O'Donovan who headed the their feet, more ·shoeked than ball directly into the net. impressed, and applauded tbe Hawks' O'Donovao's goal raised the score to efforts. 1-0, where it would remain for the rest of The second goal of the game was the game despite the Fighting Scot's best scored in the 24th minute by junior , effons. The victory in Saturday's gamc Brendan Cavanaugh, which was fol· t guaranteed them their fifth NCAA tourna­ lowed three minutes later with the tbird ment berth in the past seven years, goal scored by sophomore Antoine Bell. Heading into this season, the Hawks arc 2­ Despite their best efforts the MustangS 4 in NCAA tournament play. were not able to make a comeback dur­ Head men's soccer eoach and GCC ing the remainder of tbe game and their Coach of the Year Jim Cook has been very season came to a screeching halt. They pleased with bis team's incredible success end their season with an overall record this season. The 2005 season has been one of R·5·5. of the most successful in the soeter team's RWU eamed the NCAA berth with history. To date, the team has recorded 16 a 1-0 win over Gordon College on victories (nearly all of them shutouts), Sh..... HOR'" Saturday, also at Bayside Field. while tying two games and losing only Senior Mike Bray (6) tuss~s with a Gordon College d~fellder during Saturday's 1-0 Wednesday's match brings the- three. After Saturday's match the team win over Gordon in the CCC Championship. Hawk's season shutout record to I?; the - jumped to tbird in the New Enaland rank­ team is so succcssful year in and year out," Sunday November 6. O'Donovan was team's overall record now st.mds at (17­ ings, and is ranlcd 23rd in the country. It is Kolb explained,"especially this year as the honored with the title of "rookie of tne 2-3). Thc match represents the 16th the first time the Hawks have ever been team was bringing in some freshman and week" for the second time this season for shutout of the season for goalkeeper nationally ranked. the top goal scorer Nathan Boucher was the week ending November 6th. Kevin Deegan, keeping his position as The Hawks are ranked first in the out along with captain Richard Saturday's match represented the the number one goalkeeper in the leaguc .. Division III goals percentage category Reddington. 15th shutout of the 2005 season for finnly in place. (0.941). The Hawks have only allowed six .., think that is the over-riding word Deegan, who has only allowed five goals Decgan, who was reecntly named . goals this season in a total of 21 games for me, because thcy never seem to rebuild all season.. while making 89 saves. Deegan the CCC Player of the Year, was taken played. The team has also scored the sec­ tbey keep reloading. This is reaUy irnprd­ is cwrenrly ranked first in goals against out of the gamc in the 73rd minute and ond largest number ofshutouts nationally. sive becausc the soccer landscape in New average and goals save percentage nation­ sophomore goalkeeper Jordan Viola fin­ Currently, the Hawks arc ranked fifth in England is very competitive." ally, with pe~entagcs of 0.249 and 0.946 ished the remaining 23 minutes of the the shutout percentage category, which is Kolb is not the only one to acknowl­ respectively. match. Viola did not allow any goals. currently at 0.76. edge the team's outstanding performance Both O'Donovan and Pereira were The Hawks will take on the Coach Cook is very excited about his this season. The CCC announccd this week honored for their incredible offense in the College of New Jersey this Saturday team earning another opponunity to com­ thai three members ofthe RWU men's soc­ Hawks latc season matches. Coach Cook November 12 at the Mercer County pete at the NCAA tournament level. cer team were going to be honored for their feels that O'Donovan along with the tcams Community College in West Windsor, "We are just happy to be back in the sportsmanship and skill on the soccer field. eight new freshman have a very promising NJ at 1:00 p.m. NCAA tournament," Coach Cook said. Junior goalkeeper Kevin Dcegan, who future at RWU. The Lions, who received a bye to Athlctic Director George Kolb is is currently tbe number one D~II1 goal­ , "We have four freshman in tbe start­ the second round, currently have an ecstatic about the success of the RWU keeper in the nation, and junior forward ing lineup," Coach COok said, "and they overall season record of 16-2-1 and arc men's soccer team. Jamie Pereira were named the ecc "eo­ are;all contributing, they have made a huge currently ranked eighth in the NCAA "1 am really impressed about bow the players of Ihe week" for the week ending difference. They arc talented kids." polls.

ShauaHop.a Keuin Canty (22) is up-ended by a Wentworth player in the second halfofRWU's 3~O uictary in the first round ofthe f'lCAA tournament. ) I \ •