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Providence College Vol. LXXXIII No. 3 September 19, 2019 thecowl.com Men's Soccer Starts the Season Strong by Scott Jorosz '21 Sports Staff PC ATHLETICS The Providence College Men’s Soccer Team hosted the Pioneers of Sacred Heart University this past Saturday at Anderson Stadium. The Pioneers entered Saturday’s contest with a record of 1-3 and were coming off their first win of the season, a 2-1 victory over Saint Peter’s University. The Friars, on the other hand, entered Saturday’s game with a record of 2-2, coming off a 2-1 loss at the University of Rhode Island. PC wasted no time against SHU on Saturday afternoon, as Davis Smith ’21 headed a cross past the outstretched arms of the SHU goalkeeper and into the back of the net to make the score 1-0 in the sixth minute of the game. PC did not stop there, as Andualem Chisholm ’22 chipped a goal past the keeper before halftime to extend the lead to 2-0. PC continued its success into the second half as Danny Griffin ’20 scored on a penalty kick to increase the home team’s lead to 3-0. To cap things off for the Friars, Kevin Vang ’22 curled a left-footed shot past SHU’s goalkeeper to score his first career goal for PC in the 81st minute on a sharp assist by Matt DePerro ’21. Men's Soccer/Page 26 Andualem Chisolm '22 gets ahead of a Harvard University player, assisting the Friars in one of their first wins of the season. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THE COWL Making Connections One Day at a Time Class of 2023 Participates in Annual Connections Retreat by Hannah Langley '21 unwind, and make friends with people Similarly, Abbie Wishart ’22 says, News Co-Editor who value and want similar things out “Being a participant introduced me of their college experience.” Since it is ON-CAMPUS to so many amazing people in my so early in the academic year, it can be class.” Students who have attended an opportunity for first-year students the retreat leave overwhelmingly This weekend, freshmen took part to get to know other students they positive feedback. The Connections in the annual Connections Retreat at may not have had a chance to meet Toah Nipi Retreat Center in Rindge, on campus. Retreat will continue to run as it New Hampshire. Every year, Campus The impact that Connections has in the past. This year’s leaders Ministry holds this retreat for first- has on first-year students can be agree that the structure of the retreat year students. Prior to the retreat, described best by the current leaders, has worked and they plan to keep several of the retreat leaders offered it consistent with previous years. a behind-the-scenes account of their who look back on their own retreats fondly. Kate Zenobio ’22 says that her However, this does not mean that the Connections experience. retreat itself will always be exactly Maggie McKenna ’20 described Connections retreat in 2018 was “the the same from year to year. Connections as “one of the first chances first experience where [she] really the freshmen get to go off campus, saw the ‘Friar Family’ shine." Connections/Page 2 PHOTO COURTESY OF CARINA ALESSANDDRO '21 PHOTO COURTESY OF CARINA ALESSANDDRO '21 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 UNDERTHEHOOD News 2 Opinion Photography Portfolio Opinion 8 Read about how young people This week's Roving Photography Check out Gabriela Baron's '20 Photography 13 are changing the perception of question is: "If you were a rapper, what bilingual poem, "Through a A&E 15 tattoos in the workplace. would your rap name be?" Window in Seville." Portfolio 20 Page 10 Page 14 Page 22 Sports 25 Page 2 News September 19, 2019 Making Connections One Day at a Time Peer Ministry Hosts Annual Connections Retreat responded with enthusiasm. “My Connections: favorite part of the retreat,” Zenobio Continued from front page says, “is the transformation of the freshmen. I’m so excited for them to Although the general plan for the realize how electric the retreat will retreat remains generally the same from actually be. I would hope that they year to year,” says Brianna Waldmann can come back to campus refreshed ’21, “the community of retreatants and and take what they have learned from leaders is always changing, and this it and apply it to their everyday lives.” allows for a unique experience each Similarly, Matt McGurn ’20 says time.” This combination of tradition that his favorite part of the weekend and originality creates a special is “the bus ride back, watching all the experience for each new Connections freshmen hang out and talk with all Retreat. the new friends they have made.” He When asked about their favorite added, “They are always laughing, part of the weekend, each leader joking, and having a good time, as if they have been friends for years.” The Connections Retreat gives freshmen the opportunity to take a break from the busyness of starting college, form new friendships, and reflect on the role of God in their lives. If students are interested in getting involved with more retreats, or to go on their first retreat at Providence Leaders get ready to take on the freshmen class. PHOTO COURTESY OF CARINA ALESSANDRO '21 College, there are several different options available for students. There involved with Campus Ministry can There are activities happening are several retreats coming up during get involved in several different ways. nearly every day through Campus this academic year, including the They can become Peer Ministers or Ministry, and many different Men’s and Women’s Wilderness join a Peer Ministry Group. There are organizations within Campus Retreats, the Lighthouse Retreat for also several service trips and groups Ministry. All students are welcome PHOTO COURTESY OF CARINA ALESSANDRO '21 sophomores, and the Encounter with available, including a Habitat for to try getting involved through Christ Retreat for all class years. Humanity trip, with which students whichever avenues and organizations Freshmen partake in ice breaker activities. Students interested in getting are encouraged to get involved. suit them best. Honoring Those Lost on 9/11 PC Republicans Hold Flag Ceremony in Remembrance of 9/11 by Catherine Brewer ’20 PC there are many, many students, O.P., at 8:45 a.m. Students and staff “In high school, on 9/11, we News Staff faculty, and staff that have all been were encouraged to offer special would always have a prayer to start affected by it, whether it’s family, intentions for friends and family class, and I always thought that it’s CAMPUS friends, and just hearing stories of members. small things like that that go far, at others. So I think it’s important to Toomey encouraged students to least for me,” he explained. “I wish As the sun began to burst through honor their memories and honor take more moments to remember I saw that a little bit more with the clouds on Wednesday morning, their lives with this every year.” and honor the victims of 9/11, people here, just talking about their Dean Toomey ’22 sat on a stone bench While the memorial has been whether that be through prayer, experience and how it has affected in front of the Arthur F. and Patricia installed differently in previous conversation, or simply reaching out them, and the pros and cons of how Ryan Center for Business Studies years, Minniti explained that her to someone you know. everything is after that fatal day.” and watched the line of students and group decided to raise the American faculty trickle down the path and off flag away from the ground this year to their 8:30 a.m. classes. in the interest of respect. Seeing the American flag raised Andrew “Andy” J. Sullivan, the over the lawn, many stopped to join executive director of the Physical the crowd. “I actually lost my aunt, Plant, helped students secure the who is my godmother, in 9/11,” flag in place as he waited for the said Toomey. “She was in the South ceremony to begin. “Personally, Tower. So every year, I think it’s 9/11 has a lot of special meaning. I right for me to pay my respects for was active duty navy at the time and all the stuff that she has done for me it really changed the course of my and my family. And for all those first life,” said Sullivan. responders and those victims.” He explained that despite having To honor all who have been planned to leave the navy, he chose affected by the September 11, 2001 to serve his country for another 20 terror attacks, members of the years. “I think it’s important for Providence College community us to continue to remember those gathered at the annual memorial events. Certainly, the freedoms that hosted by the Providence College we have and appreciate everything Republicans. that we have here in the world, “I believe that the 9/11 terror and of course here on campus,” he attacks are something that this added. country should never forget and will Members of the Providence Police never forget,” said Krista Minniti Department were also invited to ’20, the president of the student the memorial’s blessing, which NORA JOHNSON '20/THECOWL organization. “I know personally at was made by Father Alan Piper, The American flag remained on the lawn throughout the day on 9/11. September 19, 2019 NEWS The Cowl 3 Juniors “GoFor” It by Beginning Errand Service Ryan McItyre '21 Hopes to Bring PC Community Closer Together by Matthew Mazzella ’20 efficient and interconnected community, on Venmo as their primary form of There is a demand for this service News Staff all while making a few bucks in the payment.

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