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from spring break. However, this wanted to voice their opinions on would not be capable of by Catherine Brewer ’20 time it bore a message stating its the matter to Goodwin and other fully addressing students’ News Staff approval from Vice President of administrators in attendance. questions in regard to On Campus Student Affairs Kristine Goodwin, Dean of Students Steven Sears and the incident and further despite the lack of any school Director of Residence Life Jana actions of the College On Thursday, March 2, policy that requires topic approval Valentine were not in attendance because more information a bulletin board promoting for bulletin boards, even through due to a meeting with the residence was still being gathered. marriage between one man Residence Life. staff of St. Joseph Hall. “I always try to resist and one woman was created Students reacted quickly to the The meeting began with the reacting,” Goodwin by Resident Assistant board’s reappearance, and as a executives of PC’s LGBTQ+ explained. This became Michael Smalanskas '18 result, Goodwin was invited to advocate organization, SHEPARD, a common thread that on the second floor of St. speak at an open, weekly meeting addressing the audience. “LGBT ran throughout the Joseph Hall at Providence for the Board of Multicultural students exist on this campus, meeting, as she and College. Soon after, it was Student Affairs on Monday night in we are here, we deserve the same Father Gabriel Pivarnik, photographed and spread Moore Hall. She was also scheduled respect and rights that every other O.P., vice president for across campus via social to speak at the Student Congress student has on this campus,” stated mission and ministry, both media. weekly meeting the following President Mallari Bosque ’18. “We encouraged all involved to The bulletin board was night, but it was cancelled due to are here and we deserve to be pause before attacking or taken down that night by the snow storm, and may or may supported the same way that every growing defensive out of students acting on their not be rescheduled. other student is supported.” anger. own accord, but was put up The BMSA executive board After thanking SHEPARD, facilitated questions and again the Sunday evening Goodwin expressed her concern that Bulletin Board/ Page 2 that students returned comments from students who she and the other administrators

Men's Basketball Fights Hard in More Than Prayers: Big East Championship Walking Out for Gun Violence

by Sullivan Burgess ’20 by Sabrina Guilbeault '18 Sports Staff News Co-Editor Men's Basketball On Campus

It is only two weeks into March A month after the shooting at Majory and needless to say it has been a Stoneman Douglas High School in crazy few weeks for the Providence Parkland, Florida, thousands of College Friars Men’s Basketball students across the country left their Team and for Friar fanatics. classes at 10 a.m. to participate in a The month began for the Friars walk out against gun violence. The with a trip to the Big Apple for the walk out, which lasted for 17 minutes Big East Tournament held annually in memoriam of the 17 lives lost in the world’s most famous arena, during the shooting, involved high Madison Square Garden. school students, professionals, and The Friars began the tournament college students, including members as a fifth seed in the Big East of the Providence College community. standings, playing against the Organized by the PC Democrats third seed Creighton University and co-sponsored by Student Bluejays. This season the Friars Congress, the Board of Multicultural went 1-1 with Creighton, so Student Affairs, and Friars Club, PC’s walk out was campaigned as a vigil PHOTO COURTESY OF WSAW.COM expectations were high coming PHOTO COURTESY OF BLEACHERREPORT.COM for the lives lost in Parkland. The sign for the national walk out to protest gun violence. into the game. Makai Ashton-Langford '21 has the ball in the game against Xavier. Big East/ Page 22 Gun Violence/ Page 2

Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 UNDERtheHOOD News 2 News Check out our A&E Portfolio Opinion 6 Hot dogs are now available The #MeToo movement Check out this week's Photography 11 on Fridays during Lent at is still relevant at the Listomania: Reactions A&E 13 at Schneider. Oscars. to Our Midterm Portfolio 16 Grades. Page 4 Page 13 Sports 21 Page 19 Page 2 News March 15, 2018 Board in St. Joeseph Hall Causes Uproar Among Students Bulletin Board: Family,’” he added. Residence Life Continued from front page has asked that students who wish to Hieu “Daniel” Nguyen ’20, a display messages on their door slide resident of St. Joe’s who reported it into the door tag in order to abide the incident, was the first to voice by the school’s fire policy. concerns. He explained that he took Next Wednesday, March 21, action because he felt the bulletin SHEPARD will hold a march against board did not promote inclusion in homophobia and transphobia at 6:30 St. Joe’s and on campus as a whole. p.m. The march will begin outside of “The first time, I felt really upset. But Slavin and conclude at Moore Hall. this time, I just feel angry,” he said, On Monday, March 19, SHEPARD will adding that he felt the reinstallation provide materials at its open, weekly of the board was an effort to create meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Feinstein a reaction on campus and that he for members of the community to felt especially angry when he saw create signs for the march. “We the mark of approval from Goodwin asked for allies, and we ask you guys on display. However, Nguyen to stand behind SHEPARD,” said acknowledged his feeling of relief Melanie Fricchione ’19. “Coming when he found out that the approval and showing support for SHEPARD was inaccurate. and coming to this walk shows “You belong here,” Goodwin administration that we do care about said. “My answer is complicated, this as a community and we will and again I’m not skirting it, but stand with our community members it’s important that I show you the The controversial board found on the second floor of St. Joes. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. JOSEPH HALL RESIDENT that are LGBT identifying. And we complexity. I can tell you I am not in need it. We’re here and we’re queer a position to say that what Michael lack of policy in place. Community from being falsely accused as hate and we’re not going anywhere!” put up, what the RA put up, is boards, disciplinary action taken speech or bigotry. The question must Goodwin’s first step after the contradictory to what the Church for the RA who created the board, be put to Fr. Shanley—will Catholic BMSA meeting is to reach a common teaching is, and so it’s complicated and a strategic plan for the College teaching on marriage as one man ground with student leaders, because I am not going to approve it, in handling this incident and others and one woman be considered hate and she sent out an official letter but I’m also not in a position to say moving forward were all suggestions speech at Providence College or will on Wednesday evening. While that it cannot be up.” made by those in attendance. its free expression be protected by Goodwin will ultimately take Goodwin said that there is Nevertheless, the bulletin board was the College?” recommendations from Sears, she currently no policy surrounding put up for a third time later Monday After the bulletin board was indicated the administration’s desire the “purpose and function” of the night. reinstalled, students flocked to social to form a task force which aims to bulletin boards. The Department of “The beliefs I hold are those of the media to share their opinions. In an collaborate with students to address Public Safety is following up on all Catholic Church and are consistent email shared on Tuesday evening, the purpose of campus bulletin reported incidents, and this involves with the mission of the College as Nguyen encouraged students who boards. All who are interested in some level of an investigation. a Catholic and Dominican school,” wanted to stand in solidarity with being a part of the team should Students voiced their concern for Smalanskas explained. “The Church the LGBTQ+ community to print contact either Sears or Valentine. the lack of procedure; however, provides us with an account of the out the attached pride flag and Support services for students in Goodwin, Sears, and Valentine have human person and sexuality that is display it on their door. “If you the wake of the incident are also all attested that the bulletin boards good, true, and beautiful. On our feel uncomfortable putting it on available from Campus Ministry, the have not been an issue to this extent campus, we must be committed to your door, you can write something Counseling Center, the Office of the in the past, which may point to the protecting the status of these beliefs positive like ‘Love is love’ or ‘Friar Dean of Students, and SHEPARD. PC Democrats Hosts Vigil for Victims of the Parkland Shooting

Parkland: change,” she said. “When Parkland happened, I Continued from front page saw a system unwilling to confront gun violence and unable to keep our most vulnerable safe.” Students gathered outside in the cold weather Father James Quigley, O.P., echoed Clarks by the newly erected Calabria Plaza on Slavin remarks, and in a prayer asked us to pray for Lawn and were given a black ribbon to wear in those who were murdered, pray for their families, support of the cause. and pray to give us the strength to call upon “I want to show my support,” said Maria our leaders to take action to protect the most Sciancalepore ’20, a student who attended the vulnerable in our society. “We must pray to vigil. “I want to take part in something active promote mutual respect, charity, and justice for on campus that’s moving to make a difference in all,” he said. society.” “Thanks to the bravery of students at Parkland, Caroline Olsen ’19 echoed Sciancalepore and I have hope,” said Clark. “The nation has not said, “Gun violence is something that is affecting moved on, and we have not forgotten.” everyone.” She explained that as terrible as it is She went on to explain that she was glad the to think this way, it is something that could even community could gather by the torch because it is affect us at PC. “Participating in a walk out like a symbol of enlightenment and hope. She quoted this allows us to bring awareness to the issue.” a passage from Romans 12 that reads, “Never let Members of the PC Democrats executive the fire in your heart go out, keep it alive.” She board, including Amy Gilligan ’18, Nikki Silva then explained that by coming together today, the ’19, and Madison Clark ’19, stood on the top of campus is keeping the fire alive. the stairs and addressed the crowd. “We just “It is often said that the nation’s students are wanted to thank-you for coming out and showing the future, but I take greater joy and comfort your support today,” said Clark. “All of you knowing that the students are also the present,” have sacrificed your personal and class time to said Clark. “While we gather today in prayer, remember those we have lost and take a stand we must remember that with prayers must come against gun violence.” action.” She went on to say that we must demand She listed the names of each of the 17 lives that our leaders take meaningful steps to make that were lost and asked that we pray for them, our world safer, and make a conscious effort to their families, and pray that something like this support peace and love. SABRINA GUILBEAULT '18/THECOWL massacre never happens again. On the national level, students are expected The executive board of PC Democrats put together the vigil. Clark explained that when she first heard about to gather in Washington, D.C., for March for Our the shooting, she felt a mix of emotions including Lives on March 24, which was coordinated by “We find strength in each other as a Friar anger, fear, and grief, but for the first time also Everytown for Gun Safety. Furthermore, more Family and as a national family for students,” felt helpless. “After Sandy Hook, I thought things school walk outs are planned for April 20, the said Clark. “The lives of the 17 people lost will would change. After Pulse, I thought things would anniversary of the shooting in 1999 at Columbine not be forgotten because we are working to make change. After Las Vegas, I thought things would High School. a nation worthy of their memory.” March 15, 2018 NEWS The Cowl 3 Featured Friars Participate in Alternate Spring Breaks Students Build Homes and Hope for Habitat for Humanity

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 for Humanity organization and its News Staff volunteers. “I went to Rockport, Maine,” said FEATURED FRIAR Emily King ’20. “My favorite part was definitely getting to know all of Providence College’s chapter the people on the trip so well.” King of Habitat for Humanity, a global also says that because her group nonprofit housing organization, never met the family of the home sent nine groups of students over she was building, she expanded spring break to help build affordable her personal meaning of service. homes in locations across the East “We completed our work, not to be Coast. thanked by anyone, but simply to Gaby DeParis ’18, the president of help,” King said. the College’s Habitat for Humanity Emily Smith ’20, another first-time chapter, shareD that she has been Habitat volunteer, said, “My group going on trips since her freshman went to Kittanning, Pennsylvania, year at PC. “I have such a passion which is a pretty unique site because for the organization and everything different churches in the area host they stand for, and I love how you for dinner every night and hands-on the work is.” allow you to interact with a lot of DeParis shareD that her people from the community.” Smith most recent trip to Bridgeport, shared that her group was able to Connecticut, was her favorite bond very closely both amongst trip out of her four years with the themselves and with the family that program. “My favorite part of it, they were helping build a house besides the amazing people I was for. “They had shared the story of able to work with, was meeting the their youngest son, Toby, who was future homeowners of the houses diagnosed with brain cancer but we were working on throughout the luckily his tumor had shrunk,” said week,” SAID DeParis. She loved to Smith. “He gave us all bracelets he hear their stories and said that it made that said ‘Tuff Like Toby,’ so was amazing to feel the gratitude I’ll always remember that family Students on Habitat for Humanity in Spring Lake, New Jersey. PHOTO COURTESYFRIARSONHABITAT INSTAGRAM that they have for both the Habitat and have them in my prayers.” Global Studies Classes Take Students to Mexico and Nicaragua

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 shares that, “The most disheartening News Staff thing that I witnessed while in Tijuana were the eight prototypes for the border FEATURED FRIAR wall that have been created by six different contractors in Mexico.” Perry Over this past spring break, some feels that we must work to change Providence College students traveled the narratives that migrants are not to soak up the sunshine while others human in order to combat current and opted for an alternative type of trip. future immigration policies. Meghan Students at the College currently O’Connor ’18 says, “the big takeaway taking the Global Studies class titled for me was that the border is not just “Global Border Crossing” traveled a political issue but something deeply to Mexico, while students in the class personal and divisive and is directly titled “Foreign Aid,” a separate Global hurting and impacting families and Studies course, traveled to Nicaragua communities.” to study the complexities of foreign aid. Nicaragua was the destination of To further their studies of borders students in the “Foreign Aid” course. around the world, students in the The class focuses on the impact of “Global Border Crossing” course foreign aid. Students stayed in the traveled to Tijuana, Mexico to work area of Masaya and were hosted by a with an organization named Esperanza. sustainable tourism business that is Adrianna Perry ’20 says, “Esperanza, named La Mariposa. This organization, which means hope in Spanish, works to Daniela Miranda ’19 says, “is a Spanish provide homes for low income families, school that hires Nicaraguan locals to while creating community in the teach Spanish,” but it also “functions process.” Perry shares that she decided as an eco-hotel and has multiple PHOTO COURTESY DANIELA MIRANDA '19 to take this course out of concern for projects including a center for mentally Students taking the "Foreign Aid" class traveled to Masaya, Nicaragua. While abroad, they met with current foreign affairs and to learn and physically disabled children, an Peace Corps volunteers (photographed above). more about U.S. immigration policies. organic garden, animal rescue, and Over the course of the week, students children’s programs.” helped to create the foundations of Sara Murphy ’20, another student new homes, visited the border wall who traveled to Nicaragua, says, named Friendship Park, and visited a “we learned about how different health clinic treating people without aid agencies and structures affect health insurance. Delina Auciello ’18, Nicaragua and the United States,” a returner and a co-leader of the trip, through visiting various grassroots adds that they also visited La Casa de organizations and NGOs. Miranda Migrantes, where students, “spoke and adds, “we traveled to Granada for an shared dinner with migrants who have afternoon, went on an evening hike, recently been deported or are looking took a salsa class, and walked through to try to cross the border.” el Mercado Oriental, the largest market Auciello says that the first part of in Central America.” a Global Service Learning Trip is to Murphy recalls that the country learn in class about the place you are itself was beautiful and that she will traveling to, “then you are able to take remember “the spirit of the people this trip with a group of people you and the amazing sense of community have been building relationships with we encountered.” As a business major, over the semester and have this intense Miranda says that her favorite part experience listening and telling stories, of the trip was talking with a woman carrying narratives and challenging named Paulette, who is the owner of experiences back with you.” La Mariposa. “She wanted to build “My favorite part of the trip was a sustainable business to create jobs getting to see how much faith the and stimulate the local economy,” people of Mexico have in Esperanza to says Miranda, “I admired her desire PHOTO COURTESY DELINA AUCIELLO '18 Students taking the "Global Border Crossing" class travled to Tijuana, Mexico and participated in provide for their needs,” despite their to empower the locals by giving them various service activites. lack of funding, says Perry. Perry also something to call their own.” 4 The Cowl NEWS March 15, 2018 Schneider Arena Sells Meat On Fridays of Lent SHEPARD Hot Dogs Are Sold During Hockey Games Puts on by Ernie Andreoli ’18 News Staff No Hate ON CAMPUS The Providence College Men’s Campaign Hockey Team defeated University of Massachusetts Lowell in style on Feb. 16. by Sarah Gianni ’18 Yet the first hockey game at Schneider News Staff Arena during the Lenten season stirred up a quandary for the College’s ON CAMPUS administrators. Should the hockey rink be able to sell meat products during One of the core missions of Providence College is to promote the Catholic religious observance? In diversity and inclusion amongst all accordance with the College’s Office of community members. As a reflection Mission and Ministry, on-campus food of this goal, SHEPARD and the PC service vendors Raymond Dining Hall, Photography Club co-sponsored a Alumni Dining Hall, Dunkin’ Donuts, NOH8 photo shoot in the Slavin Soft Starbucks, and Eaton Street Café are Lounge. The shoot took place on prohibited from serving meat products Monday, February 26, from 7 p.m. to on Fridays during Lent. However, 8 p.m. Schneider Arena has continued to sell The NOH8 campaign is a photographic silent protest meat products despite this Christian BRIANNA COLLETTI '21/THECOWL Meat is not offered on campus, except at hockey games, on Fridays of Lent. that originated with celebrity observance for at least seven years. photographer Adam Bouska and “If the food vendor in question his partner, Jeff Parshley. It began was internal, there would be no meat eating meat on the designated days, it abided by the College’s food service after “Proposition 8” was passed served,” noted Fr. Gabriel Pivarnik, O.P., symbolizes a sense of solidarity with one guidelines during Lent. During the in California in 2008, amending the vice president for mission and ministry. another—especially the less fortunate. Lenten season, Stu Gerhardt, the general state’s constitution to ban same-sex According to Pivarnik, Schneider Arena’s “For those who struggle to put food on manager of the College’s Dining Services marriage. concession options are not meant solely their plates, sometimes they do not even has ensured that there are a variety of “Holding this photo shoot allowed for the College’s student body, faculty, have the option to consume meat,” he options for students with different diets members of the PC community to and staff. Rather, Fr. Pivarnik believed added. and allergies. “We do the best we can,” openly express their solidarity with that because many of the attendants Forgoing meat on Fridays during stated Gerhardt. After serving in this the LGBTQ+ individuals and allies both in our community and outside of at hockey games are not Catholic, and Lent is not solely a Dominican ritual role for seven years, Gerhardt affirmed it,” said SHEPARD president Mallari due to the fact that the College’s hockey but a Christian one. The observance that those involved with the College’s Bosque ’18. team often faces off against teams from is not only practiced in the Catholic Dining Services consistently strive for The photos capture participants non-Catholic institutions, it would be Church but also in the Anglican, Eastern excellence. In regards to the question of with the words “NOH8” painted on unnecessary to prohibit the selling of Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Lutheran, whether the College’s administrators their face, with a piece of duct tape meat. After consulting Father Brian and Methodist Churches. Fr. Pivarnik will ever decide to offer meat options covering their mouths. “The photos Shanley, O.P., the Office of Mission explained that meat is seen as a luxury during Lent for Catholics and non- were a portrait style with the faces and Ministry concluded that Schneider good in the Bible. Because of this, giving Catholics, Gerhardt noted, “It is about of each person as the main focus,” Arena classified as an “outside vendor” up meat translates into possessing a sense the tradition, but students have a voice.” said Bosque. “Some participants for food services. of solidarity with the poor. However, this Gerhardt insisted that if any student took group photos, and the facial expressions were always serious.” Since Fr. Pivarnik took on his component of fasting is only one-third has a concern with the meal options There to capture the photos were position in 2013, he affirmed that no of this mortification. Observers of Lent offered at the on-campus food vendors Shalan McDonagh ’18 and Nicholas student has complained to the Office of also adhere to additional almsgiving during or outside of Lent, he or she Crenshaw ’20, who took shots of Mission and Ministry about meat being and prayer. By viewing the Lenten should not hesitate to give feedback to around 25 participants. sold in Schnieder. While Fr. Pivarnik season through this lens, Fr. Pivarnik the College’s Dining Services. Students “While we had a higher turnout acknowledged that a number of maintained that giving up meat “creates are encouraged to visit the “Sodexo My to the event last year—about 50 students may be vexed by the fact that space for new practices in our lives.” Way” website, click on the menu on the or so students—I still thought this the on-campus food service vendors Would administrators ever change their upper dashboard of the site and send year’s campaign was a success,” said abstain from serving meat on Fridays decision on allowing on-campus food in their comments. The feedback goes executive board member Christina during Lent, he believes that the practice vendors to serve meat to the College’s directly to Gerhardt. Because he believes Cahill ’18. It is the mission of the NOH8 campaign to promote marriage, is ingrained within the College’s community members? Fr. Pivarnik that “there needs to be a benefit for gender, and human equality through pursuit. When asked why the College insisted that if this declaration was ever being on a meal plan,” Gerhardt hopes education, social media, and visual does not serve meat to Catholics, and presented to the Office of Mission and that more students will send in their protest. “I was proud to participate in non-Catholics, whom do not desire to Ministry, “We would think long and comments or concerns via the above this event, and I hope it will continue follow the act, Fr. Pivarnik declared “it hard before we changed it.” website. “Stu is very creative in offering at PC to educate community members is the principle.” For Fr. Pivarnik, when In partnership with Providence the College’s community food options,” and support equal rights for all,” said the College’s community refrains from College Dining Services, Sodexo has noted Fr. Pivarnik. Bosque. Providence College Loses Power Right Before Break After Back Up Generator Fails, PC is in the Dark for Over 24 Hours

by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 for distribution. unexpected and come up with an action plan for the News Editor “I would have appreciated if we were informed more future.” frequently,” said Colabatistto. “I know the school did “I was in Slavin when the power first went out,” said ON CAMPUS the best that it could, but communication is key.” She Catie Capolongo ‘19. “It was pretty freaky seeing Slavin explained that it was comforting to have other students so dark.” She explained that there was a huge presence On the Friday before Spring Break at approximately on campus and was thankful there were still people of security officers in Slavin when the power first went 1:30 p.m., Providence College lost power due to the living in her building during the black out. out. high winds and rain from a Nor’easter. All three back “I was off campus all day and had power soI The Office of Residence Life provided pizzas to each up generators on campus failed, there was no WiFi or invited friends to come over to shower and charge of the dormitories on Friday, and was well staffed. “Our phone service, and it was not possible to distribute the their phones,” said Cassandra Caggiano ’18, who said staff was available to assist students with their needs,” food left by Sodexo. the storm affected her travel plans. She also explained said Katrina Alica, administrative coordinator at the Power was restored to campus approximately 24 that in the future, if the campus lost power, the College Office of Residence Life. “After emergency management hours later on Saturday. should still be in contact with students off-campus, who situations, we are always part of discussions to review “I wasn’t upset about the power itself because when could potentially be resources to the community. what happened and discuss ways to improve.” it comes to the weather, sometimes there is nothing you “In any type of situation regarding school closing Jim Rizzo, the Help Desk manager, sent out an email can do or control,” said Kristen Colabatistto ’19, who due to snow or something that happened last Friday, to the PC community during the storm detailing that lives in Davis Hall and was here during the storm. “I was administration will always do an “after action response,” when the campus lost power, the IT Department was concerned about safety though because the entrance explained Steven Sears, dean of students. “During required to power down, and services such as Sakai, of Davis Hall was left open and unlocked because you this, we look at what we did well, what worked, and CyberFriar, and email for some faculty and staff were could not swipe in.” what didn’t work based on conversations with all the unavaiable. By Saturday evening, these services were all Jenna Shanley ’18, who lives in DiTraglia Hall said, constituents that were impacted.” back up. “I felt bad for underclassmen because while I have a He used the snow day this past Tuesday as an Dean Sears explained that the emergency power did car and could go off campus to get what I needed like example, saying it was clear the College was much not work as it was supposed to, but this has been fixed lanterns or food, the underclassmen who don’t have cars more prepared for the snow day than it was for the day and is something that will not happen again. “We are so were stuck.” She suggested that the College should have of the nor’easter. “After Friday, we discussed what we appreciative for the teamwork and efforts by residence lanterns and nonperishable food in stock in the future can improve on and what things happened that were life, facilities, and security.” March 15, 2018 NEWS The Cowl 5 Student Congress Sponsors Kindness Tree on Campus As Part of Beloved Community Campaign, Students are Asked to Be Kind

by Darren Squillace ’19 News Staff underrepresented or less included than others. The tree is also part of an initiative set forth by ON CAMPUS Dr. Bernice A. King in her speech on campus this past January advocating for a “beloved From now until Friday, March 16, you may community.” More specifically, Dr. King’s vision notice a tree in the Slavin Atrium filled with calls for communities that embrace non-violence dozens of paper leaves. This tree is not just for and unconditional love. The kindness tree is decoration; it is the Kindness Tree. The Kindness part of the school’s mission to accomplishing Tree is a collaborative effort between Student this goal, according to Borrelli. Congress and the Diversity and Inclusion A main concern, especially among those Implementation Committee to help all students involved in Institutional Diversity, is that at PC feel both welcomed and respected here there is still no official executive position for on campus. All of the leaves on the tree are implementing concrete policies of diversity filled with messages from students ranging and inclusion. According to Borelli, that lack of from random acts of kindness, things they are executive leadership will soon be eliminated. thankful for, or just happy thoughts. “We are currently in the process of looking for While it may be seen as simply a nice gesture candidates to fill the executive position and to some, the tree is really part of a much bigger will address diversity-related issues along with project that both Congress and the Diversity and Father Shanley and Father Sicard,” she said. Inclusion Committee are devoted to. Luciana Once this position is filled, there will be more Borrelli ’20, member of the Diversity and initiatives like the Kindness Tree in order to Inclusion Commitee, explained that there has put Dr. King’s words into action. As for the tree been growing concern in light of recent events itself, it will be moved from Slavin Atrium after that have made some students here at PC feel March 16 into its permanent home in Moore unaccepted. Hall. Until then, anyone who wishes to can stop This tree, spearheaded by Borrelli and Sabrina by the tree this week to write a message on a leaf Guilbeault ’18, is meant to spread kindness and with a kind message meant for all fellow Friars love to all students, especially those who feel to see. SABRINA GUILBEAULT '18/THECOWL Students hang a kindness leaf on the tree in the Slavin Atrium. PC Travels to Fátima for Pilgrimage During Spring Break Campus Ministry Sponsors First Ever Pilgrimage to Portugal

by Gabriella Pisano ’18 News Editor

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In 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared to three children, Lúcia Santos, Francisco Marto, and Jacinta Marto in Fátima, Portugal. During her visits with the children, Mary told them of trials that the world would face. The children spread word of the Blessed Mother’s visits, making the site a center of pilgrimage. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the appearance of Our Lady of Fátima, Providence College organized a pilgrimage over spring break. Twenty PC students along with a few staff members went The whole group, which included 20 students, smile inside the basilica. PHOTO COURTESY VICTORIA D'AGOSTINO '20 on the pilgrimage to Fátima. This pilgrimage gave students a unique In Fátima, the students visited is in a different language and is feel loved and to be vulnerable. But opportunity to spend their spring various sites of the shrine including led by a pilgrim who speaks that our faith teaches us that it is only break deepening their relationships a small, open glass chapel with a language,” said Conroy. “It was through suffering and through with God and visiting a site where statue of Mary where she appeared, so beautiful listening to all of the struggle that we can learn how to the Blessed Mother appeared. a basilica at the site where the different languages being prayed love, and that we can bring love to Jeanne Conroy ’19 said, “We had three children were buried, a more as it meant that the message of people who need it.” the opportunity to pray here [in modern church, and a remote olive Fátima has been heard all around While the trip was full of Fátima], and it was an incredibly grove that was the sight of some the world.” serious, prayerful moments, Duffy touching experience being able to of the Marian apparitions. John Many of the students who went reminisced about a joyful moment connect with our Blessed Mother in Duffy ’19 commented on the olive on the pilgrimage felt that the when the group was at a restaurant this way.” grove, stating, “This place was one experience was educational both that happened to have a piano. While in Portugal, the students of the most peaceful and beautiful historically and spiritually. Duffy The group took the opportunity to were able to spend time in Fátima, places I have ever been to. It was emphasized how the experience come together and sing. Nazaré, Óbidos, and Lisbon. Many the rainy season in Portugal while helped him come to terms with The experiences of the students of those who went agreed that the we were there, and the weather some of the most difficult parts who went on the pilgrimage time spent in Fátima was the most was extremely unsettled. This just of the Catholic faith. “One of the were no doubt unique, but they meaningful time during the trip as added to the beauty of the site.” beautiful messages of Fátima is were each touched by God. Duffy it allowed them to reflect on their Conroy explained how every that we can make sense of all of emphasized how he felt so blessed faith. Victoria D’Agostino ’20 said, night in Fátima, a rosary is said at the suffering and sacrifice that we to be able to go to Fátima with some “It was so incredible to be able to the Shrine, which is the site of five experience in our lives by using it of his closest friends. “To be able pray and reflect in the places where out of the six Marian apparitions. to bring love to someone else who to visibly witness the graces given Mary appeared, and I grew closer “Because there are so many Pilgrims needs it,” said Duffy. “There are to both me and to every person to all the other students who went coming to Fátima from around the so many people here at PC and on this trip was truly a once-in-a- as well.” world, each decade of the Rosary elsewhere, who struggle so much to lifetime experience,” said Duffy. Cowl Corrections In the March 1 issue of The Cowl, the paragraph in Congress Updates discussing tenure and retirement originally misquoted Gail Dyer. The correct quote is as follows. One member finished the questions by asking about tenure laws. Dyer answered that “it [tenure] is a permanent appointment.” In response to a follow-up question about retirement age, she answered that “that does not apply to us, that although some fields – such as some police and fire departments – have such requirements – those are not applicable to faculty.” Page 6 Opinion March 15, 2018 Love is Love Providence College Must Promote Safe Spaces on Campus

by Katherine Torok ’20 Opinion Staff CAMPUS

A recent bulletin board found in St. Joseph Hall proved that the Providence College community still struggles to fully accept some students’ identites—even though it is 2018. The bulletin board was decorated with the phrase, “Marriage: The Way God Intended It. One Man. One Woman,” a quote from Pope Francis which states, “We just reaffirm the right of children to grow up in a family with a father and mother,” and a variety of pictures emphasizing the belief that marriage should exclusively be between a man and a woman. While PC was founded on Catholic and Dominican beliefs which support the ideas expressed in the bulletin board, these ideas should not be forced on students, especially in a residence hall, which should be Kristine Goodwin speaks at the BMSA meeting on Monday. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/ THE COWL one of the safest places on campus. This is also not PC’s first time basis or for regarding a person as a inclusive communities that respect promoted by the St. Joseph’s receiving attention for homophobic second-class citizen because of their the essential dignity of every bulletin board, the bulletin board sentiments. In 2011, The Princeton identity. SHEPARD will continue individual.” directly targets a community that is Review—an organization that to fight through to ensure that the However, this bulletin board present on campus—no matter how collects their statistics from student LGBTQ+ community and its allies proved that these intended small they may appear to be. They feedback and surveys—gave PC a are adequately represented and “Learning Outcomes” are not being are Providence College students; spot on “The Least-LGBT Friendly heard on this campus.” fulfilled whatsoever. This bulletin therefore, their safety is just as Colleges.” In the seven years since On Monday, March 12, 2018, board is simply an expression of important as every other student’s that ranking, PC has remained off the Board of Multicultural Student exclusivity. on this campus. the list, but the College still has a lot Affairs (BMSA), Kristine Goodwin, Daniel/Hieu Nguyen ’20, a Amber Silva ’18, head resident of growing up to do. vice president of student affairs, resident of St. Joseph Hall, expanded assistant of West Apartments, Small, colorful “Safe Space” and several other PC staff members on this idea, stating, “I have always commented on the intended stickers on some professors’ office addressed the bulletin board issue at considered Providence College as meaning of the bulletin boards: doors are not how the College the weekly BMSA board meeting in my second home because of the “They can really be anything. They will successfully tackle this issue. Moore Hall. loving and supportive community. I always strongly encourage it to be Students have the right to feel safe Goodwin clarified some details am from Vietnam, so I don’t get to something uplifting, or holiday- on this campus, especially in the regarding the situation. She go back home as frequently as most related. It’s either student promotion residence halls in which they live. explained that she could neither of the students here and it is hard, or self well-being for students. It’s A dorm is a student’s “home away approve nor deny the bulletin board but the friends that I made here have really promoting community.” from home” where he or she should since there is no clear, specific policy become my family and they offer me Students and administrative feel comfortable and respected by regarding what kind of content is the same love and support that my staff need to seriously start talking all other residents and resident allowed to be posted on them, and real family would. Because of that, about the discrimination that assistants, not threatened, attacked, because the message of the board I feel really disappointed, hurt, and occurs on this campus and figure or disrespected. If the only true lines up with the church’s beliefs. angry to see that such a controversial out ways to tackle this consistent safe spaces on campus are located She then let the student audience message was put up on the bulletin issue. A plan of action needs to be in academic buildings and various take control of the conversation. board on the floor that I live in. created and publically promoted. offices, PC gives the impression that However, this quickly became less The bulletin board promotes the Issues and plans of actions directly they do not put the safety, respect, of a conversation and more of a way exclusion of a whole community and concerning the student body cannot nor comfort of all students first. This for students to express their anger, it is inflicting pain and fear among be kept under wraps anymore. If the simply must change. frustration, and concerns towards so many people...I really hope the administration wants to solve issues The year is 2018, and people need the various social issues on campus. school administrators address the with the student body, they must to start having open and respectful Throughout the meeting, Goodwin problem and give us a solution as begin to seriously listen to what conversations. SHEPARD (Stopping made her point very clear: How do soon as possible.” students have to say. Homophobia, Eliminating Prejudice we—as a community—tackle these During the BMSA meeting, “My hope is that we—during and Restoring Dignity) collectively issues? Goodwin made it very clear the PC this year—are going to have commented on the recent bulletin “Where do we need to get to, I does not have a policy regarding conversations about this where board put up in St. Joseph Hall. guess is my question?” Goodwin what subjects RAs can and cannot people can say how they feel and They stated, “This incident is questioned. She went on to state, use for their bulletin boards. While what they think about this matter,” representative of homophobic “My hope is that [at] some point this it seems extreme for Residence Life stated Goodwin, “And part of that behavior on this campus. Sweeping year, with the help of my friends to be policing and preapproving is going to start with the solidarity it under the rug or turning a blind from SHEPARD—because we spent what resident assistants put on their march.” eye to it is directly detrimental some time together talking about bulletin boards, it is clear that this SHEPARD’s solidarity march to PC’s LGBTQ+ community. We what it’s like to be an LGBTQ+ incident was also an abuse of power. against transphobia and homophobia have to have face the reality that student, a transgender student, a Gloriana Navarro Delgado ’18, is set for Wednesday, March 21, at individuals with queer identities non-identifying student on this head resident assistant of McVinney 6:30 p.m. in front of Moore Hall. do exist on this campus and they particular campus—because I want Hall, touched on this idea during This is allegedly the event that deserve equal amounts of respect to understand and I want to be an the BMSA meeting and further will catapult the PC campus into as any other student. PC’s LGBTQ+ ally to you in that space, and to help expanded her thoughts on this a new chapter filled with open community resides in discomfort you love and be loved at Providence issue. She explained, “As RAs we conversation and respect; yet who because of hostile attitudes that College.” have the role of encouraging our knows if change will actually come? directly influence interactions In the second pillar of the Friar students to become the best version One thing is for sure: students are between those who choose to live Four, a set of foundational principles of themselves, as well as to host a rightfully breaking the silence and openly about their identities and that PC promotes through various community where everyone feels demanding respect on a campus that those who adhere to conservative Student Affairs programs, the safe, included, and respected.” many consider their second home. ideologies. There is no justification final “Learning Outcome” states, While PC is a Catholic institution So, at this moment, where are for differential treatment on any “Students will create and maintain and thus supports the beliefs your safe spaces, PC? March 15, 2018 OPINION The Cowl 7 PC Supports Student Walk out Office of Admission Recognizes Students’ Free Speech

by Andrea Traietti ’21 them some form of disciplinary action. Opinion Staff Many colleges, including Providence College, have CAMPUS chosen to lend support to students who peacefully protest and stand up for what they believe in. “When we learned that some high schools were In the wake of the Parkland, Florida shooting that threatening to punish students for their activism left 17 innocent people dead, one beacon of hope and using their college prospects as something to continues to shine through: the work of the student hold over their head, we wanted to make sure that activists from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High students felt free to express themselves in a peaceful School. and constructive manner without the prospect of As their passion spreads across the country, more attending PC going away,” said Owen Bligh ’10, young people are raising their voices and taking a associate dean of admission at the College. stand. But now, concern over disciplinary action He added, “What sort of message would we resulting from peaceful protests is building a road be sending if we were to punish students who are block for some students—and is leading some standing up for the beliefs they have developed after colleges like Providence College to lend support. much thinking?” Since the shooting, students like Emma González, Therefore, in an effort which both protects David Hogg, and Sarah Chadwick, among many applicants and supports student voices, the Office others, have taken the lead in organizing rallies and of Admission released a statement concerning the marches, carrying on a social media movement, and admission process at the College. “There will be no confronting Congress members. The actions of these consequences in the admission process for any high students display not only bravery and resilience, but school students who receive disciplinary action for the strength and power of young people everywhere. participating in peaceful and constructive protests in Currently, there are two major events planned in support of the causes they hold dear to them,” wrote the month of March: the national school walk out on the Office of Admission in a post on their Facebook March 14 and the “March for Our Lives” that will page on Feb. 24. occur on March 24. The movement aims especially In the post, the Office of Admission acknowledged to get young people involved, asserting that gun the College’s veritas, or truth, motto and the emphasis control laws would directly improve the safety of on standing up for one’s beliefs. “We applaud and SABRINA GUILBEAULT ’18/ THE COWL students across the country. support the actions of all our future students fighting Students participate in PC’s walk out to support victims of Since the current movement to end gun violence for what they believe to be true and look forward to gun violence on Wednesday. not only draws inspiration from the strength of their voices joining our campus soon,” the Facebook students, but is also aiming to involve young people post concluded. that we acknowledge the necessity of free speech in across the country, concerns have been raised about “Current members of the PC community, but the media, on college campuses, and in our lives in how student involvement in protests may affect most importantly school counselors and prospective general. college admission. For example, if a high school students, were pleased to see we were one of the first The statement by the Office of Admission proves student who chooses to participate in the national schools to make a statement,” said Bligh. that free speech is not only permitted at PC, but is walk out receives disciplinary action, it will appear This positive feedback is certainly well-deserved. valued. As the College looks to its second centennial, on his or her transcript. Colleges in turn use this The decision by the Office of Admission represents it is critical that PC students—and the institution transcript to make final admission decisions. a step in the right direction not only in terms of free itself—continue to lend this support not only on Therefore, students may encounter college admission speech on campus right now, but for the future of the campus, but in larger our community, in the pursuit difficulties if their choice to peacefully protest earns College on the whole. In current times, it is critical of truth. The Oscars Join In By Saying #MeToo

by Gabrielle Bianco ’21 from the previous year. There was Opinion Staff speculation leading up to the red carpet that many actresses would refuse to be ENTERTAINMENT interviewed by Seacrest. While many actresses did stop to speak with him, In recent years, the Academy it was noted that the attention paid to Awards, also known as the Oscars, has Seacrest was less than in years prior. taken a turn toward the political, with The ceremony itself was altered in movements such as #OscarsSoWhite response to the #MeToo movement. causing the event to be not only a Traditionally, the awards for Best source of entertainment, but a rallying Actress in a Leading Role and Best cry for social justice and change. This Actor in a Leading Role are presented year at the 90th Academy Awards held by the year’s previous winner in the on March 4, the #MeToo and Time’s opposite category. Based on this Up movements took center stage, precedent, Casey Affleck was due to taking a stand against sexual abuse present the Award for Best Actress. and harassment in the work place. However, following backlash from Though the political atmosphere his win last year as a result of his past was nothing new, there seemed to have sexual misconduct allegations and in been a tonal shift from past events. light of the Time’s Up and #MeToo This most likely comes as result of the movements, Affleck pulled out of fact that these movements cut right to presenting. He cited not wanting to the heart of Hollywood. PHOTO COURTESY OF AP take attention away from the lauded While the Academy Awards are Actresses Annabella Sciorra, Ashley Judd, and Salma Hayek introduce a video tribute to female performances as his reasoning. the #MeToo movement at the 90th Academy Awards. meant to be a celebration of the best The Academy Awards this year work in film throughout the year, proved to be the culmination of a season there was no way of avoiding the Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. there was no mention of Weinstein in stoked in controversy. Actions taken elephant in the room. Several careers Weinstein is only the second person acceptance speeches this year, winners against sexual abuse and harassment were destroyed as allegations of to ever be expelled, following actor such as Frances McDormand chose to in Hollywood sparked movements sexual assault and harassment came Carmine Caridi, who was banned for speak about the importance of women across the country and in many fields to light in reference to stars such as sharing movie screeners. The name and equality in Hollywood. of work. “Time’s up” on these issues Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, and Harvey Weinstein had become almost The red carpet this year was also being suppressed or ignored. Dustin Hoffman. The reiteration of synonymous with success in film. His marked by controversy. Television After seeing the difference that these movements’ ideas at this year’s name has been mentioned more than host and producer Ryan Seacrest was even just one year can make, it causes Academy Awards was important anyone else’s in past years’ acceptance accused by a former stylist of subjecting one to think about what the dynamics to keep the movements alive and speeches, and this year his name was her to years of sexual harassment. of next year’s Academy Awards will continue the call for change. noticeably absent. While Seacrest emphatically denies the be like. As the movement continues The effects of these movements The Academy’s decision to take claim and an investigation performed it is in the hopes that its message will were felt in the months leading up to such strict action against the media by E! News indicated that he was not be shared truthfully and genuinely, the awards show. Prior to the start of mogul shows that sexual abuse will at fault, there was significant fallout on and that people, such as those in the awards season, Harvey Weinstein no longer be swept under the rug the red carpet. Seacrest’s red-carpet Hollywood, will not allow it to lose was expelled from the Academy of or tolerated in Hollywood. While coverage lost 34 percent of its viewers momentum. 8 The Cowl OPINION March 15, 2018 Prioritize Public Safety Increased Fines For Speeding Keep Drivers Safe

by Sarah Kelley ’18 Opinion Co-Editor COMMUNITY

While Providence College students and faculty were enjoying spring break last week, the state of Rhode Island was dealing with major pushback following reports of the impact of newly installed school-zone speed cameras in the capital city. The speed cameras—initially approved by Rhode Island lawmakers through the passage of the Automated School-Zone- Speed Enforcement Act in 2016— are allowed to be installed within a quarter-mile of any school in the city. Through the use of these cameras, tickets are issued for vehicles caught operating at least 11 miles per hour over the designated speed limit Monday through Saturday between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. The minimum fee for any speed violation starts at $95. To most concerned citizens, while SABRINA GUILBEAULT ’18/ THE COWL aggressive, this kind of legislation would appear to be a proactive way to slow down speeding PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE JOURNAL/DAVID DEL POIO drivers in some of Providence’s Signs in Providence, RI inform drivers of speed cameras, warning them to be cautious. most vulnerable neighborhoods. Increasing drivers’ accountability first 33 days of the city’s utilization ticket is overly burdensome for many success? in the city has proven crucial, of the speed cameras, and will likely citizens to pay. Some lawmakers Perhaps allowing for initial especially following the tragic death increase if speed camera installment are now making efforts to rid the warnings before fines, or reduced of a Mount Pleasant High School is expanded to other areas of state of the cameras completely, fines, would do well to assuage the teacher who was struck down while Providence. such as Anthony Giarrusso, initial pushback. Councilwoman crossing the road next to the school Yet as recent media coverage Republican representative from East Sabina Matos has championed the in 2016. demonstrates, many citizens and Greenwich, who called the cameras idea of increasing public education, Yet recent media coverage lawmakers alike are not necessarily a “government cash grab.” outreach, and improved signage of the speed cameras’ impact associating this statistic with a threat While economic aspects of the for the program, to improve public on Providence and its citizens towards public safety, but rather new policy should not be overlooked understanding before more cameras has shifted focus away from the with the economic implications for or downplayed, there is a question are installed. importance of citizens’ safety, and those drivers caught speeding. of whether the media is justified While there is no denying that towards the economic implications Recent news coverage has in greatly ignoring the reality of more work needs to be done in order of this assertive policy. reported citizens challenging the public safety for the sake of citizens’ to improve the success and efficacy Most recent traffic violation data intentions of the policy with over pockets. of speed cameras, as well as to has reported that between Jan. 16 2,600 tickets scheduled on the How can we balance the punitive ensure the wellbeing of Providence and Feb. 22, 12,193 tickets were docket for appeal in Providence fines that are necessary for the citizens, media, lawmakers, and generated by five speed cameras Municipal Court this past Monday promotion of citizens’ safety and citizens alike should not overlook located primarily around Mount alone, with many calling the new responsible driving with the the reality of public safety, especially Pleasant Avenue, Charles Street, and speed cameras an easy method for demands of the public to lessen in school zones, for the sole sake of Thurber’s Avenue in Providence. the state to generate revenue. the very disciplinary penalties that economic interest. This statistic is alarming for the Others claim the $95 minimum would allow for the speed cameras’

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Winter time in New England enchants As struggling college students who If there is one image that exhibits the students with the possibility of snow scrape up change to buy another pack of stress Friar fans experienced watching days. Even college students, weathered microwavable ramen noodles, we have the Big East Championship game last Disclaimer all made that joke about jumping in front Saturday, it is Providence College Men’s The opinions and positions expressed in The Cowl by years of disappointment with would- do not necessarily represent those of Providence be blizzards that turned out to be light of a car on PC’s campus to get our tuition Basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley College or The Cowl’s staff, and the content of dustings, still get excited by the chance paid for. However, this could become a ripping his pants. 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LAURA CHADBOURNE ’20/ THE COWL LAURA CHADBOURNE ’20/ THE COWL ABOVE: Snow falls onto Slavin Lawn during the nor’easter on Tuesday, March 13. LEFT: Students listen to law school admissions representatives at a panel organized by the Pre-Law program. Representatives from the University of Maine School of Law, the Northeastern University School of Law, the University of Connecticut School of Law, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, and Vermont Law School shared insights. BELOW LEFT: Robbie Hennessey ’18 breaks away from an opponent. The Providence College Men’s Ice Hockey team beat the University of Maine 4-3 on Friday, March 9.

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KRISTINA HO ’18/ THE COWL Photos Compiled by Kristina Ho ’18 and Nicholas Crenshaw ’20, Photo Co-Editors Roving

Page 12 Photography March 15, 2018 What’s the craziest thing one of your professors has said or done?

“He yelled at me for yawning and “He made his wife give us Chinese candy that called me a barbarian.” we all ended up spitting out at the same time.” Giancarlo Rivera ’18 Christine Cromie ’19

“They made us sit in the dark without power.” “She performed a Jewish folk dance while pregnant.” Abby Curry ’20 and Tori Baggio ’20 Katherine Pineo ’21

“He proceeded to have us swear in class using the “He promised that if we all showed up to class, most vulgar phrases we could think of.” he would get us coffee and donuts.” Caitlin Sullivan ’21 Chris Iadeluca ’21

“Wax on, wax off.”

-Ralph Macchio as Daniel in The Karate Kid

PHOTO COURTESY OF COLUMBIA PICTURES Photos by Maggie Branham ’18 and Brianna Colletti ’21, Staff Photographers Arts & Entertainment Page 13 March 15, 2018 The Dropkick Murphy’s Continue to Dominate St. Patrick’s Day

by Catherine Goldberg ’20 A&E Staff ENTERTAINMENT

New England is known for its many citizens of Irish heritage and the celebration surrounding. Saint Patrick’s Day is the one day each year Irish people get to flaunt their love for their beloved culture. Many Providence College students are a part of this Gaelic group, and they leave the campus decked out in green every March 17. One of the main ways these Irish lads and lassies celebrate the day is by listening to Irish and Gaelic music. Traditional Irish music is a full body experience as the upbeat tempos of the fiddles, flutes, and banjos compel you to jig and clap your hands. A favorite amid these Irish bands is The Dropkick Murphys. The Dropkick Murphys are an American Celtic punk band straight out of Quincy, Massachusetts. The band officially signed with in 1996 and is Music from The Dropkick Murphys (above) has become a staple for St. Patrick’s Day festivities. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DROPKICK MURPHYS known for locally touring throughout drummer Matt Kelly of The Dropkick know Springsteen’s been after ’em.” and won on a late interception. Boston, especially during their annual Murphys, who told them how they Since The Dropkick Murphys The song seems to take on a life of Saint Patrick’s Day week shows. The were able to obtain the unpublished are from Boston, the music is often its own. As the banjo slowly starts off band is most famously known for their lyrics of the song from Guthrie. associated with Boston sports teams. the song, more and more instruments song “I’m Shipping Up to Boston.” They were honored to go through This song and “Tessie,” are favorites stream in, compelling one to jig in a “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” his lyrical archives and pick out at Fenway Park, where they are often Celtic frenzy. The Dropkick Murphys’ is The Dropkick Murphys’ take the song, but say that they “had no played at Boston Red Sox games. hit song will definitely be making on a folk song written by Woody business even being able to look at “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” is appearances on the PC campus this Guthrie. The song is about a sailor those lyrics,” which is why they went also often played at the New England Saturday. Now when all you Friars who lost his leg in a crazy rigging through with their own version of Patriots’ games at Gillette Stadium. hear “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” accident. Now, the sailor is “shipping the song. Kelly claims that “there The song was heard during the come on the speakers, you can dance up to Boston” in order to find his have been some big names that have 2015 Super Bowl telecast when the with passion for that crazy sailor wooden leg. Songfacts interviewed been after those lyrics for decades. I Patriots took on the Seattle Seahawks shipping off for his lost wooden leg. “Inclusion Riders:” Women in Hollywood Continue Fight For Diversity

by Patrick Fuller ’21 underrepresented, their performances and their A&E Staff messages were unparalleled. The quirky Frances McDormand, winner of Best Actress in a Leading FILM Role for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, left the audience with two words: “Inclusion Rider.” According to The Guardian, “an ‘inclusion rider’ Unfortunately, in 2018, fantastic films is a clause that an actor can insist be inserted in have been overshadowed by unsettling their contract that requires cast and crew on a film controversies within the movie industry. So far, 84 to meet a certain level of diversity.” The originator women have accused producer Harvey Weinstein of of the concept, Stacy Smith, proposed this solution inappropriate and criminal behavior including sexual in a 2016 TED talk: “The typical feature film has harassment and assault, according to USA Today. about 40 to 45 speaking characters in it. I would Former NBA legend Kobe Bryant took home an argue that only 8 to 10 of those characters are Oscar for his animated short film “Dear Basketball” actually relevant to the story. The remaining 30 or despite being accused of rape in 2003. More so roles, there’s no reason why those minor roles prominently, Gary Oldman won the Oscar for Best can’t match or reflect the demography of where Actor for portraying Winston Churchill in Darkest the story is taking place. An equity rider by an Hour, despite being accused of domestic violence A-lister in their contract can stipulate that those in 2001. Even though the entire Dolby Theater roles reflect the world in which we actually live.” donned #TimesUp pins to protest the recent Allison Janney won the Oscar for the Best atrocities, women still remained underrepresented Supporting Actress as Tonya Harding’s abusive and unappreciated at the awards show. mother LaVona in I,Tonya, joking in her acceptance For one, Greta Gerwig, nominated for five speech, “I did it all by myself.” Meanwhile, Darla Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best K. Anderson won the Oscar for Animated Feature Director for her critically acclaimed Lady Bird, Film for Coco, bringing the world of animation to the went home empty handed. The film provides its neglected beauty of Mexico. In the same vein, Kristen audience with an authentic coming of age story Anderson-Lopez won the Oscar for Best Original which touches on the issues of family conflict, Song for “Remember Me,” also from Coco. Lucy social class, and identity. Although movies like The Sibbick and associates won the Oscar for Makeup Florida Project and Moonlight tackle the extremes of and Hairstyling for transforming Gary Oldman into growing up in modern society, Lady Bird brilliantly a convincing Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. immerses the viewer in the life of a typical suburban Rachel Senton, winner of Best Live Action Short teenager and follows her development amidst Film for The Silent Child, delivered another touching emotional struggles and family relationships. message in British Sign Language for the movie’s deaf The fact that Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf star, Maisie Sly. Senton emotionally commented, “Our did not win Best Actress in a Leading Role/Best movie is about a deaf child being born into a world Actress in a Supporting Role, respectively, is tolerable of silence. It’s not exaggerated or sensationalized for considering the quality of the competition in each the movie. This is happening. Millions of children all category. Surely, however, Gerwig’s success in making over the world live in silence and face communication a fictional story so realistic should have mertied at barriers, and particularly access to education.” least a Best Director or Best Original Screenplay win. Although women did not win out at the Furthermore, only six women won Oscars this Oscars this year, they were instrumental year, the second lowest number since 2012 when in bringing the issues of racism, sexism, Frances McDormand accepts her Oscar. PHOTO COURTESY OF OSCARS.GO.COM only four women won. Although women were and discrimination in Hollywood to light. 14 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT March 15, 2018 Ciao! From Across the Pond Providence College Honors Program Travels to Florence, Italy

by Ryan Cox ’18 A&E Staff ARCHITECTURE

Almost 80 students and faculty members from Providence College’s Liberal Arts Honors Program spent their spring break in Florence, Italy. The program chooses a new destination every year, usually a city in Europe. The program was centered mostly in Florence but included excursions to Rome, Siena, San Gimignano, and Lucca. While taking in the art, architecture, and food of the so-called “cradle of the Renaissance,” many students opted to explore the Piazza del Duomo. Located in the center of the city of Florence, the plaza is marked by the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, otherwise known as “Il Duomo di Firenze.” With the purchase of one ticket for 18 euros, tourists are given a 72-hour window to see the inside of the cathedral, climb the dome (with a reservation), explore the Baptistery, and tour the Duomo museum. The Duomo still serves as an active Roman Catholic church, and daily Masses are offered before and after museum hours. This offers faithful Catholics an incredible opportunity to attend mass in the basilica while taking in the ornate Gothic and Renaissance artwork which decorates it. The Catterdrale di Santa Maria del Flore, or “Il Duomo di Firenze,” is a major ourist attraction in Florence. Our tour guide’s advice was simple: climb to the top PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIWAND.COM of every city to which you travel. The 463-step climb Vasari depicts the Last Judgment, showing the because it included the Duomo in the panorama, but takes about 15 minutes and offers a bird’s-eye view of fires of Hell but placing a natural emphasis on the view atop the Duomo itself was more impressive. Florence from the center of the city. The breathtaking Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the saints. For students in the Honors Program, these view at 376 feet is flanked by the Apennine mountains The Baptistery in the center of the Piazza del trips offer the opportunity of a lifetime to become on the east side and the Piazzale Michelangelo on Duomo features three sets of doors by Ghiberti. immersed in cities central to western history. the west side. The Piazzale Michelangelo is situated The original doors are now found in the Duomo Students from all classes on the trip constantly at a higher elevation than the Duomo and offers museum, but the replica doors still depict detailed commented on how the sights of Florence another panoramic view overlooking the Duomo, scenes from the Bible, done in relief, and were connected to the Development of Western the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Basilica di Santa Croce. called the “Gates of Paradise” by Michelangelo. Civilization curriculum, especially the freshmen The inside of the Duomo displays artwork primarily The campanile, or bell tower, was constructed by who were preparing to begin Dante’s “Divine by Lorenzo Ghiberti and Filippo Brunelleschi. The Giotto. The 277-foot climb to the top also offers a Comedy” once the group returned to Providence. masterpiece on the Duomo’s interior, however, is panoramic view of the city that also includes a view Next year’s destination has yet to formally be a large fresco painted on the interior of the cupola of the Duomo. Students on the trip generally agreed announced but promises to once again provide both itself. The 3,600-square meter fresco by Giorgio that the view at the top of the bell tower was nice an exhaustive, and an exhausting, week abroad. New York City’s Books of Wonder Hosts Writing Power-Couple

by Sara Conway ’21 Mafi’s tour stop at Books of Wonder fans had to purchase one of Mafi’s and Riggs as they entered. Once A&E Staff not only included a conversation with books in order to receive an autograph. the conversation was in full swing, Riggs and a Q&A with the audience Enthusiastic applause and an Riggs asked why Mafi had decided to LITERATURE members, but also a signing, in which abundance of cheers followed Mafi continue the stories of her Shatter Me characters. Mafi considered her answer for a moment, and then responded that Just when you thought author she had gone back to reread her books Tahereh Mafi had said goodbye to her and realized that there was still more Shatter Me characters forever, the story story to be told; the stories of Juliette goes on. On March 6, Books of Wonder, and Warner, the main characters in located on 18th St. in Union Square, Restore Me, were not quite finished. hosted Mafi and her husband, Ransom As the conversation portion of the Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine’s Home evening came to a close, Mafi briefly for Peculiar Children, to kick off her spoke on her latest project, a novel release tour for Restore Me. This novel is recently announced entitled A Very the first book of a new trilogy that will Large Expanse of Sea to be released in continue Juliette and Warner’s stories October 2018. She considers it the “most from the original Shatter Me series. autobiographical thing [she’s] ever Books of Wonder’s downtown written,” as the story follows a Muslim location is tucked away from the main teen living in a post 9/11 world, an chaos of 5th Avenue but still easily experience that she is very familiar with. accessible from the heart of Union An unexpected piece of the story, Square. The bookstore is on the smaller as Mafi revealed, is her protagonist’s side but is still able to boast a variety of desire to breakdance, another detail books ranging from their young adult from her own life. Riggs mentioned, section to their middle grade novels. to the crowd’s delight, that the first Towards the back of the store, time he saw his wife breakdance was behind glass, are the originals of at the Barnes & Noble in Los Angeles. classics, which are all for sale, such as The Books of Wonder leg of the a loved copy of Where the Wild Things Restore Me tour concluded with the Are and a first edition of Harry Potter author signings and a crowd numbering and the Chambers of Secrets. It’s a cozy close to 100. Waiting fans browsed and familiar place, where New Yorkers the bursting shelves, exclaiming over or visitors of the city can come in and the books that they recognized. The get lost in a book for a few hours. excited chatter heard before Mafi and A crowd had already formed by the Riggs came into Books of Wonder blocked-off seating area an hour before leapt around the signing line and the 6 p.m. event, and excited chatter echoed among the exhilarated fans as and the laughter of book-loving friends they stepped out into the chilly night could be heard throughout the store. Random Riggs (left) and Tahereh Mafi (right) pose for a promotional shot. PHOTO COURTESY OF COREY NICKOLS/EW air with their personalized books. 15 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT March 15, 2018 Bobby Tarantino is Back and Better than Ever Logic Releases New Mixtape Bobby Tarantino II

LITERATURE 8255,” which has become an anthem for suicide by Julia Vaccarella ’20 awareness and mental health. Logic performed the A&E Staff song at both the MTV Video Music Awards and the MUSIC Grammys. His mixtape was preceded by the album Everybody, which also includes “1-800-273-8255.” The release of Bobby Tarantino II has been Michigan native Sir Robert Bryson Hall, who apparent for some time, and Logic himself even is more commonly known as Logic, released a debuted a video hinting at it. Even more so, many mixtape entitled Bobby Tarantino II on March 9. fans were unexpectedly surprised at the tape’s quick The set comes shortly after the release of singles release, especially so soon after releasing several “44 More” and “Everyday” which includes a singles. In addition to production by Marshmello, feature with Marshmello. The mixtape is also the mixtape also includes features from Big a follow-up to Logic’s 2016 mixtape Bobby Sean, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, and Elton John. Tarantino, and the cover art on the two mixtapes Bobby Tarantino is not an actual person, but is blatantly similar in its projected message. rather Logic’s alter ego. Fans have said that the A large part of Logic’s recent success can visibly name Bobby is a combination of Logic and his be attributed to his popular song “1-800-273- real name, Robert. This identity bridge is fitting because the type of music that Logic produces on mixtapes like Bobby Tarantino II is much different than his studio albums, such as Everybody. Everybody is undoubtedly more emotional in terms of both the lyrics that Logic raps to and Logic’s new mixtape, Bobby Tarantino II. PHOTO COURTESY OF RAPSTREAM.NET equally in message. In addition to advocating song of the mixtape, “Wassup,” Logic and for suicide awareness and stigmatization Detroit rapper Big Sean go back and forth. of mental illness, Logic also emphasized Logic has consistently talked about the racial issues on this album. Bobby Tarantino gratitude that he has for his fans and supporters. and Bobby Tarantino II take on a completely He recently tweeted, “Growing with you has been different tone and message, however, which amazing. And you’re why I do this. To create any speaks to Logic’s versatility in his lyrics and kind of music I want, from boom bap to the turn as an artist. The fact that Logic sings and raps up to the radio has been such a blessing! Thanks on this mixtape is a further testament to this. for letting me be me and supporting me always.” In addition to the overall message of his songs, Logic has also done some experimentation with production. Many of the songs on Bobby Tarantino II have electronic, trap undertones, and it is highly likely that this is due to the influence and work of Marshmello. This is particularly noticeable on the song “Boomtrap Protocol.” At the same time, Logic does not stray away too far from what he is best known for: hip-hop. On one of the most well-received Cover art for Logic’s mixtape, Bobby Tarantino. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA PHOTO COURTESY OF LOGICMERCH.COM A Wrinkle in Time Receives Poor Reviews After Weekend Premiere

and a dozen other cosmic questions also has a diverse cast, as well as a that she wrote it...and certainly we by Abigail Czerniecki ’19 the movie leaves ambiguous, plot that encourages young adults haven’t combatted those issues now. A&E Co-Editor you might have left the theater to be warriors in today’s society. So this material still resonates today.” disappointed, or just confused.” DuVernay commented on the films DuVernay thought this movie was FILM Although the movie received message in an interview with NPR. the perfect time to “tell a story weak reviews after the premiere, the “The battle of light and dark, the about fighting darkness with light.” Fans across the world have been message of the movie is critically moral battles that are happening with Although A Wrinkle in Time awaiting the premiere of the new acclaimed. Not only is DuVernay the characters in the film, certainly received poor reviews, films such movie A Wrinkle in Time starring breaking down gender walls as she figure into what folks might be as A Wrinkle in Time have begun to Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey, became the first African-American thinking about right now—politically, change the typical big screen film with Chris Pine, Mindy Kaling, Zach woman to direct a movie with a culturally, economically,” she said. its diversity and its female-led cast. Galifianakis, and Storm Reid. Based budget over $100 million, the movie “It existed for the author at the time on the novel by Madeleine L’Engle, the movie was able to stay true to the plot with its own creative twists. Director Ava DuVernay took on the challenge of adapting the 1962 novel, A Wrinkle in Time, by moving it to the big screen—which many directors thought would be impossible to do. With the movie’s 103 million-dollar budget, the outcome of its first weekend premiere did not match its high budget film with its first box office ticket sale only at $33.3 million. With the low ticket sales this past weekend came weak reviews from critics as well as receiving a 43 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, moviegoers were left with very few smiles. Critic Jacob Shamsian of Insider wrote that Disney’s fantasy epic failed at the box office because of its targeted younger audience, the failure to click as a story, and it was not a sequel or spin off of a movie like Beauty and the Beast. The New York Times also expressed similar opinions as Shamsian, explaining, “If you hadn’t read the book (and maybe even if you had) and wanted concrete answers to these A scene from the premier showing of A Wrinkle in Time with Reese Witherspoon (right) and Storm Reid (left). PHOTO COURTESY OF DISNEY/ATSUHI NISHIJIMA Page 16 PortfolioProvidence College’s Home For Creative Writing March 15, 2018 Three

by Marisa Gonzalez ’18 Portfolio Staff The FICTION Boys There were three boys who lived have reprimanded his friend for lying He took one last look over at the boys in a magnificent house. A house that and stormed off. Upon seeing the line, and lifted up a brush. Slowly and seemed to go on forever. Each room more Edgar was quick to move. carefully, the boys’ dream came alive in wondrous than the next. Edgar, Allan, “Get out of the way!” he shouted as he front of them. After ten minutes, the man and Paul, who everyone called Poe, had violently shoved a woman. nodded and got up. it all: a swimming pool in their living “Hey! That is not—” she started to He removed his arm from in front room, a trampoline in their bedroom, say before Allan interrupted, “We have of the canvas to reveal a picture, one and a bowling alley for a porch; however, money! Move, peasant!” that was different to each boy. The boys they wanted more. They needed more, so They made their way through the gasped and smiled. This was it, the one they claimed. Bright eyed and thing that would make them blond haired, they would whine happy! The man was truly to their gullible parents and magic. get more and more objects they The boys went to touch the really did not need. painting but were stopped when “But Mama, I’ll die without the man’s frail hand stuck in it!” whined Edgar. front of them “Oh, Mama, everyone has “Is this truly what you want?” this! Do you really want your he asked. child to be deprived of such an “Don’t be a foolish old man. important thing?” cried Allan. Of course! Now move your arm “Mama, Mama, this is old! I and let us have our dream,” must be in the ‘now!’ Don’t you Edgar snarled. understand?” whimpered Poe. With a frown, the man No matter what they asked for, complied and the boys touched their parents gave in. But they their dream. It turned into a were never happy. splatter of colors. One day the boys’ friend, “Liar! You are no magic man, William, burst through their but a fraud. Give me my dream, door and shouted, “Come, now!” Allan screamed. come, oh come look!” This With a sigh and a shake of the awoke the boys who, infuriated, head, the man said, “It is no lie. came clambering down the fine It is life. One must truly earn wooden stairs. their dream, not simply want “What is so important that to have it or have the money you must awaken us for?” to gain it. Now that you have asked Edgar, wiping his tired learned this lesson, you may eyes. leave.” “A wizard! A magic man! A Dismayed, the three boys left man who can make dreams!” thinking about what the old exclaimed William. The brothers man had said. were perplexed but then “What a fool,” Edgar looked at each other, each with the same crowd and there, right in front of them grumbled. “What a horrid man and a mischievous look in his eye. was the magic man, the dream maker. horrid lie. How could I have fallen in into “Where?” He smiled a little and chuckled. This that trap?” The boys walked together down the disgusted Poe. How could an old man Poe walked beside him and shook brick sidewalk, William in the lead. The laugh at such a rich boy? his head. “I do not know. But I, too, am brothers were becoming restless as they He was about to say that it is rude to ashamed.” turned another corner. laugh at such a prince when the man Allan then ran in front of them. “Do “How much longer?” whined Poe. said, “My, my, such temper, such power. not be sad. We are rich while that man is William did not reply. He just kept Power fit for a prince.” poor. We are far greater than him in every walking in a hurried pace. Poe sighed. Poe gasped. How could the man way. Now let’s go home and ask mama Can this man really create my dream? Poe possibly know that he thought of himself for a pony and forget all about this man.” pondered. Can he know what I want most in as a prince, unless, of course, he was The brothers smiled, agreed, and began the whole world, when I, myself, do not? Poe indeed magic? He looked to his brothers their journey home. In the shack the old began to doubt his friend’s story until a who were shining with pride, ecstatic man shook his head and smiled sadly. little shack with no windows appeared that someone else thought they were “Someday,” he whispered, picking up his into his view. If not for the large line of princes. paint brush. people pouring out the door, Poe would “Now,” spoke the man, “your dreams.” “Someday.”

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There is no such thing as ordinary. This word and others are just labels Used by people who lack true vocabulary. These phrases just make people feel enabled To disregard each other. (UN)-ordinary In reality, everybody is different from one another.

by Connor Zimmerman ’20 1. There is no such thing as being normal, because all people were born abnormal. Portfolio Staff 2. Everyone has their scars, defects, and marks, but these broken parts are what give life sparks. POETRY 3. It is senseless to judge based on irregularities, since we have more differences than similarities.

There is no such thing as boring. Only people who refuse to go exploring And find out what everyone has inside. Boring is a boldfaced lie used by people who want to hide. There is much more than just the superficial It all comes down to being better than prejudicial.

There is no such thing as being a nobody. The quiet loner or the one who seems to be organized Are just judgements that are hyperboles. Trying to get to know those around you will leave you surprised Because everyone has something that is truly rare. We are all more than just a body full of air.

The worst thing of all is when we believe in these phrases When we laugh at ourselves or hang our heads in sadness, We give power to these words that create only madness. Everyone deserves to hear only praises, But some people refuse to dig down And find what makes them renowned.

PHOTO COURTESY OF WEAREINHOUSE.COM AND LIONMEET.INFO Dust

by David Martineau ’18 Portfolio Editor PROSE POETRY

Flipping the switch reveals a universe in motes of dust. They hang in the heavy air, immobile but active. Scintillating like a thousand stars that have appeared to fill the foyer, they seem to wish that only I could see them. And simply flicking a switch can reveal such wonders. These galaxies upon galaxies of fluttering specks are a miracle to me, and so too is the light which shines on them, like the moon does a midnight sky. I can illuminate them with the simplest movement, and thus am like the god of their tiny universe, who has the power to utter, “Let there be light” with a mere wave of my hand. Without me, these specks of dust are nothing. They will never be noticed or pondered, and their simplicity will pale before my complex majesty. But then, I also am like a speck of dust, trapped in a universe of my own. I am lost in an endless array of stars, ones of a different kind than these motes of dust, and I wonder if—somewhere out there—there is another light, another switch, and another hand, one which might illuminate me, or already has.

PHOTO COURTESY OF VIDEOBLOCKS.COM 18January The Cowl 27, 2011 PORTFOLIO MarchThe 15, Cowl 2018 3 Sunday Starvation by Jay Willett ’20 Portfolio Staff FICTION

The terrain was drenched in the didn’t bode well for Providence RAs and security littered my inbox, “What happened? I dunno, I’ve been heavy snow—New England had College. People had stolen from the and trees were blown to the side like passed out since the Xavier game; my not been kind to my travels, but I business school, the torch had been toys. I thought to myself, somebody buddies and I got so trashed after it.” still trekked on. My car had broken toppled (probably the first to go), and could have gotten impaled by “You didn’t even watch the Nova down around SR-3, and since it was Slavin Lawn looked like there was those trees! Everything seemed like game, then?” I asked with a panic. the apocalypse, there were no other another alumni event that had one a New England nor’easter came “My heart couldn’t handle two options other than the standard of those obnoxiously huge tents that barreling through and there was zero OTs; I needed to rest,” he said with walking. I walked through Braintree; killed the grass. I mean seriously, $60 preparation, but that’s just a guess. pain in his voice. I put my hand on his the flames had engulfed the mall as I shoulder. sprinted for the next exit. “There were three,” I said, and Three weeks ended up passing by, Jordan passed out once again. Just and soon enough I realized that I had then I noticed that Jordan had ripped not had anything to eat during that his pants but didn’t point it out to him time. I was too focused on survival because when you’re a champion you but forgot the most crucial element to don’t need good pants. it all. Every Dunkin’ Donuts I ran by Finally, I had reached my was either overrun by animals or had destination, the last dining hall open already burnt to the ground (much like after the Big East apocalypse. I was how they toast their bagels). crawling, feeling every pang and The McDonalds weren’t much contraction of my stomach, and better, as most of them had become bumped into a solid glass door. I arms dealers and ceased selling Big looked up and began to weep. Macs. What I would have done for a “ALUMNI HALL IS CLOSED nice juicy Big Mac. Anyway, I heard SUNDAYS.” a legend through the grapevine that Jordan regained consciousness to there was still one restaurant open, one grand and they just kill the grass like Just then I reunited with one of my my tears. that serves everything from pastas to it means nothing and then don’t tend classmates from school, Jordan. “Hey, man, Ray’s open I think; they meats. I was thrilled when I heard the to it for two months? Talk about an “Jordan! Jordan! Wake up, my have those fish tacos,” he said with news and headed out in the direction eyesore. man, what happened here?!” I dignity. of Providence. Right, sorry, it’s the apocalypse. yelled as I slapped his tender face to “No, that’s enough for one life,” When I arrived back on campus Anyway, the transformers were consciousness. He groggily rose from I said on my last breath and passed after the apocalypse, I saw that things blown out, multiple emails from the dead brown grass and yawned. away silently.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BLETCHLEYTOWN.COM Dear Freshman by Kiley McMahon ’20 Portfolio Staff POETRY

A prospective student Who wants to feel Comfortable and warm, And confident and excited, About coming to her new school.

I know how it feels To be a nervous freshman, Hesitant to show off her true self To the rest of her family For the next four years of life.

I also know how it feels To be a comfortable and warm, And confident and excited, Sophomore, too.

It gets better, As you grow and evolve, And someday you will be A comfortable and warm, And confident and excited, Sophomore, too.

Patience is key, Involvement is key, And making the best of each opportunity Is key.

Good luck to you, I am rooting for you; College is amazing and crazy,

Dear young evolving freshman. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THE COWL 4March The Cowl 15, 2018 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 19

Tiffany & Listomania Earl Reactions to Our Midterm Grades Making PC an emotionally stable Screaming into the Void place one letter at a time

Begging Our Professors for Mercy Dear Tiff and Earl, I have a housing crisis. One of Throwing Our Laptops out the Window my friends wants to live with me next year, but I don’t want to Burning Our Textbooks live with them. How do I break this to them without ruining the friendship? Transferring Sincerely, Changing Our Majors Pembroke(n)-Hearted Entering the Witness Protection Program

Opening a Café in Mexico Dear Pembroke(n)-Hearted,

Eating Donuts First off, you have an amazing name. Planning Our Own Funerals Second, you’re going to have to pull the plug in the most passive Getting Massages aggressive way possible. The more terrible you behave, the Cuddling Squirrels more likely it is that they will want to avoid you and then dump you as a roommate. Here Jumping into the Torch are some ways to go about this:

Drinking Our Problems Away 1. Never take out the trash. Even when your garbage can is overflowing and smells disgusting—leave it be. 2. Scatter all of your laundry Stargazing (both clean and dirty) all over your floor. by Marisa DelFarno ’18 3. Chew loudly. Portfolio Staff 4. Never wear headphones. And if they say, “Hey, I haven't BLACKOUT POEM seen that episode yet, could you put in headphones so it doesn't get spoiled?” pretend you don't hear them. 5. If all else fails, hook up with his or her significant other.

Best of luck; let me know if you need more assistance.

Best,

Dear Off-Campus Ostracizer,

Leave the lights on.

Insincerely,

This is a satirical column that does not reflect the views of Providence

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by Jeremy Perrigo ‘18 Northeastern made quick work Sports Staf of UMass, winning both games by Men’s Hockey scores of 3-2 and 7-2. Senior forwards Dylan Sikura and Nolan Stevens combined for six of the Huskies’ 10 The first two rounds of the Hockey goals over the two games. East Tournament have come and Providence played a tightly- gone in exciting fashion. Four contested series against the teams remain heading into the final University of Maine Black Bears. weekend of the competition at TD Despite finding themselves down Garden on March 16 and 17. twice in game one, goals from Erik Despite the fact that 12 of the first Foley ’19, Bailey Conger ’21, Scott 15 games of the tournament were Conway ’19, and Josh Wilkins ’20 decided by only one goal, with six of propelled the Friars to victory. those 12 games ending in overtime, Wilkins scored with 3:10 left in the there were relatively few upsets. third period to give Providence The only team to take down a their first lead of the night, one that higher seed was Merrimack College. would hold until the final buzzer. The tenth seeded Warriors defeated On night two, the Friars got up early the seventh place University of with goals from Conway, Brandon Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks Duhaime ’20, and Wilkins in the first in two overtime decisions, 2-1 in period. The team never looked back, game one and 3-2 in game two. despite a two-goal push from the The eighth seeded UMass Black Bears, winning the game by a Minutemen took on ninth seed score of 3-2. University of Vermont in the only Fourth place Boston University series of the first round that needed faced off against Fifth seed a third game to decide the victor. University of Connecticut in a series UMass decisively won the final that saw the Terriers squeeze out matchup by a score of 5-1, moving a 5-4 victory in overtime in game on to face Northeastern University one, before winning game two in in the quarterfinals. regulation by a score of 2-1. There was no lack of excitement Only the top four seeds remain in week two, as the top five teams heading into the final weekend jumped into action. First seed of action, with BC taking on BU Boston College narrowly defeated at 5 p.m. and Northeastern facing Merrimack in two games, the first off against PC at 8 p.m. on Friday, by a score of 1-0 and the second in March 16. The winners of each game overtime by a final score of 4-3. will play in the championship game

PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS Josh Wilkins ’19 (above) was named Hockey East Co-Player of the Week for his play during the game against UMaine. on Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. a score of 2-1. Both of these matchups are Northeastern forward Adam expected to be closely-contested Gaudette led all of Division 1 competitions, meaing fans will with 59 points in 36 games for the likely leave the TD Garden Friday Huskies this season, and has a goal night feeling they got their money’s and two assists in the tournament worth. Boston College and Boston thus far. Look for him and teammate University have faced each other Sikura, who is two places behind twice this season in back-to-back Gaudette in points with 52, to be games on Dec. 1 and 2. BU took key contributors if their team has game one by a score of 7-4 while BC success in this game. bounced back the night two to win Regardless of which teams 4-1. Keep an eye out for BU forward move on, due to the high level of Brady Tkachuk (younger brother competition between all of the four of current NHL player Matthew remaining schools, the championship Tkachuk and son of former NHLer game will not disappoint. There Keith Tkachuk) who has a goal and is particular interest if BU and assist in the tournament. Northeastern advance, as that Northeastern and PC also played would create a rematch from the back-to-back on Jan. 26 and 27. Beanpot final, which Northeastern Game one ended in a 4-4 tie after an won by a score of 5-2. Look at this as overtime session, while the Friars the potential for the Terriers to exact PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS PC’s Brandon Duhamine ’20 battles UMaine’s Ryan Smith for the puck. took game two, also in overtime, by revenge on their inter-city foe. March 15, 2018 22 TheScores Cowl PC Falls toSPORTS ’Nova in Big East Final

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Spring Continued from front page The game came down to the wire and ultimately had to be decided in Break overtime after battling back and forth over each half. The victory was handed to the Friars as they took over in the last few minutes to secure the win 72-68. Lacrosse: Small forward Alpha Diallo ’20 led the game in scoring for the Friars 03/03/18 with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Point vs. Sacred Heart University: guard Kyron Cartwright ’18 after the L, 10-9 (OT) game said he was excited about the atmosphere of the Garden and stated to the press, “It’s like, feels like our 03/06/18 second home sometimes. We got a lot vs. University of of great alumni who come out, a lot of great fans, a lot of students here from Massachusetts-Lowell: the New York area. They always come L, 12-11 out. They support us. They’re really loud out there and we feed of their 03/10/18 energy.” The Friars played the next day in the vs. Harvard University: semi-fnal against the one seed Xavier L, 11-8 University, who came of of a strong victory against St. John’s University. Again the game went back and forth Softball: throughout each half and overall 03/04/18 had to be decided again in overtime. In overtime, the Friars played with vs. San Jose State University: confdence and strength and defeated L, 4-2 Xavier 75-72 to secure a spot in the vs. Pacifc University: championship game. Cartwright and Rodney Bullock ’18 L, 11-5 came in clutch as they made many great plays to win the game, including 15 and 17 points, respectively. 03/06/18 The time had then come to show the vs. California State University- world what the Friars are really made Northridge: of as they entered the championship BRACKET TEMPLATE COURTESY OF VINCENT CARCHIETO/USA TODAY L, 5-0 game against conference rivals, the two seed Villanova University Wildcats. To Kyron Cartwright dribbles ball during a game. vs. CSUN: match the common theme throughout we played tough. I thought we played defnitely able to push the team from on L, 10-0 the tournament for the Friars, the game together.” These strong words were the bubble to either a seventh, eighth, had gone to overtime, after the Friars enough to boost the spirits of the fans nineth, or tenth seed. came back in the second half. and students. The team was ultimately placed in the 03/08/18 Unfortunately, overtime went to the The next day after the championship west region at a 10 seed, playing against vs. Loyola Marymount Wildcats as they out-scored the Friars was more nerve-wracking than the seven seed Texas A&M. Providence University: 16-6 in overtime resulting in a fnal championship, as it was Selection was one of the six teams from the Big score of 76-66. In the end, Cartwright Sunday for the NCAA March Madness East that made the March Madness L, 4-1 and Diallo were named to the All- Tournament. Tournament, along with Villanova and vs. Florida Gulf Coast Tournament Team in the guard and While fans were tense throughout Xavier at one seeds, Creighton and University: guard/forward position. the day, they were anxious to see Seton Hall University at eight, and Despite the loss, Coach Ed Cooley the placement of the Friars in the Butler University at No. 10. Overall L, 3-2 stated to the press after the game “I tournament. The performance of the the Friars are ready to go dancing this thought we played great. I thought Friars in the Big East Tournament was March. 03/09/18 vs. FGCU: L, 2-1

03/10/18 vs. Harvard University: L, 6-5

Tennis: 03/03/18 vs. Dayton University: L, 7-0

03/06/18 vs. College of Charleston: L, 7-0

03/10/18 vs. Harvard University: L, 7-0

03/11/18 vs. Marist College: L, 4-3 Coach Ed Cooley celebrates a Friars’ victory. BRACKET TEMPLATE COURTESY OF MARK FLUHARTY/USA TODAY SPORTS March 15, 2018 The Cowl MakesSPORTS Its Picks The Cowl 23

The Sports Staf has picked Michigan St. to win the tourament this year. BRACKET TEMPLATE COURTESY OF CBS SPORTS

by Jack Belanger ’21 not been to the tournament in four years, seven feet tall in Isaac Haas and Matt Grantham, for the season due to injury. Sports Co-Editor leaving the Volunteers inexperienced Haarms. New Mexico State University has a player College Basketball and suseptible to an underdog team like Stephen F. Austin State University in Zach Lofton who has the ability to lead Loyola. played tough in each of their last two an upset. Lofton has averaged 19.8 points Members of the Sports staf put their tournament apperances and that should per game for the season, while the entire brains together to come up with the ofcial West Region: hold true again. The Lumberjacks team plays tough defense. 2018 March Madness Bracket for The Cowl. It would not be a Providence College force many turnovers and have a deep Thanks to Sam Scanlon ’19, Sullivan Burgess bracket without showing some love to the rotation. While Texas Tech University Final Four Semifnals: ’20, Thomas Zinzarella ’21 for helping Friars. Kyron Cartwright ’18 was playing plays great defense, Stephen F. Austin While Arizona has the better player in contribute. Here is breakdown of each region, his best during the Big East Tournament. has too many weapons to slow down. Ayton, Gonzaga has a more depth with semifnals, and the championship. PC has a good chance of beating Texas The Lumberjacks are another Cinderella a stronger bench and the motivation to A&M University and is certainly capable team that can make it to the Sweet get back to fnals. Arizona has struggled South Region: of pulling an upset over the University of Sixteen as they will have an opportunity playing defense all year and Gonzaga The University of Arizona looks poised North Carolina and winning in a rematch to play one of the last teams in between has too many scorers who shoot and take to be the team to make it out of a tough over the University of Houston (who will St. Bonaventure University and the the ball to the rim. South region. DeAndre Ayton is one of pull of their own upset over University University California, Los Angeles, who In a matchup between two Big Ten the best players in the country, averaging of Michigan). will upset an inconsistent University of powerhouses, Michigan State and 20.3 points per game and 11.5 rebounds Ultimately, Gonzaga University is Florida team. Purdue face each other in a rematch that per game. Junior guard Allonzo Trier our pick to come out of the West. Coach saw the Spartans beat the Boilermakers has been a great second option for this Mark Few made it to the fnals last year Midwest Region: 68-65 back in February. Expect a smiliar team all year, despite missing time for a and knows what it takes to return to Michigan State is not only our pick result as Michigan State continues to ride failed drug test, averaging 18.4 points per the Final Four. Gonzaga has six players to win the Midwest region but also the with more talent. game. This team has enough frepower who average over nine points per game whole tournament. The Spartans have to take down an inconsistent University currently, led by senior Johnathan two of the best players in the country Finals: of Kentucky Wildcats team and beat out Williams who is averaging 13.5 points in forwards, Miles Bridges and Jaren In a year where no team has stood University of Virginia, which has only per game. Jackson Jr., and one of the most respected head and shoulders above anyone else, scored 67.5 points per game as a team. coaches in Tom Izzo. Michigan State choosing the fnals was defnitely not an Loyola University Chicago is our East Region: should have no issue making it to a Sweet unanimous choice. Both Gonzaga and Cinderella team in this region. This Despite many picking Villanova Sixteen matchup versus Duke University Michigan State play well on both ends of team was one of the best 3-point University as a favorite to win the whole where they could win in a close game. the court and boast versatile players who shooting teams in the country all year, tournament, PC would be much happier Auburn University is a team that could can contribute in multiple ways. Few and shooting 39.8 percent behind the line, to see ’Nova lose in the Elite Eight. Purdue easily lose their frst round game if they Izzo are two of the best coaches in college which makes them the 20th best in the University is a solid choice to come out are not careful, but they force enough basketball and certainly both teams will country. The University of Miami is not of a weak East Region. The Boilermakers turnovers and can get hot shooting to be prepared to compete. That being said, a great defensive team, which could spell shot 42 percent from the 3-point line beat a better team like the University of the combination of Bridges and Jackson disaster for them early in the tournament. which was second in the country. They Kansas. will end up being the deciding factor and Despite having a veteran coach in Rick can also beat teams underneath the hoop Clemson University has not been the ultimately give the edge to the Spartans. Barnes, the University of Tennessee has with two players in the rotation over same since losing their best player, Donte 24 The Cowl PCI: Who WillSPORTS Win the March 15, 2018 NCAA Tournament? Arizona Wildcats

by Max Anderson ‘18 Sports Staf However, perhaps more infuential dark cloud and resulted in Miller as well as the fuel of a recent NCAA on the Wildcats seeding is the recent vehemently denying all accusations. scandal, and I believe you will not get PCI scandal regarding Miller. Miller With this scandal out of the picture the Arizona team that dropped three has been accused of ofering to pay for now, I believe this team is straight games in Atlantis, but rather Ayton $100,000 to attend Arizona. determined to stick it to the NCAA the Arizona team that went 24-4 in Saying this college basketball This information is supposedly by winning it all. their fnal 28 games and dominated season has been unpredictable and on wiretaps that the FBI has yet to At the end of the day, I think there the Pac-12 Tournament. That team is chaotic would be an understatement; release. are very few teams, if any, that can good enough to beat anybody else in the University of Virginia Cavaliers, The scandal has hovered over match Arizona’s talent on the court. the country and will prove that when a team that was not even ranked Arizona for the past month like a Combine that with Miller’s coaching, they are crowned NCAA Champions. going into the season, is the number one overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, while fve teams that were ranked in the Preseason AP Top 25 poll did not make the tournament all together. Therefore, it should not be surprising that I am choosing a four seed (not one, not two, not three) to win the NCAA Tournament. That team is the University of Arizona Wildcats, a team that I feel has underperformed at times, but also looked dominant at others. In my opinion (and I feel this opinion is widely shared), Arizona is criminally underrated as a four seed; they have veteran leadership in guards Allonzo Trier and Rawle Alkins, one of the top head coaches in the country in Sean Miller, and arguably the number one overall pick (and player of the year candidate) in center Deandre Ayton. Arizona can perhaps chalk up their low seed to a disappointing start to the season, which saw the Wildcats lose three straight at the “Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament” and start of with a 3-3 record. Allonzo Trier goes for a layup during a game. PHOTO COURTESY OF ARIZONA DAILY STAR Virginia Cavaliers

and riding a hot streak from the end by Chris McCormack ‘18 Sports Staf of the regular season that ultimately ended with them winning the SEC PCI Tournament. Both teams could provide trouble The Conference Tournaments have for the Cavaliers but I think they will officially ended, which means it is ultimately prevail as they are the now time for the greatest sporting best defensive team in the country. event of the year. NCAA March They have a way of controlling Madness holds a special place in the pace of play in all their games my heart, especially when our own that has caused teams issues all school is competing. season. Another team that could The field has a lot of strong teams be a surprise Cinderella story in as well as many teams that can make Virginia’s bracket are the University a few surprises. The top four seeds of Nevada Wolf Pack. are the University of Virginia from The Wolf Pack come from the the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Mountain West Conference and Big East’s Villanova University and have been in and out of the top 25 Xavier University and the University all season. They are the seventh seed of Kansas out of the Big 12. All hold in this bracket, but many experts the capability of making a run but think they deserve higher than also will face tough competition that. It would be a very tough road with the two and three seeds. for them as they would likely play However, the team with the best Cincinnati in their second game, but chance to win is the number one Virgina Cavalier players celebrate a win. PHOTO COURTESY OF AP PHOTO/THE ROANOKE TIMES, MATT GENTRY if they are able to pull off the upset overall Virginia Cavaliers. They are and meet Virginia in the Elite Eight coming into the tournament with handle the strength of these teams possibly meet in the Elite Eight. then anything could happen. only two losses and only one coming with ease is the number one reason Before that, they may have to play However, as I said before any team in arguably the best conference I think they are going to make a run either University of Arizona or that is going to win this tournament in the nation. They have gone 5-0 at it all. University of Kentucky. is going to have a tough go and for against the two seeds from the ACC, That said, however, no run at the Arizona has the best player in the that reason I think Virginia is the Duke and the University of North championship ever comes easy and NCAA with DeAndre Ayton who is most fit to do so. They have great Carolina. Both teams also have solid this is no exception. In their bracket projected to be the number one pick experience and as people have title chances but the fact that the they have a tough Cincinnati team in the NBA draft. Kentucky is always said for decades, defense wins Virginia Cavaliers have been able to at the two seed that they could a dangerous team in the tournament championships.