The Cowl 3 Friars Honor Frederick Douglass in Nantucket Nantucket Historical Society Celebrates Douglass' 200Th Birthday

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T e Cow SINCE l 1935 Vol. LXXXIII No. 4 September 27, 2018 thecowl.com Nitro Cart Remembering Frederick Douglass Caffeinates Students Travel to Nantucket for Bicentennial Celebration Campus was a large outpost for escaped slaves and other African Americans during by Anthony Bateman '21 News Staff the early to mid-1800s. It was on Nantucket where ON CAMPUS Douglass gave his first speech to a white and African American crowd, a The Nitro Cart, a local Rhode momentous occasion in the pre-Civil Island coffee company, began War era. setting up shop across the street In honor of Douglass’ birth 200 from the Huxley Avenue gate on years ago, the Nantucket Historical Eaton Street, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Association, the Nantucket Atheneum, Monday through Friday. The cart and the African Meeting House of the had originally visited campus on Museum of African American History Sept. 6, but began regular hours in Nantucket held an afternoon of events, including a recitation this week. of Douglass’ speech in Nantucket Zach Fin, one of the workers performed by Guy Peartree. handling the cart, got the chance Mulderry explained that she joined to talk about some of the history the Nantucket Historical Society this behind the company and its past summer, and when she heard origins. about this event, she knew she wanted “The Nitro Cart started about to present it to the PC community. three years ago," said Fin. "The Mulderry reached out to several owners Audrey and Sam basically groups of students who read the book learned what nitro coffee was and as a requirement for a class and to they just loved it. They wanted other groups on campus, such as the Board of Multicultural StudentAffairs to put it on a cart because they (BMSA). thought it would be really cool to Knowing she only had six funded bring it into the streets.” spots, students Kevin Cranney ’19, Nitro Cart coffee can not only be Elana Glover ’20, Shannon Moore ’20, bought from the carts themselves PHOTO COURTESY OF CATHERINE BREWER '20 Dr. Darra Mulderry, along with six PC students, visited the African Meeting House where they met with Frederick Analise David ’20, Catherine Brewer but also in local eateries across the Douglass impersonator, Guy Peartree, and historians from the Nantucket Athenaeum. ’20, and James Manning ’20 attended state. “They ended up installing the trip with Mulderry. taps in places like PVDonuts, by Hannah Langley '20 and the American Studies curriculums The group left on Saturday Rebelle, and Wildflour, so it News Staff at Providence College as well. morning and drove to New Bedford, became a really big thing for the Massachusetts, which was where This past weekend, Dr. Darra community,” Fin explained. SCHOOL TRIPS Douglass resided most of his life Mulderry, director of the National and The specific nitrogen coffee International Fellowships and Center after escaping slavery, and then took found at The Nitro Cart is unique The Narrative of the Life of Frederick for Engaged Learning, along with a ferry to Nantucket, mimicking the Douglass, an American Slave is not only six PC students, visited Nantucket, trip Douglass would have taken in the to their brand and differs from a major work of literature in American Massachusetts in commemoration of 1800s. typical nitrogen coffee found history, but it is prevelant in the Frederick Douglass’ 200th birthday. elsewhere. Coffee/Page 7 Development of Western Civilization Nantucket, Mulderry explained, Nantucket Trip/Page 2 Historic Wins at the 2018 Emmy Awards

by Anne DeLello '20 she was the first black female standup comedian to host A&E Staff SNL in over 40 years. TELEVISION Williams also received praise for his role as Donald Glover's Uncle Willy, also known as the “Alligator At the 2018 Emmy Awards, some unexpected Man” on Atlanta. According to Complex, the actor said twists made for both excited and disappointed he “interned at an alligator farm for three-and-a-half actors, actresses, and fans. However, there was one weeks, just so I could get comfortable enough that we overarching victory that represents something more didn't use a stuntman.” important than individual winners and losers. For the Jones also put in the effort to truly embrace his first time in the history of the Creative Arts Emmys, character, William, in This Is Us, going so far as to read four African American individuals won in the four August Wilson and James Baldwin, favorite authors of guest categories at the award show. his character. The success for black Americans in the Actors Tiffany Haddish and Katt Williams won in guest actor category continued when Wiley won for the guest comedy categories for their roles on Saturday her role as Moira in the Hulu hit The Handmaid's Tale. Night Live (SNL) and Atlanta respectively, along with Deadline described her as being able to “wow viewers Ron Cephas Jones on This Is Us and Samira Wiley on with her specific blend of resilience and vulnerability.” The Handmaid's Tale, who won the drama categories. Not only were these awards important to the Haddish received rave reviews for her relevant and individuals, but the recognition also marked a step in hilarious performance on SNL, which was a step in the the right direction for the non-white acting community. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALBERTO E. RODRIGUEZ / GETTY IMAGES right direction in and of itself. AV Club reported that Ralph Cephas Jones won a guest-actor Emmy in drama for his work on This Award Shows/Page 13 Is Us.

Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 UNDERtheHOOD News 2 Opinion Portfolio Sports Opinion 5 Should Western Civilization Find out some other ways Football in New Photography 11 be directed towards student PC security could get England is not just for A&E 13 majors? around campus. the Patriots. Portfolio 16 Page 6 Page 19 Page 22 Sports 22 Page 2 News September 27, 2018 Nitro Cart "Rolls Up" to PC Campus Local Coffee Shop Continues to Grow and Expand Coffee: Continued from front page Fin explained that they work with a local roaster to create a signature blend, and they source their beans from many different places around the world, giving it a unique flavor. Fin also explained, "The nitrogen gives it a very creamy texture; it takes away a lot of the bitterness and acidity.” Taylor Wedge ’21 and Ali Troup ’21 were there checking out the spot last Friday. “Well I’ve had nitrogen coffee before, but this has a lot more options using the nitrogen coffee,” said Wedge. Both Wedge and Troup said that they enjoyed the coffee and would definitely recommend The Nitro Cart due to its high quality and variety of flavors. The Nitro Cart got the idea to set up across from the campus through Rachel Rockwell ’20. Rockwell, although a native of Cleveland, Ohio, runs the Instagram account @eatlocalrhodeisland. Rockwell is well acquainted with Audrey Finocchiaro, one of the founders of The Nitro Cart. PHOTO COURTESY OF PBN.COM “I was just trying to get them to come on campus,” Nitro Cart offers high quality coffee in an on-the-go setting. Rockwell explained. Rockwell enjoys photography, taking pictures them to come on campus," Rockwell mentioned, "I they were looking for a location,” she added. of local food, and posting them on her Instagram was just sitting in Nitro one day, I was wearing a In addition to their coffee, Rockwell is also a account, which is well-known throughout local Providence College shirt, and one of the workers fan of The Nitro Cart’s atmosphere and resolution venues. Rockwell mentioned that when she brought that works at the bar came up to me.” to create a cleaner environment. All the carts serve up her Instagram account in a conversation with Rockwell is a frequent patron of The Nitro Bar, paper straws and eco-friendly plastic cups. The Nitro Cart owners, they were familiar with it. one of The Nitro Cart’s home locations, which is The Nitro Cart is a local growing business, Although her Instagram has a lot of followers, not located in a bike shop in Providence. opening locations throughout Connecticut, many people know that she is the real-life person “It’s like a coffee bar, but the owner of Dash Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. For a full list of behind it. Bicycle Shop, on Broadway, he really likes their places that serve its nitrogen coffee on tap, head to “I didn’t actually reach out to them, to promote coffee, so he incorporated them into a bar because www.thenitrocart.com. Featured Friar: Rita Murphy '19 her freshman year when she joined be authentically yourself is a very by Kendall Cairoli '20 her time at Providence College, but News Staff Peer Ministry. The Connections freeing thing to accomplish, but by she has also fostered a mindset that retreat, paired with a first club no means easy.” keeps her close to her intentions and FEATURED FRIAR meeting at Newport Creamery, Her choice to join Six Gents was identity, trusting in the future ahead. signaled to Murphy that this was the spurred by the chance to spend more With poise and reflection, club for her. time with her sister, who was also In the midst of the overwhelming Murphy was able to share some She explained, “The chance to a member. It was an unexpected nature of college, students often valuable advice and a taste of her meet authentic and genuine people decision, but an experience that was struggle to stay afloat. PC experience, which has been filled opened my eyes to the possibility irreplaceable for Murphy. Rita Murphy ’19 has undoubtedly with faith, music, and laughter. of having a faith life in college. Peer Murphy explained that watching encountered some chaos throughout Rita’s involvement at PC began Ministry also allows me to slow the audiences grow throughout the down, and one thing I love is how I years was an indescribable feeling, can look back and see how much I’ve saying, “Six Gents is a ton of fun, it changed.” taught me public speaking, and it gave me confidence.” When looking back at all of her “You don’t want to waste endeavors, one thing is certain time being something for Murphy, “I wouldn’t change that is not yourself, to anything,” and she encourages all PC students to follow a similar mantra be authentically yourself of “trusting the process.” is a very freeing thing As for her future plans, Murphy to accomplish, but by no will continue to apply that mindset. means easy.” She said, “Life is happening and I'm just going to see where it takes me.” But she does have a few ideas Murphy’s engagement on campus in mind. continued into her sophomore year As an art history and psychology where she took on several roles double major, Murphy is interested throughout the community that in counseling or higher education. allowed her to lead and flourish as Her dream job of working at the an individual. Metropolitan Museum of Art is still From helping the freshmen in the realm of possibilities, but as of assimilate during their first year as now, she is deciding between doing a an Orientation Leader, to working year of service or going right into the as an Admission Ambassador, a workforce post-graduation. coordinator for Peer Ministry, a radio When asked about one relationship DJ for WDOM, and a member of Six that has impacted her experience the Gents, Murphy’s schedule is more most, Murphy had trouble narrowing than full. it down. She explained, “Every When asked about staying sane person, every roommate, orientation but also true to her identity through leader, group project member, has all these changes, Murphy explained, truly contributed something small to “You don’t want to waste time being who I will be when I graduate here Rita Murphy '19 plans on staying true to herself after leaving PC. PHOTO COURTESY OF RITA MURPHY '19 something that is not yourself, to from PC.” September 27, 2018 NEWS The Cowl 3 Friars Honor Frederick Douglass in Nantucket Nantucket Historical Society Celebrates Douglass' 200th Birthday

Nantucket Trip: century whaling industry and its impact,” recounted Mulderry. Continued from front page Talking about the attractions they visited, Moore said, “My favorite “Overseas travel was quick back part of the trip was visiting the then,” Mulderry explained, “I want museum and art exhibit at an older the students to get the sense of what house called Greater Light.” She it was like to live in a coastal area.” explained that the house was owned The group then went through by two sisters during the early-to- a day full of events in Nantucket, mid-1900s, and included eccentric beginning with the speech given window art, iron gates, photos, and by Peartree as Douglass at the even a plate once owned by one of Athenaeum, where Douglass gave Brigham Young’s wives. his original speech in 1841. The Moore mentioned how students then got to participate in appreciative she was of Mulderry’s a Q&A session with Peartree and expertise and guidance, saying, “Dr. attend a jazz concert at the African Mulderry was so organized and American Meeting House. knowledgeable about the island and Mulderry wanted the students to its history.” She continued, saying, experience the culture and history “She made sure to point out all the of Nantucket itself, as well, so most important attractions while she required the students to read providing anecdotes and facts that “The Other Islanders: People Who really enriched our experience.” Pulled Nantucket’s Oars” in order to Along with the culture of broaden the students’ awareness of Nantucket, Cranney commented on Nantucket’s rich history. the educational aspect of the trip, Mulderry explained that the book saying, “The events on Saturday not only included information about complemented the autobiography the African American culture and of Frederick Douglass I had to read society of Nantucket, but of other in DWC, so it was a great learning groups, such as the Wampanoag experience.” Indians. Mulderry was extremely pleased She also took the group on tours with the outcome of the trip, of various museums and historical and would like to thank the PC sites throughout the day on Sunday. departments who sponsored the “We went on a one-hour historical trip and James Russel, executive walking tour of the town where director of the Nantucket Historical we learned about the rise and fall PHOTO COURTESY OF GUYPEARTREE.COM Association. of Nantucket’s 18th and early-19th Guy Peartree reenacts Douglass' speech from 1841 in Nantucket. PC Debate Team Competes In Memoriam: Rev. William in Novice Competition David Folsey, O.P. by Hannah Langley '21 religious studies program, assistant dean by Malena Aylwin '22 News Co-Editor of undergraduate studies, and was a National Collegiate Athletic Association News Staff ON CAMPUS (NCAA) faculty representative. ON CAMPUS On Saturday, September 23, Rev. Folsey was also a dedicated Reverend William David Folsey, O.P., hockey and soccer fan and could be seen This past Friday, Boston University passed away at the age of 85. cheering on the Friars at most home held their first debate competition Rev. Folsey, originally from Trenton, games. of the season, Boston University Vermont, received his bachelor's A wake was held in the Chapel Novice. Brown University, Harvard degree in philosophy from Providence for Folsey from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, University, Boston University, Tufts College. September 25, and a funeral mass University, Brandeis Univeristy, and After being ordained in 1957, he was held at the Chapel at 10 a.m. on Providence College were amongst the pursued teaching philosophy and Wednesday, September 26. participants in the competition. Over theology at several universities in Rev. Folsey was buried in the 100 students came to represent their PHOTO COURTESY OF DOMINICANNEWSONLINE.COM schools. The PC team consisted of just Washington, D.C. and in Ottawa, Dominican Friars' Cemetery on PC's under 30 novice competitors, since The competition was a great Canada. He then returned to PC in 1996 campus. the competition was held for new opportunity to get accustomed to as an associate professor of theology Rev. Folsey will be dearly missed by members. the style and arrangement of the and religious studies. the PC community and all those who “The more experienced debaters discussions, and it was also a good During his time at PC, Rev. Folsey knew and loved him. helped us and mentored us through way to receive input from experienced was also assistant chaplain, director Flowers and donations can be sent to the whole process and I think that debaters. of the Guzman Hall pre-ecclesiastical the Office of Institutional Advancement helped boost our confidence,” recalled Although there might be some pre- program, assistant director of the at the College. former novice Alexandra Chaparro debate jitters, Chaparro recalls that ’22. “After a while you pick it up quickly, Because it was a novice competition, you just have to get confident in what seasoned members were not allowed you are saying.” to participate directly, giving novice In their first competition, members of the PC Debate Society a four students came very close to taste and feel of what a public debate participating in the finals round. Malik is all about. Alwani '22 and Micaela Freeman “I think it was a little intimidating '20 went 3-1 at the tournament and at first because I’d never done debate Mallory Maryzek '22 and Danny before and you could tell that there Strother '22 also went 3-1, making their were kids that had in their schools. mark in the first of many competitions But what I think really helped me was this season. knowing that at least a good amount Even though the College did not of them had never debated before and make it to the finals, the team agreed that gave me the confidence I needed,” that they had tripled in size and that it Chaparro said. was a great learning experience. PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER.COM/PCALUMNI Rev. Folsey was a regular member of the Friar Fan Section at hockey games. 4 The Cowl NEWS September 27, 2018 September 6, 2012 Bursting the PC Bubble Three Killed in Shooting at Rite Aid

by Micaela Freeman '20 Gahler mentioned that Moseley was News Staff diagnosed with a mental illness several years ago, and her friends and family WORLD NEWS BRIEF members reported that in recent weeks Congress Updates she had become "increasingly agitated In our society today, mass shootings and that they were concerned for her Also, the elected and committee are an unfortunate reality that people well-being." by Abigail Northgraves '19 Student Congress Executive Secretary members from the class of 2022 all around the world have to deal with. Along with the Aberdeen shooting, were sworn in and became official On Thursday, September 20, Snochia three total workplace shootings took CONGRESS members of Student Congress. Moseley, 26, opened fire in a Rite Aid place within 24 hours of each other. There will be a special election distribution center near Aberdeen, The shooting in Aberdeen, Maryland This week Raul Fonts, associate later in the semester to fill one Maryland. The shooting resulted in followed two other shootings, one in vice president and dean of vacant class representative position three fatalities and several injuries Middleton, Wisconsin and the other admission and financial aid, was for the class of 2022. before Moseley turned the gun on in Masontown, Pennsylvania. The the guest speaker at the Providence There were two pieces of Old herself, according to authorities. total count of combined fatalities and College Student Congress meeting. Business at the meeting. Moseley was a Rite Aid employee injuries from the three shootings is 16. Raul Fonts gave an introduction The first was a bill calling for for two weeks before the shooting, Along with these three recent of himself, his history with the mandatory training for all executive becoming progressively irritated with shootings, there were also reports of College, and his experience in positions within Student Congress. the job during her time there. shootings this past June and August in admissions. Fonts also shared The purpose of the piece was to On the day of the shooting, she Annapolis, Maryland and Edgewood, several statistics about the class of ascertain that all leaders elected by showed up to work as she normally Maryland. 2022. the Student Congress have the tools would. Moseley reportedly had left the Harford County Chief Executive The class of 2022 is the largest and strategies to best perform their warehouse for a break and returned Barry Glassman, told NPR that class in PC’s history with about role. with pepper spray, handcuffs, and a shootings are "becoming a too often 1,124 students. PC received more The second piece that the handgun. She opened fire around 9 occurrence, not only in Harford applications than ever before, and Congress voted on was a resolution a.m., and authorities were contacted County, but in the country." Fonts anticipates even more are for club allocations. All clubs that almost immediately afterwards. Thursday’s shooting has brought coming this year, as the College is fall under Student Congress met Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler to light the fact that shootings are becoming increasingly desirable. with our Finance Committee with told CNN that he was unsure of becoming more and more of a reality Fonts also attributes the increased budget proposals for the year. Moseley’s motives and could not today. enrollment to the excellent The committee discussed the make sense of what had happened in admissions staff who travel all over requests and allocated funds to each his town. "There's just no way to make the U.S. and the world to attend club in accordance with the new sense of something that's so senseless," college fairs and recruiting events finance reform policy, developed by Gahler told CNN after the shooting. at high schools. Executive Treasurer John Stablein At the time of the shooting, there Fonts had an undeniable passion and Dean Gaffney. Both pieces were were over 65 employees in the for his job and shared it with Student passed. building’s vicinity. The first victim was Congress. shot outside and within five minutes, deputies, FBI, first responders, and other authorities were on the scene. "It appears to be a single weapon that was used, a single handgun,” Gahler explained. “We do not believe that there is an additional threat anywhere to our Harford County community." PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM Upcoming Events In Friartown

BOP BINGO Night Humanities Forum This Friday, September 28, Professor Robert Join Board of Programmers (BOP) for Alter will be speaking in the Aquinas their weekly BINGO tonight, Sept. 27, Lounge at 3 p.m. As a professor of Hebrew at 9 p.m. This week's theme will be Fall, and Comparative Literature at University featuring autumn themed prizes and of California, Berkeley, Professor Alter will complimentary apple cider donuts! be speaking on the topic of "The Place of the Hebrew Bible in a Liberal Education." "Rhode Trip" To Waterfire

One of Providence's popular events, Waterfire, is being held in Downtown Providence this Saturday, September 29. Students can use their Providence College ID to meet at 5:15 p.m. for a 5:20 p.m. bus to take the RIPTA for free! The event traditionally begins at sunset, which will be around 6:30 p.m. this weekend.

Friar 5K BOP Paint Night

Don't forget to partake in the Friar 5K Come channel your inner artist this Friday this weekend! Whether you are running, night in McPhail's at BOP's Paint Night. walking, or not participating, come to Tickets are being sold for $5 at the Slavin Slavin Lawn afterwards to talk with Info Desk, and painting begins at 8:30 p.m. alumni and check out other festivities! The Friar 5K will take place this Saturday, September 29. Page 5 Opinion September 27, 2018 Fighting For Freedom of Speech RI Community Grapples with Controversy in Wake of Recent Nike Decision

by Laura Arango ’20 reality that there is a police brutality Opinion Staff issue in this country. SOCIETY This does not mean that law enforcement needs to be done away with. Instead, it means that law In an unexpected and absurd turn enforcement is necessary in this of events, on Monday, September 17, country and America cannot afford the North Smithfield Town Council to have police officers that exploit voted in favor of a resolution in which and abuse their power. the town requests its departments There are advocates out there in to refrain from purchasing Nike society that recognize the importance products. of an upstanding law enforcement This ridiculous resolution was in entity and will do whatever it takes response to Nike showing support to make sure this is achieved. for the former San Francisco 49ers Kaepernick is one of those quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, advocates, and Beauregard is in their latest commercial PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIC RISBERG/AP PHOTO missing this fundamental point. Kaepernick’s decision to take a knee during the national anthem has inspired a movement across the There should be no negative advertisement. country. The resolution was presented by consequences to peaceful protesting Council President John Beauregard the negative comments Kaepernick simply express his beliefs, he and fighting against racial injustice. and was to be effective immediately has made against law enforcement successfully tried to impose them It is a shame that there has been upon approval. outside of the kneeling event. on an entire town. The resolution so much negative backlash. However, on Sept. 24, Beauregard The First Amendment of the passed on a 3-2 vote. To ignore the racial inequality apologized for bringing negative United States Constitution states Even the American Civil Liberties that exists in this country would attention to the town and reversed that there shall be no law that Union of Rhode Island stated that be ignorant, to say the least. his decision. abriges freedom of speech. the town could be held legally and North Smithfield, a town that Kaepernick was released from Whether or not Kaepernick financially liable for violating the is 96.6 percent white, should the NFL in 2016 for kneeling during chose to kneel or make comments First Amendment. strive every single day to try the national anthem—advocating against law enforcement is his Nevertheless, this did not to understand the struggles of against police brutality and social own inalienable right. Beauregard stop three human beings from minorities in the United States. injustice. choosing not to agree with looking past the oppositions of Beauregard’s initial resolution Beauregard originally stated Kaepernick’s comments and the community and passing the only served to propagate further that he is not opposing the former expressing his distaste for the resolution. racial tensions in society. quarterback’s act of kneeling or quarterback at a town council This resolution does not fight for However, now that he has his belief in fighting against social meeting is his inalienable right. the rights of law enforcement. What changed his mind, there is hope injustice, but rather he is opposing However, Beauregard did not this resolution does is disregard the that these pressures will improve. Expand the Horizon of DWC Program

by Alyssa Cohen ’21 I had approximately 300-500 pages of reading a “Civ serves as an enjoyable change of pace in my Opinion Staff week,” explained English major Sarah Kirchner ’21. science-based course load,” shared biochemistry To that end, is it really feasible for a humanities major Katelyn Hino ’22. “DWC has helped me to EDUCATION major to carefully examine hundreds of pages of hone in on my writing and literary analysis skills, complex texts in a single week without becoming abilities we do not focus on in my other classes. burnt out—especially if DWC merely reiterates the However, that said, I can see how DWC could Development of Western Civilization (DWC) same skills humanities majors learn from their major become repetitive for any humanities major.” has indisputably become a hallmark of Providence required classes? Essentially, to avoid the monotony of DWC College, as the program has a reputation for being In turn, as the function of DWC is to ensure all for humanities majors, the College should at least rigorous and writing intensive, while instilling a PC students receive a well-rounded education, and consider reconstructing the curriculum so it is strong humanities background in every student. the curriculum of DWC is so closely linked with that differentiated based on a students major. While this program ensures every PC graduate of the required courses of humanities majors, is it While non-humanities majors could continue to is equipt with strong writing and communication really necessary for these undergraduate students develop their linguistic abilities, humanities majors skills, along with an extensive understanding of how to be required to take the same four semesters of could develop skills and content that are not as the Western world grew to become what it is today, DWC as science, business, or math majors who are heavily focused upon in their major required classes, a lot of the curriculum that makes up DWC can be covering entirely different material in their major such as logic, reasoning, and science-based abilities. redundant and tedious for humanities majors. courses altogether? Overall, the DWC program could engender an For most majors under the umbrella of the While DWC serves as a refreshing change of exceedingly more well-rounded education in PC humanities, students are required to take a variety content for non-humanities majors, the workload students if the course was specialized based on of different classes, which all focus on developing for DWC becomes tedious for humanities majors, major, so that it would fulfill the gaps in academic reading, writing, textual analysis and discussion consuming the effort and concentration these material that is not covered in major-required skills, just as DWC does. students need for their major required classes. classes. Additionally, humanities majors are required to take classes that focus on a variety of time periods— English majors are required to take four pre-1800 and four post-1800 literatures classes, thus they develop an understanding of the rise of Western civilization through their major classes alone. Not to mention the amount of reading that accumulates for a humanities major on top of DWC. If the average student takes five classes a semester, comprised of two to three classes that fulfill his or her major, DWC, and an elective or alternative core requirement, there is bound to be overlap in those subjects. If that student is a humanities major, they will be enrolled in a minimum of three reading-heavy classes, which translates to hundreds of pages of reading a week. Often times they will be reading the same books in different classes. PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE VIMEO “Between my two English classes and DWC, The DWC program features various subjects across the humanities, but rarely any business- or science-related topics. 6 The Cowl COMMENTARYOPINION September 27, 2018 PC Needs Clear Emergency Evacuation Plan

by Emily Ball ’22 Locally, the gas leaks and explosions in parts safety must prep students with a list of items Opinion Staff of Massachusetts led to the evacuation of schools, to pack when leaving campus, how they will be CAMPUS such as Merrimack College. transported away from campus, where to meet, “When I had to evacuate school it was definitely and how to communicate with loved ones. scary,” said Merrimack student Sarah Tierney. “I “As a senior at Providence College, I have Colleges and universities have been forced wish I would have been more prepared in case personally never encountered a situation where to evacuate quickly and efficiently in order to something like this was to happen beforehand, I needed to leave campus immediately,” said protect the safety of their students, due to the but I think the school did a good job updating us MaryKate Griffin ‘19. “However, I feel like if I hurricanes down south, as well as the gas leaks on the whole situation.” did need to evacuate I would have no idea of in northeastern Massachusetts. With concerns of natural disasters and what to do or where to go. I think that is the In the south, schools such as the University of other possible issues, all schools must actively thing that the campus could improve on, just South Carolina and Coastal Carolina University incorporate emergency evacuation training promoting what to do in case these emergencies were evacuated due to the threat of Hurricane along with the traditional protocols, like fire arise.” Florence. However, these disasters do not only drills. Practicing evacuation drills would prevent occur in southern states. Before practicing evacuation drills, campus panic and stress by allowing students to become aware of where to go and what to bring if schools order an evacuation. Along with conducting physical drills, schools must provide more information in preparation for in-the-moment emergencies in popular spots on campus. Putting posters in student centers and flyers on bathroom stall doors will allow students to easily access information needed to understand safety procedures. Not only should schools prepare for safety procedures, they must also acknowledge the threat of active shooters and bombs. Several colleges across the nation, including Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, have reported an active shooter on campus. Students must know where to go in case a similar situation arises. In addition, bomb threats have occured at many schools and students are unsure of how to react to this type of situation. Colleges must acknowledge certain areas as “bomb shelter” buildings where students can seek protection. With the omnipresent possibility of emergencies arising, schools must take proper precautions to prepare students in case an Children from Omaha schools evacuated last Friday after an uncovered gas leak. PHOTO COURTESY OF KURT SIEVERS/THE-WORLD-HERALD evacuation is necessary. Letter to the Editor by Rakeb Max ’22 child is born with a deformity of the day, but I actually just started doing it 7. How do you experience Guest Writer eye’s drainage mechanism, which in on my own. I use the pointer finger on romantic and sexual attraction? SOCIETY turn creates intraocular pressure that my left hand as a guide for the product For the most part, I’m not too picky damages the optic nerve. The speed I’m applying, which I hold in my right about what I find attractive. Generally, if at which complete vision loss takes hand. Mascara is still complicated for you’re enjoyable to talk to and we have I’m Rakeb Max and I’m from place varies person to person, and in me, but I apply it as best I can, then use a connection, I’ll find you attractive. Of Minnesota. Currently, I am an my case, it took approximately four my wipes to clean off whatever may course, like everybody else, I do have economics major with zero intentions years. When I was born, I had 50 have applied incorrectly. Generally, preferences. However, I’m not going to of going on to Wall Street. Instead, my percent of my vision, which was all brushes hinder my ability to apply list them here, so as not to offend. If you fascinations lie in domestic economic concentrated in my left eye. Eventually makeup effectively, so I use my fingers genuinely want to know, you can ask me policy, specifically socioeconomic I had undergone enucleation, due to when I can so that I have some tactile in private. I can determine someone’s disparities in urban communities. I the dysfunction of my right eye, and feedback to work with. Once I finish, build by “accidentally” brushing past hope to eventually obtain a Master’s received my first prosthetic. I was I make sure to have someone with them, paying extra attention to how they degree in public policy and work completely blind by age 4 after 16 vision verify that it looks ok, then I’m walk, or if at some point I take their arm in the public sector to contribute to failed surgeries. off with my day. to be guided somewhere. policy reformation for the betterment 2. Do you remember what it’s 5. How do you use your 8. What is the most frustrating of indigent populations. like to have vision? technology? thing about being blind? It is likely you have seen a blind Yes. Typically, visual memory My phone and computer both have People who don’t laugh at blind female on campus, using her long fades within two years, but I have screen reading software. On the iPhone jokes are the worst. If you won’t white cane for navigational purposes. recollections of colors and other visual it’s called voice over, which is a feature make and laugh at blind jokes, we It is also likely that upon seeing such concepts. However, I do not remember that all Apple products have and can can’t be friends. Few things are more an oddity, curiosity permeated your the faces of my family members or be turned on in your settings. When satisfying than saying something thoughts and uncertainty fueled your other individuals in my life at that it comes to computers the blind and like “I burned my fingers when I hesitance to approach me. There is no time. I don’t think it’s sad though. You visually impaired have several options, tried reading a waffle iron,” or “no, I shame in having that response. It is can’t miss what you don’t recollect. such as Job Access With Speech (JAWS), definitely don’t see what you mean,” only natural to fear unfamiliarity, as 3. Do you know what you look NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA), and watching people’s discomfort. we as humans take comfort in what like? and Windows-Eyes. I am proficient On a more serious note, I would we consider to be a normality. No. Well, sort of. It’s a little with JAWS and NVDA but I personally have to say the most frustrating thing While at times I can be overcome complicated. I know that I have a dark prefer JAWS for reasons that are too about being blind is having to change with frustration, I am very skin tone, black curly hair, and blue complex to discuss here. I can respond people’s preconceived notions on a comfortable with having to break eyes, but when it comes to minute to texts and emails because of my daily basis. It can get mentally taxing the barrier that often exists in my details and features, I don’t. memorization of the keyboard. at times, but at the end of the day interactions with other people. I am 4. How do you get ready in the 6. How do you use social media? I’m happy that I have the ability to comfortable with myself and I want morning? When you’re blind, you learn how positively influence people’s false others to be comfortable with me and Usually when I go shopping with to point your camera in the general perceptions about the blind. my blindness as well. There are a lot a friend or my mom, I memorize the direction of the person or thing you I hope this article was helpful of questions people have, ranging colors of the clothes I buy. There is also want to capture in a photo or video. in clearing up any confusion and from how I use my technology, to my a color identification app on my phone There is also a voice-over feature answering questions you had. Like I dating life. With this article, I will be that I will use on occasion. When it that let’s me know what my camera said before, I am an open book when answering some common questions comes to my hair, I usually get it braided is pointing at when I’m trying to it comes to my blindness, so please that I’ve received, and hopefully this at a salon, since my hair regardless of take a selfie. Based on the voice- do not hesitate to walk up to me, say will serve as a helpful resource. my vision level is complicated enough. over feedback, I position my phone hi, and ask whatever you like. You 1. Were you born blind? When it isn’t braided, I keep it in a bun accordingly and take the picture. can also contact me on Instagram I was born with congenital and wear headbands to keep it neat. I usually have someone check my (rakeb_2the_max,) or Snapchat glaucoma, a condition in which a As for makeup, I don’t where it every photos before I upload. (rakeb_2themax.) COMMENTARY September 27, 2018 OPINION The Cowl 7 Leading By Example #MeToo Movement Pioneers Must Hold Themselves Accountable

by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 role models. It is a shame that this will hit a barrier point. Opinion Staff lesson is increasingly forgotten Argento, if not held to the same SOCIETY when it comes to political and social standards and not faced with the reformist leaders. same backlash of aforementioned When it comes to a movement perpetrators of sexual assault, The conflict between #MeToo leaders such as #MeToo, its force comes will set a dangerous precedent of Asia Argento and Rose McGowan from exposing the rampant sexual #MeToo, in that those who head continued to escalate this past week, misconduct in many aspects of social such an important movement get when Argento’s lawyer threatened to and professional life. Therefore, it a “free pass,” and can hide behind file a libel suit over remarks McGowan is just as important, if not more, their contributions as a deflection made regarding sexual assault for the leaders to recognize their from their actions. allegations against Argento. ultimate responsibility to living out It is only if allegations against Perhaps the most disheartening an illustrative lifestyle. Argento are taken as seriously as aspect of this situation is the apparent For Argento to not only attempt other situations that the #MeToo belief of Argento that she, as a leader to hide her past but to also threaten movement will prove just how of the #MeToo movement against those reminding her of the double powerful it is. sexual assault, is above speculation standard, she seems to be making Nobody should consider and reproach. a mockery of the very value that is themselves above the law, and Acting in such a way jeopardizes central to the #MeToo movement: Argento’s reckoning will solidify such a powerful and important accountability. one of the goals of the #MeToo movement. When leaders refuse to The #MeToo movement has been movement: that those in positions subject themselves to the standards responsible for exposing the heinous of power are held accountable they fight for, it does not go actions of Les Moonves, Kevin for their actions, no matter how unnoticed. In fact, it casts doubt on Spacey, and Harvey Weinstein. agreeable their personality may whether they actually believe what Each of these individuals thought seem. they argue for, or whether they are they were above any possible Every crusade has its critical only willing to fight for justice until repercussions, and their fall from moment, and for the #MeToo it encroaches on their reputation. grace has been swift and decisive. movement, this may be it. #MeToo Those in positions with the As Argento finds herself was formed to hold everyone power to steer social movements following in the footsteps of accused of sexual misconduct must recognize that the movement such individuals by denying and accountable; it is currently tasked will eventually surpass individual attempting to minimize the scale of to hold one of its own to these leadership, carried forward on her actions, she is losing the support same standards. Whether or not the shoulders of believers and of a movement she helped get off an individual led a revolutionary participants. the ground. movement should not determine While the position of a leader The ways in which the claims which standards they are held is paramount to getting social against Argento are handled accountable to. movements off the ground, they will define the boundaries of the If one is going to advocate for must conduct themselves in a #MeToo movement in the coming widespread responsibility, they manner that will uphold the values years. If allegations against Argento must make sure that they hold of the changes they are proposing. suddenly disappear, or if she is not themselves to the same standard. “Lead by example” is the principle held accountable and refuses to Acts of hypocrisy are the quickest often taught to children in an effort recognize her involvement in these way to undermine all of the good to guide them to become effective allegations, the #MeToo movement that has been hard-won. PHOTO COURTESY OF MCNICHOLAS & MCNICHOLAS “We Solved It”: Celebrity Platforms are Key to Politics

by Julia McCoy ’22 Opinion Staff SOCIETY

The beginning of this year brought us award shows with red carpets full of celebrities standing together in solidarity to raise awareness for the Time’s Up movement. Now, nearly nine months later, we saw a more subtle attempt at political commentary during this year’s Emmy Awards. Though the distinct coordination that we saw at the Golden Globes and the Oscars was missing, it is clear that celebrities will continue to use their voices to fight. While it may strike some as odd to use award shows as a moment for political commentary, the spotlighted platform is the Kristen Bell and Kate McKinnon were among several who performed a musical to open the Emmy’s. PHOTO COURTESY OF LATESTGLOBALNEWS perfect moment for any award winner to seize the opportunity to speak up for what they believe in. advocacy of many women, not just celebrities. It is discussion and change is a powerful thing that The Emmys started with a skit called “We Solved as if these famous people are using their status to should not be taken lightly by any means. It,” which discussed the show’s most diverse shine a light on those who do not get to speak on Many people believe that celebrities should not nominations ever. In it, celebrities including Kate such a spotlighted platform. involve themselves in the political world; they McKinnon and John Legend jokingly celebrated Acceptance speeches at this year’s show also claim it is out of their realm of understanding. this historic moment, claiming that America’s left room for some political commentary. In her While this may be true, the entire point of a diversity problems were solved. speech for Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role for democracy is to allow every person to have a voice It is quite obvious that we have not, in fact, a Comedy, Rachel Brosnahan of The Marvelous Mrs. and an influence on the government. Famous solved the diversity issues facing the United States. Maisel told everyone to vote this fall. people, with their immense followings, have the However, bringing attention to the slight progress Everyone who has watched an awards show ability to truly participate in democracy by sharing that has been made allows us to recognize the knows how fast you have to speak during an their ideas and allowing them to spread much ability and room for improvement. acceptance speech. The fact that Brosnahan used faster than those of ordinary people. Similarly, many jokes were made throughout her last few seconds to emphasize voting shows So yes, it may be true that celebrities are not the the night at the expense of men who have recently how important it truly is. most knowledgeable on subjects such as politics been ostracized from Hollywood’s society. Jokes In today’s polarized society, it is hard to and government, but if they believe something like these and the overall idea of the Times Up speak out for what you believe in without being strongly enough, they should be allowed to share movement are inherently political and bound to scrutinized, which is why using such a global it on any platform they wish, not because they cause controversy. platform can be risky. are forcing anyone to agree with their ideas, but By speaking out about these issues, celebrities However, it is extremely important to take these because they are allowing people to hear what are lending their voices to a global cause that has risks if you want to make a change. Celebrities they have to say. taken over the world in the past few years. have such a significant platform that reaches many If it resonates with someone, they have made a These actions remind us of the hard work and people. The use of their voices as a way to incite difference in a way no one else can. 8 The Cowl OPINION September 27, 2018 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 Publisher: Kristine Goodwin Make Magic Happen Co-Publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears Advisor: Richard F. Kless Be Less “Careful” in Your Schoolwork Journalism Consultant: Michael Pare the magic in your work.” He then stray from and the group projects Editor-in-Chief: Taylor Godfrey ’19 by Abigail Czerniecki ’19 Associate Editor-in-Chief proceeded to tell me that I should we present have criteria that must Associate Editor-in-Chief: Abigail spit on my work after I think I have be completed to receive a certain Czerniecki ’19 EDITOR’S COLUMN made something of worth because grade. However, there are not Managing Editor: Tom Tobin ’19 that is when the “magic” happens, certain sentences that we must but we can ignore the spitting part implement in the papers or certain Social Media Curator: Jamie Warren ’19 In my art class earlier this week, for now. ways to present the group project. my ceramics professor told me For the remainder of class, I can admit that I am often too News Co-Editor: Thomas Edwards ’20 News Co-Editor: Hannah Langley ’21 to “be careful, but don’t be too my mind could not let go of his careful in my schoolwork—afraid careful to the point that you lose comments. I grappled with his to step away from the generic Opinion Editor: Hannah Paxton ’19 words “careful” and “magic.” I five-paragraph essay and rubric Asst. Opinion Editor: Andrea Traietti ’21 Asst. Opinion Editor: Katherine Torok left class with no explanation. guidelines, but “magic” is not ’20 That night as I prepared for created when we are too careful the lesson I would give to my in our schoolwork or artwork. Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Kerry Torpey ‘20 students, I began to understand Magic happens only when we Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Patrick what my professor meant by being trust ourselves to take a different Fuller ’21 “too careful”—that I could lose approach. the magic. In fact, I understood it PC students, myself included, Portfolio Co-Editor: Connor Zimmerman ’20 more clearly when I applied it to must learn to look at their my schoolwork. academics from a new, untouched Sports Co-Editor: Meaghan Cahill ’20 Providence College students lens and explore our intellectual Sports Co-Editor: Jack Belanger ’21 are very driven, goal-oriented, abilities. 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Earlier this month, we celebrated We can access the other side of the After binging 90210 for four days Labor Day, a national holiday globe with the click of a button, and straight, constantly going to bed at 3 dedicated to American workers of an airplane can travel anywhere on the a.m. and waking up for my 8:30 a.m., the past and present. However, this planet. With this world growing closer, I decided this new habit had to stop. holiday is also known for something foreign language is more necessary Like millions of Netflix users around Disclaimer else—it marks the beginning of the than ever before. the world, my addiction began with The opinions and positions expressed in infamous fashion rule; “no white While those who are opposed to the seven-day free trial that is heavily The Cowl do not necessarily represent those of after Labor Day.” the study of foreign language argue advertised throughout the internet. 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PHOTO COURTESY OF WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS Photos by Lillie Hunter ’22, Staff Photographer Arts & Entertainment Page 13 September 27, 2018 The Emmys 2018: A Step Toward More Diversity in television via understanding Award Shows: producers. According to Deadline, Wiley joked that, “they’re the kind of straight Continued from front page white men that make me believe.” Jones also acknowledged the The actors’ victories are not only progress that is being made. Deadline a testament to their exceptional reported that his character would not performances in the previously have even had a place in television mentioned television shows, but to when he was younger, and Jones a growing representation of non- acknowledged this statement with white actors in television. As the the comment, “We are moving population of non-white actors in forward and moving ahead.” television grows, they are beginning To make the field narrower than just to gain more recognition, just as television itself, the Emmys have seen these four did at this year’s Emmys. an increased representation in actors With this acknowledgement in the of color in recent years. Variety reports world of television, black actors have that there were 36 non-white actors a platform to speak about the lack of nominated for awards this year, a 20 diversity in the past, and how they percent increase from the 30 that were think the American television industry nominated in 2017. This year in the can improve in this area. When guest category alone, 11 of the 24 actors discussing how she came to audition and actresses nominated were African for the role of Moira, and if it had American, which is another sign of anything to do with the book version improvement in diversity in television. of The Handmaid’s Tale, Wiley stated, It has taken the Emmys too long “In that book, that whole world, Moira to get to this point, and there is a still is definitely not black, let’s just put longer road ahead with regards to it like that.” She stepped into this diversity and television. There has role with full awareness that she was never been this much representation on not what the author pictured when television, but just as Wiley finds hope writing the novel and made it her own. in her experience on The Handmaid’s Wiley also expressed her hope for Tale, this breakthrough, and these more African American recognition four actors, can give others hope too. Tiffany Haddish rocked a dress of Eritrean colors to honor the passing of her father. PHOTO COURTESY OF GETTY The Evolution of BROCKHAMPTON iridescence is a Culmination of the Band’s Struggles and Rise to Fame

by Peter Keough ’20 boyband more experimental and more vulnerable decide how to move forward. But this was not the case. A&E Staff than they have ever been before. Although Sputnikmusic.com reports, “BROCKHAMPTON their production and lyrical style has always are evolving: they’re not hand-holding the MUSIC been somewhat unorthodox, their uniqueness audience to the happy and sad parts of their is extremely evident in this newest venture. albums anymore.” This is where iridescence shines. BROCKHAMPTON, the amorphous 13-member The sound fluctuates from abrasive to smooth, It is not an album that seeks to validate the band Los Angeles via San Marcos, Texas hip-hop collective, loud and in-your-face to subdued and personal. by sticking to the strengths of their earlier works, openly brands itself as “The World’s Greatest Not one member hogs the spotlight either. The nor is it an attempt to overtly ignore the trials Boyband.” After releasing three interconnected musicians and producers utilize their full range they have faced. The album ventures off into and consistently improving albums within the of abilities: singing, rapping, and refusing to be unimagined territory, and in doing so illuminates span of 2017, the group gained rapid fame and constrained to one sound or flow. This variation that BROCKHAMPTON is not done by any stretch. attention. This Saturation trilogy of albums—titled is done masterfully, making the 48-minute On multiple songs throughout the album, a Saturation, Saturation II, and Saturation III—shot runtime of iridescence s e e m fl u i d a n d c o n n e c t e d . voice is heard prominently declaring “Take it all or the self-contained “boyband” into the spotlight, What is most impressive about this project, though, leave it.” On iridescence, BROCKHAMPTON does garnering a massive fan base and media coverage. is the tenacity with which the group attacks it. Being the former rather than the latter. They take all they The success of their self-produced trilogy of in the position they were in, it would not have been have been confronted with and churn out 15 songs albums earned them the chance to sign with RCA surprising if it took the band more time to regroup and that show that they are, in truth, just getting started. Records in March of 2018. It was also around this time that the group announced they were working on their fourth studio album, titled Puppy, which was slated for release during the summer of 2018. However, the band’s momentum halted abruptly in May of 2017, when they separated themselves from central member Ameer Vann due to sexual misconduct accusations. This decision had a visible impact on BROCKHAMPTON and their fans, as Vann was such an important part of their rise. Following this development, many wondered what the band would do next. They teased a new album entitled The Best Years of Our Lives during their debut television appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on June 20, where they performed a new single entitled “Tonya.” They then released a trio of one-off singles over the duration of the rest of the summer, entitled “1999 Wildfire,” “1998 Truman,” and “1997 Diana.” It was not until Aug. 26 that they officially announced their upcoming album, iridescence, would be released on Sept. 21. With the release of iridescence, fans have been able to get a substantial first look into post- Ameer and post-fame BROCKHAMPTON. Charles Holmes of Rolling Stone writes, “Their fourth album…is their ‘fame album,’ the one that directly addresses their meteoric rise.” The album is not only an evolution for the band, but also a glimpse at their maturation since acquiring fame. Recorded at the historic Abbey Road Studio in London over a 10 day period, iridescence finds the Kevin Abstract is the de facto leader of BROCKHAMPTON PHOTO COURTESY OF U/REGULARSHOW99 ON REDDIT 14 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 27, 2018 Time to Binge Like a Maniac Jonah Hill and Emma Stone Shine in Netflix’s New Twisting Sci-Fi Series by William Burleigh ’19 A&E Staff TELEVISION

A new Netflix limited series premiered last weekend, on Sept. 21: Maniac, a surrealistic science fiction show starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill. Maniac, a dark comedy set in a futuristic world, tells the story of Owen (Jonah Hill) and Annie (Emma Stone), two strangers who are drawn into the late stages of a mysterious pharmaceutical drug trial using revolutionary pills created by Dr. James K. Mantleray (Justin Theroux). The two meet and form a relationship at Neberdine Pharmaceutical and Biotech (NPB), where they participate in a radical new kind of psychological treatment. Owen and Annie are assured that, following their three-day trial, all of their problems will be solved forever but not everything is as it seems. Both characters suffer from mental health issues. Owen, the fifth son of a Annie (Emma Stone) and Owen (Jonah Hill) cross paths in a series of alternate realities. PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELE K. SHORT/NETFLIX wealthy New York family, has struggled his whole life with schizophrenia. He to overcome her addiction and obtain keeps the viewer wondering as to Emmy award for his direction. hallucinates an imaginary mentor emotional catharsis is what leads to what is real and what is imagined His biggest project yet is still to come. who appears to him at random her involvement in the drug trial. throughout the course of the series. Just recently, on Sept. 20, Fukunaga moments, ominously assuring him During their treatments, Annie and In addition to a talented cast and was announced as the director of that he is the chosen one meant to Owen experience multiple dream-like engaging story, Maniac boasts a skilled the next James Bond film, the 25th save the world. He joins the trial at distortions of reality that place them director behind the camera: Cary Joji entry in the 007 series. This currently PHOTO COURTESY OF GETTY NPB to confront his inner demons in alternate universes, with bodies Fukunaga, whose diverse résumé untitled Bond film, Daniel Craig’s final and escape his oppressive family. and lives different from their own. includes an adaptation of Charlotte outing as the superspy, will go into Annie suffers from depression These vignette-like illusions include Brontë’s Jane Eyre (2011) and Netflix production next year and is expected and abandonment issues stemming adventures involving a married war film Beast of No Nation (2015). to be released on February 14, 2020. from a tumultuous relationship with couple on Long Island, con-artist Fukunaga is most well-known With so many experienced her mother. She deals with this, gangsters in a noir mafia tale, and for his fantastic work on the HBO professionals both on and off screen, it along with her regret over a tragic elves in a Lord of the Rings-like fantasy detective drama True Detective. is no wonder Maniac is as engaging, accident involving her sister, by realm. These various genre changes Fukunaga served as director and immersive, and worth watching as it is. abusing a painkiller pill that NPB and character twists only add to the executive producer for the critically- All 10 episodes of Maniac are currently created, the “A” pill. Annie’s desire mysterious, surreal atmosphere that acclaimed first season, earning an available to be streamed on Netflix. Serial Season 3: Nonfiction Podcast Takes on a New Story by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff ENTERTAINMENT

The first season of the unsurprisingly popular investigative podcast, Serial, was released back in 2014. Serial’s debut provided listeners with an introspective look into the 1999 homicide of high school student, Hae Min Lee, and the case of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, who was ultimately convicted of her murder. The show has since then become one of America’s top podcasts, and even prompted the movement for an additional investigation into Syed’s case. Many people were drawn to listen to Serial because of its systematic and detailed approach to storytelling. The extreme attention to detail that may have been overlooked in criminal cases is appealing to many and deviates from the typical true crime entertainment that is highlighted in the media today. A Huffington Post writer discussing Season One said, “the story has many of the classic features of a mystery: It’s a whodunit that combines the pleasures of a police and courtroom procedural. The twist is that the crime supposedly has been solved and we get those events retold.” Pictured above: Emmanuel Dzotsi and Sarah Koenig, the executive producer and host of Serial. PHOTO COURTESY OF SANDY HONIG Appeal for Serial is also heavily based in the episodic nature of the show that a Peabody award, which it received in 2015. The hallways, judges’ chambers, prosecutors’ offices” has become a precedent in the first two podcast’s success can also be attributed to its ties and “outside the building, into neighborhoods, seasons and will continue in Season Three. with the creators of This American Life, a popular into people’s houses, and into prison.” Past episodes ran for an average span of 50 radio show that has aired over 600 episodes to date. One of the central differences of the new season minutes. This left many viewers eager to hear Although the creators of the podcast and host is that Koenig will be incorporating the stories of the next part of the story when the following Sarah Koenig will be starting anew, there is still multiple individuals rather than focusing on one episode aired. There was an undeniable element much promise for the behind-the-scenes auditory overarching case. While this is an alternative move of uncertainty in whether the speakers were journalism that has drawn so many to Serial in for the podcast, it will provide listeners with an telling the truth throughout the podcast. the past four years. Season 3, which aired its first unusual perspective on the country’s justice system. The podcast remained on the top of the iTunes episode on Sept. 20, is based in Cleveland, Ohio Another premise is that these are “ordinary” podcast charts for months after the first episode and focuses on the American justice system. cases; however, the way in which Serial operates and has been successful not only in the United According to Serial’s podcast website, this alludes to the fact that there are bigger issues at hand States, but in England and Australia as well. particular city was selected because creators were with each respective story. Listeners can find all The show is also the first podcast to be awarded able to, “record everywhere—courtrooms, back seasons of Serial on the website, serialpodcast.org. September 27, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 15 Mamma Mia, Here She Goes Again!: Lily James’s Breakout Summer by Brigid Walshe ’19 (Amanda Seyfried). Meanwhile, in the Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer. The After her whirlwind summer, A&E Staff present day, Sophie is getting ready story follows a young author (played James will not be returning to the FILM to open a new taverna with the help by James) who begins corresponding screen for a while. Her next film role of her boyfriend, Donna’s friends, and through letters with members of will be in an untitled Danny Boyle/ her dads. James received acclaim from a book club called the Guernsey Richard Curtis project set to premiere Some people may recognize Lily critics, including Richard Brody of the Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, in 2019. It will be a musical comedy James from her performances as New Yorker who said, “[James] brings formed during the German occupation about a world where only one man Lady Rose MacClare on Downton a dramatic depth and substance with of the British Isle of Guernsey. can remember The Beatles’ music. Abbey, Cinderella in Disney’s 2015 a seemingly calm effortlessness to a The film, which also stars Glen She will also be returning to the stage live-action remake Cinderella, or role that’s written as if on postcards.” Powell, received mostly positive in London’s West End for All About even from her more recent roles James’ second big summer project reviews, with many critics praising Eve next February. With consistent in Baby Driver and Darkest Hour. was The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel James’ performance. Kenneth Turan success and praise from critics, James Whether you have been a fan of hers Pie Society. This film was based on the of the Los Angeles Times says, “James has quickly become one of the most for years or are just hearing about 2008 novel of the same name by Annie effortlessly holds the story together.” sought after actresses in Hollywood. James now, the summer of 2018 was arguably the best of her career. Critics praised James for her performances as young Donna in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, the long-awaited sequel to the 2008 film, Mamma Mia!, as well as Juilet Ashton in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a new Netflix film that follows a young author on a journey to the Isle of Guernsey post-World War II. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again was one of the summer’s biggest hits. James took on the challenge of portraying the vibrant and lively young Donna, whose older self was played by Meryl Streep in the first film. While it is no easy task to play a character previously portrayed by someone many consider to be a cinematic legend, James stepped up to the challenge, bringing Donna’s charisma and wild spirit back to life in the sequel. The film is set in both the past and present. It explores Donna’s adventures after she graduates from Oxford up until she finds out she is pregnant with her daughter Sophie Lily James stars as young author Juliet Ashton in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. PHOTO COURTESY OF TIME AND COUNTRY MAGAZINE Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel an Award-Winning Hit by Madeline Weaver-Nolting ’19 A&E Staff TELEVISION

Amazon Prime’s original series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel may have only had one season so far, but it is taking the world by storm. At the 2018 Emmy Awards, the show won more awards with a single season than any comedy has before with eight wins out of a total of 14 nominations. In 1950s New York, Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) is a wife and mother who seemingly has her life figured out, but it takes a dramatic turn when her husband suddenly leaves her. The housewife now must find a passion of her own to follow. She stumbles into standup comedy and is not only good, but hilarious. Midge must deal with pressures from her family, Jewish synagogue, and society; she has several run ins with the law for her “scandalous” comedy acts. Midge must become independent over night and finds new ways to make herself happy despite her world crumbling around her. The laugh-out-loud funny show will keep you guessing what kinds of adventures Midge is going to get into next. The show is based on true stories of women trying to get their big break in comedy and the struggles that they faced in a male dominated industry. Vulture says, “Throughout season one, Mrs. Maisel weaves Midge’s origin story with scenarios and tropes from the era, borrowing from some of comedy’s real-life female trailblazers like [Phyllis] Diller and [Joan] Rivers, while mixing in details that might come years later (a topless comedy act), and others that happened to male comics (Lenny Bruce’s famous obscenity trial), resulting in an imaginative tableau of comedy history.” At the Emmy’s, Brosnahan got her first win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Midge after a 2015 nomination for her role in House of Cards. She admitted that she did not prepare a speech, but she said, Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) has to stand up to the male dominated comedy industry. PHOTO COURTESY OF AMAZON STUDIOS “One of the things I love the most about this show…[is] it’s about a woman who is finding registered, do it on your cell phone right now. Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for her voice anew. It’s something that’s happening Vote, show up and bring a friend to the polls.” a Comedy Series—the first woman ever to do all over the country right now. One of the most The show’s creator and executive producer so. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s second season important ways that we can find and use our Amy Sherman-Palladino also won big with will be released soon with confirmation of a voices is to vote. So if you haven’t already two awards for Outstanding Directing for a third season due to these many early successes. Page 16 PortfolioProvidence College’s Home For Creative Writing September 27, 2018

these words will not write themselves

by Sam Ward ’21 Portfolio Staff POETRY

each sentiment rises and falls as if the moon inspires but these are brain waves living, breathing, decaying eternal in space, ethereal in time

a reprieve from continuity complacent thoughts comatose it’s perfection or insanity and these thoughts will drive you mad

so spill black and blue blood spelling out spirit spell with each the hand that guides with each the symbols that hide with each a desire that burns where your cognition resides

You are not without weakness

these whirling wrinkles whistle by your ears but you won’t be here unless you look in the mirror ’cause

you are not without weakness these words will not write themselves

the ghost writer who keeps you up at night will not revel in the respite but rather atone the anxiety and administer the anguish find your peace between the margins

your mind will condone the grip you have on the bic pen the ink bleeds to your wits’ ends.

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Dear Slippery on Life, Option 1: Finish your shower. If you actually worked up the will power to take Stay in the shower. The a shower, you’re probably pretty nasty. water should protect you... I mean, when is the last time you even right? tried to go to sleep in between reading The Iliad and talking about it in your Unless you feel like 8:30 a.m. seminar? Plus, it’s probably streaking across the entire Dear Tiff and Earl, a drill. Roll the dice of statistics and campus, in which case, be brainstorm a fire escape ladder made of my guest. old stretched-out loofahs and the piles Okay, I’m in the shower, and the of dirty underwear lying around the Either way, I can't wait to fire alarm goes off. bathroom. Yes, even those ripped up hear about you on the news! What are my options? Hanes can help you. Option 2: RUN. THERE IS NO TIME Sincerely, FOR CLOTHES, TOWELS, OR Slipping in Suds STRATEGICALLY PLACED LATHER. Who cares if you blind everyone on your floor? You’ve already exposed yourself more than you thought you would in college, and your “friends” probably have video of it, even though you don’t remember. Tiff This is a satirical column that does not reflect the views of Providence College or The Cowl. EARL

by Jess Polanco ’20 Portfolio Staff God's Nationality CREATIVE NON-FICTION I thought I had it all figured out— to him, almost like a conversation. This made me feel awkward, until I figured it out. I was only about of course. I didn’t know anyone in the underground room except twelve years old when I met Aylin. Aylin. However, I had appreciated being challenged out loud. I was Her demeanor was that of an older woman who’d just finished nervous, no doubt, but everyone around me was patient and knew I dying her white hair to black just so her wisdom wouldn’t show so was just meeting Christ for the first time. much. Aylin was twelve, too. From what I can remember, this was After the service, I was happy to finally be able to taste the the day I met my soul sister. cooking I could only smell before. Along with the intake of delicious Aylin was tall. She always walked with her chin up and somehow food, there was mingling throughout the room. I remember a man always knew what to say. I liked having her as a friend because she approached me, asking if I wanted to accept Jesus into my heart. introduced me to Dominican rituals, and something called Bible I felt like it would have been impolite to say no, so I said yes. He Study. I knew several Dominican rituals already, but asked me a series of questions and I replied... I guess I didn’t know all of mostly truthfully. Sometimes I lied them until I met her. And I’d about my answers because they heard of Church, too, but I were still secrets for the universe. had never visited a church that When he finished, he said to me, was in a basement. She invited me “You’re a Sinner, and the only one over to her neighbor’s house one who can save you is Jesus. Do day and I went, but only because you accept Jesus into your heart she mentioned there’d be food. as your Lord and Savior?” Of When we arrived, we passed by course, I said yes, I mean, who the kitchen, where the scent of doesn’t want to be saved from Dominican-style yellow rice and their wrongdoings? He smiled at beans cooking wafted up, only me and asked if he could hug me. We to run away when we entered the exchanged hugs, and when he walked basement. away, I felt the pressure of everyone’s eyes I was greeted warmly by wearied eyes and smiles directed at me. I just made a pretty and welcoming hands, but all I could hear was serious commitment today, I thought to myself. “Welcome to the House of Christ.” House of Christ? I Growing up, I was always awakened by a peaceful knock on my questioned in my head. Well this is kind of a shitty place to house a soul—a beautiful voice singing Spanish gospel songs and reciting King. I’d been to churches before but never any with seven-foot Bible verses. My grandma had been a believer of Christ for as long ceilings, people dressed like they were homeless, and a division as I could remember. She would always remind me of the Ten between the seating of women and men. Yeah, for some reason they Commandments and tell me what God can do for me in my life. believed men and women were a distraction to each other during Sometimes she dragged me to church with her and made me sing Bible Study. I disagreed...until the pastor started preaching and on stage. (Thank God there were better singers standing next to me all I could do was stare at a young, beautiful boy across the aisle. who could actually sing because I would’ve broken all the glass in Reminding myself that I was only twelve, I shifted my focus back that building!) to the six-and-a-half-foot dark-skinned man sitting in front of us. I I always thought God was Latino until I visited Bible Study in honestly don’t even know how my thoughts could go astray because the basement with Aylin. God was definitely not Latino up in this when this man spoke, it felt like he was piercing my soul. This was basement, and he sure wasn’t demanding either. In that basement, definitely a different style of preaching I was experiencing for the God felt like a friend. God taught me how to read His word first time. It sounded like he was just talking. I actually enjoyed properly, how to worship like a Believer, and how to save people it because it felt like he was talking to me directly. And the most using the same technique that gentleman used with me my first day. intriguing part of it all was that he actually expected us to respond Although I grew up with a Latino God, I liked Black God too.

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by Julia Zygiel ’19 Portfolio Staff FICTION

I look into the mirror, my nose unnoticed by those not looking for to teach me something beyond the centimeters from touching the glass us. We don’t think of what happens incantations and the shroud? I want frosted with my breath. I try to spot if someone steps in who is looking to help keep this thing alive.” what he sees in my eyes. A storm? for us. What happens if they see “If you truly wanted to keep us Perhaps. I study the edge of a scar through the shroud. alive you would value our tradition that eternally creeps towards my “The book store wasn’t good of caution. It’s been our survival tear duct, a finger of lightning that is enough for you? You had to follow all these years.” I know him well always a zillionth of a second from me into the dinky coffee shop with enough to tell that what he’s about grounding itself in my cornea. the seats that make my ass sore?” I to say is difficult for him to admit. In my nightmares the scar shiver at the draft that entered the “Nevertheless, we seem to be advances, forking through my iris coffee shop with him. running out of time. Our circle is and leaving it glassy and white, “You know how these meetings in desperate need of full-fledged clouded by an impenetrable fog. I work. Destined and clandestine. members. With our current numbers blink, convinced for a moment that They don’t follow our plans.” we would be no hope against the fog really has replaced my left “They don’t, or you don’t?” whatever this menace may be.” eye. Accustomed to the momentary “We are victims of chance, all of I can’t hide a grin and his grimace panic it brings, I rub at my left eye, us.” returns in equal measure. I know pleased to see my own blue irises in “Okay...” I’m not sure how much he pretends to hate me—I know he the rusted mirror when I open them longer I can withstand Argus’ thinks I believe him. But, in theory, again. I sigh, lean away from the mysticism for the sake of my cause. he should hate storms too. In reality, mirror and pick up my toothbrush. “So why are we here?” that ‘storm’ he thinks he sees in me Just a nightmare. He slides a sealed manila envelope has won him over; my scars have It starts raining as I walk to our across the table, overly dramatic as incited his pity. To him, I am the meeting—quietly, softly. It would always. perfect candidate for the circle. I feel comforting if not for the cold, “Are these new lessons?” I let too seem down-trodden, powerless, and calming if not for the threatening much enthusiasm color my voice. willing to take extreme measures to rumble of thunder in the distance. Argus chides me with only a look. even the playing field of the world From inside the coffee shop the I’m too emotive, too reactive for his he’s finally letting me into. He tells rain rages in full force, throwing tastes. Too unpredictable. He would me what I already know. itself against the window with clear prefer another apprentice and I “I think you’re still too brash, intentions of breaking it. I draw another mentor, but there is not a too emotional, but the others have my cardigan around my body and wide range to choose from. forced my hand. Tonight you shall tie my scarf a little closer. Despite “We are a dying breed,” he says, be inducted into our circle. You can the rain, I’m the only one seeking as if reading my thoughts. I’m not finally join our efforts towards the shelter here. My hands curl around sure if that’s a skill of his, if he could Endgame.” the watery cup of coffee that justifies teach it to me. I don’t ask. The apocalypse. my presence to the teenage barista. “And?” The bell on the door announces the “There’s rumors that it’s not a entry of another rain-refugee and I natural extinction. We’re being jump even though I was expecting hunted down. Our kin are it. I turn to meet the familiar disappearing from circles across the grimace of my mentor who loves country. Every week it’s someone storms, but hates getting wet. Who, new, perhaps a family. In the despite expecting me to accept his envelope is who you need to contact quirks, still derides me for being in case I miss a meeting some day. jumpy. Only if I miss a meeting.” He sits without buying a cup of “Oh, stop playing with my heart watery coffee. The barista doesn’t strings, old man.” Despite my acknowledge him. Argus nods to sarcasm, a pit settles in my stomach me and we dampen our auras just a as I slide the envelope into my tad, just enough to be avoided and backpack. “When are you going

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send letters to the editor to [email protected] Page 22 Sports September 27, 2018 College Football Season Heats Up by Thomas Zinzarella ’21 University of Connecticut Huskies. It Sports Staff was a high-scoring game where URI fell by just one touchdown, 56-49. Because COLLEGE FOOTBALL of their success this year, the Rams have cracked into the Top 25 of the Football It is officially a month into football Championship Subdivision rankings at season, and teams are settling in for 23. what should be another exciting year on Favorites for Heisman: the gridiron. The University of Alabama The race for the Heisman trophy once again finds themselves at the top of should be as exciting as it has been in the polls and has set out to defend their the last couple of years. There was not a National Title after their heroic comeback clear-cut favorite coming into the season last year against the University of Georgia ,as there are several players with the in the Championship game. opportunity to win the award. Alabama and Georgia are both A few players to keep an eye on this favorites to get back to the college football year are QBs Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama), playoffs but, there are a few new faces that Kyler Murray (Oklahoma), and Will fans should look out for. A team that is red Grier (West Virginia). Each of these QBs hot to start and has worked themselves has had a unique journey in their rise to to College Football Playoff contention is fame. Tagovailoa was thrusted into the the #5 Louisiana State University Tigers. championship game in the second half They knocked off #8 University of Miami and led a heroic comeback to secure (FL) at a neutral site and have beat #7 the win for the Crimson Tide last year. Auburn University on the road, two PHOTO COURTESY OF SUE OGROCKI Kyler Murray, who was the 9th overall Kyler Murray has put off a MLB career to finish his football career with the Oklahoma Sooners. solid wins for Coach Ed Orgeron’s squad. pick in this past June’s MLB Draft, will Additionally, #1 Alabama, #2 Georgia, defensive side of the ball under their head Another team making some noise is head to spring training in March for the and #18 Mississippi State will head to coach Steve Addazio. Unfortunately, this the University of Rhode Island Rams. Yes, Oakland A’s after this football season has Death Valley to face the Tigers. past Saturday, the Eagles fame in the AP they may be a rival school of Providence concluded. Grier started his career at the In the New England area, Boston polls did not last long, as they fell to the College in basketball, but URI seems to University of Florida, where he started College jumped into the AP rankings for Purdue University Boilermakers on the be finding winning ways on the football six games before he was suspended for the first time since 2008 as the 23rd best road with a final score of 30-13. field. Despite the face that in the past performance-enhancing drugs. He then team in the country. Boston College has Boston College will have more four seasons the Rams are just 7-38, transferred to West Virginia University. seen exceptional play from their offense, opportunities to climb back into the finishing 11th of 12 teams in the Colonial This past weekend each player speared by Heisman trophy hopeful, rankings as they host #16 Miami Athletic Conference, URI started off this solidified themselves on why they should running back AJ Dillon and quarterback Hurricanes and #3 Clemson Tigers. The season defeating University of Delaware win. Tagovailoa threw for 387 yards and Anthony Brown. Dillon has shown flashes Eagles will also head down to Blacksburg, 21-19 on the road and then trouncing 4 TDs in a 45-23 win against #22 Texas of former Eagles tailback Andre Williams Virginia to play Virginia Tech. BC will University of Albany 45-26. URI then took A&M. Grier threw for 356 yards and 5 who finished fourth in Heisman voting in have to capitalize on these games in order on their only football bowl subdivision TDs and 2 INT in the 35-6 win against 2013. BC has always played well on the to make a return to the Top 25. opponent and one of their old rivals: the Kansas State. NHL Expanding to Reach New Fans by Sam Scanlon ’19 2018 NHL O.R.G. China Games, a broadcast partner, CCTV, to broadcast Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Sports Staff series between the Boston Bruins and NHL games and content. Now fans in Hockey League. Dun told the Bruins’ Calgary Flames earlier this month. China will have a lot more exposure to website that it was “a surreal moment PRO HOCKEY Game 1 was held at the Universiade high end games. to step out on the ice and practice with Sports Center in Shenzhen, before The NHL is not only trying to some of the best players of the world.” The National Hockey League is in they went up north to Cadillac Arena expand their league, but also expand Aside from China, the NHL will the midst of a long-term campaign for Game 2 in Beijing. The Bruins took the game of hockey while in China. participate in a series of games across in the hopes to broaden the game of both games by scores of 4-3 and 3-1. They plan on helping to develop youth Europe. The Global Series games hockey and the NHL globally. Their The trip was a great experience for teams to build the community across include the Edmonton Oilers and plan to expand includes playing in fans in China to be introduced to the the country, as well as assisting in the New Jersey Devils’ season opener in a series of games overseas in order game of hockey by watching some of development in the Chinese National Gothenburg, Sweden on Oct. 6. Nov. to attract the attention of more fans the best players in the world compete team in hopes they will be able to 1-2 will bring another series of games and players to help the game grow. in their country. Watching NHL players compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics featuring the Florida Panthers and the European countries with an already is not as easily accessible for Chinese in Beijing. Winnipeg Jets in Helsinki, Finland. strong hockey and NHL presence will fans as it is for North American fans, so Additionally, the Boston Bruins Prior to their season opener in be visited, as well as China. this was a great opportunity for fans to made an effort of their own to promote Sweden, the Edmonton Oilers and China, a country with virtually no experience the highest level of hockey Chinese players as they offered a New Jersey Devils will each play a hockey community, is where the NHL firsthand. However, the NHL is taking Professional Tryout Contract (PTO) game against European professional will spend most of its time and energy this expansion a step further, and it to Derek Dun, a Chinese Canadian teams. The New Jersey Devils will on growth. Its efforts started with the signed a five-year contract with their goaltender who was playing with the face off against SC Bern of the Swiss National League at their home arena in Bern, Switzerland on October 1, 2017. First overall draft pick, Nico Hischier, will make his return home to Switzerland to represent the NHL in his home country. On Oct. 3, the Oilers will take on Kölner Haie, a team in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. Like Hischier, the Oilers 2014 3rd overall draft pick, Leon Draisaitl, will be making a return home to Germany. Interestingly enough, Kölner Haie, the Oilers’ opponent, is coached by his father, Peter Draisaitl. The NHL is continuously making an effort to expand the league as well as the game of hockey around the globe. Their relationship with countries overseas is imperative to the league as they hope to generate a larger fan base, but also as they attempt to attract the best players in these countries to sign with NHL organizations to improve “It’s a dream come true...It’s unbelievable. I never really thought of this happening,” Dun said on his PTO Contract. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BOSTON BRUINS the quality of the league. September 27, 2018 SPORTS The Cowl 23 Providence College Investigates: Who Will Win the World Series? The Boston Red Sox by Scott Jarosz ’21 Despite a lack of previous racked up 100 wins this season for clinched a playoff berth back on Sports Staff experience as manager, Cora took the first time since 1946, and are Sept. 11 with a win over the Toronto PCI the helm in Boston with confidence, still the only team to have reached Blue Jays. On Sept. 20, they clinched and it has showed. The Red Sox have 107 wins this season. The Red Sox the AL East title by beating the New 2018 has been a memorable year York Yankees 11-6. As if this was for America’s favorite pastime, and not enough to cap off an incredible especially for Major League Baseball. regular season, the Red Sox beat the Virtually every division in the Cleveland Indians on Sept. 21 to tie National League is showing a tight the franchise win record of 105 wins, race for the top spot. The Oakland which was set back in 1912. Athletics continue to chase down While capturing the division title the Houston Astros in the American and tying the franchise win record League West as playoffs loom are great accomplishments, one around the corner. There is one team, question remains: do the Red Sox however, that has handily separated have what it takes to be successful itself from the rest, and that team is in the playoffs and ultimately bring the Boston Red Sox, who I predict a World Series title back to Boston? will win the 2018 World Series. The Red Sox have one of the most Coming into the 2018 season dangerous lineups in all of baseball, with a brand-new manager, former led by the league’s batting average MLB infielder Alex Cora, no one leader Mookie Betts, RBI leader J.D. knew what to expect from the Red Martinez, as well as shortstop Xander Sox. Cora had previously been Bogaerts and leftfielder Andrew a part of the Red Sox as a player Benintendi, who have both proven to from 2005-2008, and his only prior be integral parts of Boston’s lineup. coaching experience was as a bench The Red Sox also have a dominant coach for the Houston Astros in starting rotation featuring Chris 2017. Nonetheless, the Boston Red Sale, David Price, Rick Porcello, and Sox offered Cora the position of Eduardo Rodriguez. If the Red Sox manager after the Astros had just continue to play as they have since recently knocked the Red Sox out of opening day and the bullpen is able the playoffs in the 2017 ALDS, and to hold off playoff opponents late in PHOTO COURTESY OF JEN MCCAFFREY games, the Boston Red Sox will be Cora accepted the offer, which lasts The Red Sox will finish their season making history as the team with the most wins in Red Sox history. through 2020. the 2018 World Series Champions. The New York Yankees by Sullivan Burgess ’20 slowly turned gloomy in July, after a wild Both players are hoping to be back by Stanton stated, “There’s no feeling like Sports Staff pitch hit the wrist of Yankee outfielder the end of the regular season, just in it, till you get a couple more in you PCI and All-Star Aaron Judge, and put him time for the postseason. down the stretch here… It’s good. It’s a out for two months. Recently, Judge has Yankees’ slugger Giancarlo Stanton, good point we’re at now and just keep While some teams that have been entered back into the lineup and who is entering the postseason for the pushing forward, step by step.” clinched a playoff berth this season is currently providing clutch hitting first time in his career, has been leading The Yankees will most likely face have continued to shine, the New York for the Yankees, with his .278 batting the charge for his team in last the two the Oakland Athletics in the wild card Yankees will be very successful this average and 26 homeruns. months of Judge’s absence. Stanton is game. Although the A’s have arguably October, as the team looks forward In the past few weeks, injuries have sporting a .293 batting average across been the hottest team in baseball this to winning the 2018 World Series and been plaguing the Yankees, such as the months of July and August, as well season, the Yankees’ 3-3 record against adding their 28th Championship to the outfielder Aaron Hicks with a tight as 35 homeruns this season. When asked them so far and a roster almost at 100 clubhouse. hamstring and shortstop Didi Gregorius about the tools to keep the momentum percent gives them a solid chance What started as an exciting season with a cartilage tear in his right wrist. going for the Yankees this postseason, against them should they come face-to- face. In the American League Division Series, the Yankees will have to face Boston, the team with the best record this MLB season. The Yankees are currently 7-9 against Boston this season, although last series they won 2-1. The road may be tough, but if the Yankees play to their strengths, they can beat Boston in six games. Though the Red Sox may have clinched the AL East, Giancarlo states to his rivals, “They can celebrate now…We have time to celebrate later.” The American League Championship Series will have a Cleveland Indians- Yankees matchup. If played to their strengths, the Yankees can also win this series versus Cleveland in six games, which would allow them to possibly face the Atlanta Braves, coming out of the National League, in the World Series. New York’s heavy-hitting lineup will be the difference between an unexpierenced Atlanta team, and give them a chance to win the series in five games. Overall, the Yankees will rise their 28th pennant in their storied history at The Yankees will have to go through the Oakland A’s before facing the Red Sox in the ALDS. PHOTO COURTESY OF ELSA/GETTY IMAGES Yankee Stadium this season. 24 The Cowl SPORTS September 27, 2018 Friar Family MLB Playoffs Are Here by Cam Smith ’21 Mourns the Loss Sports Staff PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL

of Hockey Alum As the temperature gets progressively more bearable in Aquinas it can only mean one thing: playoff baseball is right around the corner. The Major Mark Adams League Baseball regular season will finally come to a conclusion on Sunday after a grueling 162 game by Jack Belanger ’21 stretch. Over the past six months, the league has seen Sports Co-Editor its fair share of breakout stars and surprise playoff IN MEMORIAM contenders, but after Sunday only 10 teams will remain in the hunt for the coveted Commissioner’s Mark Adams ’15, former Providence College Trophy (All stats as of Sept. 22). hockey player, passed away unexpectedly on The American League’s five playoff representatives September 17, 2018, at the age of 27. Adams have long been locked in place, as the AL saw four played four seasons with the Friars from teams reach 90 wins by mid-September. One of those 2010-2015, winning the Division I National teams is the Boston Red Sox, who clinched the AL Championship in 2015. East title last Thursday night with a win over the Before coming to PC, Adams was drafted by New York Yankees. Boston’s explosive season is due the Buffalo Sabres in the fifth round, 134th pick in large part to the impressive performances of MVP overall, in the 2009 NHL entry draft. candidates Mookie Betts (.339 BA) and J.D. Martinez At PC, he majored in business economics while (41 HR), who have helped propel the team to a 105- playing in 98 games for the Friars, including 32 50 record. The Sox will enter the playoffs with the in his senior year where he helped lead the team best record in the majors but may be hindered by an to the championship. inexperienced bullpen that has posted a poor ERA Adams was a leader on and off the ice as he (4.00) since the All-Star break. was dedicated to improving his talent while also The Cleveland Indians (86-67) had to stave off the forging bonds with his teammates. up and coming Minnesota Twins for the first half Head Coach Nate Leaman said, “He was a of the season but glided to the AL Central divisional great teammate and a special part of our entire in the second half. Cleveland’s strength lies in their community. Our thoughts and prayers are with pitching staff, as it features two Cy Young candidates his entire family.” in Corey Kluber (2.93 ERA) and Trevor Bauer (2.22 PHOTO COURTESY OF ESPN.COM After he graduated from PC in 2015, Adams ERA), and a deadly combo out of the bullpen in Mookie Betts was a major factor in the Red Sox’s successful season. signed a contract with the NHL’s Los Angeles Andrew Miller and Cody Allen. Kings, but retired shortly after due to injuries. Meanwhile in the AL West, the Houston Astros Phillies last Saturday night. The Braves have been Adam’s death follows that of Drew Brown (97-57) hold a 3.5 game lead over the Oakland led all season by the strong play of veterans Freddie this past year. Both players were members of the Athletics (94-61) in the race for the divisional crown. Freeman (.311 BA) and Nick Markakis (.304 BA) and 2015 championship team. While the defending champions and former AL will look to make some noise in their first trip to the Some of Adams’ former teammates released MVP Jose Altuve (.313 BA) were again expected to playoffs since 2013. statements remembering their former teammate make the playoffs, the Athletics were given little Kris Bryant and the Chicago Cubs are looking to and friend. Noel Acciari, who currently plays chance to compete in a division in which they placed hold onto the National League Central title as they for the Boston Bruins posted a statement dead last in 2017. The Athletics’ meteoric rise can lead the Milwaukee Brewers by 2.5 games. However, on Instagram, “Heaven has gained another be contributed in large part to Khris Davis, who both teams should find themselves in the playoffs champion. Rest In Peace, Roo.” has helped power the team into contention with his as the Brewers currently possess one of the two Trevor Mingoia, another one of Adams’ league-leading 45 home runs. wild card slots, along with the St. Louis Cardinals teammates from the championship team, posted, The 95-59 Yankees will be waiting in the Bronx (86-69). The Cubs will look to overcome an injury- “Words can’t describe the horrible feeling of for the team that finishes second in the AL West. plagued bullpen while the Brewers will hope to ride losing an amazing friend and teammate. You The Yanks have seen their share of success in the the scorching hot play of MVP frontrunner Christian were one of the most genuine and loyal friends regular season, and slugger Aaron Judge’s return Yelich. The National League West looks very similar, that someone can ask for. My heart goes out to to health bodes well for a lineup already boasting as the Los Angeles Dodgers lead the Colorado the Adams family. Rest in Peace Roo, we already 2017 National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton. Rockies by 1.5 games. The Dodgers will look to ace miss you.” New York’s postseason hopes may rely on ace Luis Clayton Kershaw (2.45 ERA) in the postseason, while Adams has left a profound impact on the PC Severino returning to his pre-All-Star break form the Rockies’ playoff hopes may rely on the return hockey community and left a legacy of what after struggling in the second half of the season. of slugger Trevor Story. Colorado currently sits 1.5 it meant to be a Friar through his hardwork, Over in the National League, things are a little games back of the Wild Card, and will have to make passion, and dedication. more interesting, as nail-biting races for both a desperate push this weekend to secure a spot in the divisional titles and the Wild Card will likely come postseason. down to the final day. The Atlanta Braves (87-68) are With playoff hopes still hanging in the balance, the only team with their fate already determined after the last weekend of the 2018 season should be an a division-clinching win against the Philadelphia exciting one.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS The Chicago Cubs hope to separate themselves from a crowded Nation League field. PHOTO COURTESY OF MLB PHOTOS/GETTY IMAGES