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This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Publications at DOCS@RWU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Hawk's Herald by an authorized administrator of DOCS@RWU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. S' HERALD Th e s tu d e n t n e w s p a p e t of R o g e r W i LI i ti m s Un i v e rs i t y \'d. 20, Issue 18 \\'\\w.hawkshi:r~dd.com April 2!. 201 I Changes alk this wa.y to be made ' 2Q to CORE currict1lurn VICTOR WONG IHerald Repo~er Members of Roger Williams University's administration are planning on imposing changes to the current CORE curricu­ lum. The current CORE curricu­ lum's objectives are: "Breadth of knowledge and experience in exploring new areas," "Deep understanding of an area that you feel passionately aboui: out­ side of your career," and " The ability to make connections and recognize the unity of knowl­ edge," according to the RWU website. It is a four-year requirement for all students, who begin their ' , academic careers with classes such as Literature & Philoso­ phy, Human Behavior, and Aesthetics. In their final year, students will select a topic for a senior seminar class, as the final CORE requirement. RWU struts its stufffor womens' advQcacy The proposed changes that are to be made to the new CORE NICHOUE BUCKLEY / Assistant News Editor Her Shoes event. The event was wh.icli help;. woui~ who ~e e taue:hr in. the~ Trading their tennis shoes for co-sponsored by The Women's been sexual assaulted or in situ­ red, bejeweled high heels, 15 Center and The Locker Room. ations such as sex slavery," said male students and staff, along "It's a walk to raise money to Laticia Walker, a senior and with dozens of other supporters, help the Rhode Island Crisis President of The Women's Cen­ took part in the Walk a Mile in Assistance Center (RICAC), ter. "We thought this would be See WALK, page 4 See CORE, page 3 Se1i1r class gift revealed AMANDA NEWMAN IManaging Editor will be for the home te~ ," ~e" class h'.15 al~eady ~ucc_eedthed The second part of the gtft was m expressing [ns] pride m e Eager senio~s, underclassmen, a "scholarship fund that would institution." . and staff ~1ke crowded . the go back to university students. The announ~ement of the gt~ Global Hentage Hall atnum "We want to help students was well-received by th~ audi­ at 12 p:m. Wednesday to h~ar who are currently doing unpaid ence, who seemed pamcular~y the an~ouncement of the semor internships so that they have rhe receptive about the scholarsh1p class gift. . , ~ abiJicy co suppon tbems~lve;: ~d . . .. In~er-Class Co?11cils (ICC) while they do their internships, Birch said tha~ the dec1s1on, Semor Class President, Stepha- Birch said. which was finalized at the be- nie Birch, cook the podium first Interim President Ronald ginning of the semester, was co welcome all in attenda_nce Champagne took the podium made collectively by the four ~e­ and thank ~em for. atten~n~ fullowing Birch's announce- nior class o~cers and the senior After her inc-i:oducuon, _Bui: ment, commending the class on c~~s committee. set abour gettmg to the mam its generosity, thanking them We ~l agre~d ~at we wanted e;.en:- d1e aru.:~uncement. . "on behalf of the Ro~er Wil- to. go m a. direction of som:- lt 1s a tradinon of the seruor Iiams University on a JOb well thmg tangible and non-tangi­ dass officers to put the m~ney done." ble," Birch said. "We decided [allotted.] back into the uruve~- The senior class was also to purchase a bench for the new sity," :8i-i:ch said. "We ~ave split thanked by Lisa J. Raiola'. Exec- turf:' fiel,? as oi:r tangible contri- MARK Fusco ?ur g1~ mto rwo parts ..on_e p~t utive Director of Alumm Rela- buaon. . i~ tang1~le , the other lS mtan- tions, who urged the soon-co-be The bench will have a plaque Senior Class President Stephanie Birch addressed the audience g1ble. F1Ist, we bought a sp~rts alumni to continue giving back who gathered in GHH Wednesday to hear the announcement bench for the turf field, which to the university, saying that See GIFT, page 4 ' ofthe senior class gift.

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LAUREN TIERNEY IHerald Reporter unique arcwork. It was brought system," Carberry said. to the campus with the help of The gardens also help to con­ It is no secret that Roger Ecotope, a Providence-based re­ trol rainwater on campus. Williams University regards cycling and sustainability com­ "Other rainwater control mech­ sustainabiliry as one of its pri­ pany. ods on campus would be perme­ orities. During the construc­ "[EcotopeJ worked together able pavers and holding ponds tion and renovations done over with the architect co make it that lee the rainwater seep into last spring and summer to the happen, and the idea here was the ground, and not make its Marine and Natural Sciences that we were creating an inten­ way into the Mount Hope Bay," (MNS) building, a new feature sive roof system. So we actually Tameo said. The garden allows was added that most students created a garden here for the for water ro be recycled as well might not know about: a roof university that was environ­ as conserved. garden currently sits atop MNS, mentally friendly," said Charles Though Facilities takes care of overlooking Mount Hope Bay. Carberry, Ecotope Environ­ the garden, students maintain "The garden was built as part mental Specialist. the garden with the help of fac­ of the original MNS addition The roof garden acts as an in­ ulry. to provide a sustainable method sulator for the building, helping "Students are learning about to hold on to the rainwater that to lower heating costs and con­ green practices and how they falls on the roof of the building serve water. can integrate it into daily lives," and prevents the water from "[The universiryJ is going to Carberry said. The experience directly entering the bay," said experiment with native plants students gain from chis oppor­ John Tameo, Director of Facili­ here, plants to attract wildlife, tunity could be beneficial to LAUREN TIERNEY ties. "It's a very good thing for and also some vegetables, and their careers in an eco-friendly 1he rooftop garden on the Marine and Natural Sciences (MNS) the environment." we're working witl1 the univer­ industry. building are eco-friendly and Looking to help the school in more ways The garden features a drain­ sity to test certain plants to see than one. age system, native plants, and if they'll work in a green roof RWU students Student forum take .PRIDE to slated to become heart permanent University celebrates presence.on campus equality for all CLARA MOSES IHerald Reporter spired by the online campaign NICHOLLE BUCKLEY IAssistant News Editor in which relationship could resentacives from SDCN came Knockout Homophobia, where change." Currently, the SDCN up to RWU after Spring Break. Roger Williams University people submit photos to be Coming in the fall semester, works with a network of 14 "They caught us what the club observed Pride Week lasr week, posted of themselves holding Sustained Dialogue, a student campuses nationally, including is all about and what sustained a time meant to celebrate the up signs saying what they fight leadership program, will look RWU. dialogue is, so we're just trying for in the struggle against ho­ LGBT communiry and to edu­ to increase discourse among Freshman Darci Lake has be­ to rake chat idea and form it cate others. mophobia. At RWU however, students on campus. Kathleen come very involved in starting into a community on campus," Sexuality Advocacy For Ev­ these pieces of paper were hung chis club. "Right now, we're in Lake said. eryone (S.A.F.E.), RWU's gay­ up on the Awareness Wall in the McMahon, Dean of Students, straight alliance, held events Recreation Center for students along with Carol Sacchetti, Di­ che preliminary stages where Sacchetti agreed. "They talk­ on campus all week, including walking by to see. rector of Student Programs and ed to us and really had some che Day of Silence on Thursday. Pellecchia said they did chis, Leadership, Ande Diaz, Associ­ eye opening exercises to have On chis day, those participating "to show that when we're trying ate Dean of Students & Direc­ " 1hey can take students learn a little bit more did not speak all day in order to to find solutions, there's no time tor of Incerculrural Center, and about diversiry and inclusion." send a message of solidarity co co perpetuate homophobia." Allison Chase Padula, Director action. 1hey ca1'trjust The club would be completely others. On Wednesday, they had a of Conferences & Assistant to . . . come and say, 'you student focused. "It's a day where we use silence trivia wheel with questions per­ the Vice President of Student "We have the students chat to protest the actual silencing of taining to the LGBT commu­ Affairs, wanted to bring this know, this situation went through the training and che LGBT community by those niry. This was also the day they workshop to campus. then there's continual training that commit themselves to dis­ gave out the Day of Silence t­ going on in the world chat they can offer," Sacchetti crimination and harassment,'" shirts. "This workshop is basically said Lisa Pellecchia, S.A.F.E.'s There were both black and red professional training in strate­ has weighed a lot on said. Vice-President. "The silence is t-shirts for Day of Silence par­ gies for intercultural commu­ me, I just want to Once ready, srudencs will have supposed to speak louder than ticipants. Those wearing black nication," Sacchetti said. "Sus­ . " more time to have a dialogue words." were showing that they were tained dialogue is at several process it about some topic that is going Many in the LGBT com­ remaining silent throughout schools across the country and on that affects the campus com­ munity feel forced into silence the day. However, others who its mission is to develop every­ munity or ch~world as a whole. by prejudice. Harassment, in wished to show their support day leaders to engage differ­ we're trying to create a commu­ "They can take action. They schools, especially, has deeply in a different way wore the red ences and strengths to improve nity on campus where everyone can just have a dialogue for affected many. Last fall there shirrs. campuses, workplaces, and can come together and commu­ students to come and say, 'you was a surge in suicides among S.A.F.E. members commented •• >) communities. nicate efficiencly." know this situation going on in homosexual youths nationally. char this, along with the whole the world has weighed a lot on "I chink there's definitely been week, sends che message co Sustained dialogue is a process Lake and about I 0 others are a big push this year especially, RWU students chat anyone can created by Dr. Harold Saun­ drafting the group's constitu­ me, I just wane to process ic,' so since all the incidences in the be an ally to the LGBT commu­ ders. In 2003, che Sustained tion, mission statement, and I think that is the main focus," fall with bullying and scuff like niry. This message seems co have Dialogue Campus Nerwork deciding what they want out of Sacchetti. that, that we've tried to make it been heard. (SDCN), with Saunders as the club. McMahon said she is very more of an event," said Char­ "We almost always run out of president, was formed co of­ "We have a lot of grear ad­ excited for see chis club begin ley Snellings, another SA.EE. red shirts," Snellings said. 'This fer support, initiate programs, ministraLOrs behind us that arc in the fall. "111ere are a lot of member. was true for both chis year and train moderators, and to pro­ helping us ouc. We see it be­ students who don't feel en­ S.A.F.E. starred rhe week off the lase. mote the actual program of coming a club early in the fall," gaged, McMahon said, "and we on Monday with a table in the After the Day of Silence, dialogue among college-aged Lake said. "We feel like there think chis is a different avenue commons where they encour­ S.A.F.E. ended the week on students. The SDCN mission is a lot of promise to the club. for chem to feel heard, have a aged people to stop using lan­ Friday wich a uansgender co­ sracemenr explained Saunders There are a lot of kids who are voice, talk about what matters guage offensive co the LGBT median and an oppommity to community. tic-dye in the quad. created "this process for leading interested in it." to them." On Tuesday, they were in- participants through dialogue To train srudencs to become over time to create conditions dialogue moderators, two rep- '

APRIL 21, 2011 NEWS PAGE 3 CO RE: Changes expected to have iinpact on liberal arts education Continued from page l Susan Bosco, President of the 2008 Strategic planning meet­ develops the capabilities and Faculty Senate and Professor in · ing, and it called for reviewing habits of mind required for a the Schol of Business, said the the current CORE curriculum, life of intellectual curiosity, lo­ plan is still being finalized, but according to Bosco. In the very cal and global civic engagement, Facebook accidentally turns on all that it is very likely that these beginning of the initiative, personal growth and profes­ adjustmencs will be put in place. students, teachers, and the ad­ sional development. According e-mail notifications for some users It is not expected that the ministration were involved in to June Speakman, a professor Ifyou let it, Facebook will e-mail you with just school will institute the scheme the planning of details of the of 15 years who was a member about any trivial bit of news: You just got a fnend until the falJ 2012, at the earli­ new general education program of the first wave of faculty hired request! A friend just ta_gged r.ou in a photo! A est, becatise the school adminis­ (CORE), Bosco said. to reach the current CORE friend commented on a pfioto ilbum after you did! tration still has some details to Some members of RWU's ad­ curriculum, her main concern Someone changed the name of one of your groups! debate, Bosco said. The admin­ ministration are very supportive about implementing • these Many users choose to turn these e-mail alerts istration might hold a seminar of the proposed new changes changes to the current CORE is off--because, if you have more than about five during this summer on campus, because it wUI be_ greatly ben­ the process. "I believe we are at Facebook friends, you might get e-mails from Face­ to stan practice reaching with eficial to the student body, who least one year away from all of book robots more often than from humans. Late the themes above. arc getting an education in an the details hammered out, so I T uesd~y, however, some Facebook users aQParently Regarding the change.; that ever-changing global society. think its too undefined 'at this had all of these potentially irritating notiheations will be instituted, future CORE In a recent poll, the Faculty point, and these changes has turned back on --even if tliey'd tried to block them. -CNN com classes would be taught with the Senate's curriculum committee not been passed from the fac­ themes above, and each class voted on whether or not to pass ulty senate," Speakman said. would have a different theme the change to the new CORE. Speakman also said that even to focus on, which would be The faculty senators voted seven though the Faculty Senate's cur­ Militiary to pursue first capital chosen by the professor. The affirmatively, one negatively, riculum committee has voted on amount of course work, and with one senator abstaining this, the proposal has changed prosecution against terror suspect content taught would remain from the vote. a number of times since it was Military _prosecutors have recommended the death the same except the materials However, there is still some first proposed and the school re­ penalty for the accused mastermind of the deadly will be taught with char par­ opposition to this new scheme ally needs to put their focus on 2000 bombing of the destroyer USS Cole. ticular theme thac the professor with the school's faculty, be­ the process of establishing the The announcement Wednesday from the Defense had decided would best suit the cause these changes does not new CORE. DeQartment is another signal th.e·case against Abd course. represent the teaching style of a "This is probably the most sig­ al-Rahim al-Nashiri will be moving closer to trial CORE classes will be the first traditional of a liberal arts col­ nificant change in the curricu­ before a military commission. As one of 16 "high­ to be taught with those themes, lege. And according to Douglas lum at Roger Williams in 15 value" detainees, he has been held for years at tbe but other electives are also eli­ Koritz, Associate Provost for years, some people say ever, and U.S. Nayy's detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. It approved, this would be the first death gible to be taught using these University Studies, the ideal this really needs ro be widely ac­ penalty mat in the reconfigured military trial themes. liberal education changes along cepted by faculty and studencs. system. The idea of making changes to with the world around us. I don't think we spend enough -CNN.com the school's CORE curriculum A liberal arts education con­ time talking to students about was brought up in the 2007- sists of high-level learning that this at all," Speakman said. Einstein's granddaugh~er dies Evelyn Einstein, who spent the last years of her Take the next step life trying to fig4t for money generated by her late grandfather Albert's estate, nas died, her close friend said Wednesday. The friend, Allen Wilkinson, said the two had just MBA started to work on her memoirs. "She always said her grandfather wasn't this gre

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Continued from page 1 the country that men can do Sophomore Mike Diercksen who all wore black leotards, to raise awareness for domestic was proud to be walking. 'Tm black shorts, and bright red violence and sexual assault pre­ going to walk a mile in high high heels. Tony Montefusco, vention. This year we are raising heels to support the women Director of Housing, won the money for che RICAC," Dreher and to raise money. I'm not sure award for bringing the most said. how [womenl do it. and che loudest supporters. The For the past cwo weeks, 10 The whole ~eel-toe thing is last award, for the most money main men were fundraising. not. working for me but I find if raised, went to Tony Monte­ Each were aske

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0 Continued from page 1 that reads "Class of 2011" and issues, and we wanted to open travel expenses, food, or rent, plicants will be reviewed anony­ consists of all four classes and will be big enough co sear any the window of opportunity for and priority will be given to stu­ mously by the senior class com­ rhe Executive Board, who will RWU team rhac will be playing chem," Birch said. dents who demonstrate finan­ millee, and the process will be be voting next Tuesday, accord­ on the rurf field. Birch said that the Class of cial need for such things. Birch headed by the senior class vice ing co Birch. If rhe scholarship As for the non-tangible gift, 2011 evenly split their allocated said that this was an especially president. The scholarships is passed, ICC will annually al­ Birch said the officers and com­ funds of $10,000 between the important clement, because the would be awarded on an annual locate a portion of money from mittee evalu~tcd what would two gifts. The $5,000 designat­ class wanted to ensure that stu­ basis at the Student Involve­ lhe senior class's gift budget into be most beneficial co students ed for rhe scholarship will fund dents wouldn't be "geographi­ ment Recognition Banquet, che senior class's gift scholarship when they were coming up with seven individual scholarships: cally limited, so that they could ideally in advance of the intern­ fund. The remaining gift funds the idea for the scholarship. rhree $1,000 scholarships and go as far as they needed to do ship. will be put towards gifts chosen "We feel that internships are four $500 scholarships. what's best for their education." 'lhe scholarship fund is cur­ at the senior class's discrelion. so important in advancing one's The scholarship will provide Any student who is currently rently being written into ICC's Birch said that she was very career, so we wamed to put rhc money co students who are en­ enrol1ed in an unpaid academic constitution and pending of­ pleased with the gift and her money towards that. We under­ rolled in an academic, unpaid scholarship will be eligible to ficial adoption by the entire class. "We're very excited," stand students have financial scholarship for things such as apply for the scholarship. Ap- ICC general assembly, Vldiich Birch said.

~~ ~~~~- -~- -~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- -~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Military Ball serves as source of enjoyment and reward for ROTC members NICHOUE BUCKLEY IAssistant News Editor military event. gerher organizational programs. the Army, people usually get a can be a go-between for chc "They usually do it for change Ir is overseen by rheir Cadre, sense of humor," Russack said. University and the Army," Os­ Cadets of rhe Roger Williams of command ceremonies or for. the . Non-Commissioned Offi­ Saturday was Osborne's twen­ born said. University ROTC program at­ award ceremonies. lhey are cers, and the Officers, so if they ty-second Milicary Ball. The Military Ball lasted un­ tended the Army ROTC Mili­ very formal events that require have any problems, they can "I oversee the ROTC program til 11 p.m. ..All Cadets, dressed tary Bail on Saturday, April 16. dress uniforms and everything go to them," Osborne said. "I at Roger Williams. I facili­ in their Military dress greens, It began promptly at 6 p.m. at else. So to prepare rhe ROTC thought it went very, very well." tate rhe students coming into were invited ro bring a guest. the Hilton Downtown Provi­ Caders co be able to handle The special guest speaker at che program. I have to fill our Emceeing the event was senior dence Hotel. ~The Cramer's Sa­ themselve.s well in that type of the Bail was retired U.S. Army forms. I track out each course Matthew Stein. He welcomed ber Battalion was in attendance, environment, what we do is we General Leon J. Laporte. He students will take over the next the attendees before dinner which is made up of students have an annual Army ball so graduated from the Univer­ four years to make sure that they was served. Dinner consisted of from rhree separate schools: they are forced co be at tables sity of Rhode Island in 1968 graduate within four years," Os­ salad, guest's choice of chicken, RWU, the University of Rht>de with high-ranking officers and prior to commissioning. He borne said. steak, or vegetables, and then Island (URD, and Salve Regina. have co conduct rhemselves ap­ was deployed as pare of Opera­ Also atten~ng the Ball were dessert. A slideshow of pictures Kenneth Osborne, Coordina­ propriately," Osborne said. tion Desert Shield and Desert Major Troy Kennedy and Dor­ was shown, and everyone was tor for ROTC at Roger Wil­ The Senior Cadets, MS (Mili­ Storm. From February 2003 to othy Cabral, rhe Administra­ sent home with a complimen­ liams, explained why this event tary Science) 4's, are asked to 2006, he was Commander of tive Assistant of the ROTC tary mug. happens annually: "The Cadet put on the Bail. They have to the United Scates Forces Korea. program. "'Ihey are part of the 'Tm really excited co be a Se­ Ball is part of a training pro- book che facility, make all the Right after, he retired from the Cadre from URI but we have nior Cadet and plan next year's cess. " arrangements, plan the punch Army after 38 years of service. offices for them on the Bristol Ball before I commission," Rus­ When the Cadets graduate bowl ceremony, and put a slide Attending his third Military campus. They do the instruc­ sack said before leaving rhe Bail. and become Lieutenanrs, and show together. "They take care Ball was junior Tate Russack, tion, I do the administrative go on active duty, one of the of everything. That is part of MS3. processes. I speak Army and events they will have co attend is their training, as well. They "General LaPorte is a really I also speak academics, if you a Dining-In, which is a formal have to learn how to put to- funny guy. After retiring from know whac I by mean chat. I APRIL 21, 2011 BRISTOL· BEAT PAGE 5 Colt State Park offers respite from end·of ·semester crunch DARI ELLE TERRY IHerald Reporter til when the weather gets a linle ally what it's about," Roccabello ing out, having a picnic, or well, co be a more effective way cooler," Roccaballo said. said. barbecuing, all trash that comes of trying to keep it as clean as After being cooped up inside The best part abour enjoy­ There is an opdon of renting inco the park must be carried possible. Thar never works 100 for chose long, cold, wincer ing Colt State Park is char it space, though. Fireplace sites, out. There are no trash cans percent. We're always work­ months, iris now warm enough docs nor have to cost a penny. which include picnic tables, anywhere outside at Colt Scace ing daily, picking up trash, lit­ co go outside and enjoy Bris­ There are no entrance fees, year cost $3 co $4 a day. Gazebo Park. And though the booth at ter and such, and it'll always be col's gorgeous scenery. Ir is nice that way, buc we believe chat it enough to sit outside, relax, and is to a certain degree successful," maybe do some homework. Roccabello said. Herc in Bristol, we have easy ac­ The carry in, carry out trash cess to the biggest state park in policy has been in effect for Rhode Island. Colt State Park a long time. The former park has 464 acres of open space for manager found that other parks everyone co enjoy, for free. had issues with trash cans. "With rhc economy, the price Seagulls, raccoons, and squir­ of gas, and everything I Chink rels would gee into che cans and it will make parks much, much make a mess, so park managers more popular then they ever decided ro avoid that problem. were before," said Lou Rocce­ Cole Stare Park has been ballo, the Regional Park Man­ around and open to the pub­ ager. lic for almost 43 years. Before 1here is no end to the activities then, the Cole Church and that students can participate in Coggeshall families owned the at the park t() get their mind off land. They primarily used the school and approaching finals. space for their award winning Within Colt State Park's 464 jersey carcle or "jerseys," a breed acres, there are miles of bike of small dairy cows. Former paths for cycling, walking, run­ Governor John Chafee, father ning, and roller blading. The of current Rhode Island Gover­ park borders Narragansett Bay, JEREMY KING nor Lincoln Chafee, dedicated so besides the water front views, Colt State Park's gorgeous shoreline offers park-goers access to Narragamett Bay. Entrance to the park to the public on Au­ park-goers can unwind by fish­ gust 21, 1968. ing or boating. There is a public Rhode Island's largest state park is free, and is open all summer, daily until sundown. The public has been enjoy­ dock that anyone is free co use. ing the park ever since. As the Additionally there are public round. lbere are free picnic sires are a little more, they are the main entrance looks like it semester winds down, some charcoal grills and picnic cables tables, benches and plenty of $100.00 day, bur they include is there to collect cncrance fees, students may feel free co make scattered throughout the park. space to lay out in. two grills and eighc picnic ta­ it is actually a place for trash bag their way down to the park to "There is tremendous open "You can spend an entire day bles. These sites cannot be rent­ distribution. get a bi:eak, some fresh air, and space for rhe people to come in from sunrise to sunset and it ed over night, which means no "You put your trash in fthe maybe even a Del's Lemonade. and enjoy. They start when rhe doesn't cost you any money camping in the park. bags] and take it back with weather gets a little warmer un- to enjoy the park. Thar's re- Whether spending a day lay- you. It always seemed to work Bridges to Bristol

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His 110--- cal call for abdominal pains, role was to clamp and cut the ~6 .6 the rescue crew that picked up umbilical cord while Ms. Heon the woman who calJed for help cradled the baby in her arms. found themselves with an unex- After suctioning the newborn's pected and second patient. airway, rhe crew wrapped the On Wednesday, March 30, fire baby boy in a blanket and hand­ and rescue crews responded ro ed him to his relieved mother. '---63 a call at 7:23 a.m. for a woman The mother held her 7-pound 160-- who was experiencing abdomi- son close for the remainder of nal pains. When the crews ar- rhe ride to the hospital. rived, they -- The crew found the "Th · · h ft · said chat even woman on ts ts t. e rst time the mother --60 the edge _of we've had somethinu was surprised her bed, sit- . . ,, 6 at the sud- ting up and like this. den deliv- - I in obvious ery, hearing ------1 discomfort. c· C'h ·• .fR b 11,r • her ask her CoURTESY BRISTOL PHOENIX Afrer check- - rtre lf!_J . o ert .J.Ylartm son, "What's Walter C Bennett fr., 25, ofBristol head.butted a Bristol Police officer a"esting him for i~~ her con- ~randma ~'io- .J i d Alfa h · · h ,n; , h h fi h .~ / ,. ,n; diuon, they mg to say. d isoraer.'Y con uct. er c tppmg t e oJJ,,cer s toot , e aces c arges 01 assauit on 11 poiice 0JJ•cer. decided to transport her to the For the others on board, driver hospital. They eased her onto a Rob O'Neill and EMT Richard stretcher and into the back of Renschausen, they were glad to the ambulance and, minutes be there to help, but just as glad· later, at 7:59 a.m., paramedic that Ms. Heon and Mr. Cabral Two cops assaulted Lisa Heon, literally had her had everything under control. hands full. "This is the first time we've By the time the rescue crossed had something Like this," said .· during arrest into Warren from Bristol, the Fire Chief Robert Martin. woman went into full labor. 1he Ar Wednesday night's town crew prepared to deliver a baby. council meeting the rescue crew of 2 Sandra Drive, who was not ERIC Dl~KERVITZ Bristol Phoenix laceration co the officer's lip. As By the time they reached the was honored for the baby?s safe I involved in the original alterca­ they struggled, Officer Viera Eskimo King near the intersec- delivery. Chief Martin shook A rowdy bar batron intention­ tion. was flipped over by Mr. Ben­ tion of Route 136 and Route 6, hands with each member of the ally grabbed at a police officer According to police, as Lt. nett, which resulted in Mr. Ben­ there were six people on board. crew and handed them a bJue and wounded another with a McNally walked through the nett also falling onto his face. ·"We have everything we need" stork pin to be worn on their headbutt when the officers re­ bar, Mr. Bennett intentionally After ignoring several warnings in the ambulance, said Joe Ca- uniform to signify they ~ sponded to a fight he wasn't bumped h~ shoulder into the to cooperate, Mr. Bennett was bral, a cardiac EMT. successfully delivered a baby. even involved in at a Bristol bar lieutenant's chest and grabbed subdued with pepper spray. on Saturday, April 16. onto his jacket. Assuming Mr. Mr. Bennet was taken to Police responded to Gillary's Bennett was intoxicated, Lt. Rhode Island Hospital for inju­ Tavern on Thames Street 12:48 McNally escorted him from the ries ro the face from the fall. He a.m. for a report that a man bar and across the street to wait­ was treated and released. Police inside the bar was punched in ing police cars where he became charged him with disorderly the face by a jealous boyfriend. combative. conduct, resisting arrest, and Knife, shovel brought to While there to respond to the Patrolman Michael Viera ad­ two counts of assault of a police dispute, Lieutenant Steven Mc­ vised Mr. Bennett that he was officer. Nally and Patrolman Michael under arrest. Mr. Bennet head­ Officer Viera declined treat­ Viera were reportedly assaulted butted Officer Viera in the face, ment and rerurned to work. showdown over girl by Walter C. Bennett, Jr., 25, causing a chipped tooth and a Mt. Hope Boat Ramp off An­ ARTICLE COURTESY IBristol Phoenix nawascutt Drive later that day. Mr. Stravato brought a friend, The scene at a fishing area ear­ Timothy Dubois, 18, of War­ lier this month of a stand-off ren and the girl arrived with Pizza s~op stake-out nets two arrests two unidentified men. During between two men armed with an exchange of words, police ERIC DICKERVm Bristol Phoenix door and got into the car. became visibly nervous about a knife and a shovel could have I As officers watched, Mr. Costa the officers' request. Believing come straight out report that Mr. Stravaco alleg­ Acting on an anonymous allegedly accepted money in ex­ the two acced together, police of "West Side edly threatened co knife one of tip that drugs were being sold change for a small plastic souf­ also asked to search Mr. Santos' Story." the men. His friend, Mr. Du- through Pizza Wave restaurant ffe cup used for restaurant food. backpack in which police al­ It started bois, was armed with a on Metacom Avenue, police Police immediately approached legedly found a smoking pipe, with a series shovel. Bur there was set up surveillance outside the the car and questioned the oc­ scale and other paraphernalia, of text-mes­ no fight, according business on Thursday, April 14, cupants, who said the mari­ as well as 28 grams of marijua­ sage exchanges co police. Everyone to monitor activities. juana contained in the cup was na, 4 pills suspected to be Vico­ from a young left the area with no At 7:20 p.m., officers ob­ purchased from Mr. Costa. A din and $400 in cash. girl challenging physical assault tak­ served one of the employees, field test was positive for mari­ Police charged Mr. Cosca with her ex-boyfriend ing.place. Cory A. Costa, 22, of Warren juana. possession of marijuana. Mr. to fight her new After questioning exit through a back door and Police entered the restaurant Santos was charged with pos­ boyfriend. Police report chose involved, police get inside an awaiting car, then and asked another employee session of marijuana with intent that on Friday, April 8, a charged Mr. Dubois re-enter the restaurant. Several for Mr. Costa's backpack. That ro deliver and possession of a 14-year-old Bristol girl with felony assault with minutes later, the· car returned other employee, Kyle Santos, scheduled narcotic. and her 19-year-old a dangerous weapon and Mr. Costa again exited the 22, of 26A Wall Sr., reportedly ex-boyfriend, from ac 11 :52 p.m. on Bristol, began an Wednesday, April argument through 13. Mr. Stravato texts. She then pro­ was charged with voked a fight be­ felony assault tween him and with a danger­ her boyfriend by ous weapon, issuing the chal­ conspiracy lenge, according and dis- to police. order I y The ex-boyfriend, conduct Anthony M. Stravato, 19, of on Friday, 159 Hopeworth Ave. report­ April 15 at 9: 15 a.m. The edly agreed co the challenge and pair were arraigned and released on personal recognizance. MARK Fusco they said they would meet at APRIL 21 . 2011 FEATURES PAGE 7 Soldier fights for cOuntry. then for credits KINSEY JANKE IHerald Reporter spenr in Iraq. Citing himself as co buy homes or to start busi­ schools and correspondence er veterans'. a "poor student" in a place noc For many college srudents, nesses. It was the G.I. Bill that courses he cook in the military, "Each deployment kind of both ac Roger Williams Uni­ suiced for long-term stay, Isom helped Isom choose RWU for yet RWU did not accept a single alienates you from the world chose the his undergraduate degree. · versicy and across the councry, milicary. one of them. and makes it harder to adjust "I did not have chat many op­ "I wanted to get more out of "The administration here is re­ the war going on overseas is a when you get back because of tions when I graduated high my G.I. Bill than attending distant thought. Yee, there is ally doing a disservice co them­ the daily emotionaJ highs and school," Isom said. "I felt I had a state-funded school," Isom selves and the veterans chat at­ nightly coverage of it on the lows you go through," Isom news, black headlines daily in to stop depending on my par­ said. "I put in the time co get tend ·Roger Williams by only said. "I had been back in the the papers, and weekly lectures ents and I was happy to get out an education so I figured why offering one Yellow Ribbon spot States about a year and a half on my own and be self-reliant." in political science classes. Some not have Uncle Sam pay a little for each of the six schools here," before my contract ended, so studencs have family or friends Though he is Isom said. "I believe it's not like I came home from in the military and because the only one in The administration here is really doing a they should give Iraq an~ hopped on a bus for of this, they think they have a his immediate some type of credit college. strong grasp on what it is like co family that has disservice to themselves and the veterans for military service. Isom further explained chat he serve. But unless you have been served, Isom's that attend Roger Williams ... I believe Some veterans are was ready to take a break from there, aJl you have is your own family was very eligible co get jobs working the 10- to 12-hour supportive during ideas. they should give some rype ofcredit for with Boeing, Lock­ days char came with supponing "I cannot watch the news his time on Active military service. heed Marrin and all his training and that college without getting really angry," Duey. He recalls any number of other became that break. He credits said Wes Isom, a RWU junior. chem providing big Department of the people he met in the mili­ "It seems to me chat all the net­ everything he - wes Isom Defe~se contrac- tary for influencing him to suc­ works ever cover are the bad ever needed and tors nght when they ceed, and reflects that the four ' things chat come out of here. constantly being gee ouc, sometimes year sacrifice was "well worth" there for help. more. Plus with the benefits the Yeah, sometimes things hap­ making as much as six figures the experience gained and the "I could not have asked for a G.I. Bill provides, I knew that a year. So what is the incentive pen thac put us in a poor light, benefits awarded. better support system," he said. but for the other 99.9 percenr I could move ~~~cy much any­ for them to come to college and "[Enlisting] has been the best of the cime, everyone is doing Officially called the Service­ where and be cially stable." not get any credit for their ser­ decision I ever made," be said. vice?" - what they need to do to get the men's Readjusrmenc Act of Isom first attended Purdue "I have no idea where I would mission accomplished the right 1944, the G.I. Bill provides war University, and lost an entire se­ Other than losing credits, be right now if I had not enlist­ way." veterans with college or voca­ mester's worth of credits upon lsom's adjustment to college ed. I know I am a better student cionaJ education as well as one his transfer here due co RWU's Isom is a creative writing ma­ was virtually painless. Because because of the discipline and ex­ jor who was stationed in Yuma, year of unemployment com­ non-acceptance of his credits of his only getting deployed perience I gained in the Marine pensation. In addition to this, once, rather than three or four Ariz., for three and a half years. earned while serving. He esti­ Corps." times, his decachmenr from the Seven of chose months were it provides many different types mates his having somewhere of loans for returning veterans around 130 credits from the outside was not as harsh as oth- Green buildinQ workshop Morbidly interesting: briQhtens student job prospects Professor's work a cc l ·a l m ed ~··a broa·d, to know for the exam, as well as MICHELLE LEE jHerald Reporter sources, lndoor Environmental Qualicy, and Innovation in De­ directing them on the best way It seems chat "global warming" sign. to further prepare. ignored at home and "sustainabilicy," words that The workshops were held by "It's a pretcy prestigious cre­ were once not commonly used, the RWU U.S. Green Build­ dential," Doucoc said. "It's the KINSEY JANKE Herald Reporter produced pictures of female are ones that are spoken about ing Council Student Group, an first seep in the LEED profes­ I impersonators, of the deceased every day. Suscainabilicy is the organization started on cam­ sionaJ accreditation system. It's Jeffrey Silverthorne's office is in morgues, of horses up for new "fad" that everyone wanes pus last year char is a student definitely a good thing co have cluttered. slaughter in a Massachusetts to be a part of, even students at chapter of the national USG BC and even just being able co put Books, flyers, and posters line slaughterhouse and of scenes Roger Williams Universicy. organization. Doucot and Er­ the Green Associate logo on the walls. The desk is covered from the Texas-Mexico border. Keith Doucot, a junior con­ mann both ran the workshops your resume makes you stand in paperwork and folders. His "There's a long history and tra­ struction management major under the supervision of Dr. out. " small MacBook sits serenely in dition of photographing points with a minor in sustainabilicy, is Bilge Gokhan Celik, their con­ Buildings on campus, such as the middle, the silver of it glint­ of friction," Silverthorne said, helping RWU students becom­ struction management profes­ the Global Heritage Hall, are ing from the midday sun. The "whether they're psychological ing more knowledgeable on sor. not LEED certified but are built space is small, no bigger than or physical or whether they're building green. "I think that it's a big deal that to LEED or "green" standards. your favorite restaurant's bath- morcaJ like life and death. To Starting April 4, Doucot and "A !or more buildings are try­ me, [my subjects] seemed like fellow construction manage­ "wt> ing to be built green and not the breaking points of the cul­ ment major, Kenny Ermann, need to start taking just necessarily LEED certi­ ture where the relationship be­ ran 5ix, one-hour workshops care ofwhere we Live, fied," said Doucot. "People are tween action and culruraJ stan­ held in rhe School of Engineer­ otherwise we're going to starting to reaJize that it's not dards fell apart." ing building to teach students just about the upfront cost of Silverthorne, 65, received about the six main credit cat­ run out ofwhat we need the building but the long run both his B.F.A. and M.F.A. in egories within the Leadership . " impacts of it as well." Photography and his M.A. in in Energ_y and Environmental to survive. Doucot and Ermann hope to Education from the Rhode Is­ Design (LEED) green building continue to run the workshops land School of Design. He is rating system. -Keith Doucot, LEED every semester and also have represented by five different gal­ LEED is an internationally hopes of bringing in speakers leries in four different countries recogniud green building cer­ workshop leader from the industry to give the and has caught at nine different tification system developed by students a better perspective of universities. His work has been the U.S. Green Building Coun­ the work field. showcased in Denmark, France, cil (USGBC). The system al­ we have [the chapter] here at Doucot said that it is still up Germany, Lhe Netherlands, Slo­ lows for a third party to verify RWU," Doucot said. in the air about how they will venia, and all over the United if the building or community Doucoc said that the work­ advertise for next semester's BWGS.LESINROCKS.COM States. Bur while the U.S. has was designed and built using shops fit well with the school workshops, but that interested seen his work and credentials the strategies to improve energy Professor Jeffrey Silverthorne is because "the industry is moving students should look out for an plenty of times, his main sup­ savings, water efficiency, and renowned for his photographs of so much into the green initia­ announcement for the meetings port still comes from overseas. C02 emissions reduction. tives and where RWU is so pro­ at a possible information table bodies in morgues. Though his work is sh(}Wn in many galleries "In general, there has been very The workshops held were open gressive in thac whole realm of at the Involvement Fair and little receptivicy to my work [in co all studenrs, but Doucot abroad, his work has struggled to sustainabilicy, we thought that an announcement in the Daily the U.S.J," Silverthorne said. said that the attendees were gain acclaim dmnestically. 50 it would be a good idea to start Dose. "In 1973 there was a show in mostly made up of consrruccion the workshops." "There's scientific data out New York Cicy at one of the two management and architecture Students who completed all there that shows how much of room, but it's obvious that there photo galleries at that time and majors as well as a few account­ six workshops were eligible co an impact we have on tlle earth, is experience oozing from its there was a mention of the ex­ ing and environmental science take rhe LEED Green Associ­ whether it's talking about ozone very core. hibition in the New York Times majors and some industry pro­ ate Exam. The exam, according depletion or aquifer depletion," As a professionaJ photog­ and then nothing happened. It fessionals. to Doucoc, gives people higher Doucot said. "We just need to rapher, Silverthorne sees the was this kind of underground The six main categories cov­ esteem in their field. The work­ start taking care of where we world through a culrured eye, body of ered included: Sustainable Sites, shops are designed to teach the live otherwise we're going to digging beneath the obvious Energy & Atmosphere, Water students the majoricy of the run out of what we need to sur- and extracting something much See PHOTO, page 10 Efficiency, Materials & Re- major information they need vive.. " more poignant. His camera has PAGE 8 I FEATURES ------!APRIL 21, 2011 Alcohol policy changes have GRIFFIN LABBANCE IHerald Reporter students talking Students observe many changes during their four years away at college. In che event of a campus-wide change, such as a newly implemented policy, some students hardly seem to make note of the change due to the flurry of homework, classes, and so­ cializing. Yer, in some cases, the change causes a Lauren Prior, 21, senior uniformed outcry of major disagreement. The class of 2011 has been with the university "I think that it's making it almost more dangerous for for most of the changes in regards to the drink­ students. It's pushing them off campus so more students ing policies on campus. Yet, administrators put are likely to dr~nk and drive rather tJlan just stay on much consideration into each and every change campus ai:id have safe fun. We're in college and I think it's that Roger Williams University has seen over the naive for people to think that we're not going to drink as years. college students." "[The Akohol and Other Drug Task Force] (AOD) presented in 2009 at a national confer­ ence to show other schools the process that our university takes to make changes campus wide," said Kathleen McMahon, Dean of Students. RWU works hard to make sure that the campus Lauren Flannery, 21, senior is safe and educated, she said. Sometimes with the changing culture and student turnover, po­ "I remember when 1 was a freshman it seemed like you lices must be changed or added in order to ef­ could gee away with everything. I don't know if that's a fectively reach the student body and create a good or bad thing, bur it's definitely more lenient. I feel safe environment. like my junior year it was a lot stricter even than it is now. "There are many what we call 'second­ It seems like they just really put in a lor of rules. It was hand effects' from drinking that affect the terrifying to go to any kind of parry. Even now I get scared student body," McMahon said Second­ even though I'm 21." hand effects take place when students who are intoxicated cause harm in the community, which affects the general learning and safety of students. "We try and prevent these effects from happening as we have seen Violet Dixon, 22, senior through our data that many students affected by this tend to consider leav­ "I lived in Stonewall my freshman year an~ even there, ing the university," McMahon said. t.~~ that was an honors dorm, there was still a lot of alcohol Currently, the university has a group that was around. I feel like they were strict about it, but of students and faculty who are in . . ... - . . ~ ·.·.-~: .... -.·· we could pretty much gee away with anything. . . . I feel charge of reviewing different policies, -, r., like the policies they've put into place have been well­ both current and new, that affect stu­ rr .';;_J minded; they meant well, but I think there's kind of a dents in terms of alcohol and drug . ''W' counter current of whac students expected when they came consumption. The AOD Task Force here. Roger Williams doesn't want to be seen as a party is comprised of 13 staff, faculty mem­

... school, but students see it as a party school still, I guess. I bers, and scudents who help to make ~f definitely resent be1ng 22 years old and being told I'm not recommendations to the university on ~ ... -.P allowed to have a beer on my balcony. I feel like by now I different policy changes. know how to drink responsibly. " The AOD Task Force is behind the large changes that students see take place on campus, some of which take many months to be implemented. In MacKenzie Wasson, 22, senior May 2010, RWU experienced a change in a policy thac some students refer to as •\ ~· :,.··~· ·~ :,. one of the biggest policy changes they "I don't really recall it from freshman year because it ~~'·:),;~.. . . . have ever seen on campus. The Medical didn't really apply to us back then. We just sort of snuck l1·· .· ...... '_·~.-.·,·· .. . Amnesty policy allows students who re­ everything in. I was never really worried about getting > "'~ quest medical assistance either on their caught or anything.... I think that they handle it very .I.''<.,>1. ,..: '--~;.. '· -'~•>--. '{~. -. ·:' ,..) ~ . own or through .,} " ·~,,; ,' ' any judicial pw1ishments. referee's job is to make sure the game is played accord­ "We worked a long time on this ing to the rules. But they're not out there specifically co ;t ''\ change and tried ro work out all the de­ hand out red cards. There's some give and there's some ~:~~ tails before we brought ic co the student take. There's some mutual understanding as to what's '~·· body," McMahon said. The planning acceptable and what's not. To be honest, they pound of the policy was starred in January of it into your head that it's so socially unacceptable that 2010, benchmarked against other insti­ instead of making kids stop, they just resent the author­ tutions and then a formal proposal was ity who makes the rules. " drafted. lhis proposal was then brought to Student Senate for scudent input. RWU 2006 2007 I I Alcohol I Residence Hall Damage Costs: Residence Hall Damage Costs: $176,417 - $133,678 Alcohol Abstinence Rate: 12% Alcohol Abstinence Rate: 13% Statistics Total Alcohol Violations (Fall): Total Alcohol Violations {Fall): 401 violations 290 violations Students Binge Drinking Rates Students Binge Drinking Rates Timeline (5 or more drinks): 61 % (5 or more drinks}: 61 % APRIL 2 1, 2011 1------FEATURES PAGE 9

Myths vs~ Facts "We try and get student input on policies before they are Information provUkJ by Kathleen McMahon, Dean ofStiulents formalized," McMahon said. After five months of planning and work, the policy was implemented on campus and pub­ licized to the student body. With many large campus-wide changes taking affect over 111e tovv11 of 1 the past four years, the current senior class has experienced I \ 1 \ l- · .l' [ . 1.." 11 t !i ,_. r· ..._· '\ _i' .. ': 1 h · ~ \1; ..._ · most of the changes that the university has implemented. l )l l ::~ r 1...._' tt'\' :·t llf 1;ri:'t~\l ii".!' Bristol l1aLt a 1 Alex Skerry. a senior, said she feels that many of the chang­ j 11':, ·\.,~,Lr~~~ t ,r·:1..L .. ·;r. ~\) l )l l' ,, .. · ... ., I I es positive change for the university bur I still disagree with last vear. some of the finer points in the policy," Skerry said. " McMahon said that she has seen many of the policies on campus being well received by the student body. "Students don't like policies where they feel as thought their freedom is being infringed upon," McMahon said. Over rhe past few years, RWU has seen many nwn­ L\L:-;F: \\l· !ud mor.: Hi'\) \·iol.ni,)n.; citt'd bers and statistics decrease and although some students Li~£ ·,-c.11 l't1[ th1' i5 '1rim.1rik Jul' 111 .1 ~r.mt have negative attitudes towards the policy changes, t"un~hi f'.lrC.\ p.trrnf th.11 m>n insuri:J tk!t !\/lore students are many positive outcomes are coming from them. In urgecs undl·r.1~i: drinking. 'lht'y did nor lun- . . , 2009, the surveyed alcohol abstinence rate was at 17 d1is chc ~'t'.lr ht:'fore. ;\IH.I d_1t' timdin~~ i~ l)\t'f d nnk1 ng oH C~1111 pus. percent, which was up from 14 percent in 2005. this n-.u ;ind incidc'nlC\ ol srud~·r1t .111,:,)lwl L McMahon said that implemented policies that tar­ 1 j,_)Lni;)n, ,,ff 1...impu5 chi, n.1r h.:ilh·.: lkl11..\l5:.:d get alcohol consumption have secondary affects l-,rn,idi.'r.ihk chat help with other violations around campus. In 2006, the university recorded 401 violations on campus. With policy change and an increase on educational sanctioning, the university saw that number drop to 223 in 2010, almost half of the number of violations committed on campus. . 111c alcohol Along with policy changes and on cam­ l· \l :--1: I f1, 1-_· \\"l'f<.' 1111 m.1jpr ch,uH:<..·, to 1!:,· .dulll.i pus educational measures, the university policy \Vas !'OLL-\ tl11' 1 t'.ll - '.irnc· 'lll.llltic:- p< 1 li, \. ''trih.L· 111k has implemented an online course for the ,le .... !k 11111' c·h,in~_- i\ d1l· \J.:clil·.d .\lllt~<.'\I\ f'lllj,., incoming freshmen class called AlcoholE­ changed again \\,J' 1~u1 inti• ,~tL, t. di.t. Through this course, students are asked L L questions and provided feedback, which will rhis vear. give RWU information on current student drinking trends. "We have heard a lot of students talk about how we are seen as a major partying school which is why it was good to see freshmen students, when asked before they attend the university. how often do they think students on campus consume alcohol. Forry-four per­ i \! "l \I, ,,Ji"I ,;,,, ui11,·1 11 ;,•:1·· cent say about the same as other schools, and .I:\',\, [\Lilh .11•\\ I\ 1"n1rn l.1,1 "t'.!I .Ii ill 1) 0 L. U 11 l l' l H l' d .l k Uh 0 40 percenc say that they don't know," Mc­ l~1l!1'i t(llll \, .. 1'- .!~:;,l ..~!)\)ll'' 1..l~··\\!1 Mahon said. ,~,1.~... ! ,l,;.'11':i..'L·! \,:\\ \'iuL11iu11s iLl\'t inLTl\lSL'd. ' Through proactive measures and education I•! .:L ... 1 ,: (·1 :'i .... :':'. '.\lil::·- :1 :·.' on policies on campt-ts, d1e university hopes \.L...... i ~ "'1.. \.] ~ \ 1 :1'<1..L 1 1hl1 to lower incidents and generally increase the knowledge on campus policies. McMahon said the university has seen improvement in the drinking culture on campus and feels that because of new poli­ cies and implementations, che image of the university is also increasing. According to the most recent AlcoholEdu data, less than I percent of the class of 2014 attended the There have been university because they had heard it was i \! "l: !r 1:1,1,r •.nc !r•. 1111 -~il1i'1-2tl!1J lu,I Ill considered a parry school. n1ore transfers due I.. " ,t11i.Ln1' 1;.;11,k1 from tl1l' 11ni\L'hl!\ 1h.1!1 In rhe end, McMahon said she feels as ;h,· .)!HlS-_!(l{)') ,, h,l<,j 1,·Lir. though the work done by the university, to alcohol policy administration, the AOD Task Force and the student body has accomplished the in­ changes. tended result. "The work being done is paying off in helping to create a healthy campus com­ • munity." 2008 2009 2010

I I ----~-- ·-- I Residence Hall Damage Costs: Residence Hall Damage Costs: Residence Hall Damage Costs: $115,241 · Not available Nor available Alcohol Abstinence Rate: 13% Alcohol Abstinence Rate: 17% Alcohol Abstinence Rate: Total Alcohol Violations (Fall): Total Alcohol Violations (Fall): Not available 345 violations 275 violations Total Alcohol Violations (Fall): Students Binge Drinking Rates Students Binge Drinking Rates 223 violations · (5 or more drinks): 58% (5 or more drinks): 51 % Students Binge Drinking Rates (5 or more drinks): 52% • •

PAGE 10 I FEATURES I APRIL 21, 2011 DION: -Now is the· time to include Islam in the American mainstream Final installment: .'Ignorance is not an excuse' ERYN DION IHerald Contributor islature banning the use of laws ing was responding to "recent 200 l terrorist attacks, and the in America, this hearing repre- ·t c· t d from other nations or cultures, incidents targeting Muslims controversy over a proposed sents a step in the right direc- M l v a: ·thany th say" " tmed "th o o,, away oft en smg. 1 .mg out Shan "ah , t h e sueh as ~oran b urmngs· and re- M us l'1m commumty· center to uon:· an euort to 1'd en ~ and :J.ty ~ uili:; th ~~en- Islamic religious law. Propo- strictions on Mosque construe- be built two blocks from the correct problems, and efend co~sci~u:~ss and :ccepte~c:; nents of the_ bills often say they tian." He is, referencing Pastor World Trade Center site in the civil rights of~ n;iarginalized r . t th . ·nstre fold are protecung freedoms and Terry Jones plan to burn a Lower Manhattan. group. After all, 1snt that what sf s {° ~ u:~ e a; · · g liberties granted under the First copy of the Quran on the an- While it is unclear what the this country is all about? hioh y, rofil: posi~~nsa ;n:e Ame~dment, an~ p~otecting niversary of the September 11, future might hold for Muslims g P h. h all £o. Amenca from foreign interests. government, w ic ows r S Ii . · h ak hi "th ome po uc1ans ave t en t s great er exposure. Ke1 Elli son furth C B from Minnesota was elected to a st~ herR onruessm.;n e­ the House of Representatives ter . g, t e epu can epre­ . 2006 b · th t sentattve from New York, held m , ecommg e fir s C . al h . th M l. el ct d ~0 m U ·t d a ongress1on earmg on e us lil e e ~ m e "radicalization of American States Congress. Andre Carson M . ,, H. l · ;> Th . us 11ms. 1s cone us1on. at became the secon d M us 1nn "M . Am . d elected to the House of Re - us1 im · encans _must. o resentattves· m· 2008 w hen :phe more. . to,, combat. th . Islamic radical-. . won the seat for Indiana's 7th tzatton m eu communmes, congressional district. There ~hat ~yl wer~not coopera~ are also several Muslims serv- mg wr a~ e . orcement, an ing as Senators and Represen- lthadr. preachrn~calizm.m~sque1hs was · -L S l l Th ea mg to radi auon. ese tattves on UJe tate eve . ese h . . al th M r elected officials work together . eaAmnngs . sign b ~t ~ imds . m enca are emg VJewe to promote Mus I1m causes on a h ~ b" d d d nauon· al l eve l, w h.1c h h ave been t roud · a iase an une u- . all . d cate ens. tradi t10n y ignore . Th. l ki fi th More recently, it seems that a M ml~ are 00 n~ up thor he 'I l h b. , us 1m community, oug . stronger wave o f s amap o ta S Ri hard D b' h hi . c . n1 th enator c ur m, a as . t, bmrectmg l aknot o y e D emocrat rromc Ill"mo1s, · ' h eld a me dia, ut awm . ers as we 11 . h . . th U S S · 1 din Okl earmg m e . . enate on Sever al states, me u g a- · · M l' b · · M h -=•.1.1U1.1WOOD-lrALLERY.BLOGSPOT.COM homa and Missouri, have intro- anu- us tm _igotry m arc · duced bills into their local leg- Senator Durbm said the hear- Ihe mosque locaf!d in North Smithfield, R.I where many local Muslims pray.

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_,, APRIL 21, 2011 OPINIONS PAGE 11 Editorial.· Don't underestimate veganism On Earth Day, a reflection on struggle to give up animal products·

ALEXANDRA ARTIANOI Opinions Editor consumers. great ethics when it comes co Lase night, I found myself "Cows are noc designed by purchasing food, l still couldn't watching a video documenting evolution to eat corn. They're stomach it any longer. I came butcher Larry Alchiser's process designed by evolution co eat to che conclusion that ir is TOP FIVE MYTHS of taking a live animal and grass. And the only reason we completely unethical and un­ turning into the product you feed them corn is because corn healchy to mass-produce meat. _}J end up earing. The difference is really cheap and corn makes I don't want you to think I ABOUT VEGANS between him and factory farm­ chem fat quickly ... ," said am an extremist; I really am ers is that Althiser cares about Michael Pollan, author ofIN nor - all of this happened over the animals he butchers. DEFENSE OF Fooo: AN EATER's time and almost without me I know that sounds ironic, MANIFESTO. even noticing. When watch­ 1. Vegans do not get enouab proMin "The industrial food six but he really does. In the video, ing chat video of the butcher, Protein does not only come from animal$; plant protein is actu­ I thought co myself, 'Wow, he said chat the first steer he system is always looking for ally better then animal protein as it is high-fiber, low-fat, and greater efficiency. Bue each new I've come a long way,' and I brought through his plane was cholesterol-free. As long as you have a variety of plant foods in step in efficiency leads to prob­ really started co think about the his own, and even though that your diet it should be no problem to get.50 gt'

more and more of me in line, and chey say order soup. piz7..a from dominos together ;... worried that I may that they would not be upset For the nexr few days people and having it delivered co us in not get a ticket. if I get out of line and then could not stop talking about line," said Ashlee Williams. Everyone around come back in. Although I am how ridiculous the whole pro- People were desperate for me is becoming thankful that they are allowing cess of getting a ticker for our food and warmth, but through feisty, and I am me to go co class, I sit through spring concert was. Courtney this common need, people also afraid a fight will chc class tapping my pencil on Dennis said she got in line ac came together and realized that • break out over the my desk obnoxiously because r I 0 a.m. and did not get her we were all in the same boat. amounr of people am so anxious. All I can think ticket until 2:30 p.m. "The line for Lupe was cutting in line. about is that my friend will "It was absolutely insane. For outlandish, but ic also showed I naively believe get her ticket, and I will have $40,000 a year, you think chat how successful this years spring thac I will be able waited hours and not have got­ RWU could hire someone who concert will be unlike last year. lO eat lunch at ten a ticket. Finally 1: 50 rolls could use their brain and chink Who likes che Fray anyways?" 12:30 with my around. of a better process," Dennis said Jonny Glisci. - friends who were 1:50 p.m. I run from Gabelli said. After hours of dedication smart enough to in search of my friend, who Kacie Jackson suggests chat from a little over a thousand not wait in line luckily is wearing a yellow RWU should have used the RWU's students, this concert and make other backpack, so 1 spot her eas- Commons "swipey things" berter be the best concert that BEN WHITMORE )\ans for next ily. She is in front of the stop to swipe our IDs, and if they ever came ro our school, and I Students camped out at 9 a. m. for tickets. ursday. sign in four-way intersection could not use that technology have hope chat it will be. - PAG[ 12 I OPINIONS I APRIL 2 1, 20 11 Racy Stacy: A.tale of two pities The double standard ofdating in college that ain't your mama's drama

Thac same night, as I was When our parenu. were in from an outside parry can wanr ro be with." People that primping co ventme into the college, it was perfectly accept- shake up your emotions. say chings like this to you are unpredictable world of single able to dare multiple people at Society seems to have gonen either commitmcnt-phobes, mingling, I received a text once, without being exclusive together in a private, under- have never been in a function- message informing me that right away. 1l1is gave them the ground discussion group and ing, lovin~ relationship, or are my friend had just received a chance co find someone they deemed it appropriate to split parents w o are worried that • -.. ~~· very imporcant accessory: an really cared about before glid- up acceprable romantic sicua- their baby is going to make a engagement rin~ chat would ing full speed ahead co relation- cions into two cracks: big mistake. be ~park.ling on er finger until ship station. Ir seems like no mauer what death do chem part. It was Track I-Lonesome or look- we do we are told chat we are followed by another text asking· The Datin! Dilemma jchee- ing for some: This type of doing it wrong. From the rime ...._, me to be a bridesmaid. dacht-ing- ·1-emal (n): 1 a disapferoval usually comes from we are young, we are caught / Jaw hanging open, I some- ~uandary that college students peop e who are in relationships not ro judge or discriminate how manage to type out rhe ace when parents, relatives, or from overbearing mothers against others, regardless of word "Congratulations," and friends, and teachers either that value traditional lifestyles. race, religion, lifestyle, or back- proceeded to convince myself think that they are lonely, If you are single and in college, ground. So why do so many RACY STACY Herald Contributor I that 110 one that was my age pathetic and unattached or people seem to think that you people find it acceptable to Spring break 201 1 : Some- could be ready to be that com- loosing "valuable life experi- are either indecisively cramping judge another person's relation- where south of Rhode Island, mitred. But somehow seeing ence" by dating one person in ·around, or sitting in your room ship? them together, it made sense: an exclusive, long-term rela- where rain boots are not all alone daydreaming about Sociery cells us what we they were madly in love, and I required, I enjoyed my time tionship your perfect lover, and scuffing should think abouc love while was perpetually single. That's Nowadays, you have to pick your face with Dominos pizza. sprawled ouc on the beach regarding the aptropriare with sand in between my toes when the irony set in. Here between sinFle and taken, and Jn rea.liry you are Ending your- age and time in ife when we she was totally confident about regardless o which one you self by making mistakes and should settle down. Statistics and the protection of my best friends and Banana Boat SPF the person that she wanted to are, people think it's wrong. hanging out with OLher guys, or tell us that the average age spend the rest of her life with, They give you chose gigan- working on your relationship 30. I smiled coyly at guys I womanJets married at 26.5 while I couldn't even decide had never seen before wich tic eyes that widen slowly, with yOLuself years ol . If we follow the rUles, which pair of shoes to wear. and become "average" we may their tan, not-half-bad abs matched with eyebrows that and sail water soaked hair. An How could cwo people that cause a ripple effect on a nor- Track 2-Devastatingly miss our chance at true love. mally tranquil forehead, as chey devoted: Although not every My verdict: Screw society, endless amount of hod,e and were essentially the same aJie be at such different stages in eir unknown romantic a ventures nod like psychiatrists and tell college student is taking their screw statistics, and stop~ing lives? you what you "need." One of relationship co che

'I now support full civil marriage equality' JENNA MULVEY IHerald Reporter with an enclosed venue such as the Field House, we are able Last Monday when l got in co pinpoint any areas that may ripples across che nation. for centuries. Now, when each YAMILEH DURE Herald Reporter line with my friend to buy a presenr difficulties for the art- I of these battles have been won, This man, who was once an ticket to see Ltde Fiasco and ists. ln years past, we have had Louis J. Marinelli is a priest enemy to gay and lesbian peo- for the most part, here in the Third Eye Blin at the Roger some difficulry in dealinJi with char, up until very recently, was ple everywhere, is now a poinc United Scares a new one has Williams University spring anise/student exchange uring known for standing adamantly of hope. If a man that was come out full force: it's the concert, a thought came to me. the Fall Concert because of the up against rights for che homo- and is devout in his fiuch, who fight for chose who don't fit Why don't we have the sprinfc openness of the event and the into the traditional hecerosexu- sexual community- specifi- spoke outwardly against these concert outside? The l!ickets or inability to control the entire cally against giving the right of al box that dominates us. heople, can willingly change the fhrin~ concert sold out on space," he said. Although I understand that marriage to same-sex cou~es. is way of chinking after being the . rsc ay and many students If the concert were held Marinelli was the man be ·nd this fight is incredibly impor- confronted by the people be- who wanred a ticket didn't outdoors, students would not the Summer for Marriage Tour hind the "cause," there is hope tant and worthy of our atten- get one. Part of me feels like be stressing out about gettinfc sponsored by National Orga- that others can follow behind tion and support, it's one that more students would be able a ticket, and waiting in line or nization for Marriage in 2010, him. Marinelli seems to me to we shouldn t have to have at co go to rhe event if it was held hours. Asolurion co chis would all. It's a sickening concept that which traveled the nation be the long-awaited lighL at the outdoors instead of in the field be to have th·e spring concert people constantly have co be hosting rallies for traditional end of the tunnel. house. at an earlier time in the day so reminded chat everyone marriage. However it was I decided to do some re- that the noise wouldn't happen chis tour against same- "It's a sickening concept that peile should be created e';iual- search and I found our that at night, especially a week- ly, that no one shou d sex marriage that sparked constantly have to be reminded t, at Bristol doesn't allow the spring night. RWU could also talk to be discriminated against Marinelli's later change of everyone should be treated equally. " concert to be held outdoors. Diane Mederos, Bristol Town because of somechinJ; so heart. "The reason that the Spring Administrator, and ask for a In a testimony in his per- superficial as race, e - ... - Louis Marinelli Concert is never held outside compromise to allow us to have J nicity, gender, or sexual sonal blog, he explains that is predominantly due co a a concert outside once every orientation. The fact a huge aan of why he has Bristol town noise ordinance spring, and to make it worth chat an example like Marinelli change his way of thinking For centuries chose who have that prohibtcs such events from her effort, we would open up is necessary boggles my mind. was the expasure he got, start- been deemed 'abnormal' or raking place after a certain time ticket sales to Bristol residents. ing with this tour, to the real 'inferior' by che majority of I used to like to think that we in the evening," said Dan Shea, Some positive thinr that are all good reasonable people people behind the cause he was our sociery have been forced to a Traditions co-chair member would come out of r e spring at the core, but situations like fighting against. He was forced fight for their rights. First, we on the Campus Entertainment concert being held outdoors this make me seriously second- to speak to and recognize fought for the freedom of being Network (CEN) who puts on is that more money would real gay and lesbian people. an American, then we fought guess myself the annual Spring Concert. Thank you, Louis J. Marinelli. brobably be made on the event Their heart-wrenching stories for the right co be allowed co According to Shea, the weather, ecause more tickets would I sincerely hope everyone else touched him, making him feel ractice any desired religion and other factors can make sell, people would be able co can hop off of their ignorance • empathy for his opposition reely - without persecution. having 1he concert outside dif- have a good experience with all horses and follow in your for the first time. He ends his Then, the fight progressed co ficult. of their friends, and it would blog sayin~ "My name is Louis the issue of African-American footsteps. "Because the Spring Concert Erobably be a better experience Open your minds and hearts ]. Marine! i, a conservafr'le- rights, pushing for equa.liry costs money, security would or the performer rather than Republican and I now support and freedom of slaves. Next, world, people are people. No have to be heightened to dis- being in a packed into a hoc full civil mar~e equality. The the battle was brought forth matter what. suade any acts that could inter- JI!"> · indoor setting. constitution s for nothing on the topic of women, who'd fere with the show. Obviously, less." Thi~ bold sratemenr sent been created as inferior beings . . -

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Governntent shutdown would have been go~d wake-up call

Elephants, and Asses, and government' do? No, you do not sell rhe financial The phrase "government shutdown" want anything to get done. A govern­ shutdowns, oh my! So we successfully future of your children to China. You can conjure up the image of a nation ment shutdown would have been avoided a government shutdown, but don't buy it, because you can't! Our coming to a stand still. 1his isn't true, the ultimate sign that the two parties I for one totally wish that we got to economy, although recovering slowly, though. Many of the services that needed to get it together and start experience a world without the U.S. is scill in poor condition and spend­ are put on hold during a government to agree on some issues. Although government in its entirety. Over the ing and higher taxes is not the answer. shutdown are deemed to be non-essen­ Republicans want something one past decades, under both Democratic 1he Republican-dominated House of tial. So what does this mean? Does it way, they may not be able to get it and Republican leadership, the size Representatives isn't evil for wanting mean that if a government shutdown because they are not the party in of the United States government has to cut down our spending; they ,are would have occurred a few weeks ago charge. Although the Democrats want grown to that of an enormous and in­ representatives of the U.S. people of . it would not of been a big deal? something one way, they may.not be satiable leviathan that has lost its ability· you ·and me. The American people are No, not at all. Even though noth­ able to get it because of the number to manage money. sick of the taxes funding a bureaucratic ing that would be affected is truly of Republicans in Congress. Either The U.S. government under George monstrosity whose efficiency is best needed, a shutdown results in hun­ way, though, things should be able to Bush was a spending mess, and I for represented by the Department of Mo­ dreds of thousands of people being get done no matter what the political one was unhappy with the amount tor Vehicles! out of work, whether it be for a day or make up of the government. of speil'ding as well as the expansion I have to admit, I was concerned longer. A shutdown would have been a wake of executive branch powers. The U.S. about who still gets paid during a gov­ ..._ What I wonder, though, is why do up call that both parties needed to government under Barack Obama has ernment shutdown and who does not. we let our- realize that we been on a Millions of selves become are living to­ spending government '~ shutdown would /Jave been a wake up cal( spree that workers lose so divided that both parties needed to realize that we are gether in the "1he Republican-dominated House ofRepresentatives makes Bush their pay for po!itical1y living together in the same country, and because of same country, isn't evil for wanting to cut down our spending" that we end look like a week or that we will need to work out our differences. " and because up in a situa­ of that we will apenny­ two-a trag­ tion like this. need to work pincher. edy because Bush's ANDY PLOCICA then all of We shouldn't. CHRISTOPHER MUNSEY out our differ- If the Demo- ences. spending, Herald Contributor those folks crats and the Herald Contributor Of course I especialJy can't spend Republicans would much on t.he War that money hadn't agreed rather have fa Iraq, was at Wal­ on some- · the Republi- deemed Martand thing before cans making "dangerous" boost our midnight, this would have been the more concessions than the Democrats, to our society and to our economy. I economy. How about the fact rhat case. We would have been living in a bur that won't always be the case. mean, after all, in 2008 alone he added Congress still gets paid? The dumb country where two parties couldn't get There will come a point for both par­ $500 billion to our national debt. f'l'**s that g-;tve us this problem and it together enough to at least keep the ties to sit back and allow something What sort of idiot would to that? Good who managed our money poorly still country running. they know will be passed anyway to question. The answer is someone who ger paid when we have to suffer? Most Even though the government services pass, instead ofholding up the entire knows better than to add $1.5 trillion of all, I'm concerned of the impacts are deemed non-essential, they are production of ic. Both parties should to our debt in 2010. that a governmenr shutdown would still jobs that are being filled by real at one point be able to get what they So what if Barack has been spend­ have on our soldiers. All U.S. military people who need their/aycheck to want, and that will most likely come ing a lot of money? I mean we had cl1e personnel deserve our support and our• support themselves an their families. when they are the party that is in stimulus bill that fixed the economy thanks, rm sure paying them would be A national budget is obviously difficult charge. and then Oban1acare, which fixed . a nice sta;rt. to work out, especially one for a coun­ So at the moment, the Democrats our healthcare system. ls my sarcasm ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, try our size; but whatever differences should be able to give it a go, and not picked up easily through text? the U.S. government is spending too people hold, they should at least have be held up by stubborn Republicans So I did see the government shut­ much money to achieve way too little an end goal of keeping the govern­ who are looking only to slow down down as a good th.ing, because it would and it needs to stop. The road to eco­ ment from shutting down. Congress the inevitable, when they are back in have served as an excellent wake-up noruic -recovery starts with American was eventually able to do this, but office, it will be their tum. call to the U.S. government that we consumers buying what they wam and what if they couldn't have? can't keep spending like we have. Folks, what they need, not paying more in Bipartisanship needs to exist if we if you have 10 bucks and you want taxes. Good luck and God bless. something that costs 12, what do you

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This should help you 97 Ventilates 45 "You -it!" 129 Recipe meas. tremendously in accomplishing whatever it is you wanr to do. 98 Offensively bold 46 Greek letter 131 Liquor PAG E 16 SPORTS APRIL 2 1, 201 1 Softball's numbers are unrelated to success BRAD SHAPIRO I Herald Contributor women had "a lot of talenc and a pretty good nucleus in place," You may nor know many of but they would have to fill the the women on the softball ream voids left by five seniors, includ­ here at Roger Williams Univer- ing Captain Michelle Caprice. sity. The reason is not because Both Erica Castro and Sarah they lack in taJenr or determi- Grill, the lone senior on the nation, but simply because they team, were chosen unanimously lack in size. by their fellow teammates to be The tea,rn's current roster stanch the captains of their small, yet at 13 women. Yes, 13: just four determined group. more players than whar is need- Maudie noted, however, that ed to be on the field. While chis even though there are officially deficiency in players would hin- only rwo captains, the team is der most teams from competing full of leaders who guide the at the same level of their oppo- tL-am in different ways, whether nents, Women's SoftbalJ has aJ- it be vocaJly, inspirationally, or MARK Fusco ready shown chis season they do by example. not see their In a game Chris Comeau, 21, knocks a Jew balls into the outfield during pre-game warm ups. minimal depch where players as a shorrcom- can fail sev- ing, but rather en our of 10 Hawks hit Curry with double-whammy as a point of times and still motivation. be considered To the Lady great, Maudie HENRY LOUGHLIN ISports Editor witnessing their squad's erup­ Having emerged victorious Hawks, 13 is knows chat tion for six second-inning runs from the first affair, RWU's only a number softball is truly Swinging bars. Flying balls. to blow the game wide open. nerves would not have been when ic comes a game of fail- Excited fans. It is often said in sports that helped by the fact that the co finding a ures. She says While baseball's Saturday the most vulnerable time for teams were still tied at zero af­ way to win. that one of her doubleheader against Curry a team to concede is right af­ ter four innings of play. How­ Joyce Maud- team's greatest College fealured the prerequi­ ter they've scored. This would ever, the Hawks would manage ie, first-year weaknesses is sites of any memorable baseball prove to be true in this particu­ consecutive doubles from Eric coach, is mak- that they are clash, rhe fact that the Hawks lar encounter, as, despite being Bransfield and Mike Pascarella ing the transi- too hard on managed two victories against dominated in that period of the allowed the former to score the tion to R"WU themselves. their conference rivals will have In game, the Colonels would rally firsr run of the game. RWU after spending order to be suc- made the occasion all the more to tie it up at seven-all, blast­ chen replicated their second-in­ eight seasons cessful, Maud- memorable. Add in the fact that ing in two runs in the third in­ ning performance from the first as Head Soft- ie says they the posrseason is just around ning followed by three more in game, exploding for four more ball Coach must be able to the corner, and one has to feel the fourth. Needless to say, the runs, stretching their advantage at Division I "bounce back that the Hawks are hitting their game was filled with the sort of to five. Sean Boyle managed Te n n e s s e e from their mis- stride at just the right time. palpitating, topsy-curvy nature to hold on in the finaJ rwo in­ Stat.e Universiry. takes" and play litch to pitch,'' , : ...... The wins improved the squads that every sports fan relishes, nings, striking out the finahwo Whea...-bd..-.bam rl>e DlAN n±r L '1 _..a p•t er- "' record to 17-15, 11-5 within even if it was making the home batters to earn the shutout and notable differences between the worry about the next game on Commonwealth Coast Confer­ supporters' hearts bear a litcle the win, completing the Hawks' two schools and athletic divi- their schedule. ence (TCCC) play, while Curry faster than they would've liked. sweep of their conference rivaJs. sions, Maudie remarked that Coach Maudie believes that falls to 12-18, 7-1 l TCCC. Thankfully for the home ream, Despite tough games still on besides the cold New England- there are three things these Curry would go up 2-0 in however, the game wouJd end the horizon, including a Thurs­ weather, the student athletes women need co have in order the first inning of rhe opening in their favor. While the fifth day tilt against Brandeis Uni­ at the Division Ill level are for these ladies to have success clash, thanks to RBI's from Brad inning may have held plenty of versity (Coach Derek Carlson's "equally as competitive, play and make a run in this year 's Hawn and Matt Drew, but the uncertainty- especially with the Alma Mater), the season has with a passion, and want ro be playoffs: "heart, teamwork, and Hawks would cut the deficit in visitors having rebounded from gone well for the Hawks. And successful." She also has been desire." half thanks to Zach Porter's RBI a six-run setback - the Hawks wilh these men picking up an­ impressed by her own group of And while opponents of this of his own. And though the sup­ put the game beyond doubt other pair of victories against women, saying they have been driven team may look at the porters "root, root, rooting for with a seven-run inning, high­ foes Endicott College on Mon­ "very coachabJe and done every- the squad's youth as something the home team" may have been lighted by TJ Oliver's three-run day, one would have to think thing they've been asked to do. to "pounce" on in competition, encouraged by their team's re­ · homer. Josh Orosz earned the that these men have the poten­ When Maudie was hired as they should note that these sponse to Curry's early strength, win on the hill, possessing a tial to go far in the tournament. the head coach of che Women's women will be successful for they would get one better in perfect 5--0 record on the year. Softball team, she knew the years to come. Triumph can come from even the unlikeliest of sources Asperger's syndrome, a form of learned the basics of lacrosse. made. He didn't get much play­ Jack, known as a ball-hog, un­ HENRY LOUGHLIN ISports Editor Autism characterized by a lack We learned that he had his tal­ ing time, buc "Marc-attack' was selfishly gave the ball ro Marc. Accomplishing a goaJ in ath­ of understanding of social situ­ ents of his own, like telling us accepted as "one of the guys." Standing right in from of the letics can be a great feeling. ations. He was aJways Fast-forward co the last goal, he unleashed a shot. Happiness, passion, and joy, "that" kid who didn't game of the season. Five Though the goalie (unaware of submerged during competition, really fit in. He was just minutes left, down by Marc's disability) made a val­ surface. After achieving the un­ "there." four goals. There was no iant attempt to stop the ball, likely, I'm on top of the world. 'How will the other hope for a comeback; no he could do nothing to keep it I feel like I an1 - as the famous guys treat him?' I won­ motivation co win; no from hittiQg the back of the net. R. Kelly song is titled - "The dered. 'Will they make Knute Rockne "Win one As if a switch had been World's Greatest." fun of him? Exclude for the Gipper" speech. It flipped, pandemonium was re- · However, despite my com­ him? Haze him?' Hav­ was, however, the perfect leased upon the net rippling. petitive screak, the best memory ing a family member time for Marc to enter the Our tea_m mobbed Marc, lifting from my athletic career that with Asperger's, I knew fray.· him up in the air. Spectators, spans since freshman year was I would make an effort Marc got the baJI. He aware of Mares disability, ex­ something unusuaJ. It wasn't co treat him well, bur I tried to shoot it from ulted. The scoreboard operator, the day my Nordic ski team didn't know about my a distance, but instead a man who was well-acquainted won the State Championship. teammares. I'd just have forced it straight into the with Marc, jumped for joy. The It wasn't crossing the finish line to hope thar they would ground. He tried again, game was called, allowing Marc of my first half-marathon. It treat him at least some­ but that y.ielded the same to revel in the celebrations. wasn't anything that I accom­ what equaJ to the other result. Though I reali1.cd I Even if just for that moment, plished. Ir was, however, a day members of the team. was probably pushing my Marc was "The World's Great­ that I learned the lesson that To my relief, Marc was luck quite a bit in hop­ est." He surpassed the expec­ anything is possible. well liked by everyone. ing for Marc co score, 1 tations of many; he proved Having shown up to a meeting It may have taken him a figured char I'd dare to the doubters wrong. He had for ·lacrosse players our fresh­ bit to get dO\m the little dream. achieved what others didn't man year, 1 saw a kid with his things, like putting bis jersey the day of the week we were What happened next was think was possible. His example father. We'll call him "Marc." over his shoulder pads rather born and knowing the release nothing shore of incredible. is one I will never forget. Marc was "different." He had than vice-versa, but he slowly dates co any Disney movie ever One of our teammates named