VOL. XX XV III N O.9______PROVIDENCE COLLEGE, PROVIDENCE, R.I. October, 27, 1983

Students Pitch-In Visual Improvement Apparent On Eaton St.

by Joseph Ungaro lower Eaton St., Huxley Avenue Eaton Street is litter-free, and a portion of River Avenue. thanks to Providence College Conley said that the two goals students. On Saturday, October of the operation were, “to clean 22, members of the Board of Pro­ up the area and to let the grammers, Friars Club, the Resi­ neighbors know it’s not all the dent Board and the Student Con­ students who don’t care.” gress purged the streets around The first goal seems to have PC of litter. been accomplished, the area looks The idea of the litter pick-up much cleaner. Whether the second came out of a meeting that Rev. goal was successful is difficult to John G. McGreevey, O.P., vice measure and remains to be seen. president of Student Services, held So far the response has been very at the beginning of the semester positive. During the pick-up with the leaders of several student several neighbors came out to the organizations. streets to thank students for their The pick-up was organized by efforts. A few area residents told Patrick T. Conley, '84, president students that they intended to of the Student Congress. He was write letters to Fr. McGreevey and aided by several other Congress College president Rev. Thomas R. members. Friars and BOP Peterson, O.P. to express their ap­ members. preciation for the gesture. The area cleaned ranged from Pat Conley was very pleased Geister’s along Admiral Street to with the pick-up and says there Douglas Avenue, down Douglas will be another pick-up planned. to Eaton Street. Also covered He says that details for it are in­ were all the side streets off of complete. WITH BAGS IN HAND, Tory Phillips and Pam Legere help clean up the surrounding PC neighborhood. Due to numerous complaints, the student congress organized a clean-up committee, consisting of members from various organizations, to collect the litter. (Photo by B. Thornton) Peterson Addresses Congress, Discusses Buildings & Books

by Kathy Bisegna

An appearance by Rev. Thomas Saturday’s neighborhood clean­ Following Father Peterson’s R. Peterson, O.P., president of up. He felt that the project served talk, the floor was opened for Providence College was the as a means of establishing good questions. The idea of possibly ex­ highlight of the October 24 Stu­ will with the neighbors and as an panding PC’s security force to dent Congress meeting. Father example of student responsibility off-campus was mentioned. Peter­ Peterson offered an invocation, and civic mindedness. Peterson son was not in favor of the idea briefly explained recent changes said that he was fully aware that and felt that it could present more and improvements here at PC and many PC students care about the problems than solutions. then fielded questions from surrounding area. He felt badly When asked about future col­ members of Congress. that "all students are harangued lege changes and renovations, Father Peterson began his talk for the faults of a few.” Father Father Peterson stated that there by touching upon the Huxley Peterson believes that “ a small will be a beautification project for Avenue entrance project. He ex­ number of selfish individuals the walkway between Joseph and plained that the gate was original­ holding large parties as money Stephen Halls. This is expected to ly a delivery entrance. When the making ventures” were the crux *See CONGRESS, page 10 lower campus property was ac­ of the off-campus partying pro­ quired, the center of the campus blem. suddenly shifted and Huxley Avenue became a main route of entry. Stating that the old en­ trance “ looked like something following the London Blitz,” Friars Club Removes Two Peterson expressed his pleasure with the improvement. He also stated that plans for next summer Members, Four Resign include additional sidewalks to be added to Huxley Avenue and by Joseph Ungaro ANOTHER HARRIER DOES PROVIDENCE COLLEGE PROUD. more sod be laid in the area. Geoff Smith of the class of 1984, a four year member of the Friars’ cross­ Father Peterson mentioned pro­ A week and half ago Daniel women’s clothing and return to country team, finished a remarkable second at last Sunday’s New York gress concerning renovations of McMorrow and Steven Cardi were the event in hope of being read­ Marathon. Smith was one in a field of 17,000 runners. the new walk in front of Harkins removed from membership in the mitted. Hall and construction on the St. Friars Club. They got into the event with lit­ (Photo by D. Zinman) Thomas Aquinas Priory on the The reason for their removal, tle trouble, and spent only 10 or schedule. Also, the testing of the according to John R. Kennedy, 15 minutes there before they were college’s new boiler plant facility President of the Friars Club, was once again asked to leave the should begin within the next few their tardiness in arriving to work premises. Once more they left Smith Stuns World, weeks. PC’s heating system is be- at Oktoberfest, their violation of quietly. ing converted from oil to coal, in a the Friar dress code and the viola­ The following week Friars Club move that Peterson stated would tion of the Friar oath. President John R. Kennedy and 2nd At NYC Marathon “save the college millions and McMorrow and Cardi arrived Treasurer Brian Travers, who millions of dollars over the years to work at Ockoberfest two hours were not at Oktoberfest, were in­ by Paul Weller to come.” late. They worked the event for formed of the events which In regards to academics, Father almost a half an hour before John transpired during Oktoberfest. Fortunately in athletics, there’s tuguese Olympic 10,000 meter Peterson explained that academic Elcock, '84, Kelli Coleman, '84, A meeting was called of the ex­ no such thing as a certainty: but if silver medalist. review boards were established and Joseph C. Magennis, '84, the ecutive board, which includes the media had to put their money three years ago in each depart­ ranking Friars Club officers pre­ John Kennedy, '84, and Joseph C on one athlete winning the world’s Undeterred by the pre-race speculation, Smith had been ment. This was an attempt to fully sent learned that they had spent Magennis, '84, president and vice- most famous marathon, the name examine and recommend changes the afternoon drinking in the president respectively. of Geoff Smith would not have preparing diligently for this race for some three months. Formerly within the curriculum. Peterson Bradley Cafe. They decided to call another been on their lips. noted that two new requirements meeting, but to include the 13 For some unknown reason, ranked No. 2 in the world over It was decided by the officers 10,000 metres, Smith’s early 1983 have been added, match and fine that McMosrow and Cardi should “ team captains.” Each member Geoff was seemingly ignored by arts, as a means of providing of the club belongs to one of the the punters in favor of such names campaign was wrecked by a leave the event go home and stay hamstring injury which resulted in students with a strong liberal arts there. They both did so promptly. 13 teams that comprise the as Red Dixon (aiming for a world base. After spending almost two organizational structure of the record); Gidemis Shahanga (Com­ five months rest from competi­ tion. However, only Geoff and a In concluding his talk, Father hours at their apartment, McMor­ club. monwealth Champion); Lasse Peterson commended the Student row and Cardi decided on the spur Viren (double Olympic Cham­ * See Smith Congress for its efforts on last *See FRIARS, page 10 pion), and Carlos Lopes, the Por­ page 12 of the moment to dress up in Page 2-The Cowl, October 27, 1983 NEWS

Distinguished British author and lecturer, Christopher Derrick, addressed an audience of nearly 100 last Wednesday evening in Aquinas Lounge. Educated by both Dominicans and Benedictines, Derrick was a student of the esteemed novelist C.S. Lewis at Oxford in the 1950’s. His lecture, entitled “ CS The Financial Executives In­ The annual conference of the Lewis After Twenty Years," dealt stitute annually awards medallions New England region of the with Lewis’ writings and in par­ for academic excellence. A reci­ Mariological Society of America ticular his views on the Roman pient of one of these awards is will be held at Providence College Catholic Church and Thomastic Cynthia Frawley of the class of on Saturday, October 29, from 11 philosophy. 1984. Cynthia was recognized for a.m. until 2 p.m. (Photo by B. Thornton) her outstanding academic ac h ieve- The keynote speaker will be in­ ment in the area of accounting. ternationally renowned biblical Frawley, a dean’s list student, is scholar, Rev. Joseph A. Fitzmyer, a native of Windsor Locks, Ct. S.J., Ph.D., S.S.L. He is current­ Here at PC, Cynthia is involved in ly a professor of new testament at the Big Brothers and Sisters the Catholic University of Organization, the Business Club America and the editor of the and various intramural sports pro­ Catholic Biblical Quarterly. A g rams. She is the daughter of Mr. past president of the American l and Mrs. Richard Frawley. Catholic Biblical Association, Fr. Fitzmyer will speak on, “ Mary in Lucan Salvation History." Also speaking during the pro­ A reminder to all students, gram will be the Most Reverend course registration for next George H. Pearce, S.M. and PC semester begins on Monday, professors, Rev. R. Thomas Col­ November 7, in Slavin 112. lins, O.P. and Rev. Matthew Students arc urged to pick up their Morry, O.P. Fr. Morry is the registration cards select courses director of the New England and confer with their advisors well region of the M.S.A. in advance of their designated Registration for the conference, registration time. All cards must which is open to the public, will be signed and students must begin at 9:30 a.m. in Aquinas report to registration on the day Hall. Fees are $3.00 for registra­ and time assigned. No early tion and $5.00 for an optional lun­ OF THE: registration will be allowed. cheon. CENTURY Providence College’s new lecture ROTC News - "Kilo” Com­ Chevy Chase and his partners are arms dealers. series, known as " The President’s pany of the 12th Pershing Rifle Forum on Culture and Value” Regiment (New England) is once They sell second-rate weapons to third world nations. will be inaugurated on Thursday, again making history at Pro­ November 3. The speaker will be vidence College. The newly re- Gary Wills, a reknown author, established organization, based on But they’re not out to stick it to anyone. newspaper columnist and editor. an Army company, won the first He will address students and place trophy during the 12th Regi­ faculty on the topic “ 1984: Is it ment’s Annual Fall Field Training here?" Exercise, October 14-16. The His lecture will begin at 8 p.m. company, which originated at PC in '64 Hall and is free to the some 30 years ago, was reactivated public. in 1981 after a ten year absence. " It was our weekend this time around,” said CDT Paul Ciesin- ski, a senior majoring in Political Attention seniors: Remember Science who commanded the that senior portraits arc being group. “ The others were really taken from October 31 - doing well, but we just had that November 7. Any questions much more.” P/R CPT Ciesinski should be directed to the Veritas and seventeen other highly office. motivated cadets competed Also, cap and gown against such schools as MIT and measurements are being taken at the University of Lowell. Along registration. If not measured then, with their cadre advisor, CPT make sure to stop by Student Ser­ Joseph Johnston, “Kilo,” scored vices in Slavin. It’s only seven 630 points out of a possible 700, months to Commencement! beating MIT’s “Charlie” com­ pany, the second place team by more than 50 points. The company was first scored Another note to seniors. “ Talk on an inspection which included MBA” a national seminar, spon­ questions on military knowledge, sored throughout the United aircraft recognition, and the life States by the Graduate Manage­ of General John J. Pershing, after ment Admission Council, will visit whom the organization is model­ Boston on Friday and Saturday, ed. The remaining 600 points were November 4 and 5. based on how the group handled This seminar is an opportunity six different simulated combat to meet with representatives of situations, graded by Army per­ some of the nations leading sonnel drawn from the New graduate management schools. England area. Topics such as admissions, cur- - The members of the group are riculum, financial aid and career, excited about the win, and arc development will be covered by. now working o n winning “ Best officials from 75 schools. Company” honors in the Regi­ The program will be held at the ment By the end of the academic- Boston Park Plaza - The Castle, year. Pershing Rifles Company SIGOURNEY WEAVER GREGORY HINES 64 Arlington Street, Boston. The " K” is looking for new members. A WILLIAM FRIEDKIN FILM A STEVE TISC H -JON AVNET PRODUCTION Friday sessions run from 2 - 8 and If you arc interested, the meetings IN ASSOCIATION WITH BUD YORKIN PRODUCTIONS the Saturday session from 10 - 4. are held on Mondays at 4 p.m. in Alumni 160, across from the “DEAL OF THE CENTURY” Music by ARTHUR B. RUBINSTEIN Daily registration is $5.00 payable at the door. Further information ROTC offices. Participation in Executive Producers JON AVNET, STEVE TISCH, PAUL BRICKMAN is available from the GMAC at Pershing Rifles does not incur any Produced by BUD YORKIN W ritten by PAUL BRICKMAN Directed by WILLIAM FRIEDKIN 800-221-1784. military obligation nor does it re­ FROM WARNER BROS quire that you be enrolled in an A WARNER COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY ROTC course. This is your oppor­ tunity to join a winning team. The Chaplain’s Office will sponsor the first weekend retreat of the year on November 4-6. The Don’t miss OPENS AT A THEATRE retreat participants will have a two day stay in a country setting in Ex­ The Cowl eter, R.I. A small fee is charged for NEAR YOU NOVEMBER 4th the retreat. Stop by the Chaplain’s each Thursday office for further details. The Cowl, October 27, 1983-Page 3 Careers Of The '80’s Grads Lend Insight On Employment Scene by Jude Brearton Mary Dodge of WJAR-TV, Recent graduates of Providence underscored Muscente’s statement College led a seminar entitled when she later commented that “ Careers of the 80’s” on October “ Women must be smarter, better, 22 in '64 Hall of Slavin Center. more professional and more John McGrath, who runs the col­ moral than men." lege placement service, stated that the new seminar was begun “ to Muscente also advised students get students more involved in the that perseverance and confidence role of introducing themselves to were necessary attributes to have prospective employers and to while job hunting. Mary Lyons learn how to effectively run a job added an ability to communicate campaign." to the list while Rob Giovino The seminar opened with a maintained that a sense of com­ panel of six graduates who spoke mittment is mandatory. in regard to their various jobs and The speakers also commented how they obtained them. on the transition from the college Members of this panel were Lynn atmosphere of PC to a corporate Muscente, '80; Steven Sylvia, '81; world. “ It is a big adjustment,” Mary Lyons, '82; Rob Giovino, admitted Glen Butkas, '83. Steven '82; Joan Amburg, '83; and Mike Sylvia advised the future Marcucci, '83. Other alumni were graduates that they would have to also present to answer students overcome prejudices regarding the questions after the panel discus­ “ recent grad” and would need to sion. prove to their co-workers that RECENT PC GRADUATES, spoke at the seminar entitled “Careers of the '80's." Sponsored by the Mike Marcucci, an employee of they can handle responsibility. counseling center, the seminar gave graduating seniors insight into today’s working world. the Fleet National Bank, em­ Ellen Kinslow noted that many (Photo by B. Thornton) phasized that the key factor in his businesses such as Cigna, gaining a job was an extensive Citibank, Proctor and Gamble BOP Watch amount of research into the com­ and JP Stevens have training pro­ panies he was being interviewed grams which help to ease the tran­ by. Rob Giovino, now with Proc­ sition. Joan Amburg also men­ tor and Gamble, agreed. He ex­ tioned that because of the size of plained that in order to get a true PC, undergraduates “ have the NYC Trip Highlights Agenda understanding of a particular chance for more career by Margaret Sweet field, a student “ should not only 'guideness' than in larger schedule it in the Alumni Gym. If 'read up' on the company but ac­ schools." Patrick’s Cathedral is the meeting The October 19th meeting of it does take place in the gym, point for this trip, which will start tually speak to employees in “ Rejections are inevitable,” the Board of Programmers started $2.00 will be charged for PC various levels of the company.” reflected Mary Beaudry, '83, from at 7:00 and return to PC at 12:00 with two proposals from Monica students and $3.00 for the general midnight. The proposal was pass­ Giovino further commented that the Bank of Boston, “ and they Glennon, chairwoman of the Lec­ public. This proposal was passed students should evaluate their hurt. But you have to hold on to ed unanimously. your self confidence.” Terry ture Committee. unanimously. Monica mentioned Casey Crowley announced the goals and those of a particular The first proposal was of a lec­ a possibility of a lecture by Kurt company to be sure that the two Keegan of Merrill Lynch stressed Saturday morning clean-up of the ture on the Vietnam War, to be Vonnegut, Jr. in the future. neighborhood surrounding the PC are compatible. Both Steven that “ you have to 'sell yourself' to held on December 7th in '64 Hall. Sylvia and Joan Amberg advised an employer... but not only your students campus. The clean-up The lecture would last a little over Tom Heavren, co-chairperson was in response to the complain­ students against choosing a job knowledge and ability but your two hours and would cost $3000. of the Travel Committee, propos­ simply because of the company’s confidence and enthusiasm.” ing of various neighbors about PC No admission would be charged. ed a trip to New York City on students. name. Steven Dooley remarked on an November 5th. Two coach buses advantage the seminar offered by With six “ yes’s” , two “ no’s” and A proposal by Brian O’Hara, Lynn Muscente warned female one abstention the proposal was are scheduled to go but three will students that “ ...men have a stating “ ...seniors can relate co-chairperson of the Last Resort not passed. be available if enough people are Committee was passed definite natural advantage (in the easier to recent PC graduates than The second proposal by Monica interested. The trip cost is $13.00 job field). Women constantly to just lectures on the subject of unanimously for a Last Resort was for a lecture by John Ander­ per person but with subsidies from Social Saturday Night featuring have to prove themselves... it’s still careers.” Glenn Butkus agreed, son. This lecture will take place on the Travel Committee, the final essentially a man’s world.” adding that he wished this type of the band “ Contact” . Admission February 8th. Monica is trying to cost will be $8.00 per person. St. is to be $6.00.

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Page 4-The Cowl, October 27, 1983 EDITORIALS Do We Need The Friars Club? by Dave Preston Club comes directly from the esteem on campus. President of the College. Most One of the major points that a Does PC really need the Friar’s other on-campus clubs get their campus skeptic could revel in is Club? The answer, of course, is money from the Student Con­ what one source close to the Club " yes" . The school needs an gress. According to a former calls the “Girlfriend organization dedicated to service, president of the Club, the fact that Phenomenon” . whether that service be to the col­ the Friars do not get their money " If you’re the girlfriend of a lege or to the surrounding com­ from the Congress gives them im­ munity. At PC, the Friars Club is munity from membership practically write your own ticket. that service oriented group, and, guidelines set forth for organiza­ You’re an odds-on bet to make for the most part, they do their tions in the Student Handbook. In the Club.” job well. short, this gives the Friars “ carte In fact, one former Friar told So why does the Club suffer blanche” to pick their own The Cowl, “ I can name at least from an image problem on cam­ members. five” that come under that pus? Why do many PC students Ideally, the selection process for category. (probably even a majority) have a the Friars Club is set up to insure Whether this “phenomenon” is negative impression of the club that the qualifications of each ap­ real or imagined is not the point. that generates all this " good plicant are carefully weighed in an The perception of the Friars that A View of Lou will” ? objective atmosphere. Realistical­ results from these circumstances is The reason probably lies in the ly though, there are a number of not good for the Club, or for its Dear Editor, selection process that one must go instances where an already skep­ relations with the student body. I would like to know why Lou but what about the girls who took through in order to gain member­ tical observer could yell “ fixed!". Another brick in the wall that Lamoriello has gotten away with their contribution to PC’s athletic ship in the Club. Whenever the Whether the Club likes it or creates a barrier between the revamping the entire athletic staff program seriously? Does “tough subject of the Friars Club comes not, the campus is filled with Friars Club and the student body at Alumni Hall and the Peterson cookies, girls” suffice? up in conversation, one inevitably skeptics. Just the fact that the of the school that they represent is Recreational Center. Isn’t it Also, I, for one, am suspicious hears the phrases “ elitist” and Friars pick their own members can the system of “ perks” that Club rather strange that five or more that so many of these major deci­ “ favoritism” . The selection pro- lead to charges of favoritism. This members benefit from. For in­ employees walked out or were “ let sions that Mr. Lamoriello makes cess of the Friars Club no doubt process would be fine for ordinary stance, whenever a Club member go” within the space of a few are veiled knee-deep in TV hype contributes to these perceptions. campus clubs, but the Friars are ushers at a hockey game, he gets months? One wonders if this is a and secrecy. Just what does the Before we look at the selection no ordinary club. The Friars two complimentary tickets. Many reflection on the man in charge. man feel he has to hide? Good process, however, some represent PC at every function PC students would wonder if get­ I am sure Mr. Lamoriello is public relations is one thing, but background information is in they attend. It is not healthy for ting in free to a hockey game in quite capable of running the hasn't he taken things a bit too order. The funding for the Friars the Club to be held in such low order to “ work” entitles one to show. But I question the method far? two more free tickets. to his madness. What about the I would enjoy reading an inter­ The hockey game scenario is hockey cheerleaders who were view in the Cowl with Mr. only one example of the little simply told that their squad no Lamoriello that doesn’t constant­ favors bestowed on members of longer existed? Who knows? ly run in a circle of double-talk. the Friars Club. The Friars are Maybe there were valid financial How about it? also the first people on campus to or practical reasons to cut them, Name Withheld By Request register for classes, regardless of their academic year. Club members never have to deal with the frustrating prospect of a “ closed” class. Those Horrible Boys This kind of preferential treat­ Dear Editor, ment of the Friars Club does not endear it to the student body. It is We are five sophomore girls Perhaps the worst aspect of this clear that some changes would be who want to speak out against a is the fact that it employs a com­ healthy, both for the Club itself manner of behavior prevalent here plete double-standard. A girl who and for the school it represents. at Providence College. The issue often scoops gains the reputation One possible solution is for the we are referring to is scooping: the of being “ easy". However, a guy Friars to surrender some of their method by which a male or female who scoops is slapped on the back exclusive power over who gets into gets “ picked up". For those who and admired by his peers. No one the Club are unfamiliar with this practice, it would ever dream of calling a guy PC. From there, Fr. Peterson happens at every party, at every “ easy or cheap” . could appoint a committee of mixer, at every local bar. This is The last aspect that we will ad­ faculty, administration, students, not to say that alcohol is necessary dress is the repercussions of a and Friars Club members to pick but it certainly plays a role in this scoop. How many times have we the applicants most worthy of nightly P.C. ritual. walked into Raymond Cafe only representing the College. This First of all, there is a great to hear the gossip of the events of way, the Friars would still have a misconception that scooping will the previous evening? The exten­ voice in who joins the Club. bring about a serious relationship. sive grapevine system of P.C. con­ However, the responsibility for Forget it, it doesn’t happen. For tributes to the problem, as picking Friars to represent the some reason, relationships are everyone knows a scoop practical­ school would lie with the commit­ downplayed at Providence Col­ ly before it happens. tee as a whole, which would be lege. It seems that because scoop­ Ladies, do you enjoy being comprised of a cross section of the ing is so popular, dating is not gossiped about? Do you feel at all PC community. This would be necessary. When we say this is a disgraced or are you proud of a much more democratic than the behavior found mainly at P.C. we scooping reputation? Guys, would present system. are serious. We asked our friends you ever seriously consider dating Unfortunately, the new com­ at schools in Boston and it is much a girl who has been scooped by mittee would still be liable to hear less blatant there. It seems that several guys? Let’s class up our charges of “playing politics". In a those people are not afraid of a acts and have a little pride in situation like this though, it is im­ relationship. We are not saying ourselves, after all you can’t lose a possible to make everyone happy. that we ail want boyfriends- on bad reputation, but you can But as the situation stands now, the contrary. We are simply not always hang on to a good one!! many PC students are understan­ proud of the common practice of Established by P.C. in 1935, Publication number 136260 dably reluctant to take a chance scooping, something we all admit Name witheld with a selection process that they to having done. by request Editor-In-Chief ...... Vera R. Chwostyk '84 believe is run by a small and clos­ Assistant Editor ...... Jane M. McAuliffe '84 ed clique. With a new selection All letters submitted to The Cowl must be signed. The News Editor...... Kathryn A. Blsegna '84 process, a quality PC student name(s) can be withheld by request. Would a Features Edito r...... Suzanne Grande '85 would be more willing to step for­ representative o f Truly Concerned Student | Citizens of Editorial E d ito r...... Dave Preston '84 ward and try to earn the privilege Providence please come to the office and authenticate Co-Sports Editors ...... Richard Testa '84 of representing his school. your letter so we can print it. The Editor Christine Merlo '85 The solutions to bad feelings Arts Leisure ...... that many PC students harbor & ...... Lorle Savoca '84 towards the club that represents Business M anager...... Peter DiBiasi '85 them are readily available. A new, Assistant Business Manager .... . Ellen Clerkin '84 I more democratic selection process Graphic Editor ...... Patrick Harrington '85 would be a good way to break Photography Editor...... Brian Thornton '86 down the barriers and dispell the Layout Editor ...... Donna Markese '84 bad perceptions that many PC Copy Editors...... Alexis Abernathy '84 students have of the Friars Club. Kerri A. Connolly '84 A new, more open way of doing things would be a giant step Advertising Manager ...... Gen LaCava '85 towards polishing up the tarnished Circulation Manager ...... Brian Noble '85 image of the Friars Club on cam­ pus. Assistant Circulation Manager...... Patrick Johnson '85 Typists...... Mary Beth Reynolds American Red Cross Colleen Murphy Circulation: Neal Brickfield, Nancy Clerkln, Sean Redmond, Steve Waterhouse. + Together, we ca n change things. The Cowl, October 27, 1983- Page 5 COMMENTARY Skullucinations

Go Out And Get High, America The Cowl Editorial Board Fact: It is estimated that 70 largely to reduced police and court backyard.” Well, I guess.... million Americans, 35% of the cases. If all states followed suit, The point is, all this waste is due . . . would like to congratulate adult population, has tried pot. the money saved would greatly in­ to a backwards-looking govern­ Fact: Over 30 million crease the effectiveness of the ment. And all revenue, or much of senior Americans use pot on a regular police; increased spending in the it, that comes from the sale of pot, basis. protection of the public’s rights, is funding organized crime. Fact: Marijuana is the third not the surpression of those Legislation would mean regula­ Geoff Smith largest cash crop in the U.S., rights. Savings is only half the tion and taxation. It would even estimated at $10.4 billion annual­ story. There is also tax revenue to be easier to keep pot from ly. These figures originate from be considered. With retail sales of children-with laws much like our National Narcotics Intelligence. $25 billion for pot last year, it alcohol laws. The Supreme Court for placing second in the For many Americans, smoking wouldn’t take long to climb out of of Alaska ruled that the posses­ New York City Marathon! pot is a natural as lighting up a the national debt. This suggestion sion and use of pot in the home cigarette. As natural as a cup of was made to Dick Nixon, by a was not a felony. Of course, R.I. is last Sunday coffee (witness the caffeine Commission of his construction nowhere near such progress. achievers). Or as natural as a can he promptly dismembered the If you want to learn how to of beer. The only difference is, commission. help, or would just like more in­ See you at the Olympics!!! pot is illegal. If morality is your major con­ formation on the reform of mari­ While tests are showing a higher cern, answer this: Does it take juana, drop a note to my mailbox risk of lung disease from pot in more moral fiber to say “no” to (2113). Or write to NORML, P.O. relation to cigarettes, a com­ temptation, if saying “ yes” can Box 2035, P Street No. 401, NW, parison to alcohol finds pot less land you in prison? Of course not. Washington, D.C. 20036. damaging to the brain. Of course, It builds a greater character to testing is by no means complete, deny yourself by a choice of your but both alcohol and pot are own free will. Otherwise, you are dangerous only when taken in ex­ obeying the law and the effect on cess. So is aspirin. the soul of such a decision becomes secondary. Chrisianity in The current pot prohibition today’s society is supposed to be a shares many aspects of the dismal test of faith. The legality of pot liquor prohibition of days past, smoking should not disturb one’s the primary similarity being the perception of its morality. Free futility of enforcement and the will should determine one’s deci­ role of organized crime. The sion, not stale law. government spends over $4 billion Meanwhile, the government annually to combat the evil weed, continues to outdo itself in an ef­ and is having little success in fort to stay the course against reaching its goal. That goal, says reality. Paraquat has been sprayed President Ron, is the total preven­ this year in Georgia, in order to tion of its use. Imagine giving the kill plants. It works against plants, government enough power to con­ against all wildlife, and if trol the activities of over one-third digested, against humans. It was of the nations adults. Let’s not. announced this summer that U-2 As the National Academy of spy planes and NASA satellites Sciences reported last year, " the will be used to detect pot fields- ig­ demonstrated ineffectiveness of noring the Posse Comitatus Act control of use makes it very prohibiting the use of the US unlikely that any prohibition military against US citizens. policy will reduce use below pre­ And of course, there is the sent levels.” They endorsed $45,968 doghouse for two pot deregulation. sniffing canines. 23’x23' - that’s Economically, the move makes bigger than my apartment, and sense. California reports savings there’s 3 of us. The Army called it of over $150 million annually “a little more elaborate than since deregulation in 1976, due something you’d put in your The Ideal Teacher? reprinted from the Wednesday October 19 issue of the Pro­ test of “good social relations” or vidence Journal. "freedom from anxiety” and there is little doubt as to who " Teaching,” someone observ­ would look better. ed, “is like show business.” It has Not a few great teachers have its “stars,” competent profes­ been neurotic, and their sionals, talented amateurs and neuroticism contributed to their thorough second-rater. Merit pay success. Take the compulsive- is offered as a cure-all for obsessional teacher who insists mediocrity and a reward for that pupils cross their “t’s” and superior teaching. dot their “ i’s” . She emphasizes But who picks the teachers? order, accuracy, neatness, preci­ Students? Educational resear­ sion, and helps her pupils to chers? Superintendents? Prin­ organize their lives. Here is cipals? Departmental chairmen? another teacher with a need to A teacher’s colleague? dominate: she carries children What criteria should be used? along with her own high standards Should superior teaching be “ob­ of achievement. Such teachers do jectively” judged by pupil not fit everywhere, but placed cor­ achievement? By popularity? By rectly, they can be highly con­ system-wide testing? By ex­ structive influences. perience? By advanced study and Merit pay leaves little room for degrees? All these methods have the “character” - the lovable Mr. been tried and found wanting. Chips kind would always win out The bug in the merit-pay argu­ over the Captain Bligh variety. ment lies in the fallacy of the Yet, pupils can learn something “ideal” teacher. The good teacher from the oddball and maverick as is supposed to be friendly, cheer­ well as from the traditional type ful, sympathetic and morally vir­ of teacher. Application, security, tuous, rather than cruel, depress­ order, initiative, curiosity, ed, unsympathetic and morally cooperation, ambition, respon­ depraved. Replace the word sibility, creativeness, love for lear­ “ teacher” with doctor, lawyer, ning - no one teacher can Indian chief and the description cultivate these qualities in pupils fits just as well. in equal degree. The “ ideal” teacher concept “ Know thyself.” On his part, contains an implicit assumption the teacher must try to understand that emotionally balanced his own feelings, concerns and teachers perform best. Only an personality quirks, and assess uncaring parent would allow a their impact on his teaching. He severely disturbed adult to be put in must ask himself, “What kind of charge of his children. person am I, and how may I make Still, is the bubbling, efferves­ the most of my uniqueness in cent English instructor a better helping children to learn?” teacher than his more lugubrious Other facts of school life, colleague who putters about discussed only in the teachers' absentmindedly in the chemistry lab? Measure them both by the * See Teaching Page 6 Page 6-The Cowl, October 27, 1983 -A R TS & LEISURE Pickwicks: What’s happening Around Town It’s A Sure Pick by Karen Marisco by Alysia K. Harpootian a touch of sherry is a must. Beef Exhibits Kabob is also well worth a try - Nightlife Providence Art Club - 11 Thomas On Screen Friday night, 11 p.m. Pickwicks tender pieces of tenderloin St., Providence. Hours: Mon-Fri. is the place to be. The crowded skewered and charbroiled with room, dim lights, candles, and onions, green peppers and Allary’s 108 North Main Street 10-4. Recent Works by new artist (Call these numbers for times and 621-9668 members., Oct. 23 - Nov. 4. easy music immediately set the tomatoes on a bed of rice. listings.) tone for a romantic evening. The Maybe you’d like to have Rhode Island Watercolor Society: star attraction is the bar where all something a little out of the or­ Allias Smith and Jones 50 Main Avon Repertory Cinema, the patrons drink and socialize. dinary. Chicken Florentine awaits Street, East Greenwich 884-0756. The Boat House, Slater Park, Thayer St. (421-3315) Pawtucket. Hours: Tues. - Sat. Upon entering the restaurant, you - boneless breast of chicken 10-4. Sun. 1-5. Ends today (Fri.) - one is absorbed in the ambiance of stuffed with spinach and cheese Frat House 1522 Smith Street, Bristol Cinema, 87 Bradford St. the room. The eating areas are on and topped with a creamy monary North Providence 353-9790. Works by Sara Young Oct. 22 - Bristol (253-3868) Nov. 11 - Recent work by Esther different levels and are decorated sauce. Definitely a complimentary Solondrz. with hanging plants and bold, col­ combination. If none of these suit G.Flagg’s 3172 Pawtucket Ave., Brown University Film Society orful paintings of flowers which your palette, there are 10 other East Providence. 433-2012. (863-2191) Three For All Gallery, third floor, give the effect of a garden. “Capital Dinners” to choose In addition to the regular mix­ from. JR's Townhouse 79 Duck Street, The Arcade, Providence. Hours: Cable Car Cinema, South Main Mon. - Fri. 11-5. Through Nov. 7. ers, the bar is also adorned with Looking for a sandwich with East Greenwich 884-3915. St. (272-3970) such drinks as Oreo Cookie (white character? You are at the right Wed. Ladie’s Night 8-11 Ladie’s “Gorham: The Making of Masterpieces." creme de cacao, oreo cookies, and place! Try the Snodgrass Surprise Drink Free. C astle I and II, 1029 vanilla ice cream), and an array of (roast beef and mushrooms with a Thur - Sun. Open 7:30 - 9 p.m. Chalkstone Ave., (831-9052) mustard sauce), the Fat Boy’s Extra Halloween Party Thurs. Dansville / Quonset Complex. other exotic drinks which can be North Kingston. Hours: tonight. found under the “ Baffling Delight (ham, roast beef, turkey and Sun. $100 prize for best Lincoln Mall Cinema, Beverages” section of the menu. and melted cheese), or the Russian costume. Sat. and Oct. 27 - 31 from 7 p.m. (333-2130) on. Adults $2.00. Children $1.00. To start your meal, begin with Lady (corn beef, roast beef, 294-6460. “ Introductions” . The French onions, swiss cheese and Russian Last Call Sallon 15 Elbow Street, Meadowbrook Cinema, 2454 Onion soup is always delicious- dressing). All sandwiches are serv­ 421-7170 Warwick Ave., Warwick, lots of cheese and a perfect blend ed in a basket with chips and Warwick Museum. 3256 Post (737-4555) Road., Warwick. Oct. 27 - 30. of seasonings. Be sure to try the pickles. The Library Smithfield 231-0230 potato skins - topped with the To end a perfect meal try cheese Halloween Parties Located in the heart of Apponaug Midland Mall Cinema, near Warwick City Hall. Admis­ right amount of cheese and served cake (creamy and filling) or carrot Fri. Blottoween w / Detectives (739-9079) with a sour cream dressing. Stuff­ cake, accompanied with Mexican and Critical Few. sion $1.00. Ghoulish tour of the Kentish Artillary Armory with ed quahogs are also a must - coffee or one of the other spirited Sat. Lou Miami’s Costume Bowl Warwick Mall Cinema, savory and slightly spicy. The ap­ caffeines that are offered here. 5th and the Threats Dracula, witches, werewolves, (739-9079) Frankenstein and more!!! petizers on the menu are so exten­ Located on 52 Pine Street, near Sun. Nazareth Love Hurts w/Blue sive you can order from just this the Arcade, Pickwicks is a Ruin. Providence Public Library, 150 section and make a meal out of it! delightful dining experience with a Mon. Schemers, Rash and Stabb- If you’re in the mood for a full cozy atmosphere, delicious food, ings, Prime Alert. Prizes Given. Empire St., Providence. Through Oct. 29 - Paintings by Joan dinner, stuffed scallops broiled in and friendly people who would a delicate lemon butter sauce with love to see some new faces. Lupo’s 377 Westminster Street, Soghossian and Jan Gaudreau. Musical Notes 351-7927. On Stage Bella Davidovich, piano, Rhode Peter Viereck: Marriott Lounge 272-2400 Island Philharmonic - Oct. 29, Mon - Fri. Happy Hour 5-8 p.m., The Importance of Being Earnest, 8:30 p.m. at Prov., Performing drinks determined by spin of the Providence College’s Blackfriars Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St. wheel. Band sets 9-11 p.m. Cover Pulitzer Poet To Read Theatre, Providence. 865-2327. by Lorie Savoca Charge after 8 p.m. ID’s are re­ Curtain: Fri-Sat. 8 p.m., through history at this institution. It quired. Oct. 30. General $4.00 Students Peter Viereck; Author of Terror should not come as a surprise that and Adults $2.00. Viereck has written many books; Muldoon's Saloon 331-7523 Etc. and Decorum - a collection of both poetry and prose. Thur. Casterbridge Union poems for which he received the Bus Stop - Trinity Square Reper­ Pulitzer Prize in 1949. The First collection of poems Sun. John Lobridge tory Company, Providence Great Expeditions. 521-1670. Oct. written by this man was issued in Mon. John Lobridge through Nov. 6. Tickets $13-$18. 29 Ponapoag Bog and Arcadia by Time in leotards. A most 1948. It is entitled Terror and Tues. Jim Brady Phone 351-4242. Horseback. original definition of rhythm as Decorum. His latest creation, Ar­ Wed. Jolly Tinker conceptualized by Peter Viereck, cher in the Marrow: The Ap - Galileo - Trinity Square Repertory Narragansett Electric’s Conserva­ Pulitzer Prize winning poet. plewood Cycles o f 1968 - 1983, is One Up 273-3620. Company, Providence through tion Home. 195 Albert Avenue, Rhythm is central in Viereck’s the final synthesis of Viereck’s Nov. 13. Tickets $13-$18. Phone Cranston. 467-4215. Features a philosophy. His very human ap­ poetry and philosophy. On Rathskellar Providence College 351-4242. wide variety of home conservation proach to poetry builds on the November 2, Viereck will present 861-2079 ideas. Hours: Wed.- Fri. 12-9 p.m. organic, biological bases of man’s passages from these publications, Sun. Acoustic Musician, Bob Jor­ Doonesbury. Wilbur Theatre Sat. 10-6. Sun. noon-6. existence. In a poetry reading on along with readings from many of dan November 2, Viereck will share his other works. through Oct. 29. Tickets Halloween Celebration: Roger Mon. VO Promotion (T-shirt raf­ $13.50-$27. P hone some of his works with the fle) 1-800-223-0120. LWilliams Park, 1:30 p.m. students and faculty of Pro­ vidence College. This reading will be held in Aquinas Lounge at 8 p.m. “ Any man who has the im­ Club Of The Week: * Teaching agination to say that rhythm is continued from time in leotards must have a sense page 5 of humor, purpose, and ac- complishment. The man is cer­ Right Up Your Alley tainly worthy of our curiosity, lounge, are passed over by merit and students deserve to expose pay advocates. The fact, for ex­ protect its customers from the themselves to something com­ by Gary J. Weir harsh winter. The artificially lit amples, that some teachers and pletely new,” states Jane Lunin- stained-glass windows cast a warm some pupils just don’t mix. How Perel, a published poet and Peter Viereck There exists, in downtown Pro­ glow upon the room. often does a teacher exclaim, English professor at P.C. vidence, a world far removed The fully-stocked bar runs “ That kid drives me up the wall!” For the past 33 years, Viereck “After 66 years, I’m attaining a from mixers and off-campus par­ along the entire right wall of the Teachers, with suitable help, are has been a professor at Mount certain mastery of rhythm in ties. In this world, people go out club, and is situated on a three- able to identify the kinds of Holyoke College, but he does not poetry,” says Viereck, who knew for reasons other than drinking. foot high terrace which overlooks students with whom they are most teach poetry. Viereck is a pro- early in life that he wanted to They get dressed up and socialize the dance floor. The lower level of and least successful. Specific fessor of European and Russian write. in " sophisticated” clubs. One students assigned to specific A belief in form, but not for­ Throop Alley is made up of the teachers will promote superior such place is called Throop Alley. dance floor and approximately 20 easily. Merit pay, however sound malism is at the heart of Viereck's On a surface level, Throop small cocktail tables. learning, but little is done to in­ in principle, fails to recognize this poetry as well as his politics. He Alley is one of the many “ hole-in- A large pitched skylight sur­ sure this. fact and aggravates the situation admits that he moves against the the-wall” bars in Providence. It rounded by hanging plants is one Again, some teachers and some by fomenting jealousies and flow of popular thought, and he will be missed as a result of its of the nicest 'features in Throop tasks just don’t go together. The lowering faculty esprit de corps. rejects the robotized society. His obscurity unless it is searched for. Alley. This decoration adds to the teacher who holds the class spell­ Encourage solid teaching the poems reflect this affinity for free It is no bigger than a DWC warmth of the club. The DJ pro­ bound during the exposition of hard but better way: pay teachers expression. classroom. It is not a place to fre­ vides music from a corner, and the new material may be quite a truly professional salary, weed Viereck was born on Riverside quent if you are on a tight budget. songs are heard from two huge maladroit in the handling of in­ out the dull-witted and dead Drive in New York City in 1916. And it has evolved into one of the speakers to either side of this timate discussion groups, and vice wood, promote programs to at­ He graduated from Harvard biggest “ pick-up” bars around. skylight. versa. The success of experiments tract the gifted and dedicated, give University with a B.S. degree, and But, Throop Alley is one of the Prices at Throop Alley are on with “ teaching teams” rests upon teaching and teachers the prestige he spent a year’s graduate study at most aesthetically pleasing clubs the expensive side with mixed the judicious blending of teaching and respect they deserve - all of Christ Church, Oxford University in Providence. talent, personal predilections and which take time, money, per­ in England. Later, Viereck receiv­ drinks priced at $2.25. Wednesday tasks to be done. This fact alone Throop Alley seems to be night is Ladies Night. Weekend sistence and patience. ed a Ph.D in Literature and unable to decide what it wants to nights bring in a large crowd, but makes educators loath to predict a Governor Garrahy is against History from Harvard University. be; disco or meeting spot. On one one-to-one relationship between merit pay. Los Angeles, Dallas He has also been awarded many not until 11 o’ clock. knowledge of subject and skill in b and, the disc jockey, speaker For an enjoyable evening and and Chicago are now experimen­ literary honors for his talent, in­ system, and terrace typify a disco. teaching. ting with this educational gim­ cluding Library of Congress lec­ an new experience, take Smith St. In short, there is no “best” On the other hand, the small size past the State House and make a mick. Let’s see how they make Out turer in poetry in 1954 and 1963 of the dance floor, the number of right onto Canal St. Stay on Canal teaching personality. Perhaps cer­ before climbing on the merit pay Discover the artistry of Peter people allowed inside, and the size St. to just before the rotary. The tain types of teachers, using cer­ band-wagon. Viereck. His talent deserves the of the club itself suggest that any municipal parking lot will be on tain types of methods, work best patronage of the Providence Col­ attempt to become another Studio the right, and on the left will be a with certain types of students lege community as well as the 54 would be futile. bright light in an otherwise non­ given certain types of educational general public. Anyone is Inside Throop Alley, one is goals. Joseph L. Lennon, O.P., is the welcome to participate in the descript alley. This is Throop Great teaching is too complex president fo r community affairs, struck by its earthy quality. It has Aliev. For more information, call Providence College. cultural enrichment... the brick walls and heavy beams to 272-3551. and rich to be recognized early or crackers, the cheese, the wine... The Cowl, October 27, 1983-Page 7

Special Interest CAreer E xploratioNs ... S ophomores SELF DEvELOPm ENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT To Women

Rate YOurself Assertiveness Ye s No Do you know how to explore career possibilities? Do you know useful skills to develop while in college? Awareness, Safety Do you recognize college courses which can help to develop reasoning, writing and speaking skills? ______Do you know the procedure for declaring a major? ______Do you choose electives wisely? ______This evening presentation will provide a Need Assistance ? forum for women to review, relearn and ATTEND these workshops designed to assist you in setting and reaching your goals. become aware of ways to insure their own personal development and protection as they interact and move about.

WORKSHOP II AcaDe m ic Su p p o r t s Learn some of the Compentencies you can Martha Bebinger, who has worked fo r many years Transfer from College to Career with a local Women's Concern Group and volunteered DATE Monday, October 31, 1583 at the Rape Crisis Center, will lead discussion. TIME 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

place Sla v in , Room 217

w o r k s h o p III Approaches to

Career Deve lo p m en t All are invited Resources Available Setting Goals date Monday, November 7, 1983 time 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. place S l a v in , Room 217 Date: Wednesday, November 2, 1983 Time: 7:00 p.m.

COUNSELING AND CAREER PLANNING CENTER Place: Room 203 - Slavin Center

HALLOWEEN: DON’T BE A FOOL!

Get those Halloween pictures in for '84 COMMENCEMENT SLIDE SHOW! * 35mm negatives, slides, pictures • send to Tony Kulbis, Box 2368 • include name for picture return Page 8- The Cowl, October 27, 1983 FEATURES Halloween Favorites What’s Your Opinion? by Colleen Vigneau do a long as you’re making a fool What do you like best about of yourself too.” Pat Nash Halloween? 9) " Not the mixer.” Several 1 )“ lt's a good excuse for a par­ BOP members ty." Rich Bohan 10) “ Watching, 'It’s the Great 2) " No one knows who you are Pumpkin Charlie Brown'!" Kathy so you can do whatever you Reynolds want." Karen Lynch 11) “ Stealing little kids candy.” 3) “ Goofing on other people.” Jack Daniels Sheila O’Connell 12) “ Kissing all the girls.” Sean 4) ‘‘lt’s my birthday.” Joe Sullivan Magennis 13) " Lots of chocolate.” Mary 5) "‘lt’s a time when everyone Dimodica lets themselves go after 14) ‘‘lt’s exciting to see who’s midterms.” James Hamerschlag under the masks.” Marianne 6) "‘Having Jodi Brustman rip Lamy your arm off while going through 15) "Sending Halloween cards Dore tunnels.” Janet Payne to all my friends.” Tracy Baldini 7) ‘‘I like it because it’s a 16) “ Seeing everyone else on childlike holiday with games and campus look like me.” Brian Red­ fantasy. There is an excitement of dy On Saturday, October 22, from 12-2 p.m., the Big Brothers - Big Sisters organization at Providence seeing what people wear and their 17) " Watching the little kids.” College held a Halloween party in Alumni Cafe. The party was organized by Michele McCloskey, Stephen original ideas. I also love a good Joe Solomom Loiacono, Janet Payne, Glenn Rybacki, and Mary Kate Garro, the officers of the club. With the combined party.” Fr. Dabash 18) " The opportunity to be just efforts of the rest of the members, they decorated the room and planned various traditional Halloween ac­ 8) “ Seeing everyone make fools a little crazy.” Mary Flaherty and tivities. of themselves. But that’s alright to Kathy Drennan The little brothers and sisters arrived dressed for the occasion in various costumes. They participated in a haunted hallway and an apple bobbing contest, both of which were received enthusiastically. After distribu­ tion of candy, they concluded the day with a pizza lunch and president Michele McCloskey extended a thank you to all who made the day a happy Halloween success. To T h e Queen Of Hearts 19th Century Holds Fear Of Thank You Vampires For Rhode Islanders (information obtained from Dr. Island. In Exeter, Foster, tor a period of time. When com­ Raymond Sickinger, History Kingstown, West Greenwich and ing out of the catalyptic state, For The Best Of 12 Months Department) other small rural towns of Rhode bleeding at the mouth is very com­ All Treats And No Tricks by Margaret Sweet Island countries of Eastern mon. Rhode Island has the second Europe (Serbia, Hungary, Tran­ In rural areas lacking in medical highest number of reported cases sylvania, etc.) many cases of vam­ technology, it was hard to deter­ Happy Anniversary of vampirism, Transylvania itself pirism have been recorded. Sur­ mine if death occurred. Since em­ ranks first. prisingly, Greece has had many balming was not done at the time, With Love, In the late 19th century, a vampire scares. The Greeks felt mistakes were fairly common. “vampire epidemic” took place that the bodies of the Latin Chris­ There averaged 100 premature Peter all over the world with the largest tians did not decay after death, burials a year in the United States number of cases being in Eastern but rose up every night to become in the 19th century! Europe and Southern Rhode ghosts which preyed on the flesh Another case in Rhode Island of the dead. involved the Brown family. In The sickness of consumption, 1892, Mrs. Brown and her two THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (one result being the loss of blood daughters died of Tuberculosis from internal bleeding), and (consumption). When her son, Catalipsy (a trance-like state caus­ Edwin, came down with the ing the victim to appear to be disease, vampirism was suspected. dead), caused great fear in those Their three bodies were exhumed URI people who had heard that “ vam­ and their hearts were burned on a pires” rose from their graves to stone. Edwin, however, died suck the blood from their living shortly afterwards. relatives . . . Ghosts are also prevalent in the In one incident which took annals of Rhode Island history. College of Business Administration place in Exeter, R.I, a farmer had a One case involves a ghost who is recurring dream about an orchard said to have roamed the streets of in which half the trees died. Short­ East Greenwich on Halloween ly afterwards, starting with the begging passersby to take the nail eldest, six of his fourteen children out of his neck. died. Because he believed that a Another involves a ghostly ship Master of Science vampire was to blame, he prompt­ seen a few times off the coast of ly disentured the bodies. Five of Rhode Island. the bodies were badly decompos­ Following the Rhode Island ed, but fresh blood was found in tradition, Providence College is in the arteries of Sarah, his eldest going to hold “ ghostly” Hallo­ daughter. ween tours through the tunnels of The farmer removed her heart lower campus. Anyone wishing to and burned it, in order to save the see a few ghosts, and maybe a A cco unting rest of the family. Two signs of vampire or two, should take ad­ vampirism are blood in the veins vantage of the tour. and on the lips. Unfortunately, The majority of people may not coinciding with these signs are the believe in vampires or ghosts but PREPARE FOR A CAREER WITH POTENTIAL symptoms of Catalipsy. Catalipsy the quote remains in the Rhode is a nervous disorder where the Island Historical Cometary on victims appear dead because of Nellie Vaughn’s gravestone which the trance-like state they are in, reads: “ I am waiting and wat­ • Strong demand for accountants in business and with the body functions ceasing ching for you.” government. • Specialization in a variety of areas. 40 Tanks Consumed A Month Open to students with non-accounting Coke Takes It At PC undergraduate degrees. by Bob O'Connell Until recently, where there was Coke there was caffeine, but • Fifth year program for accounting undergraduates. Do you have any idea how things have changed. The Coca- much cola is consumed? Cola Company now offers Coke, In the United States today there Diet Coke, Tab and their caffeine- are 235 different brands of soft free counterparts, while Pepsi Co. For further information, meet our representative at drinks, as opposed to “only” 152 offers Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi brands ten years ago. In 1982 Light, Pepsi-Free and Sugar-Free alone, 4.3 cases of soda were con­ Pepsi-Free. "GRADUATE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES DAY" sumed, and 60% of them were The battle between these two THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1983 colas. cola giants will include at least To put these statistics into a PC $500 million in advertising and in '64 Hall perspective, Raymond Cafeteria promotion for this year alone. spends an average of $2000-$2400 Take this school for example, at or. send your name and address to: per month on soda. Approximate­ P.C., “Coke is it!” Director. MS in Accounting ly 40 tanks of Coke are used each So remember the next time you Ballentine Hall have a glass of Coke at Raymond University o f Rhode Island month. At 640 glasses per tank, Kingston. R.I. 02881 128,000 glasses of Coke are con­ Cafe that it is one more of the sumed, while Tab is a close second 1,152,000 glasses that will be con­ at 115,000 glasses per month. sumed this year. The Cowl, October 27, 1983-Page 9 Friar Forecast Pizza Man What’s In The Stars For You? Tips on Ordering Out by Sarina Sheehy nights make the job pretty dif­ Pisces (Feb.20-March20) You are ing sorry for yourself Cancer! The food chain here at PC is a Scorpio (Ocl.23-Nov.22) Relax spending too much time socializ­ ficult. But I always do my best to After last week’s activity and ex­ precarious thing. Raymond Cafe, get the pizza there fast and still and stop being so critical of ing. Balance your time between citement, you are feeling a little Mondo Cafe, Mural and the everyone. You have had a rough friends and school. Don’t neglect hot. lonely and let down. Get a positive Truck, all play a vital role. But Cowl: Do you have gripes with week but cheer up because you are old friends just because you are new outlook on life and enjoy the sometimes one link in the chain in for an enjoyable weekend. meeting new ones. delivering pizza on campus? fall season. breaks, and it is left up to that un­ PM: Yes, I do. Girls, when you Sagittarius (Nov.22-Dec.21) The Aries (March21-April20) This Leo (July24-Aug.23) This is your sung hero of the late night mun- stars spell out a week of secrets for week finds you in a state of confu­ order a pizza, have the money week to be a prime attraction in chies, “ Pizzaman” , to save the ready when I get there. Don’t you. You may learn about some sion. You may become involved in the P.C. social jungle. Your day. well-kept plans for an unexpected a love-hate relationship but be make me wait at the desk while friendly smile and warm per­ Pizzaman recently took a few you run up and down the hall surprise. Don’t spoil the fun by cool. Surface appearances may be sonality is a great attraction, but minutes off from his never ending letting your skeptical side take misleading so watch out Aries! looking for nickels and dimes. don’t be too aggressive! fight to save the growling While you’re doing that, I have Taurus (April21-May21) If things Virgo (Aug.24-Sept.23) A few sur­ stomachs of men, women and Capricorn (Dec.22-Jan.20) This is arc bothering you, take the bull by pizzas out in the car getting cold. prises may be in store for you this children all over Friarland to grant This isn’t a problem with the guys a week for rest and relaxation. En­ the horns and bring the problem week Virgo! You’ll find yourself an interview to the Cowl. joy the lazy pace and don’t feel out into the open. Pushing mat­ sorting out your thoughts and you Cowl: First of all, the Big One, dorms, because I can go right up guilty about lolling around! Your ters to the back of your mind ac­ may find things you’ve forgotten the question on everybody’s lips; to their rooms, but with the girls it usual steady nature is thrown off complishes nothing except frustra­ you had-perhaps an artistic quali­ what is a decent tip? is, especially when the weather balance so remain calm and tackle tion! Start readjusting to a healthy ty or music ability that has gotten Pizzaman: Anything above gets colder and I have to wait your problems one by one. routine. while other people’s pizzas get rusty from neglect. $1.00 is great, but the average cold in my car. Gemini (May22-June21) Since you Libra (Sept.24-Oct.23) Balancing good tip lies in the 0.50 -1.00 Aquarius (Jan.21 - Feb.19) don’t like routine, this is your your family and social life won’t range. A tip between a quarter to Cowl: How about off-campus? Romance is in store this week! week! Your versatile abilities be easy this week. If you prepare 0.50 is OK too, but anything less PM: I just have one gripe here. You’re in the mood for a close enable you to carry out academic for the opposition you may over­ than 25 is a downright insult. When you order a pizza, leave a relationship and find one. Be alert and social activities. Don’t let all come some of the difficulties. Be Believe it or not, I remember light on so that I can see your ad­ for a jealous friend who has an of your activity affect your health. patient because arguing will only who the good tippers are, and I’ll dress. I don’t like walking up and eye on your new love. Cancer (June22-July23) Stop feel­ delay your personal plans! always bring their pizza first, down a dark street on a cold night while it’s still hot. Conversely, if with a pizza on my arm looking you order something that’s $6.95 for your house. Knowing how and stand there waiting for your hungry you are, I want to get your nickel, you can be sure that you’ll pizza to you as soon as possible. A be at the end of the line the next dark house just slows me Peterson Recreation Center time. up. Cowl: Finally, who does Cowl: Are tips a big part of make the best pizza in Friarland? what you make? How much PM: No, no. I’m not going to would you make without them? answer that one. You know PC Tones Its Student Body PM: Without tips the job superheros never take sides in wouldn’t be worth the trouble. I matters like this. You’ll have to let make minimum wage, sometimes me go now. Somewhere, someone less, for working nine hours at a has had another frightening Ray­ shot. On top of that, I have to use mond Cafe dinner, and I must by Michael McGrath son and this is where you can get ing use. So as you can see. Pro­ my own car and pay for the gas. beat back the forces of evil, and more information concerning vidence College has many facilities During the winter, when it’s icy bring them a pizza to save their The advent of a new school year starting a team. to stay in shape. Whether you do and below zero, those nine hour growling stomachs. So long means different things to different If you are a hockey fan, or just it for fun or fitness, it doesn’t Friars! people. For some it means cooped like to skate for pleasure, all P.C. matter. P.C. provides the up in a classroom, for others it students have access to free facilities, so all you need is a little means thrice daily trips to Ray­ skating at Schneider arena. incentive. mond Cafeteria, and it simply Skating can be done between 12 Hours Today’s Fashion And Design means making the most of their p.m. and 1:30 p.m. or any week­ Peterson Recreation Center free time by staying fit, and hav­ day. Schneider also has skate Sun.- Fri. 12 p.m.- 10 p.m. ing fun. sharpening facilities as well as a Sat. 12 p.m. -5 p.m. Equal Time For Men Providence College has a lot to pro-shop. Swimming Pool offer in the lines of recreation. If you want to move outside, Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. -1O p.m. Unfortunately, not everybody there are also many outdoor Sat. 12 p.m. -5 p.m. by Alysia K. Harpootian takes advantage of these facilities. facilities. Located on campus are Sun. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Usually, it is as easy as showing a three athletic fields. Hendricken Schneider Ice Arean Pro-Shop Eventhough the word for. Experiment with a wool, PC identification card. field, Glay field and Raymond Mon.-Fri. 12 p.m.- 9 p.m. The Peterson Recreational “ fashion” is usually associated brown, tan and blue check sport field are all available to students Sat. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. with women, I thought I’d devote jacket with slash pockets over a Center is the newest edition to the for use at anytime and for nearly Sun. 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. PC community. The field house my next few articles to all the mohair and wool blue sweater. every sport. Located next to Ray­ Skate Sharpening (at Schneider) “ GQ” fashion conscious men out Sweaters are especially eyecat­ contains three indoor tennis mond field are four outdoor Mon.-Fri. 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. courts, volleyball nets, five there. ching. Their free -form variations basketball courts. These courts Sun. 7a.m.-1p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. This year the Italian designers give both a casual and formal look basketball courts, and also an are all completely lighted for even- eighth of a mile track. The have influenced the men 's line giv­ that will take you anywhere! The management asks that black soled ing it a sleek and contemporary fashion theme for this season is shoes be worn only on the running ease. Textured jackets in diverse the “great outdoorsy, rugged" track. Also, Peterson Rec. Center colorful weaves shaped into crisp look with bold accents and three has seven new raquetball courts to New Pizzaz For Holidays compact styles will be seen even dimensional look. add the three original courts. more than last year. It defines For keen sense of drama, try a Lower level Peterson contains masculine dash, takes on new topcoat - the bold gesture of mens and womens weight lifting possibilities, and radiates a more overscaled lapels in a flecked herr­ facilities, as well as a complete Don’t Skip The Cheese sophisticated air. There is no limit ingbone wool-tweed will har­ Nautilus center. The weight rooms to fashionable colors — both monize your outfit and get you are of use to everybody, but the by Jeanne Driscoll jackets and pleated pants come in noticed at the same time Nautilus requires a two dollar fee many unusual colors and blends. You never know, that and one hour instructional course. Do you like to look business- sophisticated and rustic combina­ After completion of the course, The next Sunday you and your 1 package of Pillsbury Crescent like, yet casual? Then the layered tion might be the look for you! the use of the nautilus machines boyfriend / girlfriend / friends / are rolls, 1 package of Hot Dog rolls, style is just what you’re looking endures until graduation. hanging out watching the after­ and 8 slices of American cheese. The desk in upper Peterson noon football game, why not whip There are five easy steps to center has racquet balls, basket- up some easy “cheese dogs” to fit follow: balls, volleyballs, soccerballs as the lazy, relaxing mood? This 1) Cook 8 hot dogs in pan. well as boxing gloves to lend to recipe is my own improvisation on 2) On a cookie sheet, spread out students. They will answer any the theory that if you like hot dogs 6 crescent rolls. questions you have about the and love cheese and crescent rolls, 3) Lay cheese on the crescent facility. all three together must be sheer roll dough. Another bonus here at Pro­ ecstasy or mere madness! Once 4) Put hot dogs on roll, then vidence College is the vast in­ Buddy gets wind of this food idea, wrap them. tramurals program. Many sports he’ll take down his sign, “ hot 5) Follow directions on package are now underway and there are dogs steamed in beer” and put up of crescent rolls. After 11-13 many more to come. The in­ “ Chico’s Cheese Dogs." minutes in the oven, your cheese tramural office is located in Peter- The ingredients for these treats dogs should be golden brown. En­ include: joy!

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Cruise Control’s Back With A New name *FR IA R S, continued from page 1 ROTATIONS: Style Is The Key After that meeting, another Ms. Green said she did not quit by Mark Pasquale meeting was then held with the ex­ only because of the incident but, “ the business of Dan and Steve Las! year they were Cruise Con­ ecutive board and McMorrow and man has a voice that would make Cardi. It was at the final executive got me really mad. I think trol. This year they are back with technique contributes a fresh, new everyone deserves a second a new band and a new sound -- Bruce Springsteen proud. board meeting following the Eric comes from the old school bearing in the wheel that is The meeting with McMorrow and Car­ chance. I had two great years with The Rotations are ready to set the Rotations." the club, but I could not agree Providence music scene spinning. of drumming. No “ bubblegum” di that the decision was made to for him. He carries the new power remove the two from the Friars with that decision and I didn't Michael Formica (keyboards, Club. want to remain in the club with vocals) and John McCormack of John Bonham and the finesse According to Eric, “The per­ negative feelings.” (lead guitar, vocals), both seniors, of Neil Peart or Steeward sonalities of the group are very A major part of the problem Copeland. stemmed from the fact that The three other members who have been playing together for diverse. Each member differen­ have resigned are Robert Casy, three years. A junior, Eric When you hear the bass set the tiates themselves with their own McMorrow and Cardi had been at pace you are in for a treat. The fu­ style, consequently making the the Bradley Cafe and the officers '84, Joseph McCarthy, '85, and Andlauer (percussion, vocals) and of the club present at Oktoberfest Thomas McCarthy, '84. They sophomore Christopher Car- sion style (jazz/rock) becomes ap­ music quite unique.” were unavailable for comment. nabuci (bas vocals) joined with parent as fingers fly and the sound Michael feels, “ The deepest decided they were not in ap­ Michael and John last year to of spontaneous chords flow from roots lie in jazz, but our propriate condition to work. It his time-glossed instrument. Hav­ electric... (approach) adds to the is the policy of the Friars Club not form the group Cruise Control. to allow its members to drink This year the members welcome ing six years of experience, Chris style of whoever dominates the * CONGRESS the addition of " Guitar Bob” Jor­ worships such jazz soloists as song. It gives us the ability to play before or during any event at dan (rhythm guitar, vocals) of the Stanley Clarke and Jaco for everyone. We play (music) which they work. continued from page 1 The Friars Club also has a cut Class of '87. Pastorious. “ I got my speed, ac­ from Jerry Garcia to Elvis take place next summer. Also Not only do they represent the curacy, and ability to funk out by Costello with our own distinct policy. This policy allows a member three cuts a semester. slated for the coming year is a four classes here at PC this year, emulating them. With this ac­ sound plent." $100,000 allocation for the expan­ they also rotate their individual quired aptitude I’m able to create The band writes many of their Had McMorrow and Cardi not show up at all they would have sion of the computer center. styles through different forms of various sounds and apply them to own songs including Night and Realizing that this amount is music. the music which we compose. It’s Day, Travels, and last year’s received one cut each. Since they did show up late they modest, Peterson said that “ the A song tends to have a pop/jazz a great feeling when this music smash PC single Basement Blues, college is committed to and is sound when the structure of the mix works like clockwork.” a dance song about the band's would have received one cut for Bob’s mellowing rhythm and evolution featuring Chris’ tardiness. You can also receive a aware of the ever-growing impor­ song centers on the keyboards. tance of computers in today’s This is because the music of Count country vocals are indicative of a funkified bass and Eric’s driving cut for violating the Friar dress style all his own. “Guitar Bob” drumkit. code. world. College graduates need to Bassie, Scott Joplin, and Billy be computer literate." Joel are in Michael’s background. plays The Rat every Sunday, and Had either McMorrow or Cardi The wide range of sounds of the if you think he’s good solo, you John commented that The received only a cut it would have Father Peterson also mentioned synthesizer and commanding should see him with the group. Rotations are “a unique and ver­ been the first either had received some long-range plans for PC. In­ vocals are also at his beck and Say’s Bob, “ For me, The Rota­ satile mixture of talent with much since joining the club in there cluded in these are extensive dor­ call. tions are interesting musically. I’m potential.” Judge for yourself as freshman and sophomore years mitory renovations, especially in John’s scorching lead could on­ pleased to be able to work with the group plays at The Last Resort respectively. Dore, Fennel, Joseph and Stephen ly have its roots in the styles of such accomplished musicians. I on November 5. Remember this: In the week following their Halls; enlargement of the Grant Duane Allman and Eric Clapton. feel that my folk-influenced When the winter snows fall, thaw dismissal, the Friars Club had Infirmary and the possibility of As if his playing isn’t enough, the out and rotate. This band is hot. four members resign. Among someday constructing a connector them was Betsy H. Green, '85. building between Albertus Magnus Hall and Hickey Laboratory. This building would allow for both the psychology and math / computer science depart­ ments to move their headquarters. In response to the question of YOU'VE GOT TO PLAY the possibility of a dry campus be­ ing established if the Rhode Island drinking age is raised to 21 Father Peterson stated that he would be HARDBALL opposed to it. He emphasized the college’s obligation to always uphold the drinking age bill and stated that creating a dry campus WHEN IT COM ES TO YOUR CAREER would be abridging the rights of seniors and “ be an attempt to legislate virtue.” Peterson strong­ ly urged students to develop “ more non-alcoholic events.” Following Father Peterson’s ad­ dress, the Congress attended to its weekly business. A unanimous vote passed a commendation in honor of Geoff Smith’s stunning performance at last weekend’s New York Marathon. Mike Connolly, president of the Class of '84 announced that the THAT'S WHY senior class will be holding a raf­ NSA OFFERS fle. The prize is limousine service Y O U THESE to and from King Phillip on the night of the Junior Ring Weekend E X C IT IN G Formal. Connolly reported that CAREER the class of '85 will hold a similar OPPORTUNITIES raffle at Commencement time. Tickets will be $1 each and three for $2. Class of '85 president John Colantoni reported that “ Junior Night at the Rat” was a success, he also reminded everyone that JRW is just two weeks away.

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Women’s Volleyball The event, which begins with a lege. Oddly enough that tie, more Smith was smiling broadly as he Women’s Tennis The Lady Friars had a tough dinner at Raymond Hall at 7 than any other result, was PC’s entered. Barbara Palumbo lost the No. 4 time at the University of p.m., will feature guest speakers most impressive showing in the “ This is a total surprise. My singles title in the final match over Maryland Invitational over the head coach Joe Mullaney and national scene. Stay tuned next two roommates got me to go here the weekend, 6-3, 6-1, in the Big weekend. They beat West Virginia coaches Steve Hocker and Bill week for more in-depth coverage to go to the Rat. This is better than East Women’s tennis champion­ Donlon, along with the radio of the world’s sport. finishing second. I just can’t ex­ ships. PC finished fifth in the 15-4, 15-12 and Princeton 15-12, voice of Friars, Chris Clark. 15-11, but lost to Temple 15-6, Men’s Cross Country press how I feel.” tourney. Palumbo, a first-year The speaking program will be Pat Conley, Student Congress student, was the only Lady Friar 17-15; Maryland 15-12, 10-15, followed by an intrasquad game in For the first time in a long time 15-13; and Virginia 16-14, 5-15, the PC cross country team lost the President opened the “ welcome to reach a final. In consolation 15-4. The team has been playing Alumni Hall at 8:15 p.m., which conference” and introduced Fr. singles, Ann Webber won the No. will mark the first public ap­ Big East title last Saturday. This ail of its matches away from home was the first time they had lost a Thomas Peterson, Cross-Country 5 singles, 4-6, 6-0, 6-0. In consola­ since the beginning of the month. pearance of the 1983-1984 basket- coach Bob Amato, and Athletic tion doubles, Webber and ball team. major title in five years! Their record is 26-7. Villanova came away the big Director Lou Lamoriello'. Each Maureen McGarry won 6-1, 6-1 in Tickets for the dinner are $6.00 had praise tor Geoff, yet Father the No. 1 final, and Bernice for adults and $5.00 for children. winners with 5 of their team Women’s Field Hockey members placing in the first Peterson’s comments had the DiPietro and Dana Loeb took the Senior All-American candidate This price includes a ticket to the greatest affect on Smith, who No. 3 doubles 6-2, 6-3. scrimmage. Tickets for the scrim­ twenty-two finishers. Jackie Gladu scored two goals in Friar Richard O’Flynn ran to a beamed broadly and turned beet the Friars’ 3-1 win over Boston mage only are $2.00 for adults and NYC Marathon $1.00 for children. Dinner tickets 3rd place finish with Andy Ronan red. University on Saturday. The win following in 5th. Many of the Geoff Smith had some of the raised her team’s record to 8-4-1, may be purchased at the Alumni “ I don’t think there’s any spotlight Sunday afternoon after Office in Harkins and game Friars were ill and were not able to giving them a likely berth in compete in the tournament. doubt about one thing. That is, the NYC Marathon. But it clearly ECAC post-season play. tickets are available at the Ticket that Geoff is the champion. (Loud did not seem that he was getting Office in Alumni. Englishman Mike Capper and Intramural Announcement Irishman Richard Mulligan were applause.) He’s the winner in the enough. The deadline for Indoor Soccer Men's Soccer sidelined with the flu, while Olym­ hearts of all of us here at Pro­ “ For 10 miles I led, then for 385 Rosters is Friday, October 28. Unfortunately, this paper is pic prospect Steve Binns was sick vidence College,” Fr. Peterson yards I let down," he told Pass in your rosters at the field now publishing on Thursdays, so due to sinus problems. said. reporters afterward. “ i feel really house. we do not have the score of yester­ Although the PC harriers were bad now with you people asking day’s soccer action against 15th disappointed in the outcome of “ He started out doing Rod all the Questions." Basketball Preview ranked Connecticut. Nevertheless, the meet, don’t give up hope, something that was a great PC’s annual men’s basketball the Friars should find themselves there are many more meets left to challenge. He was an inspiration “ I really felt I was going to win preview, sponsored by the Greater in post-season action at the Big conquer. to all of us. When they mentioned it,” said Smith, whose time of 2 Providence Chapter of the Pro­ East Championships November (on TV) that he was a student at hours, 9 minutes, 8 seconds was 11-13 at UConn. PC was 8-1-1 go­ Geoff Smith Greeting Providence College, it made us the top mark ever for a first-time vidence College Alumni Associa­ Geoff Smith arrived on the PC tion, the Mal Brown Club, will be ing into Wednesday’s action. The immensely proud. marathoner. “ But my legs finally campus late Tuesday afternoon “Thank you for the spirit and gave way. I was all right up in my held on Sunday evening, lone loss was to URI 1-0 and the and was greeted by a small, en­ November 6. tie was a 0-0 finish at Boston Col­ accomplishment. We’re proud to wind, in my lungs, but my legs thusiastic gathering at '64 Hall. have you back from New York." just gave out.”

by Paul Sweeney women’s doubles last spring, defeated Regan and Nina Gurerra The Providence College Rac- RACQUETBALL of UMass. Dwyer and Colantoni quetball Team started the season defeated Grande and Paul Alfieri on a strong note Sunday, beating in a grudge match. Reynolds’ Warmup Tips UMass at Boston by a score of The men won their division by a “ In spite of a rather lopsided 14-4 overall. score of 9-2. score, UMass was in this thing to In men’s competition, freshman Nancy Garceau, Ann O’Neil, the end. They are a talented bunch by MaryBeth Reynolds also play a role, although minor in standout and number one seed, Maura Young and Christine of contenders,” commented Friar relation to the legs, in adding to Bill Dwyer lost a heartbreakcr to D’Auria were all winners for the coach Hollis Gates. Before I begin discussing with total flexibility and comfort in Tony Grande of UMass in a tie­ Friars in womens singles. Glenda The PC racquet ball team plays at you this article’s subject, I must your stride. breaker. John Colantoni, Jim Sawicki lost a tough match to RPI on November 5 and 6 in a clarify what was a slight error You can find numerous stret­ lacoi, John Powers, Mat Nisbet, number one seed Patty Regan. four way tournament with RPI, made in last week’s article. Please ching exercises to do, but you George Belerna and Dave Sawicki and O’Neil, who were Cortland and The University of realize that collapsing after a run must be certain that they are done Lassonde were victorious. ranked fourth nationally in New York at Binghampton, in not In. Heavier breathing is in­ properly. By bouncing you are ac­ evitable, but the moment you tually doing more harm than notice that you are no longer in­ good; instead, you should hold haling, do slow down, ok? each stretch for 10-15 seconds and Now that I have piqued your in­ do each one several times. You terest in running as both a recrea­ can find stretches to do by looking tion and an exercise, I must stress through several reputable exercise some necessary points concerning books and carefully following the the latter. Yes, we are coming to instructions. Get together with a the importance of stretching out few friends to make it more en­ all those little muscle fibers in joyable and to make sure no one your body. Although I emphasiz­ cheats. Group exercises are ter­ ed gradualism throughout last rific, don’t you agree, team? week’s article, stretching out suf­ Stretching does take time and ficiently is a most vital ingredient should be done before and after to every athlete’s training pro­ each run. Try to set aside 30 gram, especially that of a runner. minutes to one hour every day for To be honest, this is not a very total stretching, even on the days exciting, or should I say, challeng­ you don’t run. If you don't have ing, subject of discussion which is any friends who can keep you why I did not include it in my in­ amused while you stretch, then troductory article. Flexibility is a turn to your favorite radio station major problem with many runners to add some excitement to this since muscles have a tendency to somewhat mundane chore. Music- tighten up with the constant poun­ al ways seems to do the trick in ding that goes along with running. keeping your mind on the track at However, please keep in mind that hand, yet it also allows you to ex­ the legs are not the only parts of perience relaxation which is the body that need to be worked necessary in getting the most out on. The arms and shoulders, and of stretching. Keep up the good the stomach and back muscles work, folks! Friars Bury Beacons, 34-8

STUDENT WEEKEND RETREAT by Larry Loprete DEAR STUDENT: There will be a weekend retreat for PC Students on the weekend of November 4-5, 1983. The place for the retreat is Exeter, Rhode Island in a beautiful country setting with a lake, The Fighting Friars football as impressively as the first. They a small waterfall, and lots of countryside to explore. It'll be a nice change. We will leave team came out and played its best d rove down to the one-yard line, here on Friday evening and return early afternoon on Sunday. Beds are provided, but you all-around g ame of the, year, setting up a 'T D run by running will have to bring your own sheets or sleeping bag. Bring casual clothing and your own resulting in a 34-8 romping over back John Goggin. The Friars personal gear. It will be a time to unwind, to think, to pray, to have fun, to share some the UMass-Boston Beacons. scored their last touchdown when thoughts and friendship with your fellow students. It's cheap too-- only S10.00 for the The Friars put on their best of­ first-year s t udent Pat Keelan whole weekend. If you want to come and don’t have the money don’t let that stop you. fensive show of the year and scored on an 11 -yard sweep. It Stop by the Chaplain's Office and we’ll see what can be worked out. Don’t put it off. Take scored in every quarter of the was Keelan’s second TD of the some time to be with Christ and to enjoy the countryside, and your fellow students. For game. Senior quarterback Mark day. further information or details stop by the Chaplain’s Office, The Pastoral Council Office Dooley completed 9 of 18 passes The Friars finished with 218 for 180 yards. His longest pass of yards overall and held the Beacons or call 865-2216. Fr. Adrian Dabash, O.P. the day was a 44-yard pass to John to 32 yards. Please detach and return to the Chaplain’s Office or the Pastoral Council Office in Slavin Donahoe which set up the Friars’ Senior linebacker Rusty DuBue 115 or 116 by no later than Tuesday, November 1, 1983. first touchdown, a nine-yard run summed the game up best by say­ by Gary Rosadino. From that ing, “this was a fun game for all YES, I WANT TO GO ON THE RETREAT:...... point on the Friars never looked of us to play. It seemed like we did back and led 20-0 at halftime. everything right and made them The real backbreaker for the do everything wrong." NAME: ...... Beacons was when cornerback The win was the third straight Jack DeFaras intercepted a pass for the seventh-ranked National BOX NUMBER: ...... PHONE: ...... and dashed 55 yards down the Collegiate Football Association sideline for an easy TD. DeFaras Friars. It sets up the big confron­ kicked off three passes in the first tation against fourth-ranked half. Worcester State next Saturday at 1 PC opened up the second half p.m. at Hendricken Field. Page 12-The Cowl, October 27, 1983

Providence College is an active member of the National Col­ legiate Athletic Association. SPORTS Friars Claim Two Gates Close On Dalhousie

by Toby Shea in me second game Saturday night, Providence set down the “ We played just well enough to Tigers with a little more ease than win tonight. That’s a sign of a the night before. Orlando led the good team; we had to get tough Friars with three goals and Junior and we did." Tim Army added a goal and an Those were the words of Pro­ assist in the 6-3 victory. vidence College hockey coach The Friars came out slow again Steve Stirling following Friday in the first period and could only night’s 4-3 victory over Dalhousie muster one goal in the twenty University in the first game of a minutes, but led 1-0. two game series. PC won game “ It’s a confidence booster, two on Saturday, 6-3, and had a though,” explained Stirling, record of 3-1 going into “ when you play just an average yesterday’s action. period and know you still have the The Friars came out slow in the lead. That helped us.” first period Friday but did manage The goal came at 2:52 during a to put two goals on the board. As PC power play. Defenseman Jac­ things started to come together, ques Delorme (2 assists) gave the more and more pressure was put puck to Orlando at the left face- on the Dalhousie defense. It final­ off area. Orlando saw an opening ly paid off when Sophomore Jim for himself, skated in on net and Robbins connected at 11:38. Tim let go a low, hard wrist shot that Sullivan controlled the play in the was too much for the Dalhousie SENIOR CO-CAPTAIN STEVE TAYLOR confronts opponent behind Dalhousie net. corner and sent a bouncing puck goalie to handle. across the goal mouth. Though he The second period belonged to (Photo by B. Thornton) was fighting for position with two Providence, with the Black and Da lhousie defensemen, it was White scoring four goals to take a Robbins who got a stick on it and 5-0 lead. The First goal showed the flipped it into the upper corner. Friars at their best constantly ap­ The second goal came about in plying pressure and forcing the ac­ much the same way, but from a tion. Steve Rooney Fired a slap- different angle. As the Friars con­ shot from the point and Rene trolled the puck on a power play, Boudreault put the rebound right Women Take Sixth In Senior Co- Captain Gates Orlando back on net. These two bids failed (two assists ) closed in on the net but, never letting up on the Big East Championship from the left side. He flipped the pressure, Army skated around a puck in front of the net, hoping to small crowd in front and placed by Mary Evans create a scoring chance. Amidst the loose puck into the open left much confusion. Sophomore side of the net at 1:59. In last Saturday’s Big East ran a personal best, along with was pleased with the team’s per­ Rene Boudreault found the puck The next three goals came Championships, the Lady Friars Sophomore Cheryl Smith, First- formance in terms of the number and slipped it in to give PC a 2-0 within a span of six minutes. John Cross-Country team came away year student Marielena Aylesbury, of PR’s and the improvement over advantage at the close of the first Deasey carried the puck down the with a sixth-place finish. The senior co-captain MaryBeth last year’s finish. period. right side and, while fighting off a meet, which was run in Boston’s Reynolds, and first-year student “ Our team is steadily improv­ Dalhousie struck just thirty defender sent a one-handed, blind Franklin Park and featured the Jennifer Smith. ing, but we still have a long way to seconds into the second period, pass across the goal mouth. A scrappy Providence team seemed nine Big East schools, was won by Hronjak finished 20th in go,” said Skinkle. momentarily halting the Friar Boston College with 37 points. PC momentum. Goalie Mario Proulx to want the loose puck more than 17:57.7, more than thirty seconds The next test for the Lady Dalhousie throughout the game. finished with 143 points, beating faster than her previous best; Friars will be the New England’s, (20 saves) had no chance of stopp­ UConn, Pitt, and Seton Hall. ing an open Fifteen foot wrist shot This time it was John DeVoe, Cheryl placed third for PC and to be held this Saturday at the scoring his third goal of the season Suzanne Girard of Georgetown 38th overall with a time of Green Hill Golf Course in created by a nice cross-ice pass. was the individual winner with a 18:40.1; Aylesbury was timed at Worcester, Massachusetts. Providence came right back, at 9:11. record-breaking time of 16:22.5. 18:47.4 for 41st place; Reynolds though, when PC’s three transfers One of Orlando’s best moves of The 70-women field, featuring from Notre Dame connected to the series came at 12:37. Coming placed seventh for PC and 58th in from the left corner, he put a some of the best runners in the overall (in at 19:35.6) and Jennifer Field Hockey push the lead to 3-1. Steve Bianchi East, provided a very competitive was 60th at 19:51.0. gave the puck up to John Deasey beautiful fake on the Dalhousie race. Senior captain Julie Mc- in the right corner. Deasey wasted defender that allowed him to go in PC’s fifth and sixth runners on goal all alone. Displaying the Crorie was PC’s top finisher, were Julie Morand and Sue Mon- Cats Claw PC no time with it, sliding a sharp completing the 3.1 mile course in a tambo, finishing 49th and 52nd, pass to Sophomore John Devoe, confidence he possesses, Orlando PR (personal record) of 17:25.3 with times of 19:05.3 and 19:13.6. who found an opening in the took his time and slipped the puck for eighth place - eight spots bet­ Mary Roque was 62nd (20:06.4) by Diane Durante lower right corner. under the goalie at the perfect mo­ ter than her 16th place finish of a and Sue Downey was 65th Dalhousie scored the next two ment. Rooney’s first goal of the year ago. (20:21.). goals, the First coming at 7:05 of season, assisted by Boudreault Sophomore Nicki Hronjak also Overall Coach Mark Skinkle On October 19, the Wildcats the second period, and the other and Freshman Dan Wurst, came from the University of New just twenty-seven seconds in to the at 15:25 and gave PC a comman­ Hampshire scored five second half third period. The last two periods ding 5-0 lead. goals to defeat the Providence were marked by faster skating and The third period scoring was College Women’s Field Hockey harder hitting which lead to a few dominated by Dalhousie. They Smith at 2.09:07.12 team, 5-0. UNH, ranking among scuffles and many penalties. mounted a comeback with three onto his shoulder. The pace was the top ten teams in the country, The only scoring came at 9:36, goals, but Sophomore goalie • continued from page 1 incredible at this point operating proved to be a tough opponent, when Sophomore defenseman Chris Terreri was steady in the well under world-record schedule. although the Lady Friars put forth Nowel Catterall scored what turn­ clutch and shut the Tigers out for select bunch of the Providence a good effort. the last nine minutes. College Track team knew that he Yet despite this, Smith was look­ ed out to be the winning goal. ing marvellously relaxed ... so The first half of play looked During a four-on-four situation, Orlando completed his hat trick had been gradually approaching promising with goalie Kim Cole at 9:26 of the third period. An in­ the form of his life. relaxed in fact, that he hit the Orlando carried the puck behind “ front” after a further two miles, blocking several shots, including the Dalhousie net and set up. terference call on Dalhousie gave A world half-marathon best in an attempted penalty goal, 25 PC the extra man. Taglianetti Ohio, plus some sharp perfor­ to set a searing pace that literally With no pressure being on him, an decimated the field. minutes into the game. Although obvious Dalhousie mistake, passed the puck from the point to mances over 10km, showed the play was largely situated in the PC Orlando, who hit a blistering slap- public the fitness was there. But, Geoff zipped through the Orlando pushed a pass out in 20-mile mark in 1:36.30, one hun­ defensive zone. Junior Liz Noble front to a cutting Catterall- who shot from twenty feet away. The inbetween these extraordinary made several key plays including a whole play was so quick that the feats, Geoff took part in some dred yards clear of all pursuers, quickly wristed it into the lower and was still eight seconds clear at nice steal and a solid block about right corner. Caterall later left side of the net was open and mind-boggling training stints halfway through, the first half. waiting for Orlando’s drive. around the Providence the 25-mile mark; with a victory described the goal: hopefully there for the taking. Yet Junior Donna Salvoni also made a “Gates made the whole play. Coach Stirling was obviously neighborhood, that convinced pleased with his team’s weekend him something very special was to the distress of his supporters, good steal which got the ball out He took his time, set up and look­ he was agonizingly overhauled in of the PC end and into the UNH ed up. I saw nobody was moving performance. approaching. defensive zone. “ We skated well on the second A few weeks ago, Father Col­ the last two hundred yards by New on defense, so I decided to cut. I Zealand’s Olympic medalist Rod The optimism of the game really didn’t have to do anything, night of this series and the North lins remarked to the athletes on Dakota series last weekend. That the track table in Raymond Cafe Dixon. changed when Mary Rogers put just redirect it.” In a final flourish, the English the Wildcats on the board with a Robbins, Boudreault and Cat­ shows we’re in good physical that Geoff had seemed very tired penalty shot at 8:20 into the half. shape." at his night class the previous day. Liverpudlian rallied to finish in terall did not see a lot of playing 2:09.07.12, merely the Fastest Freshman Karen Geromini added time last year, but will be relied on The only question that remains What he wasn’t aware of was the unanswered is the question of a fact that Smith had just run 22 Marathon debut Ever Recorded! two goals, one at 11:45 and heavily this year. Catterall will be Understandably, Geoff was chok­ another about 10 minutes later. especially important. regular goalie. miles around Lincoln Woods (in “At this point, all I can say is full tracksuit!) at near world- ed up at losing the race at such a Two more goals were scored by “ He (Catterall) knows we have late stage ... but he did his country the UNH team, including another a young defense,” said Stirling. that I don’t know; they’re both record pace! Not bad after a full penalty shot. playing well,” Stirling pointed days classes. and'college proud. He let nobody “ We’re counting on his ex­ down. Despite the final score, perience and it helps that he’s out. “ If we have back to back And so to the race itself. Smith games. I’ll split the duties, but if settled himself in a pack of eight For a complete analysis of Freshman goalie Kim Cole played playing with (Junior Pete) Geoff’s thoughts and feelings of a good game, stopping 17 shots. Taglianetti, who has even more Mario is healthy and plays the way that broke clear after six miles, he can, he’ll get his share of content to let the race settle down. the race, plus his plans for the Los The UNH Wildcats upped their experience. Nowel doesn’t do Angeles Olympics and the future, record to 10-2-1 while Providence anything fancy, but he makes no games. It’s a happy dilemma,” he When Gidemis Shahanga broke says with a smile. clear after 10 miles, Smith moved see next week’s Cowl!! stands at 8-4-1. See scoreboard. mistakes.”