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by Meaghan Dodson ’17 KRISTINA HO ’18 / THE COWL News Co-Editor

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As its 2017 centennial approaches, Providence College honors its past by looking towards its future—and, in particular, a future filled with major construction and renovation projects as part of a campus-wide transformation. Last year marked the completion of several key projects, including the award-winning Hendricken Field and Ray Treacy Track. Construction was far from over, however, as renovations continued throughout the summer, specifically focusing on the vacant residential halls. John Sweeney, the senior vice president for finance and business/ CFO, confirmed that the College tackled “essentials” during summer 2015. Aquinas Hall’s 86-year-old roof was replaced with a new copper one, affording greater structure and durability to one of the oldest buildings on campus. The 30-year-old roofs of DiTraglia and Mal Brown were Anderson Stadium and Chapey Field are expected to be completed by December 2015. likewise replaced. Phase Two of the Residence Hall Wireless Upgrade was also completed, maintaining and even increasing its that the College has named DIMEO construct an atrium in place of the and Sweeney was pleased to announce current number of parking spots. Construction as the firm overseeing the patio that currently connects Alumni that McVinney Hall, Suites Hall, and A softball field behind Suites Hall is project. DIMEO is also responsible for Hall and Slavin Center. All of the Davis Hall are now receiving faster expected to be completed by Sept. 15, the Ruane Center for the Humanities, projects will need Board of Trustee and better wireless coverage. This and its new artificial turf means that and its bid is within PC’s budget. The approval after successfully reaching follows last summer’s upgrades, it can be used by both the Women’s Center’s groundbreaking ceremony their fundraising goals. which focused on Aquinas, Guzman, Softball Team and the various will occur during St. Dominic’s Taking into account all of the past, McDermott, Meagher, and St. Joseph. intramural teams. Weekend, which takes place the first present, and future construction, one Spring 2016 will mark the beginning of Meanwhile, Oct. 15 marks the weekend of October. might wonder whether everything the third and final stage of the project expected completion of a multi-level Plans are also beginning to be made is still both on-time and on-budget. that targets the Bedford, Cunningham, parking structure near Schneider for the renovation of Albertus Magnus Sweeney, however, stated that DiTraglia, Mal Brown, Fennell, and Arena, and tennis courts above the Hall. The goal is to have construction everything is indeed right on target. Raymond Halls. structure are expected to soon follow. begin next summer, with the ultimate In 2011 the College’s goal was The final major renovation of the The adjacent Anderson Stadium goal of converting the building into a to reach $140 million by 2017, and summer was the installation of more and Chapey Field will come next, with modern, multi-purpose space. Sweeney revealed that by June 30, efficient boilers in the campus heating the anticipated completion date being Another ongoing project is the 2015, over $122 million had already plant. The new boilers are powered by Dec. 1. This complex, partially funded transformation of Huxley Avenue been raised. The generosity of both both natural gas and cleaner burning by more than $2.7 million in donations, into an enclosed pedestrian walkway the alumni and friends of the College oil as part of the College’s commitment will be the home of both the Men’s and traffic circle. This project’s help to provide the resources to fund to “go green.” Soccer and Men’s Lacrosse Teams. A implementation is projected for 2016 these new projects among other items, Now that school is back in session, walkway between the new parking and is part of the College’s efforts to such as support of programs and the majority of construction will move structure and Anderson Stadium and both unify and beautify the campus. scholarships. away from the center of campus and Chapey Field is also in the works, and Finally, the Friar Development As a whole, Sweeney emphasized instead go toward the edges. The new it will run from behind Raymond Hall Center is being designed with the hope that the transformation has been a parking lot between Huxley Avenue to Schneider Arena. that its construction will begin in 2017. “collaborative process,” as together the and Eaton Street is largely completed, As all of these projects are nearly This comprehensive project will expand architects, students, faculty, and staff and this lot—when combined with the at a close, the question remains: what and modernize ‘64 Hall, reconfigure the have “drawn out ideas and dreamed of new faculty/staff/graduate lot on the next? The answer is the $30 million College’s Center for Career Education possibilities that we never even knew Cumberland Street side of Slavin— Arthur and Patricia Ryan Center for & Professional Development, install existed.” upholds the College’s commitment to Business Studies. Sweeney revealed a new basketball practice facility, and Going Behind the Numbers: The Class of 2019 by Zak Harvey ’16 throughout the admissions process, most mind. Ultimately, according to Dean The principal speaker at the event News Staff quantifiable of which is a record setting Fonts, he and his staff aim to make was Dr. Michael Sandel of Harvard 10,215 applications—the most in the Providence more accessible to students University, the author of the Freshman on campus College’s history. As one looks behind the from all backgrounds. Common Reading Program novel, Justice: numbers it is clear that this new group of More impressive data behind this What’s the Right Thing to Do? Dr. Sandel Friars has set the bar high. class is that they have a formidable aimed to convey to the class that so much As the dog days of summer give way to Among this class there are 50 student 3.41 unweighted Providence College of your time in college and your time in a new school year, the Providence College council presidents, 809 varsity athletes approved grade point average while this life is not only being spent being able campus is once again welcoming back (374 of whom that were captains), and 13 admitting fewer students into the Honors to discern what it means for us to give a faculty and students alike. Many students class valedictorians. Program. good life, but rather what it means to live coming back to campus are getting back When I sat down with Raul Fonts, The Class of 2019 is also comprised of a life that betters others. into the swing of things when they realize the dean of admissions, this past week students whom 17 percent of which are The Class of 2019 today began this that they hardly recognize anyone they he highlighted the previously stated considered diverse. This past Tuesday, journey themselves. There is no doubt that are walking past. facts and said that these impressive co- Sep. 2, the College officially welcomed these next four years will be challenging, It should come as no surprise that with curricular qualifications are what make these new students to campus in during but they will in turn be rewarding and the beginning of the 2015-2016 academic these students Friars. Dean Fonts also Academic Convocation. A common undoubtedly transforming. Good luck school year the College and its comunity made it clear that the Admissions Office theme present throughout today’s to the Class of 2019 and the rest of the has welcomed 1,039 new students to aims to admit students while keeping ceremony was one realizing what it college community as this next year gets Friartown. The Class of 2019 set records Providence’s identity and its roots in means to live a good life. underway. September 3, 2015 NEWS The Cowl 3

7-Eleven Underpays Workers Bursting After a thorough investigation it has been revealed that the retail giant 7-Eleven has been consistently underpaying workers in Australia. Prior to this investigation, several others have had similar findings. the PC Bubble International students in Australia were forced to work double the hours for the established pay, which effectively equates to working for half by David Toro ’16 of the minimum wage. Despite court hearings, 7-Eleven continues to underpay its employees. News Staff India Eliminates Tetanus

Fifteen years ago, around 800,000 newborns died from tetanus in India. Today, that number is fewer than 50,000. Using several incentives, the Indian government has successfully eliminated tentanus, according to the World Health Organization’s guidelines. Tetanus can never be eradicated because the bacterium exists in all soil. However, important hygienic measures can be taken to reduce the likelihood of contracting tetanus. For example, the government pays mothers to give birth in a hospital rather than at home. Mysterious Russian Statue Dated 11,000 Years Old Germany Shares Metadata in Exchange for A statue that was discovered 125 years ago in Russia has been newly dated as 11,000 years old. Prior to this discovery, researchers and XKeyscore Software historians had determined its age to be around 9,500 years. The wooden structure is now one of the oldest wooden structures in the world. The Shigir Idol is covered with an encrypted code that no one has been able to Germany has agreed to give the NSA “to the maximum extent possible decipher. Some hypotheses state it belongs to a lost civilization. all data relevant to NSA’s mission.” In exchange for all the data, the NSA will give Germany software called XKeyscore. The software is used to search and analyze global Internet data. This move by the German government is interesting because Germany has always been known for denouncing the NSA’s practices.

Congress Updates Club Spotlight: Breakdance Club

by Meaghan Dodson ’17 New Club Busts a Move on Campus News Co-Editor by Sarah Gianni ’18 In terms of performing, members who student congress News Staff wish to participate attend additional practices in order to prepare. The club club spotlight performs during both the fall and spring On Tuesday, September 1, 2015, in the Guzman Lecture Hall, semester, with highlighted events that Providence College’s 66th Student Congress held its first meeting of A new school year brings new classes, should not be missed. the school year. new friends, and new opportunities for Its moves will be showcased at events students to get involved in campus clubs such as the International Performance A bill was passed regarding the elections calendar for the 2015- and activities. Showcase, ImaginAsian, and A Night 2016 academic year. Freshman elections will be held Wednesday, At this year’s involvement fair, the in Friartown. Currently there is a solid September 9, 2015 and Thursday, September 10, 2015. Executive Breakdance Club will be searching for group of seven to nine members in the elections will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2016 and Wednesday, new members as a club that welcomes club, but the organization is always March 23, 2016. Regular class elections will be held Tuesday, April all, regardless of experience. looking to expand. 12, 2016 and Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Jason Trinh ’16 is the founder of “New students can get involved in the the breakdance club, and started club by signing up at the involvement The Congress office will be open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. the organization two years ago as a fair,” said Trinh. “There are no tryouts, to 4:30 p.m. sophomore. and everyone is welcome to come to “There was a lack of hip hop culture simply check out the club or give it a try Congress will sponsor various tailgating events to promote and this type of dance on campus, so I for themselves,” he said. Providence College athletics this fall. wanted to spread the culture and dance Regardless of dance experience, to the college,” said Trinh. “I started a there is something for everyone in the breakdance club at my high school, so I Breakdance Club. Whether you want wanted to do the same here at PC in hopes to bust a move or simply enjoy great Providence College Student Congress of diversifying our campus activities for entertainment, this club will get you meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Location those with similar interests,” he said. moving. TBA. Meetings are open to the public!

PHOTO COURTESY OF JASON TRINH ’16 Members of the Breakdance Club (pictured above) perform at a PC event. 4 The Cowl NEWS September 3, 2015 PC Named #1 Intramural Sports Program in the Nation The Highs and Lows of This Year’s Princeton Review Rankings

by Marla Gagne ’18 and night out, they work every night to number 11 for “Town-Gown Relations News Co-Editor PC/Smith Hill Annex that allow both make sure all of the student body knows are Strained,” and number six for “Lots parties to serve each other and maintain National news the rules, plays the games the right way, of Hard Liquor.” open communication. and that all games are fun and safe for Kristine Goodwin, vice president of PC is also highly concerned with our participants.” student affairs, cautioned students and student drinking, finding from student At Providence College, 54 percent The intramural program is not readers of The Princeton Review to not reported data that “they drank alcohol of students partake in at least one slowing down anytime soon. Sweatt is readily accept all information from the more frequently than their peers intramural sport—the national average excited about Spike Ball, a new addition book, as their ratings are “based on their during high school, and, evidence that is 18 percent. The program has 21 sports, to the program that is usually played in own perceptions, not on reliable data.” they continue to drink—sometimes both traditional and nontraditional, and backyards or beaches and comes from the Goodwin said PC instead relies on data dangerously and too often in binge- PC students are always working hard to West Coast. For interested students, there found by the college’s own Office of fashion—while at PC.” To help combat win a coveted intramural championship will be a captain’s meeting on Sept. 3 at 7 Institutional Research (OIR). The OIR drinking, the PC administration has shirt. Over the summer, The Princeton p.m. in the Concannon Fitness conference performs original studies to provide PC focused on promoting healthy living Review, a survey of college students room. There will also be a new TGIF with accurate data and allow the college and decision making and expanding across the country, showcased PC’s sports program, involving backyard to form and fulfill its mission goals. academic resources. Academic Affairs passion for sports by ranking PC the and traditional games, healthy snacks, Brian Bartolini, associate vice has acted to increase library hours, number one school where “Everybody and smoothies for students on Fridays president for academic affairs and the have strong OAS services, and create Plays Intramurals.” at Concannon. Sweatt hopes to continue chief institutional effectiveness officer, the Center for Engaged Learning to The Princeton Review surveys over to increase participation, raising PC’s believes PC is continuing to improve on academically motivate students and 136,000 students from participating numbers to 56 percent and, in the long- and eliminate issues covered in those prevent harmful behavior. colleges, establishing rankings based on term, to 60 percent. negative rankings. Bartolini said PC Overall, Vice President Goodwin says, their submitted opinions and responses. While PC did receive good rankings has continuously increased its diversity “We continue to offer a great intramural Over the past few years PC has made from The Princeton Review, praising its over the past few years as part of the program with many options and high the top 10 intramural lists and, for the intramural program and naming it one “Embracing Diversity Pillar” in the participation and we’ve made progress 2016 Edition, climbed to number one. So of the “Best 380 Colleges,” it received College’s Strategic Plan and is focused addressing overuse of alcohol, campus what makes PC’s intramural program so negative feedback from students on race, on furthering this progress. Bartolini also community partnerships, and the cultural special? Nicholas Sweatt ’10 and ’12G, college-town relations, and alcohol use. said PC is “deeply concerned with being agility of our students, administration, assistant director of intramural sports, The Princeton Review ranked PC number a good neighbor in Smith Hill” and has staff, and faculty.” believes it comes down to a variety of 12 for “Little Race and Class Interaction,” seen progress with agreements like the sports, a passionate and competitive PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.PROVIDENCE.EDU student body, and a great Intramural Board. The intramural program includes traditional sports, such as soccer, basketball, and softball, and non- traditional sports, such as kickball, badminton, and ping pong. Any student can play, no experience required. With over half of the school partaking in an intramural sport, competition is intense and the stakes are high to win a championship T-shirt. Sweatt said, “The bragging rights are most coveted. Students want to be able to walk around campus and let others know who is the champion of a particular sport.” But none of the programs would be possible without the Intramural Board. The staff oversees all the intramural games. Sweatt believes they have contributed to the program earning its number one ranking, saying, “Night in Intramural sports have always been a favorite pastime at Providence College. Flo: Gone, but Never Forgotten Founder of Flo’s to Go Passes Away

by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 expect you to be there,” said Terry. Asst. News Editor “They come as adults with babies and it’s nice to see them so successful.” In Memoriam Janice agreed, and mentioned she has even been invited to past students’ Since leaving Providence College in weddings. the spring of 2014, not a day goes by “Working at a college keeps people that someone does not bring up Flo’s PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE DINING SERVICES like me young, because you definitely name, given the popularity of Flo’s to The very familiar aspect of Ray that honors Flo. challenge us. Really though, the dining Go. hall plays such an important role in “Flo’s to Go used to be called a college kid’s life. It’s where you go something else and was located in it,” he said. “She was very modest and all,” said Gerhardt. “She gave up work to relax after a bad day, a fight with the very back of the dining hall,” said didn’t want the recognition, but I think to care for her husband who had gotten a boyfriend, or even a fight with Stu Gerhardt, general manager of she eventually liked it.” ill. If she didn’t feel like she needed to parents,” said Gerhardt. He explained Providence College Dining Services. Janice and Terry have both worked be taking care of him, she would have he sees how comforting the Ray Gerhardt and the other managers were in Ray for 20 years and had many been working here to the very end.” workers can be to students because tossing around names for the take-out kind things to say about their friend. Janice explained that she used to the dining hall often serves as a home lunch station and knew Flo’s to Go “Flo just loved this place. She loved call Flo everyday, and Flo would ask away from home, and the workers worked great. “It’s catchy and very the children as her children. She was a what was going on back on campus. are often comparable to parents and fitting, since Flo had been here for such wonderful person,” said Janice. “She would say ‘I miss the place,’ and grandparents. a long time and was very respected by “She was a very warm person, would always ask about the kids,” said “That was Flo,” said Janice. “She the students and her peers.” and so personable to the kids,” said Janice. was such a caring person and treated Florence Antonia Mazika passed Terry. According to Terry, Flo had a According to Gerhardt and the all the kids so well.” away on June 29, 2015, after having a very powerful work ethic and always ladies, the Ray staff is very much like “As long as I’m here, we’re never stroke when getting out of bed. “She wanted to get the job done herself. a close knit family. “We have a handful changing the name of Flo’s,” said didn’t suffer, thank God,” said Janice, “She always wanted to come into of people who have been here for a Gerhardt. “She was one of those a fellow Ray worker. work, because if she didn’t come in, very long time,” he said. women who wasn’t afraid of anyone, According to Gerhardt, Flo Flo’s to Go would be closed for the “When you first meet these kids, would put you in your place, and yet originally did not want Flo’s to Go to day,” said Terry. they’re only 18 to 22, and then when extremely caring.” be named after her. “She didn’t want “She didn’t want to give up work at they come back to visit the College they September 3, 2015 NEWS The Cowl 5 Forever a Friar, Forever Grateful PC Hosts Second Annual Gratitude Day to Thank Donors

by George Copley ’16 his lifelong profession and, as a single Soon after his visit, O’Kane reached donated because of his commitment to News Staff man with no children, asked himself out to the necessary administrative education, Catholicism, and the junction who should be the beneficiary of his parties and asked that the complete between the two. This relationship Events retirement plan. value of his retirement deal, a generous parallels what Providence College is all O’Kane wanted to donate his money $1.3 million, be endowed through about: the fostering of knowledge and If there is one thing to commend to an institution “that had made a scholarships so that it could directly piety within each and every one of its Providence College for, it is its commitment to the Catholic faith and benefit students. His benevolence communal brothers and sisters. relentless commitment to its Catholic was planning on keeping it.” O’Kane appears to also be inspired by a personal and Dominican vocation; the roaming was considering donating directly to reflection on his academic and collegiate PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.PROVIDENCE.EDU friars in their fluttering robes, the the Catholic Church, church-related career. profoundly descript crucifixes hung organizations, and to Catholic high O’Kane was an undergraduate at above our heads, and the kinetic ethos schools and colleges in New England. Boston College studying chemistry of a community with a pious conscience After evaluating each organization’s when, during his senior year, his student are all evident of Providence College’s governance plan, PC caught his eye job required him to become proficient in relationship with its faith. because of its religious commitment, basic computer science. He was asked Dr. Kevin C. O’Kane, professor as well as the budding undergraduate to convert code on one of the earliest emeritus of computer science at the computer science program. computer models, the IBM/System University of Northern Iowa, recognized O’Kane had never visited PC before 360, which would appear, to most our religious fervor and decided to 2014, but his father, Charles O’Kane, contemporary students, to be a whole donate a $1.3 million scholarship gift to attended Providence in the 1920s before computer lab. This seemingly random PC’s future computer science, chemistry, completing his degree at Georgetown part-time job blossomed into O’Kane’s and physics students. University. Additionally, his uncle, future and life passion. A devout Christian and longtime Richard O’Kane ’30, completed a degree Graciously, O’Kane has donated professor, O’Kane’s commitment to the at PC before attending law school. even more than his fortune. In February, seemingly contrasting fields of science So when O’Kane finally visited for O’Kane lent his teaching abilities and and religion is evident both in his work the first time last year, he was able to experience to a colloquium for students and his charity. O’Kane has taught all acknowledge the Providence College and faculty in the Department of over the country: Alabama, Tennessee, community and campus. “The visit Mathematics and Computer Science. Dr. O’Kane, a generous donor to the College. Ohio, and Iowa are a handful of the state impressed me a great deal,” shared O’Kane, ideologically similar to universities at which he has shared his O’Kane. “There was never a place I went benefactors like Arthur Ryan ’63 and expertise in computer science. where I wasn’t aware that I was on a his wife Patricia, the main donors to In 2013, O’Kane finally retired from Catholic campus.” the upcoming PC Business School, has Welcoming New Friars to Campus Pre-Orientation Programs Provide Warm Welcome for Class of 2019

by Gabrielle Shkreli ’17 News Staff program was the bonds she formed with when they are serving another person, student success and assistant dean of her fellow leaders, DiTullio stressed the and where they see Christ when they are undergraduate studies explained, “The on campus importance of what UA is all about. volunteering.” Transitions Program centers around the In order to maintain a strong, spiritual Strategic Plan for Diversity and helps Beginning the week of August 22, “We are not just in this bubble, it’s not environment, evenings included group students deal with the culture shock 2015, Providence College welcomed over just about our campus. We’re a part of dinners, Mass, listening to leaders give of coming to a predominantly white 200 incoming freshmen participating something much bigger. The Providence personal talks about their spirituality, college campus like Providence College. in this year’s various pre-orientation area needs us.” and the occasional lip sync battle The program explores where a student programs. These student-run programs Forty incoming freshmen of all featuring Fr. James Cuddy, O.P. arrives on our campus with their own set included the Urban Action Program, different religious backgrounds also On how FaithWorks impacts the of unique backgrounds and experiences, the FaithWorks Program, and the participated in FaithWorks, a service- PC community as a whole, Desjardins talks about the differences between Transitions Program. based pre-orientation program founded remarked, “We hope that this spirit of high school and college, helps students The Urban Action Program celebrated upon faith and Catholic social teaching. love and helpfulness spreads to the rest understand the beautiful differences we its 25th anniversary this year. According Michelle Desjardins ’17, a FaithWorks of the campus and creates that sense all share and our common humanness, to Sharon Hay, advisor of Urban Action coordinator, explained that all sites of community that our members have and how incredible those differences and director of Student Activities, visited, such as senior centers and developed so well.” and commonalities are as they weave approximately 3,500 students have homeless shelters, are related to the The youngest program, Transitions, themselves into the beautiful tapestry of participated and over 55,000 service diocese so that they incorporate some began about 10 years ago as a resource students at PC.” hours have been completed over the kind of faith element. to help multicultural scholarship In addition to attending lectures, and past 25 years. Desjardins stated, “At the end of the recipients and first generation students a special presentation by accounting The three day program focused day, we give the students the chance get to know each other and the campus. firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, students heavily upon student-led community to really think about what their faith is Ralph Tavares, director of multicultural also enjoyed their trip to Kimball Farms service in the Providence area, with in Massachusetts, partaking in mini-golf, students visiting sites ranging from bumper boats, and arcade games. local Providence parks to The Wildlife Stephanie Arriaga ’17, a head Reservation in Newport. UA members DreamCoach and coordinator of the spent the mornings immersed in several program, described Transitions as a service activities, including red cup movement towards a more accepting, cleanups on campus and trash pick-ups diverse campus community. “We help on Camden Avenue. show the students that they will be able Nicholas Ogrinc ’19 shared his to meet people like themselves, but personal experience. “I chose to do UA also help them understand that you because I wanted to start my PC career can branch out and it is okay to make off right by making a difference inthe friends with people who are different. community. I loved sitting down after I definitely love the program and think walking around in the hot sun picking that we really do make a difference in up trash, which is humbling work, and the students’ lives.” talking with others about the project.” In the evenings, the program shifted its focus to icebreakers and games, such as an activity called “Twister with a Twist,” run by senior leader Jenna DiTullio ’16. “Our goal as leaders is to have them have fun and feel like they have a place, PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNA DITULLIO and just show them that it is okay to be Incoming freshmen and their Urban Action leaders help clean up Neutaconkanut Hill. yourself, whoever that is,” she said. Although her favorite part of the 6 The Cowl ADVERTISEMENT September 3, 2015

The Bucket List: Things to Do Before You Die (And by “Die” We Mean “Graduate”) Here at The Cowl, we understand that life may get a bit mundane as a student. Below we have set aside 10 lines for 10 bucket list ideas. College years fly by, so all we can say is... challenge yourself!! Page 7 Opinion September 3, 2015 Learning Happens Everywhere Volunteering Off-Campus Can Enhance One’s Education by Carolyn Walsh ’17 not just be confined to simply the classroom or dorm into my summer “bubble” of sunny relaxation and Asst. Opinion Editor building. In order to gain hands-on skills, make a busy nothingness, but it proved to be worth stepping difference in the greater community, further explore outside of my comfort zone for. community service their interests, and enhance their education, students Ultimately, my volunteering challenged me to should take advantage of nonprofit volunteer think outside the box to accomplish various tasks, to opportunities off-campus. expand my limited perspective of the world around With a new academic year upon us, many As PC students, volunteering off campus will not me, and to foster a more diverse work ethic. I was not students are slowly but surely trying to get back only inform us about the issues facing the greater only able to learn more about the level of need in my into the college routine: going to classes, hitting the Providence community; it will also help us gain local community but also learned that I could be a gym regularly, grabbing coffee at Dunkin’, hanging much needed perspective on these issues, something part of a solution for some of those problems. with friends, and napping anytime and anywhere that often does not come included with an extended As college is meant to be a transformative period they can manage. As we adjust to dealing with new stay in the “PC Bubble.” in students’ lives, it is imperative that we play an professors, new classes, and all of the new challenges This summer I had the privilege of volunteering for active role in getting the most out of our education that another semester brings, it is inevitable that the a nonprofit organization called The Crisis Ministry and out of our experience. This means stepping majority of us will fall back into the “PC Bubble.” of Mercer County, located near my hometown in outside of the “PC Bubble,” and taking advantage of The “PC Bubble” is of course the phrase used to New Jersey. The mission of The Crisis Ministry is to what the world beyond PC has to offer our personal describe the phenomenon in which students tend to provide stability for community members in need, growth and education. forget that there is indeed quite a big world outside whether it is through hunger prevention programs This semester, rather than simply going through of Providence College. or assistance in finding housing. the motions of trailing back and forth from class to We can become so absorbed, and understandably Every Tuesday afternoon I helped out in The class, students should seek out other opportunities so to an extent, in our lives at PC and what is Crisis Ministry’s food pantry in Princeton, New to get off campus and do some volunteer work in the happening on campus that we can ultimately lose Jersey, assisting with distributing grocery food items community. There is is much to learn outside of the out on opportunities to learn from the world beyond to those in need. I can easily say that my experience bubble. the Huxley Avenue gate. volunteering with The Crisis Ministry was a far College is truly a unique educational and social more educational and a far more enlightening one experience in our lives, but the experience should than a typical summer break. It did not fit perfectly PHOTO COURTESY OF RACK.2.MSHCDN.COM White Jackets Do Not Make PC’s Heart and Soul A Response to Tavella ’18’s “Friars Club Makes PC Outshine Other Colleges”

by Edward Walrod ’16 Opinion Staff

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When students are asked, “What makes Providence College so special?” or “What makes it different from other colleges?” most of us would reply with an answer along the lines of “the people.” Yet McKenzie Tavella ’18 and Friars Club member Bradley Meyer ’18 answered with “the Friars Club.” In Tavella’s article, this claim was glorified and did not receive a proper response from another member of the student newspaper until now. The article in question was harmful to the idea of a Friar Family. In the article, Meyer said, “The Friars Club is the glue of the school. We hold it together.” Excuse me? It is truly laughable if anyone actually believes this claim. Were they the ones who held the college together during controversies on-campus or during the protest of inequality on this JESSICA ARTIGLIERE ’17/THE COWL campus? Did they make a concerted Friars Club is one of the many clubs on campus that make up PC’s community. effort to correct, bring attention to, or diffuse the Corvino incident, the academic arena? If a tour group with school would reject the perceived must recognize the inherent equality conversion therapist, the Renaissance cheap white jackets is what makes us elitism Friars Club may bring. of each member and their unique hotel protests, or the continued racial so highly acclaimed, then this college Tavella glorifies the PC community’s contributions to the soul and character profiling of our faculty and students? should lose its accreditation and perception of Friars Club. I mean, with of the College. No, they did not even release a instead become a technical institute the way the article talks about them, Find your club or group and statement. The real question is: how specializing in tour guides. you would think they are equivalent maximize its yield to the character of big must an ego be to make such a This is not to say the group does not to Yale’s Skull and Bones Society. PC. Do not let one individual or group claim? I like to measure it in Donald do meaningful work or has no positive What about those who didn’t consider ever tell you that they are “the glue that Trumps. One Trump representing impact on the school. It is unfair to the men in white jackets when they holds it together,” for that marginalizes the uneventful 1990s Trump and claim, however, that this is the group went on to choose PC? I didn’t; I was your own unique contribution to 10 Trumps representing his run for that makes PC unique, shine, or holds convinced by the smiles of the average the College. My final thought on this presidency. I give Meyer’s claim 10 it together. It is even more ludicrous to kids I saw on campus, who seemed matter: if Friars Club is the glue that Trumps. claim that all schools should adopt a oblivious to the fact that there was holds us together, as is the claim, then His claim is harmful because club similar to PC’s: a man in a cheap, heavy, white wool we are being held together by an old it marginalizes all of the other 1) To do so would defeat the (although I suspect polyester) jacket. glue stick when we need super glue. individuals, groups, and employees purpose of the author’s claim that “it’s The point of this long and snarky who have contributed to the unit that what makes PC special.” tirade is that no single club or is PC. Can this club claim an academic 2) Who is to say other schools would individual should claim to be the glue To read Tavella’s article, please visit: reputation that contributes to PC’s want such a specialized tour club? I that holds us together. If we (and the http://thecowl.com/opinion/friars-club- national ranking within any sort of can almost guarantee a less cosmetic Friars Club) claim to be a family, we makes-pc-outshine-other-colleges. 8 The Cowl OPINION September 3, 2015 Double the Major? Double the Pressure... Multiple Degrees Multiply Stress Levels

by Sarah Kelley ’18 carefully and strategically plan out Opinion Staff their courses over four years. With such limited flexibility in scheduling, students may be missing opportunities education to try other classes and electives that could be extremely beneficial to them Everyone’s felt the pressure of but may not necessarily be directly deciding on a major, (unless you are related to the degree(s) they are one of those people who knows they pursuing. were born for a certain major; if so, The growing emphasis on earning I’m jealous), and hearing other people multiple degrees may actually be discuss their own majors and course of preventing students from taking study can only make whatever stress certain courses and learning for the or feelings of indecisiveness you have sake of learning, just because those even worse. More and more, I’ve heard courses are not a part of whatever of students with multiple distinctive double majors or minors they are majors and multiple minors (students pursuing. majors in philosophy and economics, With the additional workload with double minors in Spanish and and limited flexibility, students may film, etc). I couldn’t help but question also find that multiple degrees can the value of multiple majors and the take away from time that they could expectation students face today to earn be putting toward extracurricular more than one degree. activities or work experience. While There is a growing pressure on multiple degrees may look nice students to excel academically in on paper, spending time working, multiple areas of study in order to completing internships, and gaining be “well-rounded” or accomplished. invaluable skills is as important, if But are multiple degrees necessarily not more so, than earning multiple the best path for academic success? degrees, especially if those additional While they can allow for a varied field degrees are in fields that you are not of study, the pressure on students to really passionate about. double major or double minor can While there is no doubt that multiple actually detract from their academic degrees can be a great thing for many potential. undergraduates, students should not The pressure to double major often succumb to the expectation that they encourages students to earn degrees for need to earn more than one degree the sake of earning degrees, distracting in order to be successful in college. them from focusing on what they are Unless students find their interests truly passionate about. With multiple truly split between multiple areas of majors comes a heavier course load study, there is nothing wrong with for students in order to stay on track focusing on a single major that really academically and graduate on time. sparks their interest. Giving yourself Students with multiple and varying the time to discover what you want to degrees have less time to really delve do and what degree you want to earn, into a single area of study and discover while maintaining your freedom to their real interests, as they are splitting explore different opportunities—from their time among their different majors. work experience and internships to Additionally, students who have different classes and extracurriculars, multiple majors or minors, to some —with a single major is just as valuable extent, have to really stretch themselves as earning multiple degrees as an across multiple curriculums, and must undergrad.

PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.I.KINJA-IMG.COM How Do We Define Human Dignity? Planned Parenthood Scandal Proves that Our Culture Has Little Understanding of the Human Person

by Matthew Tinsley ’16 seen pictures from them and obviously find them irrelevant until one knows who he really is. Opinion Staff disturbing.”Clinton continues to defend a pro-choice So what are human beings, anyways? How do we position on abortion, and credits Planned Parenthood view or define ourselves? Modern materialists and for doing “a lot of really good work for women for scientific objectivists may have it that we are only our ethics over a century.” bodies; we have no soul, no link to a divine Creator. I am confused by Clinton’s reaction to the videos Instead, we are just a few hundred pounds of flesh of these Planned Parenthood doctors. Not only was and bones, proteins and enzymes, and nothing more. Perhaps the darkest story to emerge in the news the material “disturbing,” but this response was For Dr. Mary Gatter and other Planned Parenthood over the summer involved the release of undercover apparently “obvious” to anyone who had seen the officials, unwanted unborn babies are disposable recordings of Planned Parenthood officials discussing footage. For Clinton and many other pro-choice objects that can be bought and sold like computers the sale and exchange of human body parts, namely advocates on the Left who shared her reaction, and cars. You will find it difficult and ultimately futile those of aborted fetuses. One such video captured aborting a living, albeit unborn, baby is a woman’s to argue a compelling case for the value and dignity Dr. Mary Gatter, president of the PPFA Medical moral right, but exploiting the baby’s corpse is an of the human person apart from the presence of God. Directors’ Council, discussing the pricing of intact atrocity. It seems that these pro-choice supporters We read in Genesis that we are creatures made in “fetal specimens.” For Gatter, the profit in these deals assign more value to a dead baby than a living one. His image and likeness, and as such, we are blessed must be “big enough that it makes it worthwhile.” I submit that our culture has lost its understanding with the inviolable right to life. The dignity of the These doctors speak of human beings in economic of the human person. In Plato’s Phaedrus, Socrates human person is under assault when his or her life is terms; unborn babies are commodities like oil or confesses, “I am not yet able, as the Delphic unfairly taken from them; the many people finding wheat. I can only ask, where has the dignity of the inscription has it, to know myself; so it seems to the leaked Planned Parenthood videos disturbing human person gone? me ridiculous, when I do not yet know that, to points to this reality. Perhaps this scandal will give In an interview with the New Hampshire Union investigate irrelevant things.” Socrates explains you a moment to pause and reflect on the way we Leader, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary that a meaningful understanding of the world only ought to value each other. Clinton commented on the leaked videos, “I have comes when one first knows his place in it; all else is September 3, 2015 OPINION The Cowl 9 Two Parties for Too Long More Variety Would Make For a More Representative Government

by Brianna Abbott ’17 more radicalized as a whole due to the in this machine. There are over 15 political parties with Opinion Staff viewpoint of a single man running for Two large opposing parties is not elected seats in the UK Parliament and office. always how America has played many other smaller parties survive as Those running for office cannot the political game, and European well. politics alienate the radicals but must appeal countries certainly know that more Politics in this nation have been to the general public simultaneously, variety means a more representative so intensely divided for too long; the essentially trapping them into certain government. pressure is building, and eventually For as long as we can remember, political standpoints rather than the system and the big, ballooning politics have been dominated by allowing them to stand firm with political parties will and should red and blue. The elephant and the their own beliefs. These politicians are burst, hopefully creating donkey have fought back and forth often accused of being phony, but a better political for generations and have even reached changing their views to walk on atmosphere with a across the aisle in order to govern our this thin line within party for every country. Recently, however, the fight their own party is range of has escalated rapidly. The division the only way for opinion. between the sides has become so them to survive in extreme that there may never be the political arena. compromise and the middle has been If there were more, squeezed out. It’s time to abandon the smaller parties, two party system in favor of something politicians would a little more colorful. not have to Yes, the give and take of red and appeal to such blue has kept the country growing a wide base for years, but never have both sides within their been so divided. Because there are own group, only two parties, the extremes of allowing both sides have to be absorbed by them to the two main ideologies. Rather than express have a few extremist groups, the their own parties themselves have become more opinions extreme, resulting in two ends pulled with less so far away from each other that they of a filter cannot find a common color anymore. to make for Donald Trump, the current front- more honest runner for the Republican nomintation politics. in the 2016 election, certainly sits on A bigger the far right of the political spectrum. party also Roughly 20 percent of the party—the means a bigger most extreme 20 percent—agrees bureaucracy with him. Most Americans, however, within the political despise Donald Trump and everything machine. It is harder he stands for, even Republicans. for unknown, fresh However, there are so many other candidates to make it candidates right now that the rest of into the political scene the Republican vote is spread thin, (without large amounts making extremist Trump the front- of cash) because the large runner. Because there are only two political parties are almost too parties and not another more radical big to wade through without doing party for Trump to express his views, time on the political ladder that will the Republican Party has become much eventually make the candidates a cog

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JESSICA ARTIGLIERE ’17/ THE COWL TOP LEFT: Members of the Class of 2019 moved into residence halls and started Orientation on Thursday, August 26. TOP RIGHT: Students line up for free shaved ice from Kona Ice during the first week of class. ABOVE: Academic Convocation was held on Sept. 2 to welcome the Class of 2019, transfer students, and new faculty. MIDDLE RIGHT: Go fish! BOP hosts their annual Go Fish event for students to pick up a new pet fish and decorate a fish bowl.

JESSICA ARTIGLIERE ’17/ THE COWL LEFT: About 200 incoming freshmen opted to arrive on campus one week early to participate in FaithWorks, a service-immersion program sponsored by Campus Ministry. ABOVE: Praesepe by why be/e collective will be in the Reilly Gallery from Sept. 2-wwOct. 10. Come see the show! PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE Photos Compiled by Jessica Artigliere ’17, Photo Editor Roving

Page 12 PhotographySeptember 3, 2015 What did you miss the most about PC?

“Dot at Ray.” “Expressing myself.” Phionna Claude ’18 Kary Gutierrez ’18

“Wraps at Yella’s and the grilled cheese bar at “Being independent.” Ray.” Mindy Tran ’18 Brittany Price’18 and Emma O’Rourke ’18

“Ballroom dancing and friends.” “All our friends and the chicken parm Reegan Whipple ’16, Christina Corvese ’17, Danielle sandwiches.” Maldonado ’17, Ivan Vukusic ’18, Claudia Seguin ’18, Jack Edwards ’18 and Sean Snead ’18 and Kevin Donovan ’15

“The squirrels.”

- Anonymous

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What happens when a man is allowed to edit his own history? The recent release of Straight Outta Compton raises this question with its portrayal of ’90s gangster rap forerunners N.W.A. With former members Dr. Dre and Ice Cube as producers, the film takes liberties with history in order to shine a more favorable light on its benefactors. Straight Outta Compton, directed by F. Gary Gray (Friday, The Italian Job), is a biographical film centered on the formation of N.W.A. in Los Angeles in the late ’80s, the release of their seminal 1989 album Straight Outta Compton, and the subsequent breakup of the group. At a runtime of over 140 minutes, Gray manages to PHOTO COURTESY OF blogs.kcrw.com provide both an epic scope of events entire film. In reality, MC Ren was a issue with biopics that receive funding Other times, changes may be a result and excellent performances. Ice founding member and an integral part from their subjects. It is rare that a of the relationship between the subject Cube is portrayed by his son (O’Shea of N.W.A, especially after Ice Cube left biopic is produced by its subject or and the filmmakers. For example, Jackson, Jr), which allows for a raw the group. the subject’s relatives, but Compton’s many feared that Angelina Jolie’s believability in the events depicted. The most glaring inconsistency example could potentially pave the close friendship with the elderly Louis Also notable are the performances by in Compton is the omission of Dr. way for such productions. Once Zamperini led to bias in his story Jason Mitchell as N.W.A frontman Dre’s history of assaulting women. In monetary incentive is introduced, the chronicled in her filmUnbroken (2014). Eazy-E and Paul Giamatti as manager particular, his 1991 altercation with integrity of these films will surely When legendary cultural figures Jerry Heller. Dee Barnes and the abuse alleged suffer. How can a “true” story be are depicted in movies, society’s When viewing Compton, it is by singer Michel’le are completely trusted when its creators are paid to expectations influence the production. clear that Dr. Dre and Ice Cube are absent. In the former, Dr. Dre pleaded alter the depiction of history? Audiences expect to see famous the “heroes.” This is unsurprising no contest to slamming Barnes’ head Perhaps the ugly truth is that musicians, politicians, and personalities considering their involvement with into a door during a party. Around an entirely authentic biopic is an depicted a certain way, and deviations the production, but it makes the film the same time, Michel’le, the mother impossibility. Most of the best-known are not anticipated. This inherent bias feel unbalanced in its depiction of of one of Dr. Dre’s children, was being biographies in recent years (such as in biopics is exponentially exaggerated N.W.A members. Specifically, MC Ren physically abused by him at home. Walk the Line (2005), Lincoln (2012), when these figures have a hand in has publicly stated his anger at the While it is logical that Dr. Dre would and American Sniper (2014)) raised the project, as in the case of Dr. Dre minute role in events that the movie leave these instances out of the film questions regarding their accuracy and Straight Outta Compton. While an gives him. He is portrayed as a right- to avoid tarnishing his image, it is upon release. Often, inaccuracies arise excellent film and a fascinating story, hand man to Eazy-E, a substandard nonetheless disconcerting that he had from a need for dramatic material to Compton is just that…a story. writer compared to Ice Cube, and is the power to do so. add intrigue to the plot, as in the case given few spoken lines throughout the Dr. Dre’s decision points to a larger of Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar (2011). Explore Providence: Local Favorites

by Isabella Goldstein ’17 Providence, an area different sections of the Thayer Street, located Do you feel like Park, one of the state’s A&E Staff full of fun and exciting city and consider them near Brown University’s dressing up for a night most popular centers of an integral part of your campus. Known for at the theater? Since culture. Walk through LOCAL places that are just a RIPTA trip away. Once college experience. its unique and funky opening in 1928, the the dark streets of the It may only be the first you have familiarized Whether it was from clothing stores, cafes, Providence Performing East Side by candlelight week of the semester, but yourself with these your sibling, friend, and bookshops, Thayer Arts Center (PPAC) as your guide shares that should not keep you newly discovered or a tour guide from Street is home to a variety has been regarded as stories based on factual away from venturing local spots, you will Friars Club, you most of restaurants, including a world-class venue research and historical through the city of soon grow to love the likely have heard of Mexican (Baja’s Tex presenting theatrical and documentation of people Mex Grill), American contemporary pieces in who suffered from (Cafe Paragon), Chinese the heart of Providence’s fires, accidents, and (Shanghai), Lebanese arts and entertainment even murders and (East Side Pockets), district. Even if you are suicides. Tours run Indian (Kabob and not a theater buff, you everyday during the Curry), and Greek should check out PPAC months of September (Andreas) cuisine. purely for its beauty, and October, and more However, what may be as Pollstar.com ranked information can be found less advertised is that it one of the top venues at providenceghosttour. one of the oldest theaters in the world. Events for com. in Providence is located the month of September There is no need to on the very same street. include: Beautiful–The worry about whether The quaint Avon Cinema Carole King Musical, An or not you have a car first opened in 1938 Evening with Neil deGrasse on campus. Fortunately, and continues to screen Tyson, The Legend of all of the locations foreign, independent, Zelda, and Dave Chappelle mentioned are easily and art house films. Live in Concert. accessible by means of Prepare to go back in Are you already the RIPTA or the PC time when you step into itching for something shuttle, so head on over the Avon Cinema, with that encompasses all and explore the city of its antique furnishings things fall? Sign up for Providence today. and theater, just a PC a Providence Ghost shuttle trip away. Tour at Prospect Terrace PHOTO COURTESY OF blogdailyherald.com 14 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 3, 2015 Album Review: Southern Gravity by Ryan Cox ’18 A&E Staff FILM

Country music is often overshadows it with synonymous with the stronger lyrics and a summer; upbeat songs more infectious beat. and fun lyrics capture the “Light Me Up” is the essence of the season, and upcoming single from the it is hard not to groove album. A love song with to the music. Kristian a power ballad feel to it, Bush’s first solo album, the song starts off with Southern Gravity, is no the same kind of sound as exception. As half of the the songs of The Incredible former award-winning Machine, Sugarland’s last duo Sugarland, Bush album before their hiatus. delivers an album which It later adopts a harder retains the foundations rock sound, like many of of Sugarland’s style but today’s top country hits. incorporates enough It has a different style of his own style to find than “Trailer Hitch,” but a unique niche in the this only shows Bush’s country world. Fans of versatility, and the song Sugarland will enjoy will likely have the same Southern Gravity, but success that “Trailer Bush also caters to a Hitch” did. wide variety of tastes by As with his time in incorporating stylistic Sugarland, Bush includes elements of other genres a few ballads that come PHOTO COURTESY OF blogs.kcrw.com as well. As a co-writer with a powerful message, for all 12 songs, Bush capitalizing on music’s showcases his well- ability to impact its established songwriting audience in a positive talents to create a strong way. “Walk Tall” has a debut solo album. simple message: “can’t “Trailer Hitch” was be scared to pick a fight the first single from / Gotta do right.” Like Southern Gravity, and Sugarland’s songs “Stand had some success on Up” and “Shine the the charts, peaking at Light,” “Walk Tall” is a number 21 on Billboard’s song about empowerment, Hot Country Songs. It is encouraging the listener a feel-good, catchy song to stand up for their beliefs that has a Jason Mraz alongside their peers. It is type of beat behind it, a great song overall, with making it popular with a sound that highlights fans of a variety of genres. Bush’s powerful message. While “Giving It Up” is Southern Gravity can be similar musically and found both in stores and lyrically and is more online for purchase or like Sugarland’s old streaming. sound, “Trailer Hitch” PHOTO COURTESY OF cmgajcmusic.files.wordpress.com The Year of the Young Model

by Kelly Laske ’16 Your Love.” She is also she decided to take her a headline about at least were on her. Recently, A&E Staff currently rumored to be friends’ advice to try one of the Kardashian Jenner was named the with ex-Jonas Brother Joe modeling. Hilbert can be family members. Kendall new face of Estée Lauder. CELEBRITY Jonas. seen in ad campaigns for Jenner, 19, has become an All of these models Romee Strijd, just Urban Outfitters, Express, international sensation, have yet to pass the Growing up, it was background of The Real 20 years old, is one of Delia’s, and Kohls. In not only for her high-class age of 20 but continue always the latest music Housewives of Beverly Victoria’s Secret’s newest addition to modeling, ad campaigns, but also to cover magazines stars or TV heartthrobs Hills, a show starring angels. Before her 20th Hilbert can be seen in for galavanting around and advertisements whose faces were her wealthy mother and birthday, the Dutch model Brett Eldredge’s “Lose My the world with her family worldwide. Whereas plastered across the covers father. Only shown in had already walked for Mind” music video. At and friends. With close models used to merely of pop culture magazines. a few scenes, Gigi was names such as Alexander only 20 years old, Hilbert to 36 million Instagram be faces on the pages, Listening to the radio in essentially unknown to McQueen, Burberry, can even be seen on TV followers, Jenner has these models are defying the morning or turning the public eye. Louis Vuitton, Michael Land’s Younger. worked her way to A-List expectations by emerging on the television at night, Although most people Kors, and Yves Saint It is hard to go to fame after her 2014 fashion as full-blown talented it was always their names just started following Laurent. After spending the checkout line at the weeks in Paris, Milan, and women. that were headlining her career moves, Gigi most of her early life in the grocery store and not see New York, where all eyes the entertainment was actually discovered Netherlands, Strijd has news stories. 2015 has at just two years old by been around the world become the year of the GUESS mastermind Paul and back, modeling in young model. At not Marciano. After GUESS, places such as Ibiza and even 21 years old, these Hadid focused on school, Greece. Recently, Strijd four young women are volleyball, and horseback spent time in NYC with already becoming world- riding and did not sign the rest of the Victoria’s renowned. Whether it is with IMG Models until Secret Angels as the new modeling the trendiest she was 17. Now, Hadid is models were revealed. swimsuits in Croatia or balancing campaigns such Rachel Hilbert, like starring in a Taylor Swift as GUESS, Tom Ford, and Strijd, was recently picked music video, these models Topshop, while making up by Victoria’s Secret and have turned into world appearances in music named the new face of VS famous celebrities. videos such as Taylor Pink. The supermodel, Before her stardom Swift’s “Bad Blood” and from Rochester, New skyrocketed, Gigi Hadid, more recently Calvin York, used to be a 20, could be seen in the Harris’ “How Deep Is competitive skier until PHOTO COURTESY OF assets-s3.usmagazine.com September 3, 2015 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 15 Bad Blood to Best Friends Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj Team Up at 2015 Video Music Awards

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MTV’s Video Music said, “If your video Awards are viewed by celebrates women with many people around very slim bodies, you the world each year. It will be nominated for continues to generate vid of the year.” This the biggest buzz brought up a series of throughout the celebrity tweets exchanged by community, bringing in Swift and Minaj, as well the biggest stars in the as many other singers. music business. This Swift responded, “I’ve year, the host was Miley done nothing but love & Cyrus, an actress turned support you. It’s unlike musician who is known you to pit women against for her ability to make each other. Maybe one of heads turn. There was so the men took your slot.” much hype surrounding Swift kept it classy, and this year’s Video Music was rightfully nominated. Awards, especially Minaj, however, threw because of the social both race and body image media drama that had issues that our society taken place between three faces into the mix, which PHOTO COURTESY OF img.washingtonpost.com of the biggest names in was both unfair and out the performance with. She even called thanking everyone who of girls looking up to the industry. Leading up unjust. with Taylor Swift’s “Bad Minaj’s retaliation against helped her get to where them. Whether MTV to the award show, Nicki Instead of adding fuel Blood.” Audiences were Swift selfish. The whole she is now, she finally planned the whole Minaj and Taylor Swift to the fire, both Swift and shocked to see the two country was waiting for called out Miley on her Twitter fight to generate battled it out in a Twitter Minaj surprised every one women together on stage. Minaj to retaliate against comments to the press publicity, or if the girls feud over the Video of the of their fans on stage at Miley weighed in Miley’s accusation, and with a “Miley, what’s really did settle their Year nomination. the VMAs. Minaj was the when the media asked her she waited until she was good?” differences, it sets the Back in July, Taylor opening act, and halfway about her thoughts on the handed the award for Swift and Minaj example that everyone Swift tweeted about her through her performance, feud. She responded by Best Hip-Hop Video to settling their differences is entitled to his or her “Bad Blood” nomination Swift appeared. The two saying that she believed do so. During her speech, on stage was a breath own opinion, but in the and got sub-tweeted by sang Minaj’s song, “The that Minaj had acted out viewers could tell that of fresh air. Both are end, we should respect Minaj. Over the social Night is Still Young,” in an anger-fueled fashion she was boiling up and respectable young the people around us no media platform, Minaj together and finished that she did not agree ready to explode. After women, with multitudes matter what. EDITOR VS. EDITOR This Week: Favorite Presidential Candidate Katie Puzycki Favorite Political Candidate: Doge Serena Ambroselli Favorite Political Candidate: Beyoncé Her Views: Two words for all of you: much Doge, Her Views: Beyoncé was given to humanity so many votes. Why vote for a shiba inu made famous that she could save it, so there is no one better to by Tumblr you might ask? The answer is as simple lead our great nation onwards than our Lord and as a response from Doge himself: you can expect Savior, Beysus. War, the economy, public health, the most straightforward answers than from any social justice, and more would finally come other political candidate and, if we’re being honest, together in peace and unity under the ***flawless who actually wants to listen to and decipher all of President Knowles-Carter. We’re already crazy the political jargon candidates toss around in their in love with her, so why not? Her campaign speeches anyway? If you ask Doge about climate slogan, “Upgrade U(SA),” would inspire our change, he’ll undoubtedly answer, “very pollution, countdown until her victorious election. Since need much change.” To the point, and easy to she is irreplaceable, the Queen Bee would serve understand. If you need any more reason to vote as our president until the end of time. We know Doge this election season, keep in mind that dogs that the only people who can run the world are are the most loyal of living creatures. They love girls, so keep calm and vote Yoncé. everyone, seek to please their humans, and are (mostly) good at listening to what we humans Her Views on Katie: A Buzzfeed quiz once want. What more could you ask for in a told me that my spirit animal was Doge, so I am president? extremely partial to the idea of him being our next president. He seems like the kind of guy who Her Views on Serena: After more than could hit the paws button on the corruption of 200 years of male dominated presidencies politics and clean it out. The campaign trail may who better for our first female president than be ruff for a little shiba inu, but his adamant stance the one and only Beyoncé? D.C. is more than on being very America, much free healthcare is ready for a glorious monument dedicated worth taking note of. Do I think he could beat to the Queen, and we all know that she Beyoncé? Absolutely not. Doge is too much of a would make America dazzling again. 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Our lives are nice. Yesterday i stepped on Your toe. You didn’t notice me but i introduced myself and offered my apologies towards You. You nodded, ear buds plugged in. Maybe You were just head-bobbing, jamming to a new summer hit. And like the brief moment between the change of songs You turned and walked on, fast and with determined pace. You were far away as i assured myself, you were nice to them, that’s all you can do...

During my morning shifts, i open hotel entrance doors, And today, because i turned aside, sneezed, and closed my eyes, You banged the door right into my foot. i offered my deepest apologies for being careless and inattentive, But You rolled your suitcase by me to the cab driver. As night drew I shifted to sit and play piano music, my eyes moved across keys and the on-looking dining room tables. One nice voice, and pair of dancing shoes approached me. You introduced Yourself, complimenting my skill, inquiring my education. i offered to play a song request, You celebrated with Others in precise moves across the floor, But as the song and meal ended, You thanked me and walked away, All i could say was, “Have a nice stay.”

Our lives are nice. It is easy to forget, being nice and all, we frequently deflect, rather than reflect on, potential encounters and the importance of Our interactions. So stop between steps and songs. Let’s remember, Our lives are much more than just nice.

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It’s peeper season, late spring. I lie in bed and listen to them singing loudly, calling to each other. They are full of love, they are relentless. Waterby Konner Colors Jebb ’16 Portfolio Staff Remember this: the way the air hangs poetry still and heavy in the morning. See the colors, muted, and And what of you, fluidic artist? the clouds, yellow, solid, unmoving. Sloshy grated arches create a canvas The dampness of the soil and on which rainfall splatters hues on pebbles. the pavement, radiating up, Sun showers among ripples. up. You, stream Muse, rush paint downhill. Immovable kaleidoscope moves in the flow. I used to catch those frogs by the handful, Art defies limits as but now I watch my cousins, wide-eyed, limits define life. curly-haired and curious. If only we were so bold as the stream that we could burst through our rock divided canvas, They huddle over them and I cringe spilling circlets of inspiration among dewy grass. at the thought that they might crush them with their touch.

Remember the way it felt to cup them, their lives smaller than your own (still small) in your hands and be captivated.

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by Marisa Gonzalez ’18 world it lives in, like a child fit perfectly together? Portfolio Staff opening its eyes for the first The dog barks again fiction time. Oh, how Daniel wishes and Daniel shakes he could be this oblivious. his head, tears He weeps silently as he now becoming a Daniel sits on a bench on a clear looks at the children waterfall. Where is day, his emerald eyes misty as they playing happily in the a world like that? stare into the endless sky above. grass. These children were Why doesn’t it exist? Daniel sits there and contemplates born in a war-filled world A hand touches his life. How unfair the world is, how but are protected from that shoulder. Daniel looks thousands die every day, how he realization. The parents up into the face of a can do nothing and how the world watch them, surrounded smiling woman. “Come keeps spinning while those on it by a protective air. Their home,” she beckons. become motionless. seemingly joyful eyes hold He takes her hand A ball catches Daniel’s eye. The the truth of horror. They and leaves the park back and forth motion, the speed; know that someday they can behind. the never-ending speed. Life is no longer protect the children Green grass begins to like this ball. Blink an eye and it from learning the truth, but for fade, the sun dims and is in a new direction. Your life can now they let them be a soaring clouds glide across the be in someone else’s hands then bird. sky. A concrete slab another’s. Finally you can grasp A dog barks and Daniel’s rises from the ground it but only for a little while, until eyes shift to a Dalmatian, its as a woman appears, it's taken away. As your life goes black and white fur stunning, placing a red rose through this rhythm, another’s is beautiful—so beautiful and beside it. She sits down changed as well. That person can harmonious that Daniel and stares at the words only watch as their loved one is begins to weep again. Oh, how engraved: Daniel Jones helpless in deciding his fate. wonderfully black and white 1830-1865. The woman Daniel’s eyes slowly move away coexist on one surface where sits there and begins to from the ball and land on a bird neither color overpowers the other. contemplate. soaring through the sky. This bird Why can’t the world be like this? is ignorant of the dangers of the Able to see how these two colors PHOTO COURTESY OF Mister Ho September 3, 2015 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 19

Listomania Tiffany & Things You Just Realized Earl You Forgot at Home Making PC an emotionally stable Katana place one letter at a time

Lobster Boiler Dear Tiffany and Earl, Miniature Pet Giraffe I just bought all of my books for my first semester of the Development of Western Civilization course, and I Pants am SO excited!! I'm worried, though, about finishing all that reading on a weekly basis. Do you have any advice for reading strategies so that I can imbibe all of this Military-Grade Laser Pointer glorious material in time for Seminar?

Sincerely, Bubble Machine Dante-is-Bae

Pants Dear Dante-is-Bae,

Teddy Bear If you are not as lazy as your question makes you seem, you should be fine. Do you realize that in the time that you were writing and submitting this question you ’80s Aerobic Workout Video could have done your reading? Here is my advice: always tell yourself that you are on the verge of failing and that this reading is what you need to survive. Also, instead of Pants writing me, you should have been saying your prayers and ACTUALLY READING. Right Sock I have a question for you, though: WHAT PERSON USES THE WORD IMBIBE? LIKE MY GOD USE WORDS THAT ARE USED IN EVERYDAY CONVERSATION. Do you go to Dunkin' and then say "mmmmm I'm gonna Cross Bow imbibe this most magnificent bean juice"? I certainly hope not. Mom XOXO,

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From behind the mighty, sloping hill, The Sun rises over newborn earth And casts his rays with gentle mirth Upon the budding, growing life That rises from the chaotic strife Of darkened winter’s primal chill. Dear Dante-is-Bae, Through the fog of thick and misty haze Gentle warmth becomes torrid swelter You have two options: go big or go home. All or lic nothing. If you want to read everything assigned, get to c a As the high Sun emerges from the shelter y Of far-off days and flattened, frigid land. it. Now. Like, seriously. You're probably already behind l The earth is scorched with the flaming brand as it is. Whatever your plans were this weekend, make sure you find somewhere to fit some Homer in. Start Of blazing summer’s heavy, humid gaze. C reading everything a week in advance and get that done. Otherwise, you have no hope of finishing that ungodly by David Martineau ’18 From the confines of their sunny berth (or un-Zeusly depending on what part of Civ you're in) Portfolio Staff The fires of summer and youthful spring amount of reading they'll give you. poetry Fade when wispy autumn takes up wing. Once you realize that you'll never finish every

The glowing, emerald gleam of vernal life reading ever, you're ready to pick your battles. Find as

Falls into the whirling realm of failing strife many Sparknotes as you can, and more importantly,

B As beckoning sleep calls to the dying earth. find someone you can copy off of. Remember, an A you

y cheated to get is still an A. Also, it's only cheating if you e t a get caught. u Against frigid winds the autumn bends— Icy shells the once-living world enshroud, In drowsy cold the great trees are bowed. The beaming Sun returns to his den And hides his face from the world again, As gentle slumber over the earth descends.

From towering peaks to the silent shore Crystalline white atop the earth does sit Covering verdant grass with oppressive wit. But lying deep beneath the ivory wastes Earth’s hidden life in quiet slumber waits Disclaimer For the day the cycle will renew once more. The Tiffany & Earl feature is a satirized account of Providence College. Both the question and answers are purely works of fiction. Tiffany & Earl are anti-heroes whose comments ultimately satirize the stereotypes they each represent. PHOTO COURTESY OF Tim Hill 20 The Cowl ADVERTISEMENT September 3, 2015

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While this mark Massachusetts, where they competed looks discouraging at first, the out- in the Boston College Invitational. of-conference schedule included a After dropping the season opener promising victory in the Friar Classic, to Sacred Heart by a score of 3-1, the and the Friars finished strong in Big Friars progressed in their next two East play, pulling off two victories matches. The second match saw the over DePaul and Georgetown in the Friars drop a heartbreaking 3-2 match late stages of the season. to host Boston College, but they As for this season, Providence will rebounded with a resounding 3-1 win stop next in New Orleans, Louisiana, over South Alabama in the final match where they will compete against of the weekend. Eastern Washington, New Orleans, Tuesday night brought about a new and LaSalle on Sep. 4 and 5 before challenge for Providence, as they made heading back home for a cross-town the short trip to Smithfield, Rhode matchup with rival Brown on Sep. 8. Island, to take on in-state rival Bryant PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELLE ORTIZ '17 Other important events include the University. The Bulldogs headed into 11th Annual Friar Classic Tournament, the match with a glistening 3-0 mark, dragged on, falling by only two and ’19, who has impressed in the first four where the Friars will host Saint Peter's, and proved to be too much for a Friars three points in the final two sets after matches of her career. Fairleigh Dickinson, and Lafayette on team that is is still finding their team dropping the first set by nine. Impellizeri has 41 kills to start the the weekend of Sep. 11, and the Big East chemistry this season. All in all, Bryant Providence was led throughout season, 13 of them in the victory over conference opener on Sep. 25 at Xavier. controlled the match from wire-to- the weekend by outside hitter Kayla South Alabama. She and Fitzgerald, If the early season is any indication, wire, ending in a 3-0 victory that Fitzgerald ’17, who now has 52 kills along with outside hitters Marina Rose the Friars will only get better as the dropped the Friars to 1-3. Like they did after just four matches to start the ’17 and Emily Horner ’19, provide season goes on, and an improvement this weekend, however, Providence season. Fitzgerald was complemented the Friars with a strong core of talent from 2014 looks imminent. was able to progress as the match by middle blocker Allison Impellizeri headed into the rest of the 2015 season. Field Hockey Aims to Rebound This Season by DJ Anderson '16 season All Big-East team. If Hamilton Sports Editor is able to continue at her current point scoring pace, she could go down as field hockey one of the top players in the history of Friar field hockey. The team has had a bit of a disappointing start to the season, Losing a player like Daniella losing games to no. 13 Boston College Bernasconi ’15 is never easy. and Umass-Lowell. However, both During her four years in Friartown, games were on the road, with the Bernasconi evolved from a young goal team fighting hard in each of the scorer to the heart and soul of an up- contests. The Umass-Lowell game and-coming Providence Field Hockey was especially heart breaking, as the Team. With that being said, this year’s team lost by a count of 3-2. team is ready and able to move on However, there were some positive from the loss of the eighth leading takeaways for the Friars in this goal scorer in program history. contest. Emily Matthews ’16, one of First and foremost, the team is the unquestioned leaders of this year’s returning goaltender Deidre Clymer team, was extremely active in the ’15RS, who was selected to the All- contest. She had a total of six shots, BIG EAST second team last season. In three of which were on goal. She also her graduate year, Clymer is poised added an assist in the contest. to become the best goal keeper in the PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.FACEBOOK.COM The two Friar goal scorers, Abby entire conference. The coaches around Thornton ’18 and Eleana Cardarelli the Big East Conference would crucial to the success of any field cemented her name in the record hockey team, the creation of offense books as the highest scoring freshman ’18, look to big parts of this year’s certainly agree with this statement, as team. They certainly left their mark they voted Clymer to the pre-season can prove to be equally as important. in program history. Luckily for the Friars, they have Hamilton will look to improve on this game, which is a promising All-Big East team on Aug. 20. sign for the rest of the season. A veteran goaltender can carry a Megan Hamilton ’18, a second-year on the statistics from her freshman sparkplug at the forward position. season, and will be a focal point of The team will look to earn their team through a season, and Clymer first victory on Sep. 4, when they host certainly capable of pulling her Friars Hamilton took Friartown and the the Friar offense in her final three entire Big East by storm last season, years. Like Clymer, the Big East the Michigan Wolverines at Lennon through a grueling non-conference Field. schedule. scoring 36 points through the course coaches also took notice of Hamilton’s Although stingy goal keeping is of the Friars’ 20 games. Those 36 performance last season, making her points tied her for the team lead and a unanimous selection for the pre- 22 The Cowl SPORTS September 3, 2015 FALL SPORTS PREVIEW

Men's Soccer Poised to Shine Talented Group Looks to Build on 2015 Final Four Run

by Jeff Williams ’17 preseason poll and third in the Big All-Big East Team. With 10 career in-state rivals, the Bryant Bulldogs. Sports Staff East preseason poll. Mac Steeves goals the German should be able to After a scoreless first half, Bryant ’17 comes into his third season as a help Steeves make up for the loss of scored in the 62nd minute. After men's soccer bona fide star. With 14 career goals, Naglestad’s goal-scoring abilities, 25 minutes of battling, the Friars including 11 last season, Steeves has and Ben Seguljic ’18RS must fill some equalized with two minutes left. The 2014-15 season was a banner shown natural talent as a striker. big shoes by guarding the posts that Andrade dribbled up the right side year for Friar Men’s Soccer. Craig This summer he was chosen for the Broome defended so well for three and crossed to Brendan Constantine Stewart's team won the 2014 Big U.S. Under-23 Training Camp, and years. The other captains, defender ’19, who found Steeves in the box. East title and ran full speed to the All-Big East Team. Jeff Kilday ’16RS and midfielder Steeves slotted it home, sending the Final Four. The Men’s Soccer While Steeves’ nose for the goal Manny Andrade ’16, will provide the opener into overtime. Almost Team’s run last fall captivated a could take Providence far, fans valuable leadership as well. as soon as the extra period began, campus that is usually basketball cannot forget captain Julian Gressel The Friar men began their season it ended. Gressel was taken down and hockey crazed. In fact, the ’17, who was also selected for the at home on Aug. 28 against their in the box and Steeves put away the NCAA Tournament ended up penalty kick to win the game, 2-1. overshadowing the beginning of the Two days later, the Monmouth basketball and hockey seasons to Hawks came to Providence to take some degree. on the Friars at Ray Treacy Track. In January, two Friar seniors were Unlike the first game, the men in chosen in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. black and white wasted no time. The San Jose Earthquakes took Steeves struck in the 6th minute, goalkeeper Keasel Broome ’14 in the tapping it into the corner of the net third round, and forward Markus off of a crisp feed from Gressel. In Naglestad ’14 was chosen by New the 49th minute, a powerful shot York City FC in the fourth round. from Gressel rebounded off of the Neither made their respective teams, crossbar, and Steeves headed in but Broome subsequently signed the rebound for his fourth goal of with the New York Cosmos of the the year after a second straight two North American Soccer League score game. It ended 2-0, as Seguljic and has been capped twice for the claimed his first career shutout. Barbados national team, notching a The Friars will travel this week shutout against Aruba. for games at Holy Cross and Rhode Meanwhile, the construction of Island, before returning home to play the soccer and lacrosse complex Brown. The Big East title defense began this spring. The funds for will begin on Sep. 26 at Georgetown. Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium, $1.5 million dollars, were the generous donation of Karl and Kerry Anderson ’88 and will be completed in spring 2016. Several key players return for the 2015 season on a Friars team that is ranked 7th in the NSCAA’s PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.FACEBOOK.COM September 3, 2015 SPORTS The Cowl 23 Women's Soccer Starts Strong

by Brannon Walker-Hodges ’16 winning goal for the Friars came after a quick turnaround, an first loss of the season by the Sports Staff at the 59:48 mark from Courtney aspect that he believes will be key Cincinnati Bearcats on the road women's soccer Maguire ’16, who was assisted to team success going forward. this past Sunday, Aug. 30, with a by Elia. Goalie Kristyn Shea ’17 “We did many great things, but score of 1-0. Shea continued to be recorded four saves. it’s still early, so there is much solid in net as she recorded seven While Friartown is slowly The Friars quickly followed up to build on,” said Lopes after the saves. The Friars were outshot getting back into the regular that win with another home victory Syracuse win. Lopes continued to by Cincinnati 16-10 in the match. routines of classes and meetings, against the Syracuse Orange be pleased with the team’s success Lopes acknowledged that winning our Women’s Soccer Team has on Aug. 23, 1-0. The first half as they earned a third consecutive on the road is no easy task. already been busy with their consisted of a defensive stalemate, home win 1-0 against their in-state “In order to win on the road regular season, which started as both teams went scoreless. Shea rivals, the Bryant Bulldogs, on you have to take your chances before classes. The Friars have held her own throughout the entire Aug. 27. and find a way to get a result,” played four games and are off to a match, as she recorded a shutout The Friars came out on the said Lopes after the loss. Moving great start with a 3-0-1 record. with another four saves, including attack as they dominated the shot forward, the women’s soccer team Their regular season began with an impressive back-to-back save count with 11 shots on goal to has the potential to put together a home win against the Marist Red effort as Syracuse attackers shot Bryant’s one. Zimmerman took the a successful season, following Foxes on Aug. 21 at the Ray Treacy on goal from the top of the 18 yard majority of the Friars’ shots with suit after the Men’s Soccer Team’s Track and Field Complex. The box. seven. Shea continued to hold the run to an NCAA College Cup Friars’ first goal of season came The lone goal of the match came line for the Friars as she recorded appearance last season. The courtesy of Hannah Wear ’17. from Catherine Zimmerman ’16, consecutive shutout efforts. The women’s team will rely heavily on The goal came off of a corner 12:57 into second half. It was her lone goal of the game came late the effort of their goalie Shea, and kick from Lauren Elia ’16, that first goal of the season. The goal at the 79:40 mark, courtesy of senior leadership from captains was assisted by Juliana Pellegrini was assisted by Madison Doherty Kathryn Hiller ’16, who was Zimmerman and Hiller. ’18 for the goal by Wear. After ’16. Head Coach Sam Lopes was assisted by Pellegrini. Marist tied the game, the game- pleased with the team’s resolve The Friars were handed their

PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.FACEBOOK.COM High Expectations for Men's Cross Country by Bryan Blum ’17 Led by Coach Ray Treacy, the year, placing eighth in the UNH cross country team, they still Senior Sports Writer Men’s Cross Country Team has been Dual meet with a time of 18.53.70, have to deal with the losses of one of the most consistent teams on placing second at the CCSU Mini Shane Quinn ’15, who was an All- men's cross country campus in recent years, and this Meet with a time of 14:57.46, and also American that finished 26th at year should be no different. placing 173rd (32:09.2) at the NCAA nationals, and Ben Connor ’15, who In order to achieve that success, Cross Country Championships. As was an All-American that finished Everyone returning to Providence they have to rely on some of the well as Crawley ran last season, 30th at nationals. Even without this fall remembers the success the key members of last year’s season Treacy expects him to play a larger last season's seniors, the team still school had in men's sports last including Julian Oakley ’16, Trevor role going into the 2015 season. has many strong runners, but if season. The Men’s Basketball Team Crawley '17, and Tom O’Neill ’18. As a freshman last year, O’Neill's they expect to be as competitive as made a second straight NCAA Oakley, a senior from New performance was strong for the they were last year, they need some tournament appearance. The Men’s Zealand, is expected to be one of Friars. He was named Corvias runners to step up to replace the lost Soccer Team won the Big East the best runners this season after ECAC Men’s Cross Country Rookie talent. With the always successful Championship and made a surprise a strong performance last year. of the Week for the week of Sep. 3, Treacy at the helm, however, there run to the Final Four. And of course, As one of the elite runners for named Big East Male Athlete of the is still hope that the team can the Men’s Hockey Team won their Providence in 2014, Oakley placed Week for the week of Sep. 9, placed perform at an elite level. first national championship. first in the open 5km race at the second at the Wolfie Invitational The Friars hope to build off of But what seemed to fly under Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown, with a time of 24:53.61, and finished last season at their first meet on the sports radar was another finished second at the New England 44th at the Coast-to-Coast Battle Saturday, September 5 in Durham, impressive season by the Men’s Championship, and qualified for in Beantown (9/26) with a time of New Hampshire at the UNH Dual Cross Country Team, which finished the National Championship, where 25:18.0. Meet. 13th at the Cross Country National he eventually placed 123rd. Even though many talented Championships. Crawley also ran fairly well last runners are returning to the men's KATHLEEN MCGINTY ’16 / THE COWL