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TheVol. LXXXI No. 14 @thecowl • thecowl.com ProvidenceCowl College January 26, 2017 America’s Watching PHOTO COURTESY OF THEBOSTONGLOBE.COM Members of the Providence College community passing off their candlelight for the MLK Vigil in St. Dominic Chapel. PHOTO COURTESY OF NICK CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL Photographed above: Donald Trump, who was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States, and new First Lady, Melania Trump. Americans now wait to see what the new President will do in his first 100 days in office. As of Jan. 24, President Trump has signed five Still Dreaming executive orders, spanning a variety of issues, from immigration to the hiring of federal workers. by Patrick Healey ’17 in St. Dominic Chapel evenings reflections on times, and noted that he News Staff to attend a vigil of Dr. King. was a man of action, and remembrance for Dr. Pedro Aleman was a great leader who CAMPUS INAUGURATION/ Page 4 King, and for a night ’17 gave a short served others. He said of deep reflection and introduction to begin that Dr. King’s “impact Perhaps one of the gratitude for his great the activities of the was insurmountable.” most recognizable and achievements. event, saying, “Dr. King Dean Bevely influential speeches of all Additionally, though, was committed to social addressed the way in time is Rev. Dr. Martin there was a clear justice and equality for which Dr. King gave all Luther King, Jr.’s “I recognition that there is all people.” Fr. Peter people hope that indeed Have a Dream” speech, more work to be done Martyr Yungwirth, one man’s dream could which stopped the and that students must O.P., then gave a brief change the world. He world in its tracks and follow in the footsteps invocation, followed by talked of how far social served as a catalyst for of Dr. King in order to a few words from Dean justice had come since change and love that is fully realize his dream. Quincy Bevely. Dr. King’s famous speech, still being carried out The PC Liturgical Dean Bevely spoke but touched on the fact today. Choir began the evening of the great and that there is still much On Wednesday by performing “Open unwavering faith which work to be done. evening, members of the Eyes of My Heart,” Dr. King seemingly PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM the Providence College which undoubtedly always possessed, even VIGIL/ Page 5 community gathered foreshadowed the in the most difficult of Photographed above: Women and Men gather around the Providence State House on Saturday, January 21, taking part in one of many Women’s Marches that occured around the country and in many major cities across the globe. The march was a response to the election and inauguration of President Trump. Opinion editor Carolyn Walsh ’17 writes about her experience at Providence’s march this past weekend. WOMEN/ Page 6 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 UNDERTHEHOOD Sports News 2 A&E Portfolio Opinion 6 Spotlight: Mike Your study abroad Who will take home Photography 11 Leonard ’70, successful experience will be the title for Super- A&E journalist and TV out of this world in Bowl LI? 13 personality. 2055. Portfolio 17 Sports 22 Page 13 Page 18 Page 24 Page 2 January 26, 2017 NewsSoft Opening of New PCSB Building Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan School of Business Studies Officially Opened by Patrick Healy ’17 students.” Maxfield was responsible for News Staff ensuring that the Ryan Center became a reality, and noted the many long ON CAMPUS meetings that went into making sure this building best fit the needs of the faculty, staff, and students. The Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan She explained that the building Center for Business Studies enjoyed its was designed with a theme of a “town first welcoming, referred to as the “soft square,” which can be clearly seen opening,” last Tuesday, where Fr. Shanley, walking through the central lobby in the O.P. ’80, and Dr. Sylvia Maxfield, dean of Ryan Center. the school of business, spoke of so much She touched on the many hard hours gratitude and pride in the opening of that went into making sure that there perhaps Providence College’s crowning would be a data-rich style of learning and achievement of the past decade. that the technology would fit the needs Dr. Hugh Lena, senior vice president of teaching business in the modern day. of academic affairs, introduced Fr. Students seem to be loving the Shanley among a crowded central lobby building so far, and are excited to be a in the new business building, where part of its first semester. David Szewczul there was a tangible buzz and excitement ’17 said, “I think the trading center and for the christening of the long awaited the new technology will excite and Ryan Center. increase the yearn to learn. Fr. Shanley harkened back to the Caroline Haddad ’17, when asked theme of thankfulness many times about her favorite part of the new business during his speech and insisted that the building, said, “I like the way the Ryan new building will serve as a place to The PC community gathered to celebrate the new PCSB building. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THECOWL Center’s classrooms are designed in a further foster the PC community. way that encourages collaboration and He emphasized that the “space Dore Hall as a way of connecting space where everyone can collaborate, active learning through pod seating.” enables collaboration” between students PC’s past and present and how far the learn, and grow. Perhaps he summed up Haley Smith ’17 smiled when talking and faculty to a high degree, one that college has come while at the same time the morning best when he said, “This is a about Room 107, “I am so excited to learn will provide the best environment for remaining true to its roots. dream come true.” about and use the Bloomberg Market learning and communication. Fr. Shanley He talked about the importance of the According to Fr. Shanley, the person Concepts this semester.” mentioned just how far the campus has well-rounded education that PC offers, who deserves the most credit for the Ryan The Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan come in recent years and how impressed emphasizing that while the College Center is Dean Maxfield. Dean Maxfield Center for Business Studies will have its past alumni are when they set foot on wants to prepare students for success spoke next, and she talked about how official grand opening on April 9, where campus. in the world, it also wants to make sure proud she is of what the College has there will be a dedication and blessing, He confidently stated that with the students lead a happy and fulfilling life. accomplished in the construction of the but this smaller opening served as a addition of this new asset to the already Fr. Shanley made it clear that what building. warm welcome for this invaluable new flourishing business program at PC, would make this building so special is She spoke in the same light that Fr. addition to the PC School of Business that there is “a kind of competitiveness that I the people that it will be filled with and Shanley did, explaining that the Ryan will undoubtedly be a place of growth don’t think we’ve had before.” the educations that it will aid. The Ryan Center is “so much more than a building,” and togetherness for PC students in the Fr. Shanley made a point to reference Center, he explained, will be a meeting and how it will serve as a “home for years to come. The Eaton Street Café Gives Students Fun Options by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 Assistant News Editor ON CAMPUS The Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies is not the only new entity on campus this semester at Providence College. The opening of the new business building also came with the Eaton Street Café: PC’s newest dining facility. The Eaton Street Café offers students a multitude of options. From Sandella’s to a deli, from goods previously offered at the Friar Buyer to a late night takeout window, the purpose of the Eaton Street Café is to give students Good eats: the Eaton Street Café has worked to create a menu attractive to students and faculty. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THECOWL a variety of fun options. “When discussion first started about adding a café or restaurant to the business school, such as cappuccinos, Americanos, and espressos. The Scrambler, which is basically a sandwich with scrambled we asked, ‘what can we do to make this fun?’” said Eaton Street Café also introduced a Grill menu that offers eggs, tater tots, bacon, and cheese,” said Gerhardt. Sodexo General Manager Stu Gerhardt. He explained breakfast, lunch and dinner, and late night options. The “We want to continue with the fun and make it much of the initial conversations were held between Grill offers basic food options such as burgers, steak and different,” said Gerhardt. “Just wait until the patio is himself, Warren Gray, and John McSweeney. cheese sandwiches, and grilled chicken sandwiches. done and the weather gets warm. There will be tons Gerhardt explained that the café needed to provide Gerhardt stated that he is very excited about the name of tables that will be out there.” Opened for just over a options that catered to both students and faculty, of the Eaton Street Café and said he hopes that it attracts week, Gerhardt explained that business inside the Café especially since the café is found so close to faculty offices the students living in the apartment dorms and students has already been great.

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