T h e C ow l Volume XXXIII, No. 3 Summer, 1980______Providence, R I. 02918 USPS 136-260 12 Pages PC Welcomes Class of 1984 Livingston Biddle Addresses Largest PC Class Providence College held its “ That is perhaps education’s Columbus. 62nd commencement exercises on greatest gift—-the development of The exercises began with the Monday, May 19, and made the eye, and ear, and mind.” He traditional playing of Pomp and history by graduating the largest advised the graduates to Circumstance and the procession class since the college opened in "strengthen your own inner quali­ of the Class of 1980. A few tears 1919. In all, 1,141 men and ties—those special to you and were seen, as well as the flashing women collected undergraduate, your dreams can be realized.” of cameras by proud parents and graduate, and continuing educa­ The love of PC basketball was friends. As the class was seated, tion degrees. No Ph.D’s were evident with the introduction of Rev. Thomas Ertle, O .P ., chaplin conferred this year. Along with Lenny Wilkens, one of the of Providence College, gave the this, six honorary degrees were greatest players in the school’s invocation. They were welcomed presented to leaders in the fields history and a member of the Class to the Civic Center by Rev. o f music, education, sports, busi­ of 1960. Now the coach of the Thomas R. Peterson, O.P., ness, and the arts. National Basketball Association’s Governor J. Joseph Garrahy, and Livingston L. Biddle, Jr., Seattle Super Sonics, he was given Providence Mayor Vincent A. Chairperson of the National a doctorate of humanitarian Cianci, Jr. Endowment for the Arts, was this service. The smiles brightened when all year’s keynote speaker. He was Others who received honorary of the recent graduates held their also awarded an honorary doctor­ degrees were C. Alexander Pelo- diplomas in their hands. It was a ate of fine arts. In his speech, quin, music director of the Roman celebration of personal, spiritual Biddle spoke of the importance of Catholic Cathedral of Saints Peter and intellectual achievement. art and education in molding the and Paul; Sister Francis de Sales As in past years, the most human spirit. He stressed the Hefferman, O .P., president of popular major chosen by under­ development of new insights and Albertus Magnus College; John graduates was business, which ideas which can lead to the accom­ T. Riley, retired president of drew 31 percent of the bachelor’s plishment of your goals in life. Kelco, a division of Merck & Co., degrees. It was followed by politi­ He also mentioned the democracy Inc., a worldwide health products cal science (10 percent), biology (6 that exists in America which firm; and Virgil C. Dechant, percent), English (5 percent), and allows this freedom to choose. supreme knight of the Knights of social work (5 percent). Gavitt, Brown and Rowe have ful­ Fieldhouse Construction filled many a lifelong dream. USA! USA! Olympic Coach Gavitt commented earlier in a feature story in the Starts New York Times saying, “ Before Providence College officially ture is being erected adjacent to Basketball at PC the Olympic trials, we all felt that broke ground for construction of Alumni Hall which was built in. by Ellen Harrington practicing. The next two weeks or it was imperative to go on, to give its new fieldhouse/ recreation 1956. Plans by the architectural so were a continuing cycle of our young men a chance to play center on Friday, July 11th, in firm of Robinson, Green, and 1980—the beginning of a new intense practices and workouts—a against the best competition we the Alumni Hall parking lot. Beretta call for linking the two decade, the dawn of a new era, a challenge for any Olympian—but could find, because all the players The Very Reverend Thomas R. buildings in order to utilize the little bit of hope? Despite the they kept up with the pace and wanted to play. We are pleased Peterson, O .P., President, Rev­ existing locker rooms and show­ general overcast view of today’s loved every minute of it. that the National Basketball Asso­ erend Robert Morris, O .P., Vice ers in Alumni Hall. world, there recently has been a There are people like Bill ciation players have agreed to give President for Institutional Plan­ The purpose of the new bright, warm spot for many Hanzlick from Notre Dame. He up their time to play a five game ning and Development, and facility is to service the recrea­ people around the country and graduated this year but they will Gold Medal Tour. Our Olympians Dave Gavitt, Athletic Director, tional needs of the student body. especially here at Providence have to send him his diploma— are really looking forward to participated in the ceremony, No varsity teams are to use the College. Twelve young men, all during graduation he was at the playing the pros because they feel along with representatives of the center, rather they will be Olympic basketball trials in the competition will be even better Bailey Building Company, the delegated to Alumni Hall, giving Kentucky. It’s Isaiah Thomas, the than what they would have contracting firm that is construc­ students maximum use of the little kid from Indiana. Fans received in Moscow. People do ting the two-story facility. Also, new building. The fieldhouse around here dubbed him “ greased not feel very good about America there were various faculty, ad­ will have a 25-meter swimming lightening.” Isaiah wants to go to right now. The country needs to ministration and students who pool, a 4-lane running track, law school. How about freshman feel good about its young people pitched in with the ground seven racquet-ball courts and five sensation 7’1” Sam Bowie from See Olympics, Page 2 breaking. multi-purpose courts for tennis, Louisville, or Michael Brooks The 73,000-square-foot struc- basketball and volleyball. from LaSalle, the unofficial team captain. These guys are different though. They make up a select group o f only 144 basketball players ever chosen to represent us of them college students, are of a in the Olympics. Unfortunately, select group of athletes chosen there won’t be any Olympic every four years to represent the Games for them. Whether or not United States at the Summer the US committed a foul in boy­ Olympics. These young men are cotting the 1980 summer games the Olympic Basketball Team. will be debated by historians and The US Basketball Team is very sports fans for many years to special at PC this year, as the head come. Yeah, so we had a little tiff coach is our own athletic director with some big guys on the other and former hoop mentor, Dave side of the Atlantic, ours is not to Gavitt. Coach Gavitt, along with reason why...It’s sad to think that his assistants Dee Rowe from this basketball team won’t be Connecticut and Larry Brown there, because I think they could from UCLA, were given the task have won it all. of shaping a team selected from So why bother having a team? college hoop players from all over We’re not going to...the name the country. escapes me. The guys are just The team arrived in Providence happy to be wearing red, white, in mid-May, tired from all their and blue uniforms that say USA. travel and the previous week of Just being selected to the team and trials, but they were eager to start playing for great coaches such as News— Editorials— Featu res— Metro- Sports— C la ss of ’84 o v e r No room a t th e Inn Freshm en U pdate— T reacy is on to 1 0 0 0 ,P ag e 2 Pag e 4 N ew s, Pag e 6 Discover Provi­ Moscow, Page 12 dence, Page 10 Page 2 Summer Edition N ews_ demic excellence in undergrad­ uate studies in the field of Alumni honors 13 PC Grads science. He was a member of the Phi Sigma Tau, the National Philosophy Honor Society. Natalie Seigle & receive awards Debra A. DiFranco or 543 Thirteen Providence College Daniel F. Reilly, O.P. Award for Phenix Ave., Cranston, was — graduates received special awards Excellence in Historical Schol­ cited as the graduating senior Frank O'Brien with the highest average in art at the Commencement Awards arship. She plans to enter by Karen Ryder Ceremony. Georgetown University Law history. James T. Donovan of Faculty/Staff Solicitation for the George J. West of 220 Eaton School. 101 Roosevelt St., Warwick, was Two Providence College facul­ college’s Loyalty Fund for three St., was awarded the Alumni Kathleen A Tarpey of 326 cited as the graduating senior ty members and two alumni were years. Under O’Brien’s leader­ Award given to the senior who Bloomfield St., Pawtucket, was with the highest grade point honored at the 24th annual ship, faculty/staff contributions contributed the most to the honored as the graduating senior average in the mathematics National Alumni Awards Din­ have increased from two gifts college. He was a member of with the highest general average concentration, while Peter A. ner, held May 16th at Raymond totaling $189 in 1976-77, to 140 the Friars Club and the Knights in both the education and Brodeur of 93 Lorrianne Ave., Hall. gifts totaling $9,489 this year. of Columbus. modern language concentrations. Forestdale, was cited as the Mrs. Natalie Seigle, an assis­ The award for “ Distinguished Ann Sposato of 74 East Ave., She also was the recipient of the graduating senior with the high­ tant professor of business and a Westerly, was the recipient of Rev. Raymond St. George O.P. est average in the physics member of the faculty since Service to the Alumni Associa­ tion” was presented to A. Mark the Vincent C. Dore Award Award to the highest ranking concentration. 1969, became the first woman to given in recognition of dedica­ senior French major. Karen J. Ferrante of 11 receive the “ Begley Faculty Barbarito of New Haven Con­ tion to community service, Charlene Stout of 7 Nisbet St., Roelker Drive, East Greenwich, Award” for distinguished and necticut, who serves as Director particularly in working with Providence, was cited as the received the Father Hickey faithful service to the college. of Adult and Continuing Educa­ young children. She was a graduating senior with the high­ Science Award for academic She is a graduate of Simmons tion in that city. One of the founders of the New Haven Area member of the Board of est general average in the excellence in undergraduate stud­ College and holds a master of Club, the 1934 alumnus has held Governors, the Pastoral Council philosophy concentration. She ies in science. She was a arts degree from the University every office in that organization, was a member of the Phi Sigma member of the American Chem­ of Rhode Island. and the Cowl staff. including several terms as presi­ Frances S. Orzwchowski of Tau Philosophy Honor Society. ical Society. Mrs. Seigle, along with her dent. He has received the 333 Mendon Ave., Pawtucket, Edward Pieroni of 37 McA- Kenneth Kehew of 21 O ’Neil husband Saul, are well known to “ Alumnus of the Year Award” was honored as the student with loon St., Pawtucket, was tied as St., Providence, received the the PC community for their the highest general average in a the graduating senior with the Thomistic Institute Doctor’s untiring efforts to help the and the “ Veritas Award” from the New Haven Club, as well as Studio Art concentration. She highest general average in the Guild Award, presented to the student body. During the year, many civic awards for his work plans to attend the Pratt history concentration. He also pre-medical or pre-dental student she can be found helping who best exemplifies the ideals students prepare for job hunting in local activities. Institute of Fine Arts in New ranked ninth in the class and Father Frank J. DiTraglia, of York. received the Pell Award for of St. Thomas Aquinas in through improvement of their Cranbury, New Jersey, was this Rosemary Healy of 165 Red- excellence in U.S. History. He scholarship, more character and letter writing and job interview year’s recipient of the “ Personal land Ave., Rumford, was cited plans to attend graduate school devotion to Providence College. skills. Achievement Award” in recogni­ as the graduating senior with the for studies in theology. A member of the Alpha Epsilon Francis T. O’Brien, a member tion of his outstanding profes­ highest academic average in the Peter A. Shanaghan of 57 Delta National Biology Honor of the economics department at sional career. The 1940 PC history and humanity concentra­ Society, Kehew plans to attend Providence and director of the Chandler Ave., Pawtucket, was alumnus has gained attention tions. She ranked fourth in the the recipient of the Father the Marquette University Dental Quirk Institute o f Industrial both as a physician and as an class and was the recipient of the Kickey Science Award for aca­ School. Relations, was presented the Alumni Association’s “ Faithful attorney, who holds a degree Friar Award.” Given only five from Catholic University School times before, this award is of Law. He retired as Corporate presented to an individual who Vice President of Warner Lam­ has consistently and unselfishly bert Company in 1979 and served Providence College. A presently practices medicine and dedicated and popular member serves as a consultant to pharma­ of the faculty, he has served ceutical companies on medical Associate Chairman for the legal matters. Class of 1984 over 1,000 by Barry Hutchinson If there is strength in numbers, student coordinator for off-cam­ then the Class of ’84 has nothing pus housing. to worry about. Michael For the Class of ’84, the Backes, Director of Admissions, business major appears to be the PC Construction Begins: Breaking ground for $5 million recreational center at has indicated that the freshmen most popular concentration, Providence College are, from left, Dana Newbrook, vice president of the architec­ Olympics class is expected to number over comprising 301 students. Many tural firm of Robinson, Green and Beretta; Dave Gavitt, PC athletic director; Rev. freshmen (274) have indicated Robert Morris, O.P., vice president for Institutional Planning and Development; Continued from Page 1 1000 students. This figure is a Jack Bailey, chairman, Bailey Building Co.; The Very Rev. Thomas R. Peterson, and this series may be able to do 10% increase over the previous that they are undecided about a O.P., college president; and Robert Sloane, president of Bailey Building Co. that.” class. major. , Political science ranked Before starting on the Gold The PC newcomers are from third (120), followed by math/ Medal Tour, the team gave New 24 states and 5 foreign countries. computer science (59), biology Englanders a treat by playing two A geographical distribution (57), English (53), and psycholo­ Tuition: Up, Up exhibition games, one at PC’s places the highest number of gy (49). William C. Shakespeare, Alumni Hall and the other at the students coming from Massachu­ a R.I. resident and member of Hartford Civic Center. Both setts. Rhode Island is next, the Class of ’84 has indicated and A w ay times they played against a pick followed by Connecticut, New that he’ll major in engineering. up team called the New England York, and New Jersey. Sorry, English Department. by Karen Ryder All-Stars. Of the 1000 plus freshmen, There it is—a brief statistical At the opposite extreme is the The game at Alumni Hall 770 will be living on campus. biography of the freshmen class. While the price of a college price of obtaining an ivy league brought back many, many fond Another 100 students (mostly These new students, however, education continues to skyrock­ education. The Brown Univer­ memories for New England hoop women) are on the waiting list represent more than numbers. et, the cost of attending Provi­ sity totals for the 1979-80 year fans...being crunched into the for dormitory space. According Come September, they’ll be a dence College parallels increases were in the area of $8,900.00. stands, hanging from the rafters, to Father Heath, Director of source of many new friendships. many area colleges. The tuition alone, for 1980-81, at and stewing in the heat. Then the Residence, these students can Class of 84—welcome to Provi­ Tuition, room and board have $6,140.00 is only $260.00 less All-Stars came onto the court— receive help from Ed Flynn—the dence College. increased $840.00 since last year, than the total cost of attending Ernie D., Kevin Stacom, Soup setting the new total at approxi­ PC. With room and board and Campbell—it was like old home 521-3539 mately $6,402.00 for the 1980-81 health fees in the area of week. You could tell that the fans academic year. This includes a $2,260.00, Brown’s grand total is were rooting for the hometown $240.00 hike in room and board expected to reach $9,800.00. boys. and a $600.00 hike in tuition. Boston College anticipates an Then something amazing F r e y f l o r is t & G r een h o u se Rev. Thomas R. Peterson, overall increase of $900.00. This happened. The US Olympic O .P., president of Providence marks its price tags at $4,530.00 Basketball Team appeared at College, earlier this year attibu- for tuition and $2,426.00 for center court and the New England ted these costs to higher energy room and board. All tolled this fans showed their spirit and fees, rapidly rising inflation, and is $554.00 more than the cos admiration for these twelve kids. the state of the economy. These attending PC. They rose in a body and went Welcome factors thus, undoubtedly affect On the lighter side in Massa­ crazy chanting “USA! USA! other colleges as well. A spokes­ chusetts is Stonehill College, USA!” It lasted for at least five man for the University of Rhode which has had an estimated minutes and suddenly it didn’t Class of 1984 Island stated that while costs for $655.00 hike in tuition, room matter that we weren’t going to next year have not yet been and board. Stonehill remains the games. All that mattered was determined, there will be a about $477.00 cheaper than PC. that these players were in the substantial increase over last making it one of the less USA, representing all of us and year’s approximate $2,600.00 expensive private institutions playing against the best competi­ 50 Radcliffe Ave Providence, R. I. figure. ______the area. tion to be found. Summer Edition Page 3 Honor Graduates Summa Cum Laude Joseph G. Miga David M. Francke In Memoriam Peter A. Brodeur Michael G. Mulligan Glenn R. Friedemann Rita I. Capotosto Elizabeth M. O’Leary Donna M. Gagnon Michael N. David Frances S. Orzechowski Francis M. Gallagher John P. Doweiko Peter J. Gallagher Reverend Edward L. Hunt, O.P. Christopher E. Perry Kathleen M. Griffo John J. Guevremont The Reverend Edward L. Washington, D.C. in 1935 and Susan M. Gamache James F. Pontarelli Rosemary Healey James M. Readey Jeanne T. Guillemette Hunt, O.P., former chairman of joined the PC faculty a year Evan Cerwonka Robert M. LaForgia Bertha M. Recchia Richard P. Howe the art department and professor later. Thomas W. Lovett Michael P. Rekrut Diane C. Howrie In 1978, Fr. Hunt was Evan Cerwonka, 18, of Cran­ Marie L. Martineau C. Marie Ritchie Dennis E. Hoyle at Providence College for 44 Jane F. Pechulis Donald D. Rode Stephen A. lzzi years, died July 16. He was 76. awarded the “ Begley Faculty ston, died during June. He was Edward L. Pieroni Carmen L. Ross Julie E. Kearns During his career as priest- Award,” by the college’s nation­ the son of Dr. Ronald Cerwon­ Constance M. Rousseau Sandra L. Schenck Michael J. Kelley ka, chairman of the Business Mary A.E. Rousseau Peter E. Shanaghan John J. Lanni educator, Fr. Hunt taught cour­ al alumni association. Named in Brian J. Shanley Renee M. Sheahan Richard T. Leach ses in mathematics and art. His memory of the late Very Department and a recent gradu­ David S. St. Laurent Susan C. Sherlock Roberta L. Lopardo Reverend Aloysius B. Begley, ate of Cranston East High Kathleen A. Tarpey Stephen Sieracki Edward R. Maher Jr. efforts in expanding the course Joyce E. Simard Marie E. Mancinelli offerings in art led to the O .P., former Director of Athlet­ School. Magna Cum Laude Peter E. Welcek Allan Mannarelli establishment of the art depart­ ics and Alumni Chaplain, the His brother, Brian, was a Gary V. Altieri James E. Watkinson Valerie A. Marsello member of the class of 1980. Cynthia A. Borowiec Donald B. White George F. May ment at the college in 1970. He award is given for outstanding William J. Meade Ellen M. Bourbon Cam Laude was named first chairman of the service to the college by a faculty Lauren M. Brosnihan Ann M. Miller department, a position he held member. Patricia A. Buckley Leonard S. Ahem Wilma J. Mondi David S. Moreira Father Hunt lectured exten­ Gary M. Burt Anthony J. Aleicho for eight years. David Lowe Peter J. Cameron Ronald R. Angarella Anthony C. Moretti Fr. Hunt was an alumnus of sively in New England and was Janice P. Cataldo Noelle M. Ansaldo Patricia E. Morin Mary M. Muhs Catholic University in Washing­ affiliated with many scholarly David Lowe, a member of the Anthony J. Chioditti Robert P. Audette Peter Colucio Marie T. Baker John P. Murphy ton, D.C., where he received a organizations, including the So­ Class of 1980, died suddenly a Mary E. Costa Stephen J. Baker Edmund F. Murray B.S. degree in 1925, and a Ph.D. ciety of Art Historians, the few days after graduation. He Arthur P. Cote Kathleen M. Barnes Rosemary Murray Eastern Arts Association and the Cathleen A. Crowley Mary E. Barron Augustus Nogueira Jr. in Architecture in 1928. He was had graduated Magna Cum David M. D'Ambra Mary A. Beattie Maureen J. O’Hare ordained a Dominican priest in College Art Association. Laude. Steven J. Delano Christopher J. Behan Daniel E. Otero Vernon J. DeSilva Nancy M. Bell Ana M. Palma Sameul E. DeVonis Theresa P. Benevides Burton M. Palmer Kathleen M. Dion James E. Bettencourt Lewis J. Paras Robert P. Duquette Barry R. Bibeau David J. Parcells Frederick C. Ryan Robert W. Ekstrom David J. Blokland Gail H. Parente Your prayers and Lynn A. Federico Maty C. Boring Gerald N. Pepin Fred Ryan, 19, a member of (Mass.) High School, he had just George K. Fox Christine A. Boulanger Scott M. Peterson the Class of 1983, died during completed his freshman year thoughts are asked Leo J. Fuchs, Jr. Susan L. Bourassa Mark A. Piva July after being struck by a car PC. Ryan was on the Ultimate Peter T. Galantich David E. Cabeceiras Ann E. Rascati for these members of Robin Gallagher Michael D. Carroll Paul J. Rennie in El Paso, Texas. At the time Frisbee team and a member of the PC family which Justine A. Geiger Robert F. Carroll John R. Ricci he was working as a salesman the Order of the Shillelagh. Michael E. Gillespie Deborah E. Clayton Linda S. Riley Diane M. Ruane for the Southwestern Company While at PC he lived in Guzman we have lost this Ana-Cecilia Giron Peter J. Comerford Jane L. Gonsalves Eileen M. Connor Brian D. Russell of Nashville, Tenn. Hall. summer. James R. Goosmann Theresa M. Cook Gregory C. Russo A graduate of Scitiuate Robert E. Goudie Jr. Kenneth W. Cooperman Rosanne Russo Mark F. Griffin Thomas P. Corcoran JillM. Santolupo Carl F. Gudenius Kathleen M. Crowley Gary Santorella Stephen R. Henley Gregory J. Curnow Brian D. Shanley Carol A. Isabella Mary Danakas Jean M. Silvia Kenneth A. Jolicoeur Donald DaSilva Richard M. Silvia Suzanne M. Kelley Charles H. DeBevoise Christopher J. Smith Paul R. Lamore Shannon M. DeFrancisco Laura J. Smith Commencement Jill E. Spencer Dennis J. Langwell Lisa M. Delasanta David S. Leggat Debra A. DiFranco Paul E. Surdel Raymond R. LeMay Marlene T. Dmytryshyn Duarte N. Terrinca Susan M. Leslie James J. Doherty Jr. Kathleen G. Thomas Sharon M. Levesque Lori L. Doyle Cathy A. Valade 1980 Patricia M. Liston John F. Ehret Vanessa J. Varone PeterS. Lockey Kathleen A. Falby Raymond L. Walsh John T. Loughran Karen J. Ferrante Robert S. Walsh David Lowe Christopher M. Foskett Brenda M. Winn Kim M. Mascaro Michael J. Fote Paul J. Zocco

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Greetings from Slavin 109. While you’ve been busy working on your St. Tropez tan, a few fair-skinned, diligent “ journalists” have been working on this summer edition of The Cowl. For incoming freshmen it is part of the deluge of mail welcoming you to PC. For outgoing seniors it is the beginning of alumni mail from your alma mater and typically it asks for money (the subscription coupon is on page 5). For freshmen I have a suggestion—GET INVOLVED! When you arrive in September join a club or organization that interests you. (Hopefully, you will join The Cowl staff.) It is a great way to meet upper­ classmen and capture the special “ family spirit” that makes PC so great. Remember, your past accomplish­ ments or failures don’t follow you to college, so make the most of this new beginning. Also, become an active supporter of our varsity athletics. Many of your fellow students spend much of their time making the PC Friars a great name in intercollegiate competition. Season tickets for hockey and basketball are only $8.00 per sport and give you the opportunity to become part of the thrills of our many great Civic Center and Schneider Arena games. It also saves you from trying to find a ticket to the “ big” game when it’s all sold out. This is a new beginning for the Class of 1980 as well. McM anim on '80 Just as its members put their mark on PC, so they will put it on the future of America. Leaving good friends No room at the inn... and good times behind is difficult, especially when you Office is not the answer either. are facing an uncertain future, but there are new Welcome to the housing hor­ this problem was handled by opportunities and greater rewards after graduation. ror show at Providence College the Admissions Office with no Simply, failure by the adminis­ where once again no formal particular person set up to deal tration to act is the cause of the Your affiliation with PC need not end with commence­ housing policy has been devel­ with it. This year, however, Ed headache. The only cure will be ment. There are many alumni association branches oped and incoming freshmen are Flynn, president of the Off-Cam­ initiation by Fr. Peterson to throughout the country; through these you can stay being forced to live off-campus. pus Resident Organization, has develop a definite plan of action. active with the PC community. This year’s show features a set up shop in the Student Procrastination on this matter Good luck to the Class of 1980. Enjoy your summer. bumper freshman class of 1,100 Congress Office to find apart­ will no longer be tolerated by the students. “ Isn’t that a little ments for student. student body. high?,” you ask. “Too high,” At this writing, approximately The Cowl Editorial Board is the resounding response from 130 students have been handled feels that all incoming freshmen Stephen E. Sylvia most upperclassmen. "A mod­ by Off-Campus Housing. Of should be guaranteed housing on erate increase over our projected these students, 63 have made campus. There will be a certain number of 880,” answers the arrangements for September, 35 number of upperclassmen forced Admissions Office. Regardless have decided to commute, 12 to live off-campus, but this is far of who you believe, there is still have decided to not attend PC, less severe to students than being a surplus of 220 students, of and 20 are still searching. forced off-campus in their fresh­ whom many need housing in The problems for these fresh­ man year. Those upperclassmen September. men are obvious and inexcus­ forced off-campus should be T H E COW L Those unable to get dorm able. It’s difficult enough to a limited to juniors an seniors space have been referred to 17 or 18 year old to adjust to life only, giving sophomores guaran­ established by Providence College in 1935 Off-Campus Housing which is away from home, but asking teed housing also, Editor-in-Chief Stephen E . Sylvia '81 under the direction of the him/her to live off-campus is too therefore, is necessarily concerned Managing Editor M aureen A. P louffe ’82 Residence Office. In past years much. Blaming the Admissions with enabling students to seek Editorial Editor Marybeth Holland '82 knowledge and practice virtue.” News Editor K aren M . Ryder ’82 In a world facing economic Features Editor W illiam J . Sullivan ’81 disaster, rampant crime, and a Sports Editor Kevin M. Burke ’83 choice between Carter and Photography Editor Katherine A. Codega ’81 Reagan, these goals seem rather Copy Editor Elizabeth A. O ’Donnell '82 lofty, a bit impractical, and just A dvertising M anager T hom as M cM anim on '81 plain inattainable. Should we Business M anager Elizabeth A. Leonard ’82 abandon these educational goals Joseph A. Brandolino '83 merely because they require Circulation M anager college administrators, professors, College Advisor John A. McMahon, O.P. and students to strive for a quality education? I answer with a Summer Edition Staff: Dave Bouchard, Rob Giovino, Ellen resounding NO! Harrington, Paul Hennings, Barry Hutchinson. In the remainder of this article I would like to discuss the quality of liberal arts education offered at Providence College through A special thanks to Ann Manchester, Director of Public discussion of the curriculum Information. by MBHolland — requirements imposed upon the student. The term “ offered” is a Providence College is deeply One must realize the objectives carefully chosen one, for the Subscription rate $5.00 per year by mail. Student subscriptions committed to the concept of a of a liberal arts institution before responsibility of achieving a included in tuition fee. liberal arts education. As our assessing its success or failure in quality education ultimately lies in society becomes increasingly preparing an individual to become the hands of the student. Personal technological, and we are at the a responsible member of our motivation, serious course selec­ Published each full week of school during the academic threshold of “ the computer age,” democratic society. PC, in the tion, and study habits are vari­ (note, George Orwell, that the 1978-80 handbook reads, “ the year and one summer edition by Providence College, River ables that only the student can Avenue and Eaton Street, Providence, R.I. 02918. Second incoming freshmen class is the goal of all liberal education is the determine. PC offers the student class postage paid at Providence, R.I., Slavin Center, P.O. Class of 1984!) the concept of a freeing of the mind from the a chance to receive an excellent liberal arts education has become restraints of ignorance, and the liberal arts education, however the Box 2981.865-2214. a controversial issue to the elevation of the spirit to an aware­ decision to succeed or not to nation's educators, legislators, ness of the values which enrich succeed can be made only by the The opinions expressed herein are the opinions of the editorial and various members of the human life with dignity and signi­ board and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the individual. administration or the student body of Providence College. general public. ficance. A liberal education. See LIBERAL, Page 5 Page 5 Summer Edition represented at the Club Fair in short term policies of the all about are invited to come to September. There students can College. Student Congress meetings. sign up for membership in the Any freshmen interested in Their date and time will be various organizations. getting involved or just under­ posted or stop by the Congress Forum for Ideas The Student Congress is divi­ standing more about what this is office, Slavin 214. ed and accepted. That’s where ded into several committees. By Robert A. Giovino it’s at. Reach out to people and The Academic Research Com­ try to discover the hidden talents mittee investigates the academic Welcome to PC, Class of ’84. everyone has. We all have sector of PC. This committee Usually when a new student something to offer. We’re all keeps watch on the many begins, the first few weeks can important. The message is elements which make up the PC become the “ Baptism by Fire.” rather simple...Living things curriculum. There is also an Much time is spent finalizing don’t like to be forgotten. academic grievance board which Dear Editor: overwhelm the McVinney babes, classes, purchasing books, and The Student Congress, of helps to act as a channel through On behalf of the women of the enthusiasm and desire to just getting to know your which I am a member, is one which students can express any Dore Hall, I am writing in order hold on to tradition contributed roommate who brushes his or organization on campus worth­ concern they may have about an to bring attention to the fact that to our second annual champion­ her teeth with Arm and Hammer while to familiarize yourself academic grade or matter. it was Dore Hall, not McVinney ship. I would also like to take baking soda and sprays the room with. Congress is the student The Ways and Means Com­ Hall, that captured first place in this opportunity to thank all with Lily of the Valley fra­ government organization at PC. mittee is responsible for leading the women’s division of the those dedicated women who grance. There are 47 official members on all campus elections. Battle of the Dorms. Inaccurate­ participated on behalf of Dore The situation can often seem Congress who are engaged in The Faculty Survey Committee ly, it was reported that McVin­ Hall. We did a great job and hectic, complex, and somewhat, representing the student body in surveys students about their ney won with a total score of 25 should be proud of our unity absurd. After a week or so all facets of college life; from views of the performances of points. Actually, I believe Dore and efforts. Congratulations! things will work and fall into academics to residence life. professors in class and publishes Hall came in first, with 22 Lynn S. Abbott place. One question that often The Congress is administered an annual Faculty Survey Man- points. Not only did the superb President arises during these first weeks is: by an executive board of four efforts of the Dore belles Dore Hall “ How can I get involved?” individuals. Billy Pearson is The Food Committee tries to For some one who has just president, Marie Robitaille, vice bring even more variety to the arrived at PC it is important for president, Ken McGunagle, trea­ Raymond Cafeteria menus. you to know the first maxim: surer and Mark Vogel is secre­ They have made considerable Typists, Writers, PC IS PEOPLE. It’s not tary. progress in this endeavor. buildings or academic depart­ Each of the four classes have The Ethics Committee oversees ments only, but PEOPLE. nine people on Congress: four Congress members and makes Layout, Photographers When you leave in 1984, the class officers and five representa­ sure that they are fulfilling their subjects you have majored in tives. In October the freshmen duties. The Finance Committee will play a very important role, will hold their class elections for distributes funds to the various but the people you will meet will JOIN THE Congress. organizations and clubs on outlast any textbook jargon you There are several other student campus. The Legislative Com­ have encountered. organizations at PC which hold mittee regulates club constitu­ There are many people on the seats on Congress. They tions and club performance by COWL STAFF PC campus that are involved include: the Afro-American means of the Campus Council. with many aspects of its day to Society, the Athletic Board, Congress also has a junior and day operation. There are Board of Governors, Dillon senior member on the College students from various back­ Club, Resident Board, two Corporation which makes long First Meeting: Monday, grounds and personalities. No Corporation members, and the term policies for the college. matter how we categorize indi­ Off Campus Residence Organiza­ The Committee on Administra­ September 8, Slavin 109 viduals, we all have something in tion. These organizations, along tion has a student member also. common—the desire to be need- with over 35 other clubs, will be This committee regulates the One argum ent by members of Liberal Arts the student body is that the Continued from Page 4 religion courses offered are only Catholic in perspective. It is true IMPORTANT! Western Civilization. The Western Civilization program at that the majority of courses are PC is a truly unique educational taught by Dominican Fathers, A reminder...All fees are payable in opportunity. At a time when however there are courses that other similar programs were being deal with topics that are not part phased out of liberal arts institu­ and parcel of the Catholic faith. full and in advance before the begin­ tions, PC professors were aggres­ For example, Father Peterson, sively formulating a course that president of the college, offers a ning of each semester. See Bulletin of would provide an all encompas­ course in Eastern religion. sing view of the development of There has been less controversy western civilization. The integra­ over the philosophy requirement Providence College, Page 32. tion of philosophy, religion, for a number of reasons. Most Effective with the beginning of the 1980 Fall Semester, student literature, and history creates a students realize the value of viable approach to this type of understanding and learning how status at Providence College will be limited to those who comply course. to think. The philosophy electives with this regulation. The course is a rigorous one offered at PC have the potential indeed, perhaps not because the to help the student in almost every The payment of all bills “in full and in advance” is a prerequisite materials are difficult (although area of his academic life. A for every course registration. you will not be the first to curse course such as Logic is valuable to any student in any major. It is Aristotle’s politics, wish that The procedure of permitting anyone to begin or continue a course especially beneficial to a student Emily Dickenson’s poems were of study, without having paid for that course “in full and in never found, or command Dante who is graduate school bound. to go to hell) but because there is There are also philosophy courses advance” is discontinued. so much of it. Of the students such as Business and Medical Providence College remains grateful for the cooperation of every­ that do have complaints, the most Ethics that deal specifically with a common is that Civ should be cut student’s major concentration. one who has anything to do with this official policy and Departmental Requirements. down from a 5 credit course to a 3 Most students have the opportu­ procedure. credit one. However, integration nity to take many free electives. of the four materials could not This gives the student the survive such a reduction. Such an opportunity to delve into a action would remove the original number of different areas, while goal of the program. still achieving a B. A. or B.S. in his It is interesting to note that the SUBSCRIBE NOW! specific major. A political science Civ program, a back to basics m ajor may wish to take a move by the administration, has language course, a history major, achieved great success in the midst an art course, the possibilities are of the establishment of many Class of 1980— limitless...Having free electives specialized and less restrictive enables the student to personalize approaches to course require­ his education by enhancing his ments. Schools across the country Keep in touch with PC individual needs, while still have commended the Civ allowing him to become proficient program. Dr. Fortin, chairman of in his major concentration. Send five dollars the Civ program, has been hired at The Choice Is Yours. Father another institution to create a Thomas Peterson, president of the in check or money similar program there. He has college, has said most aptly, said that he receives a great deal of “Education and opportunity are order (payable to correspondence and inquiry about concepts that are linked one with The Cowl) to: the program from educators at another. College years provide various US universities. The the chance to know one’s self, to Name. course continues to grow here at review one’s ancient and PC: next year Dr. Fortin is proximate past, to study one’s The Cowl hoping to establish a Civ tutorial world and to analyze one’s divine Address. program. destiny. Note that Father Box 2981 Religion and Philosophy. The PC student is required to take 6 Peterson has said that you have Friar Station the OPPORTUNITY to seek for credits in religion and 6 in philo­ answers. I urge you to seize that sophy. While this requirement Providence, RI has been the subject of contro­ opportunity and make your four years at Providence College Zip Code. versy within the student body, especially in the past few years, personally, academically and the school continues to require it. socially fulfilling. Enjoy! Summer Edition Page 6 ___ Features Freshmen: College enables you to know yourself by Bill Sullivan High school graduation seems a world that faces shortages of have developed yourself from the paradoxical, an event that some­ many natural resources. You day that you start the clock. how brings forth from everyone can be the most valuable However, it is up to you to get an admixture of different feel­ resource, the fruits of whose involved, to enhance yourself ings—some happy, some sad; efforts will feed those who intellectually, physically, socially, some laughing, some crying; one haven’t the means, gifts, or and spiritually. If you stick your chapter finished, the next begin­ talents that you have. What finger in enough pies, you’re ning. Yet when the pages of does it take? All it takes is a bound to find those that taste that chapter are closed, everyone purpose and resolution to "give good and those that don’t appeal enters into the next with similar it your all,” to bring yourself all to you. Many times college dreams o f happiness and success the knowledge that you can gain. helps you to “ cultivate your by the way in which they This knowledge is not confined palate” and find that the interpret this chapter. What only to books, but you will soon rewards of getting involved are advantage do you, the college- learn (hat it is still important in simply delicious. Meeting new bound students, have over your interpreting this new chapter of people, developing talents that other friends who may interpret your life. you didn't think you had, this chapter differently? What The Renaissance man. A 15th achieving that feeling of togeth­ do you expect to learn, to century ideal. A writer, a erness that characterizes PC— Knights of Columbus accomplish, to become, from thinker, an artist, a sportsman. make it all worthwhile. Most your efforts? In the next few The man “ par excellence." In important, it helps you to learn paragraphs you will recognize many ways college should be for more about yourself, one of the the one that will influence the you a testing ground in which most important things to do in reaches out to PC ness Night. The Knights are also answers to these questions more way you try to develop all your our fast-paced world in which The Providence College Friar responsible for many of the than anyone else. abilities, all facets of your the individual seems insignifi­ Council Knights of Columbus blood drives that arc held on College is an opportunity that person. It is, in fact, the perfect cant. And how can we know has been cited as the fastest- campus. The upcoming year you have earned. It’s an resting ground in that you anything well unless we know growing student organization on hopes to see the initiation of a opportunity that must be utilized. compete with yourself against ourselves? It’s a question that the campus of this Dominican- regular program of hospital and It’s an advantage that potentially the clock—a clock that is wound you must ask yourself, the run institution. More than 200 nursing home visitation. opens the way for you to for four years. You against the answer being in your response to undergraduates, faculty mem­ clock, with no “ time-outs.” the challenge you face here. bers, and administrators are now The council has planned a full become the one who will make schedule of events for this decisions, create laws, lead men, You trying to see how far, how members of Friar Council No. academic year. A new addition and invent new technologies for fast, how good, how wisely you 5787, which was revived in the spring o f 1976 through the to the regular bi-weekly meetings efforts of the Rev. John A. will be the inclusion of guest The Counseling Center: McMahon, O .P., (now Chaplain lecturers to speak on such BOG of the Council), James Rafferty, interesting topics as drug abuse, and Henry Krause. alcohol awareness, and local Not for seniors only This Catholic group has been problems that Friar Council can Here at PC we have one of the always solve your problems by honors honored with numerous member­ become involved with. Local best counseling and career place­ yourself...occassionally a friend­ ship and achievement awards for talent will also be a welcome ment centers in the northeast. ly talk can make all the their activities and has received addition to enhance the social Under the direction of Jackie difference. Mary as many as six of these awards in aspect of the council. Kiernan, it provides services in Besides dealing on a one to a single year. These include the Friar Council will be led this self improvement, college transi­ one basis, the counseling center State Council Award for in­ year by Grand Knight Bill tion, and lending an ear to those also deals with group workshops Danakas creased membership and major Sullivan and a group of dedica­ in need. on such topics as lifestyles, involvement in charitable pro­ ted and enthusiastic officers and Unlike high school guidance choosing a major and developing The Providence College Board grams, the Century Club Award chairmen who plan to provide counseling, there are no assigned academic skills. of Governors presented the for a membership increase of the Council with the initiative to counselors at PC. All the All services are confidential Wilmont Glay award to Mary more than 100 persons in a one remain an active part of the life services are voluntary and you and are open to the whole Danakas at its annual banquet year span, and other membership here at PC. By combining may go any time you feel the student body. Jackie and her on May 2. This award is given awards designed exclusively for social, religious and community need to talk to someone. One of staff are located in Slavin 210. to the outstanding senior chair­ college councils. Providence activities the council offers the most important things to Remember...don’t wait for a person of a BOG committee. College has ranked as high as something for everyone. The remember is that you can’t crisis...act now! Danakas was a member of the 10th among over 45 active ladies’ auxiliary is associated BOG for the last two years, college councils in its efforts to with the Knights and offers holding the position of secretary maintain an active council de­ women an opportunity to get The COWL: PC's newspaper her junior year and programmer signed to promote its many involved in these worthwhile this past year. As programmer, charitable works. activities. The Providence College stu­ she was responsible for coordina­ The list of activities that the Friar Council invites men 18 major College events, interview years or older who are participa­ dent newspaper is The Cowl, various personalities, and gain ting the college’s social calendar Knights have sponsored is varied which is published on every between the classes, organizations —all in keeping with the ting Catholics to join this experience in newswriting. Catholic fraternity. Selection is Wednesday of each full academic The features department delves and the BOG. With the help of principles of charity, unity, week. This summer edition Mrs. Claire Green, she reserved fraternity, and patriotism that based on the results of interviews into such areas as creative in which the candidates are attempts to introduce the fresh­ writing, reviews, human interest dates and facilities which were the Knights exemplify. These man and the parent to Provi­ then “ programmed” with events have included fund-raising talent judged on enthusiasm, personal­ stories, and summer orientation ity, and Catholic awareness. All dence College and to keep our supplements. the BOG sponsors. They shows, CCD Christian education students informed on the latest included such things as the programs, and other community interested may receive more The sports staff has the information by contacting Jim news. Halloween party, concerts, fine related activities. On campus the responsibility of covering all Hornstein, the newly appointed The Cowl is a non-profit sports news from the NCAA arts festivals, and films. Friar Council is actively partici­ organization which receives an What may come as a surprise pating with the Chaplin’s Office membership director, or by playoffs down to the intramural attending a meeting for all annual budget from the school. games. to many is that Mary Danakas in assisting at Mass as alter Advertisement and circulation was a commuter. Many nights servers, and has recently promo­ interested candidates to be held The editorial pages include this September. Hope to see you fees are also charged to help in cartoons, editorials, letters to the she could be seen working late at ted a program designed to there! increased printing costs. Issues editor, satires, and an op-ed various BOG events. She proved increase knowledge of the Faith are given away to the students page where people are invited to that you can get involved and by sponsoring a Catholic Aware­ and faculty on the campus. voice any views that they have. still commute to PC. Danakas Anyone interested in journal­ Prior to being sent to the was one of the hardest workers ism and publications is welcome printer, all copy is proofread to on the BOG and this year she’ll to join; no experience is necess­ insure correctness in grammar, surely be missed. Intramurals ary. No credits or monetary spelling, and headlining. After The award itself is dedicated Intramurals and recreation at weight-lifting, Supersports Com­ Providence College offer stu­ compensation are earned by staff publication, all material is classi­ to the memory of Wilmont Glay petition, slimnastics, and dance dents individual and team com­ members. fied under its respective subject who succumbed to a rare form of programs. petition as well as recreational The paper is run only by matter by the librarian. anemia while a student during The Athletic Board is admini­ students, although there is a the 1975-75 school year. He was opportunities to occupy leisure stered by five officers, of which The circulation staff then goes time. The program is self-gov­ faculty advisor on hand. to work, distributing the papers a native Liberian who came to the president and vice-president Positions are open for all majors around the campus and mailing P C with a full academic scholar­ erning, run by an athletic board are elected. Students seeking one because o f the diversity of jobs: editions to subscribers ($5.00 per ship through the efforts of Peace of seven students. Freshmen of the other three seats of secre­ Corps worker Norman Peters writing, photography, art, lay­ year for subscription). interested in becoming active tary, treasurer, and coordina­ out, copy, typing, advertising, Anyone interested in an extra­ and Marty Donovan, an aide in board members can sign up at tor must fill out an application business, and circulation. curricular activity that will intro­ former Sen. John O. Pastore’s the intramural office when at the Athletic Board Office. The structure of the paper is duce him or her to different office. school begins. They are then appointed to these Activities offered this past divided into four sections: news, aspects of the campus as well as While here he was a member posts. features, sports, and editorials. giving journalistic experience is of the soccer team and a friend year included football, basket­ The Board solicits your sug­ The news staff is responsible advised to keep an eye out for to the many people who knew ball, volleyball, hockey, softball, gestions and help and will handball, platform tennis, swim­ for covering all important news the organizational meeting pos­ him. In 1977, the athletic fields ’’expand the program in any way events on and around the ters in September, or just drop on lower campus were dedicated ming, physical fitness, CPR, to meet the needs o f the Judo and self-defense, roadraces, campus. Staff members cover into Slavin 109. in his honor. students.” Page 7 Summer Edition The BO G : Dillon PC's social side Club: The Providence College Board media. Commuters of Governors is the seat of social There is a committee respons­ cultural and recreational activity ible for running the Last Resort, on the campus. Its purpose is to PC’s on-campus coffee house. get complement the academic growth BOG concert committees have of the student. brought such names as Living­ Involved The club is run by five officers ston Taylor, J. Geils, Jo n ath an The Dillon Club is Providence and a list of committee chair­ Edwards, and Fountainhead. College’s answer to the needs of men, along with representatives This year the BOG sponsored the commuter students. Its main from the Student Congress, lectures by such noted personali­ objective is to foster a unity Resident Board and Dillon Club. ties as Steve King, Bill Lee, and between the commuters and the The organization itself is George Plimpton. King has rest of the College. Its broken up into separate commit­ authored such thrillers as Carrie, organization in 1966 came about tees, each of which work in their and The Shining, while Bill Lee in order to more fully represent own areas. filled his usual “ Spaceman” role this large body of PC students The social committee plans and discussed many topics of who until this time felt that their mixers and other social events interest. Plimpton has been The joy and sadness of graduation Is captured In the face of senior Pat May needs were often neglected. for the students. A featured involved in all types of profes­ This objective of representa­ event every year is the “ Hallo­ sional sports and writes about tion was achieved by placing a ween extravaganza” in which the his “ adventures.” These lectures club member on Student Con­ entire student union is used for are always both interesting and gress as well as on the Board of two bands and a costume entertaining. Governors. In view of its goal contest. The travel committee offers to unite the student body, the Cultural development on the package trips, both large and club sponsors a variety of social campus is the responsibility of small. A small trip might be events among which are mixers the fine arts committee. something like a bus trip to New and bus trips. In addition, the The video committee is re­ York, or a ride to Harvard club’s profits from these events sponsible for taping the cam­ University to watch the Friars are often used to support local paign speeches of students run­ play hockey. A larger trip charity organizations. ning for class offices. These would be a flight to Florida for a The Dillon Club also organizes video tapes are viewed in the week of vacationing. low-cost travel packages for the lower level of Slavin during There are many responsible students during the year. Easter campaign time. positions open on these commit­ vacation trips to such exciting The publicity committee, as tees, and anyone interested in places as Florida and Bermuda the titles implies, publicizes BOG becoming a member of the BOG are always well-received. events through ads, flyers, hand­ can sign up in the BOG office The club office also aids outs or any other advertising which is located in Slavin 212. students in finding off-campus housing. The club often works in conjunction with landlords to WDOM: on provide information on available The Dillon Club will be led Pastoral Council this year by Jane Silviera. the radio Meetings are held every week A challenging and rewarding Program Manager Frank Fox, a which enables members to dis­ activity on the PC campus is senior. “ We offer daily pro­ cuss upcoming activities, form WDOM, the student operated grams of classical music, rock, needs your help committees to plan their events radio station. Unlike many news, and public affairs shows. Pastoral Council the Council is to raise money for and report on club progress. other campus activities, WDOM There are openings in each of •established in 1974 to assist the charities throughout the world. Any Student interested in joining reaches well beyond the campus. these areas, and new people are Chaplain’s Office with its m a n y During the 1978-79 academic this fine organization can do so The station is licensed to serve always needed.” responsibilities. They are a year close to three thousand by signing up in the office the Providence community, and The General Manager of group of Christian students who dollars was raised for various located in Lower Slavin Center provides quality programming in WDOM, Mike McCormack has attempt to heighten the religious (Room 120). many different areas. WDOM announced that the first general awareness of the Providence charities. has assembled one of the more meeting of the year will be on College community. Presently, the Council has diverse schedules in the Provi­ Wednesday, September 10th. Among the many activities over 50 members representative dence area. Among the special Anyone interested in learning sponsored are the Cut-a-thon, of all four classes. Its office is broadcasts aired this past year more about WDOM is urged to Faculty Student Family Day, and in Slavin room 115. There will were sport broadcasts, music attend. The studios and offices the special Advent and Lenten be a notice in students’ mailboxes are located in Joseph Hall, and recitals, and speeches. “ The services. in September announcing the first opportunities are endless,” says any interested newcomers are One of the main purposes of meeting for new members. welcome to stop in. Friar's Club serves PC community The Friars Club was originally formed for the purpose of welcoming visiting athletic teams. It was based on a similar organization at Dartmouth Col­ lege called the Coreen Key Club. Over the many years since its formation in 1928 the club’s duties have been changed to include many other activities. The Friars Club today acts as a service organization for our College community. One of the important func­ tions of the club and its members is to give perspective members and their parents a tour of the campus and promote the positive aspects of obtaining a post-secondary education at PC. Other functions of the Friars Club include assisting at registration and graduation, ush­ ering home hockey games, and organizing the Oktoberfest, Par­ ent’s Weekend, and Alumni Weekend. The club also works in conjunction with the Chap­ lain’s Office and the Admission’s Office. As a non-profit organization budgeted by the College the Friars Club holds several func­ tions each year for the benefit of charity organizations. There are 55 members in the Back row: 1979-80 Friar’s Club officers—Patti Caldwell, treasurer; Chris Cardone, sergeant at arms; Brian Fleming, president; Rev. club, with 54% being seniors, Thomas R. Peterson, O .P.; Rev. Walter Heath, O .P.; Debbie Samolyk, secretary; and Steve “ Snappa” Nappa, vice-president. 32% juniors, and 14% sopho­ Front row: 1980-81 officers—John McCaffery, treasurer; Don Annicelli, sergeant at arms; Jim Elcock, president; Beth-Ann Kane, mores. secretary; and Joe Coggins, vice president. Page 8 Summer Edition What Freshmen Should Know

1. Don’t plan on going home or four hours each night studying 16. Meagher Hall is to Massachusetts residents, but there. It is on the side of every weekend because you will somewhere. (Please believe us. pronounced “mar,” or if you are not so good for those 18-year-olds Aquinas, in front of the Grotto. miss an important part of PC. The We’re not joking.) a local, “ maah.” coming from Connecticut, New 35. Brad’s and Louie’s are social life on the weekends is 10. Don’t expect your room­ 17. If you are hungry and you York, New Jersey, etc. nearby bars that are within great. mates to be your best friends. You don’t want pizza, Park Place is a 25. When attending off- walking (or crawling) distance and 2. There are three sets of doors may get along very well, but if you new restaurant that will deliver campus parties, beware of punch which usually contain a sea of familiar faces. A note of caution that lead to Raymond Cafe. The don’t there are approximately almost anything, from a hot with no alcoholic taste. Grain to the unsuspecting: Annie Street center doors are ALWAYS 3,500 other people in this school omelette and toast to a grinder. alcohol tends to creep up on you. locked, so don’t even try to get in with whom you can associate. Check it out. 26. If you need a tutor, you car lawn parties are strongly objected to by the Annie Street residents. through them. You’re bound to like some of 18. If you’ve got a “ bone to get one, free of charge, from the 3. The Rat is the on-campus them. pick,” chances are that you’re Tutorial Center in Guzman Hall. 36. Mondo (mon’ doe) n. a species of homo sapiens which bar. It is located on the lower 11. Civ tapes are great in an eating a Raymond Cafe They can really help. level of Slavin Center and is open emergency, but you can’t always hamburger. 27. Be careful when you sneak inhabits Club Fantasy on the weekends and has, on occasion, seven nights a week. A word to the get the tape you want when you 19. Mural Lounge, downstairs food or beverages into the library been sighted in Alumni Cafe. wise: don’t go every day. want it. You will find that going in Raymond Hall, has grinders, Big Brother may not be watchin g 37. BOG is not short for 4. Bring a long slicker, high to Civ class is more comfortable ice cream and all sorts of but security might be. “ bogus.” It is a worthwhile boots and an umbrella and you and less of a hassle. It also takes munchies after 7:00 p.m. The 28. The library tends to be one organization, so volunteer to will be all set for Providence less time. Silver Truck parks on Huxley of the top week night social spots, work for it! weather. 12. Intramural sports are a Avenue, in front of Dore Hall at a sort of mixer without beer. If 38. Don’t eat the yellow crust 5. Volunteering your services is good way to get involved and night, and also has grinders and you want privacy, pick a remote that forms on the top of the a great way to get involved and to work off tensions (or extra munchies. corner and don’t tell your friends mayonnaise in Raymond Cafe. meet people. The Cowl, the pounds). 20. For a male to enter a where you are sitting. And if you 39. When dining in afore-men­ BOG, Pastoral Council, Veritas, 13. If you don’t like beer, don’t women’s dorm, give his name, the really want to be left alone, hang tioned cafeteria, beware of loose Big Brothers and Sisters and the let ignorant people pressure you name of the woman he would like your coat on the back of your caps on salt, pepper and sugar different majors’ clubs into swallowing it. After all, you to see, and if he can think of it, chair. (marketing, art, economics, etc.) wouldn’t make them drink the phone number. The attendant 29. If you keep a jar filled with containers. are some of the organizations that Kaopectate if they didn’t want to, at the desk then calls and asks the change, you won’t have to 40. Find out who your advisor is and get to know him or her. need your help. Another thing, if right? woman if the young man’s scrounge from your roommates Advisors can be valuable when you join now you may find your­ 14. Skipping meals at presence is desired. If so, he is and friends when you run out of planning schedules and, if they self an editor, chairperson or Raymond Cafe doesn’t pay off. free to proceed. clean socks or when you get a president by the time you are a Ordering out for pizza every night 21. For a female to enter a male “ vending machine attack." can recognize your face, it will be easier for them to write a good junior or senior! can get expensive, especially when dorm, she must place her hand on 30. Gloria Vanderbilt and recommendation come senior 6. Everyone has a mailbox. you have to buy all new clothes, the doorknob, pull open the door, Calvin Klein are not PC students, year. Check it every day. two sizes larger. then ambulate up the stairs to her but alligators are swamping the 41. “ Raymond Cafe Sleazebur- 7. If you want one of those 15. If you want to look like a desired destination. campus. gers.” Ingredients: Vulcanized thick, cold drinks made with ice freshman, the first questions you 22. Free ice-skating for 3.1 Don’t forget to study. It rubber beef flattened to perfection cream and milk like the ones ask new acquaintances should be: students is available at Schneider can do wonders for your cum. in our own kitchens by industrial served at an ice-cream parlor, ask A. “ Do you go here?” Arena (on campus) around noon­ 32. Free buses arc supplied to steam rollers and served luke-cold for a “ frappe” (pronounced B. “ What’s your major?” time on weekdays. basketball games and to some on a sesame seedless bun. “ frap” ). Rhode Islanders don’t C. “What year are you 23. The Financial Aid Office away hockey games. 42. Season hockey and basket­ make milkshakes like the rest of in?” has listings for on- and off- 33. The Chaplain’s Office is the country. D. “ Where are you from?” campus jobs for those who didn’t always ready to lend a helping ball tickets are a good buy. 8. The Last Resort should not If you give it a little thought, qualify for work-study. hand or a sympathetic ear. 43. If you want to know what’s be last on your list of places to go. you can come up with better, 24. The drinking age in Rhode 34. Grotto beach doesn’t have happening, read The Cowl. We 9. Freshman year is not easy. more imaginative “ ice breakers” Island has been raised to 19 as of any water or sand, but you can don’t miss a thing. Get used to spending at least three than these. July, 1980. That is still good news catch the last few rays of summer To: Class of 1984 From: L.J. Manning, President, Provi­ dence College Board of Governors The Board of Governors wishes to welcome you to PC. The BOG is a very active and visible student involvement. The BOG’s function is to program the social and cultural events of the college. Through our thirteen committees, we schedule over one hundred events per year for your enjoyment. We hope that you become fami­ liar with “The Last Resort” on lower campus, where much of our activity takes place. To join the BOG sign-up for one of the following commit­ tees at the Club Fair in September: Films Coffeehouse Social Lecture Fine Arts Travel Concerts Video Last Resort Publicity Programmer Ticket Office Research & Development Summer Edition Page 9

Memories: Commencement Week '80

"We've only just begun" Page 10 Summer Edition Metro -Update SHOPPING Westminister Mall CULTURAL and Downtown EVENTS (take RIPTA buses from Smith Street) Ocean State Warwick & Midland Performing Arts Center Malls—RI’s largest Providence Civic Center shopping complex Trinity Square (take Rt. 95 South to Rt. 295 Repertory Company North or take RIPTA buses These are all downtown and from downtown) offer the best in concerts, plays, Lincoln Mall shows, and sporting events. (take Rt. 146 North or RIPTA)

DISCOVER PROVIDENCE The capital of Rhode Island

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With the loss of only one of last George Jackson, a 6-5 guard/ year’s starters, basketball coach forward from John I. Leonard Gary Walters hit the road in High School, West Palm Beach, earnest this year in search of some Fla. top players. Here is an unofficial Miles M cPartland, a 6-7 list of recruits who have been forward from Carle Place High impressed with the PC environ­ School, Westbury, N.Y. ment and have decided to enroll: Otis Thorpe, a 6-9 center from Marlin Burns, a 6-8 forward Lake Worth High School, from Dartmouth High School, Boynton Beach, Fla. No. Dartmouth, Mass. Coach Walters is optimistic Sean Cantey, a 6-7 forward about the upcoming season. How­ from Tabor Academy, Dover, ever, people must be patient, for Mass. PC is still in its rebuilding stage. James Cholakis, a 6-5 guard/ Walters commented, “ These guys forward from Albany High are tough, play good defense, and School, Albany, N.Y. play smart ball. Anything less is a J. Carl Hill, a 6-1 guard from reflection on me and I won’t Princeton Day School, Trenton, tolerate that.” N.J. NHL drafts five Friars This year’s National Hockey by the Capitals. Faithful Friar League draft made five Provi­ fans are not to worry, however, as dence College players especially all five draftees will return to PC. happy and gave head coach Lou Lamoriello states that this Lamoriello a bright outlook on year’s “underaged draft” offers the 1980-81 season. Dan Miele the players a chance to develop and Randy Velischek, both fresh­ their skills to the fullest, while at men, were drafted in the third the same time earn a college round. Miele went to the degree. "Being recognized by a Washington Capitals and professional team while still in school gives the boy a special — Velischek to the Minnesota North- incentive to strive for a life-long stars. Kurt Kleinendorst was 150 years after Peter Ballantine brewed his first ale, dream,” says Lamoriello. drafted fourth by the New York we've struck gold again. With America's first super pre­ Rangers, while brother Scott went It’s difficult to imagine improving on last season’s superb m ium ale. We call it Brewer's Gold. It's lusty and full- in the fifth round, also to New bodied, like the imports. But with a golden am ber taste York. Finally, Bruce Raboin, a record of 19-4, but with coach of its own. An ale m an's ale, like no other. Because sophomore from Minnesota, was Lamoriello now working with five drafted in the eighth round, also professional prospects, bettering there is no other super prem ium ale. that mark is certainly no dream. On Peter Ballantine's 150th anniversary, we invite you to lift your spirits. And ours.

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Freshman Ricky Tucker Impressed the Big East this year with his fine skills and leadership. Page 12 Summer Edition

I compliment both President Carter and the United States Olympic Committee on their wise decision to boycott the 1980 Summer Olympics. Still, it is disturbing that people insist that “ politics and the Olympics do not mix.” The fact is, it would be nice if political affairs did not meddle with the Games, but unfortunately they do in many ways. Next, I question the International Olympic Committee on its reasoning for choosing Moscow as the site for the 1980 Games. A country that “ Left to Right: Ray Treacy, Paul Moloney, and Peter Crooke. breathes religious, racial and political discrimina­ tion does not deserve this honor. Ray Treacy falls short The Olympics are of very little importance when one considers what a major war could do to us. The Soviet Union has taken actions which violate world at trials... peace, and they must pay the consequences. It traumatic chemical change and no finishers would earn him a spot on by Kevin Burke amount of training can help one Ireland’s Olympic Team. How­ would be difficult for me to enjoy the Olympics this avoid this pitfall. Providence ever, the fierce heat and humidity year, knowing that the country hosting them had The marathon—some succeed, superstar Ray Treacy knows this took its toll on each man, and some fail. Some suffer great "m arathon experience” only too Treacy was no exception. After 70,000 troops in a country that did not want them fatigue, while others grow extre­ well. running with the leaders for a there. Certainly, a boycott is a very strong move, mely dizzy. Some experience May 19 was a blistering hot day good portion of the race, Treacy and one that hurts many people. However, with blurred vision and may even meet in Ray’s native country of Ireland. developed a large blister on his with severe depression. Each After completing a brilliant foot and was forced to withdraw. current world situations as they are, it is the correct marathoner is affected sophomore campaign in both The race was eventually won by move. I honestly believe that a red-blooded differently, but every runner must cross-country and track, Treacy Pat Hooper. humanity which loves peace at heart should be able face the inevitable physical and geared all o f his training towards Treacy will not experience the psychological wall of pain. During this one particular race in May: thrill of competing in Moscow this to make the necessary sacrifices in defense of the the course of this 26 mile, 385 the Irish National Marathon. A summer, but two more years of right. yard run, the body undergoes place among the top three cross-country and track as a Friar await him. I sympathize greatly with the American athletes, for they are indeed suffering a great personal ...brother John off tragedy, but one that they will endure. Sincerely yours, to Moscow Kevin M. Burke Ray Treacy may be kept away certainly not pass on the 10,000 to run under 13:13. Rono has run from the Olympics in 1980, but his meters. It is also very likely that 13:06. However, in the 10,000, Sports Editor brother John does not plan on John will choose to run the 5,000 John’s chances for a medal are far staying home. John Treacy, a as well. In the 5,000-meter race, more realistic. And it will be very 1978 graduate o f Providence, is a he faces stiff competition from interesting to see if Treacy can six-time all-American and has Henry Rono of Kenya, the world match his efforts with the final- twice captured the World cross­ record holder at that distance. lap kick of the amazing Miruts country championship title. He is Suleiman Nyambui of Tanzania Yifter of Ethiopia. Ireland's best hope for a gold will also give Treacy a run for his John has worked hard for medal. Although undecided and money. Nyambui, who attends Moscow, and on behalf of the noncommittal as to exactly which the University of Texas, El Paso, entire Cowl staff, I wish him events he will run, Treacy will is one of only three men in history Good Luck! Lax-men set for new season season, it was agreed by all by Paul Hennings involved that the four months of Varsity lax were a complete success. The Due to the growth and popu­ transition from club to varsity was larity o f lacrosse, more and more well handled by all. Team morale Athletic colleges are adding the sport to and school support were the key their athletic programs. Notre reasons why a 4-8 season was so Dame and the “ Big Ten” univer­ successful. Focusing on the game Board sities are examples of such itself, the team will retain a schools. And for the first time nucleus of fine players. Former Participation, promotion, and last spring, Providence became captains Jim Porell and Jeff leadership are good words to actively involved with lacrosse. Pierce were lost to graduation, but describe the all-new Varsity Athle­ The PC men’s lacrosse team were replaced by two excellent tic Board which has been given the finished its first season as a varsity players: John MacCaffery and task of bringing bigger, more sport last May. The squad was Dennis McEnery. “Mac,” enthusiastic crowds to PC previously a club team, existing defenseman who also captains the sporting events. The Board was only because of the organization football team, and McEnery were formed during finals in May and cooperation put forth by the unanimously elected by their under the leadership of Athletic players themselves. With a roster teammates. Director Dave Gavitt and Intra- composed mainly of freshman The season was highlighted by murals Director Jerry Alaimo. and sophomores, the team posted victories over Boston University The VAB, which is composed at Captain John Nolan was drafted In the tenth round by the Boston Celtics. a not so impressive record of 4-8. and Western New England. Head present of forty members, will be However, it is anticipated that the coach Rod Eaton, who last season sponsoring pre and post game Athletic Board—people who other surprises for September and competition for making the team shared his coaching time between activities, special events, travel to believe they can make our athletic October. next year will be fierce for the PC and Providence Country Day away games, greeting in-coming programs better and who have the Membership is not closed by returnees, as well as for new­ High School, will be concentra­ teams, parent and alumni dedication and enthusiasm to do any means—the VAB needs more comers. Virtually every member ting his efforts solely for the functions, and generally oversee­ it.” interested, enthusiastic Friar fans who tried out last spring made the college players. Coach Eaton, ing all activities relating to inter­ The members of the VAB met to help make the Board success­ team, but recruits, as well as other along with assistant coaches Dan collegiate sports. on July 12 and 13 at PC to begin ful. There will be a membership interested PC men will be rivaling Calanda and Kevin O’Donnell, According to Alaimo, making plans for the fall season. drive in the fall, so watch for the veterans. are very optimistic about the "Students are the key to the Plans included a brochure, a VAB announcements at the first Taking a look back o n the upcoming season. potential success of the Varsity Day for the fall season, and a few meeting in September!