The Cowl Celebrating 1919-1992 Established in 1935 Seventy Five Years Of Values That Endure

Volume LVIII No. 17 Providence College - Providence, Rhode Island Summer 1993 What’s Your Best Memory of Freshman Year?

Adetola Abiade: "Getting into Matthew Amaro: "Civ?" Katie Chase: "Being a member Nicole Dabekis: Water the Friar's Club" of the Dorm Olympics "Jolly Balloon fights during finals Green Giants"

Kate Griffiths:" Jell-O Brian Junkins: "Freshman Team" Jeanne Labanara: Living on 2nd Wrestling in Peterson- it was winning the Intramural Softball Marie-Claire Lamarre: Com­ McVinney cold, icky, and fun." Championship T-shirt ment Not Available

Brian Lamoureux: Comment Cherie Levesque: I found my Sara Lussier I met some of my Ken Milligan: Wrestling Matt Not Available home in the Congress Office best friends at Orientation Amaro (above)to the ground in .2 seconds.

Betsy O'Brien: Going to Ireland Sarah Storz: Making new friends. Garth Trask: My 1st Civ scream. Mary Veideman: My 1st experience with the PC choir. at Midnight Madness Welcome to PC Class of 1997! I Wish I'd Top Ten Things You Avoid Being A "Freshman" Weren’t ToldWhile Known... CB- This is the classroom building on a PC Tour Reprinted from the 1985 by Noelle Cusack behind the security office. It has not Summer issue yet been dedicated to anyone, so it has compiled by Noelle Cusack Editor-In-Chief Editor-In-Chief ...I'd have to learn to sleep with been temporarily named for the late the lights on, the radio blaring, Fr. Classroom. 10. Parietals end at 12 At first, if s really hard to be a fresh­ and the phone ringing. Cowl- What you are reading right a.m. on weekdays and 2 ...my old car takes twice as much man. After awhile, however, it gets a lot now. It's the School's weekly paper easier. This is a guide to what to do and а. m. on weekends. money and time to keep running and it contains all of the news (and not what not to do in order to avoid being away from home and that if s not gossip) about PC. 9. Curling Irons are only labelled as a "Blatant Freshman." The so bad to walk sometimes. Eaton Street-Where you'll find hoards allowed in the bathrooms. of this guide is not to make you ...Christian colleges aren't little purpose of other freshmen lining the streets 8. Everyone on campus nervous. If s simply a way for you to utopias. They have their prob­ looking for a party the night you move enjoy your freshman year without the will watch a fire safety lems, too. in. movie in the first two ...college isn't all fun and games. hassle of someone asking you "Are you a Secondly, there are some sure signs freshman?" If s hard work and takes a lot of of Freshmenhood. First there are some weeks of school. self-discipline. First, for those of you who are from questions that should surely be 7. Your phone bill the first out-of-town, there are some words that ...a Saturday night can get pretty avoided and why. month must be ten times lonely. you may not be familiar with (as well as "Where do you live?", (don't ask this some of the obscure pronunciations). more than you had ...I'd need an iron and the know­ because you're going to meet so many Meagher- (maaaaar) This is a residence planned. how to use one. people that you're not going to re­ hall located on the quad that was obvi­ 6. Blind Date Balls are ...everybody's human and I'd member anyway) have to learn to live with different ously dedicated to someone who had an "What Civ team are you on?", (usu­ sometimes called "Get kinds of people. extreme Boston accent. ally no one knows unless they carry Back At Your Roommate" Mondo-(a.k.a. Alumni Cafe) The place to ...I could and should have learned around their schedule - definite fresh­ Balls. eat if you like to watch them actually cook to type. man), your food before you eat it. 5. Cable is being installed ...there would be no one to tell me "Where are you from?", (everyone in all the residence halls. to do my homework before I Raymond- Not only a residence hall, but here is either from Massachusetts, where you can also find an abundance of turned on making all my own Connecticut, or New Jersey- someone 4. If you live in Mc chicken patties, chicken cordon bleu (prom decisions. who says they're from somewhere Vinney, moving in takes ...I must take life as it comes. That food), and a frozen yogurt machine. Fresh­ else if probably lying) ten times the amount of I shouldn't get uptight before I men will arrive here in packs of 25 on the "What's your major?", (hardly any first few nights of school. Don't worry- freshmen have majors- if they do, it'll time that the other dorms even know what's going on. Play this will all change when you realize that take. it cool. probably changes four times before there are only tables for four. ...there is more to learning than they graduate). 3. Those fire exit doors just what happens in the class­ really are alarmed. room, as well as outside the class­ 2. Your books will cost room. more than your first car. .. .1 should take advantage of cam­ The Residence Life Office would like to remind everyone 1. You will eat chicken pus events like concert, clubs, and that the residence halls open for Freshmen on Sunday, patties in Raymond Cafe discussion groups. Not only does it round out my personality but it September 5th from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. more than you will call also makes me a more interesting your mother. person. There will be people to help you move in and to watch the ...the best education comes from getting to know people, not only belongings in your car while you move in. Good Luck Class of 1997 from books. Come to The Cowl Office in ...the most important thing I If you have any questions, contact the Residence Life early September if you're should try to learn is to think and Office at (401) 865-2392. You will receive room assignments interested in writing for the solve problems and get to know News staff! myself, accepting myself as I am. in early August.

The Cowl Come to the Club Fair! Established 1935 USPS136-260 Editor-In-Chief...... Noelle Cusack '94 Managing Editor...... Christine Rossi '94 Learn how to get involved in all the Editorial Editor...... Theodore Hazard '94 clubs on campus! Asst Editorial Editor...... Anthony Zupka '94 Asst Editorial Editor...... Kimberly Bergstrom '96 Editorial Writer...... David McGuire '94 Editorial Writer...... John Ollohan '95 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in Slavin’s *64 Hall News Editor...... Kristen Gariepy '95 Asst News Editor...... Brian Hylander '96 September 24th Asst News Editor....,...... Theresa Edo '96 A&E Editor...... Mark Cybulski '95 Asst A&E Editor...... Cyndi Castello '95 GET INVOLVED! Asst A&E Editor...... Julie D'Allesandro '95 A&E Staff Writer...... John Welch '94 Features Editor...... Vera Schomer '96 Asst. Features Editor...... Tina Kloter '95 Asst Features Editor...... Bridget Hughes '96 First Week Back With Features Staff Writer...... Beth Brezinski '94 Features Staff Writer...... 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Packing Your Bags: A Guide Of What to Bring and What To Leave Home Reprinted from 1992 Issue Bring lots of things to - typing ribbon/computer paper -hot pot decorate your room; this is your - typewriter ribbons -glasses I mugs After the hurdle of orien­ home for die next year, and you'll -floppy disks -a few utensils, bowls, and plates tation is behind you, the next step want to make it feel that way, so -stapler and staples (they’l catch you if you try to in preparation for your future PC bring posters and lots of pictures -scissors them from Raymond Cafe) career is to determine what to of friends and family. As a side -tape -coffee/tea/hot chocolate bring. Looking back, I remember note, leave home the posters of -paper clips -toothbrush and toothbrush spending far too much time and kittens or New Kids on the -thumbtacks holder energy being terrified I would and, for guys, those cheesy post­ -rubber bands -a case of Diet Coke forget something of the utmost ers of busty women sprawled out -looseleaf -shower bucket importance. First of all, don't on sports cars. The Claude -pencil sharpener -soap and soap holder stress. After about a month of Monet's and Salvador Dali's look -dictionary -flip flops for the shower school, Columbus Day will roll around and most freshman and a lot nicer and people will think -thesaurus -bathrobe you're very worldly and cultured. -ruler -shampoo /conditioner sophomores head home for the They will also help you when Civ -stationery -razors long weekend. Anything you might have forgotten can be eas­ art lectures roll around. -stamps -make-up bag Cardboard storage boxes -notebooks -band-aids ily picked up then or sent by Mom that can fit under your bed are a -folders -deoderant and Dad. (Toothbrushes are also good idea since closet and dresser -pens and pencils -vitamins available in the bookstore.) space is very limited. DO NOT -address book -cotton balls A few weeks before you bring any plastic shelves or milk -calendar / date book -Q-tips arrive at PC, the school will con­ crates because they are prohib­ -towels/facecloths -comb.brush tact you with the names and ited under strict fire regulations. -extra-long sheets (regular ones -blow dryer/hot rollers/curling phone numbers of you Extension cords are also a no-no, wont’ fit) irons roommates). Don't be shy; call but circuitbreakers with a row of -blankets -safety pins them right away and decide who outlets can be bought at any hard­ -pillows -small sewing kit will be bringing a phone, a stereo, ware store and they work just as -prop-up pillow -wallet/change prase a computer or word processor, well. You can leave the candles -mattress cover -umbrella and a TV or even a VCR or micro- and incense burners at home too. -clock radio -boot for winter wave. If none of you own a small For girls, pocketbooks are -plants -a fan refrigerator, one can be rented a sure sign of freshmanhood on -desk lamp -camera when you get to school. Remem­ the PC campus. A sturdy back­ -nails -Walkman ber, space is limited and you'll pack with pockets is more conve­ -screws -an ID want to make the most of it. For nient and definitely more cool. A -hammer -high school yearbook the lucky people with big rooms good buy is the L.L. Bean -screwdriver -a waterproof jacket in Raymond, Meagher, bookpack; I've had mine since -hammer -blank tapes (everyone here will McDermott, Stephens, and Joseph eighth grade and it's still good as -adhesive hooks halls, you might want to hook have a copy of that song you new. -over-the-door hooks really want a copy of) yourselves up with a small couch Here are some other mis­ -detergent/fabric softener -batteries or comfy chair. These are key for cellaneous items you will need; -big laundry bag -key chain intimate gatherings in your room buy all of your stationery sup­ -quarters for washing machines -light bulbs for your lamps with friends. Be sure of the size of plies at home since you don’t want (getting quarters is a major task) -MONEY!!!!! your room before you bring one, to spend all of your money for the -flashlight -a sense of humor and a lot of though. semester in the bookstore. -hangers patience to deal with dorm life! Ronzio Pizza

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Additional toppings available at regular prices On-Campus 8-2777 Off-Campus 274-3282 The Hoops Class of 1997 If you're snagged 20.4 boards a contest what Stapleton would have wanted by Matt Mlodzinski Croshere also will be a strong ad­ them to do) and they finished the Sports Editor interested in dition to the front-line, where his year with an impressive 20-2 record. rebounding ability will be welcome. Now Murdock joins a long line of Sports writing, It's time to meet the new kids on He will have a tough fight for play­ outstanding guards to bring their the block. PC basketball fans know ing time this year with all forwards talents to Providence College. He all they have to about guys like but Tony Turner returning. How­ could see some decent time with the come to the Cowl Michael Smith and Dickie Simpkins. ever, his recruitment will be sure to losses of Trent Forbes (graduation), Now you have to learn about the pay dividends for the PC program in Matt Alosa and Ira Bowman (trans­ Office in Lower three newest PC hoopsters: Eric the coming years. fers) depleting the backcourt. Williams, Austin Croshere, and Ja­ As a freshmen, I was witness to The addition of these three tal­ Slavin and find son Murdock. some brilliant performances by Eric ented players will hopefully help Williams comes to PC from New­ Murdock, now playing in the NBA Coach Barnes take the Friars back to ark, New Jersey via Vincennes Uni­ with the . In my the NCAA's for the first time in four out about Sports versity (Indiana) junior college. The senior year, it will be Murdock Time years. I'msurethat Vaughn Stapleton 6'8” forward led his team in scoring once again in Providence. Jason will be cheering us and his man Ja­ staff interviews! (21 PPG) and rebounding (9.2 RPG) Murdock (Eric's cousin) will bring son on from a nice box seat in the sky. while helping Vincennes to a 33-3 his athletic and versatile game to the record. He was also second on the Friars this season. The 6'3" Murdock team in blocked shots for the Trail­ averaged 17.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6 Get Involved with I.A.B. blazers, who were the top ranked assists, and 4.6 steals for Bridgewater- The intramural Athletic Board is a group oi junior college team in the nation dur­ Raritan High School in New Jersey. approximately 20 selected students who ing part of the 92-93 season. He was a second team all- state selec­ are in charge of organizing leagues, publi­ Williams was one of the most tion and he was considered the best sought after small forwards in the defensive and all- around player in cizing sports, overseeing game officials, junior college ranks this year. He is Central New Jersey. He was often scheduling teams, and supervising the an athletic player, with an excellent given the assignment of co vering the flow of activities in intramural competi- low post game and strong ­ opponents best scorer. tion. ing skills. His presence will afford Murdock's fine senior season was The IAB meets once a week and hold office Coach Rick Barnes more flexibility tinged with tragedy as his high school hours from 1:30 - 5:30 in lower Peterson. with his baseline game plan. coach, Vaughn Stapleton, passed Members of the IAB are assigned a particu- Joining Williams on the front-line away after his team's first regular ar league, sport to run and are responsible will be 6'9" Austin Croshere from season loss on January 12th. Tne 71 or everything from equipment to schedul­ Crossroads School in Los Angeles. year old Stapleton was regarded as ing- He was his league's MVP and a first one of the finest high school coaches To participate in intramural sports, one team all-state selection in California in New Jersey and his loss was a while averaging 21 points, 18.1 re­ difficult blow to all who knew this must be a current full or part time student, bounds, and 3.1 blocks. His rebound­ outstanding individual. or member of faculty or staff. Member of ing statistics were even more im­ The team was able to put this trag­ intercollegiate teams are ineligible to play pressive in league play where he edy behind them (which is probably in that particular sport. intramural teams are formed in Football, ice hockey, basketball (5 man and 3-on-3), Student Tickets for Basketball Games are street hockey, soccer, wiffleball, frisbee, available in Lower Slavin for $3 volleyball, softball, tennis, water polo, field two days before each game. hockey, wally ball, and weight lifting. Go to the IAB Office for details! PARENTS! SUBSCRIBE TO THE COWL

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