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Vol. LXVIII No. 19 www.TheCowl.com • Providence College • Providence, R.I. February 26, 2004 Columnist discusses Archbishop to Church’s role in address 2004 American politics Graduating Class said that Catholics are By Keith E.Carr ’04 split between the two News Editor main political parties The commencement speaker more equally than many is often as memorable as the other large religious graduation exercise itself. At groups. Dionne sug­ times, the message of the gested that Catholics are distinguished drawn to one party or another depending on CAMPUS speaker is seared NEWS into the mind of which aspects of the faith they hold most important. the graduating Republicans, focusing on audience and remains as JOE R A HO '05/The Cowl family, cannot see how relevant, even years after By Jennifer Jarvis ’07 Democrats support discarding the cap and gown. News Staff positions contrary to This year’s speaker is the Most Rev. Sean Patrick The Honors Depart Catholic teaching, re PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY TRACY DONADIO ’06/The Cowl O’Malley, O.F.M., Cap., the ment held their second garding abortion and gay archbishop of the Archdiocese annual honors lecture on marriage. The Democrats of Boston. He will speak at the Monday, Feb. 23, at 4:30 feel that their conservative College’s Eighty-Sixth p.m. in the counterparts disregard the Help wanted Commencement Exercises on LECTURE Fienstien poor by supporting tax cuts and reduced social by Megan Comerford ’06 volunteer and non­ added that seniors Sunday, May 16. profit work, and even “have to get their own Last July, Bishop O’Malley Conference room spending. Senior News Staff graduate school. “We personal act together.” was installed as Boston’s sixth welcoming Washington According to Dionne, s Commence see a good two-thirds of “Our role is educa archbishop. He has been the Post columnist Eugene J. even gender is a factor in ment Day rapid the [senior] class,” said tional, so our services bishop of Palm Beach, Fla., Fall Dionne, Jr. as he gave his how Catholics vote. As ly approaches, John McGrath, Director come in line with that. River, Mass., and was at one lecture entitled, “One far as younger people are Amembers of the Classof Career Services for We want to make sure time the bishop of St. Thomas Electorate Under God.” concerned, Catholics tend of 2004 are in the Seniors. that students are leaving in the American Virgin Islands. The event was sponsored to be more traditional than process of finding jobs Career Services for here with a focus and Bishop O’Malley replaced by Honors alumni and their peers. However, for their post Seniors prepares with the skills...all the Bernard Cardinal Law, who was drew a crowd of nearly young Catholic men tend graduation lives. The students for the job nuts and bolts that go forced to resign in December 200. Dionne received his to be more conservative, Office of Career search, providing them into the job search,” 2002 after widespread criticism undergraduate degree at while young Catholic Services at Providence with the appropriate said Linda Ernst, and allegations that Law Harvard University, was a women more often lean College offers a knowledge, access to Assistant Director of mishandled charges of sexual Rhodes Scholar, and towards the left, accord number of services career opportunities, Career Services for abuse among the clergy. Bishop earned his Ph.D. from ing to Dionne. aimed at helping and advisement. Seniors and Re­ O’Malley has a history of Oxford University, and Neither party con graduating seniors “There is sometimes cruitment Coordinator. cleaning up after scandal and currently is a professor at forms perfectly to all the achieve success in their an assumption that Career Services for has been widely seen as a Georgetown University beliefs of Catholicism. search for employment. someone shows up in Seniors utilizes a positive influence on the and a Senior Fellow at the These discrepancies could Catering not only to senior year and then system of steps by troubled Boston archdiocese. In Brookings Institution. lead to discomfort within students interested in they’re ready to be which they educate Fall River, Mass, he was Dionne’s lecture cov one’s party, but this would the field of business, inserted into a job, but seniors, teaching them responsible for enacting new ered two main topics. The not necessarily be a bad thing, stressed Dionne. Career Services also in reality that’s nowhere first to focus on their policies against sexual abuse first was the role of has programs for those near what happens,” after Rev. John Porter pleaded Catholics in politics. He LECTURE/Page 7 interested in education, said McGrath, who JOB SEARCH/Page 5 guilty to molesting 28 children. O’Malley worked closely with the victims and earned respect in the community. Student Congress presidential race begins O’Malley is a Capuchin Friar, an order dedicated to following in the tradition of St. Catrambone said, “I think that Francis of Assisi. He was By Keith E. Carr ’04 we have a good amount of ordained a priest of the Order News Editor power, but I think that it is of Friars Minor Capuchin on There are no political parties, safeguarded and overseen by Aug. 29, 1970. He is known as special interests, campaign Father [Rev. J. Stuart McPhail, a collector of fountain pens, a managers or staffs. There are O.P., Vice President for Student lover of books, and a man no fundraisers or rallies or Services], That is not neces­ versed in some five foreign invective sarily a bad thing.” According languages—including fluency STUDENT charged web- to Doherty, “In the Mission in Spanish and Portuguese CONGRESS sites. There is, Statement [of the College] that which he earned his doctorate however, plen­ is how Congress appears, but in from Catholic University of ty of gumption and drive, and Congress could definitely try to America. this year’s candidates for be more independent than it is In 1998, O’Malley was Student Congress President are now.” appointed by Pope John Paul II lacking in neither. KRISTIN ELLIS ’05/The Cowl Both candidates noted that to the Synod of Bishops for Next Wednesday, March 3, Left to right: George Catrambone ’05 and Patrick Doherty change is difficult and that one Oceania and has also served as presidential hopefuls George ’05 both hope to be the next President of Student Congress. must be pragmatic in apostolic visitor for several Catrambone ’05 and Patrick approaching controversial seminaries in Central America Doherty ’05 will square off in issues. “You have to work and the Caribbean. an election that will define the greater funding for performer for the yearly within the system to achieve O’Malley is also a member direction of the College’s organizations such as Board of concert.” Doherty also said that change. Some of the more of the National Conference of Student Congress for the next Multicultural StudentAffairs he would like for Congress to radical ideas of the past are not Catholic Bishops and the United year. (BMSA) and Pastoral Service sponsor a little league team, in often able to be implemented. States Catholic Conference, Both candidates are anxious Organization (PSO),” said order to “enhance the College’s I’m really seeking reform from where he serves as chairman on and enthusiastic. In an Catrambone. Doherty, who public image.” the inside out of Congress,” said their Committee of Consecrated interview with The Cowl, hails from Abington, Mass., Responding to the com­ Catrambone. According to Life. Catrambone, a native of Wall, would “like to see a separate monly held assumption that Doherty, “The way PC works, N.J., said that allocations are an Entertainment Committee as a Congress is powerless and if you try to go for the wall, Thanks to The Spectrum for area that could stand for some part of Congress that would subject to a controlling contributing to this article. improvement. “I’d like to see work like JRW Core to select a administration presence, CONGRESS/Page 7

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By Stephanie Barkus ’05 Asst. News Editor Right: left to right, Zachary On Wednesday, March 3, Providence McBride ’05 and Shawna College students will cast their vote for Steadman ’05, are both the members of the Student Congress running for treasurer of Executive Board. On the ballot, they will Student Congress. Below see two candidates for right: Caitlin Mullen ’05, STUDENT treasurer, and only who has been secretary of CONGRESS one for secretary. her class for three years, is Shawna Steadman running unopposed for the ’05 and Zachary McBride ’05 are position of secretary. running for the position of treasurer, Students can vote for the while Caitlin Mullen ’05 is running candidates on Wednesday, unopposed for secretary. March 3 in Raymond Steadman, a biology major, is Cafeteria and Slavin Center. currently a member of Congress as a representative of the Class of 2005. Though this was her first year on Congress, Steadman was involved with would be for Congress to have more experience in finance makes the position student government in high school, student involvement. “I want to work of treasurer the best fit for him. where she attended a leadership more with the student body,” she said. Meanwhile, Steadman said, “I’m conference. She explained that while obtaining pretty enthusiastic about things. I’m “I definitely feel like I could take on signatures for her nomination, she very open to suggestions.” more responsibility,” she said of the realized that many students did not know Mullen, the sole candidate for decision to run for treasurer after being much about Student Congress. secretary of Congress, said that being a class representative, adding that her Currently, Congress holds weekly secretary of the Class of 2005 for the past experience this year allowed her to see chats in Raymond Cafeteria, and there three years has helped her gain how things are run. are signs on the doors of Congress leadership experience “I really enjoy McBride, a health policy major and members so that students can approach being involved with the school,” she finance minor, was President of the Class them about their concerns. Also, a box said. of 2005 during his freshman year and is being placed outside the Congress “I’d like to see the communication subsequently served as chair of the office where students can make between Student Congress and the external public relations and off-campus suggestions. student body increase,” Mullen said of housing committees of Student “It’s almost up to the students to take her goal for next year, adding that she Congress. advantage of the opportunities we give also thinks there should be more McBride said that his goal as them,” said Steadman. communication with the administration, treasurer would be to reevaluate In terms of changes on campus, faculty and staff. KRISTIN ELLIS '05/The Cowl allocation of funding to the clubs and McBride said that as treasurer, he would Mullen said that she likes having the organizations on campus, focusing on not make significant changes. school involved in the community, added that while students are welcome giving more money to clubs that serve “Allocating funds fairly is the biggest something Congress has worked for this attend to the meetings, they generally do more of the student body. challenge,” he said of the office. year, and added that she would like this not. “I would try to allocate funds in McBride said that his ability to see to continue next year. Freshmen and sophomores can cast proportion to the number of students that the bigger picture would help him as “We’re limited in a lot of respects,” their ballots at Ray next Wednesday, are involved,” he said. treasurer, because he can see how things she said of Congress, citing its inability while juniors and seniors vote in Slavin Steadman said her goal as treasurer affect the whole. He also said that his to send out mass e-mails. However, she Center. The polls open at 9:30 a.m. February 26,2004 News The Cowl 5 Job search: Career Services lends a hand

to reduce their quit rates [and] to to understand themselves what they have McGrath is also in the process of continued from front page increase their retention rates,” to offer,” she added, again reflecting the creating an ANGEL account for seniors explained McGrath. The job of Career importance of establishing focus and actively participating in the job search. own strengths, interests, and goals, Services is to therefore “get them targets. “It’s in response to students’ untested which is the “biggest need for most [students] in line with the employers.” McGrath and other staff members statements of goals,” he explained, there students,” according to McGrath. According to McGrath, over the last recognize that students will come in at a is “no real understanding of anything that Establishing their strengths, goals, 10 years employers have become variety of different stages in the career goes on in those fields.” and selling points is, said McGrath, “a increasingly more specific and “highly search, and, accordingly, they provide a “ANGEL is a particular resource that problem for a lot of the seniors.” focused” in regard to the kind of person wide range of services. “We help with can help with all stages of the career Ernst concurred, saying, “Typically they would like to hire. “You just can’t all the stages,” he said. planning process,” said Ernst, such as they’re starting off looking for a job, but blunder around...with the bigger and Seniors who already have a focus on self-assessment, career exploration, they don’t know what they’re looking for more selective employers,” he their goals and skills, constituting about career decision making, and the job and they don’t know what they have to emphasized. one-third of those who utilize the Office search. offer.” “You have to be savvy these days,” of Career Services, can begin to “sharpen The account will be launched within Several of the services offered are int said Ernst, “your resume has to be their presentation skills” and “focus on the next few weeks and will include tips ended to help seniors focus, including perfect, you have to know how to what they can sell,” said McGrath, on writing a resume, networking, and individual appointments, software interview, so we’re [Career Services] thereby increasing their chances of interviewing, as well as lists of resources, interest inventories, suggested helping them to present themselves to getting hired. employers and job opportunities that are websites, and a variety of panels and an employer...and part of that is Other students come in having already “targeted to the entire spectrum of workshops. knowing "what is the employer looking utilized resources, including the links to student interest,” said McGrath. The Seniors often come into Career for?”’ material on everything from career Career Services ANGEL account is also Services believing they want to pursue Resumes play an important role in research and exploration to internships intended to “fill in the gaps of on-campus work in certain areas with “no real presentation for those on the job hunt and summer job opportunities, posted on recruiting.” understanding of what goes on in those since they succinctly convey an Career Services’ website, Ernst, who is in charge of organizing fields,” said McGrath. Ernst agreed, applicant’s prior experiences, w w w.pro vidence. ed u/Career. employer recruitment programs, noting that many students who are education, training, and other aspects These students “come in further along mentioned the numerous job fairs and interested in public relations don’t realize that would make him or her a good in the [job search] process,” said receptions that are held on-campus every it is 60 percent writing. employee. McGrath, therefore making their year, such as the upcoming Summer Job Programs such as the Alumni-Student “A person has to really know their appointments more “enriched” and less Fair on March 24. Employers recruiting Career Conversation Event, which was resume and know how to translate it focused on basic information. for summer jobs and internships will be held this past Saturday, offered students into accomplishments and strengths” “The problem is,” he said, “most stu present along with Career Services staff a chance to talk to employed alum, to prove to the employer that he or she dents think that getting a job is a passive to answer questions. providing an exploratory look at various is the best candidate, said McGrath. process.” This spring, from March 22 through career fields. “I think in most cases we actually One of the services offered to seniors April 16, Providence College will be Once a focus is established, seniors start with the students coming in with is the opportunity to participate in a mock participating in the first Big East E-Fair. preparing for the job search must then the resume and then going to focus and interview. Alumni or human resource The benefit to holding a virtual fair as learn to target their employers. Students target,” said McGrath, who says his job professionals interview students and then opposed to one on-campus is that it must “stop focusing, at this point, on is to look at resumes and determine give feedback on their performance and “multiplies the types of employers our [their] needs and focus on the needs of what the person is trying to convey. presentation. “Students really appreciate students will be exposed to,” said the employer,” said McGrath, stressing The resume often serves as an having that opportunity,” said Ernst. McGrath. that this is often difficult to do. “entry point,” said Ernst, where Career In these mock interviews, intervie­ McGrath also hopes to propose what The staff at Career Services is respon­ Services for Seniors “can introduce wers typically see one of three types of he calls a “targeted virtual fair” which sible for representing the employer’s them to what they need to do.” students; the interviewee is focused and will focus on employers that usually do perspective. “Employers are determined “It’s our opportunity to help them prepared, focused on goals but unable to not participate in on-campus fairs such present himself, or completely lacking as those in advertising, public relations, both focus and skills. publishing, and entertainment. The mock interview process often To establish entry career outcomes for helps students “get a grip on what their the Class of 2002, the Office of Career strengths and abilities are” and Services conducted a survey this past “understand the need for focus,” said summer. McGrath. Seventy-four percent of the 2002 It also helps McGrath and Ernst alum who responded were employed full identify what they need to do for each time while 25 percent were attending student. “It really always goes back to graduate or professional school. Of the individual,” said McGrath. those employed, 78 percent reported In terms of finding actual employment being satisfied with their jobs whether opportunities, students can access a in business, education, non-profit work, number of online resources including or the science and technology field. eFriars. Though it has been used for three Over a quarter of the alumni with full years, this past year has marked the time jobs cited the PC Career Office as conversion to a completely electronic the source of their positions, and another database through which employers post 19 percent attributed their placement to openings and students actually submit networking, an approach often closely their resumes. linked to Career Services. Career Services for Seniors is The majority of alumni who re “moving toward a job listing site,” sponded to the survey reported making according to McGrath, which will be between $30,000 and $35,000 a year, independent of eFriars. The site will though depending on the field, some compile opportunities from across the annual salaries exceeded $50,000. country in all different areas under one database.

The Providence College community is invited to... One Rhode Island Presentation Do you know of the struggles that low- and moderate-income individuals and families face in this state? One Rhode Island promotes economic security for all Rhode Islanders. The One Rhode Island Coalition advocates for public policies, resources and programs that insure Rhode Islanders can meet their basic needs. Come and hear representatives from the Coalition talk about this year’s legislative agenda, the issues it focuses on, and how you can help.

When? Wednesday, February 18 at 2:30pm

Where? ’64 Hall, Slavin Center Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend! Sponsored by the Organization of Student Social Workers Questions? Email [email protected] 6 The Cowl News February 26,2004 BOP and BMSA presidents run uncontested BMSA vice-presidential race sole contested position

By Mallary Jean Tenore ’07 treasurer. Senior News Staff Tiajuana Fisher ’05, the current president of BMSA, is running Running in two unopposed races, the unopposed again this year for the presidential candidates for the Board of position. She was not available for Programmers (BOP) and the Board of comment. Multicultural Student Affairs (BMSA) Other candidates running for BMSA are gearing up to positions include Robin DaSilva ’05 and ELECTIONS claim their positions Margarita Hermosa ’05 for vice after next week’s president, Christopher Malapit ’05 for elections. secretary, and Soutthiphong Singharath Rosanne Boyle ’05, who is running ’05 for treasurer. for President of BOP, said she has wanted the position since the beginning of the school year. Aware that it will be a major time commitment, she believes she is prepared for the challenge. Clockwise from top left: Rosanne “I decided that being president was a Boyle ’05 is running unopposed for great opportunity because I could not President of the Board of Program­ only concentrate on one committee but mers, while Tijuana Fisher ’05 is the help the entire board,” she said. “It’s a sole candidate for President of the lot of work but I’m ready.” Board of Multicultural Student Boyle, a marketing major from Affairs. Robin DaSilva ’05 and Norfolk, Mass., joined BOP last year as Margarita Hermosa ’05 are running a member of the publicity committee and for vice president of the Board of is now a member of the Fine Arts Multicultural Student Affairs committee. She helps to arrange (BMSA). This is the only contested entertainment outings such as trips to see race for a Board of Programmers Broadway musicals. (BOP) or BMSA executive position. A self described “happy-go-lucky” person, Boyle said she has always had a passion for helping and leading others. "I try to be very supportive of people. I want to help out students who are here. College should be a good experience for everyone.” Boyle said it is unfortunate that many students do not pay attention to the posters and table tents around campus. “Some people on this campus are very laid back,” she said. “They think, ‘If my friends aren’t going (to an event) then I'm not either.’ I want to work with the board to change that mentality.”

I decided that being president was a great opportunity, because I could not only concentrate on one committee, but help the entire board. Rosanne Boyle ’05

One of the ways that she plans to increase student involvement is to employ different publicity devices. Some colleges and universities have cars parked in a central location on which announcements are posted. Others have “monster boards,” or mini kiosks, which are moved to a different location each day. Boyle said she hopes to have similar advertising tactics approved and implemented at PC, as they are likely to pique the interest of more students. Boyle said she plans to help unify the board and strengthen the relationship of its members. “With everyone coming together the board will not only improve, but so will the attendance of students,” she said. Regarding next year’s spring concert, Boyle offered no comments on who she would like to see perform. However, she did say that planning for this extensive process is already underway, and that she hopes attendance will increase this year. As a member of BOP and a class representative in Student Congress, Boyle admitted she has little free time. However, she said she does not expect her hectic schedule to interfere with her performance as president. “I know it’ll be more time but it’ll be good because I’m used to being busy,” she said. “I don’t think I’ll be doing Congress next year so that’ll free up some of my time.” Other students running unopposed for positions on BOP include Matt Tantillo ’05 for vice president, Julie Pitassi ’05 for secretary and Scott Rubner ’05 for February 26,2004 News The Cowl 7 Lecture: Dionne discusses religion’s role in politics

continued from front page He said Catholics should use their faith to challenge their parties and keep them in check. “There is no ‘Catholic’ vote, and [that] is important,” he said. “Perhaps Catholics could be of help to either political party.” The second part of the lecture focused on liberals and progressives and what Dionne called their “allergy to moral language.” He said people often shy away from supporting an issue for the sake of morals because this is considered “soft” next to the economic language of the market. But Dionne said that people do not need to discuss everything in terms of their monetary advantage, giving the example that even if it would be economically beneficial for children to begin working at the age of eight, it would not necessarily be moral. Dionne refrained from taking a poll on the number of liberals versus conservatives present, but some people from each side spoke up in the question and answer period following the lecture, , covering everything from Dionne’s experience with the press to Ralph Nader’s decision to run for president. A liberal himself, Dionne was faced with conservative arguments such as the agendas built into government aid or why wanting limited government means a person is unsympathetic. “I like conservatives fine. It’s more fun not preaching to the choir,” he said. Dr. Rodney Delasanta, Director of the Liberal Arts Honors Program, agreed that the comments from both parties were “partisan without being nasty.” Delasanta was pleased that the Honors Program was able to secure such a big name for the lecture. Some students were surprised by the lecture’s content. Alex Olden ’07 said he was “a little disappointed” that it focused so much on Catholicism. Heather Smith ’04 agreed, saying, “I was hoping for something less Catholic based and more current election-based.”

Congress: Two students vie for top spot

continued from front page most of the time you just hit it. Next year, Congress should take a direction to reform itself.” Traditionally, actual tallies of the votes cast for each candidate in the election have been withheld, in order to protect a student from embarrassment in a lopsided election. However, both candidates for Congress President indicated that they would be open to having the results of this election become a part of the public record. “If you are running for election, you should not have any tribulations about what the outcome will be,” said Doherty. According to Catrambone, “I personally would not have a problem allowing my results to be public.” Catrambone and Doherty have both had extensive experience in Congress. Catrambone is currently the Junior Class President, an office he has held for the past two years. Catrambone was also on JRW Core Committee and is a Student Activities Representative on the College’s Board of Trustees. Doherty is currently the Congress’ Executive Vice President and has also served as a Class Representative during his freshman and sophomore years. In addition, as ' Congress Vice President he is also on the Board of Programmers (BOP) and he is involved with WDOM and JRW Core Committee. The Cowl WORLD

Page 8 February 26,2004 French law embraces secularlism Ask by Kathryn Treadway ’06 ing the secularism of the French state by tion of French Muslims by pushing PC Asst. World Editor keeping religion out of the classroom. them out of the state system. Two such Those in France who support the bill opponents are the International Federa­ The relevancy of the Development of argue that the country needs to uphold tion for Human Rights and the Com­ Western Civilization program to the its secular principles as it has in the past. mission on International Religious Free­ modern world often eludes most PC stu Modernists say that the ban will only dom, a U.S.-based group. Should religious dents. The recent French bill proposing strengthen militants and believe that secu­ Five thousand of the estimated five a ban on head- larism can make exceptions. million French Muslims, turned out to symbols such as NEWS scarves has reaf- According to Education Minister, Luc protest the ban in Paris. Many of the ANALYSIS firmed the impor Ferry, teachers have complained that protesters were French women wearing Muslim tance of Civ. The there is a growing problem with Muslim their headscarves. The Parisian protests French Revolution covered extensively students who deny the Holocaust during were organized by the Party of French headscarves be in third semester Civ. is key to under history class and boycott biology classes Muslims or PMF. The PMF is an orga­ banned from standing this controversial bill. on reproduction citing them as immod­ nization considered by many French to The issue comes down to secularism, est. Ferry says the preamble of the new be a radical Islamic organization. Pro­ schools? which since the French Revolution has law will make it clear that students must tests were also held in London where been practically a state religion in itself. follow the set curriculum. There is also chants of “Stop Chirac’s racist war” Anti-clericism of the Reign of Terror concern that Muslim pupils are being in­ spread through the estimated crowd of continued as an undercurrent of the fluenced by anti-Semitic themes seen on 2,400. French state until the Third Republic Arabic satellite television. Ferry also said There are several arguments pre­ declared official separation of the church that the law is misunderstood abroad, and sented by supporters of the bill. The first and state in 1905. Secularism is seen as said, “In many countries, they think we is that the covering of the head is a sym­ fundamentally non-discriminatory and are going to ban adult women from wear­ bol of women’s oppression. The sec­ inclusive. The education minister in ing headscarves in the street. That’s com­ ond argument involves the nature of the 1937 instructed schools to keep all reli­ pletely false. They talk about women’s Muslim faith viewed as intolerant by gious signs out of their institutions. A rights, but we’re talking here about chil­ some. Yet some argue that the new bill 1989 ruling by France’s highest court dren.” is an attempt to stamp out religious ex­ established that a school ban on religious It remains unclear as to whether the pression to advance tolerance. signs was illegal, but the same ruling new law will affect Sikhs as they wear Many here at PC believe that the recognized that a pupil could be expelled turbans as a practical necessity because headscarf ban is too restricting. “They for wearing signs that amounted to pros­ they do not cut their hair. France’s For­ should have the right to wear what they elytizing. More recently in 1994 the eign Minister Dominique de Villepin said, want,” said Michelle Willoughby ’06. education minister stated that “ostenta­ “I am sure we are going to find a solu­ Katelyn Kramer ’05 said, “I find no tious” signs could be banned, but what tion that will be satisfactory for the Sikh problem with the wearing of constitutes “ostentatious” was left up to community in France.” He also empha­ headscarves as long as it is an expres­ “No. I think that everybody the head teachers to determine. sized that the law was not intended to tar­ sion of their religion.” should be free to express their The new bill, which passed 494 to 36, get any religious group but that it was The country’s first private Muslim religion.” bans pupils in state-run schools from France’s commitment to human rights school just opened in the northern city wearing religious attire. This includes and democracy that led to the bill. of Lille, giving Muslims an alternative Jewish skullcaps and large Christian The bill does have the tentative en­ to state schools. The BBC reported, Denielle Balsari ’07 crosses as well as headscarves. The law dorsement of a high authority in Sunni “Unspoken in this entire debate is the allows schools to expel girls who repeat­ Islam, the Grand Sheikh of Egypt, government’s need to boost its own edly refuse to uncover their hair. Two Mohammed Sayed Tantawi. Sheikh popularity, and combat a rise in support amendments have been added to the bill Tantawi said that Muslim women may for the far-right National Front, ahead requiring schools to meet with pupils ignore the obligation to wear the veil. of key regional elections next month.” before expelling them and providing for This seems to be based on Islamic law Meanwhile, two German states have a review of the ban one year after it goes stipulating that believers can choose the also proposed legislation which would into effect. The bill is set to proceed on lesser of two evils. It is less harmful for ban the scarf from educational institu­ to the Senate where is expected to meet a Muslim girl to refrain from wearing the tions. with approval and be in place for Sep­ headscarf at school than breaking French tember. About 70 percent of French law. Opponents of the bill warn that it is Sources: CNN, BBC, Reuters people back the law, seeing it as protect­ intolerant and will undermine the integra­ Iran election is a loss for reformists

by Sarah Long ’04 zens, who do not remember the Islamic Some say that after their victory, the World Editor Revolution in 1979. conservatives will focus on ousting “Absolutely not because it is Many observers saw the landslide President Khatami, whose term is up in limiting their freedom.” Iran’s parliamentary election on Mon election of President Mohammed one year. The Guardian Council will day has been in the news over the past Khatami in 1997 as a mandate for reform. have to approve candidates running for week, after the Guardian Council dis Khatami and the reformists have won president. Kim Ahern ’06 missed about 2,500 candidates. Conser- modest victories, particularly in women s The low voter turnout has been in vatives won 149 of rights, freedom of speech, and social free­ terpreted in a few different ways. Fol IRAN the 290 seats, and the doms. Yet many of Khatami’s support­ lowing the Council’s dismissal of the remaining 65 seats ers have recently become disillusioned parliamentary candidates, the Islamic went to reformists with the slow pace of reform. Iran Participation Front and the main and independents. The election was Now, many believe that the Council’s pro-reform student movement boy marked by a record-low turnout of 50 interference in this year s election is an cotted the election. percent, and 28 percent in the capital, effort to undermine the reformist move­ The European Union released a draft Tehran. ment. Hardliners generally tend to be Monday expressing this frustration with According to the 1979 Iranian con divided on economic issues, social issues, the democratic processes, “a large num stitution, presidential and parliamentary and relations with the U.S. Yet some crit­ ber of candidates were prevented from candidates are subject to approval by the ics say that they are uniting against the standing in this year’s parliamentary Guardian Council, which is made up of reformists this year. elections, making a genuine democratic seven Islamic clerics. According to the Adam Ereli of the U.S. State Depart­ choice by the Iranian people impos­ framers, this check is necessary in order ment said, “Candidates have been barred sible.” to ensure that elected officials are loyal from participating in the elections in an On the other hand, low voter turn to the Islamic system of governance and attempt to limit the choice of the Iranian out may be a sign of growing indiffer to the country’s Supreme Leader, now people for their government.” ence among Iranians. Political analyst Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mostafa Tajzadeh of the Islamic Iran Reza Aslan, who is currently writing a The Western world has criticized this Participation Front, Iran’s largest reform book on Islam, said, “I think most Ira ‘Of course not. It is a chance check on candidacy as antithetical to party, said, “If free elections had been nians are apathetic about who is in con for people to express their democracy. Many in Iran have become held, we would have won a majority with trol — as long as anybody gives them a religious vigor.” increasingly dissatisfied with Islamic 200 seats.” little bit of freedom, they don’t care.” governance in the state, and a reformist Yet Ayatollah Khamenei told the state Lex Bramwell ’06 movement within the Iranian govern­ press that the elections were “fair, sound, Sources: BBC, CNN, New York Times, ment has been gaining momentum in the and legitimate” and that, “the loser of this Tehran Times last few decades. Reformists have been election is the United States, Zionism, and Complied by Kathryn Treadway ’06 popular especially among young citi­ enemies of the Iranian nation.” February 26,2004 World The Cowl 9 Week in Review Compiled by Peter Smith ’04

Local: the dog. The mail carrier, whose name firm’s ties with Cheney, who ran the bly has asked the International Court of Mail carrier held hostage in was not released, was left shaken but un­ company from 1995 to 2000. Justice to hear a case concerning the se­ Pawtucket harmed. curity barrier that Israel has constructed A mail carrier was held hostage in International: along much of the border of the West Pawtucket on Saturday while working National: Haitian capital faces rebels Bank. along her regular route. At 2:30 p.m., Pentagon opens Halliburton investiga­ As of Monday police were abandon­ Palestinian representatives contend police received a call saying that a tion ing their posts as rebels trying to unseat that the barrier makes the establishment woman was crying and screaming for The Pentagon announced Monday President Jean-Bertrand Aristide threat­ of a viable Palestinian state impossible. help. that it has opened an investigation of ened to siege the Haitian capital city of They say it is illegal because it crosses Upon arriving at 21 Wood Street, fraud allegations brought against KBR, Port-au-Prince. into occupied territory. police said they found a female letter a division of Halliburton Co. The com­ The rebels have already invaded the Israeli representatives claim the bor­ carrier crying. She told police that she pany, formerly run by Vice President country’s second largest city, Cap- der is necessary to prevent Palestinian had attempted to deliver a package to Dick Cheney, is being investigated fol­ Haitien. Hatian news reports said rebel suicide bombers from killing civilians, the address, but found no mailbox and lowing accusations that one of its sub­ forces had attacked a police station on and argue that the hearing could under­ entered a common hallway through the sidiaries, Kellogg Brown and Root, over­ the outskirts of the city. The political mine the current peace plan. building’s front door. The postal worker charged for fuel being delivered to Iraq. opposition, which has no links to the in­ The hearings are scheduled to last then encountered a woman who threat­ A Pentagon spokeswoman said, “The surgent street fighters, has rejected a three days and come on the heels of Sun­ ened her with a large doberman pinscher Defense Criminal Investigation Service, U.S.-backed peace plan which calls for day’s suicide bombing in which a Pales­ by her side. the criminal investigative arm of the In­ a power sharing agreement. The Hai­ tinian militant detonated himself aboard According to police the resident, spector General’s office, is investigating tian president has agreed to this plan. a Jerusalem bus killing eight and injur­ Luanda Machado, 49, suspected the let­ allegations on the part of KBR of fraud, Opponents of the president are ac­ ing dozens. Since the Palestinian upris­ ter carrier of being an intruder and held including the potential overpricing of fuel cusing him of rigging past elections and ing began more than three years ago, her captive for over a half hour before delivered to Baghdad by a KBR subcon­ say that it is time for the president to hundreds of Israelis have been killed she was able to break free by spraying tractor.” Halliburton has more than $8 step down. along with 2,700 Palestinians. the dog with her issued pepper spray. billion in contracts with the US military Machado was charged with kidnapping in Iraq. The contracts have drawn scru­ World court to hear Palestinian case Sources: Providence Journal, and assault with a dangerous weapon, tiny from Democrats because of the The United Nations General Assem­ Reuters, BBC

collegeNews Colorado scandal intensifies

by Jill Szaro ’05 ing having any knowledge of these scan cited by women who want equal treat­ inappropriate behavior by my World Staff dalous recruitment parties. ment in sports, they are hoping the players.. .this is offensive to me, my fam In addition to these controversial is school will be held accountable for acts ily, my colleagues, and my team. These Over the past few months, the Uni sues surrounding the recruitment of high of sexual harassment they endured while accusations are not only inaccurate but versity of Colorado football team has school players, a number of women have at the University. my record and reputation over the past been receiving national attention not for accused Colorado football players of The most recent scandal for the foot­ 33 years prove it to be a lie.” their performance on the field, but rather rape. A commission appointed by Uni ball team is the controversy surround­ The University of Colorado may be for accusations of rape, sexual harass versity President Elizabeth Hoffman to ing Katie Hnida, Colorado’s first female feeling the effects of these unfolding ment, and sexual misconduct among the investigate the legitimacy of these accu player, who said she was raped four events long after the publicity has died players. sations is expected to present its findings years ago by a fellow teammate. Talk­ down. Barbara L. Schneider, Admis­ Boulder District Attorney Mary in late April. There have been reports that ing to reporters after Hnida came for­ sions Director for the University said the Keenan is investigating claims that there coaches and officials did nothing when ward, Barnett said, “Not only was she a real test of the public’s opinion on the was an understanding in the Athletic players were accused of sexual harass girl, she was terrible, okay? She events would come in May when ac Department that sex would be provided ment. Coach Barnett has been accused couldn’t kick the ball through the up­ cepted students decide if they want to to potential high school players. The of threatening a student who reported she rights.” University President Elizabeth enroll at the University of Colorado. team allegedly used alcohol, strippers, was raped by a player in 2001, saying he Hoffman, placed Barnett on paid leave With a growing reputation for a lack female escorts, and promises of sex with would “back the player 100 percent” if after making these statements, pending of safety on campus and a recent ranking undergraduate students to entice recruits she pressed criminal charges. Lawsuits an investigation of his role in the con­ as the number one party school in the who came to visit the campus. What is have been filed by women who claim troversy. Barnett has garnered both sup­ Princeton Review, applications have al­ even more controversial are charges that they were raped during a recruitment port and criticism regarding his role as ready begun to decline. “I think some the Athletic Department was picking up party in 2001. coach of the Colorado team. A rally was parents are probably concerned that the tab for parties with exotic dancers Three women have sued the Univer held last week on campus composed of they’ll pay all this money and their child and the assistant athletic director admit­ sity of Colorado under Title IX of the U.S. students, parents, and past and current will get a party education,” said ted to making calls to an escort service Education Act of 1972. The main members of the football team defend­ Schneider. “We’re still fighting that in preparation for a big recruitment premise of Title IX is that no one should ing Barnett’s integrity and character. one.” party. Both the Athletic Director for the face sexual discrimination under an edu In an attempt to defend himself against Sources: CNN, Reuters, The New York school, Richard Tharp, and the team’s cation program that receives federal growing suspicion, Barnett said, “I have Times, Washington Post, Campus Press football coach Gary Barnett are deny­ funds. Though Title IX is most often been publicly accused of encouraging (University of Colorado at Boulder)

Weekly Spotlight Oddly Ralph Nader Enough

by Andrew Blaylock ’05 rate governance, As an independent candidate, Nader World Staff producing a better will not be eligible for up to 18.6 mil living wage for lion in government financing for the Warning — don’t shake Ralph Nader announced his candi America’s working primary season. Nader’s first target is your Polaroid pictures dacy for president on Sunday. He an families and advo Texas, the president’s home state. To nounced that he will run as an indepen cate stronger con appear on the ballot in Texas, one must It may not always be a good idea to dent candidate. Upon hearing the news trols to help limit the receive at least 65,000 signatures in a follow the advice of rap lyrics. In fact, of his candidacy, Democratic National votenader.org influence of money sixty day period. The endorsements Outcast’s lyrics in the hit “Hey Ya,” Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe in politics. must come from voters who are not par “Shake it like a polaroid picture” may called the announcement “unfortunate.” Nader won three percent of the na ticipating in the Democratic or Repub be misleading. Many Democrats blamed Nader for tional vote in 2000. Both Bush and Gore lican primaries. Experts say an indepen Polaroid told customers on its website the defeat of Al Gore in 2000, claiming won 48 percent. Nader played a pivotal dent candidate needs about 700,000 sig that shaking the photograph could actu that Nader took vital votes away from role in the states of Florida and New natures to get on the ballot in all 50 ally smudge the ink. The picture devel Gore in key battleground states, allow­ Hampshire. In Florida, Bush won by 537 states, which appears to be an unlikely ops under a clear film, and does not ac ing Bush to win. Nader responded, “I votes, Nader received 197,488. In New ambition for Nader at this present time. tually touch the outside air. Thus, wav urge the liberal establishment to relax Hampshire, Bush won by 7,201 votes, “I’d go after Bush even more vigor ing it in the air will not make it develop and rejoice. This is a campaign that Nader received 22,198 votes. ously as we are in the next few months any faster. strives to displace the present corporate In 2000, Nader ran on the Green party in ways that the Democrats can’t possi­ A Polaroid spokesperson said, "Al regime of the Bush administration.” ticket. The party will decide at the con bly do because they’re too cautious and most everybody does it, thinking that Nader made his announcement on vention in June whether to nominate too unimaginative, but they can pick up shaking accelerates the development NBC’s “Meet the Press” and said that Nader again, go in the direction of an on the vulnerabilities and the failures of process, but if you shake it too vigor his candidacy would hurt President other candidate, or decide not to run a the Bush administration that we point ously you could distort the image. A ca Bush more than the Democratic nomi candidate at all. There is also a proposal out.” Nader said at his press conference sual shake typically doesn't affect it." nee. Nader is concerned with the ero that the Greens would only run in non on Monday, “do not deny millions of Instead, lay your pictures out flat un sion of civil liberties and the growing swing states. Ben Manski, co-chairman voters the opportunity to vote for the til they develop, even though this does federal deficit. of the Green party, emphasized that candidacy. Everyone should have a not make for as good lyrics in pop songs. Nader, who is a longtime consumer Greens will probably look elsewhere in chance, and what should argue on the —Sarah Long ’04 and civil rights activists, has indicated 2004, but he invited Nader to attend the merits, not of the money,” he said. he will focus his campaign on corpo- convention in June. Sources: A P, Washington Post, CNN Sources: Reuters, Polaroid 12 The Cowl Commentary February 26,2004 Cowl endorses candidate for Congress Presidency

Last year, for the first time in anizations—a process that has been a lack of an overarching vision. Although recent memory, The Cowl Editorial source of frustration and confusion for each candidate recognized the need for Board interviewed the two candidates for many students on campus. In terms of a greater student voice in College affairs, Student Congress President and, based Most importantly, we community relations, especially with the neither presented a specific plan of action on the substance of those conversations, believe that Doherty’s exten Smith Hill neighborhood, Doherty pro to tackle this challenge. Moreover, endorsed one of them as sive Congress experience, poses several creative ways to connect neither had any dramatic rec­ EDITORIAL the best candidate for with those in the surrounding area, ommendations for how to realize these the position. We believe notably his current position as including a Student Congress-sponsored goals. that in any election the Executive Board Vice Presi­ Little League team, and “town-gown” These concerns are real and are press plays an important role in dent, places him in the best gatherings. worth bearing in mind. Further, both informing voters, proposing questions, position to affect change next Doherty’s opponent, George candidates had many similar ideas and and bringing up issues that might year. Further, he presents Catrambone ’05, also had a number of proposals, and to be frank, similar otherwise be ignored. worthy proposals for next year. We were weaknesses. We could not, without Further, we believe that The himself as both an approach particularly impressed with reservation, endorse either candidate. Cowl can provide an important voice in able and a genuinely con­ Cantrambone’s stance on fostering That being said, we believe the College community, and while we cerned spokesman for the communication between the student Doherty has the tenacity to continue would never deign to tell students who student body. body and Congress. In particular, his pushing on important issues in the face to choose, as a recognized voice of the goal of informing students through a of administrative opposition. He student body, we believe our Congress newsletter and other accessible expressed his determination and endorsement of a candidate gives the means of communication was well willingness to use alternative means of student body information as they make received. He also has legitimate achieving student goals when traditional their decisions. him in the best position to affect change concerns about the budget allocations avenues are closed off. His experience To those ends, after careful next year. Further, he presents himself process and believes that there is need on Congress is an undeniable asset. He consideration and discussions with the as both an approachable and a genuinely for serious reforms with regard to has experience working with the admin­ two current candidates, the Editorial concerned spokesman for the student underfunded organizations. istration, but still maintains an Board of The Cowl endorses Patrick body. On issues where the ad­ However, while both Doherty independent and student-centered Doherty ’05, for Student Congress ministration and the student body may and Catrambone have extensive resumes approach to issues. Further, we believe Executive Board President. disagree, Doherty would be an effective when it comes to student involvement, Doherty will continue the progress made Most importantly, we believe advocate for student concerns. and while both expressed the need for by his colleague, President Andrea that Doherty’s extensive Congress On specific issues, Doherty is growth within Student Congress, The Essner ’04 in advancing student interests experience, notably his current position committed to streamlining the approval Cowl Editorial Board does have and acting as a liaison and advocate with as Executive Board Vice President, place of new student clubs and org­ concerns about the candidates’ seeming the administration.

Letters to the Editor:

Vagina Monologues provide strong feminist message Cowl provides weak coverage of Iraq event

I am writing to express my extreme “reduces women to their sexuality” On Feb. 10 The Department of Po came out in opposition to the disappointment with The Cowl about its reduces the entire play to one line or litical Science and the Epsilon Chi chap Administration’s argument for war. repeated biased reviews of Providence theme and deciding that a woman’s ter of Pi Sigma Alpha sponsored a (Currently, there is an investigation of College’s production of The Vagina sexuality is not a part of feminism. screening of the film “Uncovered: The the source of the leak.) Secondly, Monologues. I fully respect the opinions The students who put on the Whole Truth About the Iraq War.” The Comerford also misquotes Political Sci of the writers but the reviews of the production, the faculty that sponsor it, night was a great success, and, undoubt ence professor Dr. Trudeau. Monologues have, for the past three and the rest who support them obviously edly, many of the viewers came away In the article, it is written that some years, reflected a very one-sided view do so for different reasons and subscribe from the film, and the ensuing discus people are in doubt that “Bush know of the play. This message does not reflect to a different philosophy that is ignored. sion, with a better understanding of the ingly misled the American people,” and the significant if not majority opinion on They see The Vagina Monologues for its issues the film raises. then Dr. Trudeau is quoted as saying that this campus supporting the Monologues. message of empowerment and As the organizer of the event, I was “had the war produced the kind of out The Cowl has repeatedly posed the embracing traditionally taboo language hoping that the film might encourage dis come they [the Bush Administration] Monologues as “stories of masturbation and ideas in a quest against violence cussion, from both sides of the political were expecting... we wouldn’t be ask and promiscuity” and “reducing women against women and the violent ways in spectrum, about the argument raised by ing these questions.” to their genitals.” In Stephanie Pietros’ which women are taught to view the film—and indeed there was a very Dr. Trudeau’s comments were in re article, “Read my lips, not my vagina,” themselves. Women being comfortable robust debate following the film. How sponse to those people that hold that the she claimed that there is nothing with their clitoris as a part of them is only ever, having read The Cowl’s coverage Bush Administration could not have empowering about stating that women one portion of this battle. Please do not of the story, I have come to the conclu knowingly misled the public because must “be their clitoris” while saying that accept part of the story and neglect the sion that The Cowl is guilty of the same they would have been setting themselves only the serious monologues speaking rest. kind of deception the Bush Administra up to disprove their arguments for war. about violence are pertinent to feminism. tion is fond of. On at least two occa In other words, Dr. Trudeau said that the By only focusing on this single sions in the article, Comerford uses Administration was not concerned about Sara Stolfi ’04 statement within one monologue, she quotes out of context, grossly misrepre their reasons for going to war being re neglects larger themes of the play as a Editor s Note: The Cowl did not review senting the truth. For example, the ar examined, because they expected the fall whole and the main theme of that the Vagina Monologues this year. Com ticle quotes Joe Wilson, former Deputy of Iraq would be so dramatic that the particular monologue, which focuses on mentary writer Stephanie Pietros ’04 did Chief of Mission at the U.S Embassy in American public wouldn’t care that the one woman’s story of becoming write an opinion piece regarding the Iraq, as calling the Administrations de Bush Administration lied. comfortable with her body and sexuality play, but the opinions expressed in that ception about Iraq’s WMD program Overall, I am disappointed that The when she never has before. Who is to article were solely her own, and do not “neither dignified nor honorable.” How Cowl would be guilty of such biased say that this is not feminism? The neccessarily reflect the views of other ever, this quote is in reference to the sup journalism, and I hope, for the sake of argument that The Vagina Monologues Cowl staff members. posed Administration leak to a reporter the truth, it won’t be in the future. about the identity of Wilson’s wife, a CIA operative. The leak was designed to maliciously hurt Wilson who early on David Cass ’04 Friars Club trashes Fennell basement

I would like to discuss the events that end of the night, this group then decided transpired this past weekend. I am a to leave trash throughout the lounge and resident of Fennell basement and I bared in the hallway. However, the greatest witness to atrocities committed upon the atrocity committed was the breaking of residents of Fennell Hall by the Friars our pool table. A Fennell resident Club. A group that is supposed to be described it as “broken in a manner that Cowl Letters Poucy known for its courtesy, pride, school resembled a ski slope as its legs were The Cowl welcomes guest commentar­ and do not reflect the viewpoint of The spirit, and respect decided to gather in taken out.” Often, the dungeon masters ies and Letters to the Editor from all Cowl staff. our study lounge for its annual elections. of Fennell basement play competitive members of the Providence College com­ Submissions must be delivered, pool. However, with one table munity, as well as outside contributors. mailed or faxed to The Cowl office no later Living in Fennell, I am already at a All submissions must include the than 5 p.m. on the Monday before publi­ disadvantage. I live miles away from dismantled, we are now left to cut the writer’s name, signature, and a phone cation. Mail submissions to Box 2981 the rest of campus and reside in a room number of our participants in half. We number where they can be reached. Ar­ Providence, RI 02918, fax to 401-865- with extremely loud pipe noises, rodent understand that our Hall Director was ticles will be printed as space permits. 1202, submit online at www.thecowl.com, problems, and an overall dirty nice enough to let the Friars use Fennell Letters should be no more than 250 words e-mail to [email protected], or in length. Guest commentaries should be for their elections. But we have come to hand deliver to The Cowl Office in Slavin atmosphere. With no warning, the Friars limited to 700 words in length and only 104. Call 401-865-2214 with any ques Club took over our study lounge. At first, the conclusion that in showing our Hall one will be published per week The Cowl tions. there was no problem because we all Director and the Fennell Hall residents editorial board and its administrative su­ understand that this group must go about this sort of utter disrespect, the only thing pervisors reserve the right to edit articles Weekly Subscription Rate is $30.00 per YEAR BY MAIL. STUDENT SUBSCRIPTION IS its school activites. On Saturday from 9 worse than the mice in the rooms are the and letters for space and clarity. However, if there is a portion you spe­ INCLUDED IN TUITION FEE. CORRESPONDENCE a.m. to 12 a.m., the Friars Club was rats in the Friars Club. cifically wish to remain unchanged, please CAN BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO I THE COWL, distracting all Fennell residents from inform the Editor-in-Chief. Letters to the Providence College, Providence, Rhode Editor are the opinions of the writer only going about our daily activities. At the Edward Roos ’07 Island 02918. The Cowl Arts and Entertainment February 26,2004______Page 13

The Passion inspires hope Mel Gibson’s controversial film about the last hours of Jesus’ life, The Passion of the Christ, is also a trial for the audience

by Stephanie Smith to the struggle. Morgenstern wears no visible Asst. A&E Editor The film only follows Jesus make-up, and there is nothing for a few days, and we aren’t dazzling about her appearance, I have heard people say that given any background in­ but she has a presence as the they don’t think that Mel formation. It is essential to mother of Christ that is Gibson should have made a already have an understanding captivating. She is relatively movie about Jesus. They feel of the story when watching the stoic in the beginning and, even that no one film, but in this case, that toward the end when she allows MOVIE; should be mak- prerequisite works with the herself to cry, there is fortitude REVIEW ing money be story instead of against it—we in her eyes that comforts the cause of what know the story, it is the audience, as well as Jesus. Jesus did. They believe that it interpretation that is important Moreover, the sets and is exploitation. I disagree. In the here. direction are very well done. secular age we live in, where Passion was filmed in Italy, and society is more absorbed in the although it may not be the Holy material than the spiritual, how You are my friends, Land, the fact that Italy has such else could someone wanting to and the greatest love a a rich ancient history (including talk about faith reach a large person can have for his being the home of the Roman audience than by going through soldiers involved in the Hollywood? Had The Passion friends is to give his crucifixion) makes the audience of the Christ been a book life for them. even more receptive. written about the end of Jesus’ Mel Gibson’s direction uses ICON life, a small number of people The Passion of the Christ a variety of camera angles and James Caviezel, who plays Jesus in Mel Gibson’s The would read it. But make it into editing techniques, like slow Passion of the Christ, grew up in a Catholic family, a major motion picture and it motion and bird’s eye views, to and once “refused to film a love scene with on-screen captures the attention of an make the audience feel as wife Ashley Judd. The idea of possible nudity conflicted entire nation. though it is in the action. We are with Jim’s personal beliefs, based on his strong Passion is a much needed The casting for Passion is not only up close and personal Catholic faith.” (IMDB) reminder that faith and the story impeccable. James Caviezel, with the scourging and the of Jesus Christ are not things who plays Jesus, is not frail and beating, but also with the that are fading away. It is a timid, but rather appears to have displays of love and forgive­ film, as blood is everywhere a guard that has come to arrest reminder that the sole purpose an inner strength. It is believable ness. The fact that Gibson has pooling, dripping and being the Him, He prays for the men who of your roommate giving up that he would be able to been planning to make this focus of minutes and minutes of condemn Him. The message of junk food for Lent isn’t healthy withstand the kind of horrible movie for 12 years is very film. However, The Passion’s salvation is clear. eating. It might be sad that Mel torture that is presented in the clear—there is nothing that violence is one of the reasons As a Catholic, I found The Gibson was the reason why this film. Never once is the audience could be improved. why it is so powerful. Jesus’ Passion of the Christ to be film received it its enormous able to consciously separate It must be said that this film sacrifice is so palpable that the incredibly moving. The ex publicity, but so be it. At least it Caviezel from Jesus. Every time is incredibly violent, but it is audience cannot be dis­ perience of living through a got out there. that he cries out in pain, or gazes also accurate. The violence is connected from the action. The very realistic re-creation of the The plot of the The Passion forgivingly at one of the not gratuitous. When people scenes are not trying to depict Crucifixion is a little surreal and of the Christ follows Jesus from oppressors, we watch as if it were arrested and punished neighborhood fights. The undoubtedly upsetting yet the Agony in the Garden to His were Jesus Himself who is during this period in history, it persecution of Jesus Christ can inspiring at the same time. crucifixion. From the moment standing there. was very gruesome. When Jesus be considered the most in­ However, even if you do not that the lights lower in the Maia Morgenstern plays is punished, the scene does not fluential event in the history of believe that Jesus Christ is the theater undl the credits roll, the Mary, Jesus' mother. In perhaps shy away from portraying the the world and so the direction Son of God, just watching a intensity never ceases. Each the most moving scene in the severity of the beating. By the of the film approaches it in that human being like yourself go frame gets increasingly brutal, film, she watches Jesus fall end, every inch of His skin is way. The magnitude of the through the most excruciating not just because of the while carrying the Cross and broken and His ribs and elbow violence is appropriate, al­ pain and humiliation imagin­ unflinching violence, but remembers a time when He are exposed. It is not pleasant though purely horrifying. able and yet remain forgiving because of the emotional misery tripped and fell as a young boy. to watch, but the film makes it Despite the disturbing hatred cannot help but move you. The that each person onscreen is She runs to Him under the Cross clear that it is not interested in and vicious physical abuse that Passion of the Christ is not just clearly going through. There are just as she ran to him after his making euphemisms. occurs during the film, we never a movie for Christians; it’s a few breathers; there are boyhood stumble and comforts Obviously, this level of forget that Passion is a story movie for all members of the peaceful and relieving flash­ him as any mother would. She violence is not for everyone. If about love and forgiveness. As human race. backs when Jesus is preaching, is constantly present, supporting blood makes you squeamish, I people come into contact with but the scenes quickly cut back Him through every obstacle. would advise against seeing this Jesus, they are moved. He heals GRADE: A+ 14 The Cowl Arts & Entertainment February 26,2004 Picks Against better judgement Against the Ropes proves Ryan should stick to romance

by Pat Egan ’05 of the A&E Staff It’s never a good sign when a movie studio delays the release of a film for just week about a year. Against the Kopes was originally slated to debut in theaters last March, but Paramount feared that the by Jennifer Skala '05 \ Portfolio Editor movie wouldn’t get SHORT; significant tele- TAKE vision exposure during wartime. So the studio heads pushed it back. And then they pushed it back again. And then one more time after that. Why? Because they figured they had a bomb on their hands. Well, Against the Ropes isn’t the worst movie I’ve ever seen (I guess that’s Say Anything kind of a compliment), but it’s definitely Meg Ryan couldn’t coach Omar Epps out of a paper bag-. Ryan and Epps Directed by one on which Paramount won’t be (above) star in Against the Ropes, a film that portrays the life of Cameron Crowe making any money. boxing coach Jackie Kallen... badly. Against the Ropes is based on the life I dare anyone out there to watch of Jackie Kallen (played by Meg Ryan), starting to feel old. That’s not the main be any more boring? I think not. I’m this movie and not fall in love with a Detroit native who made a name for problem, though. Jackie Kallen is falling asleep just writing about it. Lloyd Dobbier. I’ve come to the herself as a successful manager in the supposed to be tough. I mean, come on, The film is directed by Charles S. conclusion that it can’t be done. male-dominated world of professional we’re supposed to believe that she is the Dutton, who also appears in a supporting Cameron Crowe’s classic coming- boxing. The movie focuses on her first woman to be strong enough to earn role as Luther’s trainer with a heart of of-age flick follows our hero, relationship with Luther Shaw (Omar a place in the so-called “boys’ club.” gold (I know, the kitsch just keeps on kickboxing instructor Lloyd (the Epps), a guy she picks up off the inner Meg Ryan may be a lot of things, but coming). It’s like Dutton decided to extremely lovable John Cusack), city streets and turns into a middleweight tough isn’t one of them. She’s cute. watch every single sports movie he could as he pursues his polar opposite: champion. Along the way, Kallen She’s funny. She’s adorable. Not tough. get his hands on and cram his film full valedictorian Daddy's Girl, Diane overcomes various obstacles on her This just isn’t the role for her. I of every sports cliche known to man. Court (the extremely lucky lone quest to break into what the film refers appreciate that she’s trying to branch out The movie’s closing shot shows Skye). Crowe gives memorable to as “the boys’ club.” She succeeds, and try her hand at dramatic roles (like Luther raising Jackie’s arm in victory. lines and likable characters going Luther wins, and I’m bored. Why? last year’s dismal In the Cut), but she’s It’s shot in slow motion, with music through the awkwardness and Because this is the kind of stuff you see going to have to do a better job of rising to a swell in the background. It’s indecision that is life after high in Lifetime movies. And Lifetime choosing her projects in the future. supposed to be inspirational. It’s school. It’s a great 80’s romantic movies are, well, really bad. Just like As for Omar Epps, he gives what supposed to warm your heart. It doesn’t. comedy, but it’s funny enough to this movie is. could turn out to be the most cliched It’s painful to watch. I have no idea what keep the guys interested too. Meg Ryan does the same thing in this performance of the year. He’s the token was running through Dutton’s mind movie that she’s done in just about every tough guy given a chance to rise up out when he shot this movie. I’m just sorry other “feel-good” movie she’s ever been of the projects and make something of I had to watch it. in. And sure, her cutie-pie image has his life. He’s rough on the outside, but a worked in the past, but by now, it’s big teddy bear on the inside. Could this GRADE: D Book

Beneath These Fireworks Matt Nathanson Universal

They don’t make too many like Matt Nathanson anymore... He is not only a talented, fresh songwriter, but he's got a voice and guitar skills to boot. Beneath These Fireworks, his first major label record, features songs like the upbeat and bright “Sus­ pended” to the mellow and slow “Bent.” I have honestly scratched my copy of this CD beyond recognition because I have brought it everywhere with me Nathanson also puts on an amazing live show (he opened for Howie Day at Clam Jam in 02) and it is clear to see he has a deep love for music. You will too after listening to this album.

Of Mice and Men I By John Steinbeck

Now I know you’re probably thinking that you read this back in high school, as most people did, but I think this is a book everyone should read. I picked it up for the first time this summer and was moved and impressed by Steinbeck’s clean, sparse style and the touching story of migrant worker George and his mentally handicapped companion, Lenny. If you used Spark Notes when your class did this one in 10th grade, do yourself a favor and go back and read it. It is not a story that you will soon forget. February 26,2004 Arts & Entertainment The Cowl 15 Sweetheart is just more tainted Love One-time rock goddess Courtney Love proves just how far she has fallen on the flat-out embarrassing America’s Sweetheart

by Dan Devine ’04 Asst. A&E Editor

Courtney Love America’s Sweetheart Virgin Records

Until recently, I had a lot of rage directed at Courtney Love. (And it wasn’t just a stupid childhood belief that, despite evidence to the contrary, Kurt Cobain had not committed suicide and that Courtney called ALBUM [ in the hit; I jettison- REVIEWj ed all that long ago.) I had significant problems with Love pocketing a seven­ What do you mean, my career figure advance by selling the publishing ended five years ago?”: A bewil­ rights to Kurt’s private journals, despite dered Courtney Love (left), clearly previous statements that Kurt never laboring under the mistaken wanted them to become public. I was impression that she is still a rock also pretty livid when, as executor of the star, expects critical fanfare and Cobain estate, Love blocked a proposed platinum sales for her latest Nirvana retrospective/rarities/B-sides release, America’s Sweetheart boxed set in favor of releasing a watered- (album cover above). She will not down singles compilation which get those things. featured only one previously unreleased VIRGIN track (the infamous “You Know You’re Right,” which Love actually per­ you now have a completely valid reason repeatedly sucker-punched in the may once have held in the music formed—after omitting any not-so- to boo this woman until your throats are stomach (and yes, there’s at least a little community. That she still fancies herself Courtney-friendly-lyrics—on Hole’s sore. With the possible exception of the throwing up in store for the listener by a rock star of note and makes sure we 1996 MTV Unplugged appearance under intro to Sweetheart’s lead track, “Mono,” record’s end). know how great she thinks she is each the title “You Got No Right”). And it there isn’t a single compel! ing riff on the Whether it’s the limp delivery on the and every self-important second of this was pretty un-punk of her to align herself whole damn record, which is a pretty big Mellon Collie-era Smashing Pumpkins album makes its failure all the more with the coalition of millionaire problem when what you’re trying to do ripoff “All the Drugs,” the cheesy power depressing. With America’s Sweetheart, musicians complaining about the evils is, you know, rock. Looks like hiring ballad structures of “Hold On To Me” Courtney Love proves that the only thing of filesharing (a stance prominently Linda Perry, all-star songwriter for such and “Sunset Strip,” or the oddly sadder than watching artists whose 15 displayed inside the CD tray of the pop luminaries as Pink and Christina uncomfortable references to Eminem minutes have expired scratching and release reviewed here). It seemed like Aguilera (not to mention former lead and Strokes singer Julian Casablancas, clawing for a little more time in the everywhere I turned, I found a new singer of 4 Non Blondes), to co-write this on America’s Sweetheart, Courtney Love spotlight is listening to them do it. reason to despise Courtney Love. particular batch of tunes wasn’t the home blows absolutely every possible However, it’s now 2K4, and, with my run Courtney figured it would be. Worse opportunity to regain any credibility she GRADE: D- teenage angst safely in the rear view yet, Courtney’s vocals just don’t have the mirror, I think it’s high time I put raw power they used to. When you strip youthful prejudices behind me. And away everything else about Courtney what better way to start than by writing Love, all the attitude and media-baiting, a fair, square, right-down-the-middle there was this chaotic, spine-scraping, review of America’s Sweetheart, the ass-kicking, and undeniably sexy holler brand new release from the embattled that gave past successes like Live rock goddess herself? I mean, yeah, Through This's “Violet” that little Celebrity Skin sucked, but Live Through something extra that made them stick This was a good record. She’s written around in your CD changer. This time (well, co-written) decent songs in the around, for whatever reason (years of past; she should be capable of doing it abuse? too much time off? getting again, right? older?), that quality is completely absent, In a word: no. which makes listening to America’s All you Love haters out there, rejoice: Sweetheart about as much fun as being 16 The Cowl Arts & Entertainment February 26,2004 Taste of the Town with Kelly Mack ’04 A&E Editor '

Mediterraneo Caffe professional, courteous treatment 134 Atwells Avenue, Providence doesn’t stop there. Mediterraneo’s staff (401)331-7760 pays attention to details (such as the www.mediterraneocaffe.com correct way to pour wine for a table), and it’s sure to make you feel important. I have to admit; I went into Mediterraneo For example, have you ever been to review it feeling skeptical. Everyone annoyed by trying to fit bread, bread knows it’s one of the best restaurants on dishes, a plate for olive oil, glasses, Federal Hill, a district well known for plates, and an appetizer dish on a table its fine Italian dining. But is the best for two? No worries here—a waiter will really the best? Or is the hypejust that— serve your appetizer for you and take the a lot of talk and overpriced food without dish with him so you don’t have to make the quality? In this case, the former is room. definitely true. Affordability: Mediterraneo is more Atmosphere: Mediterraneo offers free expensive than plenty of other valet parking at the curb, which creates restaurants you could have a good dinner an upscale feel before you even walk in like mozzarella sticks, but this dish will menu features many different kinds of at, but let’s dissect why: it’s on Federal the door. Once you do though, the classy make regular mozzarella shake in its pasta dishes (from traditional to more Hill (where there are very few impression holds up with nice tables, garnish. Dinners also prove to be worthy creative), as well as seafood and steak. inexpensive restaurants to begin with), dressed-up waitstaff, and soft lighting. of Mediterraneo’s acclaim. The and it’s a “nice” restaurant and so can This isn’t necessarily your parents’ nice cannelloni al forno is a good choice for Quality: All of the food was well- charge a little more for atmosphere and restaurant, though—there are also a a pasta dish, made up of lasagne sheets prepared and served hot and promptly. reputation. Here, though, the bottom line couple of more funky touches, partially stuffed with three cheeses and spinach The dinner portions were big, putting is that it’s worth it. Dinners range from provided by hanging star-shaped light that is then baked and topped with more Mediterraneo ahead of its more trendy about $ 13.00 (for pasta dishes) to $30.00 fixtures. You’ll feel comfortable in jeans cheese and a red sauce. Competing with competitors, who favor design and (for filet mignons). Appetizers and and a nice top, but you could also have a the pasta is the filetto di maiale, pork presentation over quantity. The desserts are priced accordingly, in the little fun and get more dressed up for a tenderloin medallions marinated in a restaurant does flirt with trendiness when $10.00 range. special night out. delicious combination of honey, dijon it comes to desserts, with smaller mustard, herbs, and seasoned bread portions and more “presentation” (don’t Overall: Not surprisingly, Mediterraneo Selection: Many of the appetizers crumbs. The dish is served with a worry, though, the decorations on your gets a good recommendation—for its include seafood, and of course there are perfectly complementary apple brandy plate are edible). classy atmosphere, excellent service, and the requisite dishes like Caesar salad. cream sauce as a dip, as well as a side of delicious food. For once, a restaurant For a change, try the mozzarella in salad and red smashed potatoes (side Service: This category is where lives up to its reputation—and you carrozza—homemade mozzarella and note: red smahed potatoes are a Mediterraneo really earns its stripes. You certainly won’t find Mediterraneo prosciutto with fresh basil that is particular favorite of mine, and I have can expect your waiter to place your resting on its laurels. breaded and pan-fried, served with a to say I’ve never had better than at napkin in your lap for you while telling delicious tomato sauce dip. You might Mediterraneo). The rest of the dinner you about the night’s specials, and the GRADE: A+ So cool... we have to wear jackets.

Wanna join A&E? Come to Slavin 104 to pick up an application or call x2214. Winter wear not required. February 26,2004 Arts & Entertainment The Cowl 17 Urban Elements The wicked rhymes of the West Kanye West’s newly released College Dropout lives up to the hype and produces an entire album of quality tracks

by Joe Mavodones ’05 A&E Staff

Kanye West The College Dropout Roc-a-Fella

In a recent interview, up- and-coming producer/rapper Kanye West was asked who his favorite rapper in today’s rap game was. His answer? “I’m my favorite rapper.” Yeah, it’s an arrogant answer, but after listening to The College Dropout, West’s debut album, I think Kanye’s choice may be justified. First of all, amidst all of the buzz that has been hyping up Kanye over the past few months, I wasn’t sure if this album was even worth buying. I mean, I had heard Kanye’s production skill before on tracks like Jay-Z’s “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” and “The Takeover,” Talib Kweli’s “Get By,” and Ludacris’ “Stand Up.” I even remember his work back with Mase and Harlem World. Yet I still couldn’t convince myself to buy it. I basically saw Kanye as this year’s 50 Cent—just another rapper over-hyped by his label and the media so that his debut album would blow up. Even­ tually, after hearing a few tracks online, I decided I had to buy it. And I was instantly glad I His jaw may have been wired shut, but the rhymes keep flowing'. Kanye West’s (above) album, College Dropout, is one of the had. best to come out in a long time. West rises up through the ranks of the rap world just in time for Jay-Z (right below) The College Dropout is a to be able to retire comfortably with West as his competent successor. masterpiece. Filled with politically-charged raps, off­ works well together. survive like Kanye / Spittin’ “Breathe in Breathe Out” Eamon’s “I Don’t Want You beat flows, and exceptional On an album this good, through wires and fires, emcees featuring Ludacris round out the Back.” production, the album stretches every track deserves mention. retiring.” other noteworthy tracks, while Yet even with these minor toward classic status, and is no But some—the great ones— On “Two Words,” Kanye “Never Let Me Down” drawbacks, The College doubt the best album Roc-A- deserve even more recognition. recruits Mos Def and fellow featuring Jay-Z highlights both Dropout is still an outstanding Fella has released since Jay-Z’s The best cut on the album is Roc-A-Fella brethren Freeway Kanye and Hova’s immense album. We all knew that Kanye The Blueprint (an album on “Get ‘Em High,” a bass-heavy, to light up a belligerent, guitar- lyrical skill. West was one of the best which Kanye produced nearly hypnotic jam featuring Talib laced track, dropping verses Among all of this brilliance, producers on Planet Hip-Hop, half the songs). Kanye enlists Kweli and Common. Inter with each line containing only a few drawbacks sneak up. yet with his debut, he has some of rap’s best lyrical talents spersed between an infectious two words. Kanye raps: “Chi First, the skits. I’m not a big fan certified himself as one of to help raise the bar on his hook, Kanye drops countless town / South side / world wide of skits or interludes to begin today’s first-rate rappers—not album, while Kanye’s prod gems, while Common spits one I One neck / two chains / one with, so the five that appear Eminem or Jay-Z quality (at uction on every track is of his best verses since waist / two gats I One wall / throughout the album are least not yet). But with Jay-Z immaculate. Throughout the Resurrection, rapping: “Bou­ twenty plaques / Blue-print / 5 nothing special. Also, tracks officially retiring from hip-hop, album, Kanye comes across as lder then Denver /1 ain't a mad Mies / shoulda been / signed like “Through the Wire” and it looks as though he has left the a mixture of Stevie Wonder’s rapper just a emcee with a twice.” Trust me, it sounds “Slow Jamz” featuring Twista keys to Roc-A-Fella with soul, Jay-Z’s lyrics, and Ferris temper / You dancin’ for money better than it reads. The political have been so played-out on the Kanye West. Bueller’s cockiness—a strange like honey, I did this my way / “All Falls Down,” inspirational radio and MTV, they end up blend that unquestionably So when the industry crash, I “Jesus Walks,” and bouncy sounding about as original as GRADE: A+ The Cowl Portfolio Page 18 February 26,2004 Grains of sand between her toes The top ten

by Christine Bagley ’06 ways to be Asst. Portfolio Editor cool at PC She dug her toe into the soft- grained sand. Drawing a circle by Joan Barker ’04 and then covering up her cre Managing Editor ation to start again, Liza stared blankly at the ex- Ever wonder what it takes SHORT! pansive beach. to be cooler than cool here at STORY s She sat on her fa Providence College? If so, read vorite purple on and you too will soon be towel. Every morning, Liza considered "ice cold. ” would come to the water’s edge, whip out her towel and 1. Try out for the Friars Club, start to draw small circles with and when you don’t get in, be her right foot. She thought really bitter and pretend you’re about nothing but being in the too good for them anyway. moment. The glorious sun was just rising and the waves 2. At brunch, begin every sen­ splashed against the shore in tence with:,“Dude, last night anticipation. This was the only when we were at [enter name time in her day that she spent of PC bar here]...” alone—in serenity. She worked for an important 3. Apparently, to be consid­ executive at an enormous cor ered a cool student here, it’s porate conglomerate. Phone more vital to have a Nalgene never stopped ringing. Meet bottle than it is a pulse. ings occurred almost every hour. Copy machines ate all the TRACY DONADIO ’06/The Cowl 4. Two words: Pea coat. paper in the office. Coffee breaks couldn’t come soon walk behind her. Lights slowly house, Liza rented a lates. Liza could only think of one 5. Two more words: Parking enough. Liza loved her job and flickered on as the houses on the paddleboat and began to row pass. wouldn’t give it up for any beach stirred. Liza hardly no out to the horizon. Hours later, word—pampered. For some reason she felt different. Twi thing, but her nine-to-five ticed. Her gaze moved from the she came back to shore wear light had begun to set in and 6. No matter how cold it gets, seemed to turn into seven-to- circles in the sand to the end of ing a smile. Jumping into the the stars competed with the insist on wearing sandals with seven (or even later) on some the water, awaiting the sun’s car, Liza sped to the salon and lights of the city. Instead of no socks. Obviously you were nights. greeting. treated herself to a manicure, Liza never stayed longer massage, and facial. After her heading home as planned, Liza just too cool (or hungover) to After work, she would head realize what you were wearing to the gym, pick up some gro­ than half an hour each morning morning, she began to crave drove back to the beach. She had never ventured to the shore when you walked out the door ceries, and finally return home. reflecting during her time alone. Japanese food and stopped by at this time of day. Parking the this morning. Once she reached her quaint She made herself forget all the her favorite restaurant that she car and grabbing her purple apartment, she would shower, events from the day before. Any never had time to dine at. task on tap for the coming day Somehow stir-fry veg towel, Liza visited her morn 7. Go to Slavin “for coffee,” make herself a small meal, and just so you can people-watch. finally slip into her pajamas. If was pushed out of her head for etables and rice had never ing spot. She unraveled the she didn’t check her e-mail, or these few minutes. For her, be tasted so amazing. Liza towel and inhaled deeply. Her ing in the moment was key to hopped back into the car, spot was even more gorgeous 8. Guys: toss a football on the call her mom, Liza would curl Quad. Girls: run around on the up and read her newest lease relaxation. As she pushed her started the ignition, and consid at night. The sky was a mess of colors and the water hinted Quad in short-shorts and from the library. She always self up, Liza shook the sand ered her options: mall or mov something special. strappy tank tops giggling, “Oh ended her day drained. Yet, from her toes and then from her ies or both? Speeding to the Liza hugged her knees into no! I’m soooo gonna get hit by Liza still arose before the sun towel. Glancing out into the theater, Liza caught the after her chest. The same swirl she a ball!” each morning to bask in the water again, she reconsidered noon showing of a movie she had designed earlier in the day splendor of the awakening earth her day. How nice would it be had been dying to see. She with her toes was still exactly 9. Pretend you’re in good with at the coastline. to take the day off? How much didn’t care that she sat alone in as she had left it. Liza savored Frank the shuttle driver. A few gulls squawked over nicer would it be to enjoy the the stadium seats or that the the moment—a moment be­ head and then landed silently on day away from the office? Liza floor was sticky. The movie tween chaos and guilt, a mo­ 10. Learn how to make fake the cool sand just a few feet dialed her office, left a message, was perfect. She even caught ment between happiness and IDs...you’ll automatically from Liza. A sailboat, out for a and turned her phone off. herself wiping a tear from her misery. A moment between have 2,000 underage friends on morning glide, leaked by on the She shook off her towel cheek. After the movie, Liza self-discovery and perfection. campus. horizon. A couple, hand-in- again and slipped on her san­ charged up her credit card with hand, strolled down the board- dals. Running down to the boat­ new outfits, shoes, and choco­ Escapism through middle school dances

by Megan Bishop ’07 flipped on the radio, and “On Bended to the music. I remember scanning the I imagined myself seven years earlier, Portfolio Staff Knee” by Boys II Men filled the air. mass of people with a sense of panic... doing the same thing as my sister. I shiv Pausing at a stoplight, I let my mind A car horned beeped loudly from be ered. It is amazing how time changes us, It was late afternoon on a gray Satur wander to the seventh grade dance I hind me. I had been so lost in my day and how it can make us seemingly bet day, and I was leaving the library. I had equated with this song... dream, I hadn’t seen the light turn green. ter people. We become people who are scoured the shelves for non-fiction books The dance was held in our large gym­ I quickly stepped onto the gas and drove less afraid to dance in public, but some that I swore I would never read. I nasium. It smelt of sweat and overly- underneath the light. Boys II Men had how who still make fun of those who do searched for information cologned adolescents. Decorations ended and so had my daydream. I drove “The Macarena.” I fell back onto my bed, SHORT on bacteria, plants, and clung to the ceiling and huddles of chil­ the remainder of the ride home in silence, laying with my dusty library books. I STORY the life cycle of an dren were littered along the walls. “The finding it difficult to sink back into my closed my eyes, and remembered the amoeba. In the third Macarena” had just been on, and a few memories. dance once again... grade, when we sat on a worn carpet lis­ brave souls had stepped out onto the When I got back home, my mind was The song was over and everyone had tening to tales of princesses and talking dance floor to strut their stuff. still searching for the details of that gone back to their own pods of people, animals, I promised myself I would stay But not me. I stood on the side lis­ dance. Reaching my room, I threw the and after a few moments, we began dis­ in the illusory world of imaginary crea­ tening to jokes made by my friends books onto my bed and walked over to cussing who danced with whom and how tures for as long as possible. about the people who had shaken their my computer. A blinking message from each experience had went. Then, all of a If we had to live in the real world, booties and clapped to their hearts’ con my sister was at the bottom of my screen. sudden, the newest pop song from the wouldn’t we want to escape it with tent. As the Latin-flavored music died Angelic92: Kaitlyn!! Wut should I Spice Girls blasted from the speakers. books? But much to the disappointment down, it was replaced by the soft sounds wear 2 da dance at skool tonite. We all looked at each other and ran to of my third grade mind, I walked out of of Boys II Men. Everyone froze and re A smile crept across my face. My sis­ the dance floor. It didn’t matter who we the library laden with encyclopedias and alized that this was the defining moment ter was in middle school now, just as I had danced with, or whose sweaty palms reference guides. of the whole night. If you were among had been when that Boys II Men song we had to hold. Walking to my car, I navigated the ice the chosen ones, you would spend the had first hit my ears. I responded to her, For a moment we became lost again field which had taken over the poorly next two minutes and 56 seconds and suggested a specific outfit I knew in that illusory world, where nothing paved parking lot. I slid into my car and wrapped in someone else’s arms. If not, she had hanging in her closet. She gra could touch us. It was like third grade placed the books on to the passenger seat, you would lean against the wall and ciously thanked me with a gigantic when we sat on the faded carpet and lis then started my car. As I drove off, I watch the couples sway back and forth smiley face and signed offline. tened about unicorns and a perfect world. February 26,2004 Portfolio The Cowl 19 Poetry Corner The Electrically Bloated Acid Test

by Chris Fahey ’05 Wherever Two or Three Portfolio Staff Get this food out of my face. by Christopher Parcels ’04 Anymore would mean my disgrace. Portfolio Staff A fair dinner I twice had already. We sat and talked over our beers, Three times is harm upon my belly. ignoring the din from two floors below. This dessert has cursed my sweet tooth, Alcohol made us philosophers. The fourth slice has left me a recluse. Is the grass greener on the other side? The wisest of our number answered, Though the milk has gone sour, “It’s all the same yard; I’ll need to devour! someone just put a damn fence up.” This last cookie on the plate, Dunking... I immediately eliminated “yours” and “mine” With coffee’s thickly white mate. from my vocabulary. As I raise the softening dough to mouth from plate, It is ours, this world. My stomach may upset, but never frustrate,

Alcohol made us theologians. I have eaten standing up, I have digested upside down, What is the nature of sin? Along trails of chocolate raisins I munch from town to town. The wisest of our number answered, “In sin, the individual cuts himself off Yet, let my tummy deflate from overflow, not only from God, but also from the rest of society.” And my mind from the menu go.

I resolved to tear down these fences, too I merit some help from the modem day remedy. (and urge you to do the same). Spoon me some Pepto and for the love of God, flag me! We have only ourselves to blame for the ills of the world.

I did not expect to find God here, between sips of Rolling Rock, through conversation with the boys. Villanelle of Psalm 19 We echoed ever farther than by Sara Schepis ’04 Portfolio Staff

“Our God is great!” the boundless sky rings out With vault of air, his handicraft, we say, “Our Rock-Redeemer may we please Your heart.”

No lettered word the message must impart It shines like all-pervading light of day— “Our God is great!” the boundless sky rings out.

From edge of East the blazing sun makes start From bridal tent rejoicing, sprints its way. Our Rock-Redeemer may we please Your heart

For see. Your light makes dark of eyes depart Your law revives us, calls us from dismay. “Our God is great!” the boundless sky rings out

For fear of God is clean, endures apart More sweet than honey, more than gold could pay. Our Rock-Redeemer may we please Your heart.

Protect me from my sin's most secret dart. Your love and Way hold all my life in sway. “Our God is great!" the boundless sky rings out: Our Rock-Redeemer may we please Your heart. Seeped in his scent and his memory by Jennifer Skala ’05 materials made in Taiwan. in my room. It was as if everything that past and the good times. He was pulling Portfolio Editor I loved the smell of him when we first ever had to do with him or come near me under before I could even take a started dating—it was different from the him had taken on his aroma. At first, I breath. But something brought me back When I got home, I could still smell overpowering odor of after-shave that didn’t want it to fade away—I never re­ and I just told him I had to close the store him on me. He was in my hair, on my most of my ex-boyfriends wore. I was turned one of his sweatshirts just so I and he had to go. So he left, but not be­ hands—it was like he was standing right used to guys who doused themselves in could keep it in a drawer and be re­ fore wrapping me in his scent like but­ behind me. I got into the shower as soon after-shave and cologne, so that their minded of him. I even went so far as to terfly caught in a cobweb. as I walked through the oppressive “manly” odor would hit me put a pack of gum in the pocket of the 1 got into my car and I drove home short door; I couldn’t stand the as soon as they entered a room. But he sweatshirt when I thought the scent was with all of the windows up, even though STORY smell anymore. was different—his musk was mixed with waning. it was a beautiful night. I was afraid that That night, when I was the sweet smell of sugary gum and the But after a while, I didn’t want to if I opened the window, even just a crack, at work, it was his smell that got me to odd scent of rubber and shoelaces; it was smell anything that was faintly reminis­ he would leak out like smoke from a look up from what I was doing. I was almost like it was less threatening than cent of him. Even walking into a sports chimney. The ride home was silent—I near the back of the store, folding sweat­ all of the overwhelming masculine fra­ store reminded me of him and I couldn’t didn’t turn the radio on or open the vents; ers, and I just wanted the night to be over. grances bought at department store bring myself to shop for a new pair of 1 just wanted to think, while seeped in When I heard the door open, I didn’t counters. I never got sick of his aroma. sneakers. I threw out his sweatshirt and the memory of him. even look up so that I would discourage The funny thing was that he didn’t put fragrance candles all over my room But by the time I got home, I could any potential customers from staying too make an effort to have this scent and he to cover any trace of him. I went back to remember everything about him—not long, But after a minute, I knew he had always claimed he didn’t notice it. But I dating guys who smothered themselves just how much 1 loved his smell. I parked been the one who had come in. always noticed it and I loved coming in cologne and I didn’t think twice about my car in the driveway and left all the He had this scent of cinnamon chew­ home at night still smelling like him. I’d it. windows down to get rid of any hint of ing gum, cologne, and new sneakers. It be lying in bed, just about to fall asleep, When he came into the store and him. I ran right into the shower, just to was strange—he rarely chewed gum, and then it would creep up on me and walked up to me, I almost forgot where get him off me. I must have washed my only wore a little cologne, and his sneak­ I’d think he was right next to me. I’d go I was. It was like I couldn’t think—I was hair at least three times—I wanted to ers looked like they had weathered mul­ to bed with his scent wrapped around me too wrapped up in his cinnamon-musk­ make sure all of him went down the tiple marathons, yet he always had that like a blanket. sneaker cocoon, as foolish as that drain. Afterwards, I put on my bathrobe smell. It didn’t matter if it was the middle After we broke up, it took me months sounds. But it all came back—this flood and was sure that the only thing I could of the night or right after he had taken a to get him out of my head and even of memories all triggered by his scent, smell was Dove soap and my shampoo. shower, he never ceased to be a combi­ longer to get his smell off of my clothes, his smell, him. He put his arm on my I was convinced I smelled like me again; nation of spicy gum, musk, and synthetic and my lips, and the pictures that hung shoulder and began talking about the It was me again. 20 The Cowl Portfolio February 26,2004 One granola bar for me and none for you (Chris F.) “Man, that’s real To make matters worse, at (Christine) Joe dashed back thundering bass they got going the age of 25, Joe’s hair was into the room and grabbed the next door, huh?” Harris said as starting to turn gray. He was chocolate covered granola bar he slithered into Joe’s room. even streaked with gray in his from Harris’ hand, only to find . “Why’s they goatee, which he had grown to the remnants of the wrapper left PASS- gotta get all up in look more youthful. Most of the in his friend’s hand. He glared AROUND my biznish alia time, when they were out in at his skinny friend. Joe ma chillin’ time?” public, people mistook Harris rummaged through the rest of Joe enthusiastically replied. for Joe’s son! How was Joe ever his stash and tossed all the rest Harris quietly chuckled and going to get a date if women of the bars at Harris. “You sat down in Joe’s only available thought he was out bar-hopping finish them, you’ve eaten most chair, barely making a dent in with his son! of them already!” barked Joe. it. There wasn’t much of Harris Joe knew he had to say He started to head out the door that would make a dent—what something to Harris and he then turned around to face his he needed was some Dunkin’ knew it would have to be soon. chum. Donuts in him or something. It he didn’t do anything he felt “You know Harris, you His thin frame screamed as if he would explode. As he come over to my house and malnutrition so loudly that you waited for his computer to boot barge into my room as if you wanted to stick him with an up, Joe began to devise a plan own the place. You help intravenous food bag to fatten in his head. yourself to all my food and you him up. (Chris P.) Of course Joe, get all the girls at the clubs His small stature contributed being of portly carriage, (when you can get in). I’m sick to the way he carried himself couldn’t think for too long of competing with you. And around. His self-esteem had without working up a sweat. By why don’t you have any gray more than a few bruises because the time the Windows XP screen hair? It’s not fair, dude.” once in a while—okay, more showed up on his monitor, Joe Joe finished his speech, often than not—he still got looked as if he had been winded and reaching for his turned away from the local lounging around in a sauna for inhaler. His plan to get back at cl ubs and even some on 18-and- 45 minutes. He was wiping his Harris didn’t actually go as up nights. (He had been old forehead with his handkerchief planned, but it felt good to speak enough to buy vermouth for his when it suddenly hit him...he his mind. step-mom every damn Monday knew EXACTLY how to get Harris didn’t know what to or Tuesday morning for the past back at Harris. say to his friend who always three years!) (Megan) He slowly rose kept his feelings to himself. But nothing hit him harder CAITLIN BROWN ’06/The Cowl from his chair and looked “Wow, Joe, man, I’m sorry. than when he tried to take his “Hey man, could I get a for any of his snacks and then behind him. He grimaced You shoulda told me sooner to little cousin, Jack, into an R- granola bar?” asked Harris as he proceeding to stuff his face. And towards Harris as Harris stuffed lay off the mooching. You rated movie for Jack’s 15th buried his hand into the “good he always took the good stuff! his face. Joe felt his stomach know what, we’ll work on the birthday. The theater didn’t kind” of bars among Joe’s Harris never ate the crappy, cramp and growl. A granola bar girl situation together and I’ll believe Harris’ license was real wholesale proportioned stash. plain granola bars—he went sounded like a good idea. Yeah, help ya with the snacking. and they wouldn’t let him in. Joe blinked with passive right for the fudge-covered especially a granola bar dipped You’re my friend, Joe and I hate The R-rated movie they ended annoyance, but semi-sincerely ones. To top it all off, Harris in smooth chocolate. He shook to see you so upset.” up watching was one from stated, “Yeah man, the fudge­ looked like he hadn't gained a his head back and forth. No, no Neither knew what to say. Jack’s father’s VHS collection dipped ones are where it’s at.” pound since sixth grade. way. He had to focus. He tried Harris nodded to his friend. and not one playing in the Now, Joe had always been This irked Joe more than to be as nonchalant as possible, Maybe he wasn’t such a self theaters. It was terribly generously sympathetic towards anything. Joe was barely six feet but being 300 pounds proved centered-scrawny-kid. Maybe embarrassing for 24-year-old Harris, but sometimes the little tall but he was over 300 pounds. that task to be difficult. As he he had a sincere heart under his Harris to have to cope with his guy was so in-your-face with He had struggled with his walked past Harris and towards in-your-face attitude. Joe fragile little shell, which took certain things that Joe just weight for as long as Harris had the door he heard the muffled nodded back to his friend and four, five, or sometimes even wanted to click him out of the known him, but Harris never sound of Harris yelling, smiled. six years off of his appearance. room and have some serenity. curbed his eating habits in front “Hey, man where you “Ah, dammit man!” Joe said (Jen) Joe couldn’t stand how of Joe or made apologies for his going?” to his computer after having to Harris was always coming over metabolism—which must have Outside in the hallway Joe re-boot it, not even looking in and eating Joe’s food—Harris been as fast as an eight-year-old smirked, his plan was coming Harris’ direction. has no qualms about asking Joe girl’s. together... Roving Photographers February 26,2004 The Cowl 21 Who do you think should run for President?

“Janet Jackson because she’s willing to bare it all.” Sasha Gutierrez ’05 “Arnold Schwarzenegger.” Christina Johnson ’07 Lauren Conti ’07

“Pedro Martinez.” "Jessica Simpson, for an intelligent president.’ Jim Welsh ’04 Maggie Horan ’06 Elizabeth Piersons ’06

“Ryan Gomes. IN GOMES WE TRUST.” “Me! Please me!” Laura Whitney’06 Jeff Alvanas’06 Howard Dean

Blossom and Six

"Hollywood. PC Security for a safer America.” 22 The Cowl Sports February 26,2004 The PC Scoreboard Scores • Standings • Statistics • Schedules • Standouts Standouts

Adam Sutton Kim Smith Men’s Track Women’s Track Graduate Student — Preston, England Junior — Auckland, New Zealand Sutton captured the 5,000 meters at the Big East Indoor Smith won the 3,000 meters at the Big East Champi­ Track Championships on Saturday, Feb. 21 held at onships on Sunday, Feb. 22 with a time of 8:55.88. Syracuse University. Sutton crossed the line in a time She broke the Big East record, the Carrier Dome of 14:19.40 to lead the Providence men to a seventh­ record, and the PC record in addition to being named place finish. Most Outstanding Track Performer.

Scores Schedules Wednesday 2/18 Thursday 2/26 Women’s Basketball at Rutgers L 81-45 M and W Swimming at ECAC Champ. TBA Women’s Hockey at Brown W2-1 OT Friday 2/27 Friday 2/20 Men’s Hockey vs. Merrimack 7 p.m. Men’s Hockey at Maine L3-2 Women’s Tennis vs. Seton Hall 7 p.m. M and W Swimming at ECAC Champ. TBA ’ Saturday 2/21 M and W Track at New England Champ. 1 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Miami W 70-57 Women’s Hockey vs. Boston College W8-1 Saturday 2/28 Women’s Basketball vs. Virginia Tech L 77-56 Women’s Basketball vs. Georgetown 2 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse at Fairfield L 8-7 2 OT Women’s Hockey vs. New Hampshire 2 p.m. Men’s Hockey at Maine L4-2 Women’s Tennis vs. Rutgers 7 p.m. M and W Swimming at ECAC Champ. TBA Sunday 2/22 M and W Track at New England Champ. 1 p.m. W Track at Big East Champ, (at Syracuse, NY) 8th of 14 Men’s Hockey at Merrimack 7 p.m. M Track at Big East Champ, (at Syracuse, NY) 7th of 12 Women’s Hockey at Boston College W5-2 Sunday 2/29 M Swimming and Diving at Metro Col. Champ. 5th of 16 Men’s Basketball at St. John’s Noon W Swimming and Diving at Metro Col. Champ. 4th of 18 Women’s Hockey at New Hampshire 2 p.m.

Tuesday 2/24 Tuesday 3/2 Men’s Basketball at Notre Dame 73-59 Men’s Basketball vs. Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball at Miami 7 p.m. Wednesday 2/26 Women’s Basketball at Connecticut 79-38 Standings

Associated Press Men’s Basketball National Rankings Women’s Hockey East Standings Rank Team Rank Team 1 Stanford 14 North Carolina State Hockey East Overall 2 St. Joseph’s 15 Cincinnati 3 Pittsburgh 16 Southern Illinois Team W-L-T Pts. W-L-T Pct. 4 Gonzaga 17 Arizona New Hampshire 12-1-2 26 17-8-4 38 5 Duke 18 Georgia Tech 6 Oklahoma State 19 Memphis Providence 10-3-1 21 15-11-2 32 7 Mississippi State 20 Kansas Northeastern 7-5-3 17 13-8-7 33 8 Connecticut 21 Louisville Maine 6-8-2 14 9-14-4 22 9 Kentucky 22 Wisconsin Connecticut 4-9-3 11 8-17-5 21 10 Texas 23 Illinois 11 Wake Forest 24 Utah State Boston College 0-13-1 1 5-17-3 13 12 North Carolina 25. Texas Tech 13 PROVIDENCE February 26,2004 Sports The Cowl 23 Swimming and Diving strong at MCC’s Lax falls to Fairfield by Larry Harvey ’05 just as well for the Women’s left in the second half, forcing Sports Staff by Gregory Hartwell ’07 team. They added seven more top the first of two overtimes. Sports Staff The Providence College 10 finishes on each of the The first over-time contained Men’s and Women’s Swim­ following days. Rider continued The Providence College much excitement, but minimal ming and Diving teams are her success finishing third in the Men’s Lacrosse team came up gains were made on behalf of nearing the end of their 400-meter individual medley, short in its season opener either team, forcing another respective seasons. The men and seventh in the 200-meter against Fairfield University, overtime. Finally, Fairfield finished the butterfly. Nemeth also continued falling 8-7 in senior captain Tom Werney SWIPING regular season to place well, finishing second in LACROSSE double over­ scored the game-winning goal & DIVING with a strong the 100-meter breaststroke, as time, this past with 2:37 remaining in the 5-3 record, well as the 200-meter Saturday. second OT. while the women closed with breaststroke. Flynn joined her “Our main goal is to just go out Leading the Providence a respectable 6-5 record. Both classmates by placing well in two there and play our game,” said offense was junior attackman teams continued their success more events. She finished fifth in Head Coach Chris Burdick. Sean Kirwan who netted three at the Metropolitan Collegiate the 100-meter butterfly, in However, the Stags came out goals inside the box. In his first Championships, a three day addition to a third place finish in ready for the Providence collegiate game, freshman competition in East Meadow, the 200-meter butterfly. opposition and took an early 2- midfielder Brendan Ryan had a New York. The men placed Head Coach Jonathan 0 lead in the first quarter. The strong showing, tallying three fifth out of 16 teams, while the Caswell noted that the relays Senior Bridget McKenna Friars responded with two man- assists for PC. women finished in fourth were important on the men’s side. placed fourth in the 500 up goals, which helped close in Sophomore midfielder Mark place against 18 schools. “The relays for the men meter freestyle and 200 on the Stag’s lead. Despite PC’s Seyer, added to the Friar effort Competition began on Feb. stepped up. We had a few people meter freestyle races, while efforts, by halftime the Stags by contributing two goals, while 20, and the women started finish in the top eight, but the finishing second in the 650 had a strong 5-3 lead over the freshman midfielder Mark quickly, posting seven top 10 relays really stepped up and got meter freestyle. Friar hopefuls, with an exciting Bundra and Giuntini each netted finishes. They placed seventh a third place finish and a few Kavanagh finished fifth in the second half to ensue. one goal apiece. Giuntini also in the 200-meter freestyle fourth place finishes.” 200-meter freestyle. Freshman “Possession time really hurt added one assist in the loss, relay and third in the 400- Caswell was happy with the Jeff Vollero added three ninth us this game,” said Burdick. while senior Kevin Kornobis meter medley relay. performance of his team, “ft was place finishes in the 100-meter “We had trouble holding onto rounded out the offensive attack The Women’s team the same places we got last year, butterfly, the 100-meter the ball, and we allowed 42 finishing with two assists. achieved success in individual but both squads scored more backstroke, and the 200-meter turnovers. We only won three of Providing a strong effort on races as well. Senior Bridget points than they did last year: our backstroke. Freshman Andrew our 18 face-offs, and without defense was standout junior McKenna came in fourth in the girls considerably more, our guys Zockoff added some points too, being able to obtain possession goaltender Andrew McMinn. 500-meter freestyle. Junior got about 25 more points.” by placing sixth in the 100- we had trouble working our Last year, McMinn was ranked Jamie Modon-Cohen finished The upperclassmen were not meter breaststroke, and eighth offense.” fourth in the nation in goals third in the one meter diving. going to be outdone, however. in the 200-meter breaststroke. With the need to maintain against average (6.92), and 12th A very impressive trio of Modon-Cohen dove her way to Senior Brian Flynn placed fifth possession in mind, and a nationally in save percentage freshmen—Katelyn Flynn, sixth place in the three meter in the 100-meter butterfly. needed rejuvenating half-time, (.605). On Saturday, McMinn Carolyn Rider, and Anne diving, while McKenna placed The Men’s and Women’s the Friars came out and made 21 saves for the Friar Nemeth—finished second, fourth in the 200-meter free­ Swim teams have one more capitalized on two more man- defense on 55 on-net shots. fifth, and sixth respectively. style, as well as second in the competition left in the season, up opportunities in the third “We work on having good However, the men’s team 1,650-meter freestyle event. the ECAC championships. period. fundamental skills, and this didn’t start off as well as their The Men’s team picked up Their final meet will begin on The Friars were able to take time we just weren’t con­ female counterparts, adding momentum on the subsequent Feb. 26 and finish on Feb. 28. a 7-6 lead, after another man- sistent.” continued Burdick. only two top ten finishes on the days as well. The relays The swimmers are also very up goal, provided by junior “We are hopeful for the next first day. They placed sixth in continued to provide points for positive. Rider says, “I think our attackman Dan Guintini, with game. Sometimes, you need one the 200-meter freestyle relay, the Friars, as they finished fifth relay is going to be great. It’s 1:30 left in regulation. loss to re-focus your attention. and fourth in the 400-meter in the 200-meter Medley relay the four freshman, and we’re However, the Stags would not Hopefully the team will practice medley relay. and fourth in the 400-meter seeded tenth in the whole meet. desist, and they netted their hard, and next time execute.” The rest of the meet went freestyle relay. Senior Patrick I think we’ll do really well.” seventh goal with six seconds

National Foreign Language / Culture Week March 1 - March 4, 2004 Moore Hall II - 4:00 - 6:30 PM

The Department of Modern Languages invites the Providence College community to share in the celebration of National Foreign Language and Culture week March 1st - 4th. Each day we will show an acclaimed foreign film in its original language with English subtitles. The film will be preceded b a brief introduction in English by one of our professors. Refreshments will be served. Monday, March 1st: Nueve Reinas, director Fabian Bielinsky(Argentina, 2001) The film opens with low-rent hustler Juan (Gaston Pauls) trying to scam the workers in a conve nience store when Marcos (Ricardo Darin) steps in to arrest him. In truth, Marcos is a veteran con himself and the two split the money after fleeing the scene. Soon after, Marcos asks Juan to be his partner in a series of small-time jobs. When Juan gets a message from his sister, the two head to the tony hotel where she works. There they try to pull off a big con that was initially planned by an aging criminal too ill to do it. The swindle centers around a fantastically accurate forgery of a rare stamp called the Nine Queens. As the two doggedly try to set up the deal, mobsters and the like learn of the job and try to horn in. Tuesday, March 2nd: Nirgendwo in Akrika, director Caroline Link (Germany, 2001) A Jewish Family in Germany immigrates to Kenya shortly before the Second World War. There they start running a farm, but not all members of the family are content with the new reality. After they leave Germany, things begin to change very quickly, which makes a return seem impossible. So the entire family must adapt to life on a new continent. Wednesday, March 3rd: La Veuve de Saint-Pierre, director Patrice Leconte (France, 2001) The true story of La Veuve de Saint-Pierre takes place on the Canadian island of Saint-Pierre in the 1850’s. It involves a murder, an execution (Veuve means both widow and the guillotine), and a beautiful, haunting love story. The harsh beauty of the snow-covered landscape provides an appro­ priate setting for a film which is really a melancholic cry of despair. With Juliette Binoche, Daniel Auteuil, and Emir Kusturica. Directed by Patrice Leconte. Thursday, March 4th: Ciao, Professorel, director Lina Wertmuller (Italy, 1994) Ciao, Professorel Is the story of an upper-class teacher from conservative Northern Italy who, due to a computer error, finds himself teaching third-grade truants at a ramshackle school in the south. Yet along the way, the earnest “professor” learns some valuable lessons when he begins to see life through the fresh, vibrant eyes of his scrappy young students! Don’t miss this rambunctious corned --a film absolutely brimming with life. 24 The Cowl Sports February 26,2004 PC celebrates 30 years of Women’s hockey program probably didn’t get a whole lot Friar tradition on of support, and here we are, this past Wednesday. It’s come a long way. The display as program women that are here today on scholarship really derive the benefit of celebrates 30 years all these other women that came before.” In many ways, the event was one of excellence large family reunion. Several former players were struck at how the women’s by Pat Brown ’05 hockey community has remained so Sports Staff active and supportive. Tradition. History. Excellence. “I’m just really impressed,” said These words, which adorn the special Melanie Ruzzi ’03. “We had the alumni commemorative patch sported by current game this morning and there were 23 members of Providence College girls who came back to play. I’m Women’s Hockey, impressed how many people are still WOMEN’S capture the spirit of one giving back to hockey and are still HOCKEY of the most storied involved.” programs in the history Movsessian-Lamoriello, who of Friar athletics. On Saturday, February graduated as a three-time ECAC All-Star 24, members of the PC community of before helping the U.S. capture gold in today and yesteryear gathered to Nagano, was equally overwhelmed. “I recognize and celebrate the enduring KRISTIN ELLIS ’05fflie Cowl think it’s really nice that this school has legacy of this spirit. recognized women’s hockey and is Past and present players, family, Above: An old time PC jersey celebrating its 30 years. It’s really kind friends, and alumni met at the Westin is displayed along with of a family environment and I’m very Hotel to share in the success of a program memorable moments at the appreciative that the school’s recognized that has earned Providence national women’s hockey 30th that,” she said. recognition in the three decades since its anniversary celebration at Head Coach Bob.Deraney expressed inception. Those in attendance included the Westin Hotel in down great delight at the turnout. “I’m such Friar celebrities as U.S. Olympic town Providence. overwhelmed. It’s been a long time gold medalists Lisa Brown-Miller ’88 coming. This group of women has really and Vicki Movsessian-Lamoriello ’94; endured since 1974-1975. They’ve had Right: Friars past and John Marchetti, the winningest coach in to fight for everything they’ve earned. present gather at cocktail PC history; and Kathy Lenehan ’81, the So, if you have a night like this where hour to honor Providence first student to play for women’s hockey the school recognizes their contributions, College’s Women’s Hockey on scholarship. I couldn’t have a better feeling.” team’s past glories. Follow­ In 30 short years, the Lady Friars When asked about how he intends to ing the cocktail hour was a have earned an impressive array of lead the program to even greater success, reception commerorating the accolades, developing a resume worthy Deraney smiled. “I love challenges,” he program’s success. of association with the top programs in explained. “And that’s going to be a the nation and status as one of PC’s most tremendous challenge, but one that I’m decorated teams of all time: six ECAC KRISTIN ELLIS ’05/The Cowl ready to undertake wholeheartedly. Championships; one ECAC Eastern Americans, 33 ECAC All-Stars, three women’s hockey has been here 30 There’s still a lot of things that League Championship; the inaugural New England Players of the Year, four years,” said Providence College Athletic Providence College Women’s Ice Hockey East Championship last year. Patty Kazmaier nominees, and four USA Director Bob Driscoll. “It’s an amazing Hockey plans on doing in the next 30 Over the years, their roster has Hockey Players of the Year. accomplishment. What’s so neat about years.” included 11 Olympians, three All- “It’s spectacular to think that it is that the women who started this February 26,2004 Sports The Cowl 25 Women’s hockey: Milestones in the making Providence earns 500th win in the program’s history and first season sweep over Brown in a decade

by Pat Brown ’05 Sports Staff

There are two possible explanations for the milestones the Providence College Women’s Hockey team achieved on the ice this past week. One rumor has it that PC’s opponents from Brown University and Boston College each broke a mirror, walked under a ladder, tripped over a black cat, I stepped on a crack in the sidewalk, and opened an umbrella inside the arena while all the celestial bodies aligned in the shape of a rabbit’s KRISTIN ELLIS ’05/The Cowl foot with the letters “PC” inscribed on Left: Junior Ashley Pay ton scored twice and the sole. assisted on two more goals to help the Friars sweep Others, like Head Coach Bob a weekend series against Boston College by scores Deraney, offer a different opinion: of 5-2 and 8-1. “Everyone is playing their position like an all-star.” This week marked many momentous Above: Junior forward Hillary Greaves looks for milestones in the history - let alone the the puck against Hockey East rival Boston College current season - of women’s hockey at in Providence’s 8-1 victory at Schneider Arena on PC. It all began with a thrilling 2-1 Saturday Feb. 21. overtime victory over nationally ranked No. 10 Brown, followed by 8-1 and 5-2 KRISTIN ELLIS ’05/The Cowl butcherings of Boston College. a pack of Brown Bears eager to avenge Freshman Kim Vesling regards the tallied four points, and six players earned their 4-1 loss in the Mayor’s Cup earlier win as a major bonus for team morale three points apiece. Also, many this season. PC dismissed any chance heading into this weekend’s games defensive forwards, such as senior Sarah I feel really good about the of their cross-town rivals exacting any against league leader University of New Youlen and junior Christina Redmond, fact that our program is grow­ revenge, as they fought their way to a 2- Hampshire. “Brown’s our rival and to enjoyed multiple-point games. ing, and Brown is a tremen 1 overtime win. sweep them this year added a lot of Providence will look to continue its Junior Ashley Payton put the Friars confidence to our team and it’s needed hot streak this weekend against dous barometer for [that]. We up by one late in the second period, as [against] a big team like UNH,” she said. nationally ranked No. 9 New Hampshire. were fortunate this year, but I she picked up a pass from junior Danielle Coach Deraney agreed. “I feel really With the regular season championship think we also deserved it. Bourgette, carving her way past the good about the fact that our program is on the line, the team is fully aware of all defense and towards her 10th goal of the growing, and Brown is a tremendous Bob Deraney that is at stake, and they are confident campaign. The Bears forced the game barometer for [that]. We were fortunate that they will emerge victorious. into OT midway through the third, but this year, but I think we also deserved it. “It’s going to take hard work and These wins stretch the Friars’ would fail to take home two points on It was a great test for us. Whenever you determination [to beat UNH this winning streak to eight games, and boost the day. Just 33 seconds into the extra can beat a ranked team, that bodes well weekend],” said Vesling. “It’s going to their record to 15-11-2 overall and 10- session, junior Rush Zimmerman won a for the way you’re playing.” take everything that we have. We are 3-1 in Hockey East action. Fittingly, face-off deep in Brown’s defensive zone Hockey East basement dwellers going to have to beat them mentally, the 5-2 clipping of the Golden Eagles and set up freshman Sonny Watrous for Boston College posed little competition physically, and just win all the little earned the program its historic 500 th the glorious gamewinning goal. for the Friars on Saturday and Sunday, battles.” victory on the same weekend that the Coupled with this past November’s as the Beantown squad looked more like “You’ve got to take it one game at a team celebrated its 30th anniversary at victory over the Ivy Leaguers, sitting ducks than the Eagles. time, which I think we’ve been doing a the Westin Hotel. Wednesday’s win marked the first time In the 8-1 and 5-2 victories over good job of lately,” said Redmond. “I Milestone Week began on since 1992 that PC has swept Brown in Boston College, Providence enjoyed a think everyone’s ready to go. Everyone’s Wednesday, with a grudge match against a series of regular season contests. wide distribution of offense. Payton excited.” CLASSIFIEDS

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by Kevin O’Brien ’07 in the country, so it was bound to be a Sports Staff tough weekend,” he said. “We played The Providence College Men’s well at times, and now we know what Hockey team finally ran into a hill too we have to do and what changes to make. steep to climb. We definitely played better overall the Riding a four game winning streak, second game; I don’t think the final score the Friars were brought reflected how close the game really MEN’S back down to earth by was.” HOCKEY nationally ranked No. 3 “We were a little bit more intense on Maine in Orono this past Saturday and it was a better performance weekend. A 3-2 loss on Friday followed overall,” Pooley offered. “The thing that by Saturday’s 4-2 defeat saw the Black hurt us was poor puck decisions. We had Bears scoop up all four points and deny mental lapses for five to ten seconds and the Friars the prospect of home ice it cost us, for instance the first goal on advantage in the first round of the Saturday.” Hockey East tournament. “We seemed more physical and For Providence, the events of the engaged (the second game). We didn’t weekend dropped the team’s record to play as well as we wanted to but we were 14-11-6 overall and 6-10-5 in conference still in both games. I believe we’re a play. Having previously notched four better hockey club now.” straight victories, the Friars entered the The pair of losses combined with a weekend series with hopes of garnering win for fourth-placed New Hampshire some points from their contests with on Sunday means that the Friars are Maine. The Black Bears, however, had eliminated from contention for home ice other ideas and were able to run their advantage in the upcoming conference unbeaten streak to eight games with a tournament. Sitting on 17 points with pair of victories. three regular season games remaining, Friday’s encounter started off well Providence currently., maintains a enough for the Friars, with senior precarious one-point lead over defenseman Stephen Wood opening up KRISTIN ELLIS '05/The Cowl Merrimack for fifth place in the the scoring just 1:40 into the game with conference. Senior Peter Zingoni recorded his tenth goal of the season against Maine a wrist shot from the right face-off circle. Fittingly, it is Merrimack who visits over the weekend. He and junior Chris Chaput are tied for the team lead It was Wood’s second goal in as many Schneider Arena this Friday as the teams with 30 points. games and gave the Friars an early 1 -0 battle it out for that fifth spot. And these advantage. The lead was short lived, goaltender Bobby Goepfert finished with Chaput’s power play goal, which cut the Friars certainly know that their fate is in however, as Maine responded with a 25 saves in a losing effort. lead to 2-1. The goal was Chaput’s 1 Oth their own hands. hammer blow in the form of three first Friars head coach Paul Pooley offered of the season—he and senior center Peter “We definitely have to concentrate on period goals that gave it a lead it would his thoughts on Friday’s encounter. “We Zingoni are tied for the team lead in this weekend,” McDonald confirmed. not relinquish. did alright Friday night,” he said. “The points with 30 apiece. “We’re not looking ahead at all at this A scoreless second period gave way first two periods weren’t great, but we However, Maine’s response to point. We’re worrying about Friday first, to a third period in which Providence really threw caution to the wind in the Chaput’s strike was quick and crushing, and it’s a game we have to win.” piled on the pressure, but was ultimately third period and they didn’t match our as the Black Bears restored their two- “This is a big weekend, the biggest unable to snatch a point. Junior intensity. We had about five really good goal advantage with a power play goal weekend of the year,” Pooley echoed. defenseman Jeff Mason pulled one back scoring opportunities that third period of their own just two minutes later. They “We want to get playing well.” for the Friars just three minutes into the but were only able to finish one.” later added an empty netter to make the Assessing this weekend’s opponents, third when he pounced on a rebound of The teams were back at it again on score 4-1 before PC senior right wing Pooley continued, “We need to focus on classmate David Carpentier’s shot and Saturday night, and Maine seemed to Jonathan Goodwin tallied one more Merrimack and be fully engaged. We slotted it home to bring the score to 3-2. pick up right where they left off. After a power play goal to finish off the scoring. haven’t beaten them in two years and that However, despite repeated pressure, the scoreless first period, the Black Bears Goepfert was forced to make 34 saves cost us an NCAA bid last year. They’re Maine defense held firm in the end. The took control of the affair with a pair of as the Friars were out shot 38-22 in the a good hockey club and they play a style Friars ended up out shooting the Black goals in the first five minutes of the contest. of hockey that gives us trouble.” , Bears 16-5 in the final stanza, with second period. It was not until midway Assessing the weekend series, “Execution is the name of the game. Maine holding a 28-27 edge in shots over through the third period that Providence freshman right wing Colin McDonald We need to create havoc in front of the the course of the game. PC junior was able to respond with junior Chris remained upbeat. “Maine is ranked third net and play really good defense.” PC has strong showing at Big East Championships

Friars receive stellar from receiving more points. The Friars a time of 8:53.95 to lead the Friars. put forth solid efforts and earned a The Friars most impressive performances from significant number of points for not performance on the day was turned in scoring in any of the field events. by Smith, who was named the Most Sutton, Wykes, and “This was probably the best Big East Outstanding Track Performer for her performance that we have had in years,” record-breaking performance in the record-setter Smith said Treacy. “The men’s team scored the 3,000 meters. Her time of 8:55.88 set a in meet at Syracuse most points ever. Adam [Sutton] and new Big East record by over 17 seconds Dylan [Wykes] gave great performances; and also set a new Carrier Dome record by Ryan Durkay ’05 I’m very pleased with the results. Mary by over two seconds. In addition, Smith Sports Staff [Cullen] came down injured which was set a new PC indoor record in the 3,000 The Providence College Men and a misfortune, so we could have finished meters. Geraldine Hendricken set the Women’s track teams know just how even higher.” previous PC record (9:04.43) in 1989. important the Big East championships Providence may not have won the Maybe more impressively, 20 minutes are. Even though both teams lack the team titles but got championship-like after setting these records Smith standout star in any efforts in many of the races. On the anchored the 4x800 team to the first INDOOR field events, the Friars men’s side, the Friars were led by place finish. In doing so, Smith passed TRACK understand that despite graduate student Adam Sutton, who won the conference’s leading 800 meter the lack of a team the 5,000 meter event, finishing in a time runner and took the relay team from third championship, individually they are a of 14: 19.40. to first. force to reckon with when it comes to Junior Dylan Wykes won the 3,000 “You run out of things to say about distance and middle distance. meters in a time of 8:15.17. He finished Kim,” said Treacy. “She leads the Providence used this past weekend’s Big ahead of teammate and sophomore country this season in three events and East Championship meet held at Martin Fagan who placed second in is dominating them. She still hasn’t Syracuse University to showcase their 8:18.07. Junior Liam Reale was a caught up to how good she is.” team’s skills. second-place finisher in the 1,000 meters COURTESY OF SPORTS INFO Despite the lack of a team “This is the second most important (2:24.41), finishing less than one second Graduate student Adam Sutton championship, the Friars achieved their meet of the season probably behind the behind Georgetown’s Jesse O’Connell placed first in the 5,000 meter event goal of showing that they are still the NCAA championships,” said Head (2:23.55). In the 800 meters, sophomore at the Big East Indoor Track team to beat in the Big East when it Coach Ray Treacy. “Our goal is to prove Richard Jones took fourth-place Championships, finishing in a time comes to the distance and middle to everyone, that we can be one of the (1:52.89), while freshman Darren Brown distance events. This won’t be the last of 14:19.40. best teams in the conference in the placed sixth in the mile in a time of chance for the Friars to showcase their distance and middle distance events.” 4:13.33. Also, the 4x800 team and sophomore Fiona Crombie each talent to the nation—the women’s team Both teams had strong performances comprised of Jones, Brown, Reale and finished third in their respective races. has the New England Championships on both individual and team levels. The Dan Robb finished in seventh place for Byrne ran a time of 2:12.45 in the 800 and the men’s team has the IC4A’s. If men’s team finished in seventh place the Friars. meters, while Crombie recorded a time all goes well, don’t be surprised if many overall while the women’s team finished The women’s team also has some of 2:50.51 in the 1,000 meters. PC also of the Providence harriers are also in eighth. The women’s team could have great individual races. In the mile, won the 4x800-meter relay, in which a participating on the big stage at the finished higher but an untimely injury sophomore Jane Nalder placed fifth in a team of Byrne, Crombie, sophomore NCAA Championships. to junior Mary Cullen kept the Friars time of 5:00.90. Junior Deirdre Byrne Jane Nalder and Smith combined to run February 26,2004 Sports The Cowl 27 Time’s running out for first Conference win is recruiting seven players for the 2004- Friars continue to 05 season. Two potential recruits could be coming from junior colleges to help stuggle, dropping balance the upperclassmen-under- classmen situation on the team. contests against “They are very aware of our situation,” said Yow. “They think they’ll nationally ranked be able to bring stability to the team and we just want them to complement the foes Virginia Tech team.” In addition to bringing in extra and Connecticut upperclassmen, Yow is also recruiting five freshmen. As of now the team has by Stephanie LaCharite ’06 signed three of their five recruits to play Sports Staff next season. Danielle Howard from Although the Providence College Willingboro, NJ, Haley Pelt a from Women’s Basketball can’t seem to Lancaster, Penn., and Savannah Price overcome its weaknesses to get a win in from Saginaw, Mich, will all be joining the Big East Conference, it’s not ready the Providence roster next season. to call it quits yet. Yow is also waiting to sign two other WOMEN’S The Friars suf- recruits who gave her verbal BASKETBALL fered their 13th and commitments this December. Their 14th Big East losses names will not be released until they this week. First, Virginia Tech knocked have signed with the team. down the Friars 77-56, while the So, as the season winds down for the nationally ranked No. 1 University of Friars, post-season practices will start. Connecticut Huskies also defeated the The Lady Friars will play their last home Friars 79-38. ■ game on Saturday hoping to upset Despite the scores of the games the Georgetown before playing their last team decided to look at their regular-season game on March 2 at improvements. Although Providence Freshman Jill Furstenburg is averaging 7.5 points and just under five Miami. lost to Virginia Tech by 20 points, it rebounds per game for the Lady Friars. After that they will have a couple decided to base its performance in weeks off before post-season strength comparison with the last match up Nwafili. “We pinched in on the post and “It’s difficult when there are a lot of training and individual skill development against the Hokies in Blacksburg, Va. made them rely on their outside shot and changes in an athletic department. begins along with player evaluations. where they lost 64-34 on Jan. 4. find the open player.” Nothing is constant and it is a hard But until that time the team will go However, the Friars could hardly But unlike the improvements the adjustment to make, but that’s what out on the court with heart and play compare this performance with the last Friars noted in the Virginia Tech game, we’re here for.” “Providence basketball” because they game against UConn as it was the team’s compared with last years game the only According to Yow, thus far the team have nothing to lose. 18th consecutive loss to the Huskies. thing the Friars improved upon against “In the losses like we have we need Connecticut was attendence. They to find the best in the game even though played to a sold out crowd of 10,167 it’s not enough to merit a victory,” said compared with last year’s 2,620 fans in Head Coach Susan Yow. “The team attendence. didn’t fold in the second half [against Last night’s loss against the Huskies Virginia Tech] and that’s a credit to them. was a tough one for the Friars as they We really try to meet each challenge as shot less than 30 percent for the night, best we can, even though we are as the high scorer, senior Jama Gilmore limited.” scored only eight points. First of all, in the Virginia Tech game, The last week of regular season play the Friars lessened the gap between this for PC Women’s Basketball starts this game and the last game by 10 points. A week and March Madness begins next constant problem the Friars have been week. For the Friars there will be no Big trying to overcome is turnovers. PC gave East Tournament, no NCAA Tournament up five less turnovers this game against and, hence, no March Madness. Virginia Tech than the previous one. The But what does this mean for performance was still not stellar, Providence? What are the Friars going however, as PC turned over the ball 17 to do while so many other teams are times to Virginia’s nine. struggling to stay alive in one-loss On the season, PC is averaging elimination tournaments? almost 19 turnovers per game while its Providence is going to be fighting to opponent’s have been averaging 16 a rebuild for the next season. game. But it’s not quite that easy. “We didn’t shoot well; we made a lot When the Friars get back on the court less [shots] than them, but we rebounded next season they will find themselves well,” said senior Brooke Freeburg. with little leadership. As of now, the “We’re playing hard but there are a lot Friars will only be returning one of little things we need to put together.” upperclassman, along with a slew of Rebounding was one thing PC sophomores. Nwafili, who right now capitalized on versus Virginia Tech. will be the team’s only senior next year, Both teams were about even, 43 to 44 will single-handedly have to lead the Project REWARDS respectively. When PC went to Virginia women’s team unless transfer students this past January according to Yow, the are recruited to fill the void of team was killed on the boards. upperclassmen. Earn REWARDS for cutting down your “The team did a better job defensively “Recruiting is going to play a big part and shooting the ball,” said junior Gayle of next year’s season,” said Freeburg. cigarette smoking! 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cuisine of the culture For more information, please contact Polly Preil at represented by the foreign 444-1814 or e-mail us at [email protected]. film of that evening. SPORTS February 26, 2004 Providence’s march to March continues by Steve O’Keefe ’05 Assistant Sports Editor This past week, the Providence College Men’s Basketball team continued its march to the beat of a winning drum with MEN’S victories BASKETBALL i over Mi­ ami, 70-57 on Feb. 21 and Notre Dame, 73- 59 on Feb. 24. The victory over Notre Dame was Head Coach Tim Welsh’s 100th conquest at PC. The Friars defense, as it has been all season, set the tone, holding both opponents under 60 points. With the past two results, Providence has kept seven of its Big East opponents under the 60 point mark this season. PETE TAVIS ’05/The Cowl On Tuesday at the Joyce Left: Junior Ryan Gomes led the Friars to Center in South Bend, PC’s a 73-59 win over Notre Dame, recording a zone forced Notre Dame to double-double with 25 points and 12 shoot a meager 31 percent from rebounds. the floor for the game. Fighting Above: Sophomore Donnie McGrath Irish standout Chris Thomas scored 13 points and was one of five Friars scored 23 points, but shot only to reach double figures in a 70-57 win 6-of-18 in the contest. JOE RAYMOND/Associated Press against Miami. “I thought the key to tonight’s game was in the first The third member of the trio Welsh. “Rob [Sanders] was just minutes of the second half to importantly capture the half when our defense kept us was sophomore Donnie all over the place. He had his pull ahead of PC by a count of program’s first regular season in the game,” said Welsh. “If McGrath. McGrath, who was energy at a high level tonight. 41-40. The lead changed hands Big East championship ever— you only score 24 points in the playing with a dislocated pinkie Marcus [Douthit] pulled some four times over the next three certainly a winning beat. first half of a road game, you’re on his shooting hand, showed huge rebounds down in traffic. minutes, and saw the Providence travels to usually in trouble.” no ill effects from the injury, I thought Tuuka gave us a big Hurricanes holding a 47-46 Madison Square Garden for a “I think their defense did a scoring 16 points as he lift in that one period where the advantage. contest against a depleted St. great job today,” added Notre connected on four of his six game got really close. He came However, sparked by a John’s squad on Sunday, Feb. Dame shooting guard Chris three point attempts. in and gave us some good McGrath three pointer, 29, before returning home for a Quinn. “It seemed like we “I got in a flow, I just got in energy offensively.” Providence answered with a 24- test against Pittsburgh on couldn’t get any real open looks a rhythm,” added McGrath. PC dominated almost every 8 run of its own to close out the Tuesday, March 2 that will more at the basket.” “My teammates kept finding statistical category, outscoring game and blow open the deficit. than likely be for the Aside from the stifling zone, me, and I kept getting open the Hurricanes 17-8 on second With the pair of victories, the Conference title. The Friars balanced scoring continued to shots. Once I was hitting them, chance points as well as 15-2 on Friars improved their record to wrap up their regular season on set PC apart from its I kept looking for my shot a fast break points. 19-5, including a 10-3 mark in Saturday, March 6 against rival competition. little bit more.” The Friars nearly blew a Big East play. This year’s squad Boston College at the Dunk. Three Friars tallied double The stability and ball­ comfortable nine-point halftime finds itself on the brink of For the season the Friars have digits against Notre Dame, led handling ability of McGrath and lead as they came out flat in the history with a chance to break posted an 11-2 record at the by junior Ryan Gomes, who senior Sheiku Kabba proved second half. Miami went on a the school record of Big East friendly confines of the Dunkin’ registered a double-double, crucial in beating Notre Dame’s 15-2 run over the first six wins in a season (11), and more Donuts Center. scoring 25 points and securing full court pressure late in the 12 rebounds. After a sub-par second half to preserve the lead. performance from the All- The Friars also used the American candidate in the first combination of tenacious Men’s basketball: Forget Maris half, Gomes exploded, pouring defense and balanced scoring to by Lauren DeMauro ’05 in 23 points and grabbing nine knock off Miami at a sold out THE LAKSA FILE rebounds in the second half. In Dunkin’ Donuts Center in what Sports Editor the second stanza, Providence could be the last meeting With just four games Before Providence College outscored Notre Dame by a between the schools as Big East remaining in the 2003-2004 • Played for Latvian Junior score of 49-36. foes. season for the Providence National Team in 1999-2000 “I really wasn’t mentally Against PC’s active zone, College Men’s Basketball team, • Averaged 14 points per playing in the first half,” said only two Hurricanes reached it was announced on Tuesday, game at World Junior Gomes. “When I went in at double digits—Robert Hite (15) Feb. 25 that senior Maris Laksa Championships in 2000 halftime, coach [Tim Welsh] and Guillermo Diaz (13). has left the program to pursue a • Played in the Hoop and all the players told me to “We found a way to win,” professional basketball career in Summit International All- forget about the first half and commented Welsh. “Once Slovenia. Star game come out and play in the second again it was back to our defense Laksa, a 6-9 forward from half and that is what I did. I just holding the opponent under 60 Ventspils, Latvia averaged nine 2000-01 forgot about the first half and points.” points in his first three seasons • Earned team’s Promising took each possession in the Conversely, the Friars saw as Providence. He started in 15 Prospect Award second half like it would be our five players break into double games last season and averaged • Competed for Latvia at last.” figures. 8.5 points per game, including European Championships in “Gomes is the best player in Sanders played his best scoring a career high 26 points Istanbul, Turkey the league right now,” game to date since returning against Ohio University. commented Thomas. “What he from two broken fingers, This season, however, he courtesy of sports info 022001- is to that team, they have him, scoring 14 points to compliment saw limited minutes, coming off • Declared ineligible by PC and that’s why they won.” five caroms and two steals. the bench for Head Coach Tim Christian Drejer left his for first two games of season Junior Rob Sanders kept McGrath (13), Kabba (11), Welsh to appear in 12 games respective program to pursue a for violating NCAA rules Providence in the game despite Gomes (11) and junior Tuukka and average 1.8 points per game professional career in concerning his amatuer Gomes’ struggles. Sanders Kotti (10) joined Sanders in and 0.3 rebounds. A strong Barcelona, Spain. status recorded 11 points in the first topping the ten-point plateau. shooter from the outside at Laksa’s father is a coach in • Suffered stress fracture in half, and finished the contest Senior Marcus Douthit times, Laksa has connected on Latvia, and helped to secure the his foot that caused him to with 17 points, eight rebounds, contributed 10 rebounds to the 109 three pointers in his career contract for his son. miss seven games four assists and five steals. Friars winning effort. at PC, placing him ninth on the He did not travel with the • Missed final four games “If it wasn’t for him “It was a balanced attack program’s all time list. team to South Bend, Indiana for due to knee injury [Sanders], we probably would tonight once again. When we A management major, Laksa the team’s game against Notre have scored 12 or 14 points in had to make plays everyone intends on returning to PC this Dame on Tuesday, but rather 032002- the first half,” said Welsh. made them, it wasn’t just Ryan summer to fulfill his degree was expected to return home to • Career high 26 points and “He’s feeling it now and starting [Gomes], it wasn’t just Donnie requirements. Latvia yesterday or today. six asssists versus Ohio to play with a lot of [McGrath], everyone was His departure comes just a University (11/30/02) confidence.” making some plays,” said week after Florida sophomore