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Vol. LVII No. 14 Providence College- Providence Rhode Island March 18, 1993 Burned! Friars Denied NCAA Bid Despite Winning 10 of 14 ars had indeed played their The respect they had so 10 of their last 14 contests, in­ Friday, disappeared as the fi­ way into the tournament—but by John Raposo desperately sought and had cluding a quarterfinal win in nal screen, revealing the final Sports Editor there is absolutely nothing that rightfully earned in winning the Big East Tournament last picks disappeared from the can put us in the NCAA's. television monitor. "One of the three things we What should have put PC The players and coaches into the NCAA’s is that the had focused on in the Big East had huddled in their Alumni Tournament was getting some Friars had met nearly every Hall locker room to discover criterion that the selection respect. I think we did that." what region and against whom —Dickey Simpkins, after the committee looks at when se­ they would open the NCAA's. lecting the field of 64. They Friars', 73-55, dismantling of Instead, the Friars saw UCONN, which supposedly peaked at the right time of the "PROVIDENCE" appear on season, finishing the year as assured PC a spot in the the screen as one of the teams NCAA's. the hottest team in the Big East whose "Bubble Had Burst," next to Seton Hall. They had relegating them to an opening What should have been played well in their confer­ round NIT matchup against ence tournament, bowing out crowning moment in what was James Madison. After an nour- widely considered one of the after a valiant effort against and-a-half of talking to his Seton Hall, who is playing as great turnarounds in Big East players and trying—some­ history became the lowest, well as anyone right now. how—to lift their spirits, They had beaten a nationally- most hollow feeling that has Coach Rick Barnes finally gripped the Friar locker room ranked, nonleague opponent, emerged from the locker room Arizona, who had reached as in some time. to meet television reporters. After doing everything that high as fourth in the AP Poll "The kids are still young, so before stumbling in the final was asked of them in the last they don't understand this three weeks of the season, week of the season. They had yet," Barnes explained. "But finished .500, after a 1-6 start, meeting each criterion (finish­ there will be times where ing .500 in the league and beat­ in the Big East, which is usu­ they're going to feel even ally a ticket to The Big Dance. ing UCONN in the worse than this. But I think we quarterfinals), the Friars were Finally, within the Big East belong. It's probably the worst Conference, the Friars had a overlooked by the NCAA se­ I've felt since I've been a head lection committee, which is winning record against the coach." other bubble teams. chaired by Dr. Tom Butters, Senior Tony Turner will not get his long-awaited chance The worst part about it is AD of Duke University. All of this should have to fight with the nation's best in the NCAA's that there is absolutely noth­ spelled a berth in the tourna­ ing that can be done to remedy ment. Friar fans had been re­ the Situation. People can talk assured by Vitale, the ESPN until their blue in tne face—as Anecdotes of Appalachia analysts such as Dick Vitale, NCAA: JimNantz and Billy Packer had continued on p. 21 The Habitat For Humanity W. Virginia Trip, In Our Own Words done in assuring that the Fri­ Mahoyosnand, '95, remem­ Providence College students) by Kathleen Beaucher '93 bers, "4:00a.m., Sunday morn­ had traveled 600 miles and 12 and Jennifer Bozzuto '94 ing, I hopped into the van with hours to Circleville, West Vir­ an open-mind, not knowing ginia to participate in the Habi­ INSIDE "You have to wonder how what in the world to expect. I tat for Humanity 1993 Colle­ many times in your life you slept, laughed, listened, and giate Challenge, an alternative can start a sentence with, 'So occasionally tried to talk; all of spring break program. We I'm building this ramp and a sudden we hit the Appala­ volunteered in a joint build­ there's this 3 and 1/2 legged chian mountains..." We (20 ing project to help build dog on my leg, and I look in simple, afford­ the window and there's a able housing for woman who believes J.F.K. is families in need Roving A&E her husband-to-be, and you in Pendleton know, I woke up to the 8-track County. version of the 'Carmina "Almost Burana' etc., etc...and it all feels Heaven" Habitat pretty normal to me..." wrote for Humanity Chris Laconti, '93 regarding Center quickly the 1993 spring break trip to became .a com­ Appalachia. fortable home for The trip actually began in the week. We November when Kathleen worked with two Beaucher, Jennifer Bozzuto, other college and Julie Femino held inter­ groups from views with more than 60 inter­ Vanderbilt Uni­ ested students. From this versity and group 17 weretravel selected to Johnson State, as to West Virginia and well as the local major fundraising began. In community. order to reach our goal of During the week $3,500, we sold baked goods, we worked on six hand-made jewelry, sweaters, different sites. Stories of Storm St. Patty's Day flowers and raffle tickets. Each There was the 93, page 8. myths, page 15. was also responsible for get­ demolition work ting sponsored by family, at Lucy's and friends and church groups. across the street, The months of planning tiling at the and fundraising finally came Vint's, framing at together Sunday morning, Seniors Kris Koehne(standing)and Sue Gaudrault February 28. Ponn are nowexperts with the power tools. cont. page 4 2The Cowl NEWS March 18, 1993

Profile On Prism The Mystery Behind The Flu thoughts of the student," says by Kristen Gariepy Jennifer Tomassini '94, who Features Staff Writer was published in the Winter See your 1993 issue of Prism. by Jennifer Laurenzo and Faiaad M. Siddiq In the past few weeks, sev­ Prism accepts material from Members of Alpha Epsilon Delta eral announcements have hard work in undergraduates at PC. Sub­ The virus damages the lin­ been seen in Slavin and The missions are reviewed by an Have you been experienc­ Cowl regarding a student print! ing the sniffles, a fever, and ing of the respiratory tract Editorial Board without any making it difficult for the journal called Prism. Prism, reference to the professor, aches in the past couple of founded by Editor-in-Chief months? Chances are you've lungs and the trachea to clear grade or author. "We're look­ themselves of bacteria and Jim Ludes '93 and Managing All submis­ ing for people who wrote caught the flu from a fellow Editor Brian Felicetti '93, pub­ classmate. But what exactly other foreign material. The down their personal ideas, not virus also has adverse effects lishes essays or term papers sions for the just typical themes," says is "the flu?" on various subjects written The flu is caused by the on those white blood cells Ludes. "For those students which are responsible for by Providence College stu­ second edition planning on continuing their influenza virus which be­ dents. longs to the group called "setting up" and destroying of Prism, PC’s education beyond PC, being the invading bacteria. Conse­ "It gives students the op­ published inPrism is definitely myxoviruses. The illness, portunity to present their aca­ however, can also be caused quently, the influenza virus journal of stu­ an accomplishment they can makes the body much more demic endeavors to a broader use on applications." by many other viruses that audience. Peers and other belong to this group. There susceptible to bacterial inva­ dent essays or The goal of Prism is to pub­ sion. It is this bacterial inva­ faculty members can read the lish five quality essays in ev­ are actually three different ideas of the author," says papers, are types of influenza: A, B, and sion which is responsible for ery issue. Essays should be such flu-related symptoms as Ludes. timely, appropriate, and well C. Influenza A gives us the The co-founders of Prism due on Friday most trouble, with B taking a headaches, dry coughs, and written. The size of the paper fever. published their first issue in can vary as long as it contains close second. When a person the Spring of '92 and made it March 19th. sneezes, air is propelled out Although the influenza quality material and avoids vaccine helps keep you free available to students this past redundancy. Minor editing is of the nose at approximate September. After receiving 200 mph. An individual who of the flu, it is not fool-proof possible but is approved by because the virus is continu­ strong support from the fac­ Send all pa­ the author. comes into contact with the ulty and administration, a air that is expelled in the ously mutating. Therefore, The deadline for this even if the vaccine protects second issue was produced pers for con­ semester's issue of Prism is sneeze of a flu-infected per­ which appeared after Christ­ son, is at risk of contracting you from one strain of the Friday, March 19. Submissions virus, another strain may mas Break. "Prism takes the sideration to can be sent to Box 2979. Late the virus. Direct physical emphasis off of grades and contact with nasal and mu­ make them you ill. So, the papers will be considered and only real protection you have shows the creative ideas and Box 2979. accomodated. cous secretions of an infected person also results in infec­ is to try and stay germ-free! tion.

The Campus Ministry Office at Providence College wishes to give public thanks to all who gave of themselves for their neighbors on Ash Wednesday:

-Thank you to the 950 students who skipped a meal on Ash Wednesday. You contributed $2,375.00. As promised, $1,000.00 is on its way to the poor in Pakistan; $1,000.00 is on its way to the poor in Peru; and $375.00 is on its way to disaster victims in rural Louisiana.

-Thank you to all who contributed $150.00 for the poor at the Masses on Ash Wednesday. $50.00 is on its way to each of the following: Amos House, McAuley House, and St. Martin de Porres Multiservice Center here in Providence.

-Thank you to those who contributed canned goods. They have been sent to the Food Locker at Smith Hill here in the neighborhood.

-Thank you to all of the students, faculty, and staff who gave so much in the face of such need.

Please keep the poor in your prayers and good works during this Lenten season. Please remember that food and alms for the poor are being collected every Friday of Lent in the Campus Ministry Office, Slavin 211, and at all weekend Masses during Lent. March 18, 1993 News The Cowl 3 Goodbye Parking Lot, RUBY'S Hello New Apartments Best Hamburgers in the State and Real Ruby Fries ing situations for the students bond, which is basically a loan by Maureen Marro and this is provided for on Asst. News Editor______or grant from a number of or­ east campus." ganizations and people who Hours: Freshmen, get psyched. The idea to create specifi­ Why? Because Providence must be paid back in a desig­ M-F 7 am-3pm cally four-person apartments nated number of years. The College has proposed the con­ came from student input. Stu­ bond will be resolved some­ Sat 8am-3pm struction of two new apart­ dents stressed in the past that time this week, and bids for ment buildings on east cam­ Sun 9am-jpm to secure six people for an on- buyers will take place tenta­ pus. The buildings will be campus apartment is difficult. Ruby’s reopens from 12 midnight to 3am complete in July 1994, so the tively the week of April 19. Father McPhail emphasized Actual construction will be­ on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. class of '96 will nave first dibs that he weighs student com­ gin May 17 of this year, and to live in the freshly-built Full Menu Served ments and concerns when situ­ official occupancy is projected apartments. ations like this arise. Both Stu­ for the fall semester of 1994. 125 Thayer Street, Providence RI 02906 Father McPhail, Vice Presi­ dent Congress and the Apart­ dent of Student Services, said ment Complex Council have that the individual apartments readily supported the venture, will be for four people, includ­ and all feedback has been posi­ ing two bedrooms, one bath, a tive. The new apartments are full kitchen with a dinner bar, being built to meet the needs and a living area. There will of the students. Father be seven apartments per floor, McPhail stressed that the con­ and six floors per building. struction is not a result of any The two buildings, presently presumed "problems" off referred to as "Building 1 and campus, or a desire to pull 2", will be located on parking students back on-campus; it is lot D. The area of the build­ merely to offer a better quality ings will cover approximately of living. 160 spots of parking spaces, The new apartments will and the college is currently be comparable to the existing reviewing where to replace the on-campus apartments, ana lost spaces on campus. Park­ "match" the campus in terms ing lot D proved to De an ideal of style. The firm of Robinson, setting for the apartments be­ Green, and Baretta Co. is the cause placing them there does official architect for the new not take away any recreational buildings. Although the inte­ space ("green") away from the rior details have not been de­ students. One building will cided, Father McPhail claimed be in the form of an "L" shape, that the new apartments will while the other will be in a be an improvement to the rectangular shape. When present on-campus ones. For asked about the location of the example, sturdier kitchen cabi­ buildings, McPhail stated, nets will be implemented and The floor plans for the long awaited four-person apartments which are "Why the second campus? perhaps bunkbeds, in order to projected to be ready for occupancy in fall '93. Well, why not? The college conserve space. should be providing compe- The construction costs of tent and complementary liv­ the building are centered on a ALUMNI CAFETERIA EATING AWARNESSE GROUP DOLLAR DAYS March 22nd to the 26th Student Development Group is offer­ ing a self-enhancement skills build­ ing group on eating issues. Some of the topics that will be discussed are: Buy any of the following for healthy eating patterns $ 1.00 creating new attitudes Hamburger why we eat for emotions Cheeseburger body image and self-esteem the role of stress and eating B.L.T. healthy alternatives for handling stress Grilled Cheese beginning to change eating patterns (Plain or with bacon, ham or tomato) relationships eating disorders-whatfriends should Meatball Sub know and do Tuna creating healthier, happier lifestyles Egg Salad Hot Dog For students interested, sessions Tuna Melt will be held weekly on Thursday at 3:00pm in Slavin Center 202. If With french fries and beverage only $2.50 additional information is needed, please contact Claire Rodriques at Slavin 209 ext. 2343 (Sorry, no meat on Friday during Lent) involved by greeting visiting fami- The Cowl 4 News March 18,1993 Anecdotes Of Appalchia

CONTINUED From 1 third day and each day has is an effort to help our broth­ dump across the street...I be­ sons from unlikely 'professors' the Miller's, sheet rocking and been a new rewarding ers. Brothers are not consid­ lieve that if you can touch one —Faith (the name says it all), experience...I can only won­ ered underprivileged or poor. person's life and make it a little Heddy, the Vints, the Habitat electrical wiring at the Youth tetter, a little happier, a little House, siding at Faith's, and a der what it's going to be like And the fact of the matter is crew..." easier to deal with - YOU variety of other jobs. We when we get back to school. I that we get more from the ex­ Andrew Blanch, '96, "We HAVE SUCCEEDED!" worked with eacn of these definitely know I'll see things perience than they do." would wake up early and feel ■ Kate Malloy, '93, "I think families who are required to in a different light." Christy Pardo, '93, "I never tired., we would work and feel labor for 400 hours as part of Joanne Ruggiero, '94, "This understood how rewarding it God was telling me to relax, tired and sore... we would stop stressing, and see things Habitat's "Sweat Equity is a place where 'smiles last a could be to work with my laugh and laugh and laugh Policy". simply for a while...the future and... this would make us feel will build itself gradually. The Such an experience is diffi­ great and bursting with life." foundation had been laid, and cult to put into words. The Kris Koehne, '93, "I feel the the floor nailed down. Each trip can be best understood incredible positive energy; it experience is like one of those with our thoughts shared in is larger than us. We do not tiny nails that seems small, yet our group journal... possess it, we generate it." secures the board forever in John Rigney, '94, "Person­ Thomas Rowley, '93, "I find place." ally, I came to find what I al­ myself on the last night of our Sue Gaudrault, '93, "...No trip, with everyone packing, ready know to be true. Simple newspapers, no TV; just being things in life are love, sharing, at a loss for words... I wonder in the mountains working for being reasonable and being how far I'll take what I've got­ a good cause. We're all doing ten this week." conscious of the state of the something that will change world around you." Kathleen Beaucher, '93, "It other people's lives. No longer was an amazing week. I re­ Jennifer Bozzuto, '94, "I will they have to live in rusty could see in the sparkle of ceived more from this past old motorhomes or dirty week than I ever thought I everyone's eyes and tired shacks. We're giving them an smiles that we all feel we are could have given in return." opportunity to start over and Jen Brinkman, '93, "I'll look accomplishing our goals they seem so grateful." here." back on this past week with a Christy Haggerty, '95, Alison Kanter, '93, "'Give a smile and an inner glow that "...get out of bed and get a hand...not a handout7, I like PC's John Rigney '94 &Christy Pardo '93(3rd & 4th nobody will ever take away!" from left), Kathleen Beaucher '93& Tom Rowley'93 hammer and a nail! Hold your We all would like to thank that Habitat for Humanity head high, for we created a quote." (6th & 7th) with students from Vanderbilt and Johnson our families, friends, and the reality!" local businesses who sup­ Sam Tombarelli, '96, "An­ State. Ali Lent, '94, "By the sec­ other great day went by at the lifetime and where hoursdon't hands. To see a finished prod­ ported us. Our appreciation ond day here, I think I was the youth house...I learned a lot combine into time'." uct right before you and be goes out to the Pastoral Coun­ dirtiest I have ever leen in my today and it was an awesome Julie Femino, '93, "There are able to know 1 did that7. We cil; and a special thanks to Ken life, but I felt so alive." feeling to know I helped build many reasons to be on this trip raised walls at the Miller Binder and Sharon Hay for all a house!" and regardless of the reason, house, put siding on Faith's Susanne Nally, '93, "I'm of their guidance. leaving here with valuable les­ Andrea Boczar, '94, "It's the the fact is that the work we do house and cleaned up a literal

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night, conducting phone-a-thons to high schools to talk about PC and much more! March 18,1993 Editorials The Cowl 6 No Clue Athletic Association dence "deserved a chance to by Scan Skenyon month. So the NCAA commit­ throughout the year, the Big Franklin Western that they go." Mike needs to get a little tee, in its infinite wisdom, re­ East had at least 5 teams re­ won't have a chance to con­ Asst. Editorials Editor moreadamant aboutthis. Plain warded Pitt with an invitation. ceive a top 25 ranking at some tinue their incredible season? Ah, you using the whole fist there and simple, PC's play in then- Well, neither Pitt or PC are the point during the year. The sec­ How do you tell Michael Smith doc? last 14 games warranted an same teams they were in De­ ond reason the Atlantic 10 did that the season is over? —Irwin Fletcher NCAA tournament bid. If only cember and January. In the so well is because the press and Even if we win, people will 3 Big East teams were going to immortal words of Garth Algar the A10 coaches moaned all still say it's only NIT. How­ Throughout the whole sea­ receive a bid, Providence of Wayne's World, "Live in the year about not getting any re­ ever, most of the team is re­ son I've stayed away from edi­ outplayed and outshined Pitt. now." spect. Hey,startwinningsome turning for one more year. Be­ torials concerning the basket­ Pitt lost 8 out of its last 10 games Even if you think that Pitt big games, get a top 25 ranking fore every game next year, es­ ball team, although there were while Providence won 10 of should have made it, you would and then we'll talk. If s a vic­ pecially the early season ones, many opportunities to criticize their last 14. Pitt bowed out of be hard pressed to find some­ tory for little kids everywhere. the team should seriously think Barnes and the rest of the gang. the Big East tournament with a one who would be willing to If you can cry and stomp your back to Sunday, March 14th. However, something must be sorry first round loss to Syra­ argue that George Washington feet loud enough, you'll get Everyone always says next said about the travesty that oc­ cuse. On the same day Provi­ is a better team than Providence what you want. year, but there should not have curred on Sunday night. As a dence spanked UConn all over College. Four Atlantic 10 teams Providence College Men's been any question this year. result of the ineptitude of a nine the court and advanced to the received bids for two reasons, Basketball team did everything Imagine yourself: a higl member committee, Provi­ semi-finals to play Seton Hall. both of which are ridiculous. they were told they needed to I school student of a "minority" foi dence will once again be rel­ The Hall is one of about 8 teams First of all, the committee and do in order to get into the | the moment (this may be very egated to the kiddie table in the NCAA tournament who the rest of the country relied NCAA tournament. Some­ I difficult for some of us). You are known as the NIT, while ques­ has a strong chance of making too much on the Ratings Per­ where somebody reneged on looking to attend a college where tionable teams like Pitt and it to New Orleans. If not for centage Index (RPI). Through that promise and that someone I you will be both enriched and George Washington feast on the Terry Dehere, Providence most of the year the RPI poll is the NCAA committee. So | fulfilled. Do youconsider attend- thrills and excitement of the would have played in the Big ranked the Atlantic 10 as a we're relegated to another year ing a college that is increasingly NCAA tournament. East final. Pitt was a strong stronger conference. While in the NIT. At first, I thought flaunting its Dominican (white, Mike Tranghese, commis- team early in the season, but UMass was the only team to the team should boycott it. But European, Catholic) identity? Dc sioner of the Big East said Provi- they've faltered over the past receive a Top 25 ranking how do you tell Tony Turner or signs that say "to praise, to bless, Dominican member of the and see a white campus. Sec­ to preach" lift your spirits or scare Peace is What I Wish Administration that replaces a ondly, if we so much as open our the hell out of you? Do the pam­ lay person, the diversity in this eyes, we can see that with regard phlets that you read that contain by Leonard Fiorilli, *94 school is lost. Diversity is key to different cultural or ethnic 90% history of the religious order a haven of "good," "Christian and its application to the school Contributing Writer______values" exists, where a youth can to understanding different per­ groups, PC really stands for "per­ For the past several years it spectives; those perspectives petually cliquey." Many ques­ attract yourattention or draw pic­ learn "Christian ideals" and not tures of solitude in your head. seems this school has been under­ be poisoned with those ideas they that we may have to live with tions must also be asked. Why is going a process that can only be or relate to once we leave our it that Providence College finds it Would walking down second believe lead inevitably to social floor Harkins, with its new reli­ described as a strong affirmation ills. Who can blame them for safe haven. difficult to recruit Afro-American, of the Dominican identity it was Why should you care about Hispanic, or Asian students with­ giously nostalgic face, make you wanting a Dominican utopia feel welcome? Does the thought originally founded on. With im­ where students learn the "right" PC's identity conflict? Well, it out offering incentives? Why do agery, logos, speeches, and re- does seem quite likely that we not hear about students with of being taught a particular mes­ way? Many members of the fac­ sage that you have difference with cently, policy, the Administration ulty can. They insist that with many of the social problems different religious backgrounds has taken it upon itself to ensure on campus we read about in on our campus? Why is PC not for four years make you want to every sign that goes up or pam­ sign any papers with the words that the students at Providence phlet that goes out, with every this very section of The Cowl "politically correct" instead of College obtain the "proper val­ find their origin in this conflict. "predominantly Catholic?" "veritas" written on them? Prob­ new policy making it easier for ably not! ues" of the Dominican Order and For one, let's face it, it is pain­ Maybe before we can answer the Dominicans to teach than lay Now imagine yourself a pro­ recognize "the truth." They in­ people, with every line of fine fully obvious that heavy snow­ why's and how's, we should an­ fessor of the liberal arts. You are tend to show the parents of each print in contracts that teachers falls are not the only reason swer this question: DO WE student, as well as the world, that Continued on page 6 must sign, and With every new. why we look out our windows WANT DIVERSITY?

Objective: "To advance the MEMBERSHIP: Any interest in Providence THE woman interested College, and to contribute VERIDAMES in the welfare of material aid and cordial OF Providence College support to Providence PROVIDENCE COLLEGE is eligible for College." membership in this PROUDLY PRESENT organization. BAY VIEW’S BROADWAY MUSICAL REVIEW Thursday, March 25, 1993 Musical Program by Marriott Hotel Bay View’s Broadway Providence, Rhode Island Donation: $25.00 per person 11:30 Social Hour to benefit 12:00 Luncheon Providence College Scholarship Fund MENU For reservations 272-0122

Soup du jour Honorary President Chicken Marsala Very Reverend John F. Cunningham, O.P Potato Moderator Fresh Vegetable Reverend Robert D. Myett, O.P. in Season Co-Chairpersons Rolls and Butter Linda Ann Lombardi Dessert Louisa S. Napolitano Coffee or Tea AT THEIR ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON IN CELEBRATION OF THE DIAMOND JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE The Cowl 6 S March 18,1993 Editorials

'Peace' continued Now, finally, imagine that you are the majority element of this first rate in your field and are Letters to the Editor institution (this should not be dif­ looking for a place to freely ex­ whether or not we have free and liberalism are formidable ficult for most of us). There are Other Cultures press your expertise. Assuming will, our laws ought to as­ political philosophies quite hundreds, even thousands, with that there are no Dominicans Don’t Scare Me similar lifestyles to yours and only sume that we do, and that apart from the nasty uses to (equally or even slightly less quali­ a few unlike yours. Do you think To the Editor: every person ought to be held which they have been put. fied than yourself) applying for you will get a good understand­ Yesterday I learned that my solely responsible for his or And as the association of con­ the position, would you find sign­ ing of those lifestyles unlike your grandfather, an old pagan in her actions. I believe pas­ servatism with Jim Crow ing your name to a contract, that own? Do you think that for the essentially limits your practicing his last few days on earth, was sionately in human creativ­ grows more tenuous, more rest of your life you will be as ability, intellectually pleasing? speaking to friends long dead ity and daring and sweat, and blacks will become conserva­ isolated from those lifestyles as How about if you are ideologi­ and enjoying visions of the so I've always hated our feel­ tives, for the simple reason that you are here? cally, religiously, ethnically, or in Virgin Mary. So while prepar­ good, learn-little education Americans, black and white, My point is simple. Having an any other way different than the ing for one of my eighteen accompanying a society like to think for themselves. identity is certainly necessary, but Dominican ideal? If you got the being too loud about it may repel weekly class-hours I found based on enterprise and risk. Now to exonerate the portly job, would you feel like you were others from you. If someone you myself wondering again But I do not believe that professors. Part of the prob­ being watched? How about if meet flaunts his blue eyes and whether God exists and Americans should end their lem is that the self-styled en­ you found out that the Faculty shouts of the greatness of blue whether we have anything but romance with risk. I believe raged students do not under­ Senate, the representative body eyes, and you have brown eyes, rot to look forward to after that people of one color are stand where their professors' of the Faculty, is only an "advi­ you are not likely to enjoy spend­ sory body" to the Administration death. Then I had to check my no better than people of an­ allegiance lies. Let me be quite ing time with him. PC's identity and can make no substantial dif­ mailbox to sift through appli­ other, and that's no compli­ clear. I enjoy cordial relation­ should exist but not persist; per- ference in school policy; a school cations piling up for three piti­ ment. I believe that law ships with my students, past sistencecauses exclusivity. Provi­ which holds your academic repu­ ful one-year jobs our depart­ should mainly prohibit, not and present. But they are not dence College should embrace tation, as well as that of your col­ difference in ethnic backgrounds, ment is offering. There were, compel—that it's less tyran­ the focus of my life as a teacher leagues and all students you teach, ideology (including feminism), too, the usual concerns— nical to name ten things and scholar, as I hope I am not in the balance? color, creed, social class or status, lunch, bills, preparing taxes, which people must not do, the focus of their lives as stu­ Imagine, once again, that you and even sexual preference, if it getting home in time to play than to name one which they dents. Ultimately, I am not are a student of "difference" on decides diversity is best. with my daughter before sup­ must do. I believe that little important, and they are not this campus (some may not have Now that I have said my to imagine). You are surrounded per. So I found it instructive to in this century is new, and important. The works of Plato "peace," and peace is what I wish, by those different than you (some read in The Cowl that, as a white that we'd save ourselves a lot are important. And as for be­ it is your turn. You as students, even hostile toward you)— would man, I had managed to snatch of trouble reinventing wheels ing intimidated by "other cul­ the backbone of this institution, you not feel more comfortable a moment that day to engage if we'd learn to study history tures" (as if the Gilgamesh and must decide for or against diver­ with your own kind or at least sity. So flood The Cowl with re­ in genocide, that the conser­ sympathetically. I believe in The Aeneid and Beowulf and those more like you? Would you sponses and let the decision-mak- vative strains in my thought the inviolable dignity of the Don Quixote were all produced not feel that the huge majority at ers know if you want diversity or made me a racist, and that as a individual. I believe that by the same culture), I chal­ this school is a clique and would not. Not only do welcome your fat, white professor in the pitchers should bat for them­ lenge the writer to find a pro­ you not wish to form your own? replies and opinions, but I would DWC program, I was intimi­ Would you not feel like you were selves, on grass fields, before fessor here who teaches an ar­ be disappointed if I did not get constantly on the defense? Would dated by the prospect of study­ scoreboards whose numbers ray of material more diverse you not want to transfer? any. ing "other cultures." are turned by hand. historically, culturally, and As for the charge of geno­ Whether these beliefs intellectually than what I am cide, I'll apply a rule I discov­ qualify me as a "conserva­ now teaching. I read— and The Cowl ered when I was an under­ tive," I don't know. But I do commonly use in my scholar­ Established 1935 graduate, and which I've since know thatthe status of blacks ship and in my teaching— Editor-in-chief...... Patricia E. Connolly '93 applied to all sorts of funda­ in America has nothing to do Latin, Italian, French, German, Managing Editor...... Mark R. Slicer '93 mentalists: never argue with with them. The letter-writ­ Anglo-Saxon, and some Editorials Editor...... Lisa A. Carroll '93 a drunk. But since there are ers from R.A.G.e commit Greek. Alas, I do not read or Asst. Editorials Editor...... Jennifer MacCallum '93 flashes of serious thought in what you might call the ego­ speak Spanish. This unac­ Asst. Editorials Editor...... Sean Skenyon '93 News Editor...... Kathyrn R. Malloy '93 most of the letters, I thought centric fallacy. That is to be­ countable oversight of mine Asst. News Editor...... Jennifer Brinkman '93 I'd try to explain the position lieve, for example, that any­ seems to have contributed to Asst. News Editor...... Maureen Marro '93 of a killer like me. one at a party who is laugh­ the oppression of one of the A&E Editor...... Michael Saucier '93 I don't know if I qualify as ing or whispering is laugh­ letter-writers, who has no one Asst. A&E Editor...... Theresa Brophy '93 "conservative" or not, the ing or whispering at you. with whom he can converse in Asst. A&E Editor...... Kenneth Cornwell '93 word has become so debased. Rest assured, most people his native tongue. Pardon me; Features Editor...... Brian Cappello '93 But I've always despised the have better things to do. Now I shall try to do better in the Asst. Features Editor...... Noelle Cusack '94 Asst. Features Editor...... William Fennell '93 hedonism of my generation, I know that so-called "con­ future. Features Staff Writer...... Kristen Gariepy '95 and its self-serving clamoring servatism" has been used by But why study Plato and Features Staff Writer...... Katherine Grote '93 for rights. I've always been many to further their bigoted not Lao-Tzu? The works of Features Staff Writer...... Stacey O'Keefe '94 suspicious of the arrogance of agendas. But to say that con­ both are glorious. Idon't want Sports Editor...... John Raposo '93 "experts," especially those servatives are therefore rac­ to get into a full-fledged de­ Asst. Sports Editor...... Julie Carroll '93 whose domain is the human ists is to commit another fal­ fense of the DWC program. Asst. Sports Editor...... Steven McCorry '93 mind. I dislike big institu­ lacy, that of unnecessary as­ Let it suffice to say that Plato, Sports Interviewer...... Theodore Hazard '94 Sports Staff Writer...... James Heffley '93 tions; they are havens of ob­ sociation: "X believes that Y not Lao-Tzu, is essential for Sports Staff Writer...... Matthew Mlodzinski '94 fuscation, inefficiency and (where X is Hitler, Marx, anyone who wishes to delve Sports Staff Writer...... Russell Newell '93 sheer swindling, and I include Ronald Reagan, or Rush into any number of intellec­ Sports Staff Writer...... Michael Randolph '93 here big business along with Limbaugh); X is evil; there­ tual disciplines, including my Graphics Editor...... Robert Connolly '93 its supposed enemy, big gov­ fore Y is evil." Sorry, that own. One can be a fine lin- Graphics Editor...... Peter Kalill '95 ernment. I believe that doesn't work. Conservatism Graphics Staff Artist...... Joseph Downes '94 Letters continued on page 7. Graphics Staff Artist...... 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I think it has poten­ to reinvent the non-European els. out knowing Lao-Tzu than not; blacks being stolen from Af­ tial—enough to be the number perception of Euro-Americans The responsibility to recog­ but one cannot be a linguist or rica. I would like to suggest one college/university in the and to embrace the peace that nize and condone sexually ex­ a political theorist at all with­ that Palestinian Arabs have US. However, that potential should have been embraced plicit material of women is es­ out knowing Plato. Also, for been made to suffer an equal will be wasted if PC does not centuries ago. sential for respect of our gen­ better or for worse, the uni­ indignity of having their land acknowledge the merit of the One final remark I would der. Women have been antici­ verse is now viewed through stolen from them. The US also history, philosophy, culture,re­ like to make. In the course of pating equal rights for centu­ Western mathematical-em­ aided in the destruction of my ligions and politics of non-Eu­ the history of man and woman, ries now and continued sup­ pirical glasses; students ancestral homeland of Leba­ ropean peoples. It is a great it is those who speak calmly, pression is mere ignorance. It is clear to see that the oppression should know the weaknesses non—these and other examples challenge to any institution, but sincerely and considerately of any group of people is mor­ inherent in the "scientific" of Euro-American suppression even more so for PC, as it be­ who earn the respect of others bring my Arabness into con­ comes embroiled in its attempt and ultimately find themselves ally and ethically wrong. In­ views we modems take for sulting photographs and por­ granted. Moreover, with a few flict with my European (Ital- to revitalize its Dominican in­ in the position of leadership. ian/Irish) background and in fluenced, Roman Catholic iden­ Of those leaders, it is the ones trayals of women have become exceptions, we are Western­ the sterile American pseudo­ tity. who command by example and socially accepted and only add ers here. We believe in hard culture, that tries so hard to be However, it cannot be over­ who follow their conscience to the injustices which females work, democracy, mobility, European, my awareness is se­ stressed that PC is losing face and reason that find success. It must face each day in this coun­ civil disobedience, and verely threatened. with its non-European popula­ is the demagogue, whose rheto­ try. progress. I'm not saying we During the Gulf Crisis, Anti- tion. If such a trend were to ric is filled with anger and ha­ In a time when violence against women is overwhelm­ should believe in these, but Arab sentiment rose to the sur­ continue and degenerate, if it tred and frustration, that finds ing, it is crucial for people ev­ we do, and so we ought to face on campus. But anti-Arab already has not, into insensi­ him/herself at the brink of di­ erywhere to realize the danger learn about the ancestry of sentiment is not a new phe­ tivity, then PC is in danger of saster and foreseeing the end of which these pictures present. these beliefs. Finally, I doubt nomenon. How often have you losing those students, i.e. non- his/her cause. Let us not be­ Did you know that one in every that anyone who is bored by heard or said "Camel Jockey," Europeans, who add "flavor" come demagogues. three women will be raped in Chartres, the Alhambra, and "Rag Head," "Sand Eater" or into PC's monochromatic com­ As salamu 'Alaikum, her lifetime? And that every 8 Hagia Sophia is going to be similar derision? How often munity. Here is a passage from Joel F. Aufiero, '94 days a woman is killed by her enthralled by Angkor Wat. have you generalized the term a book read by billions world­ (Glasgow) male batterer. Also, the day Professors are delighted to find "Arab" when you really meant wide, that I feel expresses the after the Super Bowl, the statis­ genuine curiosity about any­ Libyan Arab or Iraqi Arab? Or importance of diversity of lan­ tics for battered women rise to guage and color in an explicit thing beyond the student's self in using the words Muslim and astonishing numbers. Does this manner— see if you can name or hometown or narrow job Arab interchangeably?. How Women Are tell you something? many of you think Arab and the inspired source: "among interests. But genuine curios­ Not Objects Now we are not saying that ity is not born of a glib dis­ Muslim culture is about hav­ His other signs are the creation these pictures are the direct missal of the works of art pro­ ing one hundred wives or about of the heavens and the earth cause for this violence. What duced by dozens of "western" half-naked dancing girls pranc­ and the diversity of your To the Editor: we are trying to point out is the cultures over the course of ing in front of a tent of Rudolph tongues and colors. Surely My sister and I are writing idea that when women are por­ thousands of years. To study Valentinos? If only a few of there are signs in this for the this letter concerning some of­ trayed in degrading ways (as in Lao-Tzu because one has con­ you can answer these questions learned" (30:22 Q). fensive pictures of women we advertising, Sports Illustrated trived a resentment against with even a minute degree of To my non-European broth­ see everyday in this country. Swimsuit . . . ), it leads to the "Plato and all the rest" is an sensitivity and accuracy, then ers and sisters, I say: As salamu These pictures inflict struggle concept that women are merely injustice both to Plato and Lao- Ross, Eddie, Ariz, Len and oth­ ' Alaikum— Peacebe upon you. in our lives as women and as objects and can be treated in er s are right on the money when To my European brothers and men in a society where exploi­ Tzu,neither of whom,itought whatever manner possible. It is they say that PC students have sisters, I say: It is time to be tation, whether subtle or obvi­ to be said, would have toler­ time for a change. The fight for an inadequate education and responsible for and to forsake ous is accepted. From the Sports ated such arrogance. equality strongly continues; knowledge of other peoples, the indecent actions and beliefs Illustrated Swimsuit issue, to Finally, I find it strange that Exploitation is a step backwards. both colored and non-colored. of our fathers and mothers and MTV, to advertising, to Playboy Sincerely, students should psychoana­ Magazine—it exists, at all lev­ lyze professors whom they Catherine Szetela '96 have not taken the trouble to speak to in private. My door is open. I'll talk to anyone about anything, anytime you can get Providence College a hold of me. I'm easy enough Student Rentals to talk to, I think. Easy, that is, if you don't expect flattery or Open the confirmation of your beliefs. Tony Esolen door to your Department of English Beware the future with Demagogue To the Editor a UM MBA. My fellow students, Ross Grace, Eddie Searight, Ariz Fulfill your dreams with an MBA from UM. We offer flexible and innova­ tive programs such as our one-year MBA for students with an under­ Vasquez, Len Ramos and other graduate business degree and our two-year program for bachelors students of non-European de­ students without a business degree. Both of these programs offer you scent seem to be very upset, the opportunity to pursue two complementary specializations such as: RECESSION BUSTER ! and I cannot say I blame them. • Finance and International Business There is cause to say that rac­ • Marketing and Computer Information Systems • Health Administration and Human Resource Management Prime Eaton St. location 3 Bdrms $600.00 ism and prejudice are as preva­ • Marketing and Strategic Management lent today as they were in the • Accounting and Computer Information Systems 2. Prime Eaton St location 3 rooms 425.00 1960's. Little has changed. As With our dual degree Masters in International Business (MIBS). you for the sweeping accusations will earn an MBA and a Master of Science in International Business across from P.C. of genocide by whites, it seems with a guaranteed internship in the country of your selected language to me to be unwarranted in its specialty. 3. Quiet Pembroke Ave. 2 Bdrms 475-650 generality. Do not forget, there As you approach graduation and complete your program, our place­ ment office is solely dedicated to finding employment opportunities for arenon-Europeanwhite people our graduate business students. 4. Popular Oakland Ave. —like Arabs, of which I am If you are intrigued by these challenging and rewarding opportunities, 2/3 Bdrms 495- 650 one— that are included quite call us at 1 -800-531 -7137, and we will show you how to get started on unfairly in the general concept the rest of your life. of whites. 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How did the "Storm of 93" affect your weekend?

Sabina Fuerst ’94 and Rachel Chris Alia '94 and Dana Helly '93: Jen Forrestall '94, Stephanie Swistak Hoffman: We ran out of charmin as Lots of shoveling! '94 and Melissa Maeron'94: We ran protection for falling. out of oil and spent the weekend in a shelter.

Mike Hunt '95 and Danielle Lenois Natalie Bezdaris'93: Stayed in and Rob DiAngelo '94: Got stuck in New '96: We weren't able to make it to watched my roommates play strip York City for 48 hours without a confession. poker! change of clothes. Luckily bars were open.

Meg Sheehy '95and Mary Beth Lucas Sharon Collum '94 and Todd Kavita Avula '96 and Colleen Cox '94: We lost our security deposit on Dickerson '94: It was great It gave '96: Another excuse not to go to the the house because ofbroken windows. us the opportunity for another library! beautiful romantic weekend.

Rick and Dave: It gave us the opportunity to experiment with highly explosive aerosol containers in the fireplace.

* Editors note: due to technical difficulties with our camera, we were unable to use all pictures taken for this weeks issue - sorry. March 18,1993 The Cowl 9

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BDB’s: The Upcoming ’95 Club Nite Date Disaster? Portuguese Club one should just relax and have by Kerry Coyle a good time. Movie "Burn” starring •At Carpano's Class of '96 Treasurer As far as dates go, if you're dying to go with that certain Marlon Brando will be Lately, it seems that every someone that you have had • Saturday, conversation I have shifts back your eye on, by all means go playing on Wednesday, to one topic. Whether I'm talk­ for it. Put your roommate to April 3rd ing about what I did over break work, - after all this is the per­ March 24th, at 2:30 p.m. in or what topic I'll use for my fect opportunity to get to know upcoming research paper, the someone that you like. On the the Classroom Building same question appears time other hand, if you're unsure •8:00 p.m. to and time again - "Who are you about who you want to go with, in room 101 going with to the BDB?" just ask someone who you 1:00 a.m. The reason that I bring this think is fun and everything will up once again is that for many be great! freshmen, the question of the Well, I don't know about Blind Date Ball brings forth a you, but I feel much better All are invited! •Tickets will host of new worries and per­ about this whole ordeal. So, haps a few insecurities which without further ado, here are be sold in continue to linger from last the dates for this years' Blind semester. However, I've given Date Balls: Raymond & Lower Slavin this some thought over the past Guzman,March 19th; Aquinas, few days and Ibelieve that the March 26th; Dore, Fennel and March 29th best way to handle this stress­ Stephen's, April 2nd; Meagher, ful situation is simply to put it McDermott and Bedford, April through April in perspective. The most im­ 16th;and finally McVinney and portant thing to remember is Joseph, April 23rd. Best of luck Class of ’95' 2nd. that, believe it or not, BDB's to everyone in their search for are intended to be fun. Every­ the ideal date! •Limited num­ ’95 JRW Picture ber of tickets Pastoral Council Drop Off •First come, Amos and McAuley House first serve Drop off pictures you Amos and McAuley House Soup want to be included in Volunteers are Kitchens need volunteers. the JRW Slideshow needed for: down in Lower Slavin. Crime Watch Amos House needs people for Sat­ and the urdays, Mondays and Fridays, Neighbor­ from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. hood Store­ Be sure to write your front McAuley House needs volunteers name and box number for Saturdays. Anyone inter­ on the back of your ested, or any pictures! questions, Come sign up in the Pastoral please stop in Council Office in Slavin 214 the Congress Office, Slavin 109

More News From March Events for Pastoral Council Pastoral Council.... • Habitat for Humanity: is having sign-ups on Thursdays for their Saturday trips. Volunteers are needed for March 20th and 27th. • MS Swimming: started last week. Volunteers needed for Elections Thursday trips to the CCRI pool. • Music Ministry: meets every Thursday in Aquinas Chapel at 6:00 p.m. New members are welcome! Planning for Palm Applications for Pastoral Sunday will be taking place. Council Chairpeople positions • Tutoring: is holding a tutoring session for VIPS on Tuesday, March 23rd. are now available in the • On March 24th a Senior Citizen’s Banquet, sponsored by Pastoral Council Office in the Pastoral Council, will be held in '64 Hall from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Slavin 214. No later than • Every Friday and Sunday during Lent, food and alms are April 15 th. collected for the poor. Donations can either be dropped off in the Campus Ministry office, Slavin 211, or in Aquinas Chapel after each mass. March 18, 1993 Student Congress The Cowl 11

The Update You've All Congress Minutes NOT Been Waiting For...

The minutes for the March 15th will be presented next week. well last week. Eddie thanked by Lisa Mantil well aware of how many meeting are as follows: Please do not make calls to everyone for their support. '93 Commencement Core people have crashed previ­ ous JRW and Commence­ Announcements: Directory Assistance on the Residence Board: Raymond/ SENIORS! I hate to do this ment activities. Security has • Big East vouchers can be office phone. Guzman BDB is being held on to you, but it's time to start been increased to prevent this sold back on Tuesday and Legislative Affairs: Club con­ Friday. talking about Commencement from happening. The only Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the stitutions are due Friday. ACC: Wednesday is the last Week. Events will begin on way to participate in Com­ Congress office. Elections: Informational day to buy tickets for the Mo­ May 17th and end on May 21 st. mencement activities will be • Greg Lahr reported that the meeting will be held on March rocco dinner. Bid prices are set at $130.00 to purchase a bid. Neighborhood storefront 17th at 2:30 p.m. COA: The Academic Calen­ and will be on sale from April Your last chance to drop needs student volunteers at Clubs and Organizations: dar is out for the 1993-1994 13th to April 20th. The ONLY off pictures for the Senior night to answer phones. Jail-A-Thon will be held on school year. A proposal will way to purchase your bid is to Slideshow is April 1 st. Please • Students are also needed to March 31st. be made to the committee come with all ten people that get your pictures together, as volunteer for the Smith Hill Public Relations: Peaceful based on student suggestions. you will be sitting with at the we want as many seniors as Crime Watch. Coexistence will be distributed Classes: Formal. possible in the slideshow. As Committees: on March 20th at 1:00 p.m. All '94: Club Nite on March 27th You must have two forms Commencement gets closer Academic Affairs: Ann is committee members are at Carpano's of a picture ID (there will be more information will be re­ looking in to night classes be­ needed to collate the newslet­ '95: Club Nite on April 3rd at police officers checking ID's). leased, so keep an eye out ing open to day students. She ter on Friday. Carpano's There will be no exceptions! these next few weeks for fur­ will bespeaking to Dr. O'Hara. Boards: '96: Class sweatshirts are be­ The Commencement Core is ther information. Finance: Account balances BMSA: "The Meeting" went ing ordered. Commencement 1333 Don’t Forget... Bids on sale All Congress April 13th - April 20th $130.00 meetings are open ... LAST drop off is April 1st Mondays at 6:00 p.m. for Slideshow pictures! in Slavin 203. Commencement Week is May 17th - May 21st Stop by anytime!! Executive Board Election Information

Nomination Period: Campaign Period: 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 29 - March 31 March 22 to 4:00 p.m. (ends at midnight) Wednesday, March 24. Presidential Debate Wednesday, March 24 March 30, 8:00p.m. - MANDATORY election 10:00 p.m. in '64 Hall. meeting at 4:30 jp.m. in Slavin 217. Election Day April 1 March 27 Lower Slavin Election Videos 9:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Cowl 12 BOP March 18,1993 Bertice Berry to Appear at PC Tuesday, March 23rd Coffeehouse Presents: Open Mic Night 9:00 p.m. -12:00 a.m. The Last Resort Bring your talents & earn CASH prizes while you munch on NACHOS!

Bertice Berry (pictured above) will perform Wednesday, PLEASE NOTE: March 24th at 9:30 p.m. in '64 Hall (Photo courtesy of Group H , Nashville) The Last Resort Committee by Kathy A. Parrella *94 Crossfire, and CNN's World would like to apologize for the cancel­ BOP Correspondent Report. This was to prove to be the beginning of an award­ ation of last weekend's Last Resort on This week, the BOP Lec­ winning career on the stand­ ture Committee will present up and lecture circuit which Saturday, March 15th due to Storm '93. the second of their three-lec­ would put her in front of hun­ ture series this month. Bertice dreds of audiences annually. Berry, one of the most popu­ Her unusual blend of intellect lar comics and lecturers on and humor prompted the en­ BUT the American college circuit tertainment community to be­ bar none will be holding court come involved in a much- in '64 Hall on Wednesday, heated race to provide her with Don't worry—there will be another one on Friday, March 24th. Voted both "1991 a television series that would and 1992 Campus Comedian showcase her extraordinary April 2nd from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in The of the Year" by the National talent. Association for Campus Ac­ Dr. Berry is also a regular Last Resort. Keep your eyes open during tivities, she was also voted featured guest writer for The the upcoming weeks for more details "I992 and 1993 Lecturer of the Chicago Tribune, where she's Year" and "1992 Campus En­ addressed such topics as rac­ to follow! tertainer of the Year." ism, color discrimination Dr. Berry was an instructor within the Black community, at Kent State University in and Hollywood's depiction of Ohio where she received her violence against women. She PhD. in Sociology. She was gets a lot of her material from one of the most popular teach­ racial incidents that have up­ Saturday, March 20th ers at the university, so popu­ set her, and incorporates them lar in fact they were forced to into both her writing and per­ Fine Arts Presents: ut her in larger and larger formances. In addition to this, lecture halls to accomodate the she is called nearly every week overflow of both students and by university officials for her Evita faculty. It was there that she advice on how to deal with realized that by using her hu­ racial and gender problems on mor in her lectures to address campuses across the nation. 2:00p.m. (Buses leave Peterson at 1:15p.m.) such different subjects as rac­ For Dr. Berry, the small suc­ ism, sexism, and the like, she cesses that she sees every day Providence Performing Arts Center was having a more profound in her audiences are her great­ impact on her students. With est, when people let her know Tickets: $10 each, sold in the BOP Office encouragement from col­ that her message has reached leagues to try her hand at them. Providence College stu­ * Don't miss Come Back, Little Sheba at stand-up comedy, she tried it, dents will have an opportu­ Trinity Rep on Sunday, March 28th at 2:00p.m liked it, and decided to trade nity to react to her message in her podium for a micro­ when she performs Wednes­ Tickets are $7 each, and can be purchased phone and go into comedy day night. Her lecture is en­ full time in 1988. titled, Go Ahead, Make Me in the BOP Offfice It wasn't long before she Laugh: Creating Harmony With developed a following and her Humor. It is a unique presen­ list of credits began to grow. tation and workshop which Aside from doing over 250 outlines techniques for man­ performances annually, she aging conflict and stressful Film Presents: found herself being inter­ situations with the use of hu­ viewed on The Oprah Winfrey mor. Admission is $3 at the Sunday, March 21st Thursday, March 25th Show, Sonya Live, and The Jerry door, and the show starts at Springer Show, and making ap­ 9:30 p.m. Be sure to bring your pearances on Showtime's Pair BOP coupons to be eligible for of Jokers, NBC's Friday Night the CASH drawing—this is a Dracula Fantasia Videos, NPR's Talk of the Na­ tion, CBS Nightwatch, CNN's show not to be missed! Wednesday, March 24th *64 Hall Moore Hall III Lecture Presents: Admission: $2 FREE Bertice Berry Admission! 9:30 p.m. *64 Hall $3 Admission at the door Both shows at 8 & 10:00 p.m. March 18, 1993 Arts & Entertainment The Cowl 13 Malcolm X, MLK Grace ’64 Hall WBRU doesn’t have them. by Paula DiCicco Harlem apartment, played the very true to the real personali­ Contibuting Writer saxophone while intermit­ ties of the leaders. Each was tently adding soulful vocals strong and stubborn in his be­ WHJY doesn’t Despite reading literature for an incredibly long time. liefs up until the very end. on and abou t both Malcolm X For a while, I almost forgot However, their sincere com­ and Martin Luther King, that there was going to be a passion and respect for each have them. nothing prepared me for Jeff play and lost myself in the other shined through and cul­ Stetson's production of The music. His performance was minated in a touching hug be­ Only Meeting. In less than two much appreciated by the en­ tween the two at the end. hours, I became spellbound thusiastic and rather large During the meeting, and transfixed upon the crowd. Malcolm X and Dr. King arm WDOM lighted set on which Thomas The fictionalized account of wrestled three times to prove Grimes andVontress Mitchell the two leaders' meeting was who was "better." This meta­ transformed themselves into proceeded by each coming to phor for better and stronger has tickets for Malcolm X and Dr. King. To­ a podium and addressing the eadershipl worked well to il- wards the middle of the play, audience as if he was giving ustratel the useless "battle" I began to feel that the actors one of his famous speeches to between the two men. In the 10,000 Maniacs hadleft the stage and the real a crowd. Immediately, I real­ astl arm wrestling match, both Malcolm X and Dr. King were ized that these voices were not decided on a truce. This standing and breathing be- amateur actors. Besides the showed that there was no physical details, voices, man- choice between the two. They on April 24th were both great leaders with, as King commented, "the same Listen to 91.3 goal but different means to that goal." One of the last ques­ Towards the middle of the tions that Malcolm X proposed to win! while the two men stood on play, I began to feel that the the balcony overlooking the city involved the idea of what actors had left the stage and it would have been like if they had joined forces. This left me, the real Malcolm X and Dr. as well as many members of the audience, wondering; King were standing and would it have been possible? I think it would have meen pow­ breathing before me. erful and beneficial to human­ kind. Jeff Stetson's play, The Meet­ ing, proved to be imaginative, stimulating, well-constructed Poetry Reading: Joy Harjo fore me. nerisms and expressions and often humorous. The mu­ However, even before the (which were striking), the two sic, minimal set and lighting, two leads entered, Jeff Stetson actors securely grasped the and powerful performances created the somber yet pas­ spiritual, mental, and psycho­ by Thomas Grimes and sionate and restless atmo­ logical backgrounds of the two Vontress Mitchell, as well as sphere of Harlem in 1965 great men. Thus it was easy to the comical flat character of through the lustful, beautiful believe that Malcolm X and Dr. Rashad by saxophonist jazz of saxophonist Stan King were alive again. Strickland, were all integral Strickland. Strickland, sta­ The content of this fiction­ ingredients for this feast to the tionary on the set of the bare alized meeting itself remained senses, heart, and mind. Wickenden Pub: The Providence College Poetry and Fiction Series, sponsored by the Department of English, A Watering Hole Straight in conjunction with the Office of Multicultural Affairs presents award-winning poet Outta Ireland Joy Harjo by Ken Cornwell favorite beer. A beer ordered local places, T-shirts, and hats. Asst. A&E Editor in this way comes in what For those of you who say that Thursday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m. in Moore Hall III looks like a large beaker with a you never win everything, this You notice the difference very long neck, supported by might be your chance to break Ms. Harjo was bom in Tulsa. Oklahoma Memorial Poetry Award. She is professor of right away. Wickenden has a a kind of wooden brace. IPs that streak; they usually give in 1951 and is a member of the Creek Nation. creative writing at the University of New Mexico bit of a different feeling than She received her M.F.A. in creative writing in Albuquerque. She is also a dramatic screen­ from the Iowa Writer's Workshop at the Univer­ writer and has many produced works including other popular PC hangouts. sity of Iowa in 1978. She also attended the You can almost imagine that if "APACHE MOUNTAIN SPRIRTS" for You can almost imagine Anthropology Film Center in Santa Fe. She has Silvercloud Video Productions. She plays So­ you step outside this little pub, published four books of poetry and received the prano Sax. and Harcourt. Brace and Jovanovich you might find your self on the William Carlos Williams Award from the Po­ will soon publish her first children's book. THE streets of Belfast or Dublin. that if y ou step outside etry Society of America for //V MAD LOVE GOOD LUCK CAT. Come hear this vibrant Wickenden Pub, located on AND WAR. Wesleyan University Press. 1990. American Poet, as we celebrate the Diamond Wickenden Street on the East this little pub, you might She has also received the Delmore Schwartz Jubilee of Providence College. Side, is a great Irish pub that is a nice change of pace from find yourself on the Brads or Club. It has a distinct Irish style that sets it apart from streets of Belfast or the average watering hole. It is a small, dark pub with wooden booths and tables Dublin. CONTACT LENS scattered around. Usually the just a way to keep your beer place is packed with people away quite a few prizes, so from getting boring. you have a good chance of conversing and drinking their Thursday nights are fun favorite beer. Wickenden of­ walking home with a prize. night sat Wickenden because Wickenden Pub is defi­ fers several varieties includ­ of their exciting weekly raffle. ing imported Irish beer like nitely a place to check out. If Everyone gets a ticket at the you did not get there on St. Guinness. One special inno­ door which gives them the vation is a Half-Yard of your Patrick's Day, you can cel­ opportunity to win tickets to ebrate that holiday any time of the year at this little Irish Pub. The Cowl 14 Arts & Entertainment March 18, 1993 No Mourning At Finnegan's QJake

by Mike Saucier petuating a much-loved Finnegan's fries, Celtic Isle" is an all-you-can-eat af­ A&E Editor______pastime. Chicken Fingers, and most im- fair which offers both soup and But of what merit is a portantly, Buffal salad for a fair price. It can become somewhat tire­ place that solely satiates O' Wings/which, as the menu Under the slogan Come some drinking in the same envi­ one's thirst for "the spir­ reads, if you "drink enough "Finneganwiches" we find ronment time after time, beer its" without offering a way Guinness, you'll see a flying tuna, chicken, and seafood Back, after beer (shot after shot). De­ to satiate one's hunger? Buffalo too!"). salad sandwiches along with spite what the song might say, Finnegan's does not leave Next are the "Hearty turkey breast and corned beef some grow weary of retreating amongst others. The "Sand­ Little to a bar "where everybody knows wich Shoppe" invites us to your name." Sometimes it can indulge in eating "The be more of a burden than a bless­ Surfeited by Irish Sheba 0'Toole"(Thanksgiving on a ing. Finnegan's Wake just may bun), "The March be the eating and drinking em­ paraphilia, a drinking now 17th"(corned beef with porium for those who tire of the connoisseur can feel at sauerkraut and thousand is­ overpopulated PC bars. Al­ land dressing), "The James playing though it is not geographically home almost immediately Joyce"(roastbeef on a torpedo favorable to PC students, roll) and "The Blarney Burger thru Finnegan's Wake is worth the upon entering the bar Bar"("No need to kiss it, just inconvenience of driving and eat it" says the menu) which is finding a place to park. knowing that he or she is a 6 ounce burger with every­ April 4 "A 100,000 welcomes" is the thing and anything on it. For greeting on the face of each perpetuating a much-loved dessert lovers, if s Irish des­ best seats Finnegan's napkin. And one in­ sert abound. Irish Bread Pud­ deed does feel welcome—wel­ pastime. ding and Irish Cream Mousse come to drink, that is. On the Cake grace this category. Sat. 8:00 Finnegan walls hang images of you hanging. When the Stews" which of course in­ Finnegan's is a refuge for men imbibing. The cheek- beer-induced food craving cludes the Irish Stew (tender not only the Norm Petersons Trinity burned figures that grace the wall begins to mount, satiety is lamb chunks, carrots, turnip, of this world, but also for any­ serve to remind us of the many only a menu away. The potatoes) and also "Top O' one who seeks an amicable at­ generations of imbibers who rev­ menu, in keeping with the The Tureen"—the alias for mosphere to drink in and at Repertory elled in the warmth of the bar Irish theme of the bar, ap­ Finnegan's soup of the day. the same time to drink in some and the cold of a beer. It is easy propriately lists the foods All of the hearty stews are Irish tradition. As one of the Company for one to get taken in by the with a twist of Irish in the served with homemade Irish Irishmen hanging on ambience of his drinking empo- wording of the items. The soda bread. Finnegan's wall may have rium. Surfeited by Irish appetizers include Onion "The Wearin' of the said, "Sobriety diminishes, paraphernalia, a drinking con­ Rings, Mozz O'Rella Green"(a spinach salad) and discriminates and says no; noisseur can feel at home almost Sticks ('from Finnegan's "Shamrock Chicken" are the drunkenness expands, unites, immediately upon entering the Italian cousin", the menu striking salads that deserve and says yes." Finnegan's is a bar knowing mat s/he is per­ quips), not French but mention. Also, "The Emerald fine place to say "yes" in.

The Story of Tim Finnegan

... he fell from the ladder ... they layed him out upon the bed ...Mickey Malone ducked his head and broke his skull with a Ballon of whiskey at his feet when a noggin of whiskey Dew at him ... bedad he revives and see how he rises so they carried him home and a battel of porter at his head... It missed him, falling on ihc bed and Timothy rising from die bed the liquor splattered over Tim..." his corpse to wake ... says "Fling your whiskey round like blazes, Thunderin Jaysus.did, you think me dead?" Shamrockin* At Rosie’s by Tricia Connolly However, the manager was Alas, again I missed the per­ Editor-in-chief kind enough to run down fect opportunity to put those the St. Patrick's Day events Irish step-dancing lessons I Seniors... What's the first thing at Rosie's, which have be­ took when I was five to good you think of when I mention come a well-known tradi­ use. The atmosphere at Rosie's Thursday nights freshman year? tion in Providence. For is always warm and festive, Rosie O' Grady's—that Irish ha­ those hearty Irish souls with plenty of attractive smil­ ven of underage frolicking back who didn't have a mid­ ing Irish eyes and ample dance in the days when we fought for term thatafte rnoon (a cruel space and to kick up your heels cabs and waited on line in the conspiracy to keep us from and do the Irish jig to tradi­ snow. Somehow the thrill wears partying too much) might tional Irish tunes at any time off when you finally hit twenty- nave had the opportunity of the year. Rosie O'Grady's is one. Anyway, in the spirit of St. to dine on corned beef located at 250 South Water Patty's Day, I decided to take an sandwiches while listening Street in Providence. early top o' the morning trip to the Irish band Trilogy. down memory lane with an Irish Irish Karaoke was the fea­ breakfast at Rosie's starting at 7 ture for happy hour from a.m. I feasted on scrambled 4-7p.m.; I'm very upset that eggs, Irish bacon and sausage, I missed this because I was Irish soda bread (my favorite) dying to belt out "The Uni­ and a lukewarm mug of com" in public. Because Guinness (another favorite). U2 cancelled out at the last Hey, the Irish never quit! minute, Trilogy was sched­ Unfortunately, I had to go to uled again that evening to class, so I wasn't able to stick sham-rock the night away. around for the day's festivities. **- March 18, 1993 Arts & Entertainment The Cowl 15

Leprechauns, Legends, The Irish-Hollywood and Myths Connection

by Theresa Brophy which means "the one-shoe­ through a variety of folktales, by Ken Cornwell Asst. A&E Editor maker." The general poems,shortstories,and songs ______Asst. A&E Editor ______concensus is that this fairy which are central to the Irish Irish themed films seem to be the rage of the moment in the Lay your ear close to the hill. shoemaker wasof low descent, way of life. These myths and bom the son of a father who fables are highly accessible and wonderful world of movies. With the current success of The Do you not catch the tiny Crying Game., there are bound to be more in the future. Therefore, clamour, was an evil spirit and a mother are certainly a delight to read. who was a degenerate fairy. Henry Glassie's book Irish I set out to see how successfully Hollywood portrays the Irish. Busy click of an elfin John Ford's film The Quiet Man, considered a classic by many, hammer, In appearance, he stands about Folk History explores the sym­ three-feet high and wears a bolism and sentimentality of is probably the most famous Irish film. IPs basically just a 1950s Voice of the Lepracaun update of the Taming of the Shrew in which the American hero, singing shrill little red jacket, red breeches the Irish oral tradition with buckled at the knee, grey or great vitality and sensitivity. played by John Wayne, who pursues the fiery redhead, played As he merrily plies his by Maureen O'Hara. Wayne plays a boxer returning to his Irish trade? black stockings, and a hat Various great Irish writers tell which rests above a little, old, the history of the people of a homeland with its beautiful green Technicolor scenery, amiable He's a span priests, pubs, and cottages. Ford's view of Ireland is highly And a quarter in height. withered face. (D.R. county called Fermanagh (lo­ McAnally). cated several miles east of the romanticized; it never rains in his version of the Emerald Isles, if Get him in sight, hold him you can believe it The film is a nostalgic look at a time and place tight, Though his origins were of broken borderof Ireland). Irish a low class, the leprechaun Folk History is split into four that never really existed. This is interesting for most of the film And you're a made until the climax in which the heroine is "tamed" in a scene that Man! certainly profited from the segments: Saints, War, The shoe industry as poet W.B. Land, and The People. would hopefully offend the sensibilities of any modern day person. - William Allingham Yeats emphasizes in his book A piece by poet Hugh Irish Myths, Legends, and Folk­ Nolan called "Songs" de­ Ron Howard loosely updated The Quiet Man in his film Far lore . Yeats writes, "The lepre­ scribes the tradition of folk his­ md Away, complete with boxing hero (Tom Cruise) and spirited chaun makes shoes continu­ tory itself, when people would redhead (Nicole Kidman). Howard's tale involves Cruise and Kidman immigrating from Ireland to the United States, con- If you think that a lepre­ ally, and has grown very rich. gather together where it was Many treasure crocks, buried “the best place to go for a fronting the hostility that faced the Irish in the late 1800s. The chaun is merely a small-sized leads are believable as Irish immigrants but the film has little promoter for a brand of ce­ of old in war-time, has he how night's storytelling." Then, for his own." When he's not "everyone would sing a song believability. The action is often convoluted. Furthermore, the real, here's a chance to do portrayal is not far from the stereotypes of Ford's film. However, some brushing up on your hard at work, the leprechaun or tell a story. That was the is known to keep himself busy way the custom was kept Far and Away does offer beautiful scenery and a cute romance Irish. Although the cute and between the real life couple. happy-go-lucky elf on the being mischievous and tricky, alive." Other poems of patrio­ pulling pranks and causing tism echo songs of war and My Left Foot shows a more well rounded look at the Irish. Some Lucky Charms commercials stereotypes remain, mostly involving the infamous Irish love for is not far from the mark, the small accidents. He can dodge freedom which called upon the Irish race to commemorate the alcohol, but it has great performances, especially the central one brave united Irishmen who by Daniel Day-Lewis. He plays a man stricken with cerebral died in battle. palsy, able only to move his left foot. However, he fierce and Along with war ballads and determined nature drives him to become a respected artist and fairy tales, comes another fa­ to marry. The film doesn't try to make the character a nice person; miliar and meaningful tradi­ he's often depressed and he drinks too much, but we appreciate tion which is faith in the saints. the man all the more for his faults as well as his attributes. My Left Many of the pieces of litera­ Foot sounds like a TV movie of the week, but it so much more to ture include legends of the offer. saints, particularly different One of the best movies involving Irish themes and Settings is interpretations of the patron Alan Parker's The Commitments, a movie that follows the devel- saint, Patrick, and his journey opment of an ill-fated band in Dublin that hopes for big time to Ireland. In one depiction by success. A group of young Dublin kids form a band that covers Hugh Nolan, Patrick came to aid R&B tunes. We watch as they fall in love, have fun and fight Ireland on a horse with a group with each other. Meanwhile, they cover a great bunch of old R&B of tradesmen and women of tunes. The best aspect of the film is that it gives a real sense of the all classes. Patrick and his lives of the young people in Ireland. Times are hard and the horse slipped and both fell to prospects are slim for most of these kids, which makes their the ground. Patrick discov­ dreams of success and their joy in their talent all the more ered a kind of herb and rubbed touching. on the horse's back which Be sure not to miss The Crying Game, which is currently healed it and then himself im­ enjoying big success in the wake of winning six Academy Award mediately. The herb was called nominations. It is being advertised for its surprise, but one of its dho and people came from all most interesting aspects is how it touches on the disaffected around to be healed. members of the I.R. A. They go about their terrorist activities in a Two older books edited by somewhat ruthless yet routine fashion. Somewhere along the Devin A. Garrity called Irish line, they have lost sight of the goals behind their activities. Poetry and Irish Genius are If you are interested in seeing movies about the Irish, it will also filled with short stories be worth your while to check out any of these films. They all ha ve and poetry written by a multi­ aspects which can be recommended. With more films sure to be tude of Irish literacy artists. bn the way, it can't hurt to be a little prepared. The works reveal and describe a time and place which the poets remember and invite others to experience again and Twelfth Night again - stories and poems about life in Ireland which or traditional leprechaun has any human beings who try to would attractand interest even quite a colorful and signifi­ capture him and dislikes those who aren't Irish. cant history. those who deny his existence. These few works only touch What You Will In his book, The Leprechaun's However, he can be helpful the surface of the history of the Kingdom , Peter Haining re­ to families who believe in oral and written traditions of veals the nature of the lepre­ him. the Irish. All it takes is an open Trinity Repertory chaun who is just one specific The legends of the lepre­ mind and a little browsing. member of the fairy family. chauns are only one example And by the time St. Patrick's Company The term leprechaun has de­ of a strong tradition which Day comes again, it will mean rived from "leith bhrogan" shares and retells history more to you than wearing green and drinking beef! starting March 30

Pomegranate 16 The Cowl Features March 18,1993 The NIT-wits of the NCAA of the people who thought of random road workers (in badly that they couldn't stand ever, that we could not get our by Noelle Cusack they'd get away with not hopes of being shot), or yell­ up.) After a while, the guards tickets until we found out what Asst. Features Editor______sleeping out were outof luck. ing at the joggers in Central actually gave in to us and said, our seed was for Saturday's Okay, so Monday afternoon Thursday night came soon Park (I happened to notice that "You can stand to cheer, but game. Basically, all 200 of us at 3:48,1 put down my pillows enough, and it was time to they were all running in then sit right down, please." ended up leaving the Garden, in Slavin and joined my friends prepare for our trip to the groups). First of all, when the 6Z9" brute gathering outside of Beefsteak to sleep out to get tickets for city. For many, Thursday As we got off of the bus, the who obviously takes the same Charlie's, and then going from the Big East game on Friday. night became like a Friday once-again caffeine-charged vitamins as your average street comer to street comer We didn't actually have that night. Since they were not group chanted "Let's Go Fri­ Sumo wrestler asked me to following whoever it was who bad of a time. Think about it - going to classes the next day, ars". (Let me give you a hint - please sit down, I actually had was holding our Saturday tick­ Where else on campus can you they followed Friday's sched­ it'snot wise to release 200New a hard time taking him seri­ ets. (That person shall remain find boys and girls sleeping in ule. I was amazed to find England country bumpkins ously. Second of all, besides nameless because I never ac­ the same room all night while that this schedule change onto the streets of New York.) cheering (and maybe making tually got far enough into the security looks on? Don't an­ came about without even a The crazed PC fans were another run to the beverage mob scene to recognize who it swer that. We managed to keep hint of advice from the ad­ standing during the game. station), why else would PC was before he was practically busy until around 3:30 a.m. by ministration. Now, call me crazy, but since students be standing? dragged away by members of watching movies, playing Friday morning at 7:00 the team was standing up to The last laugh was defi­ theNYPD.) Finally, after wan­ TABOO, and, well, we kept a.m. we boarded the buses to play their hearts out, most of nitely on those of us who de­ dering around during rush ourselves occupied. In fact, New York. Most people on the PC fans felt that they were cided to come back to PC in hour looking for a bus with we had such a great time, some the bus managed to stay obliged to stand up for their order to beat the storm and Rhode Island license plates, students sat in line even awake (and very happy) for team. The security guards spend Friday evening study­ we finally headed back to PC though they didn't want tick­ the whole bus ride. By the had a different idea, however. ing. We were told that after before the Storm of '93 hit. ets. Around 7:30 a.m., some­ time we got to the city, some They thought that it was more the game, we should stay in Needless to say, most of us one who was obviously still members of our crew were proper for us, like the UConn our seats in order to receive never made it back to the city. feeling the effects of a bit too singing The Jeffersons theme, fans, to sit down. (By the way, our tickets for Saturday in ex­ Actually, I was glad to see the much caffeine decided it was knocking on the bus win­ the UConn fans were sitting change for our ticket vouch­ game on TV since they spot­ time to wake us all up for the dows to catch the attention because they were losing so ers. The problem was, how- lighted Fr. Fergus during a 9:00 a.m. sale of tickets. While time out. some of the people who were Okay, I'm sure you've waiting on line took time to heard enough from me about apply make-up and engage in this game. After all, we lost to other various vanity, whoops, Seton Hall on Saturday, and I mean hygiene, activities, the on Sunday'the NIT-wits on rest of us got back into some the NCAA tournament panel semblance of a line and waited have decided that George for our tickets. Basically, we Washington University, who were stuck, (yes, they locked hasn't been in the tournament and alarmed the doors), in in 32 years, belonged in the Slavin, for almost 17 hours. It tournament before we did. I made us feel a little bit better hope you're as disgusted by that the tickets were com­ the whole thing as I am - but I pletely sold out by 8:30, so all know I'll eat my words when we see GWU in the Final Four. Cheer of the Week - To the administration for giving us the day off on St. ’Patricks “Day (at least we assume they did) Jeer of the Week - To the NCAA Selection Committee members who've got as much right to stitt be breathing as Pitt has to be in the tourney Getting Testy iscompletely scientifically ac­ 4. Your perfect mate: Ernie on your forehead answer, three points for each "c" answer, and a good stiff by Bill Fennell curate, and has been certi­ a. would not slobber regularly 8. What is most damaging fied by a panel of experts who b. is John from Alpert's Furni­ to your ego? drink for each "d" answer. If Asst. Features Editor don'tdrink much. We'll start ture a. having someone call you your score was: 1-10 points, the test now, so remember to c. would think the old Batman "dorker" you really ought to go out Hello, and welcome to this answer all questions as truth­ TV show was "keen" b. getting pummeled at Mo­ more, but not with me. 11-23 week's article. This week, in­ fully as possible. If the "right" d. would not beat up your nopoly by your mate points: Try your best to stay answer for you is not there, mother c. realizing you're a jerk away from sharo objects ana stead of doing an in-depth things that can hurt you. 24- study of the effects of too much choose the one closest to how 5. Which of these would d. not being able to remem­ Pearl Jam on the central ner­ you feel. Or, can take a break most anger you? ber the words to "American 61 points: You usually tend to vous system, I am going to and have a drink until the a. accidentally licking Carol Pie" overextend yourself. Don't administer a test. No, this is answer comes to you. Channing 9. When forced to deliver try robbing that bank at first. not the type of test that you 1. Men are: b. getting slapped with a cac­ bad news to someone, you: Go for a Mom & Pop conve­ have to study for, although a. better than women tus a. agonize for days about it, nience store with a sawed-off you really should have, be­ b. not better than women c. blue shoes with orange pants and then visit your therapist shotgun and work your way cause the results will be dra­ c. better than dogs d. "The Barry Manilow Chan­ b. drink heavily up. And if you got really matically altered if you didn't d. better than nothing nel" c. break it to them gently, loaded, then you're probably study. For example, if the test 2. When confronted with 6. For you, "toleration" then chuckle under your in the wrong line of work. A results indicate that you're a a seemingly impossible prob­ means: breath nice job for you would be something involving tilling super kind of person, and you lem, you: a. accepting your mate's ob­ d. lie and tell them they won the earth and then settling hadn't studied, then there is a. cry session with figs the lottery the chance that the results are b. try to find the best possible b. not macing your in-laws 10. The "ideal" evening down to a nice old-fashioned incorrect. What this means is solution, and then give up c. the PC Administration out would include: dinner consisting of dump­ lings and biscuits. Now that that if you had studied, then c. consultyour horoscope and d. being able to shower with a. pork rinds the results might have come magic prayer crystals lawn furniture b. whips and a couple of nine- you've finally found out out saying that you're a dis­ d. go on a killing spree with a 7. Which of the following is volt batteries about the real you, you can gusting pervert who likes machete likely to embarrass you? c. a Monster Truck event make those important posi­ tive changes in your life, like movies about small electrical 3. To you, the phrase a. leaving the house with d. a friendly game of Contact appliances. Now the test has a "brushing your teeth" means: swatch of plaid fabric stuck to Scrabble flossing every now and again. variety variety of questions, a. flossing your teeth your face There. Now you're done What big change am I going and they must all be answered b. absolutely nothing b. choking to death on Pez with the test, so let's see how to make? Well, for starters, I'm going to see what I can do in order to get the most accu­ c. trimming the hedges c. getting drunk and propos­ you scored. Give yourself rate results. For those of you d. "One if by land, two if by ing to a shrub one point for each "a" an­ about this tattoo on my fore­ who might be wondering, this sea" d. having a tattoo of Bert & swer, two points for each "b" head. March 18, 1993 Features The Cowl 17 Wasted Away Again in Cancunville Sweating Profusely - What To get a mental picture of this, by Brian Cappello we immediately began doing picture pictures you've seen Features Editor two minutes after stepping off of exotic coral reefs, sporting a the plane in Cancun. plethora of exotic fish. Now Despite my desire to spend Heavy Snowfall - What we picture that picture covered my spring break amidst the were amidst just five hours over by green fog and you've chilly confines of good, old earlier - the thought Of which got the basis of what we saw. Marlboro, Mass., I gave in to almost made sweating enjoy­ This experience led Frank The Cowl and agreed to let the able. "Tanboy" Orlowski, '93, to paper send me down to Vinchenso and Rugga - the quip, "If this is the second best Cancun so I could write this names of our bellboys at the reef in the world, I'd hate to article. Here are the highlights: Hotel Calinda. see the third." This sentiment $10,000 - How much Swimming in the Ocean - was not shared by Kirk money I was almost fined be­ Something I never pictured "Numero Uno" Woolford, '93, fore ever leaving the country. myself enjoying during the who apparently had a post­ Apparently, the security month of February. card stuck to his mask, lead­ guards didn't appreciate me 7 a.m. - The approximate ing him to see hordes of exotic saying, "Sweet - they didn't time we got up every morning fish. notice" as we by-passed the X- to go for a PC group jog. Slammerboy - Nickname ray machine (of course, I was The Brooklyn Bridge - given to Colin Hoehn, '93, who only referring to my fly being What I have to sell you if you found his niche in life serving A quartet of PC seniors venture on a Banana Boat ride unzipped). ThankGod I didn't believed the 7 a.m. bit. Tequila slammers (a shaken while a group of freshman take in a swim mention the bomb I had just "What am I doing up here?" up shot) to anyone in his path. dropped in the bathroom. - A question one PC senior His technique may need some to do with eating fast food Immaculate - The island as Leisure Air - The name of (whose name is not Jean) work, however, as his one for every day and drinking a whole (no joke). The only the world renowned airline that seemed to be asking herself as you one for me strategy left booze all night. Kristin cleaner place I've seen is my we flew down on. The flight she stood up on stage for a him a "bit" tipsy (as in Hitler Reardon, '93, said she made off-campus house during could not have been nicer, Wet-T Shirt Contest. Unfortu­ was a "bit" overbearing). more trips to the bathroom parent weekend. I've never aside from having to hold our nately, she did not bring home Dos pesos - The equivalent last week than most baseball felt so guilty littering. luggage in our laps. the title despite clearly being of 66 cents and what it costs to players make (trips) to home Eight - The average age of Learning to Fly in Under an one of the top guns. walk out on the street at any plate in a season. the kids peddling jewelry out­ Hour - The name of the book Overrated - The most fit­ point in the day (before 1:30 1000 - The number of times side bars as late as 2 a.m. our pilot was reading shortly ting adjective to describe the am) and within 30 seconds be "Rhythm is a Dancer" was Eager anticipation- Felt by before takeoff. Cancun snorkling experience. on a bus that will take you played during the week. Ap­ the Mexican guys down there anywhere within fifteen miles parently someone in the US who look forward to Spring or so. made a disco tape and sold Break like American kids look Mexican Culture - Some­ the same one to every single forward to Christmas. thing that was hard to soak in club down there. Absurd - The fact that get­ when our two primary din­ Palatial - The adjective ting back 33 cents of change ing establishments were best suited to describe the usually meant getting 10 coins McDonald's and Wendy's. bathrooms at many of the weighing 10 pounds each. A handful of poppy seeds dance clubs down there. The The MVP = Imodium A-D - What we were basically left stalls resembled the fitting - My only question is, how did with upon removing every­ rooms at Macy's or they determine which ingre­ thing we were told not to eat Bloomingdales. Most bath­ dients to use to control any from a Big Mac. If s amazing rooms even had little conve­ and all sudden'loose bowel how Americans take for nience stores set up, with in­ movements". granted things like eating let­ ventories ranging from gum The Cancun Speed Limit tuce and drinking water. to nail polish (as well as a - DNE (Does Not Exist). Deathly Ill - For some community hairbrush). And Ready to return to sub­ mindboggling reason, if s the every time I turned around freezing temperatures - What way many people have been there was a guy handing me most vacationers were any­ known to feel upon returning paper towels to wipe my thing but come the end of the home. I'm sure it has nothing hands. week. The scenic view from the Calinda Beach Hotel Another Day, Another Blizzard worked for the Students For raining golf balls. And thanks by Kristen Gariepy Canceled Classes Committee to this insightful reporter, we like the pathetic, panic- cided all cars had to be 'eatures Staff Writer and was being paid to make never had to waste energy stricken people I saw, please moved in order to plow. up another vicious rumor. looking out the window. put me through a slow and Several on-campus students Nice. Really nice. I'm The night was typical - I'd I was especially grateful to painful death. Yes, we were quickly grabbed their por­ thrilled. Genuinely ecstatic. relay events if I could remem­ Governor Sundlun for wait­ going to have a snowstorm. table emergency shovels out My weekend was fulfilled. ber anything that occurred ing until after the PC/Seton But fighting for carriages end from their closets and hur­ Like everyone else who past nine - but I can't, so Hall game to declare a state of loaves of bread didn't seem ried to remove their auto­ refuses to believe the wea th- you're spared the gruesome emergency. He's been dubbed appropriate. I was instantly mobiles. I think we had more ermen, I treated Friday af­ details. All I know is I awoke Friar Fan of the Week. I don't reminded of the Cabbage plows working for PC than ternoon and nightlikeit was Saturday afternoon to a very even want to think of the up­ Patch Doll battles. I'm sure there were in the entire city. any other day. I dragged unpleasant sight. It was roar he would have caused these people had already Sure, it's great that the city myself out of bed around whiter outside man the poor had he put his face on TV with done their food shopping for plows all of the main streets 10:00 (after conveniently souls who didn't go away for a 'Special Weather Report' the week, too. Ami missing first. Too bad most people skipping my 9:30 quiz), break. More snow. Haven't logo. Can we consider it a something? Do humans eat live on side streets. So why struggled to make it to my we had enough? state of emergency that we got more when there is snow on bother clearing the main 10:30, and then declared a Luckily, the PC/UCONN screwed out of the NCAA*s? the ground? ones if the people can't even half-day duetoteacher /par­ game started within minutes Clinton shared a little warn­ Saturday night was a get off the ones they live on? ent conferences. Around and 1 was relieved of my ing with us also. I was tempo­ much-needed change of pace. Well, the Storm of '93 has two, 1 began mentally pre­ whining duties. 1 especially rarily excited whenl heard that Again, the Let's Spread Ru­ come, conquered and con­ paring my liver for the enjoyed the double screen he was going to comment on mors Committee decided to tinued on leaving behind events of the night and de­ mechanism. Because of this the storm. He's probably go­ announce that all the bars another week of duck boots bating plans with my wonderful piece of television ing to babble about federal aid would be closed. As a result, and warm coats. I'm only friends. 1 heard numerous technology, my friends and I or Red Cross help, I decided. the off-campus party quo­ grateful that I didn't go away rumors of a snowstorm that were fortunate enough to Instead, he said to be cautious tient increased and the ma­ for Spring Break and have to was going to hit Saturday have continuous coverage of and stay off the roads. Thanks, jority of PC students ven­ return to this weather. Of morning, but shrugged it off the Storm of'93. Every half Bill. We couldn't have done it tured onto Eaton. About course, the snow will soon as another product of PC's hour, a spokesman from without your support twelve students made it melt and we will once again pathetic imagination, I even Channel 6 popped up at the Back to the storm or bliz­ home without falling and be graced with the beautiful caught a glimpse of a re­ bottom of the screen and let zard or whatever you want to twenty-two avoided roe in­ greens of the Providence porter saying something us know that it was still snow- call it. I was also lucky enough famous snowball wars. College campus. 1 give it about snow on Channel 12, ing. Thanks for the update. I to be near a grocery store at Lot D was a scene of abso­ two days until Mother Na­ but concluded that she was wondering why it was 7:30 Friday night. If I ever act lute chaos when security de­ ture hits us again. The Cowl 18 March 18,1993

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ANOTHER WIN: continued from p.24 this "must win" contest was ing a number 1 seed in the Clearly Canadian 73-55. So that was it wasn't it? second round. His partner Michael Smith came into Billy Packer followed up with the student section after the this statement: "I don't think game, grinning ear to ear while there is any doubt about Provi­ listening to chants of "We like dence being in the NCAA's. Athlete of the Week Mike!" Other players high- Having to play a team of this fived their fans. Saturday's caliber, you're .talking about game versus Seton Hall was some tough games." inevitable but it really didn't So where does this leave matter, right? I mean it was us? Well, imagine waking up like a consolation game. You Christmas morning and find- play it because you have to. ing nothing but lint and cookie PC played a tough game crumbs under the tree. The against the nation's 10th Friars got robbed. It wasn't a ranked team and got more matter of if we were playing, what they set out to obtain but who. So there it was, a before the UConn contest. number 4 seeded Georgia Tech 'We weren't really thinking bunch and below it one final, about the NCAA's," said the very last, gray box. No. Abdul. 'We came into the Silence. game to get some respect." Friday's monumental mo­ Granted, PC eventually fell 69- ment in Providence College 60 to the Pirates and a pos­ basketball history will merely sessed Terry Dehere, but not be remembered as another without a fight. win. Talk about doing what Entering the second half, you are told to do. So is there the Friars were down 32-21 anything left to accomplish for but opened with a 6-0 run the Friars? A team that an­ capped by Michael Brown swered challenge after chal­ finding Smith for a thunder­ lenge only to be denied the ous jam. But everytime PC got right to dance with the best. within serious striking dis­ The answer is yes. Win the Andy Keith (Birmingham, England) tance, the Hall put up a wall. NIT. To Coach Barnes, the The junior miler finished second in the mile at the NCa A Champion­ Either Luther Wright or Jerry assistant coaches, every player ship in Indianapolis. Keith finished the race with a 4:00.27 to earn Walker stepped up to make on the roster, the team man­ All-America honors for the second straight year. Last year, Andy things nasty m the paint. Hold ager, trainer, and everyone else won the race at the NCAA's. on to your horses, though, lets involved in making this year's not get to carried away here. edition of the Friars a success, This game meant about as I want to leave you with some' much as an NFL Pro Bowl, words of wisdom from the ir­ right? We were in. replaceable Bill Raftery be­ IAB Roundup CBS' Jim Nantz said PC cause you guys aren't done yet. "Go Get'Em!" would probably be an 8 or 9 league in field goal percent­ included but look for your seed which would mean play­ Compiled by IAB Staff age and assist to turnover ra­ team in future issues. Please tio. Other teams in contention check schedules carefully-you 5-on-5 Hoop are U Cant Flush This and They may play more than once a Might Be Giants. week. 5 on 5 basketball has be- In the B division, a number Sm, and the field is wide open. of teams believe they have a owever, a few teams stand shot at the coveted t-shirts. Street Hockey Play out in the A division. Peren­ Several teams remain unde­ nial powerhouse None Flew feated at 4-0. They are Cephas The intramural street Over Birds Nest led by Pete Express, Hoe, and Lothar and hockey season is off and run­ Warner, Mike Shannon and the Hill People. Doyle's Dogs ning and the competition has Brian Thimme have compiled are also 4-0 and look to be the been intense. Several teams a 3-0 record along with Big Fat favorite in a 58 team league. have pulled ahead of the field, Paul, an up and coming squad Many other teams with un­ establishing themselves as Suposporis forces to be reckoned with. who continue to lead the blemished records were not Wally's Bitch, led by team captain Mike Kelly, is off to a LADY FRIARS: continued from p. 24 3-0 start with solid goal play provided by Greg "Jiffa" Freedman. Playing in front of scoring 23 points while un­ game, Sonya Lewis and Lude Jiffa is the fleetfooted Matt loading 9 assists. The Lady Fontanella were awarded with Flaherty whose sniper-like Friars won the game 87-74. all tournament team honors. accuracy earned the team's The Lady Friars final test "I couldn't be prouder of third win in sudden death would be against the Miami this team," said Coach Foley. overtime against the tough April 24, 1993 Hurricanes, a team they hadn't "They played hard as a team 68.9'ers led by team captain defeated in the five games they and didn't quit. I want to give Mike Pezzi. had played against them since a great deal of credit to my Another team enjoying Miami entered the league last assistant coaches Bob Clark early success in the season is year. Sadly, this would not be and Melanie Balcolmb.’ They the Thunder Bay Bombers. the night that the Lady Friars did a great job scouting and The Bombers have had stellar would break that streak. De­ preparing our team for this play from a number of play­ spite comingoutfired up, even tournament." ers, especially Dave DiLoretto leading by ten at the 15:00 And what are Coach Foley's and Steve Smoragiewicz. Cap­ INTRAMURAL mark, the Lady Friars soon hopes for next year? "It was a tain Mike Gill credits the showed that they were no disappointing season," he con­ team's success to a rigid off­ match for the overpowering tinued. "We got better as a season workout schedule and SOCCER Hurricanes, who crawled their team as the season progressed. the team's no-alcohol policy. waybackinthe game and took I hope our players realize they Flaherty's Five Fantastics a four point lead, 28-24, into didn't fulfill their potential for are also vying for the league's the locker room at half-time. this season. Nearly all our top spot. Brian "Stonewall" The Lady Friars kept it tight players are coming back next Flaherty has turned in several Starts early in the second half, cut­ year (Debbie Hagie is the only key performances between the ting the lead to one before graduating senior) and we pipe. John Houston and the Next Miami showed why they were nave some great recruits com­ defensive tandem of Dan the best team in the confer­ ing in." Delaney and Derek Week ence.’ A10-0 run by the Hurri­ A message to the nine teams Kasperowski have also been canes started the dock to toll in the Big East: If the Big East instrumental for the Fantastics. its midnight bells as the Lady Tournament is any indication In the coming weeks, look Friars' Cinderella story came on how hard the Lady Friars for key match-ups including the Bombers versus Wally's IAB is accepting rosters now for men toanend. The fatigue brought are going to play next season, by four straight games took its watch out. Bitch and Jason Brush's Club and women’s teams. effect on PC as Miami won, versus Fraser Crane Must Die. running away 77-56. After the March 18,1993 The Cowl 21 Sports Friars Burned In Bid For NCAA’s continued from p. 1 analyst, who said after the Trent Forbes, who were un­ by the fact that they had not the eyes of those around the nonconference wins against UCONN win, "Don't worry, able to make the NCAA's in fared well (2-9) against the Top nation the league has fallen UCLA and at Illinois. Providence. You're in the tour­ their final season in black- 50 teams in the nation. This from its perch as the nation's Unfortunately, when the nament." In a panel of CBS and-white. significantly hurt PC's power strongest conference. 1992-1993 is case into stone, it analysts, just prior to the se­ What hurt the Friars the rating, which is one of the fac­ Still, the Friars have reason will be forever remembered lection show, Billy Packer most was the numerous up­ tors that can influence bids. to be upset. Not because as the year the Friars were stated that PC could be one of sets which occurred in other Finally, the Friars were hurt George Washington or snubbed. We will forget the the dark horses of the NCAA conferences. Missouri, Texas by the notion that the Big East Marquette crept into the tour­ magical run and incredible Tournament. Tech, Evansville and Long has lost its luster as one of the nament, but because of the turnaround the Friars orches­ But what happened in that Beach State all won their re­ nation's top conferences. The third selection from the Big trated. Just when it looked as selection room in Kansas City, spective conference tourna­ Atlantic-10, long the ugly sis­ East, Pitt. though Barnes would be where the hearts of thousands ments, and in the process, ter of the Big East, managed to Pitt was a classic case of a thrown out of town, he came of Friar fans were broken like took four at-large bids away field four teams in the tourna­ team who had played them­ up with the coaching perfor­ thedreamsof Tony Turner and from the Friaf s. PC was hurt ment to the Big East three. selves out of the tournament, mance of a lifetime. Though it was a wacky year in finishing the year 3-8. They After taking matters into the Big East, a year in which had stumblecl against Syra­ their own hands, it was taken the only defeat of a cuse, 55-50, in the quarterfinals right away from them. And BASEBALL: nonconference, Top 10 team, of the Big East's. Their token that may be the biggest shame continued from p. 22 was the Friars victory over Ari­ in, however, was their high of all. zona, the league suffered be­ power rating and 6-5, and pounding Wesleyan, ing seven innings of four hit cause of the great parity in the 13-6. Sophomore starter Steve ball. Unfortunately, the relief league. Gone are the days Surdez pitched six strong in­ corps was unable to save the when Georgetown and Syra­ nings against Palm Beach for game, and George Mason cuse are going to run away Congratulations to the victory, while erupted for four runs in the with the title. From top to Kendezierski picked up his eighth inning. Ierardi, once bottom, the league—though first collegiate save. Merloni, again, led the Friar hitters with down this year because over Andy Keith the defending Cape Cod three hits raising his batting 95% of the league's starters League batting champ, pro­ average to .371. are underclassmen—can still vided the offense with two hits The Friars play their compete with any in the coun­ Second in the NCAA mile with a time of and three runs batted in. The first home game of the season try. The league's worst team PC hitters finally unloaded against Yale at 12 p.m. on (Villanova) took the class of against Wesleyan, led by fresh­ Saturday and then travel to the league (Seton Hall) to over­ 4:00.27. man designated hitter Bob Holy Cross on Sunday. Next time twice. O'Toole's game winning week's schedule against local Parity has made the league grand slam, and by three hit colleges is an important warm­ a more exciting league, bit in games from senior first up for the Friars, since they baseman Phil Ierardi and travel to Seton Hallon March Merloni. This was plenty of 27 to open up the defense of offensive support for senior their Big East title. The Friars Tony Deangelo, and reliever have a good chance of accom­ Bill Timlin, who notched his plishing this if the senior trio first save. of Foster(.378), Ierardi(.371), N.I.T. PC played only one and Merloni (.366) keep up game last weekend, Friday's their hot hitting and the start­ 4-2 loss to George Mason. ing rotation of Deangelo, Steve Surdez once again Garside, and Surdez solidifies. pitched impressively, throw- ______y PROVIDENCE COLLEGE FRIARS ECAC CHAMPS: continued from p. 24 host the regular season with each onto the ice, they come at you team winning a game. UNH as a team. Sure, there are play­ was seeking revenge and PC ers who have more talent than was seeking a repeat. Every­ others, but when one of the JAMES MADISON one in the joint knew there better players is having an off would be an epic battle on the night, one of the weaker play­ ice this time as well. ers always steps up her game UNH came out with their a notch or two. Senior captain trademark physical style of Cammi Granato put it best. Thursday, March 18 @ 7:30 p.m. play, roughing the Lady Fri­ "Ifs great to repeat. We have in the Providence Civic Center ars up at every opportunity. had this goal in mind all sea­ Providence countered with son and it is a great way to superior speed and skill on finish four years here at Provi­ both ends of the ice. It looked dence. " And what a career as though the game would be she has had, putting her name scoreless until Providence on top of the record book in Tickets auailable now! capitalized on a UNH defen­ almost every category avail­ sive breakdown and scored able. Looking ahead to next two quick goals towards the year, Cammi predicts, "They end of the first period. UNH could do it again, and we'll be Sheraton Tara Scoreboard never really rebounded from cheering just as hard for you those goals and despite their as we played with you." This Week In Providence College Sports efforts to get their offense in Junior Wendy Cofran was gear, they were overwhelmed equally optimistic, "We'll be Friday, March 19 MEN’S TENNIS VS. TEMPLE TBA by the stonewall defense returning a lot of starters and Golf at Palm Coast Invitational TBA Providence put up. PC added the freshmen will mature; we will be looking to repeat, (at Daytona, Florida) another goal in me third pe­ Saturday, March 20 LACROSSE VS. STONY BROOK riod and the crowd of roughly again." 2:00 p.m. I would like to take the time BASEBALL VS. YALE 12:00 p.m. 16,000 fans counted down the Softball at Yale remaining seconds and wit­ to thank all of the Lady Friars 1:00 p.m. for another outstanding sea­ Golf at Palm Coast Invitational TBA nessed the Lady Friars repeat Sunday, March 21 Baseball at Holy Cross as ECAC and National Cham­ son of hockey. To the many 1:00 p.m. Women's Tennis at Temple pions. women who will be returning 10:00 a.m. Golf at Palm Coast Invitational The unique thing about this to next year's team, I want to TBA Tuesday, March 23 Baseball at Brown tournament was that the tour­ wish you the very best of luck 3:00 p.m. SOFTBALL VS. BOSTON COLLEGE ney MVP did not come from in your campaign to three- 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24 BASEBALL VS. BENTLEY- either of the teams in the final peat. To Cammi Granato, 3:00 p.m. LACROSSE VS. HARTFORD game. That honor went to Michelle Johansson, Barb 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25 Baseball at UMASS Sherry Looney from NU, but Pierce, and Kathy Sloan, con­ 3:00 p.m. this says quite a bit about the gratulations on going out as Lady Friars. What has made winners. You deserved it all Sheraton Tara Airport Hotel Providence the best team in and I hope success follows you The Flatley Company the country for two years in a wherever you end up. 1850 Post Road, Warwick, RI row is that when they step out 738-4000 The Cowl 22 Sports Not Much Fun In The Florida Sun Friar Nine Limp Out To 3-7 Start nemesis currently, as the Mike Lyons helped keep the sun, they closed out their trip by Justin Maccione groundskeepers attempt to Friars in these games with their with two strong victories, up­ Sports Writer CLASSIFIED make Hendricken field play­ timely hitting and steady field­ ending Palm Beach Atlantic able for Saturday's game The PC Friar baseball team ing- BASEBALL: made their annual Florida trip against the Yale Elis. Some Just when it looked as if the CRUISE SHIP EM­ over spring break from Febru­ warmer weather would be Friars would wiltin the Florida continued on p. 21 PLOYMENT now ary 27 - March 7, returning helpful in speeding up this north with a 3-6 record after process. hiring students. facing some tough competi­ The Friars opened the sea­ $300/900 wkly. tion. Last weekend's road trip son in winning fashion on Feb­ Summer/Full time. to Virginia and Maryland was ruary 27 by crushing Barry curtailed by the snowstorm. University 8-1. Sophomore Tour Guides, Gift But they were able to play a starting pitcher John Garside, Shop Sales, Deck game at George Mason on Fri­ sophomore Jake Biscoglio, and Hands Bartenders, day, dropping a difficult 4-2 freshman Mike Kendzierski decision. It seems as if the combined to throw a four hit­ Casino Dealers, Etc. weather is the team's major ter. Senior catcher Jim Foster World Travel- Car­ and sophomore third baseman T.J. Delvecchio provided the ibbean, Alaska, Eu­ offense for the Friars with three rope, Hawaii. No and two hits respectively. experience neces­ PC then followed with a six-game losing streak which sary. Call 1-602-680- featured a couple of blowouts 0323 Ext. 23 and a few late inning disap­ pointments. Probably most difficult to handle was the 3-2 Postions Available loss to Big Ten power Michi­ gan State, and a ninth inning Summer or Now 6-5 heartbreaker to Florida $9.10/hr or Atlantic. Seniors Foster, and commission. Adver­ shortstop Lou Merloni, and speedy junior centerfielder Junior All-America candidate Mike Lyons has picked up tising sales. 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But young teams Erickson. for many PC students over tend to play erratically over MARKETING 171 Angell Street Barto is shooting to snag one spring break. Most students the course of a season. Barto GROUP Corner of Thayer, Providence of the top seeds in the Big East were just there to party, but concurred, " We have the po­ 331-5810 the women's softball team was tential to beat anyone, yet we tourney at the end of the sea­ son, then advance on to the there to take care of business. could just as easily lose to any­ CALLING ALL one if we are unprepared." ECAC Championships. CLUBS/GROUPS They did, and departed the Sunshine State with a 9-2 Counter balancing inexperi­ EARN SERIOUS Pembroke Ave near record on their southern road MONEY $Your fra­ PC 6 room, 1st trip. ternity, sorority or Coach Jackie Barto was ex­ floor, 2 family tremely pleased with her other campus group house, 3 bedrooms, team's performance both of­ can easily earn$ 400 appliances, stor­ fensively and defensively, PLUS BIG BO­ "We hit the ball real well as a age, pool table, team and I was happy with NUSES IN ONE basketball court, our defensive execution." Af­ WEEK. You pay parking $700.00 ter clutch 4-2 and 3-1 victories nothing. CALL over Northwoods University, June 1 Call 421- the women came up with a 1(800) 735-2077, ext. 8900 or 861-3849 key 4-3 win over the Univer­ 380. sity of Oklahoma. PC fell be­ hind 2-0, but came back with a This Could Save big 5th inning. The rally was Research Partici­ Your Life! capped by a bases clearing, pants wanted. Must Defend yourself three run triple by shortstop Kim Robbins. Robbins was be 21-30 years old, against attackers. then driven in by a Meredith daily smoker, and Safe to use small CS- Zenowich single, which gave social drinker. Keychain Tear-Gas PC the insurance run they Twenty dollars and needed. Unit, better than Over the course of the trip, food provided for 2- Mace. Will not affect Robbins was an offensive cata­ 3 hour session. Call user. Students, jog lyst with three homers and 14 Brown University RBI's, while batting over .400. gers, women, on Also providing offensive Center for Alcohol campus, parking punch was third baseman Studies 863-2533 lots, in buildings, lolly Thompson. Thompson hit an impressive .530 with 8 elevators. RBI's batting out of the lead- Student Apart­ Send: 9.50 + $2.50 offposition. Kate Drohan pro­ postage to: vided solid defensive play at ments: Radcliffe av­ first base and came up with enue, 2 floors avail­ 2800A Lafayette Rd several clutch hits during the able, up to six stu­ Box 224 trip. Zenowich hit a pair of Portsmouth NH dingers to go with nine RBI dents, city ap- and Beth Miller provided some proved, parking- 03801 outstanding defensive play in 630 per floor - Call 1-800-220-3061 the outfield. Senior windmiller Merry Perkoski is the only senior on 658-3366. Ext. 311 then # Coach Barto said the team the Lady Friars’ roster. March 18,1993 Sports The Cowl 23 Itching For Spring Fever Blizzard of ’93 Halts Spring Sports Action Coach " We have our first Kostacopoulous' men's base­ five games at home so we will ball team has just returned have to get the snow off one from their own trip to Florida. way or another," says PC la­ Now sporting a respectable 3- crosse coach Kevin Murray. 6 record the team has to deal Last year the lacrosse team with New England weather. spent two days shoveling their Kosty stated," We have faced field. Yes, they shoveled the this before. There is not a whole field so they could play. lot you can do about the "Hopefully they will plow the weather. At least our kids have fields so we can play. But, what been outside. I look at the can you do? We are kinda stuck storm as a minor setback. We with all this snow." Fortu­ hope to get outside sometime nately, the fields have been in the next ten days." plowed so the team can save Just like the Friar nine, its strength for the games and the PC tennis teams have been not field preparation. affected by the storm. Tennis Women's softball coach Carl LaBranche said," coach Jackie Barto is also faced Our kids have cabin fever. For with a dose of cabin fever. the past five years we have However, like the men's base­ been able to get outside for at ball and golf teams the least a couple days in Febru­ women's softball team has re­ ary. Not this year. We have a cently returned from a trip to 40 degree rule and if it drops Florida. Somewhere under all of that snow and ice is the green grass. Some can already smell All of the teams have the spring in the air. below 40 we don't go out. This weather is ridiculous. Even if an itch to get outside. Hitting dence in shambles. Everyone storm affect our men and it warms up we won't be able in a cage and running around by Ted Hazard was affected in one way or women athletes? to get on the courts because of the track can get very boring. Sports Interviewer another, including the Provi­ The golf team got the snow. We have three courts The storm of the century has We all know what dence College spring sports lucky. The PC golf team left inside- Thank God! But we made playing outside impos­ happened last weekend from teams. Students and athletes yesterday for a tournament in have to be off by 3 pm. We are sible. Hopefully, Mother Na­ Alabama to Maine and every­ alike are ready to shed the Florida. Florida was also hit glad to get off so the students ture will lighten up and thaw where in-between. The storm winter blues and enjoy the by the storm, but we all know can get on; that is important. out the entire city of Provi­ of the century reeked havoc spring sun and green grass. that the weather in the Sun­ We will do the best we can and dence. Everyone is ready for across the United States. The But Mother Nature has other shine State is better than the we won't let the storm ruin the sun especially the spring wind and the snow left Provi­ plans. How exactly did the weather here in Little Rhode. anything for us." sport athletes. Of Blown Whistles and Chances Men’s Hockey Season Ends In Controversy

the winner of the tournament. referee is in the collegiate servation, "Smallwood had own when Peterson went off by Rusty Newell Providence and Lowell rulebook and literally inter­ the puck, and I was the ice for slashing. Provi­ Sports Writer were tied at the end of regu­ preted was the correct call. It forechecking him. He came dence gained momentum go­ lation Sunday and faced a is a judgement call by the ref­ out in front of the goal and ing into the third period but "No goal. No goal. The five minute sudden death eree that is usually never saw me and tried to get rid of could not put the puck in the puck was propelled in with overtime period to decide the made. it. I saw it the whole way. It net until Ridolfi capitalized on the body." Inis announce­ game. Midway through the Cowan stated, "No ques­ went off my knee. He (the ref) a Friar powerplay, took the ment in the Joe Tully Forum overtime, UML's Tim tion it was a goal. Erik was knew it went off my knee." puck wide on the right side of effectively ended the Provi­ Smallwood controlled the coming in toward the net. He The Friars had great the net and shot the puck dence men's ice hockey sea­ puck behind his own net. PC chances in the closing minute across the grain whereit found son, leaving a bitter taste in junior Erik Peterson chal­ of overtime to score again, but a home in the left side of the Friar's mouths. The faces of lenged him with heavy they could not connect. Sopho­ netting. PC 3, UML 2. A high senior co-captains Bob Cowan forechecking. Smallwood It should have more Chad Quenneville sticking penalty by and Mark Devine looked ex­ skated to the front of the net, passed the puck in front of the Quenneville allowed the actly the way any face would realized Peterson was on him been a goal... UNL goal to a waiting Brian Chiefs to tie up the game and if it's season was just abrubtly tight, and tried to dump the Ridolfi with about six seconds setup the controversial end to ended by "propelled with the puck out of the zone. left, but Ridolfi could not get the Friar season. body." Instead, the puck hit I’ve never enough wood on the puck and Chris Therien has been The Friars lost to the Peterson's knee and dribbled the clock ran out. named hockey East second- UMass-Lowell Chiefs in the between Chief's goaltender seen that Providence outplayed the team all-star. Bob Cowan and Hockey East Quarterfinal se­ Dwayne Roloson's pads. Chiefs most of the game. Brian Ridolfi are All- New ries this weekend, dropping PC's Slapshot Club anti other Peterson played the hero's role England candidates, and Mark Friday night's game 7-4, and Friar faithful went berserk! call made. in the first period when he Devine closed out his career tying Sunday 3-3. The series PC won the game! But the scored the first goal of the as the Friar's unsung hero. consisted of two games, so announcement came and the game, a short wrist shot. Cowan became PC's all time UML's win and tie were Ridolfi and Cowan assisted. iron man, playing in 142 con­ goal was called back. was being held and the enough to propel them into Junior Chris Therien ripped a secutive games. Cowan also "I thought we had the defenseman shot it off him. the semifinal round against slap shot from just inside the finished his career with 45 game won," stated exasper­ Devine added, "Unbelievable! Maine at Boston Garden. If ated PC coach, Mike That's not even a hard call. blueline that blew by goals and 95 assists for 140 the Friars won Sunday1 s game Roloson's right pad to put the career points. He is the 14th McShane. "It should have Sure it's a fluke goal but give the two teams would nave Friars up 2-0 in the first. The all-time leading scorer in been a goal. For twenty years me a break." Peterson de­ played a twenty minute sud­ Chiefs blanked PC in the sec­ Providence men's hockey. I've never seen that call scribed the play with this ob­ den death overtime to decide made." The call made by the ond and added a goal of their Providence College 1993 Eight Ball FOREIGN 8 DOMESTIC Tournament Final Results (BMW, SAAB, MERCEDES BENZ, JAGUAR, HONDA, NISSAN, etc...) * AaiOSOOY WORK • COURT«« CAR AVA)tA»u: First Place($50) Mike Eskra ’96 » SfRAiR WORK » AOT0 RERTiNO» LCASifMi «WORK - ♦ 24 HOOK TO Second Place($30) Mike Sorensen ’94 At>p**t***« * A&R ABOUT CXJR GtUftAKW Third Place($20) Jim O'Brien '94 COMPUTERIZED HIGH FREE ESTIMATES TECH EQUIPMENT FOR Fourth Place($10) Dan Marinis'93 PRECISE RESULTS * ttaMM ABgtwwM ftohtefc Congratulations to our winners * ’IWCfcaajjing Maddest * AR faint Ream 861-8113 * CismfXjterfzed PsSrd Matching 30 CHALKSTONE AVE., PROVIDENCE The Cowl 24 Sports March 18,1993 Friar Victory Lost Forever Impressive Showing At Big East’s Merits No NCAA Bid Simpkins' performance. by Steve McCorry Barnes had been talking up shooting thus far in his college rimfor and incredible ally-oop, "He's the one guy on our team Assistant Sports Editor his squad as a sure lock for the career, but one thing is for cer­ making it 54-36. The Friars dance. He repeated, "If there tain: Every basket of Rob's refused to give the Huskies that really hasn't gotten any Before the start of the Big are 30 at-large teams better belongs on a highlight film. any sort of an opening to get respect all year from people East Tournament, there was than us, then they are going to He became "The Trailer!" as back into the game. "We just outside of probably our only one question on the minds have one heck of a tourna­ broadcaster Bill Raftery had wanted to take it to them on coaching staff. But he's been of PC fans. Do the Friars need ment." Still, there were skep­ proclaimed so many times, offense and defense and that's called upon all year to do a to beat UConn in order to en­ tics, and any athlete likes the when he followed a missed basically what we did," said great job defending people sure a bid to the NCAA Tour­ idea of controlling their own lay-up by Michael Smith with Simpkins. "The three things and everytime we've called nament? Some felt that win­ destiny, so the Friars simply a high flying slam dunk in traf­ we focus on is to take it one his number he's stepped up ning 7 of their last 10 games did what they had to do. Beat fic. Dickey Simpkins tied game at a time, earn respect for us." was enough, while others be­ UConn and go to The Show Turner for most first half Friar and just don't be denied." The Friars never let up. lieved a good showing in NYC was an appropriate motto at points with 8. His stuff at the Simpkins did an outstanding Remember months ago when was essential, especially the time. end of twenty minutes of play job keeping First Team All- Franklin Western was just get­ against a potential bubble team ting used to standing up in PC rattled off 6 unanswered made it PC 36 and UConn 23 Big East center Donyell in the Huskies. Well, the Fri­ points at the outset. Scott at half-time. the Civic Center and he ars not only beat UConn, they Marshall out of the lime light missed that wide open dunk? Burrell put 4 early points on "I really felt the key to the and still had time to shoot 8 of thoroughly whipped the men the board for UConn, but then ame was I told the team at Well he sent it home in the in blue, in what might have 11 from the field. On one se­ Garden off a pass from Abdul Tony Turner went to work. alf-time we've got to come quence it was all Dickey as he been deemed, considering the He connected on a 3-pointer out and play the next twenty (10 assists). The final score in circumstances, the greatest stole the ball, went the length and then scored on a dish from minutes like if s the star t of the of the court and finished with and most impressive PC vic­ Michael Brown to put the Fri­ game," said Coach Barnes. FRIARS: tory in the last four years. Yes, a lay-up on a foul. After the continued on p. 20 ars up 15-5. PC was starting a "We've got so much respect game, Barnes commented on Providence's 73-55 win de­ roll that would never end. "I for UConn and their ability to serves this kind of acclaim and can't remember a team com­ come back and we just felt we more if only the impossible ing out and just emotionally had to come out with a lot of didn't happen. The Friars and physically handing us a intensity." weren't invited to be a mem­ thorough hit as well as PC did Abdul Abdullah, who has ber of the field of 64. today," said Husky Coach Jim really found his dribbling and Last Friday afternoon, PC Calhoun. passing touch as of late, Back took the floor with question Enter Rob Phelps with just seemed to know where every­ marks looming. Ever since under 8 minutes to go in the one was and would go. From their regular season-ending half. Much has been said about the NBA 3 point line he found win over BC, Coach Rick this young man's lackluster Simpkins sneaking up on the To Back One Win Away by Jim Heffley game to #1 seed Miami. took their toll, the Lady Friars Sports Writer "I'm really proud of them," knew what they had to do. said head coach Bob Foley. "I "They knew that if they played For most teams, ending a told them throughout the together they would win the disappointing season with five week that in order to be suc­ game," added Foley. "Even straight losses would be dis­ cessful in the tournament a when they were down by thir­ couraging. For most teams, team victory was paramount. teen midway through the first entering the Big East Tourna­ They really pulled together as half, they never gave up." ment two games below .500 a team and almost went all he PC never led in the game would be discouraging. For way." until 1:41 left when Stefanie most teams, entering the Big The Lady Friars first chal­ Goettsche sank two free East Tournament needing to lenge was against Boston Col­ throws to put PC up, 78-77. win four straight games to lege. PC was hoping to avenge Georgetown came back to tie make the NCAA Tournament, their loss to BC two weeks ear­ the game but Sonya Lewis put three of which would be lier, but it would be tough. the Lady Friars in the lead for against the three top teams in "We had no momentum," con­ good, hitting an eight foot the conference, would be dis­ tinued Foley. "It was our jumper with :54 left. Two Lori couraging. The PC Lady Fri­ toughest game since we were Penrod free throws with :04 ars basketball team faced these coming off five straight losses. left iced the victory for PC. A exact scenarios last week, but BC’s Sarah Behn, one of the Hoya three pointer at the Michelle Johannson capped her college career off with the Lady Friars proved that best players in league history, buzzer cut the winning score another national championship. they are unlike most teams. did not want her career to to one, 82-81. Lewis once again Instead, they forgot what had end." The Lady Friars pre­ led all scorers with 33 points by Mike Randolph happened over the past sea­ vailed, defeating the Eagles, and Goettsche added 15 Sports Writer son and decided to focus on 81 -71. Sonya Lewis led all scor­ points. You weren't there to see it, were you? While thoughts of the games ahead. ers with 31 points and added 8 The Lady Friars next vic­ swimming in some tropical paradise filled most of our heads, the The Lady Friars almost assists. BC's Behn ended her tim would be league rival Lady Friars Ice Hockey team had a much more serious goal in pulled off the impossible. No BigEast career with 30 points. UConn. PC was hoping for a mind, repeating as national champions. team in Big East Tournament PC's next challenge would pay back after the Huskies de­ The weekend that marked the beginning of spring break here history had ever won four be Georgetown, a team they stroyed them in their last meet­ at PC also marked the culmination of the Lady Friars hockey straight games to win the had not been successful ing three weeks earlier by 30. championship. PC was able season, the ECAC league tournament. Providence headed into againstall season. Having lost "The team was embarrassed the toumey as regular season champs, and they had the number to win three straight before by 30 against them the first and angry aft the last lost," one seed, as well as sweet memories of last year's final game, a the fatigue of four games in time they played and keeping said coach Foley. "It was the 2-1 thriller over UNH at Schneider Arena. The format for the four days took its toll, and they it close in their second meet­ best defensive game we played tournament pits the highest ranking team at home for the dropped the championship ing, before flu and foul trouble all year." quarterfinals, and the Final Four was held this year at Northeast­ The Lady Friars were in ern University. Providence opened athome the Thursday before control of the game from the break against Harvard. Instead of looking ahead to the finals, very beginning as they were Providence came out and thoroughly thrashed the Crimson 9-1, successful in keeping led by Stephanie O'Sullivan's six, yes six goals. Providence UCONN's all everything Inside Sports dominated every aspect of the game and sent a message to the sophomore center Rebecca rest of the league that they were serious about their bid to repeat. Mother Nature Halts Spring...... 23 Lobo from playing her game The semi-final game came on Saturday at Matthews Arena in in the paint. Jen Meade was a the heart of Beantown where the Friars faced a tough Dartmouth Men’s Hockey...... 23 monster of the boards as she team who had beaten them once early in the season. Defense was Baseball...... 22 pulled down 13 rebounds. She the deciding factor in this game especially the play of Gina Softball...... 22 also led all scorers with 24 Martinello in between the pipes, and defensemen Vicki while connecting on all three Movsessian and Chris Bailey. PC fought a tough battle for the Winter Track...... 21 three pointer attempts. Heide entire game and were rewarded with a 3-2 win and a chance to Upcoming Schedule...... 21 Moyano played and impres­ repeat. Athletes of the Week...... 20 sive game off the bench scor­ The championship game featured a rematch between the two ing 16 points and connecting teams in the finals last year, Providence and UNH. These two IAB Roundup...... 20 on four three pointers. Sonya teams had played each other twice only a week before to close out Lewis had another great game, LADY FRIARS: ECAC CHAMPS: continued on p.20 continued on p. 21