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areas on campus were inspected, including Raymond and Alumni cafeterias, Mural Lounge, the Fieldhouse Salmonella Investigation Rathskellar, and the faculty kitchen in Harkins Hall, fourth floor. "No major sanitary breaks site were found," Dr. Faich results prove inconclusive disclosed. "We checked two epidemics occuring at the refrigerators, drains and sinks - By Maureen O'Hare and fever. Twenty five percent of the commuter students surveyed same time,'' explained Dr. all areas of the kitchen. All of the determined Faich. "One is bad enough, but food facilities met with our Investigations conducted by also cited these symptoms. By Lori Evangelos two definitely gets messy." standards. We found no concrete the Rhode Island Department of According to Dr. Faich, there Thirty three cases of salmonella cause of the illness, but it wasn't Health, and the Disease Control were possibly two separate "We do not forsee breaking were actually cited. from lack of looking Center in Atlanta, Georgia have illnesses occurring simul• ground in September" com• Presumably, the bacteria was failed to determine the cause of taneously; salmonella, and In an attempt to "track down" mented Gerry Alaimo, the passed via food or water." the intestinal epidemic which an upper respiratory infection the cause of the illness an in• Director of Intramurals and "An epidemic clearly oc- swept the campus in late March. unrelated to the salmonella spection of all food facilities was subcommittee chairman of the outbreak. "We did in fact have The Health Department con• conducted. All food preparation See EPIDEMIC. Page 2 Planning Committee on the field cluded, "No person, place, or house and pool project. However, food has been implicated as the Alaimo did concede that a site cause of the outbreak at has been chosen for the facilities. Providence College." The proposed site for the field PC notified the Rhode Island house will be adjacent to and Health Department on April third connected to Alumni Hall on the of an estimated 500 cases of east side, where Darkine lot B gastrointestinal illness, which now stands. The tentative site were tentatively diagnosed as chosen for the pool is the area viral infections. To augment the north of the building ( Alumni 1, State Health Department's where the outdoor basketball epidemiology staff. two courts are now located. Other representatives were requested proposed sites included from the Center of Disease Raymond field and lower cam• Control in Atlanta In addition to pus their investigations, question• Many factors were taken into naire surveys were distributed in consideration upon arriving at both Raymond and Alumni this particular location. cafeterias. Economically it is ideal. Locker Dr. Robert Faich, chief of rooms and offices are already epidemiology for the department present in Alumni and new explained that the investigation Janie Walsh and Maggie MacDonald are PRETENDING to study, but . facilities would not have to be indicated the epidemic started Cowl Photo by Oan Lond built, or if they did, as might be during the first or second week of the case, then fewer would be March It peaked between March Business dept. rises in the east needed. Conservationally it is a 27 and April 4, with cases ap• wise choice because of the energy pearing on the decline until By Marie Robitaille to Koffler Hall on Lower Campus encouraging in foreseeing much and heating systems afforded by vacation. Based on questionnaire Harkins Hall is no longer promise in such a change. "The the nearness of Alumni. The new results, on campus residents No it's not just a rumor, the equipped to fulfill the rapidly physical facilities are much more facility could just tap right into were the most affected by the business department is moving! growing pace of the business accommodating to faculty in the already existing systems illness. Forty two percent of the The department, an integrated department. The 22 member view of present faculty size. However the parking situation on campus population reported part of Harkins Hall from the faculty staff appears to be very Potential for growth, if needed, is could pose a problem to the PC symptoms of nausea, diarrhea turn of the decade, will be moving enthusiastic about the prosperous there," said Bongiorni community because of scarcity of opportunities that will be When asked about the student's space, but Alaimo doesn't think available to them in this new responses, Bongiorni said, so: "we're not going to eliminate domain. "Many students are not aware of the 400 spaces in parking lot B Battle of the Dorms The entire project was funded the move as yet." In moving to but actually increase spaces to by the college along with a Lower Campus, the department 500" Alaimo failed to indicate generous grant by Sol Koffler, is joining many others already the exact location of these new who received an honorary degree established there. Because of the parking lots, but alluded to lower Joe's reigns supreme at Providence College last year. department's night courses, their as well as upper campus. .(With this financial assistance, new location could foster a sense Tentative blueprints have been For the fourth year in a row, Kerry Rafanelli was pleased the College began to renovate the of security for resident students drawn up by Robertson, Green, Joseph Hall won the Annual with the 'participation and building on Lower Campus, with this increased activity. This and Beretta Co., the acting ar• Battle of the Dorms competition turnout, "the organization was which is scheduled to be in link between Lower and Upper chitectural consultants, in last Wednesday. Joe's finished good because this year we had a operation by late May.) Campus could gain more conjunction with the Planning ahead of McDermott and lot of help. I'd really like to thank In speaking of the type of en• recognition. Committee. The ideal plan would Raymond Halls in the twelve the maintenance department, vironment awaiting prospective The only minor dilemma faced include not only a 220 yd team contest. Every men and Mr. Cunningham and John students and faculty for the See KOFFLER, Page 2 See FIELD, Page 5 woman's dorm competed in the Tuchirone. They really helped upcoming academic yeac Peter afternoon event as did two teams out and all the success was J. Bongiorni, a member of the comprised of off campus students because of them." business department, is very and Dillon clubbers. First place amongst the women's dorms went to Dore Hall. The award enabled both Joe's and Dore Hall to split a regular Wednesday night in the Student Appreciation Days Colonel's Corner. This year the contests included water brigades, (Left) The boys from Joe's Hall rejoice after another small egg tosses, four legged races, victory. They went on Win the Battle of the dorms. (Bottom) pyramid building and pie eating Maura B. Maguire and present beau. Mike Carroll thrill at contests. Saturday's Rugby game. Proceeds from the dorm battles will go to Meeting Street Cowl Photoi by oan Lund School. Student Congress has awarded the school a $200.00 check on behalf of Providence College. Congress president

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2, in Slavin Pit from 10 am to Student Employment 4 p.m. A representative from Time Sheets the Dean's Office will be there to enable seniors to obtain The last time sheet for the their numbers in line for the 78-79 academic year will be Commencement procession. due in the Treasurer's Office Thursday, May 17 by 12 noon. Help Sessions Paychecks will be mailed to students on May 25. Math help sessions will be conducted during reading Seniors period and exam week in Seniors are reminded that Stephen Hall, Room 8 They caps and gowns are to be will be held from 11 am to 1 picked up on Wednesday, Mav p m. Salmonella: Infirmary report

By Celia Kettle toms are more severe. The only treatment of the Newly appointed editor Maureen O'Hare Outgoing editor-in-chief John O'Hare The intestinal virus which illness was "to let it run its struck Providence College before course." Most patients were the Easter vacation break has feeling better after four or five been contained, according to Ona days "All conclusive evidence Maureen O'Hare appointed Perz, R.N., head nurse at the points away from food Grant Infirmary. She also poisoning," said Perz. "The reports that after extensive Health Department's final investigation by College and 11 mlmas have shown no indication to lead '79 - '80 Cowl Health Department officials the or salmonella in any food, water immediate cause of the outbreak or environment cultures. No duo have held the top-ranked editor by John O'Hare. She has By Lori Evangelos is still unknown. discrepancies have been found in position of editor-in-chief served on the Editorial Board for one year. Taking into consideration the a study of food services on campus and the surrounding Rev. Francis C. Duffy, O.P., Prospective candidates for Daniel Lund, Kathleen Hansen, number of students reported ill areas vice president for student affairs, office were Daniel J. Lund, along and Steven Lichtenfels will be to the infirmary and the has announced that Maureen J. with O'Hare. In making his staying on at The Cowl in responses gatnered by the Health O'Hare will succeed John O'Hare decision, Father Duffy reviewed positions of managing editor, Department's survey, it was "Salmonella isa difficult virus • her brother) as the new Cowl both candidates and selected features editor, and photography estimated that about 1000 people to pass on Ore must be infected editor-in-chief. Even before the O'Hare. As in past years, the editor, respectively. New ad• were affected by an intestinal by the bug itself in order to new O'Hare administration College administration had ditions to the staff include Bar• virus. Of this number, there were contract it An intestinal virus, kicked off to a start, Maureen control in the selection of the bara Casserly '81 as editorial 33 confirmed cases of salmonella. however, is easily passed on was making headlines. Her term editor editor and Lori Evangelos '82 as Salmonella and intestinal flu through students living in dor in office, the 1979-1980 academic news editor. O'Hare will con• are very much alike in their mitones or in any environment year, is distinguished by a O'Hare is a psychology major clude naming the rest of her symptoms Patients complaining where people are in close contact historical news event. Her ap• and has served on The Cowl since Editorial Board later this week of the infection may suffer from with each other I should em pointment to the post marks the her freshman year when she was The business editor, advertising some or all of the following: phasize that no person, place or first time in the colorful history of a starting reporter. She was editor, and circulation manager severe headaches and stomach food has been implicated as a The Cowl that a sister-brother appointed to the position of news have not yet been announced. cramps, diarrhea, nausea, chills result of the outbreak " To date, and high temperatures. If there have been no recurrences Athletic Board: salmonella is present the symp• of the illness Officers elected for new year Gousie announces By Sue Gilroy The Board, which receives jr. year in Japan Dave Mulhern '80 defeated funding from the annual budget, sponsors programs in flag Dave Francke '80 in the past Providence College has for• The first week in Japan is spent election of the Athletic Board football, basketball, hockey, and in cultural orientation. It is Softball for both men and women. malized an agreement with the president, which occurred Kansai University which suggested that students take part shortly before Easter recess. Bill New programs this year include in Kansai University's homestay road races, weight lifting com• provides an opportunity for PC Lawrence '80 ran unopposed students to spend their junior program, which arranges for for the position of vice president petitions, and raquetball and students to live with Japanese squash tournaments. year in Japan. Providence-in- and of course, won the election Europe program director Dr. families while they are at the The posts of secretary and The Athletic Board works out of Laurent Gousie explained that university Dormitory ac• treasure will be appointed by Slavin 216, where Alaimo and the the agreement called for a one- commodations are also Gerry Alaimo, the director of other officers meet to "discuss for-one exchange of students available. intramurals, later in the week (L-R) Vice President Bill Law• things", and to propose and between the two schools. Additional information may be consider new ideas. McCarthy Alaimo acts as head of the rence and President Dave Mul• The Kansai Asian studies obtained from Dr. Gousie in the hopes that the interest and ef• group "He has the pull," said hern. program was established in order Registrar's Office. Anyone in fectiveness of the Board will Billy McCarthy, the past group of students who organize to allow foreign students to forested should apply through the continue under the newly elected president of the organization. and also participate in in• acquire firsthand experience Providence-in-Europe program officers. The Board is essentially "a tramurals" explained McCarthy. while learning about the Far by May 15. The exchange is East. Many courses of study are restricted to PC students Room available, including political and board are paid to the College Flynn expressed their warm science and history as well as art There is no language thanks to the PC cadets for their and literature requirement Officers address support and participation in today's Army, and their con• tributions to the professional Avoid the world as tomorrow's leaders. Epidemic PC cadets heartbreak of I Continued from Page 11 Three distinguished PC alumni The leadership training he re• Koffler cur red A part of it was psoriasis and the returned to the ROTC Dept to ceived as an ROTC cadet better (Continued from Page 1) address 136 cadets and cadre. prepared him for a life in the salmonc'ia The epidemic is not Maj. Gen Robert Berquist C54), military However. Berquist by the department now is the size solve'!, however. No person, life-long scars due Col. William Henmigan( '58), and considers leadership training and number of classrooms in this plboe, product or food can be Col William Flynn ('58> pre• essential to any professional new building. The new cited as a cause," stated Faich to library charges sented a detailed account of their field. classrooms are not as large as For all intents and purposes the military lives to the assembly. those in Harkins Hall. The Health Department's in• Greatly evident to all the com• possibility of overenrollment vestigation is over As a control on your College bill, manders is the influx of women in might diminish with this new measure, Dr. Faich recom Each lecturer drew a compari• today's Army. Flynn was situation. mended a period of surveillance son between the management especially impressed with and "Entry level courses for the in which the infirmary remains in aspects of the military "visa vis" RETURN commended the women's articu• business department may not be contact with the Department of the civilian economic com• late proficiency in the technical accommodated in the new Health, informing them of any munity Berquist mainly stressed field. classrooms of Koffler Hall." said additional incidences of this the great opportunities available LIBRARY Although the officers were Bongiorni The large demand for illness. To date, no additional to college students in the re• never exposed to women in ROTC business courses here at the cases have been cited. source management field. Ac• during their years as PC stu• College occurs for two reasons. Dr Faich commended the cording to Berquist. the ROTC BOOKS dents, each did feel that the PC The business department, with college administration and program offers excellent leader• women cadets were making way its four concentration majors, student; for their co-operation in ship training on the executive for new and improved develop• entails many required courses, this matter. "Both students and level The technical training BEFORE IT IS ments in their varied fields and many non-business majors administrators were very open Berquist received through the are electing to take these courses with us. Their co-operation made program proved to be a con• In concluding their presenta• as well our job a little bit easier." TOO LATE! tributing factor to his success tions, Berquist. Henmigan and Wednesday, May 2, 1979 Page 3 SPRING WEEK PC IN FLORIDA

Seder meal On Monday, April 9th, a Seder The matzos commemorate the Meal was presented in Slavin 217. bread which was eaten in the It was done as a group project for Jewish's people departure from the Liturgy and Worship course Egypt. Three are used to rep• taught by Rev Giles Dimock. the resent the three groups; Kohen, group was formed by Sister Mary Levi and Yisroayl, and they are Electa, June Provost, Jack Cox, placed together to represent Henry Lavoie and William unity. The shankbone is a symbol Roberts Presiding over the of the Pascal Lamb which was a service was Mrs. Rebecca special animal sacrifice on Pass• Twersky, who is currently in the over The third symbol is the Masters Program at PC. She is roasted egg reminding us of the also involved in teacher training "festival offering" at Passover. and adult education in Biblical The moror is the bitter herbs and Modern Hebrew for the which remind us of the bitter Bureau of Jewish Education of slavery our Jewish ancestors Greater Providence and Rhode endured. The mortar, which was Island Mrs. Twersky will be used for building bricks is joining the faculty of PC's Con• symbolized in the charoses. The tinuing Education Program this final symbol is the karpas, a summer. green vegetable, used to com• Also assisting in the Seder Meal memorate the coming of Spring preparation was Mrs. Ruth Shaf• and Passover. fer. She is an active member of Throughout the meal the Temple Emanu-El and is vice symbols are offered up in cere• president of Western New Eng• mony as commemoration of the land Region of Hadassah. Jewish People's celebration of The Seder Table includes a Passover. This marked the first number of objects which are time such a ceremony had taken symbols of holiday's spirit. They place at PC. Following the Seder are three matzos, a roasted Meal, a buffet was served and shankbone, a roasted egg, the enjoyed by all. moror, charoses. and karpas -E & J- PIZZA 600 Douglas Ave., Prov.

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A college newspaper is college. The Cowl strives to in• potentially one of the most sure this right by delivering top powerful and useful tools quality journalism weekly. available to the student. It I will aim to maintain the high provides a forum for the ex• quality of editorial viewpoints pression of opinion, in addition to which have been communicated being an informational vehicle. in the past. Editorials will ad• Maintained and structured dress themselves to pertinent responsibility, a newspaper is issues, affecting the College truly an effective means of community at large. Through communication. logical and accurate presentation The Cowl is capable of of facts, the Editorial Board assuming such a role. We have a offers its opinions, based on the responsibility to the student body best interests of the student in keeping them informed population. through objective and accurate As stated above, The Cowl is a reporting. In short, I see The service-oriented organization. Cowl's duty as threefold - to in• Therefore, we welcome and form, investigate and entertain. encourage the opinions of our Since we are a student-based readers, pro or con. The op-ed organization, I believe it is our page is designed specifically for particular concern to cover all the purpose of airing student student-related activities. Both opinion through letters to the the administration and campus editor and the Forum for Ideas. organizations make decisions This has been created for you - daily which affect the fate of our take advantage of it. readership. As informed and intelligent individuals, everyone Sincerely, has a right and duty to be aware Maureen J. O'Hare of what is happening at their Editor-in-Chief Students deserve And r?oyv /ñe &s7¿/ /7¿

There is widespread ignorance Since returning from Easter prompt ordering of the extensive on the part of the student vacation, these results have investigation of both the Rhode Cowl delivered to you population concerning the illness presumably been analyzed and Island Health Department and that struck roughly 1,000 students inspections have been completed. the National Center for Disease from March 27 through April 11. As yet, no word is forth coming Control. The Editorial Board of next year. Only $4.00. It is believed that the malady concerning the cause of the The Cowl feels that the ad• could have been salmonella, an contamination. ministration's job is not yet over. upper respiratory infection (a cold), a viral infection, or a We here at The Cowl feel that The administration of possible combination of all three. as soon as these reports become Providence College has a moral responsibility to everyone af• Students, faculty, and ad• available to the College ad• fected by this illness, to keep us ministration still are not aware of ministration they should im• fully aware of the health situation what caused the sickness that mediately give the students a full THE|COWL at PC. Needless to say steps affected one-third of the campus. and total account of what tran• should be taken to ensure that a Attempts have been made to spired. The responsibility for the contamination problem of this pinpoint the cause of the con• source of contamination should scope need never be repeated. tamination through surveys be laid at the doorstep of whoever Published each full week of school during the academic year and one summer edition during June by Providence College, made when the illness was most is responsible (if in fact the We strongly urge the College River Avenue and Eaton Street, Providence, R.I. 02918. Second prevalent. These surveys are problem was a result of administration to act responsibly class postage paid at Providence, R.I., Slavin Center, P.O. Box presently being analyzed to negligence) regardless of repu• in disseminating this information 2981, 865-2214. determine the cause of the tation or position. to the College community as soon sickness that nearly brought the The College administration as a report is made available to College to a standstill. them. Editor-in-Chief Maureen J. O'Hare '80 should be commended for their Managing Editor Daniel J. Lund'80 Features." Editor John O'Hare Editorial Editor Barbara A. Casserly '81 certainly succeeded in inspiring Features Editor Kathleen M. Hansen '80 The Cowl board in a most suc• News Editor Lori A Evangelos'82 A CP awards Cowl cessful year which was Sports Editor Robert S Walsh '80 culminated in the awarding of Photography Editor Stephen W Lichtenfels '80 this honor. Advertising Manager Teresa Cabrai '81 Circulation Manager John Kennally '80 first class rating College Advisor John A. McMahon, O.P. For the first time since the work and excellence achieved by 1950s The Cowl has been last year's board led by editor-in- General Assignment Staff: Dave Amaral, Brad Brown, Tncia awarded a First Class Award by chief, John A. O'Hare. Seniors Bruno, Ned Cummiskey, Kathryn DelSignore, Jeff Esposito, the National Scholastic Press Margaret A. Brodeur, managing Sue Gilroy, Celia Kettle, Kathleen O'Neill, Carol Persi, Maureen Association - Associated editor, and Stephen P. Latimer, Plouffe, Karen Ryder, Joyce Simard, and Cathy Smith. Collegiate Press, to which it sports editor, are also recognized' subscribes. The Cowl is described for thier part in the attainment of Sports Staff: Dave Ball, Mike David, John Mullaney, and Al as "a bright and lively package this achievement. Their hard Palladino. work is acknowledged by this The editorial department is Photography Start: Kevin Barrett, Susan Byrnes, Bob prestigious award. especially interesting. Plaudits to Derouin, Jim Curas, Laurel Dixon, Mark Donovan, Chris Gill, editors and staff." The valuable work of Maureen Fred Lagomarsino, Pegeen McGetrick, Steve Murphy, Bob "NSPA and ACP critical J. O'Hare, news editor, Daniel J. Paitan, and Dave SpineUa. services offer student newspaper Lund, photography editor, Kathy staffs an outside, authoritative Hansen, features editor, Teresa Art and Graphics Staff: Tom McManamon. opinion of their publications, Cabrai, advertising manager, Circulation Staff: John Deady, Tom Noble, and Steve Riley. suggestions on how to improve and John Kennally, circulation Advertising Representative: Steve Svlvia them; a measurement of how manager, as well as the efforts of their product compares with the entire staff, contributed to those being published in similar Subscription Rate: 14.00 a year acquiring this honor situations; and recognition of The opinions expressed herein are the opinions of the editorial their efforts through honor A Mark of Distinction was board and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the ratings." awarded for "Editorial administration or the student body of Providence College. The present editorial board Leadership and Opinion feels that this reflects the hard Wednesday, May 2, 1979 Page 5

Thoughts while shoving 'Verdict of the People' Forum for Ideas By Thomas Bowen in the past month that students existed on the campus, and a might have reached the point time when anyone caught The overwhelming approval by where they did not know who they drinking a beer on campus was students to extend visitation were voting for, or what they fined 50 dollars? Fifteen years Student activism? hours through the weekend were voting for, or why they were ago, no one would have believed should come as a surprise to no voting Clearly, elections had the privileges students now en• By L. J. Manning'81 years. one In fact, anything less would reached their saturation point joy A second case can be cited by have been considered an upset around here. However, manv of these Since the dawning of student the need for equal housing and After all, students have been At any rate, the large per• privileges are now taken for demonstration and social activity the non-existance of co-ed bemoaning the fact, for quite a centage favoring the extension of granted, and some are even being of the 1960s, college campuses dormitories or 24 hour visitation few years, that the school was visitation hours, shows that the taken away. Indeed, the throughout the country no longer policy which has never been being too strict on its visitation students are demanding reduction of Spring Week among participate as strongly in the attempted Repeatedly, these policies So when they had their progressive action. It would other things, shows that the affairs of social injustice in their issues are brought to life by chance to express their feelings appear now that the ad• pattern of progress may not communities, or even their own Student Congress as it was this through a referendum, it was ministration would seriously be holding so true to form as It institutions of higher learning. year by the referendum for 24- only natural that the students consider taking steps that would once did Thus, n remains for the Consequently, the 1970s are re• hour parietals. However, no responded with a resounding extend visitation hours. Don't bet students to demand that positive flected as a stable period and statement was made public by "yes" vote. on it happening that quickly, action be taken, as long as those Providence College is of no ex• the school administration con• however. The process will most demands are fair and reasonable. ception. There are specific cerning the issue at hand. Con• There is always the possibility likely take a considerable If these demands, were not made, reasons for this trend of apathy, sequently, it is the students' that someone will argue that amount of time. Controversial social stagnation would set in. after a decade of activity. responsibility to keep the issue "only" 45 percent of the total issues such as this one have to be Meanwhile, it is up to the One of the main causes of afloat. student population voted. Their studied carefully. Administration to take heed from student inactivity has been the Thirdly, the Dean's Office has argument will not wash, for Nonetheless, if the pattern of the cries of the students; dramatic increase in business yet to form a policy recognizing a considering the voter turnout for progressivism holds true to form, especially with tuition costs majors. Dr. Cerwonka, chairman minor degree in areas of con• prprevioue s elections, a 45 percent then sometime in the future we soaring out of sight. For when a of the business department, centration This only frustrates tun nout has to be considered may see an extension of visitation college ignores the verdict of its stated that "students became students who graduate and have extremelt y high. Besides, there hours on weekends After all, was own students, it defeats its own very job-oriented," especially in the equivilency of a minor. Most had been so many elections held there not a time when a curfew purpose. 1973-4. Since 1971 PC business other colleges and universities majors numbered 480 and in 1978 acknowledge the background this figure increased to almost Lastly, PC dormitory policies 1,200. toward kegs and floor parties are The lack of activity in this anything but lenient, although Nuclear power: decade among our colleges could Father Heath does occasionally be the result of no issue directly give permission upon request. affecting a students security, Floor parties are discouraged namely the Vietnam War or a and often broken by housing Energy we can't afford similar crisis. Reason for the officials. Getting away with floor inv Ivement 10 years ago was parties and kegs in most dormi• because male'students were per• tories parallels the CIA's attempt By Ralph Nader sure to radiation. But a 13-year dent's Council on Environmental sonally subject to the draft and to avoid being apprehended at the federally-funded study by Drs. Quality states that "today's fuel ultimately questioned U.S. Watergate Hotel. Lately, it seems the atomic Thomas Mancuso and Alice Stew• consumption levels can be re• military involvement all to• Reasons for Providence Col• power industry crumbles a little ard has revealed positive links duced by more than 40 percent" gether Today, students seem to lege not being subject to these more each month. between different strains of can• through conservation measures be more concerned with grades, changes in policy could be within On March 28, 1979, what was cer and even minute amounts of The Council concludes that J we parties, and resumes The scope the goals and objectives of a perhaps the worst commercial radiation. And these findings improve our energy productivity, of college 10 years ago appears small, private Catholic school. I nuclear power accident in Amer• were supported by a 1979 HEW the U.S. should not need more more fulfilling am implying that PC ideological• ican history occurred at the study and by British studies. than 10-15 percent more energy Inevitably, this topic touches ly is somewhat conservative. Three Mile Island nuclear plant 2. Decommissioning reactors by the year 2000. And the govern• upon the apathy of Providence However, unsolved student issues in Harrisburg, Pa., when a and disposing of radioactive ment predicts that renewable College students of the 1970s. The don't come down to liberal or cooling pump broke and wastes represent serious, un• energy sources-the sun, tides, first example centers around the conservative views as the issue of radioactive steam escaped into solved safety problems, after wind and heat from the earth- recently reinstated Academic the College meeting student the atmosphere. about 35 years of operation, could contribute as much as 25 Appeals Committee, under Dr needs. Consequently, it is the Earlier this March, the Nu• whole sections of atomic reactors percent of our energy needs by Hugh Lena Academic justice duty of the students to express clear Regulatory Commission are irreversibly contaminated 2000. within the College would def• those needs and desires to the (NRC) ordered that five reactors with radiation, such that routine What the country needs are initely have been an issue 10 administration of the school. be shut down because of faulty maintenance cannot be per• energy systems that are safe, years ago. It is the students right Also, it is the student's respon• designs. Last year the Commis• formed. At this point, the NRSC clean, reliable-and affordable. to have an alternative or outlet sibility to generate consistent sion closed five other reactors says the entire facility must be Unfortunately, nuclear power towards an unfair teacher. Ad• practical input with the intention because important safety pipes decommissioned, or "moth- doesn't meet any of those basic ditionally, this right of the that those students behind them were cracking. balled" for hundreds of years criteria. student should have been con• can have an even more fulfilling In February of this year, the The entire plant itself becomes For more information about stantly preserved throughout the four years. NRC withdrew its support for the radioactive waste and must be the nuclear issue, and how to get 1975 Rasmussen report, which contained. The costs of decom• involved in your area, contact our estimated the likelihood and con• missioning may be as much as safe energy group, Critical sequences of a nuclear accident. the original costs of building the Mass, P.O. Box 1538, Washington, Editor announces The report, long the bulwark of reactors. DC. 20036 the nuclear power industry's Moreover, only time can defense, largely underestimated reduce the toxicity of radioactive the risks. waste. Plutonium 239 has a half- letters policy life of 24,400 years-meaning that Field One manufacturer of nuclear in that time the material will Maureen O'Hare announced not be published unless the reactors, General Atomic, has have lost only half of its toxicity. today the policy regarding to the author grants the newspaper already withdrawn from the Scientists suggest radioactive house Letters to the Editor section of permission to edit his letter. market. Rumors persist on Wall elements should decay through 10 The Cowl. All letters published are in no (Continued from Page 1 ) Street that the nuclear giant, half-lives before becoming inert. way altered or edited with regard A specifically designated space General Electric, will soon be Hence, plutonium must be to content If necessary, any track and Olympic size swimming is assigned to each issue for the pulling out securely isolated for over 240,000 gramatical or spelling correc• pool, but also six tennis and letters section. It is necessary to And presently, people are years. tions, for example may be made. basketball courts, as well as ten limit the number of letters pub• crowding theatres around the 3. The insurance industry and regulation raquetball courts and lished each week in order to All letters must comply with country to see "The China Syn• the nuclear power industry have various pits for indoor track field provide ample room for regularly the following standards: neatly drome, a new motion picture tacitly admitted the risks of events leg: pole vault and long assigned staff features and com• printed, legibly written, or pref• about a nuclear reactor accident reactor accidents by refusing to jump). According to this mentaries, and to maintain a well erably typed double spaced; and an attempted cover-up, star• accept complete liability for proposed plan the six courts in balanced feedback of a variety of sealed in an envelope and ad• ring Jane Fonda and Jack Lem- accidents. Take a look at any Alumni which are now used for opinions. dressed to Letters to the Editor; mon. The China Syndrome is a individual homeowner or auto raquetball and squash will be and deposited in the large yellow fictional thriller to be sure, but its policy and note the clause exclu• converted into regulation squash Authors should attempt to limit envelope affixed to the editor-in- technical reality and balanced ding protection against nuclear courts. the length of their letters. Letters chief's desk or mailed to P.O. Box script are expected to set the or radiological accidents. No pro• This ideal plan, along with of over 300 words will probably 2981 citizenry thinking about the real tection against nuclear tragedies many others will be presented to Morris explained that, after the dangers of nuclear power. is available on the conventional Alaimo also referred to the the PC Corporation, meeting this final decision is reached and the The movement for safe clean insurance market-anywhere. primary purpose of the facility as summer for final approval. plans are officially approved, a energy is building momentum, "serving the needs of all students To entice private companies to "We're prepared to have alter• subcommittee on finance will be but it has not won yet. The and not just a select group". "We invest in nuclear power, the native plans so we don't have to formed. The committee in turn building of additional reactors have no qualms of eliminating federal government imposed a go back to the drawing board if varsity competition if the will give the Corporation a "ball pushes on. However, more and ceiling on the amount of financial the ideal plan is not approved" financial allotment calls for park figure" of the actual cost more the public is demanding liability corporations will face in said a determined Alaimo. reduced plans " He cited the case involved and then determine how answers about the safety, cost the event of a reactor accident. The most significant factor of the Olympic pool as an example the project will be funded (eg: a and reliability of thils technology The government knew the insur• which will affect the selection of and stated that if need be the bond issued or fund campaign). Is it dangerous? Is is economic? ance industry would never accept the plan, will be the money Committee would opt for a 25 m Procedurally, the next step would Is it needed? any significant liability, so they allotment determined by the pool for purely recreational be advertising to prospective Now is a good time to review passed the Price-Anderson Act in Corporation. Alaimo reflected purposes. architectural candidates. The briefly some of the important 1956 which limited its liability to a the Committee's position as well most economical and feasible facts about this hotly debated tiny fraction of the damage from as his own when he maintained The funding of the project is yet proposal will then be chosen. topic. an atomic plant melt down. that "if the Corporation doesn't to be determined. Alaimo However, Fr. Morris, like Alai• 1. Nuclear power facilities pro• 4. Nuclear power is a marginal approve the funds to do both the declared, "The students will not mo, conceded that the starting duce toxins which pose serious energy source, requiring enorm• field house and the pool, rather be taxed!" "We'd like to avoid work on the project will be long in health problems. About 40 radio• ous financial expense with low than erect two inferior facilities this situation because the ever coming, due to the lengthy time active elements are produced by reliability. After all is said and one or the other will be built". increasing multiplicy of funds - involved in arriving at an accept• nuclear fission One trillionth of a done, it is important to note that Rev. Robert A. Morris, O.P., five dollars here, ten dollars able bid. gram of one of these, plutonium, nuclear power's total contribu• vice president of development there - adds up" stated Fr According to Fr. Morris, the has caused cancer in laboratory tion to energy production is 3 and also chairman of the Plan• Morris. However, he was very proposed theater "will not be a animals. A millionth of a gram percent. Even if the most ambi• ning Committee, supported Alai• realistic in saying that over the physical part of the field house can cause massive fibrosis of the tious nuclear program were to be mo by saying that "the adminis• course of the years and inevitably facility". Fr. Morris declined to lungs, leading to death within realized, at best nuclear power tration didn t want to build a just like everything else, the stu• comment further on this issue as days of exposure. could supply 10 to 12 percent of monstrosity that the PC com• dents would end up paying in• it is still in the planning stages of Originally, scientists believed our total energy nee by the munity would have to live with directly. development. there were "safe" levels of expo• year 2000. By contrast, the Presi• for the next 25 years or so". Page 6 Wednesday, May 2, 1979 Features Farewell seniors, lunatics and reporters

By David Amaral basking in the light of national prominence." College life is drawing to a "And if you had to do it all close for many, so I thought to again," I asked, "Would anything collect some senior reflections of be different?" their four years at Providence "Yes," she said. "I would have tainment with Jim Plunkett College. gone to URI." SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY AND began THE ASBURY JUKES, live at "I've learned a great many But the students aren't the only Bicycles were available for Alumni Gym last Wednesday things." said Harry Henious. ones doing the reminiscing. rental, and while some students "I've learned to chugalug, roll Administration member E.J. took advantage of this, many papers, and abuse coeds. I've Wretch had this to say about our played volleyball and frisbee. learned about salmonella, acid, graduating crop: Others had sand building con• and birth control; and I've "We hate to see the class of tests, while many were content learned how to overdub rude 1979 go. They were one of the just to lie in the sun. Some noises on Western Civ tapes." largest PC classes ever, and students were seen even chasing "But haven't you gotten any• that's an awful lot of bucks being swans on the dock. (See, there's thing from your classes?" I shipped away. Of course, your something for everyone at Block asked. class means more to the adminis• Island!) A chicken dinner was "Of course! what do you think tration than dollars and cents; to served shortly before Plunkett I'm here for?" he said. "I've me you've meant a pain in the got everyone up on his or her feet, learned to sleep with my eyes backside. There's so damn many dancing and singing. of you. If I had my way, I'd have open, copy from exams without Unfortunately, the day was not you chained, gagged, and locked turning my head, hold card long enough. By 6:30 p.m., sun• in your dorm rooms for four games without being caught, and burned students embarked on years, then you'll learn what life plant spitballs at the base of their voyage home. This time, is really like. professors spines." however, the sea was much "Any regrets?" Finally, what does this humble calmer, and the only complaints "Only cirrhosis." graduating reporter have to say were of being cold. It was no Next year Mr Henious will for himself in his last Cowl small wonder that they were attend a prominent graduate column? Well, I've learned many cold, as a few students (of ques• school in Boston where he will things from my four years on the tionable sanity) took a cold study nuclear physics, world paper. I've learned to type, edit, plunge into the icy ocean shortly literature, logical positivism, and layout, photocrop, editorialize, before leaving. slanderize, create while drunk, gynocology. All in all, a relaxing and fun and present the facts in a clear, Another student I spoke with. filled day was enjoyed by every• accurate manner without the D. Pawnbroker Reed, said that body Cowl Photos by Bob Patton "My four years at the College slightest abei ration from the have made me an expert on the truth. But as of yet, I still haven't economy." learned to close an article. "Why?" I asked. "Did you Wood to head expedition major in economics?" "No, liberal arts," he said. "But since I've paid tuition here, Super I've discovered how inflation to San Juan Basin works. I've learned to beg on by Tom Bowen Conroy of Brown University, led This year, the expedition hopes to uncover as many as 20-50 street corners saying, 'Brother, What hath God wrought on this a four week expedition last sum• Cruise different species of primitive can you spare some change for earth 60 million years ago? Dr. mer. mammals. Among those would my credit hours? ' But most of all, By Joyce Simard Craig B. Wood is a man who is Two member of the Class of I've learned how to fashionably Despite rocking waves and a finding out for himself. A mem• '78 were present at last year's ex• be the relatives of the first wear a barrel." multitude of green faces, PC ber of PC's Foundations of Sci• pedition - Nancy Saint-Yves and ancestors of monkeys, apes and Another senior, Gail Winds, students once again invaded ence program, Dr. Wood, who Robert Remy. "Significant finds men. .. reminisced about the early Block Island. Upon arrival, has been searching for fossils resulted from the expedition. For Approval for freshmen days. "Yes, I can chowder was served at Ballard's since 1965, has taken his research the first time in almost 30 years, full funding remember four years ago, before Inn to all those who emerged expeditions to such areas as the new middle Paleocene Drimate for the pro• the speed bumps, before lower triumphant from the trip and to deserts of New Mexico and specimens were discovered in the posed expedi• campus, back to the days when those who recovered quickly Ethiopia. This summer, Wood Basin," Wood cited. (Middle tion has not Hassett, Cooper, Misevicius, and enough from the rough ride. After plans another expedition to the Paleocene refers to the age of the yet been re• Soup were all on the same team, that, there were a few hours to San Juan Basin in New Mexico, specimen.) There are estimates ceived. Thus, spare before the musical enter- he and his partner, Dr. Glenn that the newly uncovered teeth Wood is not are from lower primates dating sure of the back 60 to 65 million years. Wood number of The prestigious publication. students who will be able to at• Folis Primatologia, a journal tend At any rate, anyone inter• that deals with primate studies ested in camping in the desert for and is published in Zurich, Switz• weeks, eating Dr. Wood's cook• erland, has accepted Wood's ing, working long days in the hot report and will be presenting it to sun, and sieving hundreds of the science community in a forth• pounds of sediment, should con• coming issue. tact Wood about this summers expedition in his office in Alber- Wood specializes in the study of tus Magnus, Room 7. early mammals, while Conroy, his partner, specializes in the study of fossil primates, the All man Bro's group of mammals to which man belongs. It was Wood who sug• gested a visit to Northwest New back on top Mexico, in order to locate speci• mens of the early primates. Since In concert April 21 no intensive collecting had been carried out in this area for 30 at the Providence years, erosion would have ex• posed new specimens. Thus, the Civic Center time was ripe for some new light to be shed on the question of early by Tim Ahern primate distribution. Wood and Conroy applied for research It's been about three years funds to their respective institu• since the Allman Brothers have tions performed live together. With Providence College generously their reunion and the release of provided funds, from the Com• their new album Enlightened mittee to Aid Faculty Research, Rogues (already platinum) the for various expenses relating to ABB should be pickin' and playin' the expedition. the blues for some time to come. During last year's four weeks Unlike the personnel of three spent at the quarry site, over 110 years ago, Chuck Leavell and fossil specimens were collected Lamar Williams have been re• They ranged from early Pale- placed by "Dangerouw" Dan piene 165 million years ago) Toler on guitar, and David through early Eocme (50-55 mil• "Rook" Goldflies on bass - both lion years ago) The fossils were from Dickey Betts' and Great chiefly mammals, but some fish, Southern Band. The band opened crocodilian and turtle remains with "Don't Want you no more" were found from their first album, with dual Ironically, specimens of the guitars, followed by the Allman Palaechthron woodi were un• original "It's Not My Cross to covered. This species had been Bear", with Gregg singing the discovered in Wyoming in 1968, blues like no one in music, with and had been named for Wood. See ALLMAN. Page 9 Wednesday, May 2, 1979 Page 7 It's the time of the year when ... 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The Larkin trio will leave the Larkins good times as well as A family affair: something for all to remember. bad Mary Pat reflects, "Wehave Mary Pat has decided to leave had some bad times, but the good herself! Kathy, being a little times definitely out weigh them " more realistic, has donated her "The only thing I would hair, scissors, and make-up to the change," added John, "is I would theater arts department. By try to save my hair." Three Larkins to graduate special request of the Sports Hall Roommates for four years, of Fame, John's dancing shoes Mary Pat and Kathy "would like will be enshrined at a ceremony their accounting 101 marks By Daniel J. Lund sole male cheerleader for the has also served on the Bill of to be held sometime in the changed to a D." hockey team. He has served on Rights Committee and BOG. immediate far future. "We would all do it again the On May 21, 1979 Providence the BOG and the Friar Council of A platoon, or at least a couple same way," remarked Johnny. College will graduate approxi• the K of C. Similar to his hister, Plans for after graduation are of squads, of Larkins will be "I love this place." mately 800 members of the Class and cousin, he has been actively sketchy at best for the Larkins. attending this year's commence• Have no fear though. The of '79. Among that class is a trio involved in intramural sports. "The only thing for sure," sobbed ment (25-30 in all). Anyone who Larkin tradition will be carried that PC has never before seen the Mary Pat, "is we'll cry all the knows the Larkin family knows on by Anne Larkin '81, Mary likes of. and probably never will. Kathy is a social studies major. way back to New Jersey People that the Marriot will have their Pat's sister. So in the words of They are the Larkins, Johnny, Constantly studying social have made this school what it is hands full in a couple of weeks. her sister, "H is all up to you Kathy, and Mary Pat. events, she has probably been to to us. It's our home." The past 4 years have shown Anne! " every one during her four years All are residents of New here She was a hockey cheer• Jersey John and Kathy, the leader, served on the BOG and renowned dancing team, hail worked as a make-up artist for from Glen Rock and, their cousin. the theater arts department. Mary Pat. from Montclair While serving as a senior class John is a business management representative, Mary Pat co• major Affectionately known as ordinated Springfest '78 and '79 the "Old Man", he has been the as well as Christmasfest '78. She

Exam edginess strikes PC campus

sacred " By Kathy Hansen "I only used your toothbrush once What about the way that When the days begin to grow you let the phone just keep longer, and the time left to finish ringing in the middle of the term papers grows shorter, I find night? You never answer it. myself asking the question, "Why Ever! Oh. no. I always have to " didn't my mother drown me when "I. though it may be a shock to -7 I was born " I find myself you. am not perfect And what envying third graders and high about the way that you act when school dropouts. I become con• you find a spider in the room'' Do vinced that I, out of the entire PC you have to scream like that, and .studentry. have The Worst and run around, banging into walls, The Hardest final exams to study shouting the Hail Mary'?" for in The Least Amount of time "You," said my roommate, Boy, do I feel sorry for myself. "are exaggerating. At least I And. on top of it all, I have a empty the waste paper baskets Mary Pat, John and Kathy Larkins Cowl Photo by Don Lund roommate. once in a while. Do you let them It's not that my roommate and overflow like that at home?" I don't get along. We do But, at "Let's not bring home into this time of the year, everyone this," I growled. "Speaking of gets a little bit edgy. home, does your mother have to Today, it hit. call you at eight o'clock? You jp Learn •# I woke up this morning quite know very well that the guy that early My mouth felt dry, like it took me out to dinner last week was stuffed with cotton It was said that he'd call at eight stuffed with a sock, to be exact. o'clock " for yourself. "What the heck!" I exclaimed. "It's been over a week, and has My roomate was glaring at me. he called you yet? No! And, if "What do you mean, what the he's smart, he won't." Ymi are either mil nl college and w.int it H mitinue unir it lui alum, or vuu are in afield and heck''" "Oh yeh? By the way, he never want in hum- ywir professional >kilk "What the heck is this sock said what day he'd be calling, so We can help. doing stuffed in my mouth?" you don't have to act like you The Newport College Sake Kegina MaMers Program hel|i>\ou grow avail individual and "Doyou really want to know'''' know it all." I bit my tongue to asa professional. "Well, I was wondering. Did keep from sticking it out. Tin-unWJBll isile^igiiedto give vmi ilu-s*nsit¡vtt\ and skillst»*ikvpn>l>liin>. Makr divi• you do if" "One more thing," said my sions. Manage |>eople Mill new challenge* I )cvelopiic\\ lalenlv Kiiic turn old unvs "I had no choice," my room• roommate A whole new ctincept 'it "lifelong learning" giving \ou lin- ahilm tu nieel your {MTsunal ami mate snapped "You breathe "What is it? What do you want professional goals much too loudly when you sleep. I now?" In fact, llic program is designed iintuml vnur goak Mu h tú the program ^determined l>\ TOCh student working With hiM'wn laculh advi*ir\ committee Togetlk r. we design a curriculum had to do something. Plus, that "Can I borrow your new Ix-st suiled it > vnur needs. sock has been on the floor for blouse?" weeks, and you just let it stay "Sure," I said, "if I can borrow there, waiting for spontaneous your blue skirt." generation to occur." GERONTOLOGY "Funny You're really funny," (NOTE: A special thanks to my I said "And while we're on the roommate for having to take subject of you being funny, and I occasional teasing in the Cowl, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT don't mean funny-ha-ha, you are and for being a good sport about the only person that I know, who it. And Joyce, I wasn't kidding SPECIAL EDUCATION does not consider the property about wanting to borrow the blue rights of a toothbrush to be skirt Thanks!!!) TEACHING Alman Brothers, they were cer• tainly not disappointed. "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed", MANAGEMENT Allman "Jessica", "One Way Out", "Statesboro Blues", "Blue Sky" (Continued from Page 6) CRIMINAL JUSTICE and others were heard. A ten minute, classic Greg Allman his gutsy voice and desperate tune, "Whipping Post" closed the lyrics. HEALTH SERVICES set. The second encore featured As expected, the ABB played their only big single hit, "Ramb- most of their new album begin• lin Man", off of the "Brothers ADMINISTRATION ning with "Can't Take it with and Sisters" album. You". "Crazy Love" (superb The Allman Brothers, with the Belts on slide), "Try it One More help of female singer Bonnie TEACHING Time" (Betts and Allman ex• Bramlett, closed the show with changing vocals), "Blind Love" the old gospel spiritual, "Will the and "Need Your Love so Bad" Circle be Unbroken." OF READING were all excellent. Perhaps the As far as this listener is con• For information Contact the Dean of draduate Studies. I he Newport College Salve Kegina. best new song was "Pegasus", a cerned, the positive feeling that ÜchrePoint Avenue. Newp<)rt.KI.(EÍKI(Ut01)HI7litv"i()Kxt.2lil. Dickey Betts instrumental (first the band projects is truly tough to encore) which was awesome, match. Greg Allman was actual• highlighted by drummers Butch ly back, singing the blues he was Trucks and Jaimoe. Especially born and raised with, like never noted was Trucks on the Kettle before. drums, with help from Goldflies The Allman Brothers, who on bass. The ABB certainly helped establish the root music of proved they could be the best the south, and have hit many The Newport College-Salve Regina rhythm section around. crossroads in their existence, are For those who were not famil• still making that fine swamp, Masters.. .for people who want iar with the new album and were southern rock, "lay a little at the Civic Center to hear the muddy waters style on you" to keep growing. vintage "ala Fillmore East" blues. Page 10 Wednesday, May 2, 1979 Wednesday, May 2, 1979 Page 11 Erasers, Trojans win Ball squad drops to 9-12 In 1st Outdoor Open By John O'Hare advantage. Two factors de• railed this plan. First off, All in all, PC's first annual point guard Carmen Conte Outdoor Open Basketball The Providence College base• Kevin Brown as he tossed all 12 Boston to face the Huskies of suffered a knee injury which Tournament had an au• ball Friars saw their record slide innings in picking up the loss Northeastern. PC's next ap• really hampered his effective• spicious debut. A grand total ness and shooting. The fact to 9-12 as they split a double- The Friars take to the field pearance at Hendricken Field is of 40 men's and women's that the only player on Sweet header with the University of again tomorrow as they travel to Friday against Assumption. Massachusetts on Monday after• teams competed until the over 6-1 was Steve Nappa, who noon at Hendricken field. Erasers and the Trojans had battled a frontcourt that emerged victorious in the averaged about 6-3% was In the opener, the Black and Tracksters run men's and women's divisions simply too much to overcome. White could muster only three respectively. The Erasers jumped out to hits off of UMass' ace pitcher In the men's division, the an early 7-4 lead, sparked by Doug Welenc as they dropped a in Boston Marathon finals boiled down to a battle the boardwork of tourney 4-0 decision. Also the team's While most PC students were between a team with ex• co-MVP Mullaney. Larry Friar squad they ran strong in all designated hitter, Welenc was a enjoying a well deserved spring ceptional speed and quick• White's penetration and shoot• events. one-man show for the Minute- break the Friar trackmen were ness, Sweet, versus a squad ing got the score closer, but Dan Dillon and freshman men. Beside striking out eight busy competing in several events with superior height and the Erasers' height was Brendan Quinn finished second Friars while walking none, he throughout New England. shooting, the Erasers. This dominant despite the clutch and third respectively in the 3,000 drove in one run and scored Two PC students ran in the time height and fire power and grab inside defense of meter steeplechase at UMass. another. Ed McDonald took the cool rain from Hopkinton to the won out, 21-18, in a remark• Nappa. The Erasers built Ray Treacy and Moe Rafferty loss. Pru last Patriots Day in the 83rd ably disciplined and well ex• their lead to 19-13 before Sweet took fourth and sixth in the mile running of the Boston Marathon. ecuted game. The important charged back. Co-MVP Dave Eddie Hartnett was. fourth in the The nightcap saw the Friars Jon "Tiger" Berit finished with matchups pitted Sweet's Frye brought his team back 5,000 meter. defeat UMass 2-1 in 12 innings. an unbelieveable2:33 while "DJ" aggressive ball handling with four clutch hoops and the The squads exchanged runs in the Tom Maloney was registering a At Boston College the spikers in frontcourt featuring the team• Erasers had four tries at 20 third inning and the score re• personal high for marathon the 10,000 meter, the 5,000 meter work and defensive skills of before ending it. mained knotted until PC finally competition of 2:55, and Mick and the distance medley. Quinn Jeff Douglas, Larry White, In women's competition, the broke through in the 12th. Byrne, a graduate of PC, placed took second in the 5,000 meter and Dave Frye and Carmen Conte Trojans' better outside shoot• 85th. PC was well represented in shows a lot of promise for the against the rebounding skills ing and court sense won them With one out, senior Mike Giar- what has been called "the great• years to come. Dillon ran a 4:04 of center Terry Mullaney and the women's division title over ratano became the hero of the est marathon in the world." mile in the distance medley, forward Peter Petropoulos Fastbreak. Carmen Ross and day when he doubled home Bob PC had a good showing in two anchoring the squad to a fourth balanced off by the shooting Sheila Deam provided the in• Oscarson with the game winner. weekend meets, the UMass place finish in the event. Larry prowess of JR. Delang and side scoring and passing, re• John Conte picked up the victory relays and the Boston College Reed won the 10,000 meter event Scott Virgulak. spectively while on defense in relief The PC win offset the relays. Although only one first at Boston College and has his eye Sweei intended to use their Fastbreak could only counter pitching of Minutemen starter place finish was captured by the on the NCAAs in the spring. superior quickness to press with the outside shooting of the Erasers into errors, there• Trish Curran, who had six Netters enjoy banner season by regating their overall size long-range baskets. Lacrosse struggles Back on April 10 while most PC scoring a single set against him Holy Cross, UConn and Bryant students were worrying about for at least three matches. the Friars picked up only 5 out of their rides to Florida or whether Against a wekaer Bryant team a possible 9 points while outscor- with 0-4 record or not they would contract the whom the Friars beat 8-1, Lyons ine their opponents 20-7 overall. Shanley and Chatfield were the (Continued from Page 12) dreaded epidemic, the PC tennis scored two 6-0 victories. downpour. The powerful Rams most effective doubles combina• ready for the season. squad opened their spring Brian Shanley and Chris Mac with a strong and organized tions used by Coach Jacques In the Friars' opening game schedule and dropped a squeaker iveii also nanded in good per• attack proceeded to put the game Faulise. against Fairfield the Friars fell to BC 5-4. The Friars have formances last week as the men's behind early. They hung tough away from this point on. Despite Women's tennis is enjoying bounced back to win four straight squad crushed Holy Cross, 7-2, and rallied in the second half only the loss it was the best game the similar success on the courts this matches, however, defeating snuck past UConn, 5-4, and took to fall short at the end. O'Donnell Friars played all year. Porell and Holy Cross, Bryant, UConn and spring. Like the men's squad care of Connecticut College, 6'/2- and Jeff Pierce played exception• Pierce both played outstanding their only loss in a 4-1 season has Connecticut College ally well for PC. O'Donnell This past Saturday the Friars come at the hands of BC. The scored three times while Pierce were scheduled to play Assump• The Friars seem to be having women also took third in the Peter Lyons of Providence scored once and assisted on three tion. This time PC didn't lose, bul only a few problems this year in Connecticut College Invitational looked very strong for the Friars others. Goalie Porell played a then again they didn't play. The doubles competition. Against doubles tournament. by keeping the opposition from stellar game in nets, stopping 30 game was cancelled due to a we shots field. In their second game of the The PC lacrosse team has on. Frontcourt honors hoopsters season at Southern Connecticut more scheduled game May PC was forced to play the game against Southern Connecticut Contrary to popular belief, year, set school marks for points high-scoring Ron Perry to just 14 without the services of the strick• They also have to reschedule tw Providence College basketball scored and rebounds in a season. points and gave URI's backcourt en Jim Porell. The Porell-less rained out games, one agains has not relinquished its spot on The award for the Unsung Hero fits in that memorable upset win. squad struggled in the rain but URI and last Saturday's garni went to sophomore guard Jerry against Assumption. the sports page for the spring. Senior Dave Frye collected the came up short against a strong Scott. Scott's performance went This past week, the Friar Front- night's final award as he was Southern Connecticut team. somewhat unnoticed, yet it was court presented their awards for chosen to receive the Hustle PC's third game was a week he who hit free throws against TAKING THE the recently concluded 1978-9 award. Dave, the only four-year ago last Tuesday against Con• Maine, Assumption, and Califor• campaign. performer that the Black and necticut College. The Friars were nia in the final seconds to give the To no one's surprise, sopho• White loses to graduation, has hurt by the fact that they had just Friars a victory. LSAT? more forward Rudy Williams always been known for his base• returned from a 12-day vacation John Nolan, junior guard, was while Connecticut College had Join thousands of was voted team's Most Valuable line-to-baseline aggressiveness. law school applicants Player. Rudy, easily the team's chosen as the Friars' Best Defen• This award goes along with the remained active. The difference most consistent performer this sive Performer. Nolan held the Unsung Hero award Frye re• showed as the rusty Friar team nationwide in ceived two years ago. lost. Amity's LSAT Last Thursday against URI, PC Ahern second A crowd of about 300 alumni was once again in the game until Review Seminars attended the annual event and the late stages of the fourth CALL TOLL-FREE FOR outgoing coach Dave Gavitt DETAILS AND LOCAL quarter. Then the heavens SCHEDULE INFORMATION: presented all the awards opened and the two teams were Golfers In tourney forced to play in a torrential 800-243-4767 Ext 761

By Daniel J. Lund The Friars displayed great consistency throughout the Over the past few weeks the tourney. Ahern's 149 total was sports pages have been filled with good for second place and PC the doings of Fuzzy Zoeller, Jack only had one round over 78 (Alan Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and some Ryding's 81 after an opening tournament called the Masters in round of 73). Also contributing to Augusta, Georgia. But a talented the Friar victory were Matt Zito group of golfers right here at (151) and Bill Reardon (155). Providence College have gone Next on the agenda for Prov• virtually unnoticed. idence is the New England Di• vision One Championships to be held at Portland Country Club in "...we really have Portland, Maine. The 36-hole event will be played tomorrow a good chance to and Friday. The winner is given special consideration for the take the title.'' NCAA tournament. "The winner does not get an ELMHURST HAIR SALON automatic bid," contributed "This is a squad that has faced Prisco. "However it is weighed a difficult and compact schedule very heavily. The best in New Complete Hair Care for and have met the challenge," England will be there. URI is commented mentor Joe Prisco probably the strongest competi• Men and Women "We have a 13-3 dual meet record tion we have to face, but Holy due to the fact we gave up our Cross, Boston College, and Fair• Easter vacation and played ex• field can also present problems. cellent golf " All in all, we really have a good for appointment call Last week the Friars added the chance to take the title." Salem State Invitational to their victory column. Led by co- If that little white ball bounces 621-8054 captains Colin Ahern (77-73), the right for the Friars, they could Black and White defeated the end up at Wake Forest for the University of Massachusetts by a NCAA championships on May whopping 16 strokes 20-26. If not ... fore! ! 523 Eaton St. ENERGY. Corner of Eaton and Smith St. We can't afford to waste it. Page 12 Wednesday, May 2, 1979 Sports In tournament action URI bests Lady Friars By Dee Terrinca at an immediate disadvantage Shonty started this one for the In this upset, PC starting pitcher Friars and turned in a masterful When it was all over and the Cindy Flood experienced control three-hit performance. Last year dust had settled, URI had walked problems and walked 10 Barring- during the season Shonty threw a away with first place in the third ton batters in 2-3 of an inning. no-hitter against the Pandas on annual RIAIAW Softball tourna• Mary Shonty came in to put out that same field The Friars began ment held at Providence. Due to the fire but not before four runs their climb out of the losers the bad weather conditions the had crossed the plate. Provi• bracket. first round of games of this dence never did get their hitting Back at the more friendly con• double-elimination tournament on track but All-tournament out• fines of Glay field the Lady took place at URI. fielder Lynn Sheedy was spectac• Friars took on Bryant College. Second seeded Providence ular in the field. Providence bats were up for this promptly lost the opener to third Providence travelled to Brown one. At this Saturday afternoon seed Barrington 6-1. This put the on the second day of the tourna• "massacre" Kathy Lenahan led Friars into the losing column and ment to take on the Pandas. Mary the way with a homerun, a triple, and four RBIs. This, combined with the route going performance of the crafty Debbie Beaulieu was too much for the Bryant squad as they succumbed to the charging Providence nine. Earlier this week the versitile Beaulieu sub• stituted for injured second base• man Beth Roberts and delivered four hits in five at bats along with some steady fielding. By this point Brown, RIC, and Bryant had made their exits. The same pesky Barrington team that had upended the Friars the day before were next. This started out as a see-saw battle But the Friars soon Hot-hitting Michèle Boisvert reaches second base safely in erupted for four "unexplained tournament action versus Barrington College. runs" on some daring base run• ning by Linda Wage and Kathy ing phenom, had shutout RIC 3-0 URI pitching staff led by Morris Lenahan. The "rubber armed" and their rookie hurler Nancy gave up one run in three games Mary Shonty pitched the full Guiger defeated Barrington 13-1. on their way to their second seven innings getting the victory. The Wrams powerful onslaught RIAIW Softball tournament The stage was set for the show• was led by Lisa Day. Day went championship. down. four for four against the Friars. The Friars nevertheless got The oncharging Friars had one This was to be the fourth and some encouraging performances more hurdle on their way to the final game of the day for the in a full day of Softball. From 9 top, the URI Wrams. Up to this underdog Lady Friars. Pitching a.m. in their first game of the day point the number one seeded for the Wrams was Morris, for to the end of the final game Wrams had no problems piling up the Friars, Shonty. URI got out of against URI at 7 p.m., the Lady the victories in the tournament. the gate quickly putting two runs Friars played with spirit and Safe! Harrington's Barbara Fitzgerald eludes the tag by Kathy Carol Morris, the Wrams pitch- on the board before most of the intensity. Linda Wage and Lynn Lenahan. PC went on to defeat Barrington to advance to the finals. fans had settled down. Shonty Sheedy earned All-Tournament and Providence settled down honors and Kathy Lenahan quickly and made a noble effort turned in some brilliant perform• Redmen spoil PC Rugby Day but Carol Morris was again spec• ances in the field and at the plate. tacular as she hurled a 5-0 Not to be forgotten is Mary shutout, putting a cuff on Provi• Shonty who pitched 27 consecu• By Pat Leyden seems barbaric until they ap• judge rugby by its apparent dence bats. tive innings of good ball. But its preciate the art of the game. One brutality is to do the game and wait until next Year for the Lady For most PC students brought fan has been recorded as calling injustice. The Wrams were this time the Friars who will try again from up in the traditions of sports such a rugby match, "an organized Rugby, for the historically superior team as their pitching the second seed. as baseball, basketball, football riot with a referee stopping the minded, first appeared on the was again the difference. The and hockey, the sport of rugby action when someone is hurt". To Providence College campus in the fall of 1978. The game seemed to catch on like wildfire with more and more people getting Sticksteers drop interested and coming out for the club. Tim Callahan helped start the fourth in a row club and is very impressed by the is quite probable that the Friars support it is getting from the By Tom Bowen student body. "I played baseball are the best 0-4 team around. PC faced a big handicap at the and football in high school and I One thing can be said for the start of the season. The lacrosse wanted to get involved in a sport PC lacrosse team. Despite the squad had no head coach to lead in college," Callahan stated. fact that they have a record of no them. This put a lot of pressure "Rugby offered the combination wins and four losses they have on captains Dan Callenda, Jim of a sport and social group," played hard and they have played "Digger" O'Donnell and Jim Callahan added. well. In all four of their games the Porell. The captains responded to Friars have given their oppon• Rugby is also a very social and the situation, however, and did a ents a run for their money. With a traditional game. It is one of the superb job whipping the boys into few breaks PC might have been only sports where both teams shape and getting them able to put up a couple of beat the daylights out of each numbers in the big W column. It See LACROSSE, Page 11 other and then go to a mandatory party after the game to socialize. The major criticism of rugby is that it is just another game for football players There are many distinct differences between the two games, however. First, there are no substitutions; everyone must play the entire forty minutes. Secondly, each club will usually have two or more squads of different levels of ability. Everyone gets to play against someone of their own ability. Thirdly there is no platoon system between offense and defense Last Saturday was PC Rugby Day. The PC "A" and "B" squads squared off against St. John's. The Redmen were vic• torious in both matches.

Experience was on the side of St. John's, where there has been an established rugby club for eight years. The PC "A" squad held the Redmen close in the first half but fell to defeat after a try was called back The B squad lost 24-8 as the rain began to come down, making the ball handling difficult for the relatively inex• Follow the bouncing ball. It seems that the Friars chased St. John's Action from PC's 1st Annual Outdoor Open. See Story Page II perienced Friars. all day and they came up short in both contests.