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Established in 1935 1919 1984 ORIENTATION ISSUE No. 3 ______PROVIDENCE COLLEGE, PROVIDENCE, R.I. JUNE 20,1984 PC Welcomes Class of 1988 PC Selected R.I. Raises For Drinking Age On July 1, 1984 (he legal age to Peterson’s consume alcoholic beverages in the state of Rhode Island will be rais­ Guide ed to 21. The bill passed into law earlier this year is an effort to combat Providence College has made drunk driving deaths. another leap up the ladder of Legislators in Massachusetts, academic excellence. It was only Connecticut, and New York have two years ago that PC jumped to tried similar measures but so far very competitive status in the their efforts have been Baron’s College Guide. This spring unsuccessful. it was announced that PC has now The law is expected to bring a been selected to a position in the ex­ few changes to the Providence Col­ clusive Peterson’s Competitive lege community. Colleges. The fate of the PC Rathskellar Peterson’s Guides published this Providence College assembled at the Civic Center for its 66th graduation exercises. is to be debated at an upcoming third edition of Peterson’s Com­ meeting of the organization that petitive Colleges. Peterson’s is manages it, the Club 21 based at Princeton and publishes The Role of The Cowl at PC Corporation. career and education reference The corporation is chaired by materials. You are holding in your hands section contains special sections for to express its opinions on variobs Joseph Brum of the Alumni office, This current'edition, which in­ one of the most influential the four classes and the various aspects of Providence College and while Fr. John McMachon O.P., cludes Providence College, profiles mediums of your college career. clubs to keep their members in­ to offer suggestions and possible Fr. John McGreevy O.P., Fr. what it considers to be the top 302 This is The Cowl, and it is the formed. And finally, the News sec­ solutions. Frahcis Duffy O.P., Robert colleges and universities in the source of information for the Pro­ tion contains investigative reports The center of the paper is the Stiepock and student Daniel country. vidence College community. The on the good and not-so-good things Arts/Entertainment section. Since McMorrow ’85 serve on the com­ The schools represented in the Cowl is distributed weekly that go on in the PC community. The Cowl comes out on mittee. Another student is to be guide must have consistently more throughout campus on Wednesday The next section of the paper is Wednesdays, Arts/Entertainment voted on at the upcoming meeting. applicants, with above average afternoons. It is also mailed to the Editorial section. This is your is an ideal guide for the upcoming Although nothing at all has been credentials, than they can accept. parents, alumni, and friends in­ section of the paper. It is the forum weekend. This section is a determined, several things have Together with 27 art and music volved with Providence College. in which to express your ideas on preview/review/commentary guide been suggested. schools that have highly selective The Cowl recently won a First subjects from parietals to nuclear of movies, books, concerts, One is that the Rathskellar acceptance rates, this group of col­ Class rating from the American devastation. This section can be records, theatre productions, and return to its original format. When leges represents 10 percent of all Scholastic Press Association. This nothing without your contribution. any other forjn of entertainment. American institutions of higher The other purpose of the Editorial puts it in the same class as the ★ See COWL, page 2 ★ See DRINKING, page 2 education. school papers from'Seton Hall, section is for the Editorial Board Karen C. Hegener, the editor-in- William and Mary, and chief of Peterson’s Guides, stated Northwestern. that there were several primary fac­ There are many facets to The tors considered in balance, with no Cowl, and each section of the one single factor outweighing the paper has something to pique your others. interest. The News section covers The first of these is the number all the events that happen on cam­ of applicants applied in com­ pus or in the campus area. It also parison with the number accepted. covers the city news which affects Another factor is the number of the PC student. There is also a incoming freshman who scored smattering of national and interna­ i(See GUIDE, page 2) tional news which affects students and their environment. The News

PC campus comes alive as students begin to move in. Olympic Torch Passes Through Providence

On the evening of May 9 many been a part of the torch relay is evi­ choreographed much of the Providence College students went dent is the story of Fritz Schilgen, ceremony, dropped her hand, and into downtown Providence to cheer a 29-year-old engineer who had Schilgen sprinted out the gate, as the Olympic torch passed qualified for the German Olympic down a series of steps, and onto the through the city. training squad in 1932, but missed stadium track. selection for the final team bound Only then did he realize that Carrying the Olympic Torch for Los Angeles. A medalist at the Riefenstahl had given the signal Few ceremonies in the Olympic German track and field champion­ much too soon. The band was still Games are more suspenseful than ships and the world student cham­ playing Beethoven’s Ninth, though NEWS—The drinking age has been raised again in the arrival of the Olympic flame in pionships in the 1,500 and 5,000 Schilgen had been told that he the stadium during the opening meters, Schilgen instead was would be given the signal once the Rhode Island. See story on this page. ceremony. As the last runner in a chosen to carry the torch in 1936 music had stopped and total silence long relay across continents and because of his “ aesthetically pleas­ descended on the stadium. Schilgen EDITORIALS—The importance of student involve­ oceans carries the torch into the ing” running style. As he stood remembers, “ I slowed down, but ment at PC on page 3. stadium, the impact on athletes and near the east gate of the Berlin did not stop. I was uncertain what spectators alike is tremendous. The Olympic Stadium, waiting for Leni to do, whether to continue on, stop crowd falls silent in the seconds Riefenstahl to give the signal to and wait for the band to finish, or FEATURES—40 fun facts for frosh...find out prior to the appearance of the last start his run, he saw 100,000 spec­ turn around and go back. The what’s what on page 5. runner, only to erupt in a whirl­ tators inside the stadium applaud crowd made up my mind for me. wind of sound as the runner final­ the assembled athletes. Finally 1 was greeted by such a roar of ap­ SPORTS—Friar Fever...Catch it! Story on page 8. ly appears.. Riefenstahl, who was in charge of proval that I realized no one knew That a special drama has always the official Olympic film and * See TORCH, page 2 Page 2 the right to rekindle the sacred fire medals, to carry the torch into the City on May 7. 1984. The next ★ TO R C H , at a local temple. There was only stadium at Helsinki. Sergei Belov, morning Gina Hemphill, grand­ ★ COWL one torch per relay, and it was a member of three Soviet Olympic daughter of Jesse Owens, and Bill from page 1 passed, baton-style, from one run­ basketball teams and the first non­ Thorpe, grandson of Jim Thorpe, continued from page I, track and field athlete to carry the that I was not yet supposed to be ner to the next. More cultural than embarked with the torch on the final torch, ran into Lenin Stadium on the track. So I kept running athletic, these contests were usual­ first of nearly 15,000 kilometers There’s a lot to do in Providence ly held at night. in 1980. Ron Clarke, who carried across North America. Before the if'y o u know where to find it. around the track while the band the Olympic flame in 1956 because finished the ‘Ode to Joy.’ It was the Humanity’s fascination with fire Olympic flame arrives in Los Arts/Entertainment will be there to he was Australia’s most promising perfect touch, and probably much has not changed in the intervening Angeles on July 28, it will be car­ keep you up-to-date on what’s young runner, later competed in more dramatic than the original centuries. Today the torch relay ried through 33 states and the happening. the 1964 and 1968 Olympic Games script would have been.” symbolizes the return of the Olym­ District of Columbia by 4,000 run­ Features is the personal section pic Games and the revival of Olym­ and established world records in Schilgen took part in the first ners drawn from communities of our paper. It deals with the in­ celebration of that which has be-i pic ideals. Each of the past nine the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. along the route. dividual personalities that make up The 1964 torch relay was notable come an Olympic tradition. The torch relays has had its own special As it crisscrosses the continent, the PC community, be they stu­ 1936 torch relay was the brainchild touches: in 1968, for example, the for several reasons. The flame first the 1984 Torch Relay will be more dent, professor, staff worker, or traveled by airplane from Athens >f Organizing Committee member torch followed the route to the New than a ceremony—it will be the administator. This section will pro­ to Tokyo, stopping in 11 countries Professor Carl Diem, who convinc­ World of Christopher Columbus. beginning of a legacy for the youth file where they go to dine, socialize, From Olympia the torch traveled to along the way, where mini-torch ed the IOC Of the merit Of his plan of America. Individuals who wish or relax; This section also contains relays were conducted from the air­ for an international fire ceremony. Athens, then to Genoa, Italy, Col­ to carry the torch have the oppor­ the Classified Ads. These umbus’ birthplace, and then by port to the capital city. In Japan, On July 20, 1936, 15 Greek tunity to simultaneously contribute classifieds, which are free to non­ more than 100,000 runners maidens dressed in ancient ship along Columbus’ route to the to the support and development of commercial individuals and groups transported the flame to Tokyo, costumes marched through the youth athletic programs across the are the ideal place to sell things, following four different routes in ruins of Olympia and placed a con­ United States. All proceeds will be buy things, or send personal a star-like pattern. In a symbolic cave reflectoron the marble start­ put into a special fund for messages to your friends. gesture of the need for peace in a ing blocks. Concentrating the neighborhood Girls Clubs, Boys And finally, The Cow! wraps up troubled world, Yoshinori Sakai, sun’s rays, the reflector ignited a Clubs, YMCAs and the Special with the Sports Section. PC has a born in Hiroshima the day it was torch, which then was carried by Olympics, which will be able to ex­ long, successful sports tradition, bombed, ran the flame into the one of the maidens to the fire altar pand existing athletic programs for and The Cowi sports section keeps Tokyo stadium. of Olympia, where it was used to youth as well as institute new ones you up-to-date on the latest action Every torch relay has had a ignite a brazier. A young Greek in the years to come. and box scores. The Sports section distinctive character. For the runner dapped his torch in the gives equal coverage to men.’s and Games in Montreal, 1976, it was brazier and then began the first of wonien’s sports, since both have modern technology that lent a dif­ ' 3,075 stages, which in 12 days GUIDE from page 1 achieved national prominence, ferent dimension. The flame was would bring the Olympic flame to over 600 each on their SAT math especially in basketball and hockey. Berlin. Passing through seven ignited as usual in Olympia, and Sports also includes commentary then a sensor coded the energy of and verbal exams, or over 26 on the European nations, this first torch ACT. and interesting facts on sports in the flame and beamed it to a relay was an overwhelming success general. satellite, which in turn transmitted Still another factor is what and became the standard against In covering all these areas, The New World, stopping en route at the signal to Ottawa. In Ottawa the percentage of the freshmen are which all later relays were the Canary Islands and the coming from the top tenth and top CowI can’t help but be the source measured. signal ignited a new torch, which of information to the Providence Bahamas. The Mexican destroyer was brought by runners to Mon­ half of their high school graduating While the torch relay has become class. College community. Durango conveyed the torch to treal. Two 15-year olds, Steve an indispensable part of the Olym­ Vera Cruz, where Eduardo Moreno Prefontaine and Sandra Hender­ pic Games, many Olympic fans do and 17 escorting swimmers swam not know that there was no such son, carried the flame into the the flame 900 meters to shore. stadium. They were not only the ceremony in the ancient Olympic Some 816 runners then followed youngest runners to bring the torch Games at Olympia. Accurate the route of Hernando Cortez to Class Notes sources are scarce though the Greek into the stadium, but were also the Mexico City, where 20-year-old first to carry the torch jointly. In writer Pausanias did note in the se­ Norma Enriqueta Basilio became a fitting postscript, they married 1985 cond century A.D. that a number the first woman to carry the Olym­ several years later. of smaller Panhellenic festivals If you think in the spring of 1983 a party called DWC was the par­ pic torch into the opening In keeping with the innovations conducted torch relay contests. ty to remember, wait until September 8, 1984. On this day the Class ceremony. which have characterized Olympic Relays of runners or riders would Basilio is not the only Olympian of 1985 will be holding an outside event at Maple Glen Inn in Foster, cover short distances in a contest torch relays, the LAOOC is plan­ RI. Be looking for details at the beginning of school. to serve as final runner in the torch ning the longest and one of the in which the torch must be kept Also be looking for OOOZBALL! What is it? Be looking for the relay: in 1952, the Finns selected largest torch relays ever. The torch alight. If the flame went out, the answer! Paavo Nurmi, winner of nine arrived from Greece in New York relay team was disqualified, while Olympic gold medals and two silver On December 1 and 2,1984 the Class of 1985 presents the Christmas the winning team usually received Bazaar in Peterson Recreation Center. Bargain shopping with over 200 vendors. Arts & crafts, food, rides, games, fun and much more! Also, don’t forget to tell your parents about the Tuition Raffle worth $3164! They will be receiving information sometime during the summer. The Board of Programmers Enjoy the rest of your summer, and remember the first date that is important is September 8, 1984. Film Committee presents FIRST SEMESTER FILMS — 1984 usual. I is not known if there ★ DRINKING, would be enough business to keep continued from page 1 the bar going. SEPTEMBER the “ Rat” opened in 1972 it open­ There is no chance that the Rat ed as Club 21. could be closed permanently Sunday, 2 — Romancing the Stone...... 64 Hall Club 21 was a club that anyone though according to Fr. John Sunday, 9 — Terms of Endearment...... 64 Hall in the PC community could belong McMahon, the school’s assistant to, provided that they were over vice-president for student services. Thursday, 13 — Sudden Impact...... 64 Hall twenty-one years old (the legal Father Walter J. Heath, the drinking age was 21 in 1972). school’s director o f residence Sunday, 16 — Diner...... 64 Hall The club had a minimal yearly figured that only 6% of the Pro­ Sunday, 23 — Moscow on the Hudson...... 64 Hall dues and was frequented by seniors vidence College students living on and faculty members. campus will be legal. Tuesday, 25 — The Right Stuff...... 64 Hall Another alternative could be Despite the low percentage of Sunday, 30 — Hard to Hold...... 64 Hall opening the Rat for special events legal drinking age students on cam­ only. These events would most like­ pus, Fr. Heath promised the new ly be sponsored by either the senior law would not affect dorm life. OCTOBER class or alumni. “ We will go on like we did last Monday 8 — Uncommon Valor...... 64 Hall There is also the possibility that year. Only the age in the student the Rat might open for business as handbook will change.” Thursday, 11 — West Side Story...... 64 Hall Sunday, 14 — Footloose...... v ...... 64 Hall Thursday, 25 — Film Festival...... The Last Resort Parents... Alumni. ..Friends... Sunday, 28 — The Shining...... 64 Hall BE A PART OF IT! NOVEMBER Sunday, 4 — Silkwood...... 64 Hall Be a part of the Providence College community by Thursday, 8 — Unfaithfully Yours...... 64 Hall keeping informed with PC's source of info... 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Admission $1.00 — Come and enjoy this great entertainment! Send check or money order to: The Cowl P.O. Box 2981, Friar Station, Providence, RI 02908 EDITORIALS Page 3 Take the Challenge and Get Cheating At Providence College Involved by Karen Marisco Logically, teachers should modify As members of the Class of 1988, you are commencing one of the these pills to anyone. People must the final time it is given and realize that these capsules make one most important experiences of your lives. Leaving behind mostly On May 19, the Team E Western some do, but others believe in more aware of their immediate everything you have ever known, you are entering an uncertain and Civilization final was cancelled students honesty and give the unknown world. Sounds scary, huh? Well, there is one piece of ad­ suroundings and in no way helps because students stole the exam. same final twice. them to study better. Some argue vice that those of us who have been through this experience can give The final was rescheduled for the Another approach to this situa­ to you to help you get off to a good start and obtain the maximum that the pills will be obtained following Monday in order to tion has teachers rescheduling the elsewhere, so why not have them at benefit from your college career. That advice is: get involved. create a new one. Some students exam at night so both classes can Too many times, people are so concerned with getting good grades, the bookstore for convenience cancelled plane and train reserva­ take it at the same time thus sake? that they never take their nose out of the books. Not that it’s bad tions and contended with three establishing a larger class which to try and get good grades, but there’s so much more to do than stu­ Overall, Providence College of­ Finals on the same day. Others were makes cheating even easier. fers courses which show students dying. College is a unique situation which combines the best of carefree just plain frustrated by the event. In addition, circulating an ab­ adolescence with the responsibilities of the “ real world.” It gives one there is more to life than fulfillment Although this is a harsh example of ducted final creates, unnecessary of their immediate goals.Mastering the chance to experiment in interests not readily available in the “ real cheating, the problem exists. pressure for uninvolved students. » world.” In college one can be a disc jockey, a student government courses requires students effort, Unfortunately, students find lit­ Many panic because word spreads ability and interest. leader, a club president, or, yes, even an editor of the school paper. tle difficulty discovering different that members of the class obatin- At Providence College, there is a club or organization to meet almost A grade received in a class methods of cheating at Providence ed the final, so those without it should be a reflection of a student’s any interest. Be it sailing, knitting, even frisbee tossing, there is a club College. In fact, in the late 1970’s, either waste their time trying to expression and understanding of for you. For those interests that can’t be met at PC, one is able to national student polls show that locate the exam, or stay up all night get involved in the surrounding community. Many PC students have that particular subject. However, about 60 percent of those surveyed cramming. Involved students are some emphasize good grades more bridged the gap between the scholastic world and the “ real world” admitted to cheating during their not only cheating themselves but by serving internships at local TV stations, theaters, insurance com­ than learning, resorting to devious college careers. Students and ad­ cheat their professors and unin­ and underhanded methods to ob­ panies, etc. ministration must change their volved classmates by ruining "the But the time to get involved is now. The only way to become a leader tain them. Any society, a college methods and values to relieve this real purpose of testing what one community included, which loses of any organization is to serve time as a member. Get involved now situation. has learned. and work your way up the ladder. Get to know the inside and out­ its sense of honor and integrity For starters, many teachers and Although not connected direct­ faces deep trouble. side of the organization and gain a reputation for being concerned professors who give the same final ly with cheating, students endanger with the welfare, of the organization, and you will eventually be Sir Walter Scott once wrote, year after year expect students to their academic ability in taking “ Oh, what a tangled web we recognized. hand in the test when completed. stimulants to help them study bet­ One organization to get involved with is the Cowl. The Cowl is the weave, when we practice to Relying on pupils to do this causes ter. The Providence College deceive.” Scott accurately describes source of information for the Providence College community. If your problems due to academic Bookstore distastefully capitalizes interest lies in writing, reporting, advertising sales, music, arts, the growing severity of the current dishonesty. Some abide by the rules on this human weakness by selling situation at Providence College. literature, or any other area covered by the Cowl, there is a place on while others carefully slip the ex­ the paper for you. And it’s easy to get involved. Just come to the am into a notebook thus helping opening meeting on September 6. future students taking the course by The Cowl would like to make a challenge to all the members of giving them an unfair advantage the Class of ’88-. The Cowl challenges every one of you to get involv­ over others. WANTED ed in at least one extra-curricular activity. If you successfully meet Creating new tests each year and Writers • Business Persons this challenge, then you will have one of the greatest classes in PC making sure they are collected after history. Go for it. completion must become a new Reporters • Salespersons • Artists policy for all teachers. Many Photographers Issues On Drinking Age classes at Providence College are offered by the same teacher at dif­ Distributors for the Cowl by Karen Marsico single most effective way to prevent ferent times, especially the required death and serious injuries of young ones. Varying time slots put the Come to our opening meeting Rhode Island raised its drinking people. classes into separate series, thus THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 - 7 P.M. age from twenty to twenty-one ef­ The opposition seems to have finals are given at respective times. fective sometime in July. valid arguments as well. The na­ in '64 Hall, Slavin Center______Understandably this subject is ex­ tion’s youth suffer from a con­ hausted but must be discussed once tradiction in society. On one hand, again. So, instead of taking sides, the government deems eighteen perhaps stating each argument will year-old men responsible to serve make people realize the drinking their country and all eighteen year- age remains a difficult issue. olds are eligible to vote. The young On one hand, the vote for a are given a lot of responsibility higher drinking age is for greater which adults have, but on the other safety according to national and hand, the young pay higher in­ state statistics, The New York State surance rates, have difficulty get­ Division of Alcoholism and ting credit, and require experience Alcohol Abuse claim raising the for their first job which is unfair. drinking age to twenty-one would The real issue is whether socie­ save between sixty and seventy lives' ty’s intent is to let eighteen year- annually. People for the measure olds buy alcohol or concentrate on stress raising the drinking age is the saving lives.

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Could this possibly be a new disclose not only her husband’s in­ Who’s Who book? Wired: The volvement with drugs, but also his Short Life and Fast Times o f John warmth, humor, and vulnerability. Belushi reveals Hollywood’s drug Jacklin asserts that Woodward has users and dealers. “ The whole composed a bleak, narrowly focus­ show business drug scene is like a ed book in which Belushi is circle, and it is much more than presented as a “drug-crazed mainstream Hollywood than peo­ monster caroming disastrously ple would like to admit,” reflected from one hit to the next.” Jacklin Bob Woodward, author of Wired. views the book as a grim portrait. The book contains little new infor­ Jacklin maintains all that comes mation about the circumstances across is'a person on drugs. She surrounding Belushi’s death. stated that although her husband Among the users in Hollywood was was a drug-user, he was struggling John Belushi and some of his to overcome them. She holds that associates, such as Penny Marshall, Woodward concentrated on the Dan Aykroyd, and Carrie Fisher, harm drugs can do to a person, all of whom spoke with Bob rather than the more important The theaters in Providence (including PC’s own Blackfriars Theatre) present enjoyable plays Woodward about their experiences struggle Belushi experienced. throughout the year. with drugs. Wired is a depressing, Jacklin maintains that Wood­ detailed account of Belushi’s strug­ ward portrayed her as “ pathetic” Comedy, Fantasy, or Drama? gle with drugs. Yet Woodward em­ instead of “ sympathetic.” He em­ The Natural: phasizes, “ What this book does is phasized the bad times in her life without mentioning why she re­ put the names and amounts of After being off the screen for a believe that Hobbs is unknown to more of a hit. It is a movie worth mained with Belushi. Throughout money on the record. Belushi’s few years, as he was busy behind most people, and that the reporters seeing for its enjoyment and the book, Jacklin is presented as story is a tale of self-destruction.” the cameras directing, Robert Red- can not dig up any facts about his talented cast, such as the aggressive running about in a frenzy telling Woodward, once a Washington ford comes back to star as Roy past. and sneaky Robert Duvall, cold- people to stop giving her husband Post reporter who explored the Hobbs in “ The Natural” . Redford If only the actor’s fine perfor­ hearted Kim Basinger, and Wilford drugs and as questioning the loyal­ Watergate scandal, was asked to plays the mythic hero in this mances were supported by a Brimley as the comic and sensitive ty of friends who gave him drugs. work with Judy Jacklin (the widow allegorical treatment of the Ber­ strong, flowing, cohesive story, Pop Fisher. of Belushi) on the circumstances Jacklin insists that her husband nard Malamud novel about a “The Natural” would probably be surrounding the death of Belushi. wanted her to ask others not to give supremely gifted baseball player. Woodward began a fifteen-month him drugs because he needed other Most critics agree that Bernard investigation for who- or what- had people to say no for him. Jacklin Malamud’s dark morality play (in Providence: killed John Belushi. He travelled commented, “ Obviously the per­ essence a Greek tragedy) has been from coast to coast looking for son who isn’t in this book is John transformed into a sunny fable. anyone (actors, drug dealers, etc.) Belushi." She admits that Belushi Robert Redford’s acting showed who might have a clue. He went overboard with drugs. sensitivity to the character while Alive with Pleasure gathered a lot of information about Therefore, the book describes maintaining a calm air about the last sixty days of Belushi’s life. Belushi at times, but Jacklin himself. Robert Redford is the The book is an account of Belushi’s believes Woodward exaggerated master of the close-up, as one critic life, much being devoted to the last the situation and left much out. She put it. His vast array of facial ex­ If you are an incoming hibit is a selection of French art, week of his life. In Wired, Belushi notes that there were many reasons pressions say as much as an impas­ freshman, you will soon find that such as works by Manet, Monet, is depicted as insecure, ambitious, for her husband’s involvement with sioned monologue. Redford is ef­ Providence has its share of cultural Degas, Cezanne, and Matisse. The and drug-crazed. Towards the end, drugs. What is lacking in Wired is fective and moving in scenes with attractions. The following is a brief museum also contains American Belushi is presented as desperately any understanding of why Belushi’s Glenn Close (who plays his list of some key historic houses, paintings and contemporary art. searching the streets during the usage of drugs took a deadly turn. childhood sweetheart). There exists museums, and galleries in On exhibit through Sept. 16: night for more drugs. Such is the Although Jacklin claims Wood­ tenderness and awkwardness bet­ Providence. “ Later Indian Costumes from the “ tru th ” as told by Bob ward’s account is inaccurate in ween the two characters revealing John Brown House (1786). 52 Lucy Aldrich Collection.” Woodward. various ways, she believes it will the nature of their relationship. Power St. John Quincy Adams The Pendleton House, which ad­ However, Judy Jacklin is not clear up the fact that Robert Unfortunately, Redford’s ad­ described this house as “ the most joins RISD’S Museum of Art, happy with the book. On Monday, DeNiro and Robin Williams (who mirable, respectable, successful magnificent and elegant private holds the Charles L. Pendleton June 4, Jacklin was on ABC’s were both present in Belushi’s hotel performance is drowned out by the mansion I have ever seen on this Collection of 18th century English “ Good Morning America” attack­ room the day he died) had nothing movie’s unbelievability. Towards continent.” This house was built by and American furniture, silver, ing the book, while author Bob tq do with her husband’s death. the end of the movie, Hobbs has the city’s wealthiest merchant. This china, and paintings. Woodward was on NBC’s “ Today Furthermore, even though Wood­ risen from a hospital bed against architectural landmark is lux­ Museum of Natural History. Show” promoting it. Upon her ward did not tell the story the way the doctor’s warning: if he plays he uriously decorated with pieces such Roger Williams Park. Exhibits in­ husband’s death, Judy Jacklin Jacklin had anticipated, she felt a could aggravate an old injury and as Newport furniture. clude the American Indian, wished to get to the facts causing burden had been lifted by.express­ his stomach could explode. Earlier Governor Stephen Hopkins Eskimo, Pacific area artifacts, Belushi’s death. After conversing ing what had happened. in the game he struck out. Now House (1707-43). Corner of wildlife and rocks and minerals. for hours with Woodward, and en­ blood spurts from his uniform. The Hopkins and Benefit St. This was Museum of Rhode Island Note: All quotes and related infor­ the home of Stephen Hopkins—ten History at the Aldrich House couraging her friends to cooperate mation above was obtained from music swells. The camera switches with Woodward’s investigation, times a Governor of Rhode Island (1882). 110 Benevolet St. This People magazine. to slow motion (an overly used Jacklin awaited a book that would device in this Film.) Will Hobbs and signer of the Declaration of In­ former home of Ambassador Win- die? Will he hit the ball? What hap­ dependence. This red clapboard throp W. Aldrich (uncle to Nelson pens next is predictable. There are house reflects the Quaker ideals of Rockefeller) run by the R.I. other scenes which are illogical, ac­ the Revolutionary War’ statesman Historical Society. Through Sept.: companied by only partially through its charm and simplicity. Creative Survival: The Providence developed characters. At one point, Bell Gallery (List Art Building, Black Community, 1776-1865. a ball player kills himself by Brown University). 64 College St. Providence Watercolor Club. 6 crashing through the right field A varied exhibition schedule in­ Thomas St. presents periodic ex­ Watch for information concerning wall. cludes faculty and student work hibitions of members’ work in a Furthermore, the movie is and noted contemporary artists. beautiful historic building. plays, movies, music, clubs, and manipulative, and the story is fill­ Museum of Art, R.I. School of Woods-Gerry House (1860-64). ed with mysticism. In the begin­ Design. 224 Ber I t St. This is one 62 Prospect St. The R.I. School of much more in this section begin­ ning, fourteen-year-old Roy Hobbs o f New Ep .d’s finest art Design maintains this house as an peers from his window during an museums. . ne museum contains example of the city’s 19th century ning in September. electrical storm and sees a tree split pieces from ancient Greece and residential architecture. The three in half by lightning. He shapes its Rome, centuries of Oriental art, story building, designed by Richard wood into his beloved bat onto medieval and Renaissance art and Upjohn, houses exhibition galleries which he burns “ Wonder Boy.” European decoratives. Also on ex- on the ground floor. This bat seems to hit nothing but home runs. Later, lightning acts as divine intervention whenever Hobbs faces a particularly difficult A Shopper’s Delight batting challenge. We are suppos­ ed to accept the fact, that Hobbs with a sweet tooth and even a bar. disappears from friends, and fami­ If you are downtown in Pro­ vidence, be sure to visit the Arcade, Clothing stores and gift shops ly for sixteen years after a bizarre, are found on the second floor. far-fetched murder attempt. Once a bustling indoor mall. The Arcade is the oldest shopping mall in There are stores for preppies, and he makes himself known after six­ stores with more elegant clothing, teen years, it takes a very long time America. As a Greek revival building designed in 1828, the Ar­ children’s clothing and toys. before old acquaintances approach cade is lined with small shops, The third level contains stores him, despite plenty of newspaper selling artwork, rugs, tapestries, and newsreel coverage and a pic­ galleries, and places to eat. The first floor contains a varie­ and other handiwork. ture on the cover of Life magazine. There is much to eat and buy in The filmmakers try to make us ty of international fast food restaurants and eateries for those the bustling environment at the Arcade. FEATURES Page 5 Terms You Should know... Here are some PC social terms Grotto Beach: Located behind you may want to study before the Aquinas Chapel, Grotto Beach September: is the world’s only sandless beach. All world: a joke Key: anything excellent, really BMOC: A Big Man On Campus good, or definitely needed is someone all freshman girls Meal Card: a 3” x 4” piece of should look our for: Usually a paper distributed to all residents BMOC is an upperclassman who students every two weeks which hangs around Slavin checking out allows one to dine in Ray’s Cafe the female scenes. Mondo: a commuter, also Blow off: either the process of known as a skid, raftie or townie; playing hooky, usually as a result usually someone oriented toward of a rough night, or the process of fashion trends arrogantly ignoring someone who Mondo Cafe: Alumni Cafe, has bruised your ego located in lower Slavin Cabinet: a frappe or milkshake ' Packy run: a usually “ quick” Carded: the embarrassing and run to the nearest liquor store ego-shattering situation of being Parietals: the medieval rule at asked for proper indentification; PC that forces males to leave ID’s proofed. at the entrance desk, of female Chill (out): calm down dorms and only allows males to re­ Civ: the one course you will main in female dorms until mid­ “ loyally” attend five days a week night on the night preceding a Harkins Hall, located at the main entrance to Providence College, was the sole building on campus when the school was founded for four semesters; “ the Ultimate school day and 2:00 A.M. on any by the Dominican Fathers in 1917. Learning Experience” night preceding-a non-school day; the Club: Geister’s-a bar on Ad­ parietals exist on the honor system miral Street; a popular Thursday in male dorms. night hang-out Passion Pit: Passion Pit can be Colonel (and his Corner): The found by going down the stairs Forty Fun Facts for Frosh Colonel is a quiet man who walks leading to McVinney anytime after the halls of Raymond. Colonel’s parietals. 1. Don’t plan on going home change you won’t have to scrounge you are sitting. If you really want Corner, located beneath Mural RA: resident assistant; the every weekend because you will from your roommates and friends to be left alone, hang your coat on Lounge, is a weeknight SOCIAL Hitlers found on each floor in every miss an important part of PC. The when you run out of clean socks or the back of your chair. lounge. social life on the weekends is great. when you get a “ vending machine 28. For a male to enter a Extension: A term used solely by Ray’s Cafe: PC’s “ wonderful" 2. The Rat is an on-campus attack” . woman’s dorm he must present his students when speaking to profs dining hall pub. It is located on the lower level 16. Free buses are available for student ID, give the name of the about assignments; a term we are Scoop: result of a drunken night; of Slavin Center and is open seven away basketball and hockey games. woman he would like to visit and sure you are familiar with already. process of “ picking someone up” nights a week. A word to the wise: Support your school! if he knows it, her phone number. Friar’s Desires: a convenience for a night—with NO TIES don’t go every day. 17. Free ice skating for students The attendant at the desk then calls store located in lower Slavin attrac­ Scope: to “ check out” who is at 3. The Last Resort should not is available at Schneider Arena (on her room to get her permission. If ting those hungry and thirsty a particular place with the hope of be last on your list of places to go. campus) around noontime on granted, he is free to proceed. students on campus scooping It is located across from the Hunt- weekdays. Note: If you want to leave a Frosh: Any of you—for a year Tool: to flirt; process following Cavanaugh Building on lower cam­ 18. Freshman year is not easy. message, leave it in writing. Desk Frosh 15: every girl’s worst scoping pus (previously known as the “art” Get used to spending at least three people change every few hours so enemy: the 15 pounds so many Wicked: fantastic building) and provides entertain­ or four hours each night studying it’s hard to keep track of freshmen put on Yo’: the beginning of every ment and socials plus movies for somewhere. (Please believe us. everyone’s comings and goings. Grinders: wedges, subs, heroes sentence spoken by a mondo all. We’re not joking.) 29. For a female to enter a male’s 4. For concert-lovers, the Pro­ 19. Don’t expect your room­ dorm, she must place her hand on vidence Civic Center, located in the mates to be your best friends. You the doorknob, pull open the door, Collection of Clubs heart o f downtown Providence, may get along very well, but if you then ambulate up the stairs to her The Alembic: Published twice a provides entertainment by the don’t there are approximately desired destination. four member executive board, of­ year, The Alembic is Providence newest bands and sounds. 3,500 other people in this school 30. If you want to look like a ficers and representatives of the College’s only literary journal. The 5. Season basketball and with whom you can associate. freshman, the first questions you four classes, representatives of five hockey tickets are a good buy. You’re bound to meet some with ask new acquaintances should be: Alembic is interested in supporting campus organizations, and student and printing all creative works such 6. There are three sets of doors common interests. Be friendly. A. “Do you go here?” representatives to the college cor­ that lead to Raymond Cafe. The 20. Civ tapes are great in an B. “ What’s your major?” as poetry, essays, and short stories poration and administration. The center doors are ALWAYS locked, emergency, but you can’t always C. “ What year are you in?” as well as photos, etchings and Congress channels its work through drawings. so don’t even try to get in through get the tape you want when you D. “ Where are you from?” several committees that deal with want it. You will find that going to If you give it a little thought you Big Brothers and Big Sisters: every aspect of campus life. A stu­ Providence College’s Big Brothers 7. Skipping meals at Raymond Civ class is more comfortable and can come up with better, more im­ dent may get involved by either Cafe doesn’t pay off. Ordering out less of a hassle. It also takes less aginative “ ice breakers” than and Sisters is devoted to providing running for an elected office or by adult companionship and guidance for pizza every night can get expen­ simply joining one of the to needy children in the Greater sive, especially when you have to 21. Volunteering your services is 31. Meagher Hall is pronounced committees. Providence areas. To be a Big buy all new clothes, two sizes a great way to get involved and to “ mar” , or if you a local, “ maah” . WDOM: WDOM is a student larger. meet new people. The Cowl, BOP, 32. Bad news. The drinking age Brother or Sister requires a special run non-commercial, educational 8. If you are hungry and you Pastoral Council, Veritas, Big in Rhode Island has been raised to type of person willing to sacrifice radio station. WDOM provides some time and make a commitment don’t want pizza. Friar’s Sandwich Brothers and Sisters and the dif­ 21 as of July 1984. programming for the students of Shop located on Admiral St., next ferent majors’ clubs (marketing, 33. When attending off campus to a child looking for friendship the college and the surrounding and companionship. to Schneider Arena, serves art, economics, etc.) are some of parties beware of punch with no metro area. WDOM offers oppor­ The Dillon Club: The purpose of breakfast, lunch and dinners. From the organizations that need your alcoholic taste. Grain alcohol tends tunities in broadcasting, engineer­ omelettes to grinders, Friar’s is the help. Another thing, if you join to creep up on you. the Dillon Club is to act as official ing, programming, sportscasting, representative of the commuter stu­ place to go. Check it out. now you may find yourself an 34. Be careful when you sneak and business related positions. 9. Mural Lounge, downstairs in editor, chairperson or president by food or beverages into the library. dent of Providence College. WDOM’s diversified schedole is The Friars Club: The Friars Club Raymond Hail, has everything the time you are a junior or senior! Big Brother might not be watching made up of a variety of music is dedicated to the promotion and from meals to munchies after 7 22. Intramural sports are a good but security will. shows, public affairs programs, furtherance of all Providence Col­ p.m. The Silver Truck parks on way to get involved and work off 35. If you need a tutor, you can and sports. lege endeavors. The Friars assist in Huxley Ave., in front of Dore Hall tensions (or extra pounds). get one free of charge from the To learn more about these clubs class registration. Commencement, at night, and sells grinders, snacks 23. If you don’t like beer, don’t tutorial center in Guzman Hall. and numerous others attend the an­ hockey games, tours of the campus and soda. let ignorant people pressure you in­ They can really help. nual Club Fair on September 5 in 10. Want to keep off Freshman to swallowing it. After all, you 36. Find out who your adviser is and several community functions. upper Slavin. Elections for new members are held 15? When you go to meals at the wouldn’t make them drink Kaopec- and get to know him or her. Ad­ in the spring. cafe have a salad with cottage tate if they didn’t want to, right? visers can be valuable in planning cheese, veggies, or fruit. Wash it 24. Brad’s and Louie’s are near­ schedules, and if they can recognize Pastoral Council: The Pro­ vidence College Pastoral Council is down with a glass of cold ice water. by bars that are within walking (or your face it will be easier for them The meal might not taste quite as crawling) distance. They usually to write you a good recommenda­ affiliated with the Chaplain’s Of­ fice. Composed of all PC students, COLLEGE good as cookies, cake and Tab, but contain a sea o f familiar faces. A tion come senior year. its major function is to provide you’ll feel better about yourself in note of caution to the unsuspec­ 37. The financial aid office has assistance to the chaplain in his dai­ STUDENTS the long run. ting: Annie Street parties are listings for on- and off-campus ly duties. Activities include pro­ WANT TO EARN MONEY BASED 11. When dining in Raymond strongly objected to by the Annie jobs for those who didn’t qualify ON YOUR PERSONAL WORTH? Cafe, beware of loose caps on salt, Street residents. for work-study. viding readers for masses and assistance to needy community pepper, and sugar containers. 25. The Chaplain’s Office is 38. Keep in shape at the Peter­ Last summer students in our col­ 12. Bring a long slicker, high always ready to lend a helping hand son Recreation Center located next groups. lege program earned an average The Resident Board: The Resi­ boots and an umbrella and you will or a sympathetic ear. to Slavin Center. Play racquetball, of $260 per week. dent Board offers an excellent op­ be all set for Providence weather. 26. Grotto Beach doesn’t have basketball, or tennis, run, lift CALL 13. Girls, a pocketbook is a sure any water or sand, but you can weights, swim, or “ aerobicize” to portunity for one to make im­ East Providence — 438-2432 sign of freshmanhood. Backpacks catch the last few rays of summer music in an empty room. Facilities provements in dormitory life. The Warwick — 737-5223 Resident Board’s major function is are popular as well as practical. sun there. It is located on the side are available to all PC students. in Mass. — 1-800-322-4421 to be the liaison between the resi­ 14. In-room phones are conve­ of Aquinas in front of the Grotto. Don’t forget your student ID! Also Available—Entry level man­ dent students and the Director of nient but dangerous. Keep the 27. The library tends to be one 39. Everyone has a mailbox. agement positions for graduates Residence. number of long-distance phone of the top weeknight social spots, Check it every day. starting at $20,000 to $30,00 Student Congress: The Student calls at a minimum. a sort of mixer without beer. If you 40. If you want to know what is per year. 15. If you keep a jar full of want privacy, pick a remote corner happening, read The Cowl! We Congress is the sole liasion between and don’t tell your friends where don’t miss a thing! the students and the college ad­ DWISION OF CONSOLIDATED FOODS ministration. It is comprised of a 'age 6 ’Attention Freshmen’ FREE TUITION Worth $3,164.00

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High School players Steve Bianchi 1984 Division I All New England SCOREBOARD against each other before coming ’86 and brothers Tim ’86 and Terry All Stars, First Team as voted by to PC. Defenseman Peter ’87 Sullivan contended with the the New England Softball coaches DID YOU KNOW...... PC Lady Friar basketball star, Taglianetti ’85 defended the goal of likes of John DeVoe ’86, John Association. ...the Lady Friars Ice Hockey Kathy Finn was selected as a 1984 his Framingham South High Deasey ’85 and Danny Wurst ’87 Team broke a UNH Wildcat record Wade Trophy nominee for the se­ School (MA) team against the from Edina Senior High School in BASEBALL ALL-STARS this year by winning the EA1AW cond year in a row. threatening right-handed shot of the Minnesota State High School NAMED Hockey Tourney. The Wildcats ...The Big East Conference began Natick High School’s (MA) Brian Hockey Tournament. Later, before Ernie Pacheco, a Senior at Pro­ had held the covenant title of in June 1979. Till ’85. arriving at PC, Bianchi, Deasey vidence College and a native of ECAC champs four years in a row ...Many of our present men’s In Minnesota, things were als.o and DeVoe would join forces at the Providence, has been selected as a before surrendering it to the Lady skating Friars played together or heating up on the ice as Jefferson University of Notre Dame. first team member of the Division.. ...The Providence College Hockey I New England All-Star team while Team will be traveling to the teammates Chuck Howard, a 1984 Summer Olympic Schedule western part of the United States native of Lynn, MA and Ken this year to face the Pioneers of Leahey of Wakefield, MA, were The University of Denver, the selected to the second team. wildcats of Northern Michigan, the Bulldogs of the University of FACTS FOR FRIAR FANS Minnesota-Duluth and the Huskies School Nickname: PC of Michigan Tech. Team Nicknames: Friars/Lady ...Matt Gilbride ’84, the captain of Friars this past year’s men's soccer team, School Colors: Black, White.and was the recipient of this year’s Sine Gold Quo Non Award, an honor that Athletic Director: Lou, was bestowed to his brother, Tim Lamoriello ’73, eleven years ago. Members of: Division I, ECAC, Cqmtrmm Iwm - ...... Matt Palazzi ’88, a member of Big East, NCAA, A1AW and r—c—______111111111111111 _____I ” ____ this year’s Friar basketball team, is EA1AW the brother of Lady Friar Softball Indoor Sports Arenas: Schneider Team Head Coach, Mary Ann Arena (ice hockey), Providence Palazzi. Civic Center (men’s basketball), _!! 1111-1-111 11111—-’111-111 111111111 ____ Alumni Hall (women’s basketball, BATTLE OF THE DORM men’s and women’s volleyball) RESULTS: Outdoor Sports Fields: Hen- Women: dricken Field (baseball, club foot­ ball), Raymond Field (lacrosse, Saonr tte&txdO " * . " • • • ______•______* • __ 1. Dore Hall 2. Meagher Hall rugby), Chapin Field (soccer, soft- 3. Aquinas Hall ball, lacrosse) ______4. McVinney Hall Members of the Big East: PC, Men: BC, Georgetown, Villanova, 1. McDermott Hall Syracuse, St. John’s, Pitt, UConn, ...... • • • ___ 2. Stephen’s Hall and Seton Hall ■torn* ...... 3. Joseph’s Hall Members of Hockey East: PC, BC, BU, University of Lowell, » » » " ■rin______11-11-11111111- -111111-11-11-11. ______4. Raymond Hall University of Maine, UNH, and SOFTBALL ALL-STARS Northeastern NAMED WCHA Affiliates: Colorado Providence College Senior College, Denver, Michigan Tech, @ Morning 0 Afternoon 0 Evening Jackie Gladu and senior Susan Minnesota, Minnesota-Duluth, Altieri have been named to the North Michigan and Wisconsin

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From the Sports Desk As students at Providence College, we have the opportunity to watch and participate in varied sports activities. As fans, we have the chance to see talented athletes display their skills in many major sporting events. This past year the PC community had the opportunity to root the Friars on to several exciting and satisfying victories. What a thrill it was to see men’s hockey co-captain Gates Orlando score his 90th career goal (making him the all-time career goal scorer at PC) to help the Friars beat their arch-rival Eagles of BC. The men’s soccer team also provided many exciting moments as they became the best team in New England by posting the most successful record in the soccer history of the college. In women’s action, we followed the Lady Friars volleyball team as they bumped, set and spiked successfully through the regular season only to come out on top at the Big East Conference Championships. In 1981, Providence College’s Peterson Recreation Sports Center opened. The Center is the home of raquetball, tennis and basketball courts, nautilus and universal equipment, and indoor track and a swimming pool. These facilities are utilized by students, faculty and friends. The Recreation center also hosts the intramural games schedul­ ed by the Intramural Athletic Board. Newcomers will soon find.out intramurals are an important part of PC for both students and facul­ ty. Intramurals are not only a great way to shape up and have fun, Typical PC studenls celebrate a win at Schneider Arena. but also a chance to meet new people.