Weekend Forecast: Mostly sunny with a chance of flurries. Both days highs will only be in the low to mid 40’s. 1919 The Cowl 1995

Vol. LX No. 10 Providence College - Providence, Rhode Island November 30,1995 Recycling Program CHAMPIONS Revamped Lady Friars Capture First by David M. Canal ‘98 News Writer National Championship for PC

to win it, and I just told them that this was half-mile and never let up. placing four by John Carehedi ‘98 special. No matter what we win after this, runners‘in the top 25. A new recycling program at PC is Sports Writer this race would always be special, for me, The victory also marked the end of almost complete. Starting next semes­ When the trophy finally made its way for everybody on the team, and for every­ Villanova’s six-year reign as the ter, students will join faculty and ad­ into his hands. Coach Ray Treacy led his body who had ever run for PC. Savor it, country’s best. ministration in a campus-wide effort to National Champions in a victory run and enjoy it.” “I think it was all in die back of our promote recycling. across the beautifiil Iowa State course. Af­ Behind a phenomenal and gutsy effort The recycling program is entering minds that we could, but we just had to ter a way's, he gave them one last bit of from all seven harriers, the Providence believe in ourselves,” said the Lady Fri­ its third and final stage. Starting in coaching. ars’ fifth runner, junior Krissy Haacke. January recycling totes will be located Womens Cross Country team became the “I just told them to savor the moment,” first Friar team to win a national champion­ “I think when we got out here, knowing in each residence hall’s trash room to Treacy recalled. “Everybody had worked ship on October 20 at Iowa State Univer­ we were ranked number one and we had recycle bottles, cans, and plastic. so hard for it all year, and over the years. sity. The Lady Friars stormed out of the These totes will replace the compli­ continued on page 15 We’ve been trying for the past six years starting line, had the race won after the first cated color-coded signs and trash cans now located in trash rooms. These totes will be the large recycling con­ tainers seen in many places already throughout campus. The first stage of the recycling pro­ cess began last year. This stage in­ cluded placing recycling bins for bottles, cans, and glass in Alumni, Raymond, Davis, and Bedford. A pa­ per recycling program was also estab­ lished throughout Slavin. Stacey Doucette ’98 and Collette Slover ’97, two work-study students heading the program for the Physical Plant, commented on the success of the NCAA first phase of the program. “The re­ sponse last year was terrific. We had a lot of success especially with students in Davis and Bedford. That is a big CHAMPIONS reason why we are expanding to all by Michael Sablone dorms on campus next semester.” The system of recycling also changed last year. Providence'College has changed to curbside recycling. With curbside recycling, the large bins AIDS Quilt Visits Campus for recycling are brought outside of each building and picked up by Waste cial Work Organization brought the quill Someone must be in the presence of the by Robin L. Erickson ‘98 Management, a company which brings to PC. Various members of these organi­ Quilt at. all limes to ensure its safety. the trash to SeaMass, another company News Writer zations volunteered their time to stay with There is also no smoking, drinking, or eating allowed in its presence. The Quilt which converts it to electricity. To Commemorate AIDS Awareness the Quill while it was being shown. Another addition to the recycling is seen by many students, even as young Week, a portion of the nationally recog­ as elementary school. Dr. Marian program has been the UNICCO work­ nized symbol of the AIDS epidemic, the ers’ agreement to assist in the recycling Mattison, of the Social Work department, NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, was available to answer questions and efforts of the school. UNICCO work­ came to PC. Two panels of the Quilt was ers are now responsible for bringing all provide a background on the Quilt. She displayed for viewing in ’64 Hall feels it is beneficial for kids to get a recycled products to the curbside for Wednesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. until Waste Management to pick-up. glimpse of this disease early in their lives 4 p.m. They were hung for students to so they understand the enormity of it. The second stage of recycling oc­ view at their leisure. Each portion is curred this semester as paper was tar­ “For kids to see something is much stron­ twelve feet long by twelve feet wide and ger a message.” She feels now that geted in all administration buildings. contains eight panels, measuring three The Physical Plant has taken inventory “there’s a much better understanding and feet by six feet, which symbolize one in­ acceptability about AIDS.” She makes of every administration and faculty of­ dividual life lost to the epidemic. To get fice on campus and has provided each the point that while many of the panels a feel how large this Quilt is in its en­ commemorate deceased males, there are room with a blue recycling bin to re­ tirety, one must picture eighteen football cycle all types of paper. “We also have a growing number of panels dedicated to fields with every inch covered by the women and children. passed out informational sheets to all Quilt — that is how enormous it is. There faculty and have established a recy­ Every state is represented on the are over 31,000 panels on the quilt, and Quilt, as well as thirty-eight additional cling hotline (ext. 1881) for anyone they represent only eleven percent of all who has problems with the new sys­ countries. Famous personalities such as AIDS related deaths in the United States. Ryan White, Arthur Ashe, Rock Hudson, tem,” added Doucette and Slover. Each year, over five and a half mil­ The final stage of the process be­ Liberace, Freddy “Mercury” Bulsara of lion people have the opportunity to view Queen, actor Anthony Perkins, Washing­ gins next semester. Over winter break, the Quilt, which weighs more than forty- the Physical Plant will be hard at work ton Redskin Jerry Smith, and Pedro one tons. Because of its size, it is no Zamora of MTV’s popular show Real replacing the old recycling system in longer able to be laid out all at once be­ World III, are memorialized on the Quill dorms with the new upgraded system. cause there is no place physically able to by families, friends, and loved ones. Vari­ “In January, we will be having a accommodate it. It was laid out in its ous items are displayed on the Quilt, such kickoff event to get everyone familiar entirety at the Mall in Washington, DC as: Barbie dolls, car keys, condoms, cow­ with recycling and to encourage every­ several years ago. Sadly, the Quilt grows boy boots, cremation ashes, human hair, one to participate in recycling through­ by over 5 - 6,000 panels per year, mak­ jeans, jewelry, Legos, love letters, pho­ out campus,” added Slover, “We know ing it larger and larger and incapable of tographs, pins, stuffed animals, and wed­ that students will respond well and we being shown at once. by Heather Deware ding rings. hope they keep it up throughout the A combined effort between the Stu­ Stephanie Kraus ‘96 views a panel year.” dent Health Center and the Student So­ from the AIDS quilt continued on page 2 The Cowl 2 NEWS November 30,1995 Encounter Weekend PC Time for Reflection Student ’97 and Marta Makuc ’97. the retreat. by Colleen Pappas ‘99 Honored “Being a retreat leader was even more of “It challenged the way that you look at News Writer a, powerful experience,” remarked life,” confessed Joe Wilson ’99. “People “They call it an Encounter with Christ. Evangelista, “because I was able to really might think that it would be a weekend of I think that is a perfect way to describe it get behind what the retreat was all about by just relaxation, but it was also very power­ Statewide because in one form or another, be it in some giving my own talks, and helping the other ful for the mind. It brings a new light to retreat leaders with their talks. The amount life. It’s something that can be hard to talk one’s eyes, or a smile, or something that is by Tammy Ledoux ‘99 said, you encounter Christ,” commented of work you put into it is not nearly as much about because you really have to experience Jennifer Toomer ’98, as she shared her in­ as the joy that you get out of it.” it for yourself.” News Writer sights on the experience of the Encounter “I went last year as a freshman and had Amy Costello ’98 agreed, “It gave me a With Christ Retreat which took place No­ such a wonderful time because it had such lot to think about and sort through, espe­ “I don’t see what I do as being a big deal vember 17-19. The retreat, Sponsored by the a great impact on me,” professed Toomer, cially the discussions about the masks or because I enjoy it so much,” said Jody Labao Chaplain’s Office, was held at* the “I knew that I wanted to do it again, but I barriers that people have with others and ’96. “I just wanted to be a role model, some­ Benedictine Abbey in Stillwater, Massachu­ had no idea that I would be a team leader.” with God.” one who could be consistent in a kid’s life.” setts. Thirty-seven PC students, paying forty “The weekend was beautiful,” described Likewise, Drew Bruno ’99 claimed, “The Labao was recently honored for her dedi­ dollars for the weekend, were accompanied weekend allows you to totally let your emo­ cation to the PC Big Sisters at a recognition by Father Vincent Delucia, O.P., Assistant tions go because you’re given the opportu­ dinner held on October 26. Chaplain. “During the nity to deal with things that normally you “I didn’t know anything until they actu­ According to Fr. Delucia, the purpose of wouldn’t have time to deal with.” ally called my name. I was so excited, and the retreat was for students to gain a better retreat you Leaders of the retreat were glad the week­ it was really nice of them,” said Labao. understanding of themselves, and of who end was a success and Evangelista stated,” Labao has been a Big Sister to ten-year- Christ is in their lives. Fr. Delucia explained, Encounter Christ during the retreat you encounter Christ old Amanda for two years. She explained “Basically the whole genesis of the retreat within people and experiences, maybe in that being a Big Sister was always some­ is for the students to become more comfort­ someone’s talk or just meeting someone thing that she wanted to do. able with themselves and to encounter Christ within people and there who really touched you, making new “I had always heard about the program, in everyone and in doing so, affirming them­ friends, having fun. These types of things so I called the agency. I really wanted to do selves and each other, therefore growing experiences. ” are all opportunities just to meet God. As something where I could spend time with a closer to Christ.” retreat leaders that is the attitude that we are little girl,” said Labao. Throughout the weekend there was time -Steve Evangelista ‘96 trying to promote.” Labao said that she and Amanda get for meditation, prayer and reflection on the The Office of the Campus Ministry spon­ along great. “I see her once a week. She part of the retreatants. There were also talks sors three retreats a year. There will be an­ lives in Providence and I live in Bristol, so given by the retreat leaders. On Saturday Toomer. “Everyone came very timid be­ other in February and one in April. Fr. I get to see her during breaks too. I get so morning Steven Evangilista ’96, the student cause no one knew each other. Some people Delucia recommends the experience to all much out of our relationship and seeing her coordinator of the retreat, gave a talk on were there just to have a relaxing weekend, students. “I think a lot of students are is always a memorable experience. She God’s Friendship. The speeches of the other while others were there because they really stressed out because of fitting into a college teaches me so much.” retreat leaders also echoed that theme. For wanted to find God. By Sunday everyone environment, especially for freshmen and Labao remembered a special Fourth of example, retreat leader Toomer discussed was very emotional because we all had be­ sophomores. Studies are difficult sometimes July that the two spent together. the Obstacles to God’s Friendship. come friends. I think you could really see so I think one can lose faith and who you “There’s a really big Fourth of July cel­ The seven team leaders included Toomer, the power of God working.” are in the bigger scheme of things. A week­ ebration in my town. I took her home with Evangilista, Christopher Golumb ’97, Ellie The weekend also proved beneficial for end away really helps you get things in or­ me and she stayed overnight. The next day Cooper ’97, Liz Wade ’98, Claire Cassidy, those who had never before experienced der.” we went to the parade.” “Another time, on her birthday, I took her to East Side Mario’s. Everyone came Airing Dirty Laundry out clapping and singing, and she was to­ tally oblivious of what was going on. At RI Clothesline Project Raises Awareness AIDS About Domestic Abuse “I don't see what I do to speak at PC on Tuesday night for a small as such a big deal be­ by Jessica Cotrone ‘99 group of students about the Clothesline Quilt News Writer Project and domestic abuse. On display cause I enjoy it so Domestic Abuse. These are two words were five of the shirts, described by her as, much!” which send chills down the spines of women “visual signs of the healing-process after everywhere. Every 14 seconds a woman is abuse.” Visits PC battered, every minute a woman is raped, One shirt read “Tammy. Raped by her -Jody Labao ‘96 continued from page 1 and three to four times a day a woman is father at age 11 and had a baby boy.” killed by her abuser. “When we began this project, we had no first, she didn’t realize that they were doing ding rings. The Rhode Island Clothesline Project, a idea it would line every inch of the place,” that for her.” The idea for the NAMES Project division of the National Clothesline Project, Jody remarked. But, birthdays and holidays are not the AIDS Memorial Quilt was conceived in is a visual representation of the abuse “Domestic violence is an epidemic in this only times the girls have fun. Labao said 1985 by San Francisco gay rights activ­ women in Rhode Island face and continue country, and should be a priority in educa­ that the two of them do crafts, go to the ist Cleve Jones. When he learned the to face daily. Shirts are made by women tion,” Jody added. The Clothesline Project movies, go to the mall, or just hang out. death toll due to AIDS complications had which depict their feelings on the abuse they intends to educate people in hopes they will “Every week, I ask her what she wants to risen over one thousand in San Francisco have faced in the past. Some have sad faces not be an abuser or be abused themselves. do and she always wants to come to my alone, he and a group of activists took on them, with childlike scrawl document­ The most important purpose of the apartment. She enjoys being on campus a action. They placed the names of friends, ing years of hurt and pain. Others are just project, Jody asserted, is to encourage lot,” said Labao. families, or lovers who had lost their lives pictures, with three words about past expe­ change. New Waves helps in this way by Labao’s participation as a Big Sister is to AIDS on placecards and, in a candle­ riences. This project is sponsored by New counseling men who have been convicted extensive, but it was for her direct involve­ light service, taped these cards to the Waves, a non-profit organization which of domestic abuse. These men are required ment with the leadership of PC Big Sisters walls of the San Francisco Federal Build­ works to council men who have been con­ to attend 20 sessions dealing with their prob­ that she was awarded. ing. To Jones, it resembled a patchwork victed of abuse. lem of abuse. In recognition of my helping them(RI quilt. He decided to plan a larger memo­ The Rhode Island Clothesline Project is The shirts are realistic views of the vio­ Big Sisters) recruit, I received a token, a rial and over a year later, that is just what one of 246 lines around the country. New lence and abuse women suffer. Although crystal heart.” he had done. He created the first panel Waves began the display in its Providence men are also abused, 95% of the cases of Labao actively participates in many PC for the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial office in October, 1992, with three shirts. abuse are against women. Big Sisters’ events. Quilt in honor of his friend Marvin As of October, 1995, there-are 200 shirts, Jody explained, “How can men say “I hang posters and try to get more stu­ Feldman, to whom the Quilt is dedicated. depicting the abuse Rhode Island women women are weaker when men beat up Presently, portions of the quilt are on dis­ dents on campus involved.” have faced. women, then the women get up and go to She also speaks at informational meet­ play throughout the world. It serves as a Jody, a councilor at New Waves, came work. I call that strength.” strong visual remembrance of the fastest- ings and training sessions about the posi­ spreading disease in America. tive experiences she has had as a Big Sister. Females are at the highest risk to “I try to be resource,” she said. catch this disease right now. Rhode Is­ Executive Director of Big Sisters of RI land alone ranks sixteenth in the country Bonny Sevellon said, “Big Sisters are often for having the highest total number of our best recruiters. That makes Jody Labao AIDS cases per 100,000 people. It is es­ a star in our Providence College program. timated that the total number of cases will By avidly enlisting other women at the col­ soon reach 1,400. Our state also has the lege, she’s making our PC program shine. ninth highest number of female AIDS Even though Jody is graduating this spring, cases. In 1994, twenty-six percent of all her dedication will be a model for all our AIDS cases in RI were female. Hetero­ future PC Big Sisters.” sexual sex and intravenous drug use are Big Sisters of RI matches Providence the fastest rising causes of AIDS in RI. College student volunteers with girls from As of June 15, 1995, fifty-seven percent the nearby community. Big Sisters commit of the 1386 AIDS cases in RI have died to see their Little Sister regularly for at least of related complications. two school years. For more information about the program, call Andrea Trottier at by Jennifer Piehler Shirts depicting domestic abuse on display in Feinstein 865-2326 or 461-0310. November 30,1995 COMMENTARY The Cowl 3 Personal Shuttle Service Should be Reinstated

book, however, since I am not report, “Only in the event of an When the Office is closed, a dis­ he or she knows that a shuttle is by Christopher Roche '96 skilled in the most advanced form emergency, such as when one is patcher will be available to handle definitely coming. Thus the stu­ Asst. Editorials Editor of navigation, I can barely under­ hurt and on crutches can a shuttle all calls. This dispatcher would be dent is less likely to walk home on With the recent passing of stand all of the arrows and bold be called for door to door service.” a trained student, similar to the stu­ a dangerous street. That should be “Safety and Security Week” one lines pointing in every direction. Clearly, the phrase “extenuating dents who answer the phones at the primary concern of of the Se­ would think that student’s safety However, above the confusing circumstances” needs to be better Slavin Information because it curity Office and the Office of Stu­ would be at the forefront of PC’s map are instructions which read, defined. would cost significantly less than dent Services. This increased concerns. However, for those of “Door to door service may be One way to eliminate the hiring a professional dispatcher. shuttle service may be inconve­ you who are keeping track, PC has made available in extenuating cir­ shuttle problem is to reinstate per­ As a result of shuttles refusing nient for some members of the Ad­ adopted a measure that makes its cumstances. Requests for this ser­ sonal shuttle service and to make personal calls, many students are ministration, and it may cost PC students more vulnerable to crime. vice may be made by calling the it more efficient. Instead of call­ walking home from the library and more money, but its benefits will The school has ended what used Campus Security Office at 865- ing the Security Office for service, Slavin late at night. Since the supersede those negative aspects. to be taken for granted, personal 2940.” Mr. Reilly, there is your a dispatcher should be set up by shuttle only departs on the hour Schools such as University of use of the PC shuttle. answer! It is printed right in the the Office of Student Services. from Harkins, and it is not reliable, Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, pro­ The PC shuttle was by no means handbook! In all fairness to the This dispatcher would notify the it is very difficult to time its route. vide-their students with state-of- a limousine service; however, it Frustrated students would rather the-art security and protection. It was a convenient way for students walk than waste time taking a is inexcusable for PC to not do the to avoid walking the cold, dark The Office of Student chance at catching a shuttle, and same. If one person is jumped, streets. Personal use of the shuttle riding it around on its “scheduled assaulted or raped because of an was also viewed as the safest way route” before being dropped off. inefficient shuttle service, the cost to venture from point A to point Services wrongfully passed Even if the student calls the shuttle will have been far greater than the B. For example, during the week, dispatcher, and has to wait ten or extra .effort and few dollars it countless numbers of students use the buck to Security, and fifteen minutes for a van, the stu­ would have taken to keep the stu­ the shuttle to go from East cam­ dent is more likely to wait because dent safe. pus and off-campus to the library now students are suffering. at night. When the students fin­ ished studying, they took it for granted that a safe, efficient mode PC Security team, however, the shuttles of pickups and drop-offs, of transportation was only a phone role of dispatcher for the shuttle and it would provide safe and effi­ call away. Now, if one calls the service is one burden that it should cient transportation. However, the security office for a shuttle, he or be without. While Security’s goal personal shuttle service should she will be told that the shuttle runs is to provide safety for the stu­ only be provided at night because its scheduled route, and it will not dents, the shuttle service is con­ that is the most dangerous time to deviate from it for personal use. tracted independently by the Of­ travel. If the shuttle service bogs Apparently, the use of the fice of Student Services, and it is down because of too much de­ shuttle for personal service was a that office’s responsibility. mand, then additional shuttles policy of unknown origin. The The question still remains, should be provided at peak hours. Cowl (11/16) quoted Philip Reilly, however, what is an “extenuating During the daytime, the shuttle is Director of Security, as saying, “"’I circumstance?” For some, re­ less busy, and a scheduled route is don’t know where that (policy) all questing shuttle service on a cold not unreasonable. Therefore, there started...somehow, somebody’s winter’s night from the library to would be no need for a dispatcher misusing it.’” According to the Oakland Ave. is an extenuating cir­ during the day, but if a daytime report, Reilly also stated that se­ cumstance, and it should be. This “emergency” occurs then the Of­ curity “is not in charge of the ser­ is the safest, most efficient mode fice of Student Services should be vice.” Hence, Security has passed of transport. However, for others, contacted, not Security because it the buck to the Office of Student an extenuating circumstance en­ is contradictory for Student Ser­ Services. Student Services, ac­ tails getting to Louie’s during a vices to set up a shuttle and then cording to The Cowl report, pub­ rainstorm. This is. clearly not an make it Security’s concern. When DAVE GERE lishes the route in the Student extenuating circumstance, but, the “emergency” call comes in, it Handbook. This route can be nonetheless, the confusion re­ would be up to Student Services found on page 107 of the hand­ mains. According to The Cowl‘s to decide if the request is valid. Legalizing Divorce: A Good Move for Ireland

to one decision to keep the ban in by Vera Schomer '96 will lifting the ban on divorce in its subjects. It is the Church that functional ones. place. However, it passed because Ireland lead to similar adverse ef­ makes marriage valid in the Catho­ I am a believer in the separa­ Editorials Editor of heavy Church influence from fects? Of course not, and making lic faith. Therefore, Catholics tion of church and state. Although On November 25, the people of the pulpit. This year’s vote seems such an argument is preposterous. should only have to answer to God I recognize that Irish society is Ireland voted to eliminate their to have swung the other way be­ Comparing our country's collec­ or Canon Law, not national, bu­ more homogenous than ours, I can­ nation’s constitutional ban on di­ cause the Irish Church hierarchy tive societal values to those of Ire­ reaucratic law. It is the Church’s not ignore the fact that Ireland does vorce. This proposed amendment lost credibility in the wake of land is like comparing apples and job to tend to the spiritual needs have one fundamental split that to the Constitution was passed by mounting child sex-abuse scandals oranges. Ireland’s population is of its members, not to act as an needs to be repaired. There is a a narrow margin: only 50.3% and stories of mischievous clergy­ 93% Roman Catholic and gener­ omnipotent lobbyist in govern­ rural vs. urban and traditional voted to end the ban, and voter men fathering children. ally conservative, while the U.S. ment. If spiritual needs are met, Catholic vs. modern dichotomy turnout was 61 % of the population. This decision seems to mark an has a wider variety of religions and people are not likely to reject that has created an ongoing moral Now opponents are vowing to pre­ Irish shift toward the ranks of mod­ values (or lack thereof). Most Ro­ Church teachings. civil war. This war could subside vent the amendment from taking em, progressive nations, in which if government leaves religious and place through a legal challenge the people of Ireland will likely moral issues up to churches. The questioning the constitutionality of enjoy more positive than negative "yes" vote for legalizing divorce government spending used to ad­ results. The amendment that takes Moral decisions seems to be a deeper symbol of the vertise the referendum; they were effect immediately, allows di- people's desire for a pluralist coun­ paid for with $800,000 in taxpayer vorces for couples who have lived try that respects all traditions. With money. Regardless of the out­ apart for four out of the previous should be ruled by this in mind, it is evident that come, this fight between govern­ five years, and gives them the right Ireland's government needs to rep­ ment and conservative Church fac­ to remarry. Supporters say it will resent the best interests of the Irish tions marked by ideology, religion, give the country’s estimated conscience, not by people, not the best interests of the moralizing, and political power 80,000 separated couples a new Vatican. has injured Irish society and calls chance. I think this measure will Moral decisions should be attention to the peace process. provide a new lease on life for the state. ruled by conscience, not by the Pope John Paul II and Mother many people imprisoned by a state. If Ireland continues to copy Teresa made personal appeals failed marriage as well as allow­ man Catholics who are strong in However, it seems unfair to the laws of the Church into its con­ against changing the 58-year ban ing victims of domestic abuse to their faith are opposed to divorce condemn couples for mistakenly stitution, Irish Catholics will soon on divorce, insisting marriage free themselves from suffering. because of scriptural and moral entering into a doomed marriage. find themselves in court fighting should be a lifelong commitment. Conservative opponents to the reasons. In a country such as Italy Marriage is supposed to be a sa­ charges for missing Mass. Pious Rory O’Hanlon, leader of the No- referendum probably believe that which also has a predominantly cred union that mirrors Christ’s Catholics will do the right thing if Divorce Campaign, said the “yes” divorce will lead the Irish to the Catholic population, the rate of love for his Church. If a marriage they are allowed to let their hearts, vote represented “a grave offense ways of the evil West. The United divorce is estimated to be 2.1 per cannot function after years of souls and minds decide. A pater­ against natural law - and a plague States makes a mockery of the in­ 1,000 marriages. That is one-tenth struggle to make it work, the nalistic state cannot and should not on society.” stitution of marriage with its 9.7 of the United States’. In the case Church should get involved to enforce the spirituality of its sub­ Before last week’s vote, Ireland per1,000 people high rate of mar­ of a deeply religious and conser­ mediate and attempt a reconcilia­ jects. We were taught that theoc­ was among only three western riage, and an alarming 20.7 per vative country like Ireland, divorce tion. If all else fails, the Church racies were destructive and unfair countries to constitutionally ban 1,000 marriages rate of divorce need not be prohibited by the state and society should take responsi­ during the Development of West­ divorce. The other two countries (1988). Our country has been to keep its incidence low. bility to discourage bad marriages ern Civilization. Similar policies are Chile and Malta. A similar ref­ cursed with rampant irreverence There is no need for the state to from ever happening rather than are equally unfair in today's di­ erendum in 1986 ended with a two for the institution of marriage, but intervene in the sacramental life of discouraging the break up of dys­ verse, pluralistic world. The Cowl 4 COMMENTARY November 30,1995 Not in My City?! PC Administration's have the opportunity to remember. "Oh, By the Way" Policy by Kristen Martineau '98 Jenny was not the only victim. Editorial Writer______She was carrying a little baby who would in actuality, not be granted money was made apparent to me by Jay Spinola '96 Until recently, I believed that will never experience all of the to the residents of these halls. This during freshmen year. I had a Editorial Writer nothing bad ever happened in my wonderful things life has to offer. decision was made arbitrarily by problem with my housing assign­ hometown. I mean it is certainly The investigation is still under­ the administration, with the resi­ ment for the upcoming year. When not perfect, but for the past four­ way and the case will be handled Providence College was one of dents being given no voice in the I went to address this problem to teen years, I have never really ex­ by the Attorney General’s office. the first schools I toured during my matter. The college, it seemed, administrators in the Residence perienced a tragedy that has hit so My only hope is that these two starch for an undergraduate insti­ said, “Oh, by the way” these items Life office, I was informed that my close to home. Sure, there have men will suffer as much as Jenny tution. This school immediately will not be provided to you, as pre­ situation could not be fixed, and been other cases such as the triple and her helpless unborn baby did. struck me as possessing a commu­ viously stated. To add insult to that I would be forced to reside in homicide committed by Craig Hopefully, they will get the maxi­ nity atmosphere, where faculty and injury, students .were informed at a Fennel Hall single room during Price, but at the time I was not old mum sentence and never have the administrators would take an in­ such a late date that attaining these my sophomore year. Not satisfied enough to fully grasp this person’s opportunity to commit this kind terest in, and assist me in any prob­ items, such as a T.V., resulted in with this answer, I pursued the viciousness. of crime again! lems I might develop. Unfortu­ an inconvenience and expense problem with other members of the nately, in my four years at PC, I which could have been easily administration, but to no avail. Fi­ have found the administration to avoided had they informed stu­ nally, my father called one of these be oqt of reach and out of touch dents at a more appropriate earlier upper level administrators, who No place is secluded from with its students. The Providence date. responded that my situation would College administration must take There is no excuse for this “Oh, be taken care of immediately. The the terror and tragedy that the necessary steps to resolve this by the way” attitude that the ad­ reason this person gave for this problem. ministration seems to possess. To prompt action was, “Mr. Spinola, exists in our world. The administration seems to arbitrarily change policy with out people who pay this kind of money have developed what my room­ notice, or student opinion, is should not be treated in such a Just last weekend, a seventeen- Jenny’s lifeless body was mate euphemistically dubbed the grossly unfair. An additional case manner.” Apparently the amount year-old girl, who was four months dumped in a pond in back of the “Oh, by the way” policy. The term in point occurred a couple of years of money I pay to attend this insti­ pregnant, was brutally murdered police station and was discovered refers to the manner in which PC ago when the reading period dur­ tution directly effects how impor­ just five minutes from my house. by a fisherman the next morning. administrators respond, or more ing final exams was rescinded. tant my problem is to the PC Bu­ Jenny was a junior at my former Every time I am home I must drive appropriately, do not respond to Without sufficiently consulting the reaucracy. high school. Two men have been by this place six or seven times a student needs; but rather more or student body, PC’s bureaucracy It is deplorable to think that the charged with the murder, both are day. During the summer my less inform students of policy and removed this much needed time Providence College administration former students of my high school. friends and I walk along the disallow any of their concerns or for study from the academic cal­ not only seems to ignore the con­ One of them was a member of my pond’s shore at night. opinions. endar. The administration did not cerns of its student body, for which class for a short period of time. I guess as sheltered as our lives A typical example of this form discuss the situation with students, the institution was created, but also When I was in high school, I may seem at times, in actuality no­ of administrating appeared as the_ nor did this bureaucracy ask how feels the need to address only the never really thought about the place is secluded from the terror Davis and Bedford apartment this action would effect us; it sim­ problems that affect the college’s senseless brutality out there. Don’t and tragedy that exists in our buildings were reaching comple­ ply stated, “Oh, by the way” there financial future. The administra­ get me wrong, I knew it happened. world. You don’t realize it until it tion. Prospective residents of these will be no reading period this year. tion must attempt to work with stu­ But it did not happen in my area, hits so close to home. When trag­ halls were given a list of items that It is a sad situation when the dents to remedy problems that and certainly not at my high school edies occur, inevitably we are would be provided to them by the administration forgets that students arise for either party. I am sure if (or so I thought). forced to reflect on our own lives. school before each contract was are the primary reason this institu­ the College tried, it would find its As I watched the news last This innocent girl and her unborn signed. However, a few short tion exists. Yet, administrators students patient, intelligent, listen­ weekend and saw an interview child’s life came to a screeching months later, just as summer va­ often overlook student concerns, ers who would be willing to work with the principal at my old high halt. From all of this I have cation was drawing to a close, the unless of course, these concerns with the administration to solve school, a flood of wonderful learned not to take anything for college issued a letter stating that jeopardize the financial standing of any issue that might arise. memories came back to me. The granted. These barbarous acts of a few of these promised items the school. This bias toward football games, Friday night, violence can happen anywhere, hockey, and the proms. These are even in my hometown. memories that Jenny will never The Cowl We Better Recognize can we really expect a young per­ stay in our comfort zone and fight Established in 1935 by Beth Danesco '96 son to respect or love the society to secure its borders. Are these Editor-In-Chief...... Theresa Edo '96 Editorial Writer that sends her to school in some criminal kids the only self-cen­ Managing Editor...... Erin Jameson '96 unsafe rat trap every day? How tered, shameless, borderline-socio- Asst, to the Editor-In-Chief...... Kristina Jensen '96 From gangbangers with bizarre valued does that situation make pathic ones out there? Society is Editorials Editor...... Vera Schomer '96 .Mafia-style codes of conduct to that kid feel? Not very. not entirely to blame for kids who Asst. Editorials Editor...... Christopher Roche '96 neo-Nazi punks with admiration We say to each other, “It’s the make wrong choices. But “soci­ Editorials Staff...... Beth Danesco '96, Jay Spinola '96, for the world’s most notorious family- the parents are not bring­ ety” is not blameless, nor much Mike Sullivan '97, Amy M. Rodrigues '97, Kristen Martineau '98 mass murderer, youth criminals are ing up their kids right...that’s why different from these kids, minus News Editor...... Mary M. Shaffrey '97 disgustingly out of control. Juve­ these kids turn out to be violent, perhaps, the uzis. We need to rec­ News Staff...... Erin Piorek '96, Michelle Boozang '97, nile crime fills our courts and greedy and conscienceless.” While ognize the similarities and look at Robin Erickson '98, David Canal '98, Colleen Pappas '99, newspapers. It scares the bejeezus no one doubts that a bad home life how we can all change our ways Tammy Ledoux '99, Jessica Cotrone '99 out of most ordinary citizens. It is behind almost every criminal for everyone’s benefit. A&E Editor...... Renet M.A. Ladocsi '96 plagues the day to day lives of in­ kid, society as a whole isnot teach­ While we are talking to each Asst. A&E Editor...... Patrick C. Heap '96 nocent bystanders just trying to go ing its children much better. Many other and talking at kids, we should A&E Staff...... Megan Southard '97, Michael Sablone '98, about their business. We talk about Peter Keenan '99 kids and crime, theorize. We make Features Editor...... Bridget Hughes '96 minor revisions to our justice sys­ Features Staff...... Asher Schofield '96, Pam Marchant '96, tem and set up programs every We cannot idealize all Jeffrey Komanetsky '98, Erin R. King '98, now and then but basically, when Tom Belason '98, Lori McCrevan '99 it comes to dealing with the decay young criminals as Sports Editor...... Keith Christensen '96 and despair of our young people, Asst. Sports Editor...... Cory McGann '98 our words, be they sympathetic or Sports Staff...... Rebecca Joyce '96, Pieter J. Ketelaar '97, enraged, are seldom backed by our wayward youths who Scott Palmieri '97, Todd McKeating '97, Mike Friess '97, actions. John Carchedi '98, Ken Martin '99 We say “Stay in school. Stay in Clubs Correspondents...... Katie Honerkanp '96, school. Empower yourself with an just need a break. Liz Melby '96, Melissa Hayden '96 education and beat the streets.” But Advertising Grand Poo-Bah...... Andrew O'Connell '96 look at our schools these days! of us squawk when faced with giv­ take a minute to listen to what Advertising Staff...... Thomas Keegan '98 Especially in the cities, schools are ing anything to anyone. We cut off these kids have to say to us. A fif­ Maribeth Cannon '96, Suzanne Hargadan '98 often under supplied and falling our most vulnerable citizens be­ teen year-old may not have all the Photography Editor...... ,...... Mike Carriere '96 apart. This is where we send our cause they aren’t savvy enough to answers, but apparently, neither do Photography Staff...... Carey Capone '96, kids to become good citizens - to keep up with the economy. Fam­ we. Even if a kid doesn’t want to Jennifer Piehler '97, Heather J. Deware '98 these monuments to our own civic ily values? We give our working talk advanced criminology, many Roving Photographers...... Katie Honerkamp '96, Kiernan Tate '96 irresponsibility. Look at how much parents little support like day care, kids on the verge of careers in Graphics Editor...... Christina Burgmeyer '96 we pay (or don’t pay) teachers. but overload them with empty crime do need someone to talk to Graphics Staff...... Karen Stauffer '96, Matt Coholan '97, Look at how quickly we slash col­ rhetoric about the evils of mothers in general. Are we willing to lis­ David Gere '97, Danille Casillo '98 lege loan programs. Too many who work. We let intolerable situ­ ten? Copy Editor...... Dana Jeanette '96 schools are producing students ations like homelessness, domes­ We cannot idealize all young Copy Editing Staff...... Anne Brunell '96, Patrick Troy '96, who are just plain ignorant. With­ tic violence and yes, the declining criminals as wayward youths who Robyn O'Day '96, Juli-Ann Drozdowski '97, out an educational foundation, a educational system go on and on just need a break. What some of Christina Zuromski '99, Christina Kayola '99, Craig Nicholson '99 kid cannot get a job. Without a job, and on, with only a passing con­ them need is fifteen to twenty Circulation Managers...... Jonathan Monti '96, Julie Nygren '96 a kid is more likely to turn to crime cern. We turn a blind eye and a deaf years in the pen. But there are Faculty Advisor...... Margaret Manchester for practical reasons. This is a well- ear to things that do not directly plenty of kids who are not beyond Subscription rate is $20.00 per year by mail - student subscription in­ known equation. Is this moral? No. affect us. We get involved after redemption, and there are plenty cluded in tuition fee. Published weekly during the school year by Provi­ Do all unemployed kids turn to youth crime, or any crime, turns of things we can do, should do, and dence College, River and Eaton St., Providence, RI 02918. Correspon­ crime? No. Lack of education is a up in our neighborhood, after our must do, if we sincerely want to dence can be mailed directly to The Cowl, Friar Box 2918, Providence reason for youth crime, though, property is damaged, after one of stop the trend of juvenile crime College, Providence, RI 02918. even if it is not an excuse. How our loved ones gets assaulted. We from growing any further. 7STRAND 9 WASHINGTON STREET * DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE • 272-0444 95.5 First Generation serves you The Machine WBKU Luscious! 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silhouette screen dancing. $7 BUCKS •DOORS THE STRAND All shows presented by Steven Wright Productions in association with Tea Party3 Concerts. New Box Office hours: Weekdays 10:30am-6pm, Saturdays 11am-2pm & nights of shows. Purchase tickets at any TICKETMASTER outlet, Strand Box Office or charge by calling 401-331-2211. Concert Hotline 272-0444 The Cowl 6 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT November 30,1995 Have I Got A Celestial a 'Story' Being Comes For You to the Strand seems to have a problem with having strong by Michael Sablone '98 female characters. Most of Bo Peep’s seven beautiful and hypnotic off of “Post,” put the lines revolve around kissing Woody and A&E Writer by Megan Southard '97 audience in a trance with its mesmerizing saying things like, “I know who my new A&E Writer beats and powerful vocals. The show dis­ There comes a time in every child’s life moving buddy is,” when Buzz enters the played an unsurprisingly eclectic set and a when they must throw out their old toys and scene. wide array of instruments including synthe­ make way for fancier, shinier toys. This is The characters actually take a back seat sizers, an accordion, and a harp. not one of those times. to the sets. The sets are simply breathtak­ Ever since her break with the Sugar After rumors of a prolonged illness, and Walt Disney, the all time top kiddie ing. With every new camera angle you had Cubes, this irrepressible Icelandic siren has possible cancellation of parts of her tour, I movie maker, is getting modern. Their new­ to stop paying attention to the plot to just been extremely successful as a solo artist. was expecting her vocals to be less than her take in the background. The houses were est endeavor, Toy Story, boasts to be the first In 1993 she released her first solo album, usual mind-blowing strength. Bjork is one fully computer animated adventure ever pure genius, with slight references to other “Debut,” which was received well by Sugar of the few artists that sound even better live movies such as The Shining's rug. The evil made, and they didn’t just get it done right, Cubes fans, with such solid singles as “Big than recorded, and this show was no excep­ neighbors house they had done to a “T,” with they grabbed it, wrangled it, and made it Time Sensuality” and “There’s More To Life tion. She sang most of the songs off of the pea green wallpaper, rugs, and a wrought downright incredible. So incredible that you Than This”. Bjork appeared at The Strand “Post” album- most astonishing being won’t want to part with your old toys. iron railing at the top of the stairs. on November 11th, promoting her new al­ “Hyper-Ballad” and the long awaited “It’s The more that I examined the back­ The story revolves around a group of toys bum “Post,” leaving the audience stupefied So Quiet,” which was amazing despite the ground the in Andy’s after a 90 minute performance. lack of a horn section, and sent the crowd more room. The Opening up for Bjork was Goldy, prob­ into a virtual frenzy. amazed I be­ leader of the ably one of the worst opening acts to have Off the “Debut” album she performed came with toys is ever visited The Strand. The band’s female such favorites as “Human Behavior” and the this movie. Woody, a pull lead desperately wants to be Mariah Carey ethereal “Venus As a Boy,” with almost no The detail string cowboy or Whitney Houston (which is worse?) and instrumental backing at all. The show closed doll voiced by was amaz­ Tom Hanks. ing, right The other toys down to the that round out rain dripping She is one of the few female artists the ensemble down the voice cast are: windows, ac­ today with a completely unique and a Mr. Potato curate, vis­ Head whose ible, reflec­ individual sound, who doesn’t use vocal cords tions in glass are none other that amazed than Don me each time her sexuality to further market and Rickies; and other Hamm the seemingly promote her image. piggy bank, small details. voiced with Once you deadpan think about although her back-up was better, they still with “Big Time Sensuality”, and the smit­ goofiness by the detail in rehashed that trapped-in-the-eighties bass ten crowd was begging for more. Her John depth it sim­ line. After this atrocity and at least an hour nymph-like presence demanded no stage- Ratzenberger ply takes wait between acts, it would have to be a talk bull, but simply ended with a wink and and Annie your breath pretty impressive performance to get me out a “Bye!,” as she skipped off stage. Potts as the away." of the serial lone female The only killer mood I toy, Little Bo element that was in. Peep. was not per­ Well, only Right off the bat, when most people think fectly done was the neighbor's dog, Scud. Bjork could about a new Disney adventure they think Scud just didn’t move realistically, and I’m have done it. that the plot will be minimal, with empha­ not sure if this was done as a pun on his She is one of sis on cuteness of characters, but this is not name or they just couldn’t animate a dog the few female POETRY the case with Toy Story. It actually has a very effectively. artists today plot and it wraps itself up very nicely, leav­ Disney has a fine tuned talent for mak­ with a com­ ing no loose ends. ing their movies appeal to all generations. pletely unique The plot’s conflict arises when Andy gets The humor did not target one audience, for and individual ART a new toy for his birthday; a new toy that is many jokes probably will fly over many sound, who (in BLACK AND WHITE) so incredibly cool that Woody feels like his youngster’s heads. For instance, in a world doesn’t use her position as head of the toys is in jeopardy. run by technology and Power Rangers, will sexuality to fur­ This new toy is none other than Buzz most kids get the jokes concerning the little ther market and FICTION Lightyear, Space Ranger. Tim Allen pro­ green army men and barrel of monkeys? In promote her image. You can’t quite cat­ egorize her sound, as she DRAMA mixes Big Band melodies over hard-driv­ LITERARY ESSAYS ing, almost in- d u s t r i a 1 instrumentals BOOK REVIEWS with brave vo­ cals and lyrics that don’t hide ???GOT ANY???? beneath the music’s strength. She is SUBMIT TO* a purely electric entertainer, the editors type of capti­ vating per­ THEA LEMBIC former who DEPT .OF ENGLISH never loses the Providence College vides the voice for Buzz and he lends a soft this aspect they cover all of their bases and audiences' in­ Providence, RI 02918-0001 quality to Buzz’s “hero-by-nature” routine. don’t cater to one particular demography, terest. The rest of the story concerns Buzz and thus making it a movie for everyone. She opened All submissions for the 1995-96 issue due This is not Disney’s first venture into the Woody’s attempts to get back to Andy’s up the show by December 12, 1995. Please include a short room before his family moves to another world of computer animation. They tink­ with “Head­ ered with it in Aladdin and Beauty and the biographical note and, unless you are a house. phones,” the P.C. student, a self-addressed stamped The characters themselves are a bit ste­ Beast. Both of those movies were impres­ last song off the envelope for return of your work. reotyped. Andy only plays with “boy type” sive but paled in comparison to Toy Story. “Post” album. toys, with the exception of Bo Peep, whose See the vision of tomorrow today at your This song, one only role seems to be as a sex object. Disney local movie house now. of the most November 30,1995 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 7 The PC- Palooza Comedy Fall 95 Couple a following similar to Phish or the There will be 2500 tickets by Pete 'Shaggy' Keenan '99 Dead, drawing fans from distant available for the show. Provided A&E Writer places who shadow the band’s tour the show does not sell out, tickets movements over many cities. In will be available at the door. In by Renet M.A. Ladocsi '96 keeping with GSW traditions, the addition, tickets are being sold A&E Editor elroseM Place was over. It band will allow photography and through Ticketmaster. A large analog taping at the show, although crowd is anticipated based on past was my favor­ The first ever Friar’s Cell production will be performed this week­ ticket sales at other colleges. Both ite - part of video recording and DAT taping end with F. Michael Scafati’s hysterical production of Neil Simon’s God Street Wine and Letters to Monday will be barred. classic play, The Odd Couple. M night’s Starring Rod Cappiello and Steve Schonhoff as the mismatched prime time couple, Oscar Madison and Felix Unger, the play is humorous and touch­ ing; and ultimately, pure entertainment. line-up. As the credits of FOX’s smut-ridden program­ The set is creative and very well thought out. Playing off of Oscar’s ming scrolled over the screen, profession as a Sports Writer, it is designed with football in mind. The a lovely singer with way too stage itself is actually a football field and in each corner, behind the much sugar in her diet sang a audience seats, one can see elements of a stadium atmosphere with ballad that was catchy and grip­ scoreboards and advertisement signs which peep through the opaque ping in nature with its cheery backdrop. refrain. You know who I am The entire play takes place within Oscar’s eight bedroom apartment, talking about. The double- pony-tailed-nose-ringed babe who sings for Letters to Cleo. Her name is Kay Hanley. Touring with the H.O.R.D.E. veterans God Street Wine and self-pro- claimed indie-purists Velocity Girl, Letters to Cleo makes their grand appearance on the PC campus Saturday, December 2. LETTERS Before the show, WDOM is sponsoring a bash taking place TO CLEO on Saturday at Stuart’s starting at 4 p.m. The show begins at 9 p.m. at. Alumni Hall with tickets The show’s conclusion will be Cleo are currently on a national bargain priced at only $8 for stu­ Letters to Cleo, the band that college tour. Both bands have at­ tracted a great following at other dents and $12 for non-students. An earned their first Top 40 fame with “Here and Now,” the disgustingly schools with God Street Wine do­ unidentified Board of Program­ popular song which graced the ing quite well in the upper reaches mers executive offi- of New England cial comments, The cast of the first Friar’s Cell production, The Odd Couple. and Letters to Cleo “Other schools have most recently sell­ charged double this although we only see one room of it. The opening act, typifies Oscar’s ing out their Bos­ price to see just one slobbish character with remains of McDonalds covering the dinner table, ton College venue. band.” The BOP old newspapers strewn on the unvacumed floor, potato chips lining the Sadly enough, office is running the crevices of the old couch, and to top off this ultimate bachelor pad, a Providence Col­ show for a cost-only Sam Adams Cranberry Lager floating in the dead fish’s tank. lege students have basis! The plot develops around the failed marriage of Felix. His wife has shown little inter­ Promising to be kicked him out and Oscar winds up asking him to move in. Schonhoff’s est in this chance Felix is just as anal retentive as Tony Randals. He can’t stand water just as exciting as the show itself is the of a lifetime show. rings on the furniture, crumbs on the sofa, or smokey air, even though pre-concert party at Although the three Oscar constantly smokes cigars! bands are not Every detail had been attentively addressed, from sound, lighting, Stuart’s, band mem­ bers are scheduled thought of as simi­ and special effects to a different football game at the beginning of each to make an appear­ lar music, they are act. The crew is treading on virgin territory, never before has a produc­ all acts which have ance. In addition tion in the Blackfriars Theatre been run completely under student di­ commanded the at­ autographs, free rection. The costume and lighting designer, Abigail Arban, dresses tention of other tickets, and a Cappiello’s Oscar in a #8 Aikman Cowboys jersey, while Scafati sets student bodies. plethora of other up the bachelor pad atmosphere. With less than four prizes will be given The cast itself is tremendous. Together they present a very days until to lucky fans. Beer professional production. They play off each other very well, the timing showtime, ap­ is available with of lines is very good, and there is a certain energy flow. Shaonhoff and proximately 700 proper identifica­ Cappiello feed off of each other, both giving excellent performances. tickets have been Everyone involved in this production has put forth a tremen­ tion. The show will begin with Ve­ credits of Melrose Place. The band sold. It appears PC students have dous amount of effort in making The Odd Couple a great success. Tick- locity Girl, a quintet which claims followed up on their musical suc­ once again succumbed to the can­ ets are three dollars, and going fast, so call 865-2218.______an impressive discography list re­ cess most recently with their re­ ker virus of apathy, selling their leased under Sub Pop. Sub Pop lease Wholesale Meats and Fish, .cohones down in lower Slavin. WDOM 91.3 FM was the legendary label which re­ a pop melodic yet guitar-edged al­ Perhaps we all are still mourning leased Nirvana’s Bleach. De­ bum. the death of Jerry Garcia. is having a scribed by Sassy magazine a “cute band,” the magazine Pre-Concert Party helped me to understand the sound of the band which I had never experienced. Included in Saturday, December 2 Velocity Girl’s press packet, the Sassy reviewer comments that Velocity Girl’s sound makes her Starting at 4x00p.m. in laugh and that the lead vocal­ ist, Sarah Shannon, has a pretty Stuarts! voice. I am not sure as to whether or not this review should be taken seriously be­ LETTERS TO CLEO will be cause my twelve-year-old-sis­ signing autographs ter reads Sassy. Although it is understood that God Street Wine and Letters to Cleo are appearing as equals on WIN FREE tickets the ticket, GSW will be the sec­ $2 Cover ond band to play. GS W’s sound is akin to the Grateful Dead or Beer with PC ID Phish, with rich, drawn-out jams. In addition, GSW enjoys The Cowl 8 GRAPHICS November 30,1995

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All students, staff, faculty members, and their & win: day or weekend trip families are invited to the annual Providence College or Ski Club T-Shirt!! Reserve your spot NOW for: ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS •Okemo/Feb. 3/$35-bus&lift •Sunday River/Feb. 23-25/$ 165-bus, lift, Monday, December 4th, 1 995 hotel, 1 dinner, 2 breakfasts! For more info call Corrie Wicks x3015, 7:00 p.m. - Aquinas Chapel Holly Solomita x3940, Matt LeClair x3592 As we await the coming of the Lord let us all Alternative Spring come together in song and prayer! SPECIAL ADVENT Sreak to Chicago CONFESSIONAL SCHEDULE Informational Meeting Wed., Dec. £5th at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, DECEMBER 6th, 1995 in Feinstein room 4-07 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. A Message from S.T.E.P. I 9:30 - 1 0:30 p.m. While celebrating this holiday season, drink in moderation and know when Aquinas Chapel you have reached your limit. Be responsible. Advent Twilight Retreat S.T.E.P. I is now accepting applica­ tions for the Spring Semester '96. Wednesday, December 6th, 1995 For more information, call x2734. 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Harris House on Eaton Street *BOP EVENTS This is a great opportunity to appreciate the silence Fine Arts Committee presents..-. and wonder of the Advent season. It's also a great time to take a break from study. Remember the Fiddler on the importance of feeding the soul - as well as the mind - Roof during this holy season. Sunday, Dec. 10th at 2 p.m. Pax Christi will hold a Tickets are on sale in the Candlelight Vigil BOP office Friday, Dec. 1st to remember the martyrs of El Salvador. Come hear Buses leave Peterson at 12:45 p.m. and remember in prayer the truly remarkable lives Beginning on Monday, of these martyrs. Nov. 26th, the Wednesday, December 6th, 1995 Travel Committee will be 7:00 p.m. in the Grotto accepting $100 **also change in meeting time deposits for Sunday, December 3rd, 1995 7 p.m. in Slavin 211 JAMAICA PRE EXAM JAM in the BOP office. December 8th, 1995 Film Committee 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Stuart’s Featuring: 91 COMPLAINTS with... Presents... other PC talent! 12/3 12/7 Beer w/ID $2 cover charge Need to Calm Down & THE Congo Focus More Clearly on Finals? NET 8 p.m. Come to the pre-exam Mass and celebrate & 10 p.m. The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 12th ‘64 Hall Moore Hall 9 p.m. - Aquinas Chapel The Cowl 10 FEATURES November 30,1995 An Article Too Bad You Can't You Should Pick Your Family and are holding my quilt for ran­ Back on campus, one hears the by Erin R. King '98 som. My brother has been prac­ inevitable question, “So...how was Read Features Writer ticing his driving skills on my car. your Thanksgiving?” usually fol­ Ahh, the holidays. Family, My room has become a repository lowed by the equally meaningless asked her. “good.” If you look beyond the by Asher Schofield '96 friends, cranberry sauce... all the for homeless furniture—my She replied that she would like things that make a three-hour car. mother moved this strange com­ new haircuts so many PC students Features Writer .______to have her potato skins “niggered ride home with an angry Dad bination desk/chair into my room, seem to be sporting, apparently February 4, 1988. A Kentucky up.” I raised my eyebrows in sur­ through rush hour traffic worth­ calling it a “telephone chair.” I getting haircuts was a popular ac­ Fried Chicken in Cranston is dis­ prise and asked what that meant while. don’t have a phone: tivity over the break. One covered to have been serving rat exactly. First off, the holiday season is Thanksgiving Day dinner was student's experience with the scis­ meat instead of chicken to its cus­ “Put everything on ‘em and fry way overrated. I think all you an adventure. My brother and I sors was especially frightening, tomers. them til they’re black,” she said should look forward to is maybe a participated in our usual infantile however. Mom welcomed him October 12, 1991. A twenty with a smile that showed the ab­ good meal.. Hey, if you don’t ex­ games at the dinner table, succeed­ home with a hug. Unusual? No... year old employee at a downtown sence of a few teeth. pect too much you won’t be dis­ ing in our efforts to annoy our not until he discovered that the hug Providence Dunkin’ Donuts is dis­ I almost didn’t know what to appointed, right? That’s what I mother. The olives once again was merely a cover-up for more covered to have been inseminat­ do, being confronted with pure always thought. Problem: What do helped wacky Uncle Biff stage a underhanded operations. Mom, ing (so to speak) several different adulterated ignorance, this tooth­ you do when Grandma pokes finger puppet show, with the help sweet, loving Mom, managed to types of donuts, including jelly, less face of racism really pissed me maple frosted, french and whole off. As I walked to the kitchen with wheat. “It was one of those iso­ Terry’s order, I couldn’t help think lated incidents that happens at only about sticking the barrel of a gun one of a franchise’s stores,” re­ up her nose and firing until the marked Brain Treacy of Provi­ ceiling was dotted with pieces of dence. her skull and hot clumps of cere­ September 10, 1995. Papa bral tissue ran down my forearm. Gino’s on Thayer Street in Provi­ She wants them “niggered up,” dence announces that anyone who I told Sam, who was the cook. He had eaten there within 3 two week raised his eyebrows in surprise and Matt Coholan '97 span might have been exposed to asked exactly what that meant. Hepatitis A. Apparently, an em­ After I told him, we decided to take ployee had the disease and touched care of Terry’s order straight away. just about all of the food being We rubbed the potato skins in served. the grime under the stove. We spat Isn’t it quite a bit ironic that all clumps of green phlegm on them. around the bleu cheese, inspecting of Mr. Mash D. Potato and Dr. clip off as much of his hair as she these instances of tampering in the Sam placed pieces of ear wax on it for worms? Or when Great-Aunt Greene Salad. We tolerated him could during the hug. “It was an food service industry happened them. I arranged samples of vari­ Judith has a few too many glasses for one day; after all, it’s not often ambush,” he said of the attack. within such a short tight frame and ous body hair on them. Just about of Ernest & Julio Gallo’s finest, they let him out unsupervised. But hey, don’t get yourself too all occurring within the Providence everywhere that was disgusting in leading to high jinks among the Besides, the buckles on his strait- upset over whatever happened on area. Was it the same guy? Is it the kitchen or on our bodies was retired set? (It’s sad, but true) jacket complemented those on my the home front last week. Rest possible that the same sleazy indi­ explored by those potato skins. Solution: Laugh now, make father’s Myles Standish outfit assured that in two short weeks, vidual is responsible for each in­ Then I served them. As I re­ embarrassing family mishaps work quite nicely, lending an authentic there will be another chance to cident? call, Terry enjoyed them. She cer­ for you later. For instance, you can Pilgrim feel to. the feast. load up the family car with laun­ These questions are not impor­ tainly smiled when I said, “Here write a snotty article for your col­ Did you know that cranberry dry, another excuse for the family tant. The point of interest with all you go, Sweetheart.” lege newspaper. sauce was invented at the Univer­ freaks and weirdos to grab the of these cases is motive. Was the This was easily one of my Once again, upon returning sity of Massachusetts? J think it spotlight, and yes, one more big person(s) involved, tampering, proudest moments. And it makes home, I was reminded of the fact was actually a chemistry experi­ meal at which to overindulge. And molesting, or soiling the food for me wonder quite a bit when I think that I no longer live there full-time. ment gone terribly awry. Those don’t forget—this time there will a cause? Could there have been of Providence’s history with the My cats have taken over my bed crazy college kids! be fruitcake. some sort of huge reason for the fouling of food. Imagine if there perpetrator’s actions? Wouldn’t it was an underground organization be amazing if it was discovered of food service guerrillas inter­ that these events were engineered ested in the ethics and morality of by vigilantes of some sort? the country. A militia of cooks, During the summer of 1994, I waiters and waitresses dealing out worked at a lousy little restaurant disease in the name of righteous­ in South Carolina as both a cook ness, defending what is just and and a waiter. The restaurant's cli­ crushing the evil. The city of entele consisted of leather wearing, Providence could very easily be white trash bikers who got drunk the foundation of this movement. and fought each other. One night, All the occurrences involving I was waiting tables, and Terry, one soiled food at restaurants could be of our regulars who was never seen part of their attacks. It makes you without her leather vest and pants think. 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It’s and had candle wax all over her historically known as the biggest Toys, a tiny store to begin with story about a bus dangerous. It’s a major risk, but it hands. shopping day of the year and the However, when you add two hun that was bumping is a tradition. That’s right. I face 12:40 p.m. We found a bath­ official start of the Christmas sea­ dred moms and dads all trying to the crowds, I fight the crazy shop­ room for Cortney to wash her son. It is the day when retail stores get Tropical Splash Barbie for along a back road pers. I shop the day after Thanks­ hands. Frustration was mounting have tremendous sales for those $2.99, the store gets even smaller. giving - the most lethal day of all as the crowds never ceased and our who venture out on this crazy day, (Incidentally, my mother bought in the South. 365 days to go to any store, or stomachs grumbled. and even better deals for any “early two of these Barbie dolls for the mall. In one seat a 1:30 p.m. New mall. We had birds” who arrive at the stores at sole reason that they were $2.99 10:00 a.m. My best friend, our lunch and we were on a search dawn. She has no one to give them to wispy old man sat Cortney and I arrived at the mall. for a printed scarf for Cortney’s I am proud to say that I am one But she figures someday she’ll Dressed in the most comfortable holding a bunch of mother. I think our luck was such “early bird.” As a rule, I like need an emergency gift and these shoes we owned, free of any bur­ changing when Cortney found a to sleep in on holidays, but when will do in a pinch. Way to go fresh flowers. densome objects (like jackets), we $65.00 silk scarf and got it on sale there is a bargain to be had, I’ll be Mom!) walked into the mall, both of us Across the aisle for $22.00. Actually, Cortney’s there - showered, dressed, and The next stop was Caldor, determined to get at least half of luck was changing, but mine was ready to go. You see, I come from where even old ladies were will­ was a young girl our Christmas shopping completed not. The scarf that I wanted to buy a family of bargain hunters. My ing to fight to the death to get a without huge amounts of frustra­ my mother was $45.00. As I lis­ grandmother passed down her now shopping cart. My sister-in-law whose eyes came tion leaving welts on our fore­ tened to Cortney drone on and on infamous coupon cutting tech­ and I raced toward an empty car­ back again and heads. Sound impossible? Yes, about how she has the best luck niques (“Just clip the expiration riage, only to have it stolen away maybe, but it can be done. when it comes to shopping in again to the man's 11:00 a.m. Cortney had already Macy’s, I fought the urge to hit her. bought 2 flannels for her uncles, 2:20 p.m. The last and final flowers. The time and I was still looking. Of course, stop - Walmart. I know, I know. came for the old that is how it always is for me. I Walmart is the one place to avoid am better off going Christmas - any day of the year. But, we were man to get off. Im­ shopping alone because I get more on a mission for red and green tis­ pulsively he thrust done. But, since Cortney had con­ sue paper for a project that I had vinced me that this was a yearly to do. And as usual, we went a the flowers into the tradition between the two of us -1 little crazy. We had a shopping girl's lap. "I can see had to go. After 10 years of friend­ cart and we both were throwing ship, how could I let her down anything in that we could find- nail you love flowers," now??? he explained, "and Matt Coholan '97 I think my wife date off - they’ll never know!”) to by some lady with blue hair and a my mother, who have passed on mole who claimed to have been would like for you to me the great joy that comes from waiting for an hour. This old lady to have them. I'll getting a good deal on something only made us more determined. (anything!). The challenge of seeking out an tell her I gave them So there we were, my mother empty carriage combined with tak to you." The girl and I, at 6:45 on Friday morning, ing an extra 15% off already re­ warming up the Honda to make it duced items really got the adrena- accepted the flow­ 11:30 a.m. OK. I was on a roll. polish, candy, lipstick, Snapple, to the mall’s 7:00 a.m. opening. line going. Although we did spend I had found a gift for my father, socks...the list goes on. For no ers, then watched We were fully prepared; our sneak­ 45 minutes in line, we got some and was well on my way to find­ apparent reason, I suddenly had an ers were on and our credit cards great gifts and made friends with ing my 6 year old cousin, Shannon, urge to buy everything in Walmart. the old man get off were in place. We arrived on the a nice lady standing behind us who something good to play with. We But, I regained control of myself, scene in plenty of time, and we was buying vertical blinds for her the bus and walk wandered into a random toy store and I knew it was time to leave joined the other early birds wait­ mother’s new condo. that was full of obnoxious children when Cortney wanted to buy (big through the gate of ing outside. Shopping is a game. Like any screaming and crying from exhaus­ tin of colored popcorn that had 3 other sport, it is fun, challenging, a small cemetery. tion. As we weaved through the flavors. She was out of control. It is here where I must interject that I really didn’t even know what and great exercise. Anyone can annoyed parents, and teary-eyed 3:43 p.m. Home at last. Flip­ play - all you need is the persis­ Sk children, we came upon the won­ ping on the TV, I channel surfed I was shopping for. My mother at tence to find a parking spot, and derful array of toys. I have to ad­ and ended up staring at the HSN least had a list, but I think this the patience to deal with those who i mit - we were in the toy store for (Home Shopping Network). I whole early bird thing for me is some twisted desire to get 10% off lack any Christmas spirit. Get in at least 45 minutes. Sound pa­ wondered, as I do every year, why of everything I buy. I just love it! the game, and you, too, will expe- thetic? Yes, but that is beside the I hadn’t thought of this method of snowboard And although I didn’t know why I rience the thrill of the bargain. point. We were having fun. It made shopping before. But, then I was there, one thing was certain: I me almost want to be a kid again. would be missing out on my an­ wasn’t leaving the mall empty- 12:15 p.m. We left the toy nual tradition with Cortney. How handed. store, after a torn decision between could I do that??? I smiled as I By 8:00 my mother and I had a In a very purchasing the Western Sand Art thought that I can hardly wait un­ shopping cart full of Christmas or the Bead-A-Necklace for Shan­ til next year. Ha. gifts (and other personal necessi­ special restaurant non. It was tough, but Cortney

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Undefeated PC ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Friars: 2-0 continued from page 15 Brown, who added 15, including 3 three-pointers. Gillen went with a familiar starting lineup. Croshere, Derrick Brown, and Garces were up front, while freshman phenom Shammgod and Michael Brown minded the backcourt. The first five minutes of the game were close, with PC and UNH trading baskets. After a media timeout at 4:40, Gillen directed his players to open the game up. Alosa and Mike Brown traded layups before a Der­ rick Brown three from the left cor­ ner put the Friars up by six. Then Austin Croshere '97 Laurie Baker '99 Mike Brown showed how it’s done (Los Angeles, CA) (Concord, MA) by burying a three of his own after Derrick "Flight" Brown '97 Men's Basketball Women's Hockey a Wildcat tip-in and two freebees from Croshere. The streak ended sively,” commented Gillen. “He with a ferocious Garces dunk made Alosa earn his points.” In Austin, a junior forward, scored a career high 31 Laurie tallied a game high five points (two goals, which sent the ‘Cats begging to the fact, Alosa did not even score in joints and equalled his career best with 14 rebounds three assists) in PC's 8-5 win against Princeton on refs for a timeout and the Friars to the second half until seven minutes is the Friars defeated New Hampshire, 92-78, in the Saturday at the Princeton Thanksgiving Invitational. the bench with an eleven point remained. By then, PC had a 27 season opener on Saturday. lead. point lead, and the cleanup crew PC found itself with a 48-36 had arrived. lead over the Wildcats at the half, Providence garnered its largest Croshere owning 19 of those lead of the game midway through points. Most importantly was the the second half. After a slow climb fact that Alosa had only 10 points to a 25 point lead, UNH pointman Turkey and Chlorine on-3 for 11 shooting, thanks to the Doug Wilson got the hoop and the hard-nosed, first half defense of harm on a layup and a foul by frosh by Ken Martin '99 out the men’s meet with a strong Dame, and West Virginia will also Mike Brown. Whether the ‘Cats Llewellyn Cole. Michael Brown first place finish in the 200 meter compete in the tournament. Sports Writer would come back or not depended got the basket back with a straight­ Freestyle Relay. Seniors Mark “This week in practice we largely on how Alosa would play away twelve footer. Cole and Two weeks ago, Saturday the Tartaglione and Paul Nathe, jun­ eased up a little and we have a when the second half started. sophomore Piotr Szybilski decided 18th, most of the student body was ior Michael Ahearn, and good attitude going into this week­ Enter Brown. Michael played to join the fun at the ten minute preparing to go home for Thanks­ Michnowicz, (who broke a school end” exclaimed Michnowicz. “We excellent defense on Alosa in the mark by tossing in easy buckets. giving to relax, be with family, and and New England record in the 200 should really have some good second half, causing the Wildcat After a UNH three.pointer by for­ eat some home-cookin’. However, meter Free Relay just a week ear­ times and be swimming fast; with guard to receive the ball at diffi­ ward Ryan Gatchell, the Friars the Providence College Swim lier against St. John’s) won the the three new teams it will be good cult spots on the floor. ^‘Michael upped the lead to thirty on a Team had other things on their event with a time of 1:27.67. competition and we want to have Brown played very well defen- Michael Brown layup, a free throw mind as they headed to Storrs, “We did well after we got used a good placing.” from Garces and a pair of freebies Connecticut to face a strong to the pool. UCONN is a really The Big East Championships from Derrick Brown. UCONN squad. good team with a lot of depth and run today throughout the weekend. Providence had the game well UCONN, whose men’s and we swam strong against them right Providence will travel to the Uni­ in hand when Alosa brought his women’s teams finished in fifth to the end with the 200 meter Free versity of Rhode Island on Janu­ team back to a respectable finish and fourth place respectively last Relay,” explained Michnowicz ary 12 and 13 for URI’s annual with some last minute scoring, but year in the Big East, out-scored despite the final 153-84 score. Invitational Tournament. it did riot diminish the decimation Providence by a combined point Coming off last year’s 149-94 by Providence and the excellence margin of 318-162 and moved defeat the PC women had no less of Croshere. For the game he fin­ PC’s dual meet record to 3-2 over­ of a task as they dove in against ished 10 for 16 (1 for 4 3-point- all. the Connecticut women. How­ ers) and hit a stellar 10 for 11 from “I don’t think the score was an ever, the Lady Friars swam well the charity stripe. Among his 14 accurate description of how (the enough to win some key events. boards, 4 were offensive including meet) went,” commented fresh­ In the 200 and 100 meter Freestyle a monster tip jam in the first half. man Jed Michnowicz. “Even events sophomore Kierstin Newell Shammgod played another solid against a strong team like (Con­ finished with first place times of game, dishing out nine assists necticut) we put some good times 1:55.50 and 53.96. Also in the 200 while coughing up the ball only in.” meter Freestyle Relay Providence once. He was hampered by early Some of those good times came finished second with a time of foul trouble, however, which lim­ in such events as the Freestyle 1:40.15 which was only 1.51 off ited his minutes. where PC took the 1000 and 500 the Huskie pace. The Lady Friars God Shammgod '99 meter heats with times of 9:49.95 also placed second in five other and 4:46.45 put in by freshman Jed events in the 165-78 loss. Michnowicz. Also in the 100 The Providence swim team will meter Freestyle senior Paul Nathe travel back to Storrs today to com­ placed a time of 48:26 which was pete in the Big East Champion­ good enough for first place. Al­ ships where they will try to im­ Kiersten Newel, '98 though UCONN won eight of the prove on last year’s fifth and sixth thirteen events, Providence closed place finishes. This year, however, three more schools will be thrown into the mix as Rutgers, Notre

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PC a 12 point lead in the stand­ an opportunity to get beat, and by John Carchedi '98 ings. Goalie Dan Dennis’ 2.35 that’s what happened on Saturday Sports Writer Goals Against Average rates him night.” There are times when a loss is the top netminder in the league After Green gave the Friars a more valuable than a victory. True, while the David Green, Travis 1-0 advantage just 4:09 into the pandemonium never breaks out Dillabough and Russ Guzior line first, the Bears netted three unan-' after a learning experience, but is the second-most dangerous line swered scores. Green cut the defi­ Friar hockey coach Paul Pooley in the conference (behind Boston cit to. 3-2 with his second tally of was optimistic after his squad’s 8- • University). Pooley’s squad has the game and sixth Of the year at 5 pitfall to visiting Brown Satur­ set themselves up well for the mid 4:11 in the. second. The visitors again retaliated with a pair, carry­ day night. season. Sophomore Meghan Smith minds the Friar net “We learned some things about “The first thing that we were ing a 5-2 cushion midway through our team,” explained Pooley, getting was a good effort from ev­ the second and virtually the entire whose club stands at 8-3-1. “That erybody,” Pooley reasoned of the game. Providence did carry the continued from page 16 McCabe, Baker and Wheeler lit we need to work on some things, fast start. “Playing the system, for momentum in the third, but sim­ the lamp. Fine turned back 31 our defensive zone, our defensive the most part. We’re getting good ply traded goals with their oppo­ down the ice and into the corners. Cornell tries, and Wagner joined transition, just aspects of our de­ goaltending. I think those are re­ nents. Despite the loss, Blahoski and Baker and Wheeler in providing fensive game that we were getting ally the three things that we have The weekend wasn’t com­ Fine remain confident the Lady the goals. away with for the last couple been most successful at so far. pletely educational, as the black Friars can capture a fifth consecu­ Next up for the Lady Friars is weeks. . “I always tell the kids remem­ and white grinded out a 4-2 vic­ tive league title. “We still believe a pivotal meeting with conference “When you lose, you kind of ber who you are, who we are as a tory over host Union on Friday. we can be conference champs. and crosstown foe Brown on Sat­ look at things a little differently team and what has made us suc­ Guzior broke a 2-2 tie at 13:48 of UNH has a lot of depth, but we’re urday at Schneider Arena. Along because you want to' correct some cessful,” added the second-year the third, then added insurance as good, if not better,” stated with UNH and PC, the Bears are things,” continued Pooley. “As mentor. “We have to play a cer­ with 12 seconds left in the game. Blahoski. one of the few teams that has a le­ long as you’re winning, it’s not tain way, we have to work hard, Pooley received other goals from Asked what she expected for the gitimate shot at winning the quite bad enough. You always we have to play disciplined and forwards Trevor Hanson and Den­ rest of the season, Fine, who left ECAC. PC’s experience last work at it, but when you lose, yOu we’ve been doing that forthe most nis Burke, as well as a 26 save per­ the UNH game because of a stom­ weekend against Concordia, a get that magnifying glass out a part.. And if one of those areas formance from Dennis. ach virus, responded simply, “An­ well-seasoned team that boasts little bit.” breaks down, whether it’s work Providence enjoys a breather other EC AC championship. We’ve several graduate students, includ­ The best learning experiences ethic, or whether it’s goaltending this weekend, before preparing for all believed that since the begin­ ing three former Lady Friars (fore­ are those that are non-league, and or whether it’s playing the system, a home-and-home series against ning of the year.” most among them being superstar the Friars Hockey East record re­ then you start screwing with the last place but always dangerous To that end, PC has already won Cammi Granato), should help the mains a stellar 6-1-1 which gives mix, so to speak. Then you have Northeastern. its first two conference games over Lady Friars as they, to quote from St. Lawrence and Cornell by iden­ the 1995-96 media guide, “strive tical 4-2 scores. 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by Cory McGann '98 came in transition as he seemed to want the until they hit the forty point mark on a nated mostly by the Friars’ second team, loose balls more than anyone on the court. Asst. Sports Editor Garces layup. Gillen denied the fact that which was Gillen showing off the depth and And when he got them, he capitalized, in­ the press’ presence was not for the sake of youth of the ballclub. It was the second team Nothing like a little fear to get a team cluding a three, a dunk, a lay in, two tip ins, upcoming opponent Syracuse University. which escorted the point total to a hundred, going. and a side of fries. “With the three point shot,” reminded beating the Bears by 33. Coaches spend years, nay, decades think­ The second half began with the Friars in Gillen, “the game is never over.” In a game that ends with the Friars hit­ ing about how best to motivate a team, ting the century mark, it is suprising that no which is a major part of their job. Motiva­ player had twenty or more points. This is tion can help the Davids of this world down testimony to the outstanding depth the Fri­ the heavily favored Goliaths. And some­ ars have. Shamtngod led the way with a times, even when you are a Goliath, you team high 19.. Most of these came in the need a little motivation of your own. second-half, as he put on a penetrating clinic. Head Coach Pete Gillen gave his “Flight” finished with 16, along with six “Goliaths” a little motivation of his own offensive rebounds. Garces had 12, and is before Tuesday night’s 100-67 victory over progressing from just a defensive center. Brown, an intracity rivalry dating back to But make no mistake, Croshere was the man 1921. Too bad for Gillen, itjust plain didn’t with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and lots of in­ work. The Bears raced out to a quick 15-2 tangibles. lead in the first five minutes. The Friars 'So where was Mike Brown? The back­ looked helpless as senior guard Brian Lloyd bone of the Friars struggled with his jumper, rained two treys on the scrambling Friars. scoring only six on 3 for 9 shooting. Gillen, “The players were very, very scared,” and the Friar faithful didn’t care. Brown explained Gillen, “and I was scared. It was made up for it and then some by absolutely 15-2 going on 30-10.” shutting down highly touted Bears guard Then Providence did something they Eric Blackiston. First team All-Ivy, have been predicted to do all throughout the Blackiston led the Bears last year in scor­ *95-’96 season, they looked to their co-cap­ ing, assists, steals, and was second in re­ tain, Austin Croshere for some guidance. bounds. Against Mike Brown: a measly four The junior power forward looked down­ points and three assists. right mad as he scored eight points during a two minute stretch, and began to lead his Mike Brown played awesome “D” in the team back from a deficit most teams don’t previous game also. Providence started the come back from. After Croshere’s handi­ “95-’96 season in sweet fashion by winning work, the Friars were down only five. Then, their opener 92-78 against the hapless Uni­ the rest of the team followed suit. versity of New Hampshire. Senior guard Starters Ruben Garces and Derrick Matt Alosa made his return to Providence, Brown, and backups Piotr Szybilski and after having transferred to UNH from the God Shammgod, picked up the slack as Friars during his sophomore year. Alosa Providence ripped off a 40-7 run that scored a team high 24 points for the Wild­ brought the Friars into the half with a 50-27 cats, who dropped to 0-1 on the season. lead. Garces and Szybilski abused the Bear However, the story Saturday night was post players around the rim by combining not the return of Alosa, former Friar, but the for 8 points and 4 rebounds. Shammgod, birth of Croshere, superstar. Austin proved along with his usual array of dazzling passes control and a little shaken from the first five Once the Friars started running Brown he has the skills to lead Providence by scor­ and superglue handling, scored eight. Yet, minutes. Up 23 points, call off the press, University looked confused, as Shammgod, ing a career high 31 points and corailing 14 “Flight” Brown’s 14 points that were the right? Wrong. Gillen and the boys went “Flight” and Croshere just kept on coming. rebounds. Others aiding the cause were backbone of the run. Most of the baskets for the kill as they continued to up the lead The latter part of the second half was domi­ Derrick Brown, who netted 18, and Michael continued on page 13 Harriers Finish Dominant Season on Top: Women First, Men Eighth

continued from page 1 And they did, They took control Still under the weather, the nated by juniors and up-and-com­ “We have depth. We have two in the first half mile, ran in control Ennistymon, Ireland native re­ ing freshmen. The squad ended the freshmen who didn’t run, David beaten Villanova already, we through the hills, came out and fused to relent to the lead pack or year, a year that saw them take the will be stronger and better next thought we could do it we just had knew they had to do some running illness. Big East title and second at the year, and we’ll have a real good to pull it all together and we did then and they did it.” Even better is McCambridge’s IC4A’s, as the number eight team team again.” it.” At that half mile, McMahon story. After being the picture of in the country. There’s a cruelty in cross coun­ Also adding to the Friar glory was engulfed in the lead pack of consistency from the start of the “You always look at the scores try. In other sports, you can watch was the second place finish of six, popping in and out of the lead. season, the heavy work load took afterwards and we were only 28 a clock tick down or the final out graduate Mark Carroll, ending his Ten yards behind that pack was its toll and the Dublin native fin­ points out of fifth, which would made, and in an instant you know collegiate career in style (see next McCambridge, running alone and ished an admirable yet disappoint­ have been an amazing perfor­ you have one. In this sport, you weeks sidebar). with breathing room from the herd ing 13th at the ECAC’s. Treacy mance for this team,” remarked have to wait, while old men sit in Leading the way for the Friars behind her. In front of that herd and McCambridge remedied the Treacy, whose squad spent much a corner and do math. It slowly was the fourth place finish of jun­ was Murnane and Harrington, situation, and she proved she was of the year ranked in the low twen­ sinks in, unofficial slowly becomes ior Marie McMahon and sopho­ while Haacke was just a few sec­ one of the NCAA’s best, ties. “Twenty eight points is not a official. When it finally is obvi­ more Maria McCambridge’s sixth onds behind. The race was over outmuscling ‘Nova’s Carrie whole lot when you’re looking at ous, the emotions are the same. place run. Junior Susan Murnane just two and a half minutes after it Tollefson at the finish line for a meet like that and how easy it “I’m so psyched this is actually grabbed 13th, while graduate had started. sixth. can turn. But, you know, beggars happening, cause I can’t really Moira Harrington put the finish­ On paper, the difference was “Obviously Maria had a huge can’t be choosers. We were satis­ fathom it right now,” said ing touches on her first cross coun­ Kriss Haacke. Villanova, entering jump,” noted Treacy. “She had had fied with our performance. We Harrington. “It doesn’t seem real, try season, crossing the line in the competition ranked fouijh, car­ a poor run at ECAC’s by her stan­ went in ranked 10th and came out it really doesn’t.” 25th. All four were awarded rec­ ried a very talented front four. The dards. But she rested up all week, and finished eighth. “I stood there with (assistant ognized as All-Americans, while black and white's front four was and as the week went along I knew After Carroll, Wedlake placed coach) Andy (Ronan) after the race Haacke’s brilliant 40th-place per­ better, as figuring the first four har­ that she was coming around. She 43rd (32:14) and junior David in the area for athletes and coaches formance was just seconds short riers for both squads, Providence had a good workout the Thursday Healy crossed 45th (32:16), both and we didn’t know what to do,” of the honor. held a slim six point lead. Haacke before we left and looked very capping quality seasons that saw said Treacy. “We knew we had it “Everything that we were striv­ finished 40th, the fifth Wildcat fin­ strong in that. I knew she was back them in contention for every race. won, we knew it a half-mile out ing to do all season came together ished 99th, and the reign was over. to her old self, and she even got Freshman Ben Noad captured 65th we had won. But the euphoria on Monday,” lauded Treacy. “I figured if we could match better. She had her best race ever. (32:40), and juniors Nick Kent didn’t really hit until we had the “They ran the course like they Villanova four-for-four, our fifth That came from the freshness she 82nd (33:00), Michael Donnelly trophy in our hands. It was a feel­ knew the course better than any­ girl, Krissy, is the best fifth-girl had from backing off in the train­ 86th (33:04) and Steve Myers (88, ing of satisfaction more than any­ body else. They controlled the in the country,” said Treacy. “I ing last week, and all the hard 33:07) rounded out the Friar seven. thing else. Knowing that we had whole race, they took the race knew that all season, that we had training that she did during the year “They were a team that kept gotten it done. Something we be­ away from everybody else right in the best number-five girl in the came to fruition.” improving all season, kept getting lieved could happened at any stage the first half-mile. country, and Villanova probably Co-captain Meghan McCarthy confidence in themselves,” added the last year or two, actually came “That was the strategy we had had the best four. But we beat placed 71st, which still would have Treacy. “And I know the five guys to fruition. And when it actually going into the race, continued them four-for-four on Monday, given Providence the win had she that ran who will be back next year, did happen I don’t think we actu­ Treacy. “The way the course was which was the first time we had been the fifth and final point- they will have gained a lot of con­ ally believed it. We’re beginning designed, with the tough hills in done that all season. Then put scorer. Super freshman Gladys fidence, a lot of experience from to believe it now.” the first half of the course, the sec­ Krissy in and it was all over.” Ganiel placed 79th. it, and know what it takes to go to ond half was comparatively easier, Just as important was the sheer Not to be overshadowed was the NCAA’s now and run well mostly flat stretches. We knew that guts of McMahon and Mark Carroll and the men’s team. there. And they did, they all ran if we came out of the hill where McCambridge. Just nine days ear­ Led by co-captains Carroll and well. 1 think Arkansas was the we wanted to be, that we would lier, McMahon placed second at lone senior Andy Wedlake, Provi­ only team to get all seven in be­ control the second half of the race. the ECAC’s and to a harsh cold. dence was a young squad domi- fore we did, which is a good sign. The Cowl 16 SPORTS November 30,1995 Meet the Shooting Nation's Best For plained Head Coach Ray Treacy. After her resurgence at the end of The Top by John Carehedi '98 “Moira was more laid back, the year and a steady 79th place at Sports Writer Megan took more of the leadership Iowa, Treacy is calling her “the role because she had been at future” of the program. Collectively, the national cham­ NCAA’s before, she was the one Junior Krissy quietly improved probable stop, Baker scored the pion cross country team accom­ with experience. and moved to the top on the team, by Keith Christensen '96 first of her three goals on the night. plished a feat no other Friar team “Moira’s just so tough,” said solidifying the best front five in the Sports Editor Senior Amy Carlson’s shot off a in any sport could accomplish. But Treacy. “It’s scary to think what nation. Blahoski cross was turned away by break the team down, you’ll find she could have done if she had run Before the season began, A freshman who has scored the Dartmouth goalie, but Baker every member has their own story. all four years.’ She would be one Treacy felt that junior Susan eight goals in six games and is the rifled the rebound home. The two captains of this of the best in the country, no doubt Murnane was the key to the team. team’s leading point scorer would The fabulous freshman struck squad were direct opposites. about it.” She had battled illness her first two probably be ‘the show’ for a lot of twice in the third. With 7:16 gone, women’s ice hockey programs. Baker took a pass from senior years and never Graduate Moira However, Providence is not a lot Karen McCabe in the left face-off reached her po­ Harrington was of women’s ice hockey programs, circle, passed up an open shot, tential. After running in her but the best in the nation four years danced and ducked towards the great summer first cross country running, and freshman Laurie goal, and fired a shot by the help­ training she season ever. Af­ Baker is not the show, but rather less netminder. Eight minutes reached that po­ ter four stellar just one of many contributors for later, Baker turned another tential as a jun­ year on the Lady the 5-2 Lady Friars. McCabe pass into gold with a ior, good enough Friar soccer “The whole team has taken it slapshot score. for the number squad and two upon themselves to step up,” re­ “We played pretty well,” ap­ 13 spot in the na­ years running flected co-captain Alana Blahoski, praised Blahoski. “We rebounded tion. track, Harrington who has three goals in the last two from the long weekend.” decided to take There was no games. “In the past, it was the The “long weekend” was in ref­ one more consis­ advantage of her Cammi Granato show or the erence to the three-day Princeton tent than sopho­ eligibility to run Stephanie O’Sullivan show, but Invitational over Thanksgiving more Maria cross country. not this year.” break. Playing against conference McCain bridge She ended the Three players have at least five rival New Hampshire and Cana­ this season. Af­ season as an All goals already, and the black and dian powerhouse Concordia, PC ter a disappoint­ American and na­ white have won two straight after did not score a goal in its first two ing thirteenth tional champion. The women proudly displaying their trophy Wednesday night’s 5-0 shutout of contests, falling 3-0 and 8-0, re­ place run at Senior Megan Dartmouth at Schneider Arena. spectively. The Lady Friars sal­ McCarthy has lived cross country Number seven was the super ECAC’s, she charged back to place Junior netminder Natasha Fine vaged the trip by pounding for the past four years, and has seen freshman, Gladys Ganiel, who sixth in the country just nine days spearheaded PC’s win over the Big Princeton, 8-5, Sunday in a game first hand the three straight fifth battled back from tough races at later. Green. She stopped eight shots in that was not as close as the final place finishes of the last three Lady the beginning of the year to earn a And Marie McMahon placed the first period while the sluggish score. Friar squads. ticket to Iowa. The beginning saw fourth at the NCAA’s, and accord­ Lady Friars slowly found their “It’s a good tournament,” com­ “Both Moira and Megan were Ganiel knocked down, ill, and un­ ing to Treacy, the best is yet to stride. Blahoski netted the period’s mented Assistant Coach Bob very good captains, complement­ dergoing not one of the easiest ad­ come. lone tally with some help from Bellemore, who played net for ing each other very well,” ex­ justments to the division one level. Baker to stake PC to the early lead. PC’s 1963-64 Final Four men’s Jen Wagner converted an team. “It’s not for league stand­ Alison Wheeler feed early in the ing, and the competition is good.” second for her sixth goal of the “The weekend was a good mea­ year to extend the lead to two. suring stick,” added Head Coach Dartmouth managed only four Jackie Barto, who left the team in Lady Friars Drop shots in the second, but they were the capable hands of assistants all quality opportunities. Fine Chris Bailey and Bellemore for the made a spectacular save five min­ Princeton tournament so she could utes into the period, lunging across recruit for field hockey. Two Tough Ones the crease and knocking the shot UNH is widely expected to win away with the shaft of her stick. the ECAC crown this year, and the “I don’t know how that hap­ Wildcats displayed some of the URI’s Dayna Smith had what 100%,” Foley commented, pened,” admitted the Concord, necessary grit at Princeton, tire­ by Pieter J. Ketelaar Coach Foley called “the best sec­ “Giroux played tough. We did not N.H. native. “I didn’t think I lessly chasing the puck up and Sports Writer ond half I’ve ever seen a player want it. Dana Simonelli wanted would get it.” have in our building,” scoring it, she had some clutch moments, Seven seconds after Fine’s im­ continued on page 14 With the Lady Friars holding twelve points including two back­ but we as a team have to ask the a slim 77-7,6 lead overthe Univer­ breaking, momentum-taking three question ‘why was it a one point sity of Rhode Island, Mandy balls. Giroux was no slouch ei­ game after the lead we had?’ and Saunders missed a free throw with ther, as she and Smith combined get some answers.” twenty-two seconds left. Ram to spell trouble for the Lady Friars The loss dropped PC’s record guard Kerry Giroux then scored at in the second half. to 0-2. Kerri Chatten scored 21 the buzzer to give URI its first win URI put great pressure on the points and Nadine Malcolm added in twelve years over Providence, ball and forced several PC ball­ 19 in a losing cause, 78-77, Wednesday. handling mistakes early in the sec­ in their home-opener, Julie “We played really hard and ond frame. PC’s lead dwindled as Wheeler led PC with 15 points, gave a good effort,” said a stunned turnovers and missed rebounds connecting on 5 of 7 three-point Head Coach Bob Foley, “but URI played right into URI’s hands. attempts, but it was to no avail as wanted it more than we did,” With the score 61-53, Smith 8th ranked Stanford steamrolled Providence blew what at one launched a trey from no-man’s the Lady Friars, 81-58. time was an eighteen point lead land to bring them within five Coach Foley’s squad played over the Rams in an embarrassing points. Smith launched another competitive yet catch up ball much second half of play. long-range bomb at 9:54 to tie the of the first half, heading to the The game was scoreless for the game at 63 apiece. locker room trailing by ten, 50-40. first two minutes as both teams PC regained the lead and led The second half was a night­ played tight defense. The Lady until URI tied it at 71 with 5:41 mare come true for PC and their Friars took charge and at 16:07 remaining. URI took the lead with fans. The Friars failed to score for held a 9-2 advantage. PC contin­ 4:28 left, only to have PC tie it the first nine-and-a-half minutes as ued to dish out the offense as Julie back on Dana Simonelli’s clutch powerhouse Stanford ran away Wheeler dropped a couple of offensive rebound. Nadine and hid with this one. Friar fresh­ bombs from beyond the arch. Malcolm gave PC the lead and it man Dana Simonelli stepped up Coach Foley made some whole­ was 77-76 when Saunders was with 6points and led the team with sale changes to the lineup, getting fouled. She came to the line but 7 boards. Sophomore sensation Shannon Bresnahan, Dana missed the front end of the one- Kerri Chatten struggled, scoring Simonelli, Jen Davis, and Kerri and-one. URI got the ball and just 3 points. Nadine Malcolm Sullivan involved. URI chipped called a time-out with seven sec­ added some punch off the bench, away with the bench players in, onds on the clock. netting 12 points, but it was not and at 7:09 PC led by only ten, 34- The pass in was almost de­ enough. 24. Strong defense dominated the flected but eventually found the The Lady Friars travel to Ohio end of the first half and the Lady Ram’s Kerry Giroux as she let up State on Sunday, and then to Bos­ Friars pressed harder, regaining a a prayer... and sent the Friars pack­ ton to take on Harvard Wednesday. reasonably safe lead, 50-35. ing. That would not be enough. “We gave 90%, they gave Alison Wheeler '97 looks for a pass to the wing