Volume 80, Issue 20 Smithfield, RI April 26th, 2013 Inside Marriage equality advances in RI Same sex marriage bill passes 26 - 12 in State Senate, will move to second House vote this By Sara Elder Assistant Editor-in-Chief Following news that New Zealand passed edition legislation to legalize same-sex marriage last week, twenty percent of US states now have laws that allow same-sex marriage. On Wednesday, April 24th, Rhode Island became the last New England state and tenth overall state to pass legislation approving same-sex Business: marriage. It passed 26 – 12 in the Rhode Island senate. Washington D.C. and a few Obama’s tax plan Native American tribes also allow same-sex marriage. This all comes on the tails of Supreme Court hearings earlier this year regarding the Defense Of marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8. The 90-minute debate that took place on Rhode Island’s Senate floor was Page 6 nothing compared to the arguments heard on those bills. We will not hear deliberations on those cases until at least July. Supporters of same sex marriage gather in Washington for the Supreme Court The bill went to a vote in the Rhode Island hearings last month. (MCT Campus) Sports: House of Representatives in January of this year and was approved. After this, all 5 for another vote scheduled next week, but unions since the middle of 2011 along with Top five Bulldog Republican representatives in Rhode Island this is basically a technicality. eight other states. Civil unions will still be sports moments agreed to support the passage of the bill. With this law approved, same-sex recognized, but they would no longer be This helped when the vote finally went to the marriages could take place as early as allowed to be performed when that time Senate. The bill needs to return to the House August. Rhode Island has allowed civil See “Marriage equality” on pg. 4 3rd Annual REDay successful Jean Twenge and Kurt Last ‘78 speak as keynotes at the 3rd Annual REDay By Kathryn Valentini Staff Writer Wherever your interests may lie, whether Page 7 in sustainability, drones, economics, marketing, or any number of other interesting topics, you can be sure there was something for everyone at the third annual Opinion: REDay that took place this past Wednesday. Over the past few years, many wonderful, Faith in the future: new academic, and social events, have been looking past brought to Bryant’s campus. From the preconceptions Diversity Contest, to the public speaking colloquium, and, finally, to REDay, there has been no lack of intellectually stimulating and thought provoking events for which students and faculty can display their achievements. REDay, which stands for Research and Page 11 Engagement Day, devotes one full academic day to showcasing and promoting the innovative, creative, and thought provoking research conducted by Bryant’s own students, faculty, and staff members. For some projects, students work with one another, the next nine hours exhibiting research they knowledge. Participating with faculty Variety: but it is not uncommon to find a group of had spent months, maybe longer, conducting. and other students on projects like those Pioneer plays path to students who work alongside a talented From 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, there were over showcased at REDay is an integral experience faculty or staff member on a collaborative 300 students, and 65 faculty and staff to becoming an educated person.” success for The Band project. members giving over 100 presentations on In many ways, it seems fitting that Perry In this unique environment students and any number of different topics. this year Bryant celebrated 150 years teachers can come together to share in the This event reaches far beyond the desire of outstanding academic and creative experience of working on a joint project, to relay findings gathered by countless hours excellence; for it is through events like bringing some integration to an often of research, investigation, and hard work; REDay that we are reminded, not just every segregated environment where the teachers it strives to expand upon existing bodies of 150 years, but every single year that the teach and the students learn and work on knowledge, and to garner a deeper degree Bryant community has so much to offer in their own (like in every day classes). of understanding for a particular area of so many ways. There is no limit to what a In the early hours of the morning interest. In the welcoming remarks on Bryant community member may achieve: this past Wednesday, anyone outside of the REDay schedule, José‐MarieGriffiths, especially at REDay. REDay encourages all the Bryant community might have been the Vice President for Academic Affairs, students to join, in any number of ways, impressed to see the hundreds of dressed up described the event by saying: “Here at whether through presenting, or just going to students, faculty and staff scrambling around Bryant, we maintain a strong commitment the event. Committee member, Sam Grabelle campus like a hive of busy bees. But these to not only pass on existing knowledge, shared her thoughts on what it was like to be distinguished community members were we also want students to have hands‐on a part of this wonderful event, saying: “for Page 14 not just making their way to another day of opportunities to learn the skills of creating my third year of the committee it was classes; rather, they were preparing to spend See “REDay a success” on pg. 4 page 2 News April 26, 2013 Campus Calendar Staff April May Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Kelsey Nowak Editor-In-Chief 26 28 29 30 1 2 3

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April 26, 2013 News page 3 App-a-thon Guess who’s back... back again success Survey gave positive results for reinstating the cameras a survey that would • “Explain to students how and By Harris Roberts ultimately decide the where to access the video camera Staff Writer fate of these dining screenings” In fact, the survey results cameras. Today, I indicated that 50% of respondents were Bryant University’s Collegiate write to give the NOT even aware Bryant had installed Entrepreneurs’ Organization as well results of this survey the cameras in the first place! as the Information & Technology and to let Bryant • “Usually, lines are not the issue, Department hosted a competition students know that but the number of tables open in that allowed students to pitch their our administration Salmo are. If the cameras showed how own mobile application at Bryant values our voices crowded it was inside Salmo it would be University’s Research & Engagement and is working with much more helpful to the students” Day. us to make Bryant a • “The web page they were posted Students pitched their ideas to a better place. YES – on didn’t look official; it was kind of panel of judges and and were judged dining cameras will sketchy” on the following criteria: feasibility, be back at Bryant, The Information Services creativity, and overall pitch. Students but maybe with some division will work with students over were encouraged to be agents of change modifications. the summer to make appropriate and “think outside the box”. The Although modifications to the dining cams, and winning team was awarded a Lenovo there is a limit to what gain approval from administration Slate Tablet and the opportunity the dining cameras prior to reactivating them for fall 2013. to work with the IT Department to can do in their current As I wrap up this article, I also wrap develop the app for release next year. placement, based off up my campus newspaper career! It has Rohan Vakil came in first place of the more than 230 been an absolutely fantastic 4 years of with his concept to alleviate the haste open-ended question writing for The Archway, and I have of parking at Bryant University. His responses received enjoyed covering topics such as this Campus-wide survey was administered and the application named Parking Pains would over the past few one, the Women’s Summit, various decision was to turn the cameras back on. allow mobile users to view the parking weeks, I think the I.S. clubs and organizations, new staff (MCT Campus) lot through a camera feed. These division has gained members, the IDEA Program, and of cameras would offer a snapshot every By Sara Larrabee valuable insight into what the student course Blizzard Nemo. 30 seconds opposed to a live stream. body wants. The following are some I have seen a lot of great change Rohan proposed that the Library, Staff Writer anonymous comments that I believe are occur at Bryant over the past 4 Freshman, Faculty, and Hall 4, 16, “BRING THE CAMERAS BACK,” helpful and should be used for future years and it has all come from the 17 parking lots would be monitored. “Turn the Cameras back on!!” “Turn consideration in improvements to this representation of our student voices to Rohan said, “This will allow students them back on. It’s helpful.” Over 660 technology. our administration. I have no doubt and faculty members to quickly find a Bryant students completed the survey • “Students just need time to get that Bryant will be a better place in 4 spot rather than snaking through the to decide whether or not the dining accustomed to the idea, because when more years than it was when I was a parking lots and waiting a lot of time.” cameras that had been installed outside you think about it, there are security Freshmen. Parking Pains would allow users to of Salmo and South should be turned cameras nearly everywhere you go in There are so many people that I avoid the unnecessary time and gas of back on. The results? Some 59.8% of today’s world” could thank who have supported me driving around campus looking for a respondents voted YES. Administration • “If the cameras were only made in my writing – Mom, Dad, Nick, the parking spot. is listening, and the Information available to be seen by the student body Archway staff and editors -please know Amanda Spaziano designed an Services (I.S.) department is willing to and not by any outside people, this that I truly appreciate you putting application that would allow users to help. would be acceptable” (require Bryant up with my crazy ideas and being my better select their course schedule. The idea was simple – back in login/password) biggest fans. To my fellow Bryant peers The proposal showed an easy to use November, the dining cameras that • “Perhaps the cameras should only and our wonderful administration - alternative to banner where students had been installed as a part of the be operational during hours Salmo and thank you for listening to me and being could perform a quick “what if” winning mobile app from last year’s 1st South are open rather than a 24/7 live open to change, and I look forward analysis when adding and dropping Annual “App-a-Thon” were turned off. stream. This may avoid some of the to reading more of The Archway as a classes. Additionally it would give users About a month ago, I wrote an article privacy issues.” proud alumna. the ability to sort classes needed for a asking for students to participate in concentration or minor. Renee Lawlor and Jenna Trinchini presented a mobile app ironically called Speedy South. It would alleviate the The illusion of power: Japanese problem of waiting in the long kiosk ordering lines. From your phone you would be able to quickly and easily Makankosappo order your meal from any location on campus. You would enter your student identification number and pay with By David Hurley dining dollars or bulldog bucks the Contributing Writer same way as you currently do. After your order was placed an approximate Growing up, children countdown timer would appear on the fill their imaginations app telling you the time until estimated with dreams of becoming pick up. It would change depending on superheroes. A vision of your order and the time you ordered. fighting crime, capturing the Another excellent feature was bad guy, and being the one delayed ordering. This would give that saves the day fills their students and faculty the option of thoughts. As we age, we begin placing an order early in the day and to accept that a spider bite waiting until a later time to pick up. will not make webs shoot out Lawlor said, “This would mean if you of our wrists and the ability had class until 12:30 you could order to fly is controlled by the in the morning and get out of class and airline industries and various go straight to South and pick up your animals born with wings. meal.” What we can master however, Cheikh Seck pitched a concept is the illusion of superpowers. for an application that would allow Over a calendar year you to download all your syllabuses after Twitter and Instagram and scan them to pull the important were filled with pictures deadlines and grade weighting for each of individuals and group assessment. The app would then let you taking a knee to replicate set goals for each assignment and then the “Tebowing” craze, the show you your projected final grade. internet is being flooded with Finally Rohan Vakil pitched another the new trend, “Japanese Seniors David Hurley (left) and Colin Heneghan (right) demonstrate their super idea to use the light sensors in the Makankosappo.” This powers. (Brianne Brinkmann) originated from a group of Unistructure classrooms to show if gone viral internationally. illustrate a ripple effect from capture the illusion. they were being used or not. He cited Japanese schoolgirls who photographed themselves as Variations of this trend the powers, and the addition So if you still want to the common problem of spending 20 have surfaced as popularity of broomsticks in the pictures live the dream of being a minutes walking in circles with your if they were being affected by a famous move from the increases, and as groups to make it appear as if a Harry superhero, even if it is staged group looking for an open space to begin to take a different Potter themed quidditch game and there is no real crime, meet. He proposed displaying the data popular franchise Dragon Ball. After these photos were spin on the concept. Groups is being played. now is your chance. Show the from the light sensors on a television by have done everything from Maybe we are incapable of world what you are fictitiously Janikies. posted on a popular Japanese bulletin, it spread to the adding a beam on photoshop actual superhuman powers, made of. Twitter world, and has now to exaggerating the powers, but our ability to deceive using lines in the sand to the mind can at least let us page 4 News April 26, 2013 REDay a success Tupper’s Tidbits Continued from page 1 so gratifying to see how REDay has caught on. It was especially cool to see all of the creative presentations. Personally, I enjoyed working with my colleagues and students Tupper’s Top Five Creature to prepare and present our sessions.” If you had a chance to enjoy any number of presentations during the third Comforts annual REDay, I am sure you will be able to appreciate the amount of hard work and dedication that all members of the Bryant community put into their work. If, for some Iron Clad Tupper I reason, you happened to miss this year’s event, you can be sure REDay will be back again next year with a whole new level of work. The full list of committee members who worked so hard to put on, and execute, this wonderful event include: Laurie Hazard & Andres Ramirez: the co-chairs of the REDay committee Committee members included: Angela Wicks, Christopher Reid, Daniela Espinosa Rodriguez, Jeffrey Kannally, Joseph Bona, Julia Crowley- Parmentier, Karen Maguire, Kelsey Nowak, Margaret Wong, Michelle Powers, Nicole Freiner, Sam Grabelle, Sharon Doyle, Stephanie Carter, Sue Wandyes, Tammy Duxbury, Tracie Sweeney, Yeawoma Johnson Marriage equality Continued from page 1

comes this summer. Rhode Island joins Maryland and Washington as the most recent states to approve same-sex marriage. Maryland is the first and only state so far to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote, though opponents did try to send it to a ballot referendum. The Roman Catholic Church was the biggest opposition to the bill’s passage, with many priests in the state speaking up on the issue, saying in some form that marriage is between a woman and a man and should stay that way. Ministers have never been Abbie, Rick, Hanna, Katie, and Samantha posed with me after the “Run As One” forced to marry any couple they did not want to, and this bill does not change that law. organized by Boston resident Ashley Cardona ’16 in honor of Boston Marathon Under this bill, religious institutions can still choose who they want to marry. victims. (Christina Senecal) The vote was difficult for many members of the Senate. As Rhode Island lays claim Here’s the thing: Everyone gets 3. MY STUFFED ANIMALS! I’ve to a Catholic population of around 40%, there were Senators who struggled because of stressed sometimes. For humans, it can be told you before, we English bulldogs like their personal, religious beliefs. anything from sitting in traffic, waiting to suckle on them. We find it relaxing. The Catholic population in Rhode Island has been the main reason Rhode Island for dogtors – uh, DOCTORS – looming Sometimes, I fall asleep with my stuffie in did not join the ranks of other same-sex marriage-friendly states in New England. In deadlines, family, romantic relationships, my mouth. Momma thinks it’s cute. She nearly two decades, legislation for same-sex marriage has been brought up – and shot and money. A 2012 study by the American pretty much thinks everything I do is cute. down. College Counseling Association found that Frank Ferri, D-Warwick and also a graduate of Bryant University, is an openly 37.4 percent of college students seeking 2. MY BALL! Have you met me in gay Rhode Island representative who lobbied for gay marriage before becoming a help have severe psychological problems, person? I’ve got a one-track mind when it lawmaker himself. up from 16 percent in 2000 (Bloomberg comes to my ball. I love it SO much. I will “After all these years, all these setbacks, all the hearings, we kept at it and we got BusinessWeek, May 2012). Top complaint: knock over furniture, or plow THROUGH closer and closer each year…it’s almost surreal,” Ferri said. Depression and anxiety. furniture to get my ball. Momma uses it Delaware could be in line to be the next state to legalize same-sex marriage – as the So YOU ARE NOT ALONE! to get me to look at the camera when I’m bill was just approved in their House on Tuesday. It will continue to the Senate for a I’m a certified therapy dog. Did taking pictures, but once I see it, I pay vote. you know that? That’s why so many people attention to nothing else until I GET THAT feel pawsome after they pet me. Okay, that’s BALL! Once I have it, I’m so happy, I shake not really why…people in general feel better my head around a lot. after interacting with pets. Did you realize And my number one creature comfort: that sometimes pets get stressed? Fur reals! I got my own ways to deal with it. I 1. MY MOMMA! I can always rely on Want to get involved present to you “Tupper’s Top Five Creature my Momma to give me scratchies, hold my Comforts” (see what I did there? BOL!): paw, rub my ears, and sing songs to me. I know she loves me and is always looking in The Archway? 5. TWITTER! I have friends in out for me. Even when she says the dreaded England, Norway, Greece, South Africa, “N” word to me (“NO!”), it’s usually in my South America, and all parts of the best interest. Don’t tell her I told you that, Americas. It doesn’t matter what time I though! wake up in a panic, there’s always someone on the Twitter to interact with and forget So there you have it. Tupper’s Top Come to Bryant Center my problems. Five Creature Comforts. Don’t forget – I’m on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ 4. MY PILLOW! A dog gets lonely bulldogtupper), Twitter (twitter.com/ room 2A on Mondays sometimes. It’s all perfectly normal… bryanttuppy), and Instagram (instagram. nothing to see here, move on. com/mascot_tupper). Get at me! ’Til next at 4:30pm! time…WOOF!

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Have questions? Email [email protected] page 6 Business April 26, 2013 Obama’s tax plan Internet taxes By Nicholas Calabro By John Zeiner representing about one-sixth percent. of all taxpayers, they will only Obama’s new proposed Staff Writer Business Editor be held accountable for about 2 budget has dozens of changes percent of the new taxes. to the revenue code involving The highest court in New unconstitutional. According to President Barack Obama’s People earning between raising some taxes while cutting York has given its support to a Business Advocate, they had said revenue proposals for the 2014 $100,000 and $200,000 will others. The high-income remote seller law, by which they the law was in violation of the budget would intentionally also see their after-tax income households will see tax increases mean one that applies to people Commerce Clause “because it raise taxes on the highest- fall by about 0.1 percent while while others will see a mix of who conduct business over the subjected remote online sellers income American households. seeing an increase of about both tax cuts and tax hikes. Internet. In this case, it is those to New York sales tax.” It is also Individuals making below $150 on average. This class Middle-income households who conduct business exclusively worth noting that this is not the $200,000 and couples making represents a smaller portion of are expected to benefit from two over the Internet and had no first case to deal with Internet $250,000 or less have been taxpayers, 14 percent, and they tax changes: a more charitable employees within the state of sales taxes; it was preceded by protected under Obama’s long- only be responsible for a small child and dependent care tax New York. the U.S. Supreme Court case standing pledge to shield them percentage of about 4 percent. credit, and Obama’s proposal The most relevant part of the Quill Corp. v. North Dakota, from any tax hikes. However, to extend those generous law reads, “a person making sales which upheld what is known as next year they could see a slight rules to child tax credit, of tangible personal property the “bright line test.” This states increase in the amount they pay ‘A key provision education credit, and earned or services taxable under this that, “whether or not a State compared to today’s tax rates. of Obama’s plan is income credit. However, his article shall be presumed to may compel a vendor to collect It is expected that those proposed tobacco tax increase be soliciting business through sales or use tax may turn on the people making over $1 million to change the way will disproportionately affect an independent contractor or presence in the taxing State of a will be paying more in 2015. income tax is indexed moderate and low-income other representative if the seller small sales force, plant, or office”. Their taxes will be boosted by taxpayers who generally spend a enters into an agreement with a This is what the Court in New an average of about $83,000 for inflation to the bigger share of their income on resident of this state under which York had interpreted differently. due to Obama’s tax hikes in Consumer Price Index’ cigarettes than the wealthy. the resident, for a commission New York’s Court had individual, corporate, estate, and Unfortunately for the or other consideration, directly claimed that physical presence excise taxes. Furthermore, this high-income taxpayers, there or indirectly refers potential consists of economic activity could decrease their after-tax By 2023, a key provision of is no good news. Obama will customers, whether by a link on being performed in the State, income by nearly 3.8 percent. Obama’s plan is to change the adopt a version of the Buffett an internet website or otherwise, which would apply in regard to Obama has planned to raise way income tax is indexed for Rule by imposing a Fair share to the seller”. the aforementioned Associates. their average federal tax rate to inflation to the Consumer Price minimum tax of 30 percent However as with most According to Business Advocate, slighty above 41 percent which Index which would slowly but of adjusted gross income over laws, this one does not have “through this statute, the court is 2.3 percentage points higher steadily raise taxes. This will $1 million, limit the value of unanimous approval, as online reasoned that the New York than it is today. Those making allow for the middle-income itemized deductions and other retailers like Amazon and Legislature believed there is a million and above will pay 60 households to pay a larger tax preferences to 28 percent, and Overstock have appealed the significance to the physical percent of the tax increases while percentage of their incomes in raise taxes on estates, gifts, and case. They believe that a physical presence of a resident website those in the top 5 percent (above taxes in a decade rather than certain family trusts. presence is required to actually owner.” $227,000) will pay 85 percent of 2015. In addition, Obama will Obama’s proposed tax plan collect sales tax, and have offered The law, the Marketplace the new taxes. extend his 2009 tax cuts for low- will do exactly as he said: raise an Associates’ Program, where Fairness Act of 2013, was an Nevertheless, middle-income income families with children taxes by about $1 trillion over third parties would place links attempt to level the playing field, households will see a slight tax and those going to college the next decade. Despite most to go to the online retailers’ because before people would hike as well. People making beyond their 2017 expiration of the revenue coming from websites, and then they would be just buy things over the Internet, between $50,000 and $75,000 date. This plan will nearly those making over $200,000, he compensated by a commission creating an uphill battle for those will face an increase of about $60 double the share of the total tax slightly broke his promise of no payment. Most of the Associates who sold items in person, since in 2015, cutting their after-tax that households between $100,00 taxes for those making less. would say they are from New they had to collect sales taxes. income by 0.1 percent. Despite and $200,000 pay to over 7 York. At some point, we will know if These Online Retailers’ were the Internet completely replaces unable to convince the Court of physical stores as the world Professor Michael Roberto’s Blog: their argument that the law was continues its advance. Cooperation & Competition Worst CEO Mishaps of in the Venture Capital Market 2012 By John Zeiner By Professor Michael Roberto Faculty Contributor Business Editor Aubrey McClendon- Former CEO of Chesapeake Energy Yael Hochberg, Michael J. Mazzeo and Ryan McDevitt have conducted some interesting • Had several huge conflicts of interest: (1) borrowed $500 million new research on competition and cooperation in the venture capital market. They found that for personal use from EIG Global Energy Partners (2) ran a competition has a different impact in the VC market as compared to most other industries. Mazzeo secret $200 million hedge fun trading oil and gas (3) used explains in a write-up on the Kellogg Insight website: company jets for personal use, had employees do personal work “In other industries what you see is that the first competitor that is similar to you to enter the for him, and had a corporate sponsorship deal with the NBA market hurts you a lot, and the second competitor hurts you a little less, and the third even less. But team he owned, Oklahoma Thunder that flips around in the venture capital industry, where the first competitor that is similar to you to • Company stock down 20% this year. enter the market doesn’t hurt you very much, but the second competitor hurts you a little more and the third hurts you even more. This makes sense because there is a beneficial element to the first Brian Dunn - former CEO of Best Buy competitor in the market if you are working together and sharing resources. But that benefit begins • Squandered $6.4 billion on share buy-backs. to go away with the second competitor, and it’s even less with the third.” • EPS and sales have fallen, cash reserves down 85%. Cooperation is key in the VC market because some firms may be very adept at providing the • Was unable to improve customer service and online offerings, expertise required to help a particular start-up grow, but may want to spread the risk by bringing leading to five years of decling stock price and market share loss in a partner to provide some of the needed capital. In certain cases, a start-up may need different to Walmart, Amazon, Apple, and other online sellers. types of expertise, access to networks, etc. One VC firm may provide some of that assistance, while another VC firm may provide other forms of support and guidance. Once firms work together Robert Diamond - Former CEO of Barclays on one deal, they may learn that they can work together effectively, and that each has important • Oversaw Barclays’ involvment in international scheme by banks capabilities to contribute. That makes them likely to want work together again. Thus, cooperation to manipulate interbank lending rates for their own benefit. becomes crucial to success in the VC market. • Paid $450 million to American and British regulators in On the other hand, VC firms still compete to find the best deals, get the most favorable terms, settlement of interest rate fixing chages. identify the next hidden gem so that they can get in early, etc. What that means is that a feeding frenzy can eventually take place, where too much money is chasing too few deals... as a result, Stuart Gulliver - Former CEO of HSBC diminishing returns eventually can kick in, and returns on investment can fall. Cooperation • Director over activities at one of world’s largest banks which doesn’t mean that rivalry won’t harm returns. That still happens, as it would in any industry. ended in a record $1.92 billion settlement over money laundering charges. • Company faced allegations of transferring billions of dollars to countries like Iran, making it possible for Mexican Drug Cartles to move money through HSBC’s U.S. branches Congratulations to Nicholas Calabro for winning The Archway Writer of the Year! April 26, 2013 Sports page 7 An un-bull-ievable season, the top five sports moments for Bulldog teams By Justin Beaucage the season, but their win streak hopes to give them a playoff Sports Editor push. 1. Bulldog’s basketball has an If we can all say one thing incredible turnaround season: about Bryant, it’s that we like There was a time when the men’s being a big fish in a small pond. basketball team was the laughing One of the smaller schools in the stock of the NEC. Two years ago, Northeast, plenty of students will the team went an abysmal 2-26, attend this university in order to and many fans didn’t give them make a huge impact at a smaller a chance. If this last basketball school and to jumpstart their season proves anything, it’s career. This idea can also be said what a difference a year can about Bryant’s athletics. make. The Bulldogs completed In our first season of Division one of the most improbable and 1 eligibility, people didn’t expect unlikely Cinderella stories in much from any of the Bulldogs history. By opening up against team this year. However, if we #1 Indiana, fans could see this have proved one thing all year was a whole different team, one long, it’s that our team love that would not back down from to be overlooked and play the a fight. Despite losing their first underdog role. Now, after this two games, the team soon began year, teams will think twice its surprising and historical about underestimating any of run. The Bulldogs went a Bryant’s teams. remarkable 19-12, including a It has been simply a 12-6 conference record. remarkable athletic year for all Their season included an The men’s basketball team united an entire Bulldog nation (MCT Campus) of our Bulldogs, filled with some upset victory against Boston of the most memorable moments school records. Ostrander won a remarkable 15 touchdowns. prestigious honors for any tennis College, and an eight game in Bryant history. Filled with 31 events this season in total, and Running back Jordan Brown also player to receive. The Bulldogs winning streak that included an breaking records, winning also competed in U.S. nationals finished his tenure as a Bulldog, and their tennis team have overtime victory against Mount streaks, playoffs, and even players for the second consecutive year. and was receiving interest from earned not only recognition in St. Mary’s. Their success helped getting scouted for the pros; it is It will be difficult to see her leave, NFL scouts. The Bulldogs’ the country, but some worldwide unite an entire Bulldog nation, as simply a season we cannot forget. but Ostrander has definitely season not only helped the team, notice as well. they sold out their games nearly We could write a whole entire made her impact on the school but individual players and their 2. Bulldogs baseball wins every night toward the end of the sports section dedicated to these and its athletic history. season as well. 19 in a row: The Bulldogs have year. The Bulldogs played and hard working athletes and list 4. Bulldog football wins four 3. Tennis team ranked #1 really shown they are more than improved so much they earned all of moments from this year. straight, players making impact: in NEC, Arguello plays in deserving of being ranked #1 in a bid in the NEC tournament in However, in this article, we will The Bryant Football team didn’t international tournament: The preseason polls. After playing their first season of postseason break down the top five sports exactly get off to the start it Bulldog’s tennis team this spring some of the toughest teams in eligibility. Despite losing in the moments from this unbelievable wanted. After losing its first six has quietly had one of the better all of college baseball to open first round to Mount St. Mary’s, season: games and surrendering more seasons in recent history. In just the season, it seemed like the there are plenty of reasons to 5. Casey Ostrander finishes than thirty points each game, the month of April alone, they Bulldogs forgot how to lose, be proud of this team, and the historical career as Bulldog: the Bulldogs knew it was time have won six of their last eight winning 19 straight games. Their expectations are very high for Any fan could say that Bulldog to save what was left of their matches, and have earned the #1 unbelievable winning streak next season. swimmer Casey Ostrander season. The team went on to win ranking in the NEC. Although included sweeps against three These moments, and many saved the best for last. In her four straight games, all against they lost a tough match in the conference rivals. more, are some of the reasons last season at Bryant, Ostrander conference opponents. Their NEC finals against #2 FDU, the The Bulldogs posted an why Bulldog nation is a proud finished what has been one of the victories included two nail biters success of this squad cannot be amazing 25-12-1 record, one. The amount of time and most remarkable careers for any against Central Connecticut overlooked. The Bulldogs posted including a 13-3 conference effort coaches and players put in swimmer here as a Bulldog. The and Robert Morris, each by an impressive 7-0 conference record, and remain undefeated at day in and day out have led to most decorated and successful only a field goal. The winning record during the season, and home as well. Outfielder Kevin these remarkable performances. swimmer in school history, streak helped the team finish finished 14-10 overall. The Brown leads the team at the These athletes should be Ostrander became the first-ever, with a .500 conference record. success of the tennis team has plate, hitting an impressive .396 respected and praised in what four-time winner of the NEC There were also plenty of other been so outstanding, one of average with four homeruns. has been a fantastic sports year. Swimmer of the Year Award. She headlines for the Bulldogs. Bryant’s own, Ernesto Arguello, Bryant’s pitching met and When it comes to being the also added two gold medals at Receiver Jordan Harris had a played in the Central American exceeded expectations. The small fish in a big pond, Bryant the NEC finals to her trophy case, phenomenal season, setting Games, a tournament for some of pitching staff has recorded an athletics are certainly making a and she also finishes her career many school records in receiving. the best collegiate tennis players ERA of only .288, while striking splash. with three pool records and five He posted over 1200 yards with in the world. It is one of the most out 290 batters. It is still early in Sox bats go cold, get shutout by Athletics By Michael Elmasian to be quite dominant. At the top of third baseman Will Middlebrooks players on the field, the exception was Contributing Writer the 3rd inning, Oakland brought in allows a throwing error, Reddick takes Colón. six runs with three hits. As S. Smith the opportunity to score as the inning Colón exceled defensively, which On a cold, windy and rainy walked, E. Sogard scored the first comes to a close. seemed to dishearten the Sox as the Tuesday night, the Oakland Athletics run of the night. Shortly, after B. In the 4th inning, Smith hit a two game stretched on. Sox pitcher Aceves proceeded to come off a four game Moss singled to center, Crisp and Jaso -run homer, bringing Jaso off the bases. took responsibility for this debilitating losing streak with the help of the Red At this point, Steven Wright relieved loss, as he played until the top of the Sox. The Oakland Athletics preceded Aceves as pitcher. 4th inning. The Red Sox finished to shutout the Boston Red Sox 13-0 in ‘The Red Sox are still at the Continuing on in the 5th inning, with two errors while the Athletics just seven innings in a game mercifully Crisp hit a double to left field while had none; this sloppy gameplay is a cut short by the cold rainy weather. top of the charts in their Donaldson and Young scored. At the contributing factor to the result. On Bartolo Colón, coming off a 50 game division, regardless of their next bat, Jaso hit a single which led to April 22nd, the Red Sox beat the suspension by drug testing, is credited Sogard and Crisp each bringing in a Athletics 9-6, so the outcome of this with successfully denying Boston a run. loss’ run. Oakland’s final run came in at the three game series depends on the third Colón who is well known for his top of the 6th when Reddick doubled to and final game, which is on the 24th use of four-seam fastballs, used this deep center and Moss scored. (As the Archway went to press the Red pitching style regardless of the weather took advantage and each brought in The Red Sox could not use Sox won the deciding game). conditions. This proved successful for a run. On Donaldson’s sacrifice fly the poor weather as an excuse for Moving on, the Red Sox are at the him as he only required 24 pitches to to center field, Smith scored with the the loss; as Boston’ manager John top of the charts in their division, close the first two innings, while 21 of opportunity. Reddick hit an infield Farrell commented that “the weather regardless of this loss. Though the those were strikes. Alfredo Aceves and single to first on a pitch by Alfredo conditions weren’t ideal, but to say that season is in its infancy, it is fair to say Steven Wright pitched for the Red Sox, Aceves. This allowed Moss to score it was a major distraction, I don’t know that Boston has a solid record which although this was to no avail. and Reddick to land on second as a that we can go that far.” Although the can prove promising as the season Offensively, the Athletics proved result of Aceves’s error. As Boston’s cold weather seemed to impact most continues. page 8 Sports April 26, 2013 WIth the first pick, the Kansas City Chiefs select...

By Justin Beaucage will try to forget about their past draft blunders. Drafting Sports Editor Shariff Floyd would be a An NFL draft pick can make or break great start. Losing Desmond a franchise. With all the pressure on Bryant, Richard Seymour, these owners, the front office of each team and Tommy Kelly in free spends hours on end scouting, analyzing, agency has left a huge void in and interviewing players that have the the middle of their defensive potential to save their team. Not only line. Floyd is extremely can one pick help start a young collegiate versatile and can play as a athlete’s career, but it can lead a team to run-clogging defensive tackle NFL glory and the Lombardi Trophy. or a pass rushing end in That’s why every pick counts in the NFL Oakland’s 4-3 scheme. draft. 4. Philadelphia Eagles: The 2013 draft is one of the more Dion Jordan, Outside complicated, and tough-to-predict drafts Linebacker, Oregon: in recent memory. With teams having so Philadelphia has not held a many needs in the first ten picks, there top five pick since drafting are many directions these teams can go Donovan McNabb in 1999. in. Many analysts have criticized this Hopefully, like McNabb, draft class for lacking superstar talent and Dion Jordan isn’t booed on being thin at some of the most important draft day. There are plenty positions. However, when broken down of directions the Eagles can closely, there are still plenty of highly go with this pick. The team talented draft prospects this year that can has been linked to tackle help resurrect a franchise. These NFL Lane Johnson, defensive hopefuls can fill many needs that have tackle Star Lotuleli, and even plagued teams year after year. quarterback Geno Smith. Taking all of this into consideration, However, with a healthy It will be interesting to see where quarterback Geno Smith is drafted (MCT Campus) here is my projection for the first ten picks offensive line, an already open on offense, the Cardinals still have secondary. Mingo would be a smart pick of the NFL draft: quarterback competition, and free agency to improve their offensive line. The here. acquisitions, these may not be the safest Cardinals gave up a league-high 57 sacks 10. Tennessee Titans: Kenny Vaccaro, ‘Each team spends hours on picks. Jordan played with new coach last year, and Warmack can help protect Free Safety, Texas: To close out the top Chip Kelly at Oregon, and he could be the the quarterback right away. Being a part ten, the Titans drastically need to improve end scouting, analyzing, and immediate pass rusher that Philadelphia of a run-orientated Alabama offense, he their 26th ranked passing defense. interviewing players that has so desperately needed. can also contribute to improve Arizona’s Vaccaro is clearly the best safety in the 5. Detroit Lions: Lane Johnson, Tackle, rushing game, which was ranked last in draft, Vaccaro can not only help at free have the potential to save Oklahoma: There has been speculation the the NFL. safety, but he can also play strong safety their team.’ Lions are going to use this pick on either 8. Buffalo Bills: Geno Smith, and even a nickel cornerback. This a cornerback or a pass-rushing defensive Quarterback, West Virginia: The Buffalo will make it difficult for teams to game end. However, with two of their tackles Bills are the team with the biggest plan against him. He has the ability to 1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, retiring this year, offensive line becomes question mark under center in the first cover a wide range of the field, which is Tackle, Texas A&M: Speculated as the an immediate need that Lane Johnson ten picks. Many have speculated the team something the Titans need to improve number one pick for several months now, can fill. Johnson is an extremely versatile may be more interested in Syracuse’s their defense. Joeckel is by far the most talented prospect lineman who is also quick on his feet. Not Ryan Nassib, but he may not be worth the Although some didn’t make the top ten, in the entire draft. With all of their only will he help in pass protection, but he eighth pick. If Smith, the best quarterback here are five players to watch that could be moves during free agency, there aren’t could also help open up running lanes for in this year’s draft, falls to them at eight, first-round steals if drafted: many glaring holes in Kansas City’s roster new running back Reggie Bush. Buffalo should pull the trigger. Despite 1. Jarvis Jones, Outside Linebacker, (which is rare for the first overall pick). 6. Cleveland Browns: Dee Milliner, adding Kevin Kolb in the offseason, Georgia Joeckel could be an immediate starter and Cornerback, Alabama: Milliner is Buffalo does not have a long-term answer 2. Tyler Eifert, Tight End, Notre Dame have a significant impact on the team’s considered to be the top cornerback at the position. Smith has the potential 3. Kennan Allen, Wide Receiver, line. Expect him to be the first called to prospect in the entire draft. Once thought to be a franchise quarterback, and, with California the stage on Thursday night. to fall in the top five picks, injuries have his versatile skill set, could immediately 4. Eddie Lacy, Running Back, Alabama 2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Eric Fisher, raised some question marks about his improve the Bill’s mediocre offense. 5. Justin Hunter, Wide Receiver, Tackle, Central Michigan: Offensive game. At the number six pick, Milliner 9. New York Jets: Barkevious Mingo, Tennessee lineman, especially tackles, can be the is simply someone the Browns can’t pass Outside Linebacker, LSU: If there is one That is the analysis of not only the building block for rebuilding a struggling on. Cleveland has shown their focus is sure thing about the Jets, it’s that nothing first ten picks of the draft, but also some team. The Jaguars may copy the Chief’s improving their defense, adding Paul is a sure thing. The Jets have certainly had impact players that could be under the draft notes by taking the second-best Krueger and Quentin Groves. By pairing a circus-like offseason, one that includes radar. With all the talent on the board, tackle in the draft. Fisher is a big, athletic Milliner with All-Pro cornerback Joe trading their best player, Darrelle Revis, a fan can see why so much work and tackle who can help stabilize an offensive Haden, the Browns could drastically and keeping the highly controversial Tim preparation is put into it. The NFL draft line. Jacksonville knows to end their improve their 25th ranked passing Tebow. There is no doubt the Jets hope to will begin on Thursday at 8:00 PM in New offensive struggles; help up front is the defense. have a successful draft to move on from York City. These players hope not only to first priority. The Jaguars were ranked 7 .Arizona Cardinals: Chance this offseason. Rex Ryan is a brilliant start their professional careers, but lead 22nd in passing yards per game and 30th Warmack, Guard, Alabama: The defensive coach, but he has lacked a pass- these teams to a Lombardi trophy. in rushing last season. Cardinals are another team that could rushing linebacker. Mingo would be a 3. Oakland Raiders: Shariff Floyd, go in many directions with their draft sparkplug for this defensive unit. After Defensive Tackle, Florida: The Raiders, in choice. After trading for quarterback losing Revis, the Jets will need more of a their first draft without owner Al Davis, Carson Palmer and adding other pieces pass-rush for the lack of coverage in the

Do you have something to say? Write for the sports section in the Archway! Email [email protected] for more details April 26, 2013 Sports page 9 Getting, ‘knicked up,’ Celtics down 0-2 to New York By John Como are simply much younger and Assistant Sports Editor athletic than the old core the Celtics possess. In both games, the first halves were close. The New York Knicks have In Game 1, the Celtics were taken Games 1 and 2 of their first winning 53-49 by halftime and round playoff matchup against in Game 2; the Celtics were also the Boston Celtics. However, winning at halftime with the this has left very few sports score at 48-42. This means that analysts surprised. Coming the Celtics have outscored the into the postseason, the Knicks Knicks 101-91 in the first halves were predicted to dominate of both games. this postseason series and win The key, however, is in the their first playoff series since the results of the second halves. 1990s. The Celtics have proven to The Celtics played a pretty have lost some of their step and good second half in Game 1 have definitely aged since the until the fourth quarter where team’s golden years. The Knicks they scored 8 points. Contrary on the other hand have looked to the 53 first half points, the and played like a NBA contender. Celtics only scored 25 second In Game 1 of the series, one half points. As for Game 2, the would suspect massive cheers Knicks outscored the Celtics 45- from the New York crowd and 23 in the second half; including boos for the Celtics to factor a 32-11 third quarter. Therefore, into this game. Instead, Game despite always maintaining a 1 started on a very sad and Scoring champion Carmelo Anthony has given the Knicks a commanding 2-0 lead (MCT Campus) halftime lead, the Celtics are touching note. Both Carmelo being outscored by the Knicks game for the Celtics to win. Anthony and Paul Pierce stood Celtics continued to play well postseason history. The Knicks 81-48 in the second halves of this Going into Boston with the in the center of the court to through the third quarter as went on a 27-4 run, crushing series. series tied would put them in the address the New York crowd for well and held the Knicks to only the Celtics both physically and So how do the Celtics bring driver seat with two home games a moment of silence. 18 points. The team even had a even mentally. No one can be this series back in their favor? coming up. Boston has been very Both players said a few words seven point lead over the Knicks sure what happened in that Down 2-0 going into the TD good at home but very weak on on behalf of the recent Boston at one point. Knicks locker room after their Garden, the Celtics obviously the road this season, which made Marathon victims. Anthony Then the game fell apart for terrible performance in the need to win Games 3 and 4 to this an even more crucial game stated how the people of New the Celtics after a very defensive second quarter but whatever even out the series. The Celtics for both teams to win. York know what Boston is going fourth quarter. Once again the they did turned the entire have proven that they are horrific Once again, the game started through and Pierce went on to Celtics held the Knicks down to game in their favor. Naturally as a road team and they need to off dead even with both teams thank the normally hostile crowd a mere 18 points for the entire Carmelo Anthony led the figure out how to win in New trading off buckets, defensive for their support of Boston. The quarter. However, it would be charge by scoring 13 points York later. However, the Celtics stops, and even free throws. national anthem played and both the Knicks that would beat the in the third and finishing the will lose if this series goes into After the Knicks took a 26- teams were finally ready to play. Celtics at their own defensive game shooting 8-13. The Knicks Game 5 with the Knicks up 3-1. 20 lead by the end of the 1st The game started with game. The New York Knicks ended up outscoring the Celtics Secondly, they need to figure quarter, the Celtics had their first massive tension as neither team held the Celtics to 8 fourth 32-11 in the third and took a out a way to preserve themselves break-through quarter where could really gain an advantage quarter points and outscored commanding 74-59 lead against while still competing with the everything went their way. They over the other. The 1st half was them 18-8 in the fourth quarter. a team that was essentially a Knicks. simply dominated the Knicks in truly an exciting half and was It was a very sloppy quarter for dead man walking. The Celtics It’s very clear that fatigue every way and their lead even hit a perfect start that the 2013 both teams but the Knicks were were only able to score 12 in the is playing a crucial role in this double digits at one point. NBA postseason deserved. By clearly in control of the game. fourth and lost in a horrific 87-71 series and it’s possible that both After a 28-16 second quarter, halftime, the Celtics led 53-49 Anthony was the MVP of the finish. Pierce and Garnet may have to the Celtics once again took and had the Knicks right where game with 36 points, including a There are many reasons to lose minutes just so they can the halftime lead at 48-42 and they wanted them. Since the deep jumper in the final minutes consider when evaluating these compete in the closing minutes looked like the dominant team Knicks were clearly dominant that put the Knicks up 83-76 two postseason outcomes but in games. However, it’s very for that game. in scoring, the only way this old and ultimately ended the game. one x factor has been the main unlikely they can actually do this Then, like Game 1, the Celtic team was going to beat The Celtics only shot 3-8 in the culprit for both of the Celtics and its very unlikely they can Celtics collapsed and lost New York was through a low fourth and lost 85-78 in the losses. This x factor is simply the game in one of the most win this series. scoring defensive game. The defensive contest. the ages of the players on both Game 2 was therefore a massive one-sided quarters in NBA sides. The Knicks core players Intramural Athlete of the Week Michael Elmasian By Justin Beaucage Sports Editor

When a team has a tough experience, it can sometimes be difficult to stay positive. However, sportsmanship, dedication to a sport, and never giving up are three of the most important virtues in sports. Sure, it is nice for one’s team to come out on top, but having the will and perseverance to play night in and night out is essential for any athlete, including the Intramural Athlete of the Week. Michael Elmasian showed all the characteristics of a team player and a great captain throughout what was a grueling season. As a member of his basketball team, it was easy to see Michael’s hustle and dedication to his sport every game. No matter what the numbers were on the scoreboard, he tried his hardest until there was no time on the clock. In what was a rather difficult season for the team, Michael was one of the bright spots for his team. As the team’s center, he averaged around 10 points per game, and he was always dominant on the boards with nearly 7 rebounds per game. He was a force to be reckoned with on defense, stopping anyone who tried to drive down the lane and into the paint. His contributions on both sides of the ball helped open other opportunities for other players on the floor. That is what being a great teammate is all about. Although the team didn’t have much success this year, Michael did not let it hurt his competitve spirit. He always put the team first, and wanted what was best for the team. Whenever there was a fastbreak opportunity for the other team, Michael was always the first one down to try to break up the play. His hustle helped carry the team in some of the tougher times during the season. He was someone who, game after game, made sure that his team had fun while staying competitve as well. All of this makes Michael Elmasian the Intramural Athlete of the Week, and one of the most competivie captains on the court. The team might not have had a lot of victories, but someone who is as tough and dedicated as Michael, well, that’s a winner.

Sport: Basketball where are they now?

BRYANT ONE-YEAR MBA MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION

ALEX DALEY ’11, ’12 MBA JEANETTE FERRARO ’13, ’14 MACom UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR: UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR: Accounting Communication MINOR: Psychology MINORS: Business Administration, HOMETOWN: Allston, MA Economics WORKING AT: PricewaterhouseCoopers, HOMETOWN: North Branford, CT Boston PATH: Health communications

When Alex Daley began his college search, Daley is now an assurance associate – It was the curriculum and sense of saw the potential in me and has helped me he was certain about two things: he essentially a junior auditor – at PwC’s community that initially drew Jeanette every step of the way,” she says. “Based on wanted to study business and play on Boston office, where he interned in the Ferraro to Bryant. Though she wasn’t sure my class work and conversations with her, a competitive golf team. After visiting summer of 2010. “I am part of a group what she wanted to major in, the idea of she could tell where my interests were – campus during his senior year of high responsible for auditing the financial blending liberal arts with business was very and she guided me on the path to graduate school, Daley realized that Bryant offered statements of our technology clients in appealing, and she had heard great things school. I’m taking my second graduate a unique education that blended business order to ensure that statements prepared about the professors, faculty, staff, and course right now (in senior year, students and liberal arts. The University also had by management are free of material students at Bryant. “Everyone I talked in a fifth-year master’s program may take a varsity golf team. misstatements and error,” he says. “In this with stressed how student-centered this one graduate course each semester). role, I am able to learn about my clients’ school was, and that has been true from A full-time job offer from PwC in 2011, business processes, as well as enhance the moment I stepped onto this campus,” “As a senior, I’m taking my hardest when he was still a senior, is what prompted my understanding of accounting rules she says. courses and doing my best work. Daley to apply to graduate school at Bryant, and regulations. Going straight into graduate school specifically to the one-year MBA program. It was a health campaign project in her will just keep the momentum going,” The job offer was contingent upon his The One-Year MBA program was a junior year, part of the Advanced Health she says. obtaining 150 credit hours before he started great personal and professional decision, Communication and Campaigns course, with the firm – a rule of the American says Daley. “I was able to sharpen my which helped Ferraro to envision a career Outside of class, Ferraro’s roles as a Senior Institute of CPAs. leadership skills through the spring path in health communications. Admission Fellow and Head Resident consulting project, and I met some Assistant have helped her to develop “Bryant was one of the few schools in the great individuals whom I will stay in And it was Communication Professor leadership and teamwork skills. “I know area that offers an exceptional one-year touch with throughout my career. Wendy Samter who introduced Ferraro to these will be essential in the working world. MBA program,” says Daley, “and, because Bryant’s Master of Arts in Communication. With a passion for health communication I knew Bryant, the transition was relatively “Employers are attracted to individuals with “At the end of my junior year, I still didn’t and strong leadership skills, I am confident easy.” A graduate assistantship also helped an MBA. It not only enhances knowledge, know if I wanted to get a job right away or that I will go far in a career I love.” to alleviate some of the tuition costs. it also provides an opportunity to turn go on to graduate school. Professor Samter weaknesses into strengths.”

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

JORDAN LEVESQUE ’09, ’11 MPAc VERONICA SANTERRE ’11, ’14 MAT UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR: UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR: Accounting Applied Psychology MINOR: Psychology MINORS: Business Administration, HOMETOWN: Quincy, MA Sociology WORKING AT: KAF Financial Group, HOMETOWN: North Grosvenordale, CT Braintree, MA PATH: High school math teacher

Jordan Levesque enrolled in the Master of When he was first looking at colleges, As an undergraduate, Veronica Santerre “I felt an advanced degree from Bryant Professional Accountancy (MPAc) program Levesque was drawn to Bryant because of found Bryant’s faculty to be “absolutely would be an exceptional addition in Bryant’s Graduate School of Business to its reputation. He found faculty who are amazing,” helping to shape her into the to my résumé when applying for expand his knowledge of accounting and passionate about the material they are person she is today, she says. teaching positions.” fulfill his education eligibility requirements teaching, he says, and who genuinely want to become a CPA. He treated graduate to see their students succeed both in and She worked closely with Assistant Professor Her undergraduate business minor, she school like a full-time job, he says, putting out of the classroom. “A university – or any of Applied Psychology Allison Butler, Ph.D. adds, has helped her to become a more in the necessary work, seeking extra organization for that matter – can only be Butler played an active role in the Psychology well-rounded individual. “When I am help from professors, and expanding his as great as the people within. Bryant is Association, of which Santerre was president, faced with a problem in my professional network of resources and contacts. made up of people throughout the campus and she was adviser on Santerre’s senior or personal life, I find myself looking at who love what they are doing.” year independent study. the issue from a business perspective – Today, the former five-year varsity football which allows me to make a more player is an auditor for KAF Financial In the MPAc program, Levesque learned When it came time for Santerre to research informed decision.” Group in Braintree, MA. It was the MPAc, from professors who have had experience graduate programs and make plans for life he says, that made him more marketable in the accounting industry. Within the first after Bryant, Butler, now a mentor, was Today, Santerre works closely with her faculty to accounting firms and enhanced his few weeks, he knew that he had made there for her. “I was constantly changing mentor, Associate Dean of the College of interview skills. the right decision. “The curriculum greatly my mind,” says Santerre, “but she listened Arts and Sciences Donald Holder, Ed.D. expanded my knowledge of not only the and gave honest feedback.” “Professor Holder is a great resource,” she “Being a recent Bryant graduate made the details of accounting but also of accounting says. “He offers me real examples from transition to the MPAc program easier,” as a profession,” he says. “I was able to Santerre had always intended to teach and, his own life experience, and I share unique says Levesque, a 2009 Accounting major. “Of gain insight into my strengths and what after graduating from Bryant in 2011, she insights with him and my classmates course, the workload increased, but I had I needed to improve upon to be able to was a substitute teacher for grades K-12 in about my daily substitute teaching. learned from many of the MPAc professors succeed as part of an accounting firm.” two districts. For her graduate education, in the undergraduate program. My familiarity she chose to enroll in Bryant’s Master of “I truly believe this graduate program is with their teaching styles allowed me to Arts in Teaching program. “The University preparing me to become a remarkable better prepare for the program and made has such an excellent reputation,” she says. educator.” planning easier.” April 26, 2013 Opinion page 11 Faith in the future: Looking past preconceptions I have heard of a crime committed by someone of another understand our differences? If we could better understand By Kathryn Valentini and Alex Scelzo religion, or ethnicity, I immediately had the same thoughts: one another, then perhaps our instant reactions to foreign Staff and Contributing Writers that these people were terrorists, and it was because of the ideas would no longer be fearful ones. What I am saying, is things they learned and practiced in their religion that taught that in order for humanity to ever move forward, in order them to act this way. However, now, I am ashamed of having for us to ever be able to set aside differences, we must try In the hours immediately following last week’s previously had that mindset. In a world where the media is to abolish our preconceived notions of what we think the horrendous attacks on the Boston Marathon, many people quick to report anything and everything – whether factual or “stereotypical” terrorist looks like, acts like, or what religion were looking for somewhere to point fingers and place blame. they may be affiliated with. And it didn’t take long for the conspiracies to begin unfolding I read a wonderful article online today, by anti-racist about the seemingly limitless possibilities. Was it a terrorist ‘We must try to abolish our essayist, author and educator, Time Wise, who perhaps put organization? A stand-alone, crazed person, disgruntled with preconceived notions of what what I am trying to say in much more eloquent terms. He authorities? Or just a random act of inhumane brutality? writes, in his article: Terrorism and Privilege: Understanding As is common throughout history, fear and confusion we think the “stereotypical” the Power of Whiteness: “ White privilege is knowing that fueled the first racially driven impulse in the manhunt which even if the bomber turns out to be white, no one will call followed the attacks. The first suspect was a young man, terrorist looks like, acts like, for whites to be profiled as terrorists as a result, subjected a twenty-year old student in Boston, who happened to be or what religion they may to special screening, or threatened with deportation. White a Saudi Arabian National. Just another bystander among privilege is knowing that if the bomber turns out to be white, thousands watching runners cross the finish line, this young be affiliated with.’ he or she will be viewed as an exception to an otherwise student was wounded by the deadly blasts, just as 175 others non-white rule, an aberration, an anomaly… Furthermore, in around him were. He emulated the crowd, running in the book I read for my LCS class this week called: “How Does terror, fleeing from the smoke and debris of the blast-- just as not – we, as citizens, are just as quick to eat it up and accept it Feel to be a Problem”, one of the Islamic, Arab American everyone else was. He likely feared for his life, possibly calling what we are told without further personal investigation. characters, when asked what they think about terrorism, out for loved ones or his God -- just as hundreds around him There is a sadly perpetuated belief and ideology in responds that “that concept isn’t part of Islam…killing an were doing. What makes this particular bystander unique America that most, if not all, Muslims are “radical”. And yet, innocent person? Absolutely no way can you find it in Islam” is that he was the only casualty tackled to the ground while in all the various crimes committed by Christian extremists (Moustafa Bayoumi). fleeing the scene. While recovering in the hospital from over the years, scarcely has there been occasion where a While I will not pretend that I have read and understand his wounds, this Saudi student’s apartment was scoured for Christian has been profiled on the street as a “radical” for the Qur’an, or understand all of Islamic beliefs, what I do evidence and his roommate was questioned about living with their beliefs. No matter the religion, any heinous crime know is that I will no longer be a passive listener, believer, and a possible killer. committed should never go unpunished; consequences human. I believe that in all of the horror in the world, in all Fortunately, following this gaffe, authorities were must always be suffered for any act of terror. Yet, how can the evil, there will always be more goodness, more love, and able to identify the two men who carried out this act in a we, expect to move forward, to ever come together and more beauty to outweigh it. I believe that there is the potential commendably short amount of time. Upon first looking at understand one another if we lack the desire to try and for a better world. Instead of looking to the media to quell our the photos of these criminals, we fears, we should look to our hearts to see that they are Caucasian. The embrace and understand others who media then uncovered, upon further may, at first, appear to be different investigation that these two men were than ourselves. of the Islamic faith. And here’s where everyone starts claiming “I knew If you would like to read Tim it! I knew it was a terrorist plot!” Wise’s entire article, you can find it at Once the younger brother awoke in this link: custody, the police questioned him http://www.timwise.org/2013/04/ on any possible international terrorist terrorism-and-privilege- involvement, or other ulterior understanding-the-power-of- motives. whiteness/ Admittedly, in the past, whenever What Grinds My Gears Presenting the Archway Haiku! Group projects (sometimes) By Sara Elder, Justin Beaucage, and Kat Larsson Managing Editor, Sports Editor, and Editorial Assistant By Justin Beaucage However, this only accounts for a small portion of Sports Editor the entire grade. I believe this shouldn’t be the case. Professors, in some cases, have no idea how much The Archway production staff spends Wednesday night one person slacking off can hurt an entire grade. cooped up on the third floor of the Bryant Center in a small Just picture this: you’re in your final class ever Also, if one person isn’t involved, it can really hurt office. Sometimes we go a little crazy. at Bryant University. Only one grade separates a group’s chemistry, which then affects the team’s This week, The Archway staff had the crazy idea to you from that long-awaited diploma, and you can overall performance. compose an Archway haiku. We love the Archway; why finally start your post-college career. You walk into My other bone to pick with group projects is the the classroom, and head straight to the front of the overall worth. I understand that a group project wasn’t there already a poem about it? room. Your final grade is a presentation you have incorporates many of the lessons that are taught This is our last issue of the semester, of the year, and been working on with a group all semester long. throughout the entire semester. However, a student’s in this office. Our office is being torn down and rebuilt in Everything is going fine except for one thing: one of individual contributions to the class should not have the Bryant Center renovation, so we’re being forced to say your group members is missing. As the clock ticks to rely on the work of others. A group project does goodbye to our office space. closer to your presentation time, your member never not affect another student’s homework, exams, study After many hours and failed haiku lines, we created a shows. Your professor asks you to leave, and you habits, or attendance. Why should just a group take the walk of shame out of the classroom. You project have this much impact on the grade? work of art. No, no - a masterpiece. It will go down in history fail not only the project, but the class, preventing you The final issue with group projects is how as being the first poem composed to honor Bryant’s student from walking down the aisle on graduation day. untimely they can be. I know they require a lot newspaper - which is put out week after week for people And it’s all because of your group member. of work, but having group projects due around everywhere to read. When I write this article, I am not talking about the same time as final exams is just another stress So enjoy our haiku, and the Archway staff hopes you all groups (I have had group projects that worked and worry to add to a student. Maybe if there really well). However, group projects can be one were smaller projects that were distributed evenly continue to enjoy our newspaper in the fall! of the most controversial, time consuming, and throughout the year, it would be easier for students risky assignments in all of Bryant. In most cases, a and less time consuming. It could also improve group project can make or break a student’s grade a student’s overall grades since they would be less in a class. If just one person underperforms, it stressed out. can jeopardize not only the group, but a student’s So, group projects could hurt students, and Got something to say? academic success. changes should be made to the curriculum. A Not all group projects grind my gears, but some student’s grade shouldn’t suffer because of Well, write it in the Archway things that a student will come across do. I think, something that is out of their control, like a non- first of all, that there should be more consideration participating group member. After taking all of this and have a good day! taken into individual participation in group projects. into consideration, maybe not being part of a group I know that some professors require individual isn’t so bad. assessments of each group member as a grade. page 12 Opinion April 26, 2013 Bryant’s golf club great way to relax

By David Bader friends and meeting new people. members of the club with Triggs Memorial. These courses show enthusiasm and are active The constant contact that the discounted rates on courses near are pretty close to campus which in the club. So if the Golf Club Staff Writer E-Board had with the new the school as well as free driving makes playing so convenient with sounds like something you Everyone has their own way members really helped the club range days during the year. The the club. Since the Golf Club has would want to be a part of, join of relaxing. Some like to sleep, grow because everyone in the discounted rounds alternate on only been a club for 3 semesters, the Facebook group: Bryant some listen to music but not me, I club feels welcome and we all Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, gaining leadership roles in the University Golf Club. love to play golf. Thankfully, I am share a common interest: Golf. or Tuesday and Thursday as well club wouldn’t be difficult if you not the only one on this campus Another great aspect of the as Sunday to accommodate to any that loves to play golf. At the Golf Club is that it opens up student’s schedule. The driving beginning of the year I joined the the ability to play tournaments range day is usually on Friday or Golf Club just to be able to say while we are at school. These Saturday during the afternoons. that I joined a couple clubs my tournaments are a great way to Don’t think that you need freshman year. meet people from other schools, to know how to golf to join the The next couple of months but most importantly they give club; you could always go to showed me that this golf club you a chance to compete like these range days and learn how was not just any club but in my many of us did on high school to swing. Whether you are an ace opinion it’s the best club we have teams. These tournaments are a or a beginner, as long as you want on this campus. The best part of lot of fun, and they have prizes to play, the golf club can help you this club has to be the people in it. for the top players so there in meeting your expectations, From the day I signed up to is always good competition. no matter if it’s competing in be a part of this club, I received You don’t have to play in the tournaments or just learning the emails, Facebook friend requests, tournaments to be in the club basic swing. To get all these great and texts from the guys who though; there are always signup deals when you join the club ran the club. I immediately felt sheets on the Facebook group to there is a $20 fee per semester welcomed and as an incoming play during the week and on the but after you pay the fee it usually freshman knowing only one weekends. costs only $5-$10 to walk 9 holes. person from home at Bryant, The Golf Club, along with The courses that we play at are I was just happy to be making CollegeGolfPass, provides Crystal Lake, Country View, and Not the Salmo food, Salmo mess Some don’t like the food, but the bigger issue is the mess on the tables from other students

By Daniel Dinicola pick it up after them. It leaves job to clean up the tables and less clean tables open for other therefore clean up after them. Contributing Writer students who are coming in to eat I would like to point out that as well as making the eating area while they do wipe down the Like many students here, I so much less sanitary. Bottom tables after the meals and they feel like Salmo isn’t quite the best line, you are making it unhealthy do clean them, picking up your place to eat on campus, but not for the other students to eat in trays, plates, and dirty napkins is because of the food. Personally, Salmo! not their job. I’m sorry, but your I think that the cooks in Salmo maid, mother, or whoever picks do a pretty good job providing up after you at home stayed at us with good food, though I will ‘While they do wipe home; you need to take care of admit it isn’t always my favorite. I yourself now. You are a grown am constantly losing my desire to down the tables after college student. You can do it. It eat at Salmo for one reason, and the meals...picking up just requires a little bit of effort to that is the mess that is always left bring your tray to the dirty dish behind on the tables from other your trays, plates, and rack. students. dirty napkins is not Some students say that If you go to lunch after 1:00 because they pay $50,000 a year or dinner after 6:30, it is very their job.’ it shouldn’t matter that they easy to see what I’m talking leave their trays, but that is very about. Almost every single table rude and disrespectful to the is dirty from something that I understand how some of you employees who work hard to feed another student left behind. Now complain that you don’t like the you. Salmo is not a full service I’m not talking a few crumbs or food, but you’re the ones who are restaurant; that is why there are something like that; students are eating in Salmo; so either eat it no waiters/waitresses, and there leaving dirty napkins, silverware, and be respectful or don’t go. I is a dish rack to leave your dirty glasses, plates, and trays on their also notice that many students items. tables expecting someone else to believe that it is the Salmo staff’s Most of the money that you pay to attend Bryant goes towards the salaries of everyone who is employed by the university as well as the programs and clubs offered on campus. If you really don’t like how your money is being spent, don’t take it out on the poor Salmo staff; they don’t control it. Since this is a community, you need special and important, remember are creating an unhealthy eating to remember that the money that the majority of people on environment for everyone else, you spend also doesn’t revolve campus don’t and probably will and it doesn’t take much to bring completely around you. never know your name, and you it to the dish rack. After all, you That’s the other thing, you are are equal to everyone else in the did carry all of it to your table and a part of a community, and you community. you even had food, too! Respect need to act like it. You are not So, whatever your reasoning your community and clean up superior in this community in the is for leaving your dirty things after yourselves! least. Whether you’re an athlete, on the table at Salmo, please president of some important club, remember that it is not the staff’s or have some other reason to feel job to clean up after you. You

The Opinion pages of The Archway feature the opinions of the identified columnists and writers, which are not necessarily those of the newspaper or Bryant University. April 26, 2013 Opinion page 13 The truth about Greek Life Don’t believe everything you hear What Delta Zeta means to me

By Brian Wajda are Greek. In addition to being similar By Emily Grenier During my preference ceremony (a ceremony where each chapter chooses Staff Writer to everyone else in regards to parties, Contributing Writer contrary to popular belief grades remain potential new members to share a piece At the beginning of the semester a at the very center of the fraternity men’s of their ritual with) I remember distinctly Facebook page called Bryant University thoughts. In order to maintain your When I was asked by one of my friends listening to the sisters speak about what Secrets was created and rapidly gained membership in Greek life on campus to write an editorial for the Archway, I Delta Zeta meant to them and knowing popularity. For the people who don’t you need to meet a minimum grade immediately knew what I wanted to write that I was surrounded by the type of know, Bryant University Secrets is requirement, and yet, that doesn’t really about; the part I’m having trouble with is women I wanted to become. I joined a Facebook page on which you can seem to be a problem as some of the how to express it. I have a hard enough Delta Zeta because I wanted to be a better anonymously post messages for people highest GPAs on campus are members time explaining to people verbally what woman, and I knew that this was the to read. This page has led to waves of Greek Life. In addition to this it is just my sorority means to me, so I can only sisterhood that would help me to do so. of negativity and lies about various funny to read about how we don’t do imagine how difficult it will be to write it Friends of mine that aren’t in Greek organizations, clubs, and people but enough for our community. Greeks do concisely in 500 words. Life like to tease me that “they don’t get none more so than Greek Life. The page more community service than almost My motivation behind writing this it”, or that it’s silly and pointless. It isn’t has become an almost continuous roast anybody else on campus and fundraise editorial is not to stress the academic or that I think everyone should feel the same of one of the premier organizations on exorbitant amounts of money for various networking aspects of Greek life, or to try as I do; it’s just that I am so passionate campus, and even though most of the charities. The theory that fraternities to impress my ideas upon others. I am about it, and it is hard for me to explain time the allegations posed on its feed are and sororities are black dots on society, writing to be honest in an attempt to help to them my reasons why. Then, the other untrue, a change in public perception having a more negative than positive give people insight into what Greek Life day, it came to me; at least in part. What occurs regardless. effect, is just not even close to factual. means to its members. In short, since this my sorority gives me is accountability: As a member of Greek Life myself, Now I’m going to directly quote the will be my last semester at Bryant until accountability to myself, and to my sisters. this is a greatly disappointing thing to page twice here. “Last weekend some next spring, I feel like writing this piece Before joining Delta Zeta, I wasn’t watch happen. This article is not going sorority had a toga party. Or as the rest is the least I can do to tell my sisters how truly held accountable to anything, and I to be a rebuttal aimed towards any of the world saw it, whales on display much I love them, and to remind myself didn’t like the direction my life was going one person or group of people; after all event”, and “Greek Life is stupid. They all why Delta Zeta means the world to me. in. In all honesty, I believe Delta Zeta has that would be childish in addition to get drunk and party n shit, and whenever I came to Bryant last year as an changed, and perhaps even saved, my life. impossible as the page is anonymous. someone points this out, they hide incoming freshman, nervous, like My sisters are my support, my stability, No, this article is going to be about behind philanthropy, as if the only way to everyone was, about friends, boys, grades, and my motivation. Although I may be information so that people become more get anything good done on this campus partying, and living on my own for the closer to some than others, there isn’t a informed about things before they decide is to let them all get wasted and take a first time. I’m not one to sugar coat the single woman in my chapter I wouldn’t to insult them. bunch of slutty FB pics of themselves truth; so to be frank, the situation I was give my last dollar to or the shirt off my first”. People need to understand that leaving at home was not terrible, but was back for. college is not a movie, and the members less than ideal. Because of this, I had As incomprehensible, and even silly, ‘College is seen as a of Greek Life on campus are not movie always been an independent girl, so I as it may seem, getting my colors was stars. came into school with the preconception probably the proudest day of my life. time to let go by everyone We are normal people, and being that (and misconception) that sororities were Becoming part of a sisterhood that has we are just regular people we possess for girls who couldn’t make friends, or been on this campus for almost 70 years not just members of the awesome quality trait of not being needed a crowd to stick up for them. is an indescribable feeling. Every year perfect, which, if people didn’t realize it, Right off the bat I embraced the when the seniors leave, they pass down Greek Life.’ is a universal thing. stereotypes that sorority girls were ditzy their colors to the younger women in the Making fun of people’s body image partiers who hazed new members and chapter. During this past alumni weekend, just seems like a cop out, an excuse to “bought their friends”. Thankfully, I my friend and I met “Joker”, the nickname criticize Greek Life for having members started dating a boy in a fraternity on on one of my old tattered sweatshirts, For years upon years movies and that are not perfect. As for the partying campus who showed me how wrong I was. and we literally began to tear up with other various forms of media have and then hiding behind philanthropy, He wasn’t the reason I chose to go excitement. negatively misrepresented fraternities you may justify our good willed actions through recruitment, but he definitely The pride you feel knowing that you and sororities. It has reached the point as a mask if you would like, but the played a part in my decision and are carrying on traditions and beliefs that where fraternity men are labeled as bottom line is that we do a lot of good for supported me through the entire process. generations of women hold so dear is a “frat” guys and sorority women are a lot of people, and you can’t take that Even if we say nothing else nice about feeling unlike any other. If I can come being labeled as sorority “sluts”; guys away from us. each other now, I wholeheartedly want to back in 30 years and see new Delta Zetas who live for partying, drinking, chasing Each different chapter of Greek Life thank him for helping me with my choice. with the same passion for their chapter as and having sex with girls all the time, on campus is different, and yet, there are If it wasn’t for your help, I would have I have now, everything I have done with not caring about school, and in general a number of things we all covet; tradition, missed out on the greatest decision I’ve my time here will have been worthwhile. being a black dot on society, and girls values, community service, ritual, and made since coming to Bryant. In conclusion, I know it is the feeling who are all about feeling popular and are Brotherhood/Sisterhood just to name a Because I had been on the fence about of some people that Greek Life here at just there for the pleasure of fraternities. few. These merely scratch the surface of joining, formal recruitment was the first Bryant is standoffish and arrogant, and These things just simply are not accurate. what Greek Life is all about. Go ahead time I really had the opportunity to talk to those who do not understand why College is seen as a time to let go by and blast Greek Life to our faces, or on to any of the girls in either Delta Zeta we are so proud, that is a completely everyone not just members of Greek the Secrets page if you would prefer. Next or Sigma Sigma Sigma. If I was asked to understandable perception. So to that Life. Everyone in college wants to have time just do it in a way that makes you sit down and write a list of the reasons effect I want to end with one of my the best four years of their lives and so seem less like a middle school student why I chose DZ over Tri Sig it would be favorite sorority-inspired quotes, “My they party, they drink, they chase girls who just discovered that they can bash impossible. Joining a sorority or fraternity colors don’t make me better than you, and guys, and they are going to do these people on the internet anonymously. is not something you can rationalize; it they make me better than I used to be.” things regardless of whether or not they is a feeling. I chose Delta Zeta because I knew that that was where I belonged. Bryant Said What?! Profit and Loss

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Submit quotes to This is the final issue of The Archway this semester. =D - The Archway Production Team [email protected] page 14 Variety April 26, 2013 Pioneer paves path to success for The Band Perry

By Sara Elder less popular at the moment. Assistant Editor-in-Chief “Night Gone Wasted” definitely has potential to be a hit. The melody is catchy and the theme The Band Perry, known for their songs “If I is always fun, but the chorus is a little weak. It Die Young” and “All Your Life,” has just released doesn’t quite grab you like some of their more their second album, Pioneer, at the beginning famous songs, and it won’t pull in fans of other of April. For the readers not familiar with The genres, but country fans, I’m sure, will enjoy the Band Perry, they are a contemporary country sound. group whose sound ranges from country to “I’m a Keeper” is an upbeat song of self- country-pop to pop-rock. The group is made up confidence and independence. It’s one of the of three siblings – Kimberly, Reid, and Neil Perry. stronger songs on the album and will prove to be Kimberly provides the lead vocals for the group. one of the more popular ones, I believe. “Back To Me Without You” seems like a diamond in the rough. It could easily sneak past you if you’re not listening through the ‘The Band Perry definitely has entire album. It’s another one of their songs that really is not country at all, and as a country cross-genre appeal, even though fan, I still enjoy it. The song, with lines like “If they’re generally labeled as a it’s true home is where the heart is, I guess now I’m homeless,” is well-written and shouldn’t be country group.’ written off. This album definitely has country songs on it, but it reads more like a pop or pop-rock album with some of the songs. This is probably because Thompson Square, Steel Magnolia, and Little of the lead singer, Kimberly Perry. Perry’s voice Big Town are all similar artists. The vocals, continues to prove that it has range. It can be a provided by Kimberly Perry, on TBP’s new album little rough, smooth, or just plain country. The pick up on tones from all three of these other songs on this album showcase the different types groups. The Band Perry definitely has cross-genre of music the group can successfully play. appeal, even though they’re generally labeled as a It’s too soon to tell if this album is a hit, but it’s country group. I would argue that, with Pioneer, a strong second album for the group. Pioneer has they have entered into the pop-rock genre. already surpassed their first album by reaching The Band Perry entered the music scene with #1 on the Top Country Albums and #2 on the their self-titled first album. Five of the eleven Billboard Top 200 charts. The Band Perry, their songs on The Band Perry’s last album were well- first self-titled album, only reached #2 and #4 received as singles. Two made it into the Top 40 respectively. “Better Dig Two” has also achieved – with “If I Die Young” seeing the most success. platinum certification as a single. If these are any The first two songs on Pioneer, “Better Dig Two” indications of the album’s success, it should be and “DONE.,” have already had success as singles well on its way to a platinum certification like its released by the group. predecessor and lead song. But the other songs on this album are worth Give it a listen even if you’ve not a country fan, The Band Perry at the Grammy awards. (MCT Campus) mentioning as well, even though they might be because this album just might surprise you. Evil Dead review: better than the original movie By AJ Beltis five is stupid enough to cut through the It rained blood. Not to mention a girl Staff Writer barbed wire with pliers, tear open the puked blood all over her friend’s face. bag, read past the “LEAVE THIS BOOK Oh yeah, and a girl cut off her own arm. ALONE” sketching on one of the pages, The disturbing part is that this is only and speak aloud the words that awaken a fraction of the eye-popping graphics the demonic presence that is...wait for from Evil Dead. it...the evil dead. (Note: This, along with Sure, this movie may potentially the original, is incorrectly regarded as a leave you light-headed, nauseous, and zombie movie. It’s a demonic possession disinclined to venture out into the woods movie. There’s a difference.) for a while, but it’ll be able to do what very few horror remakes can - genuinely It’s not hard to guess what happens entertain you. Take that for what it is and next - the friends are killed off one by run with it. one. See Friday the Thirteenth, Cabin in the Woods, etc. The way it’s done in PS: If you go see this movie, keep your this movie, though, is rather impressive. eyes open for the Pulp Fiction and The It’s true that the film is occasionally Sixth Sense references. reliant on gore in exchange for thrills,

It’s true that the film is occasionally reliant on gore in exchange for thrills, but it actually works very well.

but it actually works very well. Like the original, it was over-done at times, but Evil Dead star and actress Jane Levy (MCT Campus) I was entertained from start to finish. The best horror movies are those that This movie received 4 out of 5 I saw the original The Evil Dead on The plot of this successful remake is honestly make you think the story’s Bulldogs Netflix a few months ago. I liked it. simple enough - twenty-something-year- over and then surprise you. Evil Dead Didn’t love it. The absurd laughter from old Mia is brought up to her family’s is one of those horrors. Furthermore, one of the characters, the cheap makeup remote vacation cabin by her three it’s an undeniable improvement over and effects, and the poor execution of friends and brother David for a cold- the original (in my 21st-century teenage black comedy made it nothing more than turkey drug intervention. It’s evident eyes). okay. When I was reading up on this that no one from Mia or David’s family Needless to say, don’t go into this remake, I saw that Bruce Campbell, cast had been there for a while, because when movie lightly. It was one of the, if not the, member of the Sam Raimi cult classic, the group venture into the basement, goriest and bloodiest movies I’ve ever was quoted saying, “The remake’s gonna they find a slew of strung up dead cats seen. Keep in mind; this is coming from kick some ass — you have my word.” I hanging from the ceiling, along with a a guy who’s seen Hostel and all the Saw now see that Bruce Campbell is a pretty book enclosed in a garbage bag, wrapped movies, among others. When I say that honest guy. in barbed wire. Naturally, one of the it rained blood, I’m completely serious. April 26, 2013 Variety page 15 Styleaholic: Paris ahead in fashion History of tattoos By Lauren Kordalski By Marta Gravier Columnist Archway Intern

A design by French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier (MCT Campus) There’s something enchanting about and sneakers look indicative of Paris. The charming architecture, modern American culture, Parisian preserved for hundreds of years, lovely style maintains a level of formality outdoor cafes boasting saucer-sized unfamiliar to traditional casual cappuccinos, endless wine and cheese, American style. Generally inspired by and an unmatched view of the streets timeless and feminine styles, fashion of the city, the sprawling grounds of in Paris is unmatched by any other well-kept parks which are peppered culture. Generally known for their trim with relaxing Parisians, and countless physiques, Parisian women know how Boulangerie’s tucked away in the to flatter their slim figures with fitted A gang member imprisoned in El Salvador displays his tattoos. (MCT Campus) corners of busy streets, selling delicious blazers, waist belts, and fashion-forward Tattoos have long been a part of human history. They were once used to represent a tribe or group of sorts. Nowadays, tattoos are a form of art. Either way, the wearer of any kind of ink in any form does one thing for sure: express ‘Dress shabbily and they remembr the dress; dress oneself. Many people, ranging from kids to adults, find a voice through tattoos. Throughout the past decade, tattoos have become much more socially acceptable. impeccably and they remember the woman’ If anyone went back to the nineties, tattoos were basically taboo. If you had one, maybe you were part of a gang or vandalized public property. Perhaps you were plotting to steal a tub of Tollhouse cookie dough from the corner store. If you had a tattoo, you were likely an adolescent ruffian. One did not simply go baguettes and tempting sandwiches to coats suitable for city-living. Greeting home and tell their mother how they got the Mona Lisa tattooed onto their biceps. eager customers are just a few of the every day with a fashionable outfit, These supposed mere scrawls on your skin were a desecration to the status quo. seemingly countless reasons why I have the Parisians have a much different fallen in love with the truly radiant city. “everyday” look than the casual style of Serving as the “cherry on top,” the lavish, Americans. sophisticated nature of Paris is reflected Characterized by the integration ‘One tattoo can be worth a thousand words, many in the fashions that make people- of basics paired with statement pieces, watching a spectacle; a perfect activity for Parisian women manage to find stories, and one person’s life-changing event’ a fashion-loving girl. the perfect balance of feminine and Say what you want about the masculine through their effortless style. Parisians, but one fact is undisputable… Frequently combining loose button- For thousands of years, tattoos were a norm, simply a component of one’s boy can they dress. As an indicator, ups with fitted cardigans, casual tee’s culture. They tended to symbolize various rites of passage. In a tribe in Papua American fashion is constantly mirroring with fashionable blazers, and boyfriend New Guinea, a new tattoo was given each year as someone got older. When a the trends in Paris, often picking up on jeans with a lacy top or ballet flats, these girl came to be of marrying age, she received a v-shaped tattoo around her collar popular styles a few seasons after they hit impressive women manage to make bone. Some tattoos were given to warriors as a symbol of bravery. the scene in Paris. Coco Chanel, arguably fashion seem like second-nature. Topping What happened between so long ago and the last century? How did it become the most notable French fashion designer it off with elegant accessories such as a unacceptable to have a tattoo? In the twentieth century, people became very to date, summed up the importance of simple pearl necklace, a dreamy scarf, or conservative. Walking around with art on your body was silly and frivolous. fashion to the essence of a city perfectly, an edgy over-sized bag, French women Criminals sent to jail were often already tattooed. Common tattoos were once saying, “Fashion is not something fill the busy streets with pops of color and teardrops and varying numbers of dots. These were all symbols of involvement in that exists in dress only. Fashion is in layers of chiffon, velvet, silk, and furs. gangs. People with two dots between their index and thumb had been convicted of the sky, in the street; fashion has to As Coco Chanel emphasized, “Dress crime and finished their sentence. do with ideas, the way we live, what is shabbily and they remember the dress; Tattoos today are permanent, unless you happen to have a ton of money happening.” dress impeccably and they remember and an undying wish to undergo tattoo removal surgery. Then they do not last Bold statement pieces and chic apparel the woman.” Clothing is a fun way of long. But tattoos have come a long way in the past ten years, with advances not add to the culture of the city, mirroring representing yourself, and as Coco points just in procedures, but in social acceptance. You can get your grandmother’s the memorable vintage feel of the out, good fashion is memorable, so in name tattooed somewhere and not be called out for it. There are employers who beautiful city which is purposely stuck a world of endless poor fashion, why request tattoos not to be visible, but this is a mere, easy to follow, protocol in the in the past, as to maintain the fabulous not stand out as a woman who knows workplace. Parisian culture. Compared to the how to work what she’s got? There are What a lot of people are able to do is draw what they want a tattoo artist metal, skyscrapers, and huge billboards fashionable options for every body-type to draw onto them. This makes tattoos pretty popular around the more artsy characteristic of cities such as Boston out there, and by taking a hint from the populations. They can draw up something simple or utterly complicated that and New York, Paris is truly comparable Parisians, we can learn to be more stylish they can then carry on their bodies forever. Tattoos are also used to represent to another world. With the exception by utilizing flattering clothing choices. important parts of someone’s life, relating to tribes and their tattoos for rites of of modern dress and transportation, In a time characterized by infinite passage. For example, names of passed family members or a symbol representing stepping into the streets of Paris is fashion varieties, we should never settle something important to you. Most importantly, tattoos are an ultimate art of almost like walking into a scene from for less than fabulous. And remember, expression. One tattoo can be worth a thousand words, many stories, and one two hundred years ago, which is in the words of my favorite fashion icon, person’s life-changing event. reflected in many of the timeless fashions Coco Chanel: “A women can be over characteristic of the old city. dressed but never over elegant.” Compared to the jeans, t-shirts, page 16 Variety April 26, 2013 Comic of the Week