Volume 78, Issue 2 Smithfield, RI September 24, 2010 Student Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy Affairs graces Bryant with his ‘Prez’ence By Fira Zainal as a result of his blog. welcomes Staff Writer Barstool Sports is also a good example of how a personal- Even if you’re not an avid ity can be injected into an en- two new sports fan, you more than trepreneurial endeavor. A likely have heard about business can be a means of staff Barstool Sports one way or expression just like a piece of another. Well this past Tues- art.” day on September 21st 2010, On another note, Dave members current Barstool Sports editor Portnoy also went into By Brittany Eagar and publisher Dave Portnoy Bryant’s own WJMF 88.7 The Assistant Public Relations (more famously known as El Beat of Bryant, which raked Manager Prez by Barstool fans) came in national attention accord- on campus courtesy of Bryant ing to Bryant student and DJ Samantha Hurd is now the University’s very own Colle- Ricky McLaughlin 12’. “El Middle Village Area Director, giate Entrepreneurs’ Organi- Prez is genuine. He says a position she is thrilled to be zation (CEO). what he means and means holding and hopes will help As a business school, it what he says. Although in her develop bonds through- came as no surprise that an person he didn't speak with out the Bryant Community. event such as this pulled in a a similar voice as on his blog, Having held positions previ- large number of people. The I don't think his blog is a ously at Roger Williams Uni- ‘CEO Brings Barstool Sports representation of a fake char- versity, St Cloud State to Bryant University’ event acter. His character makes University, Coastal Carolina recorded around 400 Bryant Barstool successful and Port- University, and Wentworth students and staff in atten- noy even explained how Institute of Technology, dance. The well-received and everything is different in Samantha has worked in a much-talked about event had writing. range of departments. The people trickling into the On the site, he comes off Connecticut native has Unistructure Rotunda at 4pm as an entertaining aggressive worked in student program- for the exciting standing- writer, but at Bryant, he was ming and leadership, orienta- room only 5:30pm speech by humble about the site, hum- tion, special events, and of Dave Portnoy. ble about its success, and course residence life. When asked about the humble about his popularity. She received her graduate event, Bryant CEO President He really did a lot for WJMF degree from Northeastern Anthony Nader 12’ says that 88.7. We’d have him on the University in the College Stu- bringing El Prez was an excit- show again in a heartbeat.” dent Development and Coun- ing accomplishment for the McLaughlin continues, “We seling program while also organization. “We have our got some national attention, working in the Student Activ- Events Coordinator Sarah we had a crazy amount of ities and Leadership job there. Rubel 12’ to thank for this listeners before we even 'offi- She was a3racted to the stu- event as she initiated contact- cially' launched, and we had dent-centered Bryant Univer- ing Dave Portnoy. We believe a great time.” An interesting ‘El Prez’ explaining how he fell into Barstool Sports sity believing that the staff that having a young entrepre- fact: prior to El Prez’s visit to (Kelsey Nowak) here shares the same passion neur was in line with the vi- WJMF 88.7, their record num- After hosting a massive holding our first annual CEO for contributing positively to sion of our organization. We bers of listeners were 48 hits. event such as this, you may Reunion, entitled Return to students’ lives that she does. also thought a lot of people On Tuesday, WJMF 88.7 raked wonder what else Bryant CEO the E-Pitch during Homecom- Hurd went on to say she would learn from Portnoy’s in about 300 listeners. has in store for the rest of the ing, where alums can visit our believes, “Students will take experience in building his So what lesson can Bryant school year. Vice President meeting and give a 90 second away something from every business and in achieving a students gain from Dave Port- Emily Murphy says students pitch on their post-grad life to experience they have in col- huge readership spanning to noy’s speech and from inter- can expect CEO to have a inspire current members. lege, whether they recognize a New York edition of the action with the experienced much more visible presence CEO will also be a part of the it or not, and being able to blog. This is especially im- entrepreneur? “If you have an on campus this year through second Social Enterprise help in creating those experi- pressive as he started on a rel- idea for a business, just don’t innovative marketing cam- Rhode Island conference in ences is a privilege.” atively low budget in the hesitate do it,” says El Prez paigns and events. November. Two members of She looks forward to being venture”, says Nader. Dave Portnoy. He also went Murphy continues, “We our executive board have a part of the opportunities “Many times young entre- on to say that students can have some amazing speakers been working closely with So- that Bryant University offers preneurs envision a potential gain so much more experi- lined up--for example, Johnny cial Ventures Partners Rhode both staff and students, and startup as long hours, big fi- ence from running a business Cupcakes will be at Bryant on Island to plan this conference ge3ing to know Bryant stu- nancial risks, and huge deci- on their own than learning it October 12th. In other news, at Bryant. In short, it's going dents. She encourages stu- sions that can make or break a in a classroom setting. But of CEO is also holding a social to be a big year for Bryant dents to come in and meet company and they forget to course, education is still im- media competition in con- CEO and we are extremely with her as she begins her em- have fun with their busi- portant! junction with one of our excited for everything that is ployment here at Bryant. nesses,” says CEO Vice Presi- Portnoy also says that in clients, Swing Juice, where to come!” Constanza Cabello ( com- dent Emily Murphy 11’. She being an entrepreneur, “Net- Bryant students can compete Bryant CEO holds its gen- monly referred to as Connie) continues, “Startups are more working is crucial in being (with total prizes adding up eral meetings on Thursdays in went to the University of Con- than moneymakers; they are successful and getting the at- to more than $1000!). We'll be the Bryant Center Room 2AB necticut and received her entities that can satisfy more tention you need for your attending our national confer- at 5:30pm. To contact CEO or than just financial needs. At business. It’s really important ence in Chicago again and be added to the mailing list See ‘New Staff’ on the event, Portnoy mentioned to get out and meet people hoping to bring back the title for future events and meet- making new friends and hav- and you never know where of Best Chapter in the Nation ings, please direct all emails page 2 ing a lot of great experiences one contact may lead you.” for the third time. We are to [email protected].

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 Bus iness - Evolution of the Ipod  Spor ts - The new dance team  Opinion - Textbook troubles  Vari ety - J&T Review: The Town page 2 september 24, 2010 New Staff Continued from front vised the Multicultural Cen- ter, the Diversity Advocates (a page peer mentor program to edu- Bachelors in Human Develop- cate the campus on inclusion ment & Family Studies with a & diversity), community serv- concentration in Family & So- ice organizations, Greek Life, ciety: Social Policy & Plan- major campus events, and ning. She is now a Program leadership programs while at Advisor in the Center for Stu- Central Connecticut Univer- dent Involvement. sity. Connie realized a2er an in- “What ultimately led to my ternship with a state agency decision to choose Bryant that her passion was more were the people I met during rooted in education and stu- my interview.” She goes on to dent development, not legis- say that “When I le2 campus I lations (her original career knew that this was some- plan). With the help of her ad- where I could see myself and visors at UConn she went on was really excited about this to Central Connecticut State opportunity.” University to pursue her Mas- She looks forward to fur- ters in Counseling with a con- thering both the Bryant @ centration in Student Night program and the Com- Development in Higher Edu- munity Service office while cation. working here. While a3ending Central It is clear that both Saman- Connecticut University she tha and Connie share a pas- gained experience in the Stu- sion for not just working with, dent Activities and Leader- but helping the students here ship Development at Bryant University and will Department and later in the surely prove to be great assets Student Center Operations to the Bryant Community. Department. Connie, who is originally from Chile, also ad-

Samantha Hurd comes to Bryant with a graduate de- gree from North- eastern University. She will be working with the Office of Residence Life as the Area Director of Connie Cabello (right) was attracted to Bryant because of the the Middle Village (Halls 6 - 10). welcoming people she met during her interview. Above, she is pictured with Meagan Sage, Associate Director of the Center for (Courtesy of Samantha Hurd) Student Involvement and another new member of the Bryant community, Iron Clad Tupper I. (Courtesy of Connie Cabello) september 24, 2010 page 3 Sociology Club makes its first Reminder: Bryant Senior Advisory Council Bryant-recognized appearance Nominations/Applica- By Jonathan Decosta dinator. The club was vastly ogy majors. They worked interesting to her as a Sociol- with Professor Michael and Judith McDonnell ogy minor, and before long Fraleigh and went through tions Due by October 1 Contributing Writers she was involved in the the Senate process for recog- Smithfield, R.I. This Friday, Thinkers as the PR chair. She nizing new student clubs and The BSAC is comprised of approximately 30 to 40 sen- September 10th, on a pleasant was one of the people who organizations. The group was was instrumental in the a bit inactive for a couple of iors who have played significant leadership roles in the cool breezy day, the lawn of Bryant community. Seniors may apply directly, but we Bryant University’s Student process of ge8ing the club re- years mostly because rolling Center came alive with the instated. Devanney’s main out the new major took a lot also encourage nominations by other students, faculty, hustle and bustle of almost goal this year is to raise of everyone's time. Last year, and staff. The nomination/application form is a8ached. one hundred various student awareness on campus about a group of students got it Please return all nominations/ applications to the Presi- the club, and to have a few going again. The group did organizations, several more dent’s Office by October 1, 2010. than just a few years before. workshops and speakers on and still does serve multiple Many new clubs were rec- campus. “Sociology is impor- purposes. ognized by Bryant University tant because it allows you to First, it helps establish and The Bryant Senior Advisory Council meets with the this semester, including the look at your life, relationships reinforce an esprit de corps President and members of the administration monthly Sociological Thinkers Associa- with others, and the way soci- among students interested in (usually over dinner) to discuss issues related to the sen- tion of Bryant. The Thinkers ety works in a way that al- sociology. It is also an organi- lows you to see the whole zation that can help bring ior class and/or Bryant in general. Acting as an advisory were officially reinstated as a group, the BSAC discusses plans, new initiatives, and club at the end of last semes- picture,” answered Devanney more speakers and events to ter. This Fall Organization when asked about why Soci- campus that link to the study trends and issues in higher education. The meetings are Fair was the first a8ended by ology was an important sub- of sociology. 3. Lastly, it can intended to be interactive and may include special out- the club. ject to study. help students with an interest side speakers. In addition to helping Bryant remain a To find out more about the The Sociological Thinkers in sociology with graduate Association of Bryant wel- school, job and career serv- leader in higher education, the meetings are also in- plans for the Sociological tended to assist participants in developing the communi- Thinkers I sat down with the comes more than only Sociol- ices. President of the club, Lauren ogy majors. It is open to All the faculty are quite in- cation skills which are so important to career Devanney ’11, at the Organi- anyone regardless of major. terested and happy to be in- advancement. zation Fair. “The Sociological The weekly meeting location volved with the group Thinkers Association is a and time have yet to be deter- mined, but they will meet If interested in joining, or Upon request, each participant who successfully com- place for students interested pletes the entire programcan receive a personal le8er of in sociology to come to- soon. finding out more, the Socio- gether,” Devanney told me. logical Thinkers can be recommendation from President Machtley. The Recent She had originally learned History: reached at: Alumni Trustee is also selected from among this group. about the club last semester The individual selected for this prestigious position The Sociology Thinkers [email protected]. through Judy McDonnell, serves a three year term on the Bryant University Board Professor and Sociology Coor- Group originated in 2007 with the very first group of sociol- of Trustees. Drop us a line, online. www.BryantArchway.com Comment on articles, send us a le)er, and more page 4 September 24, 2010 Center for Student Involvement: Spotlight Award winners Contributed by the staff of the dent of Sigma Sigma Sigma and 2010 volved, never be afraid to take on too AARON FORTIN Orientation Staff coordinator. much. You only have four years and Year: Class of 2011 Center for Student Involvement Favorite Quote: “Be the Change you they go by faster than you know. Bryant Involvements: President of wish to see in the world” Leave here knowing you made a dif- the Inter-fraternity Council; Student Sarah Dolny was chosen as the re- Piece of Advice: If you stay in your ference in someone's life and that you Senate treasurer; member of Tau cipient of the CSI Student Spotlight comfort zone forever, you'll never did your best. Kappa Epsilon Award because we have watched as challenge yourself to grow or achieve. I am involved because… I truly be- Favorite Quote: "If you're going to do you have graciously handled each and Take risks, make mistakes, and learn lieve that this university provides me something, then do it the right way every roadblock and challenge with from them. with more opportunities than any and make it yours. Don't half ass it." sincerity, maturity, and a positive I am involved because… in 5 years I other school can in gaining leadership Piece of Advice: When everything smile. She is such a genuine, strong won't remember the formulas or defi- opportunities, traveling abroad, net- seems to be spinning. STOP! Take and commi8ed leader among her nitions I learned in the classroom. I working and so much more. I know time for yourself. Life is all about bal- peers, someone who always goes won't remember the nights in the li- this because I have friends at other ance. above and beyond for the good of oth- brary or tests I wish I got the A- on in- schools that unfortunately do not get I am involved because… It's in my ers. stead of the B+. to share in so many of the experiences blood. My grandfathers were busy What I will remember are the that I have. men and my father is a busy man. I al- Andrew Lazouras was chosen as laughs with people I care about on the I want others to experience the ways have to be doing something, the recipient of the CSI Student Spot- 3rd floor, the life lessons that my peers same things I have and use every re- moving, ge8ing something done.. I light Award because there is nothing have taught me on how to collaborate source which is readily available to love relaxing just like everyone else, he won’t do or say to make others feel and the ability to motivate and always them. Most of all I want others to just but my day isn't complete without comfortable, confident and welcome. try to bring out the best in every situa- enjoy their four years as much as I knowing that I had an impact on His devotion and hard work with the tion. It’s these lessons that I will carry have in meeting new people and dis- something. I want to leave Bryant and Bulldog Leader team and the first into my first jobs and future relation- covering new places. come back to see what I created. years made each of the members of ships; Its experiences such as these our staff further admire his unbeliev- which are the most valuable and keep able talent of connecting with others. me involved. Aaron Fortin was chosen as the re- ANDREW LAZOURAS cipient of the CSI Student Spotlight Year: Class of 2011 Award because of the courageous and Bryant Involvements: Orientation outright selfless act he performed dur- Leader, Bulldog Leader, president of ing his visits to the first year residence Tau Kappa Epsilon, Inter-Fraternity- halls. It takes someone with true char- Council recruitment chair, Bryant acter, conviction, and care for others karate team, senior class gi7 commit- to admit their mistakes and in turn tee, student worker, peer advisor for allow others to learn and grow from study abroad office them. Favorite Quote: "If you always put a limit on everything you do, physical Get to know this week’s winners: or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There SARAH DOLNY are no limits. There are only plateaus, Year: Class of 2011 and you must not stay there, you must Bryant Involvements: President of go beyond them." Bruce Lee the Pan-Hellenic Council, vice presi- Piece of Advice: No regrets, get in-

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Bryant University VANDALISM (AUTO) SEP Department Of Public Safety 16 2010-Thursday at 18:45 Daily Media Log Location: HALL 15 LOT Summary: A student states LARCENY ($200-$500) SEP that the sport mirrors on his 14 2010-Tuesday at 17:30 vehicle have been broken off. Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: A report of a VANDALISM (AUTO) SEP stolen camera. 16 2010-Thursday at 18:30 Location: HALL 16 LOT BIAS INCIDENTS SEP 14 Summary: A student states 2010-Tuesday at 20:51 that the sport mirrors on his Location: RESIDENCE vehicle have been broken off. HALL Summary: A student reports LARCENY (Over $500)SEP a bias incident. 18 2010-Saturday at 12:15 Location: RESIDENCE HALL TOWED VEHICLE SEP 15 Summary: A student re- 2010-Wednesday at 08:35 ported a stolen laptop. Location: STRIP PARKING Summary: A vehicle was VANDALISM (AUTO) SEP towed for unauthorized 19 2010-Sunday at 11:40 handicapped parking. Location: TOWNHOUSE ROADWAY TOWED VEHICLE SEP 15 Summary: Report of damage 2010-Wednesday at 08:35 done to a vehicle. Location: STRIP PARKING Summary: A vehicle was towed for unauthorized To report a bias incident or handicapped parking. hate crime, go to www.bryant.edu/bias or call EMT CALL Medical Services the Bias Incident Hotline at Rendered SEP 15 2010- x6920 Wednesday at 12:52 Bias related incident – a Location: RESIDENCE HALL threatened, a8empted, or Summary: A report of a semi completed action that is moti- conscious female. EMS was vated by bigotry and bias re- activated. garding a person’s real or perceived race, religion, natu- VANDALISM (AUTO) SEP ral origin, ethnicity, sexual 15 2010-Wednesday at 18:43 orientation, disability, or gen- Location: HALL 15 LOT der status. Examples of these Summary: A student states incidents include name call- that the sport mirrors on his ing, offensive language/acts, vehicle have been broken off. and graffiti/behavior. september 24, 2010 page 5 Study Abroad Spotlight Name: Celeste Tennant my room even had a balcony Would you study abroad Class of: 2011 (though technically a fire es- again given the opportunity? cape) with amazing views of Absolutely! Currently I’m University: Victoria Univer- the hills behind where we planning a winter session sity of Wellington lived. Another difference be- abroad in the hopes of going Location: Wellington, New tween my life at Bryant and abroad one more time before Zealand my life at Vic was the amount graduating. Partner: Arcadia University of time I actually spent on Semester Abroad: Spring 2010 campus. In New Zealand, PLEASE SEND SUBMIS- Duration: February – July ‘10 rather than hanging out on SIONS TO campus I was visiting my saoffi[email protected] Reason for going: I went neighbors or walking into the abroad because I wanted to city. University life was very break out of the Bryant bub- much a part of the commu- ble and experience something nity and city. This was totally totally new and different. I different from the isolated was looking for excitement campus life here at Bryant. and a great experience and that’s exactly what I found. When choosing a location New Zealand seemed like the perfect environment for me. The country is inspiringly beautiful and Kiwis are the friendliest and most down to earth people around. Welling- Constant Kate ton itself is extremely safe and a great place to live. The city is located at the southern tip of the North Island, providing easy access to all points in the country. Wellingtonians are also extremely artistic and the city has a very distinct bo- hemian vibe. I absolutely loved it there.

Best experience/memory:.Un- like my friends I had no final exams so I spent my last month in New Zealand doing whatever I wanted. During that time I went on a 4 week long road trip with my brother. The absolute high- light of the road trip was an expedition to White Island, an active marine volcano about 40 miles off the coast of Whakatane, New Zealand. We flew via helicopter from Whakatane to the volcanic is- land landing right inside the volcano’s crater. Then, along with our pilot we explored the island for almost two hours without another living soul in sight. Walking on White Island is what I imag- ine walking on Mars would be like—indescribable.

Funny cultural experience: I went to two rugby games while in New Zealand and at both events a streaker ran across the field. The second game I went to was the All Blacks v. Wales in Hamilton— a large city by New Zealand standards. The streaker climbed the barrier onto the field right by where my friends and I were si8ing. Furthermore, a7er he was tackled and restrained by the police, the streaker was ar- rested (with only a police jacket covering his lower half) literally right next to where I was standing. Katie Chandler is finding balance as the legal guardian

How was the school different of her teenage sister, her busy life and her promising career. from Bryant University? Victoria Uni was extremely Every day, she’s feeding her life, her career and her future. different from Bryant. Firstly, Vic is much larger. One of my classes had 200+ students. Also, Vic is located in a city Feed your future at www.pwc.tv se8ing with three separate campuses throughout the city. My living situation was also very different from dorm life at Bryant. Vic offered very limited housing for students (most Kiwi students commute to school). As a study abroad student I was offered housing, and I chose to live in a house owned by the university. My home was in a neighborhood 10 minutes walk from cam- pus. I lived with one Kiwi and two Americans, both guys and girls. Our house was © 2010 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. All rights reserved. “PricewaterhouseCoopers” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (a Delaware limited liability partnership) or, as the context requires, the more a home than a dorm and PricewaterhouseCoopers global network or other member firms of the network, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. page 6 September 24, 2010 The housing crunch: America is far from safe By Royce Brunson one in 155 households filed, in start paying taxes in the ‘real- Business Editor Arizona one in 165 homes world’, forty-five cents out of were in foreclosure, and in every dollar we earn will be The old tale of a boy who California one in 194 proper- going towards taxes. cried wolf can teach many les- ties entered the process. As much as we would love sons, but as a nation our The problem is this: as a to see the redistribution of housing market is taunting us nation we are so broke, it’s government expenditures just as the li4le boy did. When unfathomable. As of now we going towards building be4er we see a spike in housing con- are over 13 trillion dollars in infrastructure, we cannot af- struction or new home sales, debt or 93% of of GDP ford it. Travel the major high- we think we have finally (13,000,000,000,000 that’s a ways here in the United crawled out of these desper- scary number), with the gov- States, and you will see road ate times. Think again. construc- Fox news reports a 10.5 tion with percent increase in new home a sign next construction for the month of ‘According to economist Carmen M. it that August. These numbers are Reinhart, housing prices will not climb, reads: The the highest since April, but American don’t go ge4ing too excited. unemployment will stay high and Recovery In the first three months of growth will be slow until 2017’ and Rein- 2010, housing foreclosures vestment jumped 35 percent, which Act. Bil- meant at that point banks ernment spending at levels lions of dollars are going to- were on track for 1 million doomed for national failure. wards building be4er roads? foreclosures this year alone. This past week alone, another It makes no sense. Expendi- Last month, 95,364 properties 30 billion dollars was ap- tures are much too high as it were taken by banks, up three proved by Congress for small is, and we will only continue (MCT Campus) percent from July and an in- businesses credit. That’s an- crumbling our nation’s foun- strength of our economy. Ac- cause this mess and it will be crease of 25 percent from Au- other 30 billion dollars this dation. cording to economist Carmen years until we get out of it. gust 2009. nation does not have. What does the housing M. Reinhart, housing prices Until our housing market Even though the number of Here is a wakeup call market have to do with all will not climb, unemployment recovers, we will continue to homes entering the reposses- Barack Obama: with our al- this? Everything. The reason will stay high and growth will see slow economic growth. sion process has slowed for ready unstable fiscal position, we are in such horrible eco- be slow until 2017. We can expect to be in this seven consecutive months, the spending what we do not nomic times is because of the The American people trouble for a while, but as a numbers are still very scary. have will never improve our housing bust and we will not should stop listening to those nation we will need to come In Las Vegas alone, one in economy. You cannot spend recover until it does. The who say this problem can be out of this problem stronger every seventy three homes is your way to increase growth; housing market represents fixed in ‘three quarters’ or in than we went in. in foreclosure; that’s a 25 per- it will never work. Just for a the prosperity of our econ- ‘six to ten months’. It took a cent drop from last year. Ac- perspective, when the current omy as a whole and it can be combination of different ele- cording to CNN, in Florida students at Bryant University used as a meter of the ments nearly fi3een years to The next generation iPod Nano By Sarah Elter the top of the iPod, and not a I have no experience with cally, you can touch the screen you. You won’t be disap- feature of the new touch this part of the new iPod and this optional feature will pointed. StaffWriter screen, but it seems to be for nano, but I found out some give you a description of the With this iPod, Apple cre- the ease of its more active interesting things while item you just clicked on. It’s ates a new generation of users. Seeing as this iPod is browsing the iPod site also equipped with Mono iPods, one that is the size of The new iPod nano (6th equipped with a clip for your (http://www.apple.com/ipod- Audio with which you can an iPod shuffle, with the price generation) is nowhere close running and exercising needs, nano/). Apparently some of stream the music into just one and storage of a iPod nano, to its’ predecessors. At first it’s logical to have the volume the newer technology in this ear bud or the other. This is and has the touch screen of an glance, it looks like an up- buttons in easy reach. It mp3 player include various what I found to be the biggest iPod touch. It combines the aspects to make it easier for advantage to the 6th genera- best features of three of the those with disabilities. It tion iPod nano. If you’re an most popular Apple iPod va- comes with something called athlete, minimalist, or want to rieties and adds just a little ‘It’s also equipped with Mono VoiceOver, which is a gesture- use this cool new technology more. Audio with which you can stream based screen reader. Basi- it comes with, this nano is for the music into just one ear bud or the other.’

wouldn’t be practical to have dated iPod shuffle, but a the volume controlled on the closer look tells consumers touch screen. The iPod also another story. It’s the first of comes with a built-in pe- the iPod nanos to feature a dometer to track your steps, multi-touch screen display. even allowing you to track It’s smaller than the size of your progress by uploading your palm which isn’t great your data to a website. It’s for those of you like me who modestly priced at $149 for can barely keep track of their the 8g version and $179 for fifth generation iPod nano. the 16g one, comparable to But for those of you who want previous iPod nanos. your music with you at all The iPod did not disap- times in a compact size mp3 point those interested in the player, the new iPod is a solid style of it, though it’s color se- choice. Its display screen is lection was minimal, featur- about 1.5 inches (diagonal) ing only a gray, graphite, with an overall height of 1.48 green, blue, yellow, pink, and inches and width of 1.61 red, compared to the fifth inches. This made me skepti- generation’s which included a cal so I decided to give it a try bright orange and a purple. myself. After testing it out at Two gray-toned colors are a my local iPod store, I found little much; Apple should the size to be comfortable and have opted for a more sleek easy to use. I was surprised black, or even a clean white to to find the volume buttons on suit more people’s tastes. (MCT Campus)

www.BryantArchway.com september 24, 2010 page 7 Fantasy players to watch in week 3 By Robert Mani Anquan Boldin and should son in 2006, when he ran for put up big fantasy numbers. 77 yards to go along with 3 re- Staff Writer Expect Flacco to sling the ball ceptions for 20 yards. Expect for 24 completions and throw Jones-Drew to rush for 80 QUARTERBACKS for 285 yards and 2 scores yards along with 75 receiving *Drew Brees (NO) vs. ATL: come Sunday. yards and a score come Sun- In 2 starts against the Falcons day. last year; Brees threw for a RUNNING BACKS combined 604 yards and 5 *Adrian Peterson (MIN) vs. WIDE RECEIVERS passing TD’s. He will be fac- DET: Peterson should be the *Randy Moss (NE) vs. BUF: ing the Falcons at home, number one fantasy RB head- Randy Moss and the Patriots which should make fantasy ing into Week 3 as he has will be facing the Buffalo Bills owners even happier. In 2009, obliterated the Lions since at home heading into Week 3. Brees threw for 576 more coming into the league. Peter- The Brady-Moss duo is one of yards at home along with 6 son has rushed for over 100 the deadliest in the NFL and more TD’s and 3 fewer inter- yards 4 times against Detroit Moss is the beneficiary for ceptions as opposed to on the and has a combined total of huge fantasy points each road. Brees is a must own in 623 rushing yards, 106 receiv- game. Since 2007 (not includ- all formats and is a top 3 fan- ing yards and 5 TD’s against ing 2008 when Brady was out Randy Moss is primed to have a big week against the Bills tasy quarterback heading into them since 2007. Expect Peter- for the season), Moss has to- (MCT Campus) Week 3. Expect him to throw son to rush for 135 yards taled 454 receiving yards and Berrian only had one recep- for 305 yards and 3 scores along with 50 receiving yards 7 TD’s against the Bills with tion for 3 yards on opening come Sunday. and a score come Sunday. Brady at quarterback. Expect night followed up by only 2 *Tom Brady (NE) vs. BUF: Ray Rice (BAL) vs. CLE: In 2 Moss to rack up 85 receiving TIGHT ENDS receptions for 24 yards in Brady is completely healthy games against Cleveland in yards and a score against the *Dallas Clark (IND) @ Week 2, leaving Shiancoe as and just signed a new contract 2009, Rice rushed for a com- Bills this Sunday. DEN: Dallas Clark is a must Favres’ go-to-guy. With a so7 with the Patriots. He heads bined 137 yards and scored 2 *Marques Colston (NO) vs. start TE and should come up Detroit Lions defense, expect into Week 3 facing the Buffalo TD’s along with 42 receiving ATL: Marques Colston big heading into Week 3 the Vikings to put up big Bills, whom he has been very yards. Consider Rice to be a should be a top 5 WR for against the Broncos. Clark is numbers in Week 3 and in- successful against in the past. top 5 RB heading into Week 3 Week 3, as his domination one of Peyton Manning’s fa- clude Shiancoe in the mix. Ex- In his last 4 meetings against as the Ravens offense has against the Falcons continues. vorite targets and has racked pect Visanthe to rack up 75 the Bills (not including the outscored the Browns 158-100 Since entering the league in up 303 receiving yards and 6 receiving yards and a score 2008 season), Brady has over the last 3 years. Rice is an 2006, Colston has burned Fal- TD’s in 5 career games against come Sunday. thrown for 1,177 yards and 12 explosive back who is versa- con cornerbacks with 44 re- the Broncos (including the *Chris Cooley (WAS) @ passing TD’s. Brady is a must tile in all aspects of the game ceptions, 539 receiving yards postseason). Clark has plenty STL: With the offseason trade start against Buffalo in Week 3 and should see a heavy work- and 4 TD’s. Expect Colston to of upside and is a favorable for Donovan McNabb, Chris and should continue his dom- load out of the backfield come rack up 80 receiving yards matchup against Denver. Ex- Cooley has now become Mc- inance against the Bills as he Sunday. and a score against Atlanta pect him to post a solid fan- Nabb’s favorite target on the is more motivated than ever *Maurice Jones-Drew this Sunday. tasy line with 65 receiving Redskins’ offense. In 4 career before. Expect Brady to throw (JAC) vs. PHI: Jones-Drew *Roddy White (ATL) @ NO: yards and a score come Sun- meetings against the Rams, for 325 yards and 3 scores heads into Week 3 with 129 Roddy White should be Ma8 day. Cooley has 275 receiving come Sunday. rushing yards and 32 receiv- Ryan’s favorite target come *Visanthe Shiancoe (MIN) yards and 2 TD’s. Expect Coo- *Joe Flacco (BAL) vs. CLE: ing yards in 2 games. Maurice Sunday against the Saints. vs. DET: With 76 receiving ley to have a breakout game Flacco is in his 3rd year in the is one of the most feared Roddy is the number one re- yards and a score to open up heading into Week 3 against NFL and is blossoming into a backs in the NFL and should ceiver on the Falcons and the NFL season, followed up an unfavorable Rams defense Pro-Bowl quarterback. Flacco put up big fantasy points both should score big fantasy by a team-high 6 receptions which lost 15 games in 2009 has a favorable matchup out of the backfield and in the points heading into Week 3. for 83 yards in Week 2, Visan- and gave up an astounding against the Browns heading slot against an inconsistent In 9 career games against the the Shiancoe has now become 27.25 points per game against into Week 3, as he has thrown Eagles defense. In the first 2 Saints, Roddy has racked up Bre8 Favre’s favorite target on opponents. Expect Cooley to for 874 yards and 3 touch- games of the season, the Ea- 655 receiving yards and 5 the Vikings offense. Bernard rack up 85 receiving yards downs in four career meetings gles D has allowed a com- TD’s. Expect White to rack up Berrian was considered a and a score come Sunday. against Cleveland. The bined 59 points to opponents. 95 receiving yards and a score sleeper at wide receiver a7er Ravens now have a potent of- The last time Maurice faced against New Orleans this Sun- Sidney Rice went down with fense with the acquisition of the Eagles was his rookie sea- day. injury, but that fell apart as Paredes name Northeast Conference Did you men’s tennis player of the week know... by Brown University. The third-year Bulldog opened Courtesy of play by logging a straight-sets bryantbulldogs.com quarterfinal victory over Col- gate’s Alec Goldstein, 6-4, 6-0. WJMF 88.7 Brown’s Tim Klanke proved SMITHFIELD, R.I. - After a to be too much for Paredes in broadcasts strong performance at the the semifinal round, but the Northeast Intercollegiate tour- Bryant junior bounced back every home nament, Bryant junior Juan- to win the ensuing consola- Martin Paredes (Quito, tion match. Ecuador) was named North- Taking third place, he out- football and east Conference Men's Tennis lasted Nicolas Pisecky of Player of the Week. three-time defending MAAC basketball This is the second time the champion Marist in a third-set junior transfer has been recog- super tie breaker, 4-6, 6-4, 10- game live. nized with this selection. 6. Martin was selected as player The Black and Gold return of the week in the fall of 2009 to action this weekend at the after winning the Flight A sin- UConn Invitational. gles bracket championship at Tune in at the UConn Invitational. Paredes took third place in 88.7 F.M. his draw at the event hosted

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And the chase for the cup begins Edwards and Denny Hamlin slowed as Clint Bowyer, who By Stephanie Piech in turn 4 brought out the fifth was running second, started Staff Writer caution. Lap 218, the race gaining on Stewart. With 2 NASCAR’s Chase for the restarted, but shortly after laps to go Tony Stewart was Sprint Cup started with a Caution flew again on lap 221 leading the race coming to the bang on Sunday afternoon in for spins by 3 chase drivers: white flag when he ran out of the Sylvania 300 at New Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson, fuel. Unfortunately he had al- Hampshire Motor Speedway. and Kyle Busch. At this point ready passed the entrance to On Friday, Brad Keselowski, in the race, 5 of the 12 chase pit road, so he had to limp earned his first ever pole drivers had been involved in across the finish line in 24th award of his Cup career, with some type of accident. position. Tony told reports a lap time of 28.515 on the Tony Stewart led the field that he “ran himself out of 1.058 mile oval. Clint Bowyer, to green on lap 228. The race fuel.” Tony Stewart, Jamie McMur- would stay green for only a Second place starter, Clint ray, Juan Pablo Montoya, AJ handful of laps until chase Bowyer, passed Stewart while Allmendinger, David Reuti- driver Matt Kenseth got going to the white flag signal- mann, Paul Menard, Kyle clipped by pole-sitter Ke- ing 1 lap to go, with Denny Busch and Carl Edwards selowski to bring out caution Hamlin pushing the pedal to rounded out the top 10 quali- number seven. three laps the metal in 2nd place. Jamie fiers. later, the race continued until McMurray who just missed It wouldn’t be an easy race Joey Logano got tagged by the chase rounded out the top Clint Bowyer at the Sylvania 300 in New Hampshire. (MCT Campus) for the 12 chase drivers. In the Kurt Busch when his car got 3, adding another impressive early laps, Tony Stewart took loose and went right up and statistic to his season. Despite the lead while Keselowski into the left rear quarter panel a disappointing season, Dale dropped, but was able to stay of the #20. Earnhardt Jr. battled his way Bryant On Tap in the top 5. The first caution Logano’s car was badly from 32nd starting spot to fin- damaged, and a few laps later ish 4th. Regular season win- Friday, September 24th: came out on lap 26, with Field Hockey, at Albany (N.Y.), 3:00 PM Gangsta Speed hitting the in- his transmission would go. ner Kevin Harvick rounded side wall. Unfortunately for the Joe out the top 5, and will start Women's Soccer, at Manha8an, 7:00 PM The race restarted at lap 30 Gibbs Racing Home Depot next week 45 points behind Men's Tennis, at UConn Invitational with Clint Bowyer in the lead. team, they would come away the points leader in 3rd. Women's Tennis, at Eastern Intercollegiate Championships Nine laps later, the caution with a 35th place finish. Bowyer would become the Green flag came back out on winner of the first race to the came out again when Marcos Saturday, September 25th: Ambrose and Paul Menard lap 245 with Jamie McMurray chase, moving him up from spun; both cars were undam- leading; his lead wouldn’t last 12th to 2nd in the points Cross Country, at Codfish Bowl,11:00 am aged in the accident. The race but two laps until Stewart re- standings, a mere 35 points Field Hockey, at Colgate, 3:00 PM got back under way on lap 42 gained the lead. behind points leader Denny Football, at Central Conn. St., 12:00 PM with Bowyer leading and Mc- Four-time champion Jim- Hamlin. mie Johnson had his fair share With over half of the chase Men's Tennis, at UConn Invitational Murray second. A debris cau- Women's Tennis, at Eastern Intercollegiate Championships tion came out on lap 147, and of problems. On lap 254, he drivers having struggles at the race restarted on lap 150. experienced some chatter in New Hampshire, there will Mark Martin brought out his car and made an unsched- surely be a shake up in the Sunday, September 26th: the fourth caution of the day uled pit stop, putting him a points standings heading into Golf, at Hartford Hawks Invitational on lap 206 for a flat left front lap down to the leaders. He Dover International Speed- would never be able to gain way next Sunday. It should be Men's Tennis, at UConn Invitational tire. The green flag came out 5 Women's Tennis, at Eastern Intercollegiate Championships laps later, and Stewart, once track position, and finished very interesting, because again, took the lead. For the the race in 25th. Dover is another track where majority of the race Stewart Tony Stewart led by a 2 sec- drivers can roll the dice, hop- had the fastest car and looked ond interval, but his fuel win- ing to wind up like Clint like the car to beat. On the dow was very low. Trying to Bowyer, but risking winding next lap, contact between Carl conserve every drop of fuel up like Tony Stewart. NFL Power Rankings left in his tank his lap times against the Cowboys on the By David Niles road. Staff Writer 16. Titans (1-1) – Vince al- ready benched in week 2. CJ’s The Laurence Maroney experiment 1. Saints (1-0)- Super Bowl 2500 yard season already im- Champs started strong probable. By David Niles jority of these players are out the largest signing bonus in against the Vikings, albeit be- of the league or buried on NFL history before he ever 17. Chiefs (2-0)- Can’t do Staff Writer fore we knew how many much more than they have their teams depth chart in played a down. If he can be problems the Vikings had. 2010. Do you really want to the next Peyton Manning, the done but I am still skeptical. The Laurence Maroney ex- 2. Packers (2-0)- Strong per- 18. Bengals (1-1) – We saw periment can officially be use a 1st round pick on a Rams have a chance to be formance against the Eagles player that will probably only great for years. The Rams two different teams in week 1 deemed a failure. The former and then crushed the lowly and 2. Three easy games number one pick was traded be elite for a few years? also selected a top running Bills. Then consider the “Run- back (Jackson) in the first coming up against the Pan- away to the Denver Broncos 3. Colts (1-0) Showed us Sun- thers, Browns and Bucs that this week, in exchange for a ning Back by Commi8ee” ap- round a few years ago, who day night that they haven’t proach so many teams are has been everything they they need to win. 4th rounder. Not exactly a lost much of a step. 19. Cowboys (0-2)- So much great return on investment, taking. In 2005, 10 players car- could have hoped for. But 4. Texans (2-0) – Taken down ried the ball 300 times and 16 where has that go8en them? talent. So li8le brain power. especially when you consider to the wire by the Redskins 20. Vikings (0-2) Slow start his lack of performance on the carried it 250 times. By last Bad enough to have the first but unlike prior years, they season, only 6 players round pick in this year’s dra7 not helped by the Bears and field over his four years as a are finishing the games. Packers both starting out 2-0. Patriot. Maroney never amassed 300 carries and just 9 to put them into the position 5. New York Jets (1-1) If their had 250 rushes. Teams are to select Bradford. 21. 49ers (0-1)-Alex Smith rushed for 1,000 yards, never offense can even approach needs to start playing like a rushed for double digit touch- finding that keeping runners So while the Maroney ex- being as good as it was fresher with less frequent use periment may have failed, the number 1 overall pick. downs, and never showed the against the Patriots, they can 22. Broncos (1-1) – Always fire to put his head down and and spending less money on larger disappointment should make another playoff run. multiple lower round picks have been on dra7 day when seem to play far be8er at struggle for the yards a7er Their defense is still the best home. contact. translates into more success. he was selected in the first in the NFL. More evidence of this: place. It was a bad decision 23. Buccaneers (2-0)- See In the NFL, when first 6. Chargers (1-1) – History of Chiefs. round picks come at a pre- Only 6 players (Addai, Peter- before we ever knew what he slow starts continued in week son, Portis, Brown, Gore and was going to be. The NFL is a 24. Cardinals (1-1) Derek An- mium and the amount of 1 of 2010 but their offense and derson looked a lot more like guaranteed money given to Jackson) have been their passing league. Fortunately defense were firing on all teams’ definitive number one for the Patriots, they spent Derek Anderson in week 2. picks poses tremendous risk, cylinders in week 2. 25. Jaguars (1-1)- Running it has become clear that select- back over the last three years. this offseason making sure 7. Patriots (1-1)- Are they Last season Addai’s Colts fin- their franchise quarterback game has been grounded. ing a running back in the first headed for another 2-6 road And they haven’t ever had a round is probably not a great ished 32nd in rushing. The would be around for several record in 2010? Vikings finished 13th, Gore’s more years. Who will he hand passing game. idea. Sure there are some 8. Ravens (1-1)- Looked awful 26. Seahawks (1-1) – The hon- upper-echelon studs like 49ers finished 25th, Jackson’s it off to? Who cares? against the Bengals but too Rams were 20th and Portis eymoon is over for Pete Car- Adrian Peterson or Chris much talent to be that bad. roll. Welcome back to the Johnson but this is still a quar- and Brown were injured. 9. Steelers (2-0)- down to Having a number one go-to- NFL. terbacks’ league. NFL running their 4th string quarterback, 27. Raiders (1-1)-Only have a backs have a very short life option doesn’t appear to be as but still undefeated. beneficial as once thought. win because they played the expectancy. When you look at 10. Dolphins (2-0)- Two im- Rams. the top 20 rushers in 2009, Lastly, we are brought back pressive victories and a bal- to the fact that the NFL is a 28. Panthers (0-2) I think we only two were in the league in anced a8ack. see Jimmy Clausen in the not 2005. The top rushers that passing league. Teams really 11. Giants (1-1) No shame los- don’t even need to run the too distant future. year: Shaun Alexander, Tiki ing to the Colts. More brag- 29. Lions (0-2) With Stafford Barber, Larry Johnson, Clin- ball well to have success. Last ging rights for Peyton at the season the top 12 passing at- out, this team has li8le chance ton Portis, Edgerrin James, dinner table. to be competitive. Ladainian Tomlinson, Rudi tacks all averaged more than 12. Falcons (1-1)- Career game 23 points last season. Only 2 30. Rams (0-2) Two loses but Johnson, Warrick Dunn, for Ma8 Ryan in week 2. they are a team that’s headed Thomas Jones, Willis McGa- of the top 11 rushing a8acks 13. Eagles (1-1) – Qb contro- average more than 23 points in the right direction. hee, Reuben Droughns, Willie versy in Philly? 31. Browns (0-2)- Mangini Parker, Cadillac Williams, (and one was New Orleans 14. Redskins (1-1) Victory of who also had the number 4 The Patriots Laurence first coach fired? Steven Jackson, Lamont Jor- Cowboys looks less impres- 32. Bills (0-2)- Three good dan, Mike Anderson, Julius overall passing a8ack). Maroney, a former number sive this week It is why the Rams were one draft pick did not prove running backs. No Defense. Jones, Dominack Williams 15. Bears (2-0) Got a gi7 in No passing game. No chance. and Tatum Bell. The vast ma- willing to give Sam Bradford to be a good investment. (MCT Campus) week 1 but proved metal september 24, 2010 page 9 Bryant’s newest dance team Top 10 ... By Samantha Curtin classes were in session this By Jackie Ammirato Staff Writer fall. With it being her senior Sports Editor As some of you may have year, co-captain Norell Zable seen on signs or at the organi- is very passionate about mak- ...Drama queens in the zation fair, there is a new ath- ing a team that will continue letic club on campus this fall: on for many years to come. "It sports world right now The Bryant University Dance is going to be so great to come Team. This will make the back a7er graduation and see 10. Alex Rodriguez third dance group on campus how the program has devel- He cannot seem to stay out of the tabloids. He has been in addition to Velocity and oped" said Norell regarding linked to steroid use, several extramarital affairs, and prosti- aDvANCEd Evolution, both the new dance team, "And tution. He went through a very public divorce and since of which are student run or- know that those girls are out Margot Becker (Left), Norell (Right) then doesn’t seem capable of keeping his dating life out of ganizations. As an athletic there because of us." Zable the spotlight. club, the dance team will fol- The Bryant University cited that Toni is our coach!” low the same guidelines as Dance Team will be at every said Norell, “It will be really 9. Manny Ramirez other club sports such as home basketball game to get cool to collaborate with the Rugby, Figure Skating, and the crowd pumped up as well Cheerleaders on some half- Who demanded a trade several times while in Boston? the Cheerleaders. This new as performing during half time dances!” Manny Ramirez Who once delayed a game while taking a club will differ from the two time. "Think Celtics dancers," Together Toni, Margot, and bathroom break behind the green monster? Manny Ramirez. existing dance teams by mak- said Margot, "Having a good Norell would love to see this Who high fived a group of fans while making a catch during ing school spirit their number time on the court while the new dance team make a last- a game in Baltimore? Manny Ramirez. one priority. crowd is having a good time ing impression on the Bryant Junior Margot Becker, the in the stands." This new dance community and grow into a 8. John Daly founder and co-captain of The team will be making their first serious athletic club. Toni also Bryant University Dance ever appearance at the Men’s has hopes of seeing the team Daly is known for his long driving distance off the team Team, has been an avid Basketball exhibition game on participate in competitions in and for his exploits off the course. He is not exactly the typi- dancer for her entire life and October 30th. the near future. "We want stu- cal country club type of golfer. Early in his career he became spent the last two years danc- Toni Autiello, the new dents to come to Bryant not frustrated during tournaments and walked off the course in ing for Velocity. With the Bryant cheerleading coach, only for the academics," said the middle of rounds. He was suspended from the PGA school’s transition from Divi- will be the dance team’s Margot "but for the stellar Tour and was told to seek help for an alcohol addiction. He sion 2 to Division 1 sports, coach/supervisor for the year. dance team as well." has admitted to going to at least three different rehab pro- Margot saw the opportunity She has a serious dance and Keep an eye out for this en- grams and has been divorced three times since becoming a for a new dance team to coin- cheerleading background and thusiastic new dance team at professional golfer. In his 2006 autobiography, Daly revealed cide with the increasing com- has very high hopes for the upcoming athletic events this he has lost between $50 and $60 million in gambling over petitiveness of athletics. All team in their first year. She fall! Contact Margot Becker at the past fifteen years. More recently, Daly has generated summer long she worked side feels as though this new [email protected] or buzz with his choice of clothing, wearing pieces from the by side with her co-captain dance team and the existing Norell Zable at with any Loud Mouth golf line. Norell Zable and Mark cheerleading team should be questions regarding this new Caruso, the club sports direc- one in the same as a way to athletic club on campus. tor, to get this new club up show spirit for Bryant's new 7. Sean Avery and running by the time D1 program. “We are so ex- Avery once called a press conference and gathered re- porters only to crudely discuss the relationship of Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf and Avery’s ex-girlfriend Elisha Cuthbert. He also caused the NHL to develop a new rule Working with the Bruins when in the 2008 finals he stood in front of the Devils goalie morning on the weekends. I was never interested in and waving his arms and stick in the goalie’s face. By Samantha Curtin knew I would be writing fea- knew nothing about but I Staff Writer ture stories on the players but have gained an appreciation I did not know they would of the sport itself and all the 6. Terell Owens This summer I interned throw me into the locker work that goes into it behind T.O’s exploits have been blamed for destroying team with the Boston Bruins in the room with a recorder on my the scenes. I was able to expe- chemistry from San Francisco to Philadelphia to Dallas. He Communications Depart- very first day. I knew Satur- rience the ins and outs of an spat in DeAngelo Hall’s face during a game in 2006 and once ment. As a marketing major, day was technically one of my extremely busy communica- held a press conference while working out in his front yard. with a communications days to work, but I didn’t tions department and also got His touchdown celebrations are among the most notorious minor, I wasn't exactly sure know they would call me at to see how other departments in the history of the game. Let’s not forget about this reality what it meant to be a media 5:00 p.m. to write a press re- in the organization run. I will show, The T.O Show which premiered on VH1 last year. relations intern. I was respon- lease that needs to be sent out continue to have great rela- sible for compiling press clip- within the hour. I knew that I tionships with other interns, pings for distribution to should be well versed on the co-workers and supervisors. 5. Randy Moss coaches and management, players, but I didn’t know a These are amazing contacts Throughout the years and in different locker rooms, Moss writing all press releases, pop quiz about their hockey that I will have forever and I has complained that he feels “underappreciated.” In 2004, transcribing interviews, writ- careers would be waiting for know that everyone here with the Vikings, he walked off the field with two seconds ing feature stories for boston- me on my desk when I re- would be more than willing remaining in the game. In 2005, after making a touchdown bruins.com and much more. turned from lunch. to assist me in ge8ing another catch, Moss feigned mooning the fans at Lambeau field and One would think that the op- As all of the moments I just internship or job in the future. was subsequently fined $10,000 by the NFL . erations of a hockey team listed may seem like bad as- Although there were many would be slow during the pects of this internship, I am sleepless nights, tears shed 4. Tiger Woods summer, but I learned that thankful for all of it because it and coffee runs throughout this is not exactly true. With was such an incredible learn- the summer, I wouldn’t trade Obviously there has been plenty of drama surrounding the 2010 entry level dra7 in ing experience for me. Al- this experience for anything. Tiger in the past year. Between questionable car accidents, June and the Bruins prospect though commuting into Friends of mine from other affairs, rehab, an apology press conference, and a widely development camp in July, Boston everyday was not schools had internships publicized divorce, Tiger has had a drama filled year. Even things around the office were ideal, it has taught me to be where they were pre8y much before these events, Tiger had earned a reputation as a running at a fast pace. With more patient whether it be treated like an office assistant drama queen. He’s been known to curse, yell, and throw the acquisition of the number with people on the train or and their summers consisted clubs on the course after a bad shot. 2 overall dra7 pick, Tyler rush hour traffic. of busy work. Although they Seguin, it made for a very in- The view of the ice from had more time to go on vaca- 3. Chad Ochocinco teresting summer. the top level of the Garden is tions, and started calling me When I think back about beyond amazing and that is ‘Bruin’ as a new nickname, I think that someone who changes their last name to re- everything that has happened something that most people my time spent at the TD Gar- flect their jersey number is definitley a bit of a drama queen. over the past four months my will never be able to experi- den was an amazing learning In 2005, Ochocinco announced he would keep a checklist, thoughts run wild. This in- ence. My office was right experience. The resources that evaluating the defensive backs that covered him during the ternship is what I expected around the corner from Presi- I collected such as my portfo- season, entitled Who Covered 85 in ’05? During the 2009 off- but at the same time it is not dent and former player Cam lio, writing samples, and vari- season, he said he would Twitter during games, thankfully what I expected at all. Yes Neely and I had the opportu- ous other projects will help this was banned by the NFL before it got off the ground. He they warned me that it was a nity to meet one of the great- me when it comes down to competed on Dancing with the Stars, and had his own real- huge time commitment, but est players in history, Bobby job interviews and new op- ity dating show, Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch. no, I did not realize I would Orr. portunities in the future. be waking up at 4:30 in the Hockey is a sport that I 2. Brett Favre Beginning this To retire or not to retire? week, Archway readers will find a 1. Lebron James trivia question Someone who refers to themselves as, “The King”, pretty somewhere in the much automatically earns the distinction of a drama queen. sports section! The Combine that with the decision to have an hour long televi- sion special in order to announce where you’ll be playing Archway fan who next season and you basically exemplify the definition of a calls in the correct drama queen. answer to the ‘Archway on Air’ radio show, Thurs- TRIVIA QUESTION: days at 6 pm, on What team hired the NFL’s WMJF 88.7, will win a gift card! first professional cheerleading Samantha had the opportunity to interact with Bruins’ 401-xxx-xxxx stars like Seguin and Horton. (Curtin) squad in 1972? Students Speak Out “What is one piece of advice you would give to a freshman?”

“Work hard at school and get your GPA up early and join CEO!” -Anthony Nader ‘12

“Don’t party too hard” -Anthony Costa ‘11

“Use your time wisely” -Michelle Villa ‘13

“Get involved with organizationsor networking opportunities. Get in- volved from the start.” - Jess Lussier ‘12

“Stay focused, it goes by fast” -Sherri Lowe ‘12 “Don’t leave your laundry in the wash” -Mike O’Neil ‘13

Photographs and design by: Kelsey Nowak, Photo Editor september 24, 2010 page 11 Textbooks try our patience of charge. By Meagan Voulo Personally, I have been Staff Writer lending one of my own text- books to a friend because her Each semester, colleges book was backordered and across the country (Bryant in- still hasn’t arrived. If I were cluded) provide students with in that situation, I would be a list of required textbooks for extremely frustrated! I’m sure each of their classes. Students this happens to everyone at o5en spend hundreds upon some point or another, but it hundreds of dollars on books just doesn’t seem fair. Fur- for their classes, and even thermore, what happens worse, they waste tons of time when a student switches a trying to find the specific texts class within the first week of required for each class. For the semester? Now the text- example, certain books are book that someone just spent school specific, so they must hours searching for must be be purchased from the univer- returned or resold and an- sity’s bookstore. Others are other book must be found. available used on websites And of course, according to such as Amazon.com, while Murphy’s Law, this book will still there are some that must be even harder to find than be searched for elsewhere. the first. There are always a few Why should a student be tricky books that are nearly forced to go searching for a impossible to find, and surely book to borrow for the first some students show up to two weeks of classes? Why their first day of class still can’t all of the textbooks be waiting for a book to be available from one source? shipped. Why does the process of pur- These are the textbook hor- chasing textbooks need to be rors; these are the things that so complex? With all of these frustrate the majority of col- complications, it seems that lege students, leaving some of purchasing the class materials them wishing that they could in college is harder than the return to high school where course itself. textbooks were supplied free (MCT Campus) The Fine Line By Jessica Komoroski nation and exposing every walk the tightrope carefully. Editor-in-Chief curve beneath a thin layer of Lastly, there is one topic spandex is not doing the trick. that not many people are We all wear pants. They On that note, remember that comfortable talking about but are a socially acceptable and everything underneath there is an ever-present danger par- long-standing fashion neces- can be seen. So if you are ticularly in the world of leg- sity. In recent years, however, going to take the plunge and gings. The issue that I am many females have tried to invest in a pair of faux-pants, referring to is the dreaded get more creative with their it is also time to try out those camel toe. To try and avoid bo6om apparel through the li6le things they call thongs at having your privates eat your use of leggings. It seems as if your favorite panty outlet. pants, be sure you buy leg- it is a trend that is here to stay. Underwear lines are not flat- gings that fit comfortably (but Of course, I am a band- tering on anyone. The punch NOT baggy – you don’t want wagon rider; I have been line here is that leggings are to walk around looking like a known to dabble in sack of potatoes). This leggings when the oc- issue can also be casion calls for it. avoided through wear- However, I feel that if ing the proper shirt. A this is in fact a trend “I would urge you to steer clear of longer shirt that flows that is here to stay it is comfortably over your important that the leggings that look like they came right behind will no doubt ladies remember some from your favorite mask any camel toe that basic ground rules Teletubby.” has crept into your when they put on business. those spandex won- I’m not saying that ders. Ultimately, there leggings are the be all are a lot of fine lines when it not pants. Do no treat them as end all of society. The issue at comes to rocking the leggings such. hand is that women who so be sure to watch out for I’d also like to send a word choose to wear them must not these common legging slip- of caution to those fashion ad- take them for granted and be- ups. venturers who feel a strange come complacent with leg- I was cha6ing with some of a6raction to colored leggings. gings serving as pants. This is my fellow female newspaper This is a difficult path to navi- a whole new fashion tactic editors, and we came to the gate. Generally, neutrals are and it must be approached unanimous consensus that if your best bet when it comes with care. there is one cardinal rule to the color of the apparel on when it comes to wearing leg- your bo6om half. Because of gings, it is this: do not wear this, I would urge you to steer leggings if your rear end is clear of leggings that look like not covered. Long shirts and they came right from your fa- tunic dresses are the perfect vorite Teletubby. If you are complement to these form-fit- looking for that statement ting bo6oms. A skin tight t- piece to come through in your shirt or a shirt you picked up leggings, be sure to maintain at the Baby Gap is no match neutrals throughout the rest for leggings. You need to of your outfit. Fashion is like a leave a li6le bit to the imagi- balancing act, so be sure to (MCT Campus) The Opinion pages of The Archway feature the opinions of the identified columnists and writers, which are not necessarily th ose of the newspaper or Bryant University. page 12 september 24, 2010 Epic fail of the week Profit & Loss This week while I was in the grocery store I heard two women arguing over how many quarts were in a gallon. I was in shock. One thing is for sure, those ladies Formerly Observations. Equally as Funny. are not smarter than a fi5h grader. Compiled by Bryant Students El Prez comes to Bryant... A student was in Salmo trying to get a drink from the soda machine while simulta- All of Bryant (or at least the men) were ex- cited to welcome one of New England’s neously texting, but ended up spilling and dropping his phone. most famous young entrepreneurs to cam- pus. He spoke to a packed Rotunda full of Email epic fails to [email protected] students.

...But doesn’t quite leave the best impres- sion Simon Says: A Fake Son David Portnoy claims that he basically stole a picture of Jessica Biel from Google and printed it on the front of his paper to get fa- is Considered Be0er mous. His website is also more dedicated to displaying pictures of half-naked women instead of actual sports...Oh and he Than None referred to us as Bryant College. daughters dressed as girls, drives a family to such ex- was a member of Parliament. treme measures. But like So what would possess a many explanations for des- Creativity is the Key! family to cut a daughter’s hair perate behaviors, grinding We love seeing all the new signs that vari- short at age 5, dress her in poverty doesn’t help. With a boys clothing, and give her a “son” he is allowed to go out- ous clubs are hanging up around campus! masculine name to be used in side the home and find work, The signs are ge6ing more colorful and school? There are numerous even as a child, to help sup- have all different kinds of shapes. reasons for this practice: eco- plement the family income. nomic need, social pressure to Since women aren’t allowed By Toby Simon have sons, and in some cases to work outside the home, the a common superstition that possibility of daughters assist- Staff Columnist dressing a daughter as a son ing the family with a small in- will result in the birth of a real come, doesn’t exist. Once the ACMDEMIC CLUBS?! A recent article on the front boy. When a woman doesn’t girls reach the age of puberty, The sign outside the Help Desk is urging page of the New York Times produce a son, the parents they switch back to being girls all students to get involved in the numer- caught my eye. The headline decide to make one up. and a younger sister is then ous clubs Bryant has to offer. Too bad there read: “Where boys are prized, There are no specific legal or masqueraded as a boy. Girls live the Part”. The arti- religious bans on this practice Mothers interviewed for isn’t a spelling club to teach everyone how cle went on to describe a prac- and in most cases, the female the article in the Times said to spell “academic.” tice in Afghanistan where child returns to womanhood they hoped the effects on their Afghan girls masquerade as once she enters puberty. Ob- “bacha posh’s” psyche would boys. Of course there are no viously, it would be difficult be minimal and that the limi- statistics on how o5en this for a thirteen year old girl to tations removed from them as E-mail Profits and Losses to [email protected]. practice occurs, but Afghans pass for a boy, to say nothing girls, would have a positive of many generations will talk of confusing the hell out of effect on their personalities. about having a relative or the chlld. Yet, it’s hard to However, without data on friend or neighbor who grew imagine that these girls don’t this practice and any a6empt Bryant Said What!? up disguised as a boy. experience some psychologi- at evaluating its’ impact, we Compiled by Bryant Students To an outsider, it sounds cal damage as a result of this might never know. As Azita like a drastic practice and un- treatment. Rafaat, the member of Parlia- “Did you see my folder? derscores how oppressed girls Sadly, families without ment who changed her 6 year “No, do you want me to call it?” and women are in some parts sons are o5en the object of old daughter to a son, said of the world. Apparently, this pity and contempt. So even a “This is the reality of “I’m falling asleep in night class. I literally sprained practice is seen among vari- made up son improves the Afghanistan.” a tendon doing a nod-off head snap.” ous classes of people with family’s standing. The word The next time you get varying educations, ethnici- used to describe these “boys” frustrated about gender in- ties and geographies. It has is “bacha posh” and it’s equality in our country, think “She looks like she’s made of faux fur.” been around for a long time thought that he can more about all those six year old and has withstood wars and easily receive an education, Afghan girls masquerading as “My leggings are not telletubbi purple! They’re different governments. The work outside the home and boys and wonder what will like... different” article featured a family in thus supplement the family become of them as they grow which the mother , who income, and escort his sisters older. dressed her 6 year old daugh- out in public. “Sweetheart... if a gust of wind flew by your hair still ter as a boy, but the other 3 It’s hard to imagine what wouldn’t move.” E-mail funny quotes to [email protected]

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Those who violate the single copy rule may be subject to disciplinary heard! action. september 24, 2010 page 13 Slow as a Snail- New South Café By Joshua Ballance Contributing Writer The newly renovated South Café seems like a great addition to the Bryant Cam- pus, but merging the Deli and Grill (as we once knew them to be) has been far from ideal. Long lines and increased wait times for food have plagued the Sodexo operated grab and go eating facility since it opened earlier this month. Even during non-peak hours, the lines are out of con- trol and sometimes stretch close to the edge of the café. I was annoyed (to say the least) by the fact that I waited 25 minutes for a steak and cheese a5er already waiting 10 minutes in line. Nothing is more frustrating than to see one person taking orders when there are 20 people ahead of you! South is sup- posed to be an option for a quick bite when you are in a rush; waiting 35 minutes for food is not what I would con- “pre6y much everything.” chicken or grill a hamburger ters. I am sure that Sodexo is time will tell if things will get sider fast. We pay good money for a because they want to close the saving plenty of money only be6er at the café, but com- Another problem I have meal plan at Bryant and they grill for the night before 11. operating one facility this plaining until they know the noticed is the new café closing should provide food service As for the long lines, the year, and they certainly are Bryant Community is frus- parts of the kitchen before during all hours of operation solution is simple: they need not passing on those savings trated seems to be a good 11pm. I was surprised and (hours should be extended more people working. There to us as consumers. The least start. annoyed arriving at the facil- since eliminating one of the should be two people at each they can do is hire more peo- ity 20 minutes before closing eating facilities if you ask me). station (salad, sandwich, and ple to work peak hours in only to be told they ran out of It is unacceptable that they re- grill) and mostly definitely order to facilitate the in- fuse to make an extra piece of two people at the cash regis- creased demand. I guess only Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, they could be pushing our ual? similar a6itude could hope- their actions; just please be culture closer than we realize While there is a chance that fully provide students with aware that it is the friend by Recently I was asked to re- to creating a real tragedy once he sleeps it off and has a greater unity and compassion your side, not the drink in flect on the opening weekend more. rough morning, there's also towards their peers. your hand, that makes your and the "traditions" in which Earlier this year we found the chance that he stops snor- I realize how easy it is to night fun. seniors play a key role. My a student passed out face ing, and no one is there to describe a "utopian" college response was that it's not down in the backyard of our hear it. What if we didn't life, and also how extremely what students are thinking, townhouse. We tried contact- check our backyard until the difficult and complicated it is but what they're not thinking ing our neighbors, but they morning, and what if instead to make progress towards about that is truly scary about did not answer their doors so of a passed out student we that ideal. Like all students, I situations such as this open- we called DPS. Upon return- had encountered a dead believe that having a good ing weekend. ing outside our neighbors body? time is an important part of Besides the obvious legal were outside too but did not Dying all alone, face-down being a college student. What concerns which abound there know the student in our back- in the backyard of a stranger’s I reject is the notion that alco- Sincerely, is an extreme disregard for yard. A5er DPS arrived and townhouse seems extremely hol correlates to happiness. safety. One of my greatest woke the passed out student tragic on so many levels. Some of the most fun Daniel Tothill fears is finding out that a stu- they deemed it necessary to Mostly I am concerned about things you can ever do in life dent has died as a result of transport the intoxicated stu- why this individual was aban- do not involve alcohol at all. negligence on the part of their dent, and I could not help but doned by his friends, le5 to Those that do never involve fellow students. I spoke with think about the what ifs in the go wander into his drunken excess amounts. If you'd like a Bryant Alum on a job situation. If my townhouse- stupor all alone. to refute this point than shadow this past winter, and mates had not looked outside, I a6ended summer camp please find an example of a he still remembered clearly or if they didn't feel like it was as a boy where the culture student that enjoyed ge6ing the shock and effect that a their responsibility to call DPS was very well ingrained that transported in an ambulance. prior incident had on the (our neighbors weren't happy we were not bystanders but I am also not naive enough to campus. When we have stu- about ge6ing DPS involved) "upstanders" in the camp en- think that this will influence dents cheering at ambulances than what could have possi- vironment. While this served students to fully think exiting campus I fear that bly happened to this individ- to prevent bullying at camp, a through the consequences of The Archway Top Ten: Things Freshmen Shouldn’t Do

10. Spend all of your dining dollars before Thanksgiving Break 9. Sexile your roommate during the first weekend... or any weekend 8. Lie about your year 7. Join every club on campus 6. Date an upperclassman 5. Have a social party in the library 4. Forget to pick up condoms outside the Women’s Center 3. Go to the townhouses in herds of 50 2. Walk through the Archway 1. Get transported page 14 september 24, 2010 The Town The 5 best J&T’s movies to see songs you have never heard By Coburn Childs Staff Writer

In case you didn’t tune in last week, this is a new weekly column for The Archway, in which I will be covering 5 songs each week that you have more than likely never heard. While I cannot promise that these will be songs com- pletely unknown to your ears, I can promise that these songs are worth listening to! Turn up your speakers… 1.) “From Where I’m Standing” by Schuyler Fisk This mellow acoustic piece showcases Fisk’s fine vocals and guitar skills. With a clear resonation, she brings out all the emotion of the words she’s singing. Probably the most heartfelt of her songs, it’s a sweet and serious reassurance that is worth listening to any time, but especially when you may be feeling the “goodbye blues.” 2.) “Brand New Day” from Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog! Witty and musically competent, this fun little ditty from the little-seen web-movie has all the charm and cheese of a large-scale Broadway number. Written by Joss Whedon— the mastermind behind TV favorites like Firefly and Buffy the Vampire Slayer—this hilarious song puts Neil Patrick Harris’ fantastic voice fully on display and is only one of many reasons why you should check out the mini-movie that it comes from! 3.) “Schizophrenia” by The Wedding This is the kind of intense, memorable rock style that brought the top musicians of our parents’ generation into the spotlight. Here, the instruments take total control to Ben Affleck played a role as both a writer, director, and actor in his new film, The Town. propel the song to an edge, without pushing it over. At the (MCT Campus) same time, the vocals are just perfectly mixed so as not to be drowned out by the actual music, a balance that is often dif- ficult to achieve. By Joe Lomuscio and path towards eventual death movie. Given the fact that the Justin Thorpe or prison. film was over 2 hours long, it 4.) “The Haunting” by Anberlin Staff Writers As far as the overall quality tended to get too wrapped up There is no better word to describe this song than the title of the movie is concerned, we in its subtleties rather than the itself. Although it starts off with a melodious rhythm that is were immediately captivated development of its original nice, but slight, it quickly evolves into a piece of recurring Ben Affleck’s “The Town” by the opening action scene selling point. As can be seen emotional depth and edgy instrumentals. Truly, this is a illuminates the legitimacy of that set the tone as a sign of from the trailers, moviegoers haunting ballad of large-scale proportions – a song of love, his skills as both a writer and things to come. Not only did it expected an action thriller re- memories, loss, heartache, and ghosts of the past. director. In the past, the actor grab the attention of the audi- volving around high-stakes has been criticized for his lack ence but it also established the bank robberies. It did not live 5.) “Toxic” by The Chapin Sisters of acting prowess. Many be- main plot of the film, central up to its overly-anticipated Yes, “Toxic” is originally a Britney Spears song, and this is lieve that Affleck has ridden conflicts, and MacRay’s love hype, but the few action scenes the first cover that I have named in this column to date. the coattails of the that comprised the However, this beautiful arrangement qualifies as a new career of one of his movie made up for song entirely, from its rhythmically light guitar to its incred- best friends and for- its sluggish pace ible overlapped harmonies. The Chapin Sisters have flaw- mer film partner, with heart-pounding less voices made all the more impressive by their lack of Matt Damon. How- ‘We were immediately captivated police chases and auto-tune or synthesized gimmicks. I first discovered the ever, we were im- electrifying robbery talented duo this past summer when I saw them open for pressed with his by the opening action scene that schemes. Given its She & Him, and their performance of this cover gave me the overall performance highly anticipated chills. Listening to it now, the effect is the same. in the leading role as set the tone as a sign of things to release, we expected Doug MacRay, the more from the film Check back next week for some new songs. If you want to mastermind behind a come.’ in terms of overall see the spotlight on one of your little-known favorites, feel series of carefully or- quality. That being free to drop us an email, too! chestrated bank robberies in interest who also just so hap- said, we still believe that the the greater Boston area. pens to be the only witness to combination of the Boston It seemed as though Affleck one of his crew’s violent heists. backdrop and sensational ac- was able to portray the role of Claire Keesey, played by Re- tion sequences make this a a true “townie,” a name given becca Hall, sheds light on what movie that J&T consider worth to those locally raised in the MacRay’s life could be like, seeing. city of Charlestown, Massa- giving him just one more rea- chusetts. In the film, this small son to leave Charlestown in his district just across the river “rearview.” The relationship from Boston is well-known for that develops between the two breeding organized crews characters not only shows of professional bank robbers. MacRay’s softer side, but also Want to review a We were also very im- makes up one of the major pressed with the performance subplots of the film. restaurant, of Affleck’s right-hand man in The other core components the film, played by Jeremy of the movie are MacRay’s movie, concert, Renner. James Coughlin fits troubled relationship with his the bill of your typical Boston imprisoned father, his underly- cd or book? delinquent- complete with his ing desires to locate his long- heavy accent and rash behav- lost mother, and the stress that Ask about ior. There is a noticeable de- comes from having a junkie ex- gree of tension between the girlfriend. The combination of The Archway two over the course of the all of these continue to remind reimbursement policy movie. After growing up to- him of a past that he would gether and pursuing the same much rather forget. lifestyle, MacRay is attempting Though all of these dra- [email protected] to get out of the game while matic themes were well- Coughlin would rather con- scripted, they take away from tinue to follow their current the overall appeal of the Neil Patrick Harris at the Oscar’s (MCT Campus) september 24, 2010 page 15 VMAs 2010: uninterrupted Poetry Corner Janhavi Nerukar rapper performed two songs Best Special Effects for “Up- from his ground-breaking rising” and The Black Keys Staff Writer comeback album, Recovery. won Breakthrough Video for Pictures The first one was “Not “Tighten Up” (which I highly Let me start my review by Afraid,” which is one of Em- recommend; it’s hilarious!). saying this: If you missed the By Sara Elder inem’s best works to date in By around 10:30pm, I had MTV VMAs this year, I’m my views. It was followed by watched numerous artists in- Staff Writer sorry to say you missed out “Love The Way You Lie” fea- cluding Taylor Swi6, Justin on A LOT of awesomeness! turing Caribbean ho7ie Ri- Bieber, Paramore, B.O.B, It was the second week of col- hanna, and the performance Bruno Mars and Drake blow Pictures aren’t memories lege, and many of us spent got a humungous round of everyone away with amazing They’re just moments the night of Sunday, Septem- applause from the audience. performances, but I was ber 12th completing home- Eminem went on to win a growing impatient since A moment is just a second in time work for our Monday number of awards for the Linkin Park hadn’t shown up It’s there morning classes. video of “Not Afraid,” but he yet. Personally, I had to go wasn’t around to receive them Finally, at around 11pm, Then it’s gone through a couple of chapters since he had to catch a flight my wait was over. On a mag- In the blink of an eye for a quiz the next day, but I to New York right a6er his nificent outdoor stage in Los just couldn’t let myself miss stunning performance. Angeles, Linkin Park per- A moment’s all it takes to breathe the MTV Video Music Awards One can safely say that this formed their new single, “The A moment is how long it takes to shed a tear (VMAs) 2010 since I’d been year’s show was Gaga-centric. Catalyst” live for the first looking forward to watching Yes, Lady Gaga was at the time. I couldn’t help but sing A moment is the time it takes for someone to die Linkin Park (my favorite center of a7ention all the way. along as it had been ages band) perform live. So, I was She collected eight awards in- since I last watched them per- basically multi-tasking: Pictures can’t encapsulate emotions cluding Video of The Year for form. watching the show and study- “Bad Romance,” and even re- Towards the end of the They show you what happened, ing during ad breaks (I hope vealed the name of her up- VMAs, Kanye West per- my professor doesn’t read The bare facts of one moment in time in one place coming album: Born This formed a new song of his this!). Way. Not to mention her out- called “Runaway,” but I But they cannot show you anything else I missed most of the red rageous dressing sense that frankly didn’t like it much. The picture of them on our wedding night carpet pre-show (the carpet drew many eyeballs (yet My friends and I enjoyed it at was white, but whatever!) I’ve again). She wore a “meat- first, but soon we found our- Could not tell you that they only got married be- heard that 30 Seconds to Mars dress” and even carried a selves yawning and waiting cause she’s pregnant (another band I like) entered matching meat purse! I won- for it to be over. on bicycles just like they do in der what’s in store for next Overall, I think all the That Christmas she was caught suddenly in a flash their video for “Kings And year- leaves maybe? multi-tasking was worth it for Could not tell you that the reason her daughter is Queens.” Can’t believe I Other award winners in- two reasons: missed that! Also, Nicki Minaj cluded 30 Seconds to Mars 1) I thoroughly enjoyed my- not in the picture too and Will.i.am performed and who won Best Rock Video for self throughout the VMAs Is because she ran away from home last night set viewers in the mood for “Kings and Queens” (except during Kanye West’s more great performances to (woohoo!), Justin Bieber for performance), and come. Best New Artist and Jay-Z 2) Despite everything, I man- And this picture of you and me At 9pm sharp, the camera and Alicia Keys won Best Cin- aged a good score on my quiz zoomed into Eminem’s face This picture couldn’t tell you how I feel about you ematography for “Empire the next day! and the show had begun. The State of Mind.” Muse won A picture is not worth a thousand words And a thousand words aren’t worth one single kiss A kiss that will show you I love you. Too bad it’ll never happen – That moment is gone too.

Look Before You Leap

By Sara Elder Staff Writer

Look before you leap? More like look before you love Because falling off a cliff Can’t be nearly as painful as falling for you You pushed me off the edge, And I found out what it felt like to fly And what it was like to lose control I don’t know what came over me Because everything that falls Word Vomit Constant Motion By Blair Worthington Staff Writer Crazy rides up and down but in the end we’re stable With twists and turns and falling down we get up remaining able All in all survival’s a must for there’s just no time to stop Our whole lives we strive for nothing but to be on top We want and we need and the line between them fades We hope to see the world through rose colored shades We know that’s not the case and we know bad things are revealed But without embracing the good and bad our lives remain concealed Crazy rides up and down but in the end we’re stable Every page is undecided so only we can write the tale.