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By Cate Rauseo ’07 genitalia. The play is intended News Staff to empower women and end violence against women; The campus is buzzing with however, it is often perceived as “V”s this week as students contrary to the ideals of celebrated with loved ones on Catholicism. Valentine’s Day, promoted The College recognizes the awareness of problem of violence against CAMPUS Domestic vio- women but has a different NEWS lence on Mon­ solution. A statement issued by day’s “Victory the College in February 2003 Day,” and voiced women’s reads, “As a Catholic comm­ rights in the performance of The unity, Providence College Vagina Monologues on should strive to enhance the Wednesday and Thursday dignity of women and to combat evening. violence against them within the The V-Day Worldwide context of a trusting and Campaign encourages woman supportive community where around the world to present all are welcomed and each can benefit performances of The flourish, a community united in Vagina Monologues on or mind and heart, enlightened by around V-Day to raise God’s wisdom and assisted by awareness and money to stop divine grace.” TRACY DONADIO ’06/The Cowl violence against women and Such perceptions have Daniel M. Richer, senior admission counselor, reviews applications for the Class of 2009. girls. Held on the same date as caused conflict at many This year, the College received the greatest number of applications in its history. the more traditional V-day, Feb. Catholic colleges and 14, it promotes creative events universities around the nation, By Mallary J. Tenore ’07 College’s history. it is also attracting some of the to increase awareness, raise including at PC. Asst. News Editor Lydon attributed this best and the brightest. money and revitalize the spirit The College administration increase in part to the growing According to statistics of existing anti-violence declared that the play contained itting in their offices reputation of Catholic provided by the Office of organizations. content contrary to the school’s surrounded by piles of secondary institutions and the Admission, about 33% of the This is the fourth annual mission in 2003 and has since college applications, rising number of students applicants were ranked in the production of the show, the prohibited advertisement admissions counselors graduating from high school. top 10% of their high school proceeds of which benefit the through the College and limited at Providence College will“Catholic higher education class. Rhode Island Coalition Against the number of tickets sold. spendS the next few weeks in general is increasingly well More than 93% were in the Domestic Violence, Sojourner According to the College’s getting a firsthand look at the thought of,” Lydon said. “All of top half of their class, up from House and the V-Day statement, “Much of the content characteristics and potential of our Catholic compadres are 81.3% in 1996. The average organization. Controversy, and the language of The Vagina the incoming freshman class. seeing increases.” combined SAT score of however, continues to surround Monologues runs counter to... Christopher P. Lydon, Considering the 4,354 applicants has also continued to the event at PC. the ‘intellectual, social, moral associate vice president for applications received in 1996, improve, reaching its peak this Traditionally performed at and the spiritual values’ admission and enrollment the total number of applicants year at 1197. PC by an all-female cast and proclaimed in the Mission planning, and 15 admissions has nearly doubled in the last “These students are applying crew, The Vagina Monologues Statement and is at odds with counselors from the Office of decade, which can be partly to some of the most competitive has sparked national the ideals and values embodied Admission, have spent the attributed to the growing schools in the country. If we controversy since its 1996 in the Catholic tradition.” month of February sifting prestige of Providence College, select people from the waiting premier. Eve Ensler, the author Courtney Howard '05 through each of the 8,218 Lydon said. list, it’s not hurting our of the play, stunned audiences President of Women's Will and applications—the greatest Not only is the College academic quality at all,” said around the world with the play’s campus coordinator of V-day number ever received in the drawing in more students, but ADMISSIONS/Page 3 personification of female MONOLOGUES/Page 5 Dorm reorganization causes separation anxiety

By Stephanie Barkus ’05 “I think it’s a bad idea,” said Kiernan News Editor Dugan ’07. When students arrive at Aquinas “I don’t really like it,” said Bethany Lounge on March 17 to select housing Bourdon ’08, who is hoping to live in a for next year, they will have two fewer coed dorm next year. “It’s eliminating a coed dorms from which to choose. As lot of socialization.” of next year, Michaela Caron ’07, on the other RESIDENCE McDermott Hall will hand, said that having single-sex dorms LIFE be a male dorm, while can help build community, but thought Dore Hall will house the decision might cause controversy, as only females. coed dorms are popular. Steven A. Sears, associate dean of Sears said that the College is not Residence Life, said that the decision to necessarily trying to move away from change the gender composition of the coed buildings, but is interested in dorms was made so that housing for having single-gender dorms. “... We’ve males and females would be more always wanted single-gender residence equitable. halls, but based on the composition, we DEN1ELLE BALSARI •07/TheCowl Currently, freshman males are living couldn’t do that,” he said. Next year, McDermott Hall (above) will house only boys, while Dore Hall in quads, while there are no freshman “The administration doesn’t take into will become an all-girls dorm. females who are overcrowded. Sears consideration the students’ opinions,” said that changing the dorms would composition of the Class of 2008 and that McDermott and Dore, Aquinas Hall will said Mandee Adams '08. “They could balance out the housing situation. “We of next year’s incoming class. The be the only traditional residence hall make Meagher [Hall] and McDermott want to make sure that males and females composition of next year’s class is based remaining coed, along with Suites Hall both coed but they’re not.” have the same amount of space,” he said. on the predictions of the Office of and the apartments. “I think that’s a little unfortunate,” According to Sears, the decision was Admission. Students had mixed reactions to the said Katie Allen ’08 of the changes. “I made on the basis of the gender With the changes being made to news about the change. HOUSING/Page 4

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Rev. Kenneth Sicard, O.P., named ex­ Shanley. “He’s someone who I can trust Congress discusses tuition increase varsity part [of the athletics center.]” ecutive vice president to tell me the truth; I don’t want a yes- Last week Student Congress Some students, including Fallon Rev. Brian J. Shanley O.P., soon to man. It’s always good to have another discussed the possibility of an increase Hauser ’05, questioned the fairness in be the 12th president of Providence set of eyes and ears.” in tuition to expedite the construction of asking the student body to fund a facility College, has chosen Rev. Kenneth As of right now, Father Shanley said the new athletic facility that Providence that only a portion of students use. Sicard, O.P., dean of Residence Life, he has not yet decided what College is planning to build. Bridget Black ’06 suggested that a to be executive vice president during responsibilities Father Sicard will have The Providence College Department new fitness center could not only be used the next administration, which is as executive vice president. of Athletics considers a tuition increase as a “selling point” for prospective effective July 1, 2005. The current Father Sicard is a 1978 graduate of to be a potential means of funding the students, but could also attract a higher executive vice president is Rev. the College and received a master of fitness center. They have not made a caliber of athletes, thus enhancing Terence Keegan, O.P., professor of business administration degree from PC formal proposal to date. Providence College’s varsity sports theology. in 1982. He entered the Dominican According to Patrick Doherty ’05, program. Father Shanley said he chose Father Order in 1984 and was ordained a priest President of Student Congress, Robert Mike Verzino ’07 suggested that Sicard based on his administrative in 1990. He then served as chaplain, as Driscoll, athletic director, “talked to the alumni fund the rooms, (as was done in experience at the College and the fact well as an instructor for business and Class of ’05.. .trying to gage the student the Smith Center for the Arts), to help that he is familiar with PC. theology, at Ohio Dominican College in sentiment” in regard to a tuition increase. divide the cost. Fundraisers were “I thought it was good to have Columbus for seven years. Driscoll proposed a $100 to $200 fee another alternative funding option someone at the College who already In 1997, upon earning a doctoral which, Doherty said, “met with mixed mentioned at the meeting. knows the scene,” he said. “He has a degree in educational studies/business reactions.” He noted that the students Doherty also brought up the concern good reputation on campus and he’s from Ohio State University, Father in attendance did “agree that a fitness that if the athletic deptartment is allowed done a great job in Residence Life.” Sicard came to PC, where he currently center is definitely something the school to make use of tuition funds, that opens Having known Father Sicard for heads the residence life program and needs.” the doors for other departments to ask more than 20 years, Father Shanley supervises all on-campus housing. However, Doherty said that Driscoll that tuition be increased to fund their said he values Father Sicard’s opinions —Mallary J. Tenore ’07 and Jen “doesn’t want [the fee] to be something own projects. and is looking forward to working with Jarvis ’07 pushed upon the students.” He went on Artistic renderings of the proposed him in the future. “He has some skills Information from the Office of Media to say, “If it’s something the students fitness center can be viewed at that complement my skills, so I thought and Community Relations was used in aren’t going to be supportive of, then www.friars.com. we’d make a good team,” said Father this report. he’ll just go on raising money for the —Megan Comerford ’06 Campus Calendar for Feb. 18 to Feb. 24 Submit events to [email protected] ^Friday unday uesday hursday 7 p.m. Homecoming 8 a.m.-3 p.m. PSO 2 p.m. Blackfriars 3:30-4:30 p.m. “The 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Things Headquarters Night Special Olympics Dance Concert in Best Way to Find Spring Break Career for Thursday in Slavin in McPhail’s. Basketball Tourna­ Blackfriars Theatre Summer Internships” Steps in Slavin 117. Center Ground Level A. ment in Peterson. in the Smith Center in Slavin G29. for the Arts. 3:30 p.m. OAS 7-9 p.m. Health Educa­ 7 p.m. Alumni A time-management tion and Wellness talk Capella Concert in workshop in Library about preventing drunk Smith Center for the 104B. driving in ‘64 Hall. Arts. 7-9 p.m. S.T.E.P. 1 8 p.m. Blackfriars Spring Break Luau Dance Concert in in McPhail’s. Blackfriars Theatre in the Smith Center 7-11 p.m. BOP: for the Arts. “77ie Real World: San Diegd" speakers 8 p.m. Guz-Men in ‘64 Hall. Acoustic Show in McPhail’s.

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For the first Early Action 357 1,715 admissions counselors will ment, Political Science and time in the College’s history, the consider which applicants can best round out the applicant Psychology are among the most admissions office recruited in Regular Decision 3,997 6.503 popular majors of the 2005 South and Central America last pool in terms of the student’s applicants. fall. major, geographic location, and As the applicant pool Rev. Iriarte Andujar, O.P., Male/Female Ratio 42/58 40/60 academic achievements, among continues to increase, so too assistant dean of admission, other things. does the number of female spent 17 days visiting high Residents 4,211 8,163 Although SAT scores and applicants. This year, 3,262 schools in these areas and GPA carry weight on a student’s males and 4,956 females promoting the College to Commuters 143 55 application, an emphasis is also applied, making for a 40/60 students and guidance placed on the student’s non­ ratio. counselors. Top 10% of HS class 23.1% 32.7% academic achievements. “It’s Because some of PC’s top Additionally, from Sept. 1 to the PC personality,” said Lydon. competitor schools like Boston Thanksgiving, Raul Fonts, Combined SAT score 1118 1197 “You can’t choose students College, College of the Holy senior associate dean of solely based on their SAT scores Cross, Fairfield University, and admission, and Jennifer K. or GPA.” Villanova University, are also Hastings, assistant dean of about 7% less from last year’s Application which asks students Throughout the next few receiving more applications, admission, traveled abroad and all-time high of 275. to indicate their ethnicity. Many weeks, Lydon and admissions recruitment becomes even more visited high schools with Similarly, the percentage of students, he noted, check off counselors will narrow down important. English-speaking students in applicants who identified that they are “multiracial.” their piles to between 1500 and “We continue to recruit countries including France, themselves on their applications Hastings, who helped lead 1800 applications. They will aggressively nationwide and Italy, Turkey, and Switzerland. as Southeast Asians has dropped the College’s international then deliberate and read through internationally,” said Lydon, “These are kids who are by about 88%. recruitment efforts in her first each application once more who pointed out that the looking to America and we’re Despite these few decreases, year as a recruiter at PC, said before making their final College’s recruitment efforts working hard to increase that Lydon said the ethnic profile of she is impressed by inter­ decision in mid March. have largely contributed to the volume quite dramatically,” students applying to the College national students’ eagerness to While choosing who to increase in applicants. “We said Lydon. has continued to broaden, attend school in America. accept becomes more want to tell the story of Some of the international potentially making for a more “They are definitely an challenging as the applicant Providence College and hope students who are accepted to the diversified freshman class. impressive bunch and they’re pool grows and becomes more that it will resonate with College choose not to attend The American Indian/ very serious about the entire academically qualified, the task people.” due to financial reasons, he said, Alaskan applicant pool, for prospect of a U.S. education,” rarely gets old. Because roughly 60% of PC as all merit-based scholarships example, has increased by 42% said Hastings. “They really “It’s never boring because students hail from New are reserved for U.S. applicants. from last year, and the African work for it and they take their each year you start fresh,” said England, Lydon said the While the College’s global American applicant pool has studies very seriously so that Lydon, who has worked in admissions office concentrates recruitment has improved, there risen by 27% they can have this opportunity.” admissions at PC for 22 years. the bulk of its recruitment have nonetheless been some “What we find interesting is Lydon noted that the “Each year you’re doing the efforts farther west. Mass­ fluctuations in the percentage of that students have a hard time College’s newly designed same thing but you’re doing it achusetts consistently ranks as non-caucasian applicants. The fitting neatly into one box,” said website, which was launched for different people. This the state with the highest number of Hispanic students Lydon referring to the optional last year, has also helped attract wouldn’t happen without the percentage of applicants, and who applied this year is 255, section on the Common prospective students, along with personal aspect of it.” 4 The Cowl News February 17,2005 College appoints new assistant chaplain BY Meghan Welch ’06 of Akron in Ohio, Father Blau continue during my time here at News Staff studied biology before deciding the College.” to become a Dominican Friar. According to the Campus Students who have attended He comes to PC after working Ministry section of the PC Mass at St. Dominic Chapel or as a Chaplain at the University website, the purpose of Campus who have been studying in the of Virginia in Charlottesville, Ministry is about “living out our chapel basement may have Va. He also worked at the call to holiness by serving God, noticed a new University Parish at the school. and all whom we meet, [and] SPIRITUAL face in the past Although the University of about growing in faith, meeting LIFE few weeks. Virginia is a very different new friends and finding and Rev. Thomas school than PC, (it is a public experiencing Christ in ourselves Blau, O.P., is the newest university with about 12,700 and others.” member of the Office of the undergraduate students), Father Campus Ministry accom­ Chaplain at Providence Blau said that the adjustment plishes this through the PSO, College, joining Rev. Brendan has not been too hard so far. His which is committed to Murphy, O.P., chaplain of the adjustment has been highlighted community service and social College, Rev. Tom Ertle, O.P., by the fact the students at PC outreach, and the SLC, a faith­ assistant chaplain to the have made him feel nothing but based organization designed to athletes, and Rev. John Paul welcome, he said. bring people together for Walker, O.P., assistant chaplain. “This semester is a time for worship and learning. Com­ He is planning to take over for me to get my bearings, and get mittees associated with these Father Murphy, the current to know the people [at the groups include, among others, chaplain of Campus Ministry at College],” he said. “So far, the PC for Life, Eucharistic PC, in July, and is enthusiastic people here have been very Ministers, Special Olympics, about his new position. welcoming, which makes things TIM PISACICH ’07/The Cowl and Habitat for Humanity. “Coming to Providence much easier.” Rev. Thomas Blau, O.P., is the newest member of the Father Blau said that he College has been great,” said Father Blau is open to ideas Chaplain’s Office. hopes to work closely with Father Blau. “There seems to be and insights as to what changes these groups and all of the a great dynamism and energy on should be made at the One idea that Father Blau is commends the work that both students involved in them. the campus.” Chaplain’s office, and what bringing to the PC campus is the the students involved with the However, as excited as he is Father Blau began his work programs should be im­ implementation of an ongoing Pastoral Service Organization about working with the at PC in early January, and said plemented. However, as of right look into the Scriptures. “The (PSO) and the Spiritual and students, he is equally that his transition to the College now, it appears to him that the [Catholic] Church does more Liturgical Council (SLC) do on enthusiastic about working with has been hindered only by the staff at the chaplain’s office has readings out of Scripture on campus. the staff at PC. “I am really winter weather. “Other than the done an excellent job of keeping Sundays than almost any other “The students on this looking forward to working snow, everything has been things running smoothly. religion, which a lot of people campus have a great eagerness with the faculty and staff, as going well. Although I grew up “The Chaplain’s Office is don’t realize,” he said. “I would to help and serve, which is well as the students here at PC. in Cleveland, Ohio, where it like a well-oiled machine,” said really like to get people more wonderful to see,” he said. They are all a part of Campus snowed a lot, I never really liked Father Blau. “I’m just here to interested in reading Scripture “And there is so much going on Ministry here at the College, it all that much.” see if there’s anywhere to add a on a regular basis.” with the SLC and the PSO. I just and I hope to work closely with A graduate of the University little bit of grease.” Father Blau also said that he look forward to helping that everyone.” Housing: Freshmen left blue on St. Patrick’s Day continued from front page about it. He added that in focus Housing selection will start Sears said that the changes administrative requirements. groups, most students said they on March 17 at 2:30 p.m. in would not force these students “That was the best day we could don’t think there’s anything mainly focus on schoolwork Aquinas Lounge and will to live in dorms that are schedule it,” he said. wrong with coed dorms.” during their first year in college. continue the following day if traditionally for freshmen, such Adams said that she and her Currently, there are no plans Vanessa Wilczewski ’08, necessary. as McVinney and Raymond friends are unhappy about the to make Aquinas single-sex; who currently lives in an all­ halls. On the other hand, it also fact that housing selection is on Sears said that based on data female dorm, said she does not depends on the students’ choice St. Patrick’s Day. “I’ve heard analysis, the school could not do like it. “I think it changes that of room size, as there are only a it’s the biggest celebration of the that. dynamic that it used to have,” The administration limited number of doubles year,” she said. “It could A meeting concerning she said of the changes to doesn’t take into available. possibly ruin the whole housing selection was held on McDermott and Dore. consideration the Sears expects that halls such celebration for us.” Monday, Feb. 14. Sears said “It’s the same thing,” students’ opinions. as McDermott will continue to Rumors that students who that he received questions about Andrew Rodgers ’07 said of house mainly sophomores, show up to housing selection the change and felt that once he living in single-sex and coed Mandee Adams ’08 rather than freshmen, but it intoxicated will not receive explained the issue, students dorms. “If you’re going to hang depends on which dorms rooms are not true, Sears said. understood the situation. out with girls, you’ll hang out students choose during housing He added that if a student does He said that many females with them. It doesn’t matter if While some students in the selection. come to housing selection he has spoken with in the past they live upstairs from you.” Class of 2008 took part in suite According to Sears, housing intoxicated or under the said they enjoyed living in “I just think that we’re old and apartment selection last fall, selection was not intentionally influence, it will be dealt with single-sex buildings, though he enough to live with boys,” said more than 800 will be selecting scheduled for St. Patrick’s Day, according to the usual does not know how males feel Allen. rooms next month. but was instead chosen due to procedures. February 17,2005 ______NEWS The Cowl 5 Feminism speaker strives to dispel stereotypes

by Scott Geer ’06 pure. Ethnic women like Jennifer Lopez women questioned studied at an News Staff are misrepresented as evil, aggressive institution of higher education. The and unrestrained. majority of the women categorized their Faculty, students and supporters “It’s a presentation through what economic background as poor to middle attended a lecture entitled “Multicultural seems to be an unimportant thing— class. Feminism: Potential for Coalitions” in fashion magazines, women’s magazines, The study focused on connecting the the Feinstein Academic Center on advertising and popular culture. But it Chicana feminisms to other feminisms. Tuesday Feb. 15. The creates and maintains these categories in Women come from all backgrounds and event featured guest our mind and this keeps them alive and classes and therefore have differing LECTURE speaker Dr. Aida Hurtado, functioning so that we experience them views about feminism. “Latinas see professor of psychology at as normal and natural and we don’t think [mainstream] feminism as a white, the University of California in Santa to question them. So these kinds of middle class movement,” said Hurtado. Cruz. analyses bring you up to question,” said Citing some statistics from her book, Hurtado said 51 percent of the women Hurtado, who wrote The Color of Dr. Charlotte O’Kelly, professor and TRACY DONADIO ’06/The Cowl Privilege: Three Blasphemies on Race chair of the sociology department. in the study considered themselves Dr. Aida Hurtado presented a feminists with no reservations. Thirty- and Feminism, addressed race and According to O’Kelly, the images of lecture on multicultural feminism on white women are portrayed as desirable. three percent identity with feminism, gender issues women face in a white, Tuesday, Feb. 15. patriarchal society. Women of color are seen as something while the remaining 16 percent do not. “Different groups have different other than being women. “You define in itself. These are the main concepts As she noted the differences in class relationships to white patriarchy. White one that is not the other. If you’re going that she discusses in her book, in which and race among women, the study finds women are needed to produce whiteness. to present (white) women as angels, pure she refers to as “blasphemies,” the racial some common ground worth paying Women of color are primary workers and and virgins, you need the contrast segregation among women. attention to. Called “points of reproducers of workers,” said Hurtado. effect,” she said. “So you see the women Hurtado also referenced another book convergence,” white women and Latinas She argued that this perception of of color put as very promiscuous, very she has published entitled, Voicing share similar opinions with respect to women is visible in the media and aggressive, all the opposites.” Chicana Feminisms: Young Women affirmative action and abortion. In presented a slide show of images from In doing so, Hurtado argued that the Speak Out on Sexuality and Identity. The finding the positive similarities Hurtado famous magazines. Pictures of Jennifer effect is that all women are held back. term Chicana means young women of said women of all different orientation, Lopez and Calista Flockhart were taken Ethnic women are adversarial and Mexican descent. ethnicity, and class will be able to unite. from popular magazines such as Vogue. subordinate in their relationship to white Her study was conducted in the By showing connectivity, a collective By dichotomizing the images, Hurtado women. White women are then attached United States, in which Chicana between feminism can be stronger. “Having a said white women, as in the example of to a notion of femininity that is so the ages of 20 and 30 served as partnership, that’s what feminism is all Flockhart, are infantilized as angelic and exaggerated that it becomes weakening respondents for the project. All of the about,” said Hurtado. Monologues: Annual show raises money for cause Howard said the performance is reli­ female alumni there who were continued from front page performance is based on its educational value and charitable cause. ant on support from these three depart­ expressing discontent for the school’s said that the inability to advertise has an “We know that there is some ments. “We are incredibly grateful for lack of support for the show,” said effect on fundraising efforts. controversy surrounding this play. Yet, their support, especially because in a lot Moorhead. “...by not allowing us to advertise, the content of this play is no more racy of ways they are putting themselves on The show, which was held in people do not know that they can make or offensive than the contents of many the line with the administration. I do not Feinstein Room 400 Wednesday at 7:00 personal donations to the cause and it is of the mainstream movies sponsored by know what we would do without their p.m. and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 difficult to sell tickets,” Howard said. the Board of Programmers, the contents support and guidance,” she said. p.m.. will “provide women on campus “They also limit the number of people found on the College cable television or Ensler herself came to speak in with a creative outlet in a safe who can attend and make it difficult for even many of the books found in the Newport last week regarding this week’s environment and allow all kinds of us to find an approved venue. I truly College library, O’Kelly said. “Making national stand against domestic violence. women’s voices to be heard, especially believe that if we were given a larger these movies, television programming, Howard was among the students those around the world that have been venue, we could get a much larger and books and this play available does not participating in the performance who silenced,” Howard said. more diverse audience.” indicate that the sponsors or the college were able to hear her speak. She hopes that the performance as Without support from the administra­ endorse the opinions or positions taken “It was such an inspiring and well as the V-Day movement will help tion, and the inability to publicly adver­ in these cultural offerings. They provide motivational night. She is an incredible make PC students aware of the violence tise, the students involved said they were opportunities for debate and discussion.” woman who has suffered a lot of abuse endured by women and provide support unable to appeal to as large an audience Dr. James Moorhead, assistant pro­ in the past,” said Howard. “During her for all PC women. as they had hoped. fessor of sociology, agrees. “The support talk, she addressed Providence College “Although our school is run by men, “[The show] is in Feinstein so not which the Sociology Department gives directly and commended us for our women make up most of the student many people can be seated .... Only has a lot to do with the fact that [The efforts to get our voices heard despite body and we refuse to be ignored. We 150 tickets could be sold [per night]. All Vagina Monologues] takes a stand the obstacles thrown our way.” need to feel supported and empowered, the students in the show just took tickets against domestic violence ... the pro­ According to Moorhead, Ensler’s especially during the years when a lot of and sold them to our friends. It’s really ceeds of the performance go to help this performance was attended by many who abuse and violence happens to women,” sad that more people couldn’t come see cause,” he said. disagree with the College’s policies said Howard. “Female students need an the show .... It’s a really good cause,” According to Dr. Anthony Affigne, regarding The Vagina Monologues. outlet for the fear, anger and uncertainty said Amy Berroyer ’07. She is associate professor and chair of the po­ “When the author was in Newport that surrounds us in our society and in performing a new monologue called litical science department, the depart­ last week it seemed that there were local the world.” “they beat the girl out of my boy,” which ment has similar motivations for sup­ addresses transgender women and men. porting the performance. This year, the performance was “The political science department is sponsored and supported by the again co-sponsoring the performance Department of Political Science, the because we support free speech in gen­ Department of Sociology, and the eral, because many of our female politi­ Department of Women’s Studies. cal science majors are involved, and be­ Dr. Charlotte O’Kelly, professor and cause open discussion of gender issues chair of the sociology department, said is essential to a liberal arts education,” that the department’s sponsorship of the Affigne said. THE COWL WORLD

February 17.2005 Cease-fire advances Road

By Ryan Bowley ’07 World Staff Do you think it’s OK The leaders of Israel and Palestine to have a law banning announced last week their intention to pants that are too low? sign an agreement for cease-fire. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud ANALYSIS came to the agreement after a summit held in Egypt and mediated by former United States President Bill Clinton. Under the terms of the deal, Israelis will halt all military operations in return for an end to Palestinian terrorism against their citizens. Abbas’ commitment to increasing Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon (left) and Palestinian Authority leader security on the Palestinian side has been Mahmoud Abbas (right) agreed to a cease-fire during last week’s summit in met with applause, including praise from Egypt. U.S. President George W. Bush. “We should hold. Jewish settlements and create housing have seen, with the election of President In another gesture of goodwill, the for Palestinians. ‘I think there are more important Abbas, someone who has shown a Israelis began withdrawing troops from Even as these events took place, the things governments should worry commitment to... ending violence, and certain Palestinian towns immediately White House criticized neighboring about.” he has shown some strong leadership,” and allowed Palestinians passage Syria for its lack of commitment to said White House spokesman Scott between some of these towns, which had peace, and for its outright support of Marianne Corbishley ’05 McClellan. The two leaders will also been restricted by the Israelis due to terrorism. “You cannot say on the one meet separately with the President this security concerns. hand that you want the process of peace spring. Following the move, President The Israeli government is also and on the other hand support people Bush appealed to Congress for $350 concerned about ultra-nationalist Jews who are determined to blow it up,” said million in order to help pay to repair who have threatened to resort to violence, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. damage done in the Palestinian territories even suicide bombing, if the Israeli More sanctions against Syria have been by the years of conflict. Bush’s Mid­ government sticks to its agreements with threatened, which would be in addition East plan, the “Road Map” for peace, the Palestinians. Thousands of pro-Israel to those already in place from the U.S. calls for an independent Palestinian state, activists protested in the streets of certain government. Syria however, has denied only after the cessation of violence in the cities, including the capital of Jerusalem. these accusations. region. “We will stay here for many more years,” The new advances in the Middle East Palestinian terrorist groups said said one leader of the protests. One peace process have prompted U.S. recently that they would not carry out especially radical right-wing activist, officials to consider removing the travel any further attacks against Israel. Itamar Ben Gvir, resorted to shouting at warning put in place in the region. A Representatives from Hamas and Islamic and threatening members of Sharon’s renewed outbreak of violence in the Jihad, terrorist groups supported by Iran cabinet. In response, the government has areas began in late 2000, prompting the “I think there are bigger issues in and Syria, met with Abbas recently. ordered his arrest under an Israeli law that initial warning against recreational the world than passing laws on Hamas further agreed that it would permits the government to arrest someone travel. This warning has caused how people look.” consult with the Palestinian Authority without trial and hold him indefinitely. significant losses for Israel in its vital before retaliating for any future Israeli Other members of the cabinet have tourism industry, and the removal of the Tim Blank’07 attacks. Israel has also agreed to the received written death threats against travel ban could itself signify a major release of hundreds of militants jailed as their families. Talks of evacuating the turning point in the peace process. The terrorists. The 500 prisoners scheduled Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) seemed to drop in tourism is considered in part to for release in days were all non-violent hit a snag Monday when Israeli and blame for the economic struggles in and had already served most of their Palestinian negotiators could not decide which Israel finds itself. The travel sentence. These prisoners belong to the on some specific terms of the deal. There warning on the Palestinian regions (the Fatah group, of which Abbas is the is also a vote planned by Sharon’s cabinet West Bank and Gaza strip) however, are leader. Another 400 are scheduled for that will clear Jewish settlements in the likely to remain in effect for the release within the months to follow. West Bank and Gaza. In Gaza, the foreseeable future. There are also plans to free even violent Palestinian Authority (PA) plans to Palestinian prisoners if the cease-fire demolish houses and synagogues on Sources: Washington Post, BBC Jurors star-struck in Jackson case By Phoebe Patterson ’07 eight alternates who do not view nesses, many of them among World Staff Jackson’s physical transformation as an Hollywood’s top names. Notable parts indication of sexual deviance, blame the of the list include comedian Jay Leno, “No way.” Controversy continues to surround child’s parents for allowing the boy to as well as Chris Tucker, who was Michael Jackson’s child molestation trial sleep in Neverland, or have a bias against present at the Neverland ranch at some Luke Grymech ’07 this week as attorneys face the difficult entertainers or affluent people. of the same times as the young boy, task of selecting 12 impartial jurors who The prosecutor’s ideal jury would be Elizabeth Taylor and Quincy Jones, will determine if the “past victims of sexual abuse, and people close friends of Jackson s, and Maury NEWS “King of Pop” will go that may work with kids,” according to Povich who was involved in the pro­ ANALYSIS free or spend up to 20 Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer duction of the movie the alleged kid­ years behind bars. Jack­ Ronald Richards. The best jury for Jack- napping plot centers around. son is accused of giving a then 13-year- son would be “independent-minded Also, Kobe Bryant is among the list old cancer stricken boy alcohol, molest­ people that aren’t enamored with Tom of possible witnesses, in what experts ing him at his Neverland ranch, and con­ Sneddon.” see as an attempt to discredit the fam­ spiring to kidnap him in order to film a Former child star Corey Feldman is ily, as they have made claims to know rebuttal version of a movie aired about expected to testify against Jackson. While the basketball star who could also illicit him earlier this year. he maintains Jackson never molested sympathy for Jackson with the perspec­ Jackson, 46, pleaded innocent to the him, Feldman claims Jackson showed tive of the falsely accused. Not all of charges in April, maintaining the him pornography and pictures of genita­ the hundreds of witnesses will be al­ accuser’s allegations are merely an at­ lia and venereal diseases when he was a lowed to testify, and the prosecution has tempt to get his money, and that the fam­ teenager. warned that the jury should not be “I guess as long as people are not ily of the boy is star crazy. The trial, taking place in Santa Maria, swayed by the star power of Jackson’s exposing themselves they should Jackson spoke out in his own defense is expected to last up to six months. Some friends. be able to dress however they Sunday in an online video deeming the speculate the Jackson trial will attract as Selection is currently delayed, after want to.” grand jury testimony against him “dis­ much, if not more, attention as the O.J. Jackson was rushed to the hospital early gusting and false,” and asking people to Simpson trial. Others however believe the Tuesday morning. The judge has sus­ “keep an open mind and let [him] have hype may die out once more information pended selection proceedings until more Jamie Gainor ’08 [his] day in court.” is revealed. , , is known about Jackson’s condition. Picking from a pool of 750 people, To date, lawyers for Jackson have sub­ Compiled by Julianne Spohrer ’07 attorneys must choose 12 jurors and mitted a list of hundreds of possible wit­ Sources: Yahoo News, CNN and Allison Herrmann ’07 orld February 17,2005 W The Cowl 7 Week in Review Compiled by Nicole Chismar ’07

Local: International: reflected back into space, is expected to A road race with heart Death toll climbs in Pakistani storm create the increased heat. However, the Low riders to face high fines Two hundred and forty residents of Health ministry officials announced U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Are your pants too low? If so, you Middletown, R.I. participated in a 5K on Saturday that at least 424 people have Administration said on Thursday that the had better be careful; lawmakers in Vir­ road race on Sunday, Feb 13, raising died within the last two weeks as a result current “weak El Nino will diminish and ginia want to fine you for your indiscre­ over $120,000 for the family of 11-year- of heavy rains and snow in Pakistan. The end during the next three months.” tion. On Tuesday, Virginia’s House of old Sara Powell, who received a heart inclement weather has caused severe Sports: Delegates passed the so-called “Droopy transplant in December. Having been flooding, dam breaks, and avalanches, as Boston Marathon Prize Increased Drawers” Bill which would implement cleared to go out into public just two well as disrupting electricity and phone The organizers of the Boston a $50 fine for people wearing low-riding weeks earlier, Powell found herself service. In total, 25,000 to 30,000 people Marathon announced this week that the pants exposing their underwear. Del­ surrounded by dozens of walkers and may be affected by its conclusion. prize money for winning the race will egate Algie T. Howell, the bill’s spon­ runners. “It’s like a dream I thought Northern neighbor Afghanistan has be raised by $20,000 for both men and sor, said, “constituents were offended by would never come true,” her mother told reported 104 deaths. women’s races. The winners will also be the exposed underwear.” The bill passed journalists, “It’s a heart warming Science: awarded bonuses should they set the house with a vote of 60-34, and then feeling.” The money earned through NASA warns of warmest year on American, or World records in moved on to the Senate for approval. Sunday’s race exceeded the record competition. The chief sponsor of the Those in opposition to the bill such as community’s original goal of $80,000. NASA scientists reported a disturbing race, John Hancock Insurance, stated that Delegate Lionel 1 Spruill Sr., pleaded National: finding this week; due to the effects of the total purse for the race has been with colleagues to remember their own Pop superstar to wed El Nino and human-made greenhouse upped to $575,000, and the winners of fashion statements when they were teen­ People magazine reported Saturday gases, 2005 is expected to be recorded the wheelchair race will also recieve a agers. The Senate hearing drew a stand­ that pop sensation Christina Aguilera as the warmest year since records started $5,000 increase, up from $10,000 in ing room only crowd with many high announced her engagement to longtime being kept in the late 1800s. Last year previous years. school students attending. One Virginia boyfriend Jordan Bratman. Aguilera, was the fourth-warmest recorded, with a "By increasing the prize money, we student, Elvyn Shaw, said, “If people in whose music industry awards include a global temperature of 57 degrees are helping to ensure that this quality Florida can wear bikinis, a little under­ Grammy for best new artist in 1999, has Fahrenheit, noted NASA scientist Drew race will continue to feature a diverse wear showing isn’t going to hurt any­ been dating Bratman for more than two Shindell in an interview. Carbon dioxide, and world-renowned field of athletes body.” The Senate committee unani­ years. He proposed to Aguilera on emitted by automobiles, industries, and from across the globe," said James mously voted against the bill referring Friday while the couple was vacationing utilities, is the most common greenhouse Benson, president and chief executive to it as a “distraction and embarrass­ in Saint Tropez. A close friend of gas. This along with the Earth’s increased officer of John Hancock Life Insurance. ment” to the Virginia government. Aguilera’s noted, “Christina is ecstatic absorption of ultra-violet rays, which Sources: CNN, The Providence Journal, Source: CNN, ABC and very surprised.” causes less of the sun’s energy to be People Magazine —Kim Krupa ’07 Fall 2005 hits New York City runways by Kathryn Treadway ’06 airlines sponsorship. With Delta and this season’s cardigan knits makes York if you want visibility,” and no one World Editor uniforms outnumbering eveningwear on Karan’s line easy to imitate for the knows that better than those in London. his runway, Tyler faces the dilemma of college-age fashionista whose closet has Sunday, Feb. 13 began London While Providence still suffers from sinking without sponsorship support or many of these basic staples. Her finale fashion week where only 48 designers the cold, moist weather of February, it losing important retailer interest in his evidenced one of the main themes seen will showcase their work. Known for was autumn in New York City last week, lines. throughout fashion week, the corset. its cutting-edge style, London has as fashion’s top designers, and some Ralph Lauren was classic and chic as Diane Von Furstenburg used the become only a springboard to New York. newcomers, presented always with the simplest overall Russian Revolution for inspiration in her This season Boudicca, Brian Kirkby, and N EWS their new Fall 2005 lines. collection. Lauren credits his own “Winter Palace” fall collection. Zowie Broach, all among the most ANALYSIS More than 60 runway collection of vintage cars as the source Folkloric embrodeires and military dramatic of the London designers, shows previewed fall of inspiration for his line, specifically details triumphs both the fragility and moved their shows to New York. Alice styles for buyers and the media. gray cashmere and silk ensembles and strength of the great heroines of Russian Temperly, who has high-end clientele Kenneth Cole opened this Olympus black wool dresses. He described them literature. Graphic circle jacquard and such as Charlize Theron and Gwyneth Fashion Week in NYC, organized by 7th as, “sleek, glamorous, and pure luxury chevron stripes dominated her prints, Paltrow announced this season would be on the Sixth, as he traditionally does, with a racy modem edge.” Although while she used red to offset the winter her last London show before moving to with the first fashion show on Feb. 4 in Lauren’s rich style may also be the reason white, black, and olive that dominated New York. In London, there are one of the large white tents that he prefers to present his collection in a her line. whispers of inspiration from the frozen overwhelm Bryant Park. Cole kept his downtown art studio rather than the white Baby Phat featured many layered tundra of Russia. But the harsh climate line simple and safe with comfortable tents. Calvin Klein and Donna Karan did looks with lingerie pieces under jackets. impact of Russia may have to compete jersey dresses, turtlenecks, sweater the same. Michael Kors’ body conscious More modest were Narcisco Rodriguez’s with African print motifs, multi-layered jackets, pleated trousers, and pencil collection combined fashion and skiing, dresses with slight glimpses of skin patterns, or slinky retro looks from the skirts, all of which are current fall with ski caps topping every ensemble. through seductive slits, mere hints of a 1930s and 1940s, similar to Lauren’s staples. Kors also had more evening dresses than delightful disorder. NYC show. Shortly following Cole’s show was normal, which eliminated Project Vogue’s editor Andre Leon Talley Based on New York’s collections and Bravo’s Project Runway at the Plaza. Runway contestant, Austin Scarlett, decried the popularization of the NYC the few seen in London thus far, fafjj Bravo’s newest hit show gives three bereted by saying it looked, “a little Fashion Week affairs stating, “Fashion should be full of metallics and layers.' unknown designers a shot at their Frederick’s of Hollywood.” Scarlett may week has become so Hollywood, so red Soft silhouettes creating moving poetry fashion dreams. While the show has just be a bit bitter at Kors’ harsh judgment carpet with too many cameras.” Partially of the body with their sculptural lines, still to air, kudos were given to Jay of his last gown on the Bravo show. responsible for this is Jennifer Lopez, appeal to the aesthetic sense heightened McCarroll for his quilted wraps and Unlike Lauren or Kors, many of the who debuted her new fashion collection, by fall’s foliage here in New England. layered skirts and Wendy Pepper’s fashion lines included voluminous shapes Sweetface, as the closing show on Fine fabrics are a must for the fall, and multicolored feather corset over a pink such as those by Oscar de la Renta and Feb.ll. Her much-awaited show was remember you can never go wrong with silk velvet skirt. Marc Jacobs. Donna Karan aimed at a being filmed by MTV for an hour long cashmere. Richard Tyler, an unusual nice guy more “romantic” style with pleated and special, “Jennifer Lopez: Beyond the Sources: Associated Press, Newsday, in the fashion world, took serious tucked full skirts. Pairing these skirts Runway.” Furthermore quoting Richard The San Diego Union Tribune, criticism for his first show under Delta with chiffon blouses, sheer cashmeres, Tyler, “You have to be shown in New Olympusfashionweek. com Weekly Miller’s legacy surpasses death Spotlight Printer commented that Miller’s plays and in plays from 1964’s After the Fall, “Are among the finest works that have to the recent Finishing the Picture, Miller by Andrew Blaylock ’05 ever been produced in the 20th century.” continued to portray Monroe as glamor­ World Staff The Crucible, which was about the 17th ous yet troubled, and thus as his version “Great drama is great questions or it century witch trials in Salem, Mass., of the quintessential expression of the is nothing but technique.” These words many say was a metaphor for the com­ American dream. “With all her radi­ were written by Arthur Miller in his au­ munist investigations taking place in the ance,” he wrote, “she was surrounded by tobiography, Timebends. The renowned 1950s. Miller was an outspoken oppo­ a darkness that perplexed me.” playwright died last week from conges­ nent of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s in­ Miller was a great thinker who be­ tive heart failure at the age of 89 at his terrogation and investigation of suspected lieved the essence of America is in its home in Roxbury, Conn. At the time of communist sympathizers. promises. He understood the conse­ his death, Miller suffered from cancer, In 1956, Miller was brought before the quences to those promises when igno­ pneumonia, and a heart condition. House Un-American Activities Commit­ rance, fear, and the madness of crowds The son of Jewish immigrants of Pol­ tee for refusing to name suspected com­ is exploited by the leaders. His uncom­ ish decent, Miller was bom in New York munists and fellow associates who were fortable truths were honored as Broad­ on Dec. 17,1915. Miller wrote and pro­ deemed to be liberal radicals. way dimmed its lights Friday. duced his first play, The Man Who Had “I always felt it was a deep tragedy Former Czech President and play­ All the Luck which opened in 1944. that he never won the Nobel Prize,” said wright, Vaclav Havel said, “I consider Miller’s other plays include, Death ofa Robert Weil, executive editor of WW him to be the greatest playwright of the Salesman, the recipient of both a Norton. “He spoke for both the op­ Arthur Miller, author of The 20th century. His death is a great loss Pulitzer and Tony award. He also pressed and common man in a way that Crucible, died last week at 89. for the world of literature.” authored All My Sons, A View from the no one else in his generation did.” roe, and rightly so; she was a recurring Bridge, and, The Crucible. Miller is also well known for his 1956 presence in several of his plays. In Sources: Associated Press, Yahoo News Fellow playwright and friend, Harold marriage with sexual icon Marilyn Mon- 1960’s The Misfits, was written for her, The Cowl Commentary

February 17.2005 Little Rhody gears Residence Life, building a bridge to 1971 by Chris Ackley ’06 not like this change because it live together? Touching? Hug Asst. Commentary Editor was new, and sometimes things dancing? Sex? up for a big race that are new are scary. And it is Is it merely the threat of After 15 years of formal OK to be scared, as long as we consensual pre-marital sex that education, I have learned there realize that our fears are foolish scares the Catholic brass here at by Leslie Nevola ’06 Langevin is known to be a are two kinds of people in this and ungrounded. Stewart has PC? Realistically, coed­ Commentary Staff much more moderate Democrat world—girls and guys. brought The Daily Show to ucational living situations than Brown, and has even voted Although unprecedented levels of would help sexual relations here In the fall of 2006, Rhode less liberally on some issues separate, they are credibility and popularity. at PC immensely. Elizabeth Island Senator Lincoln Chafee than Chafee. For example, CAMPUS both equally Anybody still claiming that Cady Stanton—a womens will be up for re-election to the Langevin voted for the partial­ important for the today’s Daily Show will never rights activist—stated that the U.S. Senate. This year, how­ birth abortion ban, as well as the progression of our species and top the good ol’ days with Craig segregation of men and women ever, Chafee ban on human cloning, includ­ culture. Contrary to popular Kilborn and “5 Questions” is a led to an unhealthy pre­ is facing occupation with sex and only STATE ing for medical research. He belief, women and men share lonely weirdo with poor social some tough even supported lifting the ban similar interests including: skills and little understanding of through progressive measures competition. on school prayer during the War music, candlepin bowling, culture. would we surpass the current Since I would argue that being on Terror. However, Langevin stylish pants and such and such. This brings me to the case of novelty of the isolationist informed is next to godliness is generally pro-gun control, One thing that a majority of Providence College. After 53 system. To translate: If guys (although cleanliness is nothing and voted against making the young men and women enjoy, years of dude-guys, we finally and girls lived with each other to be scoffed at), here are some recent Bush tax cuts permanent. is the company of those of the opened our doors to women— and interacted regularly, they of the facts about the upcoming More information about opposite sex. Although what a revelation. It looked like would build healthier more election that you should take Langevin’s voting record can be unexplainable without the use this school would acclimate to meaningful relationships in­ with you to the polls. found at http://acti- of a TI-83, our enjoyment has modem social thought. This is stead of meeting trashed at First of all, who are the con­ vote.ontheissues.org. been significantly reduced. In where the trolley really came off Louie’s, sneaking back into tenders? Well, there’s Lincoln Last but not least, there is yet another attempt to deprave the proverbial tracks. Now, for their dorms and having sex like Chafee himself. Yes, Chafee one man who may challenge its students of some fun­ the incoming Class of 2009 it was going out of style. runs on the Republican ticket, Sen. Lincoln Chafee in the Re­ damental understanding of how there is one coeducational The sexual climate is at a but judging from his voting publican primary. His name is the world actually works, dormitory, a stringent parietals precarious juncture. Hopefully recod, he is far from conserva­ Stephen Laffey, the current Providence College has e- system which forbids members Dore and McDermott will tive in his ideology. Chafee is Mayor of Cranston, whose sec­ liminated two of its three coed of the opposite sex in each revert to being co-ed dorms, or pro-choice, pro-gay rights, anti­ ond term ends in 2006. While traditional dormitories. others rooms past midnight on perhaps the school will mandate privatization of Social Security, he has said nothing specific In the past, society has weekdays and 2 am on three feet of personal space pro-campaign finance reform, about whether or not he will run followed a general trend from weekends, and repercussions between coeds to “make room pro-environmental reform, pro­ against Chafee, many have sug­ ignorance to tolerance. Take the for breaking these idiotic rules for the Holy Spirit.” Either way, affirmative action, and gener­ gested it, and Laffey has neither case of the African-American in are harsher than the pu­ I urge all students to move off ally favors most social welfare denied nor confirmed the idea. our country. Actually, let’s not. nishments for alcohol, ma­ campus as soon as possible. It programs. All of his positions While serving as mayor of How about the example of The rijuana, and possibly physical is cheaper, more fun, and you can be reviewed in more detail Cranston, Laffey initiated and Daily Show. Many years ago, assault, but we could not know can live with guys, girls, dogs, at www.vote-smart.org. passed financial reforms that The Daily Show was hosted by that. Does anyone else think we cats—whatever you please—all The next contender already were unpopular with union Craig Kilborn. Soon, Kilborn live in a cuckoo clock? in perfect harmony. announced his candidacy for workers and many state offi­ was replaced by cunent host, So what is the enormous fear Chafee’s position in a move de­ cials. But each move he made Jon Stewart. Some people did behind letting women and men source: www.beatl.barnard.edu tractors are calling a “popular­ worked to pull Cranston further ity stunt.” Current Rhode Island out of the economic mess left Secretary of State Matt Brown by Laffey’s predecessors Free speech creates the liberty to abuse declared that he will run in the (Traficante, et. al.). Laffey ran Democratic primary in 2006, his first campaign on his by Kyle Drennen ’07 tember 11th victims. million people in Afghanistan and if he wins, he will go on to Harvard Business School edu­ Commentary Staff Under different circum­ and Iraq by defeating the op­ challenge Chafee for his seat in cation, and happily for the resi­ stances I might simply chalk up pressive regimes of the Taliban the US Senate. The 35-year-old dents of Cranston, the choice In recent weeks, a contro­ Churchill’s comments to free and Saddam Hussein. I do not Providence native has spoken has paid off. In recent news, the versy has been brewing regard­ speech and ignore him. How­ believe that Churchill should be to the press about his views on bond-rating agency, Moody’s ing comments made by Univer­ ever, given his position as an fired for his political views, or certain issues since his an­ Investors Service, has declared sity of Colorado professor Ward educator and recent statements even because of his call for the nouncement. He states that he Cranston “investment grade.” Churchill. In he has made in response to the deaths of more Americans, is against the plan to privatize They had dropped the city’s rat­ NATION an essay writ­ controversy, I cannot simply let though these are important con­ Social Security, favors “safe, ing to “junk bond” status dur­ ten shortly af­ it go. Churchill is a teacher of siderations. He should be fired legal, and rare” abortions, and ing the financial crisis four ter September ethnic studies at the University due to his complete incompe­ favors gun control in the form years ago, but are impressed 11th, Churchill described those of Colorado and everyday in his tence in his knowledge of of mandatory use of safety locks with the way Laffey has who died as “little Eichmanns,” classes he has a captive audi­ American history and culture. and background checks. He is handled the situation, as well as comparing them to the Nazi, ence that he can indoctrinate People like Churchill view also against gay marriage, but the changes he has made to im­ Adolf Eichmann, one of Hitler’s with his version of American the United States as the villain supports civil unions for gay prove the operation of the henchmen in charge of the ex­ history, society, and culture. In and terrorists as heroic freedom couples. He says he would not School Department. Laffey is a termination of Jews during addition, the university is par­ fighters. They believe that our support a constitutional amend­ moderate Republican, and has World War II. He suggested that tially funded by the tax dollars nation is no better than the Ro­ ment prohibiting gay marriage. his work cut out for him if he is the over 3,000 men, women, of the people of Colorado, who man Empire, fueled only by Brown’s likely opponent in to run against the name-brand and children who were mur­ I am sure do not share his views. ambition, wealth, and self-pro­ the Democratic primaries would Chafee, who not only has his dered on September 11th were Finally, in recent statements re­ claimed superiority. Unfortu­ be James Langevin, currently a name and experience behind hardly innocent and the attacks garding what he had written nately, I cannot silence Ward US Representative for Rhode him, but also the benefit of a were the inevitable result of about September 11th, Churchill and others like him Island. Although Langevin has state full of liberal voters. How­ U.S. foreign policy in the Churchill suggested that there for his views. Although I do not announced whether or not ever, Laffey cannot be counted Middle East. needed to be similar attacks in believe that he should be fired he will run, and claims to be out and is someone to watch, For most Americans, state­ the future. In his view, any at­ from the University of Colorado deferring his decision until along with Brown and ments like this are not only tack on our nation by terrorists and banned from other speak­ April of this year, the R.I. Langevin, in the coming shocking, but disgusting. The would be justified because he ing engagements—I cannot de­ Democratic Party has already months. idea that the attacks on Septem­ believes that the United States mand anything more. Even mentioned its backing of the So, what will be the result? ber 11 th could be not only ex­ is the cause of terrorism. these demands may not be met. Warwick resident. Do either Brown or Langevin cused, but justified is ridiculous. Once again, Mr. Churchill The reason for this is because In a poll conducted for the stand a chance against Chafee? Nothing that we could have ever needs to be brought back to re­ Churchill has the right to say Democratic Senatorial Cam­ And what about Laffey? Can he done would justify this kind of ality. It was the United States whatever he wants as an Ameri­ paign Committee by the re­ edge out Chafee plus both atrocity. Unfortunately, people that liberated Europe during can citizen. The very country search institution The Mellman Democratic contenders? And like Ward Churchill and other World War II and closed the he despises is the one that is Group, 500 registered voters then there’s always that fated extremists, on both the right and concentration camps in Ger­ most tolerant of his hatred. He were surveyed about whom question: will Chafee switch the left, have such a radical view many, (by the way, Churchill has this right because of the they would vote for in a race parties? I think it is unlikely, of the world that they believe claims that there was never a brave men and women who between Rep. Langevin and considering the support he al­ our nation must be completely Nazi policy to exterminate the have fought and died defending Senator Chafee. According to ready has on the Republican broken down and rebuilt in then- Jews). It was the United States this country. The same men and the poll, 52 percent stated they ticket. But one never knows. At image of what is best. In real­ that lifted the Iron Curtain, free­ women who are fighting and would vote for Langevin, while any rate, this Senatorial race ity, the ideas presented by Mr. ing millions in Eastern Europe dying defending it today. 32 percent claimed they would will be something to keep a Churchill only serve to comfort from Soviet domination. Fi­ Churchill should keep this in vote for Chafee. 17 percent close eye on from now until the and aid our enemies while fur­ nally, it has been the United mind the next time he feels the were undecided. election in November, 2006. ther distressing families of Sep­ States that has freed over 50- urge to speak out. February 17,2005 Commentary The Cowl 9 Tangents and Tirades Well Valentine’s Day has come and gone...still no love for the Commentary section. No worries, here are a few more reasons to never involve yourself with newspaper people.

Hit up The Gates If you have any free time in the next two weeks, I highly recommend that you take a trip down to New York City and see Christo and Jean- Claude’s amazing project in Central Park, entitled “The Gates.” Simple post and lentil structures adorned with fabric are scattered through the Park and transform an already breath-taking stroll into a truly artistic experience. Amazing views of the project can be seen from the roof of the Metropolitan Museum. Christo pieces are short-lived and very rare, so get down to New York as soon as possible to see this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. —Jon McGrath ’05

Baby you can park my car This weekend my parents came to visit me for upperclassmen parent’s weekend. On Saturday, we went out to dinner on Federal Hill and then went to Providence Place Mall to take in a movie (the movie was Hitch', I highly recommend it). It was a pleasant evening until we wanted to leave the mall parking garage. We were about four or five levels up when we came to a halt behind a line of stopped cars that spiraled all the way to the ground level. We finally emerged on the streets of Providence about a half-hour later. If you ask me, life is too short to spend this amount of time in a garage, but at least we had our parking ticket checked for validation. —Kyle Drennen ’07 Letters to the Editor : New halls with thin walls OK I know I sang the praises of the Smith Building A Catholic political perspective two weeks ago, but now I have a complaint. None of the rooms are sound-proof. Not even the concert hall. Doesn’t that kind of defeat the purpose of having a brand Since the Roman Catholic Church is the realm of politics, represents one of new building devoted to music, theater, dance, and film? If a singing group prac­ not a democracy and all its members are the challenges that this institution will tices at the same time as the orchestra, this could become a real problem. And yes, expected to adhere to Catholic teachings have to overcome in the future. Political it has happened already at least once. So, can something be done about this? I and canon law, I wish to comment on courage will be needed in facing this would hate for there to be such a damper on an otherwise wonderful facility. “One underclassman finds mentor at PC” challenge.” —Leslie Nevola ’06 in last week’s The Cowl by Asst. Head I wish to mention to Mr. Roach that Copy Editor Adam D. Roach ’06. President George W. Bush raised his Mr. Roach has been exuberant over share of the Catholic vote from 47 Spring break blues So my roommates and I have been discussing what we will shaking hands with Senator John Kerry percent in 2000 to 52 percent in 2004. do for Spring Break, and we have all come to the conclusion that we have abso­ (D-Mass.) at the Copley Westin in In Ohio, the President received 55 lutely no money to do anything. Thus, we will all likely be going home to work for Boston. Since Mr. Roach attends a percent of the vote. In Florida, President that week. However, it seems that everyone I talk to is going to some exotic tropi­ Catholic college, I do not find this to be Bush’s share of the Catholic vote was cal place, such as Brazil or Costa Rica. So my burning question is, where do these a big deal. My rationale for saying this 57 percent in 2004. This should tell you people get all this money? I mean unless they have been saving since last semester, is because Sen. Kerry calls himself a something, Mr. Roach, if the Democrats which in most cases I find highly unlikely, they must be mooching off of their practical Catholic, which in my humble wish to win the White House in 2008. parents. And that just seems really unfair to me—probably because my parents opinion is not Sen. Kerry because he is In conclusion, I did not vote for either refuse to give me money for something as superfluous as a Spring Break trip. So to an advocate of abortion, partial birth President Bush or Sen. Kerry in 2004. everyone going away in a couple weeks—I hope you return with malaria and spi­ procedure and stem-cell research, which However, I did vote for a candidate. I der eggs embedded in very uncomfortable places. Or that you lose your passport are all opposed by the Catholic Church. have also been a registered Democrat for and get thrown in some third-world prison and are never able to return at all. Peace. Sen. Kerry has relegated himself by these many years. I voted in my first —Caitlin Ford ’05 actions to being a “pick-and-choose” Presidential Election, when I was 23, for Catholic. Harry S. Truman in 1948. I will be 80 Mr. Roach wrote in his commentary in a few weeks. Court Courtesy This past weekend I decided to break ground on my New Year’s “There exists at this institution a group Watch your backs as terrorism is still resolution and hit up the basketball courts for the first time in months. When I of students (as a former PC student I wish with us. Support our military and God arrived in Alumni, there was already a game going on. So, like any awkward skinny to be included) who interpret the bless America. Peace. white kid, I stetched my hamstrings, did some trunk twists and waited my turn. I Catholic faith and refuse to consider any had some herbal refreshments before leaving the house—big cup of Earl Gray— other interpretation...This group’s Russell P. Demoe ’73 and I couldn’t really follow the game, so after what seemed like an absurd amount narrow views, along with its foray into of time for a game to 15,1 asked another kid waiting to play what was going on in this game. He informed me that the kids that were playing had already finished Cowl Letters Policy their game to 15, but were “running it back” (playing again) in order to finish their The Cowl welcomes guest commentar­ and do not reflect the viewpoint of The best of three series. When I said that was ridiculous, he justified their actions by ies and Letters to the Editor from all Cowl staff. members of the Providence College com­ Submissions must be delivered, saying that they were playing for money. 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Just before they were proven inno­ being good cent by the British intelligence when the teacher was there did services cite cases of physical not mean that we are always mistreatment, weeks in solitary good. What counted was prov­ confinement, and forced con­ ing yourself when no one could fessions. If you thought that punish you or when no one American torture was over, it is cared about what you were do­ thekcpages.com not. It continues 90 miles off Above, a map of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. the coast of Florida on Ameri­ ing. The area is the site of a United States Military This is a value that has stuck can soil. And of 536 prisoners prison camp that has been the subject of with me all these years and one at Guantanamo Bay it is becom­ much criticism, both in the U.S. and abroad. that that our Presidential admin­ ing clear that many are inno­ istration, and nation as a whole, At right, prison inmates at Guantanamo Bay cent. But they have no chance kneel in an outdoor area of the prison camp, is not living up to. Because no to prove it. Many may be guilty, while their military guards keep a watchful one is looking at Guantanamo but our government should be eye over them. Bay, no one cares about the 536 showing trust in the ability of people who are being held there startribune.com our justice system to prove that. indefinitely with no real means But our President and our of exonerating themselves. porary solution. They intend to nicate with their families. Fun­ The Declaration of Indepen­ Government do not truly be­ Well, I think it is about time hold those prisoners as long as damentally, the administration dence states “that all men are lieve injustice. They think that people start looking, people they please, with no sign of any does not believe in justice or created equal, that they are en­ when no one is looking and start caring, and that America legal proceedings to verify guilt. human rights. dowed by their Creator with when no one cares that they can stands for justice once more. The United States of Human rights and justice are certain unalienable rights.” It do what ever they want. So let’s What we now need are America, the supposed bastion not privileges handed down by does not say that certain people remember what Sister Mary, our people who will condemn our of justice and human rights, the government to a lucky few. have rights, that only Americans teachers, and parents have modem American injustice. In now runs one of the largest in­ If there are rights, and if justice have rights, that a government taught us. If the Bush adminis­ 2001 after the Sept. 11 attacks ternment camps in the world. is a moral value, then they must hands out those rights, or that tration does not want to defend the United States invaded Af­ Our claims to being a nation of be universally applicable. They people accused of terrorism do justice when no one is looking, ghanistan to defeat the Taliban laws and inalienable rights are cannot belong only to Ameri­ not have rights. It states that all then let’s start looking, and start and Al-Qaeda centered there. proven to be a joke everyday as cans. Human rights are not syn­ people have God-given unalien­ protesting. Let’s get angry at our Since then, the United States people are detained with no rep­ onymous with American able rights. The Bill of Rights nation’s wrongs. Because our has established a prison in resentation, no legal proceed­ rights—they belong to each hu­ was created to codify those generation will be judged by Guantanamo Bay in Cuba ings, and no hope of release. man being. rights and one of those rights is whether we take stands on is­ which now holds 536 alleged And why is this so? Because The United States was “the right to a speedy and pub­ sues like these, and our nation terrorists. While initially justi­ the U.S. government claims that founded on the principles of the lic trial.” That right is in the tra­ will be judged by its dedication fiable as a response to the Sept. non-U.S. citizens do not have Declaration of Independence dition of the Declaration. to human rights and justice. 11 attacks, the administration the right to trial, the right to an which were then formulated America can not honestly claim Sources :www. globalsecurity.org, has proven that this is no tern- attorney, or the right to commu­ into law by the Constitution. to be a just nation while this New York Times

Actual facts, but mixed messages Proposed Amtrak by Jon McGrath ’05 the neighborhoods that “were off-campus housing by posing Commentary Staff impoverished to the point of as the person I mean to cuts spell trouble heartbreak,” and how I “was condemn. I thought this was A few weeks ago, I wrote an horrified to see the condition of obvious, but I suppose it was a for the U.S. article about my trip to [the] homes” within said tad presumptuous to assume Nicaragua. I described a third neighborhoods. that all of my readers had a world country’s horrid living He cited statistics on Rhode sense of humor. My bad. by Caitlin Ford ’05 states, from which Bush re­ . conditions Island shelters, Federal Housing This author uses an age-old Commentary Editor ceived much of his support, will and the guilt Support and our country’s ever- method of trying to make me definitely be the hardest hit, as REBUTTAL I experienc­ widening earnings gap. I cannot look like some stupid rich kid the lines in this section of the ed having help feeling that this person did in order to make himself appear country do not make a profit, as come from a country where we not read my article. If he wishes “street,” and therefore correct. President George W. Bush the Northeast Corridor Line not only have money to spend, to argue that things in this I was not aware that a $300 announced his 2006 budget this does. but money to waste. The country are not as great as I plane ticket bumped me up into week. The federal subsidy for Thus, while the coastal cit­ content of my article was so described in my previous the next tax bracket, but I can Amtrak was completely cut, and ies of the Northeast and West obvious and non-confront- article, then I wish to hear his play along. Unfortunately for was included in the over $2 tril­ have been the most vocal advo­ ational that I did not expect any opinions with open ears. this author, even if I were a lion in program cuts. cates of Amtrak, their transpor­ negative feedback. Poverty is But is he implying that I am stupid rich kid, his article, in my Amtrak now serves 46 of the tation systems will—for the tragic and less-fortunate unaware of poverty in America? opinion, would still fail to 50 states, and for many of those most part—stay intact. countries deserve a better Of course I am aware, and address any of the arguments I states it is the only passenger Besides the practical impli­ chance, right? Wrong. perhaps that is grounds for a put forth. . train service available. When cations of completely cutting It turns out a student here future article, but I was writing When I get such violent their federal endowment drops passenger train service through­ was so violently opposed to my about poverty on a massive objections such as this, it makes from the current $1.2 billion to out the country, such a move article that he wrote a guest scale in a foreign country. So, me question who I am actually zero, there will be no option but would be fraught with environ­ commentary tearing my article the statistics were much writing to at this school. I to cut most or all of this ser­ mental perils. apart and making me look like appreciated, but bare very little recently wrote an article that vice—leaving many states with For example, aircraft travel some wealthy American relevance to the point I was advocated tolerance towards only third-world travel meth­ greatly contributes to the conquistador in Gucci trying to convey. homosexuals here on campus, ods. amount of noise and air pollu­ sunglasses, concerned only This author’s article is and a grossly misinformed Amtrak does have much tion in our country, and one with destroying the lives of structured in such a way as to student responded, describing congressional support, how­ would think that such travel Nicaraguans everywhere. I cram as many political buzz homosexuality as a “disorder” ever, which will make Bush’s would increase without other wonder if he mistook my words into a 500-700 word similar to cancer. proposed cuts difficult to pass. options. The number of auto­ article for something he read on essay as humanly possible. But Now I have this new article The strongest support comes mobiles on the road would also Bill O’Reilly’s website, did he really need to use my that paints me as a snob, looking from the U.S. coastal regions, be likely to increase dramati­ otherwise I am completely article—a non-judgemental my nose down at those I wished which are largely urban, Demo­ cally, because many commuter baffled by his objection. piece arguing that a free but to defend in the first place. It cratic-leaning areas. These rail services are actually run by The thing that irks me most well-regulated world market seems I have become rather same areas lost the 2004 elec­ Amtrak. People who have re­ about this article—entitled would balance out economic controversial at this school, so tion, so their influence may not lied on Amtrak until now for “The real America is not all fun inequalities both here and here is my solution: next week, be strong enough to fully tilt the their daily commutes would not in the sun”—is the author’s abroad—as means to his end? I will write an article entirely scales in Amtrak’s direction. have to look for other alterna­ complete misinterpretation and As if this was not enough, about Paris Hilton. What parties On the other hand, many tives, and the most cost-effec­ revision of my once-innocent this author then quoted other she attends, what she is wearing Midwestern Senators and Con­ tive for many would be driving. article. For example, writes articles of mine in an attempt to and who she is dating. gress-people have spoken out In 2002, John Robert Smith, “and of course, the author undermine me further. He It is my hope that if I against the Amtrak cuts in the head of Amtrak’s Board of Di­ would not complain about the referred to a satirical Tirade I completely remove myself from past week. In states like Mon­ rectors, stated that we “literally neighborhoods that were seen wrote in which I said I wanted anything important, I will not tana and Iowa, where people spend more collecting road kill” in Nicaragua, since it is not to be a PC off-campus slumlord. receive any further slanderous have to travel expansive dis­ from the side of highways than affecting him personally.” Interestingly enough, I do responses. But then again, Paris tances for work and other as­ we spend on the rail service. This statement was not actually want to be a Hilton could write in. If that pects of commerce, cutting pas­ Sources: The Boston Globe, surprising to me, as the bulk of slumlord, but rather I was happens, I give up. senger train lines would almost MSNBC my article is a complaint about criticizing the standard of our Source: The Cowl destroy their economies. These The Cowl Arts and Entertainment February 17,2005 Page 11 A living legend He’s been in the business for over four decades, but Clint Eastwood continues to deliver quality films to this day by Pat Egan ’05 Space Cowboys is a must-see for any­ Asst. A&E Editor one looking for a film with both humor and excitement to spare. The cast alone A few weeks ago, I wrote a review makes this one well worth the rental fee of Clint Eastwood’s latest film, the Os­ at Blockbuster. car-nominated Million Dollar Baby. The film is fantastic, probably the best piece Blood Work of work Eastwood Director: Clint Eastwood MOVIE I has done in his en- Based on Michael FEATURE | tire career, both as Connelly’s novel of the an actor and a direc­ same name, this 2002 mur­ tor. It’s a powerful, emotionally devas­ der-mystery is traditional tating film that many people will simply Clint Eastwood. Eastwood dismiss because they think it’s just an­ is Terry McCaleb, a former FBI profiler other underdog sports movie. It’s not, taken out of the game by a heart attack. but I can’t tell you why. You’ll have to Given a new heart and a second chance, see it for yourself, and then you’ll real­ McCaleb finds himself hunting down the ize what an accomplished, gifted story­ killer of the woman whose heart now teller Eastwood really is. With that in beats in his chest. This one may not be mind. I thought I’d take this time to point for everyone, as it moves slowly and re­ out a few other Eastwood films, some lies much more on piecing together a of which you may have seen, and others Lights, camera, action: Clint Eastwood on the set of his latest film, Million puzzle than on action and thrills. In the that you may have not. They’re all worth Dollar Baby. He may be known best for his work in front of the camera, but hands of anyone else, Blood Work could watching, and each one shows that Eastwood’s expertise extends to direction as well. have been a misfire. Thanks to Eastwood is something much more Eastwood, though, here’s a murder-mys­ than some outdated star from the This 1993 drama ranks up there with a master thief who finds himself caught tery for real fans of the genre. old days in Hollywood. Eastwood’s best work. Set in the 1960s in a web of intrigue and deception after South, the film stars Kevin Costner as witnessing a murder committed by the Mystic River In the Line of Fire Robert Haynes, an escaped convict who President (Hackman). This is an intri­ Director: Clint Director: Wolfgang Peterson takes a little boy hostage as he tries to cate, deliberately paced thriller that will Eastwood In this 1993 nailbiter, Eastwood elude the authorities. Eastwood leads the keep you guessing right up to the very Eastwood stayed be­ plays Secret Service Agent Frank pursuit as Chief Red Garnett. The film end as to how things are going to play hind the camera for Horrigan, a man entangled in a deadly isn’t quite that simple, though, as out. If you’re a fan of political thrillers this powerful 2003 game of cat-and-mouse with an assas­ Costner’s character forms a bond with or murder mysteries, check drama. The film stars sin (John Malkovich) hoping to put a the little boy and we see that Haynes isn’t this one out. It won’t dis­ Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, bullet in the President. Sounds like it’s really all that bad. A Perfect World is appoint. and Kevin Bacon as three childhood been done a thousand times before, I much more a character-driven drama friends who find their relationships know, but this is easily one of the most than an action film, and Space Cowboys tested as they are tom apart by unthink­ suspenseful, exciting the ending just might have Director: Clint Eastwood able abuse and murder. This is a dark films you’re ever likely to you reaching for a tissue This 2000 adventure film drama, one that deals with subject mat­ see. If you’re looking for to dry your tears. marks a change of pace for ter that may make some uncomfortable. a movie to keep you on the Eastwood as director. Traditionally a Nonetheless, it is a brilliant film that won edge of your seat, this Absolute Power simple, no frills filmmaker, Eastwood both Penn and Robbins Academy one’s your best bet. Director: Clint Eastwood uses countless special effects shots here Awards, and as far as I’m concerned, Rene Russo and.Dylan This 1997 political thriller to tell the story of four over-the-hill pi­ should have taken home the Best Pic­ McDermott costar. boasts an all-star cast that includes lots given one last chance of realizing ture Oscar (it went to The Lord of the Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, their lifelong dream of headingmut into Rings: The Return of the King). Next to A Perfect World Laura Linney, Scott Glenn, and Dennis space. Costarring Tommy Lee Jones, Million Dollar Baby, Mystic River is Director: Clint Eastwood Haysbert. Eastwood is Luther Whitney, James Garner, and Donald Sutherland, Eastwood’s best film. Hitch a ride with Will Will Smith’s latest is a Valentine’s Day crowd-pleaser

by James McGehee ’08 you say isn’t coming out of your mouth.” A&E Staff Good, because I tend to say weird stuff to girls in my attempts to be creative. “If I bring along two items when seeing you are rejected, try harder.” a movie. Popcorn and soda? Nope. With Perseverance is necessary, but what my luck, soda will have me running to happens when you persist so much that the restroom during the movie’s key the girl calls you a stalker and files sexual , moment. What just harassment charges? Our friendly MOVIE happened? Bruce neighborhood Date Doctor, nicknamed REVIEW I Willis was dead the Hitch, never answers that one. entire time? You’re As a dating consultant, Hitch’s job such a liar. And the popcorn? Once you is to set up his clients with their dream have worked in movie concession and girl (he only serves males), and guide Dating for dummies: Will Smith (left) teaches Kevin James (right) the ways cleaned a greasy popcorn machine, you them through the first three dates. After of the woman in Hitch, a romantic comedy that just might leave you smiling. will never slip a buttery ball of white those three dates, each man is on his own. Allegra is way out of Alfred’s league, newsstands. Hitch is attracted to Sarah com into your mouth again. Hitch’s newest client is Alfred but they will go for it anyway (Hitch is and manages to secure a date with the A pad of paper and a pen it is. Jotting Brenneman (Kevin James), a neurotic, still getting paid, so what does he care?). woman whose recent efforts include down random thoughts helps when the clumsy accountant, who has no luck with Although Hitch works miracles in the exposing Allegra Cole’s love life. Hitch time to construct a coherent review women. Realizing his growing relationships of others, he has somehow makes wooing the “I don’t want a arrives. During Hitch, a romantic desperation, the lowly accountant calls never found the right woman for himself. boyfriend” journalist look easy—too comedy about “Date Doctor” Alex upon the Date Doctor. Then one night at the single’s bar, he lays easy. His game is all about smooth Hitchens (Will Smith), I found myself Who is the lucky girl? She is Allegra eyes upon Sara Melas (Eva Mendes), an delivery and confidence, piled on top of scribbling not only my likes and dislikes Cole, a powerful, rich woman whose overworked gossip column writer, who his basic principles. about the movie, but the Date Doctor’s name and picture appear in the gossip uncovers the trash that keeps stuffy 50- Hitch is lighthearted entertainment signature advice: “90 percent of what column every week. Both men realize year-old women reaching for the ‘ i.l A't.l . f • I ' > . . » t i v > j ) > n.i ; . HITCH/Page 14 rzihiij va/t/ab 140_) sYi .bo ./_■ z sdl jXsiui .'LGfln ht'.ujqnit, J 12 The Cowl Arts & Entertainment February 17,2005 Urban Elements Hip-hop down the court The rap world has found itself mixed up

by Stephanie A. Smith '06 A&E Editor with the NBA, much to the detriment of both

by Mike Holland ’06 A&E Staff

During an NBA basketball game, you might ask yourself why you hear rap music in the background during plays and ads for urban active wear during commercial breaks. And if you choose Directed by Steven Spielberg to succumb to the masochism of watching rap music videos on MTV, you Let’s revisit an old favorite, might wonder why there are always friends. Jurassic Park is one of the throwback jerseys and professional best movies to ever grace the sil­ bailers dancing with the half-naked ver screen. I once watched it nine video chicks. It has always been an times in one day when I was unwritten rule for athletes to stay athletes home sick. Sam Neill had never and not cross the uncharted abyss into looked better. He does for khaki the art of emceeing, but even with pants what Paris Hilton does for rappers and basketball players staying in blond extensions. It just looks their separate niche, it seems that rap right. The suspense, the terror music and professional basketball have and the big pile of dinosaur poop established a tight relationship, whether will not let you down. Also, I fans like it or not. played the theme in 7th grade The other night I was watching the band. This movie just means so Sacramento Kings vs. the Dallas Mavericks. As Mike Bibby brought the ball up the court and passed it to Chris Webber while everyone else on the court remained motionless, I noticed that 50 Cent’s tiresome hit “In da Club” was persisting in the background. I’ve been to plenty of Boston Celtics games before and always heard these trendy club tracks during timeouts and breaks Rachel Yamagata between quarters, but this was new. Now Happenstance they play the music during the game. RCA I’m watching this possession wondering G-UNIT NBA if Brad Miller’s going to post up or start The new Renaissance man can rap and shoot hoops: 50 Cent (left) had a I used to only listen to high en­ busting out the crip walk. He didn’t do big hit with “In Da Club” and now it plays in the background as ergy music. Music was my tool for either, and Webber got sent to the foul Shaq (right) takes it to the hole and slams it down. Sounds cool, getting hyped up—while getting line. At least they let him take his free but rappers and bailers should be keeping their distance. ready in the morning, before a big throws in silence. night out, you get the idea. But I’m not saying this because I chug now, I have come to enjoy the Hater-ade on the sidelines. I just get come together. The majority of both to their collective demise mostly because pleasures of quiet music; music frustrated when two things I love are have their place in urban America, and they are both essentially businesses, and for chilling out. My sister intro­ hurting each other. I understand that a both are encouraged as ways out of as such are diverting from their roots in duced me to Rachel Yamagata as huge part of this synergy has to do with poverty in certain low-income hopes of gaining the highest return. It’s she is a chill-out music guru. I commercialism, since both sports and demographic areas. As the late Biggie hard to blame them, too, since it sells. I found that this CD is perfect for rap sell, but it’s almost impossible to get Smalls exhorted in his “Things Done just think both had better check up on listening in the shower. After one a taste of one without the other these Changed” about getting out of the ghetto, themselves before it gets too late. Both too many dancing in the shower days. “Either you’re slingin’ crack rock or you are resisting their original paths, and both and slipping accidents, I have First, there are the music videos. got a wicked jump-shot.” Additionally, are hurting each other. NBA basketball decided that Yamagata and her Shaq, the most dominant player of his both rap and basketball reflect a certain has already gotten to be way too dry and kind are really it’s at. where time, has been in a number of videos, level of battle mentality and the sometimes predictable; it lacks hustle, but I don’t really have a huge problem competition between egos. Both require heart, team play, and camaraderie, and I with that. He is more than a basketball talent and innovation and involve don’t even think that blaring club hits at player, he is a celebrity and always improvisation and virtuosity. The maximum volume will distract fans from merits attention when put in front of a problem is, at least on a professional it. Until they separate themselves and camera. What gets me angry are videos level, they belong separate. shape up, I’ll just sit nice with college with Stephon Marburry and Cutino The give-and-take relationship hoops and the artistic prowess of the Mobley. What have these two guys between the NBA and rap is contributing underground. done, other than not win a championship that merits them a spot in a music video? Do you think Michael Jordan or Larry Bird would be caught dead in a rap video? I can’t help but feel like the College Student Social Drinkers The Complete Works of e.e. rappers who flaunt these bailers are cummings doing it because they have something to Needed to Participate in Paid Research Poems by e.e. cummings prove. It seems like they’re not letting the music speak for itself, but pushing a Study Conducted by Brown Cummings is my second favorite call for legitimization because they have poet and although it may seem to an all-star reserve singing the chorus. University Researchers. some that his poems are com­ Just as bad are the rappers who try to pletely impenetrable, for some take their music business enterprises into reason I find them easier to un­ the NBA. Jay-Z has gone through pains Study takes 2 hours to complete and entails an interview and derstand sometimes than poetry to put himself in the ownership spot of a questionnaires about activity participation, health-related in plain language. He uses words professional basketball organization, and behaviors, and personality/prefercnces. The session will take and punctuation as symbols and P. Diddy got rejected from taking over the emotions that result are really the new Charlotte Bobcats expansion place on the PC campus. This Study does not include counseling beautiful. Moreover, Cummings team. Not a big deal for him though, or education and is not intended to change any health behaviors. was a prisoner of war in France since Sean John signed a contract with during World War I, but loved the the Dallas Mavericks to provide jerseys country so much that he returned. for them next season. Maybe acid- Participants will be paid $50. I have no particular affections for washed warm-ups will help them get a France, but wow. What emotional championship. strength that man had. Looking at it from a sociological If interested call Suzanne Kahrs at (401) 444-1804 standpoint, I can see how professional or email Suzanue„Kahr8.@

by Brian Wall ’05 A&E Staff

An Open Letter to the Recording Academy: I didn’t watch the Grammy awards this year because I didn’t have to—I already knew how MUSIC | they would turn out. FEATURE | Instead, I decided to spare myself from the torture of sitting through a ceremony that drags on much longer than it should to see a bunch of celebrities clap politely for meaningless awards. I don’t know a nicer way of putting it, but the Grammy Awards have a number of problems. For years, the knock on the Grammy Awards has been that they are out of touch with popular music (a fact that this year’s winners seem to suggest). However, I find some more pressing issues with the rocafella show that need to change. Therefore, I A deserving College Dropout: present to you my list of improvements Kanye West (above) may have to make the Grammy Awards tolerable. deserved to win the Grammy 1. Significantly cut down on the for Album of the Year, but the number of awards. award instead went to the late Anyone who watched the awards this Ray Charles (left). Did the year saw the endless scroll of awards Recording Academy make the running through the bottom of the screen. right decision? In addition to having far too many awards, many of these awards are CONCORD redundant. Do we really need separate Record of the Year nominees to perform African American performers as well as Think about it—baseball writers and awards for Best Rock Song and Best (similar to how the Oscars include all of the right for artists to own their own veteran players vote for the Hall of Fame Rock Performance by a Duo or Group? the Best Song from a Film nominees). recordings. However, Charles should and prominent journalistic figures vote This entirely leaves out the numerous Furthermore, the performances offer a earn the Grammy just like everyone for the Pulitzer Prize. The least that the awards that are far more specific than great opportunity for sentimentality by else; if Genius Loves Company truly is Recording Academy could do is enlist necessary. These include Best having artists perform tributes. One of the year’s best album, then why isn’t it voters familiar with the subject matter. Engineered Album, Non-Classical or the few moments I actually caught this ubiquitous like previous winners such I understand that these suggestions, Best Spoken Word Album for Children. year was when Melissa Etheridge sang a as Santana’s Supernatural or Norah however logical they seem, have zero If I had my way, the show would feature passionate tribute to Janice Joplin. Her Jones’ Come Away with Me? chance of changing the status quo. It is five awards: Album of the Year, Record vocal intensity mimicked Joplin’s earthy 4. Make a change in who gets to unfortunate that the Grammy Awards are of the Year (awarded to producer and vocals perfectly as she seemingly vote. no longer a night that celebrates the past performer), Song of the Year (awarded channeled her spirit on stage. I understand that the Grammy year in recorded music but rather are to the songwriter), and Best New Artist. 3. Leave sentimentality at the door. Awards are the Recording Academy’s merely another show in the endless Aside from these awards, eliminate the Seriously, it was a sad day when Ray party and they get to vote on the awards. menagerie of awards shows that others or hand them out at another time. Charles passed away. Somehow, I have However, how can we expect someone concentrate on style over substance. 2. Keep the performances but a hard time believing that if he were still who engineers classical albums to be However, this is the culture that we live shorten the show. breathing that Genius Loves Company familiar with Alicia Keys or Kanye West in—one where the networks feel that the Awards shows are always too long. still would be the Album of the Year. We (my personal pick for Album of the American public values what the By eliminating all of the redundant see this time and time again—the Year)? While academy members only nominees wear and how they look over awards the show would move along a Recording Academy lets their supposedly vote on awards in their particular field, the awards themselves. In closing, I lot quicker. I would like to keep the show well-trained ears get clouded by nostalgic everyone gets to vote for the big awards. strongly urge the Recording Academy to to two hours, presenting one of the four feelings for a once great artist (as when Therefore, it would make sense to look at one figure: the ratings for this awards every half hour and fill in the rest Steely Dan received the Grammy they change the voting for at least the four year’s show were the lowest in the past of the time with performances. Strangely should have won in the 1970s for their main awards. Perhaps the academy 10 years. This tells me that people aren’t enough, these performances are a more 2000 comeback Two Against Nature) or could include media professionals clamoring to watch the numerous, and accurate reflection of popular music than for a recently deceased performer. Ray (either well-respected critics or editors more often than not boring awards that the award recipients. Perhaps the Charles was a music visionary who of important publications) who earn a the Recording Academy presents and, Grammy Awards could invite all of the contributed towards the progress of living keeping up with popular music. therefore, something must change.

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1 Applications are available in Slavin G05. Anna Kukowski ‘06 ANE staff 14 The Cowl Arts & Entertainment February 17,2005 That’s Amore Festival Ballet’s newest project explores the ins and outs of love through the medium of dance by Anna Kukowski ’06 brother Zeman (Eivar Martinez) depart A&E Staff the palace for a hunting trip. In their absence, the Sultan’s favorite mistress, Well love has certainly been in the Zobeida (Jennifer Ricci), falls in love air this past week. Red hearts and lots with the Golden Slave (Davide of chocolate overflow in the kitchen... Vittorino). When the brothers Meg Ryan movies play nonstop on unexpectedly return, Shahryar demands TBS...and ro­ to know if Zobeida has been unfaithful, THEATER mantic music fills and a dramatic ending ensues. REVIEW the air. Whether we Con Amore features the music of like it or not, Gioacchino Rossini and choreography Valentine’s Day has come again. by Christiansen. Choreologist Virginia And Festival Ballet has once again Johnson offers her expertise in catered to the current holiday—and this revitalizing these plots for the time instead of witches swarming around Providence stage. The corps is clean and on All Hallow’s Eve, it has devised three clear as it gracefully enters the stage as heartwarming mini love plots within Con Amazons in the haunting forest. Their Amore and Scheherazade. crisp military bodices and flowly white FESTIVAL BALLET Con Amore, a short ballet by Lew skirts pair well with the crisp No, we didn’t cut off her head, it’s supposed to look like that: Festival Ballet Christiansen which premiered in 1953, choreography. (logo above) put on its latest production last weekend, and danced its way made its entrance into the VMA Arts Karla Kovatch’s commanding eye through three love-themed mini-stories. and Cultural Center in downtown grabs our attention quickly as she plays flaw in the production. is as sensual as well, mirroring Ricci’s Providence this past weekend. Here, a captain of the fierce Amazons (the fact One solid, unifying factor behind the own movement. Unfortunately, unlike company of beautiful and smart that her “fierce” character has merely two storylines is O’Halloran’s delicate the corps of Amazons in the first act, Amazons takes a wiry but handsome one goal—to woo the unattainable Cupid. Her long, languid lines and male dancers lack their unity and thief captive (Gleb Lyamenkoff)—only man—is a different concern). This aside, graceful movements offer a beautifully precision in Scheherazade, which is for the Captain (Karla Kovatch) of the the women are clear and concise, and the perfected closing to what could be distracting for the viewer. Ostaktsov troop to fall utterly in love with him. He, choreography delicate and entertaining. considered a hurried and disjointed dances a solid sultan, and Ricci and however, wards off her affections. In a Lyamenkoff plays a witty, conniving plotline. Vittorino dance beautifully. The second plot, a beautiful mistress (Leticia thief well, and offers some humor to the The tone switches considerably after wonderful movement paired with Guerrero) prepares for her husband situation. intermission with Gianni Di Marco’s haunting musical qualities ends the (Cameron Baldassarra) to leave—none Guerrero is amusing as the flirtatious Scheherazade—its Festival Ballet’s evening on a bittersweet note. too pleased to entertain three other love wife in the second plot of Con Amore. second world premier this season. Once again, Festival Ballet captures interests (Andrew Skeels, Mark Her suitors are wild and witty, though a Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s classically the spirit of the season. Con Amore and Harootian, and Ty Parmenter) after his little over the top at times. Baldassarra, chilling music both charms and haunts Scheherazade both convey the bliss of departure. When her touring husband another strong character, is a decently the awaiting audience. The shrill main Valentine’s Day and the bittersweet returns, however, she must answer to his jealous and accusing husband (though violin immediately offers a nature of love. This production and confusion. In a third and final scene, the streamlined, casual allusion of foreshadowing of deadly romance. Ricci others offer a friendly introduction to the Cupid (Heather O’Halloran) enters and violence is another plotline concern in is cast as the unhappy harem. Her world of dance for all viewers—both the casts love spells among the discordant this skit). movement is wonderfully drawn out, experienced viewer and the amateur who characters—and offers a little bit of a These two plot lines don’t really go sensual, seductive, and ultimately wants a little bit of a different night out surprise ending for everyone. together all that well. They are saddened by her doomed fate. on the town. And there are plenty of In Scheherazade, love’s twisted spell inherently different, and though the spirit Festival goes a little PG-13 on this opportunities left during the rest of the works its magic as well. Here, Sultan of love should unify, their disjointed and choreography—Ricci yearns for year. Shahryar (Piotr Ostaktsov) and his discombobulated pairing is an inherent attention. Pas des deux among the corps GRADE: B Hitch: It may be formulaic, but it’s still fun continued from page 11 Hitch becomes violent and stabs Sara Someone of Sara’s nature fits better in a seems ridiculous because Hitch is a flat that has its share of funny moments, but while slicing vegetables for their Mean Girls setting, where acidic character. Sure, he is likeable, smooth, it is very predictable. Sara is exposing romantic dinner. An original shocker, personalities are appreciated. and smart talking, but one-dimensional Allegra’s love life; Hitch is dating Sara; yes, but could you imagine the Hitch uses the growing, negative nonetheless. Hitch’s client is dating Allegra. I see a audience’s response? At least in Psycho trend where Hollywood replaces story Despite its flaws, Hitch is never love quadrangle here. The first half is the mood was right. with flare. There are numerous well- boring, and at almost two hours, never full of sharp wit that is notably absent in Will Smith and Kevin James create edited interludes where we see New York does it seem to drag. I do not expect any the formulaic climax. Of course, the likeable characters, and we can’t help but City skyscrapers, hip parties, and accolades for this one, but Hitch is fine formula makes Hitch a crowd pleaser, cheer for these amicable chaps in their gorgeous girls sipping cocktails. That is fare for a Valentine’s season date. Guys, and that is what a Valentine’s Day flick daring pursuits. On the contrary, I felt cool, and may prompt me to visit my just make sure you include dinner should be. I have been wondering what the direct opposite about Mendes’s Sara. N.Y.U. friend over Spring Break, but it afterwards, and don’t worry if you say the reaction of the audience would be if She may be a real looker, but the does nothing to develop story and something stupid, because 90% of what a sweet romance turned sour. Let’s use sugarcoated exterior cannot cover the character. When Hitch finally drops a you say isn’t coming out of your mouth. our cunent selection as an example. vindictive gossip queen underneath. deep monologue towards the end, it GRADE: C+

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February 17.2005 ______Page 15 A birthday surprise by the shore Welcome by Jennifer Skala ’05 weather like this—there was no need to glimpse of the surprise. He had been to the ■ Managing Editor be outside in February. She would have planning this for weeks and wasn’t going much rather spent the day inside with a to let the crummy weather ruin it. Casey “Tell me again why we are here,” she good book. was someone special, and he hoped the T-Party said to him with a glare that could freeze “You can grow to love them,” replied surprise would be up to her high a ray of sunshine. Willy with a grin that reminded Casey standards. “We’re here because 1 have a surprise of a cartoon character. Casey again rolled Casey had walked a little further down for you,” he reasoned, her eyes at Willy for emphasis and by the shore and was throwing rocks into by Katie Hughes ’06 SHORT ignoring her icy stare. He started to wander off. the ocean. She was completely Portfolio Staff STORY [ was quickly sorting At least she wasn’t too upset to enjoy enraptured by the plink, plink, plink of through his backpack and the beach. The sky was a muted gray and the stones falling into the sea and had Five friends sit on the T. We are going setting out various items onto the pilled looked like Willy’s fingers did after he practically forgotten about the surprise into Boston for our friend’s birthday. fleece blanket he had spread on the spent all of Sunday morning reading the when she heard Willy calling her. She Five friends, seven stops, and eight years ground, all the while trying to keep the newspaper. The sea was equally dull, but turned and started back to him quickly of friendship. We are on the red line objects out of her sight. the rhythmic movement of the waves before she remembered she was mad at going from Alewife to “But 1 hate surprises!” She rolled her made the color move and shine, and it him for dragging her here, and she ESSAY Street. It is funny how eyes and heaved a sigh. Casey always reminded Casey of a new quarter. The slowed down again. Casey trudged over the enjoyment lies in the wanted to know what was going on beach was one of her favorite places in to the blanket, attempting to scowl and journey rather than in the ahead of time and what to expect. And the summer— remain annoyed with Willy, but she final destination. she couldn’t stand being outside in she loved the could not contain her excitement when Davis: One man loses his balance and hum of the she saw what Willy had laid out on the being the horrible people that we are, we waves against blanket for her. burst into laughter. (Not after making the sand and He had taken her blanket from home sure he was okay of course.) He tries to the cries of the and set it out just like he did when they play it off like he was adjusting his seagulls overhead. She came to the beach in the summer. He footing, but we know otherwise. We loved the heavy, wet even propped up her beach chair in the have played that game before as well. sand of the sandbar comer of the blanket and set a new book Porter: There is the woman leaving under her feet—it reminded her of on top of it with a purple bow. Casey’s work who sits next to us and has clearly clay—and most of all, she loved wide eyes took in all that was before made this trip thousands of times. She the salty taste the ocean left on her her—her favorite things: Twinkies, red looks exhausted. Her motions are so lips after a swim. There was no Skittles, a new tube of Lip Smackers lip rehearsed and regimented that they are other place Casey would rather be gloss, Bubblicious bubble gum, and best hypnotizing. She sits down, crosses her in the summer, but now, in February, she of all, the latest Lemony Snicket book. legs, puts her bag on her lap, takes the just didn’t see the point... “Daddy!” she exclaimed, “you did this head phones out of her bag and puts them Willy was quickly working at all for me?! How come?” onto her head, leans back slightly, takes the blanket, trying to arrange “Well sweetie, it’s not everyday that a deep breath in and out, and presses everything just right, but he kept your only daughter turns nine-and-a- play. How many times has she performed an eye on Casey. He didn’t want half!” Casey ran up to Willy and jumped this pattern? I wonder if she has made her walking where he into a big bear hug. “Happy half­ specially-timed CD’s that measure the couldn’t see and he certainly birthday, Case!” exclaimed Willy with exact time it takes to get home. did not want her to catch a one of his cartoon character grins.

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Harvard: When we get to this stop ront lines all I can think about is a T-shirt. The T- shirt was from when I was 11 years old by Stephan Delbos ’05 and went through a competitive “I am Portfolio Staff going to be better than everyone in the entire world” phase. (Thank heaven that “The desert is a lonely place,” he said. TIM PISACICH 07/The Cowl is over!) The T-shirt had the Harvard “If you keep spending all of your time Used to have a guy, Hajee, we called the first time that the animal was alive, emblem on it along with “Future leanedF up on that fence, looking out on him. Young Iraqi d come up to the fence just like I was alive. It suddenly occurred Freshman” tagged across the chest. the horizon, well, you’re going to get everyday with a basket full of fried to me that if the pulse were to stop, then Some call it a ballsy dream, others a lonely, too. Do it long chicken. All smiles, you know? We’d everything that made that cow a cow, or presumptuous nightmare. Regardless, I SHORT enough and you’ll give him a few dollars for the whole made me me, would cease to exist. wore the T-shirt until it had holes. By STORY probably go plum mad, basket. It wasn’t KFC, but it wasn’t the Everything depended on that pulse, the that point I figured that someone who end up running off naked mess hall, neither.” frantic beating of a small, red muscle went to Harvard would never wear in the night, thinking them cacti are palm ‘‘What happened to Hajee?” was the key to life. something with holes. So I groves or something.” Well, one morning Hajee wasn’t My father pulled out a long silver ceremoniously burned it, along with any I just nodded and kept staring out around. We all gave up looking for him, blade from its sheath, and as he slid his dreams with leagues of Ivy. across the sand. I was looking at the and then someone noticed his basket finger gently along the edge of it, I could Central: There is an older gentleman cacti, but they weren’t palm groves, they sitting out there in the sand outside the see my eyes reflected in its silvery gleam, sitting diagonally across from us. He were beer cans lined up on the back fence gate. You don’t want to get too close to right above the cow's big black eyes, all looks intrigued by our conversations. of my family’s ranch in Crested Butte, that sort of thing. So someone finally calm and cool in the early afternoon. Somehow, the five of us have mastered Colo. threw a rock at it, just to see if it would Snow had begun to fall gently outside. I the art of multiple conversations. I could see my father hobbling across go ‘boom. ’ And what comes rollin’ out, could see the storm clouds peeling over Innocent bystanders get sucked up into the yard, favoring the leg that wasn’tfull but bloody old Hajee’s head, looking like the ridge of the mountains as my father our rapid exchanges in complete awe of of Vietnamese shrapnel. I could feel his a coconut with a big of smile on it. Guess slid the blade smoothly along the cow’s our ability to talk, answer, comment, breath on my neck as he wrapped his the insurgents caught wind of what he thick neck. When the blade came out it giggle, and breathe all the while listening arms around me from behind, steadying was doing and put a stop to that. Man, I was dulled with red. I couldn’t see my to the other friends talk, answer, the rifle. I could smell him, all Pomade haven’t eaten chicken since.” reflection on the blade anymore. The cow comment, giggle, and breathe. The man and Old Spice and "1, 2, 3, squeeze, ” / could see the chickens scattering slumped slowly to the ground with a long diagonally across from us is one such and the kickbackfrom the rifle as the can to either side as my father cut across the snorting sound and I sat there, perched bystander. His look is a cross between disappearedfrom the fence with a hollow yard towards the bam where we kept the on a lifeless heap, still clinging to its ears bewilderment in division of large ‘ting!’ cow. He made that walk every morning, and lifting the whole head off the body numbers and genuine terror. “Strange,” I said, aloud, “I’m in Iraq, but this time he didn’t carry a milk as Ifell backwards onto the floor. Kendall/MIT: A young couple sits and all I can think of is Colorado.” bucket, and his stride was quick and I stared over the sand dunes, and the across from us, and they are clearly “Well, forget it for a while, it’ll do calculated. I was about six-years-old and silence of the desert enveloped me annoyed by the high-pitched chatter and you good. Now listen, that there is the sat me on top of the cow. I was scared suddenly, like the silence of life’s first sheer volume that the five of us generate. outhouse, leave the girly magazines in that I might fall off, but he made me hold non-breath. I turned back and walked They have judged us as college girls out there. That big tent is where we sleep. onto the cow's ears, steadying both her slowly towards the mess hall, feeling for a night on the town. And they are That gray burlap contraption there is the and me. I could feel the big white pulse slow and lazy in that desert heat, like a mess hall. Meals at 0600, 1200, and in my fingertips as I grasped her head. I cow in the noon-day sun of a pasture 1800. Show up early ‘cause it’s busy.” felt that pulse and knew, really knew for where all the grass has burnt brown. PARTY/Page 16 16 The Cowl Portfolio February 17,2005 Poetry Corner New Almo st-Love by Caitlin Murphy ’06 Patterns Acting in Portfolio Staff it is an ivory day, Almost-Love, Retrospect where everything is by Ashley Laferriere ’06 so delicate and unsteady Asst. Portfolio Editor that I am surprised you do not shatter it open, by Chris Fahey ’05 Yesterday began the rise of a foreign thing. an oval-stone egg exploding, Portfolio Staff The green arm moving through soil shards pressing to the thick air. And emerging into a butterfly. Burning lights blind you on the set we sit on the metal railing, Papered, like the delicate words dropping stones into the dust-canyon Now living on the edge of the tongue. of fake plastic trees as you sweat dinner time in a small trailer loaded with women and your presence reminds me of the mock scrimshaw you wish would love you, but are only I have cast this down a dozen times. we made in third grade Remembering the cold ache of disappointment, willing to look at you once they repaint your face and rewrap your body in identical clothing. at a little whaling hut Like a hole tom from the sky— making deep, grating scratches into faux-ivory, The sun missing. You remember you wore different clothing pretending, just like you and me, we understood Before your signature was taken on the set, the importance of it all, Yesterday, we sat by the river. the mystery of it all. Moving our feet through dark waters. and how you have had to assume a new face each day since then, and must until the end of time. our stones do not even reach the bottom, Your voice matching the rush and tumble, and we dream of the ancient whales passing Our hands invisibly circling the surface, The director calls for five more minutes only, and you miss your chance to meet new women. through, And inventing new patterns, undiscovered. making low sounds. Then the sun tickled the water, (low like the press of your hand on my back.) And a butterfly The new location arrives along with more women who will get you drinks and iron your clothing it is a day where Landed in the palm of my hand. the trees that grow out of the rock almost seem more carefully, but are interested in wages only glad, Almost-Love, since most already have lovers on a nearby set smiling dry, desperate smiles, waiting. and are merely adoring you to pass the time they know that the rock, hot as asphalt in the Before they have to disguise another lonely face. day, is the coolest at night. Formulated phrases assign expressions to your face as shots are edited and discussed by educated women it is a night, Almost-Love, who think you can do better, but have no time when bushes quake and shake and sweat to explain how, they just offer suggestions on clothing in jealousy of such trees. colors that might contrast better with the green set. I want to pry myself from this bed The director brings you to speak with him only and fall into the rubber kiddie pool in the inside his private trailer where naked women only neighbor’s backyard. the plastic palm tree shining in moonlight, have perfect breasts and cannot look into your face One Year Later the rubber squeaking under my bare feet, when he asks them to give you a massage and to set on this kind of night, Almost-Love, aside the wrinkled script that includes no women the shark-prints on the pool grin, in Madrid either, just some offstage breasts with no clothing and I wish you made a 3 AM call to me, who bounce around complaining how bras waste time. joining me. by Kristina Reardon ’08 you are the thrill of a late-night swim Simultaneously, you are spoken to and given the time Portfolio Staff in pools made for diaper-ridden babies, and you wonder if the years you spent in class were only you are the surge of excitement in watching meant to flatten your character and round your clothing. leaf patterns form Dali-dream pictures Yo recuerdo Espaiia The director dismisses you and his nudes kiss his face on my body as I float. I remember how it was immediately, as though there are other women The year the sun forgot to set with breasts out back that might have a better set. and the streets wept you, Almost-Love, For the lives outside the window remind me why I stay in bed these nights Action! shouts the director, his glowing face instead, of The Prado on the set only reminds you of your first time sticking to plastic covers, Where La Guernica looked on seeing women without clothing. knowing you will not join me, and the Station was empty. The tracks gained soul and that before I even reach the kiddie pool, As the streets wept the police would arrest me for trespassing, still, it is funny how long I would wait for you, and the tourists bustled on. lying and dreaming of whales these nights, it is funny how long I would wait, carving ivoiy in the most unusual places. Almost-Love, I would write you a song on a day leading into a night like this, but I only know two chords.

Party:All Aboard! Red line for fun with friends LEARN HOW TO GET MORE QUALITY WORK continued from page 15 half-and-half, which is probably why the DONE IN A SHORTER AMOUNT OF TIME kids are confused. Half of us (particularly me) usually do not go into right. But they do not stop to think about Boston at night, so we were enchanted our pasts. We have all known each other by the scenic night view by the Charles for eight years. We have spent over a River stop. The other half is more casual TIME MANAGEMENT third of our lives with each other. We and less “touristy” about the dirty water. have gained the right to be high-pitched What can I say? I have a thing for lights! PRESENTATION and loud. The young couple takes none Park Street: This is our final stop. of this into consideration as they The five of us have not seen each other comment to themselves about how in months. But the amazing thing is, we Organize your responsibilities to juvenile and childish we are behaving. are the type of friends who pick up where Charles/MGH: There are a few we left off. The timing is seamless. When enhance your productivity college-aged kids at the other end. They we are together, the times apart seem to casually glance in our direction the same melt away. The months shrink down to way we glance at them. They are sizing minutes. In the amount of time it takes When: Wednesday, February 23rd us up. Not in a “Did-you-bring-your- us to get from Alewife to Park Street, Where: Library 104B switchblade- ‘cause-at -the-next-stop- five friends are back where they left off, we-are-going-to-rumble-to-show-tunes” and have already started to add to the Time: 3:30 pm sort of way. Rather they are looking at memories. us trying to decide if we are local Welcome to the T party. students or not. The truth is that we are Slnnnsnrpd hv thp Offirp of Aradpmir Sp.rvicp.R February 17,2005______PORTFOLIO______The Cowl 17 Returning to the sweet flowers of Peru, to a less than sweet situation

by Christine Bagley ’06 the innocence of the village. Portfolio Editor Perhaps the city life in the States had tainted her roots in Peru. Alejandra hugged her Alejandra kicked up the beaded carry-on bag closer to tawny-colored dust of the dirt her chest. After many hours road that lead into the village hunched over the firelight, center. She tried to tread Alejandra’s great- silently, but still young children PART grandmother Isabel scurried from the shadows of ONE had perfected the the homes upon hearing her bag with exquisite approach. Wide-eyed, the crafts-manship. The beads were children stared and giggled at brilliant purples and blues and the new face. greens. Alejandra never parted Alejandra greeted them with with the bag from when her the secret village salutation and great-grandmother had given it the children scattered off, to her as a child. She used to disappointed the newcomer spend hours following a color wasn’t really new at all. strand of beads across the flap Alejandra reached into her of the bag and watching the beaded bag for the gift she had swirls disappear off the edge. made for Isabel. Alejandra hugged the bag closer She dug past her cell phone, and looked out the window. her car keys, and her wallet full As far as Alejandra could of credit cards. Alejandra see, the land spread out. Using finally realized what was the flat land as a stage, the different about this visit—she clouds danced on the horizon. had grown up and been spoiled Fields of wildflowers sprinkled by the luxuries of modem life. the hills, while cattle grazed The last time she had returned aimlessly. The scene hadn’t to the village with her family, changed much since her she was still young enough to childhood; the meadow full of BROWN ’06/The Cowl appreciate the simplicity of long grass and the brook alive childhood—and life. with foamed crests still colored Approaching the center of the village. Yet, there was grandmother was on her the late-night fireside stories, forced a smile and waved back. the village, Alejandra pulled the something unfamiliar and even deathbed and she had asked that and the afternoons spent picking Alejandra had only returned gift for Isabel out of her sack unsettling about Alejandra’s old Alejandra visit her before the baskets full of wildflowers with to the village a few times since and made her way towards her village. great Lord took her away. exotic petals. she left six years ago, but great-grandmother’s home­ She readjusted her position Alejandra idolized her great­ Slowing to a chug, the train always under happier terms. stead. She reached the doorstep in the seat of the train. The grandmother as a child, for she pulled into the village’s station She always considered the and took a deep sigh before cushions were old and lumpy told the best stories about life and let out a screech. The village her first home, but felt knocking. Dozens of aunts and and the armrests caved in. She and offered the best advice. Her station boasted a tiny wooden somewhat uneasy and female cousins welcomed crossed her right leg over her great-grandmother, Isabel, hut serving as a place to unwelcome this time. As she Alejandra with soft embraces. left, reconsidered, then crossed loved Alejandra the most, out of purchase tickets, a place to buy ventured to the center of the Slowly, she stepped into the her left over the right. The all her 13 great-grandchildren. a piece of fruit, but especially a village, the sudden scent of the dark, cool hut, still holding to conductor blew the whistle as Isabel believed Alejandra had a place to chat with Felipe, who burning fire and sweet hay her bag tightly. Many familiar the train pulled into another glitter in her eye and a spark in had worked long hours under tickled Alejandra’s nose, faces greeted her and she felt station and Alejandra let out a her step. the shade of the tin roof for as overwhelming her. She had more at ease than before, and sigh. While she wanted to make long as Alejandra could always loved to return to her made her way towards her She had been traveling for the trip to see her sick great­ remember. Alejandra gathered childhood home, picking up great-grandmother. six hours across the countryside grandmother, Alejandra was her belongings and moved to where she left off with her in rural Peru to visit her sick uncertain why she was chosen the door of the train. She cousins, as they spent the days great-grandmother after her to represent her family. Things carefully stepped out of the train playing games and eating wild many hour flight to South had changed when they moved and onto the platform, and berries. However, a twinge in Part I of II America. to the States, to the city—away watched the train vanish, the pit of her stomach told her Her mother had instructed from the sweetness and leaving her alone with her that this trip wouldn’t consist of Find out how the rustic her to return to her family’s innocence of her village. beaded bag. endless hours of braiding hair, magic of Alejandra's village village to tend to care for her Alejandra had not wanted to Felipe nodded to her with his exploring the hillside, or soon comforts her, even during sick relative. Alejandra’s family leave the only home she had familiar greeting, as if she had chasing the barnyard animals. her time of sadness in next ever known to move away from never left the village. She Perhaps she had matured from week’s Portfolio edition. 18 The Cowl______ROVING PHOTOGRAPHERS______February 17,2005 What is it going to take for PC to make it to the NCAA Tourney?

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Nicole Rodgers Ryan Gomes Women’s Tennis Men’s Basketball Senior — Lowell, Mass. Senior — Waterbury, Conn. Rodgers reached her 10th win of the season and 30th in Gomes received Big East Player of the Week acco­ her career this past weekend as Providence took on lades for the week of Feb. 14. He scored his 1,000th Albany. Rodger’s match, which went beyond midnight, point in Big East play against West Virginia and his also captured the 4-3 victory for the Friars in their first 2,000 career point against UConn, where he also win of the spring season. recorded a career-high 37 points.

Scores Schedules Friday 2/11 Friday 2/18 Men’s Hockey vs. Boston University L, 4-2 Men’s Hockey vs. Maine 7:00 p.m. Swimming and Diving at Women’s Tennis at Albany W, 4-3 Metropolitan Conference Championships All Day Indoor Track at Valentine Invitational Ind. Res. Saturday 2/19 Saturday 2/12 Men’s Basketball vs. Notre Dame (COX Sports) 12:00 p.m. Women’s Hockey vs. Connecticut L, 5-3 Women’s Hockey vs. Boston College 2:00 p.m. Men’s Hockey vs. Maine 7:00 p.m. Indoor Track at Valentine Invitational Ind. Res. Men’s Lacrosse vs. Navy (Branford, CT) 12:00 p.m. Women’s Tennis vs. St. Bonaventure W, 6-1 Women’s Basketball at Pittsburgh 2:00 p.m. Track at Big East Championships (Syracuse, NY) All Day Sunday 2/13 Swimming and Diving at Men’s Hockey vs. UMass-Lowell L, 2-0 Metropolitan Conference Championships All Day W, 81-64 Men’s Basketball vs. Rutgers Sunday 2/20 Women’s Basketball at Seton Hall L, 51-39 Women’s Hockey vs. Boston College 2:00 p.m. Women’s Hockey at Connecticut L, 3-2 Track at Big East Championships (Syracuse, NY) All Day Swimming and Diving at Tuesday 2/15 Metropolitan Conference Championships All Day Men’s Basketball vs. Connecticut L, 94-89 2OT Tuesday 2/22 Women’s Basketball at West Virginia 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 2/16 Women’s Basketball vs. Villanova L, 75-50 Wednesday 2/23 Men’s Lacrosse at Holy Cross 4:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball at Seton Hall 7:00 p.m. Standings

Providence College Men’s Basketball TTSCHO.com Women’s Hockev East Standings (2/14) All-Time Scoring List (2/17)

Rank Team Pts. Hockey East Overall 1. Jimmy Walker 2045 Team w L T Pts, w L I 2021 2. Eric Murdock 2 24 19 5 4 3. RYAN GOMES 2013 New Hampshire 11 1 4. Jamel Thomas 1971 PROVIDENCE 10 3 1 21 15 9 4 5. Marvin Barnes 1839 Connecticut 7 5 2 16 11 11 6 6. Joe Hassett 1828 Boston College 3 8 3 9 7 16 4 7. 1809 Bruce Campbell Maine Q 2 8 12 11 3 8. Ernie DiGregorio 1760 9. Otis Thorpe 1625 Northeastern 2 10 2 6 3 20 3 10. Austin Croshere 1523 20 The Cowl Sports February 17,2005 Not so sweet sixteen as Hockey drops pair by Kevin O’Brien ’07 to 3-2 and sparked a Providence resur­ Asst. Sports Editor gence, as it had some great opportuni­ ties to tie things up—but when senior The hockey gods could spare no love center Chris Chaput’s breakaway shot for the Providence College Men’s was cleared off the goal line with 30 sec­ Hockey team this Valentine’s Day week­ onds left, the Friars had used the last of end, as the Friars’ conference winless their lifelines. streak stretched to 16 An empty net goal by the Terriers games courtesy of 4-2 gave the scoreline its final look, and § and 2-0 home defeats to Providence could mark down another HOCKEY nationally ranked No. difficult loss. 13 Boston University “We’re frustrated obviously,” Chaput and No. 11 UMass-Lowell, respectively. admitted. “We know we’re close. Guys The manner of losing each was dif­ have to step up and start making plays, ferent, but the ultimate result was the and right now we’re not doing it.” same. Friday saw PC’s frantic comeback The officials certainly weren’t mak­ against BU fall just a bit short, while ing plays either—PC didn’t see a power Sunday saw a lackluster opening 10 min­ play over the game’s last 45 minutes— utes put the Friars in too deep a hole to but Pooley refused to blame the offici­ dig out of. Providence Head Coach Paul ating. Pooley stressed that his team is getting “There’s no use saying things, be­ closer to ending its disheartening stretch, cause nothing’s going to happen,” he but it seems that for every step the Fri­ said. “The refs didn’t beat us, BU beat ars have taken forward, the proverbial us.” two steps back has immediately fol­ But between questionable calls, bad lowed. TRACY DONADIO ’06/The Cowl Senior Chris Chaput recorded a goal and an assist in PC’s 4-2 loss to bounces and mental lapses, it’s hard not “We’ve got to find a way to win a nationally ranked No. 13 Boston University. The Terriers finished the sweep to think that the Friars just can’t catch a hockey game,” Pooley emphasized. with a 2-0 shutout of the Friars. break this year. However, Pooley main­ “That’s the bottom line.” tains that there’s no use dwelling on it, Winning games is something that has ultimately came away empty-handed. Pooley’s response was to yank senior so the only way to set things right is to proven elusive to the Friars this season, “We didn’t take advantage of that op­ goaltender David Cacciola, and while his go back to the drawing board. with their last victory having come on portunity,” Pooley said. “The key is our replacement, freshman Tyler Sims, ac­ “We’ll take a day off and be back on Jan. 25 against lowly UConn, and their specialty teams. We are getting beat quitted himself well, by then the dam­ Tuesday,” he said, “and we’ll ready to last conference “W” having been on Oct. game in and game out and it’s a prob­ age had already been done. The Friars go against Maine.” 29. lem.” couldn’t generate enough offense either The weekend set against the nation­ “It’s frustrating, it’s very frustrating,” Sunday’s game against Lowell was a at even strength or on the power play to ally ranked No. 14 Black Bears—both sophomore left wing Colin McDonald case in point concerning the Friars’ spe­ seriously threaten the River Hawks. Friday and Saturday’s games will be admitted. “You hate to say this, but with cial teams woes. Despite getting a power While Sunday’s game may have been played at Schneider Arena—marks the our luck this year, it’s almost as if you’re play just under a minute into the game, the two steps backward, Friday’s loss can beginning of PC’s final handful of regu­ expecting something not to go right.” Providence was ultimately unable to be seen as a step in the right direction. lar season games. Currently eighth in While the bounces certainly haven’t capitalize on the opportunity, and the Despite a rough stretch early in the sec­ Hockey East, the Friars will need to play gone the Friars way this season, Pooley power play ended with a shorthanded ond period that saw them fall behind 2- well in their final five games, especially is always quick to point out that a team goal by the River Hawks. A subsequent 0 and later 3-1, the Friars fought back the home-and-home set with bottom makes its own luck. An illegal equip­ Providence penalty led to a Lowell and were within inches of sending the feeders Merrimack on Feb. 26 and 27, ment penalty on the Lowell goaltender power play, and when the River Hawks game into overtime. in order to assure themselves a sppt in in the third period on Sunday gave the capitalized to put themselves up 2-0, the Junior right wing Torry Gajda’s early the conference’s postseason tournament. Friars a gift of a power play, but they Friars could not formulate an answer. third period goal sliced the Terriers’ lead February 17,2005 Sports The Cowl 21 Tennis rolls on entering spring break with wins

by Steve O’Keefe ’05 conquest, while Christensen posted a Sports Editor straight set shutout, 6-0, 6-0. Lee and Lyons gained default wins to finish the The Providence College Women’s singles wins for PC. Tennis team has gotten off to quite a hot “St Bonaventure was a very good start this season. After posting a victory team,” said Turner. “Even though we over Albany and a convincing win over had a couple of singles forfeits and one St. Bonaventure, PC’s in doubles we still had to go out and win. WOMEN’S record stands at an im- They could have beaten us. We were TENNIS pressive 8-2, including a coming off an emotional win and hardly 2-1 mark in spring com­ got any sleep before we had to get back petition. on the courts.” On Feb. 11, Providence pulled out a In doubles competition, PC was just hard-fought match against Albany by a as valiant, sweeping the Bonnies to seal count of 4-3. The Friars started off on a the victory. Bitetti and Christensen sour note, however, as they were swept paired together at the No. 1 spot to win by the Great Danes in doubles play. by a count of 8-4. Gilbride and Rodger Providence’s top doubles tandem, jun­ emerged from the No. 2 position with a ior Sara Bitetti and senior Lindsey victory, 8-1. Finally, Hoffend and Lee Christensen dropped their match 1-8. teamed up to round out the scoring with While seniors Molly Gilbride and Nicole a default victory at No. 3. Rodger lost 5-8 at the number two spot. The loss dropped St. Bonaventure to Rounding out the defeats were freshman 0-6 on the season. Carly Hoffend and junior Andrea Lee, PC has a month-long hiatus before who lost 2-8. returning to action against Connecticut Despite the inauspicious start, Provi­ on March 16, but will play a few matches dence rebounded in singles competition on the side to keep the rust off. where it racked up all four points. Play­ “The team will travel to Florida for ing at the No. 1 spot, Bitetti earned her matches against Broward Community first victory at that position all year, roll­ College (junior college champ two of the ing to 6-2, 6-0 in straight sets. last three years) and versus Nova South­ “Sara Bitetti played outstanding ten­ eastern,” noted Turner. “They will train nis from the first point to the last,” said and play matches there and possible do Head Coach Wayne Turner. “Her ag­ some ladder matches for the spring. gressiveness at the baseline gave her the When we return we will get back on the opportunity to take weak returns and get courts and start to have some hard prac­ some good work at the net. She has tices.” made great strides with that part of her COURTESY OF SPORTS INFO Until competition resumes, the Fri­ game.” Junior Sara Bitetti registered two wins this weekend, both coming in the No. ars can look to their impressive record Freshman Katherine Lyons continued 1 position. Bitetti defeated her Albany opponent in straight sets, 6-2,6-0. and feel confident, but certainly will not the surge, netting 6-3, 6-3 wins at the The next day, she defeated a St. Bonaventure opponent 4-6,6-0,10-2. rest on their laurels according to Turner. No. 6 position to garner PC’s second “She is a remarkable athlete and prob­ Building off the grueling victory over “I am very proud of our team and our point. ably one of our best ever to represent the Albany, the Friars wasted no time end­ record reflects their approach to practice Gilbride added her team-leading 14th school. Her focus and intensity are in­ ing the suspense against St. Bonaventure and competition,” he said. “We know singles win in a four and a half hour, credible.” in a 6-1 romp on Feb. 12. Gilbride ex­ that we have done well to date but what three set marathon by a score of 7-6, 1- The comeback was completed by tended her individual win mark with a is more important is to be ready for 6, 7-5. Rodger, who battled well into the night 6-4, 6-0 straight set defeat of her com­ what’s ahead. We won’t become com­ “Molly Gilbride played ‘another’ to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a match that did petitor. Bitetti tallied her second win at placent. I guarantee that.” match of her life,” remarked Turner. not wrap up until after midnight. the No. 1 position with a 4-6, 6-0, 10-2 CLASSIFIEDS

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Make Money taking Online Surveys Earn $10-$ 125 for Surveys Earn $25-$250 for Focus Groups Visit www.cash4students.com/ripc 22 The Cowl Sports February 17,2005 Friars: Losing streak over PC:In second Dear Coach balance attack on offense, getting four continued from back page players to score in double figures— continued from back page by Stephanie LaCharite ’06 Gomes with 22, McGrath and senior Asst. Sports Editor good look but it didn’t fall and the Friars Tuukka Kotti with 17 apiece, and White “It’s a great wake-up call for us,” were looking at overtime. with 12. added Deraney. “We can turn this into a After coming off a high from the third The Friars had the lead in the first The Friars played tight defense real positive if we want to. I think we’ve place finish in the Big East Conference, overtime after junior Donnie McGrath throughout the first half jumping on the taken it for granted that we always find an appearance in the NCAA tournament hit two free throws to make it 77-73. Scarlet Knights early and leading 37-22 a way to win, and this weekend we as a No. 5 seed, a national ranking However, Marcus Williams came down at halftime. The defense, which had been didn’t. It’s a realization that we have to reaching No. 12, and a and hit a runner in the lane and was absent for much of the Big East season, bring our best game every night, no record of 20-9 the athletic fouled. He hit the foul shot and pulled was key. The Friars used the press to matter who we’re playing. It’s executing OPINION department re-signed UConn to within one. Freshman DeSean perfection and it resulted in easy baskets at the moment of truth when the big play Head Coach Tim Welsh White was then fouled on a rebound and for PC, as it shot 57 percent in the first needs to be made. This weekend we with enthusiasm. The athletic went to the foul line, but he made only half. didn’t make it. We’ve got to get back to department thought there would be a new one of two. Brown hit a shot to tie the “That was the thing that we focused a commitment to excellence and era with Welsh in the Big East — score with 23 seconds left. The Friars on tonight was defense,” said McGrath. execution and paying attention to detail. apparently not. opted not to use a time-out, but couldn’t “We have been scoring points but tonight We’re not looking for the easy way out, With the season coming to a close, run the play they wanted, settled for a we played D. If we would have been but to play a good, solid, honest hockey the Friars (and Tim Welsh) have bid desperation attempt at the three by playing defense [all year] we would game for 60 minutes. I hope we learn farewell to dreams of a repeat McGrath that just missed. The game probably be in the upper half of this that lesson.” performance of last year’s success, as went into the second overtime but PC league.” PC’s next opportunity to implement Providence is at the bottom of the barrel ran out of gas and couldn’t overtake the The Friars have proven all year that that lesson will be this weekend, as it in the Big East Conference. Huskies. they can play with the best teams not challenges Boston College in a home- True, they may be a leader when it “The games come so fast that you only in this league but in the entire and-home series. Providence will host comes to the offensive side of the game can’t keep them with you for a long country. With five games remaining it the Eagles on Saturday, February 19 at in the Big East, but PC has forgotten one time,” said Gomes. “We just try to go is evident that there is no shot at the 2:00 p.m. at Schneider Arena. minor detail this season and it’s called into practice the next day and keep NCAA tournament barring a furious run With a field of contenders vying for defense. PC is ranked dead last in working hard. There are a lot of young in the Big East Tournament. However, the top spot in Hockey East, Deraney is defensive scoring and finish second to guys on this team and they are gaining a everyone is aware of the heart mindful and accepting of what the team last in defensive field goal percentage lot of experience and this is making them Providence plays with and that is what is up against. allowing opposing team’s approximately better.” makes it a dangerous team. You can’t “The competition’s getting better,” he 78 points per game with a field goal Despite the heartbreaking loss to measure heart and that’s why, come Big said. “I love competition because it percent average of 47. UConn, the Friars did pick up their first East Tournament time, no one wants to makes you look at yourself and it weeds But, for a team boasting senior Ryan Big East win of the season on Sunday play the Friars. out the people who don’t want to do it Gomes, an All-American and Player of defeating Rutgers. The Friars used a and it elevates the people who do.” the Year candidate who leads the conference in scoring, how has Providence plummeted so quickly? Well, it obviously is not the players, as Gomes is a nationally acclaimed player who returned to Providence for his senior year despite the lure of NBA dreams and dollars. In addition to Gomes, Providence also returned two year starting point-guard, junior Donnie McGrath, and senior forward Tuukka Kotti who has seen significant playing time in his career at PC. McGrath ranks 10th in the Big East for assists, second in three-point field goal percentage averaging 47 percent, and third in three- point field goals made with 28. Kotti is also a leader for rebounding and defensive rebounding in the Big East. Furthermore, PC has depth with a strong freshman class and upper- classmen, such as redshirt sophomore Herbert Hill, who has stepped up to fill the spaces of Rob Sanders, Marcus Douthit, and Sheiku Kabba from last year’s outgoing class. So maybe Tim Welsh’s time in Friartown is up, despite what his contract may say. What Providence athletics thought to be an era in basketball, might be over before it has begun. He was signed after a few mediocre seasons at Iona College and has an average performance overall, with 171 wins and 104 losses in nine seasons as a head coach. At Providence, Welsh produced a 101-82 record in his six seasons here, but cannot reach the .500 mark this season, as he has barely squeaked out his first conference win last week. Other teams flaunting returning All- Americans, besides Providence, have managed to stay afloat this season. Among these include nationally ranked No. 3 Kansas, which flaunts Wayne Simien and nationally ranked No. 7/8 (USA Today Poll/AP Poll) Oklahoma State with John Lucas . Also, one must consider Lawrence Roberts of Mississippi State, which is on the bubble of being a nationally ranked team and Julius Hodge of NC State who also plays for a struggling team, but nonetheless not ranked last in its conference like PC. So Coach, may I suggest you get your act together, since your players have done their fair share, and start coaching the nationally ranked team you once had. If you need to see the light at the end of the tunnel look toward the NIT, which you still could make provided you finish out the season 5-2 including your Big East tournament games. To be really optimistic, if the Friars win the Big East tournament in a surprise come-from- behind rally, you’ve got your ticket back to the NCAA Tournament. But there’s always next season... February 17,2005 Sports The Cowl 23 Tune-up and rest-ups mark weekend for Friars

by Drew Goucher ’08 At the St. Valentine Invitational, she Sports Staff turned in an incredible 14:50.46 perfor­ mance in the 5,000 meters. It was the With the March Big East Indoor second fastest time this year and the sixth Track Championships approaching this fastest time ever. weekend, the Providence College Indoor “Even though she’s not competing for Track team used this past weekend’s St. the team, she ran the second fastest time Valentine Invitational in the world in 5,000 meters in winning INDOOR to tune up for the big at BU, and she also ran the sixth fastest TRACK meet. The two-day In­ time ever in 5,000 indoors,” said Treacy. vitational, held at Bos­ “There were three Ethiopians and the ton University, saw the Friars qualify Olympic Champion from 2000 ahead of several of their top runners, male and her all-time, so it was a fantastic perfor­ female, for this weekend’s Champion­ mance for her.” ships. While Smith’s performance was fan­ The men’s team continued its string tastic, Treacy was more concerned with of strong performances this past week­ the team’s upcoming performance. end. Senior Pat Moulton raced to a sev­ “I expect the guys to do really well,” enth place finish in the 3000-meter with said Treacy optimistically about the a time of 8:16.02, and sophomore Nick men’s team. “We have a lot of qualifi­ Weidman finished 26th in the same event ers, and we’ll have people who will be with a time of 3:35.71. Junior Richard very competitive in the 800, 1000, mile, Jones turned in an outstanding third 3000,5000, and both relays. It’s certainly place finish in the 1000-meter, at good to have competitive people in all 2:22.66, and freshman Mike Blanchard those events.” was not far behind at 21st with a 2:30.63. For the women’s team, Coach Treacy In the mile, freshman Max Smith fin­ understands the difficulties that injuries ished sixth at 4:07.11, and classmate have inflicted on the team’s hopes—al­ Ahmed Haji finished 32nd with a time lowing only a few runners to qualify— of 4:16.32. All qualified for next COURTESY OF SPORTS INFO but understands the potential for strong weekend’s Big East Championships. Junior Fiona Crombie qualified for the Big East Championships in the mile individual performances at the Big East They will join several other runners this weekend, as she finished the race fifth with a time of 4:51.92. Crombie Meet. already qualified for the meet, includ­ has also qualified for the Big East meet in the 3,000-meter event. “We’ve got three qualifiers on the ing senior Liam Reale, junior Joe women’s side in Fiona [Crombie], Dionne, and sophomore Darren Brown. meters.” “Fiona came out on the women’s side Michelle [Childs], and Roisin [Quinn], All three took the weekend off, as Head The women’s team, despite battling and ran a good mile, and is qualified for so whatever we get out of them we’ll Coach Ray Treacy said this weekend was injuries all season, also qualified several two events for the Big East meet, which take,” said Treacy, “We‘re hoping Fiona meant to qualify as many of Providence’s runners for the Big East meet. is what we were hoping for,” said Treacy will do well in the mile, and Roisin do runners as possible for the Big East meet. Senior Roisin Quinn turned in a time on the women’s performances. well in her event, and Michelle in hers “It was our last chance to qualify a of 2:12.28 in the 800-meter, finishing “Michelle got qualified in the 3,000, and as well.” bunch of guys for the Big East,” he ex­ fifth and qualifying for the Big East Roisin got qualified in the 800. And so, Still, all eyes will be on the men this plained. “The guys that did run ran well. Championships. Junior Fiona Crombie, overall it was a very positive weekend weekend. Big things are expected. Overall it was a good weekend, with Pat who had already qualified in the 3000- for us.” “We’ll be shooting to have our high­ [Moulton] running well, and Max meter, also qualified in the mile with a Treacy also was quick to praise the est finish ever in the Big East,” Treacy [Smith] had a very good run in the mile time of 4:51.92. Freshman Michelle efforts of Providence senior Kim Smith, said. “I think we were seventh last year, as well. Richard Jones ran one of the fast­ Childs also qualified as she placed ninth who no longer competes for Providence, and we’re looking to be higher than that est times in the conference in the 1000 in the 3000-meter in 10:02.82. running instead for Reebok. this year.” What’s your scholarship! EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR RESUME. MONEY FOR COLLEGE.

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by Ryan Durkay ’05 of Providence’s 11 points in the shot at a 52 percent clip, Sports Staff second overtime. His including 6-8 behind the arch. performance before the 15 NBA The Friars hung tough in the It has been a season of scouts and his home states’ rebounding battle in the first frustration for the Providence school was certainly an frame, holding UConn to only College Men’s Basketball team, impressive one. UConn Head one offensive rebound. a theme that continued this Coach Jim Calhoun took notice The second half started week. After of it. However unlike last year’s quick with Gomes scoring six MEN’S earning a profanity laced tirade, he kept of the Friars first eight points, BASKETBALL hard-fought it more personal between giving Providence a 39-37 lead. 81-64 win himself and Gomes. For the rest of the half it was against Rutgers, the Friars “He just came up to me after back and forth action as both battled against the defending the game, gave me a hug and teams refused to back down. National Champions, the told me that I was a hell of a After two baskets by UConn University of Connecticut, to player,” said Gomes. sophomore Josh Boone, the the end, but lost in double The compliments didn’t stop Huskies took a 66-60 lead with overtime 94-89. there. Every player on the court 2:40 left in the game. The Friars On Tuesday night, the sell­ in UConn blue came up to then rattled off a 7-0 run in the out crowd that was on hand was Gomes after as if they were span of one minute, capped by treated to a passion-filled, hard hoping some of his greatness freshman Jeff Parmer’s three- fought contest. The Friars came could rub off on them. Even pointer, his first of the game. out with a blue-collar work ethic Gomes’ own coach had an UConn would eventually tie the and battled the huge front line incredible compliment for his game after a foul shot by of the Huskies on every play. star player, saying that he was Denham Brown and then take The Friars were tough inside in not only one of the best college the lead after a dunk to put the their zone defense ant' held the players this year but one of the Friars up 69-67 with 11.7 Huskies to only a slight best ever to play the game. seconds left. rebounding edge for the game Despite all that was said “We ran the play for Ryan at 46-44. But as it has been for though, the Friars still lost a and we knew what was going the majority of the year, the heartbreaker. They now sit 1- to happen, but I want Ryan to Friars couldn’t find a way in the PETE TAVIS 05/The Cowl 10 in conference play and 11- have the ball. We knew they Senior Ryan Gomes entered elite company this week, joining end, and saw the Huskies put up 14 overall, and are in danger of were going to send the big guys Jimmy Walker and Eric Murdock as the only Friars to the first seven points in the not making a postseason after him (Boone and record 2,000 points. He is only 33 points shy of overtaking second overtime and then hit 9- tournament for the first time Villanueva) and Ryan just made Walker at the summit of PC’s all-time scoring list. Gomes 10 from the free throw line since Gomes’ freshman year a super pass.” also is only the eighth player in Big East history to surpass down the stretch, putting the when the Friars went 15-16. Gomes got the ball just both the 1,000 point and 500 rebound plateaus. game out of reach. Despite the quick start by the outside the lane and made a pass “We’ve already proven we assistant coach, head coach. You senior Ryan Gomes is feeling Friars in the first half, going up to the cutting sophomore can play with these people but come so close every night and that more than ever. The senior 12-5, UConn led at half time 35- Herbert Hill who scored on a now we’ve got to win,” said PC show you can play and at the All-American scored a career 31. PC, which started off the jump hook with 4.9 second left. Head Coach Tim Welsh. “I’ve end you’re a nickel short. It’s high 37 points in the loss, game hot from the field, ended UConn came down and had a never been through anything frustrating.” surpassing the 2,000 point mark the half shooting only 32 like this, ever, as a player, Frustrating is right, and for his career. Gomes scored all percent while their counterparts FRIARS/Page 22 Friars drop two and return to second in conference PC loses 5-3 and season. sealed the result at 3-2. With UConn having already The Huskies’ performance 3-2 to UConn; earned a draw against the Friars with the man-advantage (5-for- in January, Providence knew 9 over two games) was now trails front that a home victory on Saturday instrumental to earning them was by no means a foregone their first victories ever against running UNH by conclusion. The hosts jumped Providence in the teams’ 21 out to an early lead when junior game history of competition. three points in Karen Thatcher spotted “They capitalized on a lot of Hockey East sophomore Sonny Watrous their power-plays and that was lurking at the right hand really the deciding factor for the standings with doorstep of the net. Thatcher’s weekend,” said Watrous. “They pass squirted over to Watrous, really wanted it. We were first six to play who made no mistake in in Hockey East and that was burying it past the keeper. their game of the season.” by Pat Brown ’05 The Friars soon faced a two Sports Staff goal deficit, however, as a This weekend showed the deflected screen shot from the nationally ranked No. 10 point and a powerplay goal gave Providence College Women’s UConn a 2-1 lead. Hockey team a new meaning of PC leveled the score before the old saying the period’s end, when Watrous WOMEN’S that everyone is successfully set up senior Rush HOCKEY looking to bring Zimmerman, who deftly one- you down when timed the assist on a 2-on-l you are on top. break. No sooner had they leap­ Despite peppering the Hu­ frogged over New Hampshire to skies’ goal with shot after shot, the top of the Hockey East table Providence was forced to play before they took a tumble catch up yet again, as the TRACY DONADIO ’06/The Cowl downwards courtesy of an up- visitors capitalized on yet Sophomore Sonny Watrous tallied two goals to complement and-coming Connecticut squad. another man-advantage. her assist in PC’s 5-3 loss to UConn. UConn swept the At the same time, the Friars The 5-3 and 3-2 losses ag­ Early in the third period, weekend series, winning the first contest 3-2. The losses, regard the series as a valuable ainst the Huskies dropped the Watrous collected her second combined with two UNH victories, dropped PC to second reminder for what they must Friars’ record to 15-9-4 overall tally of the game when place in Hockey East competition. achieve throughout the and 10-3-1 in Hockey East. freshman defender Kathleen Connecticut entered the dying grudge match started out like remainder of the season. With UNH sweeping Maine, Smith’s point pass on the minutes of regulation with great the first game, with Zimmerman “We realized that we have to the two wins over the weekend powerplay put her in perfect momentum and registered an getting the Friars on the board do all the little things,” Watrous placed a three point buffer position to score. empty-net goal at 19:43 to early on, only for them to go said. “People are going to really between the Wildcats and However, the 3-3 deadlock round out the scoring at 5-3. down 2-1 in the next six capitalize on the things we do Providence, with six games was broken five minutes later, The battle to out-execute and minutes. Thatcher’s 19th goal of wrong, so if we make even the remaining in the season. In all as the pack of hungry Huskies out-hustle spilled over the next the season 41 seconds into the slightest mistake, they’re going likelihood then, the Feb. 26 and took the lead for good. day into the Constitution State, third evened out the score, but to take advantage of that.” 27 UNH-PC fixtures will decide Successfully converting its as Providence looked to regain a Connecticut powerplay the outcome of the regular third powerplay of the game, its footing on the road. The midway through the period PC/Page 22