TheVol. LXXX No. 14 @thecowl • thecowl.com Celebrating 80 Years CowlProvidence College January 28, 2016 of Publication Senators Playhouse Creatures Transports of Rhode Island Discuss State of Audience to London’s Oldest Theatre by Ryan Charland ’18 newcomer Nell Gwyn (Katrina Pavao the cost of fame are all explored in Student Loan Debt A&E Staff ’16) to the veteran Mrs. Betterton depth. (Veronica Murphy ’17). Along the theatre way love, heartbreak, ambition, and PLAYHOUSE/ Page 13 by Marla Gagne ’18 News Co-Editor April De Angelis’s Playhouse Creatures kicked off the spring student debt season at the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film this past On January 15, 2016, Rhode weekend in the Angell Blackfriars Island Senators Jack Reed and Theatre. With direction by John Sheldon Whitehouse visited Roger Garrity and innovative set design by Williams’ Providence campus to talk Trevor Elliott, Playhouse Creatures to local students about the burden of provides a unique dramatic paying off student debt and how the experience for audiences to enjoy. government and schools can make De Angelis’s 1993 production college more affordable. weaves a tale of the first generation In the United States, 40 million of English actresses in the 17th Americans work to pay off 1.3 century. Following the restoration trillion dollars of debt—Rhode of King Charles II to the throne after Island students alone owe 3.6 billion the English Civil War and the rule of of this amount. Students who have Oliver Cromwell, London’s theatres attended four-year colleges in Rhode were reopened and women were Island have graduated with an finally allowed to appear on stage average of $31, 841 debt, according alongside men. Playhouse Creatures to the independent nonprofit The addresses these early actresses of the Institute for College Access & King’s Company and their fight for Success (TICAS). ​ respect within the world of theatre. Through a small cast of just five DEBT/ Page 3 characters, audiences are given a PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.COM/PCTDF comprehensive view of the personal Veronica Murphy ’17 takes on the role of Mrs. Betterton in Playhouse Creatures, which chronicles struggles of each woman—from the the lives of three English actresses as they fight for respect in 17th century theatre. 43 Years of Marching for Life Not Stopped by Storm

by Brianna Abbott ’17 Although the winter storm lessened Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade for Opinion Co-Editor the number of feet on the ground, the 43rd time. The March for Life has thousands of protesters marched on been around as long as legal abortion faith Washington, D.C. to protest the 1973 itself; however, because it has been around for so long, the March has become ineffective at targeting Washington itself. Instead, the March should be looked at as a moral boost within the pro-life movement, and the movement should seek new ways to reach across the political divide and talk about abortion. Protests and movements often get results when they are groundbreaking, when they are bold and fresh, even if they are just a continuation of a long battle. How can the March for Life break the ground when footprints from 43 years of protesting on the same path have already muddied the snow? Consistency and commitment to a cause are never a bad thing; however, because this March has been repeated so often, the main news outlets no longer see it as news and thus do not cover it, not even to defame or dismiss the protestors as PHOTO COURTESY OF COURTNEY GAREAU ’17 “right-winged nut jobs.” PC students who attended the March for Life gather at the Dominican House of Studies in PHOTO COURTESY OF COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG Washington, D.C. MARCH/ Page 6 UNDERtheHOOD Providence College's Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 News 2 A&E Sports Opinion Opinion 6 BOP announced The Men’s Hockey is back on track, Winter has arrived at Photo 11 Chainsmokers, a duo of EDM winning three of their PC, with operation A&E 13 DJs, as this year’s last four games. snow removal now Portfolio 17 spring concert artist. in full force. Sports 22 Page 13 Page 24 Page 7 Page 2 News January 28, 2016 Bringing a New Feeling to MLK Day at PC Retired Professor Shares First-Hand Experience with Dr. King

by Marla Gagne ’18 speech by Kelvin Oppong ’16. Dr. Crafts if we were all moving as one.” The MLK Service gave students and News Co-Editor then came on stage to discuss Dr. King’s It was not until 4 p.m. on this day faculty a chance to learn firsthand what famous speech and why she, a retired that Dr. Crafts heard Dr. King’s speech. it was like to hear Dr. King’s words and Lecture white woman, was talking about it. Her Ironically, the most famous part of the then express their own thoughts on “the first reason was quite simple: “I was speech about Dr. King’s dream for future dream” in the modern world. Other August 28, 1963, was a hot, humid there”; this is more than the students and generations almost did not happen. Dr. events throughout the week included a day in Washington, D.C. Thousands of staff in the room could say. But secondly, Crafts shared that it was an impromptu service project to bring students together, people gathered together and tried to and for her more importantly, Dr. move on Dr. King’s part after one of the a showing of the movie The Rosa Parks keep cool in 98-degree weather. Signs King had a “profound and everlasting day’s performers, singer Mahalia Jackson, Story, a gospel concert with PC’s Gospel acted as shields against the sun and impression” on her and is still one of her told Dr. King to share his dream with choir and local choirs, and the celebration small programs became makeshift fans. heroes. the tiring crowd. Dr. Crafts remembers of two MLK scholars at the MLK Legacy This group, numbering close to a quarter For Dr. Crafts, the idea of getting feeling “electrified and inspired by Dr. Dinner. of a million people, had been standing involved in a march or protest was second King’s words that day.” She, along with outside all day waiting for one person nature. At the time she was attending a the other tens of thousands of Americans, to speak. Dr. Carol Crafts, at the time a Quaker college, was part of a Unitarian walked away from the day pledging to college student who had big plans for church that emphasized social justice, only protest nonviolently, to march and herself, was one among the thousands and had traveled around the world with vote for the cause, and to carry out the waiting to hear from Dr. Martin Luther her parents and seen many cultures. The message of equality to others, something King, Jr. That day, he told America about march was seemingly about jobs, unity, Dr. Crafts has continued to do since that his dream. and social justice, and she was ready to day. Monday, January 18 marked the 30- help the cause. We “might make some Dr. Crafts recounted what has year anniversary of celebrating Martin difference in the world,” said Dr. Crafts. happened since Dr. King’s speech and Luther King, Jr. Day as a national holiday. “We had great plans for ourselves.” assassination: victories of America’s first As the week approached at Providence Dr. Crafts and a group of a few black president and approval of the Civil College, Ruth Laurent, interim director friends traveled to Washington, D.C., Rights Act, but also the murders of civil of cultural education and programming, and prepared to protest in the morning rights volunteers and leaders, like Dr. said they wanted to create a “new and listen to civil rights leaders speak King. “I’m not sure [Dr. King’s dream feeling for MLK Day.” The Office of afterward. But what she saw and has] come true, yet,” she said, “but I hope Cultural Education and Programming experienced in the capital city was it does.” created a week full of events, including something unique and unprecedented. PC students then took the stage to a lecture on Jan. 20 co-sponsored by Dr. Crafts described busloads of people share their thoughts about MLK’s dream Student Activities. The groups invited filling the protest area by the thousands, in the world today. Oppong, a MLK retired PC professor Dr. Crafts to share with signs like “An end to bias now.” scholar, said, “Without [Dr. King’s] her experience of attending Dr. King’s Performers, such as Bob Dylan and dream, I don’t think I would be here at historic “I Have a Dream” speech. Dianne Card, entertained protesters PC…We are moving forward, sometimes The opening of the MLK service throughout the day. As activists from take a step back, [but] will continue included the singing of the national all over the country worked together, moving forward.” And while the week black anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and marching shoulder to shoulder and with was meant to celebrate and examine the Sing” by Phionna-Cayola Claude ’18 linked arms, she saw “a racial harmony ideas of Dr. King, Laurent stressed, “The and the reading of the “I Have a Dream” that did exist.” Dr. Crafts recalls, “It felt as conversation doesn’t have to stop here.” PHOTO COURTESY RACESBRIDGESSTUDIO.COM Quacks and Snacks Student Activities Sponsors Duck Hunt

Polaroid Camera. The Duck Hunt by Gabrielle Shkreli ’17 also featured a late night breakfast News Staff buffet, providing fellow Friars with Events some of their favorite morning munchies such as an array of donuts and croissants. At the end of a night As a little kid, your bathtub was filled with fun and food, there is no most likely filled to the brim with an doubt that students waddled away assortment of accessory-clad rubber satisfied. ducks bobbing about. But what happens when 26 of these much- Above: Dr. Craft tells students about her loved childhood toys are hidden experience with Dr. King. throughout Providence College’s Left: Kelvin Oppong ’16 delivers MLK’s “I very own Slavin Center? Have a Dream” speech. This past Friday, January 22, 2016 at 10 p.m., over 30 PC students participated in Student Activities’ Duck Hunt in Upper Slavin. Each duck was labeled with a number and hidden throughout the building. After an exciting countdown, students then took part in a fast- paced scavenger hunt to find a duck and consequently win a corresponding prize. Amanda Lock ’18, participant and prize winner, shared her excitement. “My favorite part was the excited cheers throughout Slavin as people found ducks. I was lucky enough to win a Spikeball prize. The event was like an Easter egg hunt but with little ducks instead.” Other prizes included a Kindle Fire Stick, Razor Scooter, and PHOTOS COURTESY MARISSA LYNCH ’15/THE OFFICE OF CULTURAL EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING Members of the Gospel Choir sing at the Beyond the Dream: Gospel Concert in honor of MLK. PHOTO COURTESY PLAY.GOOGLE.COM January 28, 2016 NEWS The Cowl 3 What is Your Favorite Thing To Do On a Snow Day? Friars are Dreaming of a White School Day...Just Like the Ones They Used to Know

by Sabrina Guilbeault ‘18 “Build a fort…out of snow obviously.” News Co-Editor Mike Silveira ’16 “Not doing the assigned reading that was supposedly due on the snow day that On Campus you never read in the first place.” Teddy Kiritsy ’19 On Saturday, January 23, Providence College saw its first snow of the semester. “Stay in pajamas all day and order flatbread.” Although Providence only saw three Molly O’Hara ’18 inches of snow, other cities around the “Read Harry Potter and watch Netflix.” U.S. saw snow in much higher numbers. Rachael Minassian ’19 According to the New York Times, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called the “Sledding, even if the only sled I have is the delivery boxes for my textbooks.” impending storm “very likely one of the Michael Bartels ’18 worst snowstorms in our history.” NYC then received 26.6 inches of snow. “Netflix and chill…literally or Facebook stalking your crushes back to seventh Although PC still saw snow, there was grade.” a slim chance of a snow day given that Brittany Price ’18 the snowfall occurred over the weekend. According to the National Weather “I’d finally try that yellow snow everyone is talking about.” Channel’s website, the next expected Rachael Johnston ’18 snowfall is on Wednesday, February 10, “Snuggling in my sweats with a movie, popcorn, and hot chocolate.” where there is a 50 percent chance of one Courteney Olenzak ’17 to three inches of snow. Last year, the College had many more “Acting like a little kid and having a snowball fight like it was for the first time.” snow days than expected. Even though Pedro Aleman ’17 this winter has been more mild, these Friars share what they will be doing if PC “Building a snowman, sledding, sleeping, and doing absolutely nothing.” has a snow day this semester: Veronica Murphy ’17

“Get cozy in my fuzzy socks and drink hot chocolate.” “Donuts in a parking lot.” Kaylee Cummings ’18 Zach Acunzo ’17 “Eat gummy bears and watch movies.” “Make pancakes.” Andrew Widmer ’18 Katrina Pavao ’16 “Catch up on two semesters’ worth of sleep.” “Make cookies and watch Frozen.” Molly Sasso ’18 Sarah Ramire ’16

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This large debt is not unique and textbook costs are not included. Reed then said, “I am also working are a perfect area to alleviate some to Rhode Island colleges and While the College does offer financial with my colleagues on better aligning of the debt students accumulate over universities, but a new normal. aid and merit scholarships, students the incentives in higher education so four years. Comber said, “I hope that Seven out of 10 students who earned are concerned with how they will pay that all stakeholders, including states Providence College and other colleges bachelors degrees in 2014 graduated off loans in the future. and colleges and universities, share and universities will take note of how with debt (TICAS). “It’s hard to focus on school and more of the responsibility for college exorbitant textbook costs are and “Young adults are forced into the what your future plans might be affordability and student success. We adjust the costs to make them more social norm of attending a college when you are worried about current have a common obligation to ensure manageable for students.” because it is expected for success,” school work on top of finding work that this generation of students has A college education has proven said Victoria Palmer ’18. “However, after college to hopefully cover the the opportunity to achieve its full to be greatly beneficial for students. what they don’t realize is the amount cost of your education,” said Amanda potential.” College graduates have a less of debt they can accrue while being in O’Neill ’18. “Providence [College] Along with tuition, students are percentage of unemployment than school.” should try to aid the situation by also concerned with the high prices of those with just high school diplomas While the National Bureau of lowering costs of tuition, housing, textbooks for each semester. Genesis and will make 84 percent more money Economic Research (NBER) predicts and meal plans.” Sanchez, a student representative at during their lifetime. debt will increase to two trillion To combat the increasing debt of the conference and junior at Rhode Senator Reed recognized the by 2025, tuition has continued to the younger generation, Senator Reed Island College, said she had to take out individual and national need for increase and government aid has been plans to fight to allow students to a loan just to buy books, something education and told students at the reduced. Over the last 30 years, from refinance their high interest rates to she felt was “just ridiculous.” conference, “We all understand that 1984-1985 to 2014-2015, the average make the paying back of debt easier. Katie Comber ’18 agrees textbooks education is the engine that pulls this published tuition fees have increased economy forward, fulfills individual by 225 percent at public four-year aspirations, and what makes America institutions and 146 percent at private what it is. We invented public four-year institutions. Despite the education and led the world in access increases in tuition, state funding per to higher education for generations… student has decreased from $10,726 We must do much more to help per student to $8,655 per student our young people afford a college since 1986 (New York Times). education and provide relief to “We have to find ways to make families currently struggling under college more affordable and reduce the the burden of student loan debt.” stifling burden of student loan debt,” said Senator Whitehouse, who serves on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. “Our college students and graduates are stuck with more than a trillion dollars in loan debt that inflicts tremendous harm on them, their families, and our economy.” Providence College’s tuition currently stands at $58,660. This figure accounts for residence hall room and board, an unlimited meal plan, tuition, and general tech and activity fees. Final costs do differ based on a PHOTO COURTESY RICHARD DAVIDSON Rhode Island Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse listen to students’ concerns about student’s housing type and meal plan, student loan debt. Rhode Island has the fourth highest average of student debt total in the country. PHOTO COURTESY STOPOUT.ORG 4 The Cowl NEWS January 28, 2016

Bursting The Solar System’s Ninth Planet New evidence has been found to support the claim of a ninth planet orbiting the PC Bubble around the sun. According to Konstantin Batygin and Mike Brown from the California Institute of Technology, a ninth planet might have come into by David Toro ’16 existence during the early beginnings of our Solar System. The ninth planet commonly referred to as Planet X, is believed to have been pushed around News Staff by gasses and knocked out of the “planet-forming region” near the sun; as a result, it has settled in the outer regions of the Solar System. The two Caltech scientists also believe Planet X has an orbit of 15,000 years. First Taiwanese Female President

Tsai Ing-wen is leader of the Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan, whose priority is to become independent from China. In her victory speech, she mentioned that Taiwan is about to enter a “new era,” as her party will prioritize cooperation between other Taiwanese political parties. Tsai Ing-wen also thanked the U.S. and Japan for their individual support and advocacy for Oldest Monastery in Iraq Razed by ISIS peace and stability.

St. Elijah’s Monastery was built 1,400 years ago and is the oldest Christian monastery in Iraq. Earlier this month, the Associated Press obtained satellite Striving for the Integration of Muslim Women in the UK imagery of the area that shows the monastery has crumbled to the ground. Stephen Wood, CEO of AllSource Analysis, said that “the stone walls have been Following the influx of Muslim migrants into the U.K., Prime Minister literally pulverized” and that “bulldozers, heavy equipment, sledgehammers, David Cameron has vowed to invest £20 million toward programs that will possibly explosives turned those stone walls into this field of gray-white dust. teach Muslim women English and aid in their integration into British society. They destroyed it completely.” ISIS is conducting a brutal campaign aimed According to Cameron, it was brought to his attention that many Muslim toward artifacts that go against its hypocritical and erroneous view of Islam households were continuing to “force gender segregation, discrimination, and, as a result, more than 100 religious and historic sites have been pillaged. and social isolation from mainstream British life.” Cameron said that in Britain “women and girls are free to choose how they live, how they dress and who they love.” Cameron will also seek to make English proficiency a requirement of future visa and citizen applications.

Congress Updates: Club Spotlight: January 26, 2016 Science Fiction Club

by David Toro ’16 by Patrick Lovett ‘17 News Staff News Staff

Congress club spotlight

Credit Cards in McPhail’s From vintage video games president, finds that although One of the most crucial points discussed in the Congress meeting last week to television shows and from there are “different interests and talked about the use of credit cards in McPhail’s. Even though it has been a role-playing games to exciting, ideas” throughout the club, all popular notion amongst the student body, some speculation still exists. For thought-provoking discussion, are united by a general passion example, being able to process credit cards on campus would bring McPhail’s Providence College’s Science for science fiction. What in the scope of the IRS for taxation purposes. Additionally, allowing credit cards Fiction Club explores virtually results, therefore, is a “sense in McPhail’s would increase the amount of incidents on campus due to constant every aspect of the science of community” and a place access to credit card information rather than simpler cash on hand. fiction genre. one can go to find “some cool This past week, the use of credit cards in McPhail’s passed; students can now To join, one does not science-fiction stuff every open tabs. really need to fulfill specific week.” requirements or fill out an However, the club Aquinas Gets Renovation application. Rather, the operates beyond its own Upon requests of the student body, Aquinas Hall is going to undergo a only traits common to all community as well, and renovation that will install a card access point between the Aquinas Hall study members are an interest in engages all of PC. Every lounge and lobby. The main purpose of the bill is to keep the sides open since science fiction and openness Halloween, the club hosts currently only the women’s floors and Hall Office have water refill stations. to everything that genre a costume contest where includes. last year’s winner Response to Racism and Anti-Blackness at Providence College Meeting on a wore an impressively Earlier in the year, The Coalition Against Racism, Women Empowered, weekly basis, club handmade Jon Snow Society Organized Against Racism, Brotherhood, and The National Association members generally costume from the for the Advancement of Colored People of Providence College presented a watch shows like television series Game detailed list of demands to Fr. Shanley, O.P., to redress the racism and anti- Doctor Who or Star of Thrones. Also, on blackness on campus. The demands are intended to create a more diversified Trek and then discuss occasion, the club will student and faculty body as well as to change the curriculum so as to embrace the episodes, but host a vintage video Providence College’s mission. that—by no means—is game tournament, Last week, Congress hosted board members of NAACP and other clubs on all they do. Meetings can inviting all to come try campus to discuss demands. One of the main topics of conversation was the take many forms: they their hand at oldies-but- founding of a new multicultural center in Moore Hall. Even though the demands could play a board game, goodies like Nintendo’s and changes will take effect over many years, the issue has been brought to the watch a movie, or even take Super Smash Brothers. attention of the administration and will now remain an important matter when a trip to play laser tag; pretty Riccio expects this “should discussing the future of the College. much everything and anything be an exciting semester” for the sci-fi related is possible. club, with another video game Just as the club’s diverse tournament and a trip to play laser activities are united by the science tag already planned. Those events aside, fiction genre, so are its members. this club is unlikely to disappoint anyone Josef Riccio ’18, the club’s interested in science fiction.

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by Taylor Godfrey ’19 and his character. Alan Rickman and else, the feeling of grieving together the allure of celebrity and fame itself. Opinion Staff his character Severus Snape were can be freeing. Everyone needs to be Watching all of an actor’s movies or in memoriam staples of their childhood years. They sad sometimes, and grieving is only buying all of a musician’s songs brings lost more than a person; they lost human. A celebrity’s death can be an a sense of closeness to the celebrity that The beginning of this year was someone they had grown up knowing. outlet to allow yourself to just feel sad you may not really know in person. tragically marked by a number of Even without such an emotional in a way that is both healthy and can Watching all of their interviews, celebrity deaths, including those of connection to the celebrity, the make you feel better about other things relating to the characters they play or celebrated musician David Bowie collective grief phenomenon can help in your life. the personas they put on can make you and beloved Harry Potter actor Alan people express sadness about other Yet to some people, the deaths of feel even closer. It is a big part of the Rickman. When celebrities with things in their lives. Sadness can lead celebrities such as Bowie and Rickman point of celebrities, to make us feel like this much influence and such large to loneliness and, even if you are not really did feel like the passing of a dear we really know the people walking the fan bases die, it often leaves many sad about the same thing as everyone friend, and that is okay too. It is part of red carpet on award nights. And it is in mourning. This collective grief much more fun this way, to pretend sometimes brings outcries of others that we really know our favorite actors who claim that people cannot really and singers. So of course it hurts when mourn celebrities they have never met. our favorites celebrities are no longer Yet this process of collective grief is not with us. a bad thing and can often be an outlet So do not feel bad the next time for people to grieve for other things someone posts on social media that that have been bothering them. we should not feel so sad about the For many, the passing of their deaths of strangers, because to us these favorite celebrities is sad because they celebrities are not really strangers at will never hear a new song from them all. We might know the idealized and or see them in another movie. They perfected version of them, the version mourn the loss of talent as well as the touted by celebrity magazines and person. This is a valid reason, but there carefully crafted tweets, but that does is nothing wrong when the level of not mean that that version is any less grief goes deeper. important to us. We might not be To many people, adults, and grieving the same person that close children, the Harry Potter movies are family members are, but that does a big part of their lives. For many not lessen the sadness we feel for the people, college-aged kids especially, character or idea that we will miss. the movies were a huge part of their This collective grief may not be the childhoods. So when one of the more same as the grief we feel for the people prominent and well-liked actors from we do know, but that does not mean the franchise died, it felt like something that we should not be allowed to feel it. more than the passing of a stranger. They had grown up with this person

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PHOTO COURTESY OF 4.BP.BLOGSPOT.COM PHOTO COURTESY OF CALLTOHOLINESS.US Most of the new sources that even I have to say that it was an incredibly at March for Life as long as those that right direction. bother covering the March for Life are powerful experience. The cold air listen really hear and choose to do The March for Life, though it does either religious or pro-life oriented, makes you feel alive, the number of something about it. not garner a lot of media attention, meaning that they are more or less people and positive signs there gives The topic of abortion is a tricky one inspires change and hope for those preaching to the choir when they you hope. You believe in your cause to tackle, primarily because both sides present, and those who attend can cover the March and promote pro- and believe that those around you of the debate believe that they are spread the message and fight for the life practices. Can we really change can make a difference, and you leave morally in the right. Honestly, despite legislation to restrict or end abortion. anyone’s mind if we’re talking to the March feeling enlightened and my pro-life leanings, I don’t think Besides, at the very least, the March ourselves? empowered. we should be fighting to completely is an opportunity for those of similar Even if the message of pro-life And maybe that’s enough. Maybe reverse Roe v. Wade. I do not even beliefs to come together and express may not reach the minds the March that should be the purpose of the know if abolishing abortion entirely is their views while gaining knowledge is trying to sway, that doesn’t mean March, to reinvigorate the pro-life the right thing to do for the country or on the subject and genuinely having that the March for Life itself is a waste. cause and inspire those present to even possible at this point in time. I do, a good time - and that is worth all of Although I did not attend this year, I take action. Maybe it doesn’t matter however, think that fighting for stricter those footsteps in the snow. went on the March for Life in 2014, and that not everyone listens to the chants limitations on abortion is a step in the Januay 28, 2016 OPINION The Cowl 7 PC Needs More Effective ShovelingSystem School Should Utilize Student Body by Wesley Trask ‘16 sustain life. You also know the basics Well, for starters, perhaps some better own walkways than some random Opinion Staff of how to handle that period after the shoveling. PC probably hires some worker who probably has several other storm (plow, shovel, salt, etc.), at least company to plow and shovel, and those jobs to do within the next 24 hours. school maintenance if you are not a certain school in Rhode workers clearly do an adequate job; Worse than the snow, however, is the Island. however, while adequate is enough for ice. There are patches of it everywhere. When you spend most of your time Yes, another storm comes and goes, some houses or an industrial complex, it Whoever salts the walkways does so in the Northeast, chances are you know and Providence College gets another just is not enough for a college campus. in a way that can only be described a thing or two about snow storms. You chance to demonstrate what not to Perhaps instead of outsourcing the as slapdash. Some walkways are left know the basics of what to do before do after a nor’easter. The roads and shoveling of walkways, the school almost entirely unsalted, while others the storm (rush to stock up on bread, walkways remain only partially cleared could go around the dorms and ask could supply Ray and Alumni with eggs, and milk that you absolutely do of snow the next day, and there is ice if anyone would do the same job for enough salt to last a month. It really is not need and will probably be stale or everywhere. Everywhere. The rest is $10. I recall last year after a storm some not fun to have to be aware of patches spoiled by the time the next storm rolls left up to the sunshine. In all fairness, residents of Mal Brown, unsatisfied of ice left by a storm five days ago. around). You know the basics of riding the campus is a fairly large space, but by the shoveling job (read: lack of) in Worse still, some walkways substitute out the storm, you either stay indoors, when major walkways are covered in front of their building, took it upon sand for salt. Now sand is obviously warm and safe, or go out and have a ice of various colors, obviously a bit themselves to clear the walkway. For cheaper so it really is not any wonder snowball fight. Afterall, snow is just more of an effort should be made. free. Obviously, residents will be far that the school chooses to use it, and cold water and water is necessary to So how do we solve this issue? more comprehensive in shoveling their it does the job decently well. Really the biggest problem is that the sand is just not cleared away. Remember how much snow we had last year? Most of the sand is still on campus. Is it that hard to have it all cleared away just once during the summer? Now, I honestly am not bothered too much by all the snow and ice. It is a byproduct of living in this part of the world, so you really need to learn to deal with it. It would just be nice if Providence College, that school with the $60K-per-year price tag, could not look like it is run by people with the winter storm experience of a Floridian. We have a bunch of fairly able-bodied potential shovelers right on campus who would not be quick to turn down a little extra spending money, most of whom have plenty of winter experience, so why not put them to work?

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Several people attempt to shovel snowy walkways in the aftermath of a storm. PHOTO COURTESY OF NBCCONNETICUT.COM Raymond Dining Hall Surpasses Alumni Time, Money, and Quality Make For No Comparison

A burger and a side of fries are one of the few options offered by akeT 3 at Alumni. PHOTO COURTESY OF DATECHGUYBLOG.COM by Daniel Barton ’18 Opinion Staff p.m. there’s a line out the door at Ray ahead. that most would want a free refill of for chicken nuggets, but when it’s not The second, and perhaps the most their repulsive diet pink lemonade or dining primetime, a full meal at Ray can be important, reason is the lack of value lime (yes, simply “lime”) Gatorade, assembled in less than five minutes. in Alumni’s meals. This doesn’t just but the fact that it is not even an option At Providence College, there seems Alumni, on the other hand, is the exact regard Take 3, which is without is an insult to all of the hungry young to be a never-ending debate on which opposite. question the biggest scam this school scholars. Nobody has the monetary dining hall is better: Ray or Alumni. Alumni and Ray have similar peak has to offer; it has to do with the absurd assets to be paying an extra dollar Some students believe the answer is hours for both lunch and dinner time, price of all non-take 3 items on the every time they finish their drink, obvious due to the fact that Alumni when any observant patron will notice various menus and how little nutrition especially considering they have offers a much better and higher the inconveniently long lines at OBC the Friar community is getting for a $6 already overpaid for their cold slice quality product than Ray. While the or Slice of Life. The seasoned PC meal steak and cheese sandwich. It’s as if of pepperoni pizza. Surviving on a Alumni supporters always seem to consumer sees the long lines at Alumni they expect students to drop over $25 college budget is clearly not on the be so attached to the fact that the food and immediately leaves because they a week on an meal that’s so average food provider’s radar. is downright better, their arguments know that even the simplest order most probably wouldn’t get it if it was Sure, they both have their pros always leave out a few common and of a chicken parmesan sandwich the special in Ray. and cons, but the fact is, from a pure inexcusable oversights. or double bacon cheeseburger with The final point and easily the most value based standpoint, Raymond First, the wait times for food are cheese fries and guacamole can take absurd difference between the two Hall is far superior to its lower Slavin unbelievably long, even at non-peak up to 15 minutes to produce with no dining facilities is the fact that there are counterpart. hours. Sure, every Thursday at 12:20 line, almost double that with a queue no free refills at Alumni. It’s not even 8 The Cowl OPINION January 28, 2016 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 Don’t Forget Those In Need This Winter Season Publisher: Kristine Goodwin Co-Publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears by Gabriella Nigro ’16 Advisor: Richard F. Kless hours until we can run back to our with guilt as soon as her glossy eyes Associate Editor-in-Chief blankets. penetrated mine. Would she believe Graduate Assistant: Joseph Flynn ‘15 New England can have some me that I had no change to give? Editor-in-Chief: Kathleen McGinty ’16 EDITOR’S COLUMN pretty ridiculous weather, and with Frustrated, I continued walking. How all of these “Snowpocalypse” and many times do we say we wish we Associate Editor-in-Chief: Gabriella Three weeks back, and the snow “Snowmageddon” references, our could help, but never follow up? Nigro ’16 finally hits. Annoyed and hunched Winterfell climate can seem almost I was immediately annoyed with over, we shuffle to class under puffy enticing. As a New Englander, I myself. For every time I complain, Managing Editor: James Seabright ’16 jackets and hoods, counting down the embrace our notorious winters, but I I never fully realize that there are News Co-Editor: Meaghan Dodson ’17 have noticed a darker undertone to our bigger problems in the world. I kept News Co-Editor: Marla Gagne ’18 arctic weather patterns. frowning at the thought of how many Asst. News Editor: Sabrina Guilbeault I frequently go back to my home, homeless people endured the holiday ’18 minutes away from Boston. Naturally, season cold and alone. How many of I visit the city as often as I can just to these people would suffer this winter Opinion Co-Editor: Jackie Kelley ’17 Opinion Co-Editor: Brianna Abbott ‘17 roam the busy streets. without dinner or a warm bed? I did Asst. Opinion Editor: Carolyn Walsh ’17 Lately, some views have not been not want to know the answer. so pleasant. Last week, my brisk pace However, I did want to know the Arts & Entertainment Editor: Serena was cut unexpectedly as I walked past answer to the question of what I was Ambroselli ’16 a shivering man taking up a small going to do about this. In what form Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor: Katie corner of the sidewalk. Remembering could I possibly help these people? Puzycki ’17 I only had my credit cards on me, Would donating in various paper cups Portfolio Editor: Branan Durbin ’16 I frowned slightly and my heels suffice? Perhaps I am still working out Asst. Portfolio Editor: Jose Martinez ’16 continued tapping along the Tremont the answer. Perhaps I am not alone Street cobblestones. Within seconds, a in witnessing a problem with folded Sports Co-Editor: DJ Anderson ’16 homeless woman shook her paper cup arms and a silent voice. 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Head Copy Editor: Casey Clark ’17 Asst. Head Copy Editor: Abbey Guerino Tangents Tirades ’16 Copy Editors: Katie Coyne ’18, Courtney & Day ’19, Jennifer Dorn ’18, Sara Grassie Explaining DJ Khaled’s Stop The Squirrels Is Commuting Better ’18, Lauren Ioli ’17, Annie Loftus ’18, Than On-Campus Living? Kristina Meyers ’16, Anna Munroe ’17, Popularity Abby Shelley ’17, Annie Shelley ’19, Rachel Sullivan ’18, Jessica Wilson ’17, Olivia Winslow ’16 If you are a Snapchat user, you When asked to describe PC’s Commuting is not something that almost certainly know who DJ Khaled campus, many students and faculty most Providence College students is. The 40-year-old hip-hop DJ from members would most likely highlight think about. At least, so I thought. Letter/Guest Submission Policy Miami has enjoyed considerable fame some of the most striking and Oddly enough, this semester is only The Cowl welcomes guest opinions and letters in recent months from his daily, if attractive parts of our school. Whether a little over two weeks under way, to the editor from members of the Providence not hourly, posts on his Snapchat emphasizing the prominence of and yet I have already met three College community and outside contributors. “My Story.” Khaled, who has been a Harkins Hall, the architecture of the commuters. Perhaps I just haven’t All submissions must include the writer’s name, major recording artist since the early Ruane Center, or the stylish innovation come across commuters at PC before signature, a phone number, and an email address 2000s, is reaching an astonishing of Slavin, the emblematic nature of in my previous three semesters here where he or she can be reached. Letters should be no level of popularity. Why is this? Why these buildings within our campus is and it is a complete coincidence, or more than 250 words in length and will be printed are people drawn to his message? I undeniable. perhaps more students have decided as space permits. Guest commentaries should be submit that our culture appreciates Recently, though, another (quite to commute. Another reason could be limited to 500 words in length, and only one will DJ Khaled’s sincerity, honesty, and different) element of our campus has that, as I get older with each semester, I be published per week. The Cowl reserves the right unapologetic mediocrity. been increasing in both its presence am surrounded by older students who to edit articles for grammar. Submissions must be Each day Khaled walks millions of within and impact on PC: the squirrel begin to live off campus, granting them emailed to The Cowl office no later than 9 ­p.m.­­ on fans through his usual routine, which population. The increasing population the ability to travel to and from their the Sunday before publication. We do not print involves exercise on an elliptical, of these furry rodents on campus has home. I found that a student commuter previously published articles. Email responses to breakfast made by his own personal taken quite a toll on the atmosphere of in my psychology class originally had [email protected], and remember a guest cook, Chef Dee, a cruise around the PC. mixed feelings about commuting and submission is only an email away! Miami bay in his jet ski, and a night out While the expected squirrel-like was worried about her social life, but at Club LIV. Along the way, Khaled has behaviors of getting into trash and now thinks it is the best decision she Accuracy Watch The Cowl is committed to accuracy and carefully inspiring words for us. “Never give scurrying across campus have created has made. Why is this so? 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KRISTINA HO ’18/ THE COWL KIMBERLY LEZAMA ’18/ THE COWL TOP LEFT: PC’s Gospel Choir is joined by choirs from the community as they sing for a live performance, sponsored by Cultural Education & Programming. TOP RIGHT: Campus Ministry sponsors an open house, welcoming students and inviting them to learn about involvement opportunities on campus. BELOW: Students come and design their very own dream catchers at Things for Thursday, sponsored by Student Activities and Cultural Education & Programming.

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“Give student loan forgiveness to the entire “National free pizza day.” country.” Bethany Frank ’18 Kevin O’Neill ’18

“Try to give as much money as I can to all the “Create a day where all cultures can be schools.” celebrated and to not build a wall.” Hannah Perkins ’16 Yucca Reinecke ’18 and Jacob Konrad ’18

“Take Air Force 1 to Area 51.” “Take a vacation day on every continent.” Michaal Bartels ’18, Jimmy Carrillo ’17, Skyler Carlin ’17 and Aylin Corapcioglu ’16 Sean Gard ’16, Zach Acunzo ’17, and Cisco Oller ’16

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Upon entering the Blackfriars Theatre, audiences were immediately struck by the creative set design that incorporates spectators in the events of the play. Instead of sitting in normal seats, audiences sit in custom stands built to emulate those in London’s oldest theaters. During the show, cast members climb the stands for a few key scenes that engross viewers in the story. For the full experience, sitting in the front rows is definitely recommended. With such a small ensemble, each player is forced to be at the top of their game— and they do not disappoint. In particular, Diane LaMattina ’18 is wonderful as Doll Common, who serves as a bridge between the audience and the action, often providing monologues and asides for both comedic effect and exposition. Emily Clark ’19 and Amanda Piechota ’19 also give solid performances as two of the King’s Company’s younger actresses. Pavao and Murphy give admirable lead performances, inhabiting the role of rising star and fading legend respectively. Playhouse Creatures does not shy away from touchy subject matter, providing an interesting view of contemporary issues through the lens of Restoration England. Do not expect a stuffy tale of upper-crust aristocracy. This is a tale that is both relatable and prescient, often daring viewers to leave their image of English refinement at the door. One scene later in the play made the audience visibly squirm in their seats, but captivated them nonetheless. In order to solidify the connection between the past and present, punk music (such as Joan Jett’s “Bad Reputation”) is used between scenes and in key moments of the story. Depending on the viewer, this decision may prove fresh or troublesome. However, it never distracts or overstays its welcome. Once again, Angell Blackfriars Theatre hosts a well- crafted and engaging production. Showings continue this weekend, running from Thursday, January 28 through Sunday, January 31. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.providence.edu/ theatre, call 401-865-2218, or stop by the Smith Center Box Office. From left to right: Katrina Pavao ’16, Amanda Piechota ’19, Emily Clark ’19, and Veronica Murphy ’17. PHOTO COURTESY OF GABI DESS ’18 Explore Providence: The Flatbread Company Spring Concert to Feature The Chainsmokers

by Kelly Laske ’16 that they are going to A&E Staff focus on to releasing CAMPUS songs as often as they can instead of making a full Last week, students album to keep fans happy were taken by surprise and excited throughout with the early release the year. Taggart said fans of the spring concert can expect new singles to artist. Just moments after come out in almost every the news was released, month of the next year. Raymond Hall was If you are not a buzzing with students Chainsmokers fan but want asking each other if they to attend the concert, go had heard the news. The to their free Soundcloud Board of Programmers page and listen to some revealed that the spring of their sets and original concert will feature DJ songs. Each week, The duo Drew Taggart and Chainsmokers post a Alex Pall, better known podcast called “Nice as The Chainsmokers. Hair” where they will Providence College will play new mixes and be hosting two of the most songs they like by other popular DJs of 2015, both DJs while chatting about of whom are benefitting their current lifestyle and from rising stardom in The Chainsmokers performing during their “#Selfie” tour. PHOTO COURTESY OF THISSONGSLAPS.COM upcoming events. the music world. own original tracks. an instant hit, eventually Besides “#Selfie,” appearances at more The concert will be on Formed in 2012, Their first song, reaching #16 on the U.S. The Chainsmokers’ sets international music Friday, April 22 at 8:30 The Chainsmokers are “#Selfie,” was inspired Billboard chart. consisted mostly of their festivals and the release p.m. in Peterson. BOP newcomers to the by the girls who attended As their song became remixes of songs by other of their own songs such has yet to release when entertainment industry. their shows. Taggart and increasingly popular, artists. As they started as “Let You Go” and tickets will go on sale Before they were big, Pall could not help but the duo began to book to form a fan base, they “Roses.”“Roses” has based on the number of Taggart and Pall would make fun of all the girls bigger venues. By 2014, began to experiment with become a song played people who have said play sets at clubs and taking endless amounts of Taggart and Pall were producing and releasing around the world and they are going to attend open shows for big-time selfies at their small gigs, playing sets at world their own original content. has reached #16 on the via the Facebook event, DJs. As they continued to so they decided to write famous music festivals 2015 was by far Billboard charts. In a the spring concert could grow, the duo began to and create a funny song such as Tommorrowland their most standout recent interview with potentially be a sellout! Playhouse Creatures brainstorm ideas for their about it. “#Selfie” became and Ultra Miami. year, characterized by Billboard, Taggart said 14 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT January 28, 2016 New Music Spotlight: Saagar Ace

by Ryan Cox ’18 A&E Staff MUSIC

An up-and-coming pop artist is back on the music scene and he has some Friartown roots. Saagar Ace released his newest single, “Start Again,” earlier this month. He started at Providence College in 2014 but left after his freshman year to pursue his music career. Ace was fortunate to sign with Rocket Records this month, saying, “I got connected to [Rocket Records] through the president of the company’s relative. After hearing me record, the record label signed me as one of their artists shortly after,” Ace said in an interview. Rocket Records is an affiliate of Cheiron Studios, which worked with The Backstreet Boys, Celine Dion, and Britney Spears in the ’90s and 2000s. Ace has been singing since he was little and was inspired by his middle school music teacher to pursue music as a career. The title of Ace’s new single is fitting Former Providence College student and new musician, Saagar Ace. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAAGARACE.COM since it marks his return to the music industry and a shift in style from his The song has a catchy hook and an balance, as if there is too much focus on everyone,” Ace said. Before moving 2013 self-titled EP. “I decided to change infectious beat; combine this with a the higher voices, making Ace’s voice to Florida to work more closely with the style of my newer music because as positive message, and “Start Again” seem a little distant. However, this is his producer, he performed frequently I get older, I feel that my music should could easily become a hit if it gets minor and is easily overshadowed by at Infinity Music Hall in Connecticut mature with me,” Ace said. He hopes marketed well enough. The lyrics are the cleanness of the rest of the song. as well at Smash Studios in New York this mature sound will continue to catchy and there are several lines that Overall, “Start Again” is a refreshing City. He is off to a promising fresh resonate with listeners. On choosing make for motivational quotes, including, contrast to the music on the Top 40 start that suggests more music along “Start Again” as his first single in this “They say don’t quit your day job, I charts both in content and style. the same lines as “Start Again.” To chapter of his career, Ace thought it was say don’t quit your daydream.” The As for Ace’s future, he is continuing keep up-to-date on upcoming music fitting to release this song first, although song features a live horn section that to work on new music and broaden his releases and concerts, check out www. he has been working on other music as enhances its brightness and the groove audience. “I am also currently putting SaagarAce.com, or find him on all social well. He also released it in January in that serves as the foundation for the together a stage show so I can have my media platforms under the username @ order to coincide with the New Year as song is upbeat and fun. Inthe mixing of music connect with as many people as SaagarAce. an anthem for people’s resolutions in the final product, the levels of the choral possible. There is a lot of stuff in the 2016. section before the final chorus seem off- works and I cannot wait to share it with PHOTO COURTESY OF GABI DESS ’18 Explore Providence: The Flatbread Company

by Isabella Goldstein ’17 A&E Staff LOCAL

Nestled behind Thayer Street lies The Flatbread Company, a rustic establishment that serves wood-fired pizzas made with the freshest organic ingredients and free-range meats. Arriving around 8 p.m. on a Sunday night, our party of four was seated immediately. The space, which included both a bar and traditional seating, was large and open, and the environment certainly emitted hipster-esque vibes. The service was friendly, helpful, and efficient. The menu included a selection of salads, flatbreads, and desserts. Some notable mentions include a salad with mesclun and sweet leaf lettuces tossed with celery, carrots, toasted sesame seeds, Maine sea kelp, either aged blue cheese or artisan goat cheese and homemade ginger-tamari vinaigrette. Other mouth-watering dishes include Mopsy’s Kalua Pork Pie flatbread, which consists of either pork shoulder or oven-roasted chicken with homemade chipotle BBQ sauce, red onions, pineapple, goat cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese; and Matt’s Maine Root Beer Float with vanilla ice cream. After debating over the list of white, red, or customizable flatbreads, our party decided on Jimmy’s Free-Range Chicken, which consisted of black beans, cilantro, tomatoes, roasted corn, A look inside The Flatbread Company, located at 161 Cushing Street. PHOTO COURTESY OF WANDERLUSTINTHECITY.COM mozzarella, parmesan cheese, a sour cream lime drizzle, and jalapeño peppers; Jay’s Heart, fired oven and served with vanilla ice cream, If you are looking for a great, neighborhood Flatbread’s version of a classic cheese pizza; and homemade chocolate sauce, and maple-syrup restaurant that serves good quality pizza, you the Homemade Sausage, which included sundried whipped cream—equally as tasty! should certainly head on over to Flatbread tomatoes, caramelized onions, mushrooms, Overall, prices are fairly reasonable, with salad Company and deviate from your regular Big mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. All three were costing around $7, small flatbreads between $10 Tony’s or Golden Crust order to give this College absolutely delicious and we regrettably had no and $12 dollars, large flatbreads ranging from $14 Hill establishment a try. leftovers to take home! We then topped off our to $19 dollars, and desserts around $6 dollars. meal with a brownie sundae, baked in a wood- Additionally, the service was exceptional! January 28, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 15 A Friends Reunion...Sorta

by Olivia Walsh ’19 A&E Staff TELEVISION

Good news for Friends fans everywhere: on Feb. 21, five of the Friends characters will reunite in a two hour episode airing on NBC. After the media went back and forth about whether or not the reunion was actually taking place, TV Line has confirmed that there will indeed be an episode in which all but one character from the hit sitcom will be present. What is important to note is that this is not actually a Friends reunion, but a television special that will honor producer James Burrows. Characters from other shows such as Cheers and Taxi will also be present. The Friends special follows Netflix’s January 1, 2015 release of all 236 episodes of the series. There are The cast of the hit ’90s sitcom, Friends. PHOTO COURTESY OF METRO.CO.UK no words to describe the emotions avid Friends fans been somewhat disappointing for fans. as Rachel might say, we just want some closure. experience while binge-watching every single episode Hollywood media has led viewers on with this Over the past few years the ’90s have definitely over and over. We laugh, we cry, and we argue about one—for almost a full year tabloids have been stating made a comeback, and what better way to rekindle that what “a break” means. Watching Friends really makes that a Friends reunion will be happening, when that is beloved time period of cropped sweaters and scrunchies you feel like you are a part of the gang; you begin to not quite the case. Still, seeing most of the characters than bringing back the most influential TV show of the characterize everyone you know as one of the characters together once again will be exciting and memorable. time? Matthew Perry recently stated in an interview (I, for example, am definitely a Chandler). After binging every episode in a matter of weeks, one that he has hopes that a real reunion will take place in This news brings on a whole new plethora of may wonder how all of the drama, the tears, and the the not-so-distant future, which gives fans a glimpse of emotions. First off, Matthew Perry will not be present; laughs could be over. There are so many more questions hope. Despite this special being invaded by characters the lack of Chandler Bing, the most universally loved to be answered; what happens in the next phase of the of other sitcoms, not being available to stream it off character, is definitely going to cause some mourning, friends’ lives is the question all fans, who feel as if they Netflix, and the fact that it is a special designed to honor but at least we will have Joey. Also, the news that this have been left hanging, have been asking since watching the producer, it will be nice to see the ffaces of the most “Friends Reunion” is not actually a reunion of all the the finale for the hundredth time. For the past 12 years, beloved friend group on TV. beloved characters and their ever-complicated lives has fans have been dying for the gang to get back together; One Direction’s Spring Trends 2016

by Kealy Robertson ’16 collections for 2016. Vibrant reds flounced Newest Member A&E Staff across each of their runways in the form CELEBRITY of flowing dresses, blouses, and skirts— pieces that all made a bold statement. by Luiza Alves ’19 July when it was first confirmed that the Runway shows are something every Say goodbye to the defined pleats A&E Staff two were expecting a baby together. He fashionista looks forward to. Not only are designers loved in the fall. Tiny, tighter CELEBRITY stated, “Obviously it’s a very exciting designers able to express their creativity, pleats stole the show on the runways. time, so I’m buzzing.” News of the new but their collections also set the tone for Tome, Altuzarra, and Schouler’s The first baby of the One Direction baby boy’s arrival had spread early the up-and-coming season. As models collections all had a range of pieces with clan has been born and he is “perfect.” Friday morning when Tomlinson’s strutted down the runway wearing small pleats. One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson former stepfather, Mark Tomlinson, various numbers, the trends for Spring Next down the runway came netted became a dad to a baby boy, whose took to Twitter and wrote: “Is that the 2016 started to take form. clothing. Dresses, shirts, even skirts name has not yet been revealed, on patter of tiny feet?” Louis was seen soon The looks of the ’70s are back! You in Wang, Schouler, and Marchesa’s Friday, January 22 in Los Angeles. after in Los Angeles wearing a hospital do not even have to look to the runway collections all used the netted fabric. The mother, Briana Jungwirth, is a Los band while shopping. The “Perfect” to realize how hot ’70s inspired suede Netted clothing can provide a statement Angeles-based stylist who had been singer confirmed the news early is right now. Designers such as Rebecca piece and these designers went above first introduced to Tomlinson through Saturday morning on Twitter, stating, Minkoff, Jonathan Saunders, Alberta and beyond in making articles of clothing mutual friends. They were first seen “I’m pleased to say my baby son was Ferretti, and Oliver Rousteing all had that will stand out this spring. together in public at Snoop Dogg’s born yesterday. He is healthy and pretty suede pieces in their collections for Spring Finally, Beckham and Kors introduced album release party in May. Tomlinson amazing. I’m very happy.” Jungwirth 2016. Whether it was a suede skirt, dress, the hottest accessory. Half-moon bags, and Jungwirth were briefly romantically has not commented on social media or jacket, it was evident from the shows a new shape that is taking the world of involved back in May 2015 following about her son’s arrival; she must have that the fabric would be a staple in many fashion by storm, will steal the show Tomlinson’s split with long time her hands full. closets this spring. this spring. Forget bucket bags, which girlfriend Eleanor Calder, whom he The status of Jungwirth and Styles did not stop there. Emilia designers are quickly replacing with this had been dating for three years before Tomlinson’s current relationship Wickstead, J.W. Anderson, and Erdem trending design. parting ways in March 2015. remains unknown although Tomlinson all dressed their models in Victorian Tomlinson talked about the has been linked to reported girlfriend style garb. Ruffles, high necklines, puffy pregnancy on Good Morning America in Danielle Campbell. The two have not sleeves, and floral prints are all the rage. confirmed a relationship yet, though the Last year, designers were hung up singer has been seen with The Originals on an x-factor neckline. For Spring 2016, actress within the past few weeks. They designers added to this style, creating were photographed together in Los dresses, shirts, and pantsuits that had Angeles grocery shopping, and most an off the shoulder halter-top. Givenchy, recently in London during Christmas Jason Wu, and Derek Lam all had looks and New Year’s Eve. Nevertheless, that accentuated the shoulder, so if your the British singer is reportedly excited shoulders are your favorite feature, the about becoming a father and plans to be noteworthy look will be all over stores a very “hands-on” dad. In an interview come spring. with Magic Radio back in August, Oxford shirts have always been a Tomlinson’s One Direction bandmate must have in many people’s closets. This Liam Payne stated that Tomlinson was spring, however, the classic oxford got a “taking it very seriously,” also adding makeover. Designers made them bigger that Jungwirth is a “lovely girl.” statement pieces on the runway. To add The group announced their plans to to the Oxford look, designers paired them take a yearlong hiatus this past summer with flat mule shoes. The comfortable, and bid a temporary farewell to their open back shoe is still trending, and fans on the finale of The X Factor (U.K.), designers like Alexander Wang and where they first started. Now that One Victoria Beckham are not willing to let Direction is on hiatus, Tomlinson will the look go just yet. be sure to have some extra time on his Michael Kors, Diane von Furstenberg, One Direction band member, Louis Tomlinson. hands to spend with his newborn son. and Proenza Schouler incorporated A look at Erdem’s Spring 2016 collection. 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Objectio Contra Shadows cast on my round face I’d like to think it wasn’t me— by this stark, imposing tower just what this world forced me to be. were welcome kisses of respite Yet while I fell, I can’t help but see from searing sunbeams— some dark force worked supernaturally. light was too much for my eyes. Seeing any Sun was unusual, anyway, Respondeo during the task at hand. After that is a blur. Darkness closed my eyes The burning fire he brandished; and led me within the dour prison, running feet below my crying eyes embers of anger and jealousy fleeing the fearsome tower prison. smoldering beneath my lids. Thoughts flew through my mind yet faster than I ran, Young nobles guided my right hand, confusing, frustrating, throwing me while with my left I clutched my skirt. into some strange sick despair. Each cold stone step up jolted my mind: Who was I, who had fallen so far Who was this man, whose brothers to tempt an innocent, unwilling man? plotted to thwart his holy plans? Who was I, enveloped, overtaken, Who was this man, secluded, succumbing to vindictive envy? steadfast, choosing his own fate? And again, again, most of all, Destiny has its way Who was this man, strong and persistent, of tearing apart life’s drafts— large and direct, a man of God? the shreds of mine had fallen before, Who fell to his knees, praising his Savior departing on the unforgiving breeze— when, stumbling, I fled his room? why should his not as well? Soon running farther than legs could carry, I collapsed before a crystal brook; I breathed in deep before his door. the face in it was not my own. This job never eased, My tears, however, joined its current. no matter how many times I might fall. Ad My heart beat faster, pulling The light reflected in that brook backward—was this necessary? as I laid in a heap, dejected, Yes, a voice seethed inside me. felt soft as it danced on my face. Payment to survive. Looking up at the sun, I no longer hurt, Living a lost life. but felt warm…embraced. Theft of another’s dream— The fire he wielded, and the fire of his soul why should anyone pretend were inspiring— they are higher than the rest of us? Taking in the brilliant sun Rage and red bitterness goaded me on: reflected in the glistening water, I sauntered in, my hatred I couldn’t help but see in those bits of light— of his purity, possibilities, future brighter for the tears they shone through— fueling the fire necessary to create. new hope and no need for darkness.

The above poem is an imaginative retelling of a story from the life of St. Thomas Aquinas, whose feast is celebrated today.

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Medieval Prayer by Marisa Gonzalez ’18 Portfolio Staff poetry

Here I plead, please take heed How the sky cries yet the ground stays dry. Up from the nest nothing but death Comes upon our land, where does thy stand? With us with our voices hushed Or up in the air with those who are spared? Give us a sign, show us the wine So we may celebrate a world without hate. Centuries ago that was thy home Why can we not grasp it? Are we not fit For such a world where riches are unfurled? Hear us plead, please take heed Of a garden that shall die though the sky may cry.

PHOTO COURTESY OF HTTP://UPLOAD.WIKIMEDIA.ORG The Tale of Sir Frederick the Ineffective rather bumbling, and very rarely The barn had been burnt nearly to the screamed and ran away from the fire, by David Martineau ’18 solved a problem by his own wit. All ground, and the stables and corrals running as far away from the dragon Portfolio Staff of these things led to him being given were leveled as if by a huge gust of as he could. The beast’s fire followed his nickname, which is in the title of wind. Coiled atop the farmhouse was a him, burning a path in the grass fiction this story, so I don’t have to repeat it large green dragon, gnawing hungrily behind him as he fled. Chasing him to you again. on a sheep. The boy’s parents—whom over the hills, the dragon followed Sir Once there was a knight named Sir One day, Sir Frederick was riding the dragon had apparently thought too Frederick back and forth until finally Frederick, who was not a very good through the kingdom when he was helpless to kill—were huddled inside they reached a high cliff where there knight at all. He had become a knight approached by a peasant boy from a the house, afraid for their lives. was a massive waterfall. Sir Frederick years ago, after he played an important nearby town who said that a dragon Sir Frederick, letting the boy down a ran toward it, thinking that the water part in a battle between his kingdom was attacking his family’s farm and distance away, rode up to the house and might put him out when the dragon- and another kingdom, though his eating all of their sheep. He begged drew his sword. The dragon, spotting fire finally caught up to him, butas part in that fight came merely by Sir Frederick to help them by slaying him, looked him over quickly and then he reached the cliff he tripped over a accident. After his knighting, he had the fearsome beast. went back to his meal. rock and fell over the edge. Luckily, he told everyone who would listen that “Oh dear,” Sir Frederick said to “Hey!” Sir Frederick waved his managed to grab the side before he fell he had bravely stayed behind when himself, “this is not how I intended sword. “Hey, dragon! Go away!” into the river far below. the army sounded a retreat, manning this day to go.” He did not like to go The dragon looked at Sir Frederick The dragon reached the cliff and an abandoned catapult and taking out on quests where he was required to and snorted, shooting two jets of flame towered over him, ready to burn the enemy’s soldiers 50 at a time. The fight dangerous creatures. He much from its nostrils. Sir Frederick’s horse, him off the side. But the edge of the truth, however, was that he had been preferred the kind of quest where frightened, reared on its hind legs, cliff was made of loose soil, and the running away from the fight when knights went out in search of treasure dumping the poor knight on the ground dragon’s weight caused it to crumble. he suddenly tripped on a root in the hoards or magic rings. After all, he before it ran away. Sir Frederick rose This was where Sir Frederick was most ground and fell onto the lever of the often thought to himself, what harm shakily and turned back to the dragon, fortunate, for the dragon happened catapult. It just so happened to launch could be done to you by a magic ring? who said, “You are a very poor knight, to be of the wingless variety, so when a boulder in the midst of the enemy’s Looking around, Sir Frederick to fall off of your horse. Perhaps I will the cliff fell, the beast fell with it, commanding officers. But that story is saw that there were no other knights not eat you after all.” plummeting into the river below! not very important. nearby to help the village in his Trying to sound more confident than Thus, Sir Frederick the Ineffective Now, when I say that Sir Frederick stead. He was very frightened, but he he felt, Sir Frederick said, “Yes, you will did what most thought he never wasn’t a very good knight, I don’t agreed to help the boy and his family. not eat me, because I am going to slay could—defeat a live dragon. He had mean to say that he was a cruel person. Riding to the farm with the boy you!” managed to hang onto the cliff when The truth was, he was not at all good at seated in front of him, Sir Frederick The dragon laughed. “How will a the dragon fell, though he had a hard the other things a knight was supposed saw a cloud of smoke in the distance little knight like you slay a fearsome time climbing up again. Nevertheless, to do. Oftentimes, when he mounted and began to tremble in his armor. He beast like me?” fortune was on his side, and yet his horse, he would pull himself up was quite certain that soon he would Sir Frederick paused, looking at his another adventure had passed without too hard and fall right over the saddle be cooked to a crisp by dragon-fire. sword. “Well, with this, I think,” he said. resulting in his death. Perhaps someday and onto the ground. He was very Then, instead of “Sir Frederick the “I’m not really sure, to be honest…” he will be known as Sir Frederick the cumbersome in his armor, and he Ineffective,” the other knights would The dragon grinned. “Very well,” it Effective, if only he could mount his never quite learned to swing his sword call him “Sir Frederick the Dead.” said, opening its mouth and breathing horse correctly. right. Those things aside, he was also Soon they came upon the farm. flames at the knight. Sir Frederick January 28, 2016 PORTFOLIO TheThe Cowl Cowl 19 3 The Adventures of Neal the Elf by Konner Jebb ’16 Elf leapt from his bed at this early hour looking trash can. The trash can was broken, thus Neal climbed 10 flights to Portfolio Staff of 1:23 p.m. and hurriedly donned his unique, for it was deceiving Neal! Out retrieve the forgotten book. He nearly clothes, placing the cap of his people, of its depths a Providence squirrel fiction fainted from fatigue, cursing himself the Bruins, atop his head. Armed with bounded, attacking the young Neal’s for not partaking in more athletic a Dunkin' iced coffee in one fist and his face. activities within the Slavin gym to In the kingdom of Providence own knapsack in his other, he rode out “Who dares pass by my smelly progress his fitness. Neal reached the within the castle Ruane sat a young into the 30 degree sunlit wasteland to abode?!” squeaked the fat and peak of the tower, finding the sought maiden, Chloe. She acquired a comfy begin his quest. menacing creature, perching himself after Aquinas knowledge perched sitting place by the fire, reaching into Except, he remembered he could atop his trashy home. “To get by, you upon a podium beneath a glimmering her knapsack to begin her journey into not ride out, but merely walk. For must yield a portion of a Ray dish as light that shone from a nearby window Aquinas. Yet hark! Alas! The bound Neal the Elf was only a freshman level an offering or suffer the traumatic pane. It was in such an easily located work that contained her studies could elf and had not earned enough Friar consequences!” place that Neal began to wonder if not be found within! Maiden Chloe Bucks that would allow him to level up “But I have no Ray items!” admitted this was purposeful. He didn’t think must have forgotten it within her to a junior, whom could be equipped Neal. Many elves were nocturnal much of this, however, like how many dormitory! She thought of weeping with metal steeds. So he walked uphill, beings, and thus did not frequent the quest seekers don’t. It’s more about at the thought of the Civ lecture that a throbbing pain against his temple, a Ray marketplace anytime before 3 completing it despite its possible lack would be upon her in an hour, like severe reminder of the previous night’s p.m.! of logic, anyways. some sort of accursed spell. celebratory feast. What a grievous “Then we shall fight!” the tiny beast His quest was completed and the However, she remembered the mistake the small elf had made! But chattered, bearing its bucked teeth. brave—late for seminar, but brave— mystical glowing device within he pushed beyond the pain, gaining The elf, looking for his weapon, Neal made haste to Maiden Chloe’s her trouser’s pocket and dialed for strength from his liquid caffeine. He realized his iced coffee had fallen chair by the fire. He knelt before her, assistance. The magic item cried out must help his friend! Mostly, it was during the squirrel’s initial attack, and presenting the found Aquinas work, its summoning song, “riiiiinnnnng, because he was a good lad and liked thus had no strength left to combat and she smiled. Hurrah! Chivalry was riiiiiinnnnnng” and a voice called out his friend very much. Also, because with. The squirrel proceeded to throw not dead! Chloe thanked the brave elf to her in response, “...Hello?” he may level up upon completing this acorns at him until the boy was on his for his efforts and as a reward presented ‘Twas her elf friend, Neal, of the quest. He liked the idea of a metal merry way. him with...a cold slice of pizza from a Guzman forest! Chloe proposed steed more. The rules of this realm are Neal ran through the kingdom, recent on-kingdom event! The young a quest upon her young friend, to very silly. I do not make them, I am past the Ray marketplace and the Maiden ran off. Neal was happy yet retrieve Aquinas’ teachings from the just a lowly narrator. (Chaucer was tombs of Moore until he reached the slightly displeased. His steed would tower McVinney. It was sure to be a unavailable for the gig.) tallest tower in the land. It was a pretty wait. perilous task, explained Chloe, but Upon climbing the treacherous bland journey elsewise. Until, the lifts they could waste no time! So Neal the Guzman Hill he came upon a strange of McVinney were discovered to be Dating Middle-Aged men by Joey Aiello ’17 Portfolio Staff

dialogue

Beatrice: Are you still speaking with Agnes: Richard and Patrick. Geoffrey? Beatrice: What about Richard? He was Agnes: I would have been, but he’s a nice young lad. dead now. Agnes: Yes, except I’d have to move Beatrice: Oh no, what happened? into the forest. Agnes: The plague. Beatrice: How come? Beatrice: Oh, right, well what of your Agnes: He’s moved to the forest to other suitors? live in seclusion on account of his Agnes: Well, my options have much worsening leprosy. dwindled. I’d say about one third or so Beatrice: Good lord! And what of of my suitors were taken by the plague. Patrick? Is he dead or deformed as Beatrice: What about John? well? Agnes: He’s not with us anymore Agnes: No! He’s my most likely suitor! either. Beatrice: Oh good, I’d like to meet this Beatrice: What happened to John? Patrick! Agnes: He was 35. Agnes: He’s actually riding into town Beatrice: Ah, so he died of old age. today and he plans to stop by! Agnes: Mhmm, he was really getting Beatrice: Lovely! up there. Beatrice: Well surely you must still be considering that handsome Adam. Agnes: Adam’s also dead. George: Hello, ladies. Agnes, a bit of Beatrice: What! He was so young! sad news, dear. Agnes: His sister caught a cold. Agnes: What is it, father?! Beatrice: So? George: It appears that Patrick was Agnes: His entire family is now dead. confronted by a gang of bandits on his Beatrice: Well, which of your suitors way into town and they murdered him are still alive? for his horse.

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Neopets Dear Prepared to be smashed, You answered your own question, mead. If mead is Hit Clips unavailable any mildly hallucinogenic substance may make St. Thomas Aquinas slightly more...colorful. Or you can be academic and take the Aquinas route... MySpace BURN ALL THE STRAW. Seriously the dude one day was like, "YOLO my works be straw man. I'm gonna burn them." And he did. Then one of his most disrespectful students was Star Wars like, "Naw I want future PC kids to suffer, so I am gonna save them!" I took the mead route, then the Aquinas route. This way I Kanye West can truly say I don't ever remember taking the Aquinas route.

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Dear Mead Head, by Ariana Pasquantonio ’16 Portfolio Staff The wisdom of Aquinas hast clearly been lost on plebs such as thou. He is all thou must read because he hast said poetry all that must be said. I suggest thou read a tome that is not about which Lady wore her garment better at the last joust (it certainly wasn't Tiffany, thou could easily gather). Educate thineself in the matters that truly concern our world The willow sways to soft-blown winds and bends before thou attempt to comprehend such masterpieces of its heavy boughs to sweep the lake’s still face. education. Beneath its shade, we lie like stretched-out housecats, Earl, the Earl of Earlquinas our bellies full of berries round and ripe. There is no life sweeter than this, you say, and I can only see the swimming clouds and nod. It’s true, it’s here where nightfall can never threaten, here, where life can swell and burst, the purple lilacs spilling up the rocks, the light, green-gold, from your eyes to mine.

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Nobody expected the Denver Broncos to get to this spot. After a year filled with uncertainty at the quarterback position, the Broncos Editor's Corner: were all but destined to fall victim to Tom Brady and the Patriots once more. However, last Sunday the Broncos revealed the formula by which they could lift the Lombardi Trophy: great defense, winning the field position battle, and just enough offense to get by. Yes, Peyton Manning is not the same quarterback that he was A Packed Dunk 10 years ago. He is not even the same quarterback he was just two years ago, when he broke record after record en route to an AFC Championship. However, Manning's mind has not deteriorated like his body has; after returning from his injury this season, he has recognized his limits and has yet to throw an interception in his two by DJ Anderson '16 Sports Editor playoff starts. If he keeps mistakes to a minimum, and picks his spots right, the Broncos may just score enough to win. column As bad as their offense has been at times this year, the Broncos' defense has been stellar. Led by a menacing pass rush from Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware, Malik Jackson, and Derek Wolfe, the Broncos On Jan. 26, the first The game back in No. 7 team in the country, can get after any quarterback in the league, including the slippery and Top 10 matchup in the February 2013 resulted in a their dismal three point strong Cam Newton. Their secondary is almost unfairly good; Aqib history of the Dunkin' 71-54 victory over the then percentage proved too Talib, Bradley Roby, and Chris Harris Jr. can nullify the Panthers' Donuts Center occurred. No. 21 ranked Fighting much to overcome. surprisingly effective recieving corps if they bring their A-game. Last Considering the strength Irish. After that game, I Other than their week, the Broncos created pressure by bringing just three and four of the Big East Conference truly never believed that struggles from three point passers, and taking away Tom Brady's easy, underneath passing throughout history, it I would see the Dunkin' land, the Friars also had a options. If they can do the same in two weeks, they will secure the seems ridiculous to say Donuts Center get that very tough time with the trophy. that a home stadium of loud again. After all, it was size of the Musketeers, The Broncos will not be able to score with the Panthers; however, one of the conferences family weekend and the mainly because of James if they can hold Newton at bay, possess the ball for long stretches of lasting members has never arena was nearly sold out Farr and Jalen Reynolds, time, and reach even 20 points, they will hoist the Super Bowl trophy seen this type of matchup. as a result. However, last two of the big bruisers on Feb. 7. However, when the night proved me wrong, down low for Xavier. -Joey Ciccarello ’16 Providence College Men’s as nearly every single Reynolds finished the Basketball Team hosted corner of the arena was game with 15 points and the Xavier Musketeers this packed in with Friar Fans. 11 rebounds, and Farr past Tuesday, this was in Ultimately, this type of chipped in 11 points and 8 fact the first time that the fan showing is a testament rebounds of his own. Who Will Win stadium has ever had two to the strength of the new On the Providence side, top ten teams face off. Big East. Unlike several Dunn had his usual solid The city of Providence other major conferences, showing, contributing 16 certainly did not take this it seems that Providence points, seven assists and matchup for granted, as is taking on a nationally eight rebounds. Also, Ben both students, alumni, and ranked opponent nearly Bentil ’18 continued his Super Bowl other fans showed up in every night that they take insane play throughout the waves to create an electric the floor. Furthermore, Big East schedule, scoring environment in the heart if the opponent is not 25 points and grabbing six of downtown Providence. nationally ranked, they rebounds. Nevertheless, This environment was have a strong record these solid games were not evident from the opening both in and out of the enough on Tuesday, as the 50? tip-off, with students conference. team finished with only 68 and fans alike screaming The weekly struggle total points. every time that their Friars facing Ed Cooley and Going forward, the scored a basket or made a the Friars was shown Friars will need continued defensive stop. In fact, in on Tuesday night, as a strong showings from the Carolina Panthers my four years of attending talent-laden Xavier team fan base. The team will the college, I had never proved to be a very tough still have to host Villanova The NFL has only one question left this season: who will seen the stadium cheer matchup for an inaccurate and Georgetown, two win the Super Bowl, the Panthers or the Broncos? After as loudly as it did last Providence team. In fact, teams that have proven watching the AFC and NFC Championship games last night. Before last night, the Friars shot just over to be very difficult for Ed week, the answer should be clear. The Carolina Panthers my fondest memory of 20 percent from the three Cooley’s teams over the will be lifting the Lombardi Trophy in Santa Clara after all an environment that loud point line against the years. Despite the result is said and done. came a few years back, Musketeers. Although of last night’s game, an The X-factor for the Panthers, as it has been all year, when the Friars hosted the Kris Dunn ’17RS and the active fan base can go a will be Cam Newton. Cam Newton will be the reason why Notre Dame Fighting Irish rest of the team were able long way towards helping the Panthers win because he can completely neutralize an prior to their move to the to mount several near Providence succeed down opposing defense. The Arizona Cardinals had arguably Atlantic Coast Conference. comebacks against the the stretch. the best defense in the NFL this year. Newton came out and silenced that argument, putting up two passing TDs and two rushing TDs. After the AFC Championship some will say Denver’s defense is too good to lose. They showed in their game against the Patriots that their defensive front with DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller is incredibly formidable and able to rush the QB. But Newton is not a QB like Tom Brady. His quickness and ability to get out of the pocket and make plays will be the difference in this game that allows the Panthers to win. As good as Newton has been, the Panthers' defense has been even better, scoring one TD and holding the Arizona Cardinals to only 15 points. The Broncos' downfall will be their offense, which will not show up at the Super Bowl because of the Panthers’ ferocious defense and the fact that, Peyton Manning is a skeleton dressed up as a QB. Denver’s defense will test Newton early but the Panthers will prove to be too much on both sides of the ball, leading to Carolina’s first Super Bowl victory 27-20 Panthers.

-Sam Hardwick ’17

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by Nate Svogun ’16 game long, eventually fouling out the first half. He shot an efficient the Friars, a trip to No. 4 Villanova, Sports Staff of the game with 3:02 left in the three for four from three-point land, where the Wildcats had won over second half, or the fact that the with his only miss coming on a heat- 30 games straight. As Friar fans 50? men's basketball Friars simply did not shoot well on check type of shot taken at least two have come to expect this season, the night. The team went five for feet behind the arc. Bentil came up huge once again. Any college basketball fan knows 25 on the night from three-point Drew Edwards ’19 also deserves His 31 points and 13 rebounds were that you have to be prepared for range, good for 20 percent, and 22 recognition for his contribution crushing to a Villanova team that an upset every now and then. And for 73 overall total, good for a total throughout the day. Although seemed intent on shutting down all but the most optimistic will tell 30.1 percent field goal percentage. Edwards rarely puts up the kind of Dunn first and foremost. you that the dreaded, unexpected One bright spot was the gaudy numbers that Friar fans get But Dunn still managed to help three or four-game losing streak continuing excellence of Ben from Dunn and Bentil, anyone who his teammates in whatever way he is always a possibility after one of Bentil ’18, who put forth yet other has watched Providence play this could, tying his career-high assist these rattling defeats. 20 plus point game, ending with year knows that this is an important mark with 14 and contributing 13 Luckily for the No. 10 ranked 21 points and nine rebounds. player who can be counted on in big points, none more important than a Friars, an uncharacteristic, recent Although Bentil only went four of moments. Call him a “glue guy” or clutch three late in the second half home loss to Seton Hall did not 15 from the field, he got to the free any one of a number of basketball that instantly silenced a raucous signal the start of such a skid, as throw line a lot throughout the clichés if you want–but the simple Villanova crowd. they bounced back against No. 18 night, making 12 of 13 from the fact is Edwards knows how to play Overtime was a defensive battle, Butler and No. 4 Villanova in two charity stripe. good, smart basketball, and he has but Bentil’s 10 points in the period, thrillingly close games. We all know by now that nothing certainly been an asset for the Friars including an alley-oop lay-in on While their 81-72 loss to Seton comes easy in Big East play, and this season. a beautiful find by Cartwright, Hall on Jan. 16 was unexpected, the that was true again versus Butler. In the second half, the game proved to be a big reason for the disappointment of Friar fans might The bounce back at the Dunkin' remained as close as it had in the first win. The Friars pulled away in be tempered by a few conditions Donuts Center against Butler was half. Bentil started to assert himself overtime, 82-76, for the biggest win that made this match-up a clear one of the most back-and-forth more offensively, scoring 13 of his of the season so far. example of a “trap game.” Seton games of the season for the Friars. total 20 points in the half, and Dunn On Tuesday night the Friars Hall’s coach, Kevin Willard, told In the first half, it seemed like once again showed his usual late- lost to Xavier 75-68. The team will ESPN how well rested his team was both teams were trading scoring game poise. take on Georgetown on Jan. 30 in after a week off from Big East play. runs, but separation was elusive. Dunn’s bank-shot three with 1:04 Washington, D.C. “We had three days of practice like it Butler had figured out how to take left in the game put the Friars up 71- The Friars certainly have a lot was the preseason,” he said, adding advantage of Providence’s zone 66, and it may have been the dagger on their plate as they move into that time spent in the film room also defense, but the Friars had an that finally buried the resilient February, but with Coach Cooley increased the team’s readiness for answer with quick passing and the Bulldogs for good. You could also at the helm, and Kris Dunn at the the challenge of the red-hot Friars brilliant transition game of Dunn. make the argument that Edwards’ point, Friar Nation should have on their home court. Kyron Cartwright ’18 provided clutch free throw to tie the game at some more thrilling basketball to Providence was also coming off a jolt of electricity for the Friars 66 was just as important. look forward to. of a grind-out 50-48 victory over at the end of the half. It began The Friars held on for the hard- Creighton in Omaha, Nebraska, so with a slick mid-range shot and fought 71-68 win, earning a season it may have been the case that the culminated in a series of on-target sweep over Butler. It is nice to team was simply caught off-guard three-pointers that had every Friar celebrate yet another win over a by an underrated and well-rested in the building, the fans, the bench, ranked opponent, but there are more Seton Hall squad. and Cartwright himself extremely challenges to come for Providence. There was also the fact that Kris energized. Cartwright ended the Next up came perhaps the most Dunn ’17RS had foul trouble all night with 13 points, all made in challenging game of the year so far for 24 The Cowl SPORTS January 28, 2016 Swimming and Diving Enters Key Stretch

by Brannon Walker-Hodges ’16 Sports Staff Leading the charge for the Friars breaststroke with a time of 2:17.15. break. The trip involved intense was Zach Begnaud ’17. Begnaud Following behind Tremmell was training and conditioning to get swimming & diving took first place in the 500 yard Kurt Grunder ’17, placing second the team ready for the upcoming freestyle with a time of 4:51.03. in the 200 yd breaststroke with a season. The Friars will have their The junior also placed second in time of 2:21.70. opportunity to show that their hard The Providence College Men’s the 1000 yd freestyle. Begnaud’s Another swimmer with a strong work and commitment will pay off Swimming and Diving Team kicked leadership and experience in the performance was Jonathan Batista as the season progresses. off their 2016 campaign with their pool, and the Veteran presence that ’19, who placed second in the first meet against the Villanova Eric Benz ’16 and Nicholas Teri ’16 200 yd backstroke with a time of Wildcats on Saturday, January provide will be a key part of the 1:59.69. Freshmen Batista and 16 at the Pavilion Pool Complex team's success going forward in Tremmell are looking to become in Villanova, Pennsylvania. This 2016. reliable members of the rotation. was the team’s first meet since The most positive aspect of Their raw talent and hard work last semester, in which the young the meet against the Wildcats ethic are exuded at all times and is swimmers displayed potential and was the strong showing by the appreciated by their peers. competitive spirit throughout. underclassmen. Ryan Tremmell The work ethic can be exemplified However, the Friars were defeated ’19 was a standout performer through the men’s team's business by the Wildcats 122-80. and took first place in the 200 yd trip to Costa Rica during the winter Men's Hockey Wins Three of Four

PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.COM by Lauren Altmeyer ’17 a high-sticking call on defenseman of UVM Head Coach Kevin Sneddon him Hockey East Player of the Sports Staff John Gilmour ’16. Thanks to Trevor for inappropriate behavior directed Week honors for the second time this Mingoia ’16, the Friars notched their toward the officials. Mingoia notched season.This weekend the Friars took men's hockey first shorthanded goal of the season, his second power play goal of the game on the UMass-Lowell River Hawks which was assisted by Josh Monk ’17 to put the Friars up 4-0. Five minutes and split the series 1-1. Friday’s game and Pinho. Just over two minutes later, later, Mitch Ferguson beat Ellis to give took place at Schneider Arena, where The Providence College Men’s Brandon Bradley put the Catamounts the Catamounts their first point of the the Friars had a solid 4-2 win. The Hockey Team is back on track after a on the board from the top of the crease. night. PC answered right away with three first period goals were scored bit of a rough start to the new year. The Friars took their two-goal lead Tanev’s wrister from the slot, which by Kevin Rooney ’16, Jankowski, and During the first half of the season, the back in the third period after Tom marked his eighth goal of the season. Tanev. In the second period, Walman Friars had an unbeaten record of 13-0- Parisi ’16 made a rink-long pass to At 9:25, Jankowski nabbed his second scored his 13th goal of the season, 3. After Christmas, the team traveled Pinho, who slipped it through the legs of the night for the team’s third power putting the Friars up 4-0. Toward the south to play in the Florida College of Munson. Ellis was credited with his play goal of the game, putting the end of the game the River Hawks came Hockey Classic, where they had their first career assist on Pinho’s fifth goal Friars up 6-1. UVM responded with within two but could not beat Ellis. first loss of the season against Cornell of the season. In the final two minutes a pair of goals by Dan Senkbeil and Saturday’s game was played at University. The Friars also won the of play, tensions mounted as the teams Mario Puskarich to cut the Friars lead Tsongas Center. A power play goal put Mayor’s Cup and went 1-1-1 against combined for 37 penalty minutes. The in half after 40 minutes of play. Ellis the Friars on the board first and marked Boston College over the break. PC final score was 3-1. stood tall in the third period, robbing Tanev’s 10th of season. However, three continued Hockey East play with a The animosity carried over into the Catamounts of many scoring unanswered UML goals lifted the weekend series against the University Saturday’s game with Providence’s chances and the final score remained River Hawks to a 3-1 win. of Vermont Catamounts. six-goal outburst. The Friars continued 6-3. The Friars currently sit at fourth Last Friday night, the Friars wasted their theme of strong starts and When asked about the series, Brian place in the national polls and have a no time putting themselves on the scored two goals early in the first. Pinho '18 said, “I think as a team we record of 16-4-4. Up next is a weekend scoreboard. Just 25 seconds into Mark Jankowski ’16 put Providence had a really good weekend. Vermont series at home against the University the game, Nick Saracino ’16 blasted on the board after a rebounded shot is a tough building to win in and for of New Hampshire Wildcats. The the puck behind UVM goalie Packy from Mingoia. Just 59 seconds later, us to get four points there is huge in Wildcats will have their work cut out Munson. Saracino’s eighth goal of Jankowski won the faceoff and sent the long run. Hockey East is always a for them as they currently have a six- the season was assisted by linemates the puck back to Anthony Florentino competitive league and it’s hard to win game losing streak and the Friars are Brandon Tanev ’16 and Brian Pinho ’18. ’17 for his fifth goal of the season. The games and I think our team battled 8-0-2 at home. The rest of the first period was quiet Friars closed out the first period with hard to win both games.” Pinho has as goaltender Nick Ellis ’17 stopped a power play goal scored by Mingoia 10 points over his last seven games. all 10 of UVM’s shots. In the second and assisted by Jake Walman ’18. A Another standout player from the period, the Friars were faced with a hectic second period saw a combined weekend was Mingoia, who totaled penalty kill just 12 seconds in due to total of six goals, as well as the ejection three goals and two assists, earning