TheVol. LXXVIII No. 17 @thecowl • thecowl.com ProvidenceC College wlMarch 6, 2014 More Wednesday Snow Days Could Mean Creative Class Make-Ups

by Kathleen McGinty ’16 Asst. News Editor

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While students, in anticipation of March 2014 what weather forecasters touted as a winter storm that could bring up to a foot of snow to the Providence area last Sunday, March 2 into S M T W T F S Monday, March 3, may have wished Hand in for yet another snow day in the midst of midterm week, they may Irish Lit. want to reevaluate their feelings, 1 should the next winter storm hit on Paper a Wednesday. With two of this semester’s snow days having been declared on a 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Wednesday, Providence College is in the process of devising alternatives to make up missed class times should another snow day fall on a Wednesday, which would be 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 applicable in the future as well. Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break “We are very much aware of the problem of missed class days,” said Dr. Hugh Lena, provost and senior 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 vice president for academic affairs. Snow Day! Make-Up Lecture “I do think we are right at the edge of having too many missed classes…Our main concern right 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 now is not to lose any more Submit Snow Day! Make-Up Lecture Wednesdays.” According to Lena, who makes Cowl App. the decision to delay or cancel classes and close offices in the case 30 31 of SNOW/ Page 3 Providence College Quidditch Ed Cooley Selected as Assistant Club Flies into Action Coach of U.S. National Team

by George Copley ’16 & Andres to pitch the idea this year. Now, Killian by James Kirby ’15 to join University of Arizona’s head Taborda ’15 has begun contacting the Southern Sports Staff coach Sean Miller, and Billy Donovan, News Staff New England Quidditch Conference a Friar legend who is currently campus club in hopes of gaining their recognition. men’s basketball coaching at the University of The first meeting for the PCQC Florida, as the coaching staff of They may not make you fly, but will be held on Thursday, March As many athletes and coaches the team. The selection marks the brooms are coming to Providence 6, at 8 p.m. in room 243 in the will agree, one of the most respected the first time Ed Cooley will College. In a new initiative led by Ruane Center for the Humanities. honors is having the opportunity to be representing the USA George Killian ’15, students are working Killian expects a turnout of over represent America on a global level. as an assistant coach, to bring the fictional-turned-real game 20 people, but is hopeful for a larger With the Olympics having come and however, he did help of Quidditch, made famous by J.K. attendance. The informational meeting gone, Americans were once again coach the U19 World Rowling’s series Harry Potter, to campus. will explain ways of getting involved fixated to the TV and media outlets to Championship “You certainly don’t have to be with the up-and-coming club, as well cheer on our athletes in Sochi. While team last year as a Harry Potter fan at all to join the as a tutorial on how to play the game. most fans have probably already a court coach team, but rather you want to get out Ultimately, Killian hopes to get forgotten about the Olympic games, and learn a new sport,” said Killian. around 30-40 club members that especially the showing from US Killian was part of a Quidditch range from players to support staff. Hockey, Friartown has a head coach team back in high school with about 30 He also hopes that PC will recognize ready to represent the USA at the FIBA participants. Upon arriving at PC, Killian the group as a legitimate club, and (International Basketball Federation) wanted to start a team but felt that he will therefore provide funding. U18 Americas Championships. should get a grasp of the College’s scene He also hopes to gain recognition Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ed first. He and Meaghan Boyd ’15 decided QUIDDITCH/ Page 4 Cooley was selected in early February COOLEY/ Page 23 COOLEY/ Page XX UNDERtheHOOD Providence College's Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935

News 2 A&E Portfolio Opinion 5 Maria Grande ’15 created the perfect Last week Portfolio unveiled its spring break song playlist. Be sure to new feature: A Day in the Life. Photography 10 check out her suggestions! This week they explore the life AlsoPortfolio in Sports: A&E 13 of a pirate. Portfolio 18 Sports Editor Sean Bailey ’14 Page 15 covers Men’s Basketball’s win Sports 22 Page 20 Page X on Tuesday, March 4. Page 22 Page 2 News March 6, 2014 Speakers Encourage Activism on Homelessness

by Meaghan Dodson ’17 News Staff In 2012, the Rhode Island Coalition that are seldom heard. Kalil affirms, and to ultimately recognize that for the Homeless reported that “Everybody deserves to have a home. “homelessness isn’t a disease.” campus events approximately 4,868 men, women, and Everybody.” The couple works to put Jose Jimenez ’14, the vice president children are homeless. Hirsch made a an end to the “policy ahead of people” of S.O.A.R., reflected, “The majority point to emphasize that “every number is mindset and to instead focus on giving of the population view the homeless On Tuesday, March 4, 2014, an actual human being who is suffering direct and lasting help to those who with no empathy because they believe Providence College hosted a talk unnecessarily.” Many members of the are in the most need. it is something they should have been on “Homeless Awareness,” which homeless population of Rhode Island All three of the speakers discussed able to avoid. As Barbara said earlier, took place at 6 p.m. in the Slavin now permanently live in the “temporary” the ways in which PC students can help ‘no one wakes up saying I want to be Mural Lounge. Dr. Eric Hirsch of the emergency shelters that are oftentimes in the struggle against homelessness. homeless.’ I hope that this event pushes sociology department was joined by unable to adequately handle the sheer They encourage students to play active people to realize that the homeless are John Freitas and Barbara Kalil of the number of people. The homeless are left roles in the fight by attending rallies simply individuals who have fallen Rhode Island Homeless Advocacy without jobs, without the support of their at the State House or by meeting with through the cracks of our society and Project (RIHAP) to discuss the families, and, most importantly, without state and local government officials. lack the resources to pull themselves homelessness crisis that plagues both hope. In the end, however, Freitas insisted back out.” the city of Providence and Rhode Both Freitas and Kalil have first- that the most important thing is to Island as a whole. hand experiences with these shelters abandon the mindset that all homeless The event was sponsored by and the living conditions of the people are alcoholics and drug addicts, S.O.A.R. (Society Organized Against homeless. Freitas lost his job when his Racism), the PC branch of the national company moved overseas, and after organization dedicated to addressing, he became sick, he and his wife joined confronting, and eradicating institutional Providence’s homeless population— discrimination and racism. something they “never thought it Dr. Hirsch began the presentation by would happen” to them. The couple examining the roots of homelessness in lived without a home for four years, today’s society. He stated that it was eventually founding Camp Runamuck not until the 1980s that the number of in March of 2009. This camp was homeless people in the United States a makeshift “tent city” where the exploded exponentially. The reason, he homeless gathered to provide mutual argued, can be attributed to the increase support and to escape both the streets in income inequality; the rich became and the poor conditions of the shelters. richer, and the poor became poorer. Camp Runamuck was forced to relocate Very soon, contractors were building several times as they were evicted by mostly luxury homes, and the lack of the police and government, and it was middle- and low-class housing caused ultimately disbanded almost a year competition among the lower classes after its founding. for apartments, which in turn led to Today, Freitas and Kalil live in an increases in rent and a subsequent apartment and have devoted their ALI HURLEY ’15 / THE COWL increase in the homeless population. lives to speaking for those voices Representatives from RIHAP and Dr. Hirsch discuss the problem of homelessness in Rhode Island. Flanigan Emphasizes Human Dignity

by Elizabeth Nako ’15 the stigma associated with patients little more about the patients’ stories. After the informational talk and a News Staff with HIV by creating a person- Flanigan believes that the dignity of question-and-answer session, Flanigan centered response and reaching out to the person is very important and he told The Cowl that what he hopes PC lectures those whom are affected. wants to help the patients escape the students learned from his talk is that Flanigan started off his presentation stigma associated with HIV and AIDS. “the suffering and challenges of the by educating the audience about the He sees the person’s center of response HIV epidemic can help us realize how AIDS epidemic, not only in the U.S., but as not easy, but absolutely critical. important it is to go back to the human On Tuesday, March 4, the all over the world. He used numbers “Through the human person we see person as much as we know about the Department of Philosophy sponsored and statistics to show which countries the miracle of life and love, [and we] virus and treatment.” Flanigan wants a talk titled “The Global Aids the epidemic has been prevalent, such see the suffering and sadness of people students to learn that we can be the Epidemic: Hope Through a Person- as Uganda, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, dealing with the AIDS epidemic.” hope patients need through a person- Centered Response.” The talk took which have all had declining rates of Flanigan ended his talk by saying how centered response to help prevent place in Moore Hall at 7 p.m. This the AIDS epidemic in their population it is a privilege for his patients to fully the HIV and AIDS epidemic from lecture was originally supposed to be in recent years. Flanigan believes it is open up to him on what they have spreading. held in February, but was re-scheduled important to understand the epidemic been growing through. because of the snow day. Dr. Matthew and the ways it starts. One of the ways Cuddeback, assistant professor of he talked about is “zero grazing,” or philosophy, introduced the featured through having multiple or concurrent guest speaker Dr. Timothy P. Flanigan, sex partners. Flanigan said, “Human M.D. Flanigan is a professor of commitment is what drives change.” infectious disease at the Alpert Medical Flanigan discussed how having only School at Brown University, and is also one partner decreases the number of a professor of health services, policy, people affected by HIV and AIDS. Also, and practice at the Brown University changes in behavior of countries not School of Public Health. being in denial and willing to seek the This may have been Flanigan’s first necessary treatment and care decreases time giving a talk at PC, however he is the number of people affected. no stranger to the institution. Flanigan Flanigan talked about how Mother recently became a deacon in the local Teresa opened one of the very first diocese and he took night classes homes for HIV patients. Mother Teresa here at PC. Flanigan described how believed all of these affected folks to be his professional career is defined by in need of healing and love. Flanigan HIV and AIDS. Flanigan talked about goes on to explain how God really asks how every Monday and Thursday each one of us to step forward and to he sees patients who have HIV at give that love that can transform us the Miriam Hospital Immunology and others. Center. Flanigan brought a lot of his Flanigan related Mother Teresa’s own personal experiences into his good works to overcoming stigma by presentation, mainly pertaining to his creating a person-centered response. work during and after medical school. Flanigan believes this starts with ELYSE BUTTERWORTH ’15 / THE COWL Flanigan related his experiences with individuals facing each other and Dr. Timothy P. Flanigan, M.D. spoke about how to address the global AIDS epidemic. helping HIV patients and overcoming asking open-ended questions to hear a March 6, 2014 NEWS The Cowl 3

American at Russia Today Quits On Air

Bursting A news anchor at Russia Today International resigned on the air Wednesday, claiming differences with the news organization. Liz Wahl cited challenges that led to her decision to step down. Her grandparents the PC Bubble fled to America from Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution to escape the Soviet Union. On air, Wahl said, “Personally I cannot be part by Andres Taborda ’15 of a network funded by the Russian government which whitewashes the News Editor actions of Putin.” Russia Today called Wahl’s action a “self-promotional stunt.”

Putin Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Russia’s president Vladimir Putin has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, reports National Public Radio. According to the Peace Research Institute Oslo, Putin was nominated by the International Maduro to Panama: We’re Done Academy of Spiritual Unity and Cooperation Among the Nations of the World, who cite his role in stopping a U.S. air strike in Syria following Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, has reportedly ended all that government’s use of chemical weapons. Putin is among a pool of 278 diplomatic ties with Panama. According to the BBC, Maduro’s decision nominees, which includes American whistleblower Edward Snowden. came after the Central American nation requested a meeting at the Organization of American States (OAS) to discuss the current situation in Venezuela. The Venezuelan leader accused Panama of trying to bring down his government. Recent unrest in the South American nation has led to the expulsion of foreign diplomats. Maduro has told the OAS not Crimean Situation Develops to intervene in the domestic affairs of his people. The situation in the Crimean peninsula continues to develop. It was reported this week that the Russian government had given the Ukrainian government an ultimatum to surrender the peninsula before they took military action. Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, later declined that Tweeting Costs Student $100,000 report. United States Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Kiev to meet An Australian student was fined $100,000 for some comments made with Ukrainian officials and unveil a U.S. economic aid package for that on the social networking site Twitter. According to the Telegraph in country. Dr. Doug Blum, professor of political science, told The Cowl, London, Andrew Farley, 20, took to Twitter to defame Christine Mickle, “Russia is once again a great power to be reckoned.” He continued, “This 58, a teacher at Farley’s high school, in 140 characters or fewer. The judge is a defiant, atavistic, crudely assertive notion of great power.” Blum’s in the case, Michael Elkaim, claims that there is belief that Farley made expertise includes Russia and international security. comments about Mickle because he believed she was responsible for his father leaving his job at the school. Farley’s father was head of the school’s music and arts department, a position Mickle now holds.

the new information. To combat this Congress Updates Snow: concern, the workshop proposed Continued from front page alternative ways for faculty to instruct students, teaching them how to record by Kathleen Sullivan ’14 audio on PowerPoint presentations, News Editor any interruption after consulting move seminars or class discussions primarily with Father Kenneth online to Sakai, and post videos student Congress Sicard, O.P., Director of Emergency working through textbook problems Management Koren Kanadanian, on sites such as YouTube. Executive Director of Safety and While Dills indicated that the snow Security John Leyden, and Manager of days have proved a “struggle” in John Sweeney, senior vice president of finance and business, Grounds & Vehicles Matthew Lambert, teaching her Principles of Economics spoke to Student Congress about financial and project updates. He the College plans to put an extra day class, in which certain materials must discussed a number of ideas and plans for campus improvements into this year’s academic calendar only be covered, and her two-hour DWC for the next few years. if another snow day is declared on a class on Wednesdays, missed twice Wednesday. so far this semester, she also stated The piece of legislation regarding the dissolution of “The plan wouldn’t be to force that she builds in a certain amount organizations was voted on and passed, as well as the legislation faculty and students to make up class of “wiggle room” in planning her initiating a recycling bin pilot program in Bedford Hall. Kelley on a Saturday,” he stated, noting that classes, and has moved it around to Garland ’16 noted that this program was likely to start this faculty would have the opportunity to accommodate the weather this winter. upcoming fall. employ the use of Sakai or to request a The College is currently working to method or a time to compensate for the build in a similar “wiggle room” in its The recommendation about establishing academic freedom lost classroom instruction. future academic calendars. standards was voted on and passed. This recommendation The College faculty has already “We’ve decided at this point… would ask that the College “clarify and promulgate” standards started to do so on its own. The it would be unfair to establish a new regarding outside speakers and academic freedom, and “if such Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) policy in the middle of the semester,” standards do not already exist, that students play a role in the and the Instructional Technology Lena said. “Right now we are in the refinement process.” Development Program co-sponsored planning stages of putting in makeup a “Snow Days Wreak Havoc on Your days [into the academic calendar] in New business included discussion on the recognition of Syllabus?” workshop for faculty last the future,” a practice that has recently Anscombe Society. The organization was put on probation last Friday, February 28. The presentation been adopted at Villanova University. year after issues with providing required financial forms and outlined mechanisms which professors Lena, in discussing the difficulty of information, but have “improved tremendously” since then, could employ to make up lost time being able to predict even half a day according to Ally Rohmann ’15, chair of Clubs and Organizations. instructing their students. ahead because of the wide variability “We were bemoaning all the missed in weather, stressed that he desires to classes,” said Dr. Angela Dills, the minimize the impact of snow days for associate director of CTE and an all students and faculty, who number associate professor of economics who almost 5,000 people coming from all co-facilitated the workshop with across New England. Siobhán Ross, coordinator of the IT “It’s a tough decision,” he said. Development Program. “I think it In the event of another snow day, Updates: makes it clear to you what is the point Lena mentioned that delays or closings of having class.” can be learned of through the weather Semester Delivery Total: 1,239 lbs. According to Dills, one concern line (865-1012), cancellations broadcast raised by faculty was cramming on local television, and texts and material into a shorter class time, a emails sent out by Kanadanian to the Dr. Timothy P. Flanigan, M.D. spoke about how to address the global AIDS epidemic. Week Delivery Total: 272 lbs. practice which she believes can render College community. it more difficult for students to digest 4 The Cowl NEWS March 6, 2014 Democracy for $ale? Quidditch: bought colored printers to make flyers Continued from front page of Providence College, “[Congress by Carolyn Bothwell ’15 and went door-to-door himself, cutting shall] give due consideration to any News Staff costs dramatically. Connors continued from the International Quidditch proposal that any student or group of his self-starting and conservative Association. students may lay before it in writing.” campus lectures tactics by hosting meatball dinners In a brief overview, Killian clarified Killian and others associated with and pancake breakfasts. He gathered that students will in fact be using the formation of the club will have to his friends, family, and a few party brooms and that, just like rugby, present a proposal to the Committee On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, activists in order to help raise treasure. players are not required to wear any on Clubs and Organizations and get a the Political Science Honor Society At age 20, Connors overcame the protective gear aside from mouth majority vote from the voting members hosted a discussion with Professor odds and got elected as State Senator of guards for all, as well as jocks for men. of Student Congress. Daniel Connors ’98, a business studies Rhode Island. He spent his first term, As for the infamous “Golden Quidditch has become a popular professor at Providence College. from 1996 to 2000, getting acclimated Snitch,” Killian explained that a activity on campuses throughout the Connors discussed his opinions on with the environment and continuing human plays the part. The player in world. Locally, Killian has reached out the impact of money in politics and to learn about the government. By this role is given 10 minutes to run off to Brown University’s team, the India whether it has a helpful hand in 2001, Connors found himself in roles the field after which the seekers aim to Point Ashwinders, to schedule friendly democracy. of increasing responsibility. catch the Snitch by grabbing a flag held matches in the area. In addition to being a PC graduate, During his time spent as Senator, by the player. For more information, Killian asks Connors is a former senator of the state Connors served on nearly every While the club is not officially that students attend the informational of Rhode Island. legislative committee in the Senate. He recognized and is not receiving any meeting or follow the club’s accounts Connors’ interest in the government became exposed to the impacts that funding from the school, pursuant on Facebook (Providence College was sparked when he was in high money has on politics in a democratic to Article Two, Section Two of the Quidditch Club) and on Twitter school. He was a junior at PC when he society. constitution of the Student Congress (@PCQuidditch). decided to run for State Senate. “Every dollar spent is viewed in Connors’ source of income at that a positive light by one party and a time was the savings he had earned negative light by the opposing party,” while spending his summers as a camp Connors tells the audience. counselor. However, he notes that in a more “My first concern was: ‘How am I objective sense, money leads to going to fund this campaign?’ Camp polarization, which further leads to counselors don’t earn that much. I government gridlock. don’t come from a wealthy family. I “Laws are going to be passed for the knew that my parents weren’t going to good of the whole, but when money bankroll my campaign.” gets involved, is the good somehow Connors enrolled himself in a lost in the equation? And in my summer course at Rhode Island experience, I would say the answer to College that focused on political that question is yes,” he says. campaign tactics. Through Connors’ time spent on the “The bottom line is that I learned democratic side, he notes that when that there was limited resources two voices are competing, money available to run a campaign. They tends to drown out the less fortunate. were presented in the course as the “The time is long overdue for ‘three T’s:’ time, talent, and treasure. public financing of elections, leveling Being young and forward-thinking, the playing field, and choosing the I decided to add a fourth T and use candidate based on their stance rather technology to level some of the hurdles than their access to money.” I was going to challenge.” Connors now works for a public Connors learned the importance of affairs firm and advises corporations money in politics at a young age. He on strategic budgets. Library Space Planning Task Force Convenes

report and proposal for the project last keep noise contained. In addition, The report for the renovation of the by Jackie McCarthy ’14 News Staff August. Monday night’s forum was the area for the Office of Academic library can be found on the Phillips the first time the public has been able Services and extended testing area Memorial Library website. The report forums to give feedback and make suggestions will likely expand. The committee is includes two-dimensional and three- on the matter. Haberle said of the plans also proposing to improve upon the dimensional floor plans, as well as for the library, “Nothing is etched in building’s appearance by giving it a information for the intention of the On Monday, March 3, students and stone at this point.” more “warm feeling” by adding more workspace’s future use. faculty members gathered in Ruane After evaluating all three floors of wood and traditional accents. 105 to discuss proposed renovations the library, the committee believes it to the library’s infrastructure. The is ready to make some changes. In the meeting was held as a presentation of last 10 years, libraries have become the floor plans, followed by a question dramatically different because of and answer period in order to hear the increased and improved technology. voice of the attendees. Gerry Sullivan, the architectural The objective of the Library Space consultant on the project, said, “How Planning Forum was to help show digital media and digital forms get the potential vision for the library’s used in the library in conjunction with renovation to students. Chuck traditional methods is still a large part Haberle, co-chair of the Library Space of the future of the library.” Planning Task Force, acknowledged In Sullivan’s presentation of the that the library has already undergone library’s floor plan proposal, he somewhat of a transformation in the showed highlights of what might be. last decade with the installment of the He explained that the lower level is the Office of Academic Services on the top space that has received the least amount floor and the Tech Hub on the lower of work and has the most opportunity level. Last year’s move of the history for positive change. The committee has and English departments out of the a vision for an open layout floor plan building has created opportunities for where there will be more natural light change. and study space. Another of the many The Task Force, comprised of those features added to the building will who have been working to create and be a number of group study rooms act on the vision for the renovation on the outer edges of each floor with ELYSE BUTTERWORTH ’15 / THE COWL of the library, has met several times the possibility of the installment of Chuck Haberle, co-chair of the task force, gives a presentation to those in attendance. already. The committee put out its first more-or-less soundproof doors to Follow us at twitter.com/TheCowl Page 5 Opini n March 6, 2014 Though We Are Different, We Are All United Coca-Cola Commercial Reinforces the Diversity in America

by Olivia Beesley ’15 Opinion Staff

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I want you to take your mind back to a few weeks ago when you were watching the Super Bowl. While I thoroughly enjoyed watching the game and attempting to understand it (forgive me, I’m British and couldn’t grasp why the ball wasn’t spherical and didn’t roll around on the ground!), I was also greatly entertained by the advertisements that I watched while munching through packets of nachos and cookies. However, there was one commercial that made me think—the “Coca-Cola” commercial in which PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.EXAMINER.COM “America the Beautiful” was sung in a plethora of different languages. between a “melting pot” and cultures. melting away cultural aspects that It seemed that the advertisement nurturing cultural heritages? Just because you can speak a are “not American,” I strongly reject was celebrating the diversity and As you may be able to see, this language other than English and this. Rather, I propose that it means uniqueness of different cultures is a sensitive issue of debate that may carry customs that are found having the ability to nurture both and ethnicities within America. is not limited to the United States in other cultures does not make you unity and diversity—and to thrive While I thought that this message of alone. Indeed, I have heard many any less of an American. The beauty from this. uniqueness within unity was a great people at home say that something of America can be found in the So perhaps Coca-Cola is one to emit to the nation, I have since is “…not very British.” However, fact that it is your citizenship that advertising via a political heard some comments of confusion: this always makes me react sharply, makes you American, regardless of statement—though we are different, “I don’t get it—America is meant to because what is “British?” Is it a man differences and diversity. In fact, we are all united (and not only in be a melting pot,” “Why are they wearing a top hat, eating a scone, citizenship makes you American our love for Coke!) because this highlighting the differences within and sipping tea? I argue that while while celebrating that diversity. is the land of the free, allowing the country?,” “Surely singing in this stereotype may be “British,” This can be highlighted by the individuals to truly be individuals English would be more patriotic?” it is certainly not the limit of what well-known phrase on the Great Seal while also being unified. These were just a few comments I it means to be British. Similarly, I of the United States, “E pluribus And that is what makes your heard during the following week. see America as not just a unified unum:” “Out of many, one.” While country beautiful—from sea to This got me thinking —is there a language and culture, but a unity some may interpret this to mean a shining sea. balance that should be maintained within the many languages and creation of a homogeneous society, PC Casino Night Hit the Jackpot

by Kelly Sullivan ’15 the intense competition going on made Opinion Editor the atmosphere truly feel like Vegas. Gambling lingo such as “double street,” CAMPUS “boxcars,” “push,” and “double down” was being casually thrown around. With the flip of an ace and a ten Does anyone know what any of these point card, blackjack players shouting mean? I still don’t. “Winner, winner, chicken dinner” The music in Slavin really set the could be heard from the Dunkin’ mood too, from classic throwbacks like Donuts to Alumni last Saturday night. “Ridin’ Solo” by Jason Derulo to the Providence College Casino Night classy “Super Bass” by Nicki Minaj. had a big turnout, and unlike some What was unique about the students other events, it seemed to be because running the event was that they weren’t of more than just the free food. The all members of one particular club; event was very well-planned, and they were from a number of different its many elements kept students in organizations and sectors on campus. Slavin past 1 a.m. Maybe this was because the S.A.I.L The night began with Irish Night Digest advertised for volunteers by in McPhail’s. Classic Trax was the offering a free T-shirt and extra play- band for the night, but the student money to gamble with. Nevertheless, dancers of the Irish step dancing club this ad was able to get students of all really brought the cultural event to years and clubs involved. life. While there was Irish food and a Additionally, the many different bunch of Irish decorations, the dancers features of the night appealed to a seemed to be a culmination of the Irish large number of students and created theme and they brought in a very large a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. audience. Those present at Irish Night, Bingo, Outside of McPhail’s, craps, and the hypnotist show brought in a At the end of the night, many were as the posters put it, “What happens roulette, and blackjack tables lined large number of students who were left with nothing but the memory in Slavin, stays in Slavin.” However, Slavin, where students were able to bet all able to join together in lower Slavin of a fun night. At a real casino, Casino Night was such a blast, I hope fake money in order to win prizes and, to gamble their way toward a shot at unfortunately, many of us would have the event can return again soon so more importantly, bragging rights. winning a Keurig, Beats, a Friar Fan also been left with an empty wallet. we’ll all have another chance to shout While the black jack dealers may have Pack, a wide variety of gift cards, and Those who didn’t attend will never “winner, winner, chicken dinner!” been ordinary PC students, some of much more. fully know the fun of that night because 6 The Cowl OPINION March 6, 2014 A Good Lent Will Help You FRI R Run With The Big Dogs

by Fr. James Cuddy, O.P. were simply abandoned on the streets. to kidnapping and murder, venial sins Campus Chaplain Once on the loose, the libidinous mutts are small and therefore can entice us IN FRANCE roam through neighborhoods in packs into thinking that they’re unimportant by Christina Moazed ’15 looking for suitable partners to make and incapable of doing us any real Opinion Staff CAMPUS more Chihuahua puppies with, if you harm. Second, because of their number. get my drift. And now the problem is Like the dogs plaguing Phoenix, venial ABROAD We like to have a lot of laughs in the out of control, and it all seemed to start sins are all around us. Everyone gossips Chaplain’s Office, but today I want to with a stupid fashion trend. (While I occasionally, wastes some time, or tells talk about something serious: packs always knew that Paris Hilton would a white lie, These sins are everywhere of stray dogs that control most of the bring about the demise of our great and so it might seem highly unlikely It has almost been two months major cities in North America. country, I never guessed it would be in that they’ll ever be eradicated. But if since I have departed the land of Residents of Phoenix, Ariz. have this particular way. Go figure.) they’re left unchecked, these venial the free and the home of the brave. been afflicted with an infestation of Chihuahuas can be nasty little dogs. sins will gradually weaken us and Coincidentally, I bumped into a wild Chihuahuas. These pint-sized They tend to be aggressive, annoying, even lead us to the point of committing McDonald’s at every single corner pooches are roaming the streets of the and difficult to control. They nip mortal sin. today, was greeted by topless city’s Maryville section and terrorizing at your ankles and can make life As the great season of Lent begins, Abercrombie & Fitch models, dodged its citizens. A recent report noted that unpleasant, making it impossible to it’s important to see the considerable the overflowing crowds surrounding the stray population of the dogs has walk in a straight line. And so when value of these 40 days of penance, Starbucks, and overheard the tripled in the neighborhood since I think about these little monsters, I fasting, and abstinence. It’s a time melodic sounds of sweet American 2013. Tripled! think about sin. when the Church asks us to consider tunes throughout the day. And don’t At some point over the past 10 years, I’m not talking about mortal sins, our lives, repent of our sins, and return worry, study abroad students are certain breeds of dogs became fashion those grave violations of God’s law to the Lord. During the weeks that lie notified about every floor meeting, accessories. Celebrities would show that separate us from his friendship. ahead, don’t just look at the big stuff. dance tryout, and McPhail’s event up on red carpets with a Shih Tzu or I’m thinking more along the lines Work to get rid of the little bad habits via email. Need I say more? Chihuahua poking its adorable little of venial sins. Those are the more too! In fact, the first thing dazzling head out of the top of a $5,000 purse common ones that, while not Lent is the time to battle against before my eyes upon my arrival in and fans would swoon at the sight. destroying our relationship with the these sinful inclinations. With France was an enormous Euro Disney Predictably, thousands of innocents Lord, nevertheless wound us. Venial consistent effort and God’s grace, it’s advertisement. If I haven’t made it followed suit and procured their own sins make it increasingly difficult for us possible to triumph over those nasty, clear yet, it’s pretty much impossible miniature dogs before realizing several to act well and make us love the things annoying, and unholy habits that nip to walk down any street or turn on weeks later that dogs require more of the world more than we should. at your ankles and prevent you from a random radio station without care than they were ever interested in Like the feral Chihuahuas, venial walking freely in the ways of the Lord. experiencing a taste of ’Murica. providing. sins are exceedingly difficult to get A good Lent will help you run with the So, why am I implying that And so many of these toy dogs were under control, for a couple of reasons. big dogs. American culture finds its way left at animal shelters, while others First, because of their size. Compared in almost every corner of the world? Because the only way for an individual to come to these realizations wholeheartedly is by getting on a plane and studying Alumnus Says abroad for a few months. To have the Off-Campus Social ability to make connections, question your own sanity, understand global Atmosphere Must Be perspectives, and laugh your head Addressed off all at the same time should not be an overlooked experience. by Jim Smith For me, studying abroad Guest Opinion symbolizes affirmation, the ability to take all of my historical wisdom from CAMPUS high school textbooks and confirm its validity. For instance, after As an alumnus of Providence witnessing rats crawling under the College, I think it is time for a campus train tracks, I can now confidently forum to address the toxic social verify the accuracy of Pixar’s atmosphere which permeates our Ratatouille. I can also confirm that in adjacent off-campus surroundings Ireland, there really is a leprechaun which is having a deleterious affect on holding a pot of gold at the end of the College’s reputation and the well- every rainbow, or is there? On a being of our students. more serious note, listen to Nike and While the College does enforce just do it. strict on-campus rules of discipline, In the morning, I don’t even need it cannot remain oblivious to the an alarm clock. How could I have excessive drinking which goes on at slept in this past weekend if there was neighborhood bars and house parties, a field trip to sample Champagne in much of it involving underage students. the Champagne region, an exclusive Although students are ultimately tour to attend fashion week in Paris, responsible for their own behavior, the or an excursion to a horse show down College itself should be taking steps the street? There are more types of toward cultivating a safer and healthier cheese in France than there are days environment for everyone. in a year. As they say, you can sleep That process should begin with a when you’re dead. campus forum once students return We Need Writers! At the end of the day, my taste from spring break. Besides students, it buds run wild in Hungary. Nice is should include staff, parents, neighbors, nice. I might eventually Rome around and substance abuse specialists. Italy. I really had my adrenaline Should the College offer more social pumping in Suspense, but I wanted and recreational events on campus at to head home in Continent since I night, especially on weekends when Apply For the Opinion had no idea which country I was in. students are eager to flee the confines of If you’re a curious person that has the College for the party scene? Should endless questions about the world, I the police be doing more to crack down recommend you feed your brain and on bars and occupants of houses where Section at have fun in the process. underage drinking is pervasive? Ongoing discussions about these and related issues are long overdue at Providence College, but it is never too late to talk about ways to improve and www.TheCowl.com safeguard the lives of our students. March 6, 2014 OPINION The Cowl 7 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 Confessions of a Second Semester Senior

Publisher: Kristine Goodwin don’t know how to adjust. At this point by Kayla Fernandes ’14 in the semester, my relationship with Co-publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears Editor-in-Chief Netflix is much more involved and serious than I would like to admit. For Advisor: Richard F. Kless EDITORIAL anyone who knows me, you’ve seen my Graduate Assistant: John Smith binge watching of The Following escalate While I’m sure most over the past month. Editor-in-Chief: Kayla Fernandes ’14 people on this campus are As the end of the semester creeps Associate Editor-in-Chief: Keely Mohin frantically stressing about closer and closer, I also have a lot of free ’14 midterms or staying up all time to think about what it will be like after graduation. To be perfectly honest, Managing Editor: Iryna Bocharova ’15 night after putting off that Asst. Managing Editor: James Seabright research paper, I find myself for many of us seniors this semester ’16 with shockingly little to feels very transitional. Many of us have do. I am a second semester jobs lined up, travel plans arranged, and News Co-Editor: Andres Taborda ’15 senior in every sense of the new apartment leases to sign once May News Co-Editor: Kathleen Sullivan ’14 phrase. After three and a rolls around. Sometimes it’s difficult Asst. News Editor: Kathleen McGinty ’16 half years of surviving on to be present during this last semester

Opinion Editor: Kelly Sullivan ’15 large amounts of coffee because we all know what’s just around Asst. Opinion Editor: Nicole Corbin ’15 and small amounts of the corner. sleep, I somehow now As the last midterm week and the Arts & Entertainment Editor: Tim Morris find myself in what many final spring break of our undergraduate ’14 would find an ideal years passes, I’m going to try to take Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor: Serena situation. No midterms. this moment to appreciate my last few Ambroselli ’16 months here. Instead of complaining Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor: Katie No sleepless nights. No Puzycki ’17 stress. about how bored I am, I’m going to I should probably be vow to focus on the present and enjoy Portfolio Editor: Mason Sciotti ’15 taking the time to enjoy this semester for what it is. And to all Asst. Portfolio Editor: Justin Fernandez this long-awaited the underclassmen bogged down by ’15 freedom, but I find midterms, know that someday soon you too will find yourself in your last Sports Editor: Sean Bailey ’14 myself, at times, wishing I had Asst. Sports Editor: DJ Anderson ’16 more to do. It’s blasphemous—I semester wondering where all your know. I’m so used to being in a non-stop time at PC has gone. Photography Editor: Saadia Ahmad ’14 state of movement that I quite literally Asst. Photo Editor: Morgan Pekera ’15

Head Copy Editor: Courtney Buohl ’15 Asst. Head Copy Editor: Diana Vlavianos ’15 Stop #Oversharing and Just Live Your Life Copy Editors: Andrew Butler ’16, Casey Clark ’17, Emily Davey ’15, Abbey Guerino ’16, Lauren Ioli ’17, Kristina Inappropriate Posts Indicate Overuse of Social Media Meyers ’16, Gabriella Nigro ’16, Abby Shelley ’17, Danielle Watkins ’15, Jessica by Jacquelyn Kelley ’17 just be worse than the negative posts or were also posted to Instagram. Wilson ’17, Olivia Winslow ’16 Opinion Staff posts about breakfast. As of late, social It is perfectly acceptable to share with media has been flooded with posts family and friends the birth of a new Letter/Guest Submission Policy concerning intimate experiences. For baby on social media, but it is entirely SOCIETY example, it was just this past week that different and inappropriate to reveal The Cowl welcomes guest opinions and Laurie Kilmartin, a comedic writer for intimate moments concerning the letters to the editor from members of the Providence College community and outside Conan O’Brien’s late night show, filled delivery and circumcision of that new contributors. All submissions must include Social media sites like Facebook, her Twitter timeline with tweets about baby. It’s as if there are no boundaries the writer’s name, signature, a phone number, Twitter, and Instagram were enjoyable her dying father. anymore. Suddenly, everything is fair and an email address where he or she can be to use at first. But now they have One tweet of Kilmartin’s in game to be posted on social media, but reached. Letters should be no more than 250 words in length and will be printed as space simply become overbearing thanks particular said, “Losing Dad, gaining this shouldn’t be the case. There are permits. Guest commentaries should be limited to people’s oversharing. Social media followers. The Lord truly works in some things in life that are so precious to 500 words in length, and only one will be has become a dumping ground for mysterious ways.” It is obvious that and so personal that they do not published per week. The Cowl reserves the right everything. People are either sharing Kilmartin is using her comedic spirit warrant a social media post. to edit articles for grammar. Submissions must the most mundane details about their to get through this difficult time in her Besides, if you are too busy posting be emailed to The Cowl office no later than 9:00 ­­­p.m. on the Sunday before publication. We do lives or they are sharing incredibly life, but that doesn’t mean she needs every little detail of your life, it is not print previously published articles. Email personal moments. Either extreme is to share such comedic yet extremely impossible to be fully engaged in your responses to [email protected], overwhelming for the innocent social personal comments with the entire life. Instead of tweeting about your and remember a guest submission is only an media user scrolling through his or her world. Her tweets in general and this dying father, Laurie Kilmartin, please email away! timeline. one in particular seem to undermine just go spend time with him. To Jenny We are all too familiar with the the death of her father and come off Mollen and Jason Biggs: go soak up Accuracy Watch people who post about everything on as rather inappropriate, especially for every moment with your baby boy The Cowl is committed to accuracy and social media. They feel the need to social media. without feeling the need to share it with carefully checks every article that goes into print to ensure that the facts are presented clearly and share every moment of their day like She isn’t the only one guilty of such the world. And to all of you PC students truthfully. If you find an error in any article, what they had for breakfast or what oversharing, though. It was also just out there, stop with the ever-increasing please email the Editor-in-Chief at thecowl@ time they are going to bed as if you this past week that Jenny Mollen, Facebook albums, Instagram pictures, providence.edu. Corrections will be printed as really needed to know or care. Then the wife of American Pie actor Jason and tweets. Instead of posting about necessary. there are the people who complain Biggs, decided to share her newborn how much fun you are having through about everything. You could be on top son’s circumcision with the world social media, just go have it. 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Page 10 Photography March 6, 2014 Where are you going for spring break?

“Vineland, N.J. for a Habitat trip.” “Home to Shelton, Conn.!” Joseph Day ’15 Brianna Farens ’14

“Home to Worcester, Mass. and my bed.” “Yankee spring training!” Precious Ansah ’15 and Michelle Ea ’16 John Fischer ’17

“Fort Myers, Fla. for spring training and “Going home to Eastchester Worcester, Mass.” and Syracuse, N.Y.” Andrew Monos ’17 and Dan McGraff ’17 Becky McGuinness ’16 and Lindsey Dunn ’16 “New York’s hottest club is, Selfie.” -Stefon, Weekend Update City Correspondent

Photos Taken by Morgan Pekera ’15, Assistant Photo Editor The Cowl 11 Photography March 6, 2014

MORGAN PEKERA ’15/ THE COWL ELYSE BUTTERWORTH ’15/ THE COWL TOP LEFT: OLAS sponsors Sabor Latino, an event featuring Latin cultural foods such as rice, beans, quesadillas, and meat dishes, while also providing the opportunity to learn more about Latin culture.

TOP RIGHT: Male and female student panelists, along with faculty members Dr. Eve Veliz and Dr. Abigail Brooks, debate the hookup culture at Providence College. The event was sponsored by the Sociology Club.

CENTER RIGHT: Dr. Jamye Lemke, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Brown University, presents a lecture entitled “The Political Economy of Women’s Rights,” the funding of which was provided by the Charles G. Koch Foundation.

BELOW: Campus Ministry organizes its annual Sophomore Lighthouse Retreat, providing members of the Class of 2016 with an opportunity to reflect and relax at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Wareham, Mass.

ANNA WIECIORKOWSKA ’14/ THE COWL

PHOTO COURTESY OF MADELEINE VEITH ’16

ANNA WIECIORKOWSKA ’14/ THE COWL ABOVE: Colleges Against Cancer sponsors a Relay for Life Kickoff event in preparation for the event which will occur later in April.

BOTTOM LEFT: BOP, Campus Ministry, and the French Club sponsor a Mardi Gras Celebration, featuring Southern BBQ foods, beads and masks, and jazz music. Members of the NOLA Immersion trip also shared stories about their service trip over the winter break. MORGAN PEKERA ’15/ THE COWL Photos Compiled by Saadia Ahmad ’14, Photo Editor and Morgan Pekera ’15, Assistant Photo Editor 12 The Cowl PHOTOGRAPHY March 6, 2014 Casino Night

The SAIL Office, BOP, and the Gaelic Society sponsor Providence College’s first annual Casino Night. Casino gaming tables were set up around lower Slavin, featuring games such as blackjack, roulette, craps, and money wheel. Students collected Funny Money throughout the week, and also won coupons from a Bingo event, which they cashed in for poker chips to participate in the Real Tables. Jim Spinnato performed Providence College’s favorite hypnotist show. Participants were well-fed throughout the night with LaSalle pastries, Ronzio’s party pizzas, ice cream sundaes, and pub food. Auction prizes included tickets to the Friars’ last home basketball game, an iPad mini, an Apple TV, a Keurig Coffee Machine, and Beats by Dr. Dre. The first-time event was a major success, bringing in over 200 students throughout the night.

Layout Designed by Morgan Pekera ’15, Assistant Photo Editor, and Photos Taken by Saadia Ahmad ’14, Photo Editor Arts& Page 13 Entertainment March 6, 2014 Fallon a Breath of Fresh Air for Tonight Show by Katie Puzycki ’17 Asst. A&E Editor

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Jimmy Fallon only started his The Tonight Show takeover a week ago, but he is already drawing in numbers which the network has not seen on late- night television in decades. Fallon has already made a big name for himself as a comedian with appearances on SNL, as host of The Late Show, and for his roles in numerous films, but it seems like his newest endeavor is gaining him even more attention. On his Feb. 17 premiere as The Tonight Show host, Fallon reeled in an astonishing 10.42 million viewers—the largest amount since Johnny Carson’s PHOTO COURTESY OF VOICES.SUNTIMES.COM exit as the show’s host in 1992, which brought in over 19 million viewers in his Late Show, entitled “Ew!” The sketch Legged Pants Dance,” which Fallon the new show across all their devices.” final week. In addition to the numbers features Fallon and Ferrell dressed up attempted for the first time with special With the new app, viewers are now of people tuning in to The Tonight Show as two teenage girls, valley girl voice guest Cameron Diaz. The duo shared able to connect directly to the show, this past week, NBC was also able to and pigtails included, as they discuss a pair of specially made three-legged by participating in challenges that may reach its goal of targeting younger any given topic with the flippant use pants, picked an absurd dance move be featured on-air. The Tonight Show’s viewers. The age median for viewers of the phrase, “ew.” If you have not from a bag, and then tried to complete hashtag segment also allows fans to during Fallon’s first week averaged yet seen this act that the duo puts the dance together, without falling or submit social content to be featured 52.6 years—the youngest median of on, YouTube has a few videos of it— tripping over one another. While Diaz during the show via its Twitter account, any other late-night show viewers as Jimmy Fallon may be funny on his kept it cute, imagine what this would be @FallonTonight. The new website compared to Jimmy Kimmel and David own, but picture him dancing in a like if Fallon had had a male guest star. will allow enthusiasts to watch full Letterman (according to Variety.com). dress, with braces, long blonde hair, What else is new about the Tonight episodes after they are launched, as In this past week’s shows, Fallon and accessories to boot. Enough said. Show with Jimmy Fallon that makes well as an expansive amount of Fallon’s has not disappointed with special Fallon has also taken the liberty it great to watch? A new website and top clips, and a catalog of upcoming guests either. From Michelle Obama, to add some new segments to The app launched by the show. In today’s guests to appear on the show. to Justin Timberlake, Will Ferrell, Tonight Show, which this past Friday, tech-savvy world, NBC Entertainment The Tonight Show with Jimmy Drew Barrymore, and Cameron Diaz, February 28 included an appearance Digital found a new way to connect with Fallon can be caught weeknights at every segment has been spot-on in its by renowned chef Mario Batali, who the show’s viewers via the ever-useful 11:35 on NBC, so if you haven’t given humor. And there are more special did the show’s first-ever cooking Internet. According to the executive vice in to the social pressure yet, check guests to come, including Tina Fey, Lea piece. Batali whipped up a variety president of NBC Entertainment Digital, out one of his performances. Fallon Michele, and Norman Reedus. First of burgers and liquor-infused Robert Hayes, “Jimmy has already has mastered the act of comedian/ Lady Michelle Obama’s role took place milkshakes with Fallon, nothing proven to have some of the most digital show host, and best of all, his humor with Fallon and Will Ferrell in one of unexpected for a late-night menu. It savvy fans on television…we wanted to is unfailingly smart and on point. Fallon’s previous hit sketches from The also involved an act called the “Three- provide a way to connect those fans to Grand Budapest Hotel Boasts Impressive Cast by Frank Flanagan ’15 Anderson, now 44 years old, A&E Staff graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. It was at UT Austin that he FILM met fellow showbiz man Owen Wilson. The two began making short films and writing together, effectively launching On Friday, March 7, writer and each other’s careers. In all of his movies director Wes Anderson will release Anderson appears as a writer and a his newest feature film Grand Budapest director. In the past, Anderson has Hotel. Since 1996, Anderson has written collaborated with Owen Wilson (Bottle and directed seven films, making Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums) Grand Budapest Hotel his eighth. as well as Roman Coppola (Moonrise Grand Budapest Hotel, like many of Kingdom, The Darjeeling Limited) and Anderson’s other films, is a drama- Noah Baumbach (The Life Aquatic, comedy packed with a star-studded Fantastic Mr. Fox). For Grand Budapest cast. The movie stars Ralph Fiennes Hotel Anderson has a new writing as Mr. Gustave alongside frequent partner in Hugo Guinness. Guinness Anderson film actors Bill Murray, has worked with Anderson before on Jason Schwartzman, and Owen Wilson. the sets of The Royal Tenebaums and You may know Fiennes as Voldemort Fantastic Mr. Fox, but never as a co- from the last four Harry Potter movies. writer. It will be interesting to see how Other infamous actors include Edward PHOTO COURTESY OF THEINSPIRATIONROOM.COM the two fare together as co-writers, Norton, Harvey Keitel, Adrien Brody, and whether Guinness and Anderson and Tilda Swinton. Anderson often uses and suave Royal Tenenbaum in The colors of the film will aesthetically please. will collaborate again in the future. many of the same actors in his movies. Royal Tenenbaums was nothing short of The soundtrack of Grand Budapest Hotel The film was released early on Feb. The trailer for Grand Budapest Hotel is genius. The same could be said about has been almost completely composed 6 in Berlin for the Berlin Film Festival not as plot-revealing as most trailers are, young Sam Shakusky, the renegade by French composer Alexandre Desplat. where it was well-received. Anderson but certainly gets its message across. It boy scout in Moonrise Kingdom. Desplat has worked with Anderson before has garnered many nominations in is clear that a murder has taken place in While the plot is not explicitly on scoring Moonrise Kingdom and has the past for his work, but has not won one of the world’s most luxurious hotels, released in the trailer, it is evident also scored other very successful movies anything too substantial. 2012’s Moonrise The Grand Budapest. Mr. Gustave and that fans of Wes Anderson’s style will such as Zero Dark Thirty and Extremely Kingdom was up for nomination at last his trustworthy lobby boy named Zero not be disappointed. Anderson’s lush Loud & Incredibly Close. Anderson’s year’s Oscars for Best Writing, as was face several conflicts with the family imagery and wide-angled shots are soundtracks have certainly evolved over The Royal Tenenbaums in 2002. Anderson of the deceased as well as the law and sure going to captivate audiences. the years. More recently with Moonrise also received an Oscar nomination for prison. Zero, played by 17-year-old Tony Anderson often incorporates a wide Kingdom and Grand Budapest Hotel, the Fantastic Mr. Fox in 2010 but fell shy of Revolori, is perhaps the main supporting range of color in his movies and Grand soundtracks have been largely originally the trophy. Moonrise Kingdom, however, role. This is Revolori’s debut feature film. Budapest Hotel seems to be no exception. scored, while older movies such as was rewarded with the American Anderson’s movies often rely heavily on Between the sharp purple uniforms of The Darjeeling Limited and The Royal Film Institute’s best movie of the year. their complex and quirky characters. the hotel employees and the soft pastel- Tenenbaums have featured songs from the Gene Hackman’s role as the deceitful pink exterior of the hotel itself, the Beatles, the Kinks, Nico, and many others. 14 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT March 6, 2014 Kutcher and Kunis Rekindle Old Flame for good. by Kelly Laske ’16 A&E Staff Even during the taping of That ‘70s Show, Kutcher’s career took off at a TELEVISION rapid rate. He did various romantic comedies such as Just Married, Guess Who, and Cheaper by the Dozen. In “I was so nervous and between those films, he produced uncomfortable. I had the biggest Punk’d, a show on MTV that pranked crush on him,” Mila Kunis, just a mere celebrities. Along with the release 15 years old, had told People Magazine of many other comedies, Kutcher back in 2001. When talking about her is currently known for his starring first kiss, which was onscreen with role on CBS’s Two and a Half Men, an then-20-year-old Ashton Kutcher, extremely popular show in which he she had no idea that she would one replaced Charlie Sheen, earning over day be engaged to him. Now, over $20 million dollars just for his first 16 years since they first met on the year on the show. Besides television set of That ‘70s Show, Mila Kunis and and the big screen, Kutcher is heavily Ashton Kutcher are engaged to be involved with charities and mission married. After other relationships work. and movie deals kept them apart Just like Kutcher, Kunis has not for so long, Kutcher and Kunis have stopped working since That ‘70s finally found their way back to each Show. During the sitcom, she was the other and are ready to wed. voice of Meg on Family Guy, a show In 1998, Kutcher and Kunis were that is still running and popular cast on Fox’s latest sitcom, That today. Mila kept her name on the ‘70s Show, a show about a group map with her roles in Forgetting Sarah of teenagers in Point Place, Wis., Marshall and Friends With Benefits, but and their crazy family members. was especially celebrated for her role The show lasted for eight seasons, in the Oscar nominated film Black running 200 episodes, and snagging Swan, snagging Golden Globe and 16 Primetime Emmy Award Screen Actor’s Guild nominations. nominations. The show popular for Mila is currently working on a sci-fi its hilarious cast, but for the fact that film Jupiter Ascending with Channing it addressed various social issues and Tatum set to be released this summer. Let’s advancements in technology. In the Little did Kunis know, Kutcher show, Ashton plays Kelso, the pretty was just as nervous as she was when boy who thinks he can succeed in he kissed her for the first time back life because of his good looks, when in 1998. After Ashton’s very public really he ends up impregnating a girl, divorce from Demi Moore in 2011 and Rant gets kicked off the police force, and Kunis’ breakup with Home Alone’s becomes a bouncer at the Playboy club Macaulay Culkin, they found their in Chicago. Before his life spiraled way back to each other. Although This Week: downward, Kelso had a long-term they deny their relationship any relationship with Jackie, the spoiled chance they get, the paparazzi catch and selfish pretty rich girl who likes them strolling through Central Park The Daily Currant to give her often thoughtless opinion. or a California furniture store every PHOTO COURTESY OF JUANITAJEAN.COM Kelso and Jackie have a rollercoaster week. Now, about two years after relationship, breaking up every other their relationship blossomed, Kutcher by Marisa Urgo ’14 Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport.” Seems to day because of Kelso’s infidelities and Kunis are officially engaged and A&E Staff me that their goal is to “get people” and attitude. After having various headed to the altar! by making them share the article seasons showcase their young love, POP CULTURE with others, rather than to make the couple eventually called it quits them laugh. I just do not see the point of that. Where is the creativity? Recently I’ve noticed a slew of If a story seems that plausible, people on my Facebook newsfeed then it probably is not funny. being tricked by DailyCurrant.com. Actual journalists have fallen They’ll post an article that seems for their stories, too. According too good to be true, only to be told to Politico, The Washington Post in a comment that the article they actually ran a story written by The posted was from The Daily Currant, Daily Currant saying that Sarah a satirical website. It is almost like Palin was joining Al-Jazeera. That TheOnion.com, only the stories are is just lazy journalism. If you are made to seem more realistic. For a respected organization like that, example, one friend posted an article you should do some fact checking. about Obama forgiving all student However, it’s easier to understand loans immediately. Sounds great, why someone would share it as a but I was immediately skeptical. Facebook status. People get excited I became aware of the website or upset about something and and browsed through, becoming immediately feel the need to share both confused and unamused. it without questioning the source. The Daily Currant is not funny. Recently, the internet became Maybe it is just me, but I am not furious with Kanye West after a Daily amused by tricking people into Currant article read: “Kanye West: thinking articles are truthful when I am The Next Nelson Mandela.” It they are not. Making things up is not was fake, but not far from something funny. Anyone can do that. I am much ridiculous West might actually say. more amused by The Onion, which According to BuzzFeed, people were makes hilarious headlines and funny tweeting about what a jerk they stories, like “Friend Attempting To thought Kanye was, including Times Provide Comfort Has No Clue What Live, one of South Africa’s most The F*** She’s Talking About” and, popular newspapers. This firestorm a personal favorite, “Area Grandma put The Daily Currant in the limelight, Enjoys Flourishing Correspondence which ignited its popularity. with Mailer-Daemon.” Articles from Even though I’m not a Kanye fan, The Daily Currant live more along the I fail to see the humor in this. lines of something that could be real, Long story short, The Daily Currant but is not. For example, a few recent just doesn’t amuse me. Maybe it’s ones are “Georgia Man Arrested For my sense of humor. If you’re going Not Enrolling in Obamacare” and to share a news story or get riled up PHOTO COURTESY OF JUSTJARED.COM “7 Year Old Girl Strip Searched at about something, check your sources. March 6, 2014 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 15 The Sounds of Spring Break

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by Maria Grande ’15 hours left in the trip. It helps to revitalize minutes into the adventure. “Happy” them. The tempo does not put one to A&E Staff late at night without being overly has an overall positive vibe, great sleep, but rather it is the best pace for energizing (great for the passenger for a sing-along with friends on the foot-tapping against the dashboard. who is off to the side sleeping). road or for a group hangout at home. With only a few lyrics which are repeated MUSIC The Vaccines always have a way of Made popular by a flavored several times throughout the four putting me in a good mood, especially champagne commercial, Ezra Vine’s minute track, this song is sure to be stuck Spring break is approaching, which with their fast tempo tracks. “I Always “Celeste” had me hooked on its fun in one’s head long after the ride is over. means venturing to sunny Florida, the Knew” is the perfect tune for the dance beat and addicting chorus. A recent favorite among young tropical islands of the Bahamas, or, if last leg of a trip when you realize Another perfect song for a sing-along, adults and college students is American you are like me, journeying to your bed that you are only about a half hour this single is best for when you may Authors’ “Best Day of My Life,” which to binge watch House of Cards on Netflix. away from your destination. The need a pick me up after the first rest stop puts a smile on everyone’s face who Regardless of your vacation plans, there amount of energy and excitement that of the trip. Also ideal for those having listens to the track. Similar to Williams’ always needs to be a playlist to document arises is palpable. This song helps to a staycation, “Celeste” brings out the song “Happy,” this track has an an adventure. Here are six songs sure complement these feelings through the brightness on a cold winter day, making optimistic vibe that helps to set the mood to brighten up anyone’s vacation: rock and roll-esque style of the melody. the anticipation for spring even greater. for the vacation. Spelled out through the Fitz and the Tantrums’ “Out of My “Happy” may almost be as popular Collaborating with College on “A title, this song is perfect for those who League” has the perfect combination as the absurdly large hat that Pharrell Real Hero,” Electric Youth supplies will be frolicking in the sand, swimming of both an upbeat and mellow rhythm. Williams wore at the Grammys. The dreamy, smooth vocals that are perfect in the clear, blue waters of Miami or Ideal for any long road trips, it is best ultimate track for the start of the road for a late-night chill session or the low hanging with Mickey Mouse at Disney for the late night portion of the trip trip, this song embodies that sense of key moments on a road trip when World. Also, it is ideal for those who when you just want to continue driving, enthusiasm which one feels as he or passengers are lost in their thoughts can only dream about such a vacation. knowing there are only a few more she merges onto the highway, only 10 while admiring the scenery around

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This year, BOP, Congress, BMSA, Campus Ministry, and Res Life are hosting Friar Ball, a dance for PC sophomores. This is the first time that PC has hosted a dance for sophomores. It is meant to be one of the last times that the class can come together before many students spend their junior year abroad. It is intended to be a great way to bring the student body together. The Friar Ball has been widely talked about on campus, and many students possess a range of opinions about the event. The girls, for example, seem excited to have the opportunity to dress up for a formal event. Allison Sacco ’16 said, “It is exciting to get dressed up for a dance because we don’t usually have events like this on campus. It is not your typical Friday or Saturday night in college. It is nice to have a night where PHOTO COURTESY OF BLOGSPOT.COM the entire sophomore class can come together as a whole and enjoy each have the opposite outlook. Jack Crosbie Giacose ’16 said, “I think it’s a cool as much time as possible with their other’s presence.” Many students, eager ’16 stated, “I don’t want to go because idea. Especially because we are a school peers. If it means that boys will have to wear semi-formal attire and spend the of the dress code. It is too formal.” without Greek life and miss out on the to dust off the old suit and tie stuffed night on campus, look forward to the Patrick Maron ’16 said, “I don’t see the perks of attending formals and dances.” in the back of the closet, borrow their opportunity to socialize in a new way. point in having to get all dressed up, I The old slogan “college is the best older brother’s blazer, or even take a Despite the fact that many will enjoy already did that once in high school.” four years of your life” is a phrase trip down to a thrift shop, we must the chance to exercise their shopping The Friar Ball will bring a range of which we are all unfortunately not let this opportunity to unite pass skills searching for the perfect outfit, individuals together, allowing them to beginning to realize. Before our time us by. Friends or not, we are all Friars. there are many students who see the enjoy each other’s company and play here disappears in the blink of an eye, The dance is Friday, March 28 in dance as a bit of a burden. Yes, girls will dress up for the night. Events like this the students opposed to the whole idea Peterson from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. The attire love the chance to get dressed up in their are a breath of fresh air, giving students of getting dressed up need to realize is semi-formal. Tickets are $3 and finest threads and favorite heels, but the chance to do something different that soon enough, they will look back are available at the Slavin Info Desk. there are many males on campus who and promote school spirit. Kristen and regret that they did not spend Netflix Instant Queue: Blast from the Past

by Alanna Smith ’14 students all over the universe— A&E Staff literally. The first episode takes place in outer space, but given the FILM new status of Pluto, it is slightly outdated. However, most of the other As the semester nears its halfway episodes are as scientifically relevant point, many PC students are looking and accurate now as they were toward their futures, which may then. Watching an episode or two, involve summer jobs, internships, be it about sound, color, digestion, or grad school. With all this focus or anything else, could therefore ahead, it might be relaxing to feature still be construed as “studying.” the past in some Netflix breaks. Holes–If animated is not the right Over the course of the last few route, reminisce with this 2003 months, Netflix has been steadily film, based on the Newbery Medal- releasing old animated TV shows winning book by Louise Sachar. and films, including a whole slew It stars, among others, Sigourney of Cartoon Network series and Weaver, Jon Voight, Dulé Hill, and a Disney classics. Here is a list of some pre-Transformers Shia LaBeouf. The nostalgic offerings to choose from: story concerns a boy named Stanley Pokémon: Indigo League–This show, Yelnats IV who is falsely accused of based on the Nintendo Game Boy stealing the wrong pair of sneakers. games, originally aired in Japan in He is sent to Camp Green Lake, a 1997, but was picked up by The WB juvenile detention center where the in 1998. Along with the games and inmates spend all day digging holes cards, the show was a staple in many in the desert sun. There are several kids’ entertainment diets at the time. subplots interwoven throughout Many college students can still sing these events, including the history the theme song and the “Pokérap,” of Stanley’s cursed family, and which lists all 150 original Pokémon. a tragic tale of love and racism. The plot follows young Ash Ketchum The film still holds up 11 years on his quest to become a Pokémon later, and not just because it is trainer, and episodes highlight the refreshing to see LaBeouf before adventures—and misadventures— he became Hollywood’s latest jerk. of him and his friends. The jokes are still funny, the plot is The show was released on PHOTO COURTESY OF NEWVIDEO.COM still original, and it is exciting. The Netflix last week, on March 1. This messages of hope, friendship, and the happened to coincide with the of Entertainment Weekly. It is no Frizzle, her chameleon Liz, her eight strangeness of family are timeless. most recent internet phenomenon, surprise, then, that Indigo League is students, and, of course, her magical If these selections fly by, feel “Twitch Plays Pokémon,” in which Netflix’s most popular new release. shape-shifting school bus. The show free to check out some of Netflix’s millions of fans tuned into the The Magic School Bus–This was intended to teach children other offerings, including Disney game-streaming site Twitch and selection goes back even farther into about science in an entertaining Renaissance films like Mulan and typed in commands to control the childhood. Fifty-two episodes of this and understandable way, and given Hunchback of Notre Dame, the shiver- avatar in Pokémon Red. The event, show, created by Scholastic Studios, how many college students cite it inducing Goosebumps series, and dubbed a “social experiment,” was aired between 1994 and 1997. The as one of their favorite childhood more varieties of Power Rangers wide-spread enough to merit a educational program focused on shows, it seems to have succeeded. than one can possibly count. mention in the most recent issue an eccentric teacher named Ms. The Magic School Bus takes young March 6, 2014 ADVERTISEMENT The Cowl 17

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Storms

by Branan Durbin ’16 Portfolio Staff

poetry

Low, bright skies strewn with grey-white clouds lined the horizon endlessly. I breathed in slowly, soaking up the warm, wet air.

The previous night, storms raged, tossing us about. Waves engulfed us whole. I had fallen, hit my head— everything a blur of swirling darkness, except for searing pain and the sensation of being cut off, utterly alone.

When I awoke, shining sunlight warmed my face. But my head ached— no escape from immediate memories of harm. I hadn’t realized how far we’d drifted— but return, still, was imminent. Recovering, recuperating, coming together to support.

Now, small waves lapped at our sides, our bastion of strength moving swiftly ahead. No delusion of solely clear skies, we rode on, rejoicing in the sun and united for the storms.

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by Kiernan Dunlop ’14 I was at the complete mercy Then all of a sudden I heard music to say the words through her laughs. Portfolio Staff of the elements as I was thrown playing. I can’t really remember what “I knew I should have left the part simultaneously by the sway of the it was, but one of the lyrics was “Let it out,” I sneered angrily. fiction waves and the strength of the wind go,” and I saw that as a sign; so I let “Now, now. Didn’t you learn 20 feet above the deck. I worked as go and fell backwards almost in slow anything from your favorite movie As the storm raged on around us, quickly as I could pulling the thread motion. That’s when I woke up. of all time; you have to be who you the wind tore a hole in the mainsail. I through the cloth, but it seemed “You’re telling me you had a dream are. Even if who you are is a 22-year- looked around at the crew and knew as if I was only making the hole that involved the Frozen soundtrack?” old man who dreams about Disney instantly that I was the only one who bigger. After what felt like hours my girlfriend said, not at all trying to movies,” she said condescendingly as hadn’t given up, the only one who and multiple needle pricks, I started hide her laughter. she patted me on the head. saw a way out. I went below deck and to lose feeling in my body. There “Is that all you got from that story? I “I’m never going to live this down, grabbed a patch kit. was nothing between me and the had a whole dream about being a daring am I?” By the time I stumbled my way hard wooden deck below, and the pirate who was willing to risk his life to “Not likely.” back up to the main deck, the strength had been drained out of me save his fellow crew members and the hole had grown to the length of a with each pull of the needle. fact that a song from a children’s movie small dingy, and hailstones started I looked at the crew scurrying was featured for five seconds at the end is plummeting down from the black below me; a few were praying, the only thing that’s important to you?” sky in droves. I fought my way to others were cursing God, and the “Let’s psychoanalyze this. Is your the mast that looked near defeat captain was fighting a losing battle dream telling you the cold never as the wind bent it back and forth. with the wheel. I had only known bothered you anyway? Or that your I grabbed hold of a rope hanging them for the length of the journey, secret dream is to run away into the down in front of it and started to but somehow the loss of any one mountains and make a castle out of climb. The slippery rope started to of them seemed insurmountable. I crystal and a new lacy outfit? Or maybe pull the skin from my hands, but I started to slide down the rope and I you just want to build a snowman?” knew I needed to keep going. knew I was going to fall. my girlfriend questioned, barely able Two writers, one line: "As the storm raged on around us, the wind tore a hole in the mainsail.."

by Mason Sciotti ’15 history without so much as a soggy the tops of waves as if preparing to trophy!” He unlashed himself from Portfolio Editor cross to mark our watery graves. sprout wings and fly. Lighting crashed the wheel; I hastily took it in my own “I’m turning us with the wind, and thunder roared and the sea began hands. He grabbed a spear, drowned fiction men! Raise the sails, and we’ll ride again to swell. Then, the most terrifying, its head in kerosene, and lit it ablaze. the zephyrs out of hell!” The crew gut-wrenching noise to ever assail these Like Prometheus he stood, Man’s last As the storm raged on around us, the scrambled up the riggings and cursed ears rose from the deep. A jet of great hope in the face of Evil armed wind tore a hole in the mainsail. “Look hastily raised the sails. Our salvation water higher than the Tower of London with the stolen gift of the gods. It alive, men!” the captain shouted at the rested in those pieces of canvas to shot skyward, and with it came the shone through the deluge of rain and crew as another rogue wave battered hold steady against the fury of God horror that knows but one name: the glinted in the eye of the beast. I have the ship, threatening to capsize us himself. It was all the captain’s fault; Kraken. On voyages like these, sailors never seen a flame so bright as in that and drown us under Neptune’s rage. he had been the one to steer us on that pray to God to keep this Fear at bay, moment. It shone as brightly as Uriel “Pull, men! PULL!” We lowered the damned course in search of treasure. knowing only He can keep it penned himself, the brightest of the seraphim sails, hoping to ride out the storm by Once man has felt the touch of gold up in the darkest depths of Hell; we had that led Lucifer to man. I prayed for throwing ourselves at the mercy of on skin, there is no turning back. He angered God, and his protection was no him to redeem itself, to bring this fire the sea. The captain knotted himself to will go to the edges of the known longer with us— to the heart of evil as he had brought the wheel, trying with all his might to world and gladly sail off to find his June looked out from her kitchen the heart of evil to Man’s fire long ago. keep the wheel under control. It was fix of shimmer and shine that he window and saw that Michael had The spear flew on hope towards the spinning faster than the maids in the may return rich beyond his wildest managed to get the dog outside as well, beast, its aim seemed true— port after a few drinks of rum, faster dreams. But now there was no talk the two of them a mud-soaked pair of “Michael, I mean it. Come inside, than the wheels of a carriage through of mutiny, only of survival, each trouble whose greatest fear was a hot and please bring the dog. The two of dangerous highlands, faster than the man’s immediate wish only to see the bath. Sighing, she put down the paring you are an absolute disaster.” firmament of heaven spins as we sat storm through and find his way back knife (which she had just taken out of “Sorry, Mom! We’re coming. Let’s go, motionless to stop­— home— the drawer), left the pot to simmer, Scout!” The dog, thoroughly enjoying “Michael! Dinner time! Get out of “Michael! Dinner! Now!” and began the long journey to the front his new mud coat, barked and wagged the yard, it’s pouring outside! Ugh, “In a minute, Mom!” door— his tail in approval and trotted after those sneakers are only a week old…” “What am I going to do with The Kraken’s beaked face squawked Michael. Sitting by the fire, Michael “I’ll be inside in a minute!” —its that boy,” she muttered under her and screamed at the boat, readying pretended to brandish his sabre at tumultuous turning as if God himself breath, “Always daydreaming, never itself to tear it to pieces and use the Scout, who tried to growl menacingly spun it ‘round. The storm attacked the listening. It’s no wonder his teachers flotsam as toothpicks. Its tentacles in return but instead collapsed into a ship as if we had offended it, as if our are so concerned…” —to safety stuck themselves to man and ship alike, furry cyclone of slobbery kisses. “I’ll mere presence in its watery domain and security, or as much as can be tearing free whichever came loose get you next time,” he said as he dozed had been enough to anger it to action. expected in this walk of life. more easily. “We meet again, you fishy in his chair, comforted by the heat of Relentlessly it sought to smite us, to Now guided by the invisible hand bastard,” fumed the captain, “This time, the fire, the bravery of the captain, and blot our existence out of the pages of of the wind, the ship skipped across it will be me taking a piece of you as a the soft fur of the Kraken. 20 The Cowl PORTFOLIO March 6, 2014 A Day in the Life by Justin Fernandez ’15 Steering Wheel Asst. Portfolio Editor fiction

I wake early in the morning to the sound of the quartermaster snoring by Emily Goodnow ’14 Portfolio Staff louder than a squall on the open sea. Slightly seasick and completely hungover, I reach for the rum under my cot. The bottle's empty...again. poetry Reluctantly, I roll out of bed and begin my daily duties. I spend the morning sweeping the poop deck. The captain's parrot hadn't been feeling well last night. Before long, the first mate summons us to the My fingers seep like molasses main deck...El Capitan's orders. El Capitan briefs us on the approaching Along the leather steering wheel. landfall. Apparently Blackbeard's long lost treasure is buried in the heart In my head, of the island. If we're successful, El Capitan will split the winnings with the I hear my father cautioning me: crew 70/30. “Keep your hands at the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock 2 p.m. we hit land. El Capitan puts me in charge of reading the treasure map and guiding the crew. Pressure's on. After three hours we make it position.” to the spot. We work together to try and dig up the treasure before dark. When my father taught me how to drive, Finally, we hit something. We dig a little more and pull up a chest. The chest He was adamant is lighter than expected. We quickly walk the chest back to the ship through About the precision the dark. Back on board. El Capitan hastily forces open the chest. Within, El Of my fingertips. Capitan finds a single note. The note reads: "The treasure lies within your He ensured my safety heart." Moved, a single tear falls from El Capitan's cheek.The first mate With the correct hand positioning. weeps, and I discover an ocean of love. When I least expect it, From drunken hangover to self discovery, this is a day in the life of a pirate. His voice switches on Like a gear, Accelerating my thoughts. My fingers rearrange In the proper way, Obeying his voice. His voice steadies me Like a radio station And I must tune in.

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Paradise is Where I Am - Part II: Points of Safety

by Jose Martinez ’16 to a cave, which leads to riches. I I was marking this location on my was: an eye of some sort. Something Portfolio Staff had a good feeling about venturing map when I noticed something my eye the Incas would design. Smoke wafted into the mountain seeing as I didn’t didn’t catch earlier; something was out of the cracks, caused by my fiction run into any technical difficulties jutting out of the metal, something the picking. Then, as if it came alive, the climbing it: no rope snapping, no size of a bouncy ball. The way it looked, smoking ceased and it grew bright red. My worst decision a few weeks later faulty carabiners, absolutely nothing. I thought I could remove it with a few It shot out a bright beam of light in my was going up to a mountain. They The ground of the opening was strikes from my pick without breaking direction. The pain began smack dab were poor in scrap but rich in precious surprisingly not that slippery, so there it, or at the very least, damaging it. in the middle of my forehead, it spread metals. However, only a few residents was no promise of falling to my death I nicked at the points where the throughout my skull, and it felt as if of Puentes ever got rich from the today. The real danger was when I object met the wall so I didn’t have to it was going to burst. I hoped it did; mountain’s many treasures and lived started picking away at the cave walls. hit it later with a big swing that could it was too much pain for one person. to tell about it. It was because of this After I put some light in the cave, I possibly break it. It didn’t work, as the If I was going to die, it should be then history that my parents forbade me picked a spot I thought was teeming joints were just as tough as the rest of and there without any sick and twisted from ever setting foot on a mountain. in metal deposits. This time, the walls the object looked to be. Guess it was teasing from the Angel of Death. Just But after the silver nugget, my luck required the usual forty minutes of time to bring out the big strikes. The end it there, punish me already for my dwindled. It wasn’t that I didn’t find picking to get to the prize. I didn’t first two strikes resulted in hearing a crass mistake and poor judgment. other silver nuggets; it’s that I started rush myself; why should I? There was big CLANK, and the object was about The pain continued in what felt like to find smaller scraps of metal. At first no danger heading towards me; these ready to fall off without any damage an hour, or a day. Time slows down I thought it was just an area thing, so I mountains weren’t known for having as far as the eye could see. It was when when you’re suffering, or so I’ve read. began to change it up every two days wildlife as their tenants. Excluding the I hit it a third time that it became Bit by bit, my senses were leaving me. or so. But then it went for more than cold, I could spend about an hour here immediately apparent: I never should My hearing was slipping until I could a week, and I was beginning to worry. picking for metals if I wanted to. have gone into the mountain. only hear myself barely breathing, Donna was reasonable the first few Forty minutes later, the ice was gone, The pick shot out of my hand like and then I heard nothing at all. The ice days, but she could only get so nice and I was greeted by a large wall of it was something piping hot. The was beginning to feel less cold until it before it cut into her making a living as metal. Pure, somewhat cold metal. I heat transferred immediately to my was only a warm surface, and then it well. I didn’t want to do my picking on picked more at the ice to see how long pick-carrying hand, multiplied by a felt as if I was floating in an endless a mountain, but it was no longer about the wall was, but a few more motions hundred, and it wasn’t even that it abyss. My oxygen was being cut off desires and preferences; it was about with my pick suggested it went on for burned so much my hand hurt. My until my brain thought it was time to necessities and survival. probably a mile. I soon realized that I hand reached new levels of pain for a stop breathing completely. My vision Which is why, for safety’s sake, I didn’t have the proper equipment to few seconds, and then the feeling was was blurred until I only saw black. My picked a mountain that wasn’t too large. break this metal into reasonable-sized gone, like the pain found the nerves to five senses had abandoned me, and Each Goat came equipped with chunks I could put in my bag; and my my hand, shut them off, and made it I was unsure if they would return. I mountain climbing gear for those ice pick would break after a few hard feel like I only had a stump in place of was out cold. courageous souls daring enough to swings. I would have to go back to a hand. I quickly took my glove off; my venture into these rocks of death. I Puentes, borrow some metal excavating hand was bright red, and it was being say “into” because the mountains gear, and return to this mountain…if a covered by a tattoo of a strange design. have at least one opening that leads storm didn’t cross the finish line first. I got to see what the strange object March 6, 2014 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 21 Listomania

Pirate Pick Up Lines

You shiver my timbers.

You've got me hooked.

Does the parrot go on this shoulder, or this shoulder?

Want a tour below deck?

X marks the spot on my heart.

You've got the skeleton key to my heart. Jose Martinez Jose, better known as "El Capitan," was born on the isle of Tortuga as My treasure chest brings all the boys to the ship. the bastard child of Calypso and the Dread Pirate Roberts. At the age of seven he was recruited to sweep the poop deck of Captain Barbarossa's I've sailed the seven seas, but nothing is like the ocean ship. He proceeded to spend the next 175 years working his way through in your eyes. the ranks until he became first mate of the Black Pearl. It was during his brief residency on the Black Pearl that he stumbled upon and accidentally fell into the Fountain of Youth, which is today Are you a true red beard? located in the center of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. Shortly thereafter, Jose proceeded to become the captain of the Titanic. Its fateful voyage was Wanna see my pet Kraken? not stopped by an iceberg, as many think, but rather a secret Illuminati oil rig. In the wreckage, Jose was picked up by the Somali Pirates, where Can I see your coral reef? he earned the nickname "El Capitan" for successfully drinking his fellow pirates under the table. After an encounter with Vladimir Putin, "El Capitan" learned the It's not the size of the plank that matters...it's how you importance of an education and immediately retired from his voyages use it. on the seven seas in order to pursue his secret lifelong goals of paralinguistics (teaching parrots how to talk) and aquatic taxidermy. In his off time, "El Capitan" runs the website the Pirate Bay, and is working toward resurrecting C'thulu.

Making PC an emotionally stable place one Tiffany & Earl letter at a time

Dear Pirate, Dear Radio Nowhere,

This week... Seriously, do you people read ANY of my posts? Roses are red, Like at all? If you’re going to keep writing to me, Violets are blue, you should at least have the courtesy to read my past Your problems are petty, wisdom and take it to consideration rather than wasting And you are too. Dear Tiffany and Earl, my precious time asking your stupid questions. So you’re into piracy, huh? ARRRR. Because that’s This poem basically summarizes my answer. I'm a huge music buff and love to get exactly what you’re doing, Radio dweeb. You’re Wakeup call: everyone downloads music illegally, my hands on the newest hits as soon as breaking the law, Internet pirate, but in a not so Jack unless you’re a fossil with a CD player, or a record I can, no matter the genre. However, Sparrow hot way. Whip out the eye patch, because you player. Downloading music illegally is like speeding, I'm a poor college kid, so I don't have are a loser, cowering behind your keyboard, stealing or the drinking age at the artist formerly known as what will amount to millions of dollars from artists money to buy all of the music. I'll come Louie’s. clean; I download a lot of music. A lot. you truly admire; that is not so cool. And here is where I get pissy…there is a solution for all of this: DATE, Does this make you a bad person? Think about this I know it's illegal, but no one really MARRY, OR PLEASURE SOMEBODY WITH MONEY in terms of Dante’s Inferno. Realistically you are on takes it seriously, right? Am I a bad SO YOU CAN LEGALLY BUY ALL OF THE TUNES the second ring of Hell, along with most of our lustful person for doing it? YOU LOVE SO MUCH! population. So not too bad, just not bad enough to be It’s a simple solution, and it can be so much fun! an actual badass. So write back when you betray the Sincerely, Seriously, I cannot say this enough! Find someone Son of God. Then we can discuss your wicked deeds. Radiohead with a hefty bank account who reeks of money, make Then you will be an equal to the treacherous Earl! yourself fall in love, and trust me, you will love love looove the benefits (we are talking more than just music; all of your dreams could come true). So go on, make me proud.

XOXO

Disclaimer The Tiffany & Earl feature is a satirized account of Providence College. Both the question and answers are purely works of fiction. Tiffany & Earl are anti-heroes whose comments ultimately satirize the stereotypes they each represent. 22 The Cowl SPORTS March 6, 2014 Should Professional Hockey Players Represent the United States in the Olympics? Yes No Every four years, the NHL As an Islanders fan, this author is not executives and Olympic hockey afraid to admit that they suck, but with committee find themselves at opposing John Tavares, the Islanders suck just ends of an issue: should NHL players a little bit less. Unfortunately for the be able to represent their nations in the Long Island-based hockey franchise, Olympics? last year’s Hart Trophy finalist tore his The answer, to most, seems like an MCL and will be out for the remainder obvious yes, because fans across the of the season. world want to watch the best players Hockey is a dangerous sport, and compete for their nations. However, injuries happen all the time, but when allowing these players to do so causes a team is paying a man four million enormous economic strain on a league dollars a year, it should not happen in that provides these players with an exhibition game. their sources of income and financial All sports are a business, and the stability. purpose of business is to make money. PHOTO COURTESY OF MASHABLE.COM PHOTO COURTESY OF EXTRAVAGANZI.COM This issue has escalated further after People are willing to pay more money NY Islanders star player John Tavares for sports when the best players are suffered a season-ending injury with playing. Considering the NHL shut the Canadians in Sochi. Not only were down business for two weeks so some    the Islanders fighting for a playoff bid players could skate around in Russia, Thinking Spring that is essentially ruined right as the the business model for the NHL needs  season winds down, but they take a to change. The National Hockey In the Department of Theatre, Dance & Film financial blow, as ticket prices and League should not allow players to attendance will drop without their star put themselves at risk for injury when attraction. the teams themselves gain nothing Aristophanes’s Lysistrata, Despite these unfortunate consequences, from the experience. a musical version it is my belief the Olympics should still Besides, the greatest Olympic April 4-6, 11-13 showcase the world’s finest talent, for hockey team did not come from it is a reminder to all of the real reason professionals, but the amateurs in everyone began playing sports as a the 1980 Olympics, when a bunch of Spring Dance Concert child. scrappy college kids beat the big bad April 25 & 26 These athletes were once childhood Soviet Union. They do not make many dreamers themselves, and to determine movies about the 2010 team that took Student Film Festival that a league's financial status is the home silver. No one would go see priority over the honor of competing that, well, except in Canada. But this is Free Admission for national pride would be a sad America, and Americans like miracles, May 1 Smith Center Box Office mistake indeed. and hot dogs, and most importantly, M - F, 1:30 - 5 pm not seeing the only shred of talent on  providence.edu/theatre the Islanders crumple on the ice in an 401.865.2218 exhibition game.

-AJ Stueck '14 -Bryan Blum '17 Editor's Corner: Friars Are a True Underdog Story by Sean Bailey '14 Cotton logging 40.2 minutes per game. Sports Editor There are only 40 minutes in a regulation game, which just shows the tremendous basketball workload he has been under. Speaking of Cotton, he has to be the I normally try to avoid using my biggest hero in Friar sports since Ryan column to gush about PC athletes. I try Gomes ’04. He came in Labor Day to keep it about general sports topics so Weekend of his freshman year, hardly that everyone can relate to it. But our recruited, and given a last scholarship PC Men’s Basketball Team deserves this by Davis. space. And not just the whole team, but He did not play much during his especially the seniors, and the star of freshman year, but he worked hard. the class, a true underdog story, Bryce And he rose. Now he leads the team in Cotton ’14. scoring and assists, and is an All Big East This team was not highly ranked performer. Teams hound him, make him going into the year. It was merely a work hard to get his shots, to keep his middle of the pack Big East team with an teammates involved. He faces double outside shot of dancing in March. Not a teams from much taller and stronger very impressive ceiling. players. But it does not faze him. He So when December came around plays through it, he plays smart, and he and Friar Fanatics found out that three continually proves people wrong. rotational players were going to be out, And the team reflects this spirit. most of us expected doom; we expected Cotton is the undisputed leader of this the kind of performances that were ragtag group of underdogs. But, the regular under the infamous Keno Davis. senior class’s leadership has also been Games where the team really had no vital. Most players would have left if the shot, merciless double teams that would coach who recruited them was fired. In swallow up Cotton. I honestly would fact, many Friars have transferred since have been surprised if the team finished Cooley took over. But these seniors .500 on the season. stuck together. The pregame ceremony But that is when this group of athletes for Tuesday’s game was emotional, and surprised me. The team did not fold as it deserved to be so. These seniors have Friar teams in the past tended to. They worked so hard to change a culture, and did not sulk. They did not play for have stayed true to Friar basketball. themselves, as players did under Davis. Their warm up shirts say "Heart and Instead, Coach Cooley and the team Soul." It is a cheesy sports cliché, but no pulled together. team deserves to wear those more than They have fought and clawed, taking these Friars. They embody the saying some of the nation’s best teams down of heart and soul. They are the true and battling them to the bitter end. underdogs. And we may all be surprised They have done so with, perhaps, the where they end up. least depth of any team in Division I basketball. They play six regulars, with PHOTO COURTESY OF PINTEREST.COM March 6, 2014 SPORTS The Cowl 23 PC Basketball Goes Global Cooley Joins U18 National Team Coaching Staff

Billy Donovan—Head Coach (Florida) Sean Miller—Head Coach (Arizona) Ed Cooley—Head Coach (Providence)

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four finishing teams qualifying for just really excited by it.” with the process. I want to win and the U19 World Championship. Ed Cooley has certainly turned win now but at the same time I think Cooley believes his best skill as a the image of the men’s basketball I’ve come to the conclusion that Cooley : coach is the ability to connect with progress is through patience.” program around in only three short Continued from front page players and “put them in position to years at Providence. With all the The dates for the actual have individual success that leads adversity Cooley and the team have tournament have not been during training camp. to team success. [I’m] fun-loving faced, still being on the NCAA determined, but a training camp will “To be able to coach with a fellow and wanting to see kids exceed bubble at this point, an opportunity take place June 10-19 in Colorado. Friar in Billy Donovan, it truly is and over-exceed is my greatest to control their fate is an amazing Until then, Cooley has his hands full an honor to represent our country. strength.” Cooley is certainly accomplishment. Even though leading the Friars into a post-season To learn from Billy, to learn from excited for the opportunity as well: Cooley might not find that sufficient, run. Sean…I want to continue to grow “To meet some of the younger the year has done enough to quiet and continue to learn and hone my players and to meet who the floor his critics, some of who doubted his craft as a coach and to be on that coaches are… I’m excited to learn, coaching ability. stage is an honor,” said Cooley. The that’s the biggest thing. Look at When asked about how he has FIBA U18 Americas Championships other philosophies, listen to other grown in his time as Providence's will include teams such as USA, coaches, listen to Coach Boeheim head coach, Cooley responded, “The Brazil, Canada, Argentina, Mexico, and Coach Krzyzewski, Matt biggest thing I’ve been able to grow Puerto Rico, and more, with the top Painter, and Shaka Smart… I’m on is patience of growth and dealing

The Clock is Running Down. Join the Sports Staff Today! Apply at thecowl.com Page 24 Sports March 6, 2014 Former Friar Goalie Wins Gold PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER.COM/ by Veronica Lippert '15 months leading up to the Sochi games, Sports Staff including two against the United States. In the 2013 Four Nations Cup women's hockey Lacasse played all 60 minutes in a 4-2 win over the U.S. She also started Former Friar goaltender Genevieve the final game of the pre-Olympic Lacasse ’12 spent four years as a series between the United States force in the Hockey East and NCAA and Canada in only Team Canada’s Women’s Hockey as a whole. She is second game under new Head Coach the owner of nearly every Providence Kevin Dineen. She stopped 27 shots goaltending record, and earned a in a 3-2 loss to the U.S. nomination for the Patty Kazmaier With a new tournament format in Award for top player in the country. Sochi this year, every game Canada In her senior year, she nearly stole played was against a top-four team the Hockey East Title for the Friars, internationally. As such, Team Canada while setting a number of Hockey East turned exclusively to their Olympic Tournament records and going over veterans in goal to anchor a rather 200 minutes without allowing a goal. young team. That did little to diminish In her rookie season with the Boston the games for Lacasse, though. “It Blades of the CWHL, she won the was an amazing experience overall,” League title, out-dueling three-time she said of her time in Sochi. “From Olympian Charline Labonte in the the opening ceremonies all the way to final, and was named goaltender of the closing. Every day was different the year. Now she has added another and exciting.” accolade to her already sizeable list: Canada coasted through their early an Olympic gold medal. games, posting strong wins over Before this season, Lacasse already Switzerland and Finland. In the round had a number of international robin game against the U.S., Canada tournaments under her belt. She won eked out a win propelled by Hayley a gold medal at the MLP Cup with the Wickenheiser’s controversial third Canadian Under-22 Team and a pair period goal. The U.S. and Canada met of IIHF World Championship medals again for the gold medal, as they do with the senior team, one silver and in most international tournaments. one gold. With the Olympic year, the Again Canada would come away stakes and exposure are magnified victorious, this time after a two-goal tenfold, and that can be seen in comeback in the final four minutes of prolonged camp process. the game. “It was such a close game In Olympic years, teams will that came down to the wire and we centralize their camp roster, meaning never gave up,” Lacasse said. “I am the entire team takes the year off from incredibly proud of my teammates whatever they are doing and moves and to be a member of this team.” out, this year to Calgary, Alberta. Now that the Sochi Olympics are Genevieve Lacasse's Career at Providence over, focus has already switched What follows is training camp, GAA (Goals Against Avg.) Save Percentage Record international tournaments, friendlies, to the 2018 games in Pyeongchang, and a couple of roster cut deadlines. South Korea, goaded on by the With Lacasse earning a spot on the possibility of major changes on both 1.96 Total .933 Total 64-48-13 Canadian team, Providence College sides. After a few headlining injuries to NHL stars the future of those has contributed a women’s hockey 1.84 in Hockey East player to every Olympics since players at the Olympics is in jeopardy .933 Hockey East 43-24-7 Hockey East inaugural games for women’s hockey and the women’s side is faced with in 1998. the same problem as always: how to Team Canada's camp featured catch the European teams up to North three goalies, who Lacasse competed America. Come whatever may for against. This season, Lacasse did not Olympic hockey, Genevieve Lacasse Lacasse also holds the career record see many minutes playing behind is the youngest goalie on Canada’s two goalies with Olympic experience, roster with a strong NCAA and for wins (64), games played (127), Charline Labonte and Shannon international resume and has a very Szabados. However, she did make good chance to help defend Canada’s a number of important starts in the Olympic gold in 2018. and career shutouts (20).

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