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Volume 77, Issue 20 Smithfield, RI May 7, 2010 RI Senator R.O.T.C. member to be deployed Jack Reed to skills and confidence to excel By Brigit Clancy in any environment,” he said. address Variety Editor Higgins stated that, as a Eric Higgins, ’10, has big part of the R.O.T.C. program, plans after graduation. He he served as the Battalion graduates and fiancée Lauren Nemeth, Commander for the Provi- ByDavid Nelligan ’09, will be married in the In- dence-based battalion. The Staff Writer terfaith Center, the first cou- Battalion encompasses seven schools, including Bryant, This year Bryant University ple to do so in the new building. Higgins will be Brown University, Johnson welcomes Rhode Island Sena- and Wales University, Univer- tor Jack Reed to give the com- preparing for deployment to Afghanistan in March 2011. sity of Massachusetts at Dart- mencement speech at this mouth, Rhode Island College, year’s graduation. Jack Reed Higgins, a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training and Providence College (PC), has been a United States sena- the host school. tor since 1996 and is a leader Corps (R.O.T.C.), a program that is designed “to train and As the Commander, Hig- on defense, education, and gins oversees and facilitates health care issues plus a for- qualify men and women for commissions as second lieu- training for the rest of the Bat- mer Army Ranger. Time mag- talion. “Serving at this posi- azine noted: "Reed is a tenants in the United States Army while they pursue an tion helped me not only hone serious, intellectually honest my organizational skills, but veteran and an expert on de- academic program of their choice,” according to Bryant’s also care for a battalion of 70 fense issues in the Senate." cadets as if they were my own Eric Higgins, ‘10, is being deployed to Afghanistan after he A8er a very long process, website. graduates. (MCT Campus) Higgins will be commis- soldiers,” said Higgins. which can sometimes take Higgins decided to join change in lifestyle, and I Intelligence Officer in Fort years to have a speaker com- sioned as a Second Lieutenant (2LT) and will serve as a Mili- R.O.T.C. after meeting with knew that twenty years down Huachuca, Arizona during mit to commencement, John Canning in the Financial the road, albeit a stressful these five months. He plans Bryant’s Honorary Degree tary Intelligence officer in the Rhode Island National Guard. Aid Office. Canning ex- road, I would be able to look on returning home sometime Commi9ee decided Senator plained the costs of paying for back and know I made the around Christmas to spend Reed would be an excellent fit “In September, I was informed that the unit I was school in student loans, as right decision.” time with Nemeth and the for this year’s address. As Higgins is paying for Bryant Since his decision to be a couple’s Siberian husky, Jack, President Machtley said, Reed currently training with (for one week- member of R.O.T.C., Higgins before he is deployed. has “really distinguished him- has been through quite a lot. “My experience at self as a public servant.” He is end a month) was deploying to ‘Higgins will be commissioned His typical day includes wak- R.O.T.C., as well as Bryant devoted to higher education ing up at 4 a.m. to arrive at University, has been excep- and prominent in both the Afghanistan,” Hig- as a Second Lieutenant and gins stated. “As PC for 5 a.m.; Physical Readi- tional to say the least,” Hig- public and private sectors. will serve as a Military ness Training (P.R.T.) from gins said. “Bryant’s The commi9ee feels it is an much as I hate to leave my newlywed Intelligence officer in the 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.; and re- philosophy on developing honor to recognize one of turning to Bryant around 8:30 strong character, combined Rhode Island’s own senators, wife so young into RI National Guard.’ our marriage, I un- a.m. After class, he travels with R.O.T.C.'s leadership de- who has been so influential in down to the woods behind velopment program has truly the U.S. government. derstand the commitment I made to my country through an honors scholar- Bryant or sometimes back to molded me into who I am Prior to being elected U.S P.C., where he takes part in today. I am grateful for the Senator, Reed served three and feel that it is my duty to ship and student loans. deploy with my unit.” “Once I was contacted by Lead Lab, a “time to execute opportunities presented to terms for the House of Repre- skills learned in the class- myself from both Bryant and sentatives 1990-96’, and as a Higgins expressed that someone from the R.O.T.C. of- Bryant’s R.O.T.C. has pre- fice and informed that they room,” as Higgins stated. His R.O.T.C. I know that the Rhode Island State Senator day comes to a close around 6 skills they each have taught from 1984-90’, leading the pared him well for this up- would pay for my school, I coming deployment. had a decision to make,” he P.M., almost twelve straight me will bring me success in charge for child health care, hours of rigorous activity. years to come.” public libraries, campaign fi- “While I will receive the said. majority of my Military Intel- Higgins, who came to From August until Decem- nance reform, and strength- ber, Higgins will continue this ened national defense. He is ligence training at Fort Bryant with no knowledge Huachuca, Bryant's R.O.T.C. about R.O.T.C., stated, “Ulti- routine. He will receive train- also an advocate of creating ing on how to be a Military high-paying, sustainable jobs, has given me the leadership mately it came down to a and strengthening the national economy. Born and raised in Father Joe announces his departure Cranston, Rhode Island from By Brigit Clancy “It will be a time for renewal,” com- I am moved by their sense of gratitude.” a blue collar family, Reed’s Variety Editor mented Father Joe. He also observed, “On a spiritual parents taught him the values Father Joseph Pescatello will be leav- Father Joe said his time at Bryant has level, to see students respond is always of hard work, integrity, coming Bryant when the current academic been wonderful. He commented that he encouraging.” mitment, and respect for all semester is over. A8er twelve years of does not feel like he goes to work. He Father Joe sees an enthusiasm from people. These values carried service and dedication, Father Joe will enjoys working with students each day, students to give back, including volun- him from LaSalle Academy in embark on a new journey, one that will ge9ing to know each person he speaks teering at a local food pantry. Delta Chi, Providence, R.I. to the United take him to Rome. with. the fraternity Father Joe is an advisor for, States Military Academy at Father Joe, Bryant’s Catholic chaplain, “It is very fulfilling working with is always willing to offer its assistance, West Point where he received will travel to Rome in September for sab- [Bryant’s] students,” said Father Joe. he said. a Bachelor of Science degree batical. He will be a9ending a North “There is a genuineness and sincerity Bryant has been a close-knit commu- in 1971. A8er graduating American College for students of priest- about [them]. They always have an abil- nity for Father Joe. from West Point and receiving hood. Priests on sabbatical will take part ity to express gratitude, whether it is “In some ways, it has been a place of in the college’s program, which will in- a8er mass or during involvement in consistency for twelve years,” he said. “I See Grad, page 4 volve time in and out of the classroom. campus activities; it really impresses me. felt very much at home with the people See Father Joe, page 4

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Bus iness - No paycheck? No problem. Spor ts - Three athletes enter Hall of Fame Opinion - The dreaded breakup Variety - Spring Weekend Concert: 3EB page 2 may 7, 2010 Hike for humanity: A unique journey 350,000 houses around the along the way. The one thing world. Today, more than 1.75 that Andrew is somewhat million people have benefit- worried about is the topogra- ted from this organization. phy of The Long Trail. Other Andrew chose to work with hikers have expressed this Habitat for Humanity because same concern about this par- of how the organization ticular trail, and Andrew says, proves that through collective “when these people talk effort, society is able to pro- about rugged, it’s pre9y vide suitable living for every- legit.” one. When I asked Andrew Along with raising money, what he was most excited Andrew has reached out to about for his “Hike for Hu- multiple sponsors. He has manity” he said, “the begin- been in contact with major ning, I’m excited to start.” outdoor gear stores such as “You don’t have anywhere to EMS, REI, and GoLite. So far, be, your phone is off, you New England footwear has walk, it’s relaxing,” he added. agreed to give Andrew water- The whole trip is paced out, proof trail running shoes in so he does not need to worry exchange for his feedback on about rushing. He has made their new product. Andrew is sure that he will hike a man- looking forward to testing out ageable distance each day. these shoes especially in the Andrew is motivated to finish mud season of hiking where The Long Trail because those waterproof shoes are neces- who do receive certification as sary. He has also contacted an “end to ender.” In order to Home Depot and Lowes to be recognized as an “end to see if they would be willing to ender,” you must complete Andrew McLeod donate supplies to Habitat for the trail and keep a journal of Humanity. your hike. “Ge9ing an ‘end to By Allison Salzberg not the first long distance hik- to help out an organization Andrew‘s “Hike for Hu- ender’ certification would be Assistant PR Manager ing that Andrew has done. He that was newer to the Bryant manity” is in the final prepa- a really great notch in your has hiked over 110 miles of community. Andrew ap- Hiking has always been a ration stages. He will start his belt,” Andrew says. the Appalachian Trail, along proached an executive board journey on The Long Trail on All of the donations that part of sophomore Andrew with various other trails. A8er member of Bryant’s of Habitat McLeod’s life, and long dis- May 25th and is expecting to Andrew received will go to hiking a section of the Ap- for Humanity club and asked finish on June 17th. Because Habitat for Humanity. He has tance backpacking became an palachian Trail, Andrew real- if he could become involved interest of his 2 years ago. As he is embarking on almost a set his goal at raising $2,500, ized that he did not want to with the organization. He will month long hike, a lot of plan- which is about $10 a mile. If the Treasurer of the Bryant stop, he wanted go further. be working in affiliation with Outdoor Adventure Club, he ning must be done. When he you want to donate to An- This realization eventually led the Providence Chapter of hikes this trail, he will carry drew’s “Hike for Humanity,” has also participated in nu- him to his decision of hiking Habitat for Humanity to fund merous outdoor activities. with him about 5 days worth you can send a check to: An- The Long Trail this coming raise for his “Hike for Hu- of food. As far as ge9ing more drew McLeod, Box 3457, 1150 Recently, this Groton, Mas- summer. manity.” sachuse9s native decided that food goes, Andrew has to Douglas Pike, Smithfield, However, Andrew will not Habitat for Humanity has mail it ahead to different loca- Rhode Island, 02917. Any do- he wanted to take on the chal- be hiking The Long Trail chapters all over the world. lenge of hiking The Long tions along the trail. His first nation will be greatly appreci- solely for his own benefit. He This non-profit organization stop will be in Manchester ated! Also, for more Trail, which is the oldest long has decided to use his goal of uses volunteer labor, money distance hiking trail in Amer- Center, Vermont, which is 55 information about Andrew hiking the trail to raise money donations, and material dona- miles in. McLeod’s “Hike for Human- ica. The trail starts on the for Habitat for Humanity. tions to build houses for fami- Massachuse9s/Vermont bor- Andrew will be completing ity,” you can join the Face- When he set his goal of hiking lies in need. Habitat for his “Hike for Humanity” as a book group titled “Hike for der and runs for 276 miles to The Long Trail a mere 5 Humanity was founded in the Canadian border. This is solo hike, but is looking for- Humanity.” weeks ago, he also set a goal 1976 and has built over ward to meeting other hikers Students not the only ones gearing up for summer ByAriana Ricci program for teens, also hosts Staff Writer one of its national conferences at Bryant. As most of us prepare to The campus serves as the take our leave of Bryant for location of several sports the summer, the University is camps for young athletes over preparing for a busy season. the summer as well, including While we’re gone, the campus football, soccer, and basket- is abuzz with various activi- ball. ties throughout the months of The last event of the sum- June, July, and August, up mer involves 4MILE@bryant, until we return in September. which is a support program The first big event of the for multicultural and interna- summer is usually Orienta- tional students that helps tion, which takes place in them succeed throughout mid-June. “The planning for their college experience. At summer Orientation literally the end of August, these stu- begins almost immediately dents arrive on campus ahead a8er the program ends,” said of everyone else so that they Associate Dean for Student can become acclimated to Life, Judy Kawamoto. Orien- their new environment. tation Leaders are chosen in Bryant staff and mentors the fall and trained in the guide them through this spring and early summer. Be- process and introduce them to sides these students, “virtu- valuable resources that will facilitate their transition. ally every office on campus A lot more goes on during the summer than people expect. (University Relations) [is] involved with Orientation Of course, Bryant Univer- in some way,” Dean throughout the rest of the a group of around 400 Quak- areas. Bryant is also host to in- sity still functions as a school Kawamoto added. summer. The assistant direc- ers during their New England ternational students who are during June, July, and August Behind-the-scenes prepara- tor, Michael Thorp, explained Yearly Meeting of Friends. part of EF, or Education First, for undergraduate and gradu- tions involve Sodexo, Univer- that they solely deal with They utilize the campus for the largest private education ate students who partake in sity Relations, and the Audio third party organizations un- information sessions geared company in the world. The summer classes. Some stu- Visual Department, to name a related to the University. “We toward various age levels, re- students learn about language dents also work on campus few. The information sessions are actually our busiest while treats, and prayer groups. and culture while meeting during this time for the Cen- are put on by numerous of- the students are off campus Similarly, the New England people from around the ter for Student Involvement, fices as well, including, but for the summer,” Thorp said. Chinese Christians come to world. Another international the library, the Athletics De- not limited to, ACE, Resi- Bryant hosts around 40 resi- Bryant towards the end of the event at Bryant is World partment, and Residential life. dence Life, Athletics, Under- dential conferences during summer for their annual con- Trade Day, one of the largest When we return to Bryant graduate Advising, and this time, with a total of 6,000- ference. international trade confer- in September, it will be as if faculty members from every 7,000 people. This means that Bryant also hosts another ences in the northeast with we never le8, with no hint of department. Student Affairs is the participants stay in the major event during the sum- over 500 executives and man- the many summer happen- responsible for organizing dorms and eat in the dining mer: the Gordon Research agers in a9endance each year. ings that took place. Who and synchronizing everything halls, much like students do Conferences (GRC). Run by a Other notable events in- knew we shared our campus that is part of Orientation. throughout the year. Most non-profit organization dedi- clude the annual Teamspirit with such a diverse group of Once Orientation is conferences last around 2 cated to benefi9ing the scien- Youth Conference held by the people? through, the Office of Confer- days to a week and are all dif- tific community, they serve as Rhode Island Chapter of ences and Special Events or- ferent in nature. an international forum for MADD. Youth-to-Youth Inter- chestrates numerous events The University’s largest cu9ing-edge topics in physics, national, a drug prevention summer conference is held by chemistry, biology, and other and leadership development may 7, 2010 page 3 Sigma Chi fraternity is now largest at Bryant ByJenna Morris induction banquet, in- Campus News Editor cluding Bryant Sigma Chi President Anthony Sagar Shah (’11) always knew he DeJulio (’12), and Presi- wanted to join Greek Life when com- dent of Nationals ing to Bryant. However, when looking Wayne Tucker. Many into which fraternity to join, he felt other well-known they “weren’t a good fit for what [he] members of the Bryant was looking for” and wanted some- community were also thing with a different atmosphere. in a8endance, includ- What is unique about Greek Life is ing Dean of Students that there Tom Eakin, are multiple Director of fraternities On Saturday, May 1st, the Women’s and sorori- Center Toby ties, each Sigma Chi became the Simon, As- with their first new fraternity at sistant Direc- own person- tor of the alities and Bryant since 1994 and Intercultural qualities. Center Knowing he was installed as the Monique still wanted 234th chapter of Austin, and to be a part of Director the Greek Life, Sigma Chi. Intercultural Shah took the Center Shon- initiative by tay Delalue contacting Colleen Powers, Director of The members of Sigma Chi celebrate this past Saturday at their induction as the 234th King. Thirty-five stu- chapter. (Domenic DeJulio) Greek Life, and started his own frater- dents and Faculty Ad- nity. visor Rich Hurley (who their parents can’t afford it. kept pushing through and we made “I wanted something different,” is also the Assistant Director for Stu- Many of the Sigma Chi brothers are it,” says brother Zach McMahon (’11). says Shah, so he began going door to dent Involvement) were inducted, prominent student leaders here at President Anthony DeJulio (’12) is door in Hall 15 when he was a fresh- making it the largest fraternity at Bryant. Two Sigma Chi members, An- especially proud of the work they man, looking for fellow students who Bryant. In order to join, all of the thony DeJulio (’12) and Jason Fortin have done and the brotherhood that were interested in joining. That is brothers had to go through pledging (’12) were accepted into Horizons, a has resulted from it. “Initiation and when he met Nick Ferreira (’11), who and complete initiation week, which national leadership program for installation is something we have eventually became his fellow brother consists of a community service proj- Sigma Chi members that they will be worked so hard for and looked for- and Vice President of colony Sigma ect and various leadership seminars a8ending this summer. ward to for so long. It’s unreal that it is Chi Rho. Shah became the president respectively. All of the brothers of Sigma Chi are finally here. We share this bond with of colony Sigma Chi Rho, which Philanthropy is something very im- excited to finally have their fraternity each other that is unexplainable. This means it is recognized as a local frater- portant to the brothers of Sigma Chi, on campus and are looking forward to is only the beginning for us. I can’t nity but not recognized nationally. who strictly enforce a no hazing pol- it growing in the future and recruiting wait to see what we are really capable On Saturday, May 1st, Sigma Chi icy. Their two philanthropies are John more brothers in the years to come. of and the memories we will make to- became the first new fraternity at Huntsman Cancer Institute, founded “It’s an unbelievable feeling to fi- gether.” Bryant since 1994 and was installed as by a Sigma Chi, and Children’s Mira- nally see all of our hard work come to the 234th chapter of Sigma Chi. Many cle Network, which raises money to fruition. At times it felt like we were prominent leaders spoke at the official pay for children’s medication when never going to get here, but we just Comment all summer long at www.BryantArchway.com

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ParticipationParticipation in the BrBryantyant 5K can be useusedd towartowardsds yoyourur incincentiveentive credit!credit! page 4 may 7, 2010 Father Joe Continued from front page Grad and the environment, which home because of the familiar- to members of the Bryant “Success is not in salary, makes it difficult to leave.” ity of [Italy],” he commented. community. He encourages but in the kind of person you Continued from front Father Joe’s favorite memo- Chris Corry, ’10, president each person to live as a kind are,” he said. page ries at Bryant include the first of Bryant Christian Fellow- person. Corry expressed his appre- an active duty commission in time that he confirmed and ship, said that although he is Father Joe stated that ciation to Father Joe. the United States Army, Reed baptized students here. He sad to see Father Joe leave, “I everyone should have a heart. “Thank you for being a a8ended the John F. Kennedy was able to get to know the know this is a great opportu- When he worked at Catholic light at Bryant,” Corry com- School of Government at Har- students and their back- nity for him.” University of America, Father mented. “Thank you for the vard University where he re- grounds before performing “Studying at the Vatican in Joe met a chaplain who used partnership with Bryant ceived a Masters of Public the Holy Sacraments. Rome is a once in a lifetime the saying. From that point Christian Fellowship. And Policy. Reed, an Army Ranger “They came to make a opportunity, and I am really on, Father Joe took the chap- thank you for your genuine and a paratrooper, served in commitment to faith,” he said. happy that he is taking it,” lain’s comment to heart, pro- passion for students on cam- the 82nd Airborne Division as “I was very moved by that.” said Corry, who has known claiming the same idea to pus. Good luck in Rome, and an Infantry Platoon Leader, a While it will be hard for Father Joe since Corry was a others. may God continue to bless Company Commander, and a him to leave a place that has freshman. “Not only will he “Have a passion for life your ministry!” Ba8alion Staff Officer. He re- meant so much, Father Joe is be able to expand in his and live life to the fullest,” he The Bryant community turned to West Point in 1978 excited to begin a new en- knowledge as a Priest, but said. Father Joe also encour- wishes Father Joe well in all as an Associate Professor in deavor, particularly in Rome. this time abroad will un- ages everyone to give back, that he does. We are ex- the Department of Social Sci- Since he has family from Italy doubtedly grow his faith and and to see the connectedness tremely grateful for his end- ences. Reed resigned from the and traveled there frequently, relationship with God.” to all people. less dedication. Army as a Captain in 1979 Father Joe feels that he is re- As he leaves Bryant, Father Most of all, Father Joe em- and enrolled at Harvard Law turning home. Joe offers some words of en- phasizes the character of each School where he graduated in “In a sense, it is returning couragement and inspiration individual. 1982. Also joining Senator Reed addressing the Bryant community during commencement, giving the Senior Charge, will be Lindsey Clif- 5am McHenry ford. A7er going through the competitive process, a panel commi8ee selected her speech as the best fit to address the senior class as they exit their final year at Bryant. Her speech will be a reflection on both her experiences and feelings as a Bryant graduate. Entering a down economy and discouraging job market Lindsey is hoping to rally her fellow class members that may feel lost in what the world may hold for them in the future. “I hope to offer the encouragement they need in order to gain the confidence and assurance I know they have. As a Bryant graduate we are all gi7ed and I trust my speech to reiterate this and get them excited to take on the world.” Graduation will be held May 22nd starting at 10am here at Bryant University. As well as speaking, Senator Reed will be receiving an honorary degree along with Presi- dent and CEO of Educause Diana Oblinger, Robert Siegel, founding partner Gwathmey Siegel and Associates Archi- tects, the late Charles Gwath- mey, founding partner Gwathmey Siegel and Associ- ates, and Laurent Vernerey, President and CEO of Ameri- can Power Conversion Corpo- ration.

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EMS was activated. ing stolen property 2010-Saturday at 20:35 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Location: LOWER MAINT EMT CALL Medical Services Ren- LARCENY APR 26 2010- DRUG ACTIVITY APR MAY 1 2010-Saturday at 23:00 GARAGE dered MAY 3 2010-Monday at Monday at 12:35 29 2010-Thursday at 21:35 Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: A Bryant owned golf 02:24 Location: CHASE ATHLETIC Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: A student was report- cart was stolen. The vehicle was re- Location: TOWNHOUSE CENTER / GYM / MAC Summary: A report of confiscated edly assaulted. Also a guest was covered and found to be damaged. Summary: A report of a person as- Summary: A report of a stolen paraphernalia. arrested for possession of drugs. saulted in a fight. EMS was acti- backpack from the Gym. EMT CALL Medical Services Ren- vated. DRUG ACTIVITY APR EMT CALL Medical Services Ren- dered MAY 1 2010-Saturday at BURGLARY (RESIDENCE) APR 30 2010-Friday at 01:06 dered MAY 1 2010-Saturday at 22:05 TOWED VEHICLE MAY 3 26 2010-Monday at 14:25 Location: RESIDENCE HALL 00:05 Location: CHASE ATHLETIC 2010-Monday at 03:33 Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: Smithfield Police arrest Location: RESIDENCE HALL CENTER / GYM / MAC Location: UNISTRUCTURE Summary: A report of items stolen a person for drug possession. Summary: A report of an intoxi- Summary: A report of a female suf- Summary: A vehicle with seven from student’s room. cated female. EMS was activated. fering from heat exhaustion. EMS previous tickets was towed from FIRE Fire Extinguisher Expelled was activated. campus LARCENY ($50-$200) APR APR 30 2010-Friday at 01:26 10-04- EMT CALL Medical Services Ren- 26 2010-Monday at 15:00 30-06851 dered MAY 1 2010-Saturday at LARCENY MAY 1 2010-Sat- VANDALISM (Residence) MAY 3 Location: CHASE ATHLETIC Location: RESIDENCE HALL 00:43 urday at 22:28 2010-Monday at 16:55 CENTER / GYM / MAC Summary: A report that someone Location: RESIDENCE HALL Location: TOWNHOUSE Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: A student reports items expelled a fire extinguisher in a res- Summary: A report of a student Summary: A report of a the7 of 4 Summary: A report of a broken taken. idence hall. with a head injury. EMS was acti- university chairs from a town- window. vated. house. KEYS Lost, Stolen, Misplaced Key EMT CALL Medical Services Ren- LARCENY MAY 3 2010- (S) APR 26 2010-Monday at dered APR 30 2010-Friday at EMT CALL Medical Services Ren- FIRE (Building) MAY 2 2010- Monday at 18:53 16:17 02:51 dered MAY 1 2010-Saturday at Sunday at 00:20 Location: RESIDENCE HALL Location: CHASE ATHLETIC Location: RESIDENCE HALL 01:54 Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: Report taken regarding CENTER / GYM / MAC Summary: A report of a sprained Location: TOWNHOUSE Summary: A maliciously expended a missing wallet Summary: A report lost keys. wrist. EMS was activated. Summary: A report of a person Fire extinguisher caused an acti- BIAS INCIDENTS None Reported with an injured finger. EMS was vated fire alarm in a Residence LARCENY APR 26 2010- STUDENT CONDUCT Student activated. Hall. To report a bias incident or hate Monday at 16:30 Conduct Violation APR 30 2010- crime, go to www.bryant.edu/bias Location: CHASE ATHLETIC Friday at 03:15 EMT CALL Medical Services Ren- VANDALISM MAY 2 2010- or call the Bias Incident Hotline at CENTER / GYM / MAC Location: RESIDENCE HALL dered MAY 1 2010-Saturday at Sunday at 01:20 x6920 Summary: A report regarding a Summary: A student was report- 02:14 Location: RESIDENCE HALL Bias related incident – a threatened, stolen wallet edly threatening another student. Location: RESIDENCE HALL 17 Summary: A report of electrical a8empted, or completed action that 100209 wires being broken for the Access is motivated by bigotry and bias re- LARCENY APR 26 2010- EMT CALL Medical Services Ren- Summary: A report of a person Control System in a Residence garding a person’s real or perceived Monday at 17:00 dered APR 30 2010-Friday at bleeding from the face. EMS was Hall. race, religion, natural origin, eth- Location: UNISTRUCTURE 14:10 activated. nicity, sexual orientation, disability, Summary: A report of a the7 from Location: AMPITHEATRE or gender status. Examples of a Classroom. Summary: A report of a person SUSPECTED ARSON MAY 1 these incidents include name call- stung by a bee. EMS was activated. 2010-Saturday at 04:47 EMT CALL Medical Services Ren- ing, offensive language/acts, and VANDALISM (AUTO) APR Location: RESIDENCE HALL dered MAY 2 2010-Sunday at graffiti/behavior. 28 2010-Wednesday at 01:57 DISORDERLY CONDUCT APR Summary: A reported grass fire. 02:43 Location: SENIOR APARTMENTS 30 2010-Friday at 16:08 Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: A report of people Location: BASEBALL FIELD VANDALISM (School Building) Summary: A report of an intoxi- walking across the hoods of vehi- Summary: A student failed to com- MAY 1 2010-Saturday at 18:39 cated female. EMS was activated. cles. ply with a DPS officers request to Location: RESIDENCE HALL dispose of an open container of al- Summary: A report of a broken VANDALISM (Residence) MAY 2 TOWED VEHICLE APR cohol. Smithfield Police were noti- window in a Residence Hall. 2010-Sunday at 05:53 28 2010-Wednesday at 20:14 fied and escorted the subject off Location: RESIDENCE HALL Location: TOWNHOUSE campus. DISORDERLY CONDUCT MAY 1 Summary: A report of a damaged Summary: A vehicle was towed 2010-Saturday at 19:56 ping pong table. from a fire lane. EMT CALL Medical Services Ren- Location: RESIDENCE HALL 16 . page 6 may 7, 2010 The Student Entrepreneur: No paycheck? No problem ter, and take out the trash in lar, and I may very well be hour than a job paying you my parent’s house—all in a venturing down that path in a $48,000 a year. I’m in that real- day’s work. ma4er of months just to keep ity right now. A lot of my The biggest worry of any myself afloat. If it is what I friends have promising jobs college graduate is not being have to do in order to build with health insurance, 401K able to secure that full-time my third business from the and all these other dandy job and not being able to ground up, then I’ll do it. You things. And me? Well, I’m not move out of your parent’s may have to do the same, but paying myself for quite some house. I’m doing it and I working part-time or full-time time, so going against the en- know that’s not my fate. I’m may teach you a lot more than trepreneurial grain, I may be not down in the dumps about you think. ge4ing a part-time job. But I not being employed, and you There have been numerous look at it not as the job to shouldn’t be either. make ends meet Looking for a even though I job is, in itself, a full- spent $150,000 on a time job. Building ‘I’m not down in the dumps BSBA, but the job up your network about not being employed, and to learn and apply could become in- theories and prac- valuable once you you shouldn’t be either.’ tices to my own do land your first business so that I job. Entrepreneurs can strengthen my full- tackle that as well—we need books wri4en about corporate time (and hopefully eventu- to build networks, stay in executives who have been ally lucrative) entrepreneurial (MCT Campus) touch with people and use laid off, only to find much endeavors. our networks to our advan- more satisfying jobs many We all take different paths By Michael Adams I’m prepared to take on the tage when building our busi- later rungs below them. to achieve our goals. It may Assistant Editor in Chief consequences of not having a nesses. However, spending Michael Gates Gill is a prime involve corporate cubicle full-time job with full benefits, time on building our network example. He wrote the book work, or it may involve ask- I know we’re graduating in paid vacation, a matching does come with its draw- How Starbucks Saved My Life: ing “Would you like fries with 15 days and a lot of you don’t 401K, and other random bells backs—no money. A Son of Privilege Learns to Live that?” Either way, good luck have jobs. Is that why you re- and whistles, but I’m really Come six months down the Like Everyone Else, where to all my fellow classmates in ally hate the thought of grad- excited to get on with the next road when I have to start pay- Gates Gill has been fired and whatever it is you choose to uation? Is not having a job phase of my life. ing my five-figure loan goes to work as a cleaning pursue a3er we walk across making you not want to talk Starting my own business amount, I may need to get a employee at the local Star- the stage at commencement. about your post-graduation is my own full-time job. It just part-time job for some spend- bucks. Believe me, it’s on my plans? Come on. We’re gradu- so happens that I don’t get a ing cash and to pay off my books-to-read list. Michael Adams is a Senior ating—done with college. I re- paycheck bi-weekly and that I monthly payments. It’s not When it all comes down to Marketing major at Bryant peat: done with college. don’t work in a cubicle. I still the end of the world. it, not having a big-shot job University and a serial food You’re probably wonder- have to wake up in the morn- For many entrepreneurs, like all of your buddies or entrepreneur. He blogs about ing, “Michael, why are you so ing, make sales visits, phone they o3en end up moon-light- girlfriends is not the end of small business and living a upbeat about graduating? calls, place orders, ship out ing their companies, a3er the world. You may very well self-employed life at You’re not even taking a pay- online sales, do the account- working 9-5 pm. Moonlight- gain a whole lot more from www.ReheatedLe*overs.com check for a year!” Exactly, and ing, create the online newslet- ing is becoming all too popu- the job ge4ing paid $10 an It's time to put the "social" back into social media going. Of course, all this en- a presence on your favorite Wendy's by basically doing thusiasm is simply a reflec- social site doesn't lead to all on-line what was thought to tion of sellers' base ambition that wonderful a set of results be a4ention-grabbing and to get access to and, ideally, – ask Starbucks versus funny--but in the end de- close to customers and Dunkin! meaning to the position and prospective buyers. Second, the context of mes- imaging of the brand. On-line social media might saging – particularly in the so- If your social media strategy be harder to game than ex- cial media – ma4ers; posts, isn't sophisticated, you may pected. pages, and the activities they want to re-think it. I readily admit that for a encourage or evoke [or don't!] It seems that every time I while, now, I've been drag- seem to make the difference turn around, someone wants ging my feet on what is rap- in consumer reactions and to talk about all the promise idly becoming a trite outcomes. Ask Budweiser if to – and of – marketing in the prescriptive marketing strat- they'd do it all over again. social media. It's time to egy, namely what seems to Third, not all brands may admit that a lot of what is many to be such an obvious be destined to be social! It ap- presently being done is lame solution to media clu4er: that pears that some brands are se- or, at best, flat-footed. Like social media is an easy, obvi- rious – positioned on the basis every other saturated media ous, and presumably effective of technical or functional su- that business can choose strategy for marketing and periority and, thus, may not from, marketers – and all business success. Well, now be especially amenable to their PR and advertising there's evidence that suggests more frivolous hocking. For peeps – are going to find it as that the social media may not example, there is evidence to formidable a challenge to be the easy panacea that some suggest that Gille4e has only break-through the barriers to are banking on. threatened its premier posi- ge4ing a4ention, buzz, share- In a recent report of a tion in the marketplace by of-mind, favorable word-of- media study by Vivaldi Part- doing dopey things with its mouth, and ultimately sales in ners and Lightspeed Re- on-line strategies. social media as they have search, more than 60 firms Fourth, social tools are a with everything else they've and their customers were as- means – not an end – to get- already turned to. sessed in terms of brand affili- ting the marketing-communi- It's not fun to be the bearer ations, advocacy, and sense of cation job done. It's not so of bad news, but it's got to be (MCT Campus) social community in both on- important that a brand is in said: Social media and social and off-line media. The find- social media as much as what network marketing means By Keith Murray ing have all been singing the ings were enlightening: it does, says, or leads to, once you don't do the same stuff Faculty Columnist praises of the social media. Five points that make social it's there. Ask Clinique about you've done before all over They've touted the promise of media more formidable mar- that...then Axe. again, now just in a different Now there's evidence to a firm's globbing on to all keting opportunities. Fi3h, the trivialization of a place. show that the clamor for those places that people [read, First, brand advocates brand is very possible, de- Keith Murray is a Marketing marketing advantage is not consumers] are congregating: trump followers – and being pending on what's done with professor and the Associate Dean so easy. Facebook, My Space, Linked- in one group or the other the message in social media of the Graduate School at Bryant For the longest time, pro- In, Twi4er – you name it – all doesn't appear to happen like contests, on line games, University. Be sure to visit his fessionals in communication, in the name of being present without specific media strate- etc. Burger King was effec- daily blog at www.keithmurray- public relations, and market- where the marketplace is gies occurring. Simply having tively out-maneuvered by onbiz.com.

Join the conversation www.bryantarchway.com may 7, 2010 page 7 Baseball sweeps Wagner, moves into first place in the NEC against reliever Jack Rice. Courtesy of Carignan would reach second bryantbulldogs.com safely on a error at second base with the Seahawks try- Zakary Cianciolo’s ing to get the lead runner on a (Prospect, Conn.) single up grounder by Kevin Brown. the middle with two outs in Both runners would move the bo8om of the 10th inning into scoring position on a sac- scored Jeff Vigurs (South rifice bunt by English se8ing Windsor, Conn.) from third the stage for Vigurs. The sen- with the game-winning run as ior catcher would belt a single the Bryant University baseball to right center, scoring both team completed a four-game Carignan and Brown to tie the weekend sweep of Wagner game at 10-10. Sunday with a dramatic 11-10 With Vigurs taking second win. on the throw home, he would Winners of nine-straight move up to third on a passed Northeast Conference games ball. A7er an intentional walk and nine of its last 10, Bryant to Campbell, Rice would get improves to 23-19 overall and Stone looking on a strikeout stands alone in first place in for the second out of the in- the NEC at 15-5. Wagner, this ning. year’s preseason favorite to But Cianciolo would get win the conference, drops to the winning run home with a 17-23 overall, 11-9 in confer- single that just glanced off the ence play. glove of shortstop Brian Mar- A7er taking the first three tutartus and into center field. games of the weekend show- For the weekend, Brown down between the top two went 10-for-17 (.588) with a teams in the conference, The Bulldogs swept Wagner at home last weekend. The team honored its seven seniors double, two triples and one Bryant had to dig down deep before Sunday’s game. (Courtesy of Bryant Athletics) home run. Sunday’s 4-for-5 Sunday to pull out the victory performance was his fourth 4- as the Bulldogs rallied back English (Windsor Locks, A7er a groundout to short In the top of the 10th, Wag- hit game of the year and from a 3-run and 2-run deficit Conn.) would follow with a for the second out, the Sea- ner would push across two team-best 17th multiple-hit late in the game. single to right, scoring Carig- hawks walked Jamie Skager- runs by one swing of the bat game. The Seahawks took an 8-5 nan from third to make it 8-6. lind (Holden, Mass.) as freshman Nick Alfano Vigurs and Campbell both lead into the bo8om of the Vigurs would follow by lining intentionally to load the belted a two-run home run off had big weekend’s as well, as ninth inning but four consecu- a double to right to score bases. But Karlsson would reliever Mark Andrews (Hills- the two veterans hit .500 tive hits by the Bulldogs off Brown from second and to get out of the jam by striking borough, N.J.) to le7 to put against Wagner. Campbell’s reliever Ian Karlsson started move the tying run to third out Tim Norton (Barnstable, the visitors up 10-8. Alfano, two hits Sunday extends his the rally. Connor Carignan with nobody out. Mass.) to end the inning. who came into the game with team-best season hit streak to (Norwich, Conn.) led off with Nick Campbell (Raynham, Norton had a huge day at just one hit on the season, also 15 games. Andrews picked a single to center. Carignan Mass.), one of seven Bulldog the plate for the Bulldogs, nearly hit for the cyle with up the win to improve to 3-1 would move over to third on seniors honored prior to the coming just a home run shy of four hits on the a7ernoon. on the year. The Bulldogs as a a single into right by fresh- start of the game as part of hi8ing for the cycle with a But in the bo8om of the team out-hit the Seahawks 57- man Kevin Brown (Northbor- Senior Day festivities, would triple in the second, single in tenth, the Bulldogs came 35 for the series. ough, Mass.), one of four hits get the tying run home with a the fourth and double in the through once again as Carig- on the day for Brown. Jordan sacrifice to le7. sixth. nan drew a leadoff walk The life of a Boston fan tempered, and looking ing the Celtics to be disposed By David Niles around the stadium you of by Lebron James and the Staff Writer could see empty seats. Cavaliers. Likewise, the Celtics were Then we come to the Bru- As fans, it’s all about ex- expected to be Eastern Con- ins. The Bruins were thought pectations. When we expect ference favorites. They too to done midway through the the worse and get the best, we were getting their injured star season. Tim Thomas was are elated. When we expect and leader back from injury starting to look his age in net, the best and get anything else, in Kevin Garnett. The Big the Bs offense lacked any our disappointment reigns. Three was now expanded to shred of a scoring punch, and Never has this been more evi- the Big Five with the emer- the Marc Savard injury had dent than in watching the gence of Rajon Rondo and the B’s labeled as dead in the home town teams this season. Kendrick Perkins. Marques water. They were criticized Last fall the Patriots were Daniels and Rasheed Wallace even more for not retaliating considered favorites. Brady were supposed to make the after Matt Cooke’s hit and the (MCT Campus) would be back, along with Boston bench the best in the thought was that there would Life has been tough for Boston fans lately. their record-setting offense of league, along with Big Baby be changes in the front office It’s amazing how all these they are frustrated and down- 2007, and the defense would and Tony Allen. and behind the bench. teams could end up with right angry about the per- be younger and faster. In- Garnett ended up being However, the B’s re- about the same fate. The Patri- formance of the Patriots and stead, Brady was rusty, the of- slowed all year before we re- bounded. Behind a young ots won their division and Celtics. Just a decade ago, fense became dependent on alized he just isn’t the same star in Tuukka Rask, the Bru- lost in the playoffs. The these types of results would two play-makers, and the de- player. Rasheed appeared to ins were able to rebound and Celtics will have won their di- have brought the same joy fense was younger but be allergic to paint, Daniels secure a 6-seed for the eastern vision and a first round series that the Bruins bring now. showed their inexperience. was both injured an ineffec- conference playoffs. Now before being beaten. Mean- Make that a lesson learned for Adalius Thomas continued to tive, Baby broke his hand in a after upsetting the Buffalo while, the Bruins will have marketing departments. Take disappoint, Randy Moss was fight and Tony Allen was Sabres and Olympic hero had far worse a regular sea- down the “Drive for Banner accused of loafing, and their MIA. Celtics fans resorted to Ryan Miller, the Bruins are son and a similar post-season 18” signs. Prepare fans for the bend but don’t break defense booing their home town team hosting a second round series result (barring some big up- worst, and they will feel the kept breaking. The normally regularly by the end of the and the bandwagon is at full- sets). While people couldn’t best. raucus sold-out crowds were season. Now fans are await- capacity. be happier about the Bruins, Deidre Doyle Tim Norton Year: Freshman Year: Junior Sport: Track and Field Sport: Baseball

Doyle captured her third confer- Norton made big offensive ence crown this weekend, win- contributions this weekend ning the women’s 1500m at the helping the Bulldogs sweep Top Wagner. Norton hit a single, 2010 Northeast Conference Championships. double, and triple in Sunday’s Dogs game. page 8 may 7, 2010 Three inducted into Bulldog Hall of fame to the NCAA Sweet 16 and tory, Florest was a two-time tory, Kelly was a two-time the 2003 Northeast-10 Confer- Northeast-10 All-Conference team captain and three-time ence regular-season and tour- selection during his career All-Northeast-10 Conference nament championships. from 2001-2004. selection from 2000-2003. During her career, Beck- He was named to the all- A prolific scorer, Kelly set man was named the NE-10 region first team by the Amer- the school record for assists in Setter of the Year and First- ican Baseball Coaches a career with 26 and is second Team All-Northeast-10 three Association (ABCA) in 2004 all-time with 34 career goals. times and was a four-time after leading Bryant to the She twice tied the record for Northeast Region selection by NCAA Regional Champi- assists in a game (3) and led the American Volleyball onship and the school's first- the Bulldogs in scoring, Coaches Association (AVCA). ever berth in the College points and assists for all four She also earned Honorable World Series in Montgomery, seasons. Mention All-America honors Ala. As a sophomore, Kelly set by the AVCA in 2003. In addi- Bryant won a then-school the school record for points in tion, Beckman garnered Dak- record 40 games in during the a season with 31 and was (MCT Campus) tronics First Team All-Region amazing 2004 season, with named a first team all-New Courtesy of 2011 in conjunction with the honors in 2002 and was Florest winning 10 games and England and second team all- bryantbulldogs.com Black & Gold Golf Tourna- named a second team all-re- striking out 69 batters during region selection. As a junior, ment, as the Hall of Fame gion selection by Daktronics the year. she earned all-conference The Bryant University Ath- Dinner will move to a bien- in 2001 and 2003. Florest holds Bryant's ca- honors for the second year in letics Hall of Fame Committee nial rotation. Beckman is currently reer records for wins with 26, a row and ranked in the top- is pleased to announce three The Bryant women's vol- ranked second all-time in strikeouts with 244 and com- 10 in the Northeast-10 in new additions to the school's leyball team dominated con- both school history and plete games with 14, and is points. Athletics Hall of Fame for ference and regional play Northeast-10 Conference his- currently second all-time with As a senior in 2003, Kelly 2010. Former volleyball setter during the past decade and tory with 6,274 career assists 324.2 career innings pitched. earned first team all-confer- Britta Beckman '04 (Omaha, one of the driving forces be- and also ranks first in single- Despite battling injuries ence, first team all-region and Neb.), baseball pitcher Mike hind the team's success was season assists in the Bryant throughout his senior season, all-New England accolades, Florest '04 (Franklin, Mass.) the play of Beckman. volleyball record books with Florest pitched Bryant to a and the Bulldogs won a total and women's soccer forward A quarterback and floor 1,749 helpers in 2003. win in the second game of the of 38 games during her illus- Allison Kelly '04 (Trumbull, leader at the setter position, She becomes the eighth NCAA regional and earned trious career. Conn.) round out this year's Beckman helped guide the women's volleyball player to all-tournament honors. Kelly is the first women's Hall of Fame class, bringing Bulldogs to an incredible 125 be inducted in the Bryant Ath- He becomes the 12th base- soccer player to be inducted the total number elected into team victories from 2000-2003, letics Hall of Fame. ball player inducted into the into the Bryant Athletics Hall the Hall to 84 members. The including four NCAA tourna- A team captain and No. 1 Athletics Hall of Fame. of Fame. three will be officially in- ment appearances, two trips pitcher on the most successful One of the top women's ducted during the summer of Bulldog baseball team in his- soccer players in school his- Track & Field impresses at NEC Championships sulted in the freshman earning just behind LIU’s first- ing the NEC Most Outstand- place team that finished in ing Rookie Performer honor. 3:15.32, but earned the Bull- She earned a silver medal in dogs a spot at the IC4A the 400-meter hurdles and a Championships. bronze in the high jump. In In the field events, sophomore the 400-meter hurdles, Chris Brida (Southampton, Watkins placed sixth. Mass.) was eighth in the triple Monmouth head coach Joe jump, clearing a best mark of Compagni was named the 4 feet, 3.50 inches. NEC Coach of the Year while Monmouth scored 214.50 LIU sophomore Jessie Gaines points to top the team stand- collected two major awards. ings while Long Island took The two-time NEC indoor second place, tallying 137.50 MVP accounted for 44 team points. Central Connecticut points on her way to captur- State (79) edged meet host ing another Most Valuable Mount St. Mary's (78.50) by Performer honor. one-half point for third place. Gaines' victories in the 100m Monmouth's Vincent dash and 100m hurdles, as Elardo won three of the four well as her contributions to throws on his way to captur- LIU's silver medal 4x100 relay ing two major post-meet squad, made her the NEC awards - NEC Most Out- Most Outstanding Track Per- standing Field Performer and former too. NEC Most Valuable Per- On the men’s side, the former (MVP). A7er winning Bulldogs got another strong the shot put and hammer performance from standouts throw on Saturday, Elardo Alex Engel (Spencer, Mass.) threw 48.13m (157' 11") to and Thomas O’Connor (West- capture gold in Sunday's dis- Freshman Deidre Doyle led the Bulldog women to an eleventh place finish at the NEC (Bryant Athletics) wood, Mass.). The dynamic cus competition. The Hawks Championships at Mount St. Mary’s. duo placed fourth and fi7h picked up a total of 22 points third conference crown of the 145 points to move up one respectively in the finals of in the event enroute to win- Courtesy of the men’s 400 meters. Engel ning their sixth title in seven bryantbulldogs.com by placing first in a time of spot from their third-place 4:46.96, just ahead of Mount showing in 2009. finished in a season-best time years. Compagni was also of 48.33 seconds earning a named the NEC Men's Coach A7er posting the top time St. Mary’s Megan Kinsella Meet host Mount St. who was second in 4:50.32. Mary's overtook Sacred Heart qualifying spot at the IC4A of the Year. in the preliminaries Saturday, Championships. O’Connor, Running in front of his Bryant University freshman Also performing very well for third place in the team Sunday was freshman Megan standings thanks to its also met IC4A qualifying home crowd, Mount St. standout Deirdre Doyle (Car- standards with a fi7h-place Mary's junior Chadwich low, Ireland) captured the Robertson (Sewell, N.J.) who 4x400m relay performance. ran very well in the 5000 me- The Mountaineers totaled 100 finish in 48.50. It was also a Brown claimed the NEC Most 1500 meter conference title season-best for O’Connor in Outstanding Track Performer Sunday at the 2010 Northeast ters where she placed third points over the two-day com- overall with a season-best petition, while SHU scored the 400 meters. award. The sprinter posted Conference Championships. In the men’s 1500 meters, IC4A Championship-qualify- The Bryant women fin- time of 18:23.50. 99. In the field events, senior Combining for 42.50 Sco8 Twardowski (Rehoboth, ing times in both the 100m ished 11th out of 12 teams Mass.) placed eighth in a time (10.71) and 200m (21.65) competing with a final team Melanie Farbotko (Brookline, points, Monmouth junior N.H.) finished 13th in the Mary Wilks and freshman of 4:01.14. dashes. He placed second in total of 18 points, while the Andrew Fitzgerald (New the former and landed a first men tied for ninth out of the women’s high jump, clearing Rachel Watkins were two key 4 feet, 11 inches. Teammate reasons why Monmouth was Hartford, Conn.) who quali- place medal in the la8er. 11-team championships with fied for the finals of the 400 LIU freshman Brian 24 points. Joanna Chanaj (Peabody, able to repeat. Mass.) was 14th a7er also Wilks won both the javelin meter hurdles Saturday, fin- Richards made a significant Doyle, the indoor rookie ished sixth in the event in a contribution to the Blackbirds' performer of the meet at the clearing 4-11. (43.77m) and the high jump Monmouth scored 201 points (1.70m) while scoring in the time of 54.21 seconds. second-place point total. On conference indoor season In the relays, the men’s his way to capturing the a7er winning the 3000m and to cruise toward a second con- 400-meter hurdles. That ef- secutive women's team title. fort landed her the NEC Most 4x400 meter relay squad of meet's Most Outstanding mile indoor titles last Febru- Michael DiBella (Upper Sad- Rookie Performer honor, ary, earned a spot in the out- The Hawks, who claim their Outstanding Field Performer seventh conference crown award. dle River, N.J.), Joseph Richards won the long jump door 1500 meter Pugliano (West Springfield, (7.50m) and took second in championships with a time of since 2000, finished well Watkins didn't win an ahead of runner-up Long Is- event, but her ability to score Mass.), O’Connor and Engel the 200m dash (21.71). 4:44.23 in the prelims. On took second in 3:16.21, finish- Sunday, she captured her land. The Blackbirds scored in three different events re- Full Sports Schedule at BryantBulldogs.com may 7, 2010 page 10 Top 10 ... By Jackie Ammirato Assistant Sports Editor ...moments in Bryant Athletics 2009-2010 10. Jeff Vigurs, Baseball

Vigurs, a senior on the baseball team, set a new school record this season. On April 23, in a game against Fairleigh Dickinson, Vigurs lined a double to left center for his 55th career double. 9. Mary Green, Soccer Green, a sophomore, made Bryant history as the first ever Freshman Peter McMahon and sophomore Jameson Love led the Bulldogs to a 7-6 win women’s soccer player to earn postseason Northeast Confer- over NEC opponent Quinnipiac. (MCT Campus) ence accolades. Green was named to the second team All- NEC for her defensive efforts in the 2009 season. Green is also a member of the women’s lacrosse team. McMahon, Love lead 8. Men’s Tennis Spring Break The Bulldogs traveled to Georgia and South Carolina over Spring Break. They finished the week 11-1 in matches Bulldogs over Quinipiac, 7-6 including wins over nationally ranked opponents, among them George Mason. game winner – was created But that lapse in Bryant’s Courtesy of out of the impressive play of clearing game allowed for a bryantbulldogs.com fellow rookie Mason Poli trio of Bobcat scores in the 7. Football season finale (Downingtown, Pa.). The final four minutes of the first frosh defenseman picked up half, evening the score at 4-4. Freshman Peter McMahon The football team ended its 2009 season in style, defeat- the ground ball off the faceoff, “We were trying to get out ing Duquesne 20-0. During the game, junior kicker Chris (Wilton, Conn.) scored a trio and with pressure on him, over the top and we just of goals, including the game Bird made his eleventh field goal of the season to set a new passed it across to McMahon, threw it away or overthrew it school record. Meanwhile, senior Mike Morgan recorded winner in the waning seconds who was open for the one- and turned it over,” said of the third period, while two pass breakups during the game setting a new school timer that would move the Pressler. “We were taking record with 28 career pass breakups. Five different Bulldogs sophomore Jameson Love score to 7-5. some chances to score, trying (Darien, Conn.) came up with had interceptions during the game, helping the team to its Quinnipiac would score to make chances out of the de- 60th victory in the program’s 11 year history. 14 big saves Saturday a7er- the lone tally of the fourth fensive end, and it backfired noon to lead the Bryant Uni- quarter, but couldn’t find a on us.” versity men’s lacrosse team to third equalizer to take the 7-6 Crowley’s goal with 12 sec- 6. Northeast Conference Fall Scholar Athletes a 7-6 topping of future North- loss. onds to go in the second quar- east Conference rival Quin- “We had some chances to ter sent the Bulldogs into the Fifty-five of Bryant University student athletes were nipiac. open the lead in the fourth break with a 5-4 edge, se8ing The Bulldogs (11-5) never named to the NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll. To be eligible quarter,” said Pressler. “It was up a second-half full of for the honor, students must have maintained a minimum trailed in the outing, but de- going to be a struggle all day heated play. spite taking an early 3-0 ad- cumulative GPA of 3.2 and participated with distinction as a for us to score, and I think a The Bobcats outshot the member of a varsity team. Additionally, seven Bulldogs vantage, allowed the Bobcats lot of it has to do with us and Bulldogs, 33-30, on the day (7-6) to tie the game twice, were named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll for having a our own offensive troubles.” while Benzing made nine GPA of 3.75 or above. both at 4-4 and 5-5. But a But it looked as though the stops for the home side. Love Gary Crowley (Scituate, Bulldogs would cruise early finished with 14 stops in net Mass.) goal with 12 seconds to on, as Bryant converted for for the Bulldogs. 5. Maria Scocca, Volleyball play before hal7ime would three goals in the opening 15 “Jameson was great be- break a 4-4 deadlock and Scocca led all Division I independent players in blocks minutes of Saturday’s contest. tween the pipes today,” said and finished second in kills during the 2009 season. Her ef- hand the Black and Gold a Junior Evan Roberts (West Pressler. “He made some big one-goal lead entering the forts were good enough to earn the recognition All-Indepen- Cornwall, Vt.) gave the visi- saves and took a couple out of dent Player of the Year. During the season she also earned third quarter. tors their first lead of the day the net I thought. He was cer- Out of the break, the teams two All-Independent Player of the Week honors as well as a with 12:13 on the first-frame tainly spectacular between the Defensive Player of the Week honor. She was also named to would open the frame with clock, absorbing a hard shove pipes and so were all the guys 11:14 of scoreless play before the All-Independent First Team and to the Northeast Confer- before firing an off-balance in front of him. But the guys ence Second Team. Quinnipiac’s Alex Maro8o shot that found open real es- who don’t get as much credit would re-tie the score at 5-5 tate behind Bobcat goalie as they deserve who played with 3:46 on the clock. Kevin Benzing. extremely well today are our 4.Kundayi Maweme, Field Hockey But the Bobcats wouldn’t keep Poirier followed with one defensive middies.” the momentum for long, as of the most impressive scores Senior captain Andrew The Bulldogs senior goal keeper had a standout season in Bryant came surging back, of the day, picking up the Hennessey (Wading River, ge8ing a pair of scores from 2009. She recorded nationally ranked goals against average ground ball to the le7 of the N.Y.) played a big role in the and save percentage numbers. For her efforts, Mawema was McMahon with under a crease just seconds a7er a Bulldogs’ victory, taking 11- minute to play. named the Rhode Island Association of Intercollegiate Ath- McMahon shot missed wide. of-16 wins at the faceoff X and letics for Women’s Distinguished Athlete of the Year. The “Peter has gone just like Poirier took a quick second- picking up a pair of ground our offense has this year, with award recognizes Mawema’s leadership qualities, her posi- chance shot, le8ing go a low balls. Love paced the Black tion as a role model, and her outstanding physical talents. bright days and OK days,” bouncer for the 2-0 edge. and Gold with a team-best six said head coach Mike With 3:09 to play, junior ground balls, while rookie Pressler. “This was one of the Ma8 Larson (Cheshire, Conn.) Ben Sternberg (North 3. Jason Thresher, Golf brightest of his freshman year. would wrap up scoring in the Kingston, R.I.) forced two We ask him to do a lot and first session with a bullet of a caused turnovers. The Bull- On April 29th, Thresher was awarded his second consec- there is a lot of pressure on shot, one that ripped through dogs would edge out the him to produce – that’s a lot utive Northeast Conference Golfer of the week selection for the ne8ing behind Benzing home team in the ground ball his fourth place finish at the Northeast Invitational. Over the for any freshman. He’s got for an unassisted tally and a game, 31-30. three years le7 in a Bulldog course of the 2009-2010 season, Thresher earned an unprece- 3-0 Bulldog advantage. “This game mirrored so dented five NEC weekly honors. uniform, and he’s going to be Quinnipiac cut the score to much of our season,” Pressler a marquee player for us in the 3-1 early in the second, but said. “We dominate the face- near future.” McMahon scored the first of off, we were very ready to go With a two-man advantage his three goals less than a defensively – that proved to 2. Men’s Lacrosse and 40 seconds on the third- minute later with a wrap- be a constant force for us all period clock, McMahon took around shot to regain a three- day. But we continued to do The men’s lacrosse team started the 2010 season ranked a pass from classmate JK goal lead. what we’ve done for 14 of the Poirier (Coatesville, Pa.) for a number 26 in the nation. Several members of the team have “We really had some 16 games we’ve played, and won NEC honors throughout the season including Jameson quick shot that gave the Bull- chances to even extend that that’s struggle to put the ball dogs a 6-5 edge. Nine more Love, Mason Poli, and Max Weisenberg. On April 24th, the lead,” said Pressler. “Then de- in the goal at the offensive Bulldogs beat Yale 9-7. At the time Yale was ranked number ticks would be all the rookie fensively we had some end. needed to complete his hat 11 in the country. The win marked the Bulldog’s first win turnovers that led to some “But with 11 wins in just over a nationally ranked opponent in program history. trick and give Bryant back a failed clears, but the most im- our second season in Division two-goal lead. portant thing is that we never I, the Bulldogs have reached But the goal – the eventual let them take the lead.” new heights,” Pressler added. 1. February 18th, 2010 - Staten Island, NY

Everyone was aware of the streak. We were even mentioned on ESPN. The only remaining Division I basketball team without a win. But finally, on February 18th at Wagner, Check out our website: freshman Raphael Jordan hit two free throws with one second left in the game to give the Bulldogs their first victory of www.BryantArchway.com the season and their first victory since February 17th , 2009. may 7, 2010 page 11 What does your voice have to say? It’s a long, weird, If you neglect to make your voice clear, I sometimes wonder- feel you are missing out and fading too far ful, sometimes be- into the background of life. Granted, I am wildering journey, not saying that everyone should start writ- this thing called col- ing for the opinion section next year, but lege. I sit here be- doing something every now and then to put tween four years of your ideas out there is not a bad thing. It memories I wish to may scare a few people, but trust me, no never forget and a ma7er how pissed people may get at your lifetime of memories views, all they are doing is presenting their to make and wonder view too. Don’t be scared to have someone By Drew Green where all the time disagree with you. That’s life; it would not Opinion Editor goes and what all be as fun if people agreed on everything. this means. In some It is o6en said that “the one thing you way I am sure every senior goes through this at have in life is your word.” I want people to some point during senior year, but for me, it is only re-envasion this saying and view it as your hi7ing me now that I am writing my last article. opinion. We are all made up of ideas. They You see, if there is one thing I have taken away are a mixture of good, bad, crazy, and yes, from my time writing these articles, it is that a per- sometimes stupid. But all your ideas are son’s voice is important. Not just your own, but oth- yours, so put them out there and let your ers also. I do love writing on a weekly basis, but I voice be heard. You will probably learn also love hearing and reading people’s responses to something about yourself you didn’t know my articles. For those that have ever responded ei- once you start voicing how you feel. ther through a Le7er to the Editor or just told me I hope that whether you are a fellow sen- their opinion, I thank you. It has been a wonderful ior graduating in the next few weeks, or a time writing for all of you who are willing to read student returning to Bryant in the fall, that my views on the issues in this weird world. you may listen to my advice on this issue (MCT Campus) What I can take away, and what you hopefully and make strides to find your voice and gain each week from the Opinion section in The maybe learn something new about your- now – at least – that you all own this campus a li7le Archway, is the importance of a person’s voice. I self in the process. Hell, we only live once so you more. So enjoy it before you are in our spot too. give much credit to my fellow writers who present should make yourself heard loud and clear so no And to my fellow seniors, where do I begin? The their opinions on a weekly basis. Pu7ing your views one ever forgets that you were here! memories are great and the friendships have been out there for everyone to criticize is a difficult, but For the professors and various staff members on greater. I raise my glass to you all and say that these cool thing in my mind. I do not think everyone does this campus, I say thank you. While it is true that last four years have been unforge7able for many it enough though. I truly believe we all have some- there are things I would have loved to put in the reasons. It is amazing to think how fast and slow thing important to say; no ma7er how trivial you “What Really Grinds My Gears” section of the opin- four years can go. I will always look back on them may think it is. Your opinions are your voice. And ion section on a weekly basis, you are the glue that and you fondly. you should never let your voice go unheard! holds this school together and makes it a great place We are not moving on from each other and these I was able to find my voice through different to spend four years learning, living, and sometimes past four years, we are only moving forward. We means in my time here; The Archway, the Bryant personifying “the character of success.” I still can’t, have shared a lot and by graduating we will not Debaters, the Players, my professors, and by trying nor do I care to define it, but I guess I will graduate have lost anything, but only gained another experi- to talk over some of my louder friends – much love. with it. ence which we will share for the rest of our lives. It is not the same for everyone. I know what has For those of you not graduating, I wish you good The end is bi7ersweet, but it is only bi7ersweet worked for me will not work for others. But I do luck in all your personal endeavors. However, keep because everything that led to the end was so good. want to stress how important it is to clarify or find in mind that you need to push the professors and To all of you, you have my best wishes and much your voice. staff to make this university be7er. Remember, love. Your voice really is who you are in all aspects. It when they are complacent, you are the ones that “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it hap- is how you speak, but also how you hold yourself need to force them to progress. It is true that since pened." ~ Dr. Seuss and how you interact with others. It is who you are. senioritis has been in full force for about a month It’s the people I’ll remember that I will remember. Bryant is Island, I le6 with something later professors, and you tribution to campus, is the en- made up of the most incredi- so much more powerful, and know who you are, because I tire leadership team in CSI. ble human capital: the stu- so much more tangible: I le6 believe they have something You guys have been instru- dents, faculty, support staff, with a handful of incredible of value to add to my quest mental in turning out campus facilities workers, Salmo relationships; relationships for achieving my goals in life. leaders and young profes- workers, administrators, and that have developed through Thank you. sional leaders to graduate and well, the not-so-human geese. these very classes, through And to all of my friends, take on this crazy unfair Everyone pools together their being involved in extra-curric- again, you know who you are; world. The crap you put up personalities to form this in- ular activities, and yes, Bryant would not be the same with from all of us makes you credible feeling of community. through a few parties here without you: the late nights, even stronger as people and It’s something that we have and there. the yelling, and the Marie more determined to see us By Michael Adams over Bentley and Babson, If I got anything out of col- Claire magazines. We’re a succeed. Assistant Editor-in-Chief making it even more impor- lege, it was to network like nu7y bunch of people, but Lastly, I would like to tant to hang on to. you have never networked be- you’ve made my time here thank the entire staff of The This article culminates my When I first arrived for a fore. To meet as many people pre7y freaking awesome. Archway throughout my entire time at Bryant—the tour my junior year of high as possible and to learn about Thanks guys! three years on staff. From three years I wrote for this school, I was not initially their strengths, their tri- Also, I want to address the Ryan Daley ’08 who got me paper, the two years I was in- blown away by the campus. It umphs, and their failures so hardworking men and writing for the opinion sec- volved in SASS, the countless was raining (go figure), I that I could become a be7er women of the facilities team tion to Jessica Komoroski, hours I have spent on the 3rd thought the buildings were person. here at Bryant. Every morning who let me charge forth and floor of the Bryant Center, the mismatched, the academics My very first class at I get woken up by the guys strengthen the paper this conversations with Priscilla just a li7le too “business”, Bryant was with Dr. Joe outside my house emptying year, and everyone in be- and Marge, the delicious and the tackiness just a tad Trunzo—PSY 260 at 9:30 am the trash, but you know tween. omelets from the best omelet over-the-top, but I ended up on Tuesday/Thursday—he is what? I don’t care—they keep See, it’s been a lot about lady in all the lands, my con- coming for a great business one of the funniest professors this campus next to spotless people. Our relationships are versations with Roger a6er education, the proximity to at Bryant, who didn’t go and absolutely beautiful, so what molds us into who we fixing our heat for the bil- two great cities, Providence through years of school just to thank you. Not to mention, are and who we are going to lionth time in our townhouse, and Boston, and the seclusion be called Professor Trunzo. If they are the funniest, most become. We will stay in touch and the countless late nights back in the woods. However, I you’ve taken him, you know personable people you will with people and we will not where my housemates forced have ended up leaving with, exactly what I mean. I ever come across with a smile talk to people ever again. Just me to stay up and talk about what I believe is something thought all classes would be always on their face, willing like high school, relationships the most pointless subjects. completely different. just like this—entertaining, to help out students, even if will fade, but remember to I’ll also remember the times While I learned my share engaging, and I would actu- they don’t need their kitchen hang on to those relationships where you, my fellow read- of financial ratios, profit and ally learn something. While I burners replaced. that have made you awesome. ers, told me that you enjoyed loss analysis, customer value did have many classes that Second to last, the people It’s been an adventure, Bryant. reading my articles. hierarchy, the myths of Africa, were the exact opposite, I had that have really made me It’s these interactions with and the poverty of many many more just like it. I have enjoy my time at Bryant and the people at this University school children around Rhode maintained contact with the allowed me to make my con-

The Opinion pages of The Archway feature the opinions of the identified columnists and writers, which are not necessarily th ose of the newspaper or Bryant University. page 12 may 7, 2010 Simon Says: Some Musings Profit & Loss Formerly Observations. Equally as Funny. Compiled by Bryant Students Congratulations Seniors! It took forever, but now you can graduate and not have to take any more tests, eat any more Salmo, sit through lectures, or have your drinks taken away from you. We can only hope that the memories have been great ones for all of you. Best of luck for all your future endeavors.

Drop That Drink! I find it strange how DPS officers are actually the ones who create a lot of the trash around the townhouses. They just throw it on the ground for facilities to clean up. How about some collaboration or just (MCT Campus) throw the cup in the trashcan? ence schedule and the team Friends say their relationship, has done exceedingly well. which had a troubled on Go Bulldogs! again/off again history, had We got through another recently turned physical and Online Student Evaluations Spring weekend. Most peo- that when this young man The first online student evaluations took ple seemed to have a great drank, he had a tendency to place in a few professors’ classes this past time, and some had too great become violent. Any time a week and the general consensus from a time. I hope it’s a Spring domestic violence incident re- students appears to be that these are a lot weekend people remember sults in a death, it is deeply for all the right reasons. We disturbing and troubling. be7er than the standard paper evaluations. still have a long way to go so And unbelievably sad. My Just something to keep in mind. that this weekend is every heart goes out to this young By Toby Simon one’s Spring weekend. I woman’s family and to all her Staff Columnist know a number of students friends who are reeling from Bryant Runs on Dunkin who chose to leave campus al- her death. There will be a Dunkin Donuts in the South Just a few random thoughts together this past weekend However, the amount of Side deli location next year. South Side will for this last official issue of because they didn’t want to be media a7ention connected be pushed over to Sky Ranch Grill. You be The Archway for the aca- around when some of the ex- with this case bothers me. demic year. cesses took place, forcing Every day there are instances the judge on if that is a Profit or Loss Kudos to the students who them to observe some ugly of domestic violence in which organized last week’s Walk drunken behaviors. boyfriends kill their girl- for Civility. Hillel students The Center for Student In- friends, husbands kill their played a big role in making volvement hosted their an- wives. And the newspapers this happen and they enlisted nual recognition banquet this pay li7le or no a7ention to E-mail Profits and Losses to [email protected]. the aid of other student week. This is one of the truly them depending on in what groups: MSU, ISO, Christian great events on campus which cities and what neighbor- Fellowship, AWA and Bryant always serves as a reminder hoods these crimes occur. Pride. Together these stu- about the “fabulous-ness” of But, when it happens on the Bryant Said What!? dents urged our campus to our students. Congrats to all lily white campus of the Uni- Compiled by Bryant Students become a place where all stu- the award winners and spe- versity of Virginia and in- dents—regardless of race, cial kudos to the Alliance for volves young people from “It says pants eater!” gender, ethnicity, religion or Women’s Awareness on their privileged backgrounds, the sexual orientation—can live most improved student or- media can’t stop telling the Person 1: “I wanted to make sure it wasn’t just me and study in a respectful and ganization award as well as story. Over and over again. and it was you too.” civil environment. their best campus program of Where’s the same concern and Person2: “No, the entire campus is struggling.” And thanks to all the fac- the year. outpouring of collective grief ulty, staff and administrators And finally, on the national when this happens in a neigh- Person1: “Okay, good. Because I started drinking.” who came out for the walk to front: the recent tragic death borhood in the South Bronx? support our students. of a University of Virginia fe- Enough of that. Good luck From boy to girl: “For 0.2 seconds you were A special shout out to the male student has received a on your exams—they’ll be definitely a man.” Bryant University baseball great deal of a7ention. She over before you know it, and team. (Ok, full disclosure— was due to graduate in 3 then there’ll be a nice summer both my sons played college weeks and was a star athlete break. Be safe, have fun, read “There’s an area of my body where, if I get pinched, baseball, so it’s a sport I love!) as well as an accomplished some good books, get plenty I’m immediately in a bad mood.” Under Coach Jamie Pinzino, student. And everyone who of sleep, and take care of the team has been ranked 4th knew her loved her. Appar- yourselves. For our seniors, E-mail funny quotes to [email protected]. in New England and cur- ently her ex-boyfriend, also safe travels on your new ad- rently has a three-game lead an athlete, couldn’t handle ventures and journeys. We in the Northeast Conference. their break-up and has now will miss you and hope you This is Bryant’s first year play- been charged with first de- miss us (a li7le). Come back ing a full Northeast Confer- gree murder in her death. and visit!

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If you need to contact The Arch- Letter to the Editor way or any staff member, please Jessica Komoroski feel free to use the contact infor- Editor-In-Chief mation listed below. To the Editor, Assistant Editor: Michael Adams The Archway Business Manager: Stephen Doyle Bryant University, Box 7 I’d like to thank Res Life, Facilities, all “University Officials”, and SPB students for their ef- Advertising Manager:Alyssa Tyson 1150 Douglas Pike Photo Editor: Amanda Dunn, Ashley McNamara Smithfield, RI 02917 forts in keeping us safe and allowing us to have a good time last weekend. Spring Weekend Campus News Editor: Jenna Morris would not even be close to as much fun as it is without all of their support. While it might be an- Assistant Campus News Editor: Zachary McMahan Location: Bryant Center, 3rd floor noying to dump out one drink or turn down the music, we will always be able to have another Opinion Editor: Andrew Green Variety Editor: Brigit Clancy drink and find another party. The RAs, RDs, and the rest of the Res Life staff do an incredible job Sports Editor: Eric MacCarthy Phone: (401) 232-6028 in allowing us to have fun (but not too much fun). I can’t imagine they enjoy herding us to bed Assistant Sports Editor: Jacquelyn Ammirato (401) 232-6488 in the early hours of the morning. Walking back to my dorm on Saturday night, I cannot fathom Business Editor: Brandon Dobro Fax: (401) 232-6710 Copy Editor: Alissa Foley, Emily Murphy how Facilities can clean up our beautiful campus…but within a few days it looked exactly like Interim Web Editor:Michael Adams E-mail: [email protected] what persuaded many students to come here. 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The deadline for all submissions is by 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication (for a complete production schedule, contact The Archway office). Late submissions will be accepted at the discretion of The Archway staff Have an opinion? Save it till next year! and more than likely will be held until the next issue. Members of the Bryant community are welcome to take one copy of each edition of The Archway for free. If you are interested in purchasing multiple copies for a price of 50 cents each, please contact The Archway office. Please note that newspaper theft is a crime. Those who violate the single copy rule may be subject to disciplinary Enjoy the summer everyone. action. may 7, 2010 page 13 Just pull the rip cord Ba0le of the sexes being a face-to-face interac- tion, but I think it really de- DEAR KD, pends on the length and So the end of this semester is near. I don’t think my relationship will last a/er closeness of the relationship. I graduation. I don’t know how to go about breaking up with my significant think the break-up method, other. I guess you could say that I’m scared. What will happen? What is the starting with a short-term re- best way to actually do it? Help! lationship and moving to a long-term relationship would be as follows: texting for the C’est la vie shortest relationships, fol- on AIM while a guy in high dle sessions on movie night lowed by Facebook message, school tried to break up with are only going to confuse the By David Nelligan AIM, and then in-person, re- me, but let me tell you, he parties, and create the illusion Staff Writer spectively. didn’t get away that easily. I of false hope. I’m not saying Then there is of course the was on the phone faster than ignore the person completely; most cowardly of all, the fade- you can count to three. sometimes it’s polite and hon- For our last article of the out. This is when you slowly No one deserves to have orable to ask how your part- year we will be covering distance yourself from the questions unanswered or to ner is doing, and seem breaking up: When to call it person until they get the hint. feel like they’re not worth a genuinely interested. You’ve quits, good and bad ways to Used mostly by people who conversation. If things have spent some amount of time do it, and the a6er effects. hate confrontation as a means go7en really bad, there are with this person, and you Whether you have experi- to avoid a fight or having to enced break ups that have see the other person’s feelings By Kaleigh Durkin still things you can do to wouldn’t have if you had not make sure the breakup is ami- cared about them at one gone very well where you get hurt. Signs of the fade-out PR Manager cable. Take into account that point; so remind them that claim the two of you are still include less frequent commu- the other party will most you do want the best for friends, or the other way nication, the other person’s Well it’s the last article of likely be upset, so some cry- them, but simply that the rela- around, where the very men- schedule magically becomes the semester, and it only fits ing might take place, and tionship wasn’t working for tioning of the other person’s more busy when you know that our question this week you’re just going to have to YOU. name sends you into a whirl- they do nothing at all, and revolves around breaking up. deal with it. I know this is a depressing wind, con- Before I say anything, let me When explaining why the issue to tackle upon the end it’s al- stant first start off by saying that breakup is occurring, we’re of a chapter of our lives for ways a ‘Ask yourself how you would want ex- every ending has a new be- going to touch back on the those of us graduating, but I tough cuses. ginning. No ma7er how fight article from last week. hope that at some point this situa- them to do it to you, and then do When it things may seem now or how DON’T blame the character of year you’ve learned some- tion. the same.’ comes badly you may feel, things a person or a7ack what they thing from Dave and my arti- To down to will always be OK in the end, did wrong in the relationship cles, and if not, I hope they at cover it, ask and if they’re not OK, least provided you with the first part of when to call it yourself how you would want then they’re not the a good chuckle to break quits, don’t try to salvage them to do it to you, and then end. ‘It’s hard to cut someone who has up your day (no pun in- something that is no longer do the same. Like any other col- tended). there or string people along. For the last part I say it is lege student, I’ve dealt been a part of your life for so long, It’s been amazing to When your feelings start to best to go completely separate with my fair share of completely out of your life.’ answer all of your ques- change, cut the strings loose ways. As I said before, people breakups. I’ve initiated tions, and I know that no and say good-bye. The sooner claim they have remained heartbreak, and I’ve ma7er what, things will the be7er is the measurement friends, but that is usually been on the receiving end of when initiating the breakup be okay in the end. You’ll for this situation. The moment coming from the person who the awful “it’s not you, it’s talk. Be honest with your meet new people a6er gradu- you feel differently towards checked out of the relation- me” talk. If I’m going to say partner: YOU’RE not happy. ation and your relationships someone, you are no longer ship first and no longer has anything about breaking up, Don’t tell them that they’re will undoubtedly change, but commi7ed and have mentally any feelings for the other per- and the one thing I’ve not a good boyfriend or girl- keep those who mean the checked out. You may think son. If you ask the person learned, is that you have to be friend, because to someone most to you close; because this goes unnoticed by the who got dumped, it probably HONEST with yourself. else, they might be the epit- you’ll never get these four other person, but it certainly still crushes them every time Don’t stay in a relationship ome of what a partner is sup- years back, but there’s an op- does not. You will not be fool- they hang out. because you’re complacent, posed to be. More o6en than portunity to make hundreds ing anyone by pretending you There is no reason to put don’t be afraid to hurt the not, your partner isn’t seeing of more memories. still feel the same way. Your yourself in situations that will other person’s feelings. I this coming, and if they are, It’s been wonderful acting actions and feelings are pro- get you upset, jealous, sad, don’t’ care how a7ached to you might have been the first as your female “Dr. Phil”, and jected a lot differently when angry, or anything else be- the family you are, or how to make a move, but not the I thank you from the bo7om you care about someone than cause you see your ex out ‘used to’ the way things work first to feel it. of my heart for your support. when you no longer do. somewhere. When the break- you are; there is no excuse for Now when it comes to the Good luck everyone and re- Now on to how to go about up happens it is going to be sacrificing your own happi- time a6er the breakup, there member: “The most exciting, telling someone you are done hard, but accept the fact that ness for the sake of someone are a few ways you can han- challenging and significant re- with them. In this day and it is over and move on. It will else. dle it, but only one way you lationship of all is the one you age with technology, everyone be best for both parties in- Now I’m not saying you should. It’s hard to cut some- have with yourself. And if being online with Facebook, volved. have to be brutal and not take one who has been a part of you can find someone to love Twi7er, AIM, texting and all Hopefully this semester into account the other party’s your life for so long, com- the you you love, well, that's other forms of communica- you have found mine and feelings, because you do. You pletely out of your life. It’s just fabulous.” Sex and the tion the question always Kaleigh’s articles either help- owe it to someone you’ve likely that you’ve developed City. asked is, are these appropriate ful, entertaining, or just inter- spent a part of your life with, some sort of routine, but if means to end a relationship? I esting to read, but as this is be it for one month or four you’re breaking up with haven’t heard of any break- our last issue and I will no years, the decency and respect someone, in order to prevent ups going out over Twi7er longer be able to give my ex- of having a conversation. As them from holding on to feel- yet, but the other three ways pert advice, I hope all is well Dave has mentioned, there is ings that aren’t there, it’s best have definitely been used. for you and your present or NO excuse for breaking up for you to keep your distance. Some may say these are future relationships. Life is via social media networks. 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Get Ready! page 14 may 7, 2010 J&T’s Movies to See: Third Eye Blind Kick Ass rocks campus By Brigit Clancy Variety Editor

This past weekend, the asked the group to join his Main Gym in the Chace Ath- band on the road. The two letic and Wellness Center is groups now tour around the ﬁlled with over 2,000 Bryant world together. students waiting to see one A5er The Upwelling ﬁn- the famed bands from the ished its set, the cha6er and 1990s: Third Eye Blind (3eb). excitement grew as students As the lights suddenly go out, prepared for the main act— the crowd roars. Minutes 3eb. It was a considerable later Stephan Jenkins and amount time between The company walk on stage and Upwelling leaving the stage begin to play a set list full of and 3eb coming on. Students,

‘It is needless to say that 3eb has not lost its touch since the height of its popularity in the 1990s. The vocals and music are still as great as when the band ﬁrst appeared on the scene.’

classics, with all of the stu- however, occupied them- dents dancing and singing selves by talking amongst along. themselves as well as crowd (Google Images) Before 3eb took center surfing. By Joe Lomuscio and crime fighting duo of Big can make a difference. stage, two opening acts per- Finally, it was time for the Daddy, (Nicholas Cage) and The film is balanced in its formed to warm up the audi- featured act and the gym’s Justin Thorpe his daughter, Hit Girl, played conveyance of a sense of duty ence. The first opener was Jeff main lights went out as the Staff Writers by Chloe Moretz. At the age to one’s fellow man and its in- LeBlanc, who plays a combi- stage spotlights came on, of 11, hers is one of the more clusion of a great variety of nation of pop, rock, and Third Eye Blind began their Kick Ass, wri6en and di- jaw-dropping roles in the film humorous scenes. Overall, the rhythm and blues. LeBlanc set, and students became re- rected by Ma6hew Vaughn due to her vulgar language, movie was cast very well with covered a variety of songs, in- energized. Jenkins and band has everything one would ex- extensive martial arts train- a great pool of young talent cluding Rhianna’s “Please mates walked slowly onto the pect from a superhero movie, ing, and kill first, ask ques- sure to make strides in the in- Don’t Stop the Music,” in ad- stage and jumped right into but with a few twists and tions later a6itude. dustry over the next several dition to singing several playing their hits. turns along the way. Given that the context of years. We are unsure as to songs from his own collec- Most enjoyable were the Dave Lizewski, played by the movie had a Revenge of what was more impressive; tion. LeBlanc, a 2008 graduate band’s greatest tracks, includ- Aaron Johnson, is your aver- the Nerds feel, Christopher crude humor in the form of an of Sacred Heart University in ing “Jumper,” “Motorcycle age high school misfit; the Mintz Plasse goes from Su- 11 year-old or the fact that the Fairfield, Connecticut, was Drive By,” “Never Let You things that he is best at in- perbad to superhero in the film somehow made Nick fun and entertaining. He has Go,” and “Semi-Charmed clude being invisible to mem- role of Red Mist. The trailers Cage look badass, a feat not a refreshing sound with his Life.” Students, most who bers of the opposite sex and portray another McLovin- very easily mastered. acoustic guitar and smooth grew up listening to 3eb, sang submi6ing to the demands of type role given Plasse’s high- With all its twists, the vocals. along with the group, yelling thugs in his neighborhood. pitched voice, lack of movie ends up sticking to its The Upwelling, the second every word to each song. 3eb Living in a crime-ridden area, physique, and questionable superhero roots in the final opener, performed a5er also played songs from their Dave becomes fed up with a6ire. However, Plasse shows ba6le scenes, which feature LeBlanc. The band kept the latest CD, Ursa Major. pe6y crimes and decides to for the first time that he is ca- two nerdy clowns in capes music flowing with songs in- It is needless to say that do something about it. His in- pable of playing a slightly knocking each other uncon- cluding “American Girls”. 3eb has not lost its touch terest in old school comics in- more mature character. Even scious with sticks and an epic This group, composed of since the height of its popu- spires him to take on the more impressive is that he clash between an 11 year-old three individuals—Ari Ing- larity in the 1990s. The vocals alter-ego of Kick Ass. does all of this while wearing assassin and a trigger-happy ber, Joshua Ingber, and Mike and music are still as great as Dave quickly learns that he eyeliner and a cape. Italian mob boss. This movie Mulieri—has a distinctive when the band first appeared is in over his head when his At first, we were skeptical was a surprise to say the least, sound, one that has a6racted on the scene. They performed first Kick Ass experiment goes given the lame trailers of this but we would highly recom- the a6ention of bands like the a fun and entertaining con- terribly awry landing him in film; however, we were pleas- mend going to see it. All American Rejects. The cert, one that will not be soon the hospital with nerve dam- antly surprised by its knack Upwelling also caught the forgo6en. age and a body reconstructed for originality and its eye of 3eb’s Jenkins, who later using metal plates. comedic, yet inspiring The popularity of Dave’s representation of an Lookingforaparttimeofferwhereyoucanearnextraincomeattheirown alter-ego skyrockets a5er average kid taking footage of his efforts to help a crime-fighting into his flexibleschedule,plusbenefitsthattakesonlylittleofyourtime. complete stranger make it own hands. onto the Internet. His heroic Vaughn does an exact is also recognized by the cellent job of integrat- local mobsters who believe ing several film Ifyouranswerisyesandneedmoreinformationcontactuswithyourresume that a masked menace has categories including been meddling with their at- violence, comedy, and formoredetails@[email protected] tempts to control the drug high school drama. At trade in New York City; un- the same time the fortunately, Kick Ass fits the movie contains an un- bill. derlying inspirational RequirementsͲ His heroism eventually theme that one person leads him to conspire with the *ShouldbeacomputerLiterate. *1Ͳ2hoursaccesstotheinternetweekly. For more reviews *Mustbe24yrsandaboveofage go to ww.BryantArchway.com *MustbeEfficientandDedicated Hurry..don'twait!Thisgreatopportunityislimited socontactMockMarineInc.today! may 7, 2010 page 15 Americans are watching more TV than ever

(MCT Campus) By Aaron Barnhart have disappeared from a Women watch more than MCT Campus third of American homes. men, teenagers or kids. DVD players peaked in 2008 If your household is black, Television Audience 2009, and remain in 88 percent of add 20 hours to that. African Nielsen's annual data dump homes, a notch lower than the America continues to lead the on the state of the American high water mark of VCRs (90 country, by far, in time spent viewer, is just out. Taking a percent in 2005). However, viewing. Black households look through the charts and with DVD sales hi/ing the were parked in front of their graphs, here's what I see in wall and online viewing surg- TVs for 78 hours and 44 min- the ongoing evolution of our ing, shiny disc players have utes a week, more than 11 entertainment centers. nowhere to go but down. hours per household per day. Cable breaks the 90 percent Factors that boost TV- Black households spend more barrier. Or in other words, watching are on the rise. Fully time watching all forms of cable reaches cable, including ubiquity. With 62 pay channels percent of people which is why subscribing to ‘The average household now HBO can cater to wired cable and them with shows another 28 percent consumes 58 hours 29 minutes of like "Treme" that paying for satellite unapologetically and other wireless television per week. That is more feature African- services, cable American actors. channels are than eight hours per day per The fastest grow- everywhere they household, up two minutes from ing demo in TV isn't want to be. Where a "demo." The audi- they aren't, the au- 2008.’ ence portion with dience is thought the largest year-to- to be out of reach year increase, ac- abstainers and folks on a strict 83 percent of homes are now cording to Nielsen, is adults PBS diet. multi-set, which is worth 50-plus. This is a demo- While it is true that cable keeping in mind when you graphic grouping, to be sure, channels rarely take a broad- read the time-spent-viewing but not what the industry cast-sized slice of the viewing numbers below. (For instance, considers a "key demo- audience, the growing avail- when you put a TV in the graphic" _ i.e., one that adver- ability of cable means that the kids' bedroom, which I don't tisers pay dearly to reach. The gap between big cable chan- recommend, they will in- reason is that 50-plussers nels and small broadcast net- stantly add to your total watch more TV than any works will get smaller and household viewing time.) other group save African- eventually vanish. Surely this DVR use has doubled in just Americans. (Tellingly, Nielsen weighed on Conan O'Brien as three years 34 percent of doesn't even break out time he pondered TBS's offer. A.er homes have one and that fig- spent viewing for older all, TBS will be in nearly 101 ure is above 40 percent in adults.) million homes when he signs markets like Kansas City. And Meanwhile, the two demos on TBS later this year. That is digital cable is now in 46 per- that media buyers covet al- how many homes NBC was cent of homes. Both DVRs most more than life itself broadcasting to in the year and digital cable offer options adults 18-49 and teenagers 2000. for time-shi.ing, which in- slightly shrunk last year. Of VCRs crash, DVDs satu- creases viewer convenience, course, this will have the per- rate. People, I hope you're re- which leads to more TV verse effect of driving up ad- cycling your VCR players and watching. Which brings us to vertising rates for those casse/es responsibly! Because the annual eye-popping statis- networks that can prove they if you aren't, America's land- tic ... are young viewer magnets. If fills have a helluva mess on The average household older viewers want more re- their hands. Just in the past now consumes 58 hours 29 spect from TV programmers year, the number of homes minutes of television per and advertisers, they'll have with VCRs has plummeted week. That is more than eight to follow the young 'uns lead from 72 percent to 65 percent. hours per day per household, and watch television less. In just five years, the players up two minutes from 2008.

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