Vol.The LXXIX No. 24 @thecowl • thecowl.com ProvidenceCowl College April 23, 2015 GILLIES TO FRIAR FESTIVAL CALGARY FLAMES

by Veronica Lippert ’15 Sports Staff MEN’S HOCKEY

In only three years with Providence College, Jon Gillies ’16 has proven himself to be one of the best goalies in the NCAA and one of the best goaltending prospects in the country. Also proving themselves as one of the best is the Calgary Flames Scouting Department, even taking just their PC draft picks over the last few years. Mark Jankowski ’16 looked like a first round pick in the NCAA Tournament, and John Gilmour ’16 was solid on both ends of the ice. Then there is Gillies, NCAA Tournament MVP, Hockey East Goalie of the Year two years in a row, a Second Team All-American, and the owner of most Providence College goaltending records. The Flames will not have to wait much longer to see if Gillies is the steal; after three years playing for the Andrew Konnerth ’17/THE COWL Friars, he signed with the Flames last week, forgoing his senior year. by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 “We are excited and proud that Asst. News Editor Jon has earned this opportunity,” EVENTS said Head Coach Nate Leaman; “He’s had a great three years at Providence, culminating On Saturday, April 19, 2015, the office of Student and safe environment for our students to spend GILLIES/ Activities and Student Congress sponsored the the day on campus,” said Bobby Arruda ’15, Page 24 Friar Festival on the quad in front of Smith. Student Congress president. “After an officer was The festival was an alternative to the infamous wounded in our neighborhood the weekend prior, golf party, and was designed as a way to keep it was important that we demonstrate our ability Providence College students on campus with the to respect the community our students preside intent to give them a good time. in.” He explained that Student Congress made it The festival was well received, and students a priority to advertise the event to peers and the did enjoy it. “I think it was incredibly successful,” College was incredibly willing to do what they said Sharon Hay, director of Student Activities. “It could to make the event a great one. was wonderful to see so many students there.” By Lots of behind the scenes work went in to three o’clock in the afternoon, the area designated making the event a success. Student Activities for the festival was almost completely filled. did much work, including securing food trucks Major Jack Leyden, executive director of the and entertainment, organizing the barbecue Office of Safety and Security agreed with Hay and bar, reserving equipment and setting up regarding the event’s success and expects the games, and securing the staffing needed to College to put on a similar event during the fall run the event. “We pulled the event together semester. “Friar Fest was very successful,” he said, very quickly–in about a week,” Hay said. “Students appeared to really enjoy the atmosphere “Todd Incantalupo along with the Student in a safe environment.” Activities staff handled many of the logistics “We, as student leaders, in partnership with and did a wonderful job.” school administrators, wanted to provide a fun FESTIVAL/ Page 2

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“can help you feel like you have by students outside of the boundaries by George Copley’16 taken more of a step in becoming a of the major: “Creative writing is The winners were as follows: Asst. News Editor Emeritus professional writer… it’s essentially unique in the way that it is something Poetry: “This Maple Burn Itself Away” by Kate E. creative writing department performing your work.” people do as a hobby while majoring Jorgensen ’15 This is a similar method that and focusing on something else,” “I Felt That You Were Good” by Sarah Espach conducts in her creative explains Espach. Bryant ’16 The poets and writers of writing courses that she offers here The Student Poetry and Fiction “Dogs” by James Smith ’17 Providence College have spoken. at PC. Students are asked to read a contestant received roughly 75 poems, Prose Poetry: Last Wednesday, April 15, PC held section of their work to the class prose poems, and works of fiction. “South Dakota” by Sarah O’Brien ’15 its annual Student Poetry and Fiction before their peers engage in an in- The pieces were then evaluated and “Moonlight Memories” by Danielle contest in the Ruane Great Room. depth seminar of analyzing and judged in their respective categories, Watkins ’15 Students of all years and majors were criticizing the work. This is what and ultimately three winners from “First Memory” by Matt Gillick ’15 offered the opportunity to submit Espach describes as “bringing life to each genre were rewarded a Barnes Prose: “The Obituary of Dr. Richard Darbus” by their works into the competition, as a piece.” & Noble gift card and a book. Matt Gillick ’15 well as the chance to read a section While each judge had his or her “Bitch’s Brew” by George Copley ’16 of their work aloud. personal opinion of how a work “Forgiven” by Danielle Watkins ’15 “The reading component was should be judged, Espach divided attached so that students can actually her assessment of a work into see and feel part of the creative two categories: originality and writing community on campus,” craftsmanship. “Great writing is often said Alison Espach, a professor of able to combine what might seem like PC’s English faculty and judge of the unique originality, something specific Student Poetry and Fiction contest; or singular to a particular author, and the other two judges present at the professionalism to a work.” Espach competition were Professor Osondu believes that the author should be and Professor deNoird, who are also “unique and learned enough to shape faculty for PC’s English department. and manipulate their own voice so In an interview with The Cowl, that it is a polished piece of art.” Espach explained how writing As of right now, the creative is conventionally a solitary act, writing department and major are something done “alone, on a in development. Currently, there is a computer; pen and moleskin small group of students who are very journal.” Espach explained that the passionate and engaged in every contest was a chance for students to opportunity offered by the school share their creative works, which can and faculty. Beyond the boundaries be a really scary thing. But reading of the majors, creative writing is MORGAN PEKERA ’15/THE COWL your works in front of other students special in that it is often performed Matt Gillick ’15, is one of the winners of both the “prose” and the “prose poetry” contests. A Night in Black and White PC Donors Enjoy a Night in Boston and Give Back to the College

Shanley and Fr. Sicard. Additionally, by David Toro ’16 an autographed PC hockey jersey and News Staff stick were auctioned. A Night in Black and White is events organized and led by a volunteer committee consisting of Co-Chairs Chuck ’71 and Leslie Borkoski ’12P and Jim and Teri Chisholm ’15P. The Already in its sixth year, A Night honorees at this year’s A Night in Black in Black and White epitomizes the and White were Donna ’78 and Bill ’78, immense generosity of alumni, parents, Cupelo ’12P for their commitment and and friends of Providence College. service to PC. This year, the iconic night took place at The Black and White Corporate the Boston Marriott Copley Place. Partner Award recipient was E. More than 800 alumni, parents, Turgeon Construction Corporation, friends, and corporate partners of led by Francis Ducharme ’87P, one Providence College were present on of Providence College’s longtime Saturday, April 18. building partner, according to Sarah “A Night in Black and White Osowa. is Providence College’s signature Needless to say, A Night in Black fundraising event open to alumni, and White was an incredible success. parents and friends of the college,” The official numbers have not been says Laura Hasler ’14 from the Office published yet. However, at this point of College Events. in time, A Night in Black and White The most important and generous PHOTO COURTESY OF SIMRAN MADHANI ’18 has raised nearly three-quarters of night of the year for Providence College Memebers of Friars Club pose with Coach Leaman and the NCAA champion men’s hockey trophy. a million dollars. All of this money featured silent and live auctions where contributed by alumni, parents, and alumni and parents contributed to the who unexpectedly experience tough this great school.” friends of the College will “support our PC Fund. “The PC Fund supports every financial hardships. Last year, A Night in Black and world-class faculty, student services, aspect of the student experience,” The beauty of A Night in Black and White received great reviews. The goal enhanced facilities and technology as says Sarah Osowa, director of Annual White is the ability to connect and give in 2015 went above and beyond the well as financial aid,” says Hasler. Giving. The PC Fund contributes to back to Providence College as well previously established record. financial aid of students, on-campus as its community. William Cavedon Over 85 items were purchased technology, and improving aspects of ’16, president of Friars Club, states in the silent auction, and 13 in the athletics and the arts. that “people connect no matter if they live auction. Live auction purchases One portion of the night, named have graduated one year ago or 50. It included a trip to London, a trip to Fund-A-Need, is specifically designed is incredible to see how timeless the Wine Country in Napa, California, a to support the Angel Fund. The Angel devotion to PC is and how all are there luxury vacation to Costa Rica, and a Fund was created to help students to reminisce about their experiences at dinner at the Dominic House with Fr. April 23, 2015 NEWS The Cowl 3

Recent Study Finds No Link Between Vaccine and Autism

According to a new study, researchers found no evidence for an Bursting increased risk of Autsim from the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot. Researchers looked at the records of 95,727 children in an 11-year window. In addition, researchers found no increased risk of autism from the PC Bubble the MMR vaccine for children with older siblings with autism. by Elizabeth Nako ’15 News Co-Editor Emeritus It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane...It’s Actually a Train

A Japanese maglev train hit 603 kilometers per hour (374 miles per hour) in an experimental track. This train set a new all-time record. This new and fast Japan Railway train is planned to begin service in 2027. #BostonStrong Marathon 2015 Despite the rainy weather, the 119th Boston Marathon took place on Monday, April 20. This year’s winner was Lelisa Desisa, a 25 year-old Ethiopian man. Desisa previously won the Marathon back in 2013, just hours before the bombing at the finish line. The first American to cross Houthis Call for a Peace Talk the finish line was the 2014 champion, Meb Keflezighi.

Saudi forces struck Yemen this week with a fresh series of airstrikes. The Saudi warplanes have been carrying out strikes against Houthi rebels since Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi fled the country back in late March. However, the Houthis are calling for a halt to fighting and a resumption of peace talks.

Congress Updates Protest at PC by Sarah Gianni ’18 values,” said de Leon. So why does the News Staff College continue to do business with by Elizabeth Nako ’15 the Renaissance Hotel? “The hotel has News Co-Editor Emeritus boycott settled their claims with the federal government, and administrators student congress believe that is good enough to keep On Wednesday, April 22, campus doing business with them,” said de was not only buzzing with beautiful Leon. However, despite the hotel spring weather, but also with the paying its dues to the government, the President Brian Shanley, O.P., held a Question and Answer session sounds of students and faculty fundamental issue of worker’s rights with Student Congress members. Shanley stated how he is trying to members alike calling for change. remains unsolved. “A few months communicate better with the students and faculty since the COACHE Throughout the day, protests were ago, hotel staff came to the Office of survey showed that the faculty wanted to see more communication held outside of Harkins Hall, Slavin, Institutional Advancement asking for from the administration. After listening to other students about the Ray, and Phillips Memorial Library, help, and were escorted off campus,” as students and faculty members bias incident on campus, Shanley wants to inform students about said de Leon. “We need to more distributed leaflets, chanted, and pressure on the administration, despite these incidents in a better way than just sending out emails, while still spread awareness regarding the issue respecting the students who are involved. Shanley also said that in the their concerns of trying to protect their at hand. “The protest was a result of relationship with the Renaissance long-term, Moore Hall will be turned into a residence hall, but as of Providence College doing business right now there is talk of turning it into a diversity center. Finally, in Hotel,” he said. During the protests, with the Renaissance Hotel, an anti- students and faculty’s response was response to this survey regarding domestic violence, Shanley said this union hotel located downtown,” said overwhelmingly positive. “I believe is an issue not just at PC, but at every college campus, and is a problem Cedric de Leon, sociology professor our sentiment resonates with a lot of that they would like to see fixed in the future. and faculty leader of the protest. “The people, and that students in particular The piece of legislation regarding the implementation of an Excel relationship that the College has with were respondent to the hypocrisy of program passed. The Excel class would be offered through the Center the Renaissance Hotel is inconsistent the administration,” said de Leon. for Career Education in collaboration with Student Affairs. According with the Catholic social teaching that we In terms of moving forward, the value,” he said. Business done between to the legislation, it will allow students to further develop their group hopes to obtain a meeting with PC and the hotel is categorized by a administration regarding the issue. “If professional skills. Also, “this Excel program will serve to supplement number of things, such as providing regular degree programs and will not count as course credit hours.” we don’t receive any communication discounted rooms for alumni visiting from administrators, we will not Finally, pieces of legislation on the recognition of a pre-dental society during reunions, or using the hotel’s and an entrepreneurship society passed. hesitate to press forward,” said de space to host athletic events. In many Leon. If necessary, de Leon said that ways, the decision for PC to maintain a the group would be willing to break relationship with a hotel that supports key information about the relationship anti-unions is out of character. “In between PC and the Renaissance, as 2010, we successfully pressured the well as call for an even larger protest administration to stop selling sweat with press coverage. “Obviously we shop clothing in the book store, as don’t want to take further action, but if well as administrators cancelling the administration isn’t going to back Nelly’s performance due to his actions down then neither will we,” said de being inconsistent with the College’s Leon. “The issue is too important.”

JESSICA ARTIGLIERE ’17/THE COWL 4 The Cowl NEWS April 23, 2015 Beyond the Abortion There is More to the Debate Than We Think

by Marla Gagne ’18 MORGAN PEKERA ’15/THE COWL protect both. Camosy believes that is News Co-Editor the only way “enemies are transformed into partners.” lectures Along with increasing benefits that will help mothers, Camosy believes we must be aware of the media and Anti-woman or baby killer; these are political parties. Camosy argues that the the two sides presented in the abortion media has a strong interest in keeping war. Pro-lifers are known as anti- abortion discussion dysfunctional and women, against the rights and freedom dramatic. The media, from television of females. Pro-choice supporters are shows to the Internet, needs news that taking away life and not protecting draw attention, keeping their ratings unborn children, the most vulnerable high and increasing their ad revenue. in society. Charles Camosy, author of As a result, compromise and discussion Beyond the Abortion Wars: A Way Forward are often ignored while hotheaded, for a New Generation, argues that these passionate activists take the spotlight are the only two sides depicted in the of the discussion. Camosy also argues controversial topic of abortion. While political parties want to keep the the stereotypes catch media attention country divided to keep money and and make a statement, they fail to votes. Social issues, like abortion, are realize the full complexity of the issue, used to excite the voting base and the need to stop polarizing the topic, Camosy speaks to PC’s students about the stereostypes of the abortion war. used to attack the opponent. Parties and the views most Americans share will attack opposing party moderate on the issue of abortion. 64 percent of Americans want abortions problems, have been abused, or have candidates that agree with them just to On April 16, scholar and author banned once a woman has entered her no support from the father or family. eliminate any threat from the opposing Charles Camosy visited Providence second trimester. Camosy also points Pressured by boyfriends, bosses, party. College to talk to students and staff out that our culture recognizes a baby parents, and societal expectations, If America is going to move beyond about abortion, a topic that has been as more than a clump of cells. We do women choose to terminate their abortion, Camosy believes we need plaguing the American people and not say that the fetus is kicking, but pregnancies. Camosy also argues that to challenge and change our culture. government for decades. Camosy the baby is kicking. Parents listen to there is a lack of support for women Polarized sides run by politics, self- referred to the abortion war as their baby’s heartbeat, see pre-natal who are raising families or want to interests, and media do not benefit America’s second civil war that has images, and sometimes undergo pre- keep their children. The United States the American people. Instead, more divided the country. Camosy believes natal surgeries. Camosy said many is the only developed country in the options and resources need to be some Americans and government pro-choice advocates are open to some world that does “not guarantee women available for women. Americans also officials “refuse to acknowledge any restrictions on abortion rights. So why paid maternity leave.” Although many need to realize, despite their different complexity” in the issue, and instead do the American government and pro-choice advocates say abortion views, that they often share some allow “identity to control politics.” people fail to come to a consensus? is part of the feminist movement, common ground. With a new focus These polarized stereotypes do not Camosy argues many people are Camosy argues that it is the complete on women, Hispanics, millennials, allow nor encourage tough discussions divided by having to side with the opposite. Instead of eliminating and technology, the perspective and and progress, but instead prevent any mother or the child. Women who have gender discrimination and advocating discussion of abortion can be changed. legislation from being passed on a abortions are making their own choice for more benefits for mothers, the Camosy encourages a “sense of national level. and often have traumatic experiences, government allows women the right urgency” to take action, destroy old Despite what is depicted, Camosy are under a lot of pressure, and are in to terminate their pregnancies. Instead systems, and take advantage of the believes most Americans share a tough environment. Some women of choosing between the rights of a “golden opportunity” presented. common ground on the abortion issue. are financially unstable, have marriage mother or her child, Americans must What is Marriage ? Students Learn the Truth About Happily Ever After by Meaghan Dodson ’17 and female "complementarity." This children are the manifestations of parents' speaking about the state's role in News Co-Editor "complimentarity" admits the differences love, and how having children reinforces marriage. Although some people argue between men and women, but also the procreative and unifying elements of that the government should play no anscombe society recognizes how these differences create matrimony. part in this private affair, Pell argued one whole. The Society also spent time discussing that government is an essential aspect of What is marriage, really? This is Members of the Anscombe Society the rights of children, emphasizing matrimony. The state protects marriage, the question that Providence College's stressed how “children desire the the need for life, love, and stability. and it has "a vested interest in promoting Anscombe Society asked on Tuesday, presence of both a mother and a father... Controversial issues such as abortion, the common good of its future citizens," April 21, in Ruane LL05. While there, Children raised without the benefit of contraception, and natural family especially if the marriage fails and students gave a presentation and led both often feel this acutely, and long for planning were discussed, as well as the children are in need of support. a discussion about the current state of the presence of the parent they went need for the involvement of both parents Presenters further stressed how marriage in U.S. society. without.” The presenters continued in a child's life. many people today have a "Hollywood" To advertise for the event, the Society by discussing the role of children in a Tom Pell ’15, the senior advisor conception of marriage, not recognizing brought a poster around campus and healthy marriage. They showed how of the Anscombe Society, spent time the challenges that come with the encouraged students to jot down their JESSICA ARTIGLIERE ’17/THE COWL commitment and instead seeing divorce ideal marriage proposal and what as an escape route. They discussed marriage means to them. issues such as “losing the spark,” lack of Members of the Society each communication, stress, cohabitation and researched a particular aspect of marriage other “premature milestones.” that they thought was worth discussing. The presentation concluded with The presentation began by asking, “Why a student-facilitated discussion, and talk about marriage?” Marriage, the the Society welcomed the perspectives students stated, is worth thinking about and reactions of everyone present. Pell because every person came from both a remarked how the Society's goal for mother and a father, and marriage is the the school year was to establish more of foundation of family life. The students a dialogue with students, and he was also made it applicable to their audience's pleased to converse with people who lives by remarking that current romantic agreed and even disagreed with what relationships have the ability to impact was presented. one's thoughts regarding future plans. Pell said, “we held this event because The audience was then asked what we believe that marriage is an important defines marriage, and presenters traced issue that is at the heart of our message marriage throughout the ages. Aristotle's of human dignity. Marriage is about fully three types of friendship were discussed, giving oneself to one’s spouse in love. especially the one in which love/desire for Furthermore, marriage is not only about a spouse's betterment reigns supreme. In what adults want for each other, but also its natural state, the presenters remarked, gives children the chance to know and marriage “brings the two halves of love their mother and father.” humanity together” as there is a male Jonathan Coppe ’18 speaks to his peers about what marriage means to him. April 23, 2015 NEWS The Cowl 5 Festival: A New Spring Tradition Continued from front page to conduct a gathering of five or more event. She said as an improvement for common goals and we will consider “The success of the event on persons on any private property in a next time, more food would be ordered. how we may continue to plan events Saturday is due to a number of things, manner which constitutes a substantial “Beyond that, we’re still evaluating where students can have fun, exercise not the least of which is the hard disturbance of the quiet enjoyment the event. I’m sure there will be some responsibility, and be good neighbors work of the Student Activities staff of private or public property in a minor adjustments for the future,” she and residents of Providence,” said and the commitment that the Student significant segment of a neighborhood, said. “For a first time event, it went Gaffney. Congress made to support the event,” as a result of conduct constituting a very well. Students loved it, and that’s The office of Student Activities, as said Tiffany Gaffney, Assistant Dean violation of law.” the most important thing.” well as the Student Congress executive of Students. Also according to the ordinance, a As for golf party itself, students board should be commended for the The office of Safety and Security nuisance can be considered “excessive should expect continued work from work and effort they put into making was involved in participating in noise or traffic, obstruction of public the College to keep students on Saturday a success. “This was a true several pre-event meetings with Dean streets by crowds or vehicles, illegal campus by putting on events similar collaboration within Student Affairs,” Sears, Residence Life, and the Office parking, public drunkenness, public to the festival. “This event was a said Hay. “It was great to work with of Student Activities. “We monitored urination, the service of alcohol to good example of how the College and colleagues to produce the event for activity and restricted access to PC minors, fights, disturbances of the students can work together to achieve students.” students only,” said Major Leyden. peace, and litter.” He explained that they also supported Major Leyden did mention that Student Activities with any logistical on Saturday, two PC students, two issues. Johnson and Wales students, and one According to Major Leyden, University of Rhode Island student Providence and State Police were were arrested for alcohol related concerned with safety in the offenses. Also, five non-students were neighborhood due to overcrowding arrested for various offenses including and behavior at previous a man wanted on warrants. occurrences. Also, prior to the event, Still, Major Leyden expressed College administrators met with that he was impressed with how the Public Safety Commissioner Steven vast majority of students handled Pare, command staff members, as well themselves on Saturday. “This past as administrators from Johnson and weekend was proof that students Wales University. can be safe and have fun without On Saturday, there were many overcrowding the neighborhood and rumors going around pertaining to adversely affecting the community,” “nuisance” and what that would he said. “Police noted that Providence mean. Major Leyden explained that on College students were well-behaved Saturday, police followed the City of and respectful.” Providence Nuisance Ordinance. This As for the future, Hay would like to states that “it shall be a public nuisance see the Friar Festival become an annual PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREW KONNERTH ’17 PC students enjoy a beautiful spring day by dressing preppy on the Aquinas Quad. Autism Awareness Week BMSA Outreach Committee Gives a Voice to Autism

and congenital rubella syndrome. Some by Nicole Lania’15 environment causes can also factor into News Staff Emeritus an individual’s vulnerability. Those events unable to metabolize environmental toxins, particularly heavy metals may also be at greater risk. Asperger’s syndrome is considered Autism is a term that is often thrown a different disorder than autism, but around, as it is the fastest growing they are related and it is on the spectrum disorder in the United States. The of autism disorders. Asperger’s has potential causes have been a source been described by scientist Uta Frith as of concern recently, and the veracity having “a dash of Autism.” However of claims regarding vaccines has been harsh that description may be this brought up for discussion. Despite disorder is mainly concerned with the these debates, the people who are social aspects of the autism spectrum impacted are rarely discussed. rather than the sensory and verbal This week, the BMSA outreach aspects. These individuals often have committee is holding a series of events very specific interests and can appear to raise awareness about autism. aloof with others. Events have ranged from tables in As much as autism as a disorder Raymond Dining Hall to events in can lend itself to scientific discussion, Slavin, all to bring light to the lives PHOTO COURTESY OF SHANNON GALLAGHER ’15 and certainly warrants it as to better touched by the Autism spectrum. Students take part in a painting activity for one of the Autism Awareness Week events in Slavin. understand individuals living on the In the United States, Autism impacts spectrum, it is about the people who live one in every 68 births. One percent with this cluster of disorders. Autistic of the world population is impacted individual with autism requires fast dictums that determine autism; people are often seen as “others” or by the spectrum of autism disorders. a multi-faceted team approach. however, these symptoms are certainly outside the margins of normalcy. Autism is considered a developmental Educators, parents, psychologists, and red flags. Those who think someone in Awareness programs are working disability; signs are often visible in medical doctors are all required to their life may have autism that is not to incorporate these individuals into early childhood when developmental work in tandem to diagnose a disorder yet diagnosed should seek the help daily life and society at large. milestones are being met. It is than can often elude practitioners. of their pediatrician and an autism The outreach board is headed by co- considered a spectrum condition in Autism cannot simply be diagnosed in specific multidisciplinary team. chairs, Shannon Gallagher ’15 and Bess so far as it can impact individuals to one, short observation period. Proper Autism currently has no known DeGaray ’15 and assisted by Maria varying degrees. Like any illness or diagnosis requires a care plan and cause. There are however, some Munar ’17, Anna Vecchi ’15, and Laura disorder, no one case is the same as the careful observation of symptoms and conditions that can increase the Kehoe ’16. They are pleased to report an next. behaviors. Issues such as intellectual susceptibility of an individual. excellent turnout at their event where Behaviors that often come with disability and sensory problems can Genetics likely play some role in the you could get a puzzle piece bracelet Autism include: delayed language either be an entirely different issue development of these disabilities, as which was purchased by the committee learning, difficulty making eye contact than autism or co-occur with autism. there is a tendency for the disorder through a donation to Autism Speaks, or holding conversation, difficulty Some of the criteria used to to occur in families. Some scientists a charity supporting individuals with reasoning and planning, intense determine if an infant is autistic believe that a section of unstable genes the disorder. Gallagher says, “[It is] interests, poor motor skills, and includes: not babbling or cooing by 12 are in some part responsible for these important cause to raise awareness.” sensory sensitivities. Many of these months, no gesturing by 12 months, not disorders. No definitive answer has Munar added that everyone knows of symptoms become apparent during saying words by 16 months, not saying been found yet. There is also a higher someone impacted. Events for Autsim early childhood, when the disorder is two-word phrases by 24 months, and rate of susceptibility for those with awareness week will continue through most commonly diagnosed. loss of language or social skills at any pre-existing medical conditions such Friday this week. Diagnosis and proper care of an age. These symptoms are not hard and as untreated PKU, fragile X syndrome, Page 6 Opinion April 23, 2015 Classrooms Should Foster More Than Academic Learning #IWishMyStudentsKnew Advocates For Students’ Personal Growth

by Carolyn Walsh ’17 Asst. Opinion Editor

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Kyle Schwartz, a third-grade teacher from Denver, Colorado, made national headlines this past week with an assignment she gave to her third-grade class. In an effort to try to better connect with her students, the majority of whom are of low socioeconomic status, Schwartz asked them to complete the statement: “I wish my teacher knew…” Recently, Schwartz started sharing some of her students’ heartbreaking notes on her Twitter page, which spurred #IWishMyTeacherKnew. The majority of Schwartz’s students’ confessions show that they wish she knew about the obstacles they face outside the classroom, and how these affect them personally and in their schoolwork. Having a better understanding of the difficulties her students face, Schwartz has been PHOTO COURTESY OF TODAY.COM able to come up with new teaching Third-grade teacher Kyle Schwartz sparked a social media campaign with her students’ candid notes. methods to try to help her students learn better. Schwartz’s “I Wish My best teachers and professors are those confidence, interpersonal and coping resources such as books, supplies, and Teacher Knew…” lesson does not only who clearly express their concern and skills in students is equally important technology are extremely important for serve as an inspirational story, but desire for their students to perform for dealing not only with academic helping students learn well, but again more importantly reflects what our well. Good teachers do not just want stress, but also stresses outside the a 2011 report by the U.S. Department country’s education system should their students to be able to spit out the classroom that can affect how well of Education shows that more than 40 stand for. correct information on an exam just so students do within. Ultimately our percent of low-income schools across Schools should not just be exam that they can receive a passing grade. education system needs to focus its the country do not get a fair share of and grade factories. Instead, the They want to encourage their students efforts on realizing that students are state and local funds that can provide classroom should be a place where to gain a greater appreciation of the more than just a number test score or a for such resources. This kind of rampant all students are helped to flourish subject and to show them how it can letter grade; they are individuals who inequality in education should not both academically and personally. help enrich their lives outside of the deserve to be better supported so they be tolerated at any cost. Every pupil Moreover, the campaign puts needed classroom. can thrive in all aspects of their lives. deserves to receive a quality education emphasis on the problem of poverty The work of teachers like Kyle A recent report published by The and the financial situation of his or her in public schools. For lower-income Schwartz represent what should be Southern Education found that about family should not mean that they are students to better succeed, there needs the main priority of our country’s 51 percent of public school students not given the equal opportunity for to be greater resource distribution in public education system, which is the in America live below the poverty social and economic mobility as their schools, and a push for better equality well-being of students. Classrooms line. This is a shocking and saddening more affluent peers. in education between lower-income across the country should mirror that statistic that presents a real challenge As Nelson Mandela once said, students and wealthy students to help of Schwartz’s and be places where to our country’s public education “Education is the most powerful close gaps in achievement. students can openly share their system. As poverty is a complex issue, weapon which you can use to change At this point in our educational struggles with their teachers and, in those students who come from low- the world.” Through her “I Wish careers, as college students, we have all turn, teachers and administrators can income families are often faced with My Teacher Knew” campaign, Kyle had our fair share of horrible teachers be actively responsive in trying to help serious challenges in their home lives Schwartz can hopefully help to inspire and classes as well as great teachers allieviate these struggles. that can considerably hinder their change in America’s public school and classes. What makes a teacher or While obviously the main function academic success and widen the gap system. For the sake of our country’s course great may be personal to each of schools is academic learning, that of achievement between them and future, no child should be left behind. of us, but it can also be universal. should not be the only learning that their more affluent peers. In addition It would be tough to argue that the is practiced in the classroom. Building to quality teachers, educational

PHOTO COURTESY OF INAGIST.COM April 23, 2015 OPINION The Cowl 7 Revamp Registration at PC by McKenzie Tavella ’18 preparation for registration to endure not one, but two up classes, by the time you try and is done through a success Opinion Staff day is half of the battle. Not days of registration. However, to submit your second option coach. Students are still only do students have to create the worst of them all is classes, those are already taken responsible for choosing their academics one ideal schedule, but they the registration day for all because they were someone classes and alternates with must also choose alternative freshmen. Not only do you else’s first choice. Then before specific time slots. Students are Some would say that the classes that fit the same time have to get up by 7:30 a.m. students can complete their responsible for their schedule most stressful day of your first slot. After this, students then in the morning, but you must schedule, the system crashes but without all of the stress. At year of college might be move- check Rate My Professor to see also make sure that you’re and they must refresh the the University of Connecticut, in day. Others may say that it if their classes have adequate actually awake and ready to page incessantly. By the time the majority of classes can is the day of the Development teachers. Students also have type everything in quickly students finally end up with a only be registered for if that of Western Civilization final to make sure they are taking and correctly. Registration completed schedule, they are is the student’s major. Since exam. However, a day that appropriate classes for their day can be thought of as mentally exhausted and just these classes are so specific, most people tend to push major, along with classes to almost a science. In order to want to go back to sleep, but they don’t fill up, making the out of their minds until it is fulfill the core curriculum. For avoid being locked out of the they still have a whole day of process a lot less stressful. absolutely necessary to start some majors such as English, system, students need to wait classes ahead of them. If Providence College were thinking about is registration students are able to simply two to three seconds before If the registration process to change its registration day. Registration day isn’t submit a form listing the submitting their PIN. After at Providence College were to process, this would severely even a day, but a full blown classes that they want and are being logged in, the next step be altered, then registration decrease the amount of stress process. Registration day automatically signed up for is to type in the CRN numbers day may no longer be the most present on campus. Students lingers at the back of students’ one or two of those classes. for their chosen classes. You stressful day of freshman year. could use this newfound rest minds for weeks. Then the Although this relieves some can do everything right and For instance, registration day is and put their energy towards moment arrives when you stress, there is no avoiding still end up not getting any on a Sunday for some students studying for their final exams, have to schedule that dreaded registration day. of the classes you want. It at other schools. At High Point because we will need all of the appointment with your Some majors, such as might as well be luck of the University, registration isn’t sleep we can get. advisor, and it hits you. The business management, have draw. Even if you have back- done online, but on paper, A Silent Cry for Help Strengthen Your Friar by Lauren Janik ’15 dreams.” If you or someone you know Guest Opinion has had or has a crisis pregnancy, you Family know the depth of this struggle. But you do not have to face this alone. by Edward Walrod ’16 As a borderline socialist who may or support for students There are people, support structures, Opinion Staff may not be a secret undercover North and resources, both on campus and Korean spy, I would like to call all of in the community, that are willing the comrades at Providence College We are Friars. That means we’re and able to provide compassionate, student life to defeat this. Come together at points good at hockey, good at telling you the nonjudgmental assistance. One in 10 to mourn as a college, celebrate as a difference between Plato and Aristotle, women become pregnant in college, college, and to eat copious amounts of and good at holding doors open for and a jaw-dropping 46 percent of You have heard it millions of times; free food (though it always seems to others. As Friars, we are constantly abortions are performed on college- Providence College is a tight-knit run out right when you get there) as a reaching out to our community, and aged women. Why do so many female community, and we, as Friars, have an college. we pride ourselves in healing the college students turn to abortion obligation to continue the tradition. In “I” must start at a unit level. Clubs hurting. We listen to the voiceless and as an answer for their unplanned a school of about 4,000, this, in theory, have to start supporting each other support the suffering. We are Friars. pregnancy? Most often it is because shouldn't be too hard. I mean, harder while actively working to pull down But what if I told you that there they don’t know that there are other than trying to know your entire high their own barriers in regards to inter- are voices on campus who are still options. They don’t know that there school, but still comparatively easier club conflicts. More events between silent? What if you knew that there are resources for them. They don’t than larger colleges where lectures clubs would be a start. And then, are students who walk the paths and that they will be helped to graduate. could have hundreds of people likewise clubs encouraging each others’ halls with hidden wounds? I hope that Women need to know that they don’t in them. We have numbers in our members to attend the events of other you would want to be there for them, have to do this on their own. favor. We are becoming a school that clubs. It builds better relationships to love and encourage them. Or at the A few weeks ago, my friend celebrates our victories together. Yet among PC's often fractured and varied very least, that you would want the PC was helping to promote pregnancy I look around at my own experiences club landscape. community, as a whole, to reach out resources when a young woman and the experiences of others, and I I hate meeting new people and only to the overlooked and hurting. You approached him. With tears in her often find missing pieces. It feels as if like others who stroke my ego. I found would hope that not only the students eyes, she told him that she had had we are on the cusp of building a great The Cowl and realized that it not only would be a support for the suffering, an abortion. She wished that she had community, but a few critical pieces stroked my ego, but that the people but also that the administration and known that there were resources, are missing or mismatched. were actually just emotionless printing very structure of the college would known that there was support. As I It has been getting better since my machines. In all seriousness, I hate provide a safe space and resources for watched their interaction, I thought freshman year (all those moons ago). meeting new people, but the openness these students. about how many other women, my With mounting sports victories and of the office and the editors who allow Even more, what if I told you that friends, my classmates, my peers, increasingly competitive academic non-editors to still hang around the these hidden wounds affect one in 10 the girl I pass in Ray or the library, teams, the school has had a lot to office at ungodly times allowed me to women on college campuses, and that how many of them have had similar celebrate. When the celebrations fade, "blend" (as well as I can blend) into a one in 10 women’s needs and voices experiences. I wanted to say to each of though, what is left? Our annoying larger group of people. This was not are not only ignored, but stifled by them, you are not alone. habit of being Canadian with our door a one-sided effort on my part either. our society? What if I told you that If you are pregnant, there are holding? Yes, I had to accept that I would never this is a taboo topic, often waved away resources; there is support. And if you We run out of commonalities. We find people as smart or as handsome and dismissed immediately? Those have had an abortion and are hurting, all go back to our individual lives and as me, but the people on The Cowl had who suffer through these hidden as many post-abortive women are, consider ourselves in competition with to accept me, a far smarter and more wounds, utter a silent cry for help on there is healing for you. Listed below each other, rather than competing with handsome overlord. Their openness and our campus, echoing deep from their are just a few of the many pregnancy each other. We go back to our cliques willingness to engage with this are what hearts. These are the women who have and post-abortive resources in our and keep to ourselves. Whether it is have made me feel most welcome or or have had an unintended pregnancy. area. Pass them along to a friend or Debate Society (another shameless most like a “Friar” during my few hours There is such pressure for college- classmate who might need them. plug by yours truly), or things like with them each week when I enter the aged women who become pregnant Listen to the silent cry and help be an Campus Ministry, BOP, etc., we office and they worship me as a god. to keep the news to themselves and answer. Why? Because we are Friars. forget that we are Friars and start to I don't think I will look back and figure out what to do alone. And there Project Gabriel (401-278-4508) and re-identify solely with the friends or regret having talked to someone or is often great pressure for women who its 24-hour “Angel-Helpline” has clubs that we have grown accustomed regret having friendships with them. I have had abortions and suffer from the compassionate help and confidential to. Sometimes it is even people within think I will look back and regret all the aftermath of the procedure and loss and free support for women with crisis clubs themselves who form inter- times I had that chance or opportunity to remain silent. Few situations can pregnancies. club cliques that leave it isolated and and failed to capitalize. be more difficult for a college student Project Rachel, Help After Abortion struggling for coherence. than learning that she is pregnant. 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PHOTO COURTESY OF LUCANEASTET.IE 8 The Cowl OPINION April 23, 2015 Disconnect Between Racial Diversity and Racial Attitudes at PC by Molly Berning ’15, Sarah Gianni ’18, One would think that as the diversity of the school being spread through a school-wide email and a Elizabeth Nako ’15, Ellie Wallace ’15 increases, awareness and support of the affirmative mailing to all PC students, the attendance of students Guest Opinion action policy should also increase. This, however, was underwhelming. The low turnout raises the is not the case. Through interviews conducted question of whether the initiative has an effect on the institutional diversity with a diverse group of current undergraduate community, considering that most of the community students, we found that only 21 percent of those was not present. A reader of any publication put out by Providence interviewed wholeheartedly support affirmative An additional step that the College has taken College (PC) would probably think that diversity on action. The remainder of responses expressed in order to increase awareness of diversity is the campus is looking up. News of “the most diverse outright disapproval, approval with qualifications, addition of the diversity core requirement that freshman class ever,” core diversity courses, and or indifference. For those that qualified their must be fulfilled by all students prior to graduation. strategic plans for diversity abound. What these approval, the most common qualifier was that However, there are many classes that fulfill the publications fail to mention, however, is that the aspects other than race should be considered to requirement but fail to touch upon the subject of race attitudes of the student body towards diversity still give students an advantage during the admissions relations. For example, students can take a “Genes aren’t on the upswing…at all. process. These aspects included everything from and Gender” biology course or a “Contemporary According to the PC Class of 2018 profile, 14.5 grades and past experiences to socioeconomic Drama” English course in order to fulfill the diversity percent of the freshman class this academic year status. Many interviewed also expressed fear that proficiency. It is clear that if a student chooses are minorities (i.e. African American, Latino, Asian adherence to affirmative action may ultimately to do so, they are able to complete the diversity American, and Native American/Alaska native). This have a negative impact on the quality of students requirement with classes that do not speak to racial is a 1.8 decrease from the 15.9 percent of minority attending Providence College, with students being diversity. student make-up in the Class of 2017. However, admitted solely due to their ethnic background, It may appear that Providence College has made according to a profile of the PC student body that rather than academic qualifications. Still others strides to promote and increase diversity from the was released on August 1, 2014, minority students believed that affirmative action actually puts non- outside, but the attitudes of the student body still currently make up 13 percent of the overall PC minority applicants at an unfair disadvantage during have a ways to go. Until the students are fully on student body, which is a 2 percent increase from the the admissions process. board to support affirmative action policies, the year before (Providence College Admissions Class As Providence College students, the fact that a College community cannot consider itself to truly Profiles). significant percentage of our student body does not embrace diversity. Both administrators and students According to the Strategic Plan for 2011-2015, appear to support affirmative action, despite all of alike must contemplate solutions to this problem, as “The national marketplace still considers Providence the College’s efforts to promote diversity both inside it ultimately threatens the well-being of current and College to be a regional and homogeneous (non- and outside of the classroom, is very concerning. future minority students on campus. One method diverse) College.” Although more diverse today We fear that these attitudes will ultimately lead to of changing attitudes and diminishing ignorance than at any time in Providence College’s history, increased negative feelings towards current students among the student body could involve educational the student body ethnic makeup now only begins to who are minorities, with white students viewing sessions during orientation. Through these approach the average of 17 percent minority students them as “pulling the race card,” unintelligent, and potentially mandatory sessions, incoming students in PC’s comparison group of Fairfield, Holy Cross, undeserving of a Providence College education. At would learn about the history of the affirmative Loyola, Stonehill, and Villanova [Source: IPEDS worst, these negative attitudes have the potential to action policy in our nation so that they may fully (Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System) escalate to actual verbal and physical aggression. For understand its continued value today at PC. It is data for fall 2009 (the most recently-available data)]. the sake of the minority students on our campus, critical that students’ attitudes shift to fully embrace In response to the lack of diversity, Fr. Brian Shanley, something must be done to dispel the ignorance of and understand the value of diversity within our O.P., helped to organize a Diversity Initiatives the majority of the PC student body that leads them community. Otherwise, strategic plans for diversity, Committee composed of representatives from across to not fully support affirmative action. increasing the number of minority students on the college’s divisions. The Committee’s job was While Providence College has taken steps to campus, and core diversity classes do not mean to research, assess, and recommend policies and seemingly increase awareness about race relations much at all. practices to enhance and support a more diverse within the community, the impact has been far from campus community, a “Strategic Plan for Diversity.” significant. Oct. 29 marked the inaugural Providence This is also signed by an op-ed team in Cedric de Leon’s According to the report drafted in 2010, PC hopes to College Difficult Dialogues initiative, with the goal of Sociology 101 class at Providence College: Mariana Barry, have students of color represent a minimum of 18 students and faculty coming together to discuss their Jack Crosbie, Meg Falcone, John Fischer, Melissa Gavin, percent of the student body within five years, and 25 thoughts and opinions on difficult topics relevant to Lydia Hopkins, Kristen Olander, Jaclyn Phillips, and percent in 10 years (“Strategic Plan for Diversity”). the PC community. Despite promotion for the event Tae'Shawn Sprinkle also contributed. Backstage Racism at Providence College by Kayla Krongel ’18 interview data on backstage racism at friends [he experienced backstage are chanting racial slurs, so jokes at Guest Opinion Providence College. Before answering racism], even if it’s just a subtle racist Providence College are the least of our any questions pertaining to racism, joke or its just using the term n—with problems. But in reality that indicates race relations the student was provided with the an ‘a’ ending. That’s still offensive and that racism is a greater problem than if information that backstage racism is derogatory [to a person of color].” racism were just at PC. It is a problem a term used when describing racial There were several other accounts of affecting the structural integrity of the Kayla is a first year undergraduate at comments said in a private, closed the same abuses of humor occurring. higher education system. If we are Providence College. space with a small group of people Because that's what it really is: an abuse only willing to address those who are (e.g., friends, family) where others of language that is meant to provoke blatant with their racist sentiments, we Racism. It's a hard word for some to won’t hear. In contrast, front stage laughter and provide amusement. will never create a positive change in swallow, but everyone should really racism is when racial comments are But we are not amused. People are people’s attitudes towards students learn to say it. Racism. At institutions of said in a public place where others can left silent instead of laughing. Others of color. If people are experiencing higher education, you would think that hear. chuckle uncomfortably at the quip in racism at their campuses as well, then everyone was mature enough to speak According to the survey data, 67 order to hide their discomfort at the this is an even more pressing problem. of the tough topics affecting their own percent of students had encountered racist undertones of a joke. Now that we are familiar with racism and their peers’ lives. Racism. Students backstage racism at PC. An additional We would like to suggest that the and its ugly roots in our language and at Providence College experience 25 percent said that they did not presence of these “jokes” actually culture, what are we going to do about racism each and every day but it is experience backstage racism, while 8 indicates an underlying prejudice it? How are we going to make our most commonly described as “joking.” percent said that they were unsure of against that race. The joke perpetuates campus and all campuses places where How far can a joke go before a person's the classification of their experience of harmful stereotypes used to judge a person’s race is not the butt of a joke? true malice shines through? Racism. racism in terms of backstage or front people who are supposed to be a part It all starts with you. When you hear Providence College is not exempt from stage. More than two-thirds of the of our “Friar Family,” a notion meant to a joke that is based on a stereotype or racism occurring, even if the class of student population indicated that they unify the student body and encourage is prejudiced against a person, step up, 2018 is the “most diverse class” in the have encountered this harmful type of us to all have empathy and respect one say something to the offender and let college’s history. Racism is here, what behavior and that is problematic. another. The intentions of the jokes them know that it is not okay for them do we do now? One section of the survey asked for may not inherently be to offend or hurt to perpetuate this problem further. Let Many sources may lead you to the student to describe their experience someone but are rather reflective of them know that race is not a joke and believe that racism has significantly of racism in order to better understand the malicious and hurtful views of a that it will not be tolerated as such. Be decreased due to a smaller number what was happening out of the eyes particular race that the person harbors. the face of the solution, not someone of blatantly public actions that are of public ridicule and judgment. And having an opinion of someone who contributes to the problem. racist on television or in public spaces. Countless stories spoke of racist jokes based solely on their race degrades that But according to a theory proposed and stereotypes being used in a so- person to nothing more than the color This is also signed by a team of students by Picca and Feagin, “much of the called joking matter among friends. of their skin when they are a whole in Cedric de Leon’s Sociology 101 class: overt expression of blatantly racist Several one-on-one interviews with human being who deserves respect. Christine Agbelese, Jasmine Brooks, thought, emotions, interpretations some students were also conducted to Some may say that racism occurs Marisa DelFarno, Madison Gillespie, and inclinations has gone backstage— gather a more in depth look at these at other colleges; therefore, racism at Marisa Gonzalez, Jackie Joyce, Tatiana that is, into private settings.” Recently stories. One white male sophomore PC isn't such a big deal. For instance, Medina, Delfina Mancebo, Colin Miller, PC students collected survey and said that while “just talking with fraternities at University of Oklahoma Genevieve Noonan, and Kathleen Scaturro. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ZAZZLE.COM, UNFAIRCAMPAIGN.ORG April 23, 2015 OPINION The Cowl 9 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935

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Graduate Assistant: John Smith by Kelly Sullivan ’15 the new faces was Assistant Opinion and being a senior have brought on a Associate EIC Emeritus Editor Carolyn Walsh ’17. Both number of different emotions, but now Editor-in-Chief: Kathleen McGinty ’16 Carolyn and Jackie Kelley ’17 stepping that it is ready to move on without me, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus: Mason Sciotti ’15 EDITOR’S COLUMN up to Opinion Editor caught my eye. I realize that I no longer need The Cowl. Associate Editor-in-Chief: Gabriella Nigro ’16 One of the first things I did as Not because I no longer want it, but Associate Editor-in-Chief Emeritus: Kelly Opinion Editor last year was read their because I have learned and contributed Sullivan ’15 This past week at The Cowl’s editorial applications. I interviewed the two of all that I can to it. board meeting, there was a number them and I hired Carolyn and Jackie as In the same respect, although it Managing Editor: James Seabright ’16 of new faces walking into the office. freshman writers on the Opinion Staff. may not feel this way, the seniors no Managing Ediotr Emeritus: Iryna Bocharova ’15 These faces belong to the students who As I became Associate Editor-in-Chief, longer need Providence College. We will be stepping up to inherit new roles News Co-Editor: Meaghan Dodson ’17 I saw them take on roles as Assistant have worked hard to make a mark in News Co-Editor: Marla Gagne ’18 as we seniors prepare to leave. Among Opinion Editor and Opinion Senior the PC community, and it is shocking News Co-Editor Emeritus: Elizabeth Nako ’15 Staff Writer. Now, just as I am leaving, to realize that our time here is almost Asst. News Editor: Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 the two of them have been chosen to up. While the seniors are certainly Asst. News Editor Emeritus: George Copley ’16 be in charge of the Opinion Section. reluctant to leave, we no longer need Seeing Jackie and Carolyn eager PC due to the fact that we have learned Opinion Editor: Jacquelyn Kelley ’17 Opinion Editor Emeritus: Nicole Corbin ’15 to step up and take control of the and have been guided by the college all Asst. Opinion Editor: Carolyn Walsh ’17 Opinion Section, and seeing them that we could have. Although we don’t have the same passion that I have want to do so, we are ready to face the Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Serena for this paper lets me know that I real world because we have given this Ambroselli ’16 have contributed all that I can to this campus all we have had and in return, Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor Emeritus: paper. I see now that the things I PC has prepared us for bigger and Frank Flanagan ’15 Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor: Katie have put in motion are ready to go on better things, making it time to let go. Puzycki ’17 without me. The Cowl is progressing It is no longer Our Moment, it and transforming in full force as is theirs—the underclassmen’s. Portfolio Editor: Branan Durbin ’16 it always does, except now it no Underclassmen, it is your time Portfolio Editor Emeritus : Justin Fernandez ’15 longer needs my help. I have done now. Strive to gain responsibilities, my job and the underclassmen are contribute all you can, and make us Sports Co-Editor: DJ Anderson ’16 ready and eager to start running the proud. ​ Sports Co-Editor: Joey Ciccarello ’16 Asst. Sports Editor: Gretta Schultz ’17 show. Thoughts about graduation Photography Editor: Jessica Artigliere ’17 Photography Editor Emeritus: Morgan Pekera ’15 Asst. Photography Editor: Kristina Ho ’18

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Letter/Guest Submission Policy Everyone go to Alumni, and as soon as you enter into Because Student Congress elections were last week, The Cowl welcomes guest opinions and the food court area, look to your right and you will see candidates made their rounds in Ray, explaining what letters to the editor from members of the something is lacking. Something fishy. That's because it is developments they hope to bring about at PC in the next Providence College community and outside contributors. All submissions must include sushi. Welcome to the world of delicious raw fish, the way few years. Naturally, my interest was not piqued when the writer’s name, signature, a phone number, God intended it to be eaten. For me sushi is a staple of they explained the real hard-hitting issues, but when they and an email address where he or she can be any diet. It is what makes me wake up in the morning and mentioned bringing a new food chain to campus. Many reached. Letters should be no more than 250 run...to Alumni to get the freshest possible selection. BUT, campaigners said that they would be involved in deciding words in length and will be printed as space permits. Guest commentaries should be limited there is a major issue. The price of the sushi is lacking for which food franchise is housed in our new business school to 500 words in length, and only one will be the amount you are actually getting. At first glance, some and at that point had my full attention. I was informed published per week. The Cowl reserves the right of you naive, poor, and foolish fish eaters (fish are food that our top three considerations at the moment are Chick- to edit articles for grammar. Submissions must not friends) will think $6.99 to $11.99 for sushi is a great fil-A, Chipotle, and Panera. My initial reaction to that list: be emailed to The Cowl office no later than 9:00 deal. STOP and look at what is contained within the sushi/ Chick-fil-A? Seriously? I was kind of embarrassed that we ­­­p.m. on the Sunday before publication. We do not print previously published articles. Email maki. CREAM CHEESE, AVACADO, AND CUCUMBERS would even consider bringing Chick-fil-A to campus not responses to [email protected], THE SIZE OF WHALES. Absolutely not. I expect myself to only because it is unhealthy, but because I think our fancy and remember a guest submission is only an get a generous proportion of fish; in this case, instead it is business school deserves better than this greasy fast food email away! barely noticeable and muddled with the taste of CREAM joint! In my opinion, Chick-fil-A seems like an entirely Accuracy Watch CHEESE. Is this school trying to make a mockery of the unprofessional choice for what is supposed to be a new The Cowl is committed to accuracy and carefully checks every article that goes into print fish gods (i.e. me, myself, and I)? What is even worse professional school. I am much happier with options like to ensure that the facts are presented clearly and is that the actual sushi or nigiri is priced at $11.99 (to a Chipotle and Panera that at least seem worthy of our state- truthfully. If you find an error in any article, college kid with limited Friar Bucks...wow). During Lent, of-the-art building. In the end, although I love Chipotle, I please email the Editor-in-Chief at thecowl@ sushi at Alumni is the only source of protein that doesn't fear that if we have one on campus, my worry of growing providence.edu. Corrections will be printed as necessary. have an odd metallic flavor on campus. Please, I beg you tired of burritos may come true. Panera, on the other hand, Advertising before my mercury deprived blood kills me, adjust your has a pretty good selection of cuisine and seems to have the Contact The Cowl with advertising requests prices so that they are fairly priced! right coffee shop vibe for the new school. Therefore, my and questions at [email protected] or, official vote goes to Panera (and to you all you Congress if necessary, via telephone at 401-865-2214. - Edward Walrod ’16 members that also support this chain). Visit www.thecowl.com/advertise for rates, publication dates, and other information about - Jacquelyn Kelley ’17 advertising with The Cowl. Subscriptions Subscription rate for a weekly issue by mail is $100 per year. Send payment to The Cowl, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, R.I. 02918; make checks payable to The Cowl. Student subscription is included in tuition fee; issues are available around campus on Thursday nights.

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TOP LEFT: BOP hosted a Harry Potter-themed Tuesday Timeout in McPhail’s. The Mass Choir performed while students made their own “snitches” and edible “wands.” TOP RIGHT: Students gather on the Smith Quad to celebrate Friar Festival and enjoy food and drinks with friends. MIDDLE LEFT: Panic! At the Disco’s Brendon Urie takes a solo and jams. MIDDLE RIGHT: Students rock out to Panic! At the Disco at the annual spring concert sponsored by BOP. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jackie Cruz, Orange Is the New Black star, came to Providence College to share her inspirational story of struggle and determination, and inspire the audience to achieve their dreams, no matter how large or small. KRISTINA HO ’18/ THE COWL Photos Compiled by Jessica Artigliere ’17, Photo Editor Roving

Page 12 Photography April 23, 2015 Who is your favorite Harry Potter character?

“Fred and George Weasley.” “Hermione Granger.” Michelle Ea ’16 and Natalia Marinez ’16 Megan Rollings ’15 and Savannah Sharpe ’17

“Draco Malfoy.” “Snape and Sirius Black.” Ashleigh Arenas ’18 Amanda Wozniak ’18 and Caroline Lucy ’18

“Hermione Granger.” “Harry Potter and Ron Weasley.” Thao Phan ’18 and Gloriana Navarro ’18 Alejandro Ayala ’17 and Jeannette Torres’1 7

“Harry Potter’s sock.”

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by Ryan Charland ’18 The story of The Dark Tower feels like Tolkien’s The Jeff Pinkner, using Pinkner’s 2010 script as a basis for A&E Staff Lord of the Rings, as seen through a post-apocalyptic the first film. The adaptation has attracted attention lens. Starting with 1982’s The Gunslinger, the series is from some of Hollywood’s biggest producers, with FILM the story of the last “gunslinger,” Roland Deschain, both Ron Howard and Brian Grazer signing on to as he searches for the titular tower that connects produce. King has discussed his excitement for After years in developmental limbo, Sony Pictures universes. The setting can best be described as the script, saying, “This is a brilliant and creative and Media Rights Capital (MRC) have purchased “magical Old West,” but containing ties to our world approach to my books.” For fans of King’s work, the rights to Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series. (such as The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” and an appearance his enthusiasm is wonderful news, as the author is The epic series, written over a span of 20 years, will by King himself). Interestingly, King has managed famous for his dislike of numerous adaptations of soon be adapted for both the big and small screens. to connect many of his works to the “Dark Tower” his novels (particularly Stanley Kubrick’s excellent While King is known for horror masterpieces such universe, with references to The Stand, Insomnia, and The Shining). as The Shining, It, and Carrie, many consider the “The Mist” appearing throughout the series. Eight Finding the perfect actor to portray Roland has sprawling Dark Tower series to be his magnum volumes currently comprise the series (with 2012’s provided some difficulty for the adaptation in the opus. With a source that defies genre boundaries, The Wind Through the Keyhole being the most recent), past. A-list actors such as Russell Crowe and Javier hopes are high for new adaptations that can capture as well as countless comic book spinoffs. Bardem have both been considered for the lead role, the scope of King’s work. This new project is led by Akiva Goldsman and but have since left the project. It will be interesting to see which star the series will land in the coming months. The first installment of the adaptation currently lacks a director, as Ron Howard has also turned down the position. According to the chairman of Sony Pictures, Tim Rothman, “This is a great opportunity for a director to put his or her stamp on a cool global franchise.” This may be the perfect chance for a rising director to earn substantial recognition (as The Lord of the Rings film series did for Peter Jackson), or an established director to cement his or her position in popular culture. The main issue for The Dark Tower will be budgetary concerns. Previous adaptations were scrapped when budget estimates grew too large. This remains a threat to Goldsman and Pinkner’s plans. The Dark Tower has the potential to rival Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings in production value and scale, as long as it receives the proper financial support to do so. However, the success of CBS’s television adaptation of Under the Dome and the plans for a Hulu-exclusive series based on 11/22/63, make The Dark Tower Sony’s chance to take PHOTO COURTESY OF playbuzz.com advantage of King’s massive popularity. Providence Panics! Without Nelly

by Dan Gagnon ’15 chords of their first song. as they played Queen’s (even though it was metal band. A&E Staff The band members were “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Saturday). Panic! then To nobody’s surprise, dressed in black tuxedos The crowd burst into played a song by a Panic! closed out the MUSIC without ties, and Urie was applause and sang along hardcore band, complete show by playing “I Write wearing all black with a while swaying back and with the drummer Sins Not Tragedies,” and In light of Nelly’s album A Fever You Can’t silver sparkling blazer. forth. pounding on the double all present relived their arrest for charges relating Sweat Out in 2006. They They played songs Later, Urie announced bass pedals and Urie middle school daydreams to drugs and weapons, are most well-known for from all of their that the band observes growling into the by singing along. Providence College the song “I Write Sins Not albums, and the crowd something called “Positive microphone as if he were played host to Panic! at Tragedies” from their first was engrossed in the Hardcore Thursday” the vocalist for a doom the Disco last Saturday album, and have released performance. There were PHOTO COURTESY OF people.com night. “Obviously, we’re four albums total, the only a couple hundred not Nelly. We didn’t most recent being Too people in the audience, so get caught with drugs,” Weird to Live, Too Rare to everyone had a good view declared Panic! at the Die! (2013). of the stage. One highlight Disco frontman Brendon The show opened with was Urie doing a brief, Urie. Students were New York-based pop intentionally incoherent clad in black t-shirts, a rock band The Heydaze. Nelly impression. few even sporting dark An energetic act, they The band had great eyeliner, while there were had a catchy, feel-good interaction with the also several leftovers from pop sound, and their set audience and would Golf Party dressed less included both original stand on the steps at the like the Black Parade and songs and a few covers. front of the stage during more like the Nantucket They began with their solos and breakdowns as ferry. danceable single “Don the lights pulsed behind Panic! at the Disco Juan,” and had the them. During the final played a fusion of pop audience bopping along. song, Urie did a backflip punk and emo baroque Their covers included the off the steps. pop music, although lyrically bizarre “Habits” Toward the end of their genre is not originally by Tove Lo, and the show, Urie went easily narrowed down “Thong Song” originally over to the piano to play and their new album by Sisqo. “Nine in the Afternoon.” includes several synthpop When it came time for Afterward he said “this songs. Originally from Panic! to take the stage next song is something Las Vegas, Panic! was the crowd erupted in we just wrote backstage” discovered by Pete shouts and cheers as the and all of the lights Wentz of Fall Out Boy, lights flashed and the turned off except for and released their debut band played the opening spotlights on the vocalists 14 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT April 23, 2015 Big News for Star Wars Fans from the original trilogy (Hamill, everything for herself until she meets conclusion of Return of the Jedi wasn’t by Ryan Cox ’18 A&E Staff Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford) and another character.” While there is no necessarily a truly happy ending, or at the new lead characters Finn (John confirmation whether Finn is a hero or least a long-lasting one.” To reflect the FILM Boyega), Rey (Daisy Ridley), and Poe a villain, Boyega confirmed at a panel 30-year jump in time since Episode VI, Dameron (Oscar Isaac), and fans knew that the character is a Stormtrooper. the new starships in The Force Awakens “The force is strong in my family,” that J.J. Abrams was directing the film, Speaking of Stormtroopers, the are new versions, apparently from the says a voice over footage of a barren with the soundtrack composed by costumes have changed slightly same manufacturer. wasteland. “My father has it, I have it, John Williams. A host of panels at Star to reflect the changed factions Throughout the filming process, my sister has it. You have that power Wars Celebration confirmed several in the sequel trilogy. These new Abrams has made it clear that he is too.” This voice is Mark Hamill’s as additional details about The Force Stormtroopers belong to the “First trying to stay true to the original trilogy Luke Skywalker in the newest trailer Awakens. Order,” which appears to be the former by filming on location where possible for the upcoming movie, Star Wars: The It seems as though Finn, Rey, and Empire of the original trilogy. The and utilizing as many practical effects Force Awakens. The trailer was released Poe Dameron mirror Luke, Leia, and former Rebels are now branded at the as possible rather than relying on CGI April 16 with much praise from fans Han Solo in the upcoming film, and “Resistance.” Since The Force Awakens and post-production animation. A at the 2015 Star Wars Celebration held it seems that Rey takes the principal takes place 30 years after Episode VI— variety of sources confirm locations in Anaheim, California. Few official role. According to Screen Rant, Return of the Jedi, it makes sense to in Ireland, England, Iceland, and Abu details were confirmed before this Ridley describes her character as “a see this change. According to Screen Dhabi. Business Insider published some point. The cast list had been confirmed, scavenger in a ship graveyard. She Rant, “The implications of this news pictures released of the cast on location including many of the cast members is completely self-sufficient and does are fascinating and make it clear the in Abu Dhabi. The desert scenes are incredible, and although it may resemble Tatooine, Luke Skywalker’s home planet in the original trilogy, Abrams confirmed at a panel that the deserts of Abu Dhabi were used for a new planet called Jakku, Rey’s home planet on which she leads a solitary life. On his use of practical effects, Abrams expressed his concern for the fans: “There are moments where the pressure of what we’re doing, honoring the legacy, is the most important thing that we’re all working on.” He also recalled his own experience of watching the first film, Episode IV– A New Hope. “The thing that struck me… is just how real you knew and felt Star Wars when you first saw A New Hope. You couldn’t deny it…You want it to be legitimate and authentic.” Producer Kathleen Kennedy added that “I don’t think there’s anything more important in the Star Wars universe than the fans. Everybody has a Star Wars story. That generational experience is something that is really important.” Star Wars: The Force Awakens is currently planned for North American release on December PHOTO COURTESY OF junkee.com 18, 2015. Preview of Top Five Summer Series

by Kelly Laske ’16 who they want to be the Bachelorette. Airing on Monday, May 18, viewers A&E Staff will find out if the men chose Britt or Kaitlyn, two women who were on the previous season of The Bachelor with Chris Soules. The show is currently a TELEVISION controversial topic due to the fact that the producers are having the men choose which girl they want, which will most likely be based on looks due to With the semester coming to a close, it is almost that time of the year again the fact that the contestants will barely have time to talk to the women. where your only concern of the day will be what is on television that night. Produced by Mark Burnett of the hit show Survivor, CBS is airing a The summer of 2015 is going to be home to new game shows and new seasons game show that will be on television for nine consecutive nights titled 500 of reality TV, along with the occasional scary drama or comical sitcom. Upon Questions, which will test the smarts of its contestants under severe pressure. PHOTO COURTESY OF people.com the first couple weeks of May, get ready to sell the books back, throw out Airing May 20, the game show will be considered an event where contestants the filled up notebooks, and store the backpack in the depths of the closet will move on and eventually have had to have answered all 500 questions because it is time to sit back and enjoy the summer television lineup. correctly in order to win. Stay tuned this summer for some of the best new A highly anticipated show of the summer is Beyond The Tank, which is set and returning shows to hit the air! to air on Friday, May 1, at 9 p.m. on ABC. Beyond The Tank is a spinoff of Shark Tank, a reality show featuring potential investors and aspiring entrepreneurs trying to make investments for their products. The Sharks, who consist of Daymond John, Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, and Kevin O’Leary, have helped make small town people into millionaires. Beyond The Tank will revisit past contestants on the show and see how far they’ve come—or how badly they failed. The show will take viewers behind the scenes of the highs and lows of the investing process. Returning for its third season, Hollywood Game Night consists of celebrities playing “party games” while making money for charity. Hosted by Jane Lynch and premiering on July 7 on NBC, the show is just like a casual game night you would have with friends and family, but instead with major celebrities. While the celebrities play for charity, civilians can play for the chance to win $25,000. On Thursday, June 25, FX is airing the game show BOOM! hosted by Tom Papa. BOOM! consists of four players who attempt to defuse eight bombs by correctly answering multiple choice questions. As the contestants defuse the bombs, their cash prize builds up. The show is also interactive with the audience; when the bomb explodes, the entire audience gets covered in materials while the set shakes like an earthquake. After a bomb explodes, the team loses one player and the prize money decreases. The new season of The Bachelorette on ABC has been the talk of the tabloids since the revealing of the fact that the men will decide between two women PHOTO COURTESY OF variety.com April 23, 2015 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 15 Best Summer Festivals to Attend

by Kealy Robertson ’16 Boy’s Noize, and A-Trak will perform. Music plays the Machine, My Morning Jacket, Robert Plant and A&E Staff from sunrise to sunset. Rain or shine, you shouldn’t the Sensational Space Shifters will be performing. miss out on this event. Definitely make sure you stay up one night to see MUSIC If you are looking for more of a range of music, super jam! think about attending Governors Ball. The three-day Finally, in July, make sure to attend Lollapalooza, With the start of summer approaching just around event takes place at Randall Park in New York City an outdoor festival in Chicago. Lollapalooza has the corner, it is time to start thinking of summer from June 5 to June 7. The event began in 2011 and the reputation of being one of the most organized plans, and what better way to enjoy the warm has been a hit ever since. It includes every genre of festivals in the country. The festival is more laid- weather than going to the country’s biggest music music from rock, to hip-hop, to indie, to electronic. back than any of the others this summer. It features festivals? With the release of lineups and headlines, This year, Drake, the Black Keys, Deadmau5, popular hip hop, punk rock, and alternative tickets are already selling out for venues such as the Florence + the Machine, Lana Del Rey, My Morning rock bands, also including dance and comedy Electric Daisy Carnival, Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Jacket, Björk, Ryan Adams, Chromeo and many performances and craft booths. Last year, Eminem, and Lollapalooza. From Drake to Paul McCartney more artists will be performing during the duration OutKast, Kings of Leon, Skrillex, Calvin Harris, to Calvin Harris to Billy Joel, these festivals give of the weekend. Lorde, Nas, Childish Gambino, and Arctic Monkeys you the opportunity to see some of the most diverse The following weekend, head down to all performed. Not only do big names come out to set of bands for reasonable prices. Manchester, Tennessee for Bonnaroo, a music perform, but it is also a platform for various artists The highly anticipated Electric Daisy Carnival festival that can be considered one of the greatest and non-profit groups. All in all, it is a music festival takes place every May in New York. Ravers from festival camping experiences. Over the span of four that you cannot miss out on. across the country come out to hear the top EDM days, arrays of artists perform on multiple stages No matter what you do this summer, consider festival of the year. You will find girls in high throughout the grounds. The festival began with getting out of the house, enjoying the fresh air and waisted shorts and crop tops with flower headbands a focus on jam bands but has expanded in recent sunlight, while listening to great music. These music and guys in bright clothes. This year, Tiësto, Calvin years. This year bands such as Billy Joel, Mumford festivals are a great way to see a range of performers Harris, Armin Van Buuren, Major Lazer, Afrojack, & Sons, Deadmau5, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + for a small price.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF GOKOROKO newspaper clippings that her parents louder than words. conscientiously sent her each week. And now the time Even when she found a suitable had come. The phone rejection position, the process was far from over. in her hand buzzed, the that felt like There were piles of paperwork, almost number unidentified, but bricks… it was as prolific as the papers and tests of all too familiar. She had been this. her college days, which meant days walking to her parents’ house, “I—I don’t know what of debilitating, monotonous checking, but now she stopped, standing in place to say,” she choked out, her heart filling-in, and signing, before finally with a blank expression, frozen in time pounding. mailing the papers away with a heavy as the seconds slowly ticked away. applied for a position here a few weeks “Don’t say anything,” replied heart and an eager hand. Finally, she moved. Tapping the ago?” the caller. “Congratulations. I’ll Interviews were moments of hope phone’s blinking screen, she lifted it to She nodded, and then suddenly have someone call you to confirm a in the deep abyss of confusion that her face. remembered that he could not see her. meeting as soon as we get your records had become her life. She spent hours “Hello?” Her voice! It was too high- “Um, yes, I did.” She squeezed her straight.” altering her schedules just to fit them pitched, too vulnerable, too weak… eyes shut in fury. Why on Earth had “Yes, okay,” she breathed, unable in, for fear that the opportunities would “Is this Valerie Green?” The she said, “Um?” to say anything else. Then she pass if she did not do everything she respondent was male, with a cool, “Well, then I’ve got good news. You remembered to add, “Thank you…” could to secure them. She walked in almost disinterested tone to his voice, got the job…” She was given a gracious response, with the same valorous grin each time, as if he was seated in a lawn chair on In all the books she had read, Valerie followed by a short goodbye, and then extending her hand with cordiality, the beach with a mimosa in his hand, had always seen rejection associated all was quiet, and she stood in the cold, replying to the pulse-pounding utterly oblivious to the icy fingers that with the feeling of a ton of bricks wintry gale with her coat wrapped questions with eager, practiced were clawing at her heart. falling down on you. When she heard around her, with no memory of why answers. In those moments, she felt “Y-yes,” she replied, clearing her him say that she had gotten the job, the she was there… nothing—no fear, no pride, not even a throat. “Yes it is.” incredible pressure that pressed down slight bit of relief. She was all action, “Hi, Valerie. My name’s Jack. I upon her body made her realize that all because actions, they said, spoke work at Davis & Smith. I believe you of those writers were liars—it wasn’t 18 The Cowl PORTFOLIO April 23, 2015 Whale off the top of my head to lean on for sometimes. The rest of the time, People meeting up with their friends support. They were the person who they were good enough a person to that they haven’t seen in a day or two. by Jose Martinez ’16 Portfolio Staff was there when I was on the verge of recognize that this wasn’t a state- I wasn’t new to concert crowds, but I breakdown. They were the person who of-mind thing – it was something I was new to sharing a crowd comprised fiction made the excuse of making a run to the couldn’t help, no matter how hard I mostly of people I went to school with. local convenience store/café near our tried. And they were cool enough to But an hour later, none of that They were my best friend, and their campus. They were there when I broke both acknowledge and respect this. mattered. The music began, and I name was Sam. Sam, out of the two of down on the car ride there. It was their They never told me, “Try harder at don’t know what happened to the part us, was the more sociable person. It hand on my shoulder, combined with being more sociable next time.” They of me that is usually socially anxious. was quite easy for them to sit down, a reassuring tone and a warm hug never treated me like I did something And I don’t know how to describe beverage in hand or not, introduce after several minutes of sobbing and wrong. I would instead be treated to a it. All I knew was that once the lead themself and make conversation incoherent babble. It was them who fistbump and a reassuring pat on the vocalist began serenading the crowd, out of any topic; they could make reminded me they would be there for back. the guitarist, bassist and drummer conversation out of shoelaces and have me. Though I’m glad I had my moments, following suit, I couldn’t help but it last at least fifteen minutes because If I took any issue with Sam’s moments where I didn’t feel like a dance and sway with the melodies. they were that sociable. And by that, ability to be extremely sociable at the burned cookie in a tray of golden- And I didn’t care who saw and thought I’m not saying that I couldn’t introduce drop of a hat, it was that I didn’t have browns. Moments where, even if I that I danced in the most awkward of myself – I could. I could also state what that ability. I was jealous of it, and I didn’t interact with people, I at least manners. It was my moment, a moment it is that I do as both a hobby, and I felt inferior by it. They were making didn’t mind being in a crowd full of that I just happened to share with the guess you could say a profession; it acquaintances left and right, and as for them. Like this one time when a small crowd, and my friends, especially Sam. was photography. I could talk about me? I was still that shy photographer group of our friends and I decided Sam, the friends, and I would join photography, and Sam could vouch friend of theirs. The shy photographer to attend our school’s annual spring hands and not sing but scream along for my skills. But I could only talk who, although he made a couple really concert, headlined by a band who was with the lyrics. We group danced. about photography for about a couple good photographic series, if he did say making a comeback. I was glad I got to We sweated, and we were using all minutes before one of Sam’s newly so himself, still struggled to muster the go, and I was glad Sam was also a fan of our energy, but we were having a made “friends” brought up some other courage to ask people on campus if he of this band, meaning that of course, blast. And come time for the band to topic that was only vaguely related could add images of them to his still- they chose to go as well. It all felt so bow out and end the concert, and for what I was talking about, and it was pretty-small portfolio. overwhelming at first. There was a my friends and I to head back to the back into the murky depths of social Sam was somewhat aware of this rush of several thousand different dorms, I gave a tired but reassuring anxiety that I went. And it wasn’t a dig though, and they wanted to help, conversations going on at once. Smells and happy, “Yes,” to Sam when they at Sam or anything. Hell, they would though they did have the tendency of perfume, cologne, and beer breath, asked me if I enjoyed myself. always be the person I would choose to forget sometimes. But it was only they were mixed into one strange odor.

Black-Out in the Corner Trees by Ariana Pasquantonio ’16 Portfolio Staff by Jonathan Coppe ’18 Portfolio Staff poetry poetry

O blackened trees against the dawn How dark upon the sky! Silhouetted now before the sun Has reached the mortal eye, And simple, still here do they stand To greet the coming light Enwebbed yet ordered in their boughs Like high vaults carved in might. Here fretting not they stand so firm And snub not their estate; In torrent, frost, and wicked hail They greet the whole of fate Enduring here each bruising blow Resigned to steady be For life is ordered so for them And in order they can see How patience trusts the coming good To wait forever long To stray not from a place that waits To greet the coming dawn.

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Slavin 108 | 401.865.1290 22 The Cowl SPORTS April 23, 2015 warriors who cavaliers The 2014-15 Golden State Warriors are the most Ignoring all feelings one may have against LeBron exciting NBA team since the 2008 Celtics and Lakers. James, the man knows how to play basketball. Averaging Rookie Coach Steve Kerr has proven to be a pristine 25.3 ppg, 7.4 apg, and 6.0 rpg, James has given new life to hire for the Bay Area squad, whose 67-15 record is the the once flailing Cavaliers that went from having the first best in the NBA. This is the first time that the franchise pick in the draft to being second in the East. Taking his has won 60 games in a regular season, a pretty amazing will talents back to Cleveland mawde the Cavaliers relevant turnaround, as they only secured 23 victories in 2011-12. for the first time since, well, LeBron played in Cleveland. The Warriors dominated the NBA this year, never But, unlike in the 2007 finals where he essentially won the losing more than three games in a month, and losing just Eastern Conference by himself, LeBron has some help. two games at home. Their offense is a force to be reckoned At the point guard position, Kyrie Irving has with. Golden State plays at a high tempo and dominates established himself as one of the best in the game as both on the break. Its 110 points per game is the highest in the play in a scorer and a distributor. Irving has 21.7 ppg, second on league, a product of perhaps the most efficient offense the team behind LeBron, and 5.2 apg, also second behind around; first in field goal percentage, first in 3-point field LeBron. Then down low, Kevin Love may be having a goal percentage, ninth in free throw percentage, and down year, but is still averaging 16.4 ppg and leads the first in assists. On defense, they have held opponents to team with 9.7 rebounds per game. the league-lowest field goal percentage and fifth lowest This new “Big Three” in Cleveland had high them 3-point field goal percentage, along with forcing the the nba entering the season, and after a slow start have lived up second most blocks and fifth most turnovers. to expectations. Although they started the season 5-7 The Golden State Warriors will live and die by their and even had a stretch of four straight losses, the Cavs superstar guards – Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. finished the season 53-29, winning the central division. The “Splash Brothers” set the NBA record for most It may have taken a month in order for these three threes by teammates with 484. Curry (24 PPG and eight superstars to learn how to play together, but just like APG) and Thompson (22 PPG) may be the famous all- Finals? in Miami, once they learned how to play together, they stars, but their teammates are really good too. Draymond became pretty much unstoppable. Green averaged 11.7 points, 8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks, Now the Cavaliers face a Celtics team in the first Marreese Speights and Harrison Barnes added 10, round that could not even manage a winning record. Andrew Bogut swats nearly two shots a game, and Andre Anything but a sweep in this series would be a surprise, Iguodala and David Lee provide veteran leadership. The and the Eastern Conference is weak to begin with, so a core eight should cruise through the West and beat the path to the finals should not be that difficult. LeBron has Hawks or Heat in the finals; it’s going to be the Summer that hunger to bring a championship to Cleveland, and of the Splash Brothers. this year will be the year he does.

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by DJ Anderson '16 bad situation with a 14-0 Black Pack is now headed national level. Despite coming its way in the place the week of May Sports Editor deficit. They were able to to Denver, Colorado. the team suffering some future years.” The 23 in Denver. Providence overcome the odds. Senior Captain Brendan tough injuries down the Black Pack is now College Rugby has now column A huge drop kick by Dolan ’15 could not be stretch, we managed training to add another been put on the national Yucca Reinecke ’18 tied more proud of the team to keep fighting and national championship spotlight and they are The Black Pack Rugby the game at 14-14 in the as well. “This is a huge play as a team. This is to Providence here to stay. team recently finished last minute, and in the step for our program to a young, talented team College's resume. The up their spring season, final play of the game be able to compete at a that has a lot of success tournament will take with the highlight being the Black Pack went them qualifying for the ahead with a clutch try USA Rugby National 7s by Owen Lynch ’16 to tournament in Denver, lead the team to victory Colorado. On April 12, in in a 19-14 win. This is Easton, Massachusetts, the first time that the the Black Pack overcame team has ever qualified tough odds to win the for the National 7s Rugby Northeast 7s tournament in hopes of tournament, with an bringing back a national automatic bid to the championship. Coach national tournament in Mike Cox said, “I was Denver. very proud of how our After losing the first team overcame the odds. game to rival Stonehill We had just played a College, the team was full tournament the day able to go undefeated before and I knew we during the rest of the were tired. 7s Rugby is day and once again a different kind of game met Stonehill in the and we had not had a championship game. chance to practice it like In the first half, they we should have." Regardless of this, the found themselves in a PHOTO COURTESY OF MATT DEKOEYER '16 April 23, 2015 SPORTS The Cowl 23 Goodbye LaDontae: A Tribute to a PC Legend by James Kirby ’15 the national scene. to be made about the Friars losing Cotton Sports Staff LaDontae Henton was Ed Cooley’s and Batts, who were the two senior leaders James: Bryce Cotton or Kris Dunn? first accredited recruit. To Henton it was on the team. Analysts were skeptical of a LaDontae: I can't answer that. men's basketball a great honor. “It meant a lot to me,” he young Providence squad that was going to says, “That was one of the reasons I came have to rely on Henton. It was motivation James: Favorite artist? The year is 2011. Providence College here, to be a part of something new and for Henton, though, as he proved every LaDontae: J. Cole basketball is coming off a 4-14 Big East come into somewhere where it will be “analyst” wrong by leading his team to season, going 15-17 for the year. The a family atmosphere. He provided that a 22-12 record overall and a NCAA lock. James: If you weren’t playing year was just another disappointment for me when I got here.” With his roots Henton’s season was highlighted by a basketball? on a string of mediocrity in which the in Lansing, Michigan, Henton was first- 38-point performance in a victory against LaDontae: Basketball coach or playing Friars would end up missing the NCAA team all-state for four consecutive years Notre Dame at Mohegan Sun in non- football Tournament for the sixth straight season. at his highschool, Eastern High. His conference. The Friars also took down a Within those six years, the Friars were success followed him to PC, where in ranked team in Georgetown on the road, James: Favorite class at PC? frequently at the basement of the Big East, his four years he has stacked up enough a feat they haven’t accomplished in over a LaDontae: Literature with Ms. Reid occasionally mustering to be middle- accolades and honors to give him one decade. Looking ahead, Henton is working of-the-pack. Friartown was certainly in of the most successful basketball careers with assistant coach God Shammgod and is James: Role model? the midst of a slump, and the fans were this school has ever seen. He will leave excited for NBA workouts. LaDontae: My brother growing restless. Our leading scorer as second all-time in scoring, fifth all- When asked to describe his legacy at Marshon Brooks '11 just graduated, and time in rebounds, and the second Friar Providence College, Henton, after a few James: Twitter or Facebook? the future was up in the air. Friartown was ever to score 2,000 points and record seconds simply said, “winning.” There LaDontae: Twitter in desperate need of a program-changing 1,000 rebounds behind Ryan Gomes. may not be a more accurate way to describe player, and it got one when LaDontae “It was very special. That was an Henton’s years at PC. Henton took a James: Funniest teammate? Henton '15 stepped on campus the accomplishment that I wasn’t thinking team that was consistently on the wrong LaDontae: Kris Dunn following September. about as a freshman but as it gradually end of the standings back to being a Big The year is now 2015. Under the reins went along and I was getting closer to East powerhouse, and more importantly James: Favorite NBA player? of Ed Cooley, the Friars have made it to the the numbers it was one of my goals I bringing Friartown back to the dance two LaDontae: James Harden NCAA Tournament in back to back years set for the year in addition to winning,” years straight. In addition to his accolades, for the first time in 20 years. Friartown now says Henton regarding the achievement. Henton also showed his toughness by James: Dance move of choice? has a Big East Championship trophy to call This year he led the Big East in scoring setting new Friar records this season for LaDontae: Dougie its own, the first since 1994. Much of it can (20.1 ppg) and was named to All-Big games played (135) and minutes played be accredited to Ed Cooley, who has done East first team in addition to honorable (4,909). Even though he is proud to be the James: Toughest college player faced? a fantastic job of building a program with mention All-American. On top of all “junkyard dog” on the boards, Henton LaDontae: Dion Waiters highly-touted recruits, and his charisma those honors, Henton’s favorite moment will be remembered by Friar fans for his in just four years as a head coach. Some was winning the Big East Championship ability to score as his nickname “Buckets” James: Jordan or LeBron? of it can be attributed to key players and in his junior year, a game during which signifies. He hopes to carry on the scoring LaDontae: Jordan big names like Bryce Cotton '14, Kadeem he hit a mid-range jumper with about mentality to the NBA, where his length and Batts '14, and more currently, Kris Dunn 50 seconds left to put PC up by two work ethic should be coveted. Henton will James: Thoughts on hockey winning? '16, who have already cemented their possessions, ultimately sealing the win. go down in PC basketball history on the LaDontae: Really happy for the guys, names in Friar history. Credit can be split As Henton puts it, “You come here to record books for his stats but the impact he especially the guys I came in with (the up amongst a lot of players, coaches, and win championships and that’s what I has had on the program will be his greatest seniors.) That’s what they came here staff, but it would be hard to argue that came here for so when we were able to accomplishment. Henton has laid the for, to win a National Championship, whichever way the credit is distributed, do that, that was probably the highlight groundwork for future Friar success, and so I am really happy for them. LaDontae Henton deserves the largest of my career.” for that he will forever be immortalized in piece as to why Friar basketball is back on Prior to the season there was much Providence College basketball history.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BIGEASTCOASTBIAS.COM Softball Takes One From Villanova by Sarah Wacik ’15 pitchers managed to keep each side in fighting and eventually got a clutch hit to but the team fell to the Wildcats 2-1 in Sports Staff check through the first three innings. seal the victory. eight innings. Lundstrom put her team However, Lauren Paiva ’15 broke the PC wasted no time in the next game, as on the scoreboard first, courtesy of an softball scoreless tie in the top of the fourth with they jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first, unearned run. During the afternoon an RBI double to left center. The Wildcats when Nadia Kemp ’17 drove in Shanelle matchup, Huntly returned to the mound In a three-game series against the struck back in the bottom half of the Harrell ’15 with a single. By the end of the for the Friars and picked up right where Villanova Wildcats, the PC Women’s inning and tied the game on a wild pitch fourth, Villanova managed to hold a 4-1 she left off in game one of the series. In the Softball Team displayed an overall solid by Taylor Huntly ’17. Aside from this lead, after scoring in the first, third, and fifth inning, Villanova found a way to tie performance, but was able to walk away blunder, Huntly shut down Villanova’s fourth. Dederick cut Villanova’s lead to only the game at one and eventually send the with just one win. Each game was decided offense for the afternoon and pitched one with a two-run homer in the fifth, and game to extras. The game ended in walk- by only a one-run margin, and two of all 10 innings recording six strikeouts in Sarah Kitterman ’15 recorded an RBI single off fashion, as the Wildcats scored on an the three games required extra innings to the process. Kristie Dederick ’15 became the next inning to even the score. In the end, RBI groundout in the bottom of the eighth. determine the outcome. the hero of the game for the Friars with the Wildcats earned the victory with the The Friars now hold a 10-20 overall record On Saturday, the team split its her RBI double that drove in Nicole game-winning run crossing the plate in the and 4-9 record in Big East play. The team doubleheader, taking the first game 2-1 in Lundstrom ’17 during the top of the bottom of the sixth. only has one remaining three-game series 10 innings, and losing the second matchup, 10th inning. Although the team struck In the series’ rubber match, the Friars at home in early May against Creighton. 5-4. In the opening game, both starting out 13 times during the game, they kept were determined to leave with the win, Page 24 Sports April 23, 2015 PC Represented at U-19 National Camp

by Nate Svogun ’16 honor since Zimmerman got the nod in deserved selection and I am proud of was hearing. I was in complete shock Sports Staff the 2012 season. her.” because I have always dreamed of women's soccer Upon the occasion of her most Klaum remembers the day she being called into camp ever since I was recent honor, PC women’s soccer heard the good news vividly. “It was in fifth grade. I did not expect to come In the past few weeks, we have Head Coach Sam Lopes noted that Friday March 20, actually, the day into the office to hear such big news witnessed members of PC athletics Klaum’s “being selected to participate before my birthday and I had gotten and I was truly honored and it was the prove that they can compete with in the upcoming camp for the U.S. out of my 11:30 a.m. class and saw that greatest feeling ever. It honestly was, the very best at the national level. Soccer U-19 Women’s National Team I had a text from my assistant coach,” by far, the best early birthday gift I Although the 2015 NCAA champion is testament to her attitude, drive and she explained. “His text read: 'Can you could have ever gotten.” Men’s Hockey Team may immediately work ethic to grow and develop come into the office for a few minutes As for her experience at training spring to mind upon reading that daily...This camp will be a rewarding when you have a chance.' I was pretty camp, Klaum noted, “The workouts sentence, one PC Women’s Soccer star experience and a fantastic opportunity nervous after getting that text because out there were definitely very fits the bill as well, and she even has for her to appreciate, embrace and I had no idea what he wanted to talk to strenuous and intense…Every time a chance to go beyond the prestige maximize [the opportunity] as she me about, so I went to his office right you step on the field you have to be of the national level to compete on a competes with a squad considered to away.” ready to perform whether it is for a worldwide stage in a year and a half’s be the best of the best at her respective After hearing the news, she game or even just a practice.” time. age group,” he continued. “It is a well- continued, “I didn’t believe what I And as far as takeaways go from On April 6, 2015, Christina Klaum this incredible opportunity, Klaum ’18 was invited to the United States came away with quite a few. “This Soccer Under-19 Women’s National experience will definitely help me in Team training camp; one of only 24 moving forward in my career here at players to receive such an honor. The PC because it has motivated me even invitation will come as no surprise to more to better myself as a player for those who have followed the women’s the greater good of PCWS,” she said. soccer team this past season, and seen “To be able to compete at the 2016 the skilled midfielder at work. U-20 World Cup would be extremely Indeed, this honor is just the thrilling, and if I had the opportunity it latest in an impressive array of would truly be one special experience. accomplishments that Klaum has I would feel ecstatic and honored to be racked up in her first season here at able to represent the United States by Providence. She was one of those rare doing what I love.” kinds of freshmen across collegiate Training camp runs from April athletics that earned playing time in 11-18 at the U.S. Soccer National every single game from the moment Training Center in Carson, California, she arrived on campus; in fact, she and from there, players will have a started in all 19 games that women’s chance to make the U-20 Women’s soccer played this season. National Team, a team that will likely Klaum recorded her first career goal be in contention for the 2016 FIFA U-20 off a corner kick in PC’s 3-1 victory over Women’s World Cup in Papua New Fordham University on September Guinea. The tournament will feature 9, adding her first career assist on a 16 teams, and is tentatively scheduled Catherine Zimmerman ’16 goal in a for October 2016. thrilling overtime victory over Butler Regardless of whether PC sports on October 12. fans get to see one of the Friars After finishing her first season, representing us on a national stage Klaum was named to the Big East come October 2016, one thing remains All-Rookie Team. She was the first PC clear: Coach Lopes has a world-class women’s soccer player to achieve this talent to rely on for three more seasons PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PROVIDENCE.WSOCCER/PHOTOS in Christina Klaum. GILLIES: Continued from front page

in Saturday night’s NCAA jump to Calgary last year but chose Championship game. We know he instead to remain with PC. His will represent Providence College decision was rewarded with more well.” accolades and more records, and of Gillies announced his move with course, a national championship. little fanfare, flying to Vancouver His last game as a Friar is also in time for Flames practice before arguably his best. Like he had done their series against the Canucks after many times before, he put the team the Friars' National Championship on his back for part of the National Celebration last Tuesday, leaving Championship game against Boston Friar fans with a Thank You letter. University. “I am forever indebted to each and When BU came out firing every one of you,” he said in the and physically overpowered a letter, “And I hope I was able to Providence team used to being much reward some of your faith in me tougher than their opponent, Gillies during my time here. I am forever a remained a wall between the pipes Friar, and that makes me one of the for PC. He made a career high 49 luckiest people in the world.” saves in the game against BU and Gillies has been the anchor of the gave his team a chance to win when Friars’ team for three years. As the it could have easily been a blowout defense in front of him shifted and after the first with a lesser goalie in Gillies Moves on to the Show the offensive stars for PC changed net. Jon Gillies remained solid in goal and Next year, however, will be an stood on his head when he had to. entirely different challenge for Jon Gillies carried the team heavily this Gillies as he duels current Calgary season, as it took the Friars’ offense a back-up Karri Ramo for a spot on the while to warm up as Leaman got the Calgary Flames’ roster. lines settled. He had the chance to make the