Volume 78, Issue 11 Smithfield, RI February 11, 2011 Sophomore International Spring festival welcomes Experience: See the world Golden Rabbit around you By Ashley Fullard Staff Writer By Fira Zainal Staff Writer February 3rd 2011 marked the start of the "The real voyage of discovery Spring Festival, more com- consists not in seeking new land- monly known as the Chi- scapes but in having new eyes." nese New Year. The Year of These are the wise words the Rabbit is upon us by well-known French novel- bringing with it serenity ist, Marcel Proust. This writer and good fortune. The U.S. believes that a change in China Institute here at scenery definitely encourages Bryant hosted one of the the voyage of discovery – and biggest celebrations of the one of the many ways to do Chinese New Year that this would be through travel- Rhode Island has ever ing. seen. Even though our univer- The event was held in sity offers excellent opportu- the main gym and all the nities for students to travel stops were pulled out for abroad and seek global per- this celebration. In the hall- spectives that are crucial in way the walls were lined their areas of study, not all with tables for guest to Bryant students take advan- learn more about the Chi- tage of this chance. The Soph- nese culture. One of the omore International most popular a6ractions Experience (SIE) program of- was the Calligraphy table. fers the perfect opportunity Parents and children lined for students to travel in the up to have their names in- company of their peers and scribed in the ancient Chi- professors. Students who nese art. Calligraphy was have participated in the Soph- At the Chinese New Year celebration, there was a demonstration of caligraphy, shown omore International Experi- See “Golden Rabbit” above, as well as other Chinese traditions. (Kelsey Nowak) ence find the program to be on page 3 one of the most eye-opening and fun experiences in their time studying at Bryant. So what exactly is the dif- Recycle this newspaper ference between Sophomore International Experience (SIE) By Lauren Jensen Friday, February 11th: Kick-Off Event: Rotunda from 10 – 2 and Semester Abroad? Staff Writer Simply put, only sopho- • Students can participate in Recycling Trivia to test their more students are eligible to For the third year in a row, Bryant University will be par- knowledge of Recycling Facts and be entered into a raffle to sign up for the SIE program, ticipating in the nationwide RecycleMania Competition! The win an InspireGreen Waterbo6le! whereas any Bryant student RecycleMania Competition runs from February 6th to April • We will also be conducting a water tasting experiment to 2nd and represents 630 colleges, 6 million students and over see if students can tell the difference between Brita filtered (second-semester sophomore water and tap water. and above) may apply to 1.5 million staff and faculty. This friendly competition started • February 14th – March 2nd: Art Project Fair other study abroad programs in 2001 with just two schools: Ohio State University and Student Organizations and Faculty Office Suites are encour- offered by Bryant University. Miami University, seeing which of the two could collect the aged to create their own unique work of art using recyclable Assistant Director of the most recyclables. items to be displayed in the Rotunda on March 2nd from 10 – Study Abroad office Beth Eng- The competition has now expanded to schools reporting 2 wall explains. ”Every year, the recycling and trash data, which are then ranked according to • There will also be recyclable cra5 projects for students to locations change, so under- who collects the largest amount of recyclables per capita, the do, including Tissue Box picture frames and tips on how to standably the top choices will largest amount of total recyclables, the least amount of trash turn old t-shirts into new fun clothing items! vary with the program selec- per capita, or have the highest recycling rate. Each college tions. For example, this year tracks and reports online the weights of items recycled during Please keep an eye out for more events in the coming in 2011 we had winter pro- the weeks of the competition. All of the statistics from this weeks and continue recycling all bo6les, cans, paper and grams going to three destina- year and previous years can be found on the official Recycle- cardboard! If students have any questions on the proper re- tions: China; Costa Rica and Mania website: www.recyclemania.org cycling methods at Bryant University, please visit Panama; as well as Germany h6p://bryantsife.org/green or email [email protected]. Here is a calendar of how Bryant plans to participate and en- See “Sophomore” on gage students: page 2

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 Bus iness - High speed trains (pg 6)  Spor ts - Rally cry to Bulldog Nation (pg 8)  Opinion - World passes US students (pg 11)  Vari ety - 5 best meals under $10 (pg 13) page 2 february 11, 2011 Sophomore Continued from page 1 and Greece. This coming summer we have one going to London and Paris as well as Italy. We’ll be advertising for the 2012 programs so the current freshman class will be able to sign up for their Sophomore International Experience by the end of their first year, keeping in mind that the pro- grams may change as the university faculty are cur- rently designing the course curriculum for the upcoming year.” The SIE program offers students the opportunity to explore a country and view it in a different per- spective than that if they took a trip by themselves or with their family. It’s not unusual for students who participate in SIE to make the decision to spend a semester abroad in the country they went to their sophomore year or even to other countries offered by the Study Abroad office. Senior Cristine Cox says “My SIE experience in Italy inspired me to spend my semester abroad in London, Spring 2010. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had to travel to another country where I didn’t know a soul and had to depend on only myself. I learned so much from my semester in London.” Other students echo Cox’s sentiments as well. “Since I'm an International Business major and Spanish minor, it was really interesting to visit businesses in other countries and learn about how they are run, while also ge6ing to practice my Spanish,” says Makena Sage ‘12. She continues, “It was eye-opening just to visit all of the incredible places we did, and ultimately, my experience on SIE was what convinced me to study abroad in Groups of Sophomores travelled the globe. Some of the China group is pictured above. (Barrett Brooks) Latin America during the fall of my junior year.” Other than offering students the chance of self-discovery, students are also the academic credits. Students are responsible for personal spending money able to immerse themselves in rich cultures they’ve only read about in books or and meals not listed in the itinerary. watched on film. It’s interesting to note that while $3,500 may still seem costly to some, the “I've never been to Europe before, so it was a new experience for me,” says true cost per student for the whole trip is $5000 (the school subsidizes $1500 per Danica Kwan ’12. “Going to Rome was eye-opening because I saw many faces student). However, payment plans are easily negotiated with the Study Abroad of history. We saw the temples to the gods and goddesses and we also went to office and financial aid is still available to those who qualify. the Colosseum, which was really cool.” No ma6er what point you are at in your college career, stop by the Study To some, the ability to travel is considered a privilege and at times, an ex- Abroad Office in the lower level of the Unistructure (near Faculty Suite J) to travagant cost, especially on top of tuition and housing at Bryant. For the pro- learn more about the countries and programs available. grams in 2011, the cost is $3,500 per student, which includes airfare, Interested in the Sophomore International Experience or thinking of study- transportation in the chosen country, scheduled activities, and the tuition for ing abroad? Drop by the Study Abroad office located in the lower level of the Unistructure (near Faculty Suite J). You can also email the Study Abroad office at saoffi[email protected] or call 401-232-6209 (ext: 6209 from a campus phone). You can also visit the SIE website at h6p://bryant.edu/sophomore The Study Abroad office is currently accepting applications for summer and/or fall 2011 program.

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71 Washington Street 401-232-6045 / Top level, Administration Wing, Unistructure North Attleboro, MA 02760 www.northbowllanes.com [email protected] february 11, 2011 page 3 SASS brings the Post-Racial Comedy Tour to educate and entertain By Fira Zainal Week in Darkness’) will elaborate on these issues in a way that is both en- Staff Writer the meaning of this phenomena this tertaining and thought provoking.” coming Tuesday February 15th at 7pm One of the student coordinators for It’s that time of year again! The first in the Bello Grand Hall! the Post-Racial Comedy Tour, Zach Student Arts and Speaker Series With Lander’s expertise on “stuff Suter ‘12, echoes Knowles’ and says (SASS) event of the semester will be white people like” and White’s experi- “SASS wanted to start off the semester taking place this coming week - and ence in “Blacking It Up”, The Post with an event that would be remem- they’re starting off with a bang! The Racial Comedy Tour will make you bered, and so the commi:ee came to Post Racial Comedy Tour will be mak- laugh and think about the absurdities the decision to bring The Post-Racial ing its way to Bryant University. of stereotypes and others misconcep- Comedy Tour so that the students So what exactly is “post-racial”, tions. The Comedy Tour has been who a:end the event can have a good you may ask? A8er the election of hailed as insightful and has garnered laugh while thinking critically about Barack Obama as president some two praise from venues around the coun- serious racial issues.” years ago, some declared that America TV Host Elon James White (Courtesy try. It has even been part of a Wiscon- Knowles’ adds, “Christian Lander of SASS Events) has entered a "post-racial" era. Well sin University’s well-known is a well known (New York Times SASS' events for the entire Spring se- SASS, along with Christian Lander Distinguished Lecture Series! Bestseller) author and Elon James mester that a:endance and participa- (best-selling author of ‘Stuff White So why bring the Post Racial Com- White is a popular name within social tion will be much higher this People Like’) and Elon James White edy Tour to Bryant you may ask? media (blogging/Twi:er) circles. semester!” She continues, “We have (host of the award-winning ‘This “We thought it was important for These two gentlemen certainly meet some great events planned and put a this event to be early the high standards SASS strives for lot of work into planning them, so we in the semester to start when bringing quality speakers to hope the Bryant community will come some dialogue, but campus.” out and join us for them!” also it seemed impor- So what does SASS hope students Interested in a:ending the Post- tant to recognize the will gain from the event? Racial Comedy Tour? You can still do importance of Black Suter says, “I think students will so at the Center for Student Involve- History Month,” says gain a be:er understanding of some of ment Office on the 3rd floor of the SASS Co-chair Angela the racial stereotypes and taboos that Bryant Center until the day of the Marchio ’11. SASS are prevalent in the US today while event. Tickets are free for all interested Staff coordinator for ge:ing a good laugh as well.” He con- a:endees. Outside community are the event Betsy tinues, “Students need to understand able to reserve tickets by calling (401) Knowles says, “Topics that serious issues can be addressed 232-6160. Have a question? E-mail of race are relevant in sometimes in a non-serious manner SASS: [email protected]. every community while still having a thought-provok- Also, join their group on Facebook @ across the country ing discussion.” Bryant Student Arts & Speakers Se- and Bryant is no dif- Touching on their expectations for ries. ferent in that regard. the Spring 2011 semester, Co-chair Best-selling author Christian Lander (Courtesy of SASS The Post Racial Com- Angela Marchio says, “I am hoping Events) edy Tour addresses that because students know all of Golden Rabbit once considered one of the Three Perfections in personal one for many. Continued from page 1 ancient Chinese history and in order to become a The students of the Rhode Island Star Chinese School warmed audience scholar men had to master these perfections. An- members’ hearts with their performance of “The Big China”. They were full of other popular table was the Chinese paper cu:ing table or be:er known as pride as they belated out the words to this Chinese anthem. One of the most Jianzhi. Chinese paper cu:ing dates back to the Eastern Han Dynasty when colorful performances of the evening was the Fan Dance. There are many types paper was invented by Cai Lun. In China these paper cu:ings are o8en used to of fan dances all honoring different aspects of Chinese culture; this one in par- decorate the windows in their homes. Children were able to partake in this an- ticular was paying homage to Chinese martial arts. The ladies moved elegantly cient tradition when instructors taught them the basics of paper cu:ing. across the stage as they waved the massive fans effortlessly. As the celebration Inside the main gym there were numerous live performances that kept the came to a close one could sense the pride and happiness that was radiating off audience captivated from beginning to end. The first performance involved the the audience. Their smiles a:ested to the success of this event as it drew in use of a Chinese instrument called Yang Qin. A cross between a harp and a many people of diverse cultures not just Chinese people. drum the instrument emi:ed beautiful sounds throughout the entire gymna- Through this event the residents of Bryant University and Rhode Island were sium. When the musicians finished their set I pulled one of the girls aside and able to take a brief journey through Chinese culture. In the global world we live asked her how she felt about U.S. China Institute and Bryant University pu:ing in today it’s so very important to be exposed to different cultures in order to this event together. She responded “I’m very happy because the show is similar gain a global perspective. Bryant is moving in the right direction by hosting to the Spring Festival at home. I feel like Bryant is my home”. events such as this one and I hope there will be many more to come. Another performance that blew the audience away was by a young lady who 愉快的中国新年 performed Tian Lu. Tian Lu is a song that was wri:en to commemorate the con- struction of the railroad through Tibet. With the construction of this railroad (Happy Chinese New Year!) China was able to bring food and supplies to the people of Tibet who would have not go:en it otherwise. The young lady who sang this song did so with much grace and style as she took audience members on a historic journey through Chinese history. Emotions were high as she came to a close, and it was obvious that this performance was a LOOKING FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT? Announcement from the Bryant WANT THAT COMPETITIVE EDGE Center Operations Office PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS CRAVE? The Bryant Center is currently organizing the Annual Spring Art Exhibit, which will be on Applications are now available for Summer Conference Coordinators! display in the Papitto Dining Room from Pick up an application from the Conference Office (MRC 207 – across from Undergraduate Advising). March 21st through April 2nd. The exhibit is OR open to all students, faculty or staff who would Apply online! http://web.bryant.edu/~conf/ like to submit their artwork for viewing. While working with an elite team of peers, you will acquire practical skills in logistical event coordination, customer service, problem-solving, priority management and If you are interested in participating, please teamwork. This is an excellent resume building opportunity print out the form below and return it to the Bryant Center Operations office by Friday, NOTE: This is a paid position that also provides free on-campus summer housing. March 4th. For more information call x 6117. Wednesday, March 3 2011 We look forward to hearing from you! Completed applications are due back on . Questions? Contact Andrew LaPrade in the Conference Office at [email protected] or x6161. page 4 february 11, 2011 Study Abroad Spotlight Name: Erica Dawson abroad experience by study- environment would be a dras- Class of 2011 ing in Italy for a semester. I tic change for me, but at the University: Lorenzo De’ chose Italy because I wanted same time I was excited for a Medici to go somewhere where Eng- change and to live someplace Location: Florence, Italy lish wasn’t the main lan- truly unique. Partner: API guage-- I wanted to challenge Semester Abroad: Spring myself and step outside of my Best experience/memory: 2010 comfort zone. Italy is also cen- During my time abroad I real- trally located making it easy ized that you only live once Reason for going: to travel elsewhere in Europe. and sometimes you just have A8er going on the Sopho- When researching the differ- to go for it. I visited Switzer- more International Experience ent Italian schools and cities land with one of my room- to London and Paris I was available through the study mates and while there I faced eager to go abroad again. My abroad programs I chose Flo- my lifelong fear of heights. I advisor, Aaron Dashiell, who rence. When I looked at Flo- went paragliding in the Alps. was also on the SIE trip sug- rence I felt comfortable with It was the most amazing expe- gested that I try a semester the size of the city, and I had rience just flying through the abroad. Following his sugges- been told that it’s a beautiful air over mountains and lakes. Erica at the Roman Colliseum(Courtesy of Erica Dawson) tion I decided to get the total place. I knew living in a city My pilot made us spiral and swing through the air; it was awesome!

Funny cultural experience: While traveling around Eu- rope I learned that many cul- tural stereotypes are actually true. In Greece they really do break plates. I had a plate bro- ken on my head at a toga party, and it hurt, but only a li:le. My friends and I also learned the hard way that real Sco:ish men don’t wear any- thing underneath their kilts. And in Florence vendors would shout out common American phrases to all the American girls. Their favorite thing to shout was “Oh My God!” Sometimes they would mix it up a li:le and say “Oh My Jiggy Jiggy!” My apart- ment was right next to an out- door market, so I heard this phrase at least once a day.

How was the school different from Bryant University? The Lorenzo De’Medici (LDM) campus was spread throughout the city of Flo- rence. This was a big differ- ence from Bryant. The LDM class sizes were relatively small like Bryant, however class was much longer. Most of my class periods were two and half hours long. On the plus side, most classes met only once a week. LDM also offered a larger variety of classes than Bryant. I was able to take a dance class and many of my friends took art, cooking, or wine classes. Lastly, I lived in an apartment rather than the traditional dorm style living I have here at Bryant. It was my first ex- perience living independently in a real city—I had a lot of fun.

Would you study abroad again given the opportunity? Yes, I would love to study abroad again. It was the best four months of my life. There are still so many places across the world that I would love to see.

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Twi*er: @thearchway FB: The Archway bryantarchway.com february 11, 2011 page 5 Is diet soda as bad as you think? By Debbie Turner dration the results could come teeth, this process takes about ample: If you drink three (Salmonson Dietician) in the form of Fatigue, 20minutes. With every “sip” sodas a day, try for two sodas Headaches, Poor Concentra- you take, the acid a:ack starts and one water. Is it true that diet soda is re- tion all of which could nega- over and the body can not fin- A li*le side bar ally bad for you? Why? If you tively affect both Academic ish the cleansing cycle. A good hydration guide for you regular had to decide, should you drink and Athletic Performance. b) Contributing factor in the from The National Institute of soda drinkers: regular or diet? Medicines recommendation A good way to determine loss of bone mass (i.e. easy to The only big difference be- for fluid replacement is 9 your hydration status is your break a bone and longer to tween the two sodas is, the cups*/day for Women and 13 An excess 100 urine color. A Gold/Dark heal). In the digestion diet has artificial sweetener process, the acids a:ach to the cups*/day for men. Water is color indicates dehydration calories/day where the regular soda has body’s calcium resulting in always the best choice. If you where a Pale-Straw/Clear results in a 10 sugar. Otherwise the two are urinary calcium loss. are not a water fan, decaf- color is more hydrated. much alike in that: feinated tea & coffee, clear liq- pound weight The Bo:om Line: In order uid soups, milk, raw fruits 1. They aid in the increased 2. Acids (phosphoric) are gain over one used in the carbonation to help perform at your best and vegetables all have hy- likely hood of dehydration. and help prevent weak bones, year. Caffeine (and sugar) are di- process of so8 drinks. These drating properties. *8 oz. = 1 uretics , which eliminate acids are doing damage to fluid replacement is essential! cup An average soda water from your body. Even your bones in two ways: If you chose to drink soda, size of 20 oz. in the mildest form of dehy- drink what tastes good to you Try the Hydration Station dration, your body can not a) They increase the risk of and try to drink water be- in Salmo. The Naturally fla- contains about operate efficiently. The cells tooth decay. How? The acids tween sips. Just a word of vored water infused with 226 calories. that keep your Brain, Muscles react with saliva and form a caution, if you would like to fresh fruits and herbs, not and Heart functioning are bacteria that a:acks the tooth cut back on soda, please do it only hydrate but have Vita- 99% water based. If the cells enamel. The body has a natu- gradually, otherwise you You do the math. ral defense of rinsing the mins too! are not fed with proper hy- could get headaches. For ex- DPS Log

ACCIDENT (MVA) Motor Vehicle report that his friend had an injured and the subject was transported to Fa- Accident FEB 3 2011-Thursday Accident JAN 21 2011-Friday at knee. EMS was activated annd the tima Hospital by Smithfield Fire De- at 11:45 16:05 subject was transported to Fatima partment. Location: JOHN MOWRY ROAD Location: SENIOR APARTMENT Hospital by Smithfield Fire Depart- EMT CALL (Medical Services Summary: The DPS patrol vehicle ROAD ment. Rendered) JAN 30 2011-Sunday was side-swiped by a Facilities dump Summary: DPS received a report VANDALISM (School Building) at 01:41 truck. A report was taken and the of a motor vehicle accident on the Sen- JAN 26 2011-Wednesday at 17:45 Location: RESIDENCE HALL damage will be repaired. ior Apartment roadway. There were Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: DPS received a report HARASSMENT FEB 5 2011- no injuries reported. A report was Summary: DPS received a report of a male with a cut on his head. EMS Saturday at 00:58 taken. of vandalism to a Residence Hall suite was activated and the subject was Location: RESIDENCE HALL BURGLARY (RESIDENCE) Bur- window. The incident is being investi- transported to Fatima Hospital by Summary: DPS received a report glary/B&E A Dwelling Anytime JAN gated. Smithfield Fire Department. of a group of males banging on a door 24 2011-Monday at 15:18 EMT CALL (Medical Services EMT CALL (Medical Services and yelling. DPS responded and Location: RESIDENCE HALL Rendered) JAN 27 2011-Thurs- Rendered) JAN 30 2011-Sunday charges have been filed. Summary: DPS received a report day at 01:04 at 02:19 ASSAULT (and/or Ba:ery) FEB 5 of objects taken from a Residence Hall Location: RESIDENCE HALL Location: RESIDENCE HALL 2011-Saturday at 23:07 common room. The incident is under Summary: DPS received a report Summary: DPS received a report Location: RESIDENCE HALL investigation. of a male having chest pain. EMS was of a male with a laceration on the Summary: An RA called DPS to re- ACCIDENT Leaving the Scene / activated and subject was transported head. EMS was activated subject was port a guests drinking and refusing to Una:ended Vehicle JAN 24 2011- to Fatima Hospital by Smithfield Fire transported to Fatima Hospital by a produce an ID. One of the subjects Monday at 21:57 Department. friend. pushed the RA and ran out the build- Location: RESIDENCE HALL THEFT JAN 27 2011-Thurs- EMT CALL (Medical Services ing. The incident is under investiga- Summary: DPS received a student day at 16:55 Rendered) JAN 30 2011-Sunday tion and charges are pending. report from a student that his car had Location: RESIDENCE HALL at 11:10 VANDALISM (Residence) FEB 6 been damaged by another vehicle. Summary: DPS received a report Location: RESIDENCE HALL 2011-Sunday at 00:44 The second vehicle le8 the area. A re- of a stolen IPOD. The incident is Summary: DPS received report of Location: RESIDENCE HALL port was taken as well as Smithfield under investigation. a person with a cut on his foot. EMS Summary: DPS received a report Police responding. THEFT JAN 27 2011-Thurs- was activated and subject was trans- of a broken window. A report was DRUG (Possession of Drug Para- day at 18:00 ported to Fatima Hospital by taxi. taken and the incident is being investi- phernalia) JAN 24 2011-Monday Location: CHASE ATHLETIC VANDALISM (Vehicle) JAN gated. at 23:20 CENTER / GYM / MAC 31 2011-Monday at 16:56 EMT CALL (Medical Services Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: A student reported his Location: RESIDENCE HALL Rendered) FEB 6 2011-Sunday at Summary: An RA informed DPS of gym bag was stolen while he was at Summary: DPS received a report 19:10 a strong smell of marijuana in a Resi- the Gym. DPS is investigating. of a broken taillight lens on a student’s Location: DISPATCH CENTER dence Hall. DPS responded and called EMT CALL (Medical Services vehicle. A report was taken. Summary: A DPS Officer was Smithfield Police. One student was Rendered) JAN 29 2011-Saturday TOWED VEHICLE FEB 1 2011- taken to Roger Williams Medical Cen- arrested and charges have been filed. at 01:24 Tuesday at 13:20 ter with an injured shoulder. DRUG (Possession of Drug Para- Location: TOWNHOUSE Location: HALL 16 LOT BIAS INCIDENTS None Reported phernalia) JAN 25 2011-Tuesday Summary: DPS received a call re- Summary: DPS towed a vehicle To report a bias incident or hate at 23:03 questing medical assistance in the that was hampering snow removal. crime, go to www.bryant.edu/bias or Location: RESIDENCE HALL townhouses. EMS was activated and EMT CALL (Medical Services call the Bias Incident Hotline at x6920 Summary: An RA informed DPS of a subject was transported to Fatima Rendered) FEB 1 2011-Tuesday at Bias related incident – a threatened, a smell of marijuana in a Residence Hospital by Smithfield Fire Depart- 19:04 a:empted, or completed action that is Hall. DPS responded to the scene and ment. Location: RESIDENCE HALL motivated by bigotry and bias regard- charges have been filed. DRUG (Possession of Drug Para- Summary: DPS received a call for ing a person’s real or perceived race, ACCIDENT (MVA) Motor Vehicle phernalia) JAN 29 2011-Saturday medical assistance from a male experi- religion, natural origin, ethnicity, sex- Accident JAN 26 2011-Wednes- at 02:10 encing an elevated heart rate. EMS ual orientation, disability, or gender day at 14:32 Location: RESIDENCE HALL was activated subject was transported status. Examples of these incidents in- Location: ENTRY CONTROL STA- Summary: DPS received a call of to Fatima Hospital by Smithfield Fire clude name calling, offensive lan- TION possible marijuana use in a residence Department. guage/acts, and graffiti/behavior. Summary: A vehicle exiting cam- hall. DPS investigated and confis- VANDALISM (Residence) FEB 2 pus slid and hit the cement post on cated drug paraphernalia. Charges 2011-Wednesday at 07:30 The DPS Crime Prevention Offi- the rear of the ECS. There were no in- have been filed. Location: RESIDENCE HALL cers: juries reported. EMT CALL Medical Services Ren- Summary: A student reported a “TIP OF THE WEEK” EMT CALL (Medical Services dered JAN 29 2011-Saturday at 23:34 blue recycle bucket full of water was Many the8s occur when students Rendered) JAN 26 2011-Wednes- Location: RESIDENCE HALL propped against his door. When door leave their doors unlocked while they day at 17:11 Summary: An RA requested an was opened, water flooded a room. are not there. Location: RESIDENCE HALL EMT for a medical evaluation of an in- The incident is being investigated. Always keep your doors locked Summary: A student called DPS to toxicated person. EMS was activated ACCIDENT (MVA) Motor Vehicle when you are not there. www.bryantarchway.com page 6 february 11, 2011

All aboard:century The the way airplanes investment did America is anywhere near train has just arrived By Royce Brunson in the 20th century. The in- the forefront of this tech- Business Editor vestment into this system is nology. Countries such as One of the most iconic fig- monumental, but the results Japan, China and Germany ures throughout childhood is are comparable to a science have had high-speed rails the image of a train. It repre- fiction movie coming true in since the early 2000’s. China sents might, power and every major city in America. will soon have over 6,000 speed, but trains are quickly It is imperative that we miles of rails ready for use, becoming the iconic image of look at the mechanics behind Spain will have over 2,000 many adults around the high-speed rail trains to see miles of rail and Japan will world as well. As the mount- why they will change the soon have 1,500 miles of ing pressure builds for the world of transportation. railway. These rails will world to generate faster, more Imagine this: a train that has soon allow a trip from Paris reliable and greener forms of no engine that is levitated off to Rome (a 13.5 hour drive) transportation, trains are in the tracks and is moved by to be completed in a li7le the forefront of the trans- electromagnetic propulsion over 2 hours. portation revolution. with top speeds of 310mph. On February 8, 2011, This revolution is one the According to About.com the Vice President Joe Biden will implement trains into our magnetized coil running announced a plan to inject transportation system for long along the track, called a $53 billion into America’s distance travel. However, guideway, repels large mag- high-speed rail system over these are not your conven- nets on the train's undercar- the next six years. Accord- tional trains that bellow riage, allowing the train to ing to Reuters.com this tem is minimal in comparison formation. In parts of Europe smoke and tow hundreds of levitate between 0.39 and 3.93 plan has several different as- to countries such as China such travel is the norm and cars; these are not even the inches above the guideway. pects. Biden laid out plans for who plans to invest upward we can expect a similar cir- same trains that you would Once the train is levitated, three types of rail-regional of $602 billion between 2011 cumstance to occur here in the take from Providence to power is supplied to the coils rail with trains speeds of 90 to and 2015. United States over the next Boston. These are high-speed within the guideway walls to 125 mph; core express rail cor- Implementing these high- 25-50 years. With American rail trains and mark my create a unique system of ridors that would form the speed trains is a key for eco- highways more congested words, they are soon to magnetic fields that pull and backbone of the high-speed nomic success. Such a project than ever before, alternate change the transportation push the train along the system with electric trains would employee thousands, if form transportation is neces- world as we know it. guideway. The electric current travelling at speeds of 125 to not hundreds of thousands of sity for the future of both we High-speed rail trains or supplied to the coils in the 250 mph; and corridors with Americans and would con- and our children. Maglev trains are being im- guideway walls is constantly trains travelling at up to 90 nect cities like never before. Over the next six years plemented in countries alternating to change the po- mph. Highways across America high-speed rails will begin to around the globe as the larity of the magnetized coils. Vice President Biden said will be less congested and appear in many major cities newest and most amazing This change in polarity causes this about the $53 billion in- major cities would see a major across the country and over form of transportation. The the magnetic field in front of vestment, “If we do not, you decline in highway mainte- the duration of the next 25 only alternatives to airplanes the train to pull the vehicle tell me how America is going nance over the next 50 years. years expect high-speed rails for long distance travel are forward, while the magnetic to be able to lead the world in These rails would allow the to be the norm for city-to-city cars, buses, boats or conven- field behind the train adds the 21st century." This plan human capital of cities to be- travel. It will be a massive un- tional trains; however these more forward thrust. The will give 80% of Americans come linked in revolutionary dertaking an enormous in- are just too slow for today's trains have minimal friction, access to high-speed rails over ways, energizing the Ameri- vestment, but this is an asset fast-paced society. Maglev which allows such blazing the next 25 years. However, can economy. that is a necessity for our fu- trains are going to revolution- speeds. The United States’ investment The high-speed rail is un- ture. ize transportation in the 21st However, do not think into the high-speed rail sys- doubtedly the future of trans- Groupon ready for an IPO Entrepreneurship: Swaave Card By Kelsey DiCarlo By Sco Merri If you are idea. This idea was both simple and complex ContributingWriter Student Entrepreneur friends with me all at the same time; that this company, on Facebook then Swaave Media Group, LLC, would change the Google is a huge conglomerate of internet technology based you’ve probably world. A6er Chris explained the “how” side of companies. Groupon is an increasingly popular coupon selling either heard it or seen the word “Swaave” things, I knew this company would be capable website that advertises small businesses in cities across America. pop-up on my profile or in your newsfeed at of achieving great things. Not only that, but I A few months ago, Google offered to buy out Groupon for $6 bil- least once over the past few months. I get decided that I would be able to bring a lot to lion, and Groupon refused. Are they crazy or is 6 billion dollars asked all the time “what does it mean?” or the table and agreed to commi7ed myself one too low of an offer? Apparently, Groupon is expecting $15 billion “what do you guys do?” Hopefully this article hundred percent. I must say that so far I’ve in IPO by refusing the deal and keeping their private ownership. will help you understand what our company been right. How did Groupon come up with this incredible sum? Groupon Swaave Media Group, LLC is all about - as At 21 years old, with over a decade of in- obviously had to analyze the pros and cons of such a momentous well as what it means to “be Swaave”. vesting and business experience, Chris origi- offer by such a prestigious company. Eventually, the decision not By Definition - Swaave (swäv): Smooth, So- nally created Swaave.com to guide and assist to sell out seemed like the be7er one to the company, but at what phisticated and Charming. Capable of Achiev- young professionals in the world of finance cost? Where has the company gone since? ing One's Dreams. and entrepreneurship. It has since developed There are definitely advantages to refusing Google’s offer. A core principle of being Swaave is ge7ing into a site that builds relationships amongst Groupon is marketed to people who utilize local small businesses started at an early age on your own path to- young professionals through the discussion of and are always looking for the next up and coming trend. wards achieving your own dreams. Success is music, fashion and money with an overall Groupon’s goal is to be a differentiated service to its customers. out there for everyone, but one must be will- theme of empowering one’s lifestyle and being They want to maintain an image of uniqueness and individuality. ing to: make sacrifices to get there, be passion- successful in your own individual endeavors. By selling out to Google, which is used by anyone and everyone, ate about what it is they’re doing, and be As discussed in our first meeting, Swaave Groupon would lose its image of exclusivity. Keeping their image persistent - because anything worthwhile is Media Group’s goal as a company is to have a as an original was a huge advantage of declining the offer to sell not easily a7ained. But before you get started, significant impact on society. The next step we out. it has to be something you consider worth- had to take was figuring out how to success- Similarly, another advantage of declining the deal is Groupon while to invest yourself in. A6er all, your time fully execute a plan in order to be in a position doesn’t have to be a part of Google. Groupon can keep doing and effort is the most important investment to do so. As Chris once explained to me, things they way they always have, which seems to be working for you’ll ever make. “Look at how many years’ hippies tried to get them just fine. The company can run itself however they choose, What separates billionaires from the rest of America to go green, yet were unable to suc- rather than losing management control to Google. Groupon can society? They took accountability upon them- cessfully do so. They had the heart, but they keep the client base they have been building since they launched selves to achieve greatness. The Oprah Win- did not have the influence to effectively gener- in 2008, without running the risk of Google dropping them in a frey’s and Steve Job’s of the world did not wait ate change. It was not until corporate America move. Also, Groupon can open up a new site location in any city until tomorrow to get started on their path to figured out how profitable it is to “be green” they choose. Groupon has always made listings of coupons for success, but instead they took the initiative that it finally caught on... Money equals different cities, since the same small business doesn’t exist in mul- today and immersed themselves in what they power, power equals influence, influence tiple major cities. Instead of opening where Google told them to, loved. A person can be successful in a thou- changes the world.” With this concept in or worse, not opening somewhere Google told them not to, sand different ways; the key is to realize what mind, Swaave is aimed to be a for profit con- Groupon kept its freedom of choosing when to open where by it is you want to accomplish in life and start glomerate that will be able to have a signifi- denying the offer. working on it today. If you have big goals in cant positive impact in a socially conscious So, now that Groupon has scored some free publicity off of the life it is beneficial to start pursuing them now way. deal, how are they looking to make that $15 billion they pre- while still young and ambitious. One of the With all of that in mind, the concept of The dicted? Well, if anyone watched the Superbowl on Sunday, they main goals of Swaave Media Group, LLC is to Swaave Card was born, and I have now suc- saw a brand-new television commercial for the coupon selling empower our nation’s youth to achieve their cessfully been able to extend our brand to this web site. Groupon is riding the wave of publicity they sparked for dreams by being able to say - we did it, and so area. The most basic concept behind the card themselves by making a7ention-grabbing, slightly ostentatious can you! is that it benefits all parties involved; The commercials. Comparing global issues to wily situations, like de- Now, let me give you some background on Swaave Card holders, the businesses we affili- forestation to bikini waxing, Groupon a7racts the viewer by start- how this all started. This past October I was ate with, and of course, Swaave Media Group, ing off with a serious tone be7er suited for a nonprofit approached by my longtime childhood friend LLC. It is a win - win - win in every sense of organization, then without warning, switching to the comic relief, and now business partner Christopher the phrase, and the best part is the card’s just and then introducing the company and how it works. The ques- Sacchinelli. We agreed to meet in person to the beginning! Be on the lookout for the tion is: will the commercials be as effective as they are coy? The discuss over a beer my interest in a company Bryant/Smithfield release in upcoming weeks. only way to find out is to watch them for yourself and to log on to he had been building for a few years. He I’m positive that you won’t want to be caught www.groupon.com to get your own deal of the day! brought with him two pieces of paper that off campus without a card in your wallet! consisted of a brief business plan and a core february 11, 2011 page 7 What did we learn—What can we learn? By Lawrence Hershoff crisis and what you might and Markets. And remember prosecuted if we violate the some problems just keep pop- consider adding to your that the Financial Adviser rules. ping up again, or se8ing the Faculty Contributor Bryant course of study: who calls you now and tells 5. The Value of Something stage for new problems to de- By now, everyone likely 1. Nothing Can Be Accom- you how great things are is Not What People SAY velop. Think about taking understands how the Resi- plished Without the Timely going in the stock markets They Will Pay for It—it is Ex- MGT 301Operations Manage- dential Real Estate implosion Cooperation of Multiple Par- ISN’T quite as smart as the actly What They DO pay for ment, or MGT 356 Interna- of 2007-2008 set into motion a ties—and I don’t mean se- one who might have told you It, If It Can Be Sold at All— tional Business Management, worldwide panic that threat- quential beer bashes. Paulson to get in back at a Dow 8000 changing interest rates and both of which should help ened to unravel our financial was a very smart guy with a or 9000 level. future expectations will you figure out the inter-rela- systems and institutions. And capable team, but he had to 3. International Considera- muddy the waters in any cri- tionships between variables, perhaps, like me, you partly negotiate with bureaucrats, tions Must Be Made in the sis, and liquidity (think: cash) and organize a thorough re- agree with Chairman Phil An- politicians, lawyers and for- Solution to Any Problem—in will allow you to sell when mediation plan—including gelides of the Congressional eign dignitaries to get many 2000 half the world’s GDP markets are in equilibrium, Plans B and C! Commission that a lot of this of his programmatic solutions was in the US and Japan, and not in turmoil. Consider tak- So this isn’t an all-inclusive was preventable—so the accomplished. Treasury had today that is less than a third, ing something past the re- list, and please don’t miscon- question for the day (and be- to negotiate, compromise, and according to the IMF. Both the quired FIN 201 to learn the strue my failure to direct you yond) is what did we learn readily have Plan B and Plan supply of, and demand for, finer points of both Valuations to any specific course as any- from all this and how can we C well thought out. Paulson financial (and non-financial) and Liquidity Management. thing negative. Also, the pro- avoid unwi8ingly participat- had to think about who was goods transcend geographical In a world where the IMF has fessors are responsible for the ing in, and/or being hurt by, in the room, and why, and boundaries, and you must just noted the possibility of a contents of the courses, and the next Big Mistake? who wasn’t in the room, and consider who holds what, US sovereign debt crisis, you my recommendations are I just finished reading a ter- why, at every meeting—so who has pre-sold or pre- should expect future prob- based on our catalogue. We rific book (On the Brink) by think about taking PSY 260 bought what, and how Inter- lems, and be ready to deal are a University, and therefore former Treasury Secretary Intro to Psychology, or COM national Economics will affect with them. able to provide significant Hank Paulson, about how 270 Interpersonal Communi- anything you try to do—so 6. Sometimes You Have to depth in many disciplines, on close the whole thing came to cations, to help your thought consider taking ECO 471 In- Do Something You Dislike to both an undergraduate and coming apart in 2007-2008, process about how people in- ternational Trade, or FIN 368 Protect the Things You graduate basis. While we and what it took to hold teract and why. Multinational Finance. Like—Free-market Paulson haven’t had a Treasury Secre- everything together. 2. Moral Hazard is All 4. Problems Don’t Have to had to meddle in the survival tary come out of Bryant yet, As I mused at the remark- Around Us, and Current Reg- Be Legal, but Solutions Do— of particular entities which there is still plenty of time. able series of events, and the ulation is both Out-moded Paulson had to determine were crucial to a functioning And for those of you who extraordinary efforts of Geith- and Inefficient. The regula- what powers Treasury did world economy, lest the cost still think that Bernanke and ner, Bernanke, and Paulson et tors and many politicians re- (providing emergency liquid- and consequences to the US Paulson should have just let it al to cobble together rescue alized the mortgage mess was ity through loans), and didn’t taxpayer be far worse than if burn, consider the effect it a7er rescue within political, coming, and that FNMA and (buying assets and taking eq- he had let the free markets de- would have had on the funds, economic, regulatory, and Freddie Mac were propagat- uity interests) have in his ef- stroy a number of significant investments, and loans that legal constraints—as well as ing a disaster, but nobody had forts to solve sequential institutions, like Citigroup are pu8ing you through why none of this would allow the, ah….gumption….. to try failing financial giants. He and Fannie Mae. Consider Bryant today—many brave Lehman Brothers to be to fix it—it was easier to hope had to negotiate with both taking HIS 354 Trends in and resourceful people saved—I thought about our it would go away. Nobody houses of Congress through Modern Thought, to insure worked to rescue the Interna- growing course offerings at realized just how bad it their leaders, and obtain doc- you have the chops to see be- tional financial system. We Bryant, and how well they would be, though. Greed and umented approvals quickly yond the current issue to the are all be8er off for their ef- can prepare you for the chal- stupidity are persistent out while the bullets were flying. so-called Law of Unintended forts. And the world is count- lenges you will face in the there, folks, and you need to Please consider taking LGLS Consequences. ing on your generation to do a “real world.” know who to trust, how they 211 The Legal Environment of 7. When You Think It’s be8er job than the current one So, if you will permit some should work on your behalf, Business, to insure your ap- Over, It’s Not Over Yet—as did in managing all this stuff shameless PR for my fellow and how to identify financial preciation of the structure in Fatal A8raction and Die in the future. professors, think about the risks. Think about taking FIN within which we must work, Hard, but for different rea- lessons we learned from the 315—Financial Institutions and within which we will be sons, Paulson learned that So keep learning. Response: U.S.A.-China’s rising tensions are avoidable By Julien Dumont large economy as China. This system, order for this to happen the United which the United States helped create, States must accept China as a global Contributing Writer is the source of much of the regulation power and work with the country in Fred Bergsten, in “A Partnership of related to international trade activi- order to help adapt and create eco- Equals,” expresses the belief that the ties, and China’s refusal to participate nomic institutions, norms, and rules. United States and China can avoid the could be a growing source of conflict. Bergsten expresses this as the “G-2” major conflicts that o7en arise when Additionally China has supported concept, with the United States and an already dominant power [United the creation of a loose Asian trading China working together to create rules States] is challenged by a growing bloc. A network of regional agree- that work for both countries (the au- power [China]. Bergsten explains that ments and bilateral partnerships be- thor does mention other possible alter- potential conflict can be avoided if the tween China, ASEAN, and other nate solutions such as the G-3, with United States and China come to- Asian countries has been interpreted the E.U, U.S, and China all working gether in the adaptation and se8ing of to discriminate against U.S interests together). Bergsten stresses that in evolving norms and rules for a variety and traditional free trade. Bergsten order for the G-2 model to function is of economically and politically related believes that China’s challenge to the critical that while working together issues and institutions. global trading system is most visibly the countries look at failed trade ini- Fred Bergsten points to a number exemplified in its opposition to the tiatives, such as the Doha Round, as of current factors that have the poten- U.S lead proposal at the Asian-Pacific common threats to the both countries tial to lead to further tensions between Economic Cooperation (in 2006) for a stake in an open economy. China and the other established eco- free-trade deal for the Asia-Pacific. I agree that major conflicts between nomic powers, most notably the The initiative, which has the potential the United States and China, over United States. In terms of the major to limit some of the Asia-only trading evolving economic and political ten- issues Bergsten first points to the bloc, was strongly opposed by China. sions, can be avoided. As China con- Doha Round trade negotiations (of the An additional source of tension be- tinues to grow in terms of economic as World Trade Organization). China tween the United States and China, well as political strength, the United has refused to positively contribute to that Bergsten examines, is China’s ap- States can work with its Asian coun- the Doha round of international trade parent efforts to maintain an under- terpart in order help shape a world negotiation and without the participa- valued Yuan in order to aid its economic system beneficial for both tion of China, the Doha round is un- international economic competition countries. It can do this by showing likely to lead to any major outcomes. position. China that it can continue to grow Bergsten believes that the WTO as a Despite all of these tensions and economically within an economic sys- whole is at jeopardy here since the le- apparent sources of possible conflict tem not so different from the one cur- gitimacy and success of any world Bergsten maintains that major conflict rently in place - and can do so without economic institution is sure to suffer between the United States and China the harms of great conflicts. without the participation of such a can be avoided. Bergsten states that in Biz Snipz: the current happenings of the business world By Michael Silva • As Seniors look for jobs a7er graduation, Career have dwindled. Due to a spike in demand, expected Cast has ranked the 10 best jobs of 2011. They use reserves for corn, wheat, and soybeans are at record Contributing Writer criteria such as stress level, work environment and lows. This and higher fuel costs will certainly bring • Deutsche Boerse AG is in advanced talks to buy hiring outlook. The results ranged from actuarial higher prices. NYSE Euronext in an all-stock transaction that statisticians, to so7ware engineers. would create the world’s biggest exchange operator, • The U.S. Defense Department will request about accelerating a day of takeovers that began with Lon- • The Super-Bowl between the Pi8sburg, Steelers $113 billion for weapons in the fiscal year beginning don Stock Exchange Group Plc’s acquisition of and Green Bay, Packers became the highest watched Oct. 1, equaling this year’s spending plan and $7 bil- Canada’s TMX Group Inc. television program of all-time with over 111 million lion less than was forecast last year, according to viewers (especially impressive for two small market government officials • Victims of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme filed teams).The expectations of the mass audience could a lawsuit against New York Mets owner Fred be seen in the price for an advertisement during the • Both the National Football League and Jerry Wilpon, Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon, and commercials. A 30-second commercial during the Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, are being sued President Saul Katz. Victims hope to recover $300 Super Bowl costs upwards of 3 million dollars. by season ticket holders for double booking 2.400 million in lost money, resulting from misleading seats for the Super Bowl. The Cowboy organization profits. Mets owner Fred Wilpon may be forced to • Americans are beginning to brace for higher is offering to cover airfare, hotel, food & tickets for sell part of the franchise. food prices in the upcoming months. Corn reserves next years Super Bowl. page 8 february 11, 2011 A rally cry to Bulldog Nation concerning part of all this is By: Tom Hansen the perennial cries of bore- Sports Editor dom that are heard screeching all across our fair campus. Ask any athlete about If being involved in on- their thoughts about playing campus organizations, hang- on their own turf and I am ing out with friends, and willing to bet their answer competing for the prestigious will be along the lines of Intramural Athlete of the “There’s no place like home.” Week award is not enough to From baseball to basketball fulfill your fun pale8e it may and from soccer to swim- behoove you to take a peek at ming, athletes thrive on the the top-notch athletic events roar of the crowd, the all-fa- we have to offer here on cam- miliar locker rooms, and the pus, as our student sections lack of a long bus ride home. could certainly use you. However here at Bryant there Taking a look at other pre- is a missing ingredient in that mier Division I programs recipe that should come to be across the country, students expected in the fast-paced live to throw on their school world of Division I athletics. gear, cake on a layer of face Despite the constant hand- paint, and scream their hearts ing out of free tees, promo- out for their fellow students tions, and contests that our competing in the sports that athletic programs put on, stu- put their schools on the map. dents here on, campus are Whether you are an ardent While we do not have the student population of an SEC school such as South Carolina, pushing their school spirit Bryant Bulldog fan or the oc- the passion for sports can surely be matched (MCT Campus) aside, choosing instead to casional Archway Sports take a jog on the treadmill, adversity for our opponents. ment that we should all strive the bevy of spring sports that reader most can agree that For example, at the Mount St. for as Bulldog sports fans, at- Bryant has to offer. fire up their Xbox, or sleep Bryant’s student a8endance in their lives away in our ever- Mary’s game, the Men’s tendance. Bulldog nation is in the our sports programs is lack- Lacrosse team stepped up and Take some time out of your hands of its constituents, and so-comfortable Bryant Issue ing. However, this is not to beds. played MC for the evening’s day and go see the Basketball it is up to us to take pride in say that we as a student body student section teams compete in some im- our school and will it to the Just last semester alone are out of hope for redemp- there were no less than two 42 However if we want to portant end of season games heights of its potential. The tion. continue to foster growth of against foe NEC schools as Dog Pound is only as fierce as inch HDTV’s given away for Recently there have been simply showing up to a home our student section and our the season draws to a close. we make it out to be, so let’s several campaigns to foster reputation as an athletic pow- This also means taking a trip take some pride in our com- football game (as if a few of some home field advantage at the football team’s games erhouse we need to improve down to the outdoor athletic munity, university, and iden- our home basketball games, on our presence in the Dog complex when the snow melts tity and create an atmosphere were not entertaining which provided some laughs enough.) Perhaps the most Pound. In order to do this and the temperature gets that we can be proud of. and some good old-fashioned there is one simple require- above freezing and watching Bryant swimming cruises both sides knocked off St. mark. Courtesy of Francis (NY) on Jan. 18. Freshman standout Taylor bryantbulldogs.com Reigning Northeast Con- DeBever (Denver, Colo.) had ference Swimmer of the Year another strong outing for the In the last dual meet for Casey Ostrander (Yarmouth- Black and Gold, recordingtwo multiple seniors, the Bryant port, Mass.) proved once first-place finishes. The Col- University men’s and again why she is one of the orado native took the top spot women’s swim teams finished premier swimmers in the re- in the 200-yard freestyle with on a strong note, as both sides gion, winning the 50-yard a time of 1:57.70 and won the defeated Holy Cross Saturday freestyle with a time of 25.14. 500-yard freestyle with a a7ernoon. The Massachuse8s native 5:22.55 mark. The men’s side edged the went on to take the 100-yard There was a quartet of Crusaders, 170.00-94.00, while backstroke competition with a swimmers who led the men’s the women’s team won, time of 58.90. side to their fi7h dual meet 142.00-128.00, marking the victory of the 2010-11 season. second-straight year the Black Joining Ostrander as a top fin- Nichols Karadimas (New Mil- and Gold have defeated the isher on the women’s side was ford, Conn.) and Cameron Taylor DeBever and the rest of the swim team cruised past Crusaders. senior Amy Howell (Cli7on Hessler (Southbury, Conn.) Holy Cross. (Taylor DeBever) The Bulldogs took the top Park, N.Y.). Howell, who was managed to finish first and spot in 19 out of 29 events and competing in the final dual second in the 1000-yard the top spot in the 200-yard The women’s side will now had 11 different swimmers meet of her collegiate career, freestyle with times of backstroke with a time of prepare for the Northeast touch the wall first out of the finished second in the 1000- 10:43.53 and 10:46.20 respec- 2:01.04. Joining Dropo at the Conference Championships in 19 first-place finishes. Bryant yard freestyle right behind tively. head of the pack was junior two weeks at MIT, while the took three relay competitions Kim Carballeira (East Se- Bryant recorded another Thomas Hyunh (Malden, men will begin practicing for out of the scheduled four and tauket, N.Y.), who took the ECAC qualifier in Alex Dropo Mass.), who won the 200-yard the ECAC meet Feb. 25-27. won its first dual meet since top spot with an 11:11.80 (Sandwich, Mass.), who took bu8erfly with a 2:04.11 mark. Bryant University Have an opinion on Intramural Athlete of the Week: any sport professional or collegiate? Jeff Birnie Catch an awesome on-campus sporting Sport: Basketball event that you want to tell the world about? While Jeff certainly posseses a high degree of ath- letic ability it is his a8i8ude that has put him in the Want to represent your home town team so spotlight this week as the B.U.I.A.O.T.W. Despite the whole campus can see it? his team having a disapointing 0-3 start Birnie has preached resolve to his team and on-lookers saying “I just want my team to show up and have the will WRITE FOR THE ARCHWAY SPORTS to win.” SECTION! A mentaiity such as Birnie’s is an intangible that we are constantly looking for in our feature athletes, Email [email protected] and aspiring B.U.I.A.O.T.W.’s should show in com- petition. for more info! february 11, 2011 page 9

Bulldogs beat the buzzer; down St. Francis (PA) the season, as Dobbs was one struggling to keep up in the Courtesy of of four Bulldogs to register first frame, with Francis scor- double-digit points. Fi7h-year ing Bryant's first seven points bryantbulldogs.com senior Cecil Gresham (Bloom- to cut the deficit to 36-33. Sophomore Frankie Dobbs field, Conn.) paced the Bull- With a breath of new life, the (Berea, Ohio) nailed a fade dogs with 19 points on 6-of-8 visitors forced three turnovers away jumper as time expired shooting, including four 3- and used a Gresham three to to give the Bryant University pointers, while Dobbs take a 41-40 lead with 13:45 to men's basketball team the 70- chipped in 15 points, rookie play – their first lead since 69 win over Saint Francis (PA) Alex Francis (Harlem, N.Y.) owning a 9-8 edge seven min- Saturday a7ernoon at DeGol added 14 and frosh Ma8hew utes into the game. Arena. Lee (Bloomfield, N.J.) Stingy defense and tough Umar Shannon took a 3- recorded 10 in just 13 min- play on the boards allowed pointer to put the Red Flash utes. Freshman Corey May- Bryant to keep out in front (7-16, 5-7 Northeast Confer- nard (Adelaide, Australia) over the next seven minutes, ence) out in front, 68-69, for added a career-high and as a quartet of Bulldogs the first time since the 13:45 team-best nine assists on the chipped in to push the lead to mark but le7 five seconds on day. 49-45 with 7:24 le7 in the the clock, giving the Bulldogs Bryant shot a season-high game. (8-16, 6-6) one last chance to 52.9 percent from beyond the The Bulldogs would take their walk away with the win. arc (9-of-17), despite being largest margin of the contest Coach Tim O’Shea and the Bulldogs pulled off another Those five ticks were all edged by the Red Flash from at the 2:40 mark, 61-51, on a buzzer beating victory. (Kelsey Nowak) Dobbs needed to drive the the floor, 46 percent to 45.1 Vlad Kondratyev (Nikolayev, length of the court and fire a percent. The Bulldogs played Ukraine) 3-pointer, but a 13-5 back to four points, 68-64, but but the advantage would be jumper from just inside the superb defense in the game, run by Saint Francis, capped a jumper from Saint Francis's brief thanks to the buzzer- paint that bounced off the rim particularly from long range, off by a jumper in the paint by Will Felder and a turnover by beating game winner by and to the backboard before holding Saint Francis to just 5- Shannon, would allow the Maynard would give the Dobbs. falling through the net as time for-18 shooting from 3-point Red Flash to pull within two home side back the ball with With the victory, the Bull- expired. land. with just 45 seconds remain- just 16 ticks le7 on the clock. dogs tied the 2008-09 team for The 70-69 victory was Down seven at the break, ing. Shannon would give the the most wins over members Bryant's third buzzerbeater 33-26, the Bulldogs exploded Dobbs would drain two Red Flash the momentary of the Northeast Conference and fi7h last-second win of out of the intermission a7er free throws to push the lead lead with five seconds to play, (6) in a season. Sacrifice play: Coach gives his player a kidney signed with the Deacons on was," teammate James Harris Courtesy of Nov. 11, 2009. said. "He never seemed MCTCampus Two months later, Jordan down." was diagnosed with the flu. When testing Jordan's fam- When a coach says he Three months later, Jordan ily failed to find a compatible would do anything for his was 30 pounds lighter and kidney donor, Walter volun- players, it sounds like a cliche. struggling on the baseball teered to be tested. He passed Then there is Wake Forest field. the first stage in December, a baseball coach Tom Walter. A visit to Emory University second in early January. More Monday, Walter donated one revealed Jordan was suffering tests followed to confirm the of his healthy kidneys to from ANCA vasculitis, a con- match. Kevin Jordan, a Wake Forest dition caused by abnormal "Most of the anxiety came freshman outfielder talented autoantibodies that a8ack because it was a waiting enough to be dra7ed in the cells and tissues. In Jordan's game," Walter said. "I had 19th round by the New York case, it led to kidney failure. made up my mind it was Yankees last year but sick With his kidneys function- something I wanted to do. My enough to wonder if he'd ever ing at 20 percent of their abil- biggest fear was I wouldn't be play again. ity, Jordan was put on able to do it. I would be dis- Surviving became Jordan's medication - 35 pills a day. By appointed." challenge. summer, he was on dialysis On Jan. 28, the Deacons Walter and Jordan are re- three times a week. were 30 minutes into their cuperating together at Emory Last August, Jordan de- first practice of the spring University in Atlanta, each cided to enroll at Wake Forest when Walter, who doesn't with one healthy kidney and despite his illness, becoming a typically carry his cell phone baseball in their futures. sick teenager away from to practice, got the call. "I wanted to help this home. He was a match. young man," Walter, 42, said "Kevin showing up on our Eight days ago, Walter told on a conference call last week. campus was a courageous act Wake Forest athletics director "When we recruit our guys, on his part. Far more coura- Ron Wellman he wanted to we talk about family and geous than anything I'm donate his kidney to Jordan. making sacrifices for one an- doing," Walter said. Wellman immediately offered other. It's something we take "For him being a freshman, his support. very seriously." not knowing anyone on cam- Walter, the father of chil- When no one in Jordan's pus, having to be in his room dren ages 8 and 11, had al- family could give him what on dialysis, took an incredible ready talked with his wife, Wake Forest baseball coach, Tom Walter, really stepped up he needed, the baseball coach courage." Kirsten, and other family _ for whom he's never played Two days before fall classes members about his decision. to the plate for one of his players. (MCT Campus) a game _ did. began, Jordan, Walter and "They were certainly ing to plan, Walter will be Walter also understood "It's something you can't team trainer Jeff Strahm met stunned, I guess. It was out of imagine," said Keith Jordan, with his team Feb. 18 when what Jordan faced if he didn't with Dr. Barry Freedman, a le7 field," Walter said. "Once the Deacons open the season find a matching donor. Kevin's father. "Somebody nephrologist at Wake Forest they got past the initial shock, mentioned divine interven- at LSU. "I think it's everybody's first University Baptist Medical there was nothing but sup- Barring complications, Walter goal that Kevin have a normal tion when you look at how we Center. Freedman told Jordan port." got to Wake Forest ... it's just is a few weeks from doing the life. Forget baseball for now. If his kidney function was down On the day he told Well- things he enjoys - running, he gets back on the field, one of those things you can't to 8 percent and explained a man, Walter called his base- express in words." playing with his kids, playing that's another story," Walter transplant was necessary. ball team together and told golf, and coaching third base. said. Hired by Wake Forest on While Jordan waited for a them what was happening. June 16, 2009, Walter and his He knows living with one It's possible that Jordan can donor, a8ending practices but For a moment, the players sat kidney has risks, but chooses swing a bat again in April. staff had their first contact not participating, he a8ended quietly. Then they broke into with Jordan 15 days later. A not to dwell on them. "You The plan is for him to be in classes, all of which he would applause. can't plan for that," he said. summer school. switch-hi8ing outfielder at pass. "It was like, is this really Northside High in Columbus, "It's like telling yourself you "It transcends baseball," "If you didn't know he was happening?" Harris said. can't leave the house because Harris, his teammate, said. Ga., Jordan was a hot sick, you'd never know he If everything goes accord- prospect by the time he you might get hit by a car." "It's an inspiration."

Archway readers can now Bryant On Tap TRIVIA find a trivia question QUESTION: somewhere in the sports Saturday, February 12: section! The Archway fan Mens Basketball, vs Central Connecticut State @ 4 pm who calls in the correct an- Womens Basketball, vs Central Connecticut State @ 7 pm What NBA team swer to the ‘Archway on Thursday February 17 just broke the Air’ radio show, Thursdays Mens Basketball, vs Quinnipiac @ 7 pm at 6 pm, on WMJF 88.7, Saturday, February 19 record for most will win a gift card! Mens Basketball, vs Sacred Heart @ 5:30 pm consecutive losses? Womens Basketball,vs Sacred Heart @ 2pm Monday February 21 Womens Basketball, vs Quinnipiac @ 7pm february 11, 2011 page 11 The world has passed U.S. students by Epic fails of the Week MCT Campus By the time American stu- Americans that other coun- dents reach eighth grade, tries are growing wealthier In these days of tiger- they've spent roughly 400 and be6er educated. Having a No power, more problems mother hysteria about raising fewer days in school. So market for our products children with academic back- We are inclined to ask there's a lot of pressure on abroad is essential to our eco- By Jessica Komoroski bone, President Barack teachers to cover subjects in a nomic growth, and an edu- whether or not this was Obama has weighed in with Editor-in-Chief thought through. Why could- shorter time, and in less cated world is a safer one. yet another cause for para- depth. But we don't want to be The Epic Fail for this week n'6he outage happen a5er noia. The president dropped classes ended on Friday and Not coincidentally, per- le5 behind. Some U.S. schools will be the power outage that India and China into his State haps, middle school is where have been experimenting occurred on Friday, February between the lunch and dinner of the Union speech, just long rushes? Was the University American students begin to with more time in the class- 4th. President Ron Machtley enough to say they are edu- fall behind their global peers. room. Roughly 1,000 schools _ sent a campus-wide e-mail at limited to when the outage cating their children earlier had to occur? Why was din- By high school, among 30 de- including 800 charters and 3:11 P alerting us of the out- and longer. veloped nations, U.S. students about 200 traditional district age, which was scheduled to ing services not told sooner in Generally, school days are advance so that they could rank 15th in reading, 21st in schools _ have expanded their begin at 4:30 and end between longer in Asian countries, and science, 25th in math and 24th schedules by more than one 5 and 6PM. be6er prepare? Why wait vacation breaks, though more until it is dark when students in problem-solving. to two hours a day, according Ultimately, we cannot fault frequent, are shorter _ no to the National Center on the university for having to are not able to have alternate more than five weeks in sum- sources of light (candles, for ‘Few educators would Time and Learning. KIPP conduct this outage. The rea- mer. Subjects are introduced disagree that more time Academy, one charter success soning was well explained in example, as it states in the earlier. South Korean parents, Bryant Handbook)? story that started in the President Machtley's e-mail. for example, insisted that on task and shorter in- Bronx, requires parents to The thing that had most Props to dining services, President Lee Myung-bak re- however, who were able to tervals away from the sign a contract saying they Bryant students up in arms, cruit more English teachers, will not pull kids out for a however, was the timing of get Salmonson back up and so that kids could begin lan- classroom are benefi- running within 15 minutes of family vacation. the outage. Basically - the tim- guage lessons in the first cial’ Expect to see more of this. ing was awful. The outage the power returning -- there grade. wasn't even a limit on food As Congress moves to reau- lasted past 6 pm and during Research supports these People who study these thorize and rework No Child this time (the prime dinner options! We hope that next measures as important to time, however, there is be6er trends, like Education Secre- Le5 Behind, the Obama ad- time) Salmonson Dining Hall kids' learning. Few educators tary Arne Duncan, believe ministration is pushing for and South Dining Hall were planning; in the future we would disagree that more would like to see minimal in- that the United States has flexibility for school districts closed. Not only that, but the time on task and shorter inter- stood still while others have to break from established outage started just as dusk terruption in our students' vals away from the classroom days. moved past us. In an October norms. In November, the began to fall. are beneficial. speech to the Council on For- New York State School Boards Obama's clear implication eign Relations, Duncan said, Association advocated a is that if we want to keep up, "Here in the United States, we longer school day and year Falling face first to hold on to a place of pros- simply flat-lined. We stag- "where it will serve students perity in an increasingly com- nated. We lost our way, and well." By Stephanie Piech carpet. petitive world, we should be others literally passed us by." Mida5ernoon dismissal Staff Writer A few hours later, I looked considering these things. So while people of my gen- times and long summer in the mirror and noticed that Americans have one of the eration might say to our- breaks are impractical Last Saturday I was lean- I had a cut and severe rug shortest school years on the selves, "We didn't know much holdovers from an agrarian ing over my bed to get a burn on the le5 side of my planet. Our kids a6end school math, and we turned out OK," past _ increasingly so, as more snack, and I thought my arms face. for 180 days each year, while we'd be missing the point. homes are led by single par- were long enough to grab it Germany and Japan average The rest of the world is chang- ents or two working parents. from under my bed. Well, I If you have your own epic 230 days. In South Korea _ ing. We need to prepare our It's time to dust off those was seriously mistaken. My fail of the week, e-mail it to where teachers are hailed as children for a knowledge problem-solving skills and "nation builders" _ school is in economy. put them back to work. arm slid from underneath me, [email protected]! and I landed face first into the session for 225 days each year. It's not entirely bad for Phony solutions for real social ills MCT Campus have a breakdown of the basic Abortion may be a moral family structure." And Sen. crime, but it isn't the cause of Social conservatives say Jim DeMint, R-S.C., said: "It's high government spending or they're trying to address the impossible to be a fiscal con- intergenerational poverty. problems of family break- servative unless you're a so- And one thing gay couples down, crime and welfare cial conservative because of are not doing is filling the costs, but there's a huge dis- the high cost of a dysfunc- world with fatherless chil- connect between the problems tional society." dren. Indeed, it's hard to they identify and the policy imagine that allowing more solutions they propose. It's al- people to make the emotional most like the man who looked ‘Abortion may be a and financial commitments of for his keys on the thorough- moral crime, but it marriage could cause family fare, even though he lost them isn't the cause of high breakdown or welfare spend- in the alley, because the light ing. was be6er. government spending When Huckabee says that Social conservatives tend or intergenerational "a breakdown of the basic to talk about issues such as family structure" is causing abortion and gay rights, stem poverty. poverty _ and thus a demand cell research and the role of Those are reasonable con- for higher government spend- religion "in the public square": cerns. As a 2009 Heritage ing _ he knows that he's really "Those who would have us ig- Foundation report stated, talking about unwed mother- nore the ba6le being fought children born to single moth- hood, divorce, children grow- over life, marriage and reli- ers "score lower on tests, have ing up without fathers and gious liberty have forgo6en increased chances for commit- the resulting high rates of the lessons of history," said ting a crime, have higher welfare usage and crime. Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., at chances of living in poverty, Those also make up the "high the Family Research Council's experience more emotional cost of a dysfunctional soci- 2010 Values Voter Summit. and behavioral problems, are ety" that worries DeMint. But what, exactly, are the pol- more likely to abuse drugs or But the "Family Values" icy problems they say they alcohol and have higher section of DeMint's Senate aim to solve? chances of becoming pregnant website talks about abortion Former Arkansas Gov. as teens." And social problems and gay marriage, along with Mike Huckabee, at the same like that do tend to lead to adoption. There's no mention summit, said: "We need to un- higher government spending. of divorce or unwed mother- derstand there is a direct cor- But those problems have hood. relation between the stability nothing to do with abortion of families and the stability of or gay marriage, the issues our economy. ... The real rea- that social conservatives talk See ‘Phony solutions’ (MCT Campus) son we have poverty is we most about. on Page 12 The Opinion pages of The Archway feature the opinions of the identified columnists and writers, which are not necessarily th ose of the newspaper or Bryant University. page 12 february 11, 2011

A Request Valentines day is right around the corner and love is in the air. I have a simple request for all you lovers. Keep love in the privacy of your dorm room. I have enough things going on that piss me off. The last thing I need to see is you ge6ing freaky in the Rotunda. Also whether you are single or going out on a date that the day is only as crucial as you make it out to be in your own head. Don’t let yourself get to worked up over trivial details and everything will work out fine. Have fun. Love always, The Opinion Section

Profit and Loss A True University The college of arts and sciences is growing and establishing its presence. A reception was held yesterday hosting a number of honor societies.

Congrats Christopher Reid, assistant professor of science and technology, receives a $200,000 grant to support collaborative research of a fungal in- fection

Temperature control in the Unistructure Apparently Bryant can’t decide if it wants their students to be really hot or really cold. The classrooms in the unistructure range from sweltering to goose-bump central. Bryant Said What!? “I’m anal retentive about my texting” “Did he hung up on me!?” “Why are you people walking like antelopes and ge6ing me all wet?” “I literally had no idea Jenny From the Block could rock a flock on American Idol.” “Who sees fresh snow and is like...’My urge to draw a penis can no longer be resisted!’?” Phony solutions E-mail funny quotes to [email protected] bined. There was no listing of divorce and unwed moth- Continued from page 11 for divorce. Since that time, erhood is hard. And lots of Or take a look at the key is- the out-of-wedlock birthrate Republican and conservative sues on the website of the has risen from 32 percent to voters have been divorced. A Family Research Council, the 40 percent. constitutional amendment to chief social conservative Back then, conservatives ban divorce wouldn't go over group. It recently listed eight still defended sodomy laws. very well, even with the social Staff Contact Information papers on abortion and stem These days, a5er the 2003 conservatives. Far be6er to If you need to contact The Arch- cells, seven on gays and gay Supreme Court decision strik- pick on a small group, a way or any staff member, please marriage, and one on divorce. ing down such laws, most group not perceived to be Jessica Komoroski feel free to use the contact infor- Nothing much has changed have moved on. Now they part of the Republican con- Editor-In-Chief mation listed below. since 1994, when I reviewed just campaign against gays in stituency, and blame it for so- Assistant Editor: Jacquelyn Ammirato The Archway the council's publications Editorial Assistant: Eric MacCarthy Bryant University, Box 7 the military, gays adopting cial breakdown and its Business Manager: Emily Murphy 1150 Douglas Pike index and found that the two children and gays ge6ing associated costs. Advertising Manager:Alyssa Tyson Smithfield, RI 02917 categories with the most list- married. That's why social conserva- Photo Editor: Kelsey Nowak ings were "Homosexual" and Campus News Editor: Zachary McMahon Location: Bryant Center, 3rd floor Reducing the incidence of tives point to a real problem Assistant Campus News Editor: Kyle Ebersold "Homosexual in the Military" unwed motherhood, divorce, and then offer phony solu- Opinion Editor: Dylan Ford Phone: (401) 232-6028 Variety Editor: Mackenzie Scroth _ a total of 34 items (plus four fatherlessness, welfare and tions. (401) 232-6488 on AIDS). The organization Sports Editor: Tom Hansen crime would be a good thing. But you won't find your Business Editor: Royce Brunson Fax: (401) 232-6710 did show some interest in So why the focus on issues keys on the thoroughfare if Copy Editors: Ariana Ricci, Sara Elder parenthood _ nine items on that would do nothing to you dropped them in the Web Editor: Nicholas Russell E-mail: [email protected] family structure, 13 on parent- solve the "breakdown of the alley, and you won't reduce Public Relations Manager: Allison Salzberg Advertising Email: Assistant Public Relations Manager: Brittany Eager [email protected] hood and six on teen preg- basic family structure" and the costs of social breakdown Advisor: Richard Hurley www.bryantarchway.com nancy _ but there were more the resulting "high cost of a by keeping gays unmarried Technical Advisor: Larry Sasso items on homosexuality than dysfunctional society"? and preventing them from The Archway is printed by Mass- on all of those issues com- Well, solving the problems adopting orphans. web. 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Those who violate the single copy rule may be subject to disciplinary or e-mail [email protected] action. february 11, 2011 page 13 5 best quick meals under $10 for late-night runs), Chelo’s My only apprehension is has long been a staple of old- that it is not as filling as the fashioned Rhode Island cui- other items on this list – I al- sine, from hearty sandwiches ways want more than the to fresh seafood. small portion they give. But, But the “Best of RI Burger” for less than $10 (even with a is cooked just the way you drink, side of bread, and half want it, not too greasy, and a sandwich), I’m certainly not tastes great! I always ask for complaining. their delicious peppercorn spread to add to the flavor. 5.) Falafel at Pick-Pockets Cost: $6.99, and it comes with Located right next to the fries. more-popular—and occasion- ally disappointing—J’s Deli, 3.)Veggie Pizza at La Salle Pick-Pockets specializes in de- Bakery licious Mediterranean food, Bigger than any slice you’ll from wraps to gyros to Greek find at Ronzio’s, this square- salad, all reasonably priced at shaped pizza is a filling and $4 to $8. savory treat that will leave At the top of the menu is you wanting more. their falafel: a delicious vege- Mouth-watering veggies tarian wrap that is the perfect are piled on top, and the crust size to leave you satisfied and may just be the best part of healthy. Chick peas, tomatoes, the meal. You can get one for lettuce, garlic, and an assort- (MCT Campus) under $5—the cheapest item ment of other spices are all quick, and within a few min- just the way you like in about on this list—at either of La rolled into a pita and deep- By Coburn Childs utes of Bryant’s campus: a minute or two. Salle’s two Providence loca- fried to perfection. My mouth Staff Writer There is even a low-carb, tions (Smith St. or Admiral is watering just thinking 1.) Giant Burrito – Chipotle healthy option to get a “Bur- St.). about it! As a struggling college stu- Haven’t been to Chipotle? rito Bowl” without the tor- dent, I’m always looking for What are you waiting for?! A tilla. Best of all, no matter 4.) Mac & Cheese at Panera I hope some of these food places to eat cheaply. These new location recently opened what ingredients you get, Bread suggestions have inspired days, there is certainly an on Thayer Street in Provi- you’re only paying about 8 Sure, everybody goes to you to get off campus and try over-abundance of restau- dence, and the restaurant’s bucks. Panera. However, I am always something other than what rants, but how many are actu- giant burritos are quick, fill- surprised by how few of my Bryant has to offer. It goes ally worth your money? ing, inexpensive, and to die 2.) Best of RI Burger – Chelo’s friends have tried the deli- without saying that we all oc- Once you’ve narrowed that for! Hometown Bar and Grill cious macaroni and cheese casionally get sick of Salmo, list down, now try to find With options of chicken, Located just minutes away entrée. South, and Subway after a how many are actually af- steak, pork, a number of veg- near Smithfield Crossing The shell pasta is mixed while. fordable on a tight budget. gies, sour cream, cheese, and (right near the Taco Bell that with a thick, sharp cheddar And be sure to pick up the Here, I’ve picked my five a few different types of salsa, undoubtedly sees a countless sauce that makes it the perfect Archway again next week for favorite meals that are cheap, you can get the burrito made number of we students there companion for the bread that another edition of “5 Best.” we all know is heavenly. Until next time, cheers! The Show Must Go … to America both CDs have the same with hitting falsettos in the By Stephanie Piech songs, with 1 or 2 exceptions. chorus. This song was re- Staff Writer leased in the U.S. on August 10, 2010, and has had quite Many of you probably “Cha-Ching”: the warm welcome. With have never heard of the band Cha-Ching is actually a re- lyrics like, “I’m not perfect Hedley. How come? Hedley is ally fun song. It’s a satirical but I keep trying” and “I’m a Canadian band from Van- piece that, in my opinion, is a not alive if I’m lonely,” it’s no couver. If you watched the good representation of what wonder that this single is closing ceremonies to the really goes on behind reality slowly becoming a hit world- 2010 Olympics, you might shows. They make references wide. have seen their performance to The Real World, The of their hit song “Cha-Ching.” Biggest Loser, The Hills, and “Sweater Song”: The Show Must Go was ac- also celebrities such as the The album concludes with tually released in Canada in Kardashians, Tila Tequila, “Sweater Song.” This song is November of 2009, but was Flavor Flav, and those idols actually based on one of Hog- recently released in the who “paint on phony smiles.” gard’s relationships. It’s United States this past De- Ironically, Hoggard about leaving the one you cember. This album is also (singer) was a contestant on love and doing whatever you their third to hit shelves Canadian Idol in 2004, which have to do to keep them close around the world; their fresh- shows that Hedley isn’t afraid to you, even if you’re a thou- man and sophomore albums, to make fun of themselves sand miles apart. Long dis- self-titled Hedley and Famous and their own experiences. tance relationships can be Hedley, a Canadian band, performed at the 2010 Olympic Last Words, went platinum in Celebrities shouldn’t be of- hard but when you have Closing Ceremonies. (MCT Campus) fended since the song was something as simple as your Canada. songs on the album include or put my iTunes on shuffle Hedley is formed by front- created out of good fun. The boyfriend or girlfriend’s electro pop rhythm doesn’t sweater, you feel like they are “Color Outside the Lines,” “I and hear one of these songs, man Jacob Hoggard, guitarist Do (Wanna Love You),” I’m never disappointed. With Dave Rosin, bassist Tommy disappoint and leaves the lis- always right there with you; tener wanting more. such a simple article of cloth- “Hands Up,” “Shelter,” Hedley’s various song for- MacDonald, and drummer “Amazing,” “Don’t Talk to mats (rock, pop, love ballads, Chris Crippin. ing can make a huge differ- “Perfect”: ence. Strangers,” “Scream,” and etc.), there’s a song on the CD There are two versions of “Friends.” for everyone, no matter what the CD: the one released in This has to be one of the best ballads I’ve heard. Hog- This is just a preview of No matter what mood I’m your listening preferences in- Canada and the one released in, when I reach for this CD clude. in the U.S. For the most part, gard does a great job vocally The Show Must Go. Other

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By Blair Worthington

No one hears you No one sees you No one talks to you You're hidden You don't know who you are You don't know how you feel You don't know how to respond You're hidden You know you exist You know there's a reason You know that you care But you're hidden None the less, you're still there

Minka Kelly and Leighton Meester star in the horror film, The Roommate. (MCT Campus) toos. Sara reveals that she has of the craziness her roommate By Kelsey DiCarlo one, of the name “Emily” on is pulling off. Staff Writer her chest. Emily was Sara’s When the girls go to Re- sister who died over a decade becca’s house for Thanksgiv- The Throw Away ago. ing, Sara is slightly put off by On Friday, February 4, Sara’s ex-boyfriend, Jason, the tension between Rebecca 2011, Bryant at Night took a won’t stop calling her. Sara and her parents and her large group of students to the has moved on to another guy, hometown in general. She A poem about my favorite Lincoln Mall to view The but Rebecca wants to make doesn’t understand why a girl Roommate for free. The movie, sure Jason is gone for good. they met in a café looks ex- season starring Minka Kelly and He calls one night while Sara actly like the girl Rebecca Leighton Meester, seemed to is out, and Rebecca answers drew portraits of that hung in put a horror spin on the situa- and pretends to be Sara. A7er her room, or why the girl fear- By Jon De Costa tion of meeting your college having a long, intimate con- fully says “We were never roommate for the first time. versation, Sara suddenly friends” to a sad looking Re- At first, everything seems turns cold, saying “Don’t ever becca. "To wait for you I tap my shoes, casual. Sara (Kelly), from Des call me again” in a shrill tone The real tip-off that some- Moines, is incredibly excited that catches Jason completely thing is wrong is when Re- The time goes by slowly, to start college at UCLA. She becca’s mother asks Sara if The time goes by quickly makes friends easily and is Rebecca has been taking her looking forward to meeting medication. Obviously, Sara It changes and spins like a intrepid her roommate. Rebecca had no idea that Rebecca was (Meester) moves in the next ‘A girl fight like no supposed to be on medica- maze morning, and seems friendly tion. From then on, Sara I sit and it crawls enough. other goes down and slowly loses trust in her One night, Sara goes out to you’ll have to see the roommate. I stand and it races a party with her friend, Tracy movie to find out who The trust boils over into I make a decision (Aly Michalka), who ditches full-on creeped out when Re- her to leave with an affluent survives.’ becca suddenly announces It is wrong, and it is right guy she met. Desperate and she wants a ta8oo. When the without money or her phone ta8oo is done, Rebecca has How harsh it is to become, (she le7 both in Tracy’s go8en the same exact “Emily” to become what I've been purse), Sara has no choice but off guard. The trick works, ta8oo, and in the same spot as to make a collect call to Re- and Sara wonders what made Sara’s. “You can think of me A sin, a curse, a jubilee becca, who is waiting up for Jason magically stop calling. as a sister”, she says, “You As this summer ends, her. Sara is relieved that Re- More creepiness ensues can even call me Emily if you becca is so willing to help her from Rebecca, and Sara want.” Sara can’t do anything I still do not comprehend out, and the two quickly be- hardly takes notice. When but back away slowly and come friends. their RA threatens that the move out of the room. the ripples where our souls collide This event sparks Rebecca’s girls have to get rid of Cud- Rebecca is deeply hurt that the fun we've had, the thoughts I've hatred towards Tracy. Perhaps dles, their pet cat, Sara at- Sara moves out, and her in- the most famous scene from tempts to move off campus sanity reaches its breaking wasted the movie is when Rebecca into an apartment with her point. Rebecca goes on a vio- How swi7ly this will become our warns Tracy to leave Sara friend, Irene. To stop Sara lent tirade, killing Jason who alone for good by stalking her from moving out, Rebecca flew to find Sara and tying up evasion in the shower, pinning her puts poor Cuddles in the Irene in the bed of her apart- down to the ground, and rip- clothes dryer and comes cry- ment. Only Sara can put an the pain dies and the fun begins ping out her belly bu8on ing to Sara that the ki8y ran end to the madness. A girl The seconds, minutes, hours, days, piercing. Tracy makes a point away. fight like no other goes down of avoiding Rebecca from Rebecca also seduces a pro- and you’ll have to see the mean nothing now then on, yet Sara doesn’t pick fessor who kissed Sara, only movie to find out who sur- for time is naught but a looking glass up on the warnings Tracy to reveal she voice recorded vives. tries to give her. the encounter to get him fired. Sorry that you missed this what we've done will last forever, Since Rebecca is a Califor- Rebecca also hunts down Bryant@Night event? Be sure nia native, she takes Sara out Sara’s friend, Irene, and se- to keep your eye out for oth- imprinted in the sands of our to a museum she knew of. duces her as well, so that she ers coming up soon! generation." A7er leaving the museum, can stalk her and know her the two pass a ta8oo parlor, address. All the while, Sara and Rebecca claims proudly remains completely unaware that she is disgusted by tat- Check us out on the web... Become a fan on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! bryantarchway.com february 11, 2011 page 15 J&T’s Movies to See: The Rite tempt to show his young the lives of the main charac- By Justin Thorpe companion that believing in ters and the presence of evil & Joe Lomuscio evil is his only attempt at de- in our world. Also, the film Staff Writers fending against it. Another el- introduced death as the cen- ement of this film is a young tral theme very early on, set- The Rite, directed by Italian reporter determined to ting the tone and grabbing the Mikael Hafstrom, presents a reveal the validity of the pos- attention of the audience. gripping take on the balance sibility of the existence of evil Though certain scenes between demonic possession beings taking human form were slow and duly unneces- and mental illness. The two (Braga). sary, the eventful parts of the main characters in the film The plot of the film mean- movie more than make up for maintain opposing stances on ders throughout several cases it. The scenes involving exor- the existence of the devil. of exorcism, culminating in a cism sometimes forced the One is Father Lucas Tre- final scene in which Kovak eyes of the audience shut out vant (Hopkins), a priest who must perform an exorcism on of sheer terror and disgust. performs exorcisms as though Father Lucas himself. The Another positive aspect of he were a pediatrician, and the film was the captivating the other is Michael Kovak foreign setting in the beautiful (O’Donoghue), a young city of Rome. doubter who is having a Though O’Donoghue and tough time deciding whether ‘This was the most Braga deliver solid perform- or not to continue with semi- realistic of all ances, Anthony Hopkins is nary school. the star that truly shines in In light of Kovak having movies relating to this film. He has a unique, in- trouble with his faith, his the devil and nate ability to take on the very mentor enrolls him in a soul of the character that he is highly competitive exorcism exorcism.’ attempting to portray. The program in the Vatican. It is purpose of acting is to make here in Rome that he is sent to the audience believe that you Father Trevant. Trevant be- devil proves to be quite cun- are someone else, and no one gins to include Kovak in sev- ning, but his arrogance over- does that quite like Hopkins. eral of his exorcism sessions. takes him in the end as he Overall, we thought that At first the young priest makes Kovak believe in his The Rite was very well done; continues to doubt the pres- existence. This epiphany it succeeded in scaring the au- ence of the devil in the pa- about the presence of evil dience, most likely leaving tients, citing that all of the leads Kovak to conclude that many unable to sleep that behavior exhibited could be if the devil exists, then so too night. In order to truly enjoy attributed to a plethora of must God. The two clash in the quality of the film, we mental illnesses. However, as an epic struggle between would recommend that you the movie progresses, Kovak good and evil at the movie’s maintain an open mind to- and the audience begin to si- climax. wards the idea of demonic multaneously believe in the We believe that this was possession. If you are able to presence of something much the most realistic of all movies do this, then The Rite is right more powerful than a simple relating to the devil and exor- for you. mental issue. cism. The plot very cleverly Trevant continues to at- connected the dots between

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