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These issues are about finding a Dr. David Hilfiker common ground; a space where 99 communication is open, respect is the norm and everyone has a voice. cal to Finland, families lived on the upper hiswife’s homeland. floors with the men on the lower While living in Min­ levels. nesota he witnessed Hilfiker described this expe­ both examples of rience as, “A beginning of try­ Common Ground poverty and afflu­ ing to live in community to­ ence. gether.” A News Commentary Returning from He attempts to address the students of a campus fraternity Finland he moved to overarching issue as “How do by Carrie Spiros ’00 recently held a “Ghetto” party Washington DC in people who are privileged come News Editor order to join the non- together with those less fortu­ where white students donned denominational nate?” Diversity, multiculturalism, Afro-wigs and carried toy guns. Church of the Savior. By “privilege,” Hilfiker communication breakdowns, A sorority on the same campus This Church focuses means more than just material and respect are all buzz words held a slave auction as a fund­ its attention on help­ wealth. He also includes advan­ and phrases which have made raiser as well. This act outraged ing the poor. tages such as health and oppor­ their way into countless con­ many minority students Hilfiker decided tunities in both jobs and educa­ versations, articles, protests whomake up 25% of students to devote his efforts tion which the poor are not able and forums this past semester. on campus. To demonstrate at a small clinic to receive. To me, these issues are about their intolerance for these atti­ BY M.F. Stauff called the Community of Hope. With the rise of the AIDS finding a common ground; a tudes and begin to address these Asst. News Editor The clinic is situated in a pov­ epidemic in the late 1980’s, space where communication is grave concerns, students have Perhaps the best way to im­ erty stricken section of the city. Hilfiker and his family opened open, respect is the norm and held forums. part your experiences on an­ Hilfiker described it as a cen­ a house in the same neighbor­ everyone has a voice. We then move to the Univer­ other is by telling a story. That ter for drugs and violence. hood for homeless men with Providence College is not sity of Rhode Island at is exactly what Dr. David In 1985, Hilfiker, a fellow AIDS. Called the Joseph’s alone nor out of the ordinary Kingston. Splashed all over the Hilfiker did this Tuesday “clinician,” and their families House, it was created with the in our search for this common news and as the subject of much evening. made a decision to open a re­ intention to inspirecommunity. Sitting in Aquinas Lounge covery shelter for homeless The situation is the same as ground. Throughout the North­ interest by the local press, we with thirty-five students and men. Calling it Christ House, Christ House with his family east in many institutions of watched as the URI student professors, he told his story of the facilitycan sleep thirty-four residing in the same building as higher education, tensions have newspaper, The Good 5 cent working with the poor. Hilfiker men. It isavailable for men too the men. There were three rules been high and people frus­ Cigar, had its funds frozen by did not pace or preach. Sitting sick for the streets but not to a all the inhabitants have to fol­ trated. Here is the story of three their Student Government under in a chair he calmly told the en­ degree warranting hospitaliza­ low: no drugs or alcohol, no vio­ such places.... pressure from student minority circled audience his story. tion. It is a temporary stop lence, and to attend two commu­ In a November 23, 1998 group, Brothers United for Ac­ After working as a physician where they can stay from a day nity meetings per week. These Providence Journal article by tion, protested the Cigar’s run­ in a small county in northern to a few months. meetings are where they work Katharine Webster, there are ning of a controversial anti-af­ Minnesota for seven years The families of the “clini­ seventy-three black students at­ firmative action cartoon. URI’s Hilfiker, his wife, and three chil­ cians” resided within the same Hilfiker, Page 5 tending the University of New minority students are calling for dren took a year-long sabbati- walls as the homeless men. The Hampshire out of an under­ more minority enrollment, a graduate population of 10,500. diversity requirement and a di­ Sixty of those students recently versified faculty. The Univer­ Snow Issues Addressed participated in a sit-in in the sity has since had many forums President’s office. They were and brought in outside help to being of the workers must be ,and the vulnerability of side­ by Ryan Ainscough ’02 disappointed over President deal with these issues. taken into consideration. walk pavement to corrosion, News Staff Joan Leitzel’s promises to in­ We are not alone. These vi­ “Snow removal is a very physi­ combine to make plowing a col­ crease minorities on campus, gnettes are a testament to the A two day period of snow cally taxing job, and it’s not lege much harder than a road or fact that many schools, students, from the night of Wednesday, unusual to actually hear of parking lot. both student and faculty, as faculties, administrators, and January 13, until Friday the somebody who suffers a heart This past storm, however, well as their demand to in­ presidents are dealing with 15th, left the Physical Plant attack while they’re removing was particularly difficult to crease education of the student Department with its hands full snow. There has to be some ac­ clear. Despite the fact that body on the subject of preju­ these issues. We are, however, and many students with con­ commodation to the conditions twenty-two employees worked dice. not the same. So we will not all cerns over the snow removal under which they remove snow around the clock, conditions Also cited in the article was deal with these issues the same. and class cancellation proce­ and some consideration for the made it impossible to com­ the University of Dartmouth, But for the well being of all par­ dure. Although when con­ person as a human being so pletely clear the ice and snow an Ivy League school with ties involved, we should con­ tacted, the Health Center was they’re not taxed to the point from the walkways. “This storm 4,250 undergraduate students tinue to work for this common unable to release information of being exhausted and subject­ in New Hampshire, where ten­ ground where we can all thrive regarding snow related injuries ing themselves to some sort of Snow Issues, Page 4 sions are also running high and at a school so many of us love. as a result of privacy issues, injury as a result of the work there were at lease two students they’re doing. It’s with alleged injuries a major, major “This storm was a very in­ factor,” warned teresting storm for Providence Smythe. College in that we used more Another set of materials, by that I mean sand factors that com­ and salt and calcium chloride, plicates the matter than we did in the past couple arises from the pe­ of winters,” commented Tom’ culiarities of snow Smythe, Executive Director of removal on a col­ the Physical Plant Department, lege campus. “It’s in his fifth month at this posi­ a special place that tion. Twenty-eight tons of needs special con­ sanding material were used on sideration,” said the roadways alone over the Smythe. Factors, course of the storm. such as ornamen­ Snow removal, however, is tal details like a complicated issue. The well fences and bushes Page 2 has Rhode Island’s Best ------What’s Editorials A&E Features Sports Inside The Cowl 2 News January 28,1999 A Note of City (Beats... Inside Thanks...

Cranston High School Wesf A heartfelt thank you to all where she was the Editor of students, faculty and staff of the The West Wind, the High Congress Providence College Commu­ School’s student newspaper. A nity for their generous outpour­ sophomore, Caylen joined the ing of assistance to the suffer­ Cowl’s News staff last semes­ Library Hours Remain ing people of Honduras. ter bringing with her an in­ As a member of the Sisters sight on the state many of us Problematic of Mercy and of the Region of Caylen Macera grew up in now call home. Here she gives Students called “unreliable” Providence, which serves the Cranston, RI. She attended us her take on... people in Central America, I Student Congress convened on January 25, and held their first thank you for your generous re­ Rhode Island’s Best meeting of the spring semester. The following issues were dis­ sponse to our needy. cussed. Sister Eva Lallo, RSM and Growing up in Rhode Island has given me the opportunity Library Hours Sister Michaela De Loia, RSM, to appreciate the many “bests” of the state. Here is a list of my Since the beginning of the semester, the library has been clos­ native Rhode Islanders, minis­ personal “bests” of Rhode Island. ter to the people in San Pedro Best Shopping ing at 12 a.m. during the week. This early closing has been attrib­ uted to lack of workers willing to fill night positions. When asked Sula, Honduras. They are now Garden City shopping center has the best variety of stores if students could fill the positions, Edgar Bailey, Library Director, able to distribute goods and ser­ and the best atmosphere. Some stores include Banana Repub­ responded, students are “unreliable.” The problem remains unre­ vice because of your efforts. lic, The Gap, Express, Structure, Eddie Bauer, Williams Sonoma, solved. Our prayers are that you and Yankee Candle, Starbucks and more. Since it is an outdoor shop­ Dominican/Student Relationship your families will be blessed in ping area, it is not crowded and stuffy like an indoor shopping There has been a presentation to the Dominican Committee a special way because of your mall can get. The atmosphere is especially nice in the spring addressing their interaction with PC students outside of the class­ compassion for others. when the flowers bloom. From PC, take 95 South to 37 West, room. The Dominicans expressed a wish to have a larger influ­ and take the first exit off 37. At the end of the exit ramp, go ence and role in the students’ lives. Steps have been taken to fur­ Sincerely, right, and take a left at the first stop light. Garden City is ahead ther the Dominican/student relationship, including the invitation Dr. Elaine Scully, RSM on your right. of the Dominicans to Senior Night. Best Beach NCAA Certification Narragansett Town Beach is located in Narragansett. Not The NCAA certification process is underway. The NCAA com­ An Important only is this the cleanest beach, but it also allows surfing. Lo­ mittee has been working to ensure that PC is in compliance with cated on Route 1, the beach is even enjoyable in the winter. Per­ Message from all of the association’s guidelines. Once the process is complete, pendicular to the sand is a stone wall is nice for sitting and watch­ the certification will be valid for ten years with a housekeeping Fr. McPhail: ing the waves. Parking is available on nearby side streets. check after five years. The compliance report is available in the Best Clam Cakes and Chowder library, or can be found on the internet. Sitting on the rocks in Galilee eating clam cakes and chow­ Chance for voice in housing process On campus der is one of my favorite things to do in the summer. Georgia’s Rev. Kenneth Sicard O.P., Director of Residence Life, will be near St. Martin Restaurant is located on the water. Take-out goes well with sit­ speaking with Congress to discuss the housing process and ad­ House, early in ting on the rocks and watching the boats go by. dress the students’ concerns and suggestions for improvement. Any Best Hot Weiners student wishing to make a suggestion should speak with a Con­ the morning of Weinorama, located on Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston, is the best. gress member. January 19 Ninety-five cents gets you a weiner with everything. The place Hazing to be addressed is family owned since the 50’s. Along with great weiners, they A hazing policy has been developed and will be sent to all team (Approx. 1:00) a have good french fries, burgers and more. captains, clubs, and organizations. The leaders will be required to woman was Best Bookstore attend sessions discussing and explaining the policy. The meet­ physically as­ Barnes and Noble Bookstore, located on Route 2 in Warwick ings will take place on February 22 and 23. is the best source for every kind of book. Whether for school or saulted (not pleasure, Barnes and Noble has every kind of book that is needed. Stag a success sexually) appar­ Best Donuts The Class of ’02 sponsored a stag on Friday, January 22. An ently by a non Allie’s Donuts, located on Route 1 in North Kingstown, gets estimated 600 students attended the semi-formal yielding phe­ my vote for the best homemade donuts in the state. Nothing is nomenal profits. It was considered one of the most successful student male. better than a donut on the way to the beaches. The most popular freshman stags at PC. The woman donut (and my personal favorite) is the “Colored jimmie donut” (yes, in Rhode Island we call them jimmies). Other notes... student was not Best Bagels Problems have arisen involving the use of the Peterson recre­ seriously in­ The Big Apple Bagel Company on Oaklawn Avenue, ational facilities by division athletic teams. Students have been jured. Cranston, has the biggest, best tasting bagels I’ve ever seen. Rea­ deprived of the facilities due to indoor practices, and Fr. McPhail sonably priced, these bagels are not only for breakfast but also has stated that he has taken steps to ensure the proper use-of the great for a sandwich at lunch, I recommend the Chocolate Chip Center. Fr. McPhail has also stated that he will attend to the issue Parents bagel. of Raymond Cafeteria opening earlier during exam periods. Best Chinese Food Weekend Think you can’t find good Chinese in Rhode Island? Think Any further inquiries into these issues can be Update again. The Islander Restaurant on West Shore Road in Warwick addressed to Student Congress at x2419. has the best Chinese Food at reasonable prices. Getting there Student Congress meetings are open to the Pick up Parents’ early is the key because the wait can sometimes be long, but the Weekend Tickets food is worth it. public and held every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. in Best Ice Cream ’64 Hall. College Events Annex Ben and Jerry’s is the best for ice cream and yogurt. A vari­ Do you know who your elected officials are? Harkins Hall ety of flavors provide lots of choices that (in my opinion) are Check out next weeks Cowl to find out more Room 204 definitely the best tasting. Ben and Jerry’s is located in Provi­ about the people who are your voice. Also in next Wed, Jan 27th- Friday, dence, Cranston, and Narragansett. (Smores frozen yogurt is a Jan 29th personal favorite). week’s Inside Congress...More ways to be heard- Best Mini-Golf websites and discussion lists. 9-12 and 1-4 Fiddlesticks, located off Route 4, is my favorite course, Since All tickets must be they have two different courses, the wait for each hole is slim to compiled by Kristin DiQuollo ’01 none. (So not only is it fun to mini-golf, but there is hardly a picked up by Friday, wait.) January 29th Best Italian Food Security Crime Tin for Federal Hill is said to be the best for Italian food, but I beg to You must bring your differ. Macera’s Soup and Sauce (no relation) has the best-tast­ January 1999 Providence College ID ing home-cooked Italian food (next to my mom’s). Located on card with you. Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston. Macera’s offers a variety of Italian If you see any suspicious activity or persons. foods at reasonable prices. The food is good; the service is quick; If you will be 21 years of and the food tastes home-cooked. call x2222 and report the activity to security. age by Parent’s Weekend Best Frozen Lemonade you must bring your PC Del’s has been a Rhode Island tradition for as long as I can ID to the events in order remember. There is nothing like an ice-cold Del’s lemonade on to be served alcoholic a hot day. Help Security, help you. beverages. January 28,1999 News The Cowl 3 Sitting down with... They’ve Got Your ___ Gail Dyer Number by Christine Campbell ’01 them ways they can be exposed erly. They regulate what is News Staff to a whole new level of law,” called “foster care drift,” which comments Dyer. In addition to reduces the amount of time chil­ Issues of privacy and Many of us have uncertain­ individual advisement meet­ dren spend away from their ties about our future. ings, she conducts group and home without permanency and social security numbers Gail A. Dyer had no idea she panel discussions as well as The individual’s name and so­ continuity, which is vital in a by Kate Schartner ’01 wanted to be a lawyer until her child’s life. She tries to main­ cial security number identify the News Staff senior year in college. After tain regular contact with the record so that the wages of self­ four years of studying business- children in care so the child ad­ “Name and Student ID num­ employment reported by or for marketing in college, she vocacy branch has a good sense ber please.” Are the adminis­ the individual can be properly achieved her law degree at New of what the current issues are trators at Providence College posted to the individual’s England School of Law in Bos­ and which ones need to be ad­ invading your privacy when record. ton. dressed. asking you this question? How are the numbers For the last eleven years Lobbying is done on behalf It is possible. Providence assigned Dyer has been teaching law, of children from Rhode Island, College and many other insti­ The numbers are assigned to advising the pre-law program for changes in procedure, tutions of higher education use any persons with evidence of and working as the sexual ha­ policy and regulation. “We do this number as their primary age, identity and United States rassment officer at Providence not hesitate to go into family identification number for its citizenship or alien status. An College. She works at PC part Dyer is a practicing attorney court to address what needs to students. Providence, uses so­ individual needing a social se­ time. The other half of her time who for the last seventeen years be addressed,” states Dyer. The cial security numbers on stu­ curity number may apply for is dedicated to her family and has been an active participant at child advocacy office is willing dent identification cards which one by filling out a signed “Ap­ as an assistant child advocate an independent branch of the to do what is necessary to ful­ for the state of Rhode Island. state government as a child ad­ fill their mission. “Do I want to be a lawyer?” vocate. “Our organization ba­ “It is an exciting place to By law, according to a representative at This question crosses many sically serves as a ‘watchdog’ work because new issues will the Providence Social Security Office, col­ minds at PC. This is where over the Department of Chil­ arise in particular cases that may Dyer’s position comes in use­ dren, Youth, and Family need attention because of spe­ leges can use a student’s Social Security ful. The process of applying (DCYF), a state agency is en­ cial circumstances,” comments number as their identification number. This to American Bar-Association trusted with investigating, car­ Dyer about her position in the means at any given time with this informa­ approved law schools is com­ ing for and getting permanency government. petitive. Students interested in for abused and neglected kids,” In addition to her other three tion, members of the college have access to exploring a career in law are en­ explains Dyer. Advocacy is jobs she is also the sexual ha­ a student’s private financial information. couraged to register with the brought about on a day to day rassment officer on our campus. advisor early. basis in numerous different Any member of the PC commu­ “Once a student has an idea ways. nity who has a question or a are used to enter buildings. plication for a Social Security they are interested in law they Their basic goal is to protect complaint concerning sexual Using social security num­ Number Card,” which can be should come in and see me, be­ the social, legal and civil rights harassment they should bring it bers as student identification obtained at any Social Security cause there is a lot involved in of children in DCYF care. to Dyer’s attention. Last year numbers may not bother most office. Usually, in a US the pre-law program. I help One of their duties is to make she began a series of workshops college students, but it should. citizen’s case, this is done by the educate students on their first sure the system is doing what The Social Security program is individual’s parents at birth. inclination about law. I supply they are supposed to be doing Dyer, Page 5 this nation’s basic method of as­ After a thorough investigation them with information and sug­ and caring for the children prop­ suring a continuing income for to make sure the applicant gestions about law and give you and consequently your meets the required guidelines, family, if you: retire, become the applicant will receive a so­ disabled, or die. cial security card with their Although social security number printed on it. New Meal Plan benefits are based on lifetime It’s legal wages, which does not effect By law, according to a rep­ most college students yet, it resentative at Providence’s So­ Changes on Horizon eventually will. More than 148 cial Security office, colleges million workers are protected can use a student’s social secu­ by Social Security, and more rity number as their student than 44 million people receive identification number. This kept the nineteen meal plan busy schedules of many stu­ by Kathy Hebert ’01 retirement, survivors and dis­ means at any given time with which is required for all fresh­ dents. News Staff ability benefits from Social Se­ this information, members of men. They also kept the fifteen Another big change pro­ curity. the college have access to a meal plan, but augmented it with posed by the committee centers The meal plans Providence student’s private financial infor­ an additional ten Friar Dollars around offering a Friar Dollars College currently offers are of­ The inner workings mation. At Providence College, ten criticized by students as per semester onto both plans. only plan. Currently, students Social Security payments a student’s identification num­ they do not meet the needs or However, they replaced the are not able to purchase a Friar are based on two philosophies. ber, or social security number, seven meal plan with the option Dollars only meal plan. The fit into the schedules of the First, the system is designed so along with the student’s name of a ten meal plan which in­ food committee felt that there majority of PC students. This that there is a clear link between and color photograph is on his cludes 200 Friar Dollars or a was a need for such a meal plan year the college offers a nine­ how much a worker pays into or her identification card. If this five meal plan with 225 Friar teen, fifteen and seven meal to exist and it introduced three the system and how much he or card is lost and found by another Dollars. By omitting the exist- new options, ranging from 1 SO- plan that includes 115,165, and she will get in benefits. Basi­ student or staff member, the 225 Friar Dollars respectively. SOO Friar Dollars per semester. cally, high wage earners get student’s private information They offer one guest pass per This allows students not on a more and low wage earners get could be revealed to anyone. semester as well. But these The committee regular meal plan to purchase less. At the same time, the ben­ “A new student in one of my plans are rigid as students can worked long and Friar Dollars making it easier efit formula is weighed in favor classes was asked to verbalize only eat at certain restrictive and more convenient by simply of those who have fewer re­ her name and social security swiping their cards instead of times in Raymond Cafeteria hard critiquing sources to save and invest dur­ number in front of the entire fumbling for cash. Along with and the one guess pass which ing their working years. classroom,” stated Megan the current sys­ these three new plans, congress they offer is not enough for Second, the Social Security Waldeck’01. “All I could think also passed the option to add most students. tem in order to program is a way of providing of was that anyone could have more Friar Dollars to each plan Recently Student Congress a base of economic security in been taking down her private come up with if needed. The Friar Dollars passed a revised meal plan today’s society. It provides a information at that time.” only plans would be available which addresses student con­ several revisisons package of retirement, disabil­ “Is this your social?” asked to juniors and seniors. cerns. The food committee ity and survivor’s insurance. the cashier at the local CVS and meet the The food committee suc­ headed by Kate Antonucci ‘00 Today, about three out of ten when verifying a student’s ceeded in getting these plans and Keri Brown ‘00 “reviews needs of all stu­ younger Americans will be­ check. As the student replied passed through the Student the quality of the food and dents come disabled and one out of with a nod, the cashier pro­ monitors student reaction to Congress but they will not go six will die before reaching re­ ceeded to copy down the into affect next year unless they food services at PC.” tirement. student’s “identification num­ The committee carefully are passed by Warren Gray, As­ For the average wage earner ber,” and labeled it “Social Se­ sistant Vice President of Fi­ examined the positives and ing seven meal plan students with a family, Social Security curity number” on the check. nance and Business, as well as, negatives of the current meal will now have the option of se­ survivor’s benefits are equiva­ This not only exposes this Rev. J. Stuart McPhail O.P., plan and came up with several lecting a meal plan which is bet­ lent to a 300,000 dollar life in­ student’s private information to revisions which they presented ter suited to their busy schedules Vice President of Student Ser­ surance policy, or a 200,000 the cashier, but also to anyone and dining needs. vices. to the whole Student Congress dollar disability insurance who comes in contact with this Congress also passed the ad­ and this plan was subsequently Students did not find out policy. check. passed. dition of five guest passes per about the 1998-99 meal plan This is why Social Security “Providence college uses The committee worked long semester with each meal plan. revisions until the end of the is such an important part of social security numbers as stu­ and hard critiquing the cunent One of the more drastic propos­ spring semester when they re­ your life. The Social Security dent identification numbers be­ system in order to come up with als is the abolition of current ceived a letter detailing their Administration (SSA) main­ cause it is a common ID proce- several revisions to meet the time restrictions which exist for tains a record of the earnings needs of all students, including all the meal plans These current Meal Plans, Page 5 reported for each individual as­ Social Security, Page 5 those living off campus. They restrictions do not fit with the signed a social security number. The Cowl 4 News January 28,1999 dhe art of sacred space eipfored Snow they’ve never seen them be­ ing the discussions into their by Rebecca Piro ’00 fore,” said Branham. own hands. Each student is ex­ Another (Ia£e Asst. News Editor Vanessa DeMarco ’00, en­ pected to present a discussion on SacredSpace The combination of strong joyed the Christianity focus of topic to the class and involve the class as an eye-opening ex­ their peers in exercises relevant Issues academics with the Christian Dr. Branham’s teaching tradition compels many stu­ perience. “Even aspects of to the subject matter. style is different than any other -Snow Issues- dents to join Providence Col­ Christianity I thought I knew “It’s definitely the best class that I have encountered at this Continued From Page 1 lege every year. Community were presented to me in a new I’ve ever taken,” said James school because it is based living and learning, enhanced light,” she said. “We could Boyle’00. “It gave me a whole around life experiences, not was problematic in that you by a religious atmosphere, cre­ compare Catholicism with other new aspect on things in regard simply words that are written have a combination of all types ates a unique educational expe­ religions. It didn’t change my to religion.” Many students feel in a textbook. It was not until of weather, with probably the rience for students at PC. A spe­ beliefs, but it made me more they have a limited contact with I was forced to learn from the ice and the freezing rain being cial topics course, known as new perspective that her class the most problematic. Over the Sacred Space, takes this benefi­ provided, that I realized how course of the storm, when it did cial combination a step further sorely my education had been start to warm up, literally it was by broadening students’ knowl­ lacking. After two-and-a-half raining, but because the walk­ edge of their own and other for­ semesters of a Catholic based ways and steps were still cold eign religions. education, it is easy to forget and still below freezing, as soon Sacred Space enriches stu­ that other perspectives even as the rain hit them, it froze to dents beyond the familiarity of exists. The class excited me so them,” explained Smythe, add­ the PC campus through new much because it allowed me to ing “They did the very best job experiences of other religious discover an aspect of my edu­ they could under very trying backgrounds. Taught by Dr. cation that had been lacking for circumstances,” said Smythe. Joan R. Branham, recently pro­ so long. Even though, many stu­ moted to associate professor of Our last trip of the semes­ dents understood the complica­ art and art history, the class is a ter, a visit to a house-renovated tions of snow removal, they seminar which only begins in­ mosque, best exemplifies the could not understand why side the classroom. Three field weekly ‘experience’ that uni­ classes were not canceled or at trips, interactive class discus­ fied the twelve students in the least delayed. Class cancella­ sions, and student presentations Sacred Space class. By talk­ tion is a decision made by three are the basis upon which stu­ ing with the Iman (the leader members of the college com­ dents are exposed to a whole of prayer) and other Muslims, munity: Dr. Thomas Canavan, new perspective on sacred space not only about the religion but Vice President for Academic from a variety of cultures. And also about society as a whole, Administration, Father while the goal of the course is I found myself beginning to Keagan, Executive Vice Presi­ to examine the less familiar Is­ achieve my first real dent, and Justine James, Asso­ lamic and Jewish cultures, the appreciaton for what the cul­ ciate Dean of Continuing Edu­ class is also devoted to exam­ Temple Emanu-EI: one of the field trip ture was about. As we engaged cation. Although there are no ining Christianity for a deeper in discussion about the way set criteria for what constitutes understanding of what may ap­ destinations for Sacred Space class that Islam fits into the overall a cancellation, weather fore­ pear to be common knowledge aware of others’ beliefs. It religions other than Christian­ religious picture within this casts, information on what on the surface. eliminated any false, precon­ ity at PC, and they are interest­ country, it suddenly did not feel steps other schools and institu­ The distant city of Jerusa­ ceived notions [about foreign ing in exploring cultures outside as if we were talking about any­ lem, a sacred center for all three religions],” said DeMarco. their familiar world. “I’m a tions are taking, reports from thing foreign at all. Suddenly, the state transportation author­ religious traditions, is carried Students showed great en­ Catholic, and I never really I realized that many of our ity, and reports from the physi­ right into the world of PC, with thusiasm for the field trips, questioned the way things are,” views and concerns over­ a little help from informative Branham said, and really got said Boyle. “This class created cal plant department are used lapped- common ground was to make the decision. After tak­ guides such as Rabbi Franklin involved in discovering these a whole new side of things for established in places that I from Temple Emanuel, and new cultures. The class receives me.” ing everything into consider­ never knew existed. By work­ ation, there is “a certain level Imam Abdul Hameed from the the whole experience upon en­ Not only were the traveling ing to erase ignorance, we of common sense that pervades Islamic Center. This unique tering foreign, sacred spaces, aspects of the class fascinating could relate not because of our the decision making,” accord­ glimpse into such sacred spaces and experienced gender separa­ for Boyle, but the classroom identical faiths, but because we ing to Canavan. The roadways takes place right in Providence tion as well as dress code re­ experience was equally invigo­ each saw unique beliefs that in the surrounding community at a local mosque and syna­ quirements. “This really drives rating. “You learn a lot, and it’s could be appreciated in one an­ are safe to drive, and the walk­ gogue. Students move step-by- home the fact that sacred spaces so interesting. The teacher other. ways on campus are safe to step through these sacred demand the respect of certain makes you become interested, In my experience at Provi­ walk, being the two main fac­ grounds examining the different physical gestures to. enter and the class went beyond my dence College, I had studied tors to consider. concepts of these “houses of them,” said Branham. expectations,” he said. the Koran, Malcolm X and According to Canavan, God.” In the classroom, seminar Branham’s personal attach­ much else; but each in sole con­ however, Friday was not what PC’s own Rev. Francis discussions are just as valuable ment to the course material is a text of the Christian ethic - this would be called a close call. Brocato, O.P., Ph.D., leads the and exciting as traveling around plausible explanation for her is Education at Providence “There was no state authority class through Aquinas Chapel the city in person. The balance success with both the class and College. Unfortunately, this call to close,” cited Canavan. and other holy places on cam­ between “teacher talk” and “stu­ her students. “It’s my personal one-sided viewing does not al­ In retrospect, the decision was pus to explore in greater depth dent talk” is one of great impor­ passion,” said Branham of ways provide for the objectiv­ a sound one according to Cara­ the mysteries behind the reli­ tance to Branham. “The goal is Jerusalem and its sacred spaces. ity that is necessary to begin to van, adding “I think we would gion which appears to be famil­ to really let the students run the She spent two years of gradu­ effectively capture the poten­ have been the only school in the iar on the surface. “Students see seminar,” she said, and this is ate research at Hebrew Univer­ tial the our college opportunity the Christian places in ways achieved by class members tak- sity in Jerusalem, and she has state of Rhode Island” to do so. should provide. Dr. Branham’s According to Smythe, the returned several times including class on the other hand, creates plan for snow-removal had for her marriage ceremony. a new standard which will for­ been under review since before One Student's (Experience in Perhaps it is because of this ever impact the way in which I Continued, Page 5 examine other cultures. Snow Issues, Page 5 “Sctcred Space ” by CJ LeGyt ’00 I wasn’t sure what to ex­ questions. pect. I mean, an art class is an Teaching an art class was a art class no matter how you try pretty extraordinary experi­ to look at it. The class was re­ ence but other things we did in Glacier National Park quired and so I registered for class were even more amazing. it with more than a little hesi­ I felt totally comfortable when tation. Despite my anxiety, I Dr. Branham took us to a syna­ Where do you see yourself this summer? must admit I was a little in­ gogue to talk with a rabbi. It trigued by 4he prospect of was an amazing experience I Choose A or B ? studying Jewish and Islamic will never forget. During the A. Commuting in bumper to bumper B. Sharing a troll with a mountain goat sacred spaces at a Catholic class, we also visited Christian traffic? as you hike through snow capped school. sacred spaces here on campus glacier peaks? What I found when I got to and a mosque downtown. We class was surprising to say the watched movies (such as Raid­ A. Spending the summer with the B. Meeting your new best friend under least. Dr. Branham was both ers of the Lost Ark) and spent same old crowd? ♦he "Mg sky" of Montana? interested and enthusiastic, and entire class periods in discus­ A. Spending hot 4 humid summer B. Watching millions of stars A the instead of feeling intimidated sion. Although I worked hard nights next to an air conditioner northern lights on a clear, cool in the face of an “art class,” I for the class, I really felt my August night? was actually enjoying it. The effort was worthwhile. In my focus was on the students’ other classes, I was just doing If you answered WB" to any of the above, choose a summer in the needs and questions from the the work to get to the end and "Last Best Place*. very first day. We also talked be finished, but with Dr. about the classes we would Branham, I was a little bit sad St. Mary Lodge A Resort teach. My partner and I had when the class was over. I was (Glacier Park’s finest) fun preparing our material and also surprised at what I had be­ Dr. Branham met with us sev­ come. We will be on campus February 1st interviewing for our 1999 summer season. eral times to help answer our by Theresa Hancock ’01 Call (800) 368-3689 to schedule an interview. January 28,1999 News The Cowl 5 Dealing with snow Social -Snow Issues- in the future. “We will put to­ Continued gether as solid a written plan as Dr. David From Page 4 we can. It may simply be that Security the recent storm. As to what the plan that we have in effect bearing this storm will have on now is close to what it should the review, it is still too early to be, or is what it should be. So numbers tell, said Smythe. “I’m still we’re going to put that in a very Hilfiker reading and questioning the formal standard operating pro­ -Social Security- managers, the assistant director cedure. If it’s something we hide from the fact you have Continued from Page 3 -Hilfiker- privilege.” He further explains of grounds, and talking with his could make some improvement Continued from Page 1 dure in case someone has a re­ crew to get their ideas,” Smythe on, then perhaps some of the how you must recognize the dif­ on the community building. ferences between you. peated name,” stated Rev. J. explained. “We are looking at procedures will be changed,” Stuart McPhail O.P. “Everyone “It is a life altering experi­ Drawing from all these ex­ the kind of equipment we have. Smythe explained. In response uses their social security num­ ence,” Hilfiker feels, “living periences he authored two Could we possibly need another to whether or not Physical Plant ber because the computer likes snow-blower or a plow? How will be prepared for another with those not privileged who books. The first, Healing the have suffered from structures of Wounds, was the account of the it that way.” Fr. McPhail added can we make it better?” major storm, if one should hap­ that as of next year Providence Although all aspects are un­ pen to strike in the mean time, society has been formative in everyday work of a family doc­ my spiritual growth. It has tor. It was awarded first prize College will be addressing this der review, a finished revision Smythe stated, “We were pre­ problem because it could be of the current plan is not to be pared for this one and we’ll be helped me understand my own by the American Medical Writ­ chronic depression.” ers Association was named one potentially harmful to the stu­ expected until four to six weeks prepared for the next one.” dents. Upcoming freshmen will To bridge the gap between of the Best Books of the Year not be using their social secu­ the classes, Hilfiker stresses by The New York Times Book rity numbers as their student moving into solidarity across Review. His second book, Not identification numbers, and the affluence/poverty lines in All of Us Are Saints, is a por­ eventually all of the students Sacred Space order to create change. trayal of the people Hilfiker will switch over to new student Hilfiker feels the important cares for, his own doubt, dis­ question is whether you are in couragement, and anger. numbers. If you would like anymore -Sacred Space- class DeMarco was unsure of solidarity. He posed a question Hilfiker was invited to speak information on how the Social Continued From Page 4 what to expect, but now she to the audience to further ex­ at PC by last semester’s Intro­ Security program works and would confidently recommend plain this, “Do you want to give duction to Public Service class what benefits you may be en­ first-hand knowledge that she the course as “one of the most some part of you life that will taught by Professor Keith has received such a positive re­ interesting classes here.” “It be important to them?” Morton and the Pre-Health titled to under the current law, action to the course. “To my was a lot of work, but it was “One thing that defines us as Honor Society (AED). Morton call Social Security’s toll free surprise, the students have worth it,” she said. a society is this separation be­ met Hilfiker about ten years ago number: 1-800-772-1213, or adopted my enthusiasm for the The next class is scheduled tween the rich and the poor,” but not intimately enough to visit their website at http:// material in class,” she said. tentatively for the fall semester Hilfiker emphasizes. contact him. They have a mu­ www.ssa.gov. DeMarco praised the class of 2000. If you are looking to The typical definition of tual friend which got Morton in for its interactive approach. step beyond the world of PC for solidarity falls short because he contact with Hilfiker. “With our first-hand experi­ a semester, consider Sacred acknowledges it will not hap­ “I did not expect him to be ences we were able to relate di­ Spaces. “It really is almost like pen. Hilfiker feels a perfect so humble with so many amaz­ Meal rectly to what we learned in stepping into a foreign country,” understanding between the ing achievements,” expresses class,” she said. Going into the said Branham. wealthy and poor is unlikely. Brigid Donahue ’00, “He is Therefore, he has broadened his open and honest. He is willing definition in order to make it to allow people to get to know Plans work. him on an inside level.” College When asked, Hilfiker can Nadine Youssef ’00, the not articulate why he originally Vice-President ofPC’s Chapter Changes wanted to create the houses. of the AED, was equally in­ However, he did explain how he spired by Hilfiker, “For those of Wrap-up and his wife “knew our spiritu­ us considering medicine it is -Meal Plan- ality was tied in with the poor.” important to hear someone who Continued from Page 1 In College Wrap-up we will try to keep you up to date with Unfortunately, he has had to has done that and has used it in things going on at surrounding colleges and universities. If you leave medicine in the last year such a great way.” new meal plan options; so it have any suggestions please drop them off in the news editor’s because the emotional relation­ A member of the Feinstein could be a couple of months mailbox in The Cowl office, Slavin 104A. ships involved with patients had class which invited Hilfiker, before students become aware become too much. Devan Chase ’02 was im­ of their meal options for the -Brown University- Hilfiker explains our task is pressed by Hilfiker, “I thought 1999-2000 school year. to get everyone involved in car­ he was fabulous. I am still Antonucci ’00 notes, “We On Monday, February 1st at 4pm, a lecture entitled, “The ing. This caring is what leads amazed by him. He is a very Holocaust and the Rewriting of Jewish History” will be given by tried to pass almost the same to the fullness of life. complex person in all aspects of plan last year except that we did Robert Liberies from Ben-Gurion University in Room 205 in When asked, Hilfiker ex­ his life. He puts a lot about pub­ Wilson Hall. not offer as much choice in the plained there is “No reason to lic service into words.” Also on the 1st at 7pm is a lecture entitled “Castro, Santaria traditional meal plan.” & Afro-Cubans; Political and Spiritual Reflections” by Neil Rob­ Brown ’00 emphasizes, erts, also in Wilson Hall in room 201. “There could be a little or a lot Rhode Island’s political media darling and Brown of change over last year’s meal PC’s Dyer plans. It depends.” She goes on University’s Political Science Chair, Darrell West, will moder­ ate a panel discussion on February 1 at 7:30p.m. It will be held the state government, there to to say, “Last year we pro­ in Brown’s Salomon Center in room 101. -Dyer- comes variety and balance in posed many revisions, but the If you are up for some folk dancing and are in the Thayer Continued from Page 3 Dyer’s career. only changes were a fifteen dol­ St. area, check out a show on Monday, February 1st at 8pm on for faculty and staff on sexual “Reasons for me doing a lot lar increase in Friar Bucks, one the Faunce House. harassment. of different things was to give guest pass per semester and stu­ And finally, Jennifer Hochschild from Princeton will give When she is not consulting, my life flexibility, so I could be dents with the fifteen meal plan a lecture on, “The American Dream and the Political Process” at advising, teaching or practicing the kind of parent I wanted to can now use their meals on the 7pm in Faunce House. law, she is working on improv­ be,” concludes Dyer. weekend.” To get directions to Brown University and for campus maps, ing the system for the children check out their homepage- www.brown.edu of Rhode Island. “I have high hopes for improving the system -Boston University- and I just completed a handbook From January 15-28th, David Smith displays his exhibit- for child welfare. I want the Medals of Dishonor at the BU Art Gallery. It is a collection of system to serve kids better,” fifteen cast bronze works. Admission is free and the gallery is says Dyer. Rhode Island does open to the public. For more information call 1-617-3533329 a good job serving children, but there are clear areas where they On February 21st, view Mjchaela Amato’s exhibit-”Tijuana could improve. Tavolettas” at the GSU Sherman Gallery. Admission is free and Dyer’s work in the state open to the public. Call 1-617-358-0295. government entails difficult and At the Showroom, on February 6th there is an exhibit by very emotionally draining Ray Kinstler, which will run Tues-Fri. until February 21st. Ad­ work. She is faced with some mission is also free. of the trauma and suffering chil­ Like Boston and want to hear some new poetry? February dren with improper care go 3rd, geoffrey Hilll will be reading his new works at 7:30pm in through. “I work within child Marsh Chapel. Admission is free. Call 1-617-353-3560 for more advocacy because its a real pas­ information. sion for me, it has to be,” says BLUE MAN GROUP...by now we have all heard of them. Dyer. They are performing on February 3rd and admission is $40, call One of the reasons why she 1-617-353-3565. has such a scattered focus in her career is because she enjoys the -Community College of Rhode Island- diversity of working for the CCRI invites you to an opening reception and exhibition government, families, troubled of the works art by the professional artists known as the group children and college students. called “10 on Paper.” Call 1(401) 825-2220 for more info. By working in higher education at PC and with public issues in The Cowl 6 Commentary January 28,1999 The Cowl “Mission Control, We Have Liftoff...” Are You Prepared To Accept Back Providence College's student newspaper since 1935 The “Beloved” NBA?

Editor-in-Chief By Marcus Dowling ‘00 competition between themselves for su­ Jessica Cotrone ’99 Editorials Editor perstar talent to inflate salaries. No hu­ man being on the planet deserves thirty Managing Editor January 7,1999, the unthinkable hap­ five million dollars for any amount of Kerry Hughes '99 pened. On February 5,1999, “the game” work, (Friar Box #: 1202...I’m expect­ is back. The National Basketball Asso­ ing a few responses after that! ) Advertising Manager ciation, mired in a ridiculously long la­ irregardless of how great or influential Jennifer Couzens ’99 bor struggle between league owners and they may be in their field. But, Jerry the player’s association finally agreed to Reinsdorf, owner of the Chicago Bulls, start the NBA season after three months fearing losing Michael Jordan to an­ Asst. Managing Editor Jed Kukowski ’00 □f being mired in one of the most ridicu­ other franchise, felt that Michael de­ Asst. Advertising Manager Julie Wirtz’01, Lee McLaughlin’01 lous quagmires in American labor his­ served this type of compensation. Circulations Manager Laura Kryzanek’99 tory. Most players say in response to this News Editor Carrie Spiros ’00 For the basketball uninitiated, I will that they are only being paid what the Asst. News Editors M.F. Stauff ’00 leave out the discussions of revenue owners give them. This is true, and any­ Rebecca Piro ’00 sharing, collective bargaining agree­ one who understands the economic ments and the like. This is not the sports principle of “supply and demand” Editorials Editor Marcus Dowling ’00 section. For myself, and others I am sure, would most likely agree. But, there Asst. Editorials Editor Kim Cutrone ’00 this lockout’s ridiculousness hinges upon comes a point where gluttony comes Arts and Entertainment Editor Venessa Anderson ’99 the fact that a union organized of indi­ into play. Yes, as NBA players these Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor Jessica Tabak ’01 viduals who make an average...yes av­ individuals have lifestyles to uphold. erage of one million dollars for approxi­ Dress suits, huge homes and fast cars Features Editor Sarah Valente ’99 mately six months of work, along with a are accepted trappings of wealthy cul­ Graphics Editor Bryan Molloy ’00 healthy sum from off season interests, ture. William Shakespeare once wrote, Photography Editor Rachel Watt ’99 are angry at their bosses who make “Brevity is the soul of wit.” It is fine, Sports Editor Ken Martin ’99 sometimes fifty times as much for do­ wonderful, and often smiled upon for a Asst. Sports Editor Kim Galipeau ’99 ing less strenuous work, for even fewer person of extravagant means to have Copy Editor Christina Zuromski ’99 days out of the year. ostentatious things. But, when some System Administrator Tim Ford '99 Of course, there is more. The players NBA players live above and beyond Webmaster themselves have a squabble between their means (ex. owning four or more Roving Photographers themselves. It seems as though older automobiles as a bachelor), it just isn’t Sarah Lightbown ’99, Michael Cashman ’99 players (aged 30+), were disgruntled that a laughing matter anymore. More play­ Clubs Correspondent players who were just entering the league ers need to follow the example of a Christine Kayola ’99 were being paid sums that were astro­ gentleman from Major League Base­ nomical in conjunction with the seasons ball named Andre Dawson. In 1989, dvertising taff Mark McManus ’99, Julie Rand ’99, Erin E. A S they had been in the league. As well, Mr. Dawson was in the prime of his DiVincenzo ’00, Colleen Seaver ’99 these sums were in a poor juxtaposition career as a feared home run hitter with News Staff Christine Campbell ’01, Kathy Hebert ’01, Kate Schartner with the amount that these older indi­ the Montreal Expos franchise. As a free ’01, Caylen Macera ’01, Ryan Ainscougii ’02, Kristin DiQuollo ’02 viduals had made when they were at the agent in 1989, he was wooed with ex­ Editorials Staff Kaitlyn Pratt ’00, Maryssa Reed ’00, Clare Gori ’02, same level in the league. travagant amounts of money from his Meg Lane ’01, Joseph DesRosiers ’00, Joseph Creamer ’01 Arts and Entertainment Staff Katie Fournier ’99, Alicia Moskwa '99, Michelle Smith '01, Meghan T. Kelly ’01, Keith Aguiar ‘01 Features Staff Lori D. McCrevan ’99, Heather Robin No human being on the Rose ’99, Jill Yablonski ’00, Colleen Lee ’00, Jeremy Bolt ’00, Cayte Castrillon ’99, Laura Rodini ’01, Katie Miller ’01, Jodie Zdrok ’99 planet deserves thirty Sports Staff Gladys Ganiel ’99, Joe Valenzano ’00, Ben Nadeau ’00, John Zilch ’01 Graphics Staff Michelle Cruz ’00, Frank Mignano ’00, Sarita five million dollars for Saviskas ’00 Photography Staff Edward Siryaporn ’00 any amount of work Technology Staff Chris Kudarauskas ’01 Copy Editing Staff Elizabeth Hackett ’99, Karen Rath ’99, Rebecca Hartshorn ’00, Kelly Hamilton ’01, Katie Hartke ’99, Kelly Gradale ’00, suitors, but, instead of taking the most Before I continue, I must state that I Marybeth Campbell ’00, Brad McCormack ’01, Jason Ranucci ’00, Brooke lucrative offer, he went to Chicago, a city am a huge fan of all forms of basket­ Sullivan ’00, Jamie Anselmo ’02, Beth Brunet ’00, Nicole McIntyre ’02, in which he felt comfortable, and pre­ Therese Shea ’00 ball. From having run freely on the sented the owner with an open check. courts of my elementary school as a Circulations Staff Jen Perrault ’01, Kristin Mercer ’01 Five hundred thousand dollars later, child, to now watching college basket­ Faculty Advisor Fr. Vincent DeLucia, O.P. Andre had hit forty- nine home runs, led ball, the NBA, and playing EA Sports’ the major leagues, and, even without the NBA Live 99™ as a college student, Subscription Rate is $20.00 per year by mail - Student subscription is money, had one of the happiest years of basketball has always played an intrin­ included in tuition fee. Publisheed weekly during the school year by Provi­ his storied career. The story goes that sic role in my development into man­ dence College, River Avenue, hood. Seeing my childhood heroes Andre decided that he had enough of the Providence, Rhode Island 02918. Correspondence can be mailed directly squabble like thirteen year old males in accouterments of success to be content, to The Cowl, Providence College, and wanted to play for the joy of the front of their crush at a middle school Providence, Rhode Island 02918. game. dance made me sick to my stomach. The Cowl is available online at: Did the NBA lose the love for bas­ Now that the NBA has returned, I am http://www.providence.edu/studorg/thecowl ketball in the lint rolls of their pockets? excited, but, at the same time, depressed If for nothing, the lockout has taught me at the depths to which these individuals two things: one, that college basketball will sink. is one of the most intense displays of Owners in the NBA have a very emotion known to mankind, and two, Cowl Editorial Policy 1998-99 daunting task, which is why I supported that money, without fail, ruins great them in the lockout, and will continue things. A few days before the agreement I. Commentary articles and letters to the Editor are welcome from ant to support them throughout. Over the was signed between the owners and member of the PC student body, faculty or administration. past decade, the National Basketball players, Kenny Anderson, a point guard Submissions from those outside the PC community may be printed if space Association has become one of the most permits. for the Boston Celtics, was spotted by lucrative corporate businesses in the cameras, and, as well, a young boy. What world. Any merchandise, be it from II. All submissions to the Editorial Department are subject to the editing could have been a great “I love this Barbie to baby bibs, sporting anything game” moment for NBA went awry of the Editorial staff. If there is a specific part of your remotely resembling the NBA logo is when, in response to the youth’s auto­ letter you do not wish to have altered, please see a member of the Editorial nearly guaranteed to sell like hotcakes. staff prior to publication. graph request, Mr. Anderson stated This is wonderful, but, ultimately, the something to the effect of “I can’t sign, people most responsible for the success kid, I’m just trying to find my (insert car III. All letters must be double spaced and limited to 250 words. of the NBA were the players. A shoe brand here) and get home.” I could not Letters must be signed; however, if you do not wish to have your name ap­ can sell itself on looks alone. But, if it pear IN PRINT, PLEASE CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE EDITORIAL STAFF OR THE EDITOR- say it any better. The fact that two par­ is the same model as one worn by ties who have so much in common mon­ IN-CHIEF. Complete anonymity may be granted if the subject is of a particu­ Michael Jordan or Earvin “Magic” etarily would engage in a dispute is a larly SENSITIVE NATURE. Johnson, there is the possibility for a distressing statement about the world goldmine. Because of this recognition, today. When people continue to go with­ IV. The staff respectfully requests that all articles contain no the players deserve to be paid accord­ personal attacks. out in a country with such a surplus, you ingly. However, as my mother once often wonder where the extra went. Take said, “Money doesn’t grow on trees, a drive to FleetCenter in a month, and V. All submissions must be delivered to The Cowl office no later than Tues­ Marcus....” The owners simply were day prior to Thursday publication. watch those dollars, quite literally move unable to match the boom of the NBA, swiftly down the court in a basketball and, when they finally decided to make VI. All letters accepted for publication are the opinions of the writer only, an attempt, they were merely forced by uniform. and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the The Cowl staff. January 28,1999 Commentary The Cowl 7 Let’s Not Talk Politics!

By Joseph DesRosiers ’99 ology more than the thousands which spend too much money No longer is an occupation ad­ theological basis for denying or defending a procedure, not Editorials Staff of theologians working with the on influencing federal or state vancement based on qualifica­ Church. We use our democratic law and policy. The National tions and skills, but our promo­ why the Supreme Court voted Americans have been un­ right to take upon ourselves faith Right to Life, for example, tion is contingent upon who we against it in 1962. Most politi­ knowingly seized by the idea responsibilities which are even spends a majority of its monies know. There ceases to exist a cal movements have little rel­ of politics, or more particularly difficult to understand by the on lobbying Washington to work ethic. It is replaced by an evant information. Govern­ ideological democracy, outside theologian who dedicates many overturn Roe v. Wade. Practi­ attitude that if we please Mr. X, ment is comprised of politi­ the realm of government. We years of his life to studying. But cally and realistically these we will have special treatment. cians who are lawyers and at­ see the traces left by this de­ experts be not important. The monies could be better utilized We can kiss butt and advance torneys, not environmentalists mocracy, this monopolizing decisive factor is that I, an in supporting education, pre­ our way to the top leaving dig­ or biologists. If I want to learn dictatorship if you will, in all American, have a right to vention and those of whom lob­ nity and the work ethic behind. about environmental problems aspects of our lives. There are, choose what I can and cannot bying organizations are tying to Fourthly, and most evi- in biology, I want to learn today, very strong and influ­ do. Faith becomes a “left-over” protect or aid. We are forget­ dently, politics has invaded our about what the problem is and ential ideas that are being in­ how to fix it, not about the po­ troduced to world culture by litical movements that have American society. To be hon­ made its way into the syllabus est, other countries are becom­ I thought politicians were supposed to educate today. A final example is if I ing intolerant, albeit slowly, of themselves on matters of morals and faith from want to take a public service America’s pride and ignorance. class, I want to learn about ser­ These countries believe that theologians and philosophers, and not philoso­ vice and the value and dignity their culture is threatened by a of those to whom service di­ very dictative, one-sided phers and theologians learning from politicians. rects its efforts, not the stupid power, the great United States political agenda of a particular of America. Should we as one-sided, biased group. Americans be so prideful as not meant as only a support when ting about those who we are try­ education system. Diverse Providence College is no to accept other cultures and we are in times of need, to the ing to serve, those who we are groups are fighting to get their exception to this movement. It their ideas, a' notion which this sole instance when democracy trying to love. People become political agendas into our too has allowed for political country was founded upon, or lets us down. means to an end. We forget that schools. When a student has a agenda’s to creep into its cur­ should we take the time to re­ Not only does democracy we are men, deserving of dig­ class in environmental biology, riculum. Since when do we, examine our motivations and invade our faith lives, yet our nity and respect, not objects public service, theology, eth­ who are intentions that underlie our moral lives as well. Only in used to accomplish a goal. ics or any other course outside rational thought, permit our choice for democratic lives? I contemporary times has relativ­ Another example is the fam­ the realm of political science, lives to be guided, directed and chose the latter. The time has ism been so strong. I would at­ ily! Since when do parents be­ why is there a focus on laws and inspired by politics and its arrived, in fact, it is past due, tribute this mentality of “free­ come people children can dis­ policies that have been passed agendas? Since when has ev­ that we more closely investi­ dom” to our political climate: own and sue because they do and rejected? I know if I take a ery realm of study become part gate. as a young nation, our what is legal is proper and what not hold to their children’s ex­ philosophy class, ethics for ex­ of political science? Do we as work environments, educa­ is wrong, is illegal. I thought pectations? What implications ample, I want to learn by means Americans carry democracy tional systems, family struc­ politicians were supposed to are we implying if we label the of reason why something is too far? We need to give care­ tures and our faiths and moral­ educate themselves on matters family as simply another social wrong and why something else ful consideration as regards to ity. of morals and faith from theo­ unit that simply serves as a min­ is right. I do not want to read who is actually free. If it is First, we see politics, not logians and philosophers, and iature political empire where about a thousand laws or a hun­ politics we are dealing with, as trickling, but as gushing into not philosophers and theolo­ there are factions that divide one dred cases of the Supreme Court then let’s talk politics. But if America’s faith experience. If gians learning from politicians. and the other over a struggle for on the subject. I want to know we are dealing with subject we do not like what the priest It is evident that even our power? the philosophy underlying the matter outside the realm of po­ has to say in his homily, we churches have given way to a Thirdly, we see politics in problem. The same goes for litical science, let’s not talk can ourselves pass judgement more political method of solv­ our work environments. Our theology. If I take moral prob­ politics! and decide that our superior in­ ing social problems. There are military is a perfect example. lems, I want to learn about the tellects better understand the­ thdusands of lobby movements Compromise With the Devil?

zens with opposing views and be able to accomplish their By Joe Creamer ’01 dangerous men. For example, ent ideas to reach the same end, a willingness to work with those agenda with little or no opposi­ in the presidential election of Editorials Staff citizens. They do not have to the common good. tion. An example of this is the 1800 Thomas Jefferson was Now it is clear thai Last week, Pat compromise their beliefs, but early years of Franklin accused of robbing a widow they will have to compromise there is nothing undemocratic Robertsbn, chairman of the Roosevelt’s presidency, when and her children. Mudsling­ about bringing religious and on some issues in order to see Christian Coalition, said that he was given an overwhelm­ ing and villification of oppo­ moral convictions to the politi­ their ideas on other issues come President Clinton had won ingly Democratic Congress to nents, like this, has been cal arena. In fact, they have a to fruition. Since our nation is “from a public relations stand­ work with. He was able to pass around as long as the politi­ very important role in our po­ full of diverse religious, eco­ point” and “they might as well his ‘New Deal’ in the first hun­ cal process. But, what is litical deliberations. For ex­ nomic, social, racial, and ideo­ dismiss the trial.” Robertson dred days of his administration.) frightening is that citizens, ample, last week a delagation ot was apparently referring to the logical groups we are forced by Since the beginning of like the member of the Chris­ our democratic institutions to PC students went to Washing­ President’s high approval rat­ our country certain political par­ tian Coalition who accused ton DC to join many other citi­ ings in the polls and the Ameri­ compromise sometimes for the tisans, blind and often unreason­ Robertson as compromising common good. zens to March for Life. Most can public’s view that the Presi­ able supporters of a party or “with evil,” do not understand of the marchers brought their re­ dent should remain in office (Occasionally, one candidate, have always seen that politics is not good ver­ point of view or political party ligious views to the forefront and complete the remainder of things in black and white. They sus evil, but instead compro­ will amass overwhelming sup­ But they did not villify theii his term. Robertson was im­ oversimplify problems and mise between many different port across the nation and will opponents and accuse them of mediately criticized for his paint their opponents as evil and people who have many differ­ being evil, instead they prayed statements by members of the for them. religious right. One member of Democratic politics is the Christian Coalition told the distinguished by deliberation on New York Times : “I don’t think Now it is clear that there is issues facing a nation and find­ the [Republican] Party can be ing a solution to these, which we hurt when it stands for what is all can live with. Seeing poli­ right. It can only be hurt when nothing undemocratic about tics as, us versus them, and gooc it compromises with evil.” Do versus evil, is far too simple a you think that there is anything way to find the common good objectionable in this statement? bringing religious and moral for all of society. Ido. /■ ------> Democratic politics in America is not about good ver­ convictions to the political sus “evil.” Citizens, who have varying and often opposing BACK, ideas of what is good for the arena. In fact, they have a country and her people, are called to join the political pro­ COWL cess. All they have to do is very important role in our bring a respect for those citi­ READERS! political deliberations. The Cowl 8 Commentary January 28,1999 Confessions of a Former NBA Junkie: Providence College Life, Love and the Women’s Studies Program NBA Lockout Hosts Felicia Mitchell, Ph. D. this game as I watched Dennis Emory & Henry College By Meghan Lane ’01 Rodman sit frowning on the sidelines, hair dyed green as a Editorials Staff statement of how much more money he deserved. To Discuss I’ve been a fan of the This fall, however, NBA since I was in sixth grade. was the last straw. The lock­ It started when I watched the out was a mere frustration for Chicago Bulls win their 1990- the first...MONTH or so, but Women and the Internet 91 championship. I was drawn then, as it dragged on, I lost all to the heart that the players interest in the game. The thing Tips For Navigating Into A New Century demonstrated on the court, that really got me the most was mesmerized by the skill with when I heard about a group of which they played, and I felt players who were getting to­ Monday, February 8,1999 their excitement with each suc­ gether a charity game. How re­ cessful play. For the next few spectable! I thought, that is, un­ 4:00 PM years, I was a die-hard Bulls til I learned that the so-called fan. In eighth grade, I fell in charity would benefit a group Moore Hall II love with the Charlotte Hor­ of players who weren’t making nets. It was mainly because enough. Do players in the their captain and starting point NBA honestly believe that we All Students, Staff, & guard, Muggsy Bogues, was care that they aren’t making an the same height as me—a extra few million? I, for one, Faculty Welcome rather pathetic 5' 3". Muggsy, feel no pity. I’m struggling to however, had a 47 inch verti­ get through college, typing pa­ cal. His assist to turnover ra­ pers for my friends to make an tio was the best in the league. extra ten bucks here and there, I fell in love with their rookie, and these guys are ticked off Alonzo Mourning, begging my cause they can only afford guy friends to give me their Zo ONE ranch in the mountains. trading cards, and covering my Yeah. I really feel for them. ***Attention Liberal Arts Majors*** walls with his posters. I chose After countless hours the Hornets as my favorite of negotiations, dragging on for team because of their enthusi­ a span of months, it was finally Have you considered the Business Studies Program? If asm and energy. Regardless of declared that the 1998-1999 what the score, they seemed to NBA season had been saved. A you are presently an undeclared student or are consider­ have a fire inside that was al­ season is saved when in late ing a liberal arts major but wish to also consider busi­ ways present. And, for a team January they start pre-season as young as the Hornets, it games, when ordinarily, the ness, perhaps I can be of some assistance to you. seemed to be paying off. One season would have gotten un- of my favorite memories of all ’ derway in October? I hardly time comes from the 92-93 call that successful. I have no The Business Studies Program consists of seven business season, when, somehow secur­ interest in watching the NBA and business-related courses that students can take to ...... 11-.. . nil r-_, I’m struggling to get through supplement a non-business major. (For example, a Hu­ college, typing papers for my manities major might utilize elective sources to complete friends to make an extra ten the requirements of the Business Studies Program. bucks here and there, and these guys are ticked off cause they can Detailed information packets about the program with an only afford ONE ranch in the mountains. Yeah. I really feel for attached application form are available at 115 Koffler them. Hall, 9 A.M. through 4 P.M., Monday through Friday. Mrs. Ann Galligan Kelley ing a playoff birth, my Hornets this season, which, in many defeated the Boston Celtics. ways, feels odd to me. It’s go­ Director, Business Studies Program Although they only went on to ing to be strange to not have a be massacred by the Knicks, I team to cheer for, it’s going to lived for the next season, con­ feel foreign to flip through the fident that we would only make channels, going straight passed it further. a basketball game, thinking I’d Postmark Entry Deadline: As the seasons much rather do Civ reading ______Jannary 30, 1998______passed, the Hornets, like so than waste my time like that. Ki INDA has been honoring outstanding achievements in electronic many other teams, began to fall David Stern, Com­ journalism with the Murrow Awards since 1971. Edward R. Murrow’s apart. Kendall Gill was missioner of the league, is pursuit of excellence in journalism embodies the spirit of the awards checked into a mental ward for hopeful. He saw the league hit that carry his name. Murrow Award recipients demonstrate the drive for clinical depression before be­ a low after the retirement of excellence that Edward R. Murrow made a standard for the ing shipped to the Sonics be­ Magic Johnson and Larry Bird; broadcast news profession. cause of his miserable persona. he watched it hit a new high Larry Johnson left...Alonzo, with the phenomenal perfor­ Categories! who had once been my love, mance of Michael Jordan, who • Overall Excellence • Newscast began whining like a lost girl drew countless Americans to • Newscast • Investigative Reporting scout, complaining that he just take interest in the game. Now, • Spot News Coverage • Continuing Coverage wasn’t making enough money. however, with Michael’s re­ He left. With his departure, he • Feature Reporting • Sports Reporting tirement and a new class of fi­ • News Series • News Documentary signaled a popular trend in the nancially deprived players • Use of Video (television only) • Use of Sound (radio only) NBA: grown (millionaire) men choking their coaches and re­ sobbing that they were grossly fusing autographs to children, • NEW CATEGORY: Writing underpaid, and didn’t get the re­ it seems like another peak in spect that they deserved. Look­ NBA interest is far in the dis­ Awards are given in the following divisions for radio and television: ing at the salaries of these play­ tance. Perhaps it would make Small Market Station: 51+ market ers, it is difficult to sympathize. a difference if the players in the Large Market Station: 1-50 market I try to put myself in their league would take a look at Network/Syndicadon Service/Program Service shoes: Oh, the woes of mak­ their own motto and realize ing a minuscule 25 mill a year... that it doesn’t say I love this I Enter today! Postmark deadline is Jannary 30, 1998 If s ridiculous! Yet I stuck with salary, but rather, I love this the NBA, forcing myself to grin game. For more information, call RTNDA at 800-80-RTNDA (800-807-8632). and spit out the words I love To see the complete Murrow brochure, visit our Web site at www.rtnda.org The Cowl 9 Commentary January 28,1999 Z ...... ' —------...... 11 ' To the Editor: Since Jesus Christ preached cans, and myself are diametri­ an open mind and resolve their to thousands of people on Earth cally opposed to abortion. I sug­ differences with their constitu­ Is There Having read “What are We and not just to forty which was gest in the future installments of ents in an appropriate and har­ Really Afraid Of?” in the De­ the original number (ten from conversations with the president monious manner. American cember 10, 1998 issue of the each class) that was invited to and administration that one of By the way, I haven’t Cowl, I was disappointed to Aquinas Lounge, why did Fr. these venues be utilized and that recieved an apology from Foreign learn that Father Philip Smith, Smith, O.P., and his entourage all their constituents be invited Sodexho who refused to sell O.P., president of the college not follow the example of Jesus without numerical restrictions. me a bread roll with a bowl of Policy and his administration entou­ and not restrict the number to Since the PC student popu­ chicken soup on April 8,1998. rage did not invite “the ap­ just forty? After all, Jesus in­ lation consists of 59 percent I asked Fr. Smith, O.P., to ob­ Controversy? proximately thirty-five to forty vited all people without restric­ young women to forty-one per­ tain this apology for me in a PC students standing silently tion of numbers to hear his mes­ cent young men, I suggest that Octoberl998 issue of the Dear Editor: in the rain outside the windows sage. in the future qualified and ob­ Cowl. I realize that he is busy There is a glaring, but al­ of Aquinas Lounge” during the I mean no disrespect to St. jective women be represented in but I am confident that he will most totally unmentioned, “first installment of conversa­ Thomas, but Aquinas Lounge some of the top ten PC admin­ eventually honor my request as double standard in the way the tions with the president and ad- is a closet compared to other istrative positions which con­ he believes that “Providence United States conducts bomb­ ministration, an event de­ campus venues. This includes trols the main power on cam­ College’s future will rely on ing campaigns. Iraq invades Kuwait and is subsequently bombed by the United States. Indonesia invades East Timor and not only is not bombed by Since Jesus Christ preached to thousands of people on the U.S., but is supplied with weapons. Turkey attacks Earth and not just to forty which was the original number Kurdish villages, and instead of condemnation, economic (ten from each class) that was invited to Aquinas Lounge, why sanctions or bombing, Turkey recieves helicopter gunships did Fr. Smith, O.P., and his entourage not follow the example and F-16s from the United States and permission to in­ of Jesus and not restrict the number to just forty? After all, vade northern Iraq in pursuit of the Kurds. Apartheid South Jesus invited all people without restriction of numbers to hear Africa invades Angola, and the U.S. government does his message nothing. Only Cuba comes to the aid of the Angolan govern­ ment. Israel invades Lebanon, signed to improve communi­ and there is little protest from cation between the administra­ Alumni Hall (I attended a mass pus. This should definitely be fairness and morality.” the U.S. government. Inciden­ there along with over one-thou­ tion and campus constitutents” shared with women representa­ In conclusion, since I tally, both Israel and South sand members of the PC com­ on December 8, 1998. Since tion. I am cognizant that women firmly believe that public opin­ Africa have weapons of mass munity when the United States this is the feast of the “Im­ on the PC campus chair some ion inside or outside the Provi­ destruction. maculate Conception” (the military and coalition forces of the various departments and dence community is the cor­ Is this double standard due liberated Kuwait from Saddam committees. However, these are blessed Virgin Mary, through nerstone of democracy and to oversights, mistakes, stu­ the merits of her divine son, Hussein’s Iraq in the winter of small potatoes compared to the because I was an active partici­ pidity, or are people with so top ten administration positions. was preserved free from the 1991). Schneider Arena, along pant in the World War II “We much wealth and power sim­ guilt of original sin, and this with hockey, hosts celebrity en­ As long as these ten positions (both men and women) Gen­ ply sleepwalkers? I think there are held by men, then it will re­ privilege is called her Im­ tertainment during commence­ eration”, who saved the world, is a very logical explanation. main a “man’s world” at Provi­ maculate Conception), one ment weekends. I have attended I have nothing to be really Third World countries which would think that Fr. Smith, several of these functions in the dence College. What Title IX afraid of. open up their land, labor and O.P., and his entourage would past. Providence College al­ has done for sports, it is unfor­ resources for the exploitation lowed pro-choice on abortion tunate that it didn’t cover ad­ have invited the students into and control of foreign inves­ governor Bruce Sundlon the Aquinas Lounge in reverence ministrative positions at various tors are deemed not bombable. use of Peterson Center for his colleges and universities Most sincerely, to the blessed mother on this Socialist countries like Cuba Holy Day of Obligation for inaugural ball on January 1, throughout the USA. I do hope which have nationalized for­ 1991 (Holy Day of Obligation). Roman Catholics throughout and pray that Fr. Smith, O.P., eign property are very Pope John Paul II, PC Domini- the world. and his administrators will keep Russell P. Demoe ‘73 bombable. Countries with na­ tionalistic governments which act independently, erect tariffs, fail to comply with IMF aus­ A Response to Father Smith terity measures, etc. are also I am writing on behalf of members complained to the re­ That means it would cost the quirement. While it seems that bombable. Countries like Iraq New Students for a Demo­ accreditation team of the College approximately $1.45 Father Smith is in favor of it, sitting on immense oil re­ cratic Society (NSDS) in re­ NEASC two years ago that they million per year. That is less he wants “to insure that the di­ serves had better follow or­ sponse to Father Smith’s had no authority or influence in than 1% of the entire operating versity is intellectually relevant ders. memorandum to Providence matters of governance concern­ budget of Providence College! to the particular discipline and In this global capitalist sys­ College Students on December ing Providence College. An ex­ Further, Father Smith mistak­ that its moral importance is ar­ tem, those Third World coun­ 8th, 1998. It is refreshing to see ample of this is the decision to enly assumes that tuition in­ ticulated from within the tries which don’t act as good thaty Father Smith took the cut the men’s sports teams with­ creases are the only way to pay Judaeo-Christian perspective.” little puppets are likely to be time to read our Petition and out once consulting either body for more MLK scholarships. The NSDS agrees that all of bombed, have economic sanc­ respond to its major points. before the decision was an­ That is not the case — there are our studies should be intellec­ tions imposed on them, or re­ However, he missed our point nounced. plenty of corporations in the tually relevant, but not that ceive an unfriendly visit from on some of the issues. I would The Petition’s second de­ Providence-Boston area that every subject’s moral impor­ the CIA! like to take this time to respond mand was to have 50% of all might be willing to donate tance be “articulated from the to Father Smith, in the spirit of new faculty hired be minority money toward this worthy pro­ Judaeo-Christian perspective.” Sincerely, positive, civil dialogue. Provi­ applicants. Father Smith is right gram. We want the College to What’s the harm in examining Gary Sudborough dence College is a great insti­ to point out that this is easier explore fundraising sources for other perspectives? The whole tution, and we should be will­ said than done, but we should additional scholarships. purpose of a diversity require­ Bellflower, California ing to dedicate ourselves to its acknowledge the students who In addition, the NSDS feels ment is to introduce different constant improvement. As hold the opinion that Provi­ that doubling the MLK worldviews and philosophies P.S. It is a useful exercise in President Clinton said in his dence College needs needs to do scholrships is not the only way to providence College students noticing the propaganda role first Inaugural Address, more to recruit minority faculty to bring more minority students to complement the Western of the U.S. media to imagine “There’s nothing wrong with to teach here. They would bring to Providence College. What perspective. the degree of coverage and this country.” We in the NSDS a fresh, new perspective to the about actively recruiting minor­ Despite our differences in depth of outrage that would feel the same way about Provi­ courses they teach, and the stu­ ity students? I went to a public opinion with Father Smith, the occur if Cuba or some other dence College. dents of Providence College high school in a suburb of New NSDS hopes to meet with him socialist country were strafing Father Smith’s response to would benefit from learning York City, where white students regarding these issues. Diver­ and bombing part of its popu­ the Petition’s first demand for about how other cultures and were the mnority. I know of sity and student voice are very lation, as Turkey is doing to the creation of an Administra­ cilvilizations view econonmic, many African-American and important in regards to which the Kurds. It would probably tion-Faculty-Student Senate social and political life. Latino Catholic students from path Providence College will surpass the O.J. Simpson trial was that it would “undermine Regarding the Petition’s my own high school that had the travel in the 21st Century, and and President Clinton’s sex the current authority of the third demand that the MLK grades and would have consid­ it is our hope that Father Smith life as one of the hottest news Faculty Senate and the Student scholarships be doubled by ered attending Providence Col­ will see fit to meet with stu­ items in history! Congress.” Our view is that 2004, Father Smith states that lege if the College would have dents who genuinely care both bodies have little, if any, doing so would “cost the Col­ recruited them. about the journey. real authority. Both the Faculty lege an additional $14.5 mil­ The final demand of the Pe­ Senate and Student Congress lion”-over the next 10 years. tition called for a diversity re­ Ryan McLeod Listen to Politics as Usual Mondays, 5:10 PM WDOM 91.3 FM The Cowl 10 Arts and Entertainment January 28,1999 So You Want Random Movie Reviews

By Jess Tabak ’01 kov’s classic novel of the quences. But Confucius says: To Be A same name, this Lolita was Lovely landscapes and cool Asst. A&E Editor beautiful to look at but hard camera tricks do not a winning Shakespeare in Love for me to swallow. A tale movie make. Celebrity*! This was a feast of a movie, about a middle aged man’s Grade:D+ one of those rare gems that sexual obsession with his Patch Adams lows her to climb the television leaves you quite satisfied with twelve year old step-daughter, The “big hit” of this Christ­ By JessTabak ’01 ladder and eventually become its many artistic courses. In Lolita is yet to lose its shock mas season, Patch Adams is a Asst. A&E Editor an unwitting celebrity herself. addition to being a great oppor­ value. However, the movie’s decent “Big Hollywood” pro­ Whether or not you agree In one particularly effective tunity to feast our eyes on the premise is not what I had a duction. Starring Robin Will­ with his perverse love life, you scene, Robin ponders how she sumptuous Joseph Fiennes problem with. Having read iams as Patch Adams, the have to concede that Woody never wanted to be a celebrity, (Elizabeth') and Gwyneth the novel before seeing the middle-aged medicine student Allen is one heck of a film­ but now that she is somehow Paltrow, this movie is a deli­ movie, I was well acquainted who tries to prove that laughter maker. The Oscar-winning she is much happier than she cious confection of a tale with with the way that Humbert is the best medicine, is a some­ screenwriter/director has carved was before. Hmmmm. some very witty references as Humbert (Jeremy Irons) times hysterical, almost magi­ himself a neatly neurotic niche It does not take a rocket sci­ icing. Written by Marc Norman kidnaps his young step­ cal film. While there is defi­ amidst the rank glamour that entist to get the general gist of and the marvelous Tom daughter Lolita (Dominique nitely a fair amount of idealis­ has become large-scale Holly­ Celebrity. Scenes like Stoppard, the movie offers a Swain) and takes her on a tically sappy melodrama, the wood movie making. While Branagh’s painfully awkward richly imaginative explanation cross-country sexcapade after whole affair is pushed along as detractors moan that Alien’s attempts to woo a highly orgas­ of the events in Shakespeare’s the “accidental” death of her painlessly as possible by the movies have way too much talk mic supermodel (Charlize life which culminated in his mother (Melanie Griffith). genius that is Robin Williams. and not enough action (a lot of Theron) were enough to beat writing of his first true master­ Disturbing? Yes, but not as Williams is in his element play­ talk about action, but not much into this viewer’s head that piece, Romeo and Juliet. Us­ disturbing as how director ing the endearingly eccentric actual action), one thing is still chasing fame like a dog in heat ing miscellaneous historical Adrian Lyne and screenplay humanitarian. He is so bril­ certain. When it comes to por­ is not the classiest thing to do. facts as a (very) loose frame­ writer Stephen Schiff adapted liantly funny, so sweetly sin­ traying the In addi- work, the tale is an exercise in the novel. When adapting a cere, that it is no surprise he self-ab­ t i o n , intellectual imagination. movie from a book, especially wins the hearts of even the most sorbed Davis’ At its opening, the audience a book with such volatile sub­ crotchety of customers. Even neuroses of transfor- finds William Shakespeare ject matter, it is crucial to pre­ when the movie goes out on a the modem m a t i o n (Fiennes), a struggling young serve the thematical intentions limb as means of hammering lover with from a playwright with a bad case of of the author. Lyne and com­ home its “follow your dreams” wit and nervous, writer's block, in search of a pany must not have realized message, Williams prevents the candor, no directionless muse to set his quill back in mo­ this, because instead of portray­ movie from sinking in its own one has divorcee tion. He finds her in the form ing the eerier side of Humbert’s melodramatic mush as no other touched into a very of Viola (Paltrow), the daugh­ obsession and the psychologi­ actor could do. him with a together, ter of a wealthy landowner, cal damage that his abuses in­ Adding to the movie’s ap­ ten-foot surpris­ whom he meets when she flict upon his very confused peal are the lovely Monica Pot­ pole. ingly sin­ dresses up like a boy and wins young daughter, they have cho­ ter and the quirky Daniel Lon­ None of cere star the role of Romeo in Master sen to portray him as a hope­ don. As the bright, pretty medi­ this is the aptly il­ Shakespeare’s latest work. As less lovesick fool and her as the cal student who has been hurt case with lustrates romance unfolds offstage, our sex-crazed nymphet that drives too many times, Potter displays Allen’s lat­ that fame, young playwright transfers it him to his own demise a rare mix of strength and vul­ est offer­ when into his artwork, causing a Not helping matters is nerability that is nice to see on­ ing, Celeb­ taken in dreamy blur between what is Swain’s tendency to falter when screen. London is also good as rity. With a perspec­ reality, what isn’t, and what per­ scenes call for real acting. Irons the offbeat but lovable guy who cast of tive, can haps should be. Lusciously ro­ fares better as Humbert, al­ takes a leap of faith and joins characters be just the mantic and smartly funny with though he’s a bit too sheepishly Adams’ cause. Also notewor­ that reads boost of a great supporting cast (includ­ likable to seem a villain. Fur­ thy is Philip Seymour Hoffman like a confi­ ing Oscar-winner Geoffrey ther exasperating me is the slap­ as Adams’ reluctant roommate. who’s who dence Rush, Judi Dench, and Ben stick comedy that pervades the Each of these characters offsets of Holly­ someone Affleck), Shakespeare in Love first half of the film and sets the Williams’ soaring performance wood, Ce­ needs. is one of those rare gems that tone for something a tad lighter with the steady grounding that lebrity is Now, makes movie-going fun again. than the conclusion that we get. the movie needs to keep itself scathingly bitter towards the if this movie were not directed/ Grade: A The only thing that saves this together without floating away. star-making industry without written by “Woody Allen,” I am Lolita movie from being a total waste Grade.B- offering an alternative to shut­ willing to bet that all of this Based on Vladmir Naba- is the beautiful filming se­ ting your eyes and joining the would have been enough. But crowd. An interesting premise, it was, and this movie is not. perhaps, but one that left me Branagh’s Lee isjust a little too with a bit too much bleakness shameless, Davis’ luck a bit too and not enough blithe. contrived, and the numerous su­ Get real experience Filmed in black and white, perstar performances (including Celebrity revolves around a one by Leo—oh, Leo! Leo!) a newly divorced middle-aged little too outrageous for this AND HELP OTHERS. couple and the very different movie to go any deeper than ways in which the two cope satire. Which would be fine, of with their new ‘independence.’ course, had we not come to ex­ One of the divorcees is Lee pect a little more than that from Simon, played by Kenneth Allen. The guy who wrote AmeriCorps*VISTA has Branagh in an awkward attempt Annie Hall can no longer expect thousands of positions to be Woody Allen. Flounder­ to impress with the type of self- available NOW. ing for a way to tap into the indulgent satire that pervades overripe world of celebrity, the Celebrity. And despite a few When you join AmeriCorps*VISTA, aspiring writer (he is originally outrageous scenes (like Bebe you'll not only improve your a novelist, but contemplates Neuwirth demonstrating to resume—you’ll improve the writing screenplays instead be­ Davis how to perform fellatio community you serve. cause books are just so blase) on...a banana...), Celebrity is follows superstar after superstar never as funny as I thought it As an AmeriCorps*VISTA member, in hopes that some of their fame should be. The audience is not you might help start a youth center, will rub off on him. However, laughing with these characters. establish a job bank in a homeless his self-serving escapades give It is laughing at them. shelter, set up a literacy project him nothing but a bad reputa­ So, okay, bottom line. Is or organize a domestic violence tion with the people who are Celebrity a bad movie? No. Is actually close to him. it a great movie? No. A great program... and the list goes on. This is not the case with his performance by Davis is the In return, you’ll get a living and wife Robin, played with deft closest that this movie ever gets relocation allowance, health care, dizziness by Judy Davis. A to being human, but even that money for school, and the screwball woman in her forties fallsjustshy of its mark. All of forced to reevaluate her life af­ this when added to the fact that satisfaction of helping others. ter divorcing Lee, Robin Allen chose to begin and end the fumbles around in earnest until movie with the word “help” Info.Table Monday, Feb. 1st, 11am - 2pm she happens to meet TV pro­ emblazoned across the screen in Slavin Center lower level lobby ducer Tony Gardella (played by skywriting leads the audience to Info. Session Monday, Feb. 1st, 4:30pm Joe Mantegna). Tony is imme­ question just what is going on AmeriCorps*VISTA Interviews Monday, Feb. 22nd diately taken with Robin, and he in Alien’s head. Is mediocre offers her a job working for his movie making the price of ce­ For more info: 617-565-7005 TV show. After grudgingly ac­ lebrity? Until next time, we are www.americorps.org/800-942-2677 cepting the position, Robin’s left only to wonder. sincerely aloof personality al­ Grade: C+ January 28,1999 Arts and Entertainment The Cowl 11 That Darn All That Glitters Dawson Movie Velvet Goldmine captures the spotlight while sitting on the energy and passion of an in­ By Alicia Moskwa ’99 bench of his high school’s fa­ sanely exciting and cheesy pe­ A&E Staff riod in history. It is kind of mous varsity football team. His weird, because there is not I had a few justifiable ap­ whole Texas town, pathetically, much of a plot and no real prehensions about spending revolves around high school suspense...but I still really liked my money on a movie like Var­ football, but Dawson (er, Mox) it. It was very...visually pleas­ sity Blues. Number one: the never gets to play because of ing, and some parts were just so previews made it seem like a the talent of the team’s starting funny and silly that I thought it 90’s version of Johnny B. Good quarterback. Naturally, the was great! Super fun! - that bad 80’s flick starring quarterback is injured, and Mox However, the most super fun Anthony Michael Hall, who takes his place on the field and part of my whole “Velvet had by then lost all his youth­ (surprise, surprise) becomes a Goldmine”-Ewan MacGregor ful charm. After all, I could turn big local star. experience is the soundtrack. on Comedy Central and it The problems arise when Man. It is too, too good. There would probably be on, and I Mox’s coach (Jon Voight) starts By Michelle Smith ’01 pened to Brian Slade, who had are some original songs, which would not have to pay for it. to carry his enthusiasm too far, A&E Staff faked his own death on stage, fit in very well, like Lou Reed’s Number two: I am not a putting his team in physical and causing his career and fame to “Satellite of Love,” Roxy “Dawson’s Creek” fan. I have psychological danger. The The reason for my paying plummet ten years earlier. The Music’s “Virginia Plain” and T- never even seen the show abused players, having grown $7.00 to see a movie in a the­ assignment is dropped, but Rex’s “Diamond Meadows.” (gasp!). I did not even know up in a football-obsessed world, ater is usually one of three Arthur continues his investiga­ For the most part, however, the James Van Der Beek’s name face discrimination and injury, things: 1. The movie genuinely tion. The life of Brian Slade is record consists of covers by before yesterday. Although he and have to confront their coach seems interesting and I really thus revisited in all its glory, told modern artists, as well as some is definitely dreamy, I do not and even their families in order want to see it. 2. Boredom 3. to Arthur by former Mrs. Brian glammy originals. Songs like have any pictures of him on my to free themselves from the Ewan MacGregor. Obviously, Slade (Toni Collette). Appar­ “Needle in the Camel’s Eye,” by wall, and I had serious doubts enormous pressure. Any reason #3 prompted me to fork ently, on his rise to fame, Slade Brian Eno and “Hot Ones,” by about his acting ability. Call guesses as to who the ringleader it over once again to see Ewan discovered grungy Curt Wild Shudder to Think capture the me a skeptic. is? in all his glory (all of it) in Todd (oh yes, Ewan MacGregor) who glitter and glory of glam at its Number three: I was literally I actually found myself get­ Haynes’ new movie, “Velvet latched on to Brian, and to­ height. Also appearing are shoved around by the usher in ting frustrated and angry at the Goldmine,” which played at gether they experienced all that Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore the theater when my friend and characters in the movie. A lot Providence’s Avon Cinema in there is in life- sex, drugs...and and Steve Shelley, Mudhoney’s I attempted to walk into the the­ of that has to do with Jon January. Also starring Jonathan glam rock. Mark Arm, and Thom Yorke of ater a bit early. He herded me Voight. I swear, he is the scari­ Rhys Meyers, Toni Collette, One of the first things I no­ Radiohead, singing for the Ve­ and a bunch of drooling high est man in the world. He is an Christian Bale and Eddie ticed in this movie is that there nus in Furs. And yes, Ewan school girls into a roped off extremely convincing tyrant. Izzard, Velvet Goldmine yanks really is not much plot devel­ does lend his vocal chords on a section and made us wait ten As for the movie’s “social com­ us back to the early ’70s to wit­ opment and the characters lack scorching cover of the Stooges’ minutes until we could go into mentary,” it works to an extent. ness the power and glitter of the any real depth. Instead, direc­ “T.V. Eye.” Steve Harley’s the theater. I thought some of The film does say something phenomenon of glam rock. ..and tor Todd Haynes (who is re­ “Make Me Smile” rounds out these girls were going to bust about kids who are pushed way everything that came along with sponsible for the Karen Carpen­ the soundtrack, making a per­ through the ropes. Needless to too far by their role models (sort it. Based roughly on the life of ter movie acted out by Barbie fect accompaniment to the say, I will no longer be an en­ of like Dead Poets' Society, David Bowie and his side Dolls) focuses on the show and movie. thusiastic patron of the only not even close in quality). projects, Ziggy Stardust and visual, which was what glam If anything, Velvet Goldmine Attleboro Showcase Cinemas. In the end, this movie is really Spiders from Mars, we are rock was all about, anyway. and its soundtrack inspire a kind Number Four: I am not all reminiscent of 80’s high school given a portrayal of the life of And trust me, there is plenty of distorted respect for the glam that crazy about football. party movies. It is full of ste­ Brian Slade (the David Bowie- to see and experience. Ladies era. They offer a new apprecia­ To my surprise, I was actu­ reotypical characters, beer, and esque superstar) played by and gentleman, we have raging tive outlook, kind of half mak­ ally entertained by Varsity pranks. However, I have to ad­ Jonathan Rhys Meyers. During storms of glitter, pink pink hair, ing me wish glam would make Blues, if only for the tasteless mit that, while Varsity Blues the course of the movie we get elaborate costumes, brightly a comeback (NOT Marilyn drunken humor and (of course) lived up to my expectations as to watch his rise to fame, fall painted humans writhing on the Manson style, though). As we James’ hunkiness. The plot is a generally corny movie, I was into obscurity, and all the glit­ floor, orgies, insane fashions, know, history does repeat extremely predictable: Van amused by it. Maybe I will ter, makeup, sexual energy, and the frenzied intensity of the (swing, cheesy teen pop music Der Beek’s character is even watch “Dawson’s Creek” drugs, and insanity along the glam rock show. The energy [look to my other article for fur­ Jonathan “Mox” Moxson, who this week. Well, maybe not. way. behind it all is the most amaz­ ther details of this]) so maybe, is hoping for his day in the The plot is roughly this: The ing thing. Glam was such a just maybe, it will happen. And year is 1984 and newspaper re­ fabulously visual experience. It the LUVs will be loving it. porter Arthur Stuart (Christian added to the music, making this Peace Out. Bale) is assigned to do an in­ short era in history, though vestigative report on what hap­ brief, intense and unforgettable. Parent's Gotta Love Those Weekend Cable Car Couches 1 is just around the corner. By Katie Fournier ’99 agreed to go. cinema: coffee, tea, cookies. Cable Car Cinema and Cafe Don't forget to make dinner A&E Staff After paying for our tickets- is located on South Main Street, $6.50 each for Seth and I, we On Christmas day, my par­ near RISD and Brown Univer­ indulged in popcorn, tea, and reservations early! ents took my brother, sister, and sity. I admit that we (both se­ hot chocolate. Why not, when I to the movies. We bought niors) got a little lost finding the the popcorn is $2.95 for all- the tickets, popcorn, candy, and exact street, but we finally you-can-eat and it is self-serve? soda, and settled down in our found the tiny building squished When we left the theater after slightly comfortable seats. between some store fronts. I the movie, we stopped and took Grand total for such an adven­ was surprised to find the lobby some more for the ride back to area packed with people, and I PC. What a deal! The ture: $49.50 for a family of five to watch a movie. Everyone wondered just what it was that We ventured into the small grumbles about the exhorbitant drew people to such a small the­ but comfortable and cozy the­ cost of a movie ticket, and ater, besides the fact that it fea­ ater, where we immediately might like to know that there tures movies not likely to be snagged one of the couches up Florentine are several alternative solutions seen in such mega-theaters like front. What a relief it was not to this pricy problem right here Showcase Cinema or Hoyts. to be sitting in an impersonal in Providence. Then the aromas hit me, I heard and constricting seat like those Last week my Italian pro­ pleasant talk in front of and be­ in a regular theater. Later, fessor raved about the new hind the counter, and I looked when asked what his favorite Grille movie La Vita Bella (Life is around.... aspect of the Cable Car was, Beautiful) so much that I just The Cable Car’s lobby Perkins answered, “Definitely had to see it for myself, but af­ serves as both a cafe and a ticket the couches. They were incred­ ter checking the local cinema counter. A few tables are set ibly comfortable.” The worn 1195 Douglas Ave. listings, I found that the only away from the front door, where and faded love seats, which as­ theater playing the foreign film people can wait for their movie sume most of the theater’s N. Providence was the Cable Car Cinema. while enjoying one of the deli­ space, make the entire atmo­ Having somewhat of an aver­ cious sandwiches or pastries sphere more homey and warm. sion to seeing a movie by my­ made behind the counter. The For those who prefer traditional (401) 354-8411 self, I asked my good buddy mouth-watering smell of pop­ seats, there are those as well. Seth Perkins to go with me. corn marks the place as a the­ After some apprehension about ater, although it mingles with -Continue on Cablecar, 12- foreign films and subtitles, he scents not normally found at the Before the movie began on The Cowl 12 Arts and Entertainment January 28,1999 The Real Felicity Thoughts on the

By Meghan T. Kelly ’01 Russell has been destined for A&E Staff and deserving of this fame for quite some time now. Art of Dance How far would you go for a Her show “Felicity” is the one doing the dancing in­ ticket as a Christmas present. crush? Would you honestly be geared to attract college stu­ By Venessa Anderson ’99 stead of the dancer. I have to admit, I was very willing to reject Stanford and dents. The characters, Felicity A&E Editor travel across the country to be­ (Russell), Julie (Amy Jo With this in mind, a couple skeptical about seeing this per­ friend an individual whom you Johnson), and Ben (Scott Dance is an artform that of performances have caught formance. I thought it was go­ never even talked to your four Speedman) are freshmen at the many critics shy away from, my eyes over the years. While ing to be cheesy. Maybe that is years of high school? Probably fictional University of New partly because it is something still in the midst of my because the only clips I had seen not. However, if you are as in­ York. Felicity documents her that most of us do not under­ disillusional years of dancing of the show showcased that Ital­ sane as I am, you may actually stereotypical dramas of big city stand. It is easier for me to see a school, I had enormous admi­ ian wannabe, Michael Flatley. identify with the actions of the life by sending tapes to her play, look at a photograph, read ration for the tapper, Savion But, much to my joy, Flatley title character in the highly suc­ friend Sally (Janine Garofalo), a poem, or listen to music than Glover. At the time, I think was nowhere to be seen. (He cessful WB drama who responds with wise words it is to review a dance. I think what impressed me most about was too involved with his “Felicity.” of encouragement at the end of part of the reason for this is be­ him was the fact that he was Riverdance take-off, Lord of the In a time when “Dawson’s every episode. In addition to cause many critics are scared by about my age. I watched him Dance. I am not complaining. Creek” seems to be suffering adjusting to the big scary city, the abstractness of it. I know on “Sesame Street” and heard All the power to him!) In his from a blatant disregard of con­ the naive students must encoun­ this sounds incredibly hypo­ about him starring in The Tap place was a young lad, of about sistency, “Felicity” has rocked ter normal college pressures. critical. I mean, most art nowa­ Dance Kid when he was twelve. my age, named Pat Roddy. the Creeks boat and saved the The show addresses fairly rel­ days is abstract to the extreme. But, what really caught my at­ Look out American girls! This day with its powerful first sea­ evant issues like crushes, finan­ But, when it comes to a dance, tention about this kid was his man is a prize. son. It is a relatively more ma­ cial difficulties, ex-girlfriends, it is hard to understand why I role next to Gregory Hines and Roddy has been dancing ture teen drama for the net­ scary roommates, dishonest re­ may or may not like it or what Sammy Davis, Jr. in Tap. ever since childhood. He was work, and it appears to have lationships, cheating, and date it is about a certain dance that Three years ago, the not-so- raised in an Irish-dancing fam­ caught on in huge numbers. rape. Hopefully, normal stu­ moves me. little-anymore Glover took on ily, and started competing at The pilot episode alone had 7.1 dents do not encounter all these My experience with dance is the task of a lifetime - choreo­ World Championship Level at million viewers and left critics problems in their first semes­ probably a little more intimate graphing Bring in the 'Da the age of eight. Although he is billing 22 year-old Keri ter. However, Felicity’s ever than many other critics. (I do Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk. Per­ involved in a completely differ­ Russell, the spontaneous trustworthy RA, Noel (Scott not know if this makes me haps one of the most original ent form of dance, Roddy re­ beauty who plays the title char­ Foley from “Dawson’s lucky...) When I was a little girl, Broadway shows of all time, minds me a bit of Glover. (This acter, as the next Ally McBeaL Creek”), is always present, I took dancing lessons. I was Bring in ’Da Noise tells the comment calls to mind that Sure, the show has no bearing helpful, friendly and insightful. never really good, despite the story of the African American movie starring Gregory Hines in reality, but for an hour every His character is also one of two fact that my mother politely struggle in the U.S. through and Mikael Brishnokov, White Tuesday night, it is awfully re­ up for much debate. Just ex­ smiled as I pranced about the dance and beat. I have never Nights...) Both are attractive, freshing to see someone else actly who should Felicity end stage and my father always gave been as impressed with a live talented men completely im­ besides myself making a fool up with, Ben or Noel? Pres­ me flowers. It took awhile for performance as I was with mersed in their art. Both have of themselves. ently, it seems that Noel is win­ me to realize how horrible I re­ Bring in ’Da Noise. In fact, the ablility to pull the audience What makes the show all the ning out while Ben bides his ally was. Ten years, in fact. when I was watching the show, into their world. Both are better is that Russell is nause- time with the Pink Power (Heh, no one ever said I was the I started to cry because I had humble showmen. Both have atingly attractive, yet still Ranger. The plot thickens. brightest bulb on the tree.) I never seen or felt anything more been raised by talented families seems sincere and genuine. While still being respectful cannot say that dance left me perfect. Needless to say, Glover and environments, and both Last Sunday night, Russell was of issues tackled, it is always completely empty handed won quite a few awards for his have incredible potential. awarded for this sincerity with fun to laugh hysterically at this though. After all, I now have work, including the Tony Award I admit that I am guilty of the Golden Globe for Best Ac­ portrayal of the college experi­ ten years worth of utterly em­ in 1996. not covering dance enough. It’s tress in a Drama Series, beat­ ence. Realistically, all of your barrassing video tapes. Plus, at Recently, I was fortunate hard, what can I say? I don’t ing fierce contenders like friends will not be in the same the time, dancing made me feel enough to see a production of want to cover something half- Gillian Anderson, Roma English class, you probably do good. I was doing something Riverdance - The Show. I am assed and get everyone angry at Downey, Julianna Margulies, not have a roommate with (that was supposed to be) artis­ sure you all have heard about it me. But times, they are a chang­ and Kim Delaney. I am proud wacky business schemes or one tic. or seen it on PBS. Personally, ing. Dance appears to be gain­ to say that from her role in who collects skulls, a two per­ I do not claim to be an ex­ whenever it comes on PBS at ing new ground in the entertain­ Honey, I Blew Up the Kid to her son room actually big enough pert on dance. But, at the same home, my Dad runs to find me ment world. Ballets and post stint in a Bon Jovi video, I have for four, you do not have so time, I do think that because of and literally starts to salivate. (I modern abstractionism are no been keeping track of Russell much candor that you would my experiences I can pick out don’t really get his obsession, longer the only varieties of since she appeared in the “New actually make an appointment an incredible dance from just an especially since we are not even dance in the market. It is time Mickey Mouse Club.” There to have sex, and—I am sorry, ordinary one. For me, a dance a drop Irish...) With this in for all of us to give dance an­ she met her current boyfriend, but it is not that easy to get a routine is good when intricate mind, it is not surprising that he other chance. Tony Lucca, when she was fif­ job at Dean and Deluca. But footwork is done with ease, was the one who purchased my teen. Another mouseketeer all things considered, we all when the dancer can express an friend of theirs, J.C. Chasez, need time to be felicitous, so idea, when the audience is has also found success in the why not have “Felicity” help pulled into the mystique of the insanely popular boy band you escape the real college ex­ dance, and most importantly, Cablecar N’Sync. In other words, perience? when I am so involved in the number that it seems as if I am Continued from Page 11 Sunday night, I glanced around you and snuggle to keep

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The Backstreet Boys and By Michelle Smith ’01 Take That (who are, sadly, no Ok, now longer in existence), Five, and N’Sync have fans of many ages, A&E Staff that you Boyzone all fit these qualifica­ have the proving that their lyrics and What? The Backstreet tions. But being a member of a looks down messages are much more mean­ Boys? N’Sync? In the Cowl? teenboy band requires much and the lyr­ ingful and important than those I am taking this opportunity to more than physique and appear­ ics memo­ of the New Kids. I once had a present a serious, in depth ance. You need to have really rized for 25 year-old woman tell me that analysis happening concert lip- the Backstreet Boys were her of...THE lyrics. For synching salvation in a world gone PHENOM­ example, let p e r f o r - wrong. Even adults recognize ENON OF us look to mances, all how surreal the music of THE t h e that is left teenboy bands today can be. BOYS. It Backstreet are the However, if you are still hope­ has come to Boys’ #1 dance ful and nostalgic for the New my atten­ hit, “Every- moves, in Kids, Joey-Joe McIntyre is re­ tion, as of body,” addition to leasing a solo album this March, late, that where they the purchase of matching wind­ for a listen, appreciate the gran­ which should give the teenboy numerous lip sync: breaker outfits. For the latter, deur of the lyrics and wish to bands some interesting compe­ “teenboy” “Oh my one can easily go to a local support these teenboy bands tition. bands seem God, we’re sporting goods store. The even more. This is when they To conclude this in depth to be taking back again/ former, however, is a bit more trek back to the retail establish­ analysis of the “phenomenon of over. This Brothers, of a challenge for you not only ment to purchase the biograhical the boys,” I would like to thank has caused sisters, ev­ have to jump up and down, run books of their favorite teenboy you, readers, for joining me. It wonder and er y b o d y your hand through your hair, bands. N’Sync’s fans were so is my hope that I have worked perplexity sing/ Gonna and practice your pelvic mo­ devoted and intrigued with the out some of the confusions and in my mind. bring the tions but, you must do this depth of their lyrics, that their questions in your mind about It seems flavor, show “n’sync” with the other mem­ full color page book made it to what it takes to be a successful that in order ya how/ Got bers of your teenboy group. the New York Times Bestsellers member of a teenboy band, and to be a a question This is quite a challenge. But, List for several weeks. If only that, in the future, you will be member of for ya better with practice and plenty of everyone appreciated what more appreciative of their en­ one of these answer bump-and-grind, you too can teenboy bands went through to deavors. I know I have learned “musical now...Rock dance like a Backstreet Boy. arrive at where they are today, something. I have learned that en­ your All you have to do now is sit imagine how much richer we even when everything in your sembles,” body... yeah/ back and let the girls scream could have made them. life is going right, and the world you have to fit a certain crite­ Everybody rock your body and the money roll in. Now, all this talk of teenboys is seeming like an Ok place, ria: 1) Be male and between the right/ Backstreet’s back •As an employee at a retail and touching lyrics and dance there is always something that ages of 15 and 20 years-old; 2) alright.” Or even better, N’Sync music store, I have observed moves may flood your mind will return you to your ever wear black bandannas and gold enlightens us with the follow­ that many, many people appre­ with warm memories of the present state of cynicism. earrings; 3) wear windbreaker ing: “I’m tired of all these lies ciate the hard work that goes early ‘90s phenomena, the New Thank you N’Sync. Thank you pants on stage; 4) be a former Hold up!/ Cause if you wanna into being in a successful Kids on the Block. The New Backstreet Boys. You are my member of the Mickey Mouse make things right, you got to/ teenboy band. Out of respect Kids did not have the same ap­ everyday reminder that some Club; and 5) look really dumb. Giddy up, Giddy up now/ I for their achievement, they buy peal as the teenboy bands today, people do have more problems Members of N’Sync, the gotta giddy up Giddy up, Giddy their records. These people, af­ for the New Kids really only at­ than me. Backstreet Boys, 98 degrees, up now.” ter taking these records home tracted a very young audience.

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A PC You Student’s Experience Did in Florence Church bells ring from their ery manner of dog, to the young passed through Vasari’s Uffizi, towers across the city. Laundry professionals employed by the originally government offices drying overhead flaps in the many banks and insurance for the Medici family, but now wind that wisks through a me­ agencies around the center. a world class museum enshrin­ What? dieval lane barely wide enough This, and any Italian city, was ing much of the Renaissance as for a Fiat. Smells of new leather, truly a walking city. it was painted. I would be go­ As I move further away from actually think I was Wonder fresh fish, or the seasonings of Soon I entered a commercial ing there for art history class on the status of “student” and Woman - or at least that I could a lively cuisine waft by the nose district, bustling with the morn­ Friday. Now I turned along the closer to that of “alumnus” - a perform amazing feats such as while traversing the local mar­ ing deliveries. Bakeries opened Arno, shadowed by the frightening prospect in itself -1 climbing the Fennell gates af­ ket squares. This is how it feels doors to reveal a variety of Florentine flag, a red lily on a cannot help but think back. The ter an afternoon of pitchers. on a day—any day—in Flo- breads unheard of in any super­ pure white field, flying on a pole past three and a half years have Luckily, I made it - unharmed been comprised of many things: rence, Italy.______market, butchers showed off below. People were already at that. starting to crowd the narrow good - no, make that AWE­ gigantic mortadelle and pro- Thomas K. Lyman ’99 sciutti, and the fish market laid street, sharing access with SOME - friends, cafeteria food, ...some things Contributing Writer community showers, late night out whole squid and fish com­ scooter-trucks and bicyclists as study sessions, lots of beer, and My day began about nine in plete with fins and eyes. As I well. Next I stepped onto the are too the morning. I’d get up and if numerous embarrassing situa­ crossed the street, I caught a famed Ponte Vecchio, since the Gianni, our host in Florence, tions (more often than not di­ embarrassing to view of Brunelleschi’s red-tiled 1340’s a busy thoroughfare was up, he’d say “Buon Giorno! across the moody Arno river. I rectly resulting from the beer!). dome of the Duomo, Florence’s Hai dormito bene?” (Did you And, for no reason other than put into print! magnificent cathedral. I passed marveled that this was a part of sleep well?) Of course, I usually the fact that I am under a dead­ That Veronica Vaughn - by Teatro Verdi, where we had my daily commute! did in our quiet neighborhood seen several classical music Going by the gold and fash­ line and at a loss for ideas, I After one too many viewings of near Piazza D’Azeglio on the performances, and opera too. ion shops lining the bridge and have decided to further embar­ “Billy Madison” and more than northeast side of the city center. Word had it James Taylor was Via Guicciardini, I would still rass myself and share a selec­ one too many beers, the words We lived in the newer part of the coming there soon. I was on Via make it to class in about 25 min­ tion of my past humility. Of “Don't I have a nice rack?” center, developed in the 1860’s, Ghibellina, and reminded my­ utes door-to-door. I glimpsed course, it would probably take were actually heard coming out near where the old city walls had self that I was in Dante’s and Palazzo Pitti in all its stone an entire issue of 77:e Cowl to of my mouth. I plead the fifth. guarded the city from medieval Michelangelo’s old neighbor­ mass, and turned down the nar­ cover them all, so I’ll have to Hey Man, Nice Shot - As I times. hood now. I took a turn at the rowest of streets. I was in the narrow it down. Besides, some mentioned, there are two things My walk to school began by Bargello, now a museum hous­ quiet Oltrarno neighborhood. things are just too embarrassing that can be classified as the crossing Piazza D’Azeglio, a ing an incredible array of Lined with bicycles, scooters, to put into print! most embarrassing things that lush nineteenth century urban Florentine Renaissance sculp­ and laundry overhead, the street could happen on campus. The park. I savored the sight of trees ture, which had been the city contained many small shops of Heather Robin Rose ’99 second one is to be hit by one and plants, for it would be one hall of Dante’s day. Another antiques artisans. I often saw an Features Staff of those lovely yellow and of my last for the day until I re­ turn brought me into the Piazza old man chipping away at some The Bathrobe Incident -1 black security gates. Nothing turned home that evening. In the della Signoria, Florence’s his­ old relic in a low-ceilinged makes me smile more than to have never been a sleepwalker, older parts of the city, there were toric, central square, where the room, through an arched door­ see an unsuspecting individual but since I’ve been at college, few trees, because medieval city Palazzo Vecchio, the current way spewing out the dust of the get hit on the head when one of it has been known to happen on planning allowed little space for city hall, has stood since 1299. centuries. the gates comes flying down. a few occasions. The first time luxuries like landscape design. The outdoor cafes around the Finally at Via Maggio, an Nothing, that is, until it hap­ was freshman year when my I passed by many different types piazza were just setting up their elegant road of sixteenth and roommate Beth woke up to see pened to yours truly. Sure of pedestrians, from the high tables for a busy day. me rummaging through her enough, I followed a van as I school students on their way to After giving Michelangelo’s -Florence- exited Davis lot and the gate closet! I proceeded to put on class, to the seniors walking ev­ David a stern look back, I Page 22 her bathrobe, go into the bath­ came down. My only saving room, return and throw her grace? It hit me on the arm in­ bathrobe down in the middle of stead of my head. the floor. I, keep in mind, have It’s Just A Little Crush - no recollection of the event. My latest embarrassment? I re­ Talk about the classic freshman cently decided to admit that I roommate horror story. have a crush on someone - to Catch Me, I’ve Fallen - his face! Just imagine some­ Everyone knows that there are one saying, “Oh, I have the big­ two things that can be classified gest crush on you!” Sure, it as the most embarrassing things could have been worse. I could that could ever happen to some­ have pulled the old “Nice one on campus. The first thing shoes. .. .” would be falling, especially in Have I learned anything front of a lot of people (I’ll get from these little incidents? to the second thing later on). Sure. I’ve learned that if I just Truthfully, I’ve fallen lots of stop sleeping, eating, walking, times (twice have been more and talking, I would certainly recently than I would care to save myself a whole lot of em­ admit), but the worst was fresh­ barrassment. But then I’d be man year while I was still re­ stuck with nothing to write covering from the bathrobe in­ about and my life would be FROM cident. I was navigating my much more boring. Instead I way down the staircase by think I’ll just take my self-em­ McVinney, which happened to barrassing tendencies in stride. JAMAICA!!! be covered in a thick glaze of ice. 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Restrictions and cancellation penalties apply. mer can verify, I had a brief Siena, stop and take a listen. Limited availability. Subject to change without notice. Call for full details on hotel selection and availability. identity crisis and appeared to You’ll be glad you did. January 28,1999 Features The Cowl 21 I I I Poetry _ I I I Guilty! Corner I I I I could never be a hardened ter. Let’s examine the little parlor games I criminal. I couldn’t be a con things. I feel guilty if I don’t oh hettle artist, either. Nor could I be a say “hi” to someone I know, I please try to be still poster child for frequent mor­ or if I don’t open the door for I grasp the armrests and sink into that ten-dollar chair tal sin. I certainly could not someone in need. I feel guilty just let me flip the cassette to hear side one again I be the President of the United if I don’t share my raspberry because we can fly, hettle I States_Sodorftask!_^_ Jolly Ranchers with a friend. we can pick up our dress-up clothes, coathangers and floss I even feel guilty when I ha­ I we can frantically sew wings onto our shoulders Jodie L. Zdrok ’99 rass my sweetheart about his I Features Staff in your momma’s parlor we can lie flat out on the marble floor choice of clothing for the day. spread-eagle I Tempting though it is, this I realize that this quasi-para- eyes clamped shut I is not an article about our Phi- noia dethrones me from being and you’ll see, hettle landerer-in-Chief. Rather, it’s the ideal case study. You get I we’ll end up somewhere about something with which the point (There’s one in there ‘cause your momma doesn’t like us to play I we all have a little experience: somewhere.). in the parlor I guilt., It dwells in that intan­ I mentioned above that anymore I gible realm of self that we call crime is not on my list of Katie Miller ’01 conscience. Most people re­ things to do. The closest I get Features Staff I spond to guilt, but every now is watching mob movies and I and then someone will pretend borrowing cool names and I guilt doesn’t exist. Few can phrases from them. Exhibit A: deny that it’s one of the most my Siamese fighting fish, soul mates I powerful agents of self-control Crociafiso, is named after a I wore a tunic I and orderly behavior. character from The Last Don. in those days: I If this is so, one may ask: Exhibit B: my dreadful over­ rustic, beautiful, I Where has all the guilt gone? use of “Fa-get about it!” from I could see broken spirits The sadder episodes displayed Donnie Brasco. If I ever did and give them sweet life, Not too long ago, I by humanity - especially the commit a serious crime, a or just paint the sky Archeologists unearthed I biggies like murder, rape, and guilty conscience would keep with a brush blazing fire, Ajar full of gold coins: I extramarital affairs - prompt a me eternally restless. and you were a temptress Primitive man’s laundry money. I response. I’m not about to em­ As you may have guessed, with vicious vials But still more precious bark on a Save the Guilt cam­ my Roman Catholic upbring­ and seductive smiles, than a roll of quarters I paign and write a theme song. ing has produced in me a sen­ but we were one Is Time I I do wonder, though, if some sitive conscience. For this I with the flame, away from anything academic, I Is the Time to let your mind wander people are afraid of what they am grateful. It has made me a burning eternal I might find if they cleared the better person. Don’t get me we bathed in the brilliance out the window conscience cobwebs. For in­ wrong. I’m not a hoity-toity, of a world without end- And across the street. I stance, I know people who re­ pristine little chickadee. I have but I awoke- Time to dream of what might be- I ject Catholicism because it done my share of no-nos like and it was just you and me, And what will be unless you get your act together. | urges a thorough probing of the rest of mankind and (sur­ and I was no Merlin, Precious time, one’s conscience. To each his prise, surprise) I have guilty you were too tired to tempt, The spaces between living own, of course, but the reason thoughts about them. Didn’t but you burned brightly still Where you do the most growing. pinches my curiosity. Is it the someone say it’s the thought breathing softly beside me Laura Rodini ’01 religion itself they are reject­ that counts? as the light trickled in, Features Staff ing, or the thought of “being Guilt is as old is time. I and I stared in a stupor made to feel guilty”? think I’ll take Socrates out of at your sweet face, Speaking for myself, I am context here for a concluding smiling in the silence, quite prone to guilt. Things thought. 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And then it either strike out or find the perstitious, but who can hon­ happened; two minutes prior to third time a charm. If we did Star light star bright first live, and I’ve promised myself estly say that she is not? The the start of the film the power not see the film this time, we star I see tonight, I wish I may, a million more times that I will past week and a half has tested went out. But have no fear, never would. We got in, but I wish I might find, my destiny follow my heart until it is sat­ my superstitious beliefs as well candles were lit and the songs we were nearly forty-five min­ tonight. ______isfied, but unrequited promises as my positive and negative kept coming. We were tom be­ utes early! The musician this just prove that doubt exists. spins on them. tween a longing to leave the Jill Yablonski ’00 time was lively, fun , and Ultimately, this will easily re­ agonizing dirges behind and our Features Staff singin’ tunes we all knew and sult to absolutely nothing, un­ Colleen Lee ’00 desire to see the movie. The loved. Features Staff I decided that if I was ever less I figure out where my life decision was made for us forty- And then it happened. The to give birth to a daughter, I is going to lead me, or what What started as a simple five minutes later when the lights went down slowly. The would name her Holly. My journey I’m going to take. plan to see a movie turned out show was canceled. screen flickered and then the love of Halloween over to be the biggest challenge of Sadly, I can see myself It was attempt number two film began. La Vita e Bella. Christmas aside, I need to years from now still confined the young semester. And as and the very next evening. Life is Beautiful, and the movie name her this. Holly Golighty to New England or some competitive as I am, I had to Sporting the “free” passes we definitely proved it. Laughter was the main character in take the challenge. Middle Atlantic state procras­ received instead of a refund the and tears came rolling down in Truman Capote’s Breakfast at tinating on every little decision It was attempt number one night before, and smiling as if a combination you would Tiffany’s, and all she was I face. Postmortem, I’ll prob­ and the film was playing at the we were sly for returning so never expect. searching for was her place in ably be chained to an eternally Cable Car. So we got there a soon, we entered the Cable Car It started as a night out, then this world, in this life. And spinning wheel of fortune that few minutes early to bask in once again. It was to be a short it became a mission, and fi­ that is all I would ever want never ever stops, my own the comfy couches and the usu­ visit for it was sold out. De­ nally, it was a lesson never to for my daughter, my friends, faults becoming a charming ally warm music of the live en­ jected, we sauntered six blocks forget. If you ever get a and even myself. I want to little version of Hell. I prob­ tertainment. Maybe the smil­ back to the car. It was now a chance, stop and take a look, find where I am supposed to ably won’t even have a daugh­ ing guitar player up front was mission to see this movie. Life Is Beautiful. be, I want to discover fully ter; my life just figures like an omen of what was to come, It was attempt number three who I am, and I wouldn’t mind that. You know when some­ for he sang of polka-dotted and one week later. We would the subsequent happiness that thing happens and you want to and Italian films. They gave us I believe will come with it. Al­ say it’s ironic, but that’s not the chances to meet and interact though it sounds a bit exces­ correct term for it-that’s the with Italian students through sive, when you’re a lost soul essence of my life. I probably weekly dinners and the lan­ named after one of Charlie’s won’t even wander in search Florence guage-exchange program. Angels, trust me, these things of a future identity; I’ll just Continued from Page 20 There were also trips to Venice matter. walk in circles like a dog be­ and Rome, with experienced art Kermit the Frog once said, fore he lies down to sleep. Yet, “I knew I wanted to be a per­ seventeenth century palazzi, I long awaited Cowl issue. historians as tour guides. I’m not about to submit that former even before my tail fell entered number 11, the palazzo That day I had history Dinner was always a high­ easily. No one can define the off.” Well, I’ve shed a lot of where Richmond College in class—Early Modern Italy— light of the day. For our meal radius of my circle, no one can who I am, losing some inse­ Florence makes its home. I which had a great deal to do plan, there were 10 to 15 res­ say that wandering the earth would open the iron gate, pass with Renaissance Florence. It taurants around the neighbor­ curities and fears along this searching, experiencing, and rough path, but I still don’t through a sunny courtyard was fantastic to be able to study hoods where we lived where we living is not a life worth hav­ know what I want. I can list a adorned with a sculpture here, the history behind everything I spent school-issued vouchers to ing, and no one will tell Holly thousand choices and actions and a terra-cotta urn there, and had walked by on the way to eat every night. We also had or me that fate is a stagnant that will lead me to an exist­ go upstairs to the main floor school that same morning: Later vouchers for lunch and the su­ thing that locks us into our ence of complacency and de­ where all the spacious rooms on 1 had photography, taught by permarket. These were real res­ lives. sire that I don’t ever want to were. Cosimo Bargellini, a pro- taurants—and they were all My first stop inside would photog and man of one-million great! There was a variety of always be the office, where experiences to boot. We would places from all the traditional there was always a big “Ciao!” alternate days of field shoots of Italian trattorie and rosticcierie, to a Spanish tapas bar, a Be Their waiting from Rosanna, the pro­ portraits, cityscapes, or action gram coordinator, and Monica, shots, with days spent analyz­ vegeterian place, and even Chi­ the director. Rosanna was al­ ing our own work and that of nese. Dinner easily stretched ways there to help with any kind professionals from photo his­ past an hour long on many of problem or concern, add new tory. My art history course cov­ nights, and often, a restaurant Guest restaurants to our meal plan, or ered high and late Renaissance would be filled with many fa­ They are the dirty dozen. A from freshman to seniors, giv­ share a travel story. Elisa man­ art. Our prof was encyclopedic miliar faces from school. baker’s dozen, that is. Their ing the group a depth which can aged housing arrangements, to say the least, and gave us a Spring break meant travel to affinity for Cake and Red Hot only be achieved with a mixture whether you had a home stay personal tour of every major any number of places. I chose Chili Peppers has brought of experiences. New voices and with an Italian family like I had museum in the city. Everyone to spend it with my Italian rela­ these 13 guys to a new level. attitudes nicely compliment the with the Silvestri’s, or if you took an Italian class according tives in Benevento, outside While they won’t be appear­ voices of the veterans who are lived with other Americans in to their level of study, and I was Naples, whom I had met the ing on the TV Food Network the backbone of the group. Be­ an apartment of your own. Luca in a class of nine taught by previous month for the first any time soon, this bunch has cause of the different interests and Simona helped the office in Fabrizio Ricciardelli. Fabrizio time. While I was uncovering whipped up a few surprises re­ and strengths of each member, many ways, and were always introduced us to many great Ital­ my ancestors’ past in a small cently. Ifyou haven’t guessed Special Guest has been able to great to chat with. Everyone ian short story writers and film village, some of my friends by now, I’m referring to the break away from traditional a spoke great English, but they directors through readings and were in Greece, Tunisia, Ger­ wonderful male a cappella cappella music and venture out were equally glad to have us try video, and our weekly Italian many, Paris, London, Spain, or group at Providence College to add songs by Dave Matthews our Italian on them. After current events discussions al­ Portugal. called Special Guest.______and Tonic to their repertoire. checking for newly arrived ways proved interesting. Study abroad and the travel­ While old favorites find them­ packages or mail in the student After a day of class, there ing I did afterwards were expe­ Sarah A. 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Danny Myers ’99 Kelly O’Brien ’99, Katie Holahan ’99, and Joy Mazzola ’99 “For what, the Superbowl?” “Who cares, there is going to be dip at the party, right?”

Sarah Roque ’99 Victor Migliorelli ’00 “New York Broncos by 10!” “Dirty Birds by a touchdown.”

Joanie and Chachie: "Who cares, at long as the Jen don't." The Cowl 24 Sports January 28,1999 r ' i PC Athletes of the Week K J Years Later, F riendships Still Golden

-Ganiel- The next week, Paula and I Continued from Page 28 drove to the Academy for a re­ rolling...toward Jeff Love, ception to honor the Raiders. Winthrop’s best three point The cardboard signs the mem­ shooter. The clock starting again bers of the community had (mysteriously) and Love pick­ hung on the telephone poles for ing up the ball and swishing a tournament week were still Keith Kell ’00 three pointer. there (“Want a rebound? Call 1- WA’s gold ball, gone. Sitting, 800-Judd-Bragg”). The WA Kingston, Ontario Drogheda, Ireland now, in the trophy case in boys still seemed stunned but Indoor Track Indoor Track Winthrop. glad to see that we had come Over the next four years, T.J. all the way from Narraguagus. Sarah finished first in the mile Keith won the mile in a time of would win more gold balls and And glad to see the people who in a time of 4:54.10 at the 4:13.48 at the Terrie- Cup more state championships on had come from the other neigh­ New England Challenge Cup Finals at Boston University on his own in golf and track. T.J. boring high schools: Machias, would earn a Division I schol­ Finals at Brown University on Jan. 22 and qualified for the Jonesport-Beals. This time I did arship to Villanova. T.J. would not turn away. I gratefully ob­ Jan. 23. IC4A Championships play in Providence Tuesday served their grace, their thank­ night, scoring 13 points and fulness, and their courage. guarding Jamel Thomas, a guy These boys were strong, and who is bound for the NBA. they would handle the anger This Weekend in Friar Sports T.J.’s Villanova coach would be and regret. wearing a suit that probably I don’t begrudge T.J. costs more than WA coach Caouette the success that he has FRIDAY Buddy Wood earns for an en­ deservedly earned. T.J. has his tire season of coaching. Men’s Hockey vs. Maine, 7 pm And what of those Life isn’t all misfortunate Raiders, whose gold ball was taken away when about winning SATURDAY a jumpy scorekeeper stopped— after all. It’s and started—the clock in antici­ Men’s & Women’s Swimming pation of a referee’s whistle? about They would win none of the appreciating and vs. Georgetown, 10 am things that T.J. has won. Many would leave the county and go supporting. off to college, like Timmy Women’s Hoops vs. Notre Dame, 7 pm Moore, who is working two gold balls and his state titles and jobs in Portland and trying to his Villanova uniform. But pay his way through school. those are only objects, objects Women’s Hockey vs. Cornell, 7 pm Most would hang up their bas­ that will collect dust and even­ ketball sneakers once and for all tually be forgotten. Sure, I SUNDAY and try to scrabble out a living would love to go to a basket­ in our county, where just about ball game at the Academy some everyone has to rake blueberries day and see the gold ball sitting Women’s Hockey vs. St. Lawrence, 3 pm in the summer or make wreaths in the trophy case. If WA had in the winter to get by. If life actually been awarded that gold were fair, those Raiders would ball, though, I know that I To reach Cowl Sports, at least have that one gold ball. wouldn’t think about those boys * * * as often as I do now. Seeing T.J. 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-Women’s Hockey- With each day, the playoffs Weekend Continued from Page 28 loom closer. But before the Fri­ The team is still getting used ars can think about their “March to Coach Barto’s absence. In Madness” more challenging -Men’s Hockey- Maine in the standings: New Black Bears on Friday, Jan. December, Barto decided to contests lie ahead. Continued from Page 28 Hampshire. Although, UNH 29 at 7:00 p.m. at PC’s leave Providence College for Next, the Friars welcome PC, forced to pull it’s currently leads the league, Schneider Arena. With a No. 2 Ohio State. She offered to stay Cornell, a team nipping at PC’s goalie, allowed Gionta to score Maine has a better overall national ranking, the Black for the remainder of the sea­ heals in the conference stand­ yet another goal, this one an record and have already proven Bears are the highest ranked son, but the college made the ings. empty netter. The shot would themselves against the Friars. team in any NCAA sport to play decision to make the switch as PC will then face off against complete a hat-trick night for Nevertheless, New Hampshire in Rhode Island this year. Maine soon as possible. Tom an array of top notch national the sophomore superstar, will be a strong opponent. Ear­ enters Friday’s game with an 18- Sheehan was hired, and the hockey teams, including whom Providence was able to lier in the season, PC split a 2-4 record and a 10-2-2 mark in team is still trying to make the Princeton, Harvard, and North­ keep quiet the night before. couple games with the Wild­ HOCKEY EAST standings. The transition. eastern. Coach Sheehan is very “The difference between cats, and outscored them 7-4 for Black Bears are in second place “Losing Coach Barto was confident about the remainder Friday and Saturday was that the weekend. Richard Miller, in league standings and have we just didn’t execute as well a junior defensemen for the Fri­ won six of their last seven on Saturday,” explains Coach ars, is very impressed with his games. On Friday, the Friars Paul Pooley, in his fifth season team’s play, especially since the will play their third consecutive at Providence. “Our game on break. game against a nationally Friday was probably the best “Since Christmas we’ve ranked team. Last weekend, PC game we’ve played all year. done real well,” explains split a two-game series against This weekend was definitely a Miller. “We’re getting goals sixth-ranked Boston College. good learning experience, and when we need them, and we’re The Friars are in fourth place in it’s tough to beat a great team getting more offensive oppor­ league standings with an 8-6 twice. tunities that we didn’t have be­ record and are battling to earn Providence is currently in fore.” the final spot for home ice in the the middle of one of it’s tough­ The road to the playoffs HOCKEY EAST playoffs. PC, est sections of it’s schedule. should be an interesting time which has a 13-10 overall mark, Even after completing the BC for the Friars who will need the has posted a 6-2 record in its last weekend, PC now must match wins to receive a better position eight games. Friday’s game will up against what may be it’s in the playoffs. From here on mark the final regular-season strongest opponent on the in, the Friars will work on their game between the two teams in schedule: Maine. chemistry, so they can be in tip­ 1998-99. PC will be looking for Senior Co-captain Myia Yates and The Black Bears have been top shape come March. revenge after being swept in a Company skate past Colby. an elite hockey team year in, “We’re close,” says Pooley. two-game series at Orono, a hard thing to have to go of the season. year out and are well known in “For everything to come to­ Maine on Nov.20-21. Last sea­ through,” says Senior captain “We control our own destiny the college sports world. Cur­ gether, we need to understand son when the Black Bears vis­ Katie Lachapelle. “Everyone to where we finish. We have a rently, Maine is ranked second how we have to play. When we ited Schneider Arena, PC swept on the team is adjusting in their real good opportunity to gain in the nation and post a 18-2-4 do that, we can beat anyone in two games in the weekend se­ own way.” home ice in the ECAC tourna­ overall record. Providence the country.” ries. Tickets for the PC-Maine Coach Sheehan has done a ment and that’s what we’re will have their hands full with Everything will have to game are still available and can good job with the team. His shooting for, “ says Coach Maine who have already come together on Friday when be purchased Monday through first day was the day after Sheehan. “We’re a real good beaten PC twice this season. Maine rolls into Providence for Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Christmas, and since then the team that will make a run come The two square off on Friday. a Hockey East showdown. at the PC Ticket Office by call­ team has had nine games- six March. 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Kosiorek (200m breaststroke), extended praise to the diving swim teams took a little trip over Anyway, it apparently senior co-captain Sean Connell team and, in particular, to vet­ winter break. To St. Croix. worked because both teams (200m back), and junior Kevin eran Adam Letourneau and Possibility Tough life, right? took the six-hour trip north to Reeder (100m fly). The second walk-on Mike Maloney. Well, if you consider that the University of Maine at captain for the women’s team, Mike never dove before this head coach John O’Neill Orono last Friday, and then had Jane Thompson, did not swim year, so we’re all very im­ Men’s Hoops- jammed in two extremely hard six hours to celebrate their vic­ due to an injury. pressed with his learning Continued from Page 28 practices a day, rather than al­ tory on the bus ride home. Junior Karen Cardwell took curve.” Letourneau is having a win. lowing them to fully enjoy the Swimmer extraordinaire and second place in both the 500m very good season, and as But it was the offensive ef­ warm temperatures and other senior co-captain Jed and 1000m free races. Michnowitz stated, “even swam fort of the Friars in the first half exotic pleasures that go into be­ Michnowitz, Providence Everyone has been doing an event, which isn’t too com­ that put them up 36-26 going ing on a sunny island, it truly College’s all-time leading point amazingly well,” stated sopho­ mon for divers.” into the break. And, on this was tough. scorer, won three events (the more Maggie Singler, who took Each team has three more night, Providence did not have Think about it: paradise is 100m backstroke and the 50m second place in the 100m fly regular-season meets, the next to solely rely on senior standout right at your fingertips, and in­ and 500m freestyle). Sopho­ last weekend. “The training trip will be this Saturday vs. Jamel Thomas for all of its scor­ stead of being able to lie out in more Mike Frenza also won [to St. Croix] was hard, and no Georgetown. Diving begins at ing. In fact, Thomas did not the sun or go snorkeling in the multiple events, taking the one has really rested, but we’re 10am and the racing at 12 noon. score his first points until he ocean or just walk around and 100m and 200m free races. still performing well.” With it being the last home meet dropped in a pretty double­ watch the natives, you’re stuck Other first-place finishers in­ Michnowitz added, “The of the year and Swimming Par­ clutch lay up with 5:06 remain­ doing hundreds of laps in overly clude sophomore Lori Cosman season’s going well. Our dual ents’ Weekend, Taylor Natato- ing in the first half. chlorinated pool water. Even at (200m free), senior co-captain meet record is better than it was rium will be packed.. Instead, PC looked to fresh­ man guard Sean Connolly for help. He responded, sinking five three-pointers (19 points), four of which came in the first half. Villanova, which seem­ ingly was focusing its attention Discerning the Priesthood? on Thomas, repeatedly left Connolly open at the top of the key, and he made them pay. When the Wildcats finally de­ cided to guard him, the floor opened up for other Friars like Justin Farley (10 points) and Erron Maxey (12). Farley re­ corded his first double-double in a PC uniform, adding 10 re­ bounds; Maxey provided a spark to the Friar transition game and their half-court de­ fense. Jamaal Camah also added a solid game, coming off the bench with 9 points. “Some nights the other teams are going to focus on Jamel,” Welsh said. “We have to have balance. Tonight, other 485 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 guys stepped up.” Despite the slow start, how­ ever, Thomas still ended up the Friars high-scorer with 20 Did you know the Diocese of Providence operates the Seminary of Our points, 15 of which came in the second half. The senior forward Lady of Providence just minutes from campus? showed maturity by letting the Currently 7 full time PC students are enrolled while attending classes. game come to him instead of forcing shots. “Jamel did a great job of passing the ball,” Welsh said. THE ASSOCIATES “He didn’t force anything and he really had to earn all of his points.” The Associates are a group of college and post-college aged men who meet monthly on PC dominated most of the Sunday eveings to discern priesthood. Evenings include mass, dinner, talk and discus­ game, pulling as far as 22 points sion. There is no commitment required to priesthood or the Associates to attend. ahead with 9:46 remaining in the game. However, Villanova did cut the lead to five with 2:19 to play, 75-70. That would be as close as they would come, Bishop Mulvee will direct a retreat for college students on March 5-6,1999. though. The win not only was a needed boost for PC after an abysmal two weeks that saw the Friars For questions or information call: lose to Arkansas on national television, 118-79 (the most points ever scored against a PC Fr. Marcel L.Taillon, PC‘90 team), and against St. John’s. V ocation Recruiter 84-57, but it also helps Provi­ Fr. Albert A. Kenney, PC ‘89 dence to remain in the hunt for an NCAA tournament bid. With Vocation Director just eight games remaining in Office ofVocations the season, every victory is im­ portant. A loss to Villanova may 831-8011 have eliminated any shot of making the field of 64. “Every win in the last month is huge,” Welsh said. “With WWW.Catholicpriest.com every win we get it puts us in a better position. With this win (over Villanova) we put our­ selves in good position. Now, it is up to us.”

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F riar Runners Lady Hoops Fall to For up-to- St. John’s; Third the minute Take Individual results, a list Titles Straight Loss of upcoming ond win of the season versus the events and By Kim Galipeau ’99 By Ben Nadeau ’00 PC also took the 4x400m, West Virginia Mountaineers. Asst. Sports Editor Sports Staff 4x800m, and distance medley Also topping the leading ticket info relays. The 4x400m relay was After snapping a five-game scorer list is freshman Chrissy The men’s and women’s made up of Kathy Sutkowski, losing streak on January 17th in Vozab with a 40% field goal per­ call the PC track teams parted ways this Erin Murphy, Kate Gall, and an eight point OT win versus the centage and a free throw percent­ past weekend as the men trav­ Sarah Doyle. The winning Villanova Wildcats, many may age of 73%. Vozab led the team Sports Info elled to Boston University and 4x800m team consisted of have thought that there was a with 13 points in Sunday’s loss the women went cross-town to Carolyn Turco, Casserly, Julie light at the end of the tunnel for to Rutgers. She also reached a Hotline - Brown. Cooper, and Samantha the Lady Friar basketball team. career high 30 points in the Fri­ The men at this meet were Samberg. The distance medley But three more Big East ars game versus Wake Forest (401) 865- made up almost entirely of dis­ included Hixson, Erin losses, one being a 47-point de­ back in November. This was fol­ tance runners. Junior Keith Newman, Stephanie O’Reilly, feat by Rutgers at the Provi­ lowed by 21 points four days INFO. Kelly (4:13) and senior Carl and Gladys Ganiel. Newman dence Civic Center last Sunday, later against New Mexico State Mauro (8:33) led the men with also did very well in the make it seem as though little in the Friars’ first win of the sea­ Check out first place finishes in the mile hurdles. light can be shed on this dark son. our website and 3000m races, respectively. “The season is going well season. The Friars wrap up the month Senior Ben Noad (4:20) considering the amount of in­ Defeating the Wildcats 81- of January against the Notre for updated placed sixth in the mile and juries we have had so far,” said 73, the Friars captured their Dame Fighting Irish who are 3rd sophomore Ciaran Lynch (8:38) Hixson, who was the top PC third win of the season while in the Big East, with a record of info at placed fourth in the 3000m. finisher in the NCAA Cross Villanova dropped to 4-5 in the 8-2 in the conference and 16-2 Many “JV” runners also ran Country Championships this Big East and 8-9 overall. The overall. This game will take www.friars.com well. Sophomore Pat Doyle past fall. “ winning was not able to con­ place on Saturday the 30th in won the JV 3000m. Juniors The coaches (head coach tinue, however, as the Friars lost Alumni Hall at 7 p.m. Patrick Conway (3000m-8:49), Ray Treacy and assistant coach their three subsequent games in Kevin Donnelly (mile-4:24), Andy Ronan) seem really ex­ the conference. After and Larry Morrissey (800m- cited about the freshmen.” Wednesday’s 77-63 loss to St. 1:53) also ran very well. Senior Freshman Claire Shearman John’s, PC dropped to 2-9 in the Rick Bush (2:29) and freshman and sophomore Francine conference and 3-15 overall. Tim Morris (2:36) did well in Darroch have already been hit Despite this losing record for the 1000m. by the injury bug, and O’Reilly the season, there have been “So far the season is going is running despite some knee many notable individual perfor­ well,” Kelly said. “We’ve done discomfort. mances by some of the Lady well in the small races.” Both teams will be heading Friars this season. The women trekked over to up to Boston University for the Sophomore Monika Rob­ Brown University last Saturday Terrier Classic this weekend. erts, from Antioch, CA, leads and placed fourth overall. The women will be racing on the team in field goal percent­ The ladies took the top two Sunday while the gents com­ age with 43% (as of Sunday). places in the mile and 1000m. pete Saturday. This is a high She’s also captured 31 offensive Senior Sarah Dupre and sopho­ quality meet and according to rebounds and grabbed 63 defen­ more Rachel Hixson were tops Keith Kelly, “everyone expects sive boards this season. In the in the mile, and junior Dana to run well.” Friars’ overtime win over Ostrander and freshman The BIG EAST Champion­ Villanova, Roberts tallied a ca­ Kathryn Casserly dominated the ships will be held during our reer high 27 points, also shoot­ 1000m. Freshman Heather spring break, but there’s a lot ing 9-11 from the foul line. Rob­ Cappello won the 3000m event of running left to do before erts previously led her team as well. then. with 24 points in the Friars’ sec­

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RETURN TO: PAUL DEUTSCH, ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT, ALUMNI HALL The Cowl 28 January 28,1999 Sports Years Later, Friars Friendship, PC Runs Wild Grab Win Not Game, is Over ’Cats From Golden By Ken Martin ’99 shot just 33 percent from the first half and forced ’Nova into field. “They are a very good rushed shots, many times as the Lowly Sports Editor This was Villanova reserve club and I think we caught them shot clock wound down. PC Villanova men’s basket­ at a bad time.” guards John Linnehan and Colby T.J. Caouette’s line in his team’s 85- ball coach Steve Lappas Lappas was making refer­ Corey Wright made every trip 72 loss to the Friars Tuesday night: walked to his seat Tuesday ence to having to play the Fri­ down the court seem like an night during the post-game ars after PC lost two horrid Odyssey for the Wildcat By John Zilch ’01 13 points, 5 Off press conference that fol- games recently to St. Johns and backcourt, not letting Sports Staff rebounds, 2 Arkansas. And he was right in Villanova’s guards get into any the assists. PC 85 saying so. of its offensive sets. And when On Nov. 28th, the Provi­ So what? PC was a completely differ­ they did get shots off, PC’s dence College Woman’s Bench T.J. Villanova 72 ent team Tuesday. The Friars frontcourt prevented any sec­ hockey team, behind the coach­ Caouette, lowed his team’s 85-72 loss smothered Villanova with a ond shots. ing of Jackie Barto, welcomed By Gladys Ganiel I’m willing to Providence in front of blanketing man-to-man de­ “We made Villanova earn Colby College to Schneider Arena for an ECAC showdown. to wager, has absolutely no rel­ 9,270 at the Civic Center. fense. The helter-skelter press­ everything they got out there,” The Friars buried Colby 9-0 evance in the lives of any PC fan. He pulled out his chair, ing style that PC had been us­ said Friar coach Tim Welsh, and had to be happy about be­ Beyond what he did against our plopped down his body, and ing for most of the season whose team improves to 13-7 team Tuesday, you will most likely let out a deep sigh. Then, proved not to work against Ar­ and 6-4 in the Big East. “The never think about this 6-foot-7 jun­ he proceeded, in one sen­ kansas and St. John’s. As a re­ key to the game (Tuesday) was PC 10 ior swingman again — unless it’s tence, to sum up the Friars’ sult, PC coach Tim Welsh de­ our defensive effort.” Colby 0 for a fleeting moment when he’s effort. cided to batten down the And PC’s foul shooting ing on the winning end of the putting the ball through the net in a “They made the game hatches against ’Nova and didn’t hurt either. lopsided contest. future match versus PC. frantic for us,” he said, re­ battle the Wildcats with aggres­ The Friars made 13-14 from Now, nearly two months But unlike all of you, T.J. is a ferring to PC’s physical, fly sive half-court coverage. the charity stripe in the last 3:08 later, PC has the same team but poignant reminder that life just isn’t paper-like defensive effort It worked. of the game, including ten in are under the helm of a new fair. in which his Wildcats turned The Friars allowed the Wild­ row in the final 1:37 to ice the coach, Tom Sheehan. Once upon a time in the world the ball over 16 times and cats just eight field goals in the Men’s Hoops, Page 26 On Saturday, the “new” Fri­ of Maine high school basketball, ars traveled to Colby and T.J. Caouette played for Winthrop rematched a team struggling to High. Scholastic basketball in exit the cellar of the league. Maine is about as important as it is PC’s Pooley: ‘It’s Tough to The Friars, still adjusting to the in Indiana, and the coveted prize for new program, would be perfect winning the state crown is a gold targets for the frustrated Colby basketball. T.J.’s freshman year, he Beat a Great Team Twice’ White Mules. led his team into the Class C state 5 minutes and 12 seconds title game versus Washington Acad­ By John Zilch ’01 known for their strong pro­ Eagles this season. into the game, Providence emy. Sports Staff______grams, lost by three goals ... at On the offensive end, fresh­ scored their first goal. Nine I didn’t attend WA, but that high home. man standout Drew Omicioli One out of two isn’t bad, more would follow, and the Fri­ school is in my county, a 25 minute Despite losing one, Provi­ scored the winning goal during especially if it’s against na­ ars crushed Colby once again. drive further Northeast along the the third period. Senior captain tionally ranked Boston Col­ dence has to be happy with the The 10-0 win gave PC a 9-4-2 coast. People in my county are results. BC is in the middle of Troy Lake and Junior right­ record in the Eastern College tight. We cheer for each other’s lege. The Providence Col- a memorable season in which wing Doug Sheppard added in­ Athletic Conference and put schools in their tournament games it has torn up the Hockey East surance goals for PC, which them in a tie for 5th place. against schools from other, evil conference and are ranked moved it’s league record to 8- Colby would move to 0-13. counties. For us, the most evil coun­ number six in the country. 5. Jessica Tabb, a sophomore ties of all are those in western and Providence controlled the “We did a good job at imple­ forward from Springfield Mas­ southern Maine. Winthrop falls into first game with masterful play menting our system,” says se­ sachusetts, didn’t waste time that locale. * * * from it’s goalie Boyd Ballard, nior captain Jon Coe. “We improving her stats as she who allowed no goals and made didn’t give them many chances, scored a hat trick in the first The Washington Academy kids lege men’s hockey team had 36 saves. His accolades won and when we had chances, we period. On the defensive end, were my pals. I ran cross country, a double date with BC this him Hockey East Defensive capitalized.” the Providence goalies (Brigid and to save money my school, weekend that ended up in a Player of the Week for the sec­ On Saturday, the scene Keady, Heather Wilcox) were Narraguagus, would “buspool” split. The ironic part of the ond time this year, and he was switched around and Provi­ forced to make only 14 saves. with the WA cross country team. draw was that both teams, the first goalie to shutout the dence welcomed BC to This win followed up a New WA’s point guard, John Francis, Schneider Arena; but, unfortu­ Hampshire loss the day before, also ran cross country, and he pro­ nately for the Friars, the result which could have easily went vided us Narraguagus runners with wasn’t the same as the Boston the other way. After a score­ many a rousing rendition of “Wing College turned the tables on less first period, the Friars Beneath My Wings” on the long Providence. struck quickly, with goals from bus journeys. My friend Paula had BC started the retaliation Kerstin Matthews and Jackie a crush on John’s backcourt mate, with three straight goals that Tamsin. Scott Wood. My friend Yvonne had went unanswered until the In the second period, New a crush on Timmy Moore, who eighth minute of the second Hampshire struck back, scoring came off the bench. It goes on and period. Fernando Pisani scored four straight goals. UNH, now on. Thus, I had watched the WA off a pass from Jason Ialongo 13-1-3, showed why they are hoops team play all season and all to put the Friars on the board. atop the ECAC conference with throughout the tournament. Then, late in the second period, the quick comeback. So here was this star, T.J., and Phil MacNevin made it a game Despite the loss, coach Tom his team challenging WA for the when he put one by BC Sheehan and his players see the most sought after sporting title in goaltender Scott Clemenson. UNH game as a positive expe­ the state. The game would slip away rience for the team. The valu­ And Washington Academy in the third period when BC able effort put forth was an ac­ Raiders won the game. right-wing Brian Gionta fin­ curate representation of the Sort of. ished off the Friars. During a Friar team, according to Sopho­ The Raiders led by two with just Providence power play, Gionta more forward Corinne Rosen. seconds remaining. Somehow, the intercepted a pass and blasted “The game against New ball got loose on the floor. I can still the puck past PC goaltender Hampshire shows how well we see it in slow motion: Derek Feeney Mark Kane in what may have could do this year,” says (the soccer goalie, no less) diving been the defining moment in Rosen. “We’ve had a lot of ups on the floor to grab it, just like he the game. The short-handed and downs but we have a good would stop any ball on the soccer Sophomore netminder Boyd Ballard made 36 saves in score would just about kill any chance to do well in the play­ field. Feeney being bumped by sev­ the Friars’ 3-0 defeat of BC Friday night, earning his Providence hope for a victory. offs.” eral Winthrop players. The referee first shutout of the season. Men’s Hockey, Page 25 Women’s Hockey, Page 25 moving as if to whistle for a foul. The clock on the scoreboard stop­ ping, but no whistle blowing, and Inside Sports, Women’s Hoops, Swimming & Schedule, the ball rolling...rolling... Pg. 27 Track, Pg. 26 & 27 Pg-24 Ganiel, Page 24