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Over the summer, Johns Hopkins University released a study regarding the current state of Providence public schools. The results were immensely disturbing and have resulted in the Rhode Island Commissioner of Education calling for the state to step in and take over the failing schools. Not only are there failures on the part of teachers, school leaders, and the Board of Education, GRAPHIC DESIGN BY KERRY TORPEY '20/THE COWL but one of the most concerning aspects of the CampusWell emails strategies to students on how to care for your mental health. report was the physical state of the buildings themselves. by Alexandra Huzyk '20 CampusWell. At this time, CampusWell can only The study said, “In all but one of the schools, the News Staff be sent to student emails, but Granai hopes to buildings were in very poor—in one, absolutely ON-CAMPUS expand the reach of this content further in the dire—condition. In some cases, the facilities clearly future. disrupted learning and possibly students’ health.” The company itself offers ways to market Cheryl Granai, coordinator of outreach and Due to the fact that schools are falling apart right content on social media, which Granai hopes prevention, is working with students and other here at home, Providence College should be doing to put into practice. “We’re thinking that we’re administrators to increase student readership something to help the community. not reaching enough students, and so we are for Student Health 101, recently renamed PC offers various programs to students that allow looking to bring more social media tools into the CampusWell. This company provides relevant, them to give back to Providence schools in various equation,” says Granai. weekly content about wellness and mental health ways, such as the Generation Citizen Program, She shares that she hopes to advertise on that is specifically tailored to college students. service learning programs in various education Instagram at least once a week, and on Facebook Granai explains that the company delivers the classes, and courses in community service. once a month to maximize the ways in which online magazine through email. Undergraduate However, what if PC were to introduce a program students use social media. In addition to these students—as well as continuing education in which students assist in putting these schools social media strategies, Granai also hopes to and graduate students, faculty, and parents— back together, even if that simply means putting a advertise for CampusWell by printing ads within receive these emails containing updates about new coat of paint on the walls? The Cowl. the magazine and giveaways being held by Community/Page 6 CampusWell/Page 3 Once a Friar, Always a Friar An Interview with College Basketball Hall of Famer Ernie DiGregorio '73

by Jack Belanger '21 and I said, ‘That’s tremendous,’” Sports Co-Editor recalls DiGregorio on the day he PC ATHLETICS got the call. Two months later the announcement was made to the media and outlets such as ESPN Former Boston Celtic point guard brought it onto the airwaves. Bob Cousy was asked if anyone “I went to Stop & Shop and currently in the NBA reminds him everybody is telling me congrats. of how he used play back in the 50s I usually walk six and a half and 60s. Cousy responded, “Not miles every morning and people really, because everyone has their were coming up out of their cars certain way they play, but only in to congratulate me. It’s a very one case, Ernie DiGregorio. The humbling honor and I could not way he saw the floor and passed have gotten there without a great was like me.” To fans who watched coach in Dave Gavitt.” Ernie DiGregrio '73 play basketball Ever since he stepped into back in the early 70s, he was much Alumni Hall, DiGregorio was more than just a great floor general embraced by the fans and the entire for the Friars—he was one of their city of Providence. His roots as an own. Italian kid who grew up just 10 Nearly 50 years after scoring minutes down the street and loved 37 points in his high school basketball more than anything else championship for North Providence gave everyone a hometown hero High School at Alumni Hall, the to root for along with teammate man nicknamed “Ernie D.” is still Marvin Barnes ’74. one of the most recognizable and PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS PHOTO COURTESY OF JACK BELANGER '21 Stories of his incredible work talked about PC athletes. Despite ethic and dreams to play basketball graduating from the College in 1973, National Collegiate Basketball Hall Experience located in Kansas City, of Fame Class of 2019 for his fantastic Missouri this November. professionally just added to his he has lived in Rhode Island for his reputation as a local legend. entire life and made headlines this career at PC. He will be formally “I was home when I got the call that spring when he was named to the inducted at the College Basketball I was named into the Class of 2019, Hall of Fame/Page 21

Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 UNDERtheHOOD News 2 News A&E Portfolio Opinion 6 BMSA's latest event "Rep Your See which on-campus singers Sarah McLaughlin '23 reflects on Photography 11 Flag" celebrates where we come shined at BOP's why we hold on to our favorite shoes A&E 13 from. Open Mic Night. with "Marks on the Sole." Portfolio 17 Page 2 Page 13 Page 20 Sports 21 Page 2 News September 26, 2019 Coming Together To Celebrate Heritage San Gennaro Festival Rep Your Flag

by Matthew Mazzella ’20 by Sienna Strickland ’22 News Staff News Staff CAMPUS ON CAMPUS

Providence College celebrated on Sunday’s using his grandma's On Saturday, September 22 at and surprising, encouraging the the feast of San Gennaro, or Saint hallowed Sunday Gravy recipe. approximately 10 p.m., dozens of crowd to dance along. It aligned well Januarius, the Patron Saint of Naples, Olivieri was one of the first students of all different backgrounds with the spirit of the event. outside of St. Dominic Chapel on people at the event began walking toward Wednesday, September 18. The event on Wednesday, the Center at itself honored both Itaian heritage and saying he could Moore Hall, Catholic tradition. smell the forming a “In my opinion, Little Italy’s Feast of San Gennaro food from line that in New York City celebrates the patron his off- reached this is one of saint of Naples with an 11-day festival the in September. The festival is located the best events on Mulberry Street, and has cannolis, fried dough, pizza, and other Italian BMSA plans foods. PC recognized the historic event throughout the by providing catered food to celebrate Italian heritage and the patron year. It is super saint from Italy. Campus Ministry filled a lot of stomachs with catered hyped up, and sandwiches from Anthony’s Deli and cannolis from LaSalle Bakery. everyone gets so Adam Sorrentino ’20 is the vice president of the Italian club on excited for it.” campus and was very excited for the event, as he takes great pride in his “Afro-beat is my favorite genre, Italian heritage. His two grandparents commented Boakye-mensah on immigrated to the United states from campus the music selection. “I come from a Italy when they were young, so he house. “I Raymond traditional Ghanaian household, so has always been passionate about can never Dining Hall it was something I grew up with and his Italian roots. He was even lucky pass up a stairs. They something I love dancing to.” enough to travel around Italy when good cannoli,” were gathered to Afro-beat, Hispanic, Trap, Hip studying abroad in Rome. he commented. “My celebrate something Hop, and R&B were amongst some Sorrentino shared his excitement, grandfather used to make them very close to all of them—their of the genres played; there was saying, "The Feast serves as an all the time for dessert with my identity. something for everyone. “My best example of how the U.S. is a melting sister Whitney and I, so just hearing “Rep Your Flag is all about friend from home came,” continued pot, as this tradition was brought to the word brings back such fond celebrating who you are,” says Ekua Boakye-mensah. “He really loves the country by Italian immigrants and memories. I was so glad PC threw Boakye-mensah ’22. “And getting to R&B, so we both had something to has become a major event in New York such an awesome event that has so do that here, with your classmates is get down to.” City. It’s great to see PC celebrating much meaning to my heritage.” so cool.” Across the dance floor, amongst the day and bringing awareness to The event had a huge turnout, with Inside Moore, there were also the dancing bodies, was a vast sea the saint and his importance to Italian students of all different backgrounds several guest DJ’s manning the booth, of flags, representing the heritages Americans.” showing up to celebrate. For many, performing with flashing lights in of the students. The flags worn by Christopher Olivieri ’20 also comes the celebration was so much more front of a spacious dance floor. the attendees were the central theme from a strong Italian background and than just eating good food; it was Reyna DeLaCruz ’22, another of the night. Some guests were has a refined pallet when it comes an opportunity for students to learn student in attendance, shared more creative, instead opting to rock their to Italian food. Olivieri cherishes more about Italian culture and the about the annual event. “In my flag’s colors in the form of clothes, his mom’s homemade meals and impact that Saint Januarius has on the opinion, this is one of the best events accessories, or makeup. even makes pasta by hand at home Catholic Church. BMSA plans throughout the year. It However one chose to rep their is super hyped up, and everyone gets flag, Saturday’s event was truly a so excited for it.” unified celebration among the PC Dancing was a main feature community, and gave everyone the of the event. The music selection chance to have a fun time doing it throughout the night was diverse with their own creative flair.

Campus Ministry helped run the event, along with the Italian club. NORA JOHNSON '20/THECOWL PC students celebrate their Hispanic culture at Rep Your Flag. PHOTO COURTESY OF MATEO GODOY '21 September 26, 2019 NEWS The Cowl 3 Featured Friar: Peter Chin ’20 Recap of A Great Time in Rome

by Eileen Cooney ’23 religious and historical significance,” says Chin. News Staff Rome truly lived up to his expectations. Chin’s favorite part of Rome was the close proximity of FEATURED FRIAR all the major tourist sites: St. Peter’s Square was a three—minute walk from his living arrangement For Peter Chin ’20, studying abroad was one and the Colosseum was a 20—minute walk away. of his favorite experiences at Providence College. While he loved to call Rome his home-base Chin decided to spend the spring semester during his time abroad, Chin also enjoyed traveling of his junior year abroad in Rome, Italy, to and exploring the cultures of other countries. hoping he would experience new cultures and During his time abroad, Chin traveled to France, travel all over Europe. “I chose to study in Monaco, Morocco, the Netherlands, the Czech Rome because of its reputation as a mecca of Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Greece. “These are experiences I wouldn’t trade for the world,” says Chin. Chin’s favorite country he visited was Monaco. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABY.COM Although it is the second smallest country in One of the highlights of Chin's trip was visiting the Colosseum. the world, Monaco is home to pristine beaches, beautiful architecture, stunning hotels, and took his 300-level theology class, art history, unique dining options. “Monaco’s architecture a Mafia history class, beginners Italian, and and wealth are breathtaking,” says Chin. a management informations systems class. During his travels, Chin saw a plethora of famous He described these classes as “enlightening,” landmark monuments, museums, and paintings, and as a finance major, very different from other including the Statue of David, St. Peter’s Square, the types of classes that he took while he was at PC. Louvre, the Colosseum, and Monte Carlo Casino. Chin’s biggest advice for students planning to study abroad is to try to go with people that you do not know very well. “Studying abroad is all “These are experiences about branching out, meeting new people, and stepping outside your comfort zone,” he says. He also advises students to budget their I wouldn’t trade for the money well. “While abroad, it is easy to blow through your money extremely quickly, especially world” when its only around six euro for six nuggets at McDonald’s. It’s key to budget your money Chin’s one regret from studying abroad wisely so that you can spend it on traveling was missing the opportunity to visit Germany. experiences that you will remember forever.” Chin commented, “I heard that the food, For Chin, studying abroad is an experience that he beer, and culture in Germany is very cool, is extremely grateful for, saying, “Studying abroad and I wish I could have made it there.” opened my eyes to new experiences that I would Traveling to all of these places was a lot of not have had if I had chosen not to go abroad.” PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER CHIN '20 fun, but Chin also had to focus a considerable Although Chin had the time of his life, he is Chin is excited to start his senior year after coming back from Rome. amount of time on his studies. In Rome he excited to be back at PC to finish out his senior year. Student Health 101 Pushes

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by Kelly Martella ’21 gained support. The growth is clearly away from us?” protesters believe humanity is facing News Staff visible on social media. Thunberg The general sentiment from the day a life-or-death situation and everyone was alone in her first strike in Sep. was that the movement’s growth was needs to realize the gravity of the WORLD NEWS 2018; however, on Sept. 21, she was a positive step forward, but there are issue at hand. surrounded by hundreds of thousands still many to be taken on this journey. Protestors will not stop until a On Sep. 20, millions of young of people in New York City. Thunberg spoke of this at a safe future is guaranteed, and as people around the world went Thunberg has become the face previous protest, saying, “Even Thunberg told the crowd, “We will outside instead of going into their of a movement largely led by the though this movement has become do everything in our power to stop classrooms. These students did younger generations. She represents huge and there have been millions this crisis from getting worse, even not skip school for a laidback day the frustration many feel at those of children and young people who if it means skipping school or work, of relaxation, though. Rather, they in power who are not concerend, have been on strike from school for because this is more important.” If chose to take part in one of the many of whom may not live to see the climate, the emission curve is still the crowd’s reaction when Thunberg largest marches in history: the Global the consequences of their inaction. not reducing… and of course that is asked if a safe future is “really too Climate Strike. Relating back to the school strike, all that matters.” much to ask” is any indication, then An estimated four million people Thunberg asks, “Why should we This sense of urgency was evident the call for change will not be silenced participated in the strike, and marches study for a future that is being taken during Friday’s strike. Many any time soon. were held in over 150 countries across all seven continents—including Antarctica. Protests were also held locally in Providence. Over 1,000 people organized a strike and protested throughout the capitol city. The cause was championed by sixteen-year-old Greta Thunberg, who began protesting last year in her native Stockholm. She sat outside the Swedish Parliament Building with a sign reading “school strike for the climate,” skipping school every Friday until the government took action against climate change. Her social media posts documenting the protest began receiving attention, and the movement—which became known as “Fridays for Future"— Friday saw large numbers of people come together against climate change. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM Hong Kong Protests Erupt Into Violence

by Nicole Silverio ’22 tear gas, water cannons, and jets of blue dye with the accept the withdrawal of the Extradition Bill.” News Staff intent to mark the protesters so police could eventually Another protestor named Jackie, who attended with arrest them. her mother said, “Our government hasn’t replied to any WORLD NEWS Throughout the night, protesters set fires and of our demands...we are in a corner and we can’t do vandalized subways, leading to several arrests. anything apart from coming out to the street every single On Saturday, Sept. 15, several protestors were injured According to CNN reporters, one incident left a man in weekend.” in yet another violent protest in Hong Kong between the the Tim Hau neighborhood “dazed and bleeding on the Police increased security checks and reduced the use police force and the citizens. The protests have caused floor.” of public transportation. Public transportation areas major political upheaval in the past six months. According to the South China Morning Post, one viral have been a frequent destination for pro-democracy Thousands marched from Causeway Bay to video showed a mob of young men beating a man to the demonstrators, which has increased police activity in government offices in Admiralty, striving to peacefully point of unconsciousness. these areas. protest the government until they respond to their pro- These riots and protests began in Hong Kong in March One witness named Lai, 31, saw at least twenty police democracy demands. 2019 to oppose the Extradition Bill. This bill would officers at the train station when he returned from the Protestors demand that the government withdraw allow Hong Kong to extradite a person to mainland protests. Some of them stormed into the carriage, and, the Extradition Bill, commission an inquiry into police China or other countires, including Taiwan. This means according to him, “Everyone started to scream ‘they are brutality, put a stop to classifying the protestors as that someone accused of committing a crime in another coming, they’re crazy.' They kept moving and hitting “rioters,” provide amnesty for arrested protestors, nation would have to be handed over to where the crime everyone in the car. I started running. I saw police using and the privilege to directly elect leaders in both the was committed. their batons to keep hitting the same person on the head, Legislative Council and Chief Executive which has Being an independent state from the Chinese even though he was kneeling down in the corner.” been denied by Hong Kong leaders and the Chinese government, many citizens of Hong Kong believe this is Police commented on this situation, stating that they government. a violation of their independence and civil rights which came to the station after protestors damaged a customer Although they are supposed to be peaceful protests, threatens their democracy. service center and ticket machines and assaulted people. they have not remained that way. In the most recent Protestor Mandy, 26, spoke about the riots, saying, According to CNN, Junius Ho, a pro-government protest, radical protestors began throwing bricks and “We need to keep coming out to tell the government to lawmaker, calls on citizens of Hong Kong who are loyal petrol bombs at police, causing the police to retaliate with respond to our five demands, otherwise it will think we to the government to “get together and clean Hong Kong.” He even went as far as praising pro-government citizens for attacking protestors in Yuen Long. Although Hong Kong is a part of the People’s Republic, meaning it belongs to China, they have their own currency, political and legal system which results in them considering themselves “one country, two systems,”guaranteeing that citizens of Hong Kong can have certain freedoms that citizens in mainland China do not have. The government in Beijing is eager to end the rioting, but protestors are not willing to back down. Protestor Simon Chang said, “If we don’t stand up now, it’s going to be too late.” Another protestor who remained anonymous said, “Even if they arrest more people, that won’t stop us. They keep arresting people, making us more angry. If the movement stretches to 100 days, 200 days or even 1,000 days and we still don’t get what we want, we will continue to come out.” Protests are expected to continue through Oct. 1, which will mark the 70th anniversary of the People’s Hong Kong protestors have taken to the streets in voicing their displeasure. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM Republic. SeptemberFebruary 18, 26, 2010 2019 ADVERTISEMENTPHOTOGRAPHY The Cowl 75 Looking for a photography gig to add to your resumé?

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@TheCowl Page 6 Opinion September 26, 2019 Reconsidering the Reputation of “Hotel Fennell” The Negativity Commonly Associated with PC’s Single Dorm is Misguided

by Marie Sweeney ’20 Ryan Center for Business Studies. Opinion Staff A lot of students argue that Fennell CAMPUS is far from the rest of campus; however, it is the same distance from everything as Suites Hall, one Fennell Hall is probably the of the more desired living spaces on most undesirable residence hall at campus. Providence College. Most believe Noticing this negative reputation that Fennell is where students of Fennell, the Office of Residence live when they have roommate Life has done a lot to make Fennell problems, have just transferred to more desirable and enjoyable for PC, prefer to isolate themselves, or residents. several other stereotypes associated Evan Jones, the current complex with the hall. Most also believe that director for Fennell Hall, states, it is filled with ghosts and haunted “I picked up on that reputation memories from the past. However, pretty quickly and wanted to do what PC students fail to recognize is my best to change things and make Fennell’s potential greatness. Fennell the best it can be.’’ Jones PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE RESIDENCE LIFE Students assume that living and ResLife created the motto Located in the farthest corner of campus, Fennell Hall might seem isolated, but there are in Fennell must be an isolating of “Fennell Fam” to encourage plenty of programs to connect Fennell residents with the rest of campus. experience. However, most students Fennell residents to embrace their do not understand that the majority residence hall and get to know each in Fennell again for the following put in major efforts to keep them of the residents who live in Fennell other better and to promote public year because “they like the room connected with the rest of the class, have chosen to live there and find it awareness of Fennell’s comeback. so much that they want to remain and most of the time freshmen truly perfect for their needs. Jones also created a Fennell Fam there.” enjoy living in Fennell. A residence hall with single Spotify playlist to allow any Fennell In recent years, ResLife has As for transfer students, residence rooms is necessary to any college residents to add their favorite songs received a lot of backlash from the life keeps in constant communication campus which aims to suit the and create a shared bond. Fennell campus community for placing with them to ensure that they are needs of students. There are various is also constantly hosting fun and freshmen and transfer students in comfortable where they are living reasons as to why students would exciting hall activities. Fennell. Students argue that this and accommodate any room changes prefer to live in a single room rather Furthermore, Fennell is just as isolates these students who are new they may desire. than with roommates. Some prefer nice, or even better than some of to campus and limits them from Overall, students should have an to have their own sleep schedule, the traditional residence halls. With making friends and meeting people. open mind when discussing Fennell, have the luxury of doing work in a newly renovated lounge space, While this may be the case for as most students have never even their room with no distraction, and roomy living spaces, and up-to-date some students who are placed set foot inside. There is absolutely many more reasons. facilities, there should be no reason there, the majority of first year nothing wrong with living in a Additionally, Fennell is in very why Fennell is not a desirable place students and transfers enjoy living single residence hall if one so close proximity to the Smith Center to live. in Fennell. Also, placing freshmen desires, and no one should judge for the Arts which is beneficial for Director of Residence Life Jana in Fennell is a last resort for ResLife, someone based upon their living music and theatre majors to quickly Valentine adds that they receive which tries its best to place freshmen preferences. Fennell is a great place get to their classes. The same goes many requests from students, in traditional residence halls. In to live on campus and the negative for business majors who want to be mostly sophomores and juniors, the case that they need to place a reputation is something that should close to the Arthur F. and Patricia that were placed in Fennell to live group of freshmen in Fennell, they be discouraged. Failing Facilities: Why PC Needs to Help Providence Public Schools

serve as discouragement from settling down in and putting Providence students at an immediate Community: Providence, especially when one is considering disadvantage in terms of attending college and raising kids in successful school districts. maintaining well-paying jobs, but this is also a With all of these factors in mind, PC should public health crisis. Continued from front page consider the magnitude of the ongoing situation The damage caused by the consumption of within Providence schools, and with that may lead both through the water in these schools and It is understandable that PC can only do so want to establish a community service program through lead paint peeling off the walls may be much to assist in terms of teaching in these failing that encourages students to go into these schools irreversible. classrooms—this of course is more of a problem and help repair what is safe for them to repair. PC, what are you going to do about this of the state and the city itself, given the various This is not only a crisis in terms of education pressing issue? lowered curriculums and lack of resources. Additionally, there is little PC students could do in terms of helping to rid the schools of the lead in the drinking water, which was also confirmed when the EPA ran tests. Again, these are pressing issues that the state must address given the dire consequences they could have on students whose bodies are still developing. On the other hand, given the fact that “the paint on the ceilings on the third floor was peeling in sheets,” the College should organize a community service effort to help put these classrooms back together in a manner that is still safe for students. PC offers various mission trips and Habitat for Humanity trips, yet if these trips are all to other areas of the United States or even the world, this brings up the question of whether or not the College is doing enough to help solve problems occurring right here at home. With that, if Rhode Island wants to encourage students that come to college in this state to remain in the state post-graduation, they should be encouraging the colleges in the area to take part in the efforts to reinvigorate Providence schools. PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE NEWS If college students are reading this report and Several pre-orientation groups, such as Faith Works and Urban Action, collaborate in a “Joint Day of Service” in the seeing the damage that has been done to students Providence community at the beginning of the year. However, PC needs to make a more concerted, long-term effort to in Providence schools, that would immediately help improve the condition of Providence’s public schools. September 26, 2019 OPINION The Cowl 7 Writers’ Forum If PC had the money for one major renovation or new building on campus, how should they use it?

by Andrea Traietti ’21 Specifically, the Feinstein Academic Center and Speaking of projectors, the second major barrier Opinion Co-Editor Accinno Hall need updating. The first problem with the to academic success in these buildings is their lack of ACADEMIC HALLS classrooms in these two buildings is the space. In both modern technology. The technology that is there does buildings, tables and chairs, or in some cases chairs with not consistently work and is outdated compared to the attached desks, are crammed into tiny rooms. These equipment in the new science complex. The technology If Providence College had the money for only one rooms are filled with the maximum number of students used in the science complex and business school has set major renovation on campus, they should use it to in most classes, making an already small space feel even a new standard for how rooms should be equipped, and renovate the older academic buildings on campus. When smaller. any building that is lacking should be updated to meet it comes down to it, PC students are really here for one Even worse, many of the classes in these two buildings this new standard. After all, smart classrooms open the reason: to learn. are centered on class discussion: history classes, theology door to new and creative ways of learning. While dorm renovations or new fixtures on campus classes, even foreign language classes where students’ While there will always be other concerns about might be nice, the current status of the residence halls primary task is to speak, to name a few. The tightness residence halls or ways to beautify PC’s campus, and the looks of campus are not getting in the way of of these classrooms makes it impossible to move desks updating the older academic buildings on campus students’ education. The outdated technology and or chairs to make the room more conducive to class would be the most practical and worthwhile use of unaccommodating spaces in some of the older academic discussion. This results in some people being confined funds because it would directly improve PC students’ buildings, however, serve as a consistent barrier to to the ‘outer circle’ and not being able to participate, or academic experience. And in the end, learning is the learning. others not being able to see the chalkboard or projector. most important part of being at college.

by Kelly Wheeler ’21 campus, many students have a serious need for one. of transportation when long weekends or holiday Opinion Co-Editor For example, many upperclassmen have off-site breaks come around. Students often want to go home PARKING LOT internships or student teaching placements in the at these times, but if they were not granted a parking Providence area. PC does not provide transportation permit, they may be unable to do so if no one is for these opportunities, meaning students without cars available to pick them up at PC. Although we are very fortunate to attend a need to find their own way to get there. Many carless Even students that emerge victorious from the university with many state-of-the-art facilities such as students carpool with other students who lottery process find themselves the Science Complex and Concannon Fitness Center, have vehicles, but issues can result frustrated with parking on campus. there is always a need for renovation at Providence if the drivers are unreliable James Galvin ’20 said, “I was lucky College. Admittedly, several academic and residence or they do not have enough to get a parking pass my halls are overdue for touch-ups. However, if PC were a schedule that is junior year. But parking spots are so to acquire funding for some sort of transformation identical to those of limited on this campus that people on campus, the College should apply it toward the their passengers. would park in the student lots even creation of a new student parking lot. Additionally, though they didn’t have permits. Student parking at PC is extremely limited. Permits students that live in Because of this, the lots would fill up are only available to juniors and seniors, and the on-campus apartments and I would have nowhere to put my number of parking spots available to this fragment of with kitchens typically car. I often had to park in visitor parking as a result, the student body remains insufficient. Thus, a lottery have modest meal plans (or and I ended up getting a ticket one time for doing so.” process is used to decide which students are able to none at all), so they need to go grocery In conclusion, there is a significant need for more purchase a parking permit. Unfortunately, the odds do shopping to purchase food. Doing so can be very student parking at PC. So, should PC get money to not end up being in the favor of many upperclassmen. inconvenient without a car on campus. Although the build or reconstruct something on campus, the College This creates problems for countless students. RIPTA stops at Shaw’s, it can be difficult to lug bags of should dedicate it to alleviating the large discrepancy Although some students enter the parking lottery groceries onto the bus. between the supply and demand for student parking simply to enjoy the luxury of having a vehicle on Also, students use their cars on campus as a means on campus. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

by Marie Sweeney ’20 this housing issue. incoming classes are continuing to grow. Opinion Staff Being comfortable on a college campus is one of As for the quality of the housing, some of PC’s RESIDENCE HALLS the most important aspects in ensuring students residence halls have been the same since the 1980s, stay at their respective school. A student’s living and they look that way. Halls such as Aquinas, space is a major factor that affects that comfort McVinney, St. Joe’s, and more desperately need Each year, Providence College is becoming level. If they are not comfortable in their living renovation. PC is becoming a widely known and more popular, and each accepted class has space, it can have a negative impact on their life popular school and it needs to keep up to date grown exponentially in the past several years. as a student. with its residence halls, which will certainly have However, the College has failed to accommodate The College must listen to the needs of students an impact on incoming students and parents. the growing number of students in its outdated and prioritize them over other campus renovation PC must prioritize the comfort and contentment residence halls. projects. The popularity of the school starts with of its students over other projects that need major This has led to forced quads in both freshman the students and if the students are not happy, the funding. The lack of student housing and the and sophomore housing, forced room changes entire school will reflect that. poor quality of available housing reflects badly to accommodate students coming home from Coming in as a freshman and being forced to on the college’s understanding of student comfort abroad, and various other problems. If PC were live with three other roommates in a small room in their living situations. By funding a residence to receive an unlimited amount of money to can be a stressful and anxiety-inducing experience. hall project, PC will not only acknowledge and update or renovate an aspect of campus there is It can also lead to further roommate problems. The excite current students, but will also further no doubt that it should be allocated to renovate College needs to allocate money to the building attract incoming students to make PC the best it current residence halls and build new ones to fix of a new residence hall, especially because the could be.

by Katherine Torok ’20 While Ruane and the Science Complex are relatively Center for Business Studies; the ambiance is warm Associate Editor-in-Chief new in comparison to Harkins and the library, their and inviting thanks to the massive windows located PHILLIPS MEMORIAL LIBRARY architecture mirrors Harkins and makes the string of throughout each building. buildings feel cohesive. Aside from adding more windows throughout the The library, on the other hand, feels out of place. It library, it is also essential for the College to invest in first opened on January 6, 1969, and feels like it came different furniture on the first and second floors. The Phillips Memorial Library is nothing straight from the late 60s and early 70s. Though it is While the basement has bright, fresh, and modern spectacular when compared to its neighboring connected to Ruane, the two feel completely different. furniture to encourage collaborative group work, buildings: the Ruane Center for the Humanities, the This is especially apparent when walking from one everywhere you look on the first and second floor Science Complex, and Harkins Hall. Its boxy exterior building to the other through the small Inter-Hub. on the library is filled with the same chestnut colored made of dull bricks, dark windows, and sand colored You transition from walking on dull geometric carpet wood. concrete feels outdated and mundane compared to the to sleek tile, toward welcoming natural light. Natural The desks, tables, chairs, couches, and bookshelves beautiful architecture lighting is essential; instead of being subjected to the are the same. Switching up the furniture or mixing which surrounds harsh lighting that emits from the grid-like concrete different styles would be a fun and energizing change. it. ceiling of the library, the beautiful windows from In addition, the geometric carpet could be switched Ruane allow for warm light to shine out for something more neutral. through on sunny days. Overall, the Phillips Memorial Library is good, but The library does have some it could use some freshening up, both inside and out. great study spaces nestled in the The addition of windows, installation of new corners of the second floor. Yet, flooring, updating of furniture, and a possible exterior they are often occupied due to their makeover would create a more inviting environment panoramic windows which let in an and ultimately encourage more students to spend abundance of welcoming natural time doing work there. light. There is no need to rebuild a new library, just This is why so many students continue the updates from the IT department upwards choose to study in the Slavin Center and outwards. As a result, the academic buildings of or the Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan upper campus would look more cohesive and unified. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS 8 The Cowl OPINION September 26, 2019 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 (Anna) Wintour is Coming Publisher: Kristine Goodwin Co-Publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears Don’t Be Afraid to Get a Little Cold Advisor: Richard F. Kless said, “fashion designer.” Flash- full display; she constantly rejects Journalism Consultant: Michael Pare forward a couple years and my go-to proposals, cuts content without answer became, “Anna Wintour, but other editors’ approval, and parades Editor-in-Chief: Kerry Torpey ’20 nicer.” around in her iconic sunglasses. You Associate Editor-in-Chief: Katherine However, a few weeks ago when can sense her coldness through your Torok ’20 I was in my History of Fashion and screen. Costuming class, Professor David Yet, the film cut to scenes where Managing Editor: Julia Vaccarella ’20 Cabral dismissed my answer. He Wintour is seen with her family; explained how Wintour—the current she’s full of warmth and life. She Editor-in-Chief of Vogue—needs to knows how and when to switch from Social Media Curator: Mikaela Lee ’20 put up an icy and cutthroat persona being a demanding editor to a loving News Co-Editor: Hannah Langley ’21 in order to maintain her status as woman, proving you can be both. News Co-Editor: Kyle Burgess ’21 one of the most important figures in Many people only see one side of Opinion Co-Editor: Andrea Traietti ’21 fashion. Wintour—the side that has to run Opinion Co-Editor: Kelly Wheeler ’21 I politely agreed and thought one of the most powerful fashion nothing more of it. magazines in the world. With such a Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Patrick But after watching The September coveted position, she needs to act a Fuller ’21 Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Sara by Katherine Torok ’20 Issue for that very class, my answer certain way to ensure everything is Conway ’21 Associate Editor-in-Chief has changed once again: now, it’s just done the way she envisions it. Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Peter “Anna Wintour.” If that means being a little EDITOR’S COLUMN Keough ’20 In short, The September Issue is demanding, so be it. Portfolio Co- Editor: Connor a documentary that follows the Wintour proves to young girls that Zimmerman ’20 creation of the September 2007 you cannot always please everyone. When I was younger, whenever Portfolio Co-Editor: Elizabeth McGinn issue of Vogue magazine—the If you have a job to do, get it done, ’21 someone asked me what I wanted most important copy of the year. even if that means putting your foot Asst. Portfolio Editor: Sarah Kirchner ’21 to be when I grew up, I immediately In it, Wintour’s stubbornness is on down in the process. Sports Co-Editor: Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Co-Editor: Jack Belanger ’21 Asst. Sports Editor: Cam Smith ’21 Photography Supervisor: Nicholas Crenshaw ’20 TANGENTS TIRADES Photography Co-Editor: Laura Chadbourne ’20 Photography Co-Editor: Nora Johnson & ’20 AQ: A Commendable Attend On-Campus Head Copy Editor: Madeline Burns ’20 The Death of Co-Asst. Head Copy Editor: CJ McCartin ’20 Second Choice Events Co-Asst. Head Copy Editor: Kathleen Cursive Writing Moore ’20 Cursive writing is a dying art. Every upperclassman knows the Bingo, bubble soccer, Black and White Copy Editors: Hope Allard ’22, Antonia Formerly a widely practiced feeling of relief—and panic—once Ball—all of these events are put on at Barbiero ’20, Elizabeth Gleason ’21, technique, cursive writing was designed their housing decisions are made for Providence College for students to enjoy. Haley Godin ’22, Colleen Joyce ’22, sophomore year, since this is the first year Ashley Kaplan ’21, Matt MacKenzie ’20, to teach elementary school children how With such a wide variety of events Tuyenhan Nguyen ’22, Nicole Patano ’22, to write formally. Students often learn the that one has more freedom to choose and activities, students are sure to find Grace Sherlog ’22 basic alphabet first, and work their way about where to live. Of course, most something that interests them. PC towards being able to write full essays in people’s first choice is Suites Hall. But students should take advantage of events this aesthetically pleasing font. there are a lot more positives to living in on campus because they encourage a One of the more applicable aspects Aquinas Hall than one might realize. sense of community among the students of learning cursive writing is the ability Aquinas is considered a traditional and take away from the daily stressors of to cultivate a legible and professional dorm style building, as residents have academics. signature, something that people often one to two roommates and a shared By offering events that all students can build upon once they learn the basics bathroom with the floor. This living style attend, PC fosters a sense of community. of the style. Unfortunately, with cursive is something that people take for granted. School dances like Black and White Ball becoming less and less common in Passing other people on your floor, saying allow all students from all grades to elementary schools, children do not “hi,” and making small talk all helps join together for a night of dancing and always know how to craft a classic with making friends and is probably the socializing. biggest part missing from living in Suites Disclaimer signature. “Going to events builds community, The opinions and positions expressed in The It is not uncommon to accredit this or apartments. even if it’s just stopping by, because you Cowl do not necessarily represent those of Providence College or The Cowl’s staff, and the content of unfortunate extinction of handwriting Kenneth Fullerton ’22 said he felt never know what you might get out advertisements do not necessarily communicate endorsement by the College or The Cowl’s staff. to a rise in technology. 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CARTOON COURTESY OF MARK FAIRCHILD ’20 8) Caddy Shack Page 11 Photography September 26, 2019 LEFT: Students gathered on Slavin Lawn on Sunday, September 22 for the “Clear Skies & Tie Dyes” event hosted by BOP’s Fine Arts Committee. Students dyed t-shirts and listened to music while enjoying the sunshine. BELOW: The Dominicans of the St. Thomas Aquinas Priory hosted a barbecue for students, faculty, and staff on Thursday, September 19. Students enjoyed eating and conversing with fellow Friars. BELOW LEFT: On Friday, September 20, the Club Field Hockey Team played against University of Connecticut, ending the game in a 1-1 tie.

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BRIANNA COLLETTI ’21/ THE COWL RIGHT: On Saturday, September 21, the Men’s Club Soccer

Team played Northeastern University on Chapey Field. The LILLIE HUNTER ’22/ THE COWL team fought hard, but ultimately fell to the Huskies. Pictured is Jack Oricoli ’20 gaining posession of the ball. BELOW: The Asian American Association hosts a bubble waffle making event on Wednesday, September 25 to raise funds for the club. Pictured is Hieu Daniel Nguyen ’20 serving waffles.

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Page 12 Photography September 26, 2019 If you could add any class to the core curriculum, what would it be?

“Finance class for non-business majors.” “Current events.” David Delea ’20 Sidney Mackinnon ’21

“Life skills.” “Language.” Katherine Martinez ’20 Alex Johnson ’23

“Taxes.” “A revamped Diversity Core.” Grace Maffucci ’22 Brionna Murray ’20

“Defense Against the Dark Arts.”

-Severus Snape

PHOTO COURTESY OF GINEERSNOW.COM Photos by Nora Johnson ’20, Photo Co-Editor and Jay Willet ’20, Staff Photographer Arts & Page 13 Entertainment September 26, 2019 Poetry, Karaoke, and the Friar Family BOP Hosts 2019 Open Mic Night by Grace Whitman ‘22 Entertainment Committee, led by either covers or original songs, many the words that are universal themes A&E Staff Sydney MacKillop ’20 along with audience members were pleasantly like love and friendship is really Dan Naumec ’20, Mary Kantor ’21, surprised when some contestants put inspiring to others. I feel like putting ON-CAMPUS Sean Breuche ’21, Estarlyn Hiraldo their own spin on their performance. them on paper is more important ’21, and Laura Cheevers ’21, began Yamel Camilo ‘23 volunteered to me than just singing a melody Although fall is fast approaching, promoting the Open Mic Night a few to share two original poems. When because those themes will last forever, Friartown brought a piece of weeks prior on Instagram and through asked what inspired him to read more than a simple catchy tune.” summer back during the Board of posters hung up around campus. poems when everyone else sang a Megan Stenberg ’21 and Raychel Programmers’ (BOP) Open Mic Night Although a typical Open Mic Night song, he replied, “Well, first of all I Pesci ’21 took on karaoke during on Slavin Lawn on Sept. 20. BOP’s consists of contestants performing can’t sing, but I felt like describing their Open Mic Night performance. They started a crowd sing-along with the lyrics, “If I was your boyfriend, I’d never let you go” from Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend.” Stenberg said, “Although we took a different approach, it’s so cool to see all of my peers who are actually really talented perform, so I think it is a great event to get everyone together and Slavin Lawn is a great place to do it too.” Continuing the karaoke theme, Tobin Burgdorf ’21 took the stage next and performed a solo version of “Shallow,” Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s Oscar-winning duet. He left the crowd in stitches with his dynamic performance. His friends even brought posters that read “Go Toby” and “A Star is Born.” Cheevers was ecstatic when she saw how many students came to support Open Mic Night. “I am so happy the weather turned out to be so beautiful. I think we got a lot of support because of that, which is great,” she said. Open Mic Night was a prime opportunity for performers to get comfortable on stage and get other PC students outside on Slavin Lawn Tobin Burgdorf ’21 captured the crowd with his rendition of the award-winning song “Shallow.” GRACE WHITMAN ’22/ THE COWL amid the beginning of school stress. Artists Show Support for Global Climate Strike Billie Eilish, Maggie Rogers, Lizzo Advocate for Change

by Anne DeLello ’20 tock” all over it with the caption, “TICK A&E Staff TOCK! our time is running out. the climate crisis is very real. we need to speak up and VARIETY demand our leaders take action.” Eilish used the same hashtags present in Thunberg’s tweet. This past week on Sept. 20 and Sept. 27, Eilish is not the only one who spoke up on 150 countries participated in two global social media the day of the worldwide stirkes, strikes for climate change. Citizens around including. Participants of the strike often used the world rallied behind 16-year-old Greta song lyrics to get their message across, some of Thunberg, the Swedish activist which were noticed by the artists themselves. who initiated the strike, banding Popular “Truth Hurts” singer Lizzo posted together to “demand an end to the one of these to her own Instagram page, age of fossil fuels,” according to a sign that read, “I just took a DNA test the Global Climate Strike website. turns out I’m 100% freaking terrified for our Thunberg herself has been active future,” with the caption “#climatechange.” on social media regarding the climate John Legend joined Eilish, Lizzo, and strike. In a tweet on Thursday, many other artists in their attempts to September 19, the night before the raise awareness for the climate strike. He strike, the teen tweeted, “Tomorrow tweeted, ”Young artists are challenging we strike back! Global Climate Strike us to confront the realities of the climate September 20-27: 5225 events / In crisis. Join me as I stand with @amnestyusa 156 countries / On all 7 continents / and @GretaThunberg today as we strike for And counting!” She concluded with, climate. Strikewithus.org #ClimateStrike “Spread the word and see you in the #StrikeWithUs #AmbassadorOfConscience.” streets!” and included the hashtags His tweet was coupled with a graphic that #fridaysforfuture and #climatestrike stated, “Act On Your Conscience pointing at the end of her rallying tweet. towards a sign that read, “Strike for Climate.” Thunberg and ordinary citizens Artists are using their influence to are not the only ones taking the help Thunberg and the people around time to support these issues. They are joined the world who are actively trying to create by a group of celebrities who have made their change regarding the climate crisis. Their support for this cause very clear as well. followers on social media spread their Young artist Maggie Rogers spoke up about messages even further, and the amount of her views on the climate crisis. Eilish even influence that celebrities like Legend, Lizzo,

went so far as to post an Instagram video of GRAPHIC BY PATRICK FULLER ’21 and Eilish have significantly increased herself in an outfit that had the words “tick awareness for the climate change movement. 14 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 26, 2019 Having the “Time of Our Life” DAY6 Celebrates on Their ‘GRAVITY’ World Tour in Boston

by Sara Conway ’21 Young K, the primary lyricist of the A&E Co-Editor group, weighed in saying that they wanted to “focus more on human MUSIC relationships” in their new album. Inspiration for the music in The Book of Us, therefore, came from things “Tonight, Boston is a page in our like “everyday conversations, how lives, and you guys are all on that page.” people live, how they talk, [and] the These were the words of Sungjin, expressions they have on their faces.” the leader of the Korean pop-rock Young K also revealed the reason band DAY6, at the Boston show of behind the name of the album in the their ‘GRAVITY’ world tour on Sept. Billboard interview. The “book” is a 15 at the Orpheum Theatre. Their metaphor for a life, and, as Young K Boston performance landed on a mentioned, The Book of Us: Gravity is a special date as the 15th also marked “story we write down as we live.” The the oldest member Jae’s birthday. title song of the album connects to the The five-member Korean pop- theme of the book of a life as well. While rock group DAY6 is comprised of the English title is “Time of Our Life,” leader, rhythm guitarist, and vocalist the Korean name translates to “So That Sungjin; guitarist and vocalist It Becomes One of the Pages.” Young Jae; bassist, rapper, and vocalist K expressed that he hopes that this Young K; keyboardist and vocalist, song “can become one of your pages, Wonpil; and drummer and youngest, a moment in your life, your book.” Dowoon. DAY6 debuted under JYP DAY6 began writing a new chapter Entertainment on September 7, 2015 of their musical journey with the with the mini album The Day. The release of their new album, which band launched their Every DAY6 indicated a new era for the band. Their project in early 2017 when they last two albums of 2018 made up the released a song or two every month “Youth” era. The Book of Us: Gravity for about a year from January to places an emphasis on beginnings, November. As DAY6 gained more demonstrated through DAY6’s attention on the international music brighter sound and their focus on scene, they had their first fanmeet everyday emotions in their lyrics. The tour, DAY6 Live & Meet in North slightly different sound of the album America in 2017 as well as the was prompted by DAY6’s desire to group’s first world tour titled DAY6 have “more concert music,” according 1st World Tour ‘Youth’ in 2018. to Jae in an MTV News interview. For DAY6 recently released their this new feel, he refers particularly to fifth mini album called The Book of “Best Part” and “Time of Our Life,” PHOTO COURTESY OF TICKETMASTER Us: Gravity on July 15, featuring six songs that contributed to sustaining The ‘GRAVITY’ tour proved to be a celebration of DAY6, a way to pay tribute to the books of new songs including the title song, the high-energy concert in Boston. their lives and the evolution of the band. “Time of Our Life.” A few months The setlist of the ‘GRAVITY’ spotlight their instrumental skills throughout the two-and-a-half hour set. Eyes were then placed on the fans when Wonpil asked everyone to sing “Time of Our Life” as the members played the instrumentals, watching in awe as the theater was filled with My Day singing their Korean lyrics. The environment of pure energy that DAY6 created at their Boston concert allowed fans—and the members themselves—to let go of any of the stress, anxiety, or worries they had carried into the Orpheum Theatre before the show. As Wonpil said in his ending statement, “I feel like that there are hardships in life and without those hardships there [wouldn’t] be happy moments, but I hope that we can make music that will give you the strength to push through and overcome those hardships.” Emotional burdens were released through the high-energy performances that did not wane in the slightest—although DAY6 played 16 songs almost nonstop in two hours—and fans did not cease to sing along or cheer. DAY6 and My Day, in fact, responded to each DAY6 breaks away from the mainstream K-pop sound with their rock influenced sound. PHOTO COURTESY OF JYP ENTERTAINMENT other’s excitement with increasing energy as the night went on. after the release, the band embarked tour weaved together DAY6’s new of their lives and the evolution DAY6’s ‘GRAVITY’ concert on the United States leg of their music and songs from their previous of the band, as they had recently celebrated something else besides second world tour, ‘GRAVITY,’ eras. The band opened with “Best marked their fourth anniversary a birthday and the existence of the stopping first in New York City Part” from The Book of Us: Gravity, as a group earlier in September. group. The members of the band and before traveling to Boston. The the song that concludes their latest As Sept. 15 was also Jae’s 27th the fans who came out to see them play massive tour will take DAY6 across mini album. Music from their first birthday, the rest of the members of were there for a connected reason: the United States, to Australia and EP made frequent appearances such DAY6 and the fans—called My Day— music. In Jae’s ending statement he parts of Asia in November, as well as their songs “Colors,” “Freely,” made the show particularly memorable contemplated the power of music as to cities in Europe in the new year which closed the dynamic show, by singing “Happy Birthday” to saying, “I think that’s a beautiful with a show in Madrid this January. and “Congratulations,” DAY6’s him. Although special attention was thing; music is a beautiful thing.” When asked about the inspiration debut song. The ‘GRAVITY’ tour placed on Jae as the birthday boy, the And the My Day of Boston behind the lyrics of The Book of Us: proved to be a celebration of DAY6, others of the band got the opportunity there in the Orpheum Theatre Gravity in an interview with Billboard, a way to pay tribute to the books to perform solos for My Day and that night wholeheartedly agreed. September 26, 2019 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 15 Let’s Remember A Little Late With Lilly Singh Friends Celebrates Its 25th Year From YouTube to Late Night TV by Madison Palmieri ‘22 A&E Staff TELEVISION by Julia Vacarella ‘20 A&E Staff On Thursday, September 22, 1994, viewers tuned in to NBC to watch the pilot episode TELEVISION of a new comedy. It opened on a group of attractive, fashionable twenty-somethings in a The last time a woman hosted a late night show quaint coffeeshop. Within the first few minutes, on network television was in 2000. Late night televi- the audience became acquainted with both sion is changing with the recent debut of A Little their individual personalities and the close- Late with Lilly Singh scheduled to premiere on knit bond the titular friends shared. From the Sept. 16. It has sparked a discussion of female and introduction of Ross’s signature “hi” to Rachel’s minority representation in this arena. Taking Car- entrance in her wedding dress, the show’s son Daly’s slot, Singh will now be in the spotlight opening set it apart from the rest for those more than ever. However, she faces competition viewers in 1994 and continues to do so today. from the likes of Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers. A few years ago, Friends experienced an NBC, the network that airs A Little Late with intense resurgence in popularity. Young people Lilly Singh, asserts that “the multi-faceted star’s could not stop talking about it, debating debut in the late-night landscape is especially whether they were more of a Monica or a noteworthy as she’s a Canadian woman of Rachel, and if the guy they were crushing on Indian descent, combining a fresh take on the was a Chandler, a Joey, or—God forbid—a Ross. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS day’s events, pop culture, diversity, and life.” Maybe it was the comedy, the recurring jokes Singh has always been transparent about her Singh’s late night show is set to premiere on Sept. 16. that became as familiar to the audience as they background and proudly embraces it. Her were to the friends themselves. Maybe it was the parents moved from India to Ontario, Canada, In fact, Singh’s YouTube background may pose sense of family that the tight-knit group shared. where she grew up. She then relocated to Los positive influence down the line. As fans who Maybe it was the routine of each episode, Angeles several years ago to further her career. grew up watching her videos are growing older, with guaranteed warmth like comfort food on Singh is best known for her successful You- they may turn to A Little Late in order to gain a stressful night. Maybe it was the romantic Tube channel, IISuperwomanII, where she further insight from her. Nonetheless, this younger idealism of finding love within one’s immediate publishes comedic videos, often posing as char- group must decide whether they want to turn social circle that Ross and Rachel and, more acters including fictional representations of her back towards the traditional television structure mother and father, and videos where she reflects in an era of YouTube and streaming popularity. on her personal life. Although she has amassed Furthermore, Singh’s purpose in creating new significant praise and success, the transition content has never been limited to comedy. Rather, from vlogging her daily life to the more tra- she has been a proponent of diversity and inclusivity ditional nature associated with hosting a late- throughout her career, and this will certainly night television show poses some difficulties. transfer over into A Little Late. Additionally, she has Richard Lawson of Vanity Fair writes, “The lin- openly discussed sensitive topics such as mental ear ratings for the premiere episode were on par illness, experiences of growing up, and sexuality. with the end of Carson Daly’s show, which is good “I feel lucky to be in this position. I’m a minority PHOTO COURTESY OF WARNER BROS. TELEVISION enough news, while a Wednesday night prime in many, many ways, and I want to make sure that satisfyingly, Chandler and Monica brought. time special meant to boost the show’s profile did anyone, no matter where they are in the world, can Perhaps it was the actors themselves, a not seem to get much traction. But those numbers relate and feel represented,” Singh told Marie Claire group of relatively unknown people who aren’t exactly what NBC will use to determine in a recent interview. The main takeaway from together catapulted to superstar status. From whether A Little Late is a success.” The first week Singh’s debut of A Little Late is that the landscape the first episode, it was clear that the six friends of the show featured celebrities such as Mindy of entertainment is changing constantly, paving shared a special bond, both onscreen and off. Kaling, Keenan Thompson, and Chelsea Handler. the way for different opinions and personalities. Or maybe it was the show’s relatability. From Monica’s obsessive tendencies and sibling rivalry with Ross to Chandler’s self-esteem issues and complicated relationship with his dad, viewers could see themselves in the characters. They could be fashionable like Rachel, goofy like Joey, intellectual like Ross, self-assured like Monica, sarcastic like Chandler, or kooky like Phoebe. At the same time, however, part of the show’s appeal was the escape from reality it offered. The relatable friends often found themselves in the most unrelatable of situations: adopting a chicken and a duck, accidentally saying an ex- girlfriend’s name in weddings vows, and acting as a surrogate for a family member and his home economics teacher-turned-wife. While highly unrealistic, these moments made audiences fall even more in love with the characters. Friends endures, then, because of its humor and heart. The jokes are witty and seldom overdone; the characters are realistic enough to be emulated yet removed enough from reality to give the group a sort of sacredness about them. The theme song repeats the line “I’ll be there for you.” This is what the show is truly about: being there for your friends, even when they sing about smelly cats or refuse to share food. This much is true even twenty-five

GRAPHIC BY BRENNA CAVALLARO ’23 years after Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, and Joey first became friends with each other, and with viewers around the world.

16 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 26, 2019 Zac Brown Band Continues to be Prolific Defies Country Genre with New Album, The Owl

by Catherine Goldberg ‘20 A&E Staff MUSIC

This past Friday, September 20 Zac Brown Band dropped their sixth studio album, The Owl, and have received mixed feedback. In the past decade, Zac Brown Band has been one of the most popular and successful country music groups. With hits like “Chicken Fried,” “Knee Deep,” and “Homegrown,” the group seems to be on everyone’s radar, whether they like country music or not. In the past year, the band has hired a new manager, Scooter Braun, the well-known manager of Justin Bieber. With Braun managing this country band alongside numerous other famous pop artists, many anticipated a pop vibe on Zac Brown Band’s new album. The three-time Grammy Award- The band’s newest release divided critics. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS winning band decided to explore new sounds in The Owl, featuring unexpected collaborations. owl can see perfectly at night, making it a symbol heads since the release. Popular Youtube country According to Rolling Stone, this “marks Zac of a reliable guide, even during the darkest times. music critic Grady Smith said he had two words Brown Band’s most personal and genre-defying The 11-song set consists of some powerhouse in response to the album, “What happened?” He album to date.” The album name is inspired by collaborations. Number six on the track list, says the band has been known for “their harmony, the lore surrounding the great horned owl. This titled “Finish What We Started,” features their incredible instrumentation, yet also their Brandi Carlile. Other titles include “Already on welcoming, fun, warm, excellent musicality that Fire,” “The Woods,” “Warrior,” and “OMW.” has almost a Grateful Dead-like following.” He “Need This” was co-produced by Ryan Tedder says that they have tried to explore pop-sounds of OneRepublic, songwriter and producer Jason before in their Jekyll + Hyde album, but went back “Poo Bear” Boyd, and country songwriter to their original country sound with Welcome Home. Andrew DeRoberts. This song is a chill, laid However, in this album, Smith said ZBB back tune about Zac Brown on a beach getaway, has gone “full tilt crazy.” Other critics on much like the band’s signature hit “Toes.” websites such as Saving Country Music fear An anticipated hit song on the album is “God that one of the best country music bands has Given,” which has already been featured in ZBB’s taken a turn for the worst, echoing artists like live show Leaving Love Behind. The lead single Taylor Swift who have fallen from the favor “Someone I Used to Know” was released in of country music critics after a shift in genre. November 2018, almost an entire year ago. That song From these reviews, we can see that Zac made it to number 34 on the Top Country charts. Brown Band is at a crossroads. Either they Some critics, such as Rolling Stone and The Daily can continue exploring new sounds and PHOTO COURTESY OF SPOTIFY Campus, are loving the new album. However, a lot genres, or go back to their roots which have The Owl is Zac Brown Band’s sixth studio album. of country music lovers have been shaking their given them incredible success over the years. Ameer Vann’s EMMANUEL: A Vulnerable Return

twisted, and depressed lyrical dirge. time with BROCKHAMPTON. The from this intense EP is that Vann by Daniel O’Neill ‘21 The next song, “Pop Trunk,” most harrowing lyric of the song is is in conflict with himself and his A&E Staff continues the same depressed “I lost my friends to Los Angeles.” old band. He is struggling to figure MUSIC theme of the previous track, this Lyrics like these are bound to out the desperation that he feels, time backed by a trap beat. “Los grab the attention of the rest of but completely accepts that he is Angeles” begins with the same the hip-hop industry, especially going to be hated for what he was Ameer Vann’s six-track EP darkness that has consumed Vann, those familiar with Vann’s story. accused of. Vann is an excellent EMMANUEL is his first release but transitions into referencing his The most important takeaway example of a tortured artist that is since he was removed from the attempting to kickstart his career BROCKHAMPTON roster in May again. He brings the same energy 2018. Since then, Vann has spent that he did in BROCKHAMPTON, his life out of the public eye. He except this time there are more was released by the band due to intense emotions involved. multiple accusations of sexual Many believe that Vann’s misconduct by many women. work with BROCKHAMPTON, On top of the sexual misconduct specifically the Saturation projects, accusations, he was also accused is his best. EMMANUEL, however, of having a relationship with a is filled with emotions that portray minor, which Vann has denied. Vann as someone who has weathered He released a statement saying, the worst storm and somehow is still “Although my behavior has been alive. The EP is an outlet for him to selfish, childish, and unkind, I have explain his emotions, not just his side never criminally harmed anyone or of the story. The isolation that he feels disrespected their boundaries…” and his obvious maturity due to the After this statement, he went on circumstances is shown throughout a personal hiatus that eventually the entire EP. The anger and despair culminated in EMMANUEL. present on the new EP are what makes This hiatus not only allowed it his most vulnerable project to date. Vann to think about how his life had Ameer Vann’s fans wholeheartedly drastically changed, but also saw his expected a redemption album, but old bandmates release two successful instead got clarity in the form of albums, iridescence and GINGER. In a powerful six-track EP. This was that time, he seems to have figured supposed to be just a comeback out his complete outlook on what had EP, but EMMANUEL ended up happened. The opening title track putting his heart and soul on has an inconsistent yet heavy beat display for the world to see. While that backs up his dark lyrics. Here, BROCKHAMPTON still touts itself as he references his terrible childhood the boy band of hip-hop, Vann steps multiple times and makes a reference into the spotlight with a menacing to his suicidal thoughts. The rest of the PHOTO COURTESY OF AMEERVANN ON INSTAGRAM project of masterful lyricism album follows down this same dark, Vann prefaced the release of his EP by posting this photo on his Instagram. and bleak, foreboding emotion. Page 17 PortfolioProvidence College’s Home For Creative Writing September 26, 2019 Marks on the Sole

by Sarah McLaughlin ’23 Portfolio Staff POETRY

I slide my right foot in, it catches A hole in the lining, my toe’s stuck inside

“Why don’t you just put them in the trash?” I shake my head and smile, like it’s a nice joke

Thirteen years old, I picked them out Thought they looked cool—black leather, gold eyelets

Sturdy, stiff, snug around both calves Gave me half an inch, maybe, but it made all the difference

Laced up on the first crisp morning of fall Carrying my steps ’til the first flower blooms

Weathered, worn, they don’t stand up straight On their own anymore, need my ankles’ support

But the rubber soles, nearly flat, unseen In return, still manage to hold up my feet

“Want to borrow some shoe polish?” I turn away, pulling my double knot taut

Polish might cover the stains and scuffs But only how bandages cover a cut

Laces’ ends frayed like roots of a tree Clear plastic coating a distant memory

Socks always get wet, skin wrinkled and cold Then they sit, stuffed with newspaper, by the front door

“Why don’t you want to buy a new pair?” I look to the price tags, sometimes tempted for change

But each road, each floor, each path I’ve walked They’ve held me up, half an inch, double knot, snug

GRAPHIC DESIGN BY ELIZABETH MCGINN `21 18 The Cowl PORTFOLIO September 26, 2019 Grounded in Memory by Erin Venuti ’20 Portfolio Staff POETRY

Every place I go, I take a rock, So, when I’m floating off, My feet will know to stay calm.

In my hand, the stone warms, wakes, Remembers the spot from which it came– A shore, a city, a country, a place–

Not long ago, I weaved my way Through clotted streets, Where crumbling concrete sidewalks Turn to cobblestones, That is, Past gray ruins and vibrant pink houses, Until the roofs of the houses behind us Toward that stretch of stones Are warmed by the sun That’s kissed by the whispering water; And our faces are warmed Where, regardless of the month, By the laughter that surrounds us, The cement wall and stony shore are always cool. And, suddenly, the rock doesn’t seem so cold.

Before I go, I take a rock, So, when I leave this place and I’m floating off, My feet will know to stay calm, And I’ll remember the spot from which I came–

That shore, that city, that country, that place.

ERIN VENTUI '20/THE COWL

Fresh, Never Frozen by Sarah Heavren ’21 Portfolio Staff POETRY

I’m fresh, never frozen. My thoughts are not cold. They’re living and breathing, Never growing old.

I’m fresh, never frozen. I want to be heard. My thoughts have some value. It’s what they deserve.

I’m fresh, never frozen. I don’t fit the mold. I don’t just go along With what I am told.

I’m fresh, never frozen. Yes, I’m different. But that does not mean I’m incompetent.

I’m fresh, never frozen. Although I’m alive, I will not be spoiled. My spirit won’t die.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM September 26, 2019 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 19 Confiscated Dreams

by Jess Polanco ’20 Portfolio Staff FICTION

Laying down and looking at the stars. This was all they dreamt about. The feeling of the prickly grass on the back of their heads and chatting about their dreams. They created plans that night about how to bring all of their ideas into fruition. They traced the sky with the blueprint of their dreams, how it will begin, and how they dreamt it’ll end. And they smiled and giggled through it all. At one moment they traced each other’s faces, while staring into each other’s eyes. They didn’t want the moment to absorb all of their love so it didn’t last that long. No one could match the frequency felt between their hearts that night, not even the stars above them. They missed each other, terribly. Two and a half years of talking through a glass, begging to be touched by one another. They couldn’t hold on to each other and so they held on to the hope that drew the line in front of them. After two and a half years, they ended up here. In the biggest park in their city, they begged whoever was above them to not confiscate the night because the morning promised pain. The morning hadn’t come yet but it was already dressed like a thief, ready to take him away like he didn’t belong to what God had promised him, which was life. The next morning, they found each other, at the steps of a dark prison. The building was probably built by innocent souls who had no intentions of swallowing the innocence of a soul. But here they were, kissing each other goodbye. Promising each other it’ll end soon. Ignoring the fact that it was only true in the next life time.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM & GRAPHIC DESIGN BY CONNOR ZIMMERMAN '20 Rainbow Rain by Gabriela Baron ’20 Portfolio Staff

POETRY

The sky turns a soft gray and skeleton trees breathe in life as the wind compels them to stretch out their arms. Animals in the forest scurry, smelling the imminent rain. Red cardinals take shelter in their sanctuary, eastern box turtles retreat to their shells, and squirrels dart up maple, oak, and hickory trees.

Water is paint. It dyes hair a darker hue, transforms buds to sunflower yellow, ripens red raspberries, and brightens lush grass. One drop of rain hits a cardinal. It trickles down its back leaving a bright royal blue trail. The bird ruffles its feathers, trying to shake off the color but the blue remains. Droplets land on an eastern box turtle, its hard shell a canvas for a splatter painting of fuchsia, lilac, and peach. Thunder howls and the rain drenches the squirrels: one turquoise, another crimson, and others plum. The rainbow rain showers over the grass, moss, and trees, flooding the forest with color. The cardinals leave their shelter, the turtles dawdle through the grass, and the squirrels sprint down tree trunks, no longer scared of a rain.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF UNSPLASH.COM 20 The Cowl PORTFOLIO September 26, 2019

As the Darkness Poured Over Tiffany & by Grace O'Connor ’22 Portfolio Staff Earl POETRY Making PC an emotionally stable place one letter at a time

We sped down the never ending road Dear Tiff and Earl, I could see the worried look on his face As his grip tightened on the steering wheel The trees outside the window blended together It's been a quiet week As they erased into the distance on campus. Almost too quiet. Do either of you The silence in the air felt heavy and ominous know what is going I put my hand on my stomach which felt bottomless on? The sound of my heart pounding was the only vibration I felt As the sweat on my hands slowly started to melt Sincerely, His eyes were emotionless Increasingly Alarmed As he turned around the bend The headlights glared in our eyes The sudden rush of darkness poured over Dear Al,

My eyes opened slowly There are some things I felt numb and confused they don't teach you The red and white lights were blurry in Civ. Don't look As the voices whirled through the air for answers because I looked down at the scar, remembering this day there aren't any. You'll The narrow road I had always driven up and down understand when The predictability of getting to my destination you're older. I cannot tell you that exact bend of the road to this day Where everything went to dismay Watch your back, I took an eraser and erased it all away

PHOTO COURTESY OF PEXELS.COM Tiff

Listomania* Dear Alarmist, Things I Thought I Would Have Done By Now Clearly, we experience • Written my memoir this campus in very • Gone to class different ways. All I hear from dawn • Proposed my thesis to dusk are hordes • Gotten out of bed of lawnmowers • Applied to graduate school incessantly criss- crossing across • Taken the LSAT the overwatered • Declared my major grass. After dark, • Been to Slavin 108 my eardrums and nightmares are • Learned how to make toast haunted by the • Seen any Quentin Tarantino movie unending cacophony • Done laundry of freshmen and athletes screaming • Called my parents through the echo • Gotten a job chamber that you • Joined a club may recognize as the hallways and staircases • Finished Civ of my dorm. From • Picked up my books from the bookstore what I can tell, all • Ordered my books from the bookstore that’s “going on” is a blockage in your ears. • Registered to vote • Read my syllabus Resoundingly, • Dropped out of college, moved to a new country, assumed another identity (everything is fine) Earl *Listomania and Tiffany & Earl are both satirical pieces that do not reflect the views of Providence Collegeor The Cowl. Page 21 Sports September 26, 2019 Ernie D Recalls Historic Final Four Run Former Friar Reflects on Time at PC Hall of Fame Continued from front page Getting to Know Ernie D: “When I was 10 years old, I came home from school and told my mother -Born: January 15, 1951, North I wanted to become a professional Providence, RI basketball player and she laughed. I knew if I practiced 8-10 hours a day -Named a Concensus All- and did it for years, I could be a great American in 1973 player. I used to get my basketball at six in the morning and I would just start -Shot a then NBA-record 94.5% dribbling,” said DiGregorio. There were from the free-throw line in 1976-77 also times he would go out in the middle of winter and shovel off snow at Evans -Favorite Arenas: Madison Park to practice in North Providence. Square Garden, The Forum, & Despite receiving scholarships from The Boston Garden colleges such as Indiana University and University of California-Los Angeles, -Toughest Guy to Guard: Nate DiGregorio never bothered to visit any “Tiny” Archibald school other than PC. “I wanted to play in front of my family -Favorite PC Player: David Duke and friends. When I got to do that and Jr. ’22 see them enjoy that, I thought what’s better than that. I wanted to be part of -Favorite Teammates: Marvin the PC tradition,”said DiGergorio. Barnes, ’74 Kevin Stacom ’74 Not only did he become part of the tradition, DiGregorio helped create -Once hit 146 free throws in a row it. He spent three seasons playing for at a basketball camp the Friars, setting records such as most assists in a season and highest career average for assists per game, but he will always be remembered most for leading the Friars to their first Final Four appearance in 1973. While PC had a strong program before the ’70s, it was the 1972-73 team that would change the course of PC basketball for years to come. That year would be the first season the Friars would play their home games at the then Civic Center, now the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, in downtown Providence. DiGregorio, PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BIG LEAD Barnes and Kevin Stacom ’74 gave the DiGregorio ’73 spent his first four season in Buffalo after getting picked third overall in the 1973 NBA Draft. Friars three future pros on the roster with the Hall of Fame coach, Dave Gavitt on always trying to get layups and he knew “He stepped on someone’s foot, Famer John Havlicek. the sidelines. That season, DiGregorio Marvin would grab every rebound and twisted his knee, and that was it. They “Havlicek was the best,” said would score 24.5 points per game and throw it up to me. He trusted me with began to grab all the rebounds and DiGregorio. “I remember his last game. dish out 8.6 assists per game. the ball to attack the defense and make we couldn’t run our fast break. They He got a seven-minute ovation from the The team went 23-2 during the regular the right play.” grabbed more offensive rebounds and crowd. It was so emotional.” season, with one of those losses coming The Friars used the fast break to their we ended up losing that game.” DiGregorio and Havlicek will forever against the eventual champion UCLA. advantage and ran themselves into the To this day, DiGregorio still believes be connected as the former Friar fed With such an extraordinary amount of Final Four where they would face the they could have beaten UCLA in the title Havlicek the ball every time he was in talent on that team, Coach Gavitt never Memphis State Tigers (now Memphis game had they gotten there. He finished and even assisted Havlicek for his final had to draw up any plays according to University). The Friars managed to grab with 32 points and seven assists in his bucket ever. After the game, Havlicek DiGregorio. an early 16-point lead before Barnes went final game in a Friars uniform. wrote on a picture, “Ernie D, one more “We knew how to play, plain and down with a knee injury that changed Despite the loss, the magical run pass, John Havlicek.” This would be one simple,” said DiGrgerio. “We were the momentum of the game. brought new national attention to PC of DiGregorio’s most special memories as one of the best basketball programs as a professional basketball player as in the country. That team, according both men were able to go out on top with to DiGregorio, “changed the culture a special moment. forever at Providence.” After his career was over, DiGregorio While DiGregorio was looking returned to Rhode Island and stayed forward to continuing his career in the involved with the game by coaching NBA, he knew he would miss his coach high school and younger kids. The with whom he had built a sepcial bond. game remains a part of him and he will “He would never yell,” DiGregorio consider himself a basketball player “till said of his coach. “I missed playing for the day he dies.” a guy like Gavitt. He had no ego and Even though his career ended would let me play my game. I loved sooner than he wanted it to, DiGregorio playing for Providence College. They remembers the positives of his career were the greatest years of my life.” and the special moments he shared with DiGregorio would go on to have a others. He will forever remember seeing five-year career in the NBA with the the local fans who had never been to a Buffalo Braves, Los Angles Lakers, and basketball game come out to support the Boston Celtics. During his first year, he team when he was there. won the Rookie of the Year and lead the When he reflects on his career and league in assists per game. He also set a how much he treasures it, DiGregorio rookie record for assists in one game with reminisces about a time when he went 25. Knee injuries ultimately pushed him over to Gavitt’s house after he retired. PHOTO COURTESY OF FRIARBASETBALL.COM out of the game, but not before getting to “I told him, ‘If I could’ve dreamt how Even before playing together at PC DiGregorio ’73 and Barnes ’74 developed a special experience a special moment in his final great my career was going to be at PC, friendship that lasted up until Barnes’ death in 2014. game with the Celtics and future Hall-of- reality surpassed the dream.’” The Cowl 22 SPORTS September 26, 2019 Tennis Begins Season Editor’s Migliorini and Magliochetti Shrine in First Tournmanet Corner: International by Marc DeMartis ’21 Sports Staff TENNIS Basketball

Starting on Sept. 13, The Providence by Cam Smith ’21 College Tennis Team was in Hamden, Sports Assistant Editor Connecticut to play in the Quinnipiac EDITOR’S CORNER Invitational Tournament. There was plenty of talent present with competitive teams such as the United States Military The United States, long the dominant Academy at West Point, Fairfield force in basketball, saw its empire come University, Sacred Heart University, crashing down earlier this month when Boston University, Bryant University, its delegation of players placed seventh Quinnipiac University, and the University at the 2019 Basketball World Cup. The of Connecticut all in attendance. loss was a source of embarrassment The Friars came out strong with four nationwide, as millions ridiculed the out of the five new freshmen earning U.S. players for failing to live up to the their first wins of their college careers. lofty standards set by the teams that Brenna Magliochetti ’23 won the last had preceded them. match of the day and said, although she Team USA was not without excuses, was nervous, “Everyone was watching PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS as nearly all of its premiere stars were and cheering and it was just such a great Aidan Epstein ’20 (above) is one of the two seniors on the team; asides from one sophmore, absent for the tournament, including atmosphere.” the majority of the roster is made up of freshmen. studs like Anthony Davis, Damian Looking forward, the Friars will be Lillard, and James Harden. They cited hosting their first tournament of the year nine total players being new to the team this season, especially with all of the new the tournament’s proximity to the start this coming weekend where they look this year. faces on the team who are just getting of National Basketball Association to keep their momentum going into the With the talent that Magliochetti their careers started. training camp and their subsequent season. has, she spoke as to why she decided to Not only does Magliochetti appear to desire to pursue an NBA championship Regarding the expectations for the commit to PC over the other schools who have a promising future for the Friars, as the reasons for their no-shows. year, Magliochetti said, “I think we are had given her offers. She explained, “I but her fellow teammate Julia Migliorini Nevertheless, Team USA entered going to have a great year. Our team chose the team here at PC because I love ’23 shined in her college debut as well. the World Cup with high expectations. is really young and hungry so we’re the chemistry and commitment of the She went undefeated in all three of The team was still ranked number going to be working hard. One of our team and coaches. There’s just a really the matches she played. With new one in the world and was headed by biggest goals this year is to win a Big East great feeling of family here, not just on the members of the team already becoming two all-stars in Kemba Walker and Conference match so hopefully we can team but all around campus.” contributors early on in the season, there Khris Middleton. So too did the roster make that happen.” The Friar Family atmosphere here is a lot to be excited about in Friartown. As boast an abundance of young talent in As Magliochetti said, the Friars are a at PC continues to attract great athletes mentioned previously, you can watch the players like Jayson Tatum, Donovan young team. More than half of the team is and better students every year. With that tennis team take on several other schools Mitchell, Myles Turner, and Jaylen made up of freshmen, with five out of the being said, there is a lot to look forward to this weekend on Saturday, September 28. Brown. As promising as the team may have seemed, something never quite clicked chemistry-wise, and the squad Men’s Soccer Wins Two Games 1-0 struggled to remain undefeated in the by Sullivan Burgess ’20 group stages. Their entrance into the Sports Staff quarterfinals was immediately met with defeat, as the French National MEN’S SOCCER Team controlled all facets of the match en route to an 89-79 victory. The Last Friday, the Providence disappointment was immeasurable, College Men’s Soccer Team played its and the uproar back in the states was first Big East game against the Seton thunderous. Hall University Pirates. The last time Yet, perhaps this result is not so the two teams faced off against one much a commentary on the failures another was last season, when the of USA basketball, but a reflection of Friars defeated Seton Hall 1-0 in the newfound success of basketball double overtime. internationally. In the 1991–92 NBA Heading into the game against season, the league featured just 26 Seton Hall, the team was looking to players born outside of the United keep their win streak after a great States. In comparison, the 2018–19 NBA week of wins against Sacred Heart season saw a whopping 118 foreign- University and Harvard University, born players participate, which was winning 4-0 and 1-0 respectively, nearly a quarter of the league’s player putting the Friars’ record at an population. overall 4-2, and making a name for These international players were themselves in Big East men’s soccer. not only playing in the league but Meanwhile, on the other side of dominating in it as well. Four of the five the pitch, Seton Hall came into the NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL major NBA 2018 – 2019 awards went game still trying to find their footing, Qawasmy ’22 could not have scored his first goal of the season at a better time. His goal came to international players, including the after a 1-3 record in the beginning of in the 76th minute that gave PC their third straight 1-0 win. MVP award, received by the Greece- the season. born Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Throughout the first six games match, Seton Hall was not able to find season, and Aviza’s first time this Defensive Player of the Year award of the season, the Friars have been a shot. Their chance came in the 63rd season. Aviza has so far recorded went to the Frenchman Rudy Gobert, outshooting their opponents 111-32, minute of the game off a free kick, three straight shutouts for the season, the very same player that stonewalled even holding Harvard to five shots which was tipped away by the Friars on top of .61 goals against average, the U.S. in their quarterfinal loss. and Sacred Heart to only two shots. goalkeeper Austin Aviza ‘20RS. Aviza and .778 save percentage. The NBA is partially responsible for In the first 26 minutes of the finished the game with four saves, On Wednesday, PC faced off this international influx of talent, as match, PC scored on a header from and the Friars had 12 shots, including against their Rhode Island rival the league’s global outreach programs Paulo Lima ’22 to the top left frame four on goal. Brown University. After a tough have brought basketball to locations of the goal right over Seton Hall’s This win put the Friars at a 5-2 defensive game, PC walked away never before frequented by the sport. goalkeeper. The goal came from an record, making them third in the Big from the match with a 1-0 victory, This expansion has afforded young assist off a crossed ball corner kick East Conference, right behind St. improving their record to 6-2, on a kids in various countries exposure from Joao Serrano ‘20RS, on the John’s University and Georgetown four-game win streak. The lone goal to a sport once considered strictly backside of the eighteen-yard box on University. was scored by Ramzi Qawasmy ’22. American. the pitch. The corner kick came from Immediately after the weekend, Coming off this match, the Friars So before one mourns the apparent Danny Griffin ’20, which Lima was the Big East Weekly Honor Roll was look forward to continuing their sudden death of U.S. basketball, they able to head into the net for the Friars’ announced. Both Aviza and Serrano Big East play with an away game in must come to terms with the fact that first and only goal of the match. were featured on the list. This was Washington, D.C. to face off against Team USA is not falling behind—the Within the first 45 minutes of the Serrano’s third time on the list this rival Georgetown. world is simply catching up. September 26, 2019 SPORTS 23 The Cowl Providence College Investigates: Are More Home Runs Good for Baseball? Yes, Home Runs Make Games Exciting

by Cam Smith ’21 further. And travel further the ball has. Sports Assistant Editor On Sept. 11, the MLB surpassed the previous record of 6,105 total PCI homeruns hit in a season, with nearly three weeks still left to play. A decade after the messy death MLB commissioner Rob Manfred of the steroid era in Major League has denied that the league is Baseball, a new controversy has shaken intentionally juicing baseballs, yet the baseball world: the juiced ball era. he has made comments recently that The league has seen an astronomical suggest the league would be looking rise in home run totals that put to at the specifications of the ball. This shame even the numbers put up by is seen as a likely attempt to increase steroid-enhanced players of the turn drag and decrease flight distance. of the century. This dramatic increase It is justified for the commissioner in home runs will prove to be the jolt to want to take a look at the ball of energy necessary to revive the sport. specifications, but instead of making Indeed, it is no secret that baseball the baseball less aerodynamic, he has seen a steady decline in popularity. should aim to make it even more In 2018, the league saw a harsh 4% drop aerodynamic. Baseball desperately in ballpark attendance, the largest slip needs the long ball to add some much- in a decade. needed excitement to the sport. Indeed, Fewer people are also watching the there is a reason All-Star Weekend game at home. The 2018 World Series features the Home Run Derby as its drew only 14 million views per game. main attraction. In comparison, the 1991 World Series No fan goes to the stadium hoping brought in approximately 36 million their favorite player will lay down a viewers per game, a startling difference spectacular bunt. It is the homerun of 22 million. ball baseball fans want, and it is the The MLB has taken steps to PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY WILLENS/AP PHOTO homerun ball the league needs in order remedy these troubling trends, mostly The newfound emphasis on home runs has allowed younger players like Pete Alonso to to survive. centered around increasing the pace make an immediate impact. To stave off the plague of falling of play. In 2019, the league shortened Over the past few years, the less dense and better-centered core, ratings and shrinking crowds, Manfred inning breaks, capped the number league has also taken another subtle smoother leather, and significantly and the MLB must emphasize home of mound visits per game at six, and yet substantial step: remodeling the lower seams. As a result, the ball has runs as much as they can, as it may experimented with a pitch clock during baseball itself. less drag and a smoother flight pattern very well be baseball’s best chance to spring training. The new ball is characterized by a when hit, causing the ball to travel regain popularity. No, It Takes Away From the Roots of the Game by Scott Jarosz ’21 the baseball community, as home run run production throughout MLB history completely explain the shocking increase Sports Staff production this season is the highest it can be interpreted in several different of 890 runs since the 2018 season. PCI has ever been by a staggering amount. ways. For one, some have argued that A more common explanation of the As a point of comparison, in the the increase in home runs is a result of the significantly higher home run total 2018 season, there were a total of 5,585 usage of new and improved technology this season is the possibility that the As of Sept. 24, there have been 6,550 home runs hit. Going back further, in by MLB teams. When watching any league is “juicing” the baseballs used home runs hit this season in Major the 2015 MLB season, there were 4,909 given MLB game from the 2019 season, in its games. Although this speculation League Baseball. This figure comes total home runs hit. This increase in batters can frequently be seen before or has been going around for quite some with one week remaining in the regular home run production in Major League after at bats watching footage on tablets time, it gained attention in July when season, as the last games are to be played Baseball raises the question: are more in order to prepare for upcoming at bats Houston Astros star pitcher Justin on Sept. 29. This number has become home runs good for baseball? or review past at bats. Verlander gave his view on the issue, a significant talking point throughout The rapid increase in the overall home However, this theory fails to questioning MLB’s recent purchase of baseball-manufacturer Rawlings and accusing the commissioner of using juiced baseballs. If the increase in home runs can truly be attributed to juiced balls as many players and fans believe, it is bad for the sport. Not only is it unfair to pitchers who are judged on their in- game performance, but it also takes the game away from its roots. If the MLB purchased Rawlings so it could alter the composition of baseballs, it would be problematic on many levels. One of the most common explanations for the league wanting to juice baseballs is to increase the fan base, as home runs are considered among the most exciting plays in baseball. If this is true, the MLB is failing to understand that a significant portion of its fans watch the game because of its tradition and would oftentimes prefer to see a pitching duel that results in a 2-1 final score as opposed to a 12-10 slugfest. Overall, it seems that the increase in home runs in the MLB is not beneficial for the sport, as it takes away from baseball’s roots and also can lead to longer games, which is an issue that the PHOTO COURTESY OF BARRY CHIN/THE BOSTON GLOBE MLB has recently made a substantial The rise of home runs also has brought a rise in strikeouts. In 2018 pitchers punched out 41,207 batters. The highest league total ever. effort to try to resolve. September 26, 2019 SPORTS The Cowl 24 Cross Country Runs in Beantown A Look Wheeler ’20 Wins Women’s Race Around by Meaghan Cahill ’20 important.” Sports Co-Editor After Wheeler finished, the next Friar for the CROSS-COUNTRY women’s team to cross the finish line was Maria Friartown Coffin ’21. Coffin came in 12th place with a time of Despite the high temperatures for running this 17:40, a 12-second improvement on her 17:52 28th past weekend, Abbey Wheeler ’20 was able to pull place finish last year. off a first-place finish at the seventh annual Coast- Lily Tuck ’23, Orla O’Connor ’23, and Hannah Cross Country: to-Coast Battle in Beantown cross country meet. McReavy ’22 completed the list of top-five Having won the race last year as well, Wheeler finishers for PC and the women’s team finished 9/20 at Coast-To-Coast Battle in Beantown became the second runner to win back-to-back in eighth out of the 22 women’s teams present. the race’s history. Men: 12th place Women: 8th place The men’s cross country team was also present Wheeler, who likened Saturday’s temperatures at the meet and finished 12th out of the 21 men’s to last year’s track nationals in Austin, Texas, teams present. Upcoming: definitely noticed the heat’s effect on her race. David Rosas ’21 was the first to finish for “This year was a lot harder,” she said. “Last the Friars. Coming in 24th place overall, Rosas 10/12 at New England Championships year, I had a big gap so that I could glide in.” The improved upon his last year’s 32nd place finish. seven-second gap that Wheeler had on the other After Rosas, Sean Meehan ’22 was the 57th runner runners last year was not present in this year’s to cross the finish line. Peter Rindfuss ’20 and Ryan Women’s Field Hockey: race. Instead, her win came down to the final Gallagher ’21 rounded out the top five runners for 200 meters where she managed to out-sprint the the College. 9/20 vs. Old Dominion University, two Syracuse University runners that would take Looking ahead, the Friars will be back at Loss 3-4, (2OT, SO) second and third place, respectively. Wheeler’s Franklin Park on Oct. 12 for the New England 17:03 time was not only a personal best for the Championships before they head to Madison, Franklin Park course where the meet was held, 9/22 at Fairfield University, Loss 1-2 Wisconsin for the Wisconsin Invitational on Oct. but also a seven second improvement on her time 18. Following these two big meets, they will head from last year. to New Britain, CT for the Central Connecticut Upcoming: “I’m happy for Abbey,” said Providence College State University Mini Meet at the end of October Cross Country Head Coach, Ray Treacy. “She’s and then the first week of November will be when 9/27 vs. Temple University been running really well for us.” both teams compete at the Big East Championship Wheeler, whose goal for her final season at PC meet. is to find the “perfect” race, said that the Battle “Big East is really bunched up this year,” said 9/29 vs. University of Louisville in Beantown is the second biggest race of the Wheeler. “Usually there is a front-running team season for both the Providence College Men’s and but I think depth will play a big role in Big East Men’s Soccer: Women’s Cross Country teams before the Big East this year. It is always quite competitive…and so Championships and Nationals—the first being the hard to tell.” 9/20 vs. Seton Hall University, Win 1-0 Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational meet. With that in mind, the goal for both teams, “There is always good competition,” said according to Wheeler, is to continue to return to Wheeler. “Schools come from far away. The bigger nationals year after year and put runners up on 9/25 vs. Brown University the meet is, the further people will come.” the podium. However, despite the importance of the Battle “That is something that we try and build at Upcoming: in Beantown for both teams, Wheeler points Providence. That is what you strive to do,” said out, “We don’t race that much, so every meet is Wheeler. 9/28 at Georgetown University

10/04 vs. Butler University Women’s Soccer:

9/19 at University of Texas-Austin, Win 1-0 (OT)

9/22 vs. Northeastern University, Win 2-1 (OT)

Upcoming:

9/28 vs. St. John’s University

10/03 at Marquette University

Women’s Volleyball:

9/20 vs. Dartmouth University, Loss 0-3

9/21 vs. The College of the Holy Cross, Loss 2-3

9/21 at University of Connecticut, Loss 2-3

Upcoming:

9/27 vs. Georgetown University

9/29 vs. Villanova University

PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS On Sept. 24 Wheeler ’20 was named Big East Female Athlete of the Week for her peformance in Boston.