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Vol. LXXXIIII No. 5 October 3, 2019 thecowl.com London Calling: Fiestaval: A Celebration of Beauty and Background by Brian Garvey '20 particularly to JP Collins ’21, who said, “I really News Staff got into the rhythm of their music. It was really "Civ in London" ON-CAMPUS cool to hear live. I had heard mentions of them before, but I really think they could get big.” an Alternative On Friday, September 27, the Board of Programmers (BOP) and the Board of Fiestaval/Page 2 Multicultural Student Affairs (BMSA) hosted Abroad Experience Fiestaval on the Slavin Lawn. Born from the idea of mixing a fiesta with by Max Waite '21 a carnival, Fiestaval is a celebration of the News Staff uniqueness and beauty of different world STUDY ABROAD cultures. The party started with the beautiful Footprints Gospel Choir, celebrating the rich religious and Starting next school year, sophomore musical tradition at Providence College. Dylan students at Providence College will be given Holmes ’20 was blown away by PC’s Footprints, the opportunity to study abroad in London, saying, “Their voices were unbelievable to England, as part of the Development of Western listen to. I didn’t really know anything about Civilization Program. Footprints, but now I really want to see them The Providence College Center for Global perform again.” Education has been working on this program for Following Footprints, the supremely talented about a year, and it will provide a select group Irish Step team took the stage, paying homage of 30-40 non-honors sophomore students an to the strong Irish heritage of many PC students. experience of a lifetime. Until now, sophomores Showcasing their mastery at the age-old did not have the opportunity to study abroad due traditional dances of Ireland, many students to the fact that they had to take DWC 201 and 202. were blown away by the skill required to pull Grace Cleary, assistant dean of global education off the performance. and the architect for the “Civ in London” program, After Irish Step, the Fiestaval quickly explains, “The idea was to offer those subjects changed to a more modern performance, Blue (DWC) abroad, taught by Providence College Wave Poetics. They are described as “an up- faculty members.” Freshmen who are interested and-coming Hip-Hop collective that combines in the “Civ in London” program must apply by the linguistic elements of poetry with the artistic Dec. 1. Once accepted into the program, those medium of sound to create a long-lasting and students will study in London for the spring of memorable experience for every listener.” BRIANNA COLLETTI '21/THE COWL 2021. This local group was a crowd favorite, Students enjoyed a spread of several traditional foods. The two faculty members accompanying the students will be Professor Margaret Manchester of the history department and Associate Professor Stephanie Boeninger of the English department. Breaking Down PC Fashion Norms The pair will be teaching the “Battlefields and by Jennifer Villeda '20 Nevertheless, displaying your personality by Home Fronts: The Making of War & Peace in A&E Staff expressing yourself in your clothing may have a Western Civilization” colloquium. The course ON-CAMPUS positive impact on you and your surroundings. Kari examines four different military conflicts over the Perez ‘22 mentioned, “If people were more willing course of European history and how those conflicts “Style is a way to say who you are without to show how they see themselves in the inside and relate to the development of western civilization. having to speak,” says famous stylist and designer express that through their sense of style, then it would The professors will also independently teach Rachel Zoe. This idea can be applied to Providence be easier to relate to people on the PC campus.” “ENG372: Contemporary Drama in London” and College’s self-expression—or the lack thereof. When discussing fashion, Perez sees style as “a “HIS360: Special Topics: From World War to Cold During the transition period between classes, look form of expression, a form of identity, and showing War: England, 1939 -1989." around at the students passing you and find that a different parts of who you are.” She enjoys putting The remaining courses that students will majority of students wear activewear or PC athletic her stamp on her clothing, whether it be from be taking will be part of the IES academic gear. Their choice of clothing makes any visitor on crafting pieces like her cropped, yellow button center, located in Bloomsbury, London near the campus assume PC only has sports to offer and up or incorporating her Uruguayan heritage into British Museum. Joseph Stanley, Dean of Global everyone is the same. her looks through her beret; she references how Education, explained that students can also Rarely do we see students break out of this PC both the French and Spaniards wear them. She take courses at two of the University of London dress code of Nike, Lululemon, or PC apparel. describes her artsy style as a tool to inspire others campuses, City University and Queen Mary Maybe this is because they find safety in blending to experiment with their looks. University. As part of the program, students will into a group, are still figuring out their style, or fear live in a nice residential unit located near King’s the attention. PC Fashion/Page 13 Cross station. The itinerary for the students is still in the works, but the CGE Deans and faculty leaders are trying to incorporate visits to historical places and landmarks that correlate with the students’ studies. Stanley explains, “Even though this program is anchored in London, there are many interesting co-curricular activities for students to experience. I think it’ll be a really great program.”

Study Abroad/Page 5 PC students tend to dress comfortably to class, often wearing athletic clothing and PC apparel. PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE.EDU

Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 UNDERtheHOOD News 2 News Opinion Sports Opinion 8 Read updates on the new National Voter Registration Day was Check out this week's Athlete Photography 11 Center for Career Education and September 25: but are students Spotlight on A&E 13 Professional Development. actually voting after? Austin Aviza '19GS. Portfolio 16 Page 2 Page 8 Page 21 Sports 21 Page 2 News October 3, 2019 Career Center Scheduled for a Major Makeover PC Alumnus Donates towards Slavin Renovation

by Kyle Burgess ’21 Student feedback has indicated that dormitory a global telecommunications and collaborative News Co-Editor rooms do not always provide the best environment to technology company, pledged $2 million to the conduct interviews, and administrators have begun initiative which was then matched by an anonymous ON CAMPUS this initiative in response. donor. There will also be a presentation room where all “It’s important for students to have the best Providence College is set to unveil yet another career-related workshops and programs will be held preparation to understand what makes them attractive addition to the rapidly-growing number of student so that students can have a designated space that they to an employer, how they can be successful in their facilities being erected on campus. can go to for all of their career development needs and search, and the criteria to look for in their first job,” This facility in particular, a new center for career information. Chirico explained during a press conference revealing education and professional development, will look “Adding a state-of-the-art career center will phase two of the project. “Bridget and I are investing to assist students as they prepare themselves for life provide both students and career coaches with the in the Center for Career Education and Professional beyond the gates of PC and enter into the workforce. physical space and technological resources needed Development to prepare students to launch their Funds for the building are courtesy of Jim Chirico ’80 to support this work and allow us to grow even careers, and to help them find careers in which they and his wife, Bridget. further,” explained Patti Goff, associate vice president can succeed.” The new career center comes as phase two of the for integrated learning and administration. “The staff The revamped career center in combination with a Ruane Friar Development Center project, spearheaded in the Center for Career Education & Professional liberal arts education is what many, including Chirico, by generous donations from Michael A. Ruane ’71 & Development have been doing great work with a believe will be a major contributing factor to success ’13 Hon. and his wife, Elizabeth. grassroots approach for years, and their success has for PC students following graduation. Phase one of the project, the Ruane Friar been evident in increased student traffic in Slavin Development Center, opened its doors in September 108.” of last year as a training facility for the PC Men’s Goff also noted how the Slavin 108 staff has been Basketball Team, including two practice courts, some able to increase diversity in the employers that recruit upgrades to Canavan Sports Medicine Center, and a PC students. “Increased career and networking student-athlete café. connections with alumni, record breaking attendance This state-of-the-art career center will include a at career events like the expos and the addition of résumé bar outside of the center, where students can a robust Professional Skills initiative, including work with career and peer coaches to review and Microsoft Excel certification, that is just taking off.” refine their résumés, as well as other documents or In addition to enhancements to the Center for electronic profiles. It will also have interview rooms Career Development itself, ’64 Hall in Slavin Center equipped for telephone and video interviews, keeping is also expected to expand, along with an enclosed up with recruiting trends by providing students with concourse connecting Slavin Center itself to Alumni a quiet space for internship and job interviews, even Hall as well as Concannon Fitness Center. PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE.EDU when interviewing remotely. Chirico, current president and CEO of Avaya, Students can get their résumés reviewed in the career center. Cultures Collide at Fiestaval Friars Create New Mashup Celebration of Culture

leap at the opportunity to hear the Fiestaval: Jazz band play. I grew up playing the saxophone, and I really appreciate the Continued from front page talent and skill needed to play really One of the most popular performers, good jazz music.” the Motherland Dance Group, also Amazing musical and dance knocked it out of the park. Motherland performances were not the only part is a celebration of the history and of the Fiestaval. Food from all over significance of African dance forms, Providence, representing different and their performance was incredibly cultures around the world, were a huge enjoyable to watch. The choreography hit. and moves looked professional and left East Side Pockets provided a taste the crowd extremely impressed. of the Middle East, with falafel, gyros, The concluding act was the PC Jazz and hummus with Syrian bread. Local band. Their upbeat sound and smooth hotspot Baja’s Taqueria provided music was a fantastic ending note, and chicken quesadilla platters, a crowd many students found themselves not favorite. Rasoi’s provided the famous wanting their performance to end. flavors of India, with a diverse selection Tom McMahon ’20 said, “I always of tofu saag, chicken biryani, and

Fiestaval featured food from local Providence restaurants. GRAPHIC DESIGN BY HANNAH LANGLEY '21 vegetable mango curry. The Thai food students who stopped by, whether it also went extremely quickly, with Heng was for 10 minutes or two hours, was Thai providing crispy spring rolls and very apparent. chicken satay. Gabrielle Montoya ’20 said, “I think One of Providence’s best kept secrets, it was a really, really cool event. So Los Andes, also provided some of their many different places and cultures were delicious Peruvian and Bolivian food, represented, and I think that is really offering empanadas and cuñape. For important for people to see. Seeing only three dollars, students certainly people learn more about other cultures got their money’s worth! made me really happy.” Fiestaval is an important highlight Events celebrating the heritage of of how diverse and beautiful the PC’s students are a big hit, so be on the different cultures on our campus are. lookout for future events from BOP and Students learned how to Irish step dance. BRIANNA COLLETTI '21/THECOWL The happiness and enjoyment of all the BMSA. October 3, 2019 NEWS The Cowl 3 Education Students Stand for Diversity Press Event Addresses Lack of Teachers of Color in Rhode Island

by Maura Campbell ’22 to the major “based on race, ethnicity, oriented manner, removed people of criteria, and the establishment of a ‘first- News Staff and bi-lingual status.” color from the Elementary and Special year experience’ for ESE students.” Kai Burton ’18 said at the press Education program.” Rodriguez, on the other hand, CAMPUS event, “While I never thought that Later, he spoke in further detail says that these types of efforts are not it would be this difficult, I recognize about these issues. In particular, he enough; rather, that they are intended to On Sept. 18, the Providence College that the adversity I’ve been facing has spoke about the department itself and “manage” the problem rather than truly Coalition Against Racism held a press been deficit-based criticism, racially its administration, saying that they “are address it. Students, he says, are “feeling event addressing issues within the charged rhetoric, and feeling powerless not owning the problem and admitting disheartened regarding the lack of Providence College Department of throughout the entire process.” harm,” which he says is crucial to solving response by the administration” and are Elementary and Special Education. The press release contains several the problem itself. still discussing how they are “spotlighted Members of the student body and other personal stories from students Rodriguez also spoke about issues in class and treated as ‘the other.‘” He faculty received an email on the same detailing their own experiences of bias within the Elementary and argues that if the department were day from Dr. Hugh Lena III, provost of discrimination within the ESE Special Education Department outside truly changing, students would notice a and senior vice president of academic department. of the classroom, saying that when he difference. Instead, they continue to feel affairs, addressing this press event and It also states that the department suggested a study abroad program in as if they are being ignored. its content. uses a two-track policy that privileges Latin America, rather than in Europe Swanberg says, “Their [students’] At the press event, members of the white students over students of color. (where many study abroad programs in voices have not been ignored nor Providence College Coalition Against This policy, according to the press the ESE department are currently held), dismissed,” their input “has been used to Racism argued that the discriminatory release, includes issues such as the he was told that “these countries are inform change,”and that she continues practices of the Department of department encouraging white students dangerous and that there are no rigorous to seek input from everyone on these Elementary and Special Education who are struggling while discouraging academic programs in Latin America.” issues. contribute to the low percentage of students of color who are facing similar Dr. Jennifer Swanberg, dean of the In regard to the efforts put forth by teachers of color in the state of Rhode difficulties. Additionally, white students school of professional studies, spoke the department, Swanberg notes that Island. are being placed in “positive student- about these concerns and explained her addressing issues within the Elementary According to the press release, these teaching classrooms” while students efforts to resolve some of these issues and Special Education Department itself practices include denying equal access of color are placed in “deficit-focused since arriving at PC in August of 2018. is not an immediate transformation. classrooms and required to take non- Two of her priorities, she says, are to “Changing organizational culture college courses.” create “a learning, living, and working and climate is hard work. It requires In 2019, the Elementary and Special environment where everyone feels transformation at the individual Education graduating class consisted included and has equitable opportunities and institutional levels, and it is of 53 students, only two of whom were for success” and to “work toward developmental, iterative, a long-term students of color. A year earlier, in 2018, creating a fully inclusive and equitable process, and a work in progress.” there were only four students of color in school that embodies the principles of Rodriguez says that the Providence a graduating class of 59. equity and inclusion.” College Coalition Against Racism Dr. Anthony Rodriguez, professor In light of these priorities, Swanberg “hope[s] that the administration is of elementary and special education, noted several efforts that have been acting and doing the work necessary also spoke at the press event, describing made to recruit and retain students in for real structural changes in the ESE some of the issues and discriminatory the major, including “addressing the cost department so that any student can be practices within his department. He said burden of the required admission tests, themselves, work toward their dreams, PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABY.COM that the department “over many years, ongoing curriculum changes, removal and be a teacher without discrimination PC professors hope to create more equality. in a controlled, focused and deficit- of biases in state-required admission or retaliation." Featured Friar: Laura Arango '20 President of OLAS Shares What the Club Means to Her

by Sienna Strickland ’22 Feinstein Fellow with my site at the RI Free Clinic. networking, organizing, and planning behind the News Staff I am also on the Diversity Outreach Committee scenes. through the Admissions Office. Finally, I am the “I meet with different organizations on campus FEATURED FRIAR NAMI Rep on the Active Minds Exec Board and an to discuss co-sponsorships. I meet with my exec active member of BMSA.” board on a weekly basis to plan out OLAS meetings Laura Arango ’20 leads a busy life on campus Amongst the lengthy list of Arango’s obligations, and I, alongside my exec, run the OLAS meetings and has quite the impressive resume. “Here at PC, there is one that stands apart from the rest—OLAS. with our members. I also take pride in always I am Head RA of Cunningham, Mal Brown, and Di What is this organization, and what makes it so advocating for OLAS, making sure our voices and Traglia. I am the founder and certified facilitator special? our presence is heard and known, and always for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Arango answers this question, stating, “OLAS pushing OLAS to keep growing and expanding,” Support Groups that take place on campus. I am a is short for the Organization for Latin American Arango says. Students, and it is a safe space for latin(x) students on campus, but we do not limit ourselves to the latin(x) community. We believe any student that “[OLAS] is where I felt wants to be a part of a loving, open-minded, and caring community is welcomed at OLAS.” accepted, and it is where I This caring community that OLAS fosters is what makes this specific club stand out so much felt like I was experiencing amongst her other commitments. She elaborates on this sense of community, saying, “My favorite a piece of home.” thing about OLAS is the community it creates. OLAS is where I met my best friends; it is where The future for OLAS looks bright, and so does I learned more about my own culture; it is where the future for Arango. She has had a busy senior I felt accepted, and it is where I felt like I was year so far but is making an active effort to enjoy it experiencing a piece of home.” while it lasts, saying, “Senior year has been busy, Arango loved OLAS so much that during her but great. I’m excited to see what the rest of the tenure as a member it became an aspiration of hers year will bring and all the amazing memories I will to join the executive board. “I joined exec because be making with the people I love and care about.” I knew I could bring commitment, passion and As for her own personal aspirations for her future, creativity to the board. I know that OLAS had so Arango has begun thinking about what is waiting much potential that had yet to be fulfilled and I for her in her life after PC. “Post-graduation I plan wanted to be a part of the mission to meet and on taking a gap year to work on my med school exceed that potential. So I decided to run for Vice applications and to study for the MCAT. During President, and I got it. Fast-forward a year and I this year I’ll be working at the RI Free Clinic and am now President and it has been a fun, wild ride hopefully traveling! Ideally, ten years from now I’ll so far.” be happily married, with an MD Degree and many, PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA ARANGO '20 many dogs. Most importantly though, I just want Arango has many responsibilities on campus Now that Arango is president of the club, she besides running OLAS. has direct influence over the direction it will take to be happy, healthy, and surrounded by people I in the future. She is responsible for much of the love.” September 6, 2012 4 The Cowl NEWS October 3, 2019 AQ Blues Residents Connecting Over Shared Wi-Fi Issues

The problem was resolved by putting by Peter Mazzella ’23 hotspots, or access points, in the rooms News Staff that receive a dull connection. This not CAMPUS only improves the strength of the Wi-Fi connection in individual rooms, but the hall in general. While sophomores have been making The process of setting up an access connections in Aquinas Hall, their point or hotspot in the room was devices have been losing connection. seamless. After moving a few desks This has caused frustration among around and plugging in a wire, the residents who wish to use their devices connection was established, and, within in the comfort of their own room. minutes, there was a visible difference. Aquinas residents have been very Rizzo commented that most of adamant about their poor connection to the time, complaints are never taken the internet, complaining that streaming into consideration, which is why services buffer sporadically, making it the information technology (I.T.) frustrating to watch or stream anything. PHOTO COURTESY OF IHELP.PROVIDENCE.EDU department often does not know about Students can find the HelpDesk in the lower library for any technical problems. Aquinas resident Owen Delaney ’22 these problems. “Unless we receive spoke about the issue, stating, “I had to Living in an outdated building, the Engineers, Terry Baron and Fritz calls,” he said, “we do not know that leave my dorm because I couldn’t load least that should be expected is a decent Excellent. They went through the hall there are issues in specific buildings, as my homework. It becomes a problem Wi-Fi connection to do homework.” testing connection in different areas to we can see there are tens of thousands when it interferes with my schoolwork, Many students acknowledge there help resolve the issue. of devices connecting to our wireless and you can’t get anything done is a problem with the Wi-Fi but do not While it was mentioned that over networks without issue.” because you lose connection so often.” know who to contact or what to do the last four years they have spent The biggest problem is that students Matthew Williams ’22 is also irritated about it. $1.5 million rewiring each dorm and may not know the right resources to by the lack of service in his room. He After learning about the complaints establishing a stronger connection, reach out to if there is an issue with their explains that these problems are limiting and issues, HelpDesk information there are rooms that do not experience wireless connection. Rizzo emcourages not only his academics, but also his technology manager Jim Rizzo let the the same level of strength. Students students to call the HelpDesk, located ability to enjoy his downtime. Williams technical engineers know that there was who are experiencing issues with in the basement of the library at (401) explains, “It seems that everywhere else a problem in the hall. their connection should contact the 865-4357 or email them at helpdesk@ we go the Wi-Fi and service are fine. He sent over two Senior Network HelpDesk as soon as possible. providence.edu. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL Panel of Professors Debate Over Recent Politics Experts from PC Discuss the Current Political Climate and Election

by Nicole Silverio ’22 Dr. Smith made the point that the media has been disaster in the past. Neither professor gave a direct News Staff involved in the political world since the 1790s. opinion on whether or not it should be abolished. He also pointed out that media has become very Towards the end of the event the students CAMPUS biased and people choose what they read, whether were given the chance to ask questions. Frequent it be The New York Times, Fox, CNN or MSNBC. This questions were about the likely candidates who gives people different perceptions and biases on will succeed going forward, moderate versus On Thursday, September 26, the Providence their outlooks. President Trump’s negative critique progressive viewpoints, and the whistleblower College Board of Programmers (BOP) and the of the media was compared to the election of 1800 complaint. Political Science Department held an annual event (between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson), and The whistleblower proceedings are far from in the Fiondella Great Room to discuss current how Adams in large part blamed the media for his over, and Pizza and Politics helped broaden political issues and what students should expect in loss to Jefferson. students’ understanding of its background and the upcoming presidential election. Speaking of the election process itself, they its significance in the upcoming election as the Students gathered into the room where they were added that the five states to focus on will likely House of Representatives currently investigates served pizza and soda. Three professors led the be Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New the transcripts. political discussion—Dr. Adam Myers, professor Hampshire, and Minnesota. These states played Events like Pizza and Politics help college of political science, Dr. Steven Smith, professor of a significant role in determining the 2016 election, students have an in-depth understanding of the history, and Dr. Joseph Cammarano, who served as and will likely do the same in 2020. Myers election process and the issues facing the nation. the moderator of the discussion. During the event, mentioned that out of the 17 credible candidates, College students are in the early stages of being students were given the opportunity to register to we should expect the democratic side to narrow able to vote, so it is important that students have vote. down between Biden, Warren, and Sanders. the opportunity to attend events like these to “Our purpose is to engage you guys, the students, When asked about the Electoral College, Smith develop intelligent opinions and have a say on the into the political world and to leave here having responded, “It is not going anywhere in our major decisions that face this country today, for better knowledge on what is happening” said Dr. lifetime,” though he added it has proven to be a they are the future of this country. Cammarano while beginning the discussion. Key themes and issues discussed were the eligibility of the Electoral College, election interference, voting patterns, comparing Trump to presidents of the past, the role of media in today’s political world, and the whistleblower. Regardless of one’s political views, one cannot deny the significance this election will have on the course of this country and perhaps the world. Smith spoke of the historical significance of the 2020 election, saying, “This election is going to see an impeachment period which is an extraordinary thing. We’re going to be in the midst of a memorable and historical moment.” With tumultuous events unfolding, Dr. Myers shared some positive news about the election, jokingly stating, “Chances are, the Union will stay intact after 2020.” Dr. Smith spoke of the media, saying, “Trump is a product of the hyper-selective media monopoly as it is selective and biased.” When comparing our current president to past presidents, the professors debated whether he is more like Andrew Jackson or Andrew Johnson, but, nevertheless, we have never had a president quite like him before. One of the biggest topics regarded the media, as the professors spoke of the significance that social media has had in politics in recent years; however, Drs. Smith and Myers debate about the "whistleblower" dilemma. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THE COWL OctoberSeptember 3, 2019 6, 2012 NEWS The Cowl 5 Study Abroad, See the World How PC Brings a New Meaning to Off-Campus Excursions

Study Abroad: that the difference between “Civ in London” and any in the class of 2023 were notified of this opportunity other study abroad program is the cultural immersion during their orientation. Stanley adds, “It is crucial Continued from front page that students will experience. “I know that the that a wide enough net is cast so that we have enough professors are very excited to tie in London and the interested students in order for the program to run.” Students will potentially have the opportunity to United Kingdom experience into Western Civilization. visit the beaches of Normandy as part of their history I really feel like that aspect enriches the process, by class, or attend theater performances, and possibly visiting these sites and actually experiencing the “[Studying abroad] is a high visit Oxford, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and Hampton culture.” Court Palace. Also, students will spend a week in Cleary explained that all costs for these excursions impact process that students Athens, Greece, a place that seems to resonate with all will cost no more than a traditional semester abroad really receive a lot from, parts of Western Civilization. will cost. Cleary further adds, “We are hoping that Peter Palumbo, dean of academic advising, feels this program will mimic other study abroad programs contributing to both academic in terms of a wide variety of courses for students of many different majors. A lot of the core courses and and personal development.” proficiencies will be available.” Cleary and Stanley believe that the program will be On top of the London program, the Center for incredibly competitive, but still encourage freshmen Global Education office is providing a week-long to apply before the Dec. 1 deadline. Students will be DWC colloquium over spring break of 2020 in able to apply for scholarships as part of this program Havana, Cuba in addition to a regular, semester- as well. long class. Titled “Cuba Libre: Global Commodities This past Monday night, Sept. 23, the Center of in Caribbean and Latin American History,” students Global Education held a fair for students interested in will be accompanied by professors Maia Bailey and this and other programs. The event went very well, as Fr. David Orique. The application deadline for this there was great student traffic flowing in and out of program is Oct. 15. the fair. An additional information session was held at Palumbo, along with the rest of the CGE, highly 4 p.m. on Oct. 3 in Ruane 105. recommends that students study abroad, but must When asking the question of what made the College keep in close contact with their academic advisor. choose London to start off the program, Cleary and “Studying abroad is an outstanding educational Stanley explained that the DWC abroad committee, experience. It is a high impact process that students which is made up of DWC faculty and members of the really receive a lot from, contributing to both academic Center for Global Education, was looking at Granada, and personal development.” Spain, Athens, Greece, and London, England as Stanley and Cleary encourage students who potential locations for the program. Ultimately, the are interested in any of the programs or have any committee chose London because of its rich history questions to stop by the Center for Global Education LILLY HUNTER '22/THECOWL that seems to resonate with the DWC colloquium. office in Harkins 215. Walk-in hours are held Tuesdays Students look at the variety of study abroad opportunities. In order to advertise this exciting program, students and Wednesdays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Get Your Glow On Glow Cafe and Juice Bar Now Accepting PC Cash

by Julia Acquavita ’22 Edwards’ mission is to provide and I will just meet up after class on all together so nicely so it tastes so News Staff her customers with nutritious drinks Fridays and walk right over.” delicious,” says Lee. and foods so that everyone can One of the main reasons Lee However, the Friar Pride Bowl is CAMPUS appreciate the “power of nutrition.” enjoys going to this cafe is because not the only smoothie bowl on the The extensive menu consists of fresh of the efficient service provided by menu. There are other bowls such This past week, Providence’s Glow juices, fruit or protein smoothies, and employees: “The service there is as the Classic Acai Bowl, the Coco Cafe and Juice Bar been accepting PC açai or smoothie bowls, all sold at always so great. You are greeted with Bowl, and the Greenie Bowl, each Cash as a form of payment. This is affordable prices. a smile the second you walk in, and containing unique ingredients. good news for Providence College According to the Glow website, they put their customers first. You The Glow Cafe is open Monday- students because now students Edwards started this cafe because place your order, and it’s ready in a Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday will have delicious and fresh juices, she “wanted the Glow to be matter of minutes.” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on smoothies, and açai bowls at the tips something healthy and delicious to Lee’s favorite menu item at the Sunday. Head on over to Admiral of their fingers. our neighborhood. Something that Glow Cafe is the “Friar Pride Bowl,” St. and take advantage of this new What makes this new deal even would help unify and brighten our consisting of a charcoal and fruit opportunity to use your PC Cash and better is that the cafe is located at 389 community.” Now that Edwards has blend, topped with oreos, almonds, buy yourself a refreshing drink! Admiral St., which is within walking offered PC Cash as a form of payment, hemp seeds, and blueberries. “I For more information, visit the distance of PC’s campus. This makes more PC students are encouraged to love how the fresh fruits are mixed Glow Cafe’s website, eatdrinkglow. it more convenient for students who take part in her mission and engage with the almonds. They blend it com. have some free time between classes in the clean eating campaign on and want to refresh themselves with which she built her company. a healthy snack. Abbey Lee ’22, who walks to the The founder of this cafe is Priscilla Glow Cafe almost once a week, is Edwards, who also happens to thrilled about this new addition. Lee be the Associate Head Coach of commented on the convenience of the the Providence College Women’s proximity of the cafe, stating “I love Basketball Team. how close it is to campus. My friends

Glow Café offers a "Friar Pride Bowl" in honor of PC. NORA JOHNSON '20/THECOWL 6 The Cowl NEWS SeptemberOctober 3,6, 20192012 September 6, 2012 Bursting the PC Bubble “Whistleblower” Scandal Leads to Impeachment Trial

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 Trump is recorded as having specifically asked if this conduct investigations through separate committees News Staff matter could be further investigated. and submit their information to the House Judiciary Upon being asked if he was pressured into Committee—traditionally known for dealing with WORLD NEWS conducting this favor, Zelensky says that he was not formal matters of impeachment. This committee must coerced into anything. However, investigators believe first approve all evidence before the House votes. On Tuesday, September 24, Speaker of the House that pressure from the White House began months With Democrats holding the majority of seats in Nancy Pelosi ordered an impeachment inquiry on before the call occurred. the House, it is predicted that the majority of House President Trump. The order was prompted by a phone Not only had Vice President Mike Pence canceled members will vote for the impeachment of Trump. If call that occurred between Trump and the Ukranian plans to attend Zelensky’s inauguration, but Trump this occurs, Chief Justice John Roberts will conduct a president, Volodymyr Zelensky. In this phone call, had suspended $400 million of aid that was approved televised trial in which all 100 members of the upper Zelensky reportedly asked for missiles, and Trump, in to go to Ukraine. chamber of the Senate would serve as the jury. turn, asked for an investigation of Joe Biden and his Kevin McCarthy, leader of the House of Republicans As Republicans control the Senate, they would son, Hunter Biden. and head of House efforts against impeachment, hold a central role in determining the ruling of the The call was initially reported by a U.S. intelligence claims that Trump has done nothing illegal or trial. official as a whistleblower complaint. He or she worthy of impeachment. He believes that none of claims: “I have received information from multiple Trump’s actions rise to the level of high crimes and U.S. government officials that the President of the misdemeanors that justify discussion of impeachment. United States is using the power of his office to solicit In contrast, Pelosi says that it is not just the interference from a foreign country in the 2020 U.S. call between Trump and Zelensky that should be election.” The whistleblower claims that he or she considered; it is the sequencing of events that should was told the transcript of this particular call was inform the President’s actions. transferred to a separate electronic system, for highly Since Pelosi’s order, the Trump campaign has sensitive classified information. focused on social media and fundraising messaging. Democrat Adam Schiff, chairman of the House One message that has taken shape is the portrayal Intelligence Committee, is in charge of leading of Democrats as willing to sacrifice all matters of this investigation and has confirmed that the domestic policy, such as gun rights and healthcare, for whistleblower, who remains unnamed for safety the sake of Trump’s impeachment. reasons, will testify in the future. More than half of Americans, including a large Schiff says that Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s personal majority of Democrats, approve of the impeachment lawyer, will be summoned, as he has previously inquiry. Having previously been accused of collusion encouraged Ukraine to investigate both Hillary with Russia in the Mueller investigation, many Clinton and Joe Biden. Democrats feel that Trump’s involvement with Giuliani had reportedly asked Ukraine to examine Ukraine is not only illegal but also deserving of Hunter Biden, due to his involvement with a Ukrainian impeachment. company that was under investigation. At the time, no On the other hand, many Republicans do not deem evidence of illegal activity surfaced. However, later in Trump’s actions illegal or different than any other the Obama Administration, Vice President Biden was actions of past presidents. This partisan divide is involved in firing the Ukrainian prosecutor general. emblematic of the larger divide over whether or not In the White House transcripts of President Trump’s Trump is deserving of impeachment. PHOTO COURTESY OF GAGE SKIDMORE call to Zelensky, released on Wednesday, Sept. 25, In the upcoming weeks, House Democrats will Pelosi has been an integral part of the recent trials. Congress Updates

by Thomas Beaton ‘22 Student Congress Publicity CONGRESS

On Tuesday, September 24, co-chair. Student Congress welcomed Dr. On Tuesday, October 1, Student James Campbell, assistant vice Congress welcomed Father Peter president for student development Martyr, O.P., Director of Campus & compliance and Title IX Ministry and Head Chaplain. Fr. coordinator. The Office of Student Peter Martyr discussed his role Development and Compliance as the coordinator of Campus concerns itself with the well-being Ministry staff and chaplains for of students through recreational athletics and residence halls. sports, personal counseling and A Student Congress member student health. raised concerns as to what Campus Dr. Campbell mentioned that Ministry will be doing to be more October is Mental Health Awareness inclusive to the student body. Fr. Month. Around campus, events Peter Martyr felt he wants to grow will be held to promote mental a baseline knowledge and have health, such as Fresh Check Day. dialogue with different student Dr. Campbell also introduced groups on campus to be able to Taylor DelTufo, the new Providence cater to diversity and inclusivity. College Day One Advocate, from Congress reintroduced and Day One Rhode Island. This passed the amendment regarding position was previously held by the role of class presidents in the Sara Eckhoff. senior class core. Congress introduced an Another piece of legislation was amendment to its constitution that introduced for a new club called the sophomore Student Congress Operation Smile. Operation Smile Class President will aid in the would hold events and fundraisers selection of two co-chairs for Senior for the organization. It will be voted Ring Weekend. There then would on at the next Congress meeting. be no role for future class presidents Student Congress meets every in the committee. Previously, the Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Ruane LL05 class president would be an acting and is open to all students. FebruaryOctober 3, 18, 2019 2010 ADVERTISEMENTPHOTOGRAPHY The Cowl 7

Last Week’s Puzzle Answers: Across: Down: 1) Banana 1) Blueberry 2) Zucchini 3) Mixed berry 4) Coffee Cake 4)Cranberry - 5) Lemon Poppy Seed Orange 6) Double Chocolate 8) Pumpkin 7) Morning Glory 9) Corn 9) Chocolate Chip 10) Bran Page 8 October 3, 2019 Opinion“I Care About You So Much, I Don’t Want You to Become a Teacher” PC Must Evaluate Fairness of Practices in Department of ESE by Alyssa Cohen ’21 of discrimination within the program. Opinion Staff “Rebranding is merely covering CAMPUS up racial issues,” says Dr. Rodriguez as he discusses how the dean of his program has attempted to improve the Dr. Anthony Rodriguez has been superficial image of the elementary and fighting for racial justice within the PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE special education major in regards to elementary and special education diversity without actually identifying or major since his students and advisees remedying the existing problem. began reporting professors within In order to truly terminate the issues the department for conducting of discrimination within the department, discriminatory practices in 2012. In Dr. Rodriguez says, “We must own this subsequent years, Providence College’s PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE history [of racism] and we are going to efforts to reform have done little Dr. Rodriguez has been a leading voice in the effort to end discriminatory practices in ESE. stop this discrimination right now.” to abolish the continuation of such Dr. Rodriguez also expressed concern injustices. To that end, it is time that as a their areas of difficulty. English language demographics of graduating classes from for the domino effect of enabling the campus community we condemn these learners who wrote in non-traditional the elementary and special education continuance of such racial injustices. discriminatory practices and demand grammar were required to perpetually department support Rodriguez’s Dr. Rodriguez discussed how immediate rectification. rewrite their essays or were rejected from argument. discrimination within the elementary In anticipation of the press release that the program entirely. Some bi-lingual According to UP Rise RI, the and special education department has the PC Coalition Against Racism issued students who wrote using non-traditional graduating class of 2019 yielded two contributed to the ever-expanding on Sept. 18 highlighting discrimination grammar were required to attend a non- students of color in a graduating class shortage of teachers of color within in the department, the College sent credit-bearing course conducted by of 53, which approximates 3.8 percent. Providence districts because of the a statement to the PC community. In a professor within the department in The class of 2018 had a 6.8 percent College’s low rates of diversity in this statement, the College referenced order to gain entrance to the program. graduation rate for students of color, graduating classes from the program. attempts it has made to address these Students of color within the Elementary meaning the trend is going in the He also broached the possibility of issues, which included removing the and Special Education program are also wrong direction. These percentages also the scope of discrimination expanding essay requirement for entrance into the placed in predominantly deficit-focused compare unfavorably to 17.8 percent within the program based on the ESE program and advocating for the RI classrooms during their student teaching of the College’s student body that is College’s present lack of condemnation. Department of Education to reform their experiences, while their white peers comprised of students of color. “If we let the program continue admission requirements for educator are placed with classes of advanced or As illuminated by these statistics as to discriminate against students of preparation programs in the state. The college preparatory students. well as Dr. Rodriguez’s experiences, color, we may be enabling the scope College also cited ongoing efforts by Dr. Rodriguez underscored the extent continuances of the implementation of discrimination to expand to other Fr. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., in conjunction to which these discriminatory practices of discriminatory practices within communities, such as the disabled,” says with the state, and referenced goals for have proven to be an impediment to the elementary and special education Dr. Rodriguez. the ESE program outlined in the PC200 students of color continuing within the department has directly impeded the For years, Dr. Rodriguez has tirelessly Strtegic Plan. elementary and special education major, success of students of color within the advocated for sanctity and justice for However, these efforts have yet as well as a deterrent to those who wish program, while concurrently blemishing students of color in the elementary and to bring about adequate change in to become enrolled. the integrity of the institution and special education department and in turn, the program. According to the press “I have known many, many students hindering the College’s mission—the the betterment of the PC community— release by the PC Coalition Against of color whom I thought would make search for truth or “veritas.” and he should not be alone in this fight. Racism, students of color are facing wonderful educators drop the major The efforts the College has As a campus community, students discrimination through multiple facets entirely because of discouragement implemented in previous years to and faculty must unify, support Dr. of the elementary and special education from other professors within my combat these recurring claims of Rodriguez, and demand the termination major. department,” explained Rodriguez. “‘I racial inequities have been in vain. Dr. of any semblance of institutionalized Students of color within the program care about you so much I don’t want you Rodriguez discusses how reports of racism in both the elementary and were discouraged from becoming to become a teacher’ [professors within students being discriminated against special education department as well educators when they faced challenges the Elementary and Special Education within the elementary and special as within our college culture at large within the major, while white students Department] would tell [students of education major have resulted in because as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, were encouraged to persevere and were color].” department “rebranding” instead of Jr., emphasized—“injustice anywhere is provided with resources to aid them in To that end, statistics of the reforming and addressing the root causes a threat to justice everywhere.” Democracy Depends on Voter Participation, Not Just Registration

by Julia McCoy ’22 discouraging and should be changed. The question is, PC certainly provides that good faith effort towards Opinion Staff what are the causes of this small turnout? voter registration that they are mandated to put forth. One thing to consider is distance. Oftentimes, students The student body is in great hands here, as organizations POLITICS will be discouraged from voting due to the arduous such as Student Congress and both the Providence application processes for absentee ballots. Students often College Democrats and Republicans take strides toward Sept. 24 is National Voter Registration Day in the struggle with various loopholes that include strict “no voter encouragement every year. Thus, if the Higher United States, a day to encourage citizens, and especially mistake” policies or rules that prevent students from Education Act were expanded to recommend that the young people, to register to vote. participating in absentee voting unless they have already same “good faith effort” was applied to the actual civic Though it is not necessarily intended to, this day tends voted once in their registered town. duty of voting, the College would certainly perform to focus on college students and campuses more than Another option is to register in Providence and quite well. anywhere else. Endorsed by organizations on campus participate in the city’s elections. This often creates Another issue with college student apathy toward such as Student Congress, a booth was set up in the Slavin controversy within college towns as students can make voting is the sentiment that midterm elections Atrium to encourage voter registration across campus. up a large percent of voters in that town. While this is are not important. Regardless of the election While this event and other reminders to register are not necessarily significant in presidential elections, city type, students should constantly be reminded of fantastic, they do not necessarily lead to any change. council elections would certainly feel the pressure of a upcoming election dates. Midterm elections have Providence College, as well as all institutions across the student-run electoral force more than anyone else. had historically bad voter turnouts because they are United States, should continue this advocacy as actual When done successfully, either option engenders seen as inconsequential. Turning a blind eye to these elections approach. an easier path towards voting access. Students would crucial elections is almost worse than abstaining from Voter registration is a key step in preparing to exercise have the option to send in their vote or cast their ballots a presidential election. civic duty, but it is simply not enough to make an impact. on or around campus. These accessibility options could A president is nothing without his Congress. The The statistics, in fact, have proven that higher registration drastically increase our productivity as a school. media often draws much more attention to presidential rates do not correlate with higher voter turnout, especially The College is required to make a “good faith effort” elections, and rightfully so, due to their national impact. among students. towards registering students to vote, according to the However, congressional elections can swing the House For example, approximately 75 percent of students Higher Education Act. Unfortunately, that is as far of Representatives or Senate to lean for or against the on PC’s campus are registered to vote. This is a relatively as the mandate requires. As such, the College has no president’s party, which has an incredible impact on the high number, due in part to those events sponsored by obligation to encourage voter activity and elections are progress of legislation. campus organizations. However, in the 2018 elections, not broadcasted as well as they could be. If the College, or even universities across America as only 26.6 percent of PC students participated in the The Higher Education Act is a phenomenal start a whole, take it upon themselves to encourage voting as election. While this is relatively higher than the turnout in towards the progress that this country needs in terms of much as they do registration, the country will benefit. 2014—coming in at only around 15 percent—it still pales elections. Historically, elections have been determined by Voter turnout will increase across the board, and elections in comparison to the national average of 39 percent across those older than 65. These citizens tend to be much more will become much more representative of the country’s college campuses. active than any other age group. This act is a first step in entire population. And it starts on each individual The dismal numbers that come from PC are the right direction in increasing voter turnout. campus. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA 9 The Cowl OPINION October 3, 2019 Letter to the Editor From the Associate Vice President of Public Affairs, Government & Community Relations

by Steven J. Maurano ’78, ‘06P, was extremely grateful and praised Education, Angélica Infante- with the presidents is planned ‘07P our students on social media for Green. Commissioner Infante- for late October, and I presume Guest Writer their assistance and support. Green asked each president to Commissioner Infante-Green will In addition to PC students’ support conduct an inventory of what their be asking colleges and universities I want to commend The Cowl of physical buildings, the College institution is doing in conjunction what they can do to assist her in opinion writer Savannah Plaisted developed a summer program with Providence Public Schools. meeting the needs and filling those ’21 for her thoughtful piece on several years ago at the request of Those inventories will be submitted gaps. Providence College’s community then-Mayor Angel Tavares. This within the next few weeks, and Thank you for your interest in service (“PC Community Service: program, now called PC Pathways Commissioner Infante-Green’s staff this issue. It is an important one Begin Locally First”), which to College (PCPC), is for rising will analyze them to see what is and PC will undoubtedly play a appeared on the front page of the high school seniors in Providence being covered adequately and where role to assist Providence Public Sept. 26 issue of The Cowl. She Public Schools and has now run for the gaps exist. A second meeting Schools going forward. is correct – Providence public the last five summers. Students are schools are in dire need of help and nominated for the program by their assistance on many fronts. guidance counselors, and it is free However, it would be wrong of charge to those accepted. PCPC is to assume that PC is not doing similar in scope to Friar Foundations, anything to support Providence the program for incoming first-year Public Schools. I was pleased students at PC, minus the residential to see The Cowl include a photo component. Students in the high of our Faith Works and Urban school program take two classes for Action students accompanying the five weeks, a writing course and a continuation of the article on pg. course in college access and success, 6. Although Ms. Plaisted did not with a library research component, make mention of this in her piece, for which they receive college credit. students from those programs, In addition to offering free tuition, along with students from the PC pays for the students’ books, their Transitions program, were a huge lunch, and free public transportation help this August at Harry Kizirian to assist them in getting to and from Elementary School on Camden campus. I know there is at least one Avenue and at Robert F. Kennedy graduate of this program who is now Elementary School on Eaton Street. a current student here at PC. PC students painted classrooms Lastly, you should know that PC and other rooms in these schools, President Fr. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., moved furniture, and helped along with his fellow college and teachers set up their classrooms university presidents throughout in preparation for the school year. Rhode Island, met recently with The Providence School Department the new K-12 Commissioner of Problematic Privilege at PC The “Mom and Dad Will Pay for It” Mindset Prevents Students from Taking Responsibility for their Actions

by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 that continue to damage buildings and adopt an “I don’t The issue at hand goes beyond simply the PC Opinion Staff care” attitude about fines refuse to assume responsibility. residence halls, as it is these conversations surrounding SOCIETY The impact that these words have goes beyond the damage fines that indicate the troubling trend of college simple indication of a lack of ability to take responsibility students refusing to take responsibility for their actions. for destructive actions. This demonstrates a certain level Although it is unlikely there will ever be an academic Living in a residence hall provides students with of privilege that not all students at Providence College year where no damage fines are assessed, that does many opportunities to grow and learn alongside a are afforded. not mean the dialogue surrounding these financial community of their peers. Getting to know a group of Students at PC come from a variety of economic accruements should remain the same. individuals with different life experiences and forming backgrounds and have different financial situations and friendships with these individuals are certainly some family lives. Some parents may not be able to afford such of the most positive aspects of residential living. steep damage fines, and indeed others may refuse to When the weekend nights approach, some of support and pay for them. these responsible community members will turn to Claiming that your parents will pay for your mistakes destructive actions that lead to the accumulation of reminds other students that they may not have the same floor and residence hall damage fines. support. If these students did not participate in any of Broken ceiling tiles, people leaving through fire the actions warranting these financial penalties, this doors, broken toilets, water fountains being broken reminder creates irritation and stress which is harmful to and destroyed: residents receive many emails each creating a positive place of growth. month detailing their increasingly large floor and hall Just because your parents may be able and willing fines. to shoulder the responsibility that you are shirking by For some reason, accumulating damage fines in refusing to give credence to the fine and financially residence halls is a point of pride for many students. contributing to fixing the issue does not mean that Yet this sentiment betrays an alarming privilege and everyone at PC is as fortunate, and flaunting this disregard for others, one which will no longer be privilege is highly irresponsible and disrespectful. acceptable once the college experience is over. As a result of these privileged and irresponsible One prevailing misconception about these fines is statements, a certain apathy among floor members that they are purely meant as punishment for poor develops surrounding the prevention of future damage behavior, but the reality is that these fines go directly fines, because at least according to those rather verbal towards fixing damaged items and paying those community members, it is the parents that will be employees that have to clean up these messes. shouldering the financial burden anyways. Many residents routinely shrug these fines off, When emails and communications are sent detailing however, claiming, “My parents will pay for them the amount of money accumulated in damage fines, anyway.” there is a frustration expressed by many students. Once This statement relieves the residents of the a resident assistant or residence life employee informs responsibility they have for their actions and to each students that finding the responsible person will result in other. By claiming that these destructive actions will the fine only being assessed to that individual, students not have a direct impact on them, residents refuse the respond by actively dissuading any resident from opportunity to grow into mature adults. “snitching.” In the post-graduate world, you are responsible for If there were a better way of determining who your actions. If you choose to go to a bar, drink too much, committed the action which led to the damage of college and cause damage to another person or the establishment property, the Department of Residence Life would most NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL itself, you will be financially liable, not your parents or certainly use it. Since most of these actions occur where Missing and broken ceiling tiles are a common type of guardians. there are no security cameras, though, it becomes much residence hall damage, occurring frequently in While many students might claim that, yes, they do more difficult to determine the responsible party without underclassmen residence halls such as Aquinas Hall, pictured understand that their actions have consequences, those student cooperation. above. 10 The Cowl OPINION October 3, 2019 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 PC Looks Ahead to First Homecoming Weekend Publisher: Kristine Goodwin Co-Publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears A Bittersweet Reminder that PC Will Always be Home Advisor: Richard F. Kless Journalism Consultant: Michael Pare celebrate Homecoming Weekend. both familiar and surreal. Advertised as being for “the entire I think the number of alumni Editor-in-Chief: Kerry Torpey ’20 Friar Family,” the weekend is who are returning to administrate Associate Editor-in-Chief: Katherine packed. Whether it be running in activities or presentations is a huge Torok ’20 the Friar 5K or enjoying Late Night testament to just how much PC Madness, which for the first time continues to mean to people, even Managing Editor: Julia Vaccarella ’20 ever will be at the Dunkin’ Donuts when their time here has come to an Center, Homecoming Weekend will end. From guest lectures to comedy surely be a one of hustle, bustle, shows, PC alums will play a key role Social Media Curator: Mikaela Lee ’20 and, most importantly, fun. in participating in the weekend’s News Co-Editor: Hannah Langley ’21 When thinking about the events. News Co-Editor: Kyle Burgess ’21 weekend ahead, however, what Even though we have the school stands out most to me is the idea year ahead of us, as a senior, I Opinion Co-Editor: Andrea Traietti ’21 Opinion Co-Editor: Kelly Wheeler ’21 of coming back to PC as returning remind myself every day that my home. Even though the campus time at PC is coming to an end. Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Patrick has gone through many changes, And next year, and many more to Fuller ’21 by Kerry Torpey ’20 Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Sara alumni especially will remember come, I will be one of many alumni Conway ’21 Editor-in-Chief the feeling of walking down reminiscing about hanging out on Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Peter EDITOR’S COLUMN our brick paths or into Phillips Slavin Lawn with my friends or Keough ’20 Memorial Library, where they once living in McVinney my freshman Portfolio Co- Editor: Connor spent hours studying and writing year. Although it is a bittersweet Zimmerman ’20 This weekend, Providence Civ papers. To have the chance to thought, to know that I will always Portfolio Co-Editor: Elizabeth McGinn College will be filled with hundreds step into a classroom or interact have PC as a place that I can call ’21 Asst. Portfolio Editor: Sarah Kirchner ’21 of families, friends, fans, and with current students, whose shoes “home” is incredibly special and alumni as we gather together to they used to be in, must resonate as comforting. Sports Co-Editor: Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Co-Editor: Jack Belanger ’21 Asst. Sports Editor: Cam Smith ’21 Photography Supervisor: Nicholas Crenshaw ’20 Photography Co-Editor: Laura TANGENTS TIRADES Chadbourne ’20 Photography Co-Editor: Nora Johnson & ’20

Head Copy Editor: Madeline Burns ’20 Co-Asst. Head Copy Editor: CJ McCartin Intramurals to Club: Where is ’20 SodexNo Co-Asst. Head Copy Editor: Kathleen Moore ’20 the Middle Ground?

Copy Editors: Hope Allard ’22, Antonia Looking to get more involved on campus in the excitement Providence College’s dining service, Sodexo, has taken a lot Barbiero ’20, Elizabeth Gleason ’21, of the new school year? Maybe pick up a sport you dropped Haley Godin ’22, Colleen Joyce ’22, of heat lately. People simply do not like the food and have issues Ashley Kaplan ’21, Matt MacKenzie ’20, after high school? Students are often encouraged to join club or with its variety. There is no shortage of complaints on campus Tuyenhan Nguyen ’22, Nicole Patano ’22, intramural teams, but it is not that simple. about PC’s food options and its quality. Aside from all this, one Grace Sherlog ’22 The gap between club and intramural sports here at thing is clear: Sodexo is not a reliable nor healthy food service. Providence College is keeping both the experienced from First off, the menus posted online are not always true to playing at a competitive level and the inexperienced from what is actually being served. Many students claim they have trying something new without risking injury. gone to Raymond Dining Hall on a particular day due to the Committing to playing a club sport includes tryouts, off- meal advertised on the menu. Upon arrival, they realize Ray is season training, weekly traveling to compete against other definitely not serving what they claimed. Simultaneously, they schools, and national tournaments. PC has even recruited high lose a meal swipe, and their appetite. school athletes for their club programs. As club sports reflect Secondly, healthy options are sparse in both Alumni and Ray the characteristics of Division I athletics more and more, I unless you would like to pay. True, there is the salad bar in Ray; cannot help but be skeptical of the level down, intramurals. however, a healthy, balanced, and quality meal expands far In contrast, intramural teams are formed based on sign-ups beyond “leaves, seeds, and twigs,” as my friends lovingly refer and are granted only a handful of games in the span of their to the protein-deficient salads they eat daily. Plus, the Alumni Disclaimer short-lived seasons. Perfect for the freshman who is looking salad bar, which is hardly better in content, requires Friarbucks The opinions and positions expressed in The to try something new, but not for the four-season-high-school- Cowl do not necessarily represent those of Providence or real money. Ultimately, serving high-carb, unhealthy meals College or The Cowl’s staff, and the content of varsity-athlete who would rather spend weekends with their advertisements do not necessarily communicate such as burgers, pizza, and chicken patties does not make sense. endorsement by the College or The Cowl’s staff. friends than travel hours for away games. Considering the knowledgeable and health-conscience Letter/Guest Submission Policy How will this gap be bridged? It seems out of reach for the society we live in, as well as our tuition, the dining services here The Cowl welcomes guest opinions and letters to the editor from members of the Providence College former high school athlete to continue their hobby without are a mystery. community and outside contributors. All submissions must include the writer’s name, signature, a phone sacrificing all of their time as this gap between intramurals and number, and an email address where he or she can be club sports widens. 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The Cowl is a proud member of the Associated Collegiate Press. Page 11 Photography October 3, 2019 LEFT: Students participated in Board of Programmers’ late night HIIT & Flow on Saturday, September 28 on Lennon Field. The event included a 30 minute bodyweight workout followed by a 30 minute yoga session with Crossfit Providence and Barre & Soul. Also included were free smoothies by Mindful Maia’s after the event. BELOW RIGHT: Pictured is a stained- glass window in St. Dominic’s Chapel on a cloudy afternoon. The Chapel exhibits 45 different stained- glass windows designed by Sylvia

LILLIE HUNTER ’22/ THE COWL Nicolas.

LILLIE HUNTER ’22/ THE COWL NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/ THE COWL NORA JOHNSON ’20/ THE COWL ABOVE LEFT: At the Providence Flea Outdoor Markets, local thrift vendors and specialty boutiques sell goods under tents. The market is open every Sunday and is inviting to anyone looking for unique pieces of art, crafts, decorations, and more. ABOVE CENTER: Pictured are Providence residents playing chess on the newly constructed Providence Pedestrian Bridge. The bridge crosses over the Providence River and boasts beautiful views of the city, and can be accessed from South Water Street and Ship Street. RIGHT: Students make connections with future employers and Providence College alumni at the Fall Career Expo on Wednesday, September 25. Students also had the opportunity to have a professional LinkedIn photo taken to strengthen their profile. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/ THE COWL Photos compiled by Nicholas Crenshaw ’20, Laura Chadbourne ’20, and Nora Johnson ’20, Photography Co-Editors Roving

Page 12 Photography October 3, 2019 Which Friends character are you?

“Chandler’s personality and Joey’s confidence.” “Chandler.” Soreiba Fofanah ’22 Katrina Dolendo ’23

“Rachel.” “Joey.” Molly Simmons ’23 Kirk Esmero ’20

“Ross.” “Phoebe.” Josh Flynn ’22 Justin Solano ’23

“I am Chandler and Joey, and Pam is Rachel, and Dwight is Kramer.”

-Michael Scott

PHOTO COURTESY OF NBC Photos by Laura Chadbourne’20, Photo Co-Editor and Isabella Baffoni ’23, Staff Photographer Arts & Page 13 Entertainment October 3, 2019 Peace out Sweatpants and Leggings Hello to More Diversity in Self-Expression

on this campus.” Al-Issa highlights PC Fashion: how “simple doesn’t have to be bland Continued from front page or not interesting or complicated. It is just about having a versatile wardrobe.” Both men and women do With each day comes a different not have to go crazy with patterns and mood, and for Emili Castro ’21, that accessories to experiment with fashion is what her clothing reflects. “Some to learn what works best for you. days, I wake up and think ‘I want to If these people were in the scenarios be very feminine today’ and wear a David Cabral, professor of theatre, skirt, tights, and a little sweater. And dance, and film, presents his students in there are days where I want to give off the History of Fashion and Costuming a more masculine vibe, whether it be course, their style would more closely formal wear” or another option. She resemble that of Brown or RISD sees her fashion as fluid; one day, she students rather than belonging to PC. can sport a skirt and the next day go for The campus culture here centers a pantsuit with a blazer. She could care on sports. Professor Cabral says, “You less about what others think, as her might want to deny the importance focus is “feeling like a boss lady” and of sports, but you can’t avoid it here; being happy in everything she wears. even if you don’t play sports and even For men, it can be tricky to break if you don’t go to sporting events, you From left to right: Emili Castro ’21, Kari Perez ’22, and Yazan Al-Issa’20 JENNIFER VILLEDA ’20/ THE COWL away from sweatpants and joggers, still have the team gear on.” Whether but Yazan Al-Issa ’20 finds ease in we recognize it or not, the presence of are all in an arena watching an athletic their fashion. It may seem like a grabbing a pair of skinny jeans each athleisure and sports go hand-in-hand event.” This mentality of following superficial form of dialogue, but it time. From Jordan, his culture has and make experimenting with fashion the group can become oppressive is part of our first impressions of already instilled in him a desire to dress intimidating if you are one of the for students who choose to use their one another. The power in clothing his best. Plus, his love for European few people doing it. Professor Cabral clothing as an extension of their voice. is how it creates conversations and style adds to his look. He says, “I don’t notes, “Nobody wants to stick out PC is more than just sports—the connections between us, and can mind taking risks even if it means here, everyone wants to look like we students have it in them to illustrate inspire one another to experiment in looking different than everyone else are all part of the group mentality; we who they are, especially through their own self-expression. Falling for New Shows Coming to Network TV

by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff ish, focusing on Rainbow Johnson’s TELEVISION formative years. Rounding out the newcomers is the rebooted variety While the shift from summer to show Kids Say the Darndest Things, autumn means saying goodbye to hosted by comedian Tiffany Haddish. beloved reality shows like America’s The theme of NBC’s new programs Got Talent and Bachelor in Paradise, the is family. Drama Bluff City Law will fall television season brings not only explore the complex relationship the return of hits like Modern Family between a father and daughter and Riverdale but promises exciting working together at a law firm. new fare for viewers to fall in love Comedies Perfect Harmony and with on all five major networks. Sunnyside center on the families forged ABC’s new programming tends when a former music professor joins a towards female-driven narratives. small town’s church choir and a former Emergence tells the story of a politician works to help a diverse memoryless girl found at the scene group of New Yorkers achieve their of a plane crash and the police chief dreams of citizenship, respectively. determined to help her. Stumptown CBS strikes a balance between work centers around a private investigator and home with comedies Bob Hearts and her personal troubles. The Abishola and Carol’s Second Act, with network will also debut mixed-ish, the the former set to detail the trials and second spinoff of the comedy hitblack- tribulations of a man who falls in love

Fall network television seems to focus on the theme of family. GRAPHIC BY PATRICK FULLER ’21

The Rise of Skywalker with his nurse and the latter telling Son will promises to mix the complex be released to Disney+ viewers the story of a fifty-year-old mother work of its criminal psychologist in early 2020 and divorcee who finally begins to lead with his complicated family. fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor. While the CW is only offering two The network’s other new comedy new programs, both are female-driven, The Unicorn centers on a widower steeped in beloved source material, looking for love with the support of and will be sure to please audiences. his close friends. Drama All Rise offers Nancy Drew sees the girl detective and a female-driven look into the lives of her peers as murder suspects who judges and other legal workers in Los must clear their names; Batwoman tells Angeles, and Evil sees the unlikely the story of Bruce Wayne’s cousin, pairing of a psychologist and a Kate Kane, as she takes Batman’s priest-in-training who investigate the place after his disappearance. The newest on-demand television and movie streaming unexplained for the church, raising In the age of streaming, these service is ready to go for preorders accompanied by a discussion about science and religion. television networks are forced to seven-day free trial. Disney+ is providing viewers with over 500 movies from Pixar’s animations to the newest 2019 FOX shares NBC’s theme of family. compete with services such as Netflix live-action films such as, Aladdin, Dumbo and The Lion Animated series Bless the Harts centers and Hulu for viewership, so they King. On the launch date, Nov. 12, four Avengers’ on a struggling, female-led, southern movies will be available for streaming, including Cap- must offer programming that is both tain Marvel. However, Disney+ will release Aveng- family, and Almost Family tells the innovative and entertaining. Whether ers: End Game in the weeks following in December. story of a young woman who believed or not these new shows will meet The streaming service also plans to release at least eight more Marvel movies in 2020. she was an only child, only to find out this challenge remains to be seen, that she has more siblings than she but perhaps one of them could be Disney+ will start streaming November 12. GRAPHIC BY BRENNA CAVALLARO ’23 could have ever hoped for. Prodigal the next This Is Us or Game of Thrones. 14 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT October 3, 2019

Seniors Celebrate 220 Night Live From Kick Off Final Year of Festivities Providence by Catherine Goldberg ’20 was amazing—I had six slices!” everyone in the Slavin Center It’s Six Gents! A&E Staff Congress kept the event strictly together.” Overall, Esmero felt that for seniors, and they even hired a the night was “hashtag, electric!” ON-CAMPUS member of the senior class to DJ the Many students decided to go to event. Jack Brighenti ’20 has been a McPhail’s during and after the event by Brenna O’Leary ‘20 On Friday, September 27, Student DJ for over three years, and he was to play ping pong, have popcorn, A&E Staff Congress hosted 220 Night, a dance for thrilled to be able to play music to and just spend time with each other. the senior class marking a countdown make 220 Night all the more fun for Brandon Sahler ’20 says, “Spending ON-CAMPUS of 220 nights until graduation. This seniors. Brighenti said, “I was able to time at McPhail’s was the perfect has been a Providence College play a wide variety of genres and it way to end the night. I loved getting tradition for generations, and seniors flowed very well as the vibe changed together with friends to recap the The crowd was buzzing with antici- throughout the night. I had amazing night and make memories that will came dressed in formal attire to kick pation, waiting to be let in. They had off the start of a year to remember. crowd reactions, but the real game carry through until graduation.” been asked to be quiet multiple times, Tickets went on sale Monday changer was when I was asked to Vice President of Student Congress, morning, but the majority of students play ‘Drop it Low’ by Ester Dean.” Sean Richardson ’20, says that 220 and yet could not contain their excite- waited until Friday to storm the ticket The dance was a great way to get Night was a “perfect beginning to ment. So, by the time a crew member office. Wristbands were also offered to all of the seniors together back on senior year.” Richardson and the opened the theater doors, it was a mad students over the age of 21 so that they campus. Kirk Esmero ’20 said “Often, rest of Student Congress cannot rush to get inside. Much like a break- could buy signature drinks at the bar. many seniors stay off campus on wait to plan more exciting events age in a dam, the crowd rushed into The doors opened at 8:30 p.m. In the weekends and I missed having for the senior class this year. the theater, still unable to tame its ea- true Friar spirit, Congress decked gerness. Whooping and yelling, peo- out Peterson Recreation Center in ple took their seats. “Hey, I am over silver, black, and white. Cocktail here,” and “saved you a seat,” rang out. tables were scattered around the Now—to set the stage. The black gym with tea lights inside of glass stage floor had two chairs, and be- mason jars that looked like silver glitter. Elizabeth Connor ’20 “loved hind it, a blue velvet curtain. Was it how Congress was able to transform a comedy club in downtown Provi- the gym into a magical ballroom.” dence or a student production at Prov- The bar served a variety of drinks, idence College? Two Gents strolled from Coronas to Bud Lights to out. They took the stage to cheer- hard seltzers. “The hit drink of the ing and waving audience members. night was the signature moscow Then, the crowd was finally quiet. mule,” says Catherine Flugel ’20. The opening skit was hilarious Ronzios catered the event with and set the tone for the entire eve- a variety of party pizzas. Flugel ning. It concluded when a Gent “could not get enough of the pizza.” BRIANNA COLLETTI ’21 / THE COWL shouted, “AND LIVE FROM PROVI- She said “The buffalo chicken Members of the class of 2020 enjoy their night out. DENCE COLLEGE, IT’S SIX GENTS!” It was 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Septem- ber 24 when the semester’s first per- The ISB: A Hidden Gem in PVD formance of Six Gents was held in the Angell Blackfriars Theater at Smith Center for the Arts. The skits were not only funny, but were in many Locally-Inspired Art at Sister ways relatable. The Six Gents sati- by Brenna O’Leary ’20 rized professors’ quirks, the disturb- A&E Staff ing stench behind Raymond Dining LOCAL ART RISD Gallery Hall, and apps that are well-known and used by many PC students. The For any art lover, the Rhode the modern physical world. Chris Six Gents kept each sketch fresh with Island School of Design Museum in Buzelli’s pieces are illustrations done their ball activity. During transitions downtown Providence is a great way to accompany articles in publications and brief set-up, a lime colored in- to spend an afternoon. But if one were such as The New York Times, Penguin flatable beach ball with joke prompts to step outside of the museum’s front Random House, and more. His written all over it was tossed between door, cross the street, and head to the illustrations are vivid color explosions the cast, sending the audience into right, there is another RISD gallery on PHOTO COURTESY OF BRENNA O’LEARY ’20 with hints of classical satire to represent laughter from the ensuing one-liners. Canal Walk. The Illustrations Studies the modern content in the articles The Vice President of the group, Building (ISB), though not as well with which his work typically pairs. Thomas Edwards ’20, has been with known as the RISD Museum, also holds Some of the paintings present at the club since his freshman year. He a gallery that is open to the public. the ISB include “Drawn Together,” Through the front door of the ISB “Sia,” and “Pigeon Pop (America).” explained that the cast had been pre- is an entry room. There are bulletin Specifically, the piece “Drawn Together” paring for the show since the first boards sponsoring flyers for different is a heartwarming illustration; it depicts weekend back this semester. Edwards illustration classes being held at RISD. moths flocking over the Providence also described the process for creating Walk down the hallway to the right, skyline during Water Fire, and can bring Six Gents skits as very collaborative, past the woodshop class, and to the out the memories of every Providence with members meeting to pitch and very end of the building, and one will College student’s first Water Fire run ideas with the advice and com- come to the glass doors of the ISB experience. RISD is also hosting a talk ments of their fellow club members. Gallery. The gallery itself is simple: with both Soojin and Chris Buzelli on When asked where the club is head- scratched wood flooring with studio illustration and artwork on Thursday, ed this year, Edwards replied, “We hope lighting and small display cases in October 10 which will be open to the to bring lots of laughs to people for free! its center, directing the flow of traffic public. All information is listed online from the door and back around. at the RISD Illustration homepage. We also are excited to welcome in our The ISB Gallery is open every So, if you are free for an afternoon, new Gents and watch the club grow.” week, Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5 branch out, try something new—this The group held auditions this past p.m. According to Kylei Ghvell, an colorful gallery is waiting to wow you. Saturday, September 28. The organiza- employee at the gallery, there are tion provides PC students with a com- multiple exhibitions every year. In edy club night in the comfort of our fact, towards the end of the year, BRENNA O’LEARY ’20/THE COWL own music hall. The Six Gents are a “Drawn Together” by Chris Buzelli there is fairly quick change over, group of hilarious comedians and tal- sometimes with the opportunity married and have been collaborating ented actors who have become a staple to see a new gallery every week. together ever since. This exhibit is Currently, the ISB Gallery is in the for PC. The expectant crowd was far titled Art Direction and Illustration: from disappointed at the night’s con- middle of exhibiting the work of two The Creative Marriage of Words and clusion, and many are counting down of RISD’s illustration alumni. Chris Images. The exhibit opened Aug. 17 and Soojin Buzelli graduated RISD and will run until Oct. 19 of this year. until the group’s next show. Keep an Illustration in ’95 and ’96, respectively. The gallery itself shows how the eye out, you will not want to miss it! Soon after graduating, the two abstract classical can be brought into PHOTO COURTESY OF RISD MUSEUM October 3, 2019 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 15 The Cowl Bruce Springsteen Celebrates 70th Birthday The 71st Emmys Paying Tribute to an American Icon by Anne DeLello ‘20 A&E Staff by Daniel O’Neill ‘21 he depicts in “The Ghost of Tom in the spotlight of the music A&E Staff Joad” and “Thunder Road,” and industry. He is far from done, TELEVISION certainly everyone can have fun however, as Springsteen has MUSIC listening to songs like “Glory Days” claimed that the E Street Band and “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out.” will be back together soon. He has The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards Just like Springsteen himself, his lived every word he has written to on Sept. 22 showcased the best of the On Monday, September 23, songs never age. Topics are always the fullest and will continue to do best in television. Shows such as The Bruce Springsteen celebrated directed toward blue-collar workers so. These past 70 years have been Big Bang Theory and Game of Thrones his 70th birthday. 70 is quite the or are about growing up in the USA. incredible for music, so here’s to that have both released their final milestone for someone who has After the events of September 11, the many more years he has left. seasons dominated the nominations dedicated his life to music for the 2001, he wrote an album in honor alongside other fan favorites including past 50 years, and his illustrious of New York City and everyone The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Veep. career shows no signs of ending. affected by the attacks. The album This year’s Emmys highlighted not Everyone knows that The Boss is is titled The Rising, and, although only the star shows but also the most one of the most influential writers it is not his most popular album, prominent networks. According to in music history. His lyrics speak to it certainly holds a message that Time, “HBO heads into the ceremony the hearts and souls of Americans, many can learn from: no matter with the biggest advantage: a record- especially the underdogs. His the circumstances or problems that breaking 137 nominations for shows songs tell stories of the experiences life throws at you, there is always like Game of Thrones, Veep, Chernobyl of common people, and that is a brighter future ahead. This is and Barry.” Netflix followed HBO why his music never gets old. what The Boss has brought with with 117 nominations for their popular Springsteen is one of the best- every album he has released, and shows such as Ozark and House of Cards. selling artists of all time. His most every performance he puts on. At the end of the night, Amazon’s loved songs include “Born in the That is why he will go down as one Fleabag went home with three wins: U.S.A.,” “Born to Run,” “Thunder of the most influential rock-and- Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Road,” and “I’m Goin’ Down.” roll icons; he has given so many Actress in a Comedy Series, which went He has won 20 Grammy awards people something to believe in. to Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Casting. and now has a Tony award for his Springsteen made every piece of Game of Thrones ended the night with musical Springsteen on Broadway. work he has released into something two awards: Supporting Actor in a The Independent gave Springsteen’s that represents its time period. Born Drama Series for Peter Dinklage and most recent album, Western Stars, a to Run is the pure angsty rock beat Outstanding Drama Series. Both shows five-star review overall. The Boss of the 1970s, and Born in the U.S.A. came out at the top of their genre. may have just turned 70 years old, but is widely regarded as the album of Though Fleabag managed to go he still has the same creative genius the ’80s that was able to connect home with more wins than Game and the same mojo, as he did in his rock music with the increasingly of Thrones at the Emmys, GOT’s 32 prime. His last few tours proved popular dance music. His songs nominations broke the record for the this, as he had the same energy as tell stories of ghosts that everyone most nominations for a show in a single he did back in the 1970s and ‘80s. has experienced, whether it is the season, according to the Hollywood The most important impact that pains of leaving high school or a Reporter. With the eighth, and final, Springsteen has had on music is the love gone wrong. He is a master season of Game of Thrones having been relatibility of his music and lyrics. of connecting to his audience. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA released this past spring, it is not Everyone can relate to the struggles 70 years is a long time to spend Springsteen and the E Street Band 1977 surprising that the show was so well represented among the nominations. Although there was critical backlash Hopping on the ’80s-Themed Bandwagon when the season aired, these nominations speak to the popularity the show has generated over its past seven seasons. Not everyone found fault with the ending American Horror Story: 1984 of the final season, whose final episode was viewed by 19.3 million people. by Julia Vaccarella ‘20 Accordingly, the retro vibe Hollywood Reporter’s Tim Goodman says, A&E Staff appeals to individuals who “It arguably ended just about as well as lived through the ‘80s as well TELEVISION one unwieldy, sprawling, complicated as those who were not yet born. epic could end.” He went on to say that As for the American Horror Story the writers “at least convincingly and Although the original cast of franchise, the show has covered effectively steered a very difficult series American Horror Story is largely absent, a wide array of time periods in to a conclusion that made enough sense, FX’s original series has returned its past seasons since the focus will make enough people happy and once again for another season. The of the show changes with every was, from this vantage point, more show has come a long way from its installment. In its previous than enough to effectively ‘stick the first season, subtitled Murder House. seasons, American Horror Story has landing’ as critics often wonder about With a brand-new plot and never integrated characters from decades when pondering these series finales.” before seen characters, Ryan Murphy that range from the 1930s to the Because the show was so popular and Brad Falchuk’s anthology series 1960s. Furthermore, the show has throughout its run, particularly during is now running its ninth season. also focused on the present-day. season eight, the Emmy for outstanding For its new season, titled American Last season, Murphy even decided drama is well-deserved despite any Horror Story: 1984, the show jumps to do a crossover with the plot and criticism of the last season. When on the ’80s bandwagon of nostalgia. characters of previous seasons. receiving the award, executive Producer The theme for this season and the “This well-stocked arsenal D.B. Weiss told those watching, “We fact that American Horror Story is in the of archetypal characters loved every minute we spent with you.” midst of running its ninth installment should give Murphy plenty of Another well-deserved award has played a part in influencing the opportunities to play with genre went to Peter Dinklage, who won members of the current cast. In fact, the conventions… 1984’s debut feels Best Supporting Actor in a Drama show has also already been renewed like a turning point,” says Laura for the fourth time for his role as for a season 10. According to an article Bradley of Vanity Fair. As with Tyrion Lannister, setting the record published in The Wrap, “Apart from a any decade, so much historical for most wins to a Supporting Actor few familiar faces like Emma Roberts, significance can be included in in a Drama Series. Dinklage told his Cody Fern, Leslie Grossman, and Billie just a few hour-long episodes. audience, “I count myself so fortunate Lourd, the stars of American Horror It is evident from the first few to be a member of a community that Story: 1984 are mostly newcomers episodes of the new season of PHOTO COURTESY OF BLOODY DISGUSTING ON TWITTER is all about tolerance and diversity, to the FX anthology series. And American Horror Story that 1984 is because nowhere else could I be noticeably absent from the announced from product placements, to music, expanding upon the slasher theme standing on a stage like this.” The cast for season nine are several to fashion. Furthermore, the tropes that is characteristic of many actor went on to say that he “would staples of the franchise, including of the 1980s have become somewhat movies of the 1980s. With the do it all again in a heartbeat.” Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters.” of their own genre in entertainment. setting of the show concentrated Despite the large amount of This past summer, Netflix released In addition to Stranger Things, at a summer camp with a tragic nominations compared to the two wins its much anticipated third season of shows like The Goldbergs and The backstory, there are many Game of Thrones received at the Emmys, Stranger Things. Filled with references Carrie Diaries, among many others, different angles that the creators it was the proper send off to a well-loved to the time period, audiences of varying illustrate the acclaim for the trends could end up taking in order show that has officially come to an end. ages were exposed to ‘80s trends of that decade within television. to attract the show’s audience. Page 16 PortfolioProvidence College’s Home For Creative Writing October 3, 2019

Theby Connor Reason Zimmerman ’20 Portfolio Co-Editor POETRY

A traveler without a compass. A driver without a map. A pilot without coordinates. A sailor without the night stars.

My life is a journey without a destination in sight. Being pushed by a force that is beyond my control, I wonder how much longer I can go without some light. A reason that will make it all worthwhile. It is a small thing to ask for, but one that will make each step matter along the countless miles. I’m traveling in hopes of finding a reason:

A reason for why I am alive. A reason for why I need to survive. A reason that will give me my purpose. A reason that will finally give me a direction.

People say it’s about the journey and not the destination, but what actually keeps us going? I envy those who can continue on traveling without knowing. They say that it is simple because they believe they are where they are meant to be. But I do not have their conviction, and I question my every move to the nth degree. I must continue moving; however, because I can hear it with every step I take… tick tock:

The sands of time are many, but every grain is insignificant. Grain by grain, time falls swiftly and cruelly, Doing its job without concern. Until it buries us alive.

How many grains have I wasted? Wandering about aimlessly, I know that I am missing that for which I was created. How many lost connections, opportunities, memories have I sacrificed in my exploration? What if I have abandoned the trail that was made for me and wandered into damnation? It’s a question with no answer because I still lack the ability to truly see. I lack the ability to rid myself of these shackling thoughts and be set free. However, I will keep traveling because I know that there must be a reason:

Always Walking, Driving, Flying, Sailing, but never knowing the destination.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM October 3, 2019 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 17 Portfolio Alumni Noon

What does PC mean to You? by Abby Johnston ’17 Alumna Portfolio Editor POETRY

Dozing off near a glittering koi pond, this place, it felt With an emerald dogwood just beyond, I dreamt a joy. by Ariana Pasquantonio ’16 Alumna Portfolio Staff Recant to me the reed, O rain-voiced Muse POETRY Pierce the root and drown my ears, For my tongue falls fallow – like dripping in sun on the lawn, warm bricks, The echoes fade over long, old years. like a top-bunk firework fever dream splitting through closed eyelids, Sing with me an eternal song, O river-sweet Muse just light Of Athens and Jerusalem arrayed in gold and jewels; and shadows, neat lines on canvas. Show me what may be sought – Sing to me of a wedding knot!

We Brave Life’s Hour Of Maps and Meanings by Branan Durbin ’16 by Jonathan Coppe ’18 Alumna Portfolio Editor Alumnus Portfolio Staff POETRY POETRY

The thing about Motherhood, even of Truth, is Do trees grow at dusk? that her nature is to scatter: A white owl, drowsy at dawn, no Mother will forever hold her child Once sighed to me that heaven could be reached on foot. in her arms, the home of her halls. I took him at his word and searched What blessing it is Four years in vain for the never-setting sun, that home is not a place, Oft ambling unceasing through the night. but people: those with whom you break bread I find my feet are strong, my mind is sharp, when paths lead you to sow and reap. The maps of the world are known to me, How grateful I am For, hating it so, I have learned to find my way at dusk. for bountiful homes, a bountiful harvest. Dawn rises on that owl’s one-time perch, And here I genuflect at his mistaken wisdom. The circle closes at last upon itself. The path is not straight. But, reliably, it begins again.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM & PEXELS.COM What If? by Sarah Heavren ’21 Portfolio Staff POETRY What if we listened Instead of just heard The meaning of Somebody’s words?

What if we saw Instead of just looked At pictures Somebody took?

What if we cared Instead of just did Whatever we Thought we wanted?

What if we felt Instead of just thought About things that

Matter a lot? PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM 18 The Cowl PORTFOLIO October 3, 2019 What Could Have Been by Sarah Kirchner ’21 Asst. Portfolio Editor

POETRY

Looking at the stars, we thought to ourselves: The two of us could have lived different lives If only we had told each other the truth But, we were scared and we were liars.

The two of us could have lived different lives together. But we played those childish games and kept being scared and lying kids. Being something more seemed crazy then.

Together we played those childish lying games and laughed at that old movie we watched because being something more seemed crazy, but truly they made sense as a couple.

We laughed at that old movie especially when they kissed, but they truly were meant to be a couple. I saw that they were made for each other.

When we kissed, the movie came back to me in flashes. We weren’t made for each other like they were and you weren’t my prince like he was.

Flashes of the movie came to me. If I only told you the truth you could have been my prince like him. But now I look at the stars, and think to myself.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM & PUBLICDOMAINPICTURES.NET Boy on the RIPTA by Jay Willett ’20 Portfolio Staff PROSE POETRY

The card didn’t scan at first. I panicked though I knew in the back of my mind that my credentials were fine. The RIPTA driver raised an eyebrow, and I could feel the warm sensation of sweat seeping through my sweatshirt. The machine beeped, I scuttled to a seat directly behind the handicap section. Exhaust hissed out the muffle and due to lack of motion, billowed through the open side door, choking the passengers. The older gentleman next to me sputtered and reached into his overcoat pocket for a handkerchief. There was a mother of two sitting in the open seating, her baby carriage taking up all the front space. An elderly couple grimaced as they skidded by, and the mother smiled sarcastically. Past Washington Street, the RIPTA passed brick murals, homeless villages, and Lime scooters. Heading southbound, we had to pull over for an ambulance that arrived at its destination a mere two blocks ahead. There, a bald man was toppled over, one leg crossing the other, his expression blank. Though not particularly religious, I muttered a prayer into the cups of my hands. Fire engines, police cruisers, garbage trucks, the road to Montgomery was riddled with government activity. I saw all this but glanced to the sidewalk to see cracks and crevices deeper than the pavement could convey. An ambulance zipped past the man passed out on a bench, covered in a puddle of liquid, his unconscious hand clutching a sign that read: “Homeless, hungry, please.” At the red light, most passengers looked the other way, the mother tended to her crying babies, the older gentleman sniffed and wheezed into his shoulder. I was staring at that man. A tear came down my face, and just as quickly as it appeared, I wiped it away. The engine revved and we pulled away down South Main. That day I had seen an old friend, his face grizzly with facial hair, tired from a long day at work. When I came home from kindergarten, I’d jump on his stomach and laugh at his grumblings. Though he was reasonably annoyed, he smiled and hugged me. 15 years later, I sat among the city, watching neighbors argue over plant placement, drunks stumbling out of Admiral Liquors, and smokers lounging outside the Rhode Island Free Clinic. The baby continued to cry and didn’t cease until their stop between Douglas and Eaton. Despite the world moving,

we were still, silent, and desperately alone. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM October 3, 2019 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 19 Castles of Wood and Stone

by Clara Howard ’20 Portfolio Staff There's a half-remembered PROSE POEM from other brick buildings to ranch house with a stream in a weeping willow across the front. A perfect place for playing street. In 410, the apartment is princesses and pirates. On the passed with Betty Boop, Lucy in food-named colors, and we infused with colorful mugs, outside, white siding gave way and Ricky, Bing and Fred. In the have our own rooms. Laughter animal-themed decorations, and to honeycolored stones. On the evenings, the dining room table still cracks the still air. At Old comfortable blankets. My view inside, rooms opened their arms cleared, beware the card shark- Fence, we choose to rule on our is of a courtyard and a curious wide, ready to embrace wild infested waters, and whatever own on separate sides. maple, of vibrant, beautiful imaginations, cooking mishaps, you do, don't hold on to your There are various rooms in hearts, of an idyllic time slipping and childhood innocence. aces! Winners got flying saucers various buildings on a relatively away. In Providence, I learn to Wallpapered bedrooms smiled from the Carvel down the street. small campus. In room 411, the be queen of a kingdom that lost at stuffed animal fights and At 42 Jersey St., sunrise wakes me some of its magic, but never any nightmare soothings. At we were the up those first few of its allies. Brookmede, we had free reign of youngest in line weeks because Other things that are only our fairy-and-pirate kingdom. to a crocheted my independence mine: a corner of the bunk bed There's a small, two-bedroom throne. manifests itself where I can whisper and pretend apartment on the fourth floor of There's a ranch in leaving the that my unicorns and puppies an old building with no elevator. house made of windows and have lives of their own; a Tile steps and wroughtiron brick. It stands shades open. My window in the blue room where railings wound their way up to between trees view encompasses I can peek through and see the a haven that felt close to heaven. and expanses of the skyline of a Aztec warrior weeping over his The kitchen, no bigger than a green yard. In fateful city. In 2AL, lost love; an indent in the kitchen a closet, witnessed midnight the summertime, I have a corner of floor, right by the doorway, meriendas, daybreak desayunos, riotous color a building, which that fits the shape of my heel and celebratory cenas. The blooms: means I have my perfectly, as if I had made it windows, unhampered by delighted own corner of the myself; a single shelf where screens, opened wide to see magenta world, and the my most favorite titles nestle Popocatépetl keeping his smoky bounces happily, crosswinds through nice and snug together; a set of watch over the valley. En México, regal violet my windows make linens, including a comforter éramos príncipe y princesa de una sways with me wish for wind with the Eiffel Tower to prove cultura materna. sophistication, chimes. My view my elegance and maturity, that There's a one story clapboard and sunset orange stretches its is of green, green grass and a covers a bed that will never be house sitting prim, proud, and arms out along a soil horizon. In world of endless possibilities. comfortable, but will sit and proper on the almost-corner of the back, herbs have the lay of In 203, my nights are like an stand beneath laughing faces, a treelined street. Hard-won, the land (as much as mint tries endless slumber party: laughing, chocolate quotes, and faithful held onto for 68 years, it had to mutiny), and perfume the crying, and sharing secrets protections. "Howard" engraved on its air to make one hungry. Inside, with friends who become the In my castle, my home is built bones. Never much room for wooden floors creak under older only bright stars in a depressed of memories. sets of footsteps, walls dress up nighttime. My view changes stretching out, summer days PHOTO COURTESY OF PEXELS.COM Signed

by Sarah McLaughlin '23 Portfolio Staff

POETRY

Wouldn’t it be great To someday be So famous You’re signing passport books And grocery receipts Gathering a crowd Outside of the White House?

Most famous place on earth They’ve traveled so far To see it And they happen to catch you Hold out a pen Ask for your name

Because they don’t know it yet Barely twenty Standing there Sore feet from stiff new heels Carrying the mailbag For the President

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PEXELS.COM & GRAPHIC DESIGN BY CONNOR ZIMMERMAN '20 20 The Cowl PORTFOLIO October 3, 2019

DormWars: Tiffany & AQuties vs Suities Earl by Sally Satirist ’20 Making PC an emotionally stable Portfolio Staff place one letter at a time SATIRE Dear Tiff and Earl,

As the warm darty sophomores banging on “AQuties,” resident I got a Hydroflask as a season passes into a the entrance doors to assistants, and dorm chilly autumn, residence Suites on weekend nights. antics as a whole. All gift and now people are halls prepare for another However, last year posts are angled to expose bullying me in class. annual showdown. witnessed the emergence the superiority of Aquinas Please help. While Eaton St. remains of a tour de force in Hall in relation to Suites a monument to late night Aquinas Hall. The Hall. Woefully, life, dorms have been sophomore dorm, AQ_memes has #Vscoboy recently rising in Friday famous for closet-sized revolutionized the dorm and Saturday night rooms and communal battles; with over 1,800 notoriety. bathrooms, emerged as a followers, Aquinas has Dear #, Suites Hall, the suite- contender for the place to a devoted base that style upperclassmen be at night. The underdog will fight to the bitter The best way to break dorm, is the traditional had previously been a end against Suites. No a new trend that spot for on-campus pregame watering hole comparable Suites account everyone bandwagons shenanigans. The large before heading down exists. on or wishes they common space areas to Suites or Eaton. This While the virtual could bandwagon on provide ample room all changed with the fanbase of Aquinas is to start a new trend. for games and activites, propaganda machine AQ_ dwarves that of Suites, Usually people like to with plenty of spots for memes. a stroll around campus go retro, so be super spectators. The instagram account, on weekends proves that retro and start using a The apartments created in March 2019, PC’s preference is still Cunningham, Ditraglia, devotes itself entirely Suites Hall. In order to 19th century canteen, and Mal Brown, all receive to the promotion of the win the war, AQuties will or even better, a goat honorable mentions, virtues of Aquinas Hall. need to throw a major stomach sack like they but none compare to the Weekly content highlights banger to match their used in the olden days. hoards of freshmen and the residents, deemed social media tenacity. Stay thirsty my friend, GRAPHIC DESIGN BY ELIZABETH MCGINN `21 Listomania* Suggestion for Next Year’s Late Night Tiff Madness performer • Amateur Slam Poets Dear Hipster Boy, • Friar Dom and Huxley Well, if you’re tired of being bullied about • The Return of DJ Diesel your water bottle (I • Self-Help motivational speaker mean, how dare you stay hydrated?), then • A hologram of The Beatles you’ll have to expose • Elton John more embarrassing aspects of your • The Naticks personal life to your • Adam Hanna "friends." That way, they can bully you • Fr. Shanley playing the Kazoo over things that are • A professional didgeridoo-er actually meaningful, and you can feel valid • Open mic night while drinking clean water out of your $40 • A man playing the guitar with his toes bottle. Or, ditch the • Maintenance Mike bottle altogether and just drink out of the koi • Vsco girls saying "sksksksksksksk" pond like me—I mean • James Charles my weird roommate— • Tupac (he is out there somewhere) does. • Bagpipes student sensation Moistly, • Dot's one woman show *Listomania and Tiffany & Earl and Friartire are satirical pieces that do not reflect the views of Providence Collegeor The Cowl. Earl Page 21 Sports October 3, 2019 Sports The New Man in the Net Shorts Grad Transfer Aviza Finds New Home with Friars by Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-Editor by Scott Jarosz ’21 Sports Staff MEN’S SOCCER SPORTS SHORTS As faces came and went on the Providence College Men’s Soccer Men’s Soccer: Team, one remained constant: Colin The Providence College Men’s Miller ’18RS in net. After receiving Soccer Team hosted Brown University numerous awards and accolades, on Sept. 25 in a crosstown battle. PC such as the 2018 Big East Preseason entered the game with a record of 5-2, Goalkeeper of the Year and 2018 having previously defeated Seton Hall All-Big East Second Team, Miller University 1-0 in its Big East Opener. graduated and signed with Loudoun Brown and PC battled for the majority United FC in the United Soccer League of the game with neither able to find the Championship. That left the Friars back of the net, until Ramzi Qawasmy with one important question for the ’22 finally broke the tie in the 77th upcoming 2019 season: who would minute with a volley from the top of the take over the goalkeeping duties? box. PC would hold on to win the game That question was answered quickly 1-0. PC looked to take the momentum as transfer student Austin Aviza ’19 from this win into its next game against GS has followed in Miller’s footsteps Georgetown University, who is currently and has given the Friars another solid nationally ranked as the no. 2 team in season from their goalkeeper so far. Division I soccer. PC conceded goals Aviza graduated early from the PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT ATHLETICS in the 48th and 75th minutes, however University of Connecticut after a Andualem Chisholm ’22 scored in the Aviza led the Huskies to the semifinals in the American Athletic Conference Tournament in successful 2018 season where he went 2018, something he hopes he can do at PC. 80th minute on an assist from Tiago 9-3-2 as the starting goalie while also Mendonca ’20RS and Kevin Vang ’22 to posting a 1.03 goals against average. The results for Aviza have been ball control to limit the opponent’s cut the lead to 2-1. Unfortunately, this He was granted a fifth year of spectacular this season. Through opportunities. was not enough for PC, as it fell 2-1. eligibility as a graduate transfer by the September he has already had six As for the home games, Aviza NCAA and did not wait long to land a shutouts while posting a 0.70 GAA. explained how great the atmosphere Women’s Soccer: new home. After posting back-to-back 1-0 has been playing at Chapey Field. The Providence College Women’s “Providence was really the only shutouts against Harvard University “It’s really nice to see how many Soccer Team has been off to a fast team on my radar,” Aviza said. “As and Seton Hall University, Aviza was fans come out to support us. They start in the 2019 season, racking up soon as the NCAA called me to tell me named to the Big East Weekly Honor really make it exciting to be playing wins over talented opponents such I was eligible for another season, I got Roll on Sept. 23, though he was quick here.” as the University of Connecticut, the into contact with Coach Stewart right to give his teammates credit. If there was any pressure to fill University of Massachusetts-Lowell, away.” “It is great to be named to the honor the big shoes left in goal, Aviza has and the University of Texas at Austin. PC After finishing up school in roll, but I think it’s more of a team certainly shown both on the field that carried its fast start into this past week Connecticut, Aviza came to the award,” Aviza clarified. “We have a he is ready for the challenge, and off as it hosted Northeastern University on College for the spring semester and really good defense and the guys have the field he has made it a point to focus Sunday, September 22. Although NU got the chance to practice with his new been playing well.” on his own game. scored the first goal of the game in the teammates. Although he was not able When it comes to the differences “Colin Miller was obviously really 45th minute, PC managed to tie it in to play in games during the spring in his experience from UConn, the good, and it is not the easiest thing to the 52nd minute thanks to a penalty season due to NCAA eligibility rules goalkeeper focused in on two things: follow up a guy like that. All I can do kick by Elayna Grillakis ’22. The game regarding transfers, the semester gave the style of play and home games. is focus on myself and do my best,” remained tied for the duration of Aviza the chance to get acclimated to Aviza noted how PC’s play style said Aviza. regular time, but in the 96th minute, the campus and his new teammates. focuses more on possession and Aviza’s path to PC has not been Hannah McNulty ’21 powered a low like that of his teammates. While the shot past the keeper from outside the majority of the team has spent the box to win the game 2-1 in overtime. entirety of their careers in Providence, On Saturday, September 28, PC hosted the Friars will be Aviza’s third team as St. John’s University in the first Big East he spent his first two collegiate seasons matchup of the season, and the host at Syracuse University before he went team did not disappoint. PC shut out on to play for the Huskies. Joining his the visitors by a score of 4-0 to kickstart third team within four years has given its Big East schedule. The team now him a chance to look at how unique his looks ahead to playing at Marquette college career has been. University on Thursday, October 3. “I used to have a coach that told us everyone has their own paths in life. Field Hockey: It didn’t really hit me how different The Providence College Field my journey has been until I came to Hockey Team entered the Sept. 22 Providence.” contest at Fairfield University with a As their record stands at 6-3-0, record of 4-2. PC started off on the right PC is once again in the hunt to grab foot on the road, as Izzy Mendez ’20 one of the top spots in the Big East. scored just 6:55 into the game. However, With the talent that is in front of the home side would go on to score the him, Aviza believes the team has a next two goals and beat PC 1-2. Despite chance to compete for a conference the loss, PC moved on and prepared title and even make it back into the to host Temple University for its next NCAA Tournament for the first time contest. PC appeared prepared for this since 2016. The team has shown they game as it beat TU by a score of 1-0, can compete with some of the best thanks again to Mendez, who scored in teams in the country, such as tough the second quarter, which was the only one goal losses to No. 5 Georgetown scoring of the game. However, PC was University and No. 15 University of unable to begin a winning streak going, New Hampshire. as it fell to the University of Louisville It may be his only season in by a score of 0-2 on Sunday, September Friartown, but Aviza has shown that 29 at home. PC now looks forward to he wants to finish his college career its next matchup, which is away against out strong by bringing this team deep Villanova University on Oct. 4. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL into the playoffs and maybe even a Aviza ’19 GS makes a save against Brown, recording his fourth straight shutout in a row. championship. 22 The Cowl SPORTS October 3, 2019 Where Are They Now? Former Basketball Players Making Waves with Overseas Teams by Sullivan Burgess ’20 will look to defend the Wildcat’s Sports Staff championship in the coming season. Former Friar point guard Kyron PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL Cartwright ’18 has also made a name for himself overseas. The 5’11” point As media day approaches for the guard remained a Friar for his four new NBA season, both fans of the years of eligibility and was awarded Chicago Bulls and the Providence Second Team All-Big East in 2017, College Friars are looking foward as well as Most Improved Player. to seeing former Friar point guard In the 2018-2019 season, Cartwright Kris Dunn ’16 as he prepares for his signed with Alba Fehérvár of fourth season in the NBA and third the Hungarian basketball league season with the Chicago Bulls. where he averaged 9.1 points and Dunn, the fifth pick of the first 4.4 assists before leaving in 2019. round of the 2016 NBA draft, is Currently, Cartwright is signed with a well-known name in the Friar the Leicester Riders of the British community, recognized for his Basketball League, and is waiting for accomplishments on and off the his new season in a new country to court. However, when we think of a begin. player like Dunn, we also remember Coincidentally, Cartwright’s the other former Friars that are teammate and former Friar forward making a name for themselves in the Rodney Bullock ’18 has signed with world of basketball. Alba Fehérvár in the 2018 season. One of the Friars that comes to The last Friar alumni to watch is mind is former guard Bryce Cotton former second-round pick for the ’14. Cotton led the Friars to their first Boston Celtics, Ben Bentil ’16. After Big East Tournament win since 1994 traveling from G-League teams and was named two-time First-Team to China to the Dallas Mavericks, All-Big East player in the years 2013 Bentil currently resides on the and 2014, averaging 19.7 and 21.8 Greek EuroLeague team known as points respectively. Panathinaikos B.C. In his last season While Cotton went undrafted PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIKA SIMON in the EuroLeague, he averaged 12.5 in the 2014 NBA Draft, he bounced On his transition overseas, Cartwright (above) said, “On the court just learn to play basketball (as a points and 6.7 rebounds, making him around from the G-League Austin pro). In the U.S. we play a totally different way. Every team has their own style of play.” a dominant force in the league. Spurs to the Utah Jazz to the Phoenix While some Friars found success Suns and to the Memphis Grizzlies. the year 2015. He eventually made Perth Wildcats. Cotton also was in the NBA, some were able to make a On the Austin Spurs he was named a name for himself in the Australian awarded the Grand-Final MVP in name for themselves on international to the NBA G-League All-Star team, basketball league known as the 2017 and was named to the All-NBL basketball teams, all carrying on the the All-Rookie First Team, and the National Basketball League, where First Team in 2018 and 2019. One of Friar values they were instilled with All-NBA G-League Second Team in he is a two-time champion for the the best players in the league, Cotton during their time at PC. Club Lacrosse Ready to Defend Title Team Returns Strong Championship Core Capable of Repeating

by Marc DeMartis ’21 Sports Staff CLUB LACROSSE

The Providence College Men’s Club Lacrosse team is entering their 2019 season as the defending champions of the National Collegiate Lacrosse League (NCLL). After defeating the Westchester Golden Rams 12-9 in the National Championship last spring, the Friars have set the bar high for their upcoming season. Returning junior Ryan Barrett ‘21 said, “As we head into this season, we are expecting to protect our title and continue our success. Last year’s graduating class left us with the right mindset and the boys came back from the off season feeling dangerous this year.” Tryouts for the team this year were held on Sunday, September 29 from 7-9 p.m. As expected, there was a great turnout according to the Vice President of the club team, Teddy Allen ’21. He was pumped to see all of the new faces looking to join the team on their quest for another championship this season. Allen said, “The first night of tryouts was absolutely phenomenal, it honestly could not have gone better. I saw no shortage of talent out on the field. I’m really looking forward to the season with PHOTO COURTESY OF CLUB LACROSSE TEAM the guys that we have.” With the talent the team The Friars were one of the most dominate teams in the league, going 10-1 during the regular season. currently has, any additions will only improve the success of the team in the coming year. goals set for the year ahead. They are entering their to kick off the year with new energy. This group of Another member of the team, Ryan Gayman ’21, fall season with plenty of confidence in their fellow leaders has led multiple practices with a mixture of spoke on his thoughts regarding the team’s ability players and this chemistry seems to be extremely organization and unmatched positivity. Considering on the field. Gayman stated, “Coming back this valuable to the team. that the club team was only founded in 2016, to season off of a championship, the offense is juiced Although the seniors that started the team only already have a national championship under their up as we’re returning all and necessary firepower… four years ago graduated last year, President John belt is quite an achievement. shooters everywhere. Defense has also been buzzing Buckley ’20, Allen, Captain Connor Corrod ’20, The Club Lacrosse Team’s home opener is against around during the first couple of weeks of practice. Captain Dauzia Etete ’20, Treasurer Kevin Flaherty Fairfield University on Oct. 6 at 5:00 p.m. on Chapey Checks are flying hard enough to break sticks.” It ’21, and Marketing Manager JohnPaul Adams ’20 Field at Anderson Stadium. The boys all seemed seems the team has their heads held high and their have returned as a hardworking group of leaders thrilled to kick off the season and get the ball rolling. October 3, 2019 SPORTS The Cowl 23 Providence College Investigates: Should the World Cup Location be Moved? Yes, There is Too Much Controversy by Liam Tormey ’22 Sports Staff PCI

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, an Arab country in the Middle East. Since the announcement on December 2, 2010, immense controversy followed, which is why the 2022 FIFA World Cup needs to be moved from Qatar. Although never proven, there were numerous allegations after the bidding process in 2010 that Qatar had bribed FIFA members and executives to get the World Cup to Qatar. If true, they were successful in their attempt. However, even worse was ex-president of FIFA, Sepp Blatter, coming out a few years after the bid was complete to say that choosing Qatar was a “mistake.” This doesn’t even scratch the surface of the problems in Qatar. The abuse of migrant workers in Qatar PHOTO COURTESY OF DAILYMAIL UK is astounding. There are 1.7 million It has been reported over 1,000 workers haved died since Qatar was awarded the World Cup bid back in 2010. These migrant workers have migrant workers in Qatar, who been subject to work in extreme heat that can be potentially dangerous. make up over 90% of the work force. monthly salary for a worker is only This creates an uneasiness about The conditions are not right for players These workers are put in dangerous $220. traveling there not only for homosexual to be competing in. working conditions, often abused This is an issue of human rights. players, but for fans as well. It is not too late to make a change. and exploited, and are then housed FIFA should have pulled the plug on The 2022 World Cup is scheduled The 2022 World Cup location needs in appalling living conditions. Eight Qatar once they heard of any reports to take place during November and to be changed. If the reasons above or more men must live in a room with such as this. December. Besides the issues of do not make you hesitate to want a just a single bunk bed for example. A big problem the media has scheduling it during the holidays, global event in a place with so much Workers’ salaries are often delayed also reported is the illegality of the domestic league seasons, and not controversy, I am not sure what will. for months, leaving their families homosexuality in Qatar, punishable having the traditional summer World The ball is now in FIFA’s hand to make homeless. This is not to mention the by up to seven years of imprisonment. Cup, the climate in Qatar is very hot. a change. No, the Location is Fine by Joseph Quirk ’23 referring to the Olympics. The FIFA ranging from the country’s summer country off the shore of Saudi Sports Staff World Cup is watched by billions weather to concerns about the labor Arabia, jutting out into the Persian PCI and has the power to bring entire force. Because of this, many believe Gulf. It also happens to have the nations together, soccer fans or not. Qatar is unfit to host the cup and are highest per capita income in the However, the announcement that calling FIFA corrupt because of the entire world due to its wealth in Qatar would be the host location for decision to allow Qatar to host. That natural oil and gas resources. The Every four years, the world the 2022 World Cup came with a lot being said, I believe that the World wealth has made Qatar a very rich stops for about a month in the of controversy. Cup should stay in Qatar and that country and capable of building summer to watch one of the greatest Many people argued that there FIFA made a good decision in their large and beautiful cities with international sporting tournaments were a bevy of reasons why Qatar selection. futuristic designs, such as Doha, the known to mankind. And no, I am not should not host the tournament, Qatar is an Arabian peninsula country’s capital. This leads me to all the positives that Qatar hosting the World Cup has. First of all, by having a relatively unknown, small country be the host of such a significant global event, FIFA is drawing tourist attention to a beautiful place that, up to this point, made the majority of their money off of oil and gas. The new hotels being built will also increase employment and open the country to new job opportunities. Because Qatar is so small, this can also have a spillover effect into neighboring countries’ economies as well, whether it be through tourism or other means. Finally, Qatar has the funds to make this not only a fantastic spectacle to all those fans watching from home, but a very hospitable and luxurious experience for fans, teams, and broadcast crews alike. While I understand why Qatar could be seen as a questionable choice by some, it has many positives to it as well, and I see no reason why FIFA should consider moving it. After all, having the tournament there is going to do more good than PHOTO COURTESY OF FIFA By having the World Cup in Qatar, it will highlight the good parts of not only the country, but the Middle East as a whole. bad. October 3, 2019 SPORTS The Cowl 24 Women’s Hockey Ready for Next Step A Look Team Looks to Build off of Last Year’s Success

Around by Eileen Flynn ’20 scored 22 goals and added 21 assists for a total Sports Staff of 43 points. These statistics listed her first on WOMEN’S HOCKEY the team in points, goals, assists, shots, and plus- minus. Some would even call Murphy a “clutch- Friartown player,” scoring eight game-winning goals in just As fall begins and schoolwork starts to pick one season, the second-best in the nation. up, everyone is excited for the upcoming hockey She was named Hockey East Player of the season. Recently, the Hockey East Preseason Poll Month and National Player of the Month in Cross Country: predicted that the Providence College Women’s November of 2018 and was selected as Hockey Hockey Team will finish fourth in the Hockey East Top Performer four different times. The Upcoming: East standings. They were placed behind rivals Friars named her the Offensive Player of the Northeastern University, Boston University, and Year. But even after all of these accomplishments, Boston College. Murphy places the spotlight on her teammates. 10/12 at New England Championships This year the Hockey East will be as competitive “While being named offensive player of the as ever. Teams like University of New Hampshire, year is a great honor, the success I had as an Women’s Field Hockey: University of Connecticut, and Merrimack individual is also the success of my teammates.” College will be looking to move up ahead of the Murphy added, “There are so many factors 9/27 vs. Temple University, Win 1-0 Friars every chance they get. that go into a season beyond how many goals you Maureen Murphy ’21 is looking forward to the score or how many assists you make. Multiple season ahead of her and her teammates. “I think individuals impact every play and often don’t 9/29 vs. University of Louisville, Loss 0-2 our team needs to prepare for each game with the get the recognition they deserve, my teammates mentality that anyone can compete with anyone included. So I certainly can’t take all the credit!” Upcoming: in our league. Each team has substantial talent, On Sept. 28, the Friars gave their fans a preview but hard work often means more than inherent of what is to come. In an exhibition matchup skill and is something within our control.” against University of New Brunswick, PC finished 10/04 at Villanova University Two important aspects she wants her team to on top with a 1-0 victory. focus on this year are “positivity and persistence.” The game went back and forth, staying scoreless 10/06 vs. Dartmouth University There is a confidence coming from Murphy until the final minutes of the third period. With that is sure to help inspire her team throughout 1:53 remaining, Murphy found Lauren DeBlois Men’s Soccer: the season. ’23 stationed on top of the right circle, and, with PC completed last year with a 24-11-2 record, a quick shot, DeBlois put her team on the board. and a 16-9-2 standing in the Hockey East. The Sandra Abstreiter ’22 was in net for the Friars 9/25 vs. Brown University, Win 1-0 team tied their record of 24 wins in a season; for the first half of the game, tallying two saves in this year there is hope to add a new record to the the first 20 minutes. Clare Minnerath ’20 finished 9/28 at Georgetown University, Loss 1-2 books. up the game for PC and sealed the shutout win. The Friars are welcoming a lot of new talent This hard-fought battle is exactly what PC Upcoming: to their roster for the upcoming season. There are needed to propel them into their season. Their seven freshmen on the squad, creating a younger first official game will be played on Friday, dynamic than the girls are used to from previous October 4 at Schneider Arena. The Friars will be 10/04 vs. Butler University years. “While there is definitely a learning curve facing Quinnipiac University, a team looking for with such a young team, everyone is excited about revenge after losing to PC in Providence last year 10/08 at University of Connecticut the potential impact we could have in Hockey just 2-1. East,” says Murphy. A little bit further into the season, the team will 10/12 vs. Marquette University Murphy is coming off of an impressive previous face Northeastern. After falling to the Huskies in season with the Lady Friars, and her leadership is a close Hockey East playoff game and watching going to be an important addition for the team. them go on to win the league, the Friars look Women’s Soccer: Last year Murphy played in all 37 games; she forward to facing their rivals at the end of October.

9/28 vs. St. John’s University, Win 4-0

Upcoming:

10/03 at Marquette University

10/06 vs. Georgetown University

10/10 vs. DePaul University

Women’s Volleyball:

9/27 vs. Georgetown University, Loss 2-3

9/29 vs. Villanova University, Loss 1-3 Upcoming:

10/04 at Seton Hall University

10/05 at St. John’s University

PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS Murphy (above) was the recipient of the team’s Offensive Player of the Year Award last year and was one of the 44 players in the country selected to participate in the 2018 U.S. Women’s National Team Winter Camp.