TheVol. LXXX No. 23 @thecowl • thecowl.com Celebrating 80 Years CowlProvidence College April 21, 2016 of Publication New Editorial Board Should Health Center Doors Remain Open on Weekends? by Sarah Kelley ’18 Opinion Staff days a week. The Student Health a great health resource on campus in Please join us in welcoming The Center hours, as posted on its the first place­, shouldn’t we do more Cowl’s 2016-2017 editorial staff! health and wellness website, list “Monday-Friday: 8:30 to extend these open hours to the a.m.-4:30 p.m.” And while yes, weekend or at least have part-time Katie Puzycki ’17 As Providence College students, as many will point out, we are weekend availabilities? Editor-in-Chief we all know the effects that college extremely fortunate to have such HEALTH CENTER / Page 7 can have on our overall health. We face increased levels of stress from the Jacquelyn Kelley ’17 workload of classes, as well as from Associate Editor-in-Chief balancing clubs and extracurriculars in addition to any other jobs or Abby Shelley ’17 activities we may be involved with. Managing Editor Mix this in with a chronic lack of sleep—I don’t know many (or any) Taylor Godfrey ’19 PC students who claim they get a full Asst. Opinion Editor eight hours a night—along with the detrimental effects of binge drinking Paige Calabrese ’18 on our immune systems, and you have yourself a relatively immuno- Arts & Entertainment Editor compromised (vulnerable?) group of 4,000 Friars all coexisting within Joseph Aiello ’17 the relatively close quarters of PC’s Portfolio Editor campus. But despite these factors and Kevin Skirvin ’18 many more that negatively impact Asst. Sports Editor students’ health on campus, our health center is still not open seven KATHLEEN MCGINTY ’16 / THE COWL Anna Munroe ’17 The Student Health Center, located in Bedford Hall, is currently open Monday through Friday. Asst. Head Copy Editor Women’s Tennis Set to Play in Dr. Jordan-Zachery Receives Big East Tournament The Joseph R. Accinno by Liza Sisk ’19 News Staff to face University of Rhode Island. They then made an even shorter trip Teaching Award women’s tennis to Smithfield, Rhode Island, to take on Bryant University. Following With the return of nice weather the two contests on the road, the by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 to Friartown comes the end of the Friars took on DePaul University Asst. News Editor Providence College Women’s Tennis in the first set of matches played on regular season. The Friars played the new Providence College tennis faculty four matches this week, wrapping up complex that is adjacent to the newly Each year, Providence College their regular season. They prepare completed Anderson Stadium. This awards The Joseph R. Accinno to head into the Big East Conference series was followed by another set Teaching Award to a faculty member Tournament that begins April 27. The of home matches against Seton Hall who best exhibits excellence in ladies stayed local this week, hitting University. “teaching, passion and enthusiasm the road to Kingston, Rhode Island, TENNIS / Page 24 for learning, and genuine concern for students’ academic and personal growth.” This school year, the award was presented to Dr. Julia Jordan- Zachery, a professor of political science and director of the Black Studies Program. “Academic success is not measured in a grade,” said Jordan-Zachery. “It’s how students deal with their discomfort. You can run from it or face it.” Jordan-Zachery explained that she does not celebrate A’s and B’s PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM Dr. Julia Jordan-Zachery currently teaches as a in her classroom, but instead believes professor in the political science department students find success in recognizing and serves as the director of the Black Studies their discomfort and finding their Program. own personal growth. “You owe it to yourself to find and speak your own

PHOTO COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM.COM truth,” she said. The Women’s Tennis Team celebrates graduating seniors during the last regular-season game. JORDAN-ZACHERY / Page 2 UNDERtheHOOD Providence College's Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 A&E Opinion Sports News 2 Opinion 6 Do the last few weeks of classes The search for a job after The Women’s Softball Team played Photo 11 have you stress eating? Check out graduation may be stressful, an impressive series of games these five Food Network series to but college students’ search for against St. John’s following the re- A&E 13 satisfy your cravings! summer jobs can be just the opening of Glay Field. Portfolio 17 same. Sports 22 Page 14 Page 8 Page 23 Page 2 News April 21, 2016 PC Students are Encouraged to Spread the Light Student-Run Presentation Raises Awareness of Sexual Violence On Campus

by Patrick Healey ’17 The panel explained that there that in the terrifying case of someone exactly what is needed to stop sexual News Staff are certain privacy rules in place that needing to report sexual violence, the violence. protect information surrounding an process is as easy and efficient as can be. While “Spread the Light” showed the On Campus accusation of any crime on campus and It was stressed that it is vital for there to be ugly side of PC’s campus life and sexual the consequential judicial process that immediate, lasting, and excellent support violence, there was a silver lining in that Sexual violence is a pressing and often occurs. A recurring theme was that there on campus for victims of sexual violence. the fight to eliminate sexual violence and suppressed issue on college campuses has been much more attention paid to The panelists also touched on the idea provide the absolute best care to victims, nationwide and Providence College is no the issue of sexual violence over the last that because PC is a Catholic college, while lagging behind, is getting stronger exception. On Wednesday, April 13, in five years, but that there is always room same-sex sexual violence may be reported nonetheless; it will strengthen even more the Mural Lounge, a student-organized for improvement. They emphasized that less often; PC is trying to do everything through events like this. question and answer style presentation the school encourages reporting and that they can to encourage all reporting and Overall, the general and overarching titled “Spread the Light” was given an increase in the number of reports is to ensure that victims feel comfortable purpose to everything that happened at in regards to sexual violence here at actually a good thing because it means when doing so. Major Lessard stated, this event was voiced in a campus wide PC. There was a panel of three faculty that less cases are going unreported. “The culture is ultimately maintained email sent by Jacqueline M. Luciano ’16, members who answered prearranged When the question of whether by students,” which is why education one of the students who organized the questions from the students responsible the current culture of casual sexual on the issue is so important. While event, reading, “Through this discussion, for the event, as well as from any member encounters contributes to sexual violence, there did not seem to be any definitive we hope to increase awareness to the of the crowd who raised their hand. Dean Gaffney said, “The hook up culture revelations regarding the elimination of student body, faculty, and staff on Dr. Jim Campbell, Dean Gaffney, and objectifies people and generally people sexual violence on campus, the fact that this prevalent issue. Ultimately, we Major Lessard made up the panel, all treat objects differently than people.” this event happened and that students’ hope to make the Providence College speaking from different areas on campus There was a lot of discussion about concerns were able to be voiced and Community a safer environment for us and from perspective about the issue of making the reporting process clearer so heard, as well as awareness raised, is all through this education.” sexual violence here on campus. The title of this event, “Spread the Light,” refers to a journal that was placed underneath a bedside light near the panel of speakers that was filled with anonymous accounts of sexual violence at PC. The journal was at a small table and was able to be read at the end of the presentation, serving as a quietly powerful reminder that sexual violence is alive and well on this campus; the need for action and discussion is dire. The opening 10 minutes of the event revolved around transparency in the community in regards to sexual violence on campus. Questions were raised about the judicial process of students accused of sexual assault and the overall student body’s ability to gain access to that information. The idea for this was brought about because of the controversial nature of sexual violence on college campuses and the way in which sexual violence is hidden or spoke about vaguely. PHOTO COURTESY OF BLOGSPOT.COM Jordan-Zachery : Award Given for Excellence in Teaching Continued from front page experimental learning. “By that, I Zachery explained the importance mean students discover things about of being vocal. “To remain silent is According to the Providence themselves as well as others,” she said. to remain complacent,” said Jordan- College website, faculty who have The Race, Gender, and Public Policy Zachery. “All of us must choose received tenure and were scheduled course delves into the stereotypes to recognize who are harmed by to teach during the spring 2015 behind HIV and AIDS. “In the class, oppression because racism has a semester were eligible for the award. students realize they have held on negative impact on everyone and The award is administered by the to certain stereotypes and missed everything.” She explained that our Center for Teaching Excellence and the the humanity and beauty of things,” voices should be used to speak for Teaching Award Selection Committee. Jordan-Zachery said. justice. Jordan-Zachery will be recognized at She explained that she parents and “To the students doing the hard Academic Convocation in September teaches the same way in that we will labor, I want to remind them that and her name will be inscribed on a be living outside the classroom in life; sometimes change can seem illusive, plaque that is permanently displayed teaching only for the classroom would and there is always a backlash,”she in Phillips Memorial Library. be a waste of time and energy. Jordan- said. She went on to explain that Jordan-Zachery has been a professor Zachery said she normally has her oftentimes remaining silent comes at at the College for eight years. She said students write a note for themselves a bigger cost than that of the backlash. it was a good location for her family and encourages them to read this note “Just be honest, and speak the truth and that she was intrigued by the Black throughout their daily lives. “I want of the community you envision,” she Studies Program. She said that since them to ask themselves where they are said. “By speaking the truth, people her arrival she has seen the Program going, and how are they taking their will have a better understanding of grow in that the “black experience knowledge and giving their knowledge what is going on.” across a wide spectrum” has developed away,” she said. Jordan-Zachery explained that she an “intellectual curiosity on campus.” “Students have to be open and not is fortunate to have support from her

Bringing an intellectualized idea of the buy into the narrative of what things family and that the openness in her PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE.EDU notions of blackness to campus has are,” Jordan-Zachery said. She went family allows them to value what she Dr. Julia Jordan-Zachery won The Joseph R. been one of Jordan-Zachery’s goals. on to say that students often play does as a teacher. “I am very fortunate Accinno Teaching Award. Jordan-Zachery said that although into a particular way of gathering in that my family values what I do. she does not know if she has a knowledge to achieve an end goal. When this happens, family becomes a Corrections favorite class, she thoroughly enjoys “Being materialistic in the way we great resource,” she said. teaching Critical Feminism and Race, seek knowledge limits all of us,” she According to Jordan-Zachery, From 4/14/16 Gender, and Public Policy. Critical said. “Don’t limit yourself by doing teaching should be viewed as an open In last week’s article, “Boston Feminism delves into women of color something because it is the way that space. Jordan-Zachery does not believe Marathon Bombing Survior and understanding feminism, which, ought to be done. Make the vision of in the hierarchy of teacher versus Heather Abbott ’03G to Deliver as Jordan-Zachery explains, are yourself real.” student. “I want students to see their Commencement Address,” Ann “worthwhile subjects of interrogation.” When asked about her opinion on best possible selves, and that we are Molchester-Molak should be Ann Her other class consists of the current campus climate, Jordan- vessels in this together,” she said. Manchester-Molak. April 21, 2016 NEWS The Cowl 3 Sara Curtis ’16 Wins Rene Fortin Essay Contest Senior Earns Award from Department of English for Noteworthy Work

by Marla Gagne ’18 Nigro ’16, and Patricia Krupinski News Co-Editor ’16 are studying women in medieval literature and have even created their On Campus own syllabus for the use of future students. As Sara Curtis ’16 checked her The three students felt they did email, she was expecting the usual not read a lot about medieval women cluster of event announcements or during Civ. Curtis said the group is messages from the school. But instead working toward “the argument that of just spam and lectures, she found the reason we don’t read medieval two emails from the office of Fr. Mark women in big survey courses like Nowel O.P., dean of undergraduate [Civ… is because] women weren’t and graduate studies, telling her to writing, but we found a whole course check her mailbox—she had just won focused on women as writers and as two academic awards. characters in male writers’ works.” After Curtis ran to her mailbox Their new course would include and tore open two envelopes, she works by Dante and Christine de realized that she had won the Rene Pizan. The group will present their Fortin Essay Contest hosted by the new course, “Medieval Women On English Department and had earned GABRIELLA NIGRO ’16/THE COWL and Off the Page,” at the upcoming the award for the highest academic Sara Curtis ’16 won the Rene Fortin Essay Contest and received the highest honors in Women’s Studies. senior symposium on May 3 at 11:30 achievement in Women’s Studies. She Medieval English classes. Entitled spent around two weeks reading a.m. in Ruane 206. just won an award in both her English “To Make Still Finer Mirrors of My books, looking up scholarly articles, Looking into the future, Curtis and Women’s Studies majors. Eyes: Transformative Light in Dante’s and doing extensive research. I am plans to attend graduate school once Every spring, the English Paradiso,” Curtis’ essay explored the “really tired just thinking about it,” she figures out whether she should Department encourages sophomores, topic of earthly and divine light in joked Curtis. Curtis had previously pursue her love of English or Women’s juniors, and seniors to submit their Dante’s work. She showcased the taken both Chaucer and History of Studies. Looking back at her four years most noteworthy and developed path of the character Dante, who the English Language classes with at Providence College, Curtis says works from any English course gradually increases his inner light Dr. Healy-Varley and was glad to she found “both my majors [to be] on campus. The essays, which can as he becomes closer to God. She be working with her again while rewarding and they’ve complimented be seven to 20 pages, are judged discussed the different types of light discussing one of her favorite areas each other really well.” For now, her anonymously; the winner receives throughout the book before showing of literature. Dr. Healy-Varley was focus is on a busy week of finals and both an award and a monetary prize. that Dante becomes more heavenly a “huge source of knowledge…and then spending some time with her Curtis’ essay revolved around the and connected with God by the end. helped me through every step of the friends before Commencement; she third book of The Divine Comedy, the Curtis wrote this piece about a way.” says she is glad that “[her friends are] classic work of Dante. She had gotten year ago while taking Dr. Margaret Curtis is also carrying her love for all going to be able to celebrate before a small taste of Dante as a freshman in Healy-Varley’s Beauty in Medieval Medieval Literature into her senior we leave.” Development of Western Civilization, Literature course. She believes it was year. In a tutorial class with Dr. but did not really fall in love with the “most time” she put into an essay Healy-Varley, one that is similar to an his work until she read him in her before reaching senior year, and she independent study, Curtis, Gabriella PHOTO COURTESY OF WESTBLOOMINGTONEXPERT.COM PC Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week Awareness Raised by Office of Residence Life and Personal Counseling Center

by Gabriella Pisano ’18 The week kicked off with Fresh Check out information regarding suicide and focused around prayer. We are a Catholic News Staff Day, the week’s main event. The event, suicide prevention. Students then took a institution and we wanted to keep that taking place in ’64 Hall, was where over pledge to be the nine out of 10 who reach in mind. I think that faith is something Awareness 400 students, faculty, and staff could out and help the 1 that is contemplating consistent when going through a go around to different tables and learn suicide. struggle and it’s something people really What is mental health and why is it so about different aspects of mental health Other tables at the event included value. The prayer box where students important to be aware of it? These are the and self-care. Fresh Check Day is an alcohol awareness, the elephant in the wrote down intentions allowed them to questions that Mental Health Awareness interactive fair that aims to educate the room, and prayer and reflection. The reflect on what they need.” Week aimed to answer. College community about the signs and alcohol awareness table was one of the The other events included a Mental Providence College’s Second Annual symptoms of suicide ideation; it also more interactive tables that allowed Health Panel where representatives from Mental Health Awareness Week took allows students to engage with resources students to wear judgment impairment the community who have experienced place from Monday, April 11 to Friday, on campus. goggles and see the effects alcohol mental health issues personally or April 15. Mental Health Awareness While attendees were encouraged can have. Elephant in the room gave through loved ones shared their stories. Week was recognized by the National to stop at every table, they were free to students the opportunity to write down On Wednesday there was a coffeehouse Association of Student Personnel choose to stop at tables that interested something that they think is important to in McPhail’s that allowed members of Administrators (NASPA) Region 1 as them. However, if students went to talk about, but that is generally avoided. the community to share stories, poems, the Rhode Island Program of the Year every table, they were allowed to go into When asked what table she believed and songs. The vigil held on Thursday for 2015. Because of the variety of events the Pet Therapy section of Slavin 112. to be the most popular, Stover said the gave members of the community the to attend, this year’s Mental Health The only table that was required was Campus Ministry table. “The Campus chance to remember loved ones lost to Awareness Week was a success. the “nine out of 10” table which gave Ministry table was programming suicide. This event allowed students Mental health issues affect many to support each other with prayer and college students whether the issues be reflection. depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, It was here that the intentions written alcohol abuse, or a range of others. at Fresh Check Day were acknowledged. With a main event each day of the Over 100 students wrote prayers and week, Mental Health Awareness Week intentions for the vigil. On Friday there allowed students to educate themselves. was flower planting that was held It also allowed those in attendance to outside to celebrate spring. Over 100 reflect on how mental health impacts plants were given out at the event. Stover their lives either through their own said that each event had high attendance experiences or through the experiences that exceeded their expectations. of loved ones. Speaking of the importance of Mental The Office of Residence Life and the Health Awareness Week, Stover stated, Personal Counseling Center sponsored “I think that it has a lot to do with the Mental Health Awareness Week. Last fact that we don’t understand mental year Grace Stover ’16G, hall director in health in this society. Mental health Aquinas Hall, had the idea for Mental ranges from diagnosed mental health Health Awareness Week, and many at issues to less serious matters. The campus PC were happy to plan the events. Seeing should know the resources available to that many students struggle with mental them. There are a lot of different options health issues, Stover wanted to have an and everyone’s path is different.” The event where people talked about it and feedback for Mental Health Awareness helped to reduce the stigma. Stover said Week was very positive and Stover is that when the idea was brought up many KRISTINA HO ’18/THE COWL hoping that it will become a tradition others jumped on board right away and Selina Leboeuf ’17 and Phionna Claude ’18 perform at the Coffee House in McPhail’s for Mental here at PC. brought different ideas to the table. Health Awareness Week. 4 The Cowl NEWS April 21, 2016

Andrew Jackson Taken Off the $20 Bill Bursting Former U.S. president Andrew “Stonewall” Jackson will be taken off the $20 bill. The decision came Wednesday from United States Treasury Secretary Jack Lew. For months, and even years, this decision has been anticipated—not, however, on the $20 note. Many believed that the PC Bubble Alexander Hamilton would be replaced, but with the rising popularity of the musical ‘Hamilton’ the support proved too influential for the by Zak Harvey ’16 Treasury Department to ignore. The person replacing Jackson is none News Staff other than Harriet Tubman.

Taliban Launch New Attack in Kabul In Afghanistan, new threats from the Taliban terror organization were realized as bombs exploded at a compound in the city killing 64. More than 300 others were wounded in the attack, which marked the single most dangerous attack in the region since August of 2015. Though the terrorists were ultimately killed by police personnel, the aftershocks of the attack still reverberate around the region today. U.S. Politics Back at Center Stage This past Thursday night, the United States presidential race once again Brazilian President on the took center stage. News reports formed a unanimous chorus declaring Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton the winners of their respective party’s contests in New York. Trump’s new tone struck pundits across the news Verge of Impeachment media as more modest and presidential. Much of the shift in tone can be Brazil’s lower house voted to impeach President Dilma Rousseff. This contributed to his new campaign advisor Paul Manafort. Hillary Clinton marks another move in an extremely tenuous back and forth between also laid claim to an impressive margin of victory over oppnent, Bernie the Brazilian leader and the nations legislature. President Rousseff has Sanders. Sanders again struggled with translating his support amongst vowed to defend herself and her name, citing that what the lower house young millennials and African Americans into votes. The presidential has done is a complete “injustice.” The vote has been moved to the Senate contest continues into next week with primaries being held in Maryland, where pundits estimate a trial will occur in mid-May. Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Club Spotlight: SHEPARD Congress Updates Students Practice Day of Silence by David Toro ’16 News Staff by Sarah Gianni ’18 News Staff student congress Club Spotlight

Imagine being silent for an entire true selves just to appease others,” said Following last week’s discussion of introducing vegetarian and day. Most people would struggle with Michelle Feely ’18. While participation gluten-free options at paid and no re-entry events on campus, a this task, as you would be unable in the Day of Silence expressed PC recommendation has been submitted to Congress by Cassandra to communicate with friends and students’ solidarity with those who Caggiano, representative of the Class of 2018. The recommendation, incapable of articulating simple needs have felt silenced by harassment, there as discussed last week, will require events such as Friar Ball, Senior or questions. The Day of Silence is a is still much work to be done. “I felt there Ring Weekend, and Junior Jam to have vegetarian and gluten-free national youth-run effort using silence could have been far more participation options. to protest the actual silencing of LGBTQ from students and community people due to harassment, bias, and members,” said 2016-2017 SHEPARD A bill introduced by Brittany O’Shea ’16, chair of the Committee on abuse in schools. Vice President Mallari Bosque ’18. Clubs & Organizations, has passed a bill to approve the proposition SHEPARD, Providence College’s “Personally, I believe there are better of Active Minds as a new club on the Providence College campus. support group for all members of the ways to spread awareness rather than LGBTQ community and their allies, being silent, and I want to work with O’Shea also introduced another bill that builds on the discussions showed support for the Day of Silence the rest of the executive board in order from last week regarding the procedure for dissolution of clubs and on Friday, April 15. “SHEPARD started to achieve the same desired goal,” she organizations. After much discussion on the topic, the bill states that participating in this event in 1998 to said. if the executive board of a proposed or recognized organization at help promote awareness on campus,” While SHEPARD is acknowledged Providence College feels that the club will be unable to continue said SHEPARD member Jake McIlveen as a group for LGBTQ community activities in future years, a dissolution form will be signed by the ’18. “Many students in the LGBTQ members and their allies, it also club’s executive board, the Chair of the Committee of Clubs & community feel silenced during their welcomes anyone who is interested in Organizations, the Executive President of Student Congress, and school experience because they lack participating. “I feel as though the club’s the Dean of Students. The signed form will then be submitted to the the ability to speak out and defend small size is a big factor in people’s Office of Student Activities. themselves against bullying,” he said. misinterpretation of who participates The Day of Silence also acknowledges in the group,” said Bosque. “Ultimately, students who feel silenced due to SHEPARD is more of an open space for the hiding of their true identities. dialogue on how to make PC realize Participants in the Day of Silence wore that people’s identities are not black black T-shirts that read “SHEPARD Day and white, and grey areas are okay,” of Silence 2016,” an easily identifiable she said. symbol of their partaking in the event. SHEPARD meets every Monday at “The Day of Silence caused me to reflect 6:30 p.m. in Feinstein 403, and all are on some times in life that I felt voiceless, welcome to attend. “It is a really great and reminded me of the people who club which gives you the opportunity to still are,” said McIlveen. make friends while creating change on Student participation in the Day of campus,” said McIlveen. SHEPARD’s Silence helped to encourage other PC support of the Day of Silence represents community members to address the the change community members wish issue of anti-LGBTQ behavior that is to see, but still has a long way to go. still an ongoing concern. “I participated in the Day of Silence because I have seen so many close friends suppress their PHOTO COURTESY OF DIGITALDEALER.COM April 21, 2016 NEWS The Cowl 5 Student Congress Election “Can Your iPhone Save You?” Results 2017: Students Confront Controversial Topic Over Pizza Gretchen Barrett is elected President with 267 votes, defeating John Fischer with 114 votes. by Patrick Lovett ’17 News Staff setting” makes these events “a great she put it, “Technology cannot save you place for students and faculty and staff from yourself.” Although this was quite Reim Alian is elected Vice President theology on tap alike to come together, listen to some a sobering segment, it was nevertheless with 357 votes (unopposed). words of wisdom, and sip on a cold significant and intriguing. Have you considered whether or not beer—if they are of age of course.” This Following the talk, many students your use of technology is spiritually past Friday’s talk was no different. and faculty had follow-up questions for Taylor Gibson is elected Treasurer beneficial? Have you imagined ways in Sr. Wray herself contributed to the Sr. Wray. They wanted to discuss the with 147 votes, defeating Jimmy which you could fundamentally change laid-back environment, interjecting topic further and confront the challenges Carrillo with 122 votes and Anthony your daily life, change the way in which jokes and partaking in friendly banter she had set. This was a testament to Ravosa with 117 votes. you interact with the digital world, for with the audience. Lescault thought both Sr. Wray’s talent as a speaker and the better? In either case, whether you this humor, her ability to be “extremely the interest of the audience; it showed have or you have not, imagine doing funny and witty while still conveying that both parties were thoughtful and Kristen Sauer is elected Secretary so in a bar on a Friday afternoon while serious and important messages,” made thoroughly engaged. with 251 votes, defeating Billy drinking beer and eating pizza. Sounds her all the more compelling. Campus Ministry hosts “Theology Dumais with 125 votes. strange, right? One of these important messages on Tap,” the event series responsible Providence College students are was covered when Sr. Wray spoke on for featuring speakers like Sr. Wray, Representatives are Pedro Alemán accustomed—required even—to the relationship between technology three times a semester. Thus this event confront provocative theological and identity. She explained that, of the that seems so unorthodox, so casual yet (216 votes), Nat Senoble (212 questions in the classroom, but to do many reasons we look to our phones religious, is recurring. votes), Zach Brown (202 votes), so in such a casual atmosphere is rare. and social media, one reason is to try to For more information on these types Chris Casey (202 votes), and However, experiences as mentioned project an image of ourselves. That is, of opportunities, contact the President Mikaila Christopher (172 votes). above are in fact offered. we want to seem something other than of Campus Ministry at acorapci@friars. The next-highest candidate had 169 This past Friday, April 15, Campus what we truly are, and, in most cases, providence.edu or visit the basement of Ministry hosted their latest, “Theology this is an ideal we cannot live up to. As St. Dominic’s Chapel. total votes. On Tap” event in McPhails. The event featured Sister Anna Wray, O.P., a 2018: Dominican Sister from The Catholic Conor Glendon is elected President University of America, who spoke on the way in which students interact with with 323 votes (unopposed). technology and whether or not it can “save you.” Jenna Shanley is elected Vice- Understandably, students were President with 392 votes captivated by the topic, as it directly (unopposed). applied to each and every one of their lives. They heard from Sr. Wray about the growing prominence of technology, Michael Bartels is elected Treasurer why many are attached to their phones with 380 votes (unopposed). and other devices, and the spiritual effects of this attachment. Apart from the Elaine Headrick is elected Secretary prevalence of the topic, however, it was the bar environment that made the event with 394 votes (unopposed). remarkable. Event Coordinator Meghan Lescault Representatives are Jackie Bechtel ’16 agrees that this “casual and relaxed PHOTO COURTESY OF WIRED.COM (349 votes), Ben Harper (333 votes), Doug Cassidy (319 votes), Gianluca DiUbaldi (307 votes), and Ivy Barclay (194 votes). The next- Kaplan Test Prep Comes to PC highest candidate earned 181 votes.

Career Services Offers Workshop for Grad School Success 2019: Caroline Cook is elected President PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE.EDU by Daria Purdy ’19 with 296 votes, defeating Rachael News Staff potential employers. GRE consists of analytical writing, •For people with a master’s degree, quantitative, verbal, and experimental Minassian with 264 votes. workshop there is increased employment stability. sections. The test is offered daily at According to Collette, a 2014 Bureau designated testing centers, and the score William Oser is elected Vice- As another school year ends, this of Labor Statistics study showed that on the test is valid for up to five years. A pressing question is on the mind of when the national unemployment rate high GRE score can help students fund President with 301 votes, defeating every student: what am I going to do was 5 percent, for those with a master’s their education. Katy Nardolillo with 160 votes and after graduation? For some students, the degree it was 2.8 percent, while for those •Every graduate program is different, Isabella McCann with 98 votes. answer to this question will be continuing with a Ph.D. it was 1.9 percent. People so students should research any on to graduate school. Christopher with graduate degrees also earn 20-40 institution they are interested in to see Samantha Dever is elected Treasurer Collette, a representative from Kaplan percent more annually than those with what is valued on the application and Test Prep, visited campus on April bachelor’s degrees. what type of career skills the program with 333 votes, defeating Fabian 13 to give a presentation to students •Graduate school not only has will give them. Brunner with 214 votes. about grad school. The presentation financial benefits, but also helps to Graduate school is a viable option included information on why a student increase a person’s knowledge in their for many Providence College students Michael Fahy is elected Secretary should attend grad school, strategies for field and allows them to develop critical as they near the end of their time on with 279 votes, defeating Abby applying to grad school, and financial thinking skills. According to Collette, campus and contemplate what the advice. The points Collette stressed in graduate school “positively impacts next step should be. Graduate school Northgraves with 270 votes. his presentation included: many facets of a person’s life-long represents a chance to grow, develop •A high score on the Graduate career.” new skills and knowledge, and attain Representatives are Chris Record Examination (GRE) and a high •Collette recommended one to three more employment stability. Campanelli (320 votes), Devon undergraduate GPA is critical to a months of prep time for the GRE. The Guanci (244 votes), Gretchen Petrie strong grad school application. A low GRE score is considered the number (239 votes), William Bozian (214 one application killer by admissions votes), and Jack Thornton (192 counselors. votes). The next-highest candidate •In addition to a GRE score and GPA, earned 184 votes. a graduate school application will ask the student for multiple personal essays, evidence of work experience, and letters Statistics for voter turnout: of recommendation. Class of 2017: 41 percent (392/958) •Collette stressed the phrase “a Class of 2018: 49 percent (462/942) master’s is the new bachelor’s.” With Class of 2019: 56 percent increased access to higher education, (575/1020) more and more people in the American workforce possess bachelor’s degrees. A master’s degree, or a Ph.D., will give a student more knowledge in a specific KRISTINA HO ’18/ THECOWL field and help him or her stand out to Christopher Collette, a representative from Kaplan Test Prep, says GRE scores are crucial for grad school. Page 6 Opinion April 21, 2016 Success at Golf Party 2016 PC Finds Unity in an Unexpected Place

by Wesley Trask ’16 presents and cannot control when it Opinion Staff happens, this is not the worst problem it could have. Last year, the school hosted community its own version of golf party on the lower campus quad and probably kept Spring is in the air. The sun is shining, the prospective students as far away birds are chirping, and Providence as possible. This year, the prospective College students are wandering students were probably kept away around the neighborhood dressed in from Eaton Street as best as possible, preppy clothing. It is time again for and probably heard little about why one of PC’s most sacred traditions: golf everyone was dressed as they were. party. Students get up bright and early Ideally, Accepted Students Day would for a full day of “golfing,” complete not be the best day to hold golf party with imbibing whatever liquids they on, but it also is not something the can get their hands on. While golf school should be ashamed of. party may seem a bit disruptive—as an Yes, golf party is an event where event which the school does not exactly almost the entire student body spends condone—when done correctly it can an entire day drinking, but it is also be one of the most positive aspects of one of the few moments that every this college. single PC student can be a part of Naturally, there are a few drawbacks with every other student. Not many to an essentially campus-wide party. events, at PC or any other school, can One is the neighborhood, which is create an atmosphere that involves guaranteed to look like it just hosted an entire campus in the way that golf a bunch of college kids doing stupid party does. No, the school probably things when all is said and done. There should not advertise a huge party, but is really no avoiding this occurrence, it can at least mention it as a unifying short of a tornado ripping through and event that prospective students can cleaning up (or burying) all of the beer Party goers at Golf Party 2016. PHOTO COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM.COM/PCGOLFPARTY look forward to being a part of. As cans. No matter how often or loudly long as everything goes smoothly, as it the school or any other authority tells certain class, or Residence Life—can impact on cleaning the neighborhood. appears did happen this year, there are the student body to be respectful and do is organize groups of students Another complaint the school may few drawbacks to golf party, and it is a mindful of the area, there is no helping who would be willing to help in the have is that the event this year and signature event for PC that is great for the mess that will inevitably follow a cleanup. This school certainly could last year fell on Accepted Students the student community as a whole. large party. What the school—or an produce enough people who would Day. Although the school is probably entity at the school such as a club, a volunteer to at least make a tangible not very fond of the image golf party Reevaluating the Election Process Congress Should be Fair and Unbiased

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by McKenzie Tavella ’18 This past week, polls opened and all addition to this, his name was taken merely empty allegations. Opinion Staff members of the PC community were off the ballot within only two hours I encourage the PC community to encouraged to vote. However, as I of being told of these allegations. The speak up about this, whether it be to politics opened the PC Sakai page and scrolled rumor is that Knight was accused of bring more truth to the situation or to down, I noticed two things: nearly promoting underage drinking due to simply state your personal opinion. This year is not only a crucial year everyone was unopposed and that a a campaign party that was thrown for This should not be ignored or merely for our country, but it is also the first PC student’s name had been taken off him on the Saturday night before the passed over as simply daily gossip. year that I personally have a say in the ballot. election. However, those in attendance Knight had a large following on who is the leader of my home country, The journalist and human in me say that the party was intended to social media, put hard work into his as I am finally eligible to vote. At was instantly curious as to what be a surprise, meaning that he was campaign, and could have made a first, I did not want to register asI had happened. Michael Knight ’18 unaware of its planning. Do you think significant difference as PC’s Student felt that my vote did not make much was a candidate for president of the it’s fair that he is held responsible for Congress 2018 Class President. That of a difference. However, it is my sophomore class, but his eligibility something out of his knowledge and is not to discount the other candidate, right, just as it is anyone’s, to exercise was then removed. Of course there control? I certainly don’t. It seems that but to truly make sure that this process my citizenship and the right to vote. are many sides to every story, but I Student Congress believes that he was is fair and unbiased. Student Congress Now, although the Student Congress believe that this is an unfair decision directly involved and even expressed should investigate this matter further election is clearly not as large scale on the part of PC’s Student Congress. the need for punishment. I am unaware by analyzing the facts and results of as the race for the presidency, it still According to Student Congress, as to whether or not there is proof of the election, as these statistics have not is significant for the future of the Knight broke the rules and was Knight’s supposed involvement in yet been brought to light in the general Providence College community. accused of illegal campaigning. In the party, but I believe that these are PC community. April 21, 2016 OPINION The Cowl 7 The Right Type Of Commencement Speaker Heather Abbott is a Refreshing Choice

by Matt Tinsley ’16 what you really want to do. Because the only Opinion Staff person who knows what that is, is you.” Never before had the students encountered commencement such subtle wisdom. Clearly, Harvard’s faculty intended to What qualities should you look for in a have a comical and lighthearted speaker Commencement speaker? What should be at Class Day. And so did the faculty at expected of the speech given at a college Dartmouth, who chose TV personality Conan graduation? This past week, Providence O’Brien as their Commencement speaker in College announced the speaker of this 2011. The trend amongst elite schools seems year’s graduation ceremonies: Heather to be inviting funny celebrities instead of Abbott, a Providence alumna and distinguished academics or political leaders. survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon What does that say about Harvard, bombings. Abbott is an ideal candidate Dartmouth, and other elite schools’ attitudes for Providence’s commencement speaker, towards the Commencement address? Is it not because she has a successful and an occasion to make jokes or impart wisdom? established career, nor because of her Should we take the speech at graduation recent fame. Abbott is a person who has seriously, or not? After all, comedian Daniel overcome real trials and real hardships, Tosh once pointed out, “No one has been she is in touch with the Providence [lazy] his or her entire life, and then turned community and she will have a powerful it around because of the Commencement message for this year’s graduates. address.” At Harvard University’s Class Day I think that the speaker and his or her in 2003, actor Will Ferrell took the address should coincide with the purpose microphone dressed in a sailor costume. of the event, namely to congratulate and He marched around the stage to music award the new graduates. In other words, and a clapping crowd, approached the Commencement addresses have their own podium, and opened, “There has been genre; they are not stand-up routines, a terrible mistake. I thought this was the yet they often contain jokes. They are not Worcester, Massachusetts boat show!” The philosophical treatises, and yet they often crowd of graduates and families roared in contain thought-provoking material. Abbott laughter. is not a TV personality, a comedian, or In 2012, Harvard hosted SNL comedian a United States senator. She is hardly a Andy Samberg at Class Day. In his speech, celebrity at all. Abbott is a “real person,” so which consisted of a 20 minute stand-up to speak, with a whole host of challenges and comedy routine, Samberg did impressions hardships in her past. She is not some distant of Mark Wahlberg and Nicolas Cage politician who knows little about student life and he did his own rendition of Montell here at PC. In a time when it is fashionable Jordan’s “This is How We Do it.” Towards to invite celebrity speakers, it is refreshing to the end of the speech, Samberg became see Providence College choose someone who serious and told his Ivy League audience, can relate to this year’s graduates. “Whatever it is you try, make sure it is PHOTO COURTESY OF AUGUSTAFREEPRESS.COM Health Center: I Get Sick On Weekends, Too Continued from front page

If students get sick on the urgent care clinic and I spent about an weekends, need to get lab work hour and a half in the waiting room. done, or just need to see a doctor for Then once I had my prescription it any number of reasons, waiting until took a long time to get the actual Monday is not always an option, nor medicine from the drug store. It is it usually the healthy choice to wait was very annoying when I was sick to seek medical attention for many and I would have rather gone to the conditions. Yet at the same time, with health center…” This account is not few underclassmen on campus able to at all uncommon for sick PC students have cars, many students have limited seeking care on the weekends. options for seeking weekend health And even for those students who care. Taking an Uber or a bus to the do have cars on campus, should they nearest urgent care clinic or hospital really have to venture off campus does not sound appealing for anyone to seek care? If PC has such a great who is sick enough to seek care on the resource as the health center at our weekend, yet this is the situation many disposal, why not fully utilize it sick students inevitably face if their during the weekends as well? Many illness hits Saturday or Sunday. students facing illness or seeking One PC student, Brian Cain ’18, medical care on the weekends would recounts one such experience in benefit from the increased hours of dealing with the health center’s lack the health center. And this increased of weekend hours. Unable to go to the utilization of health center resources health center on the weekend, Cain even could potentially allow for an describes “I had to take an Uber about overall improvement in the health of 15-20 minutes away to the nearest the student body.

PHOTO COURTESY OF WORDPRESS.COM 8 The Cowl COMMENTARYOPINION April 21, 2016 Changing the Way We Look at Body Image “Body Positivity” Applies to All Bodies by Taylor Godfrey ’19 lead you to think. Even in TV shows prevalence of plus-sized bodies, there This is an issue that is particularly Opinion Staff and movies, the actresses are almost still seems to be a lack of real body important for teenage and college- always slim and petite. I remember diversity in the media. It seems like aged people. With all of the other body image watching the new Shadowhunters TV there is a staunch dichotomy between pressures we face in our lives, we show and being frustrated that all of being a traditionally idealized body certainly don’t need another voice Attending some of the events during the female characters had that same type and being plus sized and loving telling us that our bodies are not good Mental Health Awareness Week last long frame and thin body. It eventually your body the way it is. There is a enough. Our bodies are all amazingly week got me thinking. As I looked begins to feel like the only people who serious lack of any other body types wonderful and capable and they allow around at the booths set up during the will go on adventures or be successful of other sizes and shapes. It seems us to do all of the amazing things Fresh Check Day, I noticed how many are the ones who have that idealized like we have widened our cultural that we do, no matter what size or resources and messages there were that body. representation of bodies from one shape they are. This is what should be focused on combatting body negativity It is true that the body positivity and choice to two without appreciating the reflected in the media and on-screen: or eating disorders. And while I was acceptance movement has made real full spectrum of different bodies that the plethora of diverse body shapes thankful for all of the resources that strides recently. The increase in “plus- really exist. And while body diversity and types that exist in reality. The first are available, it upset me that we even sized” models like Robyn Lawley and is often talked about in the context of step toward true body acceptance is need to have these resources and raise the campaigns from companies like women’s bodies, it is still a problem showing it in the places where people this awareness. We, as a society, have Dove that focus on “real beauty” in for men too. That perfectly shaped will see and appreciate it. And this is created a culture that idolizes one any size are making progress. and muscled form on the Hollister or something that we all can and need to body type above the others; while this However, over with the increasing Abercrombie bag is not realistic. work towards, together. problem has existed for years, we are the ones who need to fix it. By looking at advertisements and the media, one thing is very apparent: the tall and thin stereotypical “model” body is the one that prevails. In almost every advertisement you look at, no matter what it is for, the model is probably tall and thin. It may be that clothes look best on this type of body or that idealized beauty sells best, but the media being flooded with just one body type is creating a pattern that is harmful to everyone, especially to teenage and young-adult women. When constantly being surrounded by the same type of body, it can sometimes feel like you are the odd one out, the only one who does not fit into that perfect mold. But in reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth. While it is true that some people’s bodies are naturally healthy at a very small size, it is certainly not the case PHOTO COURTESY OF STORIFY.COM for as many people as the media might Life Experience Trumps Work Experience The Perfect Summer Job May Not Be an Internship

by Kelsey Dass ’18 Opinion Staff summer jobs

As the school year winds down, the bank accounts of most students follow accordingly and the panic sets in. Not only is there an overall stress of finals brewing like a bad cold, but the summer job issue seems to be at the forefront of every conversation. It seems the biggest issue people are having is coming across a job that both pays well and will “look” good on your résumé. It almost appears that students feel they need to sacrifice one in order to have the other. I have seen the actual fear in my friends’ eyes when they talk about summer jobs: “Is it bad that I don’t have an internship for this summer?” “Do you think it will be harder for me to find a job in two to PHOTO COURTESY OF WORDPRESS.COM three years because I am just going to nanny this summer?” Personally I do their 20s as college students, but none that made me realize that social work based on what they look like on a piece not believe it is necessary for students of them involved stressful, stuffy jobs. is exactly the major I am supposed to of paper. In my opinion, I think we to be putting as much pressure on I have heard the greatest stories about be in because I want to be able to make should be applauding students who themselves as they are to obtain this throwing on a backpack for the summer an impact on families like the one I are trying to figure out who they are “perfect” summer job. and traveling through Europe. But just met? Does that not mean anything and what they really want to do rather When you think about it, do you ever that is not something people put on a anymore because I cannot write it than who they are trying to look like on hear a parent, uncle, or grandparent résumé nowadays—under experience down on a résumé, or because it would paper. Maybe, just maybe, if we do not discuss their perfect internship they you will certainly not find “Traveled not look right if I did? pressurize the concept of the “perfect had when they were about 20 years to Europe.” But what if it was exactly As students, we are constantly summer job” students will choose for old going into their junior year of this type of unique experience that being pushed to gain experience in the themselves rather than feed the image college? I have heard other stories shaped a person into being who they field we believe we want to go into. But they are depicting for somebody else. from my parents and older cousins truly are? What if I were to waitress I don’t know how fair I think it is to about fun things they were doing in and have a conversation with a family weigh the experiences students have April 21, 2016 OPINION The Cowl 9 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 New Editor-In-Chief Encourages Adventure Publisher: Kristine Goodwin Co-Publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears my first editorial as the newly chosen It will be a pretty big role to fill, by Katherine Puzycki ’17 Advisor: Richard F. Kless Editor-in-Chief of The Cowl. It was though. Kathleen and Gabriella, you Editor-in-Chief by a strange chance that I ended up have done a tremendous job this year. Graduate Assistant: Joseph Flynn ‘15 with a Cowl application my freshman Without leaders like you, this 80-year- Editor-in-Chief: Katherine Puzycki ’17 EDITOR’S COLUMN year—a former member was sitting at old tradition would not be the same; Editor-in-Chief Emeritus: Kathleen a table they had set up in lower Slavin you have both been the exemplary McGinty ’16 If there is one thing I would have when he called out to me asking if I models of hard work paying off, and never imagined my freshman year, it is was interested. I figured, “Why not,” as you pass your roles on to Jacquelyn Associate Editor-in-Chief: Jacquelyn that I would be sitting down to write because I didn’t have much to lose and me, I hope you know that we are Kelley ’17 Associate Editor-in-Chief Emeritus: and I was desperately anxious to join nervous but excited to be following in Gabriella Nigro ’16 something in order to meet new people your footsteps—thank you for passing and hopefully make new friends. the keys onto us. Managing Editor: Abby Shelley ’17 Two years later, I can happily While transitions are never easy, I Managing Editor Emeritus: James tell you that answering that call for now know that I am not alone in making Seabright ’16 participation was one of the best these types of big changes. Whether News Co-Editor: Meaghan Dodson ’17 decisions I’ve ever made. Probably you are a freshman, sophomore, News Co-Editor: Marla Gagne ’18 the “Divine Providence” we speak junior, or senior, I encourage you all Asst. News Editor: Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 so much of here. Being a part of The to try something new. If it’s a job that Cowl has brought to me everything I seems out of your comfort zone, living Opinion Co-Editor: Carolyn Walsh ’17 had hoped for, tenfold. Every week I in a new country for several months, or Opinion Co-Editor: Brianna Abbott ‘17 am surrounded by the most amazing just involving yourself in a completely Asst. Opinion Editor: Taylor Godfrey ’19 Opinion Co-Editor Emeritus: Jacquelyn group of students, from our writers different activity, I urge you to take the Kelley ’17 to our entire editorial staff, who put jump. As I have found, with a little their heart and soul into our weekly hard work and dedication, anything is Arts & Entertainment Editor: Paige publications. And I am honored that possible, and it might just be the best Calabrese ’18 I, along with Jacquelyn Kelley ’17 as decision of your life. Good things will Arts & Entertainment Editor Emeritus: our new Associate Editor-in-Chief, can always come. Serena Ambroselli ’16 serve as the leader of such an inspiring Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Emeritus: Katie Puzycki ’17 group of people.

Portfolio Editor: Joseph Aiello ’17 Portfolio Editor Emeritus: Branan Durbin ’16 Asst. Portfolio Editor Emeritus: Jose Martinez ’16 Tangents Tirades Sports Editor: Gretta Schultz ’18 Sports Co-Editor Emeritus: DJ Anderson & ’16 Sports Co-Editor Emeritus: Joey Ciccarello ’16 Anti-Vax Man Representation in Thank You, ABM Asst. Sports Editor: Kevin Skirvin ’18 Causes Uproar Congress Workers Photography Co-Editor: Jess Artigliere ’17 Photography Co-Editor: Kristina Ho ’18 Are you freaking serious? Who are The Providence College Student There is a certain aspect of living in Asst. Photography Editor: Kimberly Congress website states, “The Lezama ‘18 you? No, really. Luckily I don’t think traditional dorms that many students this rant applies to most Providence Student Congress is the only group tend to overlook, and that’s how clean Head Copy Editor: Casey Clark ’17 College students for once. I think it on campus that is representative of they always are—whether it is after a Asst. Head Copy Editor: Anna Munroe applies to idiots who are outsiders the entire student body.” However, weekend, where the male dorms tend ’17 looking in. Recently I was on the without more participation from to be mistaken for jungles, or after a Asst. Head Copy Editor Emeritus: Abbey Providence College Facebook page. students not directly involved with casual weekday where students seem Guerino ’16 I don’t remember the reason so Congress and especially the Class of to lack the courtesy to clean out the Copy Editors: Katie Coyne ’18, Courtney don’t ask me. Probably out of sheer 2018, Congress will continue to fail sink after they shave or brush their Day ’19, Jennifer Dorn ’18, Sara Grassie boredom or mindless clicking. That’s to be representative and cognizant teeth. Something that goes incredibly ’18, Lauren Ioli ’17, Annie Loftus ’18, when I saw it. The single comment of the issues involving the everyday unnoticed is the amazing crew of Kristina Meyers ’16, Abby Shelley ’17, that has caused me more rage than student. workers the school has in order to keep Annie Shelley ’19, Rachel Sullivan ’18, anything else since the How I Met Your According to Michael Bartels ’18, a our buildings up to a livable standard. Jessica Wilson ’17, Olivia Winslow ’16 Mother finale. A reviewer of the school candidate for Class of 2018 treasurer, ABM, the building maintenance and Letter/Guest Submission Policy by the name of Jason Bailor, who only 37 percent of students voted facility service that Providence College in the Congress Executive Election The Cowl welcomes guest opinions and letters by research has never attended this contracts, is filled with some of the most in 2016. The fact that barely a third to the editor from members of the Providence school, is a raging racist, homophobe, genuine and hardworking individuals of the school elected the Executive College community and outside contributors. and all-around crazy person (I looked in the PC community. Mondays are Committee shows that students who All submissions must include the writer’s name, at his Facebook wall, call me a stalker) not easy for anyone, but when you are may not have the support of the entire signature, a phone number, and an email address gave the school a one star review. tasked with cleaning up the bathrooms where he or she can be reached. Letters should be no Why you may ask? BECAUSE HE IS student body may hold positions. In in McDermott or Aquinas Hall after more than 250 words in length and will be printed AN ANTI-VAXER who specifically the Class of 2018 elections, nearly half spring weekend, it’s that much worse. as space permits. Guest commentaries should be called the school a place to “massage of students voted: 49 percent did so Like clockwork, the ABM workers limited to 500 words in length, and only one will big pharma and condition its students according to Bartels. While this is a are cleaning up the gross urine be published per week. The Cowl reserves the right with vaccine classes…students must significant increase, only one-in-two puddles and scattered beer cans that to edit articles for grammar. Submissions must be understand the difference between sophomores voted. Moreover, there the seemingly unappreciative college emailed to The Cowl office no later than 9 ­­­p.m. on indoctrination and education.” ARE was barely any competition to be found student who sleeps until noon every the Sunday before publication. We do not print YOU KIDDING ME? People like on the ballot for sophomore voters. day left behind—and they always previously published articles. Email responses to this must be stopped. They are crazy The positions of secretary, treasurer, do it with not only some electrifying [email protected], and remember a guest conspiracy theorists who endanger vice-president, and president were Spanish music in the background, but submission is only an email away! society around them. How? For no all uncontested (including the late also a smile. These selfless individuals other reasons than pseudo-science removal of a candidate by Congress clean our messes and refill our toilet Accuracy Watch and their own diluted egos, they in the presidential race). It becomes paper, the least you could do is smile The Cowl is committed to accuracy and carefully rather difficult for the voices of all checks every article that goes into print to ensure refuse to vaccinate and put those back when you walk by. students to be heard when there is that the facts are presented clearly and truthfully. who, for legitimate reasons of age, only one choice for a position. 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KIMBERLY LEZAMA ’18/ THE COWL KRISTINA HO ’18/ THE COWL TOP LEFT: Students participate and watch their peers‘ films in PCTV’s Third Annual Film Fest, sponsored by PCTV. TOP RIGHT: Sudents learn about different cultural traditions through music, food, performances, and crafts at the Cultural Jamboree, sponsored by BMSA. BELOW: Students bond with friends and enjoy a variety of rides, amusements, and food at the annual Clam Jam, sponsored by BOP.

KIMBERLY LEZAMA ’18/ THE COWL ABOVE: Students plant flowers to help raise awareness of the Syrian Refugee Crisis and world peace, sponsored by the Global Studies Capstone. BELOW: Students make ice cream sundaes at Things for Thursday, sponsored by Student Activities. BOTTOM RIGHT: Students enjoy food trucks, inflatables , tie- dying, and many other activities at the Business Barbecue Bash, sponsored by Future Friar Executives.

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Page 12 Photography April 21, 2016 What is one superhero ability you would like to have?

“Time travel.” “We don’t need powers, we are already super.” Aleyah Campbell ’19 Malik Osumah ’17 and Sam Vaccaro ’16

“Super speed, ability to make things appear, and stop time.” “Teleport...together.” Chace Baptista ’16, Lauren Hindley ’19, and Fiona Kat Mahder ’16, Sophia Johnston ’16, Anonuevo ’19 and Courtney Hunter ’16

“Invisibility, shape shifting, and stop time.” “Flying and super strength.” Ben Tyler ’18, Tom Nee ’18, and Jon Van Beaver ’16 Jon Volpe ’19 and Austin Kulig ’19

“Super strength.”

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PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.EW.COM Photos Taken By Kimberly Lezama ’18, Assistant Photo Editor Arts& Page 13 Entertainment April 21, 2016 Cumberbatch Tapped for New Grinch Movie Series or Swindle? by Ryan Charland ’18 to the other in preparation of staggered has been met with mixed reception. does not receive a complete experience. A&E Staff milestone films like The Avengers. Within However, the upcoming Suicide Squad This is perfect for the industry, as it a few years, the first two MCU “phases” looks to alleviate some of these issues. effectively creates an obligation in the FILM have yielded 12 feature films, grossing The final member of this trinity viewer to “study up” for upcoming $9.09 billion on a combined budget of of massive franchises is J.J. Abrams’s releases by viewing older ones. Film series are nothing new. Going $2.15 billion. Another 10 releases are Star Wars sequel trilogy. In addition to In small doses, this trend is not too as far back as the serials of the early 20th currently slated for the next three years, Episodes VII, VIII, and IX, numerous large an issue. However, the problem century, the movie industry has had a ranging from beloved properties (Spider- side-projects are in the works, including begins when this trend spreads too far. knack for churning out franchise after Man: Homecoming) to cult favorites Rogue One and a Han Solo origin story. Without spoiling any plot, Star Wars: The franchise. What is new, however, is the (Inhumans). Dubbed “anthology” films, these serve Force Awakens presents a strong example trend of groups of films inhabiting the With the massive returns the MCU to flesh out the already giganticStar Wars of how the type of storytelling employed same universe, piggybacking off one has earned, it is no surprise that universe. in these series is problematic. Whereas another in one of the best marketing other companies are jumping on the Film universes present an interesting the twists of the original Star Wars trilogy strategies in recent years. bandwagon. The DC Extended Universe issue for audiences. Basically, they guilt were complete surprises, the new film Marvel set a new standard in 2008 launched its own attempt in 2013 with a viewer into purchasing tickets to a slew forecasts its developments and is laced with the launch of the “Marvel Cinematic Man of Steel, followed by this year’s of features, rather than one stand-alone with contrivances and cliffhangers that Universe” (MCU). Starting with Iron Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. movie. They are necessarily built around may have been fun, but instead can be Man, Marvel’s releases became a tangled So far, DC’s films have a darker and references, teases, and cliffhangers. As frustrating. This points to a larger issue: web of interconnected titles, each linked more serious tone than Marvel’s, which such, the viewer who buys just one ticket the industry’s fear of taking risks. Essentially, film universes are an insurance plan for their studios. By intertwining releases, poorly received titles like Batman v Superman still draw audiences with the promise of something greater further down the line. Filmmakers are thus given an excuse to produce a mediocre product as long as it functions as a cog in the greater machine. Despite these worries, what Marvel is doing with the MCU is certainly impressive. Using big names like Iron Man to promote smaller properties like Doctor Strange is brilliant. Hopefully, DC and other emulators will learn from Marvel’s success and experiment with Marvel’s impressive network of characters. PHOTO COURTESY OF SCREENRANT.COM more original content. The Ever-Changing World of Fashion

by Paige Calabrese ’18 as Burberry have decided to only have Cooking Shows to Eat Up A&E Editor two non-seasonal shows each year. This FASHION move is part of the idea of catering to the consumer, as the people who purchase The fashion industry is ushering in clothes from designers want pieces and sweeping, monumental changes with styles they can wear throughout the year the upcoming season. Runway styles in an effort to get the most out of their have shifted away from grandiose, purchase. display-only pieces and towards In addition to design overhaul, items that are wearable and readily companies are changing their available to consumers. In addition to administrational structure, as it has becoming more consumer-oriented, there seemingly become a trend for CEOs and are significant changes in the way brands creative directors to step down from their and companies are organizing their positions after short periods of time. The administration as well. most recent example of such a resignation Luxury fashion brands are now is Yves Saint Laurent’s former creative adopting more casual, street-style director Hedi Slimane, who resigned inspired runway looks to complement after just three years with the brand. the busy lives and the budgets of their Slimane appears to be the latest in a customer base. Rather than designing string of directorial resignations within lavishly over-the-top pieces for the the past several years, with previous purposes of trendsetting and pleasing resignations including Alexander Wang a small base of wealthy buyers, brands leaving Balenciaga and Raf Simons such as Burberry, Saint Laurent, and leaving Christian Dior both after three Moschino are now targeting a wider years, and Stefano Pilati leaving Zegna. range of customers and aiming to make Having executive positions become their runway displays more consumer- more temporary can potentially be friendly instead of focusing on the press detrimental to a brand and to the industry and celebrities. as a whole, as the short-term directors Another major area of change in the aim to facilitate momentous change and industry that will require much time to can potentially alter the brand’s identity, perfect is the desire to shorten the amount all within an extremely short period of of time between when collections are time. Consumers usually need time to presented on the runway and when they adjust to brands’ changing identities and are available for purchase. According to values, and in some cases the consumer a recent Vogue article, this is known as base of the evolved brand can change the “see-now-buy-now” model: items entirely. By enacting bottom-up changes and styles are presented on the runway, throughout the course of less than five and they are then available to customers years, directors and designers cannot as soon as possible, ideally the same day. truly establish an identity for the brand, Separating fashion shows and trends especially when their successors follow by season may soon become obsolete, as in their footsteps of shaping the brand to well-known high fashion brands, such their own short-lived vision. Former Balenciaga director, Alexander Wang. PHOTO COURTESY OF FRUKMAGAZINE.COM 14 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT April 21, 2016 Cumberbatch Tapped for New Grinch Movie

by Ryan Cox ’18 he has already proven how well he A&E Staff can mix cynicism, snarkiness, and brillance.” He does seem like the FILM perfect fit: Cumberbatch’s baritone voice and British accent mirrors A new animated production Karloff’s narration of the 1966 of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole special. The Grinch must not be Christmas was announced last week, sinister but comically dark instead, produced by a division of Universal and given Cumberbatch’s work on Pictures. It was also announced on Sherlock and in The Imitation Game, he April 13 that British actor Benedict is already a master of this art. Cumberbatch will be voicing Meledandri intends his film to the Grinch himself. The feature- take the viewer back to the television length film is being developed by special that is still a Christmastime Illumination Entertainment and will tradition for many families. In be produced by Peter Candeland and order to achieve the same effect, Yarrow Cheney. Illumination Entertainment must Heading the production is Chris keep that special at the core of their Meledandri, who hopes to return to work, perhaps expanding on the the 1966 animated special starring Grinch’s backstory or his plans for Boris Karloff and Thurl Ravenscroft wreaking havoc on Whoville. rather than the 2000 feature film It would be a great comedic starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch. montage to watch the Grinch and Meledandri said in an interview Max brainstorm other plans that with Tech Time that the 2000 film grow increasingly excessive before focused on the commercialized nature they settle for their Santa Claus act. of Christmas. “What we’ve set out to The song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. do with this telling of the Grinch is Grinch” is nearly a requirement; make it both modern and traditional if not a remastered version of the at the same time. It’s the simple original Ravenscroft recording, question of whether or not innocence then something of equal caliber. can transform cynicism.” Meledandri’s plans are lofty, but Hiring Cumberbatch as the they can be accomplished with the newest Grinch seemed too easy right planning and thought put into for Meledandri. “I love the sort of the project. How the Grinch Stole wicked comedic aspect…there’s an Christmas, starring Cumberbatch, is undeniable appeal in the character in currently set for a November 2017 spite of that kind of wicked persona,” release. he said. Louise Chan, writer for Tech Times, mentions that “Cumberbatch is indeed perfect for the role because

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by Luiza Alves ’19 based off of his memories and the A&E Staff foods he has stumbled upon; they TELEVISION have given him the #1 one spot on The New York Times Best Sellers More often than not, during this List for more than 12 weeks. He is day and age college students are up- famous for his double fried French to-date with all TV shows within any fries, crispy garlic potato planks, and network. With thousands of networks Morgan’s veggie patties. and a variety of television shows Bobby Flay, a household name to choose from, it is surprising that within the culinary world, is the a younger crowd chooses to watch host of Brunch @ Bobby’s. Flay is the cooking shows and actually keeps owner of various restaurants within up with them. The Food Network the United States and the Bahamas: has attracted its present viewers with Bobby Flay Steak and Bobby’s Burger an array of different chefs, a range Palace, or BBP, to name a few. Flay of foods, and the overall quality of directs the focus of his shows toward its TV programs. With a click of a classic, foolproof American dishes. button, more and more people are His most popular recipes are those looking to water their taste buds for for fish tacos, Philly cheesesteak, about an hour. These are a few of the and perfectly grilled steak. His past many television shows making that shows have been Grillin’ & Chillin’, happen. Boy Meets Grill, and Hot Off the Grill, Ina Garten, hostess of Barefoot confirming his passion for outdoor Contessa, provides an abundance of BBQ, though he is now expanding his entertainment by preparing basic recipes further on Brunch @ Bobby’s. and classic recipes. Garten makes Food Network stars Giada De Laurentiis and Ina Garten cooking together. From sharing recipes on her blog, her show accessible to viewers PHOTO COURTESY OF BLOG.FOODNETWORK.COM The Pioneer Woman, to later having through easy and savory meals that shrimp scampi. pasta primavera, and chicken her own cooking show named anyone can make at home. Her TV Giada De Laurentiis, an Italian- cacciatore. after her blog, Ree Drummond has show is based in East Hampton, New born celebrity chef and hostess of Most known for his snow- successfully made the transition into York, though she alternates between Giada at Home, focuses on authentic white spiky hair and for being a the culinary world. Drummond is living in New York and Southport, Italian food. Her lively and “culinary rock star,” Guy Fieri hosts a ranch wife, focusing on southern Connecticut, where her husband upbeat personality, along with her Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy’s and classic foods. She also has a #1 Jeffrey is the Dean of Yale’s School of welcoming smile, has made her an Grocery Games, and has made guest best-selling cook book named The Management. As if a successful show Emmy Award recipient. Her daytime appearances on Food Network Star. Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from was not enough, Garten has eight show Everyday Italian allowed her As he visits various restaurants an Accidental Country Girl. Her most best-selling cookbooks on shelves all to win Outstanding Lifestyle Host. spread throughout the nation on popular recipes are pan fried pork over the country, her most popular Some of her best-known dishes Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Fieri chops, perfect pot roast, and simple, dishes being garlic roasted potatoes, that have led to her most popular explores fun and unique foods. He perfect chili. PHOTO COURTESY OF FRUKMAGAZINE.COM lemon chicken breasts, and baked episodes have been chicken piccata, was inspired to create two books April 21, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 15 Teen Couples Big Gigantic Heads Kimmy Schmidt is Back for More Now and Then Electronic Factory by Kelly Laske ’16 the second they met each other. They A&E Staff kept their relationship extremely private CELEBRITY for two years, rarely letting the paparazzi catch them together. When Cyrus and If you did not run into the family room Jonas broke up in 2008, he began seeing when you heard the Disney Channel Selena Gomez. From that point on, Original Movie song or bdid not beg there have been rumors regarding a your parents to bring you to Orlando feud between the two Disney actresses. to get “slimed” on Slime Time Live, then Since then, because of passive aggressive can you actually consider yourself a tweets and questionable actions on millenial? From All That to Lizzie McGuire stage (such as Cyrus repeatedly flirting to iCarly to Hannah Montana—these with Gomez’s ex, Justin Bieber, during were the shows we lived for. We would performances), it is quite obvious that the rush home after school or do all of our two do not get along. Is it all because of homework on Sunday nights just so we heartbreak over Jonas? Today, they have would be able to watch them. Though we each gone their separate ways pursuing loved the characters these actors played, their music careers. it was their real and personal lives that Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens’ we would obsess over, especially if they relationship flourished right in front of were dating behind the scenes. Where are everyone’s eyes. Back in 2006, no one these couples (with the stupid combined expected there would be that kind of nicknames) now? success surrounding the Disney Channel How could any of us forget that Original Movie, High School Musical, infamous love triangle between Hilary which pulled in 7.7 million viewers its Duff, Aaron Carter, and Lindsay Lohan? first night. The second movie brought Back in 2001, Duff and Carter met on in 17.2 million, which broke yet another the set of a Lizzie McGuire Christmas Disney viewership record. episode and dated for three years—until Fans went crazy when they realized Carter met Lohan and decided to date Efron and Hudgens had the same feelings them both at the same time. Rumors toward each other as their characters Troy were swirling and we still do not know and Gabriella did. Efron and Hudgens what really happened between them to were the epitome of “relationship goals,” this day. Lohan publicly dissed Duff on but Hudgens recently revealed that their shows like SNL and Access Hollywood, relationship was far from butterflies even when the stars were no longer and rainbows and that she had trouble interested in each other. Duff, now 28, is dealing with all of the women who were acting in small projects while raising her after her boyfriend. The two split in 2010, and continued to go their separate ways son, Luca. Just last week, rumors spread Jeremy and Dom of Big Gigantic. PHOTO COURTESY OF NOISY.VICE.COM that Lohan, 29, got engaged to Russian by filming various movies. heir Egor Tarabasov; her representatives As tweens, keeping track of these off- pleasure of listening to a freshly-squeezed denied this. Carter, on the other hand, screen relationships and love triangles by Tim Morris ’14 Alum Guest Writer remix of “Wave,” a track put out in 2016 has had some serious financial issues and was everything. Now, almost a decade by electronic music group Major Lazer. is now playing small shows around the later, each celebrity leads a completely MUSIC Needless to say, they went wild for country. different, Disney-less life. it. Those daring enough to push toward Back in 2006, according to Miley Eager for an escape from the inclement the barricade bobbed their heads, arms Cyrus, she and Nick Jonas started dating weather, a few thousand supporters outstretched, and bounced in sync with of Philadelphia’s vibrant music scene the meandering bassline. Saxophone at descended upon the Electric Factory his side, Lalli worked the table and the Saturday, April 9, for a night of hard- crowd as Salken looked on, attacking hitting bass. The event was headlined the drums. A vocal contribution by Kali by none other than Big Gigantic, the Uchis, “Just let it go / If you wanna go, we “livetronic” brainchild of Dominic Lalli could make everything better, oh” was (saxophonist/producer) and Jeremy the final, delicious ingredient. Salken (drummer). Big Gigantic may have dominated In a genre frequently criticized on stage, but those in attendance helped for being too artificial, the duo has themselves to a sampling of other talents, been defiant, leaving a wake of aural among them Wax Future, Horizon satisfaction wherever they take their Wireless, and Melvv. Many came to see instruments. Fortunately for the industry, the Chicago-based prodigies known as the journey that brought Lalli and Salken Louis the Child. Part Freddy Kennett, to Philadelphia (and that has taken part Robby Hauldren, the electronic them to many other places, including music duo has earned its reputation Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Coachella) turning great songs into better, more began in Boulder, Colorado in 2008. In an outrageous versions of themselves (and interview with Vice Media, Lalli reflects it produces original content, too). on the early days of his career. Louis the Child’s remix of Ty Dolla “We started experimenting with $ign’s “Blasé” has been listened to 4.5 these house tempo beats and I started million times since it was uploaded to twiddling with computers. I was sitting Soundcloud over three months ago. Their in with different people…There were remix of “It’s Strange” by K.Flay has now some bands that were already doing been listened to 7.5 million times. some electronic stuff and I got really These two clearly succeed in the intrigued with the writing process. After production studio, and their performance graduating [from the Manhattan School at the Electric Factory is a strong of Music], I went to Colorado where there indicator of sold-out events to come. were people who were just like, ‘Start Over the course of a short set, the young a project, we’ll follow you.’ Jeremy got producers managed to remix tracks as involved—it really happened quick…” upbeat as Outkast’s “Ms. Jackson” and as Since then, Big Gigantic has mellow as “Body Gold” by Oh Wonder, collaborated with a number of other all without losing the crowd. If anything, artists and released five studio albums— the mere range of Louis the Child speaks not counting their portfolio of singles, for itself. remixes, and feature tracks. Concertgoers Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens at the 2009 Kids’ Choice Awards. PHOTO COURTESY OF JUSTJARED.COM at the Electric Factory had the distinct April 21, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 16 Big Gigantic Heads Kimmy Schmidt is Back for More

by Elizabeth Jancsy ’18 work with Mrs. Voorhees as she A&E Staff becomes Ms. White and seeks TELEVISION Kimmy’s help in dealing with her divorce from Mr. Voorhees. But Exactly one year ago, a new even when her days are long at the series hit Netflix: Unbreakable Kimmy office—a penthouse suite in the Schmidt. Created by one of the most heart of Manhattan—Kimmy gets to hilarious women in television, Tina go home to her two closest friends Fey, the series follows a woman who and roommates, Lillian Kaushtupper is trying to find her way in New (Carol Kane) and Titus Andromedon York City after being trapped in an (Tituss Burgess). They are hands underground bunker. She and three down two of the funniest characters other women had been part of a on the show—every line they speak doomsday cult in Indiana. is a guaranteed laugh. Titus is a Ellie Kemper, who is no stranger favorite character, known for being a to the comedy circuit as she starred sassy, budding Broadway diva who in the hit television comedy The works to showcase his talents and is Office and the movie Bridesmaids, hopeful that some big time producer performs the title role. One can will come knocking on his door. easily see how natural she is in Both Lillian and Titus are back the role after watching just one in season two, hopefully with even episoe of the hit show. Kimmy is funnier lines this time around. Of a unique female lead; she is smart course, a series would be nothing and witty, but also vulnerable, without some romance in it. Kimmy and goofy too—a personality that believes she has met the one, Dong makes it hard to stop watching this Nguyen (played by Ki Hong Lee), show. Clearly audiences would but unfortunately her dreams fall agree, as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt flat when she finds out Dong is set has been nominated for People’s to be married to a random woman in Choice Awards, Screen Actors Guild order to keep his green card and stay Awards, and Emmy Awards. It is in America. In the second season, no wonder that Kimmy is back for a Kimmy must face the fact that no second season. matter how much she loves Dong, Last season we left Kimmy as she they cannot be together. won the court case against Reverend It can be hard to live up to the Richard Wayne Gary Wayne, the man expectations set by a great first responsible for trapping the four Ellie Kemper as Kimmy Schmidt. PHOTO COURTESY OF VOGUE.COM season, especially when it comes women in an underground bunker this does not come easily for Kimmy. making sure Xan does not burn down to a show like Unbreakable Kimmy for 15 years. After living in New York Within the first week of living in the apartment due to teen angst to Schmidt. The bar has been set pretty City for a few months, Kimmy has the city, Kimmy lands a job working throwing Buckley a birthday party high, but season two will surely finally started to find her bearings for Manhattan socialite Jacqueline all the other mothers will be jealous deliver the laughs, the tears, and the in the concrete jungle as she finds a Voorhees (played by Jane Krakowski) of, Kimmy’s day-to-day tasks are same awesome theme song. job, a place to live, and even love to and her two stepchildren, Buckley never normal. get caught up in. But, of course, all of and Xanthippe Voorhees. From Season two promises even more Coachella Festivites Begin Again

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The sun is out again, and the weather is finally warming up, which means that it is time for one of the most anticipated events of the year— Coachella. The annual festival kicked off last Friday in Indio, California. The event brings people from near and far to come listen to a range of music, including rock, indie, electronic, and hip-hop. There are also five main stages. Those are the Coachella Stage, the Outdoor Theatre, the Gobi Tent, the Mojave Tent, and the Sahara Tent. The music and arts festival is a place where free spirits can show off their style and listen to some great music. Some of the artists include A$AP Rocky, Guns N’ Roses, Flume, and Sia. The best part of the festival Crowd from Coachella 2015. PHOTO COURTESY OF STEREOGUM.COM is the fact that music is playing at all artists a chance to share their medium Coachella is a breeding ground for world in the MTV show The Hills hours. People who attend the festival with a diverse crowd. This year, some celebrity sightings as well. Vanessa attended, and blogger Danielle, who have the option to camp out, allowing of the artists featured were Katrina Hudgens is a frequent Coachella-goer. started WeWoreWhat, keeps you up- them to be on the grounds 24/7. Neiburga and Andris Egiltis, The Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Leonardo to-date with the style and music going Coachella is not merely a concert; Date Farmers, Jimenez Lai, Robert DiCaprio have also been seen there, as on every day during Coachella. it is a one-of-a-kind experience that Bose, Raices Cultura, and Lucent they tried to remain under the radar Coachella’s unique undertone is allows individuals to become a part Dossier. Ultimately, the event focuses by wearing hats and sunglasses. Not what makes it such a hot commodity— of something that they will remember on bringing artists from every part only do celebrities attend the event, if you are even considering attending for the rest of their lives. of the world to add to the experience but a lot of fashion bloggers also use the event next spring, you should plan The artistic value of Coachella of Coachella in a unique and diverse Coachella as a way to promote their ahead, as the tickets sell out fast and cannot be forgotten. Not only does way. festival style through Instagrams and the prices often rise. the event bring in musicians from Not only are you bound to SnapChats. People such as Whitney around the world, but it also gives experience some good music, but Port, who was first introduced to the The Cowl 17 Portfolio April 21, 2016

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The small black sparrow thought to himself how he could darted across the azure sky have avoided such a hit and with ease, gliding from tree how he could yet survive such to tree under the emeralds of a disastrous fall. He prepared the canopy. Each feather an himself, puckered beak first, obsidian blade he wielded facing the tragedy head-on. The to cut the air and get him ground approached quickly and where he needed to go. His just as his lips were about to maneuvering? Unparalleled. His touch down on the green spikes skill? Immeasurable. He was the of earth he opened his wings, hawk of all sparrows. Diving catching air and sailing himself and weaving past powerful from doom. He thought of how gusts. Dodging or simply cutting great his flying was for his being through with his bladed limbs, able to avoid sure death, only to in turn disturbing the very Wind’s have one of his wings hit a tree path. branch a moment later; he was The deep inverted sea was his going too fast. playing ground. Nothing could Limb crumpled, blades prevent him from flying, he ineffective, he fell into the knew it. What he didn’t know unknown darkness of the was that the Wind conspired canopy roots where he lay in a against him; tired of being cut off heap of pain never to be seen by the arrogant young sparrow, again by the Wind and last to the Wind, in all her glory, shot a be seen by an altruistic boy’s grasping paw upward into the grubby hands, the scratchy flyer. It was an uppercut that inside of a beige shoe box, and parachuted the young sparrow a plethoric amount of overfilling too high up. As he fell he hotdog bread.

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A New Pledge Patriots of the patriarchy armed with Insecurities An arsenal of littered liberty. No peace for the poor Not knowing where to stand, Or vulnerable, Huddled masses starve for justice, she took his hand and was led into the abyss. While authority keeps this country safe for The Privileged. by Marisa Gonzalez ’18 Portfolio Staff by Matt Farrell ’17 Portfolio Staff

Thankful Wit and a ball Cloudy Spring Just as a man who knows only solitude, Laid me down among the daffodils cannot appreciate society They grew near two feet high the deaf who know not of noise So far below their waving sunshine heads can also not know peace. was I Without our affairs, by Abby Johnston ’17 I could not have ever known, Portfolio Staff the comfort of love weathered by the ages. by Kate Mechem ’17 Portfolio Staff

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Aisle 10 by David Martineau ’18 Portfolio Staff Dear Nine-Over-Par, microfiction Did Danny Willett choke? No, he didn’t. Winners don’t choke, and chokers don’t win. It was probably part of his strategy all along: play a solid game and The existential crisis had come upon her unexpectedly, in the trust that the final score would be enough for him. middle of the local supermarket’s snack aisle. There, arrayed before Do you know who can’t play a solid 18 holes? Losers. her in rows of various brightly-colored bags, was an assortment of Failures. Trump supporters. British prime ministers potato chips larger than she had ever seen before. She was planning who have shady finances. People who get sick at golf a party to celebrate some event she had forgotten in the quick onset party. And I'm not even talking about golf anymore, of the crisis. Of course, parties need potato chips, so she had made this is a life lesson. If you can't play a solid 18 holes of her way down to the store to buy some. But now, standing amidst a plethora of crispy, multi-flavored options, her mind had come to a life, you should just stop playing. Think you’re up to screeching halt, pondering which type she should buy. the challenge? See you on the links. There was so much to consider. Brand names, bag size, flavor. Should she buy one bag, or two…maybe even three? Should she buy —Eagle Earl dip to go along with the chips? If so, what kind? The glass jars of dip stood in the midst of the chips, conveniently placed to make her agonizing ordeal even more painful. French Onion, Ranch, Queso— there were simply too many options. She felt a numbness settle over her mind as she waffled back and forth—plain, barbecue, salt and vinegar. Which would her guests be most attracted to? Maybe she was approaching this the wrong way…maybe it was a philosophical question. What would the flavor she chose say about her? It was all too much. Plain was too simple, barbecue too bold, salt and vinegar too risky. How was she supposed to decide? In the end, she walked a few steps over. Cookies, she decided, are much better… Then she saw them all.

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EDITOR@THECOWL. COM Page 22 Sports1995-1996 Bulls April 21, 2016 First of all, let us all congratulate the 2015-2016 Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association for a historic run. They do, in fact, hold the new record for most wins in an NBA regular season by finishing with a record of 73-9. The eye tests, conducted by everyone who has watched the Warriors play this season at some point, show that this team will likely repeat as NBA Champions. However, we cannot discredit the basketball dominance that the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls displayed during their reign over their magical run to a championship. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are arguably the best shooting duo in basketball history, but they do not compare to the overall basketball dominance of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Both Jordan and Pippen are Hall of Fame players, who were already on top of the basketball universe after pulling off three straight championships from 1990 to 1993. The highlight reel of this specific Bulls team is memorable, especially considering pressure of the sports world that was on their shoulders. Jordan was one year returned from his 1st retirement, and sports critics were wondering if he would ever be able to return to his former glory. That Bulls team silenced those critics with great defense, efficient passing, and chemistry. The 1995-1996 Bulls had role models in Steve Kerr, Dennis Rodman, and Toni Kukovc, all of whom were provided pivotal to the team’s success. Rodman provided the defensive intensity. Kukoc spread the floor with his midrange jump shot. Kerr was the three-point marksman who played fearlessly and stepped up in the clutch when Jordan and Pippen were blocked by others. Kerr knows what it takes to continue to win as he now serves as the brains behind the Warriors’ historic run in the position of Head Coach. When the chips were down and the team was in desperate need of a play, Jordan and Pippen were locked in and played at a legendary level. The 2015-2016 Warriors are on pace to potentially create their own place within basketball history. However, the Warriors have some more greatness to show before they can take the place of “His Airness” and his company.

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2015-2016 Warriors If you follow ESPN on social media, you’ve probably been inundated with a lot of obscure, meaningless stats in the past —even to the point where the truly historic ones do not have the same impact. I think this is part of the reason why you see comments on every Warriors status that ESPN posts from apathetic fans who have heard enough about the Warriors already. But let’s take a step back. This season, the Warriors have won 73 games in the regular season, the most in NBA history. Stephen Curry broke his own record for most three-pointers made in a season…by more than a hundred. Aside from the unheard of numbers that they have been putting up this season, the “eye test” is another way to measure the Warriors’ greatness. Sure, when you watch footage of the old Jordan Bull’s teams, you see the greatest of all time—an individual who simply could not be stopped from scoring— as well as a phenomenal two-way player in Scottie Pippen and perhaps the best pound-for-pound rebounder ever in Dennis Rodman. But when you watch the Warriors, you see a team that just seems inhumanly in-sync on every possession. Yes, Curry and Klay Thompson are excellent shooters and scorers, and Draymond Green is a rare defensive talent, but the impression you get when you watch is that they love playing as a team. But what pushes them to the status of greatest team ever is the way they, as a whole, have adapted to the modern game. True centers are being phased out in favor of 6’8’’ utility guys who can play multiple positions. The Warriors have that covered with their impressive array of versatile wing players. As their owner rightly said, the Warriors are light years ahead of the competition this season. -Nate Svogun ’16 PHOTO COURTESY OF FINANCE.YAHOO.COM PHOTO COURTESY OF BLEACHERREPORT.COM The Cowl 23 SPORTS April 21, 2016

Friars Softball gets ready for game. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.COM Softball Beats Bryant, Falls to St. John's

by Aidan Killeen ’18 ’18, Nadia Kemp ’17, and Danielle to pitching a complete game including allowing four hits a piece. The game Sports Staff Deraney '16 all ended up scoring in an impressive six strikeouts. While remained scoreless until the seventh softball the chaotic sixth inning. The scoring Ramirez was dealing from the mound, inning when St. John’s finally broke frenzy not only gave the Friars some the Friars’ bats were alive when they the tie. They used small ball to move The Providence College Women's insurance runs but also confidence were needed the most in the last three the inning leadoff batter, Brittany Softball Team earned a much-needed leading into the important three game innings. Garcia, get to third base and eventually victory against Bryant after previously conference series against St. John’s. The Friars entered the fifth inning score by a single from Lauren Zick. being swept by DePaul. Megan The series began with a dominant down two and desperate for runs Providence ended up losing the game McCune ’19 (4-2) threw a complete performance by St. John’s in the first against a team that has kept them shut 1-0 but should not be discouraged game shutout, with only allowing two game of a doubleheader. The Friars out in both games so far. Lundstrom’s considering the way they played in hits and one walk. McCune got plenty only had one hit from Emma Lee single in the fifth inning allowed Lee the four game stretch. The team truly of help from her teammates as they ’19, ruining Kramer’s no hitter while and Baldassari to cross home plate and gave the campus an entertaining series tallied a total of seven runs against Taylor Huntly ’17 (4-11) receives the tie the game up. Vanessa Portillo '19 against St. John’s. Bryant. loss. The final score of the first game broke the tie by hitting a homerun in Lead-off hitter Kiki Baldassari was 4-0 St. John’s. While St. John’s the bottom of the sixth giving the Friars ’16 scored in the first inning off of celebrated, Providence was obviously their first lead over St. John’s for the first a Nicole Lundstrom ’17 single. The ready to bounce back in the second time all series. The lead would not be Friars gained a lead in the first and game later that day. lost as Ramirez ended the game in style never looked back after that. The game The second game of the by striking out the last batter looking. remained tight until the top of the sixth doubleheader belonged to the Friars Providence was content to end the day when the Friars really took control of as they won the game 3-2. St. John’s splitting the games as they prepared for the game. Julianne Rurka ’18 got the was first to get on the board as they the rubber match the next day. first RBI in the inning as she crushed scored both of their runs in the top The last game of the series was the a double allowing Kelsi Luttrell (G) of the fourth inning. Providence’s definition of a pitching duel as Ramirez to touch home plate. The Friars were pitcher, Christina Ramirez ’18 (7-6), battled the whole game against Kramer. just getting rolling in the inning as was nearly perfect after that inning as Both pitchers threw complete games Lundstrom, Rurka, Brittney Veler she only allowed two hits on her way while they both fanned four hitters, Friars Lacrosse Fights to the End in Hopes of a Victory by Sam Hardwick ’17 only giving up one goal the whole Sports Staff time. Michael Perettine ’16 added one for the boys in the third quarter men's lacrosse with the lone Marquette goal of the half coming shortly after, putting the The Friars Men’s Lacrosse Team score at 8-3. traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin on The fourth quarter was dominated Saturday to take on the Marquette by the Friars, with the team putting Golden Eagles, currently ranked No. up four unanswered goals on the 19 in the NCAA. It was a game of Golden Eagles coming from Keenan two halves for the boys, who came in Assaraf ’17, Will Mazzone ’16 and looking to steal a win while away from Joseph McHale ’19, to get the game Providence. within one goal at 8-7. The boys tried The boys could not buy a goal from to rally and get one more goal, but the the Golden Eagles in the first half, with Golden Eagles were able to buckle Marquette almost taking a 7-0 lead down and prevent a goal from being before Kevin Blair ’16 scored with 17 scored in the final minutes. In the end seconds left, quickly followed seconds the Friars fell in defeat, 8-7. The boys later by Brendan Kearns ’19, to make could not come away with the win it 7-2 at the end of the first half. This but if the defense continues to play signaled a turn for the boys who came well and the offense can get going out for the second half Friared up. earlier, the boys could finish up the The defense was able to lockdown year strong and head into the Big East the Golden Eagles for the second half, Tournament full steam ahead. Friars celebrate goal. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAXALLSTARS.COM 24 The Cowl SPORTS April 21, 2016 Track and Field Hosts Invitational

by Max Anderson ’18 previously). The night concluded with respectively in the event. capture two events on the men’s side, Sports Staff both teams running a final 5000 meter The PC men also dominated their while the women were able to win event. respective 5000 meter event. Liam three events of their own. It was a track and field For the women’s team, Catarina Hillery ’17G was able to capture the great night as the PC track and field Rocha ’17 and Katie Lembo ’18 both 5000 meter event, crossing the finish team represented the Friars with pride. It was a big weekend for the performed strongly in the women’s line with a final time of 14:07:44, which Providence College Men and Women's 5000 meter event. Rocha was able to also set a new personal best. Trevor Track and Field Team, as they were beat out Lembo in the final 400 meters, Crawley ’17 and Hugh Armstrong able to host the Ocean State Invitational clocking in with a final time of 16:07:33 ’17 followed Hillery’s lead, finishing on Friday night. Several colleges made to take first place in the event. Rocha’s in second and third place respectively the trip down for the prestigious meet, time not only handed her first place in with final times of 14:09:06 and including renowned universities such the event, but also set a new Ocean State 14:09:79. It has been a great couple of as the University of New Hampshire, Invitational record. Lembo crossed the weeks for Armstrong, who, along with Boston College, Sacred Heart University, finish line four seconds later, handing the third place finish, also earned Big Fairfield University, and of course PC’s her second place (16:11:53). East Track Athlete of the Week for the neighboring Ivy League institution, Sarah Collins ’16 also ran well for week of April 6 for the first time in his Brown University. the Friars, capturing a time of 16:17:69, career. Rounding out the top five of the The meet included an array of events, which was good for fourth place in the event were fellow Friars Shane Quinn starting off with the men and women’s event and gave the Friars three out of (G) and Christian Costello ’18 who 800 meter, immediately followed by the the top four finishes in the 5000 meter finished fourth and fifth respectively men’s mile event. The women’s team event. In the 3000 meter steeplechase, with times of 14:25:01 and 14:32:47. then took the next three events, including the Friars weren’t as fortunate, but Aaron Hanlon '18 finished the event their own mile event, a 3000 meter event, Brianna Ilarda ’18 still earned a in seventh place, handing the Friars and the 3000 meter steeplechase. The personal best as she clocked a 10:04:17 six of the top seven spots in the event. men then followed with their own 3000 finish and shattered her previous best Jordan Mann (G) looked great in the meter steeplechase, which was then by 28 seconds. Keelin Hollowood ’17 men’s 3000 steeplechase, winning the followed by both teams running another also set a new personal best, finishing event and setting another personal best 800 meter and mile event (this time with a final time of 10:39:11. Ilarda and of 8:52.36. with two seeded sections instead of one Hollowood finished third and sixth Overall, the Friars were able to

Friars Host the Ocean State Invitational on Friday, April 15. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.COM

one singles player with a 6-4 and 6-2 a 6-1 loss, they came away with one win 6-3 again. sweep. With an impressive 6-4, 3-6, doubles and one singles victory. DePaul University recently broke and 6-4 comeback, Brooke Burnside Zangari and Pitocco teamed up to take into the Top-50 nationally ranked Tennis: ’18 secured a win over the number on the Bulldogs’ number two doubles women’s tennis teams and the Friars five singles player. This tremendous team, and walked away with a 6-4 win. faced them on April 16. PC fell to the Continued from front page victory over University of Rhode Takenaka proved herself a true athlete Blue Demons six to one. This was the Island boosted their record to 7-6. and strong defensive player with the first set of matches played on the new On April 11, the Friars set off to best Coming off of an impressive victory, lone singles win. After a 6-3 victory in tennis courts, and the Friars put up an the URI women’s team, attempting to the Friars took on Bryant University the first set, she used her competitive impressive fight. Zangari captured the make a statement as the top women’s on April 14. Although they suffered edge to come back in the second set to lone victory for the Friars that afternoon. team in the state. The ladies walked Not only was it the first match won on away with a tremendous 6-1 victory. the new courts for Providence College, They conquered the Rams, taking all it was also Zangari’s first singles win the doubles points and four out of five of the season as well. She defeated the singles points. Nicole Cyterski ’18 and number six DePaul University singles Risa Takenaka ’19 teamed up for the opponent. After losing the first set 1-6, first time this season and demolished she showed her tenacity as she secured the URI number three doubles the win with a 7-5 victory and followed combination 6-2. Hannah Zangari ’16 that with a 10-8 win. and Amanda Pitocco ’17 sealed the The Friars wrapped up their regular victory on the doubles front with an season with a 6-1 loss to Seton Hall, but impressive 6-1 victory over the URI are looking forward to making noise in number two doubles team. the Big East Tournament next week. The Friars overcame windy conditions, proving their tenacity in securing four out of five singles victories. Katie Marvin ’18 secured the win over the number six URI singles player. Takenaka defeated the number four URI player 6-4 and 6-3. Pitocco ’17 conquered the number three singles player with a 6-4 and 6-3. Teammates shake hands during a match. PHOTO COURTESY OF FRIARS.COM Alana Prinos ’16 topped the number