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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at DigitalCommons@URI. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Good 5 Cent Cigar (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@URI. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1971 Volume 61 'Just what this country needs ' Wednesday Issue 40 www.ramcigar.com November 30, 2011 Former Pentagon security expert discusses cyber Curator talks security, warfare, ways America has been affected Civil War art BY GUS CANTWELL in other countries." By hacking tion for free. He called this a "sig­ with students News Reporter into the networks of generators nificant problem" .that is difficult BY HILLARY BRADY or centrifuges in another country, to prevent. Editorcin-Chief Last night's Honors he explained it is possible to alter "Defending our cyber space Colloquium presentation in the the speed of the machines and has become a big business," he University of Rhode University of Rhode Island's cause them to break down. said. Island art history students Edwards Auditorium offered a This idea was brought to life Clarke also mentioned a got a taste of the "disunion" grim reminder of the complex through his story of an Iranian recent report filed by the 14 U.S. of Civil War era art yesterday cyberspace problems being faced nuclear power plant that includ­ intelligence agencies. The sober­ evening, at an interactive les­ across the world. ed l,OOO .centrifuges. By using a ing facts included offered little son and discussion with Having spent 19 years at sophisticated program called hope for today' s cyber security. Curator of American Art at the Pentagon working under Stuxnet, American hackers were "[It] says every major com­ Amherst College's Mead Art three presidents as a key security able to change the speeds of each pany in the U.S. has been success­ Museun:t, Randy Griffey. expert, Richard Oarke was able centrifuge and destroy them all. fully penetrated by cyber espi­ Griffey presented at the to offer students and community ;'That attack probably cost onage," he said. He added that Fine Arts Center to a small' members a better understanding the Iranians a year," Oarke said. almost 70 of 90 companies polled group of students, who he of the sophisticated methods "And you think your tax payer did not know they had been immediately asked to sit clos­ used to gain knowledge from dollars don't buy you anything!" hacked. er 'to the projector so partici­ anywhere online. Cyber espionage is the "E" in Alex Bouthillier I Cigar Clarke described the "C" as pants could get a closer look "You've seen major compa­ C.H.E.W. Spies in the United Richard Clark speaks about the most commonly known form at the artwork and share their nies being hacked," he said. By States used to steal a few docu­ Cyber-crime and its effects on of online hacking. Internet crime own opinions and interpreta­ using the acronym C.H.E.W., ments over an extended period of society. has been an issue for years, with tion on the pieces. Oarke explained the four key time with luck. However, with most crimes involving stolen The work Griffey dis­ reasons behind online hacking. the advent of the· Internet, this lion," Oarke said. · credit card numbers until recentc cussed is all featured in an The Clarke was most aspect information has become much The new trend among hack­ ly. However, as hackers have exhibition at the Mead Art concerned about was the "W", easier to obtain. The average ers is to seek intellectual property become more sophisticated, so Museum, focusing on which stands for war. He attack on a government server from research companies· and too have their money-making American art produced dur­ explained this war, called cyber­ causes the informational equiva­ universities. Clarke explained the schemes. ing the Civil War. The exhibi­ war, occurs solely online. He lent of 2.5 Libraries of Congress United States spends hundreds "(Hackers are] stealing tion, entirely drawn from stressed that cyberwar is not to be to be stolen. of billions of dollars funding money in every way imagina- Mead's own collection of taken lightly. "Cyber espionage isn't about research. but when it is complet­ paintings, photographs, · "Cyberwar is·war," he said, 50 documents, it's about' 50 mil~ ed China can steal the i.ilforma- Continued on page 2 prints and sculptures, marks "In war, countries blqw things up the 150-year anniversary of the onset of the Civil War. The issues the collection 'Social Media Social' draws interested students, presents, of race and repre­ sentation, are all topics URI students in 19th century art panel discusses online etiquette, practical advice history classes have been dis­ cussing this semester, assis­ BY FARAH CASALINI The Memorial Union portfolio and using social tant professor Pamela J. News Reporter Ballroom was filled with peo­ media. Warner said. As such, many · ple eager to not only learn Afterwards, four panelists students were quick to offer University of Rhode about the impprtance of addressed issues from both their own interpretations and Island student~ and faculty Internet. etiquette' and self­ the audience directly and a discuss slides of featured and local business representa­ 1 promotion, but also to possi­ live Twitter feed displayed on portions of the collection tives attended the Public bly ·find future employment the screen stretched across a with Griffey. Relations Society's (PRS) opportunities. wall. The works Griffey pre­ "Social Media Social," featur­ URI professor of social The panel was led by URI sented all offered up images ing two keynote speakers, a media strategies Suzanne associate communication pro­ of America separated by the panel discussion and a net­ McDonald was the first to fessor Adam Roth, 2nd also issue of slavery. In particular, working session with ice give a keynote speech, dis­ featured Joannah Portman­ a painting by a Boston-area cream served. cussing the challenges of Daley, the associate director of 19th century artist, William PRS co-president Kari "digital natives" "non­ technology for the depart­ Rimmer, sparked a discus­ Lukovics said the idea came natives" and ways for them to ment of writing and rhetoric, sion of images of liberty. The tp her at 2 a.m. and after a overcome their challenges. Brian Hodge, social media painting itself was one month of a half of "pulling on "Both natives and non­ manager at Griffey noted many students networking strings" she said Alex Bouthillier Cigar natives have to figure out how GoProvidence.com, Nichole I might not be familiar with, after obtaining sponsorship Suzanne McDonald speaks to do things quickly," she Wardle, URI alumni and but he allowed the · partici­ from the Harrington School of about the Harrington School . said. "They have to be quick director of sales · for pants to work out the mean­ Communication and . Media, at URI and the students' future to skill up." Longwood Events, and Kevin ing behind the art them­ the PRS was ready to host a in communications. Director of Styleweek Vine, head of interactive mar­ selves. dynamic for discussion and . The painting depicts, as Shawn Simmons gave the sec­ keting at Dunkin' Brands. available to students because networking. Griffey affably described, a ond keynote speech, dis­ The panelists discussed of their extensive digital expe­ "We wanted to put some­ "big bearded dude," attack­ cussing the importance of dig­ topics such as personal brand­ rience. thing together·as a collabora­ ital self-promotion through ing, correct social media use ing a vulnerable woman, tive effort to connect with the blogging, creating an online and the opportunities that are community," Lukovics said. Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2

Today's forecast 56 °F Nickel Brief: Read about the Ryan Want to learn more about the Dunn tribute. Cooler with new URI Events Calendar? clouds ... Check out tomorrow's issue See page 3. Page 2 • The Good Five Cent Cigar • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 CONTINUED WikiLeaks and had access to the litionist movement invoked rallieq around. Students and Colloquium Pentagon was able to store docu­ Art Herod's image to demonize art history professors in the ments on blank COs and place Southern slave owners. audience were all able to offer From page l them on the Internet. From page l Griffey showed multiple their thoughts for a group "Over all, we think he other instances of the "sub­ disctiss~on of potential mean­ ble," he said. "People are hacking dressed in red, white and downloaded 4-50,000 docu­ versive use of national ings of the artwork, to end the info companies and .. . sending blue, shielding a sickly baby ments," Clarke said. iconography," such as images hour-long presentation. themselves checks." from his sword. The painting The most pressing issue on of African American mothers The "Disunion! American He added that online crime is a depiction of the Biblical this front, he added, is that other shielding their children from Art During the Civil War," groups make more money than Massacre of the Innocents (in countries lose trust in a govern­ · an attacking eagle near the exhibition will be on display drug cartels worldwide, and which the Bible says King ment that cannot keep secrets." steps of the Capitol building. at the Mead Art Museum arresting these criminals can be Herod ordered the death of Clarke added, "In diplomacy, All of these images until Dec. 11. exceedingly · difficult. When the every newborn infant in an you have to have trust. That trust worked together, as one stu­ government attempts to find the attempt to kill an infant was blown by WikiLeaks." dent noted, to make the issue hacker, they discover he or she is Jesus), essentially an "overall Clarke also described ways of slavery "hit home" for often in a European country such pretty bad day," Griffey for the United States to improve many Americans, particularly as Russia, Ukraine or Romania. joked. its cyber security, though these those in the north-showing He. said the corrupt police in However, like many of options are few. He proposed an not just the emotional impact these countries often work with the works Griffey presented, international peace neg

------· ------Comedian Patrice O'Neal dies, had suffered stroke NEW YORK (AP) nobility, his grace and his epic ' 1..~ . Veteran stand-up comic talent. My tears today are for Patrice O'Neal, who gained a the tremendous loss to his wider following through TV true friends and loving fami­ and radio and helped roast ly." Charlie Sheen, died Tuesday Other entertainers also from complications of a mourned O'Neal on Twitter. stroke he suffered last month. "RIP Patrice O'Neal. You He was 41. ' made us laugh til we cried," O'Neal's manager, comedian Sarah Silverman Jonathan Brandstein, said he said. died in a New York-area hos­ Actor Jay Mohr said, "Just pital. heard. Goodnight brother. "Many of us have lost a Damn. Just ridiculous. close and loved friend; all of Terrible. Beyond sad." Also In us have lost a true comic O'Neal had half-hour spe­ genius," Brandstein said in a cials on Showtime and HBO statement. and was the host of "Web The Union O'Neal appeared on Junk 20" on VHl. He Conan O'Brien's and David appeared in numerous televi- URl Blood Drive Letterman's TV shows and sion shows including . 12/6 -1218 was a frequent guest on the "Arrested Development," 11am.. Gpm "Opie & Anthony" radio show "Chappelle's Show" and "The on Sirius XM. His perform­ Office." MUAtriums 1 & 2 ance was a highlight of the O'Neal suffered a stroke Comedy Central roas.t of on Oct. 19 after battling dia­ Toy .a Clothing Drive Sheen, who had been fired betes. He is survived by his Donation Box located from the hit CBS comedy wife, Vondecarlo, his step­ "Two and a Half Men," in daughter, Aymilyon, his sis­ at the MU Info Desk September. ter, Zinder, and his mother, Sheen said in a tweet Georgia. Tuesday, "The entertainment Brandstein, his manager, world as well as the world at said the family wished to large lost a brilliant man.;, thank "all of the. fans and "'I - =:... ,:•• •·•· .•••. ·.••.·. I.. . .•• ·.. ·.• •.. ·. ... [!].·•.. •.··• ···.··.· •.• • ~...·. ·. · &,;;·.~·. · · ··· · ··· .·. · · ~ He added, "Patrice had friends who have expressed I!J-v.:...· . .. .. that ·rare 'light' around him an outpouring of love and and inside of him. I only support for Patrice these past knew him for the few days weeks." leading up the Roast. Yet I will forever be inspired by his Page 4 • The Good Five Cent Cigar • Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Men's hockey swept by SUNY Canton at URI women's basketball home, falls below .500 for second time falls to Boston University

BY SHAWN SAIYA assessed for separate inci­ game 3 ~ 2. BY JOE HOLLENBECK "Our poor secon d half Sports Editor dent. Canton again struck first Sports Staff Reporter play has really been our issue Junior defenseman Alan with the only goal of the first so far this season," h ead The No. 16-ranked Dionne scored oil the power period with just less than nine The University of Rhode coach Cathy Inglese said. "We University of Rhode Island play just more than three min­ minutes to go. Island women' s basketball tend to come out after half­ men's ice hockey team utes into the third period to Sophomore defenseman team traveled to Boston time and make silly mistakes. resumed its injury-induced give the Rams a little more Ben Upham tied the game University (BU) this past Obviously we need to shoot tailspin, dropping two games life. with his first collegiate goal Saturday and fell to the better too. We aren't going to to the No. 14-ranked State Despite a strike from the scored on a breakaway with Terriers 71-44. It was the win· any games this year University of New York at Roos two minutes later, the just less than seven minutes Rams' fifth loss, dropping the shooting below 30 percent." Canton over the weekend. Rams were still set on playing to go in the second period. team's record to 1-5 on the Sophomore Emilie The Rams have lost 10 of their a full 60 minute game of hock­ Sophomore left wing season. Cloutier and junior Ajanae last 13 games played and ey. Justin Bishop gave the Rams The Rams shot a season­ Boone tied for the Rams' lead have fallen below the .500- "It definitely shows a lot the lead 2:17 later on a power low 27.8 percent from the in scoring with 12 points mark for the second time this about the "character of the play strike from Dionne and field hitting only 15 shots in each. Cloutier also con­ season. locker room right there," Macalino. 54 attempts. BU shot better tributed two steals for the "We've been playing a lit­ Macalino said. "It was 5-1 and It took Canton 1:13 to tie from the field, hitting 25 shots Rams. tle different system the last we came back and [only lost] the game back up at two a in 62 attempts {40.3 percent). Following the loss, the few weeks and I actually by two goals. A three or four piece and another 43 seconds The Rams kept the game Rams will now travel to· think it's been working, but goal period . means we never after that to strike for what close in the first half and went Bryant University to ·£ace the we don't have anything to stop going which is definitely held up as the game-winning in the locker room trailing a Bulldogs for the first time in show for it in the win-loss col­ a good quality to have and goal, as neither team scored the score 32-27. There were three years. It will be the first umn," head coach Joe hopefully we can keep going in the third period. four lead changes, all in the time that the Rams will play Augustine said. with that. Sherman made 28 saves first half, as both teams start­ Bryant away from the The Rams fell into a deep Dionne added another on 31 shots and picked up his ed the game out shooting Thomas M. Ryan Center and hole on Saturday, but were power play strike two min­ eighth loss in 13 games this well. the first time coach. Inglese able to muster a late come­ utes after the Roos' sixth tally season. Rhody did not play well will face the Bulldogs. back. Despite scoring four of to pull the deficit back to "Unfortunately, we've in the second half and BU put "We know that they are a the last five goals in the game, three goals. been in all these games," the game away with a 12-2 good team so we're looking the Rams fell to the Roos 6-4 Macalino added his sec­ Augustine said. "I feel bad run to open the period. forward to a good matchup in a game that saw six goals ond goal of the night, his that we don't have anything The Rams were unable to this weekend," Inglese said. scored on power plays. team leading 16th, with 56 to show for our hard work. overcome their 17 turnovers Tonight's tipoff is set for 7 Canton scored the only seconds remaining to pull the They guys have been working and poor second half shoot­ p.m. at the Chace Athletics three goals of the first period, final score to 6-4. really hard. They worked so ing, resulting in the 27 point Center in Smithfield. two of them on the power "We just need that little hard last weekend and there win for the Terriers. play, to get a grip on the game extra 'umphf' pretty much,': was nothing left, everybody early. Macalino said. "We're right gave all they had and unfor­ The Roos added a pair of there in every single game tunately we didn't get a win." Red Sox choose Bobby goals 1:35 apart midway and we can't clinch it." The Rams are now 10-11-0 through the second period to Junior goalie Paul Kenny and have four games left to Valentine as manager take a 5-0 lead with half the left the game after the first play before winter break. game to go. period with a hamstring Next up for the Rams is a when he sent the AP a text The Rams got on the injury and did not return. two-game series at home this (AP) - The Boston Red message at 9:48 p.m. Tuesday board in the final minute of Kenny made 14 saves on 17 Friday and Saturday against Sox have picked Bobby saying he had no comment on the second period with a shots and took his second loss No. 21-ranked West Chester Valentine to be their next "the Red Sox situation." power play goal from junior of the season. Freshman University. The Rams were manager and the sides were Valentine previously right wing David Macalino to Andrew Sherman played the swept by West Chester in a working to complete a con­ managed in the majors with head into the final period final 40 minutes in net and pair of close games in tract, a person familiar with the New York Mets and Texas down by four goals. made 18 saves on::2l"shots. Pennsylvania earlier this the decision told The Rangers, leading the Mets to Macalino was one of four Sunday's game was not as month and are looking for Associated Press on Tuesday the 2000 World Series. He had Rams players and one Roos high scoring, but it featured revenge this time around. night. been working as a baseball player assessed a 10-minute three lead changes and a flur­ The person spoke on con­ analyst for ESPN. misconduct penalty in the ry of goals late in the second dition of anonymity because ''I'm happy for him. I period. Each penalty was period as Canton took the no announcement had been think the Red Sox got them­ - ·-··made; ·several media outlets selves a good manager. In all jn Boston, citing anonymous my years, I've never seen a sources, reported earlier in guy prepare a team for a the evening that Valel).tine game like he does. Th at's would be the team's new . what makes him unique," manager. Lasorda said. "He's got it. I just spoke to The Red Sox also inter­ him a little while ago," Hall of viewed Gene Lamont, Torey Farner Tommy Lasorda, who Lovullo, Dale Sveum, Sandy managed Valentine in the Alomar Jr. and Pete minors with the Los Angeles Mackanin. Sveum was been Dodgers, said in a telephone hired to manage the Chicago interview with the AP. Cubs by former Red Sox gen­ The Red Sox had no com­ eral manager Theo Epstein. ment, spokesperson Pam Mackanin and Alomar were Ganley said. Valentine would told they were no longer in succeed Terry Francona, who the running. left after eight seasons fol­ The Red Sox have gone lowing Boston's record col­ nearly two months without a lapse in September. manager, but general manag­ Francona guided the Red er Ben Cherington has noted Sox to a pair of World Series that Francona w asn 't hired championships, in 2004 and until after Thanksgiving - 2007. on Dec. 4, 2003. Valentine was in Japan Valentine's last m ajor this week, where he managed league managerial job was from 2004-09, and said he was with the Mets in 2002 about to take off on a flight