Volume 75, Issue 12 Smithfield, RI February 15, 2008 The flu hits hard this season Compiled by John Crisafulli Assistant Editor-in-Chief You may have noticed a number of empty seats in your classes this week. Better yet, you may have even had a few classes cancelled. Well, if you have not already heard, the flu has made its temporary home at Bryant University and it is taking over the neighborhood. With over a hundred students and numerous faculty members affected, it is important to know how to protect yourself and others from getting sick. Health Services released the following information in a mass e-mail earlier this week. Influenza viruses are spread when a person who has the flu coughs, sneezes, or speaks and spreads virus into the air and other people inhale the virus. When these viruses enter the nose, throat, or lungs of another person, they begin to multiply, causing symptoms of the flu. The viruses can also be spread when a person touches a surface with flu viruses on it (for example, a door handle) and then touches his or her nose or mouth. A person who is sick with the flu can spread the virus and is contagious from one day before developing symptoms to up to seven days after getting sick. Children can be contagious for longer than seven days. Don’t know if you have the flu? Common symptoms include: * Fever (usually high), * Headache * Extreme tiredness * Dry cough * Sore throat * Runny or stuffy nose * Muscle aches * Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are much more common among children than adults Courtesy of MCT Campus Health Services suggests the following ways to stay healthy during the flu season: Influenza (say: in-FLOO-en-zah) is also called the flu. It's an infection * Avoid poorly ventilated areas that causes fever, chills, cough, body aches, headaches and some- * Avoid close contact with people who are sick times earaches or sinus problems. * Wash hands often * Keep hands away from eyes, nose, and mouth IS IT THE COLD OR THE FLU? * Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing SYMPTOMS COLD FLU * Cough and/or sneeze into your elbow, not your hand Fever Rare, low grade Usually present high 102-104 * Avoid tobacco smoke Aches Slight Usual often severe * Avoid alcohol Tiredness Mild Moderate to severe * Sleep 7-8 hours each night Sudden Symptoms Gradual Appear within hours * Eat well-balanced diet Coughing Hacking productive Dry unproductive *Seek medical attention if you become ill Sneezing Common Uncommon If you have symptoms of the flu, call Health Services at 232-6220 to schedule an ap- Stuffy nose Common Uncommon pointment. Health Services also has flu vaccine available for $10 for those who would Sore throat Common Uncommon like to receive the vaccine. Chest discomfort Mild Often Severe For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/flu or contact Health Services. Headache Mild Common moderate Love making or breaking? draw the names of the teenage girls dedicated to finding love. In Great By Maddie Archembeault that would be their sexual partners for Britain women used to write their Staff Writer the year. The tradition continued to lovers’ names on paper, put them in commemorate a priest in Rome. clay balls that they would drop in Valentine’s Day: where does the Valentine’s Day was strengthened water, and whichever name candy-giving, red and pink filled, under a cruel emperor, Claudius II of floated up first would be love-making-or-breaking holiday Rome, who needed soldiers for his their future husband. In come from? Most people, single or endless bloody campaigns and battles. Italy it is customary to not, stress about February 14 more In order to get men to join he can- get engaged on Valen- than any other holiday. It began as a celled all marriages and engagements tine’s Day. In Aus- day for Romans to become more fer- in the city. During this time Saint tralia people tile and find a lover, continued as a Valentine was a priest who secretly celebrate more than tribute to a Saint Valentine, and married couples. When the Emperor anywhere else. It changed to represent love and appre- found out he condemned Valentine to began during the ciation for one’s significant other in be beaten to death and have his head Gold Rush; peo- many countries. Despite the transfor- cut off. This happened on February ple became rich mation, this day has continued to be a 14th, 269 B.C.E. It is said that he left a and were able dedication to courtship, love, and note for his lover in jail, the jailer’s to purchase ex- marriage. blind daughter, and signed it “From travagant gifts This holiday began in ancient your Valentine;” an act that miracu- and this has contin- Rome when founders of the city, Ro- lously cured her from blindness. This ued, with more partici- mulus and Remus, and gods Faunus sending of Valentines is one of the few pation and enjoyment than in the rest So, This Valentine’s Day, take the time and Lupercus, were celebrated on traditions that have lasted through the of the world. Australians use the festi- to make someone feel special. Think of February 15th during the festival of centuries. Lupercalia and this festival val as a chance to strengthen bonds the history behind modern traditions Lupercalia each year. Romans would merged to form Saint Valentines Day with family, friends, colleagues, and or the Australians that spend fortunes travel to a cave and here they prac- and since then has been adopted by neighbors with acts of kindness. Re- on their spouses to celebrate. Anyone ticed traditions in a different way than many cultures. cently in the United States people can find joy in Valentine’s Day we do now. Priests lashed women Valentines Day is celebrated have started giving gifts to their pets whether it is a handwritten love letter, with strips of animal hide to increase around the world: in the United to express love. In addition to other some candy for a co-worker, or a their fertility and these women also States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and rituals, Saint Valentine’s idea of send- Scooby Doo valentine for a neighbor; received a gift in the name of Juno, a Australia, to name a few. Each place ing a love note has continued in all keep the tradition going by letting protective goddess of females. Men, has unique traditions, all of which are countries to express love. someone know you care! on the other hand, entered a lottery to Happy Valentines Day From SPB and The Archway To Meredith To Kerri To Kortnee To Alyssa Thank you for being Just because seeing Happy Valentine’s Happy Valentine’s my inspriation you three times a Day. Have a great Day Boo… haha I Love Trev week isn’t enough day sweeheart. know you are not From ACG From Aaron mad at me To Shannon From Jen To my favorite creep, To Jeff To Meg Happy Valentines Happy Valentines Only 8 more late To Meredith Day Day!! I love you. nights left before All my friends say, I From David From Christen summer break started shooting dou- Love Your Wednes- bles when you To Ron To Lori day Night Crew walked in Happy Valentine’s Now and forever, I From Luke Bryan Day! love you To Laura Love Kati From Trev Happy Valentine’s To Lauren Day sweetheart! Have I can’t wait to room To Nick To Alicia a great day! with you next year. Sorry, but I think we Hope. Dream. Believe. From Aaron Happy Valentine’s should see other peo- I’ll always lov ya Day! ple. and I am always To Chris From Jenifer From Jay here. Happy Valen- Roomie, I am going tine’s Day Baby- to miss you soo To Dave To Kaitlyn cakes! much next year. Luv Ready, 1-2-3... Happy Valentines ya! AHHH…SUPRISE! Day To Daniela From Jeny Happy V-Day Mr. From your Secret I’ll keep ya warm like President Admirer wool on a sheep To Melissa From From Joe doe Happy Valentine’s Sgeorgan1..soon To Jodi Day sweetheart! Happy Valentines To Katie Hopefully I’ll talk to To Candace Day We are, We are, We you soon…It’s Roses are red, violets Love Jon are the luckiest :) killing me are blue, you’re an From Cliff From Aaron awesome ref and it’s To Paulette cool Happy Valentine’s To Kristen To Melody From Tony Day, 1-4-3 Happy Valentine’s Happy Valentine’s Bob Day ! Love You!!! Day! I love you. Have To Margaret From Joe a great day. XOXO Happy Valnetine’s To Courtney From Aaron Day! I think you’re Happy Valentine’s To Kim beautiful! Day Happy Valentine’s To Aimee From Anonymous From Adriana Day! Happy Valentine’s From Your Secret Day Boolacious. I love To Julie, Regina, To Jaime Admirer you. Michelle, Alicia and Happy Valentine’s From Normand Jilian Day Hun!! You’re the To Kris A little something to best! I Love u To The Syncronized brighten your day! I love you, Bryan From Hirshorn Skating Team Happy Valentine’s Congratulations on Day! To Roger To Bryan your successful 2nd From Aaron Would that make Happy Valentine’s year! you love me??! Day! I love you! From Barb From Todd From Jaime february 15, 2008 page 3 Saudi Arabia, where’s the love? One Saudi Arabian tradition bans the sale of scarle colored Valentine’s Day gis By Celeste Tennant ally- the Valentine’s celebration promotes male and process. The Saudi religious police have continued female relations out of wedlock, which is un-Islamic their ban without any consideration of changing Assistant Campus News Editor and punishable by law. Back in 2004, Al- Riyadh values or leniency for younger generations. newspaper reported that Muslims should shun the Valentine’s Day comes each year, giving couples pagan Valentine’s Day holiday. “’It is a pagan Chris- and hopeful romantics the opportunity to show tian holiday and Muslims who believe in God and their love through cultural staples like a bouquet of judgment day should not celebrate or acknowledge roses or a heart shaped box filled with chocolate. it or congratulate [people on it]. It is a duty to shun These typical Valentine’s favorites aren’t welcome it to avoid God’s anger and punishment,’“ said an “...many couples are spend- everywhere else in the world however. In Saudi edict issued by the fatwa committee. Arabia, religious police have banned the sale of As reported by BBC World News the ban has ing their Valentine’s Day scarlet colored Valentine’s gifts. This is an annual caused the black market value of roses to increase occurrence in the conservative nation. 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Advertiser: Fairfield University (Cathy O’Donnell) Sales Rep: Ad Name: DSOB 1 YR MS in Accounting Run Dates: February 15 and 22, 2008 Publication: Bryant College - the Archway Size: 10 x 7 page 4 february 15, 2008 Survivor Series: Celebrate, remember, fight back By Brigit Clancy Assistant Variety Editor Please help support the fight against cancer. Relay for Life is the event in which to participate if you are interested in becoming involved with this worthy cause. Bryant University’s chapter of Col- leges Against Cancer hosts this fundraiser. It is one of the biggest student organized events on campus. Relay for Life is a walkathon sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Bryant’s chapter of Col- leges Against Cancer will be managing the entire event. This year’s Relay will take place from Friday, April 18th to Saturday, April 19th . It will be the 6th Annual Relay here at Bryant. The activities and walk a thon for Relay for Life at Bryant take place on the track surrounding the football field. Participants will put together teams and work to raise money in the weeks before the actual Relay event. Most, if not all, of the organizations here at Bryant will walk and make strides for a cure. Teams of eight to fifteen people take turns on the track and at least one person from every team is required to walk without interruption for the duration of the walkathon. Bryant’s Relay for Life lasts about 18 hours, from 4:00 in the afternoon Friday (April 18th) to 10:00 in the morning Saturday (April 19th). Since Relay goes overnight, everyone involved is welcome to pitch tents around the track and enjoy food and en- tertainment that will be provided for them by Bryant’s chapter of Colleges Against Cancer. Relay for Life’s goal is raising money to fund pro- File pic grams and increase awareness to find a cure for can- The activities and walk a thon for Relay for Life at Bryant take place on the track surrounding the football field. Continued on Page 5

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DISORDERLY CONDUCT Disorderly Conduct Location: UNISTRUCTURE VANDALISM FEB 4 2008-Monday at 22:17 Summary: A report of a person with a burn on leg. FEB 9 2008-Saturday at 02:55 Location: RESIDENCE HALL EMS was activated. Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: During a Super Bowl celebration a stu- Summary: A report of a toilet paper dispenser van- dent threw a beer bottle into the crowd. The bottle EMT CALL Medical Services Rendered dalized. hit a light post and shattered into the crowd. No FEB 8 2008-Friday at 00:14 injuries were reported. Location: TOWNHOUSE STUDENT CONDUCT Student Conduct Viola- Summary: A report of a female with chest pain tion LARCENY-THEFT From Buildings and difficulty breathing. EMS was activated. FEB 9 2008-Saturday at 04:35 FEB 4 2008-Monday at 10:06 Location: RESIDENCE HALL Location: RESIDENCE HALL ASSAULT Summary: A report of an intoxicated male being Summary: A student reports a jewelry box missing FEB 8 2008-Friday at 01:33 disorderly. from her room. Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: DPS Officers were dispatched to inves- VANDALISM (Residence) LARCENY-THEFT From Buildings tigate an assault. SPD contacted and one person ar- FEB 9 2008-Saturday at 09:49 FEB 5 2008-Tuesday at 14:11 rested. Location: RESIDENCE HALL Location: RESIDENCE HALL Summary: A report that an elevator has been dam- Summary: A student reports money missing from EMT CALL Medical Services Rendered aged. her room. FEB 8 2008-Friday at 10:44 Location: RESIDENCE HALL BIAS INCIDENTS None Reported FIRE Violation Of RI Fire Safety Code Summary: A report of a student passed out in girls FEB 7 2008-Thursday at 13:37 bathroom. EMS was activated. To report a bias incident or hate crime, go to Location: TOWNHOUSE www.bryant.edu/bias or call the Bias Incident Summary: Smoke detectors were found covered in ASSAULT Hotline at x6920 a townhouse. FEB 9 2008-Saturday at 01:03 Bias related incident – a threatened, attempted, or Location: RESIDENCE HALL completed action that is motivated by bigotry and (MVA) Motor Vehicle Accident Summary: A report of a verbal dispute between a ACCIDENT bias regarding a person’s real or perceived race, FEB 7 2008-Thursday at 15:13 female and a male. religion, natural origin, ethnicity, sexual orienta- Location: RESIDENCE HALL tion, disability, or gender status. Examples of Summary: A student reported damage to his vehi- VANDALISM these incidents include name calling, offensive cle. FEB 9 2008-Saturday at 02:10 language/acts, and graffiti/behavior. Location: RESIDENCE HALL EMT CALL Medical Services Rendered Summary: A report of a smashed window. FEB 7 2008-Thursday at 18:15 Is your ba.ery life dwindling? Survivor Series Submi.ed by David Gannon Continued from Page 4 cer. In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon, At the start of the fall semester the staff of wanted to contribute to the American Cancer Society. Klatt de- Laptop Central began receiving a steady flow cided to personally raise money for the fight against cancer by of complaints from students regarding the running a marathon around a track, which is something he en- battery life on their Lenovo R60 model lap- joyed doing. While running, Klatt thought of how others could top. While battery life does degrade over join him and donate (money). He asked anyone that would like time, particularly in a campus environment to participate to pay $25 and run or walk around the track with such as ours where an average user can fully him for the 24-hours that he was there. That first year, nearly drain his / her battery hundreds of times dur- 300 of Dr. Klatt’s friends, family, and patients watched as he ran ing a semester, the drop in charge capacity and walked around the track while raising $27,000 for his ef- was well above the normal performance forts. curve. In addition, certain students were re- All of the money raised in Relay is given to (cancer) research ceiving unusual errors from their laptop’s foundations that are dedicated to finding a cure. All donations Power Management software, citing “ir- Courtesy of MCT Campus are very much appreciated and are essential to keep up the fight. reparable battery damage detected” or “the Students MUST install the LANDesk Last year’s (2007) Relay at Bryant, which had about 50 teams battery cannot be charged.” As the number client on their R60 model laptop to qualify participating, raised over $56,000. of these failures grew, we began shipping for these free replacements. This software re- Relay for Life also remembers those who have lost their fight these batteries back to Lenovo for their engi- ports back on your battery’s health, provid- against cancer. Everyone who participates in the event will be neers to perform a detailed analysis. While ing Laptop Central with information relating able to make a Luminaria with the name of a loved one who has the issues we are seeing are apparently unre- to the battery’s manufacturer, number of cy- passed away. All of the Luminarias will be lighted by a candle lated to other battery recalls that have cles, and full charge capacity. The LANDesk inside the Luminaria during the night of Relay. plagued the industry lately, the root cause client can be downloaded from the home Anyone can participate! Gather a group of friends and sign has yet to be determined. Over 300 student page of the Laptop Central website, located up to walk around the track at Relay for Life 2008. It costs only batteries have been replaced as of the date of at http://laptop.bryant.edu, and takes ap- $10 to register each person. Teams then work together to get this publication. proximately 5 minutes to fully install. You pledges for the walkathon. must install the LANDesk software by Fri- Sophomore Nicole Archambault, the Director of Relay for It is now clear that certain Sony-manufac- day, February 29th to qualify for this battery Life, said, “I commend anyone who is willing to participate in tured batteries packaged with our Lenovo replacement initiative. After February 29th, Relay for Life. It is such a great opportunity to help those indi- R60 model laptops are failing prematurely. Laptop Central will be unable to continue to viduals suffering with cancer. We have the power and the re- While laptop batteries only come with a one offer this free replacement service to our stu- sources necessary to help, so we need to do just that. You can year warranty from the date of purchase (not dents. help by making a donation, walking on a team, or becoming a distribution to students), Lenovo has been team captain. Anything you’re willing to do is greatly appreci- providing Bryant with replacement batteries Once LANDesk has been installed, Laptop ated.” to be issued to those affected students free of Central will contact those students showing Relay for Life is more than just walking around a track. It is charge (students who were charged for pur- less than 50% of their original charge capac- about raising cancer awareness. Relay is about remembering chasing a replacement battery at the start of ity via email to come in for replacement. those who have lost their life to cancer and celebrating those the semester due to poor life have had those Those users experiencing sudden drops in who have won the fight against it. Relay is about spreading monies refunded). their battery’s charge percentage or with spe- hope across the nation to find a cure. Archambault said, “Relay cific battery errors should not wait for an for Life is all about what you make of it. At Bryant, you have the Lenovo has agreed to replace those R60 email, but should come to Laptop Central to opportunity to make a difference in a fun way. So form a team model laptop batteries currently showing the have their battery tested. Users are also en- and spend 18 hours with your friends on the ‘Track for a Cure.’” following issues: couraged to recondition their battery, as this The Bryant community and its Relay for Life participants are process resets certain hardware counters that intent on making it a success. One person, one team and in our Batteries currently holding less than 50% of will cause the battery to more accurately re- lifetime, we can make a difference. their original charge capacity flect its charge capacity. For instructions on Batteries displaying errors of “irreparable how to perform a battery recondition, please If you would like to take part in Relay for Life, visit www.re- battery damage,” “this battery cannot be visit the “General Laptop Question” section layforlife.org and click on the “Local Resources and Informa- charged,” or with an X through the battery of Laptop Central’s FAQ web page. If you tion” link on the right side of the page. Then click on the state of icon on the taskbar have any questions or concerns about this Rhode Island to find the Bryant Relay for Life website! Also visit Batteries where the charge percentage drops issue, please feel free to call Laptop Central the “Relay for Life 2008” group on Facebook! suddenly to 4%, causing the machine to hi- at extension 6550, or contact us via email at bernate or power off [email protected]. Source: American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) page 6 february 15, 2008 This week’s Spotlights Study Abroad: Breanne Ricketts, ‘09 Study Abroad:Chelsea Quackenbush, ‘09 Name: Breanne Ricketts Class of: 2009 Name: Chelsea Quackenbush Class of: 2009 University: Instituto San Joaquin de Flores University: Paris Center for Location: San Joaquin de Flo- Critical Studies res, Heredia, Costa Rica Location: Paris, France Partner: Academic Programs Partner: CIEE International Semester Abroad: Fall 2007 Semester Abroad: Fall 2007 Duration: late August- Duration: one semester; 120 mid-December days Reason for going: I have been Reason for going: I have al- studying French (the language) and ways been interested in Span- the French culture since I was in 5th ish as a second language, grade and have loved it since day especially Latin American one. It seemed only natural that I Spanish. I am also an Interna- chose to study there. I’ve also tional Business Major, which never had a “big city” experience, requires students to minor in which was my primary motive for a foreign language and study going to Paris, along with the fact abroad in a different country, that I have dreamed of eating a preferably a country whose baguette under the Eiffel Tower national language is the lan- while an accordion played in the guage of choice for the stu- background by a French man dent’s minor. named Pierre who wears a beret since as long as I can remember. Best experience/memory: One of my favorite memories Best experience/memory: Fashion from Costa Rica happened Week in Paris. I met Rachel Bil- during my first week in the son, who stars on The OC as Sum- country. I went to get a few mer Roberts. I also got a picture things at the local grocery with her, which made all my store and I was looking for friends back home extremely jeal- breakfast bars, or something ous. to snack on. I couldn’t find them anywhere and looked Funny cultural experience: The up and down the aisles twice language barrier was definitely the hardest part about being in France. Some words before I decided that I had to don’t translate from English to French, like the word “exciting/excited.” To say “I’m ex- ask for help… but then I saw cited” in French has only sexual implications, and not anticipatory ones. Also, the word a man with granola bars in his “full” as in “I’m done eating” can also mean “pregnant.” I accidently used both of these cart. I thought long and hard words in front of my host family, not knowing that they didn’t translate like I had ex- about how to ask him where pected them to. I did manage to redeem myself after an awkward silence and jumbled to find granola bars in Span- French. ish. I finally figured out how to say this and gained the How was the school different from Bryant University? The school I attended was ex- courage to actually talk to tremely small, only 80 students. It took up one floor of a building in the center of Paris. him. I was so nervous when I Because of where I lived, I had to take a 40 minute metro ride from my homestay to went up to him and my Spanish was a little shaky, but I got my point across. school everyday. Classes were a lot less structured and had a lot more freedom of He looked at me, shook his head and said “no speak Espanol… English” and I thought/discussion as the basis of learning than I experience at Bryant. was immediately relieved so I said “oh great… neither do I”. It turns out that he was American and actually spoke English! I was so relieved to find this out How did this experience change you? I got to see not only the world’s thought on because he told me where to find what I was looking for. In turn, I helped him America, but the American people as well. The French really don’t hate Americans; they translate some things into English that he needed to know. This taught me early hate American tourists. American tourists were embarrassing. They were loud, rude, and on not to be afraid of talking to people I met in this foreign country. butchered the French language in the rare case that they attempted to speak it. I also learned to be more self-confident. France was definitely not as obsessed with being fat Funny cultural experience: One of the most difficult cultural differences that I and being on a diet and working out all the time. I felt like they just lived life instead of had to get used to was the fact that toilet paper does not get flushed in Costa planning out their lives or worrying about their looks. Daily life was just so much more Rica because the plumbing there is so poor. Instead, toilet paper gets used and relaxed. thrown into waste baskets next to the toilets; no exceptions. Besides the fact that most bathrooms smelled upon entering from this disposal of toilet paper, I Would you study abroad again given the opportunity? Absolutely. I had an amazing clogged a lot of toilets during my first week in the country, as I had to get my- time experiencing different cultures and learning a different language. I would recom- self out of the habit of flushing it down the toilet. mend this experience to anyone and everyone. It really opened my eyes to what’s impor- tant in life. How was the school different from Bryant University? There were only 17 American students at my school, which can barely be considered a college or university because of its size. It was the equivalent of a small school house, with large rooms both upstairs and downstairs, four smaller classrooms, and three administrative offices. CSI Student Leader: How did this experience change you? This experience changed me for the bet- ter over my four month stay in Costa Rica. It is the most interesting experience Matt Buttaro to be the minority in another country; to be laughed at, pointed at, and yelled at in a foreign language is intimidating, yet humbling at the same time. Learning The Center for Student Involve- to adjust to this living situation is what builds strength and character as a per- ment would like to announce its son. Also, the fluidity that I learned in my Spanish- speaking skills is some- fifth CSI Student Spotlight Award thing that I could not have gained anywhere else. Recipient, Would you study abroad again given the opportunity? I would definitely MATT BUTTARO study abroad again given the opportunity because it is such a unique experi- ence. Learning about a new culture and country through an immersion process Matt is currently the Treasurer of is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I would love to go back to Costa Rica again, the Student Programming Board but I would also like to spend time in other countries if possible. and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the Leadership Council, LOOKING FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT? and the Lead Team. Matt was se- Applications are now available for summer Conference Coordinators! Pick up an lected because of his devotion to application from the Conference Office (MRC 207 – across from Undergraduate his involvements, the huge amount Programs). of time he puts into all tasks he While working with a team of peers, you will gain practical skills such as event planning, takes on, and most importantly customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork. In addition, this is a paid position that also provides on-campus summer housing. his optimistic and kind attitude to- ward everyone he comes in contact If you would like to learn more about the position, attend one of the Information Sessions in MRC 3 located in the MRC wing of the Unistructure: with. The CSI team has been truly impressed with Matt’s ability to do Wednesday, February 20 at 4 PM - or - everything he does quietly and Thursday, February 21 at 4 PM positively without needing recog- nition, but purely because he en- Completed applications are due back on Wednesday, March 5. Questions? Contact Mike Thorp in the Conference Office at [email protected] or x6161. joys it. Congratulations, Matt!! february 15, 2007 page 11 Spotlight on Changes in the rating game By Joe Pelletier vestment banks began to see Though this is a positive step Staff Writer new revenue opportunities such forward, it still does not resolve Entrepreneurs structured-finance, rating agen- the conflict of interest that is still By Greg Golino The current economic crisis cies quickly followed suit. Agen- present. Some opponents of the Staff Writer plaguing the global marketplace cies were hired to rate each CDO issuer-pay model support an in- has provided students with an based on an aggregate evalua- vestor-supported rating service Welcome to the first installment of an ongoing se- excellent learning opportunity. tion of all the loans represented, known as – you guessed it, the ries featuring talented entrepreneurs on campus and The enveloping subprime mort- creating a new and profitable “subscriber-pay” model. Under their businesses. Take a moment to read this column gage collapse has afforded us revenue stream for the industry. the subscriber-pay approach, in- and gain some useful insights on how to start your the chance to study the macro In a nutshell, rating agencies vestors would be able to obtain own enterprise. effects of a mortgage market col- such as Moody’s, Standard & ratings and analysis of particu- This week features Evan Wallace, owner and artist lapse. Poor’s, and Fitch, are not paid lar funds by subscribing to the behind Wallace GFX. “My company is an internet As a finance major, it was in- until investment banks are able information directly from rating based graphics firm that specializes in making adver- teresting to watch Mr. Bernanke to identify a significant number agencies. A solution like this tisements, t-shirts, logos and other graphics for lower the federal funds rate on of investors willing to buy into a would eliminate the conflict of clients.” September 18, 2007 in response CDO. This is what Wall Street interest currently present in the Some of his former clients are fraternities, youth to escalating subprime pressures refers to as the “issuer-pay” issuer-pay model, but drastically soccer teams, business teams on campus and other on- being exerted on the market. At model. Under the issuer-pay reduce revenue possibilities for line businesses that need banner ads. What are some the time, the lesson on Keyne- model, it is in the best interest rating agencies. Nearly forty- of his works that you might recognize? “Well, I did the sian economics went hand-in- percent of Moody’s class of 2010 logo for Bryant so I’m kind of a big deal.” hand with the Federal earnings come from He kind of is. Reserve’s actions. structured-finance About three years ago Evan started working with Similarly, the volatility of “...structured finance products, making their Photoshop as a hobby, then after some people saw my our stock market during the business highly sensi- work online in forums and from friends, he received latter half of 2007 has allowed vehicles will soon tive to industry and several requests for banner ads and website logos from us, as students, to experiment economic movement. other forum members and some outside businesses. with new and lucrative invest- include ‘warning As future business More recently, he decided to take a big step and create ment strategies, as well as real- leaders, it is necessary his own website. “After designing my own website, I ize the importance of hedging labels’...” for us to identify such grew more comfortable with the software and have ex- and derivatives. Though these conflicts of interest and panded my line of services to include web design. I’m practices may ultimately apply propose solutions that already designing a web site for a non-profit in Paw- only to the most skilled and for rating agencies to see in- do not inhibit upon the invisible tucket RI.” well-funded financial profes- vestors hastily purchase the hand of our economy. The mar- Wallace has also started offering his services to stu- sionals, there are basic lessons CDOs from investment banks to ketplace loathes uncertainty, and dents on campus for their academic or extra-curricular we can all learn from the sub- ensure a timely payday. Unfor- such conflicts instigate just that. pursuits. The demand for quality graphics by students prime mess. More specifically, I tunately, many investors who With rating agencies so invested became apparent when during group presentations his would like to address the con- bought tranches of high-rated in the business of structured fi- freshman year, he received numerous comments on the flict of interest between rating subprime CDOs were subse- nance, the issuer-pay model high caliber of his group’s materials. “So I started tak- agencies and investment banks quently burned as foreclosures may remain as a permanent ing jobs from groups on campus for a single low fee. and the skewed logic behind and delinquencies intensified. facet of our financial system. I’ve done bumper stickers, flyers, logos and business CDO ratings. Rating agencies argue that the With the rating agencies now cards for students on campus ever since last semester. For those of you who may issuer-pay model creates trans- under the magnifying glass of Where can people find your website? “It’s not know, subprime refers to parency in the marketplace. This Congress, more accountability www.wallacegfx.com and I have a FaceBook group loans and mortgages issued to may be true, but when a triple-A has been placed upon the re- called ‘Wallace GFX Supporter’. Check it out if you individuals with poor credit. In rated security is downgraded to sponsible parties. However, it is need professional quality in you presentations. It’s return, these loans carry high in- triple-C overnight, the benefits ultimately up to the investor to twice the quality; half the price.” terest rates (to compensate for of “transparency” becomes moot make the most intelligent deci- How’s the business coming? “I do well. I do real default risk), and are usually (Mainsail II). sions. Technical and fundamen- well.” packaged with hundreds of Recently, many of the top tal analysis beyond the security’s other similarly constructed loans rating agencies have announced rating is critical to the success of in a security known as a collater- plans to change their rating any investment. Therefore, it is alized debt obligation (CDO). methodology. Specifically, struc- essential for us students to rec- These securities are exception- tured finance vehicles will soon ognize the errors of today in Check out our website: ally lucrative to assess, as many include “warning labels” and a order to better prepare for the of the loans represented in the new scoring procedure to better opportunities of the marketplace www.bryantarchway.com pool have varying degrees of reflect the volatility and risk of tomorrow. credit risk and debt. When in- mortgage-backed securities. 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If you tell assetsaswellastoearnareasonablerateofreturnover thelongterm. Are you interested in business? WanttoLearnmoreabouttheFund?Contact Join The Archway’s Business Section! [email protected] Email [email protected] for more information february 15, 2008 page 12 Microso' mulls next step in ba(le for Yahoo By Riley McDermid with most pointing to $40 a share as the high- MCT est likely bid. "We expect Microsoft to be willing to pay Now that Yahoo has officially turned down up to about $35 per share, going as high as $40, Microsoft's "bear hug" offer, industry watchers essentially valuing Yahoo! at $50-$58 billion," are holding their breath as the market waits to Sid Parakh, an analyst with McAdams Wright see what shape the deal will take next. Ragen, wrote in an investor note Monday. Both parties have several options but the Mark Mahaney, a Citigroup analyst who next move is Microsoft's, and it is probably tracks Yahoo, points out that Microsoft is no going to have to pay up, analysts and experts stranger to upping its bid prices, having re- said. cently paid premiums for several companies That's the leading option right now, along after multiple trips to the bargaining table. with some concerted effort to quietly win over "Microsoft paid very high valuations for Yahoo shareholders to support the deal. But aQuantive and for its stake in Facebook," Ma- the software giant is surely also mulling two haney wrote to investors Monday. other classic strategies _ a proxy fight for con- Keller cites the Oracle/PeopleSoft and trol of the company's shares, or a straight ten- Hewlett-Packard/Compaq mergers as exam- der offer directly to shareholders. ples of similar cases where an initial rejection "The bottom line is that Microsoft will need turned out to be only the beginning of longer, to improve its bid by at least 15 percent to 20 more complex deal dynamics. In the end, it is percent from current levels to persuade both the price that will decide the issue, he said. Yahoo shareholders and Yahoo's board to lis- "Targets almost always cave in when the ten," Scott Keller, a founder and analyst for price is right," Keller said. Deal Analytics who specializes in mergers and acquisition research, said in an interview. Other analysts echoed that assessment, Bryant University How to get your tax-re- President’s bate cash from Uncle Sam Cultural Series By Kevin G. Hall ments must file 1040 or 1040A tax forms this MCT year to receive the stimulus checks. They'll have to file their names, addresses and, most President Bush signed a stimulus plan into importantly, valid Social Security numbers. Presents law Wednesday that seeks to spark the econ- omy with tax rebates for consumers and tax re- Q. Will this check count against my tax refund lief for businesses. Here's a closer look at how next year? the rebates will work. A. No. The stimulus checks won't be treated as taxable income in 2008, nor will they be treated Q. Who qualifies for a check? as early refunds subtracted from the 2008 tax Freddy Cole A. Individual tax filers with earned incomes year. They're bonus checks whose value is de- above $3,000 but less than $75,000 in 2007 will termined by the adjusted gross income on 2007 receive $300 to $600 checks. For joint filers with tax returns. Thursday, February 21 adjusted gross incomes up to $150,000, the checks range from $600 to $1,200. For filers Q. When will the checks go out? at 7:30 p.m. with children who have valid Social Security A. By mid-May, the IRS hopes. numbers, there also will be rebates of $300 per Janikies Theatre walker by clay photo child. Q. What if I file for an extension of the April 15 tax deadline? Because of an omission when the bill was A. Your rebate check will be delayed until you dra5ed, the Internal Revenue Service can't say file your tax documents. You have until Dec. 31 yet whether the cutoff to qualify for child tax to file tax paperwork and still get a stimulus Nat King Cole’s younger brother, Freddy, has been described rebates is children who turned 17 in 2007 or in check. 2008. The answer is expected later this week. by The New York Times as “… the most maturely expressive Q. If I've taken out a refund anticipation loan male jazz singer of his generation, if not the best alive.” The 2008 Q. What if my/our income exceeds the caps? from a tax preparer, will this affect my stimu- A. There will be partial rebates for higher ad- lus check? Grammy Award nominee received the Playbill Nightlife Award justed gross incomes, up to $87,000 for individ- A. Filers who've taken out refund anticipation ual filers and $174,000 for joint filers. In a small loans for their regular 2007 taxes won't qualify in 2006 as the year’s Outstanding Male Jazz Vocalist, and, in number of cases, filers with incomes above for electronic deposits of their stimulus checks those thresholds who have children may qual- and instead will receive them later by mail. 2007, he was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. ify for some rebate. Q. Who doesn't qualify for a stimulus check? Q. What if I don't have earned income? A. Anyone who can't legally obtain a Social Se- Admission is free for Bryant students, faculty, staff, and A. For Americans who live on benefit checks curity number. That would include immigrants from Social Security or the Department of Vet- with I-10 tax ID numbers from the Treasury their guests. erans Affairs, and for some retired railway Department. College students who're counted workers, there will be refund checks of $300 as on their parents' tax returns as dependants also long as the sum of their benefit checks in 2007 won't qualify. Tickets are $10 for the general public. Bryant alumni can exceeded $3,000. Q. How much are these stimulus checks cost- purchase tickets in advance for $5 ($10 on the night of Q. What if I collected benefits for only part of ing the government? 2007? the concert). Call (401) 232-6539 for general information A. Multiply the benefit by the number of A. Tax filers will receive rebates worth $100 bil- months your received it to see whether the sum lion to $110 billion. The IRS has been given an- or to charge tickets by phone. Remaining tickets will be exceeds $3,000. If it does, you get a $300 check; other $202 million to help get the checks out if it doesn't, you don't. quickly. Treasury's financial services manage- sold at the door. ment, which will disperse the checks, will get Q. What must I do to get my stimulus check? an extra $64 million. The Social Security Ad- A. Most Americans need only to file their usual ministration will receive about $31 million to 2007 tax paperwork before the April 15 dead- conduct an outreach effort to help seniors and line. The IRS will calculate what you get and people with disabilities apply for checks. This performance is brought to you in send a le6er in advance. Filers who provide conjunction with Black History Month. bank-routing information to get their usual tax- Some examples on how tax rebates will differ refund checks electronically will get their stim- by income and filing status: ulus checks first. www.treas.gov/press/releases/reports/fact%20s heet%20examples.pdf This event is sponsored by The Pawtucket Times People living off Social Security or Veterans Af- and The Woonsocket Call. fairs checks who usually don't file tax docu- Make your business public, Give a damn. Meetings Monday @ 4:30pm Room 2b page 9 february 15, 2008 Men’s Lacrosse has national aspirations By Benjamin Rich Staff Writer For the past three weeks, the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team has been braving the elements of a cold winter to get in all of the practice they can. The ground hasn’t even had time to thaw yet but re- gardless of the weather, the 2008 season is upon us. Already participating in the Black and Gold scrim- mage, as well as two snowy pre-season exhibition games against Wagner College and Springfield Col- lege, head coach Mike Pressler is anxious to get started. I sat down with Coach Pressler to hear his thoughts about last season, the 2008 season to come, and everything in between. “The only thing that resembles the 2007 team is our uniforms,” says Pressler, meant in the most complimentary way possible. This comment is not meant to insult members of last year’s team, which included standout players such as Kevin Hoagland and Jim Long, but instead as a gratifying compli- ment. The team has returned, according to Pressler, much more athletic than last year, as well as more skilled. The 2007 season is not to be overlooked, with the team posting an overall record of 11-4 and a conference record of 9-0, including playing for the conference championship and just barely missing a bid to the NCAA Division II playoffs. Bryan Kauf- mann earned the Co-Player of the Year award while the solid defense of Matt Murnane earned him the award for Freshman of the Year. Being Coach Pressler’s first year at Bryant, he firmly stated that the team exceeded his expectations. Although it was considered by many as a transition year, the Bull- Courtesy of the Athletic Department dogs wasted no time in transit and provided a re- men portion of the team is full of talent and impact aspect of the team. On the offensive end, Jim Long warding and quality year. players that will be sure to impress the Bryant com- and Brad Burton will return this season, among oth- 2008’s team is full of many new faces and also munity both this year and in years to come. But the ers, to fuel the high-powered offensive attack. The many old ones. The team consists of 24 freshmen, freshmen aren’t the only new addition to the team team only lost one senior from last year, Bryan coming from all over the country. This was this year. The Bulldogs have also acquired two new Molk, which as Pressler admitted was a big loss of Pressler’s first year of recruiting at Bryant, which is coaches. Peter Toner is in charge of the defensive leadership. However, despite that loss, the team’s the reason for the large freshman class. The fresh- end of the game while Tom Spinella covers the of- new captains, including Corey MacDougall, Joe fense. Cotiletta, Kevin Hoagland and Bryan Kaufmann, So with a great season in 2007, will offer plenty of guidance to the team. The team what are the expectations for the as a whole has aspirations at the national level. The Bryant placed six men's lacrosse players on the 2008 season to follow in the next few NCAA championship for all three divisions of men’s Inside Lacrosse / Face-Off Preseason All-America team. months? Pressler assured me that lacrosse will take place at Gillette Stadium this he, as well as the rest of the team, spring, home to the New England Patriots. Pressler has very lofty goals. Andrew Hen- hopes to see his Bulldogs in Gillette at the end of the First Team: G - Michael Kennedy, ‘08. nessey, a first year All-American season competing against other top lacrosse teams face-off specialist, returns to the in the country. Second Team: A - Bryan Kaufmann, ‘09., D - Corey MacDougall team this season after recovering The 2008 season is the Bulldogs’ last chance to from intensive ACL surgery which make their mark in Division II due to the jump to prevented him from playing last Division I next year. Some may think this adds pres- Honorable Mention: A - Kevin Hoagland,’09, M - Jim Long, ‘09, D - year. The goalie of the team, Mike sure to this season, but Coach Pressler prefers not to Ma, Murnane, ‘10 Kennedy, is ready for an All- worry about it. “It’s about now” says Pressler, keep- American season, says Pressler, ing his sights on this season instead of looking too and will surely prove to be a vital far into the future. Waters Way: The Tainted American Game By Alan Waters throwing (intentionally losing) games, made on December 13, 2007. What On the other hand you have Brian Staff Writer giving the victory to the Cincinnati makes Roger Clemens’ case stick out McNamee, who at this point is a Reds in the 1919 World Series. more than others is the fact that he trainer who now has admittedly con- Wednesday could possibly go Currently Roger Clemens, along came out claiming he had never in his tributed to the major steroid scandal down as one of the biggest days in the with 88 other former and current pro- career used to his knowledge any per- and forever has tainted his name as a history of our nation’s pastime. fessional ballplayers have been under formance enhancing drugs such as trainer who used unethical training Baseball is currently dealing with investigation for use of illegal per- HGH (Human Growth Hormone) or methods to help improve athletes. one of the biggest scandals since the formance enhancing drugs, thanks to Steroids. It is tough to tell at this point if Chicago Black Sox Era. Shoeless Joe a 409 page report made by George The interesting fact is Brian Mc- Clemens is guilty of using the illegal Jackson, along with seven of his team- Mitchell which was sponsored by Namee’s testimony, both to George drugs, many have their own opinions mates of the Chicago White Sox fran- Major League Baseball. Mitchell as well as to the Congress- at this time but one thing can remain chise were banned from baseball for The report was completed and men in Washington D.C. on Wednes- true. There have been numerous ac- day, that he did in fact inject Clemens counts against Clemens. This includes as well as others while he was training his own teammate and close friend these athletes. Both had two different Andy Pettitte, who has officially ad- stories and one is telling a lie, which at mitted to using steroids as a recovery the end of the day is going to lead to method from McNamee. Pettitte also one major factor. stated that he had many different con- Perjury! versations with Clemens about using That means one of these men has both HGH and Steroids. lied under oath and can face a maxi- This makes it hard to believe mum of five years in prison because of Clemens is the only athlete that that fact. It also means one of two worked with McNamee and did not things that will haunt many of the use drug enhancements. At this time I baseball fans in America as well as the cannot make a definite decision in my World. mind whether Clemens has or has not On one hand you have a child- taken them. But at the end of the day hood hero who has been put into a sit- it hurts me to say that I am starting to uation that not only questions his believe a childhood hero to millions is character but questions whether or part of tainting the game of baseball. not he himself acquired his numerous Clemens is arguably one of the best records, numbers and accolades natu- pitchers in the history of baseball and rally. This could have an everlasting I would hate to see all that he has impact on the game of baseball and to done go down in shame. the millions of Roger Clemens fans. At the end of the day the Mitchell This could ruin Clemens’ at one time Report was designed to help clear guaranteed trip to Cooperstown, New Courtesy of MCT Campus York, the Baseball Hall of Fame. Continued on page 10 february 15, 2008 page 10 Mark your calendars Placing Patriots’ Women's Swimming: defeat in context 2/15/08 - New Englands By David Niles a comeback and erase the have been higher for the Pa- Staff Writer Red Sox lead in Game 7. triots heading into the game, 2008 SB- Bill Belichek de- you got a sense from the first Being an avid sports cides to forgo a 48-yard FG quarter on that the game was Women's Basketball: radio listener, over the last opportunity and go for it on going to be a struggle. The couple of weeks I have been 4th and 13. The Patriots end expectations weren’t as high 2/16/08 - So. Connecticut 1:30 pm able to hear many Patriots’ up losing by a 3 point mar- for the Sox, but as the game fans opinions about the dev- gin. progressed, fans thought it astating Super Bowl loss to Argument against “Dev- was in the bag. Second, the Men's Basketball: the Giants. Although I too astatingness” of Defeat World Series extended the was disappointed about the ‘86 WS- It was only Game dreaded curse and kept Sox 2/16/08 - So. Connecticut 3:30 pm Patriots’’ inability to finish off 6 and the Red Sox still had fans feeling as though they a perfect season and win a another chance at a World Se- had just watched their one fourth title in seven years, I ries Title shot at a title slip away and was surprised at how 2003 ALCS- It was only many wondered if they Indoor Track: crushed many fans were, the ALCS and the Red Sox would ever get a chance to considering the success they would have had to win an- see a Red Sox title in their 2/23/08 -Northeast-10 Championship have experienced recently. other series against the Na- lifetime (and many didn’t). Many compared the loss to tional League to win a title. Compare this to the fact that of the Red Sox’ loss in 2008 SB- The Patriots did- that you would have to be the 1986 World Series and the n’t blow the victory in the three years old or younger to loss to the Yankees in the way the Red Sox blew their not have been alive for a Pa- 2003 ALCS. They talked games. The Patriots were triots’ Championship and if about how crushing it was to outplayed especially in the you are an ancient 7 years lose because the Red Sox matchup between their offen- old, you have already seen 3 were so heavily favored in sive line and the Giants de- Super Bowl victories. In ad- this matchup, and they just fensive line. dition, even though the Patri- didn’t expect losing was a Scapegoat ots’ lost this season, Las possibility. There was a ‘86WS- Buckner Vegas has already installed Top Dogs chance to make NFL history 2003 ALCS- Grady Little. New England as the odd-on (and shut up Mercury Morris 2008- Patriots’ Offensive favorites to win it all next once and for all) by complet- Line year. Given their talent, ing the first 19-0 season in the Biggest Regret coaching, cap-space and rein- history of the vigorated motiva- Siamone NFL. So, I tion would you thought it only doubt that a title Bennett made sense to “...fans also got to watch can’t be in the cards delve into the de- next season? Year: Freshman tails and circum- Tom Brady, Randy Moss, and Lastly, there is stances of each still the sense that Sport: Women’s Basketball defeat and rank the Patriots’ offense rewrite the the Patriots did ac- them in “devas- complish something Why this dog was picked: tatingness” in NFL record books...” by being the first Bennett led the women's bas- Boston’s sports team to go 16-0 in a ketball team with a career-best history. season. This may 23 points and 15 rebounds Decisive Play ‘86WS- “The Curse“ and never be done again. Al- against American International ’86 World Series- In game decades of futility continue. though they will tell you in- last Saturday. The freshman 6 Bill Buckner allows a rou- 2003 ALCS- Losing to the dividual accomplishments was 8 for 9 shooting from the tine ground ball to go Yankees (again). mean nothing, fans also got Courtesy of the Athletic Dept. floor and made 7 of 11 free through his legs and a run to 2008 Super Bowl- Failing to watch Tom Brady, Randy throws. Of her 15 rebounds, 10 score when he has a chance to go undefeated and know- Moss, and the Patriots of- came on the offensive end. to seal the victory if he makes ing we will have to continue fense rewrite the NFL record the routine play. to listen to Mercury Morris books. Losing the Super 2003 ALCS- Aaron Boone (which is worse I’m not sure). Bowl certainly diminishes hits a walk-off HR against The Verdict these feats but I don’t think Tim Wakefield to win Game 7 I would have to still rank there was anything other for the Yankees. the ’86 World Series as the than a bad taste left in fans’ Cecil 2008 Super Bowl- Eli most devastating defeat, fol- mouths following the World Manning inexplicably is able lowed by the Super Bowl loss Series in 1986. So while the to elude the Patriot pass- and then the 003 ALCS. I sting from this most recent Gresham rushers and throws a pass rank the ALCS loss last be- shortcoming may still seem Year: Sophomore downfield which WR David cause it was not a Champi- fresh, I don’t think we will Tyree is able to catch, pinning onship game or Series and look back on it twenty years Sport: Men’s Basketball the ball against his helmet one cannot assume that they from now and believe it was with one hand. would have gone on to win as crushing a blow as the Why this dog was picked: Gre- Questionable coaching another series if they had Buckner debacle. Then sham scored a career-high 36 decision been able to hold off the Yan- again, if the Patriots never re- points in leading the men's bas- ’86 WS- Leaving Bill kees. I place the Patriots’ de- turn to the Super Bowl in our ketball team to an 86-73 win Buckner and his bad knees in feat behind the ’86 World lifetime (as hard as this over Saint Anselm back on Jan. the game to clinch the title Series for a couple of reasons. would seem to believe), then 30. Gresham made eight when a defensive replace- First, it felt as though the Red my opinion would probably three's, one shy of a school ment has been used in similar Sox really blew their series be altered. For now we will Courtesy of the Athletic Dept. record and lit up the Hawks situations all season long. with the Mets, where it was just have to watch things play with 22 first-half points includ- 2003 ALCS- Grady Little more of the Patriots being out and hope for the best. ing six treys. leaves Pedro Martinez in the outplayed by the Giants. game and the Yankees mount While the expectations may Do you like to write? Waters Way Join the Archway Sports Team. Continued from page 9 wanted to build up the image of baseball again. baseball and prove to young athletes that History will tell what the final outcome of Come to a meeting Monday at 4:30 pm in steroids and any other illegal performance the congressional hearing from Wednesday enhancing drugs are not to be used for the is, but one thing is certain: the game of base- the Bryant Center room 2B. advancement of your game. ball will always be remembered for this scan- No experience necessary It is sad that the focus of the report has dal and it is sad as a baseball fan to realize shifted from helping the game to damaging that. Baseball should be about America’s pas- Email [email protected] some of my favorite heroes from the past. I time, World Series victories, amazing individ- have loved the game of baseball and under- ual accomplishments and dynasties such as for more information stand why the report has come out but it still the New York Yankees and the Boston Red hurts to see some of my favorite players’ rep- Sox. Instead, baseball is continuously facing utations being destroyed. issues that aim to tarnish the game many of Corrections. I also blame baseball as a whole for let- us love. Last week’s article on Indoor Track was wri1en by ting this scandal extend so long. It is impossi- I just ask when will this end and when ble for me to believe Bud Selig, as well as the can we get back to what the game is really Sagar Shah. other executives of baseball, were blind to the supposed to be? A game that America loves The picture caption last week on Men’s Basketball entire issue of steroids. In all reality I believe and is proud of. many people in high positions knew exactly was also incorrect. what was going on yet did nothing to stop it because the game was hurting and they page 11 february 15, 2008 Bulldog Bites Region of Doom BASKETBALL SENIOR WEEK IS HERE By Kevin J. DuPont The Bryant men's and women's basketball teams will Staff Writer host Saint Michael's Wednesday and Southern Con- necticut this Saturday at the Chace Athletic Center. The following is part Saturday's games against the Owls will be "Senior two of last week’s article on Day" as the Bulldogs will honor the senior class prior the New York/New England sports rivalry. to tip-off. The men's game will be broadcast on COX-3 in Rhode Island and will air Sunday afternoon. Over For a century, the the weekend, Bryant welcomed six new members into playing field has been left the Athletics Hall of Fame. with blood, sweat and tears from both sides. The Sox have knocked off the MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SWIMMING Yankees; the Yankees have The Bryant swim teams were idle last week in prepara- desecrated the Sox. The tion for the upcoming New England Championships. Bruins and Rangers have gone at it, and the Celtics The men's team will swim at the New England Divi- and Knicks are no excep- sion II-III Championships at Roger Williams Univer- tion. But now, the great sity in Bristol, RI Feb. 22-24 while the women's team battle between the North- will take part in the New Englands this weekend at east has finally breeched into the NFL. The Giants UMass Dartmouth starting on Friday, Feb. 15 and con- and Patriots have some- cluding this Sunday, Feb. 17. thing going on. And the advantage is currently WOMEN’S BASKETBALL with New York. One cannot exist The Bryant women’s basketball team dropped a pair of without the other. The tough contests last week, falling to No. 23 Franklin Red Sox and Bruins need Pierce on Tuesday before returning home Saturday the Rangers and Yankees only to come up short to visiting American Interna- as desperately as their counterpart. It fuels the tional, 76-74 in double overtime. Lynne-Ann Kokoski championship races to (Hatfield, MA) nailed a three-pointer at the buzzer to new heights, and each force the second over time. Freshman Siamone Bennett year, it gets steadily hotter (Newburgh, NY) had a huge game for the Bulldogs, and hotter. Over the years, the preverbal ball has scoring 23 points on 8 of 9 shooting and grabbing 15 been in each side’s court. rebounds – including 10 offensive boards. Kokoski, Through most of the mid Bryant's only senior, will be honored prior to the start 20th century, the New of Saturday's game against Southern Connecticut. York Yankees were the team to beat, breaking off incredible runs of power MEN’S BASKETBALL and they had the rings to Sophomore guard Chris Birrell (Scituate, RI) recorded show it off. Over the 15 assists to help lead the Bryant men's basketball team course of their existence, the Bronx Bombers have to a pair of wins last week and sole possession of fifth- amassed 26 World Series Courtesy of MCT Campus place in the Northeast-10 Conference standings. The titles. That is sixteen more Bulldogs are a game behind Stonehill in the loss col- than their runner up, the St. dazzling surges in their his- and there is nothing we can umn for fourth place and a first round bye in the con- Louis Cardinals with 10. Not tory. These epic battles are do about it. However, we will far behind from that, sitting in renowned as some of the be back next year. And with ference tournament. The Bulldogs visit Stonehill next fourth place, is Red Sox Na- greatest of all time. With the the Patriots 2008-2009 sched- week (Feb. 19). Birrell had a game-high 16 points plus tion with 7 titles (including addition of New York’s upset ule including only 2 playoff eight assists in a road win at Franklin Pierce Tuesday the 2007 season). The NBA of the Patriots in Super Bowl teams from this year (Seattle while senior Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ) scored 19 crowns another team as its all XLII, the memory of the Seahawks and San Diego time best. The Boston Celtics. Boston Red Sox infamous Chargers) they are certainly points Saturday in the team's 65-54 win over AIC at They have 16 titles, including comeback to win four straight looking good for another home. a steak of 8 championships in in the 2004 ALCS after being strong run. As a matter of a row, and 11 out of 12 be- down 3 games to none to the fact, 13 of the Pat’s 16 games INDOOR TRACK tween 1957 and1969. In com- Yankees still lingers. This se- next season will be against parison to the Knicks, who ries was the first time in base- teams with BELOW 500 The Bryant University men's and women's indoor track only have 2 and rank 8th all ball history that a team came records from this season. In & field teams competed at the Boston University time. together and battled back case you are wondering, they Valentine Invitational Saturday afternoon. Leading the In the grand scheme of from such a deficit. Even dat- are their division, each played way for the women was junior standout Stephanie things, the current standings ing back to the 1939 NHL twice (Miami, Buffalo, and the in championships is New Stanley Cup, The Boston Bru- Jets had 12 combined wins, 6 Montagano (Wakefield, MA) who took 45th in the York 42 and New England ins dethroned the New York less than New England this women's 200 meters in 26.32 seconds and later added a 31*. However, if you take only Rangers with 3 devastating season) Denver (7-9), Kansas 30th place finish in the women's 400 meters in 58.87 the New York sports team overtime goals from Mel Hill City (4-12) Oakland (4-12) seconds. In the field events, Amber Torrey (Plainfield, with the MOST champi- in Game 7. It’s gone on for Arizona (8-8), San Francisco onships, and cut out the two over a century; it will con- (5-11) and St. Louis (3-13). I’d NH) placed 38th in the women's shot put with a mark more they have per each tinue to go on forever. Both say the Patriots can poten- of 34 feet, 9.5 inches and later took 22nd in the sport, the competition is an sides have been immersed in tially make another outstand- women's weight throw at 45-3. On the men's side, unsettled 35-31 in New York’s victory and have suffered the ing run, but I’m keeping my freshman Thomas O'Connor (Westwood, MA) was favor. Undoubtedly, these two gravest of defeats. mouth shut from now on regions are #1 and #2 on the In essence, the Northeast about 19-0. 50th overall in the prelims of the 55 meter dash in 6.81 all-time list for city with most is the athletic Region of They are two honorable seconds. He would also add a 44th place finish in the hardware. (You know what Doom. It is home to the cities that have been blessed 200 meters in 22.53. Sophomore teammate Alex Engel major cities have no gold? biggest and baddest sports with bragging rights in the (Spencer, MA) was 55th in the 200m in 22.63. Engel Buffalo, Jacksonville, Ten- teams in all the United States. sports world. They are the nessee (Nashville) and San By the end of the year, the 4 two cities that take profes- ran well later in the 400m, taking 57th overall in 50.62. Diego have NEVER won a championship margin New sional sports all the way Freshman Mike DiBella (Upper Saddle River, NJ) was single championships in their York holds over Boston could down to pee wee and little 24th in the 500m in 1:06.45. In the field events, Connor sports existence. That is 7 be reduced to 2 (and league, seriously. They sup- Richardson (Attleboro Falls, MA)was 27th in the triple teams in major places with SHOULD have been 1) by the port and defend their teams nothing to show for it). How likes of the Boston Celtics and beyond anything else. We are jump in 40-7.5. far ahead are these sports the surprisingly dainty professional sports; no other mega-powers? The closest be- Boston Bruins. The road for region of the country can say SPRING SPORTS TEAMS READY TO OPEN SEA- hind Boston is Montreal (I such teams will not be easy. that. With 73 titles between SON know, weird) who has 24**. The Celtics face tough West them, and PLENTY more to The closest American city is Coast teams and their sole come, these two regions will The Bryant spring sports team have been hard at work Los Angeles with 23. challenge to the East Coast always have bad blood be- practicing indoors and outside on the turf field in throne, Detroit (The Knicks tween them. If it isn’t Bill preparation for the 2008 seasons. Baseball kicks off * Neither region has ever won an have unfortunately rolled Buckner or Aaron Boone, this weekend when the Bulldogs travel to Florida MLS cup. The Revolution have over and died). Meanwhile, Larry Bird and Patrick Ewing, been in it quite often, but have the Rangers and Bruins could Tom Brady or Eli freakin’ where they will face Bentley College and Rollins Col- lost in the championship three be battling for playoff spots in Manning, there will always be lege, coached by former Bryant coach Jon Sjogren. straight years. the next couple of months and SOMEONE. We are the region Bryant is scheduled for six games in three days before ** All 24 of Montreal’s wins are maybe, as fate would have it, of doom, and we DARE you returning to Rhode Island. Men's tennis will also get from the Canadians (NHL). meet up in the NHL playoffs. to beat us. For all of you disgruntled Oh, and New York, we back in the swing of things traveling to Concordia on Through the thick and thin, Patriots fans out there, fear don’t need three teams in each Saturday for an 8 p.m. game. Men's lacrosse will open each side has had its glory not. There is ALWAYS a next sport to win championships. the 2008 season next Saturday (Feb. 23) hosting Adel- days, and each team has suf- year. So Giants fans soak it in Chew on that Evil Empire. phi at 1 pm. fered remarkable upsets and and enjoy it. You’ve earned it page 10 november 2, 2007 Offering friendly Club Spotlight: 2008 competition Rugby Preview By Jonathan Frader the Chace Wellness Center. From 7 By Kyle Kober the team, and the team captain was very Staff Writer to 11 at night, ballers of all shapes Staff Writer excited about having them both healthy and sizes can be found competing. and on the field together for the spring Although Bryant offers many A lot of students play basketball be- Snow covers the ground and tem- season. intramural sports programs during cause it provides an active alterna- peratures hover in the 30’s for most of The spring season is a great oppor- the year, none are quite as popular tive to going to the gym, and brings the month of February. That doesn’t tunity for the veteran players to get as basketball. back the competitive fire that many mean it’s too soon for the Bryant Men’s playing time to prepare for the Beast of There are three leagues for stu- students lose after they graduate Rugby Team to begin preparations for the East Tournament as well as give the dents to play in. The A league is the from high school. the 2008 spring season. The spring younger players an opportunity to more competitive of the two Ben McArthur, a sophomore at rugby season, less than a month away, is demonstrate their abilities. Alex Jelly leagues offered to men. The ath- Bryant says this about playing in- a non-competitive season with friendly and Jonathan Patrick plan to do just letes who play in A are compiled of tramural basketball: “I play intra- scrimmages leading up to the Beast of that. They were the team’s only first former high school players and kids mural sports because of the friendly the East Tournament on April 19. The year starters and brought power and who have the skill level to play in competition that is displayed in Beast of the East Tournament is the pure athleticism to the team in the fall college but aren’t necessarily tall every event or game, and how it largest collegiate rugby tournament in season. Alex and Jonathan are looking enough or don’t want to play a var- gives the mediocre athlete an outlet the world and lasts for two days. When to prove themselves as elite Bulldog sity sport in college. In total, there for their sporting needs.” talking with seniors David Ingham and rugby players and the team is excited to are 15 teams who compete in A. Although many of the players team president Zachary Glynn, they see these young men learn and grow Those who are looking for a fast- of intramural basketball are not var- were extremely optimistic and confident into impact players for years to come. paced, high scoring game should be sity athletes, there are men and about the spring season. The team The younger players are going to play pleased with the competition of- women of other Bryant varsity played extremely well in the 2007 fall an unusually important role in the fered in the A league. teams such as football, lacrosse and competitive season. The Bulldogs went spring season; the team will be losing B league is the second league field hockey who participate. undefeated during the regular season six starters of their fifteen man starting for intramural basketball. The B Kasey Kortz, senior goalkeeper (5-0) and made it into the playoffs. roster after graduation. The young guns league like the A league has many for the Bryant Field Hockey team, David and Zach believe that the team on the team are going to have big shoes former high school players, along says one of the best things about can build on their success in the fall to to fill after graduation but the team is with kids who just love the game. playing intramural basketball is it’s avenge their first round loss in the 2007 confident that their crop of young, The B league is just as competitive a great way to keep in shape during Beast of the East Tournament. smart players will be able to fill the as A, with a little less skill but just the off-season along with continu- The team leaders are really enthusi- void. as much heart. 32 teams in B makes ing to play the sport that she domi- astic about the talent they have on the There is also a new event planned it the largest intramural basketball nated in during high school. “I team for the 2008 Beast of the East Tour- for the 2008 spring season. The team, league. have played Intramural basketball nament. Kevin Bowker, the team’s lead- building on the success and popularity Finally, there is the women’s for the last three years, and I am re- ing scorer will be back for the spring of the program, has organized for the league. Although only 6 teams ally looking forward to continuing and is looking to once again lead his first time a Babson-Bentley-Bryant Tour- our undefeated record as well as nament. The tournament will take place comprise the women’s league, the team to victory. Team president th competition is just as high as either winning our second intramural Zachary Glynn, one of the team’s on March 29 here at the home of the of the two mens leagues. Many of championship.” biggest impact players, is looking to Bulldogs. This tournament is sure to be the women who play are former As the season kicks off, players bounce back from his injury riddled fall entertaining, intense, and fun, and I high school players, as well as cur- and spectators should look forward season where he was sorely missed by would suggest that everybody come out rent athletes who play different to fast-paced, big-time competition his team. Zach unfortunately suffered a and support the Bryant Men’s Rugby sport. as intramural basketball is officially broken toe early in the season and then Team. Good luck to all the sports teams The season starts February 5th in session. and a broken wrist in a successful at- this spring and if anybody is interested and goes until March 27th. The tempt to rally his team to victory. Kevin in joining the men’s rugby team feel free games are held in the main gym of and Zach bring experience and speed to to contact team president Zachary Glynn at [email protected].

The Rocketinjected prior and to their Sports Illustrated ‘roids Swimsuit mal symptoms he experienced that were similar to By Gerg Hirshorn Staff Writer Issue photo shoot. When Clemens’ lawyer was signs of HGH usage. The fact that Clemens had his asked about this article he replied, “To say that lawyer whispering things into his ear did not make I have never been a huge fan of ‘The Rocket’ for Roger directed that kind of thing is a colossal lie.” me feel any more confident in his story that he did the sole reason that I don’t think that he is a gen- The situation really is so out of control at this not take steroids. uinely kind person. Since he announced his retire- point that whichever side is not being straightfor- I do have a theory as to why Clemens is not ment from the Yankees and then all of a sudden ward has a lot to be embarrassed about. If Mc- telling the truth about his steroid usage and that is signed a deal with the Houston Astros, I decided I Namee is lying then he should be embarrassed for due to the fact that he wants to make the Hall of was no longer going to root for a person who is not attempting to tarnish the legacy of Clemens. If Fame when he retires. If he admits to taking straightforward and honest. Red Sox fans steroids it could potentially harm his chances have never been a fan of Rocket since he left at being voted into the hall because voters are the team and headed to Toronto for more very much against this kind of behavior. It will money. He is disliked even more now in be very interesting to see the voting for the Hall Boston because he has played for the hated of Fame in the year that Bonds and Clemens Yankees, twice. become eligible. When the Mitchell report was released back The question is, do these players still get a in December, Clemens was the highest profile free pass to the Hall of Fame if they enhanced player on the list with the exception of ‘Bar- their stats through the use of performance en- roid’ Barry Bonds. Ever since his name has hancing drugs? If you ask me it really depends come out Clemens has, through his lawyers, on the circumstances behind the player who is denied that he had anything to do with up for Hall of Fame nomination. Many of the steroids. Other people named in the investi- players in this era have used some sort of per- gation have come forward and admitted to formance enhancing drug, but some have been taking drugs but Roger has stood his ground more straightforward and honest about their in denying everything that the report states. usage. When you look at the issue it is very sim- You have players like Andy Pettitte who ple: either he or his trainer Brian McNamee is came out and explained that his usage of per- not telling the truth. McNamee claims in the formance enhancing drugs was for a short pe- report and to a jury that he supplied Clemens riod of time to aid the healing process of one of with steroids and HGH. Clemens denied this his injuries. One the other hand you have play- and continues to do so. ers like Bonds and Clemens who outright deny One thing that I feel hurts Clemens’ credi- Courtesy of MCT Campus using any kind of drugs even when evidence bility is the fact that his good friend Andy Pet- shows otherwise. Something has to be said for titte has admitted to using performance Former New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens testifies be- coming out and facing the music, as we all enhancing drugs to help him overcome an in- fore the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee know that it can be a very difficult thing to do. jury while he played for Houston with Roger. in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday about the illegal use of If I were Roger Clemens and I wanted to get During the hearing this past Wednesday one steroids and other performance enhancing drugs in baseball. into the Hall of Fame, which I am sure he does, of the congressmen stated he does not believe I would come out and be honest about the ac- the story of Clemens or McNamee, but he does be- Clemens is not telling the truth, which I believe is cusations that I am facing. If he in reality did not do lieve the story of Pettitte. The importance of this is the case, then he just proves himself to be an even steroids then I applaud him for defending himself that McNamee is the trainer for both Clemens and bigger scumbag than I took him for because he sim- but, if he did do steroids and is just trying to cover Pettitte. Since Pettitte admits to the fact that he took ply can’t come out and face the music when he did up the fact through lying I feel he has lost his shot at the enhancement drugs and had conversations with something wrong. the Hall of Fame. At this point in time he may feel Clemens about his steroid use it has raised more Watching the hearings on Wednesday it was obvi- that lying about taking steroids gives him a better eyebrows at Clemens, seeing that the two were best ous to me that both McNamee and Clemens are chance at making the Hall of Fame as opposed to ad- friends, shared the same trainer, and Pettitte impli- lying to some extent. Past quotes from McNamee mitting to taking the drugs. I don’t believe this be- cated Roger. were brought up which he now admits were lies that cause eventually, if Clemens is lying, it is going to The most amazing thing I found about this ongo- he told to protect the players that he knew were tak- catch up with him. He has a better chance to draw ing issue was an article reporting that McNamee ing drugs. McNamee was drilled by one individual Hall of Fame voters to his side through telling the claimed to have injected Debbie Clemens, Roger’s who called him a drug dealer. He did not have much truth about what he did, as opposed to lying now wife, with HGH back in 2003. The issue has gone to say to prove this statement to be incorrect. and just getting caught in that lie at a later point in beyond just Roger to now it includes his wife taking Clemens was caught up in a round of questioning time. human growth hormones. This injection took place regarding his B12 vitamin injections and the abnor- due to a request from Roger himself to have his wife Students Speak Out

Do you think Valentine’s Day is a real holiday?

“I think that it is a Hall- mark holiday, not a real one. I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it either.” Nick Rotti ‘11 “Yes it is a happy holiday. If you have a boyfriend it is nice to get candy and flowers.” Laurie Freedman ‘10 “No it’s not. Every day should be a day of love.” Shawn Ayala ‘10 “No. It is a holiday that only certain people can enjoy. If you have no Valentine you just sit in your room, eat Chubby Hubby, and watch Life- time.” Torri Jennette ‘10

“I feel it is just like Arbor Day. It’s good if you cele- brate it but so what if you don’t. I hate when people use it as an excuse to complain about being “It can be one if you single.” want it to be. I person- Brittney Slater ‘10 ally think it is. It is an ex- cuse for a couple to get “No. There is no signifi- away and have a roman- cance to it. It is made up tic time.” by the card companies.” “Yes it definitely is. I love Erin Teffs ‘11 Brian Difederico ‘11 Valentine’s Day because I get presents.” Kristina Aceto’11

Compiled by Maddie Archambeault page 14 february 15, 2008 Happy Hallmark Give Me Your Crack(berry) sity Address at Parent’s and kind of looks like you are pay- By Michael Adams Family Weekend in October. ing attention. Texting is not as Day! Opinion Editor So, here we are listening to a bad as having your phone go By Tim Bellmar fantastic speech by the Presi- off in class, though. Just turn Staff Writer Cell phones obviously con- dent about where the Univer- the thing off. It’s not hard to tain our life, and if we lose Valentine’s Day, the day where we give gi6s to that spe- sity is going, and oops! do. Just my two cents, but if them, well, we basically keel Somebody’s cell phone goes you do leave it on and it rings, cial someone just to make sure they know we love them. over and die. I use my phone Apparently just telling them how you feel doesn’t work any- off. Ok, so in my mind this the professor and your neigh- to call friends, family, and would trigger something in boring friends will most defi- more. At least that is what the card companies want you to business contacts, I rarely text, think. The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that my brain to turn my friggin’ nitely make fun of you—just a never take pictures, and al- phone off. Nope—not at all. warning! around one billion valentines are sent worldwide every ways put my phone on silent year. This means that only Christmas tops Valentine’s Day By the time Ron had finished My last jab at excessive cell (or even turn it off) when I his speech, a whopping seven phone use is the Blackberry. when it comes to sending cards. Expressing yourself is fine, head into the classroom. Oh but does anyone know why w celebrate this pseudo-holi- phones had gone off. A major- The company is starting to tar- wait, what? You mean you ity of the rings lasted longer get students, and they are day? didn’t know your phone had a Valentine’s Day began with the Catholic Church and has than two rings. Are you kid- doing quite well. I see these silent feature on it? ding me? As if you didn’t hear phones all over campus. Not evolved through myth and legend. The church currently In the past couple of recognizes eleven Valentine’s Days and tells of three Valen- your phones go off in the first only can you text wicked fast months I have noticed exces- millisecond of its ring? It must on these phones, but you can tines associated with February 14. The three saints are: sive cell-phone use on this Valentine the Roman priest, Valentine the bishop from Terni, have something to do with access the internet if you campus. It’s getting to be psychology, but it is plain stu- choose to pay the incredibly and Valentine the martyr from Africa. The legend of Saint ridiculous. I can understand Valentine is just as ambiguous. One story tells of people pid not to turn your phone off high monthly charges. This calling your friend for small when someone else’s goes off. could potentially be dangerous leaving notes in the cracks of Valentine’s jail cell for him to things like whether they want pray over. A second story is about a priest who defied his The big culprit is constantly for some people. I know of to go to Salmo for dinner, and I texting for the entire duration people who constantly check emperor and married soldiers with their wives. The em- can understand if you need to peror believed that unmarried men made for be7er soldiers of class. The professor is try- their Blackberry because of the call your significant other, be- ing to teach you something. e-mail/facebook capabilities, and threw Valentine in jail. There, he befriended the jailer’s cause if you don’t, they will daughter and before he was executed, le6 her a le7er signed For once in your life, could you hence the reason why I, and freak out and find your exact put down your phone and lis- many other people, call it the “From your Valentine.” It is the story of this saint that has whereabouts in about five inspired our modern holiday. This is of course why every- ten? Chances are very likely “crackberry.” You need it all minutes. Ok—that’s extreme. that it could enrich your learn- the time, and you are con- one goes to church on Valentine’s Day right? Both of these are fine, but what The holiday has become one very long, inescapable and ing (well, in some cases). The stantly taking hits. It drives I am trying to say is that you text message you were going me nuts and, once again, it is annoying commercial. The weeks of advertisements are just honestly do not need to glue constant reminders that can serve one of two purposes. The to send to Bobby during class disrespectful to the professor your phone to your right ear. can wait ‘till after class. It’s giving the lecture. Turn your first is to make sure you know, without a doubt, that you Having your phone con- have no one to share the holiday with. This can be a7ributed usually nothing too important, electronic crack off, and wait stantly with you (and the and the class time should not fifty minutes to check your e- to the holiday’s nickname of “Single Awareness Day,” and ringer as loud as possible) causes many single women to buy themselves flowers. The change the contents of that text mail. Or better yet: go back to must be some sort of genera- anyway. If the professor is a your dorm and check it on second purpose of Valentine’s Day affects only those unfor- tional thing. I bring you the tunate enough to have a significant other. If you fall into this bit dry, you could at least doo- your computer. Now that is a best example of this: President dle in your notebook—then it novel thought. category, you are forced into buying chocolates, roses and Machtley’s State of the Univer- cards just for starters. Then the jewelry companies do their best to persuade you that the only way you can show true love is to buy diamonds. It seems like the holiday is more about the gi6s than it is about the love. I believe gi6s can be a powerful way to show someone how you feel about them. The hard thing to figure out is what makes a good gi6. To steal a line from Sean Connery The Power of Words in the film Finding Forester, the best gi6 is “An unexpected gi6 at an unexpected time.” This is exactly what Saint By Greg Hirshorn tion is that it is seen as involuntary and some- Valentine did when he sent a le7er to the woman he loved Staff Writer thing oppressive forced upon a group of people. before his death. This Valentine’s Day, think about what you It made me think about the tone of words I really want to tell your significant other. Don’t “buy” into Over winter break, I had the opportunity of a use and what they have to do with my views on what the advertisements want to sell you. Any day could be lifetime. For ten days I went to Israel, a place issues going on in the world that I live in. The a Valentine’s Day. It is up to the gi6 giver to decide which that I have wanted to see for as long as I can re- phrases and words I choose are important and I day they are going to make it. So what is February 14th? member. Israel was the experience of a lifetime want to be more considerate in the future so Thursday, I think. and something I will never forget. I learned a that I am accurately understood through what I lot while I was there, but one thing in particular am saying and the vocabulary I use. that I learned about was the power of words In a certain way the concept of stereotypical and the connotations that they contain. labels plays into this issue. Using inappropriate In Jerusalem we visited an area where there words to describe groups of people says some- is a barrier separating the Palestinian from the thing about the people who are using these Jewish community. The purpose and history of words. These are very negative things inferred the wall is complex, but in short it is there to about the people using these words in terms of Staff Contact Information prevent hostility between the Palestinian and their ignorance, insensitivity, and racist ideals. Jewish communities on each side. The way this What I find interesting about this is the fact Lauren Cimino If you need to contact The Archway or Editor-In-Chief any staff member, please feel free to barrier is viewed by the people on each side of that these two terms are describing the same Assistant Editor: John Crisafulli use the contact information listed it is what fascinated me. exact structure. The terms are so different and Business Manager: Sarah Hoh below. If you ask the Jewish people on one side of have such different meanings and they still are Advertising Manager: Joe Domaney The Archway referring to the same thing. It really proves Photo Editor: Joe Domaney Bryant University, Box 7 this barrier what it is called they would answer, Assistant Photo Editor: Amanda Dunn 1150 Douglas Pike the security fence. The wall is seen as a neces- how there are multiple ways to view a situation Campus News Editor: Tracey Gant Smithfield, RI 02917 sity to prevent terrorist a7acks by people who and these ways can be summed up in simple Assistant Campus News Editor: Zarana Kathrani, Celeste Tennant want to see the destruction of their communi- terms as we see in this case. Location: Bryant Center, 3rd floor Opinion Editor: Michael Adams ties. The barrier is a checkpoint so that people A local example of this kind of labeling that I Assistant Opinion Editor: Jessica Komoroski who are not authorized to enter that area are can think of is the way that people address ille- Variety Editor: Greg Hirshorn Phone: (401) 232-6028 Assistant Variety Editor: Brigit Clancy (401) 232-6488 stopped and not allowed access to the area gal immigrants. There are some people who Interim Sports Editor Editor: Lauren Cimino Fax: (401) 232-6710 where they are not supposed to be. refer to these people as illegal immigrants and Students Speak Out Editor: Maddie Archambeault If you ask a Palestinian person on the other then there are others who refer to them as ille- Copy Editor: Mike Yakavonis, Taryn Beaudoin E-mail: [email protected] side of the barrier what they would call it, they gal aliens. The connotation that goes along with Web Editor: Joe Pelletier Advertising Email: Public Relations: Kari Snow [email protected] would answer the separation wall. In this view aliens is a strange and different race. When Editorial Assistant: Sarah Campbell www.bryantarchway.com it is in place to keep them away from the gen- people use that term it says a lot about how Advisor: Meagan Sage Technical Advisor: Larry Sasso eral population. The wall limits their access to they view the illegal people who are in this Staff Writers: Alan Waters, Kim Cole, Brian Ford, The Archway is printed by Massweb. be7er schools, hospitals, and similar resources country. Mike Pickowicz, James King, Christine Cox, Alex and so they thus feel deprived of what is avail- It is sad that there has to be a barrier in place Daley, Phil Weiss, Mike Oliveri, Jared Neilan, Tim Osborn, Ryan Daley, David Nelligan able to people on the other side of this barrier. separating these two groups of people. The When you look at the words used to describe conflict between the Jewish and Palestinian peo- Guidelines for Comment… the barrier that is in place you can tell some of ple is so deeply entrenched over such a long pe- We welcome your comments and submissions on editorials, articles, or topics of im- portance to you. Only letters including author's name, and phone number will be consid- the feelings of the people who are using those riod of time that the differences between the ered for publication (phone numbers will not be printed, they are for verification phrases. Look at the word ‘security fence’ for two are very hard to remedy. purposes only). Letters to the Editor of 300 words or fewer will have the best chance of being pub- example; one can infer that these people feel I don’t want to focus on the arguments for or lished. Also, except in extraordinary circumstances, we will not print submissions ex- like they need something to keep them safe. against the wall that is in place, which multiple ceeding 500 words. All submissions are printed at the discretion of the newspaper staff. The Archway staff reserves the right to edit for length, accuracy, clarity, and libelous ma- The word fence gives the feeling of a home and volumes of books could be wri7en about, but terial. something that you put in your backyard. This instead stay on the topic of the way that we as Letters and submissions must be submitted electronically. Bryant University commu- gives a feeling that the land belongs to these humans label things. Everyone wants to be un- nity members can email submissions to: [email protected]. Letters and articles can also be given to The Archway on disk. They can be left in The Archway drop box on the people; since they are able to place a fence on a derstood correctly and have their thoughts in- third floor of the Bryant Center or disks can be mailed through campus mail to box 7. property, they must therefore own it. terpreted in the right context, which is why the The deadline for all submissions is by 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication (for a complete production schedule, contact The Archway office). Late submissions will be The term ‘separation wall’ gives a very differ- way we label things is critical. Through every- accepted at the discretion of The Archway staff and more than likely will be held until the ent feeling, one of suppression. A wall is some- thing we talk and write about we are saying next issue. Members of the Bryant community are welcome to take one copy of each edition of thing that has a connotation traditionally of something about ourselves and looking at the The Archway for free. If you are interested in purchasing multiple copies for a price of being in the way and unwanted. Separation is way people talk about the wall really drove that 50 cents each, please contact The Archway office. Please note that newspaper theft is a also something that people would avoid if they point home for me. crime. Those who violate the single copy rule may be subject to disciplinary action. could. Another thing about the word separa- february 15, 2008 page 15 Bryant Said What!? Words of Wellness: Take We bring you random quotes heard from random people on campus. We have no idea who said them, but we think they are funny, and we hope you do too. Care of Your Heart Compiled by Jessica Komoroski, Michael Adams, and Tim Bellmar By Jennifer DiPrete something is a fad diet if it: 1. Promises magic or miracle foods that “But this is too big and the hole’s too small!” Staff Columnist February typically has us thinking warm burn fat. “…That’s what she said.” thoughts of spring break with the notion that 2. Requires you to eat unusual quantities of better weather can only be around the corner. only one food or food type. “If we kidnap her, she won’t want to leave.” The American Heart Association (AHA) also 3. Requires rigid menus of a limited selec- takes time to concentrate on matters of the heart tion of foods to be eaten at a specific time during this month. Friday, February 1st was and day. “The wonders of college: you’ll learn some things 4. Requires you to eat specific food combi- Asians may never know.” “Go Red for Women.” The AHA asked Ameri- cans to wear the color red to show support for nations in certain sequences or combina- the fight against heart disease. Heart disease is tions. “Why does it take you so long to suck down a the number one killer of women (and men) with 5. Has no warning for those with diabetes cough drop?!” “Hey! These are really thick! It more women dying of heart disease than all or high blood pressure to seek medical ad- takes me like an hour.” cancers (including cancer of the breast). The vice before starting the diet. good news is that there are many lifestyle fac- 6. Does not include increased physical ac- “I stole this from Ronzio’s last night.” *slowly tors that can be controlled in reducing your risk tivity as part of the plan. of developing heart disease. As a college stu- Alcohol – Too much alcohol can raise the pulls a double-tipped dry erase marker from levels of some fats in the blood. It can also lead pocket* dent, now is a crucial time to develop healthy habits that will lead to a lifetime of heart- to high blood pressure, heart failure, and an in- healthy living. Here are some lifestyle cues to crease in calorie intake. Excessive drinking and “I don’t even know where the Phillippines are, keep in mind: binge drinking can also lead to stroke. In addi- like on a map. They’re like those islands, right?” Nutrition – Better food habits can help re- tion, the heart can become inflamed, start beat- duce risk for heart attack. Healthful eating ing with abnormal rhythms, or even stop means choosing the right foods to eat and beating if alcohol consumption has reached a “I am NOT drinking tonight. NOTHING can toxic level. The AHA cautions people NOT to make me drink tonight. Unless someone asks me preparing foods in a healthy way. The AHA rec- ommends eating a wide variety of foods from start drinking alcohol if they already don’t. In- to go out drinking.” all the basic food groups. Scientific evidence creasing alcohol consumption puts you at more supports a diet high in food sources of antioxi- risk of dangers such as alcoholism, high blood “Look, there’s another guy passed out outside our dants, and other heart-protecting nutrients such pressure, obesity, stroke, breast cancer, suicide, door.” as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts. Be and accidents. aware of sodium intake. Healthy American Stress – More and more evidence suggests a relationship between the risk of cardiovascular “I’m paying $40,000 a year to read a textbook.” adults should eat less than 2300 mg a day which is equivalent to about 1 teaspoon. In addition, disease and environmental and psychological remember the following: factors. Acute and chronic stress may affect “Is it bad that we’re procrastinating by watching •Vegetables and fruits are high in vita- other risk factors and increase other unhealthy strong men do gymnastics?” mins, minerals, and fiber – and low in calo- behaviors such as high blood pressure and cho- ries. Eating a variety of fruits and lesterol, levels, smoking, physical inactivity and “When you drink when you are taking alcohol…” vegetables may help control weight and overeating. When in an alarmed state, there blood pressure. tends to be increased blood levels of the hor- •Unrefined whole grain foods contain mones cortical and adrenaline in response to "I just remember waking up on a beach next to dealing with stress. Limited research has linked this beautiful, spectacular woman and I was fiber that can help lower blood cholesterol and help you feel full. higher levels of cortisol with elevated body thinking to myself 'I don't know if we did...but I'm •Eat fish at least twice a week. Recent re- weight, in particular around the mid-section hoping." search shows that eating oily fish contain- which as been shown to increase risk of heart ing omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, trout, and attack in men specifically. “So this chick is on top of me, and goes ‘What’s herring) may help lower risk of death from Tobacco Smoke – Smoking is the single coronary artery disease. most preventable cause of death in the United my name?’ and I’m like ‘Uhh...’ and she gets off States. Smoking is a major cause of cardiovascu- me and leaves.” Fitness and Weight Management – Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for cardiovascu- lar disease, in particular, among women. lar disease and most Americans are not active Women who smoke have an increased risk for We’re always looking for totally awesome and hi- enough to gain any health benefits. Swimming, stroke. Constant exposure to others’ tobacco larious quotes to go into the Bryant Said What!? cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing and walking smoke (secondhand smoke) at work or home section. are great activities to get your heart rate up and also increases their risk. Women smokers who burn some calories. You should aim for 30 min- use birth control pills have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke than nonsmokers who use If you’ve got one, send it to [email protected]. utes of cardiovascular activity most days of the week (at least 4 days). If you are pressed for them. Tobacco use negatively impacts virtually time, consider two 15-minute bouts of activity. every cell and organ in the human body. It is to Park further away from your destination, take your advantage to seek out smoking cessation the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator, programs and put an end to life-sapping addic- and take only one shopping bag in at a time. Re- tion. sistance training for 20-minutes, twice a week For more information, please visit the Ameri- Observations can Heart Association’s website at www.ameri- Compiled by Michael Adams, Jessica Komoroski, also increases calorie burn. Be on the lookout for fad diets, you know, the one’s that make big canheart.org. Be well and remember to aim for a Tracey Gant and Brigit Clancy promises for immediate results. You know “Healthy You at Bryant U!” The Face of Bryant University? Bryant Ambassadors are supposed to be the face of Bryant University. We have an 83 percent White student population. In their most recent hiring process, eight ambassadors were chosen The Fashionistas: A and six were from foreign countries. Thanks for Helping Bryant Facilities workers spent their Saturday horrifying story night plowing and salting the sidewalks around By Jessica Komoroski and Celeste Tennant wardrobe. And In the cases when it is appropri- campus. Thank you, Facilities, for making the Assistant Opinion Editor and ate—like when your name is Gwen Stefani, for Assistant Campus News Editor example, or if you’re a cheetah girl—purple is walkways safe! NEVER acceptable. Unless you found some hy- Ladies and Gentlemen: your Mommas are brid cheetah that was Barney’s illegitimate love The Creemee Machine is Back! back with an urgent and horrifying story. This child, purple spots are just not normal. Now we will be able to get our vanilla, chocolate, past week, we were appalled when we found This particular individual was a very pretty and other miscellaneous creemee flavors from ourselves standing face to face with one of the girl, but all we know is that the shirt had to be everyone’s favorite piece of fat producing metal. scariest fashion disasters to date. Picture this: a burned in the deepest pits of hell. It can’t be sal- If you’re wondering what a creemee is, it’s Ver- purple leopard print belly shirt. We know what vaged nor excused, no matter how beautiful monter for “so6-serve.” you’re thinking: “Who in their right mind one individual is. BEWARE: the beast is still on would see such a shirt on the shelves and not the loose (the shirt, we mean) and the criminal Hall 17 Showers are Good for Waking Up a only buy it, but WEAR it?!” The answer is a is still at large. As for the criminal, please re- Drunk. Bryant University student, that’s who! She came member that rehabilitation is always an option, So, the brand new Hall 17 has been without warm without warning or mercy and left Momma V and your Mommas are always here for you. and Momma B in complete fashion hysteria. When it came to giving the beast a rating, we water for about a month now. We think someone It’s amazing that you can find yourself in a found ourselves stuck between a rock and a should get on that. situation where you suddenly need a tranquil- hard place. While it was clear that you weren’t izer gun. This particular individual clearly es- in the right mental state when you bought that Ripping at the Seams caped from the petting zoo. There are so many (3), there must have been a power outage in The Bryant Center stairs need some TLC. Just our problems in attempting to pull off leopard print your closet (2). Why else would you put such a two cents, but there seems to be this lovely ex- of any kind. First off, it is very difficult to pull pathetic excuse for a shirt on your body? Be- posed stair that is waiting for some beautiful new off animal print in your everyday casual cause of this, we have given the purple cheetah plastic. girl a 2.5. And that’s what’s up. Hot off the Presses! The Opinion pages of The Archway feature the opinions of the We couldn’t help but notice that last week’s edi- tion of The Archway has flown off the stands. identified columnists and writers, which are not necessarily those Thanks for taking time to read all of our articles! Got an observation? We’d like to hear it. E-mail [email protected]. of the newspaper or Bryant University. page 16 february 15, 2008 This week’s Le ers to the Editor Dear Editor, Over the course of the semester, this Dear Editor, paper. This is not Star magazine, this group came up with a realistic and us- is The Archway, and Bryant Univer- A6er reading the recently pub- able plan to revitalize the recycling Let me start off by saying this is the sity does a lot to make sure people are lished article on “Bryant Going initiatives in the residence halls. The first time that I have read this article. treated fairly on campus. That in- Green,” I was a li7le disheartened that plan is progressive and based on stu- The only reason I decided to read it cludes people who are of fame and some of the students and staff who dent participation. In the Spring 2008 was because it was brought to my at- fortune and do not a7end this univer- dedicated their time and energy were semester, Halls 14, 15, and 16 had tention by one of my suitemates. I had sity, i.e. Michael Jackson). not given the credit they deserve for larger and more uniform recycling to actually take a few minutes to col- You also seem to like to a7ack and their work. bins placed on every floor or in the lect myself before replying. I person- criticize women who were, as you de- During the Fall semester of 2007 central trash rooms with clear sig- ally am an advocate of gay rights and scribed them, "packing on the several members of the RA staff of nage. If there is success with recycling a supporter of all my friends who pounds". Now I may be a skinny male Hall 14 came to me to present an ini- in the first year halls, then solutions identify as being gay, as well as any- and it does not directly affect me, but I tiative they were planning to imple- for the Suite Village and Townhouses one else who identifies as being gay. have respect for women of all shapes ment. Caitlin Fahey organized the can be created for future semesters. So I found your comment about how and sizes and know that this type of program and began a partnership A website with the basic recycling women (who are dressing poorly in comment is truly deplorable. Now with the housekeeping staff members information for the Residence Halls your opinion) should not "imperson- even if you and your readers agree in her building to collect the recycla- has been created and will go live on ate gay men" to be highly homophobic that this group of women should not ble materials from the bins already in 2/18/08. It can be found at and offensive. I am surprised you being wearing those articles of cloth- place. Over the fall semester, Caitie web.bryant.edu/~recycling . The most were allowed to let that go to print as ing your comments are still cruel and and her floor of women recycled over important information for anyone well, but that is a different issue. I will unacceptable as you are verbally as- 300 cans and bo7les by personally tak- looking to recycle at Bryant is to make be sending a copy of your article and saulting a group of females on this ing them to off campus recycling loca- sure your cans and bo7les are empty this reply to a member of the Bryant campus by meaningless name calling. tions, with the proceeds donated to and your cardboard doesn’t have any staff that I respect for their work in Now if this was verbal I would say worthy causes. But, their major an- food products or packing materials bringing awareness to the rights of nothing of it because everyone makes swer of “why doesn’t Bryant recycle?” le6 in them; those “contaminated” many different social groups on this comments at some point which are was still unanswered. items are not accepted at recycling campus. I feel that if they happened to negative to a group of people. How- RA Caitie Fahey and Sam Harring- companies and become trash. miss your article this week that they ever, this is print, and mass print at ton of ECO both contacted me to talk In closing, I’d like to extend a big might be able to contribute a few that. As writers you are required to be about ways to bring recycling back thank you on behalf of the Bryant words of advice as to how you phrase held to different standards of decency into the halls in a University spon- Community to Caitlin Fahey, Sam a few of your statements. and political correctness. Referring to sored way. They dedicated many Harrington of ECO, Hall 14 RAs, Ken Additionally the allusion to people as "packing on the pounds" is hours to meetings with Campus Man- Person, Harry Ryan and the house- Michael Jackson being gay (since you not politically correct, nor is it an ac- agement, Allied Waste Services, and keeping staff of Campus Manage- referenced him along with George ceptable alternative for words such as members of Residence Life. During ment, and John Guilherme of Allied Michael) would most likely leave you fat, or obese. As a ma7er of fact you these meetings and planning sessions, Waste Services, because without their at the mercy of his lawyers over your should in no way be characterizing the information came out that Bryant hard work, this new revitalized pro- comment. Although I doubt your and discriminating against people be- already had a recycling program in gram in the Residence Halls would comments mean anything to Michael cause of their weight, or any other place for several years, but it was not have happened. Jackson himself, it is still defamation characteristic they might share. Once under-utilized, under-advertised, and of character. Once again I am sur- again I see this as something that can plagued with rumors and myths that Sincerely, prised as to how that managed to be be viewed as a Bias Incident. Not only it didn’t exist and those items were Pamela A. Malyk printed in the paper. Seeing as how are you a7acking one person, you are treated as trash. Assistant Director of Residence Life Michael Jackson has spent several a7acking a group of people on this years trying to clear his name of any campus. I hope you consider my and all child sexual abuse charges, I words in the future, as I will be read- Dear Editor, fashion or not, I should rather donate think he would take severe offense to ing your article in the future, and if I them to charity than ruin the chances your comments that were made out of happen to find another comment that Hey, it's a kid in overalls. Yes, I'm for another to enjoy them. falsehoods. They are falsehoods be- is demeaning to any particular group quite possibly the one who wore the Even if I donate them, there is a cause he has been cleared of those dif- of individuals I will not hesitate to heinous garments. I know from being caveat. Fashion is, as defined by the ferent charges in the past. (I assume bring a Bias Incident charge on the a member of the Archway, and how American Heritage Dictionary "the you associated him as being "gay" be- two of you and your article. Thank the date of the article and the time of prevailing style or custom, as in dress cause he supposedly sexually as- you for reading this. wearing my pair coincide rather nicely, or behavior." So, nobody except for a saulted young boys. Unfortunately that I'm probably that individual. I "starving artist" or a "pre-school[er]" your use of popular culture and jokes Drew Green also unfortunately bought the overalls could want them. I'm sure there are are inappropriate in a legitimate with my own money. They cost me still carpenters out there that would like thirty five bucks too. I'm thankful love a nice pair of comfortable overalls Dear Editor, for the li7le advice on how to shape to work in though. I think I'll need up, but I could probably use more some help to catch up with what With the results of super Tuesday not producing a clear winner for the de- help. I hope some fashion-minded works and what doesn't. I hope that I mocrats side, and John McCain the Republican frontrunner, the Rhode Island people will be able to help me. can find some advice somewhere on primary is now more important than ever. The closeness of this political contest Fashionistas (as in fashion-minded what to wear other than "jeans." If I speaks to the strength and quality of our two democratic candidates. However, people), how do I look? I mean, what wore just those jeans I'd be half naked. only Barack Obama can bring real change to our country. Senator Obama's op- exactly am I supposed to be wearing? I don't think anyone wants to see my position to the Iraq War back in 2002 was a clear showing of his excellent judge- The Fashionistas (the Mommas this gut with my happy trail. I think I need ment. Many college students do not feel that their government is living up to time, not fashion-minded people in help most in where to look to find the their expectations, and this is the change that only Barack Obama can bring to general) have contributed the idea of a latest fashions. America. Uniting democrats, independents, and republicans in a coalition to "pair of jeans (relatively cheap)." I per- Fashionistas, where do you look? be7er our nation is the only way we can move forward, as it is the only way we sonally don't like jeans; I prefer to I've noticed a great rise in The North have made meaningful progress in the past. Thank you, and please consider wear khakis. It's also been recom- Face clothing on campus since I ar- voting for senator Barack Obama in the Rhode Island primary on March 4th. mended that I burn my overalls, but I rived here in September. It even ap- don't think Bryant has the facilities for pears people are buying more of it. It's Dan Tothill that. I'm obviously fashion challenged popular on campus, and thus it must De ar Editor, here at Bryant I have consistently been here as I wear overalls and other as- be fashionable. I'm not sure though be- I am writing in response to The trying to make sure that ALL Bryant sorted atrocities. I believe fashion- cause obviously not being fashion- Fashionistas article that appeared in students feel comfortable throughout minded people do a poor job by telling minded I wouldn't be able to tell if the The Archway on Friday, February 8, their time here in our community.I people what not to wear. They o6en North Face is hot or not. I thought 2008. I read this article after talking to personally think the words that were fail to also offer advice on what to fashion-minded people kept up with a few upset students who felt that they used in the article could have poten- wear. Let's face it, my overalls are a the trends. Shouldn't someone save us were being personally attacked and I tially destroyed some of the progress slap in the face to all that is fashion- from The North Face and my was very disappointed with what I that has been made thus far. able and my three pairs of orange "heinous" overalls? read. I was very offended with the way Another reason that I am opposed khakis too. I feel I should really learn I know now for a fact that my over- the writers went about stating their to having articles such as this in The what to wear. I'd like to thank the alls aren't fashionable, but I didn't buy opinions and I am not even one of the Archway is because they can be very Mommas for the pair of jeans, but them for that reason. I'd also like to “fashion criminals” as they like to call detrimental to the paper’s credibility. I what do I do about a shirt? admit at this time that my purchase it, since I do not wear anything they would hate to have perspective stu- Would my pink-colored "Drama was quite shocking for me. I looked for mocked. dents who are interested in journalism Queen" shirt do the trick. A6er all, months to have something to paint in I am not opposed of having a sec- pick up a copy while they visit to find jeans with a t-shirt have never gone and finally found it at Wal-Mart. As a tion in the newspaper that addresses work that can be considered very hurt- out of style. Maybe that was the ‘50s in member of the Bryant Players I fashion; I think it wouldn’t be offen- ful to others who read it. This could which they were popular. Could some wanted, no I needed clothes to paint sive to anyone if the writers gave the possibly deter them from wanting to fashion-minded people help me? I still in. I can't see sacrificing one of my nice latest fashion information and tips. I come here and getting involved in the have to take issue with burning the orange khakis or the more common also commend the writers for getting news paper. overalls though. To burn them would tan variety to the paint and stain. I had involved in the student newspaper but My ultimate point is that we as be a grievous thing to do. I don't tried them on to see how the fit was I don’t think that it is appropriate to students should not attack the writers throw out my clothes or destroy them and found them comfortable so I wore use this media outlet as a place to for the work they have done but chal- when I've outgrown them or other- them to class. So, I'm not being a "pre- ridicule others on the basis of how lenge them to think about how their wise finish with them. Instead, I prefer school[er]" or a "starving artist," but they present their individual fashion words might affect their ENTIRE audi- to donate them to local charities back rather being comfortable and had I styles. ence before formulating their opinions home. For me, burning those overalls been doing any work, functional. As a student leader on this cam- into words in the future. would be the opportunity to deprive pus it really upsets me when situations Sincerely, someone of something they need. I James King like this arise. During my short time Elizett Pires can't do that with a clear conscience. In To submit a Le,er to the Editor, go to www.bryantarchway.com or read our Editorial Policy on page 14. February 15, 2008 page 17 Bulldog Flicks: Persepolis Horoscopes By Michael Pickowicz cult situations going on in Iran are seen through the eyes of this one girl and never anyone else’s. It’s Staff Writer amazing to see a child’s point of view on a situation Scorpio I’m a little embarrassed to say that my first re- so beyond her comprehension. Even better is that It isn't often you feel like sorting through view in 2008 is on a movie that actually came out in this way of story telling gives the movie a comedic old paperwork. This could be one of 2007. Ever since I heard of “Persepolis,” I eagerly those rare occasions. Put a load twist, making it quite unique. 10/23 - 11/21 awaited its Christmas release. Unfortunately, it One aspect of “Persepolis” that bugged me a lit- through the shredder. . never came out near me. Thanks to Avon Cinemas tle was the fact that subtitles were used. While I’d in Providence however, I was able to finally view it. much prefer this over a crappy dubbing, I was Now I’m here to upset because the Sagittarius give you a review animation was so It's getting easier to get ideas across. Unfor- to help you deter- good. It’s difficult to tunately, everybody's anxious to do that. It mine if “Persepolis” may be difficult to get a word in edgewise. read words and still 11/22 - 12/21 is worth the jour- be able to watch the ney. movie, which I feel Persepolis is a does the visuals a Capricorn French animated great injustice. One Others are impressed by your take- autobiography, other small com- charge attitude. You produce results. written by Marjane plaint I have re- That's why they keep asking you to do Satrapi, based on volves around the 12/22 - 1/19 more things. the graphic novel of middle of the movie, the same name. The which seemed to movie’s central drag a little. Life isn’t Aquarius character is Mar- good for Marjane in jane, a free-minded Travel conditions are good, and it's OK this part and the to be impetuous. A weekend in Paris Iranian girl who movie seems to keep lives through the might be just the thing to put the zest on trying to bring 1/20 - 2/18 back into your romance. country’s revolt that point to light. It against the Shah. was necessary to However, when the show but I felt like Pisces new Islamic regime the point was being Now that you know what you want, it's takes over, more dragged a little. time to go shopping. Don't pour your freedoms are lost. Despite a few money down a hole; buy something that will last. Even with the lim- complaints, “Perse- 2/19 - 3/20 ited freedom, Mar- polis” is a terrific jane still finds time coming of age story. to “stick it to the The movie is funny man” by listening The worst is overAr now.ies The feeling of and, at the same being overwhelmed is fading. Finish up to Michael Jackson Courtesy of Sonypictures.com time, heartbreaking. and wearing a a few loose ends, then celebrate. Your Standing still, the friends and mate will help with that. “Punk is not Ded” coat. When her imprisoned drawings may not seem impressive, but in motion 3/21 - 4/19 uncle and mentor dies and a war starts between it flows wonderfully. Already nominated for Best Iran and Iraq, a broken spirited Marjane is sent Animated Feature, I could absolutely see an upset away to Austria for protection. Here, her journey to over the favorite, “Ratatouille.” If you’re a fan of Talk's cheap,T buta uineffectiverus now. Ac- discover who she really is begins. any type of animation, have read the graphic novel The first aspect I’d like to address in “Persepo- tion is required. Do the work and make or are in the the extra cash you need. Don't dip into lis” is the animation. Just like the graphic novel it’s mood for a well- based on, the film is in black and white and uses a This Movie Earned savings; you'd hate yourself in the made movie, then 4/20 - 5/20 morning. somewhat simple approach. The amazing thing is it’s well worth the 4 out of 5 Bulldogs however, it works beautifully when moving. The trip toAvon Cine- techniques that are used in graphic novels to dis- mas in Provi- play extra meaning in images (which a class of Gemini dence. Somebody understands exactly how mine went over last semester…thanks Professor “Persepolis” re- Kuhlman) are fantastically translated in motion. you feel. Hang out with that person ceives 4 Bulldogs and get the support you deserve. The story itself was great, as I was able to really out of 5. feel for the character of Marjane. What makes 5/20 - 6/21 “Persepolis” so interesting is the fact all the diffi-

You can be forgivenCan ifc you'der rather read a book than go gallivanting about. Call WJMF Show of the Week: Dog Pound it preventive medicine. You're keeping In their 4th semester as DJs, they both contribute from getting a cold. By Molly Briggs their fair share of entertainment and talent to pro- 6/22 - 7/22 Staff Writer vide their listeners with a successful show. Ever wonder what it would be like to run your DJ Toto is a Marketing major from New Jersey Leo own radio show? Could any Joe Shmoe off the who plans to stay involved with the radio after his Schedule your social activities for later on street come in and run a flawless show? Find out Dog Pound days are over. Although DJ Duff, an tonight. By then you may have changed what goes on in the studio while the music is play- Accounting major from Connecticut, enjoys the your mind about where you want to go and show just as much as DJ Toto, he is most likely what you want to do. ing. 7/23 - 8/22 “15 seconds, man…you ready? 5-4-3-2-1.” going to retire with the ‘Pound. “This is WJMF 88.7, The Beat of Bryant and you It turns out they were a couple of Joe Shmoes are listening to the Dog Pound, Argh Argh.” until they were transformed, by dedication and Virgo DJ Toto and DJ Duff have your music cravings time, from AJ Toto and Brian Duffy to DJ Toto and under control Thursday nights from 10 to 12. While DJ Duff: fit to deliver a kick in the pants show for Take on an extra assignment to earn DJ Toto has the sound control and button-pressing their listeners. some extra cash. You'll also gain the status, DJ Duff is a ‘smooth operator,’ plotting the So, if you like bands such as Say Anything, 8/23 - 9/22 admiration of somebody you respect. next entertaining song and connecting the artist to Atreyu, Fall Out Boy, From First to Last and many a story found in the news. With their weekly spe- others, tune in to the Dog Pound- or search the web at www.wjmf887.com and read the show descrip- cial guest, the fun never stops on Thursday nights - A hectic morningL ievolvesbra into a more literally, they even stay past their time slot to keep tions to find a show you will enjoy. The campus station has a variety of great shows to offer the relaxing afternoon. Get out for a the excitement going. On and off-air, the laughs breath of fresh air.. never stopped during my night in the Dog Pound. Bryant community and can be reached as far as 9/23 - 10/22 North Providence. Tune in!

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Dear Joe Doe, Green Expo in Boston The new addition to Salmo is nice and By Kim Cole oration. In addition to promoting en- all, but why aren’t there any TVs? Staff Writer vironmentally friendly products, This past Saturday, I had the What do they expect us to do, talk to different presenters at the expo opportunity to see the Going handed out informational pam- each other? Green Expo at the Bayside Expo phlets and held workshops. The Thanks, Center in Boston with the presi- Blue Ocean Institute dent of the Environmental Con- (www.blueocean.org) handed Cory Beaudoin servation Organization (ECO), out a pocket guide to eating Sarah Giffard, and some friends. ocean friendly seafood. This By Joe Domaney When we first walked in the guide flags which fish are noted door, we were handed a free cup Staff Writer for containing mercury and/or of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to PCDs that can potentially have If you haven’t gotten to know Shawn option being the booth section, third is the enjoy while walking around the harmful health risks to the con- Monahan yet, you might want say hi next main sitting area and most recently the new expo. It was set up like a fair sumer. Additionally, the pam- time you see him. He is pretty easy to pick section. with many booths displaying phlet also displays which fish out; he is welldressed, usually walking The larger question is why there is no different items and information. are being overfished or have around making sure all operations are run- easily visible clock? Granted most students It was incredible to see all of fallen victim to poor ocean man- ning smoothly, and basically looks impor- have a way to check the time. But the addi- the consumer products that have agement. tant. He is a pretty nice guy and won’t give tion of a convenient wall mounted clock started to become Earth-friendly. The Green Restaurant Associ- you a cold shoulder if you ask him a ques- would be a good addition to the new space. Yummy Earth (www.yum- ation (www.dinegreen.com) also tion. So I figured I would share this ques- Another problem is there is no good myearth.com) handed out free educated participants about tion with him. When I stated the “do they place to hang a massive flat screen (like the samples of USDA organic fruit restaurants in the New England expect us to talk to each other” portion of two hanging in the main sitting area) in the lollipops. Glee Gum allowed area that are participating in at- the question, he gave a little smirk and I new Salmo. There are 3 walls full of win- expo-goers to sample gum made tempting to move the restaurant could tell he thought it was funny. He told dows, and the only other spot is the little from real tree gum. Little did I industry to ecologically sustain- me the main reason why there are not TVs overhang where the new and old sections know, traditional gums sold in able practices. The Food Project in there is because President Matchley likes connected. the store today are no longer from Lincoln, MA, promoted the the quietness of the new area, and has good If President Machtley wants the space to made with rainforest tree gum importance of local food growth reason too! be a more quiet, area, maybe there could be but instead are made from a pe- and discussed programs where I don’t know about you, but I sure don’t a couple smaller (not like the puny ones in troleum by-product. Different youth have the opportunity to have a TV in my dining room at home. I the hallways) flat screens hanging across booths handed out free reusable get involved in farming in their personally think the TVs in Salmo are much the over hang. These could have multiple shopping bags and other items area. too overrated. I don’t think people really functions. I think a good option would be to promote becoming eco- Of less interest to me at the watch them all that carefully, and even if to have the flat screens display a clock, friendly in day-to-day life. On current time but very pertinent they are watching them, there is hardly any stock ticker and axis slides, all of which do an interesting note for college for businesses and homeowners, sound so what’s the point. The new space not require any use of sound and all are students (those who are of age, there was extensive information proves to be great for large functions, as the productive uses. At the same time, I think of course)… there was a sam- available about green construc- trustee dinner which took place in there last they should definitely be cable ready, just pling of Peak Organic beer and tion. There were systems that week seemed to go fairly smoothly. for the important televised events. also of 360 Vodka. Each of these used ground water for heating If you sit in the right seat in the new part So basically, I don’t envision being able alcoholic beverage companies and cooling the home instead of of Salmo, you are still able to view the TVs to watch a TV show in the new salmo any are committed to operating with using electricity or oil to heat in the main sitting area. I don’t really think time toon. I guess we are all going to have a green focus. and air condition the area. Ad- putting a TV in the new part is necessary, to cope with being late for classes and meet- Probably the most unique in- ditionally, there were multiple for viewing cable that is. The best thing is ings and having to deal with the pain of vention I noticed at the expo was sources of information about how Salmo has four great options for its pa- talking to one another. Just be careful you the paper products sold by Mr. how to install solar panel roof trons. First is the small TV room, the second don’t do it with your mouth full! Ellie Pooh shingles and the like to optimize (www.mrelliepooh.com). This the use of solar energy. There company creates scrapbooks, were two cars that are operating -Email all questions to: [email protected] journals, stationary, office gifts, with a mix of vegetable oil and -I accept any and all questions both about and not about the campus. and exotic paper that are all cre- traditional gasoline for partici- ated from elephant dung col- pant perusal. -Inappropriate questions might not make the paper but will be enjoyed! lected in Sri Lanka. The dung There will be expos hosted in -Questions do not have to be signed, however I stongly welcome people produced by the elephants is Burlington, VT, and Manchester, vastly undigested and is mostly NH, (as well as other various lo- to take pride in the question. matted grasses. The paper is cations) later on in the spring. Thanks for your questions --Joe Doe pulped almost entirely by the For more information about be- work of the elephants. The coming a green consumer (and paper was available at the expo information on exact dates of in many colors and sizes for other expos), there is a wealth of prices just above the cost of typi- information at www.goinggreen- Bryant Players take the stage cal paper. Although the paper is expos.com. Shakespeare. made from excrement, it has the By James King texture of traditional handmade Staff Writer The next play was “Desire, Desire, De- sire” and it left me with much to desire. I paper and has no odor or discol- To my knowledge the Bryant Players desired more because without knowledge of usually put on one show at a time. It natu- the works of Tennessee Williams one cannot rally came as a surprise to me when I dis- relate. This show is an amalgam of Ten- covered that they were instead putting on nessee Williams’ plots and themes with a “A Night of Short Shows” by Christopher southern belle turned nervous wreck, Durang. There were five shows in total and Blanche Dubois (Mandy Dev), Cora (Kerri none of them child appropriate. Strong lan- Moriarty) some hippy girl who is not from guage and violence was present. As some- one of Williams’ works at all, but Eugene one who has been both behind and on the O’Neill’s “The Iceman Cometh,” a drunk stage, I do not regret taking a step off of it to named Stanley Kowlawskli (Ben Baker) watch others perform. It is a good change who cannot help but scream “Stella” for his of pace for me and a good change of pace lover, Stella (Lindsay Rice), who has gone for the audience. The Players provided missing for six years in search of a lemon 1 2 3 comedy, Tennessee Williams references, and coke. All save for Cora, these characters are Level: lessons about tolerance and alcoholism to from “A Streetcar Named Desire.” From the audience. These shows possess differ- “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof,” Big Daddy, ing themes and storylines and the actors played by Andrew Auger and not one, but never play a role exactly the same way. two Maggies (Amber De Angelis and Dawn What do an 18 year old self-proclaimed Correia) and make for quite an interesting ladies’ man, a woman without a love life, a experience. Not only does “Desire, Desire, feminist, a woman with image problems, Desire” take you through several Tennessee and a five-year-old boy all have in common? Williams works, but it changes some charac- They called 1-900-Desperate, that is what. ters into others; for example, Stanley into The first of the five short shows is called “1- Brick who runs off with Skipper (formerly 900-Desperate” and is about a woman the census taker played by Del Gagnon). named Gretchen (Dawn Correia) who after Later, Stanley reappears after Stella comes being taunted by her mother about a lack of back and leaves again. He was in a bunny a love life, calls up 1-900-Desperate to meet suit. I still don’t know what to think of this men, but instead finds two women: one a show. I laughed at Mandie Dev’s delightful feminist (Kerri Moriarty) and the other an portrayal of Blanche, and Ben Baker in a image-challenged older woman (Amber De bunny suit, but due to lack of knowledge Angelis), a man named Scuzzy (Albert Her- Tennessee William’s plays beyond looking nandez), and a five year old boy (Daniel up where the characters come from, the ma- Beaudoin). Gretchen ends up finding the jority of the humor is lost on me. I can’t boy’s naiveté much more appealing than the fairly judge this one as I’m obviously not adults that were on the line. Story-wise I’d the target audience. I will say however that call it more cute than funny. It produced a it looks to be an odd choice because unless few laughs, but that is about it. I did how- one is sixty, I do not think one will know ever like the blocking of the characters and Tennessee William’s stories. I desire for the technique used to show they were talk- anyone watching this short to get knowl- ing on the line. The light would shine on edge of Tennessee Williams. whoever was speaking and those who The third play of the night was “Not My weren’t speaking would freeze in their place. Simple yet effective, like the days of Cont inued on page 19 page 19 february 15, 2008

A Night of Short Shows Two Buds and a Continued from page 18 decides she wants to teach the boys not about the “buns in the oven”, but Microbrew: Fault.” It’s a drastic departure from the “hot dogs”. The use of a movie the prior two shows, in the sense that screen and short interlude messages rather than seeking to entertain, this with ominous music I found to be show is meant to teach a lesson about more than adequate for the scene Magic Hat #9 alcoholism and the complications it changes, rather than a curtain. It did causes. Jack (Will Stanley) is an obvi- something that no curtain could ac- ous alcoholic and constantly tells oth- complish, and that is help to set the By Joe Domaney and Ryan P. Daley ers and the audience that his mood. “The Hardy Boys and the downfalls and shortcomings are not Mystery of Where Babies Come Beer Enthusiasts his fault. For example, the reason From” is the show to watch if you’re Hi, we’re Joe and Ryan. Welcome back three year-round beers and 4 season- why he lost his job, according to him, looking for a laugh. for another beer belly filled semester! As als, with additional special one-time is because he quit, when in reality he Don’t play witness to the “The much as the Budweiser Super Bowl com- batches. actually stole VCRs from his job. He Book of Leviticus Show” if you’re mercials are favorites or ours, we still Though our beer was poured from seeks help from his mother (Lindsay looking for a laugh. Although there don’t suggest drinking their beers unless the brass, rustic, web-like #9 tap, we’re Rice) who like Jack is also an alco- is much irony in it and the set-up is there is a wicked good reason. When it not shy about our previous consump- holic, but she doesn’t see herself as absurd this play sets about teaching a comes down to it we really enjoy good, tion of the microbrewery’s other offer- such because she drinks out of a wine lesson in tolerance. Dawn Correia in high- quality beers, and we’re sure many ings, and we’d like to make a special glass. She, like her son, doesn’t have yet another performance is Lettie Lu, of you do too. Unfortunately, we often see note for those of you who need a sur- much of a life so to speak and views a southerner turned public access tel- most other college students drinking prise every time you crack open a cold Jack as the successful one despite the evangelist. She’s joined by her hus- garbage beers because they’re dirt cheap at on: Magic Hat is including short fact that Harry (Ryan Smith), her band (Ryan Smith) and her the liquor store. That’s why we decided to phrases on the underside of each bot- other son, is doing well for himself. “Momma” (Amber De Angelis). Ac- write this column - to provide you with an tle cap, some facetious, some serious, She calls Harry, but he refuses to cording to Lettie Lu they are doing opportunity to educate yourself about the and even some that just don’t make help. The ex-wife Margie (Kerri Mo- God’s work and to show her devotion endless amount of microbrews out there. sense (those are closer to the bottom of riarti) had thrown Jack out, but she she brings in an adulteress (Mandie Just do us a favor, if you choose to drink, the cooler). genuinely feels sympathy for him de- Dev) and a homosexual (Miles Fergu- only do so if you’re 21 or older, and de- Each of their packages are made spite him not being there for his son). Her later actions spoil her own finetly do it responsibly. with interesting graphics and cool art- child. This play comes to show that purported knowledge of the bible as work, with the most noteworthy being alcoholism is not an issue just for the she violates a clause found in every A long winter is ahead, and with the Fat Angel. Everything Magic Hat person with the disease, but affects religion that I’ve ever heard of; She the snow falling, the cold wind blow- offers has a small town, microbrew the entire family and their relations violates the “thou shall not kill” ing, and icicles forming, you may want feel with the comfort of being able to with one another. clause when she shoots the homosex- to stock up on some of these local sea- get it almost everywhere you go. The fourth play was “The Hardy ual and the adulteress. I think that a sonal brews just in case you’re snowed Getting back to the dentist com- Boys and the Mystery of Where Ba- woman in a hotel room publicly in sometime or have a lucky someone ment, the beer gives off an underlying bies Come From” and it was un- broadcasting two people’s deaths due who forgot his or her jacket and unfor- fluoride, coppery taste that settles in doubtedly the highlight of my night. to ignorance or stupidity about her tunately needs a place to crash… your mouth. It’s not a bad thing, al- Anyone who has read the Hardy own faith is indeed absurd, just as Magic Hat, Burlington, VT’s micro- though if you really hate the dentist or Boys mysteries should know that the bringing harm, nay killing someone brewery known for its unconventional having to swish that fluoride as a Hardy Boys are intelligent and they for their sexuality or infidelity is ludi- offerings (both in variety and presen- child, you might experience some bad solve mysteries. Their father usually crous. Christopher Durang gets his tation) tickled our fancy with the lo- déjà-vu. After talking about it, we fig- helps them out too. In this show message about tolerance out loud and cally popular #9—described as a “not ured this came from that hoppy bitter- however, the way the Hardy boys act clear. I hope someone in the audience quite pale ale” as it is missing a little ness followed by the apricot taste at is inconsistent with the books. In- learned something from this show. on the hops side. The beer gives a nice the end. These two factors along with stead of intelligent young detectives In closing it was a great pleasure sweet fruit flavor showing an essence the very slight carbonation gives the we have two constantly sweater to witness the Players demonstrate of apricot. Essentially, it’s creamy, with beer that distinct dentist feel. changing, excited by the word such flexibility and portray multiple a peculiar flavor that leaves a taste on Magic Hat #9 is one of those beers “sleuthing” nincompoops. Frank and roles in one night. The Bryant Play- the tongue reminiscent of a trip to the you don’t mind having if everything Joe Hardy were played by Miles Fer- ers, I feel provided something for dentist (keep reading, we’ll explain…). else offered is garbage, but this is defi- guson and Ben Baker respectively, everyone with “A Night of Short The beer has very little head, and what nitely not one of those beers you and they put up a tremendous per- Shows”. Mandie , Ben, and Miles es- it does offer fades very fast. would see someone jumping up and formance. For example it takes a lot pecially shined the night I went. Magic Hat Brewing began produc- down doing the Hercules dance for. of courage to bear one’s boxers on Their chemistry was great for “The tion in 1994 in its home city of Burling- stage during a play especially when Hardy Boys and the Mystery of ton, but moved to South Burlington in “fall-out” could take place. Joe and Where Babies Come From”. I recom- 1997, where it still resides, pumping Frank are bumbling fools searching mend that everyone try to catch these out fresh barrels of all different kinds Cost: $7.99 for what it means to have a “bun in shows next time they hear of them. of beers—from the typical and most the oven” and their dad (Andy “A Night of Short Shows” must have popular #9 to a Un Natural Thirst (a Alcohol: 4.6% Sanchez), goes as far as to call them sounded scary to some because it was single run ale, inspired by the Tale of “retards” before he is “chloroformed” different. Don’t be a Lettie Lu and the Middle Man once shown at the Ex- Beerometer: 68% (bad joke) by the sex maniac, Nurse get all your facts straight first. Differ- quisite Corpse Art Gallery in Burling- Ratchet (Mandie Dev). Nurse Ratchet ent is a good thing. ton, VT.). They constantly produce ‘24’ still an action-filled thriller By Evan Collyer been riding the coattails of the Bush administration hour period and getting away from the real time Staff Writer and the War on Terror. The article depicts a timeline concept of the show. Personally, I think Jack Bauer of President George W. Bush’s approval ratings and told them that “There is NO time!” for such antics. “The following takes place between 9:00PM and the number of viewers per episode of ‘24’ since the You can find that idea in the garbage can or as 10:00PM. And today is the longest day of my life.” show premiered. With Jack’s methods of getting the Michael Scott likes to call it a “special filing cabinet Jack Bauer’s (Kiefer Sutherland) voice rings out loud information he needs being controversial, the writ- for corporate.” through my television, as my friends and I hurry to ers of ‘24’ are trying to reinvent 24 for Season 7. Jack Bauer the bad guy? NO, WRONG, BAD shut off all the lights and enter the only quiet hour What is he doing and where is Jack Bauer? (Note IDEA. The idea they had was to have Jack be run- that my room has ever experienced. Now Monday if you continue reading from this point there maybe ning around trying to stop terror, while a new nights roll around and it is becoming all too com- some SPOILERS!) One thought the writers had was young female agent hunted down Jack Bauer for mon to see the seats empty, and Jack Bauer is to send Jack Bauer to Africa. In the article “Rein- using improper torture techniques or for using them nowhere to be found. Terrorists are plotting, at all. The President of Fox said no one would bombs are exploding, and there is no Jack believe that Jack Bauer would become bad. Bauer to save the United States of America. Scratch that premise. Make way for Jack Bauer Season Six of the show ended on May 21, being the hero that he is and doing what he be- 2007 to little over 11 million viewers, down lieves in. The last idea they had was to put Jack approximately 5 million viewers from its four on trial for using torture methods and him not hour season premiere in January of 2007. In a apologizing for his methods. This new female recent Wall Street Journal article, entitled agent is still part of the concept and has to an- “Reinventing ‘24’” the author Rebecca Dana swer these questions about torture and whether spoke to one of the shows writers about the or not they are acceptable. The Counter Terror- writer strike and the public mood towards ist Unit is dismantled and an old friend, long Jack Bauer’s torture methods. ‘24’ has been believed dead returns to cause a domestic crisis. under a great deal of scrutiny in regards to The clock never went silent on Tony. how Jack Bauer consistently uses forms of When are we going to see Jack Bauer back in torture to interrogate terrorists. Some of the action? Since the writers strike struck in No- candidates have actually used Jack Bauer as vember 2007, the show already being behind an example in the debates, and Bill Clinton schedule, and Keifer Sutherland in jail for his even said in an interview in October 2007 that DUI, it is likely that we may not get to see he hopes that if there ever is a “Jack Bauer America’s terrorist fighting superhero Jack moment,” you know the type where there is a Bauer return until January of 2009. What a long bomb about to go off in 30 seconds or some- MCT Campus wait until we hear Jack’s voice come booming one is going to attempt to assassinate the President venting ‘24’” Mr. Gordon one of the writers said from our televisions and him once again having a and Jack has to torture someone to find out where it that “One of the themes we discussed was penance, bad day. Though it does allow for everyone to re- is happening and who is in charge, while still not that Africa was a place Jack had gone to seek some view Seasons One thru Six again, catch up on some condoning the use of torture he hopes someone kind of penance. Some sanctuary too, but also reading of the “24 Declassified” novels or even does what is necessary to put a stop to the crisis at penance for things he’s done in his life. “Does this Richard Miniter’s new book entitled “Jack Bauer for hand. not pose an issue to any true 24 fan? How is Jack President: Terrorism and Politics in 24.” Jack will Season One had premiered on FOX a mere 25 going to fight terrorist in America when he is 14 return when America needs him most…In Jack days after the tragedies of September 11, 2001. hours away? Well according to the article, the writ- Bauer we trust. Since then the article depicts that 24’s success has ers and producers had thought of skipping that 14