Volume 76, Issue 11 Smithfield, RI March 19, 2010 Vanity Students travel to Dominican Republic By Brittany Eager Affair Staff Writer This spring break Women's addresses Center Director Toby Simon and Associate Sociology pro- issues with fessor Sandra Enos accompa- nied six Bryant students on a service learning trip that by- body image passed the large hotels and By Cristine Cox resorts of the Dominican Re- Staff Writer public to small villages called “I’m too fat.” “Look at bateys where many poverty those thunder thighs.” “My stricken families live. nose is too big.” “Do I look fat While there, Ashley Hoek in this?” “If only I had more '11 (Sherborn, MA), Christian muscles…” What do all of Shiveley '12 (Berlin, MA ), Jes- these statements have in com- sica Reateugi '10 (Wethers- mon? They all exhibit some field, CT), Jose Batista ’10 type of insecurity or disdain (Providence, RI), Jose Mal- about the person’s body. Why donado '11 (Holyoke, MA), is it that individuals – both and Taryn Smith ’12 men and women – have is- (Voorheesville, NY) worked sues accepting their bodies? Is with children of the batey (the it the media? Is it teasing from community surrounding for- friends? Could it be that they mer sugar mills) to teach just don’t like themselves? them how to use computers Vanity Affair – an event being and to speak English. Skills put on by the Counseling like these are vital to small Services Office, would like to communities in the Domini- can Republic where the best Taryn Smith was one of six students to spend their spring break volunteering in the Dom- tackle and address all of these (Courtesy of Sandra Enos) questions and more. chance at finding a job is in incan Republic. Vanity Affair is an open the tourist industry. in Guayacanes and traveled native people. such as a door, windows, and discussion with faculty, staff, This is the second year in a each day to the Soco batey to The students also did asset a floor. and students about self-image row that Toby Simon and Pro- work. The batey is about 45 mapping while they were Toby Simon met with a and sexuality issues. There fessor Enos have taken a trip minutes away. Since many of there, which is a sociological local contractor about the will be a showing of the film to the Dominican Republic. the people who worked in the approach to viewing the com- costs of finishing the commu- Lovely and Amazing fol- They were the first members sugar cane fields had their munity according to what nity center in the future. This lowed by a panel discussion of the Bryant Community to jobs taken away, they needed they do have, instead of what will give the members of the to discuss the topics of the take an international service a new way to make ends they are lacking. The students community a be7er idea of movie. Lovely and Amazing learning trip. Last year, along meet. SOLAIDOM was set up found that the people of the what is necessary to finish is a movie that explores issues with bringing computers to by Chantal to help them learn community and their close- their center. While there, stu- related to women, relation- the bateys, the students began the French language, an ad- ness were an important asset dents also visited an already ships, self-image, culture, to teach the children com- vantage when applying for that would help in developing built community center in a gender, and sexuality. puter skills that would give jobs in hotels. their area. nearby batey. The community The panel will consist of them an advantage when try- Three of the students on The people of these Do- center they visited specialized Professor Jeff Cabusao (De- ing to get a job working in a the trip were bilingual and minican bateys have access to in helping to make jewelry partment of English and Cul- large hotel. Service learning used this to connect with the running water which is also out of polished coconut shells. tural Studies), Toby Simon trips such as these help people. They sat down in an asset. Although the run- This is a skill that could be (Director of the Women’s Cen- poverty-stricken families and groups on several occasions ning water is not safe for used if the community de- ter), Carly Warland (student also help Bryant students gain and learned how to get to the drinking on its own, it is of cided to sell these to the representative, Vice-Presi- a more global perspective on heart of what these people aid when cooking. The com- tourists visiting the nearby re- dent, Alliance for Women’s community service. need in their community and munities have their own sorts. Awareness), and Julie Wargo The group of students, what would help them to live school and health center re- “I am enormously proud of (Counselor). along with Simon and Enos, be7er financially. Many of the gardless of its very limited the work that our students “This panel was chosen to visited SOLAIDOM, which is hotels only hire the locals for hours. did while in the Dominican initiate a dialogue with the run by a French woman three months at a time which The small homes barely Republic. They were exposed audience and highlight differ- named Chantal who has dedi- allows them to skip out on equivalent to more than one to the real DR and fully ap- ent points of view. Participat- cated her time to helping the paying taxes and makes earn- room are home to ten to preciated what that meant. ing members will provide people of the Dominican Re- ing a steady living even more twelve people at a time. Their experiences there en- their take on the movie based public a6er retiring from the difficult for the struggling Do- One of the goals of the native abled them to see first hand on age, gender, cultural back- hotel and tourist business. minicans. people is to have a commu- what they had learned ground and academic disci- SOLAIDOM’s “headquar- The experience proved to nity center where they would through their sociology and pline,” explains Julie Wargo, ters” are in the small fishing be an eye opener for the stu- be able to learn sewing, em- service learning classes. They Counselor for Counseling village of Guayacanes. There dents. They learned of the broidery, cooking, different lived with people in a small Services and one of the coor- is an atelier (a workshop), drawbacks of tourism that languages, and computer fishing village and traveled dinators of this event. which showcases and sells ar- most of us don’t take into con- skills. each day by public trans- It’s no secret that self- tisan goods. This includes sideration when visiting The building of the com- portation (the guagua) to image is an issue that youth jewelry made by the kids she places like the Dominican Re- munity center began, but was work on a batey (former face. With images of thin teaches and wooden sculp- public. For these students, halted when their investor sugar plantation). Bryant has women and muscle-clad men tures made by adults. She this trip allowed them to see withdrew his funding to help definitely le6 its mark on the seen as desirable, sexy, and teaches French to the children what life is like beyond the the people of Haiti. There batey Soco and I hope we can even successful while thicker in Guayacanes right in her hotels and resorts where stands the start of the commu- continue the work with the men and women and even backyard. many people spend their nity center, but it is still lack- community there,” says The Bryant students stayed Spring Break and to help the ing, even needing the basics Simon. See “Vanity”on page 4

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 Bus iness - Annie’s CEO visits Bryant  Spor ts - Squash: best season ever  Opinion - Hands off Archway budget  Vari ety - 5 cheap beers reviewed page 2 march 19, 2010 DPS Log EMT CALL Medical Serv- ices Rendered FEB 22 2010- EMT CALL Medical Serv- BIAS INCIDENTS None Re- Monday at 17:55 ices Rendered FEB 27 2010- ported Location: RESIDENCE Saturday at 03:21 HALL Location: RESIDENCE To report a bias incident or Summary: A male complain- HALL hate crime, go to ing of neck pains. EMS was Summary: A report of an in- www.bryant.edu/bias or call activated. toxicated male. EMS was ac- the Bias Incident Hotline at tivated. x6920 LARCENY (Over $500)FEB Bias related incident – a 23 2010-Tuesday at 21:00 VANDALISM (AUTO) threatened, a7empted, or Location: GEORGE E BELLO FEB 27 2010-Saturday at 12:32 completed action that is moti- CENTER Location: NEW SENIOR vated by bigotry and bias re- Summary: A student reports APARTMENT LOT garding a person’s real or a back pack stolen. Summary: DPS noticed a ve- perceived race, religion, natu- hicle with a broken mirror. ral origin, ethnicity, sexual LARCENY FEB 24 2010- The owner was contacted. orientation, disability, or gen- Wednesday at 11:11 der status. Examples of these Location: CHASE ATH- EMT CALL Medical Serv- incidents include name call- LETIC CENTER / GYM / ices Rendered FEB 28 2010- ing, offensive language/acts, MAC Sunday at 18:58 and graffiti/behavior. Summary: A student reports Location: RESIDENCE The DPS Crime Prevention a the6 from locker room. HALL Officers: Summary: A report of a per- EMT CALL Medical Serv- son having a panic a7ack. “TIP OF THE WEEK” ices Rendered FEB 24 2010- EMS was activated. Wednesday at 20:25 Location: CHASE ATH- VANDALISM (AUTO) Remove all valuables and LETIC CENTER / GYM / MAR 1 2010-Monday at 13:43 make sure all bedrooms and MAC Location: HALL 15 LOT suites are locked before you Summary: A student having Summary: A student reports leave for break. an allergic reaction and trou- vandalism to her vehicle. ble breathing. EMS was acti- Always keep your doors vated. VANDALISM (AUTO) locked when you are not MAR 1 2010-Monday at 17:55 there!!! VANDALISM (AUTO) Location: O & P PARKING FEB 26 2010-Friday at 16:10 LOTS Location: STRIP PARKING Summary: A student re- Summary: A student re- ported that the driver's side ported damage to a parked sport mirror was broken off vehicle. the vehicle. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT CUMBERLAND PLEASE CALL 401.333.8944 FOR MORE INFO march 19, 2010 page 3 Channel 12’s Bryant Jazz Ensemble to Michelle Muscatello perform Saturday night to host first annual Public Speaking Colloquium By Sara Larrabee The level of participation Staff Writer and enthusiasm has been overwhelming. Channel 12 Bryant’s First Annual Pub- “Eyewitness News” Meteorol- lic Speaking Colloquium is al- ogist Michelle Muscatello has most here. On Monday, agreed to host the event and March 22nd from 7-9pm in is sure to bring energy and the Bello Grand Hall, six of entertainment to the crowd. Bryant’s best students will Her visibility as a dynamic compete in this widely publi- personality in Rhode Island cized event. The event is a television will add energy free and open to all Bryant and expertise to this already students, faculty, and staff, as spectacular event. The Toast- well as the general public. masters (a public speaking “This event gives students and leadership club), will be the opportunity to practice raffling off hundreds of dol- speaking skills, writing skills, lars in awesome prizes during and also to receive feedback intermission. Refreshments on their delivery. This is a def- will be served. Top (L-R): Tim Drechsler-Martell and Jeff Allen, Faculty Advisor. Bottom (L-R): Chris inite resumé builder and Once again, the event will Corry, Jazz Band President, and Jay Bianco (Caitlyn Witkowski) something employers will no- be held on Monday night tice,” says Professor Susan March 22nd from 7-9pm in By Sara Larrabee Did you know that Bryant has its very own Jazz Baran, the program coordina- the Bello Grand Hall on the Staff Writer Ensemble?? Well if you have never heard the band tor and advisor to the Toast- Bryant University campus. playing on Monday nights in the music room, they are masters. The Public Speaking Collo- smokin’! A wide range of instruments and highly talented student-musicians Thirty Bryant students will quium is sponsored by the comprise this group, all lead by director Jim LaFi8e. The band will be perform- participate in the preliminary College of Arts and Sciences, round on Friday, but only six the Department of Communi- ing this Saturday night at 8pm in the South Dining café which will be trans- will be selected to compete on cations, and the Toastmasters. formed into a modern jazz lounge. The band will be playing songs such as Monday night. Students are If you have any questions “Sing, Sing, Sing”, “Fiesta Latina”, and numerous Chicago tunes. So come and also welcome to stroll into the please feel free to contact co- support your fellow Bulldogs and enjoy the greatest jazz on campus, Saturday TV studio on 3/19 to watch ordinator Susan Baran at sub- March 20th at 8pm. This event is free of charge. Hope to see you there! the preliminary rounds which [email protected] or Wendy will be going on throughout Samter at the day from 10am-5pm. [email protected].

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www.suffolk.edu/summer page 4 march 19, 2010 Vanity expand your career options Continued from page 1 people with bigger or smaller MBA Information Session noses, breasts, legs, etc. are seen as ugly, not sexy, and un- successful, the youth in Tuesday, March 23, 6 – 8 PM s Harkins Hall, Room LL12 today’s society are put under a lot of pressure. Your family and friends can also influence the way s Meet with PC’s MBA Program director, faculty, and staff you feel about yourself, your self-image, and self-esteem s Learn about experiential learning and internships through comments they s Rolling admissions, small classes, affordable tuition make, their preferences, or teasing. Eating disorders like s Full- and part-time programs, flexible class schedules bulimia to anorexia are o7en results of one’s image insecu- rities. The South Carolina De- Veea^XVi^dc [ZZ lV^kZY l]Zc ndj Veean i]Vi ZkZc^c\# partment of Mental Health estimates that 8 million Amer- to learn more 401.865.2333 icans have an eating disorder visit www.providence.edu/mba, call or – seven million women and school of business e-mail Kathy Follett at [email protected]. one million men. Our own Counseling Center o7en ad- dresses body image issues. Contrary to popular belief, however, “men are equally as vulnerable to issues rooted in image, self-esteem, and van- Action Ahmad ity,” says Julie Wargo. “The idea that females are more prone to working though such challenges is false;” males are just less likely to talk about these issues. When asked why she felt it was important for an event like this to take place, Wargo talked about society’s mes- sages about body images and the consequences of these im- ages on individuals and their relationships. “Society today sends so many distorted mes- sages about what constitutes healthy body image. The film Lovely and Amazing high- lights those messages and ex- emplifies how obsession with vanity can be destructive to intimate relationships. Addi- tionally, it is important for students to recognize the emotional, psychological and physical consequences that surface when insecurities about one’s image spiral out of control.” Carly Warland, Vice Presi- dent of Alliance for Women’s Awareness and student repre- sentative on the panel thinks that “it's important to have events like this on campus be- cause it helps bring awareness to major issues that young people deal with.” These are issues that everyone is not al- ways comfortable with. Carly believes that this event “may answer questions for people that aren't confi- dent enough to talk about it or it may be an eye-opening discussion that gives insight. I believe it is very important because it helps young people develop their own personal identity.” The event was originally scheduled for December 7, 2009; it had been postponed- due to a major snowstorm and rescheduled for March 22, 2010. It is co-sponsored with Counseling Services, the Women’s Center, the Alliance for Women’s Awareness, and the Department of Literary and Cultural Studies. It will be held in Janikies Theater Jawad Ahmad doesn’t wait for success to find him. starting a 7 pm and lasting until 9 pm. Every day, he’s showing the world what he’s made of. Every day, he’s feeding his life, his career and his future.

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Her name is this particular type of cancer, or can- Kathryn Torrey and she is a student at cer in general? Connecticut College. Leukemia is not a genetic cancer so If you answered yes then we have your career What type of cancer were you diag- I had no idea why I got it. It kind of hit nosed with? me out of nowhere. One of the first waiting for you! Canes Ultralights Inc. is currently seeking store I was diagnosed with Acute Lym- things my mom asked my doctor was phocytic Leukemia. It’s the most com- whether or not my children eventually managers, assistant managers, payroll reps and payment clerks to work at mon type of leukemia for children would be at risk for ge8ing it, and under the age of 15. It is detected by a luckily he said absolutely not. It’s diffi- your own flexible schedule! And it only takes a little bit of your time! If you bone marrow test and is treated with cult to determine the cause of chemotherapy at the moment of diag- Leukemia, and I just happened to be think you have what Canes Ultralights is looking for : nosis. unlucky. When were you diagnosed? At what age? For more information on how Kathryn Contact us with your resume @ I was 12 years old, in 7th grade and Torrey dealt with Leukemia and how she it was February of 2001. now lives her life, visit: [email protected]'s What was your initial reaction to your www.BryantArchway.com diagnosis? [email protected]. I remember this all as kind of a blur. Almost as if it were a movie I saw and Hurry…don't wait! This great opportunity is limited so contact Canes Ultralight Inc. today! as if it never really happened to me. We were on a family vacation in Florida. We used to drive down from Connecticut and we would stop at my dad’s friend’s house in Charlo8e, NC. While we were in Florida my mom, sister, and I were walking near my grandparents’ house and I had to stop and catch my breath/take a break every few Opportunity from Bryant University minutes. Being an athlete this was out of the ordinary and I started to think that something and NEASC for Third Party Comment was wrong. Then on our way back home, we stopped in NC. We all went out on a walk through the woods and when we were almost back to the car all I remember is feeling really light headed, then everything went ryant University will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit April 11-14, 2010, white and I couldn’t see a thing by a team representingthe Commission on Institutions of HigherEducation of the New and I just lowered myself next to BEngland Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). a tree while my family panicked to figure out what had hap- pened. That day ended with me The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education is one of eight accrediting commissions having a very bad migraine in the U.S. that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis. The Commission, which where I could not be anywhere is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, accredits approximately 200 institutions near light and stayed in a pitch- black room all day long. in the six-state New England region. When we got home from the trip my mom took me to see a Bryant University has been accredited by the Commission since 1966 and was last reviewed in doctor who ordered numerous 2000. Its accreditation by NEASC encompasses the entire institution. tests. The hypotheses ranged from lime disease to mono but nothing was coming up, until fi- For the past year and a half, Bryant has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing nally they did a bone marrow the Commission’s Standards for Accreditation. An evaluation team will visit the institution test, which was by far the most to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to painful experience of my life. I the Commission a continuingstatus for the institution; followinga review process, the can remember being in the room on the table screaming in pain as Commission itself will take the final action. a giant needle was being drilled into my bone and all I could see The public is invited to submit comments regarding Bryant University to: was my mom’s face covered in Public Comment on Bryant University tears as she watched her daugh- Commission on Institutions ofHigher Education ter going through excruciating pain. I remember si8ing in the New England Association ofSchools and Colleges empty waiting room at Yale New 209 Burlington Road Haven hospital reading some Bedford, MA 01730-1433 old magazine (cause waiting E-mail to: [email protected] rooms never have current issues of magazines). When the nurse came out and explained it, I was Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution. In keeping barely paying a8ention. I heard with Commission policy, the written comments found to be within the scope of this policy, along the word Leukemia and immedi- with the names of the persons submittingthose comments, will be forwarded to the University, ately thought of that story of the which will be given the opportunity to reply prior to the Commission review meeting. girl with 1000 paper cranes and didn’t think much of it. I was 12 years old, I had no idea what Written, signed comments must be received by no later than the final date of visit, which is that meant. I thought I would April 14, 2010 to be considered. Comments should include the name, address, and telephone have to take some medicine and number of the person providingthe comments. just move on with my life, and I remember asking my mom if we could go home now. That’s when The Commission cannot settle disputes between individuals and institutions, whether those it really hit me, when my mom involve faculty, students, administrators, or members of other groups. Individuals considering and dad turned to me, and told submittingcomplaints against an affiliated institution should request the separate Policy me “no, we’re gonna have to and Procedures for the Consideration of Complaints Made Against Affiliated Institutions from stay here overnight…for quite a the Commission office. Information about obtainingthe policy can be found on the NEASC while”. My mom immediately called Web site: www.neasc.org

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‘Annie's mission and values (MCT Campus) clearly demonstrate the com- By John-Paul Sullivan own. pany's belief that social responsi- Contributing Writer Another way to save money is to budget. Know how much you can spend and try not to bility is a cornerstone of the purchase things on your debit or credit card In this day and age many college students that you know you will not be able to pay company.’ have problems with saving money. It is very back. The interest rates on the cards can be as easy for us to spend a couple bucks on a daily high as 25% and the bank fees as high as $30 Furthermore, the company's consumers, customers, suppliers coffee or soda. How about all that Poland for purchases that overdraw your checking ac- and shareholders are treated with “the same high degree of re- Spring bo1led water? That certainly adds up count. In order to keep track of your spending, spect, fairness, and honesty” that they expect of others. at $1 a pop. You started with a hundred dol- sign up for online banking at your bank. Acting responsibly is important to the company, and Mr. lars in your wallet and in just a blink of an eye One more easy way to save money is to buy Foraker mentioned that Annie's believes that their role in the all that money is gone. all your books online. For example an account- world includes “nourishing communities by providing So how quickly do some of these items add ing book that sells for about $200 in the Bryant healthy food, promoting sustainability and supporting organi- up? Well let’s say you buy a coffee every day. bookstore sells for about $50 online on sites zations motivated by [their] same intrinsic purpose.” Whenever I purchase coffee it is at least $3 dol- like half.com and textbooksrus.com, so next Any company can have a clearly defined value system or lars. A0er one year that three dollars a day semester before you buy any of your books philosophy, but Annie's is a company that implements these adds up to be $1,095, and a0er 10 years that from the Bryant Bookstore be sure to check out convictions readily. For example, Annie's funds school and daily coffee ends up costing $10,950. those sites first. community gardens throughout the country (more than 30 Now let’s say you invested it into a certifi- The basic idea is to keep track of your schools supported in 2009). The company has also offered cate of deposit or a United States Treasury weekly spending, try to write down every- “Sustainable Agriculture Scholarships” to help the “next gen- Bond. You can expect that value to be at least thing in a small notebook or maybe keep track eration of organic farmers meet their dreams” and has made double to about $22,000 – that could buy a of it through your bank like I do and try to numerous corporate donations to funding organizations that fully loaded Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, eliminate unnecessary items. Maybe you do make a difference in their industry. or you could even use the cash as a down pay- need your $3 coffee, but maybe you cut out Annie's a1ributes much of their success in business to their ment on a house. How about a Corve1e or an other things like buying a bo1le of water or a strong belief in social responsibility, but also to continuous im- Audi TT roadster? You could purchase one soda from vending machines. Anyway you provement. Mr. Foraker stated that “doing the 'right thing' is a with the money you saved if you invested it can cut back is a step in the right direction. journey, requiring ongoing diligence and improvement.” In an into a li1le more risky investment like some effort to foster a philosophy of continuous improvement, mutual funds. The simple alternative: just get Annie's has consistently introduced new products and ex- coffee from Salmanson or try brewing your plored new product categories. The company has enhanced existing items, pushed their internal and external partners for improvements, moved to 70% post-consumer recycled card- board for their packaging, and has updated their recycling and energy-savings systems throughout the supply chain. If any conclusions can be drawn about what makes a com- pany successful, it can certainly be concluded that responsibil- ity and continuous improvement are key. Responsible companies create an aura of transparency and commitment to societal progress, not just that of shareholders and key com- pany executives. A belief in continuous improvement allows a company to adapt and change to the demands of the market and become a leader in the market and nearly make the com- petition irrelevant. As the global marketplace continues to change, and external pressures increase in many industries, Annie's truly seems to be one step ahead.

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(MCT Campus) page 8 march 19, 2010 Bryant squash: The best season ever Wolfer (’10), and Tim Irving By Yohan Sachdev and (’10). Projects include fund- Nick Raho raising to meet expenses for trips next season to the The Bryant Squash Club en- round-robins at Navy and at joyed its best season ever in Yale and to raise money for 2009-2010, with organiza- the eagerly anticipated con- tional and administrative version of a racquetball court achievements off court into a squash court, a project matched on court by key vic- for which the club has re- tories at the College Squash ceived a pledge of matching Association’s national team funds from US Squash, the championships, held in Feb- sport’s national governing ruary at Yale. body. At New Haven, Bryant The team also plans to peti- won matches against Bucknell tion the College Squash Asso- and longtime rival Bard, a ciation for a grant to help team they beat twice this sea- defray expenses for participa- son, to claim a spot in the fi- tion in the 2011 national team nals of the Hawthorne championships scheduled for Division against Lafaye8e. February 2011 at Harvard. Victory in that match proved Sachdev and Coach Wilson elusive, but the overall good are also working to establish a showing guaranteed a final Career Advisory Board to as- national ranking of No. 50 sist squash-club members (out of 64 teams), the Bryant with summer internships, ca- club’s best finish ever and one The Bryant Squash team completed their best season ever in 2009-10. reer advice, and business rela- especially meaningful because (Courtesy of Bryant Athletics) tions. of the club’s final positioning Hawthorne Division final— Award to Dan Cournoyer, semifinals of the C division in Central to Bryant’s success above two well-established played on Yale courts imme- who was undefeated this sea- 2003. In 2001, Mohammed this season has been the con- varsity-level programs and diately adjacent to the overall son. Cole Rochon received the Khakwani (’02) won RI tinuing support from Bryant’s several spots ahead of rival national championship Hardest Worker in Practice Squash’s D individual cham- president, Ron Machtley, a Notre Dame. matches between Trinity and Award and, not surprisingly, pionship. In 2002, Rajat Agar- longtime player and fierce Bryant rolled early in its Yale (you probably heard the Most Improved Player wal (’03) also won the D competitor who frequently opening match on Friday about that brouhaha on ESPN Award. individual tournament; the entertains the challenges of against Bucknell, with Dave and watched the video that The Leadership Award following year, he claimed the the club’s top players; Bryant’s Zastrow (’12), Dan Cournoyer went viral on YouTube)—was went to Yohan Sachdev. Nick league’s C individual title. In men’s varsity tennis coach, (’12), and Hart Callahan (’11) supercharged with energy. Raho, who tore his ACL last 2003, the team tested the wa- Ron Gendron, who appreci- recording victories at the Play was close, back and year, received the team’s ters of collegiate competition. ates the sport’s physical de- number 9, 6, and 3 spots re- forth, but in the end, Lafaye8e Comeback Player of the Year In 2005, the club participated mands; and Bryant’s spectively. JP Sullivan (’11) won, 6-3. A real highlight for Award. Big Win Awards went in the CSA’s 5-Man Team club-sports coordinator, Mark and Maurice Abitbol (’11) also Bryant was the superior play to Raho, Sachdev, and Besch. championship. Last season, Caruso, who helps out in nu- won for Bryant. The team cel- of Besch, who won his match Callahan, Sachdev, and the club played an entire sea- merous ways every season ebrated the day’s triumph at a in five very strategic, very Cournoyer were congratu- son of intercollegiate squash. with ma8ers fiscal and logisti- dinner hosted at their home poised games. Callahan, Sulli- lated for their exemplary— This year, the club had 23 cal. Key squash technical ad- by the parents of Brent Besch van, and Rochon all pushed and loud—vocal playing members, the most visor to the team remains (’11). their opponents to five games. encouragement during the ever. Ma8hew Munich, a former The Bard match on Satur- Last week, the Bryant team’s matches. And Yash A7er graduation, Yohan Men’s 5.5 U.S. national cham- day was very close. Cole Ro- Squash Club presented its an- Agarwal and Pablo Madera Sachdev will become the new pion who holds a Level 2 chon (’12) played big, nual awards recognizing indi- were thanked for stepping head of the Friends of Bryant coaching certificate from US winning at No. 8. At No. 2, vidual achievements and into the lineup several times Squash, the club’s alumni and Squash and is presently a US Raho took a hard-fought vic- contributions made to the when other teammates were parent support group. Key Squash coaching instructor. tory in five games. With the team in the preceding season. unable to play their matches. alumni include Kanodia, who Bryant Squash Club coach match standing 4-all, Sachdev, The team also saluted its four The Bryant Squash Club now is a Bryant trustee, Khak- John Wilson, who holds a US playing No. 1 as he did all graduating seniors—Yash was started in 1998 by Sameer wani, Agarwal, Steve Parry Squash Level 1 coaching cer- season, shouldered the pres- Agarwal, Himanshu Bahadur, Kanodia (’99, MBA ’02). The (’09; he started a squash club tificate and is a long-time na- sure and avenged an earlier and co-captains Yohan team found success playing in in Dubai), Steve Lamb (‘09), tionally ranked masters loss to his opponent by clinch- Sachdev and Nick Raho. the Rhode Island squash Rich Duda (’10), Andrew player, is in his 11th year as ing the team win with his 3-1 Coach John Wilson presented league, winning the D divi- victory. the Most Valuable Player sion in 2002 and reaching the Sunday’s Bryant-Lafaye8e See “Bryant squash”, page 9 Figure skating ends season with gold January. “Most students at Bryant The team competes as a na- don’t even realize there is a By Hilary Cartwright tionally recognized team in figure skating team. Our goal Contributing Writer the open-collegiate division of of the semester is to spread synchronized skating. Some awareness.” The Bryant University Syn- competitors include Prince- There will be another free chronized Skating Team com- ton, Northeastern, The Uni- open skate at the Smithfield peted at the New England versity of Maryland, and the Rink on Sunday, April 25th Challenge Cup on Saturday, University of Delaware. from 2-4pm. February 27th at Boston Uni- With the recent excitement The team will also be host- versity, winning their second of the Olympics, many stu- ing a Skate-a-thon to benefit gold medal of the season. dents have shown an interest the Leukemia & Lymphoma Led by Coach Danielle in the sport. For this reason, Society in memory of Chris Hames of the Warwick Figure the team hosted a free open Sawyer, the brother of Keri Skating Club, the team has skate for the entire Bryant Sawyer ’08 (a founding mem- had their most successful sea- community. There was an ber of Bryant’s Figure Skating Bryant Figure Skating ended their season with gold. (Image son yet. They placed first at overwhelming positive reac- Club). The event will take courtesy Hilary Cartwright) the Cape Cod Synchronized tion from the students. place on April 11th from 4-7 Skating Classic back in De- “We’re really trying to get pm at the Smithfield Munici- ance will be at the William H. the team and their upcoming cember and third at the East- our name out there,” said pal Ice Rink. Thayer Arena in Warwick, RI events, contact Hillary ern Regional Sectional team member Julie Hight. The team’s next perform- on March 27th at 1 and 7pm. Cartwright at Championships in Lowell in For more information about [email protected]. Brittany Hart Peter Kelich Year: Freshman Year: Freshman Sport: Softball Sport: Baseball

Hart allowed only five hits, and Kelich was named the NEC two runs in Bryant’s win against Rookie of the Week after earn- Holy Cross, earning the victory ing a win over Virginia Tech Top after pitching 4.1 innings. last week in his first career start. He allowed only two runs and five hits over eight Dogs innings. march 19, 2010 page 9 Two weeks worth of rants has taken fewer game-win- By David Niles ning shots and actually made Staff Writer more. The more surprising thing is that Lebron makes the On February 28 the United shot only 34% of the time and States lost to Canada in Kobe makes the shot a mea- hockey’s gold medal game at ger 25% of the time. the Olympics, captivating mil- On March 3 ESPN bracke- lions of households across tologist Joe Lanardi promoted both countries. The word is the Notre Dame vs UConn that the NHL will build on the game as an “elimination” popularity. game, with each team “need- On March 1, the NHL sea- ing” to win to keep tourney son resumed. No one cared. I hopes alive. Uconn lost, and don’t understand why this on March 4, Lanardi had was a surprise. I think people UConn in his bracket. At least forget that Americans were on he was a “company man”, the edge of their couches promoting an ESPN game. watching curling and ice Come selection Sunday, how- dancing beat American Idol in ever, none of this mattered. ratings. Americans would From the too much infor- cheer for anyone wearing a mation department, ESPN is USA jersey even if it was in a putting not only the results of grass-growing competition. the spring training games in Jim Calhoun and the UConn Huskies missed the NCAA Tournament this year and had to On March 2 a sports radio the ticker and the pitching afternoon segment consisted settle for the NIT. But if the field was expanded to 96 teams, it would be easy for teams lines of the starting pitchers, like Uconn to still make the tournament; but is this good or bad? (MCT Campus) of a debate about what the but a pitch-by-pitch break- Red Sox playoff rotation will down (30 pitches, 21 fastballs, the Ivy League, every confer- 98th ranked teams complain- tom half (9-16) and only 3 be. How about they play an 6 changeups, 2 sliders, 1 split- ence has a tournament with ing about being left out. teams seeded 7 or 8 have exhibition game first? finger) for all the games an automatic NCAA tourna- Do we really need to hear reached. I listened to a week-old today. I’m sure we will look ment bid on the line. This Morehead State grumbling Why do we need even podcast in which radio hosts back at this in August and re- means every team in the about being left out instead of more mediocrity? One word. discussed Kobe Bryant’s late- alize how important this in- country is already in an ex- St. Louis? None of the bottom Money. The complaining game heroics. Common opin- formation was. panded NCAA tournament of teams have a realistic chance about being left out infuriates ion was that most would Lastly, we don’t need ex- sorts. Keep winning and keep to go deep in the tournament me. Why should you be given rather have Kobe taking the pansion to 96 teams in the advancing. And don’t tell me right now. In its current for- the chance to play Syracuse last possession shot rather NCAA tournament. As it this will eliminate the “bubble mat, only two of the ninety- when you couldn’t beat Hofs- than Lebron James. It turns stands, with the exception of teams”. No. It will just be two teams to make the Final tra in your own conference out that since 2003, Lebron that we will have the 97th and Four were seeded in the bot- tournament? Please. Lacrosse scores at monthly NEC awards signs of a sophomore slump dogs earn a No. 20 ranking not allowed more than six giate point, coming in a hard- Courtesy of with 11 games still to play, from LAXnews. He came up goals in any contest, collect- fought 7-6 win over Army on bryantbulldogs.com and currently leads the nation big again 10 days later in a ing 67 saves (11.2 saves per the road. The point came on in both goals against average key 7-6 win over an Army game) to anchor the Bryant an assist on a Bulldog go- Bryant University took two (4.85) and save percentage, side that was receiving votes defense. The sophomore has ahead goal in the third. He of three monthly awards in posting a .698 mark despite in the national polls, making 17 ground balls on the season, then notched his first colle- the first-ever Northeast Con- facing 167 shots al- good to knot him for giate goal against Bellarmine ference men's lacrosse in-sea- ready on the year, al- second on the team. He on Mar. 10 and has scored son recognitions, as lowing just 29 goals. has also forced four goals in each of the last two sophomore goalkeeper Jame- Love was stellar be- ‘JK Poirier picks up NEC Rookie caused turnovers, also games. Another of the son Love (Darien, Conn.) took tween the pipes in the of the Month for making an tied for second on the Coatesville, Pa. native's goals home NEC Defensive Player season-opener against squad. was the game-winning tally of the Month while a8ackman No. 4 North Carolina, immediate impact on the Bulldog Poirier picks up NEC Saturday against Presbyte- JK Poirier (Coatesville, Pa.) posting a career-high squad just six games into his Rookie of the Month for rian, also chipping in a pair of wrapped up Conference 20 saves and holding making an immediate assists for a career-high three Rookie of the Month as an- one of the nation's top freshman season.’ impact on the Bulldog points in the 9-5 win. Against nounced Tuesday a7ernoon. scoring offenses to just squad just six games Army, Poirier collected a ca- Since the start of the 2010 five goals while facing a into his freshman season. reer-best four ground balls season, Love has been the whopping 42 shots, including 13 saves on 37 shots faced and He leads all rookies in scoring and has seven on the season. backbone of the Bulldogs' suc- 30 in the first half. The Darien, holding strong in the final with seven points off two He also forced caused cess, starting all six games Conn. native posted a .800 minutes to preserve the win. goals and five assists, good to turnovers against Vermont while playing all but one save percentage against the Love made nine saves in tie him for fourth on the team and Fairfield and has ripped minute in goal for the 4-2 Tar Heels while making a wins over both Vermont and overall. The a8acker has ap- off 14 shots on the year, in- Bulldogs, earning him the number of impressive saves Bellarmine, allowing just four peared in every game this sea- cluding seven against Presby- first-ever NEC Defensive en route to being named goals in each matchup. He son, starting in the last four. terian, with seven shots on Player of the Month honor. LAXnews.com's Player of the also recorded nine stops in a In his first career start, goal. He has been showing no Week and helping the Bull- close loss to Fairfield and has Poirier recorded his first colle- Bryant squash Continued from page 9 Bryant On Tap Bryant’s only squash coach. Wilson teaches the prior experience; contact club president game, with its intense physical and mental de- Sachdev to set up a hit. Check out the club’s mands, as a sport for a lifetime. In college, Facebook page. squash, with its demands for the development Next year, Bryant will play 20 collegiate of technical skills and physical fitness through matches, many of them at round-robins that Friday, March 19th: diligent practice, is played as a team sport that provide more bang for the club’s funding relies on individual efforts on court in every buck. Matches are planned with MIT, Con- Baseball, at Northeastern, 3:30 pm match; played later in life, the game offers a necticut College, Notre Dame, Fordham, Bard, foundation for physical fitness, healthy com- Lafaye8e, Boston University, Boston College, petition, and camaraderie. The Bryant Squash Brandeis, and Vermont. Saturday, March 20th: Club welcomes new members with or without So7ball, HOME vs Boston College, 12:00 pm Baseball, HOME vs Northeastern, 1:00 pm Men's Lacrosse, HOME vs Wagner, 1:00 pm

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Season high 13 hits lead to win Top 10 ... over Virginia Tech for Bulldogs By Jackie Ammirato Assistant Sports Editor Courtesy of bryantbulldogs.com ...teams to watch in the tournament

Behind a season-high 13- This is it. What every team plays for, a chance in the tour- hit a8ack, the Bryant Univer- nament. Sixty-five teams get in, but only one is left standing. sity baseball team picked up a Here are ten teams who should be interesting to watch. 5-3 win over Virginia Tech at English Field. Dylan Stone 10. Robert Morris (Portsmouth, R.I.) had four hits on the day and the Bull- Who remembers when our Bulldogs played Robert Mor- dogs got a big li7 with a ris President’s Day weekend? It was an exciting game dur- strong pitching performance ing which the Bulldogs had a lead for much of the first half by newcomerPeter Kelich and Robert Morris’s coach received a technical. Unfortu- making his first start in a Bull- nately the Bulldogs struggled in the second half and Robert dog uniform. Morris took the win and went on to win the Northeast Con- With the Bulldogs looking ference Championship. They take on St. Mary’s of California to bounce back from a tough in the first round. 5-4 loss to the Hokies Tues- day, Bryant sent Peter Kelich 9. Notre Dame (Jackson, N.J.) to the mound for his first start of the year Notre Dame surprised a lot of people with its performance against a tough Hokie lineup Senior Dylan Stone came up big for the Bulldogs with his in the Big East tournament, putting up big wins over Seton and the freshman responded. four-hit performance against the Hokies. (BryantBulldogs.com) Hall and Pittsburgh. Led by senior captain Luke Harangody, A7er Virginia Tech (9-3) considered by some to be the best center in the country, the (Windsor Locks, Conn.) and pitch the ninth, the Hokies Irish will take on Old Dominion in the first round. took a quick lead with a run would eventually score on a threatened, pu8ing two run- in the second, the Bulldogs’ sacrifice fly to le7 by Jim Sk- ners on base and a7er An- bats came alive in the top of 8. Marquette the third, scoring three times agerlind (Holden, Mass.). drews got Luke Padge8 to to take a 3-1 lead. Connor Kevin Brown (Northbor- strike out for the second out Marquette also made some noise in the Big East tourna- Carignan (Norwich, Conn.) ough, Mass.) would give of the innings, leadoff hi8er ment defeating St. John’s and Villanova. Lazar Hayward is a led off the inning with a dou- Bryant a 4-1 lead with an RBI. Andrew Ryan came up with game changing player and should help this team go far. The The Bulldogs led by the same an RBI single to make it 5-3. Golden Eagles face Washington in the first round. ble. Stone followed with a score against the Hokies Tues- But Andrews would se8le double of his own, his third of day but couldn’t hold on as down, striking out Andrew the season to put runners at 7. Houston second and third with no Virginia Tech would rally Rash on a 3-2 count to end the outs. Senior Nick Campbell with two runs in the seventh game and pick up his second Houston is led by Aubrey Coleman who leads the nation, (Raynham, Mass.) came up and eighth. save of the season. averaging 25.6 points per game. Houston takes on Maryland with the big hit, tying the This time, the Bulldogs Kelich pitched very well, in the first round. It will be a battle between Coleman and would finish strong, closing going eight innings allowing Maryland’s Greivis Vasquez, the ACC Player of the Year. game one ba8er later with an out the trip on a high-note. just two runs (one earned) on RBI single to make it 1-1. A7er Virginia Tech cut the five hits and striking out five. But the Bulldogs (2-7) 6. Syracuse weren’t through just yet. Jeff lead to 4-2 with a run in the A day a7er English’s four- Vigurs (South Windsor, fi7h, David Soltis gave the hit game, Stone came through Syracuse was thought of as a top team in the nation for most Conn.) followed with a sacri- Bulldogs a li8le breathing with his own four-hit game in of the season. However, the Orangemen lost their regular fice fly to center to score Stone room with an RBI single in leading the Bulldogs to the season finale to Louisville and were knocked out of the Big from third. Campbell would the eighth to make it 5-2. win. Carignan was 2-for-4 East tournament in the quarterfinal to Georgetown. Star cen- move up to third following a With closer Mark Andrews with two runs scored. ter Arinze Onuaku hurt his knee during the Georgetown single by Jordan English (Hillsborough, N.J.) on to loss and his playing status is unclear. Syracuse reached the fourth number one seed and will face Vermont in the open- Bulldogs down Blue Hose in 9-5 Vic- ing round. 5. Ohio State tory; improve to 4-2 on season Anyone who saw Ohio State take on Michigan last week in Courtesy of the Big Ten tournament has to want to see this team con- bryantbulldogs.com tinue to win. Down 66-68 with 2.2 seconds left, player of the year hopeful, Evan Turner drained a 37 footer to give the Juniors John Truscello Buckeyes the win. They went on to defeat Minnesota for the (Holbrook, N.Y.), Ma8 Larson Big Ten Championship. They take on UCSB in the first (Cheshire, Conn.) and senior round. captain Bryant Amitrano (Val- ley Stream, N.Y.) chipped in 4.Georgetown two goals apiece to lead the Bryant University men’s Georgetown looked very impressive in the Big East tourna- lacrosse team to a 9-5 win ment. They recorded wins over South Florida, Syracuse, and over host Presbyterian Col- Marquette, losing in the Championship to West Virginia by lege Saturday a7ernoon in two points. Led by Greg Monroe, Austin Freeman, and Clinton, S.C. Chris Wright, the Hoyas put up big wins during the season The Bulldogs (4-2) never over Butler, Villanova, and Duke. They take on Ohio in the trailed in a game that featured first round. just one tie; and the Black and Gold outshot the Blue Hose 3. Kentucky (1-4), 41-22, on the day. Rookie JK Poirier (Coatesville, Kentucky has won 2020 games in the program’s history, the Pa.) led Bryant with three most in NCAA history. Yet, the Wildcats failed to make the points off a goal and two as- tournament last year. Kentucky is led by its two freshmen sists. stars, DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall. Receiving the num- Amitrano got the scoring The Bulldogs never trailed against Presbyterian College in ber two seed overall and the number one seed in the East started for the visiting Bull- a game that featured only one tie and out shot the Blue Region, Kentucky takes on East Tennessee State in the first dogs at the 8:09 mark of the Hose 41-22 on the day. (bryantbulldogs.com) round. first frame with an unassisted enough to catch up with the just one minute le7 on the goal, a play he would repeat Bulldogs. clock for the 9-5 final. 2. Kansas less than two minutes later to Tyler Melnyk got second-half Bryant was led by 11 shots Kansas received the number one overall seed having just put the visitors up, 2-1. Goals scoring going with 9:41 to from Crowley while junior from Truscello and Gary defeated Kansas State for the overall Big 12 title. They were play in the third, taking a feed Evan Roberts (West Cornwall, picked in the preseason to win their second title in three Crowley (Scituate, Mass.), di- from Andrew Athens and Vt.) picked up six ground vided by a tally from Presby- years. However, Kansas is in the Midwest Region and will pu8ing it home past Bryant balls and went 7-for-17 on have to face teams like Ohio State, Georgetown, and Mary- terian’s James Cupo, drove sophomore netminder Jame- faceoffs on the day. Senior de- the score to 4-2 in Bryant’s land to get to the final four. They take on sixteenth seeded son Love (Darien, Conn.). fenseman Ma8 Murnane Lehigh in the first round. favor before the closing of the Love would make seven saves (Rockville Centre, N.Y.) first session. on the day. scooped up four ground balls Bryant would do all the Sophomore Travis Harring- and forced a game-high five 1. Duke scoring in the second quarter, ton (Vestal, N.Y.) got the goal turnovers on the win. recording four goals – book- Duke was won 12 of their last 13 games, was the ACC regu- back for the Bulldogs 1:02 The Bulldogs were nearly per- lar season champions, and won the ACC tournament. The ended by Larson scores – to later off a feed from Poirier to fect on clears, completing 27- gain an 8-2 advantage enter- Blue Devils were led all season by big three John Scheyer, make the score 9-3 in Bryant’s of-28 a8empts, and turned the Nolan Smith, and Kyle Singler. But look for senior Brian ing the hal7ime break. Poirier favor. But Melnyk closed the ball over 18 times to Presby- and Truscello would also Zoubek, and brothers Mason and Miles Plumlee to step up gap to five with less than two terian’s 25. in the tournament. Duke takes on the winner of the play-in record scores in the stanza. minutes to play in the frame, Bryant returns to Smith- But in the final 30 minutes game between Ark.-Pine Bluff and Winthrop. Look for making the score 9-4 entering field, R.I. for its next two Duke’s season to extend into April. of play, it was the Blue Hose the final 15 minutes. matchups and will take on who did most of the scoring, Sean Mulford scored the only Wagner College on Saturday, collecting three of the four tally of the closing session, the March 20 at 1 p.m. Have an idea for a sports top 10? goals in the third and fourth unassisted goal coming with Email [email protected] periods. Still, it wouldn’t be march 19, 2010 page 11 Dear Bryant community Though I am sure As the most readily available news source that things that may not happen, and I would not argue that not everyone this campus has, I find it disconcerting that our that point. However, it goes beyond what I have al- reads my column on budget is subject to the same constraints as every ready said and beyond my own personal fears. For a weekly basis for other group on campus. I will acknowledge that The as much as those of us who work on The Archway various reasons, I ask Archway is not the only group that serves a distinct on a weekly basis consider this our child and the that if you have made purpose. However, we are the only group that will product of our concerted efforts, in reality it is your it this far that you cover all events and promote the happenings of our paper. The fact that your paper is one which poten- continue reading this fellow organizations tirelessly through the best arti- tially cannot provide you with the necessary quality particular article. You cles we can write. or amount you deserve because of budgetary issues see, there are few My main issue, as you may have already in- is one which is unacceptable in this editor’s mind. things that impact ferred, is that I do not want to see this paper con- In totality I want to ensure that The Archway re- By Drew Green everyone on this stricted in its ability to educate my fellow students mains a newspaper and not a blog. If we just told Opinion Editor campus. And as about everything this campus offers. More impor- you when something would happen we would be long as you have tantly, I do not want this paper to be subject to cuts nothing more than the Bryant Announcements. Re- read at least one that may jeopardize the integrity of the depth and member that this is a newspaper and as such it is Archway article since you have been here, then this breadth of its content. I am also never keen to hav- our responsibility to report the news of this campus affects you. and our world in general. It should never be a pre- Let me start by telling you a li8le story. Every rogative to compromise depth of news for brevity Wednesday I sit down in the Archway office some- ‘I do not want this paper to be subject and ease of digestion. time a7er lunch to put together the weekly opinion While my responsibilities as an Opinion Editor section. And as a person of habit I sit at the same to cuts that may jeopardize the and my weekly musings do not necessarily stem computer each week. I have been doing this for a from that which is directly associated with this while now and have spent a good amount of time integrity of the depth and breadth campus, I still feel a responsibility to the readers of in that office. However, I was unaware of the con- of its content.’ this paper to acknowledge what I recognize as an tents of a certain framed Archway front page that issue. I especially harbor this sentiment when that hangs just to the le7 of where I sit. issue is with regards to the persistence of quality of This mounted piece of Archway memorabilia ing the content of our paper possibly be compro- this news source. The Archway is a newspaper for commemorates the time, 40 years ago, at which The mised by an association with Senate. you, the reader, first. Moreover, the opinion section Archway separated itself from Senate and the budg- As a person that likes to question authority I find is here not just for people like me who write eting process to be fully funded through other it necessary to indulge in poking and prodding columns, but for all members of this campus. We at means – namely the administration. As of this year those that make the decisions. And while The Arch- The Archway welcome le8ers to the editor with we are back to partially being under Senate con- way does not particularly print articles that contro- open arms. straints. More accurately it is essentially a 50-50 versially disagree with motives or actions by the I, for one, would willingly give up my space to split between Senate and the administration. To put administration or other groups, I would not want fill the opinion section with your thoughts and com- it lightly, I have an issue with this. such articles to be kept from appearing if need be. ments. Whether those comments are with respect to I will admit I am biased and that my views come Although I am optimistic that Senate does not hold this article about The Archway and Senate or any from a person who is obviously deeply involved grudges, I do not think that students in charge of other topic, please let your voice be heard. I cannot with the on goings of The Archway. Moreover, my being the voice of Bryant’s activities should ever be advocate it enough. This paper is meant for you, the goal, and not to mention the goal of every other beholden to other students for any reason, or to any readers, and we love to hear what you are thinking member of this paper, is always to put the best extent. about with regards to this campus and this paper. paper possible out to the campus on a weekly basis. I know that this all seems somewhat fearful of Dance, dance, de-evolution as a wasteful booklet of tree- the dance or a girl? We’re all killing material to convey human. Are the chaperones policies and procedures to going to pull them apart and students, faculty, and staff of separate them like on the ele- the institution. Yes, no one mentary school playground? reads it. It’s the truth. Maybe Give me a break. it’s why students were caught One problem with high off-guard with this policy of schools, or any institution of no same-sex couples at higher learning for that mat- school-sponsored functions. ter, is that they are run by How can this provision be people who cannot seem to By Michael Adams printed? Girls a8end the grasp the concept that stu- prom as a group all the time. dents are out-spoken individ- Assistant Editor-in-Chief Does that mean they’re all les- uals of society who demand a bians and they are all going to hand in the growth and de- I thought that maybe, just engage in “lesbian” things? velopment process of the in- maybe, we as a nation were What does that even mean? stitution they are educated in. moving in the direction of ac- I’m not one to jump to conclu- We question authority, ceptance of homosexuals into sions, but I’m confident that I challenge the status quo, and our culture. Apparently not. have seen some girl-on-girl are motivated to achieve our Just last week, Constance action on the dance floor. wants and desires. I give this McMillenin, a student at a Pre8y sure they weren’t les- girl tons of props for at least Mississippi high school was bians. It’s not like they have asking to a8end the prom Prom was old school years ago, but has the sexual denied a8endance to her an identifier on them like tag- with her girlfriend. That takes orientation of students and their attire made schools school prom because of her ging a fish to see when it a lot of courage for an 18 year- rethink their antiquated policies?(MCT Campus) sexuality—oh, and she swims upstream. old. Why wouldn’t the admin- to one, and went single to my other high school students wanted to wear a tuxedo. To How this issue has not istration listen? Instead, they senior prom—but they were that may be experiencing the put the cherry on top of this come up before is beyond me. put the ax down fast and basi- both great experiences. Why same thing during the up- sundae, the prom has now I’m not going to say that be- cally decapitated all student’s take the experience away? coming prom season. Let the been cancelled for the entire cause Mississippi is located in hopes of a fun prom night. Maybe it’s because the ACLU students be themselves, re- school. Very quickly, the our southern regions that ho- Why would the adminis- is on the school’s case for this gardless of sexuality, and be school deprived McMillenin mosexual discrimination is tration cancel the whole provision. thankful that she wasn’t access to the prom with her alive and well, although it prom? McMillenin stated in Regardless of what hap- showing up to prom inebri- girlfriend or to wear a tuxedo, does seem to resonate from an interview early this week pens, I hope that McMillenin ated out of her mind—all she stating that there was a provi- this area. that the issue was no longer is able to enjoy her prom with wanted to do is hold a girl’s sion in their student hand- You can go ahead and dis- about her, but about the her girlfriend. All of the up- hand through the doors into book proclaiming that dates approve of homosexuality, school denying students an roar about this landed her ap- the ballroom. Is that too much to the prom must be of the but will you at least respect a event that they look forward pearances on Ellen and other to ask? opposite sex. Hold on—that’s human’s right to individuality to for their entire high school radio and television talk in their student hand book? and their sexual preference? career. I’m sure we all remem- shows—it’s great exposure for A student handbook serves Who cares if they kiss a guy at ber our proms—I had a date

The Opinion pages of The Archway feature the opinions of the identified columnists and writers, which are not necessarily th ose of the newspaper or Bryant University. page 12 march 19, 2010 Ba+le of the sexes Profit & Loss Formerly Observations. Equally as Funny. DEAR KD, So I’m tired of being single. I really want to meet someone and Compiled by Bryant Students New Webpage Format I’m really looking to start a relationship. I’m tired of people on There are a lot of different opinions about this campus, but I’ve heard such mixed reviews about starting a the new layout for Bryant’s webpage so we relationship with someone you meet at a bar or a club. What do are calling this a push. It may be new, but really how new is it compared to what we you think? had before. Ooo, bigger pictures. Then again it does look cleaner than the one we Single, but do you know had before. No Tomatoes how to mingle? Apparently due to the weather there was a talking to or dancing with lege student reading this, I’m lack of tomatoes in Salmo when we all may or may not be in the sure you can a8est that when returned from Spring Break. I never knew same exact situation you are. you meet someone really at- tomatoes could cause an uproar, but They might be tired of the tractive, there are a few things it turns out lots of people like their people at their usual hangout that you can’t wait to do when tomatoes. spot, and are interested in no one is around and the meeting someone new and lights are turned off, but my exciting, which would make piece of advice, is DON’T. As Construction in the Townhouses the two of you a perfect tempting as the situation may Since when does it make sense to start con- match. be, and as raging as your hor- struction on the only main exit from a point Now comes the second mones are, I truly think that if on campus the day that everyone on cam- By Kaleigh Durkin part of my opinion. There are you’re honestly looking for a pus is trying to leave? Not only can it be PR Manager definitely a few things to con- seriously relationship, you confusing, but it makes us wonder if it sider when sparking up a would wait until you actually conversation or a flirtation know someone well enough could not have been fixed during the time Well I’ve been thinking a no one was here lot about what my opinion re- session with the Ken or Barbie to know if you would CON- garding this situation is, and who seems to be just as into SIDER a relationship with I’ve decided that it has two you as you are them. Though them before you jump into his parts. I want to start that by it seems obvious that if you’re or her bed, assuming they Emergency! Watch Where You Walk saying that a bar or a club drinking, you’re bound to have one. The emergency tape that has been on the seems like a very viable place find the couth to walk up to So while I do believe that steps in the Rotunda seems to be out of to meet someone. someone and make yourself there are relationships that place. On the other hand, it adds a bit of With the music bumping known, there are still a few start out of your typical trip to flair to the Rotunda and now I will be less and the ‘liquid courage’ flow- things to keep in mind: do a local bar or club, take into ing, it seems like a perfect op- not get so drunk that you em- consideration the few things I likely to trip because the stairs are clearly portunity to put your game barrass yourself in front of mentioned. There is nothing marked. face on and go out and meet other people. No one likes wrong with making friends the person you’ve been eyeing ‘that kid’ at the bar who in his and starting to broaden your all night long. Now I know head is as smooth as Rico relationship-prospect pool; E-mail Profits and Losses to [email protected]. that Cosmo magazine tells Suave, but is actually a drunk there is also nothing wrong you that any guy you meet at mess who can barely keep his with stopping at simple fun a bar is a scumbag, and any or her head on straight. and an exchange of numbers Another thing to consider (or even Facebook names if Bryant Said What!? girl is just looking to get a lit- Compiled by Bryant Students tle action, but think about is something that I think Mr. you’re that desperate for new how you’d react if someone Nelligan and I were found to “Friend Requests”). Good made that judgment about have disagreed on, and that is luck out there, but be safe and “If I started studying on Thursday I’d be royally you. The person you’ve been the a7er-bar activity. As a col- maintain your standards! screwed. I just want to be screwed.” Person 1:“Extension till Monday! I’ve never heard of anything be8er!” Love at the Bar Person 2: “Even be8er than anal sex?” up. However, since everyone ing someone for the first time. has been on campus since I think by this point just by September, and if you are talking to someone for a li8le “Why do you ask drunk people to remember older than a freshmen you while you can tell what they things?” have probably met everyone are looking for at the bar or you have wanted too, and club. There are a wide range “Was that a good woody?” now the question is where to of people from those just look for that special person. looking to have fun to the To answer this week’s ones looking to meet someone question on if bars are the for a serious and meaningful E-mail funny quotes to [email protected]. right place to meet someone relationship. There is no rule and start a successful relation- though that states ge8ing to- By David Nelligan ship the simple answer is of gether with someone on the Staff Writer course it is. People are every- first night cannot bring good where and a bar is a great things. Either way, you are Welcome back you lovesick place to meet someone new. both ge8ing something out of students of Bryant. I hope you You are there with friends, being together, so whether it all had a fun and disease free most likely drunk, and there is just for a one time deal or Staff Contact Information spring break. A7er being are plenty of prospects. Now something more just have fun If you need to contact The Arch- cooped up throughout the the only question is how to and see what life brings you. way or any staff member, please winter months and ge8ing a approach it all and where to As you long as you are Jessica Komoroski feel free to use the contact infor- taste of the beach, it is now take it. This is where Kaleigh smart about it you will not be Editor-In-Chief mation listed below. time to shed those bulky and I start to differ. Her 1950’s ge8ing “burned”, but instead Assistant Editor: Michael Adams The Archway clothes and start enjoying the version of the situation is using each-other. So the mes- Business Manager: Stephen Doyle Bryant University, Box 7 nice weather back at Bryant. going to tell you to be distant, sage is be smart, have fun, Advertising Manager:Alyssa Tyson 1150 Douglas Pike Photo Editor: Amanda Dunn, Ashley McNamara Smithfield, RI 02917 Maybe it is the spring season cautious, and basically un- and mainly to the ladies, Campus News Editor: Jenna Morris or the fact that the semester is friendly. This way you will please leave the “we go8a go Assistant Campus News Editor: Zachary McMahan Location: Bryant Center, 3rd floor Opinion Editor: Andrew Green ending soon, but for some not get “burned” by someone. girl” at home. NO ONE can Variety Editor: Brigit Clancy Phone: (401) 232-6028 reason or another now is I however say just have fun. have a good time with her Sports Editor: Eric MacCarthy when people start to pick Of course, we are talking around. Assistant Sports Editor: Jacquelyn Ammirato (401) 232-6488 Business Editor: Brandon Dobro Fax: (401) 232-6710 their relationship hunt back about the hook up upon meet- Copy Editor: Alissa Foley, Emily Murphy Interim Web Editor:Michael Adams E-mail: [email protected] Public Relations Manager: Kaleigh Durkin Advertising Email: Assistant Public Relations Manager: Allison Salzberg [email protected] Advisor: Meagan Sage www.bryantarchway.com Technical Advisor: Larry Sasso The Archway is printed by Mass- web. Do you have a question about relationships, sex, or Guidelines for Comment… We welcome your comments and submissions on editorials, articles, or topics of importance to you. 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The average carbon foot- print worldwide is approxi- mately 4 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year. Comparatively, the average for U.S. citizens is 20.40 met- ric tons. Although the U.S. By Michael Cohen population represents only Staff Writer 5% of the world populace, the U.S. as a whole emits about 22% of the world’s carbon. United States citizens have Driving accounts for roughly a propensity to consume. The 20% of the average per capita majority of American’s only U.S. carbon footprint. save roughly 5% or less of A high GDP per capita their disposable income (the tends to correlate with high money one has to spend a7er carbon emissions. This is be- taxes). As a result, Americans cause citizens with more have a disproportionate im- money have a greater valence pact on the global environ- to consume than those with ment. less. For instance, Qatar, an oil A carbon footprint, in re- rich nation, has the second gards to an individual, repre- highest GDP per capita in the sents the amount of carbon world and has the highest car- (MCT Campus) dioxide emi8ed because of an bon emissions. Qatar’s emis- Power plant in Monroe, Michigan individual’s lifestyle. Carbon sions in 2006 were 56.2 metric vest in a drying rack. Instead energy efficient appliances, changes in your behavior. dioxide is a greenhouse gas. tons per person. The U.S. of spending $1.50 to dry your and new insulation, which If you are interested you Since greenhouse gases cause ranks ninth in terms of carbon laundry, you can hang your can be8er maintain heat, can can browse websites such as global warming, carbon foot- emissions per capita and clothing to dry. Additionally, save you money in the long begreennow.com, carbonfoot- prints are an important meas- eleventh in terms of GDP per you can turn down the central run. O7en it takes less than 4 print.com, bp.com, or green- ure of the effect individuals capita. heat temperature, wash a full years to recover the cost of studentu.com. These sites have on the environment. If you feel bad about mo- load of clothes, clean a full these investments, while sig- have a plethora of useful in- If you are interested in nopolizing the world’s re- load of dishes, recycle, reduce nificantly reducing one’s car- formation that allows you to your impact on the environ- sources, don’t worry, there your consumption of bo8led bon footprint. calculate your carbon foot- ment, there are plenty of car- are some simple ways you can water, buy local foods that are Ultimately nearly all print and they provide tips bon footprint calculators you lessen your carbon footprint in season, and trim down human activities cause carbon for reducing your carbon can find on the internet. These without jeopardizing your your consumption of meat. emissions. Merely breathing emissions. Join the effort to calculators can vary in their lifestyle. Also, in the long term you emits carbon into the atmos- combat our hazardous habits; specificity, but most total your One solution is to turn off can save money through en- phere. However, there are the buzz for ‘going green’ is household, air travel, and electrical items, such as the ergy reducing initiatives. many simple ways to lessen brewing and it is as easy as driving emissions in a given lights and your TV when you Home improvements, such as your environmental impact ever to make a difference. year. You can generate the go to sleep. You can also in- energy efficient light bulbs, without making significant Cellphone application that guides illegal border crossers to water sends the wrong message Almost 6,000 mi- since October _ as does Mexico's Grupo Beta, which Our concern is that the new technology will give Courtesy of grants have died in patrols the Mexican side of the border. And civilian migrants a false sense of security about the horrors MCT Campus the Arizona desert groups such as Border Angels and Humane Borders ahead of them. What will happen, for instance, if the since the mid-1990s, leave water along the most common routes. These cache is found, but there is no water le7 because an- when border enforcement in California was tight- efforts, which skirt the politics of illegal immigra- other group got there first? ened and migration routes shi7ed east into barren, tion, deserve praise and additional resources. The best app would be one that warns migrants not deadly territory. Today, migrants are 17 times more But aiding desperate migrants who already are in to cross. It would tell them that when the tempera- likely to die while crossing the border than they the desert is one proposition, and offering assistance ture soars to 115 degrees, dehydration sets in within were in 1998. Despite the difficulty of making a suc- before they begin their trek is another. That's why minutes. It would say that first the body stops pro- cessful crossing, people take the "Devil's Path" be- the creation of a new cellphone application that uses ducing urine, sweat, saliva and tears in an a8empt cause the mathematics of opportunity have not the global positioning system to guide migrants to to conserve water. Muscle spasms and nausea fol- changed significantly: An immigrant with a job in caches of water that have been le7 for them is trou- low before the victim slides into a coma. It would the United States can earn in one hour what would bling. The Transborder Migration Tool, developed say the body needs 1 liter of water an hour to sur- be a full day's wages in Mexico. by three professors at UC San Diego and a colleague vive. Already the migrants who dare the crossing Various groups have tried to address this danger- at the University of Michigan, will be installed on o7en find that they have been deluded. A be8er way ous new reality. Borstar, the U.S. Customs and Bor- phones distributed by Mexican nongovernmental to save them would be to spend time, energy and der Protection agency's excellent search-and-rescue organizations and churches to those about to set resources on telling them the truth. program, saves hundreds of people _ including 351 out. The Archway Top Ten: All About March Madness 10. Bryant Men’s basketball, oh wait... 9. That the tournament would start on Wednesday this year so the Fighting Irish could have played on Saint Patrick’s Day... 8. Actually winning a bracket challenge... 7. The players having to compete in their mascot’s outfits... 6. Teams in the Midwest Region playing on Thursday in Providence, but none of the East Region playing in Providence. Hmm, someone never passed Geography?... 5. Using class time on Wednesday to finalize your brackets... 4. Skipping class on Thursday to watch the games... 3. Skipping class on Friday to watch the games... 2. Will this be the year a #16 seed beats a #1 seed... 1. Does anyone know the spread on tonight’s basketball games?

Kansas is the top overall seed this year (MCT Campus) page 14 march 19, 2010 Bulldog flicks: The Crazies Two buds and a ‘be er than average thriller’ microbrew By Coburn Childs A review of five cheap beers Staff Writer By Bryan Regele tastes similar, is made by the and Justin Andrews Rocky Mountain Brewing Ogden Marsh is the kind of Company, comes in the same place you want to raise a fam- Staff Writers type of can, and usually they ily. Dubbed “the friendliest As we alluded to in the last are indeed dented. We never place on earth,” the small issue, we’ve devoted this really bought it, but on one Iowa town is home to less week to the Archway readers clever night we proved the than 1500 people and every- that for whatever reason dab- rumor false by cutting into body knows each other. It’s ble in the bottom shelves of the can and finding a clear the kind of place where all the beer fridges. While we liner that is different from your neighbors turn out for apologize to those who are those of Coors Light. How- the Little League game, your beer connoisseurs, we hope ever, the simple fact that the coworkers are your family, you understand that it is un- taste was close enough to and your nosy neighbors realistic to think we could Coors Light that we had to go know every detail about your convert everyone to micro- to these lengths to disprove life. Unfortunately, it soon be- brews, and therefore should the rumor does pay some comes the most dangerous at least point them in the credit to it. and horrific place on earth in A scene from The Crazies, now in theaters.(Celebrity Wonder) right direction in their pre- The negatives: The price The Crazies, a stylish and ferred lighter beers. For this has inflated quite a bit over are the first to realize what is simply rely on those types of we’ve decided to keep our truly scary remake of George going on, but they are too cheap thrills to scare the audi- the years as the brewers Romero’s 1973 film of the commentary to a few posi- caught onto the growing de- late. The military attempts to ence. tives and negatives for each same name. quarantine the residents, and As a matter of fact, one of mand among people who The trailer for The Crazies option, and in the end crown- were not just hunters. Key- David and Judy must escape the largest strengths of the ing a winner. We’ve chosen features Gary Jules’ “Mad their beloved hometown— stone also carries the most World,” a song title that cer- one contestant from each of “watered down” taste out of now overrun with violent the major brewers as well as a tainly sums up the premise of friends and neighbors—if This movie earned the contestants. Though this this film. Unbeknownst to the smaller player and a local fa- makes it easier to drink, a lit- they hope to survive. vorite. As always, please re- town’s population, Ogden I’m not much of a horror 4 out of 5 bulldogs tle more flavor would never Marsh’s water supply is con- member that you must be 21 hurt anyone. fan, and it is very rare for a to drink, and if you choose to taminated in a freak accident, film to successfully combine and every resident is quickly do so, do it responsibly. So Busch Light horror with action. Director let’s begin… going mad. Not just mad. Breck Eisner succeeds, The positives: Simply said, Murderous. In a town like though, in crafting a film that we love the $10.99 Busch Ogden Marsh, the mysterious Keystone Light Light longneck bottle 20- keeps you on the edge of your The positives: Rumors sickness is quick to spread, seat with an overwhelming packs from Anheuser Busch. and the violence escalates im- have it that Keystone Light is Any good man knows that amount of suspense, while simply the dented cans of mediately after it starts. still frightening you with a beer tastes fresher out of a Local sheriff David Dutton Coors Light. At first glance bottle and when you do it at terrifying portrayal of a small- you may think it is true as it (Timothy Olyphant) and his town apocalypse. While there such a great price how could pregnant wife Judy (Radha are too many jump scares to Mitchell), the town physician, count, the movie does not See “Crazies”, page 15 See “Beer Contest”, page 15 BOOKSHELF MICROWAVE floor lamp throw rug DESK LAMP

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We love By Luke Stankiewicz Light still is one of the lowest the new logo, applaud the Staff Writer class offerings from a behe- creative marketing strategies moth brewery famous for its that their team employs, and Tim Burton has a reputa- bland offerings. This brew don’t even mind the compara- tion for being a unique direc- also lacks much of a culture bly flavorful taste. Also, make tors in Hollywood, able to beyond NASCAR, which isn’t sure that you look under the take strange source material exactly always the image cap on your ‘Gansett bottles and make a visually exciting, you’re trying to convey. for additional fun with their emotionally complex, and recently reintroduced puzzle wholly fulfilling film. Some of Miller High Life messages. his greatest films, Ed Wood The positives: Dubbed the The negatives: Though and Edward Scissorhands “Champagne of Beer” not originally founded and oper- among them, exemplify Bur- due to exclusivity but rather ated right here in Rhode Is- ton’s unique style and ability its high level of carbonation, land, Narragansett has yet to to craft a film that is both crit- High Life is the only non- achieve the level of success ically acclaimed and enjoyed lager of the group. This beer that they need to rebuild their by audiences. His latest ven- fits the warmer days thanks to actual brewing operations ture, Alice in Wonderland, is Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowsa, and Anne Hathaway pre- all its bubbles so it may be here in the Ocean State. In- not among Burton’s finest; it’s pare for battle against the Queen in Alice in Wonderland. something to keep in mind stead they have been contract- rather a decent film that is en- (MCT Campus) over the next few weeks. We ing their beer making through tertaining enough, but falls If I don’t say much about keeping with what one would also must admit that Miller’s Genesee Brewing Company in short on several technical lev- advertising campaign for New York while keeping their els. what happens in the movie, expect, quaint yet fantastical, it’s because it doesn’t really and never overdramatic like their High Life line is spot on corporate offices right down Our protagonist Alice hilarious. on Ship Street in Providence. Kingsleigh (Mia Wasikowska) matter. The plot is rather some other movies in 3D. mundane and uninteresting, The biggest disappoint- The negatives: While we They do hope to build their is a strongly independent girl applauded Busch Light for of- own brewing facility in New th generic in the basic story arc ment of this movie is that it living in 19 century male- fering their product in bottles, England once they sell 7.5 dominated England. She in- to the point that you needn’t failed to live up to its name see the movie to know what and its director’s reputation. our feelings are not the same million cases but they’re cur- herited her fierce for the way Miller went with rently only at 360,000 – so it independence from her father, happens. Alice in Wonderland is non- What does make this sense literature and Burton is clear bottles for High Life. We could be awhile. a well respected and eccentric get the whole play on the business man in his day. Her movie good, however, is the a master of taking what seems performance by Mia to be nonsense and making it champagne bottle, but we just And the winner is… mother wants what is best for think that we should reserve Since we understandably Alice, sometimes at the cost of Wasikowska as Alice. She is into something deep and so endearing and charming meaningful. Here, though, he those for more obvious beach were unable to judge each her being able to live her own beers like Corona, Bud Light beer on our usual criteria, we life. on screen that the rest of the has made it so simplistic and movie melts away as you logical that it becomes boring, Lime, or any imported pale tried to compare these five Her good looks will fade, lager. beers on a combination of Alice is told, which is why she watch her float through the for lack of a better word. plot. She really was the only There’s nothing really taste and image and work must marry the undesirable Pabst Blue Ribbon backwards to the winner. The Lord Ascot while she still has good part about this movie, wrong with this movie, it’s even beating out Depp for on just that it’s so mundane – and The positives: The resur- most obvious loser was Key- them. For a girl like Alice, gence of PBR should be a Har- stone Light due to its real though, rushing into such a screen presence. Depp as the coming from Burton any de- Mad Hatter never seems to hit gree of normalcy is magnified vard case study as it has been lacking of flavor and style. life changing decision has to fun to watch the Pabst team Next we decided that there be her own choice and not so- his stride, half the time play- tenfold when up against his ing the character as outra- other works. subtly adapt to the emerging was nothing noticeably great ciety’s, so when she spots a anti-mainstream crowd after about High Life other than strange white rabbit running geously insane, the other half For an average film from channeling his cool Jack Spar- an extraordinary filmmaker, seeing a surge in sales their advertisements so we by, she decides to chase it and amongst the hipsters of Port- crossed that off the list leav- leave her fiancée stranded on row swagger. this movie only deserves 2.5 The other characters are out of 5 Bulldogs. land, Oregon. Grab one of ing us with Busch Light, PBR, one knee. these retro red, white, blue, and ‘Gansett. The rest of the story is his- mostly irrelevant plot devices, although I did enjoy Alan and silver tallboy cans in al- Though we personally like tory...down the rabbit hole we This movie earned most any bar and you’ll be Pabst Blue Ribbon due to go. There we meet the Mad Rickman as the Blue Caterpil- lar. There is much to be said sure to make a statement their storied background, we Hatter (Johnny Depp), who, 2.5 out of 5 bulldogs about “the system” all while felt that its status as a niche along with other well-known about Helena Bonham Carter, who, while not outstanding in paying a mere $2. player despite its longstand- characters such as the The negatives: While the ing national exposure itself is Cheshire Cat and the White this movie, does carry many of its scenes and injects a image that PBR’s leaders have indicative that it is not truly Rabbit, is working to over- been able to take on is inter- the best balanced brew in the throw the tyrannical red good dark sense of humor into her dialogue. Anne Hath- esting, you may not like it if category. We then decided queen (Helena Bonham you are actually mainstream. that even with Busch Light’s Carter) after she staged a away’s White Queen comes off as more of a druggy than Its taste is also noticeably cheap bottle prices, we could coup d’état against her heavier than most other cheap not name such a generic pow- younger sister, the White the counterpoint to the vile Red Queen. The scenery is in beers, which could be a put erhouse company as them the Queen (Anne Hathaway). off to many of those who stay winner over a comparably fun in this category. Also, it is still and flavorful brew in Narra- pretty difficult to find PBR 30- gansett Lager. packs despite a surge in sales. The Two Buds therefore Crazies name Narragansett Lager the Continued from page 14 Narragansett Lager winners of the cheap beer movie is the fact that it is well written and every jump serves a part of the story as a whole. In- The positives: Once the challenge and hope that you stead of buckets of blood and gore, the scare factor is ratcheted up by our connection to the char- number one beer in all of pitch in towards their goal of acters and our hope that they get out of the situations they are in. While there is definitely a lot New England, Narragansett reestablishing their brewing of blood, it serves as a backdrop to the story and not as the main focal point. restarted operations in 2005 operations right here in New Additionally, the breathless action is well-written and filmed with incredible style. As soon as after a nearly 25 year hiatus England in hopes of one day the film begins and the action has barely started, you are gripped with an immediate sense of from beer coolers all over. going national. tension. I will warn you now that the solid 100 minutes never once lets up to give the audience Even today ‘Gansett remains time to breathe, as our heroes face one horrific situation after another and must rely on all their strength to escape the madness. Whether it be hiding from the frantic military who start taking irrational measures to contain the sickness, or running from a crazed local hunter who decides to “hunt” in the streets, our heroes use all their wits to survive, and we buy into it because of the simple fact that our characters are just as horrified. Not one single character is a stereotype, but instead they are real people – people you feel like you’ve known for years. Indeed, what makes The Crazies so terrifying is the fact that it feels Want to review a movie, very raw and real. While this sort of premise has been done many times before in countless zombie movies, something about this film is different. The violence is not typical “slasher” style, as there is no masked killer or nameless chainsaw-wielding maniac. In fact, it is quite the oppo- book, radio show, tv site, as the horror takes place in a small town where, just days earlier, the residents were loving and harmless. It is this realization that makes the movie so grounded in an incredibly harsh real- show, or restaurant? ity. Amidst the chaos, the character development comes together very nicely, thanks especially to the two lead actors, who have a very real portrayal of love and commitment to one another dur- ing a very traumatic situation. Danielle Panabaker is also good as Becca, a nurse in Judy’s office who is also uninfected and joins the Duttons in their escape effort. However, the show is stolen Contact by Joe Anderson (remember him from Across the Universe?) as David’s deputy, Russell. A close friend of David’s, Russell is the most compelling character in the film, as he is crazily deter- [email protected] mined to go to any lengths to ensure survival. The Crazies is so much better than your average horror/thriller. From the filming style to the performances to the writing, everything is a cut above the normal fright flick. This film is excel- and get your articles lent proof that with the right sort of tone established from the very beginning, a horror film can be well told and incredibly scary without relying on too many genre or character clichés. Even published! though it is a remake, The Crazies feels completely fresh. If you have the stomach and the stam- ina for a movie that grabs you by the throat and never lets go, I recommend venturing into this mad world. I give The Crazies 4 out of 5 Bulldogs. Students“Do you have a tattoo? If so, what Speak Outdoes it stand for?”

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