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Vol. LXXXIIII No. 14 January 30, 2020 thecowl.com "Together, There is Nothing We Cannot Achieve." Ndaba Mandela Inspires Community at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation

by Hannah Langley '21 in 1982, Ndaba Mandela grew up News Co-Editor under apartheid in South Africa. He ON-CAMPUS admitted he was mainly sheltered from the brutality that surrounded Nearly 50 years ago, Rev. Dr. him. Martin Luther King, Jr., pronounced He recounted how at around “I Have A Dream” to the entire eight years old he was told by his world, advocating for racial parents they were going to visit his equality and civil rights in America. grandfather in prison, and what This past Friday, January 24, he saw was not what he expected. at the convocation event held in He remembered pulling up to a the famous leader’s name, Ndaba beautiful, big house with a pool, a Mandela, grandson of Nelson personal chef, and more, thinking Mandela, reiterated this message to how could this be jail? He said he the Providence College community, learned later in life, however, “They advocating not only for diversity tried to break his mental strength.” reforms, but also for reforms in all The apartheid government areas across the globe. Inspired by wanted to break Mandela's will to Dr. King’s words, Mandela stated, work for reform by giving him this “If your dreams don’t scare you, comfortable life in isolation, but he they aren’t big enough.” never backed down. It was in this After beginning his speech by moment Ndaba Mandela decided, thanking God and quoting Dr. “I want to go to jail,” meaning he King, Mandela recounted the first wanted to be like his grandfather time he remembered meeting his and work for reform in society. Ndaba Mandela (above) reminded the audience to follow their dreams. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THE COWL grandfather, Nelson Mandela. Born Convocation/Page 2 Davis Bunz '21 Nominated for Hockey Humanitarian Award Deals and Meals Food Lovers Participate by Thomas Zinzarella '21 Sports Staff in Annual Restaurant Week FRIAR SPORTS by Brenna O'Leary '20 Week provides the chance for any A&E Staff food enthusiast to get great food The term “summer” means LOCAL at a bargain rate. Restaurants something different for every participating in this special week college student. Some spend their Providence is known for its provide diners with modified days lounging at the beach, others colorful nightlife and its wonderful menus, allowing them to order go on vacation with their family, cuisine; in the past few days, the lunch for only $16.95, or a three- while some obtain an internship city was able to celebrate with the course dinner with flat prices of and work in their prospective field winter 2020 Providence Restaurant $29.95, $34.95, or $49.95 depending or work the summer job they have Week, which ran during the on the venue. Some restaurants had since high school. weeks of Jan. 12-25. Organized that were giving these great deals The summers Davis Bunz ’21 by GoProvidence, the event has included The Capital Grille, has had have been very different come and gone with a spectacular Hemenway’s, Trattoria Zooma, and than those of most students during flourish. many more. their three-month hiatus from The tradition of Restaurant school. Bunz, a defenseman on Restaurant Week/Page 15 the nationally-ranked Providence College Men’s Hockey Team, has been making annual trips to Haiti for almost a decade. He is currently one of thirteen nominees for the Hockey Humanitarian award, which is PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS handed out every year to “college “[Growing up] We always did hockey’s finest citizen—a student- mission trips as a family and athlete who makes significant within our church. We would bring contributions not only to his or her a bunch of kids with us; mostly team but also to the community- friends and teammates. One year at-large through leadership in we went to Jamaica and then one volunteerism,” according to the year we decided to go to Haiti,” Hockey Humanitarian Award Bunz stated. PROVIDENCE Foundation's website. Humanitarian/Page 25

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marginalized and don’t have a voice anymore.” son ran up on stage with her, and the audience saw Convocation He argues that if it is because people are too afraid, the love and support received by her family. Jack Murphy ’20 was also awarded for various Continued from front page we should “hold each other’s hands and march together,” just as young people used to do. service works he has done during his four years at Several members of the PC community were PC, including his outstanding work in Nicaragua Two of the largest programs Mandela advocates awarded for such outreach and service during the during his summer with the Father Philip A. Smith, for in his work are HIV/AIDS and creating more convocation ceremony, as well. O.P., Fellowship for Study and Service Abroad. The awareness and a more positive image for the Dr. Terza Lima-Neves ’00, originally from Cape Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) continent of Africa. Mandela remembered visiting Verde, was awarded for her work as a political also received an award for their work in sponsoring the United States for the first time, telling the story science professor and chair of the department events on campus that promote inclusivity, social of when he and his cousin went to Disney World. It of social and behavioral sciences at Johnson C. justice, equality, and universal freedom. was then that Mandela started to realize the image Smith University, where she contributed towards Students and staff walked away from the event and perception people have of Africa is extremely research in international politics, global gender with a renewed sense of community and belonging, skewed. He recounted how one person asked him studies, and the current African diaspora in inspired by the dream which Dr. Martin Luther how big the lions were, to which he and his cousin America. During her reception of her award, her King, Jr. shared all those years ago. gave him a strange look and laughed, and how another person mentioned how they thought they would need guards for safety to visit Africa. “People outside this country don’t know much about Africa,” said Mandela. “We want to change the stigma,” he said, from being just about the amount of poverty, violence, hunger, and safaris in Africa. “We want the younger generation to be proud of their identity and proud to say ‘I am an African.’” To further this work, Mandela established Africa Rising Foundation in 2009 to instill a sense of pride within Africans and educate the world about Africa’s growing economy and rich culture. He also founded the Mandela Institute for Humanity to promote “youth empowerment,” saying the goal was to “teach young people to work the same way as Nelson Mandela.” In addition, he has done extensive work surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa, relating his work back to his own personal experience of losing both of his parents to the disease. Mandela talked about how people were and still are “dying in silence,” and it is the responsibility of everyone, especially parents, to communicate with their children about the risk of HIV/AIDS, especially in today’s “MTV culture” as he put it. Left to Right: Dr. Terza Lima-Neves '00 with her son and Laura Arango '20. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THE COWL Mandela rallied the crowd by talking about how this new year and the new decade is the time for reform and change. “Our grandparents fought the good fight,” he said, relating to his grandfather’s own work against Apartheid. “Now it’s our turn to fight,” he said. To begin his speech, Mandela used a quote from He stated his advocacy for new voices to rise up and take a stand, saying, “We cannot allow criminals to continue to parade around as officials Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., saying, in our society.” He continued, saying there is a lack of youth participation, arguing, “Young people are

“‘...One hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself in exile in his own land. This is the sad case we still find here in America today.”

Above: Jack Murphy '20 NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THE COWL January 30, 2020 NEWS The Cowl 3 Featured Friar: Acklynn Byamugisha '20 Finding Family in Friartown

by Julia Acquavita ’22 leading to her engagement on the Afro Am executive News Staff board her sophomore year. This immediately put her FEATURED FRIAR in BMSA. Regarding her first BMSA meetings, she could Acklynn Byamugisha ’20 has certainly made her tell something lacked, but it was early on and she mark throughout her four years here at Providence had hope that things would change. Then, junior College, whether it was with her constant organizing year, she became president of Afro Am. According to and running of campus-wide events, or meeting Byamugisha, “BMSA got a bit better, but something was with her peers to develop new ideas for the Board of still missing. I decided that I wanted to do something Multicultural Student Affairs (BMSA). about it, so I ran for president. And I realized what Byamugisha grew up in Camp Hill, PA, which was missing, we needed a holistic family approach. is about six hours from Friartown. According to Cohesiveness. And after incorporating this into the Byamugisha, “As a child, we moved all over the club this year, I genuinely have had the most fun and place, but a majority was spent in Camp Hill, PA. It’s I tell them all the time I'm grateful to be president.” a very small suburb with horse and buggies, Amish Byamugisha has brought a new approach to markets, and tons of farm land and is the complete BMSA that has helped it to flourish and reach its full opposite of where people think I am from.” It is safe potential, allowing her to make a significant mark on to say that the city of Providence is much different the PC community. than the small town Byamugisha originally grew up Being the president of BMSA has shaped in. Byamugisha’s experience at PC for the better. Not only has being president of this club allowed her to make history, but she also says, “It has helped “[BMSA] has helped me with me with building character, owning the spaces I am in, and just being unapologetically proud of all building character, owning the the accomplishments made possible through this organization.” spaces I am in, and just being For Byamugisha, becoming president really was unapologetically proud of all the the “icing on the cake” for her, as it allowed her to be a part of this legacy that has shown her the impact of accomplishments made possible leadership and exposed her to experiences she would PHOTO COURTESY OF ACKLYNN BYAMUGISHA '20 not have had the privilege of having without this through this organization.” Byamugisha enjoys singing in her spare time. position. Despite all of Byamugisha’s success here at PC, Now the real question is, how did PC make it how she discovered this club in the first place, she there will be a time when she must start down her onto her radar and why did she choose this school? explained that when she visited PC as a high school career path. When asked about her future plans, she Byamugisha had always wanted a small liberal arts senior, the BMSA office was where she first “flocked” said she will be receiving two Master's Degrees from school far away from home so she could discover her to meet people. the University of Miami in Florida, one being in Public independence and learn what things were like up “I remembered it was filled with people laughing, Health and the other in International Administration. north. cracking jokes, and I liked the atmosphere. When I Byamugisha’s impact on PC and the BMSA Byamugisha has definitely discovered her learned about its devotion towards multiculturalism community will not be forgotten, since her efforts independence here, since she is very active at PC, and the numerous clubs that were a part of this have changed this organization for the better and where she studies health policy and management umbrella organization, I really wanted to be a part of helped her make history. However, her future is very with a minor in black studies, and serves as the it,” said Byamugisha. bright, and she will continue impacting communities president of BMSA. Because of this initial encounter, she found a club of people in her years to come, just as she has done When asked why Byamugisha joined BMSA and within BMSA that she felt resonated with her the most, here at PC. Fight for Their Right Friars March in Defense of the Unborn

by Eileen Cooney ’23 those in attendance. White House.” and seeing thousands of people was Assistant News Editor Other Republican Presidents After hearing the rally, the incredible.” have sent surrogate speakers to students walked from the monument Flugel believes that the march is CAMPUS address the crowd at the March for to the Supreme Court building for the “an experience of a lifetime” and one Life, but President Trump is the first march. This walk took three hours that she will continue to attend even This past Friday, Jan. 24, a large sitting President to do so in person, because of the thousands of people after she graduates from PC. She group of Providence College students and thus his presence was a reason participating. added, “The opportunity to attend and faculty made the long six and a for enthusiasm among the pro-life Catherine Flugel ‘20, said her the march with the Dominican Friars half hour trek down interstate I-95 to supporters. In his speech, Trump told favorite part of the trip was at the end is very unique,” as friars from all over participate in the 47th annual March the crowd that “unborn children have of the march when they reached the the U.S. gather in Washington, D.C., for Life taking place at the National never had a stronger defender in the top of a hill. She said “looking down for this march every year. Mall in Washington D.C. Tens of thousands of people descend on the National Mall every year and march on Capitol Hill in protest of the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision, Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion, making it the largest pro-life demonstration in the world. It began in 1974 and it is described not only as a protest, but also as a celebration of the sanctity and value of every human life. When PC students arrived in the nation’s capital on Thursday night before the march, they attended mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and then enjoyed a dinner with the Dominicans at the Dominican House of Studies. On Friday morning, the students and friars were up early to get ready for the march. They gathered at the Washington Monument where PHOTO COURTESY OF CAMERON MCCAULEY '21 President Trump would be addressing Friars marched on the nation's capital for the rights of the unborn. September 6, 2012 4 The Cowl NEWS January 30, 2020 Friars Got Talent Student Performances Ring in MLK Celebrations

by Matthew Mazzella ’20 Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela. News Staff Estarlyn Hiraldo ’21, who goes by the stage name “Starling,” is an aspiring hip hop artist who performed CAMPUS his song “Like Fire” at the student celebration. Hiraldo left for his semester abroad in Prague on the On Wednesday, January 22, Providence College following Monday and was happy to be able to be a continued its third annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther part of the performance right before he departed from King Convocation celebrations in ’64 Hall with the Friartown. Student Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Hiraldo shared what hip hop music means to him Jr. and why he loves performing so much. He stated, The event offered a talent show for students of all “Performing describes how I feel as an artist and a backgrounds to showcase their skills in celebration rapper in a society where hip hop is a dominant genre. of Dr. King's legacy. The event included food from It is all about hype, who has the best flow, and the across the world to help bring diversity into the event, flashiest things. My music comes from my upbringing as well as raffle prizes for spectators and a $500 prize and where I am coming from. I have always loved to awarded to Caylynn Maldonado ‘22 for her karate rap, and I have been making music since I was twelve. performance. I want to put certain frustrations out there for people Nancy Kelley, senior executive assistant to the to relate to and I am trying to make it fun and real, president, was a huge reason this event was made and I hope to touch people’s hearts.” PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE possible. She and her team have been working Many students and faculty came out to enjoy the Students displayed many talents at the show. tirelessly to make this week as impactful as possible. event, including Andre Rogers ’20. Rogers had a great Kelley shared her thoughts on the student celebration, time watching his classmates showcase their unique As the week dedicated to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther saying, “The talent show is meant to capture different talents, and he took a particular liking to Maldonado’s King, Jr., comes to a close, it is essential we do talents among students across campus as we want winning karate performance. not forget his most important teachings. King to showcase all students and the unique talents they Rogers reflected on the student celebration by once said, “People fail to get along because they have. There was a flyer in December promoting the saying, “I had an amazing time at the talent show! fear each other; they fear each other because they event, and it asked all candidates to send in a video It was awesome to see some of PC’s finest engage in don’t know each other; they don’t know each other clip of their talent so they could see that it would be friendly competition through dance performances, because they have not communicated with each appropriate for the event.” rap battles, and singing. Maldonado’s karate routine other.” Kelley also listed the timeline of events that took especially caught my eye. The way Maldonado The Student Celebration allowed for students to place throughout the week on campus. The events gracefully kicked, flipped, and punched in the air display their background and passions to connect spanned from Monday through Friday, including made me feel like I was watching Rush Hour 2 for with people on a more personal level. Overall, the MLK Day of Change, MLK Prayer Vigil, Student the very first time all over again. I sure would want event was a huge success and was another stride Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., MLK her by my side if I ever needed backup. Great job to towards bringing the College community a little Humanities Forum, and keynote speaker Ndaba everyone who performed!” bit closer. That the Future May Learn From the Past Students and Alumni Partake in Reflecting Forward

by Kyle Burgess ’21 meant to them today. The Reflecting News Co-Editor Forward Event concluded on Sunday with interfaith spiritual reflections and a ON CAMPUS gospel brunch. For Friars young and old, Reflecting This past weekend, the Providence Forward provided them with the College community had the chance opportunity to share and learn from to embrace multicultural and diverse each other how their backgrounds backgrounds in the second-ever have affected their time both at PC and Reflecting Forward celebration. beyond its gates. Students, faculty, and alumni “Reflecting Forward is an event that took part in three days of festivities, allows for the values of the college to be workshops, and other social events, represented in the communion between which allowed them to mingle with people from all walks of life,” explained fellow classmates as well as those from Sabrin Mohamednur ’20, vice president previous Friar generations. of BMSA. “It is a time for the Friar family, Reflecting Forward began on Friday past and present, to celebrate the legacies with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. started at this institution. This event Convocation in the Peterson Recreation allows members of the community to Center. pay homage to the Friars from previous The afternoon’s keynote speaker, classes.” Ndaba Mandela, is the grandson of the For Ricardo Guzman ’20, president famous South African political activist of SHEPARD, this event provides and former president Nelson Mandela an opportunity for voices of current who helped bring an end to the rule of students to be heard by their classmates apartheid in the country. of all ages. Ndaba is the founder of the Africa “Throughout my four years here, Rising Foundation which is a non-profit diversity, inclusion, and equity has been organization committed to aiding in the an important conversation among many development of the African continent, This year's festivities was the second of its kind in PC history. PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE groups, but SHEPARD has pushed to along with instilling cultural pride in be included in those conversations. younger generations of Africans. (SHEPARD) hosted alumni receptions Forward: The Color of Excellence which SHEPARD believes that it is important The event also recognized the efforts for former and current students to detailed the stories of success from PC to create inclusive spaces for LGBTQ* of Dr. Terza Lima-Neves ’00, Jack connect and exchange experiences. alumni during their time as students in people here on campus, understanding Murphy ’20, and the Organization of Saturday morning included greetings Friartown and in the working world. that it is a Catholic institution.“ Guzman Latin American Students (OLAS) with from President Rev. Brian Shanley, Participants then departed for added, “We hope that through this the MLK vision award which honors O.P., and Reflecting Forward Co- McPhail’s or the Dunkin' Donuts Center event we are able to continue to create those who exemplify the legacy of the Chairs Duane Bouligny ’94, Andre to watch the Providence Friars take on more awareness and change at both a late Dr. King. Owens ’85, and Monica Womack ’91 the Villanova Wildcats in an electric Big student level, and an institutional level Following the actual Convocation, before a presentation from the Office East matchup. by discussing some of the obstacles we organizations including the Board of of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Afterwards, they reconvened in have encountered and overcome.” Multicultural Student Affairs (BMSA) Inclusion (IDEI) about its mission. ’64 Hall for a night filled with dinner, The success of the weekend’s events and Stopping Homophobia, Eliminating Breakout sessions followed, including dancing, and more panels from PC will no doubt lead to similar reflection Prejudice, and Restoring Dignity the second annual panel event Reflecting alumni who shared what their PC stories events in the future. SeptemberJanuary 30, 20206, 2012 NEWS The Cowl 5 Bursting the PC Bubble Coronavirus

by Will Devaney ’23 told reporters that the virus is getting News Staff stronger and can spread much easier than previously thought. He added WORLD NEWS that people can spread the virus weeks before they even start to show An outbreak of a mysterious illness symptoms. called the coronavirus is leaving In recent days, the Chinese thousands infected across the world. government has dramatically ramped Originating in Wuhan, China, it is up its efforts to quarantine the virus believed that the virus originated by putting 16 cities on lockdown, in contaminated fish at a local sea affecting over 46 million people. market. The U.S. State Department has even Since the outbreak started in ordered all its employees to evacuate December, more than 6,000 people Wuhan. have been infected and more than 130 The virus strikes China during deaths have been reported. Although one of its busiest travel seasons of the vast majority of the infected are in the year, the Lunar New Year. Even China, several cases of the virus were though most major celebrations reported in many neighboring Asian have been canceled, millions of countries. Chinese citizens will be traveling On Jan. 26, the United States’ across the country, which may make fifth confirmed case of the virus was the outbreak harder to control. The reported in Los Angeles. France and World Health Organization (WHO) is Australia have also confirmed cases working rapidly to treat the infected The coronavirus is quickly spreading to different states in the U.S. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA.ORG of the virus. and provide preventative care to those Coronavirus can cause a variety of most vulnerable to the virus. to do to respond.” 1,000 cases were reported and over symptoms, from a cough and fever WHO director-general Tedros This is not the first time a serious 400 people died before the outbreak to severe pneumonia. Most of the Adhanom Ghebreyesus has made form of coronavirus has infected ended. fatalities in this most recent outbreak plans to travel to Wuhan this week. On millions. From 2002-2003, the Per CNN, “By far the most are older patients with preexisting Sunday he tweeted, “We are working coronavirus SARS infected millions important measures to stop the Wuhan conditions. 24/7 to support [China] & its people in China and spread globally before coronavirus will be those related to In most cases, the infection is during this difficult time & remain in international efforts stopped the hospitals and how well medical teams transmitted only from animal to close contact with affected countries, pandemic. can contain the virus.” While top animal, but this Wuhan coronavirus with our regional & country offices In 2012, another form of the WHO officials and scientists do not can be spread by humans to other deeply involved. @WHO is updating coronavirus, called MERS, emerged in believe the outbreak will stop anytime humans. China’s National Health all countries on the situation & Saudi Arabia allegedly from human soon, there are actions that can be Commission Minister, Ma Xiaowei, providing specific guidance on what contact with infected camels. Over taken to stop the virus. Election of 2020 Political Updates About this Year's Upcoming Election Impeachment Trial Goes to the Senate

by Nicole Silverio ’22 Democratic members of Congress as the managers hidden from the American people. That is nothing to News Staff who will argue for impeachment. “What is at stake brag about. If the senators are serious about wanting POLITICS here is the Constitution of the United States” said to learn all the facts, if the President’s team wants to Pelosi during a press conference. According to Tucker contest any of the facts, these documents and witnesses This week, opening arguments began in the Senate Carlson, host of Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight, will need to be produced.” Democrats, to the dismay regarding the House of Representatives' impeachment Senator Chuck Schumer explained that “even with no of Republicans, are desperately trying to withhold four of President Donald Trump. Both Democrats and chance of removing President Trump at the end of the Republican votes to obtain evidence and witnesses. Republicans have spent the last week making their case process, impeachment is still absolutely necessary for Due to the House Democrats’ vote last month, of whether r not to remove President Trump. After both this country, and every other problem we face must go President Trump must endure the 2020 election through sides has the opportunity to ask questions, they will on hold to pursue it.” his impeachment, and may run against the political vote on whether or not to subpeona witnesses not yet Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, is setting rival who he has had investigated. The question open heard in the investigation. rules for the chamber to vote on. Democrats have for debate is whether President Trump’s impeachment On December 16, 2019, the House Judiciary requested witnesses in the trial, but McConnell has will harm him or benefit him this upcoming November Committee released a report explaining the charges refused this request. Republican senators delayed the 3. The American people will either desire to vote an against the President. The charges against him are abuse vote to subpeona witnesses until after arguments have impeached president out of office, or turn their anger of power and obstruction of Congress. The Democratic been made. towards the Democrats for bringing the impeachment Party, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has accused President Trump reported that he looks forward to trials to life to begin with, perhaps believing that the President Trump of obstructing justice for contacting having his due process in the Senate, the majority of impeachment has turned heads away from the real the Ukrainian president to investigate his political which is Republican. Republican Senator Roy Blunt issues facing our nation. Only time will tell. rival’s son. In October, the Intelligence, the Oversight of Missouri told CNN, “Our side has not changed our and Foreign Affairs committees deposed witnesses view on this. I think where House Democrats failed, involved with Ukrainian foreign policy testifying that and maybe Senate Democrats failed, were trying to use Trump wanted the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr the time in a way that would wear us out and deny the Zelensky, to publicly announce investigations into Joe president’s team any response this week.” Contrary Biden’s son, Hunter Biden and Burisma, a Ukrainian to the senator’s opinion, CNN editor at large, Chris natural gas company that Biden had served on the Cillizza, claims that 1 in 3 Republicans (32 percent) board of until 2019. believe Trump has committed illegal acts either before On December 18, 2019, the House of Representatives or during his presidency. Despite their beliefs, the held a trial in which the representatives held hearings, majority of them are willing to back Trump, believing the Democrats supporting impeachment and the he should not be removed from office. Republicans against it. The final vote was largely along Chairman Jerry Nadler accused Republicans of party lines, with all Republicans and three Democrats covering up President Trump’s crimes, claims to which voting against the impeachment, while the majority the president’s lawyers, Pat Cipollone and Jay Sekulow, of Democrats voted for impeachment, officially retaliated against. He has been accused by several impeaching the president. Republican senators as being “especially partisan.” Speaker Pelosi sent the articles of impeachment Adam Schiff, one of the impeachment managers, told to the Senate, where senators have been arguing for CNN that “The President late last night bragged that PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA.ORG or against the president. Pelosi has named seven he had the material. Indeed, they do have the material Speaker Pelosi leads the impeachment charge. February6 The Cowl 18, 2010 ADVERTISEMENTPHOTOGRAPHY JanuaryThe 30, Cowl 2020 7

What’s Up This Week in Friartown?

Jan. 30: Grocery Bingo (9 p.m., McPhail’s)

Jan. 31: Frozen Friar Ball (8 p.m., Peterson Recreation Center)

Feb. 1: PC Men’s Basketball Game Watch, PC vs. Butler (2 p.m., McPhail’s)

Feb 1: Skate Night (8 p.m., Schneider Arena)

Feb 2: Super Bowl Game Watch (2 p.m., McPhail’s) Page 7 Opinion January 30, 2020 Resources for International Students: PC Has Room to Improve An International Student’s Perspective on the Programs and Services Offered by Erin Garvey ’22 American way of life. take in terms of welcoming and recognizing different Opinion Staff International students are expected to thrive cultures and students from different backgrounds CAMPUS and understand life in America when they might is having an international student office—which PC have grown up in a completely different culture for does not have. 18 years. The resources that PC provides are just It all boils down to the administration, which is not When we think about the college application scraping the tip of the iceberg of what international willing to adequately accommodate the international process, it can be very stressful, but most students students need to become successful in the American student body. Having said that, there are still basic do not have to worry about transitioning into and culture. resources for international students like English accepting new cultures. For international students, Some of the resources international students as a Second Language support, legal services, and their college experience may involve are provided with are off-break housing and a orientation. culture shock and new ways of life, welcome program that lasts a week, Ryan Mastroianni ‘21, an orientation leader, on top of the already strenuous which international students offered a summary of the College’s programs based process. are required to attend. As an on his first-hand experience welcoming international Here at Providence College, a international student myself, I students to PC: larger number of international have experienced first hand the “Currently, PC offers an international student students are being accepted complications that come with orientation, in which the international students arrive every year into diverse adjusting to a new lifestyle. at college a week before the full student orientation, programs, but the question Thang Bui ‘22, also an a program everyone participates in. This is intended remains: is PC providing international student, said, to acclimate the international students to the new them with the resources “In terms of internship and culture they are being immersed in. What is especially needed to thrive in our job search, the career center unique with this program is that students from all community or are they just doesn’t have customization over can come together to reflect upon and prepare accepting these students for international students. for the challenges they may face going to school in a to improve their diversity Let’s say they could do some foreign country.” numbers? research and make a list of As exceptional as this sounds, this is just not Preceding freshman orientation, companies that are willing to enough. PC provides great resources before classes international students are placed hire and sponsor international begin with the international student orientation, but into a program that immerses them students’ work visas, but we just fails to continue their effort throughout the college into the American culture. But can an must figure it out on our own.” experience. Furthermore, while the College claims international student be immersed in a Also, there is not much representation to provide housing and other support services to new culture in under a week? This program of international cultures at PC. The College international students, these programs have not come includes trips to Target, the Providence Place Mall, sponsors activities that celebrate African without problems for some students. and small sessions with specific professors here on American and Latino cultures, which are Overall, while PC’s baseline offerings indicate campus. This week-long program, while undoubtedly needed and beneficial, that they do want to help international students, so well-intentioned, seems an inadequate but they are still not comprehensive long as those students themselves still require more measure to truly prepare international enough. One of the more inclusive support and see issues with existing services, there is students for the PC experience and PHOTO COURTESY OF PUBLIC DOMAIN FILES and impactful measures colleges can room to make improvements. Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Changing Attitudes about Female Leadership

by Julia McCoy ’22 world. The age demographic of sixty- Opinion Staff five and older consistently votes POLITICS more than any others; 65 percent of women that age and 68 percent of men voted in 2018. Coming from a more Why is this country afraid of female conservative time, when women were leadership, especially considering our thought to be domestic creatures by population is rather evenly split? nature, these folks are more likely to be Even with the record numbers inclined to believe that women are too of women in Congress, the House compassionate and not strong enough of Representatives is still only 23.2 for the Oval Office. percent female and the Senate is 25 As the younger generations age, percent female. While numbers are having grown up with more female increasing in the legislative branch, the empowerment in their lives, there has country as a whole has yet to embrace certainly been an upward trend that the possibility of a female in the White favors female leadership at all levels. House. Rather than growing up with the idea Women, especially those who have that a woman’s empathy is inherently a recently been Democratic presidential weakness, younger generations have PHOTO COURTESY OF OBAMA WHITE HOUSE As younger generations have changed the perception of women candidates, are successful in politics been taught that we can grow beyond in leadership positions, the possibility of a female president has grown increasingly realistic. and deserve to be recognized as such. that “weakness” into powerful women In recent years, women have who are just as strong as men. Ministry’s executive board, Zimmitti is to beat out the other candidates, certainly made headway on the national Additionally, women see themselves has certainly embraced the leadership why not embrace the thing that stage. Hillary Clinton became the now as intelligent, capable beings role well. In fact, she encourages sets you apart from them the most? first female to receive the Democratic because they are female, not in spite all women to embrace their gifts of Senators Klobuchar and Warren have National Committee’s nomination in of it—and that might be the mindset compassion and emotional expression a perspective on the world that is 2016, and Elizabeth Warren and Amy change necessary to push the country as it sets them apart from everyone else solely their own, something that the Klobuchar have been holding their own into the future. in the room. men on debate stages simply do not against some of the party’s toughest Female leadership is present on “Sometimes,” Zimmitti said, understand. competition in the 2020 presidential campus as well. At the beginning “women perceive their gifts [of While, of course, they can still election. of this year, Friars Club, Board of compassion] as limitations. Instead, embrace the boldness that is often not A woman can absolutely run this Programmers, Campus Ministry, Board we should use our inherently considered a natural quality of women, country. In fact, maybe it would of Multicultural Student Affairs, and compassionate nature as an advantage, it seems that this country could provide the change of pace we Student Congress, among many other a different vantage point than anything certainly use the compassion with so desperately need in a horribly student organizations, were all headed a man would have.” which women are equipped. It could polarized society. by female leadership for the first time. In fact, this could be the main bring back those who have sworn off Naturally, every politician is privy If our recent history is any indication of issue that is blocking the country politics altogether. to different policy and ideology. the future of our country, it is looking from fully embracing the idea of a Regardless of the outcome, it is However, in our country’s two- bright. female Commander in Chief. Most safe to say that the United States is hundred-and forty-four-year tenure, So, how is this change treating us? women who run for office are worried straying from the tendency to have a it is hard to believe that the American “Women are inherently relationship about competing with their male “token female” and is looking to break people have never voted for a woman based,” said Bailey Zimmitti ’20, “so counterparts. They often express their the glass ceiling with some serious solely based on her policy. the clubs this year have definitely femininity in the most minute ways, competition from women. The support Instead, it might be important to cultivated great relationships that we as a way to recognize it but not fully is building behind them and the consider the main voting demographic haven’t had in the past.” embrace it. younger generation will be the cause of and how they influence the political As the president of Campus If the objective of a presidential race this monumental shift. 8 The Cowl COMMENTARYOPINION January 30, 2020 Small Student-Faculty Ratios: Beneficial or Not? Why Bigger Classes Are a Stress-Reliever for Some Students by Margaret Scales ‘23 Opinion Staff POLITICS

College websites and advertisements often publicize their student-faculty ratios, flaunting how small their class settings are. Although these intimate environments are beneficial in theory, are they really what college students want? At Providence College, the Development of Western Civilization program—better known as “Civ” amongst students and faculty at the College— is mandatory for all undergrads upon graduation. Civ consists of three intensive semesters of reading, writing, and discussion about important historical figures and events that effectively contributed to how western civilization has come to be today. These three semesters are followed by a semester- long colloquium, allowing students to apply what they have learned from Civ to a topic they are interested in. During those first three semesters, Civ consists Larger classes, like Civ lectures, can be less stressful for some students since they depend PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE.EDU of two large lectures each week and one smaller less on student participation and discussion. seminar each week. Because Civ is a humanities academics, sports, clubs, and a social life—they do writing, and discussing, so it is understandable course, discussion plays a huge role, but more so beg the question: why take a class if you do not that any given math major, for example, might not in seminar than lecture due to its far more intimate plan on going? love the Civ program. class setting, exemplifying where that beloved When it comes to Civ, every student must For example, Fitzgerald states, “I am a student-faculty ratio comes into play. take the course, so enrollment really is not up psychology major, so I find myself preferring In contrast to its seemingly redeeming qualities, for discussion. However, students still find the those classes over other classes.” Although the Brenna Fitzgerald ‘23 explains that she does “not same stress of seminar in their other chosen content of one’s classes within their major might be find Civ lecture more stressful than other classes courses despite their interest. When asked about preferable, they still come at the cost of containing because participation is not mandatory.” This her classes for the following day, Katie Sartor ‘23 smaller class sizes and therefore sometimes a more immense pressure on participating in the smaller, states, “Tomorrow I have my Civ lecture and I have stressful environment. more intimate seminars as opposed to the more psych, but I’m more worried about psych. In Civ Even though the benefits of being in a small lenient lectures greatly contributes to why so many lecture I’ll take a quiz but it’s like five questions, classroom setting—getting to know your professors students like Fitzgerald prefer their lectures over it’s a quicker quiz.” Although Sartor chose to take and peers better or being able to participate more, their smaller classes. her psychology class as it is not required in the core for example—seem superior in theory, is that really Additionally, although attendance is not optional curriculum, she still finds more comfort in going to what students are looking for? for any class, many students find that skipping their her Civ lecture because of its predictability. The increased stress in more personal Civ lecture is far more feasible than other courses. However, this rule certainly does not stand true environments and subsequently higher Because the roster of students is so large, it is easy for every course. Surely, many kids prefer their expectations is a big price to pay for more desirable to get lost in the crowd, which is why there is less Civ lectures over their more demanding seminars course content. It seems common that students pressure to participate or even attend class. because naturally, not everyone is the biggest agree with Sartor’s perspective—when it comes Although these facets of lecture classes are very fan of the Civ program. It is a very demanding down to it, the predictability and lack of pressure of comforting to most students—overwhelmed with course revolving around large amounts of reading, Civ lecture can be a weight off students’ shoulders. Purchasing Professor Authored Books: A Conflict of Interest?

by Savannah Plaisted ‘21 PC Po s Opinion Co-Editor CAMPUS

Last Week’s Results: Have you ever taken a class with a professor that required Are you satisfied with the Yes you to purchase a book they authored? Has this seemed 72.9% problematic to you? changes PC has made thus far As students that pay thousands upon thousands of dollars 27.1% No in tuition, that in turn pay for the salaries of these professors, to improve its dining services? does it seem morally unsound to put more money directly into professors’ pockets? Now, these professors are of course experts in their fields and should be able to share their expertise and research within the classroom, especially when their research cannot be found elsewhere. However, they can pull excerpts from their research and use articles or chapters sparingly from their own work, Next Week’s Question: rather than having students purchase their material. If a professor decides to base an entire semester long course Should it cost the same (free or off of one of their books, it can be concerning, given that students will be receiving a very narrow knowledge of the otherwise) to attend men’s and @TheCowl course material. Dr. Jennifer Illuzi, who is teaching a seminar on the Holocaust, women’s sporting events? spoke of using her own research in class in saying, “Many of the books are out of print or unavailable through our bookstore and thus, since I had just written a summary of the research myself, Vote online until Monday, Feb. 3 using the link on our I thought it would be a good way to convey the material to my Facebook and Instagram pages, and check next week’s students, while also having them see an article in draft form, @The_Cowl flaws and all.” Although Dr. Illuzi is using her own research, she is doing issue for the results! so because there is not enough prior research on the subject, and she does not require her students to purchase this material, rather she posts it on Sakai. With that being said, professors should take into account the moral implications of having students purchase their published work when designing their syllabi each semester. PHOTO COURTESY OF FREE SVG January 30, 2020 OPINION The Cowl 9 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 Student Seating Was No Slam ‘Dunk’ at the ‘Nova Game xxx Publisher: Kristine Goodwin clad in black, white, and pink PC gear. section, we saw every seat was taken. Co-Publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears Junior year, the Friars hosted the Students were mixed with alumni, Wildcats over winter break, so student fans from the community, and visiting Advisor: Richard F. Kless attendance was limited. However, on Villanova fans. Journalism Consultant: Michael Pare Saturday January 25, 2020, the Friars We quickly found a group of seats, were set to play the Wildcats again— but were asked to move in a matter of Editor-in-Chief: Kerry Torpey ’20 and students were ready. minutes after being informed that the Associate Editor-in-Chief: Katherine After receiving countless emails seats were sold to non-students. We Torok ’20 concerning the game, it was clear that found new seats, and the same exchange only student ticket holders could sit in happened right after we sat down. In Managing Editor: Julia Vaccarella ’20 the student section—no other student total, we were asked to move four times. tickets were being sold. In the days We all had student tickets, but no seats. leading up to the game, non-season The ticket office directed us to a row Social Media Curator: Mikaela Lee ’20 ticket holders flooded PC student of seats that had already been filled up, News Co-Editor: Hannah Langley ’21 Facebook groups, GroupMe chats, so a determined security officer was nice News Co-Editor: Kyle Burgess ’21 and the “Buy & Sell” section of the PC enough to walk around the Dunk for Mobile app in search of a ticket. I was several minutes trying to find us seats. Opinion Co-Editor: Andrea Traietti ’21 Opinion Co-Editor: Kelly Wheeler ’21 relieved I had bought a season ticket in In total, it took us almost an hour to find Opinion Co-Editor: Savannah Plaisted by Katherine Torok ’20 August because I knew this was going a place where we could sit. ’21 Associate Editor-in-Chief to be a big game. The Dunk during a PC basketball My friends and I arrived at the Dunk game is an electric environment, so Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Patrick EDITOR’S COLUMN Fuller ’21 a little after 12:30 p.m.—half-an-hour I understand why so many non-PC Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Sara after the doors had opened, and half- students want to attend—especially for Conway ’21 an-hour before the game started. As the Villanova game. Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Peter One of my favorite Providence Keough ’20 we expected, the main student-section However, it seems a little unjust to put College memories to date happened my was filled up, so we were directed to non-PC students before PC students. I Portfolio Co- Editor: Connor sophomore year on February 14, 2018 at the overflow sections located on the have a season student ticket; therefore, I Zimmerman ’20 the Dunkin’ Donuts Center: the Men’s opposite side of the arena. However, should be guaranteed a seat in either the Portfolio Co-Editor: Elizabeth McGinn Basketball team defeated Villanova ’21 after walking up the gray concrete stairs student section or the overflow student Asst. Portfolio Editor: Sarah Kirchner ’21 University 76-71. We stormed the court that lead up to the student overflow section. Asst. Portfolio Editor: Sarah McLaughlin ’23 Sports Co-Editor: Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Co-Editor: Jack Belanger ’21 Asst. Sports Editor: Cam Smith ’21 TANGENTS TIRADES Photography Supervisor: Nicholas Crenshaw ’20 & Photography Co-Editor: Laura Chadbourne ’20 Being a Respectful Photography Co-Editor: Nora Johnson The Shower Ray Improves ’20 Charade Everything but Hours Netflix Viewer Head Copy Editor: Madeline Burns ’20 Co-Asst. Head Copy Editor: CJ McCartin ’20 Co-Asst. Head Copy Editor: Kathleen For nearly everyone, the shower Raymond Dining Hall has made Hernandez, Simpson, Bundy. Moore ’20 serves as a type of modern shrine. many changes this semester, some of While some of these names previously While monks meditate in the which include adding a full omelet bar, represented famous figures turned mountains, we students seek a more stove tops at the U-Cook station, murderers, it seems that Netflix has Copy Editors: Hope Allard ’22, Antonia Barbiero ’20, Elizabeth Gleason ’21, similar Zen state of mind in our fruit smoothies in the mornings, and changed their identities yet again— Colleen Joyce ’22, Ashley Kaplan ’21, very own showers. many more new features. documentary series stars. Matt MacKenzie ’20, Tuyenhan Nguyen This comes as no surprise, though, Although the quality of the food is Netflix now has a number of major ’22, Nicole Patano ’22, Grace Sherlog ’22 because the shower is one of the only improving, the one thing that they did documentary series out about murder places where we can stare at a wall for not fix and should focus on improving is trials, all of which are extremely popular. 45 minutes and enjoy every second of the inconvenient hours. Some of the major ones are The People vs. it. They advertise that breakfast is served O.J. Simpson, Making a Murderer, and The It is a shame that the place we daily until 11 a.m. from Monday to Ted Bundy Tapes. Within the past month, hold so dear is under attack here at Friday, yet when students get out of their two more series were added, including Providence College. The assailant 9:30 a.m. class at 10:20 a.m. and rush to The Mind of Aaron Hernandez and Don’t takes on a nameless, faceless, and Ray for breakfast, most of the breakfast F**k with Cats. intangible description, and only foods are being put away. They are left What all these series have in common Disclaimer submits to the laws of fluid dynamics. to pick between toast, bagels, and the is the entertainment value they produce. The opinions and positions expressed in The It is what allows us to brush our teeth lunch foods that are already being put Cowl do not necessarily represent those of Providence They tend to immerse their audience in College or The Cowl’s staff, and the content of and wash our hands, only to hurt us out. If breakfast is open until 11 a.m., the trial and give insight into the mind advertisements do not necessarily communicate endorsement by the College or The Cowl’s staff. when we least expect it. 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See Your Ad Here! Page 13 Photography January 30, 2020 RIGHT: The Six Gents comedy sketch group starts off the spring semester with its show, “New Year, Worse Me.” Steven Sawan ’20, Thomas Edwards ’20, Ethan Descoteaux ’21, Grace Dolan ’20, and Sydney Cahill ’22 perform on Monday, January 27 in Angell Blackfriars Theatre. Each performance is written and performed by members of the club. BELOW: Earlette Scott ’22 looks to steal the ball as the Providence College Women’s Basketball Team faces off against the Xavier University Musketeers on Sunday, January 26. Scott scored a career-high 20 points during the game, which the Friars won 60-48.

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NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/ THE COWL LILLIE HUNTER ’22/ THE COWL ABOVE: Nathan Stein, executive director and global COO of diversity and inclusion at Morgan Stanley, speaks about the company’s initiatives during the Diversity in the Workplace event on Monday, January 27. The event was sponsored by the Providence College School of Business, Center for Career Education, SHEPARD, and Women and Gender Studies. RIGHT: The executive board of SHEPARD stands with Morgan Stanley employees who spoke at the Diversity in the Workplace event. From left to right, Jolssen Rodriguez ’21, Chrissie Sloan ’20, Marcus Waterbury, Ricardo Guzman ’20, Lucy Gonzalez ’22, Rebecca Barry ’22, and Mark Gherity. Waterbury, a financial adviser at Morgan Stanley, shared his experiences working in a conservative industry as a transgender man. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/ THE COWL Photos compiled by Laura Chadbourne ’20, and Nora Johnson ’20, and Nicholas Crenshaw ’20, Photography Co-Editors Roving

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by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff ON-CAMPUS

Providence College’s department of theater dance, and film (TDF) kicked off the Spring semester with a production of The Maids by Jean Genet. Translated from French by Bernard Frechtman, the show debuted in the Angell Blackfriars Theatre during the Jan. 23-26 weekend. Directed by Assistant Professor of Theater Erin Joy Schmidt, the production also featured several guest artists. Sarah Markley, Steve Shapiro, Michael Clark Wonson, and Chelsea Kerl respectively conducted set design, sound design, lighting design, and costume design. One of the most striking elements of The Maids is the fact that the play only contains three characters, which notably captured the interest of the audience. Set in an urban 1920s bedroom, the show consisted of only one act. The sparse but insightful cast features Grace Dolan ’20 as Claire, Sydney Cahill ’22 as Solange, and Halle Pratt ’22 as Madame. The production follows two sisters, Claire and Solange, who are employed as maids by the affluent Madame. They spend countless hours role-playing PHOTO COURTESY OF ASHLEY DICARO ’20 The Maids featured Madame, played by Halle Pratt ’22, and Claire, played by Grace Dolan ’20. with one another, envisioning the death of their employer and the days when they may finally After the initial exchange between Claire cold tea that was left by Madame in a symbolic be free. The two characters plot to put sleeping and Solange, Madame makes her entrance. She effort to signify that Madame is dead. In reality, pills in Madame’s tea once she returns home. initially appears hopeless, largely due to the however, Claire has committed suicide. Solange The Maids offers an intense experience from start fact that Monsieur, her husband, is in prison. then appears alone, delivering a monologue in to finish. “The only way Claire and Solange have Madame briefly gifts her prized red dress to an address to a series of imaginary characters been able to carry on, day after day, is through their Claire and a fur cape to Solange. However, she from the inspector to Monsieur and the hangman. ceremony, an imaginative ritual these sisters have soon learns that Monsieur has been released on While the ending is intentionally ambiguous, such created where they take on the role of their employer bond and exits without drinking the poisoned tea. a conclusion certainly adds to the illusory sentiments and act out their fantasies in her boudoir. Throughout Once Madame exits, the role-play between that are present throughout the production as a whole. the play, Claire and Solange use their act as a means Solange and Claire only further intensifies. Although The Maids was much smaller in scale than to escape their lives and live in the fantasy world of Culminating in a purposefully confusing end other productions put on by TDF, the cast provided their dreams,” writes Schmidt in her director’s note. for both characters, Claire ultimately drinks the a worthwhile show for all who experienced it. Restaurant Week for a Food City Providence Restaurants Modify Menus for Restaurant Week

business into the city for the hotter Providence Restaurant Week will be and slower months of the year. in July, but stay tuned and remember But now times are changing, and to participate in the fun next winter. Restaurant Week has expanded; two years ago, a winter season was introduced. Now, the winter week is the most successful time of the year for the project, and helps provide restaurants with eager clientele during the cold winter months. GoProvidence’s Director of Partnership Development, Christine Phillips, said the project started about fourteen years ago under the direction of now President and CEO Kristen Adamo in collaboration with local food businesses. The real mark of Restaurant Week’s growth, however, is the amount of restaurants that have joined the tradition. According PHOTO COURTESY OF DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE Nearly 100 restaurants throughout Providence participated in restaurant week. to Phillips, it was a record high with about 100 participating venues. In fact, the success of the project for choice of an 8-ounce filet mignon, both GoProvidence and member Restaurant Week seared citrus-glaze salmon, herb- restaurants means that recruitment for Continued from front page roasted chicken, or other options. And the event is almost non-existent, with for dessert, one could choose between a restaurants reaching out to participate. The Capital Grille’s modified dinner luxurious chocolate and espresso cake Providence Restaurant Week is a menu of three-courses for $49.95 was or a crème brule glazed cheesecake. fun bi-annual tradition that reflects the only one such example. Each course These options on a normal night city’s pride in their food scene. It is a had two or three options. The appetizer would add up to around a $70 bill. great opportunity for visitors to the city, included a rich New England Clam GoProvidence originally organized as well as Providence College students Chowder or a choice of two salads. Providence Restaurant Week for looking for a night out with incredible PHOTO COURTESY OF KICKSTAND / GETTY IMAGES For the main dish, customers had the the summer season to draw more food and even better prices. The next 16 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT January 30, 2020 62nd Grammy Awards Pay Tribute Remembering Kobe Bryant, Nipsey Hussle Through Music

by Grace Whitman ’22 all of us together...is music,” said Keys. Music is A&E Staff the healing force of the universe and this year’s Grammy Awards attempted to show just that. MUSIC But the show had to go on. “We’re gonna sing together, laugh together, dance together,” said Keys Hours after the tragic passing of NBA legend later. “Celebrating this music because I know how Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter, Gianna, much Kobe loved music. I know how much he loved the Recording Academy started the 62nd annual it, so we gotta make this a celebration in his honor.” Grammy Awards with a tribute in their honor. Per usual, the show was filled with Host Alicia Keys took the stage somberly saying astonishing musical performances by artists like “We’re all feeling crazy sadness...because Los Demi Lovato, Lil Nas X, Aerosmith, and H.E.R. Angeles, America, and the whole wide world Camila Cabello brought her dad and the lost a hero” and continued to say, “We’re literally rest of the world to tears with her emotional standing here heartbroken in the house that Kobe rendition of her song “First Man” off of her new Bryant built,” referring to the Staples Center where album Romance. For “the first man that really Bryant played for 20 years with the Los Angeles loved me” as the song goes, Cabello belted out Lakers. Both of Bryant’s retired jersey numbers the heartfelt ballad to her father in the front row. PHOTO COURTESY OF GETTY / JEFF KRAVITZ were illuminated in the Staples Center rafters, The Grammy’s tribute to Nipsey Hussle, which the cameras focused on during Keys’ opener. whose death stunned the entire world last year, soon. John Legend, Meek Mill, DJ Khaled and “The one thing that has the power to bring was a reminder of another LA legend gone too others performed a tribute to Hussle with their song “Higher.” The song by DJ Khaled, which features Nipsey Hussle and John Legend, was recorded before Hussle’s death in March of 2019. “Higher” was awarded Best Rap/Sung Performance. As he accepted the award on behalf of Hussle, Legend said, “We all love him, and we all miss him. Thank you for allowing us to use his legacy and lift it up in song tonight...let’s love each other, let’s love our families, let’s hold each other tight.” As for the biggest awards of the night, Billie Eilish humbly stole the show, taking home all four of the most prestigious awards. Eilish won the Grammy for Best New Artist, Album of The Year for her debut album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, and Song of the Year and Record of the Year for her hit “Bad Guy.” With these victories, Eilish became the first woman and the youngest individual to sweep the major awards. Additionally, Lizzo took home her first Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance, Dan + Shay won Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their song “Speechless,” and Tyler The Creator won Best Rap Album for his album Igor. The 62nd Grammy Awards was a night of inspiration and perseverance. The celebration reminded viewers PHOTO COURTESY OF USA TODAY and the audience how precious life is. May we live our DJ Khaled, Roddy Ricch, Meek Mill, YG, John Legend, and others honored Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant. PHOTO COURTESY OF GETTY / JEFF KRAVITZ lives in the moment and continue to lift each other up. Looking Back at the 2020 SAG Awards Robert De Niro Uses Platform to Call for Political Change

by Anne DeLello ’20 for her role in The Morning Show. A&E Staff Brad Pitt also won for Outstanding FILM & TELEVISION Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role with his role in Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. On Jan. 19, the 2020 awards show Additionally, Game of Thrones’s season continued with the 26th annual Peter Dinklage won Outstanding Screen Actors Guild Awards. The Male Actor in a Drama Series. SAG Awards are “the only televised Streaming networks like Amazon awards ceremony to exclusively Prime and Netflix also had big wins honor performers,” according to during the SAG Awards. Netflix’s the show’s website. The 13 awards The Crown came out on top as the presented focus on the outstanding Oustanding Performance by an performances of the past year in Ensemble in a Drama Series, and both film and prime time television. Prime’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel was A notable winner from this awarded Outstanding Performance year’s SAG Awards was Robert by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. De Niro, who was honored with The Best Performance by a Cast a Lifetime Achievement Award. in a Motion Picture was awarded to This award was announced in the film Parasite. The cast of this film November of 2019, but De Niro was made history with this win, as it was presented with it at the ceremony. CHRIS PIZZELLO / ASSOCIATED PRESS the first foreign film in history to The award honors “career De Niro joins Alan Alda and Morgan Freeman as recipients of the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award. win the award. Song Kang-ho, who achievement and humanitarian plays Kim Ki-taek, told the crowd in accomplishment” and individuals When De Niro accepted this musician, anybody else—to voice his acceptance speech that, “I am so who encompass the “finest achievement award, he used the my opinion. And if I have a bigger honored to receive this award in front ideals of the acting profession.” opportunity to comment on the voice because of my situation, of such amazing actors that I admire. Leonardo DiCaprio, who himself current political climate saying, I’m going to use it whenever I I will remember and never forget this has recently won both an Oscar “There’s right and there’s wrong. see a blatant abuse of power.” beautiful night. Thank you so much.” nomination and a SAG nomination And there’s common sense and Some other notable wins for These particular wins made for a for his role in Quentin Tarantino’s there’s abuse of power, and as a actors were Jennifer Aniston with very entertaining awards show and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, citizen, I have as much right as Outstanding Performance by a provided some hints of what is to come presented De Niro with the award. anybody—an actor, an athlete, a Female Actor in a Drama Series as the 2020 awards season continues. January 30, 2020 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 17 Seventeen Showcases Versatility on ‘Ode To You’ Tour Unique K-pop Group Rocks Prudential Center in Newark

by Sara Conway ’21 A&E Co-Editor pretending to be a cameraman in the MUSIC crowd that had gathered. Seventeen kicked off their concert with “Getting If you are somewhat familiar with Closer,” a song of vocal intensity and the K-pop group Seventeen, chances incredibly in-sync choreography, are the first things you think of are their automatically setting the tone with lyrics complex choreographies and that they such as, “This dance, you’re getting closer do not, in fact, have seventeen members. / Breathlessly I want you / Want you.” The thirteen that make up Seventeen The set of Ode To You mixed old, new, debuted on May 26, 2015 under the South fan favorite, and never performed live Korean entertainment company Pledis songs all with the theme of being an “ode Entertainment with the song “Adore U.” to you”— “you” being their fans, named A unique aspect of the group’s concept Carats. Hoshi, who acted as the leader in was that the members—whose ages range S.Coups’ absence, made a nod to this in his from 20 to 24 years—divide into three sub- opening statement, concluding with “let’s units: the Hip Hop Unit (for the rappers), make a lot of good memories together.” the Vocal Unit, and the Performance Following group performances for Unit (for the dancers). The Hip Hop “Rock,” “Clap,” Thanks,” and “Don’t Unit is composed of the main rappers, Wanna Cry,” each unit showed off stages Members of Seventeen showcase their dancing skills on center stage. SARA CONWAY ‘21/THE COWL S.Coups—who is both Seventeen’s leader and the unit’s leader, although because it’s you / So what can’t I do.” from “They call us BooSeokSoon!” he was absent on the group’s recently If you are somewhat The members gazed out into the crowd, to fit the all-member version. concluded North American tour to focus singing quietly along, while bathed in Ode To You in Newark closed with on his mental health—Wonwoo, Mingyu, familiar with the K-pop purple-colored light, taking it all in. the never-ending “Very Nice.” As soon and Vernon. Woozi, the composer of the Seventeen also showed their fun side as it seemed like the concert was officially majority of Seventeen’s songs, heads group Seventeen, and their group dynamic during the over, there was another upbeat burst of the Vocal Unit which also includes chances are the first Ode To You tour. Seungkwan jokingly the chorus, “Aju nice!” and another thick members Yoon Jeonghan, Joshua, and told Hoshi and Joshua, “It’s not your flurry of confetti raining over the crowd. vocal powerhouses DK and Seungkwan. things you think of solo concert!” and to stop hogging the The concert was really thought to be over Twenty-three-year-old Hoshi takes spotlight when the two captured the after the third repeat when the members the role of leading the Performance are their complex attention of the audience and the cameras went back to the main stage and took Unit and creating some of the group’s choreographies and that during the opening statements. The their bows, supposedly concluding with choreography alongside Wen Junhui, members also playfully pushed Wonwoo their cheer, “Say the Name, Seventeen!” The8, and Dino, the youngest member. they do not, in fact, have towards the front of the main stage to Seventeen fooled their fans yet again Seventeen, known as “self-producing seventeen members. demonstrate his “feeling” of being on when the members waved goodbye as idols,” embarked on the North American tour. In response, he screamed, “Make the Ode To You divider slid shut. There leg of their Ode To You World Tour some noise!” (without a microphone) was a split moment of fans starting to on Jan. 10, their first stop being the in his deep voice which carried out gather their things when the chorus came Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. 2015. Seventeen (sans S.Coups) spread to everyone in the crowd. During the blasting back. With the new repeat of “Aju The group’s last world tour in 2017 out along the edge of the extended ending statements, various members, nice!” Hoshi raced ahead of the rest to the followed the release of their full-length stage so that a member faced a part of including Hoshi and Jun, did an energy album TEEN, AGE and landed in the illuminated audience. Carats even check. Earlier that evening Seungkwan venues such as New York’s Terminal 5. sang a chorus of “Smile Flower,” filling switched the lyrics of the group’s song, Seventeen’s Ode To You World the arena with mutual emotion: “I can “Moonwalker,” for “Newarker.” Jun “I can smile Tour was announced on the heels of smile because we’re together / I can cry brought the pun back by having the crowd sing “moonjunwalker” multiple times. because we’re The fun continued with the stages set in the “SVT Museum.” As the lights came together / I can cry up, the audience found the members frozen in poses behind huge frames as because it’s you / if they were part of an exhibit. The older songs performed with this set—debut So what can’t I do.” song “Adore U,” “Pretty U,” and “Oh My!”—were paired with bright colors, looser costumes, and lighthearted but energetic choreography. However, the extended stage among another burst of synchronization Seventeen is well known white confetti. The real end and the last for remained even in these playful songs. goodbye had officially come: after their To wrap up the “SVT Museum” bows and their last cheer, Seventeen sang portion of the concert, all of the members the closing line of the song from their reality performed “Just Do It,” which is normally television show, “Going Seventeen.” a BSS (BooSeokSoon) unit song. This unit The first show of the Ode To You was formed in 2018 with the release of the world tour in North America was one digital single “Just Do It” and comprised filled with laughter, fun, and heartfelt vocalist Seungkwan (his last name emotions between the members of is Boo), vocalist DK (his real name is Seventeen and their Carats—the fans Seokmin), and performance leader Hoshi who have cheered on the group through (his real name is Soonyoung). To kick off their artistic journey, as the lyrics of the song, DK shouted into the crowd, “Smile Flower” say, “Our smile flowers Seventeen is actually made up of thirteen members divided intro three units. SARA CONWAY ‘21/THE COWL “They call us...Seventeen!” adjusted bloom / I’ll be the spring to your smile.” the release of An Ode in September, for two of their songs. The Hip Hop their longest musical project since Unit performed a remix of “Trauma” TEEN, AGE. The remainder of January from TEEN, AGE and “Chilli” from the saw performances in arena venues in group’s mini-album You Made My Dawn, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Mexico City, which was released in early 2019. “Lilili Los Angeles, San Jose, and Seattle. The Yabbay” from TEEN, AGE and “Shhh,” Ode To You Tour will pick up again in also from You Made My Dawn, by the March—after the group takes a break in Performance Unit kept the energy high February—continuing their world tour in the venue. The Vocal Unit created with shows spanning across Europe. an emotional atmosphere with their During their concert in Newark, performance of “Hug” from the same Seventeen showcased their playful and album and “Don’t Listen in Secret” from highly sophisticated sides, their growth Going Seventeen, closing the unit songs. as artists, and their dynamic as a group. Singing “Smile Flower” marked Before the show, member Hoshi secretly the midpoint of the concert, which the joined the random dance play happening members dedicated to Carats, their fans outside of the Prudential Center, initially who have been by their side since May Seventeen performed “Adore U,” from the mini album ’17 CARAT. SARA CONWAY ‘21/THE COWL 18 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT January 30, 2020 Halsey’s Third Album, Manic A&E The Vibrant Journey of A Lost Soul Editors’ Picks:

by Jennifer Villeda ’20 autobiographical portrait of the artist her journey in navigating who A&E Staff as a young mess, craving her share she is and her place in the world. Recent Music of love and tenderness in a hostile From the first song of the album, PHOTOS COURTESY OF SPOTIFY MUSIC “Ashley,” you see her trying to put herself first and questioning how she On Jan. 17, Halsey released her got in this situation to begin with. Black Pumas third studio album titled Manic, She inserts an audio clip towards the after almost three years since her last end from Michael Gondry’s Eternal - Black Pumas album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. Sunshine of the Spotless Mind where During that time, Halsey Kate Winslet’s character, Clementine, collaborated with artists like Benny states, “Too many guys think I’m Blanco and Khalid for “Eastside” a concept, or / I complete them, in July of 2018 and BTS for “Boy or I’m gonna make them alive” With Luv” in April of 2019. Also, and she declares she is a woman she released a few singles that “who’s lookin’ for my own peace illustrated the direction her third of mind / Don’t assign me yours.” album would be going in, such as Then listeners get to a song like “Without Me” in October 2018 and “3am” where she talks about being “Graveyard” in September 2019. alone and struggling to find peace However, these singles could with herself, so she turns to other not encompass the beautiful mess people to make herself feel better. She awaiting fans on Manic’s release date. ends the album with a more positive Fans were given a closer and more tone in “929” where she summarizes “Pony” intimate look into her mind and all PHOTO COURTESY OF SPOTIFY what her 25 years of life have been the facets of Ashley, the benchmark like. As Stephen Daw wrote in - Moses Sumney of Halsey and her manic side. world.” This is not a story concept Billboard, “Through all the pain and She emphasized in the intro to her like Badlands or a cinematic feel like strife of Manic, Halsey’s ultimate Spotify playlist for Manic, “Halsey Hopeless Fountain Kingdom which realization is that she’s still a lost Presents Manic” that, “There is an was inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s soul–but at least she has the pieces ancient saying that you have three Romeo and Juliet. It is Ashley’s story. of a roadmap to guide her forward.” faces. The first one you broadcast The album is a mix of different Through this album, fans are to the world, the second one you styles from soft, melancholic pop to given a more nuanced look into an show to those closest to you, and the country and rock to Korean rap. At artist they admire and love. Life is last one you never show anyone.” first, it is confusing and very messy, messy; to search for who you are The album is an exploration of which is why listening to just one is not easy and Ashley Frangipane, this manic side of her that is all or two songs from the album would or “Halsey,” illustrates that like over the place, or as Rob Sheffield not do it justice. This album must her fans, she too is still figuring from Rolling Stone described, “a raw be heard in its entirety to follow out her life, and what to make of it. Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director’s Cut Mac Miller’s Circles - Dreamville Finding Posthumous Closure

PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA by Grace O’Connor ’22 The album is closely related to about it—how to communicate A&E Staff Miller’s life in that “it exists as a meaningfully while keeping sacred form of therapy; as he seeks to break what should be kept sacred.” MUSIC out of old patterns of thinking, these The family requested that Brion see steady reminders to embrace the the album through and he kept the present and let go of everything promise to the family. Brion tried to else,” according to Rolling Stone. modify the songs as little as possible, Circles was Miller’s path to freedom giving the songs an authentic feel. He and tells of a beautiful, yet tenacious selected a number of songs that Miller “Tired” battle that he faced with mental played during sessions with Brion. health for many years. The album As said by Brion in an interview - NIve represents an untold future and with NBC News, “There weren’t any the increasing success that Miller thoughts I had to complete for him. was gaining in his later years. The man could speak for himself.” In recent years, Miller topped Circles not only continued showcasing the charts and was known for Miller’s talent, but acted as closure his determination to continually for millions of fans still searching for improve his career. Circles is the answers to an inexplicable tragedy. culmination of his drive and desire to create music that is meaningful to him and many of his loyal fans. At the time of Miller’s passing, he was just weeks short of going on tour which he had a tangible excitement about. Brion completed Circles using PHOTO COURTESY OF SPOTIFY Miller’s remarks as a guide of what “Obsession” he wanted the album to be. The As stated by Rolling Stone, “Mac album speaks of Miller’s legacy - EXO Miller’s posthumous album Circles and is the mark that he left behind, is a fitting coda to his career.’’ Mac showing his honesty, hope for the Miller’s new album was taken future, and his growth over the years. from bits and pieces of music that Miller struggled with addiction he was working on around the and mental health, but in the last time of his death. Joe Brion, who months of his life he was in good Miller was working closely with, spirits. As claimed in a tweet from was able to complete the album his family, “We simply know that it “based on his time and conversation was important to Malcolm for the with Miller.” Circles encompasses world to hear it. One of the most both the pain and optimism difficult decisions in the process that Miller experienced frequently. is how best to let people know PHOTO COURTESY OF SPOTIFY January 30, 2020 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 19 The Cowl Saying Goodbye to The Good Place NBC’s Hit Show Comes to an End After Four Seasons

by Madison Palmieri ’23 complexities of the afterlife and A&E Staff befriend a host of quirky entities. TELEVISION These characters grow both as individuals and a group, becoming better versions of themselves, while learning a great deal of philosophy and finding themselves in hilarious situations in the process. Kristen Bell stars as protagonist Eleanor Shellstrop, a woman of dubious morals who wants to earn her spot in the titular Good Place. She enlists the help of deceased ethics and moral philosophy professor and fellow new arrival Chidi Anagonye (William Jackson Harper), who happens to be her assigned soulmate. Along with the other new arrivals, snobbish socialite Tahani Al-Jamil (Jameela Jamil) and drug-dealing DJ PHOTO COURTESY OF PINTEREST Jason Mendoza (Manny Jacinto), they From left to right: Manny Jacinto, Chidi Anagonye, Jameela Jamil, Ted Danson, Kristen Bell, and D’Arcy Carden. PHOTO COURTESY OF AMAZON attempt to find their place in eternity. Best Actor in a Comedy Series 2018. their own lives, morals, and beliefs, The final episode of the hit NBC Rounding out the main cast are Ted The show is clearly a hit with but laugh out loud as they do so. television show The Good Place will Danson’s Michael, the Good Place viewers, as evidenced by the show’s Indeed, Providence College premiere on Thursday, January architect in charge of the four humans, 655,000 followers on Instagram, students, familiar with ethics and 30, 2020 at 8:30 p.m. The comedy and D’Arcy Carden’s Janet, a robot and its tendency to trend on Twitter morality thanks to the Development series has been on the air for four programmed with all knowledge after an episode airs. Perhaps this of Western Civilization (DWC) and seasons—which are available to and the ability to grant wishes. is due to the chemistry between the philosophy core requirements, stream on platforms such as NBC, With such an unusual premise, the the actors. Their dynamics are may especially enjoy The Good Place, Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube TV— show could have easily disappeared natural and never forced, which with its recurring references to and amassed a substantial following. after a handful of episodes. Instead, it is no small feat considering Kierkegaard and an entire episode The show, created by Michael has garnered praise from viewers and the offbeat scenarios they are centered around the Trolley Problem. Schur, who is best known for his critics alike, securing nominations constantly tasked with performing. Although the show, unlike the work on comedies such as The for the People’s Choice Awards, Maybe these situations are the keys existences of its mortal characters, has Office and Parks and Recreation, the Golden Globe Awards, and the to the show’s success, combining come to an end, The Good Place, with details the misadventures of a Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as nonsensical hilarity with fundamental its stellar cast and examination of motley crew of recently deceased wins at the Critics’ Choice Awards for questions about existence. Viewers friendship, life, death, and morality, humans as they navigate the Most Exciting New Series in 2016 and are forced to think deeply about is sure to endure for years to come. Remembering Legendary Drummer Neil Peart How the Rush Drummer Defined Rock and Roll Percussion literary influence. Early on, Peart by Daniel O’Neill ’21 used different science fiction novels A&E Staff as inspiration, and sometimes even MUSIC political commentaries. Towards the end, however, the lyrics he wrote would be more focused on On Tuesday, January 7, Rush drummer his emotions and personal stories. and main lyricist Neil Peart passed His drums quickly set the band away in Malibu, California. He was apart from everyone else, due to 67 years old and was battling a form his ability to create fills and solos of brain cancer called glioblastoma. that were their own masterpieces. In 2015, Rush toured for the final The most famous example of this time of their illustrious career. Peart is “Tom Sawyer” off of their most decided to stop touring for good, as successful album Moving Pictures many years of methodically intense because of Neil Peart’s dramatic drumming finally took a toll on his drum solo following Lifeson’s guitar body. He was privately battling cancer solo. It is coined as one of the greatest at that point in his life as well. It was drum solos in rock and roll history. time for him to throw in the towel. Peart left a mark on the industry by Peart is considered to this day Neil Peart playing on his famously complex drum kit in 1978. PHOTO COURTESY OF IMGUR adding a bit of complication and to be one of the greatest drummers chaos to drumming. He trained with in rock and roll music history. He multiple instructors to help hone his was extremely detailed in how he techniques in the later years of his revolutionized the art of drumming. career, most notably with Freddie Peart constantly pushed boundaries Gruber, a legendary jazz drummer. with his massive drum sets on stage. Not many rock drummers look In 1974, he joined the band Rush for a teacher while they are in their alongside lead singer and bassist career. Peart stepped out of the box Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson. to solidify his position as one of The band had already released a the most sophisticated and crafty self-titled album at the time, so his musicians of all time. He incorporated arrival to the group was the missing his impressive and incredible skill piece that the band needed. Rush as a drummer with his ability to tell saw incredible success, especially real stories that caused real feelings in their home country of Canada. in other people. He did not try to Many fans feel that a part of stoop to the level of other mainstream Canada is lost with the death of Peart. rock bands. He wrote about things He defined rock drumming since he that connected Rush and regular came to fame. He was known as a people. Peart lived his life to the virtuoso in the rock world, not only fullest, and his legacy will never die because of his drumming skills, but PHOTO COURTESY OF RICH FURY/INVISION/AP/SHUTTERSHOCK because of this. Rush will live on in also for his lyricism and its heavy From January 10 through January 16, the band sold 24,600 albums in the US according to Rolling Stone. the hearts of rock and roll fans forever. Page 20 PortfolioProvidence College’s Home For Creative Writing January 30, 2020 Say It Ain't So by Clara Howard ’20 Portfolio Staff FICTION

His Royal Highness Aidan Queen Fiona Mairéad, her wild Brianne gasped, her brown own. “Liam, your father likes William Rothschild, Crown red-orange curls unbound and eyes widening with outrage. this plan as little as you do. But Prince of Collarch, was royally left to cascade over her shoulders “Get off it! I was not staring!” she he’s got no choice. A bargain was pissed. And anyone who and back. Her eyebrows, a shade tossed back, her ears burning a made, and the King of Nesrea could hear or see him walking slightly darker than her hair, bright red as her cheeks flushed did not follow through with his down the hall knew to remove shifted up in question at her two a rosy pink beneath her freckles. end. Your father has already been themselves immediately from eldest children. “Hello, my loves. Aidan smirked, his object generous enough in granting the his path. His sister, her Royal What—” won, and leaned into her face. Nesreans more time than had Highness Princess Brianne “Mother, he can’t make me “You were too. In fact, is that been originally agreed.” Aislinn, winced as she listened do this. You have to get him a spot of drool on your bodice, “But why must the price of to the heavy fall of his booted to change the order,” Aidan Bri? Think it’ll come out in the their treachery be my freedom?” footsteps against the ancient interrupted, his voice rippling wash?” Aidan’s voice held a tinge of stone floors. She hiked her skirts with barely-restrained fury. The princess snarled at her pleading that Brianne had never up a bit higher as she hurried to “Ah,” the queen replied, her older brother and reached for heard before. “And what about keep up with his longer strides. eyes softening a bit. “Liam,” she something to hit him with or the Nesrean princess? Are neither But with Brianne’s eyes fixed on began, calling him by the name throw at him. of us to have a say in our own the ground to avoid tripping on only his immediate family used, As her fingers futures?” the uneven stones, she missed “surely your father explained the closed around “You’re forgetting that your Aidan’s abrupt stop in front of situation to you.” the seam of a sister has a point, too,” the queen the doors to their parents’ suite “Of course he did,” Aidan bit pillow, their replied. “Nothing has been of rooms. “Oof,” she exclaimed, back, throwing mother fully promised. And besides, her voice muffled by the scratchy himself onto spoke perhaps you’ll suit,” she offered, wool of her brother’s greatcoat. the couch and the shrugging a thin shoulder, her “Sorry, Bri,” he said, glancing beside their siblings fiery curls shifting with the at her over his shoulder, his face grandmother’s froze. movement. “‘Tis not so dire as softening a bit. empty “Brianne you believe, m’love.” “No worries,” she replied, rocking chair. Aislinn, After a long moment, Aidan scratching at her nose. “But, His gaze if you in nodded once, but Brianne caught Liam, it can’t really be that bad, lingered on any way the flash of resignation in his eyes can it?” the thin attempt before he retreated into himself. Aidan’s brows knotted back layer of to inflict He squeezed their mother’s together. “You don’t understand dust that bodily hands and stood, dropping a what he’s asking me to do.” had damage kiss on her cheek. “Perhaps “Oh please, it’s the same thing started on your you’re right, Mums.” He turned he’ll be asking me to do in a few brother, to Brianne, one hand still gently years, and likely Keira and Torin, I will clasping the queen’s fingers. “I’m too.” Brianne couldn’t quite keep instruct sorry, Bri. I won’t tease you about the impatience from her voice. Lady the new Hand...” Her brother shook his head Quinn to “Thank you—” and nodded to the royal guards resume “...anymore today,” he finished, standing near the doors. One to your grinning at the growl that of them bowed his head and gather embroidery escaped Brianne as he chucked pushed open the heavy oak door. on the lessons post haste.” her under the chin. With a final A footman on the other side armrests before he turned back Brianne growled and opened smile to his mother and sister— held it open as the royal siblings to their mother. When he spoke her hand, dropping the pillow one that Brianne thought didn’t crossed the threshold. again, his tone was slightly and leaning back against the quite reach his eyes—Aidan left Their parents’ private sitting more measured. “But that cushions of her chair. Aidan the room, his hands settling deep room was a large, open space, doesn’t mean I agree with his smirked again, but quickly in his pockets. with floor-to-ceiling windows reasoning—or even understand swallowed it as their mother “Mother,” Brianne whispered, and a grand fireplace, its hearth it.” addressed him next, Fiona’s turning to see the queen’s gaze sculpted by the one of the early “It’s just a suggestion, Liam. honey-golden eyes blazing on the doors through which kings of Collarch as a gift for his It’s not as though Father has with authority. “Aidan William, Aidan had just strode. “Mother, is new bride. As a child, Brianne already promised you to her,” your King has given you an this all more complicated than a had loved tracing the dips and Brianne broke in, still surprised order which he and I expect you simple marriage contract?” ridges of the fearsome creatures that her brother was so angry to follow—as is your duty as Fiona looked at her daughter and the beautiful faeries carved about the whole thing. Crown Prince.” Aidan caught and smiled tightly. “Of course into the stone while her mother “Yeah, it’s slightly more her stare and held it, and Brianne not, love. Aidan merely wishes wove stories of magic, warriors, complicated than that, Brianne, saw that he was struggling to for more independence. Now, and dragons. Though she and so if you could just keep out of control an impulsive answer. come,” the queen coaxed with a her siblings had grown too old it—” Slowly, he tilted his chin and softer smile. “Tell me why you for faerie stories, Brianne could “I was in that room too, bowed his head, submitting were staring at the King’s Hand still swear that sometimes she William, and it didn’t sound to the royal command in their this morning.” thought she saw the creatures remotely complicated to me—” mother’s voice. Fiona sighed, Brianne groaned and fell back move in the flickering firelight. “Probably because you were and Brianne watched as their against the pillows, cursing her In front of the hearth, the fire too busy staring at Father’s new mother shifted closer to Aidan. brother’s big mouth. banked slightly in the afternoon Hand the whole time to pay any The queen reached out and heat, sat Her Royal Majesty attention,” Aidan retorted. grasped Aidan’s hands in her PHOTOS COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM & NEEDPIX.COM & PEXELS.COM January 30, 2020 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 21 High Altitude

by Jay Willett '20 Portfolio Staff POETRY

There are two ways to look down. With pride, pitifully watching the climb, stumble, and slip. Cackling, pouring champagne at the top, enjoying the summit's immersion. The greatest who's ever lived. The king high on his throne. The invisible swords that dangle above his crown jingle but do so silently. An ignorant king is a powerful one-granted the ease of mind, the assurance that his throne is made of obsidian and not glass.

Then there is the other way. Liability, panic, fear: these fill the space underneath the crown. The spikes that lie in the abyss don't look soft, the memory of their pierce stains the joy that exists among the clouds. Ruins it rather, with its breathtaking view. Such a nervous king rules indiscriminately. He'll call on subjects, on jesters and squires, maybe even on sorcery, for that same bliss the ignorant king enjoys.

To rule with confidence is to rule void of internal truth. To rule with doubt is to rule with foolish endurance. Either is fine. A castle built on overcast could fall with any rainy day. But that's fine too. Fall or climb, but to expect either is the only real crime.

GRAPHIC DESIGN BY CONNOR ZIMMERMAN '20 Vacuuming Spiders

by Sarah McLaughlin ’23 Portfolio Assistant Editor FICTION

During his piano lesson, time with it. It’s...” I trail off as I friends who are in emotional was a really big spider right Grayson doesn’t really seem notice his eyes welling up. Oh, crises or even just feeling little there—” I point next to his like himself. God, have I made him cry? down—I’m the type of person hand on the piano, and he I know he’s not particularly “Grayson?” I ask, trying my who offers to grab a glass of quickly pulls it away. “—it’d talkative, but he's even more best to make sure I don’t sound water or a box of tissues rather be really scary. But if you show reserved than usual today. He like I’m about to burst into tears. than stay in the room and talk to me the spider, I can tell you to looks at the music with stoic, “What’s wrong?” someone. And if it’s a little kid? keep watching it while I go get sad eyes and takes longer than He sniffs and shakes his head. Forget it. the vacuum.” normal to pick up on the new I shift in my chair to face him. Tentatively, I He laughs a little. “That’s concepts I try to teach him. I’m “It’s okay. You don’t have reach out, making what me and Mommy do. tempted to ask if everything’s to talk about it if you sure he doesn’t She vacuums the spiders. alright, if he’s tired, or if it’s too don’t want to. Do you flinch before I lay Sometimes she even screams.” difficult, but I keeping pushing want me to get your my hand on his I smile. “Yeah? So, you see, it off. After he finishes this song, I mom?” shoulder. “It’ll when both of you are together, tell myself. But I don’t. He shakes be okay,” I say. it’s less scary, right?” Eventually, we have only his head again, “Your Gramma He nods. “Right.” five minutes left, and we’ve and this time will be okay. And I squeeze his shoulder barely accomplished anything. he opens his you should talk to gently. “So you should talk to I check my phone for the time, mouth. “My...” your mom. Even her. Tell her what’s making wondering if I should just wrap He speaks if she’s scared, you scared, and even if she is it up early—surely his mother, in the smallest voice I’ve ever too, it’s better to both be scared scared, too, she can still help waiting in her car, wouldn’t heard. “My Gramma. She’s sick. together.” you.” mind. Mommy says she’s going to be He sniffles again, but at least He frowns. “But I don’t want “Alright,” I say. “So, just okay, but she looks scared.” A he turns to look at me. “What do her to vacuum Gramma.” practice the same two pages for tear escapes his eye and rolls you mean?” I can’t help laughing. “Don’t next week, okay?” down his cheek. “I’m scared.” I shrug. “Well, think about it worry. She won’t. But she’ll He doesn’t respond. He’s I freeze. Am I supposed to try like this. What’s something that give you a big hug, and you staring at the open book, to comfort him? What do I say? you think is really scary?” can give her a big hug, too, and completely still. This is a five-year-old kid, who He pauses for a moment. then you’ll both be less scared. “It’s okay,” I say carefully. “I apparently trusts me enough “Spiders. Only the really big I promise.” know we didn’t make a lot of (more than his own mother?) to ones, though.” He looks at me with big, progress today, but don’t feel tell me what’s bothering him. I nod. “Okay. Spiders. I don’t round eyes—bigger than scary bad. Sometimes music is really I’ve never been good at helping like spiders, either. So if there spiders. “You promise?” hard, and you have to take your I nod. “Yeah. I promise.” PHOTOS COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM AND FREESVG.ORG 22 The Cowl PORTFOLIO January 30, 2020

by Mark Fairchild '20 Portfolio Staff

CARTOON

Somber and Blue by Kiley McMahon ’20 Portfolio Staff POETRY My face, Covered, Somber, And blue.

My eyes, Glossy, Puffy, And red.

My thoughts, Jumbled, Intertwined, And incoherent.

My watch, Ticking, Quickly, Black and white.

The paper, Handed, To me, Soon with tears.

The hour glass, Shattered, Grainy, And white.

My heels, Loud, Clanky, And black.

Me, Not ready, Somber, And blue.

My watch, Tries and tries, Its hands, Are stuck.

The class of 2020, Ki Ash Strolls off.

Black pavement, Yellow lines, And only unknown times.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM & UNSPLASH.COM & PUBLICDOMAINPICTURES.NET January 30, 2020 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 23 The Power of a Year

by Samantha Pellman '20 Portfolio Staff POETRY

A year ago I was standing under the Eiffel Tower Surrounded by unfamiliar faces Some foreign, some similar to mine.

I used to panic about that moment When I would be dropped into a foreign country Alone without a single person to lean on.

But now all I think about is going back And being that carefree and independent person I was Even if it was just a quick three months.

A year ago I was unsure about my future I’d spend hours anxious and worried The future horrified me and I did anything to avoid it.

But now I look at it with excitement As a new chapter, a new adventure Full of new people and opportunities to grow.

A year ago I felt lonely Like I had to deal with my problems on my own And burdening people wasn’t an option.

But now I surround myself with people who care People who want to see me do amazing things And help me to become a better me.

A year ago I let little things bother me I didn’t know how to take care of myself And I didn’t want to grow up.

But now I see adulthood as a challenge A challenge that I need To reach parts of myself I don’t know exist yet.

A lot can happen in a year Look back and think of who you were then and who are now Self-growth is inevitable, but it’s up to you how you control it.

A lot can happen in a year But for now, focus on what is happening in the here and now Because before you know it, it’s a year from now.

And you’ve graduated and are looking back at college Remembering those four years of growth you never knew could happen All the friends who have now become your family.

But you’re a new and better you With the most perfect of memories to look back on And an appetite to see what the future holds.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PIXABAY.COM 24 The Cowl PORTFOLIO January 30, 2020

by Mark Fairchild '20 Portfolio Staff

CARTOON Tiffany & Earl Making PC an emotionally stable place one letter at a time Dear Tiff and Earl,

I was late to my class one morning, and when I arrived there were no seats in the room. I had to sit in the corner next to the professor by myself like a fool. What are some ways that I can get to class faster?

Sadly, Flat-footed Fred

Dear Flat,

Go retro and bring back Heelies. Those 2008 wonders never got enough credit. They’re environmentally- considerate and space- efficient. If that doesn’t work, I’d recommend just sleeping in the classroom the night before you Listomania* have the class or carrying around one of those Other ways Ray could have listened backpack chairs so you • Move the pizza again (it's messing with my feng shui) can sit where you please. • Bring back the panini station Fleetingly, • Give me iced tea or give me death • Paint it in a neoclassical style • Carpet all of Ray (and I mean all of it) Tiff • Have every menu curated by Paul Rudd Dear Flatty, • Get Ray onto [insert Food Network show here] I can't imagine anything • Make the pasta sauce less watery worse than having to • Get normal toasters instead of the incinerators there sit next to the professor. now Actually, listening to them tell personal stories • Replace the lettuce with more salad toppings during class is worse. • Hire Remy from Ratatouille (might as well put the rats to But anyway, just kick good use) someone else out of their seat if you find yourself • Make it so I don't need an atlas to find the utensils late again. If you want • Dress as the Blue Man Group instead of the red aprons to get to class faster, I hear Dr. Telly Porter has • Make Dot the head of PR for Ray an independent study • Give more Friar Bucks to the 7 meal plans as well (P.S. researching this concept I'm a broke senior) next semester. • Be open later on the weekends to nourish my hangovers Speedily, • Alumni should be open on Sunday...there I said it.

*Listomania and Tiffany & Earl are both satirical pieces that do not reflect the views of Providence Collegeor The Cowl. Earl Page 25 Sports January 30, 2020 Sports More Than Just an Athlete Shorts Davis Bunz ’21 Nominated for Humanitarian Award by Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Co-Editor Humanitarian SPORTS SHORTS Continued from front page “There was something different by Jack Belanger ’21 about Haiti. They had a little bit less than Sports Co-Editor everywhere else. The connections that we SPORTS SHORTS made with the kids, you could see how loving they were and how much they Women’s Basketball: needed a sense of family…it really hit home…we felt we needed to help.” On Jan. 26, the Providence College On January 12, 2010 at approximately Women’s Basketball Team snapped an 4:53 p.m., a 7.0 magnitude earthquake eight-game losing streak and earned occurred just 15 miles from Port-Au- their first Big East win of the year, Prince, the capital of Haiti. Even before beating Xavier University 60-48. The the earthquake, almost a quarter of the Friars only scored 15 points in the first country lived in poverty and was one of half before finding their groove after the poorest in the Western Hemisphere. halftime. Three players finished in The whole country was shaken and double-figures for points, led by Earlette international aid was desperately needed. Scott ’22 who finished with a career high This incident inspired the Bunz family 20, including 11 made free throws. Kaela to help Haiti while continuing their work Webb ’22 scored 10 of her 12 points in the of giving back. As a result, the Fond Blanc fourth quarter. As a team, PC shot 41.3 Foundation was established. If you drive percent from the field while holding the about two hours north of Port-Au-Prince, Musketeers to 27 percent. The Friars are you will stumble upon the village of now 10-11 in the season. Fond Blanc nestled up in the mountains. The foundation’s goal is to help the Indoor Track and Field: orphanage in the village in whatever is needed. “A lot of them have parents, but On Jan. 18, the Providence College they can’t afford to have the kids, so they Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track Teams will give them to us,” Bunz added. “We competed at the Boston University can provide schooling, housing, food Multi-Team Meet, which featured six ,and medical attention, cater to whatever NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL additional schools from throughout they need.” The school is one of the few Bunz reflects that it only took a week for him to know that he made the right choice to join the Friar Family after he joined the team midway last season. New England and Ireland. During the buildings along with a church and other meet, four women runners qualified for sustainability projects that the foundation The orphanage houses kids as young serve as a translator with some of the the ECAC Championships: Maria Coffin has completed since Bunz’s mom, Tia, as two years old and up to the age of 18. people in the orphanage and village as ’21, Abbey Wheeler ’20, Lilly Tuck ’23, first went with 22 students in 2012. The school itself started with 60 students they learn English at the school. Bunz and Bridget Mitchell ’22; and four men at the orphanage and now has amassed described him as “almost like a brother qualified for the IC4A Championships: “It’s nice to get my name 500 students. In an interview from this to me.” Michael O’Leary ’19GS, Jack Carleo ’21, past October with NBC15, Tia Bunz, Bunz’s older brother Jake just Marcelo Rocha ’21, and Ryan Gallagher recognized but I wish it who also is the executive director of the graduated this past May from the ’21. Coffin ran a personal best in the could be Davis Bunz plus foundation, added, “We had to start University of Wisconsin where he was 3,000-meter event which she placed first turning away kids, so we were able to also a member of the men’s ice hockey in, and Wheeler finished first in the mile Tia and Gary Bunz.” purchase land just down the road from team, a team his dad had played for. Jake run. On the men’s side, O’Leary finished us, and we have five acres and we are not only played hockey at the Division I first in the 3,000-meter run and Carleo “When we first started going down going to do a farming project, a school, level, but won the Hockey Humanitarian finished first in the 800-meter sprint. there, there was just a main building and have a little medical clinic,” said Award last April in Buffalo during the The following weekend, the Friars where all the kids would stay. They Bunz. They hope to build a second school. Frozen Four festivities while Davis and returned to Boston to compete in the John would do all their schooling there, go to The full round success story can be his Friar teammates were trying to bring Thomas Terrier Classic where multiple church and cook…When you go down seen in one of the orphans himself. home the program’s second National Friars, including Wheeler, Coffin, and there now, it’s completely different than His name is Swenson. He is currently Championship. Carleo finished top-ten in their respective when we started 10 years ago,” Bunz 23 years old and goes to college in When asked how he would feel about events. Ryan Jendzejec’s ’21 2:28.04 time explained. Wisconsin. He still goes back to Haiti to the possibility of the Bunz brothers in the 1,000-meter dash qualified him to winning this award in back-to-back years, compete in the IC4 Championships. Davis really wanted to credit his parents and acknowledged how deserving his Swim and Dive: brother was of the award. “It goes back to the effort my mom On Saturday, January 25, the and dad put in…It speaks volumes to Providence College Men’s and Women’s them for me more than it does for me Swimming and Diving Teams hosted the and my brother. It’s nice to get my name University of Maine. It was the Friars’ recognized but I wish it could be Davis senior meets and the men’s team gained Bunz plus Tia and Gary Bunz.” their second consecutive win with a score After the travel safety ban last of 195-99; the women’s team tied 150-150. summer by the U.S. government, Four different swimmers on the men’s Bunz was unable to go back to the team set new school records: Kevin Hood orphanage because of the limited ’23 in the 100-meter breaststroke, Justin number of planes that could go Viotto ’22 in the 200-meter butterfly, and down to Haiti due to protests. He both the 200-meter medley and 200-meter is looking forward to hopefully freestyle relay teams. The women’s heading back to Fond Blanc again team had six first place finishes: Sally this summer, potentially with some Alrutz ’23 in the 100-meter backstroke, of his teammates as well. He opened 100-meter butterfly, and the 200-meter an invitation to anybody in the PC backstroke; Elizabeth Murray ’23 in the community to join the effort. 800-meter freestyle; Jennifer Banks ’22 “It’s my favorite part of the year,” in the 400-meter freestyle; and Taylor said Bunz. “It’s funny because you Loud ’23 in the 200-meter freestyle. The wouldn’t think that going to a third team’s final regular season meet will take world country would be the part place this upcoming weekend against you are looking forward to most Seton Hall University and Georgetown PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FOND BLANC FOUNDATION of the year…you are so much more University in New Providence, NJ. The foundation’s mission focuses on “the educational, health, spiritual, and life development thankful for everything and how needs of the children of the Fond Blanc orphanage and the surrounding community.” lucky we are.” 26 The Cowl SPORTS January 30, 2020 Who Will Win Super Bowl LIV? Providence College Investigates: Kansas City Chiefs San Francisco 49ers

The Kansas City Chiefs against offense. The San Francisco 49ers are with only 73.2 yards allowed per the San Francisco 49ers: a matchup of No lead is safe with the Chiefs. primed to win this year’s Super Bowl, game. two of the most consistent teams this Kansas City’s high-powered offense coming off of a dominant playoff Their defense is somehow just as season. The team that will be coming has three Pro Bowlers: Tyreek Hill, performance and a remarkably star-studded as their offense from out victorious on Sunday will be the Travis Kelce, and Mecole Hardman. successful regular season. They will Richard Sherman to Arik Armstead Kansas City Chiefs. They also have the down field threat face off on the second of February in and the astonishing rookie, Nick It has been 50 years since the Chiefs and speedster Sammy Watkins. It is Miami with the AFC Champions, the Bosa. Unfortunately, the stats simply have made it to the Super Bowl. This too much power for a very good San Kansas City Chiefs. do not do Nick Bosa’s performance has been a long time coming for Francisco defense to contain. The 49ers have solidified justice. This is not to say that nine Kansas City fans and they will be even The flip side of the ball will be the themselves as a run-first offense sacks in the regular season for a happier soon. Make no mistake, the difference maker for the Chiefs. Their from the onset of the season, with rookie defensive end is not special, 49ers are a great football team with defense has been on a steady rise for the combined forces of Matt Breida, but the most impressive aspect an outstanding running game and a most of the season and is peaking Tevin Coleman, and Deebo Samuel. of Bosa’s game is the immense defensive line that will hit you in the at the right time thanks to defensive Recording an impressive 2,305 pressure he can put on quarterbacks. face every single snap. However, they coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who rushing yards as a team, as well as Combining his 6-foot-four-inch and do not have that “it” factor the Chiefs knows a thing or two about winning averaging 4.6 yards per carry, the 266-pound frame with a 4.79 second have, and that has a lot to do with a a championship as a defensive 49ers have worn out defenses with 40-yard dash will prove to be a major man named Patrick Mahomes. coordinator having won Super Bowl their massive volume of rushing problem for the Chiefs’ offensive line. The quarterback out of Texas Tech XLII with the New York Giants. The attempts. This enabled Jimmy Come Super Bowl Sunday, expect University has set the league on fire Chiefs secondary has been totally Garoppolo to take the occasional both teams to test their opponents’ ever since he took the starting role revamped compared to last season deep looks to their star tight end, defensive backfield, as it is likely the in Kansas City. He has not put up and safety Tyrann Mathieu has been George Kittle, who led the team’s weakest point for each team. This numbers like he did in his MVP season a leader. The rush defense for the receiving corp, recording 1,053 yards applies particularly to the Chiefs, last year, but he is thrown for 4,031 Chiefs is going to have to step up and five touchdowns in the regular who will almost certainly struggle to yards with 26 touchdowns and only big if the Chiefs want to host the season. This explosive offense, move the ball on the ground against five interceptions, while also posting Lombardi Trophy, but with the massive implemented by Kyle Shanahan, led the iron-clad 49ers defensive line. the second best QBR (total quarterback momentum they have created over the the 49ers to an impressive 8-0 start to Regardless, this will prove to be a ranking) at 76.3. past couple of weeks and an offense the season, before a crushing loss to shootout between two talented and Needless to say, he has done averaging 43 points per game this the Seahawks in overtime. young quarterbacks, with possibly all of this after coming back from postseason, the Kansas City Chiefs will However, the story of the 2019- the two most explosive offenses a dislocated kneecap midseason. be crowned Super Bowl Champions. 2020 49ers has not been the success of currently in the NFL. Mahomes is built for the big stage the offense, but rather their defense. and he will be excited as ever to show - Liam Tormey ’22 The statistics speak for themselves: - Gavin Woods ’22 everyone why he deserves to be called Sports Staff first in scoring defense with 15.3 Sports Staff one of, if not the best, quarterback in points allowed per game, third in football this season. forced fumbles with 12, ninth in There are also some explosive interceptions with 12, 10th in sacks players surrounding Mahomes on with 23, and first in rushing defense Young QBs Face-off in Super Bowl Mahomes and Garoppolo Clash in Biggest Game of The Year

by Sullivan Burgess ’20 run to get to the game. The 49ers to lead a team on his own. whatever he can to make a play and Sports Staff cruised over the Green Bay Packers Sadly, at the beginning of the 2018 that is refreshing in itself.” PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 37-20 in the NFC Championship season, he suffered a torn ACL three Mahomes finished this season game. This will be the first Super games in. Yet he looks at that season with 26 touchdowns with 4,031 Bowl appearance for the Chiefs since as if it was a “blessing in disguise,” yards and a 65.9 percent completion On Sunday, February 2, Jimmy 1969 and the 49ers since 2012. since it allowed the 49ers to acquire rate, solidifying himself as a top five Garoppolo and the The Chiefs are led by Andy Reid, defensive end Nick Bosa in the 2019 quarterback in the San Francisco 49ers the head coach since 2013, while the NFL Draft. As the ultimate league. will face Patrick 49ers are led by Kyle Shanahan, only favorites throughout the In the end it all Mahomes and in his third season, both itching to season, the 49ers found comes down to the Kansas City receive their first Super Bowl ring as their stride, as Garoppolo this last game, Chiefs in Super a head coach. threw a 69.1 percent a game that Bowl LIV in The big story coming into this game completion rate with 27 will test the Miami, FL. This is the huge matchup between the touchdowns. skills of both is a matchup two previously mentioned Next, we look at the players, as that analysists quarterbacks, NFL’s reigning MVP Garoppolo predicted on Garoppolo and Mahomes II, the tenth pick looks to paper, however Mahomes. Both in the 2017 draft, that started for the find his first did not quite quarterbacks are first-time last season after sitting Super Bowl expect to happen on their second full season of for a full season behind Alex Smith. ring as a starter, due to the talent starting with incredible stories Seizing the new opportunity, he third overall, from other teams surrounding how they found finished with 50 touchdowns as a while Mahomes like the Baltimore their way into the big game. first-time starter and won the MVP looks to begin Ravens, who have Garoppolo was originally award. The stakes were high for his Hall of MVP candidate a second-round pick in Mahomes this season, and he was Fame career Lamar Jackson. 2014, and served as certainly ready to deliver for not only with his first This season, the Chiefs the backup himself after his loss to the Patriots Super Bowl, dominated the AFC West for veteran Tom Brady in last year’s AFC championship, but the answer Division with a 12-4 record, in New England for three also for the fans of Kansas City. will while the 49ers owned the NFC years, where he briefly Mahomes’s father, former NY come on West with a 13-3 record. The Chiefs started and went 2-0 in the Met, Patrick Mahomes Sr. stated in Sunday. came from behind to pull out a 35-24 2016 season during Brady’s a recent article for the Daily News, victory against the Tennessee Titans in suspension. “We always had a mantra. The the AFC Conference Championship, Traded to the 49ers in thing I always said to him was after the Titans had a unpredictable 2017, Garoppolo was ready ‘Players make plays.’ He does PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID EULITT/GETTY IMAGES PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS VICTORIO/S.F. EXAMINER January 30, 2020 SPORTS The Cowl 27 In Memorium: Kobe Bryant Laker Great Leaves Behind an Unparalleled Legacy

by Cam Smith ’21 Bryant took the ball at the top of the key, guarded by Truly, Bryant just seemed invincible. He had Sports Assistant Editor the Celtics’ Ray Allen. A quick jab to the left sent Allen transcended the bounds between sports and pop culture. reeling, allowing for Bryant to quickly take one dribble More than a basketball player, he was a cultural icon that PROFESSIONAL SPORTS to the right. Somehow, almost immediately, the “Black showed that the NBA could thrive post-Michael Jordan. Mamba,” true to his namesake, was in the air hoisting up That is why his death on Sunday in a helicopter I was eleven years old as I sat on the couch, eyes his patented fade-away jumper. crash, along with nine others, including his 13-year-old glued to the TV on June 16, 2010. The Los Angeles The ball found nothing but net. As the Staples Center daughter and fellow basketball savant Gianna Bryant, is Lakers were in the midst of a dramatic Game Seven went berserk, I stormed off to my room, frustrated and so difficult to come to terms with. Bryant was supposed against my beloved Boston Celtics, a game that angry because Bryant had the lead in the fourth quarter to be around for decades to come, gracing playoff games was the perfect finale to a perfect series. Fresh off a of a Game Seven, and there was no way he was going to and award shows much like the legendary Bill Russell victory over the Orlando Magic in the NBA Finals give it up. does. the previous year, Kobe Bryant was looking for his This particular moment perfectly encapsulates Instead, the world got a stark reminder of the fragility fifth championship overall. He was also firmly set on what everyone referred to as the “Mamba Mentality:” of life, an idea made all the more poignant by the passing crushing my dreams. a mentality of hard-work, grit, and a smooth and of fellow passenger and former Cape Cod Baseball I still remember the shot that ended it. No, it was not unbreakable confidence. These traits, in addition to his League coach John Altobelli. A man who, much like the game-winner, in fact there were still five minutes left basketball prowess, elevated his status to that of a living Bryant, devoted his life to the love of the game. Altobelli on the clock, but for all intents and purposes the game legend, one celebrated with a retirement tour unlike any tragically perished alongside his wife Keri and daughter was over. other during his final season. Alyssa. In lieu of everything, it bears mentioning that Bryant did not lead a life without controversy. He was accused of sexual assault in Colorado in 2003, although the charges were dropped after his accuser refused to testify. On the court, he often got into spats with his teammates due to his lofty standards, most notably with fellow All- Star Shaquille O’Neal. Nevertheless, he was the reason so many kids fell in love with the game. If the last generation wanted to be like Mike, then this generation wanted to be like Kobe: a 5-time NBA champion, 18-time NBA All-Star, 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and 1-time Academy Award winner. Bryant was far from perfect, but his commitment to the sport of basketball was unparalleled. So too was his commitment to his children. Indeed, the ill-fated helicopter was en route to Gianna’s travel basketball game, where Bryant was set to coach and Gianna was set to play. Their intended destination makes the untimely passings all the more devastating. Ten years ago, in Game Seven of the NBA Finals, Kobe broke my heart. On Sunday, my heart broke again: for the Bryant family and for all the lives lost in the tragic Bryant, a superstar in every sense, leaves behind a heartbroken nation. PHOTO COURTESY OF HARRY HOW/GETTY IMAGES accident. Abstreiter ’21 RS Earns Hockey East Honors Goalie Sets Career-High in Saves

by Eileen Flynn ’20 up to fifth place in the Hockey East Sports Staff standings. WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY It is tough to face the same team back-to-back, especially after such a close game. The Lady Friars, however, Born and raised in Freising, Germany, were ready to prove their toughness Sandra Abstreiter ’21RS is starting and stepped back onto the ice on Jan. 18 to get comfortable in her new home with the same attitude as the day before. between the pipes for the Providence The first period remained scoreless, College Women’s Hockey Team. As despite the Wildcats’ two-minute power a redshirt sophomore, Abstreiter was play advantage. Providence trailed in recently recognized as the Hockey East shots 14-7 but Abstreiter kept the score Defensive Player of the Week for the even. Hjalmarsson scored her 13th first time in her career. You might be goal of the season in the second period curious as to what it takes to reach this which put the Friars ahead. The tying milestone, and in this case, it was not an goal came in the first couple of minutes easy feat. Abstreiter spent a weekend in the third period, after the Wildcats getting peppered in net against a top continued to outshoot Providence. Hockey East team, the University of Caroline Peterson ’22 decided this game New Hampshire. She made a total of 64 was not going to end in a draw, and with saves and allowed just two goals during just two minutes remaining she helped 120 minutes of play, helping her team PHOTO COURTESY OF PC ATHLETICS the puck find the back of the net with a sweep the series. Abstreiter looks to keep up her play as the Friars near the postseason. redirection. Abstreiter stopped another Abstreiter reflected on her 32 shots and improved her record to accomplishment, “Obviously, it is a in their first Hockey East match up. wrist shot that leapt up over the UNH’s 5-4-0 after an outstanding weekend great honor to get this recognition and Ciara Barone, ’22, tallied her second goaltender. Hayley Lunny’s ’21 empty performance. all the congratulations from friends.” goal of the season for the Friars and net goal sealed the victory for the Friars, “I think our team keeps improving She was quick to refocus on what is netted the first goal of the night. Assists as Abstrieter stood strong in the Friars’ and keeps getting better every day and really important: the next game. “The came from Annelise Rice ’21 and defensive zone snd skated away with a every game. It is always challenging to more important part to me is to win Kathleen McHugh ’20. UNH snuck in career-high 32 saves. get back into it after break but I think we games. I would say it is an indirect goal a goal just before the end of the first “The whole team was very excited set ourselves accomplishable goals for of mine to get selected for this because it period, sending both teams into their to show how much we have improved every game.” means I was doing my best to help my locker rooms with one goal under their together and to show UNH what we Abstreiter is excited about playoffs, team win which is always the main goal belt. A power play opportunity in the are capable of doing. It was a great but her only focus right now is the next as a goalie.” second period helped the Friars gain chance to get revenge for the last team up on the schedule. “I think, as I The two teams joined each other on the momentum they were looking for game but also to jump them in the said, we cannot take anyone for granted the ice in Durham, NH on Friday, Jan. all game. Lauren DeBlois ’23 hit line Hockey East standings because they and if we keep playing our game and 17. PC was hungry to avenge the 2-6 loss mate Sara Hjalmarsson ’22 in stride as were one point ahead of us before the stick together we don’t have to be UNH handed them earlier in the season she skated up the ice, finishing with a weekend.” With this win, PC moves scared of anyone.” January 30, 2020 SPORTS The Cowl 28 A Look Basketball Loses Heartbreaker to Nova by Joseph Quirk ’23 Sports Staff Around MEN’S BASKETBALL

The noise was deafening. Screams and shouts Friartown coming from every corner of the sold out Dunkin’ Donuts Center, ready to watch the Providence College Friars take on rival Villanova University Wildcats. That same energy would remain for

Men’s Ice Hockey: the entire game, which resulted in a close, yet devastating loss for the Friars. 1/17 vs. University of New Hampshire, loss 3-4 “I really want to thank our crowd. Our crowd gave us every opportunity to be successful. The 1/18 at University of New Hampshire, win 5-1 energy in here, I couldn’t be more blessed,” said head coach Ed Cooley after the game. The crowd showed up for the Friars team coming off two

Upcoming: road losses to Creighton University and Seton Hall University that some believe may have killed their 1/31 at Northeastern University tournament chances. But the fans were not ready to give up on their Friars. 2/07 at University of Massachusetts-Amherst The game was close and physical for the entire 40 minutes. The Friars showed some improvement offensively, but a lot of the struggles that had Women’s Ice Hockey: haunted them all year came back to bite them in the end. 1/17 at University of New Hampshire, win 3-1 “That’s the Big East this year, man,” said Villanova head coach Jay Wright. “That’s what TESSA MCANDREWS ’23/THE COWL 1/18 at University of New Hampshire, win 2-1 every game has been for us. That’s what makes this David Duke ’22 led the Friars with 10 rebounds while playing league great.” The Big East has been one of the most strong defensively. competitive conferences in all of college basketball 1/24 at Boston College, loss 1-2 (OT) this season. Many believe there will be up to six of “[The turnovers were] as costly as we’ve had the ten member schools in the NCAA tournament since I’ve been coaching here.” said Cooley. “For 1/25 vs. Boston College, win 5-2 this year, which has caused almost every game to a game of that magnitude to not even get shot be thrilling, exciting, and important. This game was attempts turnovers.We try to work as much as we can on time and scoring.” Upcoming: no different. Both teams felt the pressure heading into Cooley also spoke about the overall offensive Saturday’s game. Villanova was ranked in the top- struggles the team has dealt with all season. “When 1/31 vs. Merrimack College 10, looking to defend their spot against a gritty you look at the overall body of work of this year’s PC team at home. And PC has been trying to dig team, our offense is really struggling,” he said. “The 2/01 at University of Connecticut themselves out of a hole since the first few weeks of efficiency just isn’t there.” their basketball season. Cooley noted how the team runs different The young Wildcats were led by junior guard situations and drills in practice and that the same Men’s Basketball: Collin Gillespie, who dominated the game. He had shots that are missing in games are falling in 18 points, four assists and seven rebounds all while practice. He stressed that the team has put in the 1/18 at Creighton University, loss 74-78 shooting 50 percent from the floor and controlling effort and has the talent and that’s why it has been the pace. Gillespie is one of the oldest and most such a stressful season on the coaching staff. 1/22 at Seton Hall University, loss 64-73 experienced on the young Villanova team and is However, the offense showed promise and life in taking on his leadership role very well. the first half when they utilized off ball motion, more “I still got a year and a half left. It’s just so fun pick-and-roll plays and had more of an intensity 1/25 vs. Villanova University, loss 60-64 with this group, we’re all so young and everything driving to the rim. Perhaps the brightest star who is a learning experience for us,” said Gillespie when thrived for PC was Nate Watson ’21. The center had Upcoming: asked if he felt like an “old man” with such a young been coming back from a knee injury suffered in the group. Gillespie rose to the challenge in this game, preseason and had been either off the bench or on a 2/01 at Butler University staying in for most of the second half with four minutes restriction for most of the season. “Nate is fouls. “Definitely still be aggressive but be smart,” coming along. I’m really proud of him…today was Gillespie said of his play style in the second half. a big day for him.” 2/05 vs. Creighton University “On defense and offense you just gotta be smart.” Watson finished shooting 7-12 with 18 points, Unlike Villanova’s offense, the Friars had another nine rebounds, and a steal. It was a very encouraging Women’s Basketball: rough night shooting-wise. PC shot an abysmal 31.7 performance for the future. percent from the field, 13.0 from three and 77.3 from The Friars play 16th-ranked Butler on the road the free throw line. But that was not the only issue next Saturday, followed by Creighton at home and 1/17 at St. John’s University, loss 58-64 as turnovers also killed the team. Xavier University on the road.

1/19 at Seton Hall University, loss 55-97

1/24 vs. Butler University, loss 47-50

1/26 vs. Xavier University, win 60-48

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1/31 at Marquette University

2/02 at DePaul University Men’s Lacrosse:

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2/01 at Boston University

Watson ’21 had his best game of the season, falling one rebound short of a double-double. TESSA MCANDREWS ’23/THE COWL