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Vol. LVII No.10 Providence College- Providence Rhode Island December 10,1992 To Triumph Over Tragedy Human A Class Of *90 Grad Fights A Battle Against Paralysis
sweating all over his entire case. She immediately called Rights Now! by Jennifer Brinkman the Millburn-Short Hills Vol na tional. Amnesty is a world body. "I felt sick all over and by Meridith Byrne Assf. News Editor wondered if I was having a unteer First Aid Squad and wide, impartial organization heart attack or a stroke," John John was rushed to Overlook Contributing Writer______that works for the release of all "As to me, I know of noth continued on page 3 prisoners of conscience, fair ing else but miracles." said. On Monday night you Without the energy to climb and prompt trials for all politi —Walt Whitman might have noticed something the stairs, John collapsed at John McAleavey,Jr. '90 in his a bit odd going on in the cal prisoners, end to all tor yearbook photo ture, ill treatment, and execu Although Walt Whitman the foot of the staircase, struck Raymond cafeteria. Students ms head, and fell into uncon clad in black were roaming tions in all cases, and an end to spoke the words of the above extra judicial executions and quote, it seems John sciousness. Although he does betwixt the tables with a strip not clearly remember, John be of tape covering their mouths. disappearances. These viola McAleavey, Jr.'s life confirms tions of human rights happen this statement. lieves he revived, began climb No, they were not protesting ing the stairs, fell backwards the Yankee Pot Roast. They every day all over the world. Early in the morning of To increase awareness August 19, 1992, John and struck his head a second were representing prisoners of time. conscience, people held by a within the Providence College McAleavey, Jr., a 1990 gradu community, our student Am ate of Providence College, col What John does remember government for their beliefs, lapsed twice in his Millbum, was finally awakening with race, sex, sexual orientation, nesty group has been busy this week. On Tuesday, as a Guer NJ home and awoke without out the queasy feelings he felt ethnic origin, language, or re earlier. There were no aches ligion who have never used rilla theater demonstration, the ability to feel anything in students were removed from his body. and no pains any longer, but nor advocated violence. Be John, a 3-sport athlete at even worse, there was no feel Millbum High School, arose ing at all. John was paralyzed that morning at 5 a.m. He from the neck down. began the day as typically as Fortunately, John's parents' every other day, early enough vacation to the New Jersey for his 3-mile morning run, shore was cut short due to the shower, breakfast, and to re rainy weather this summer. port to work. The "two thuds" heard out Details of that day seem side their bedroom door very hazy to John now. He awoke John's mother and she recalls not feeling well, with scurried to the hallway to find symptoms such as a severe her son lying completely help headache, rapid heartbeat, and less at the bottom of the stair Friars Edged Out By Rams The Brooklyn Bomber Meets A Sly Fox Amnesty in action; in Raymond Cafeteria companies. Smith got the ball over. Abdul "Quick As A" cause of their situation, these their classrooms without by Steve McCorry early, which has not been a Fox canned the three-point prisoners cannot speak for charge or explanation. They Asst. Sports Editor custom for the Friars. After shot and URI, down now only themselves. represented the disappeared, sinking two straight foul shots by 5, was fired up. Let's go to This demonstration was those who are wrongly taken Tuesday night at the Civic the bench! Forbes for part of a week long Human out of their lives for no appar Center: It was the 103rd meet (hold that thought), number 34 muscled his way for a short three..yes! Abdul Abdullah Rights Awareness campaign ent reason, never to be heard ing between intrastate rivals lay in. found Trent do wncourt on the sponsored by Amnesty Inter- continued on page 3 the University of Rhode Island next play for a lay up and Troy Brown came in and Rams and the Providence Col Providence took back the mo lege Friars. There were fans in mentum. With a seemingly the blue seats (even section comfortable lead of 30-17, one Inside 218), a pair of bands, and two "I -m glad Ram did what he does best, to boisterous student sections. werre going show why his Atlantic 10 team People booed when the Rams belongs on the floor with our Sports Roving began their warm up drills, to learn beasts of the east. I'm refer ESPN covered the game, and ring to Fox, who loves to shoot those seated behind the bas now that and can back it up. Hisbackto kets screamed at each other back jumpers prevented a until the last second ticked off you blowout. PC held off another the clock. You had overtime. have to brief assault to walk away You had Rob Phelps clapping ahead 39-27 at the half. to fans in the second row ana play forty In this corner, standing at Abdul Fox urging his backers 6-6,180 pounds, a junior from on with waving arms. It was minutes” Astoria, New York- Abdul classic college athletics with —Coach Barnes Fox. And in this corner weigh all the trimmings. "This was a ing in at 198 pounds, standing great college basketball 6-5, a junior from Brooklyn, game," said Coach Rick continued to flex some muscle New York-Rob Phelps. In the Barnes. middle of PC's free throw The first half for the Friars in the paint. He, too, was fouled on a post up play, and missing and defense lacking was a matter of getting the ball second half was this fantastic inside and keeping their com went 1 for 2 from the charity stripe (not bad but...). A great one on one matchup. Rob's posure during two Rhody ral sequence put the Friars up 22- twelve footer off an inbounds lies. Before the tip, even those 10. Troy blocked a shot, and pass provided Providence's in the "nice seats" stood and Mike Brown pushed it up the first second half points, but applauded the announcement floor and gave it up to Maciej we were the second horse out of PC's starting five (Abdullah, of the gate. "In the second Alosa, Simpkins, Phelps and for the score. The Friars kept the Rams at half, we didn’t come out with Smith). This was the real be the same intensity," said Lucy Fontanella, Condoms on arms length, but not without ginning of our basketball sea Coach Barnes. "I'm glad we're page, 23. campus? page 9 difficulties. Our crosstown ri son. Farewell to lining up against guys sponsored by oil vals tried a full court press, continued on page 22 and forced an immediate turn 2 The Cowl News December 10,1992 Residence Life News Use Your Winter!
registration time—"Did you by Alicia Pitrone '93 resources. ever take Dr. History for West Career Assistant If you didn't have a chance ern Civ?" Did you like his Home to attend a seminar this se lectures?" Think of this, what How soon is too soon to mester, you may want to stop better time to network than at begin to look for a summer by Slavm 209 and pick up a all of those holiday parties For The Holidays job? To develop an intern copy of helpful "how to" you'll attend. "Aunt'Lawyer' ship? "No time like the guides suchas: AdviceinSum- Matilda, I'm interested in law, A student's departure to ting Go, students do not like present" is our motto at the mer Jobs, Guidelines for De could we si t down, have a glass college Affects the entire fam parental attempts to control Career Planning Service. veloping a School -Year In of egg nog, and...discuss the ily. For families who are ac their comings and goings, their But...where do you start to ternship, The Knack of Net possibility of a summer expe customed to spending time behavior, of their schedules. look? How do I as a PC stu working, Resume Writing, In- rience atyour firm or a referral together, having someone Students have been used to dent gain the competive ad terviewbkills,etc. Asyoumay to other professionals?" leave and/or be away at col the independence of college vantage over a whole sea of know, there are also listings of As many of us know, find lege can mean a big adjust life, but feel uncertain about I some opportunities on file ana na ing a job or an internship on ment. The daily communica their adult status within the JGH! tional directories of internship short notice is usually a frus tion and shared activities will context of the family,...so par Nowadays, opportunitiesavailableforyou trating experience if not im have to be replaced by short ents may find it tricky to strike even volunteer positions of to review. You can even put possible. Often times, if you phone calls and possible week ten require an application and an application on file to be are lucky enough to land a a balance between respecting notified of opportunities and / end visits. their son or daughter's emerg interview process. It is a very sition, it turns out to be a lot Cohen, in his article "From competitive market, it helps or speak individually with a s enriching than you would ing independence and want outtherebeyondFriarland. To K In Loco Parentis to Auxilio ing to run their household with Career Counselor. have liked it to be. And so, if Parentum", suggests that col some degree of order. They gain an edge over others in the So, back to what you can do you're interested in getting a lege students are really dual may need to modify their old job market, it helps enor over the winter break...a key jump on developing an intem- citizens of both the family com- rules in light of the increased mously to develop certain cru strategy to summer job or in shipor summer job, start think munity and the university independence their child has cial communications skills ternship development (and, of ing about who you can "net community. At times the ex become accustomed to. such as cover letter writing, course, for full time employ work" with during the winter pectations of both groups can resume formatting, informa ment) is NETWORKING!! In TOUT cause tremendous stress on As a result, it is important tional interviewing and net a nutshell, it involves speak from one another. The same is true to do the following: working. ing with a professionals in a the Career Planning Service. when "going homefortheholi 1. Set realistic goals and ex There are lots of resources career field of interest or speak Pick up any packets or guide days." Because expectations pectations with your parents right on campus to get you ing with a neighbor or relative lines you need to get started between child/student and and/or family (siblings). started in your summer or who can refer you to someone on writing your resume, send parent are usually different, in a field of interest. These ing coverletters, and conduct an immediate conflict arises. 2. Communicate each of your people can provide you with ing informational or career re When each party has a differ NEEDS and WANTS. of the Student Development valuable advice, or even job search interviews. You can all ent agenda, communication Center regularly offers work leads! go home now with the ammu shops on this topic in addition and compromise must occur. 3. Compromise. Networking is similar to the nition necessary to start your As a result, vacations which In closing, once each party to individual consultation information exchanges which search. Who said there weren't are supposed to be times of involved knows whattheother with students and numerous occur every semester around any assignments over the win relaxation and pleasure be party expects, then a happy ter break? come overwhelming and and hopefully pleasant vaca stressful. tion and/or holiday will oc According to the book Let cur. Dean Leo O'Hara Honored
Goodies For Leo J. O'Hara, Dean of the The national society, which Providence College School of was established in 1964, has a Continuing Education, was re twofold purpose: to honor aca cently elected president of the demic excellence among con A Good Cause Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor tinuing education students Society at a meeting of the na and to give these students an tional counselors of the society opportunity to participate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. more fully in college life. BAKE SALE Alpha Sigma Lambda is the only campus based national Dean O'Hara was also FRIDAY IN LOWER SLAVIN honor society for continuing elected vice president of the education students and has Adult Education Foundation, more than 180 chapters at col an organization devoted to leges and universities across raising money for scholarships Buy a treat for yourself while the country. The Chapter was and related activities benefi nelping to support the established at Providence Col cial to adult and continuing lege in 1991. education. Spring Break Habitat Disciplinary Measures For Discipl' wry Measures as sub A case involved one student vice alcohol/drug education mitted from the office of the vice who broke (punched) a fire program. They will be on dis Humanity president for Student Services. door widow in McDermott ciplinary probation until Feb Hall. The student was charged ruary 1, 1993, and will com Appalachia Trip Cases as of: with personal probation dur plete a 10 page research papier ing participation in the on the subject "Marijuana and December 4,1992 college's alcohol education its Effect on the Human Body". program, and participation in This was an on-campus mat the alcohol education program ter. of Student Services. Full resti tution of replacing the broken December 9,1992 FOREIGN 6 DOMESTIC window including the cost of (BMW, SAAB, MERCEDES BENZ, JAGUAR, HONDA, NISSAN, the window and labor was also A case involved two students > ASJOttessr WORK * ©OaRTiSW CAR A VA((Z»«X rendered. who cut down an evergreen !> AUTO BZPfttK WORK ♦ AOIOBFJtTRIO & tree on the campus of the col ► iH&wsnct; wrk - »s» aran iwasa (AwralKKA * A8K. AKOWr Ottft December 8,1992 lege. Because of the destruc
teacher and volunteer co teams, of Marbledale, More than 100 PC student- During the weekend of tains which fosters leader CT. (Not shown is athletes currently participate November 14-15, 120 of ship among students while ordinator at Camden; and Meredith Zenowich '96, a Bonnie Goodwin, PC as in a pilot program at Camden Providence College's stu helpingout in the commu sistant athletic trainer, Avenue School by serving as dent-athletes collected nity. The team captains freshman member of the field hockey and softball also a coordinator of the mentors and tutors of stu hundreds of cans of food who delivered the food to food drive.) dents. from Elmhurst neighbor Camden Avenue school hood residents to be do are: (foreground, left to nated to Providence's right), Danny Bianco '93 of Camden Avenue and Res North Providence, RI, la ervoir Avenue schools and crosse, and Dionne Wilson to the Rhode Island Food '93 of Hartford, CT, track; Bank for Thanksgiving and (rear, left to right), Baskets. Money was do Merry Perkoski '93, soft- nated by each of the ath ball, of Attleboro, MA, ; letic teams to buy turkeys John Rock, PC associate for the baskets. In all, 17 head athletic trainer, who baskets were delivered, helped to coordinate the one from each of the PC's drive; Linda Jones, teacher athletic teams. and volunteer coordinator The food drive was or at Camden A venue School; ganized by PC's Captain Samuel Greenstein, Club, an association of the Camden's prinicpal; college's athletic team cap Donna Lombardi, also a
Better Be Safe Than Sorry.,. Do you live far away and can’t take all of your valuables home with you over the holidays? Instead of leaving your valuables at risk in an empty apartment, Student Services is providing an alternative. Students are invited to leave items in safe storage in Slavin over the holidays.
Dates for drop-off will be December 15, 16, and 17 from 11 am -3 pm. Items must be picked up on January 25 and 26 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Interested students can contact the office of Student Services for further details. J December 10,1992 ______The Cowl 5 1 I Editorials A Letter to Santa Summer at Laval University, Quebec, Canada •Help yourself to become more marketable in this extremely senseless fighting going on in competitve job market. by Jennifer MacCallum many areas of the world to Assf. Editorials Editor_____ day? Far too much blood is •In a future issue of The Cowl look for details as to how you can Dear Santa, being spilled in Yugoslavia I know that during the and other remote areas of our obtain an entire semester of 12 credits from Providence College for weeks preceding Christmas, globe. Also, as the result of an approximately $2,500.00 by participating in Laval University's sum you are normally inundated on-going civil war in Somalia, mer immersion program of French study (July 5-August 13, 1993) with letters by children from far too many Somalians are under the directorship of Dr. Raymond W. Lavallee of our Depart around the world who write suffering ana dying of starva ment of Modern Languages. If you wish to obtain more information to you at this time of the year tion there. Finally, war is not asking you for a multitude of the only act of violence that is at this time, you can either write to Raymond W. Lavallee, Ph.D., toys and gifts, but I was hop killing people. Ethnic and re Department of Modern Languages, or call (401) 865-2111. ing you would take time out of ligious tensions throughout your busy toy-making sched the world are causing the Highlights of the Program Include: ule to try to alleviate the senseless deaths of so many. •Dates: July 5-August 13, 1993 present world situation. I re Santa, don't you think it is time •Six-week quality academic program alize that millions look up to to put a greater emphasis on •Elementary through advanced courses in language, culture and litera you as a mystical being wno is humanity than on material ture able to grant reasonable possessions? •Accommodations with Quebecois families or on-campus housing • Credits: 6 to 12 depending on student's program of study (which is wishes, and that it is not un Finally, Santa, do you think you could teach us the impor preceded by a mandatory placement exam) usual for you to receive out- •No courses prerequisites, only a desire to study and speak French for 6 of-the world requests. How tance of giving throughout the year? For many, giving is an consecutive weeks ever, maybe this Christmas • Total costs: $2500.00 (includes transportation, room, three meals you could make an effort to act that is only done during alleviate your tremendous the holiday season. Is there daily, tuition and more) [Note: Program costs may vary due to exchange work load by not fulfilling so some way that you could en rate fluctuations] many material wishes and re courage people not to just give •Dr. Lavallee remains with the students for the entire 6 weeks to guide ally trying to do something material possessions, but their and assist all participants of the program about the state of the world time and efforts to a variety of This program is open to students (must be 18 years of age by July 5, 1993), today. causes that do not end once Santa, peace on earth is a Christmas is over? Shouldn't teachers, business professionals, etc. Credits may be transfered to home nice concept, but it seems that the spirit of Christmas live on institutions. the most emphasis humanity throughout the year? places on this idea is during Santa, I hope that you aren't Application Deadline: March 15, 1992 the holiday season. It ap too busy to just mull over these peared that true world har basic requests. If you can't Editorial Policy article or letter you do not wish to ject is of a particularly mony amongst nations was handle my simple petitions by cut, please see one of the Editorial personal nature. earlier in de Christmas Day, I wouldn't I. Commentary articles and Let Staff members prior to publica occurring this ters to the Editor are welcomed tion. IV. The staff respectfully cade when the ideological mind if they were settled at a from any member of the PC stu requests that all articles Cold War ended. Unfortu later date. These wishes are dent body, faculty and adminis III. All letters must be typed and and letters contain no per nately, the end of the Cold far too to important me for tration. Submissions from those double spaced. Letters must be sonal attacks. War did not end the aggres them to be passed by this year. outside the PC community may signed; however, if you do not be printed if space permits. wish your name to appear in print, V. All submissions sions of nations against one Merry Christmas Santa, please contact Patricia E. should be in The Cowl of another. Santa, is there any and I hope that 1993 is a better II. All submissions to the Edito Connolly, Editor-in-Chief; Lisa A. fice no later than Monday way that you could end the year for humanity. rial Department are subject to the Carroll, Editorial Editor; or Fa at noon prior to publica editing of the Editorial Staff. If ther Mark Nowel. Complete ano tion on Wednesday. there is a specific part of your nymity may be granted if the sub Want To Become Part Of The Cowl Staff?
We are seeking interested students to fill the positions of news editor, sports editor, advertising manager, and circulation manager for the 1993-94 school year. Appli cations will be available in The Cowl office during exam week,and the deadline for applications will be the first week of the second semester. Interviews will be held the week after application deadline. Those students iired will serve as apprentices to the current editors for he rest of this year, until they take over in the spring. If rou are highly motivated and are willing to put in long tours of your spare time with a fun group of people, The Jowl is for you! Remember to pick up your application in The Cowl office before break. For more information, icontact Tricia Connolly at 865-2214. Get involved! f TheCowl 6 December 10,19921
I Editorials I V...... ' _____ - \-J Letters to The Loss of Santa $ $ the Editor Coach Barnes Must be in the by SusanViau terror on my children's faces You men may have enjoyed of college students said they Front Row Sociology/Social Work and from the noise that woke them the thrill of tearing down liked our lights and that we Anthropology Dept.______up is unforgettable. A witness Santa. But I want you to real did a nice job decorating. We To the Editor: My husband and I have saw all this happen and felt ize the emotional heartache enjoy decorating and yes, we Dear Rick Barnes, lived in the Providence Col you left my family. The terror do take a chance putting deco If you are only going to lege community for seventeen of being awakened by a loud rations outside. But I don't watch the game, then you can years. I work here at PC and noise. The humiliation that want to feel home bound; we pay nine dollars for a ticket my husband graduated from Students do neighbors warned us that the enjoy displaying decorations just like the rest of us. PC, so we have a bond here. decorations would be stolen for all to enjoy. We also ob Sincerely, Two years ago, someone have a right and were. The vandalism of served a lot of college-aged Jim Evangeliou, '92 climbed up our home's porch lights broken and tom away people walking the streets, Confusing Signals railing and crushed the Christ to fun, but from the house when Santa some singing and yelling. was pulled and the inconve Others so drunk they could mas lights, while stealing our To the Editor: nience of having to take out not walk by themselves but large plastic snowman. But Retired PC Vice-President not at the the ladder to take down the needed assistance from our Santa survived. Father Joseph L. Lennon, O.P., Friday night, my husband lights that were left dangling friends. In the morning when criticized Bishop Louis E. and father-in-law spent sev expense of from the tree. Having to wait I took my dog for her walk, I Gelineau in the November 26, eral hours putting up the in the cold of the night for the couldn't help but notice the 1992 issue of the Providence Visi Christmas decorations. A little others. police and to talk to a witness. bottles, cans and empty car tor. He disagrees with the "Ask more than an hour later, five The fact that after all this hap tons all over the streets and the Bishop" column [Visitor, Oct. college men released body flu pened, the witness thought sidewalks. There must have 29]. Fr. Lennon said, "The Bishop ids on a nearby neighbor's Santa was thrown somewhere. been a party in the neighbor sends confusing signals to Catho lawn. They proceeded to go to We were lucky to have our hood. You do have a right to lics." On the one hand, the our house and tear down helpless. The five man ran Santa for about twelve years, fun, but not at the expense of Bishop states, "Abortion is not Santa. The noise woke my down Chad Brown Street and and he will be missed. If you . others. the only issue upon which to family up. I pulled up the separated at Pinehurst. My have any compassion, please If you are enjoying the use make voting judgment." On the other hand, according to Fr.. shade to see a man carrying husband drove around the think before you destroy. of Santa this year, that's nice, Lennon, the Bishop says, "When Santa by the top of the hat. My While standing outside but please return him to our neighborhood to see if hecould you have evaluated each candi waiting for the police, a group yard after the season is over. husband jumped out of bed find Santa but had no luck. date on all other important is and ran down the stairs. The sues, then examine them... on Correction: The following corrections are regarding the fundamental issue —life." the article "Out of the Draft" by Howard Lisnoff Fr. Lennon believes that to equate which appeared in The Cowl on November 19, 1992. the sanctity of unborn life with The Cowl less important issues of human Established 1935 South Vietnam fell to the North Vietnamese in 1975, living is bad theology. not in 1973 as is noted in the article. The late Frank Editor-in-chief...... Patricia E. Connolly '93 I received a similarly confused Managing Editor...... Mark R. Slicer '93 Ucht was the Governor of Rhode Island at the time signal when PC invited former Editorials Editor...... Lisa A. Carroll '93 the author was ordered to report for a military physi Vice-President Walter Mondale Asst. Editorials Editor...... Jennifer MacCallum '93 cal, not Major General Leonard Holland as is stated in tobe its commencement speaker Asst. Editorials Editor...... Sean Skenyon '93 the article. and award him an honorary doc News Editor...... Kathyrn R. Malloy '93 toral degree. Mr. Mondale was Asst. News Editor...... Jennifer Brinkman '93 Jimmy Carter's running mate in Asst. News Editor...... Maureen Marro '93 1976 and 1980. He supported A&E Editor...... Michael Saucier '93 both Democratic Party platform Asst. A&E Editor...... Theresa Brophy '93 planks which gave a woman the Asst. A&E Editor...... Kenneth Cornwell '93 freedom to decide her own re Features Editor...... Brian Cappello '93 productive fate. Ditto in 1984 Asst. Features Editor...... Noelle Cusack '94 when Mr. Mondale ran as the Asst. Features Editor...... William Fennell '93 Democratic Party Presidential Features Staff Writer...... Kristen Gariepy '95 Features Staff Writer...... Katherine Grote '93 candidate. In Catholic Bishops in Features Staff Writer...... Stacey O'Keefe '94 American Politics by Timothy A. Sports Editor...... John Raposo '93 Byrnes, the author interviewed Asst. Sports Editor...... Julie Carroll '93 Mr. Robert Beckel, Mondale's Asst. Sports Editor...... Steven McCorry '93 campaign manager. Beckel said, Sports Interviewer...... Theodore Hazard '94 "Mondale was in favor of abor Sports Staff Writer...... James Heffley '93 tion, it was as simple as that. So Sports Staff Writer...... Matthew Mlodzinski '94 we never spent resources nor Sports Staff Writer...... Russell Newell '93 time trying to convince the Sports Staff Writer...... Michael Randolph,'93 Catholic bishops thatthey ought Graphics Editor...... Robert Connolly '93 to be for Walter Mondale." Graphics Editor...... Peter Kalill '95 Father Lennon also said, "I do Graphics Staff Artist...... Joseph Downes '94 think the church militant is ill- Graphics Staff Artist...... Patrick Gannon '93 served when Bishops —inter Roving Photographer...... David Argitis '93 preters of the magisterium — Roving Photographer...... Richard Guarnaccia '93 are unable to get their act to Copy Editor...... Tracy Allocco '93 Asst. Copy Editor...... Jennifer Sinclair '93 gether on vital matters of faith Asst. Copy Editor...... Julie Hogan '93 and discipline." Being preach Asst. Copy Editor...... Bridget Hughes '96 ers of pro-life, did the Domini Circulation Manager...... Mary Joan Sheridan '94 cans have their act together when Congress Correspondent...... Maureen Montegari '93 they rewarded Vice-President Congress Correspondent...... Patrick Egan '93 Mondale with an honorary doc Congress Correspondent:...... Alana Tarro '93 toral degree? Incidentally, BOP Correspondent...... Timothy Ridge '93 Bishop Gelineau sat on the dais BOP Correspondent...... Kerry McDonough '94 with Mr. Mondale and other dig BOP Correspondent...... 4...Kathy Parrella '94 nitaries during the commence Advertising Manager...... Matthew Formicola '93 ment exercises. Advertising Manager...... Christine Rossi '94 It has not been my intent to. Photography Editor...... J. Rian Arthur '96 deride Fr. Lennon. We have Photography Editor...... Dina Asteriades '94 known each other for many Moderator...... Fr. Mark Nowel, O.P. years. I just want to share my Subscription Rate $15.00 per year by mail—student subscription feelings with the PC community included in tuition fee. Published each week of school during the academic year and one summer edition in June by Providence on this subject. College, River Ave. and Eaton St., Providence, RI 02918. Second Sincerely, class postage paid at Providence, RI Slavin Center P.O. Box 2918, 865-2214. The views expressed in The Cowl do not necessarily Russell P. Demoe, '73 represent the views of Providence .College. Postmaster send address changes to The Cowl as above. More Letters to the Editor found on page 7. December 10,1992 T?J?I____• | _ The Cowl 7 | ( ------Editorials------Letters to the Editor achieve success, their re dent body for the comments Movies are not real life. so dear PC Alum sources, faculty amongst them, of one individual. Ms. Concerned They are interpretive acts, pri From human to race to color should remain diverse. Sullivan, I believe it is you marily collaborative creations. Something you start to fear AboutHiring Sincerely, who owe us an apology. I'd be happy to discuss this Your revolution is gone Policy Kevin M. Cahill Sincerely, further with anyone. That freed you Dept. of English Paul Tremblay, '93 Richard Testa Time to invent a new game To the Editor University of Connecticut A game with no rules Quite frankly, I cannot see Director of the American The game is a brand new how a diverse faculty threat Malcolm Xz Studies Program ens the Catholic mission of the revolution Dennis Miller Interpretation, My deputies on mission College. Each student will Makes People All in black have to make her own choices; Not Fact Fighting for The ones you left in the back a Catholic background could Think Watch the brothers be strengthened, potentially To the Editor: Equality With a smile and Freedom on energized, in a diverse envi I am very happy that you at PC ronment. Questions of faith To the Editor: decided to devote space to face In last week's Cowl we re Malcolm Xlast week. And your And witness a take over remain energetic and impor To the Editor: ceived some words of wisdom article, explaining your view Of something that was in the tant questions; the presence of Emotions fly high when from Anna Sullivan, the chair ing experience of the recently right place. non-Catholic faculty will not you are affected with pain. At person of the Rhode Island released movie, was thought Sincerely, change that. Overwhelmingly, Providence College, pain Right to Life Committee. Af ful and interesting. It is al Lacy McDowell '95 the Providence College popu comes in many forms and is ter reading them, I felt that I ways a good thing when mov lation consists of upper middle visible everyday. Every little had to comment ies are viewed and discussed; Library Woes class white students. If insti thing that has any meaning to First, she attacks Dennis audiences are encouraged, tuted, I fear that the new fac meisstrippedaway. Recently, To the Editor: Miller's performance by say when watching a movie, to Adam Yourell's letter "Pump ulty policy will increase the Raymond Cafe employees re ing, "It's bizarre that a come interpret for themselves what Up the Gym" prompted me to pasteurization rate for an al arranged our place of dining. dian would stop in the middle they see on screen. This is write about the library. I am an ready homogenous commu My friends and myself have of the act to start talking about why, however, Spike Lee's in architect, studying for a teaching nity. Studentsdeserve the best been gathering in this one spe pro-life versus pro-choice." sistence that he was better certificate, so maybe I'm more their institution can offer. cific area for a long time, and aware of building deficiencies Well, Anna, you must have qualified to direct the Malcolm Pursuant to the question of now we are forced to eat apart than most. It doesn't take Frank never seen or heard Mr. Miller X movie than Norman Jewison PC's "academic stature": If from each other, at separate Lloyd Wright, however, to notice perform before because he al is faulty. No matter who di the Dominicans wish to estab tables. As director of the cafe, some obvious deficiencies with ways mixes his personal views rected the movie, the story on lish PC as a center for Domini why would you separate a this important building. with his material to make screen would be an interpre (1) The door next to the first can Theological Thought, group of people thatyou know people think. Whether it of tation of the man's life, which floor copying machine has been more power to them. If that has been sitting there for so fends or enlightens, you must would then be further inter squeaking (loudly) for over one will propel PC into a "world many years? If s not a lot to admit that he accomplished preted and understood differ year. Fix it please. class institution," fine. How ask to be with friends when just that. Ms. Sullivan also ently by each member of the (2) The copying machine is a ever, other opportunities for you eat. But then I forget, this noisy machine which requires said that "...you would expect audience. academic enrichment remain is Providence College! coins to be fed into it, producing a that he'd violate certain norms Some background: For open. At the moment, supply When it comes to my other continual clanging noise. Also ondecency and satire." Ididn't years, many screenwriters and exceeds demand within aca concerns about this campus, I there is often a line of students know that Ms. Sullivan is an novelists, including James demic professions. For this start to wonder why PC is the who socialize (at full volume) expert on stand-up comedy Baldwin, attempted to adapt while standing in line waiting to academic year, the University way it is and why I am so and knows exactly what can The Autobiography of Malcolm use a machine. These machines of Connecticut has ten tenure- upset about the present condi be considered satire. X for the movies. For on rea should be moved to a less con track positions open in the En tions. Is it because we, as glish department; talking with Next, she goes on to say son or another, the movie was spicuous location. people of color, don't count or (3) The men's room does not colleagues, I find that the situ that we as students, "don't never made. Then, recently, because the school is scared, have any soap dispensers. Please know when to be offended" Jewison obtained the screen ation resonates through and cover up the truth due to install one. and that in her day she rights to the book and an UConn. While the state'sbud- their own ignorance? Both. Sincerely, would've "walked out on a nounced that he was to direct get won't allow those positions Evil can only be contained for Lee Juskalian '93 show like that." First of all, an adaptation. Lee then went to be filled, UConn currently so long. If I can survive here, not all of the students here are on a crusade, primarily hires adjunct professors, re I can survive anywhere. To the Editor: Catholic or Pro-Life. Secondly, through the media, ridiculing cent internal and external Many people can say that As the "wanna-be" good stu the students who are Catholic the notion that Jewison, as a PhD's to fill those positions. they can sympathize with dent that I am, I tend to spend a and Pro-Life handled Dennis "white" Canadian, could great deal of time slaving away in Five UConn PhD's, one Bos what I am feeling. That's fine, Miller's comments in a much properly do justice to the life the library on weeknights. I am ton University PhD and a but they will never feel and UPenn PhD round out our de more mature, intelligent man of Malcolm X. Lee reasoned not the only one who does this, understand what people of and proof can be found through partment. Whenqualityteach- ner than you would've. The that, as an African-American, color go through everyday. the graffiti drawn on the desks. I students who attended his life experiences made him ers and scholars find only ad While living in America, you hate to admit it, but I enjoy read showed me that they under more qualified to recreate an junct positions open, it seems begin to realize that you can't ing these study-break words of stood thatevery persorisopin- other African-American's life to provide ample opportunity take anything for granted. wisdom when my brain needs a ion, whether or not you agree — obviously more than for Providence College to ad Nothing comes easy when rest from books and facts. How with it, deserves the proper Jewison. But this does not ever, many people take this juve vance its academic reputation your skin is dark. If s so easy respect of being heard. That is mean that he would do a "bet nile behavior way too far. Even if by hiring young, energetic, for our truth to become a lie or what it means to live in a de ter" job, for movies based on I did not want to see it, it's hard and highly-trained faculty. remain untold in America's so mocracy and to have an open novels or autobiographies are not to spot a pornographic draw Dominican candidates have called great history. mind. Apparently, Ms. interpretations—they are not ing of a woman's naked body star recourse to the same academic Ever since grade school, Sullivan would rather have the fact. What is currently being ing up at me through my papers. institutions, but I would hope history told me that I was I've seen more than one picture of students put their fingers in shown on screen today is one that Providence College sold, but they didn't tell me I a female being forcefully raped their ears and sing "I'm not person's interpretation of a would have the foresight to was bold. It told me I wasn't and some of the prose and poetry listening! La la la!" like a Pro- man's life based on books and round out its faculty while ex smart, but didn't tell me I are not repeatable. Maybe it Life Pee-Wee Herman. Ms. other writings. If Jewison had tremely capable candidates liberated my people, so I had would not be necessary to put Sullivan, at an "institute of made the movie — and he, those Rape-Hotline stickers in the abound instead of closing fac to be smart with a lot of higher learning," we should too, proclaimed an admiration ladies' rooms if these "students" ulty searches when "a quali heart. Once you know the hear all sides of a story in or for Malcolm X— it would have were not always competing with fied Dominican is available." truth, it has to be kept alive. der to formulate our ownopin- been his interpretation. No each other over how sick they can I remain proud of what I And if that means by fight ions. That's part of being an interpretation is more valid make their graffiti. Iam presently accomplished at Providence ing everyday, so be it writing this letter at the library adult. than another interpretation— College; talking with other Because my fighting has just and 1 just want to tell the person I'm not condemning or con provided they are carefully graduates, I find that we all begun. A fighting from the who has been at this particular doning the personal views of and thoughtfully worked out, valued the opportunity to darkside. desk that I am glad you enjoy Anna Sullivan or Dennis analyzed, and discussed. Cer your sexual escapades, but why make the best of our academic The dark side in the rear Miller. I just wanted to say tainly, both Lee and Jewison don't you keep that personal in world. Individual students Waiting to come to the frontline that Ms. Sullivan reacted have attempted to do this in formation to yourself because I bear the responsibility for their We've gone under deep cover wrongly in attacking our stu the past don't care about your sex life. own academic success; to To plan a return Fly, fly away tiu lies you hold The Cowl 8 December 10,1992
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mmmmmimm^mammnmimm^mmmMMa^mmmamamJ In light of the recent debates at Rhode Island College, do you think that condoms should be available on campus?
Bertha Stradavinski '94 and Greg Barisonek '93 and Michelle Jarred Rucci '95 and Jonathan Jennifer Kelly '94: We think they Dansreau '93: Sure, it would save Boynton '95: No, because the girls should be distributed at Mondo. us a walk to CVS. here make it unnecessary.
Jenny Brown '93: What is a Tim Henzy '94, Sadie Troy '95 and Dave Keane '96, Jacque Lebeau '96, condom? Kerry McDonough'94: Yes, people Matt Heslin '96 and Ed Hunt '96: should access to them, but they Yes, because we can never find one should be aware that they are not when we need one. fool proof.
Paulina Zolotarevsky '96 and Brian Whdehan '93: Jenny Brown Shannon Pyne '94 and Anne Bridgette McMeel '96: Yes, because is my girlfriend - enough said. Lapointe '94: We feel the rhythm of what we see on the weekends it's method is more effective. obvious that there is a need! Rick & Dave Only if they're recyclable. r■ _ student Cong.ress ...... W^"1"*^] Semester End Balances for Clubs and Organizations
by Lisa Walsh Execuaive Treasurer vnu tn all Club Treasurers' You've done a great job so far, and have made my job a lot easier! If there are any discrepancies with the amounts please contact meas stxjn as possible so that the differences can be account®! for Just a reminder to those clubs that have not used their allocated money - this money will not be earned over into next year's account. It will be wiped out w ® the books close in mid-April. This money was given to your club so that it would be used for the good of its members. Instead of having the mo ey g to waste please begin programming events next semester, because there is a lot of money available for your use. Again Pthanks to all of the clubs/organizations for your cooperation. Hopefully, things next semester will run just as well as this one d . 527.81 Italian 319.07 Student Congress 250.00 Class of 1993 54,167.50 Karate Marketing 662.05 Class fo 1994 7,995.07 2,892.80 Management 180.95 Class of 1995 200.00 Class of 1996 684.49 NAACP 4,092.75 OCRO 538.51 ACC 2,968.00 ACM 155.75 PC Pals 1,021.00 Pastoral Council 7301.82 Accounting Association 600.00 Afro-American Society 885.80 Pershing Rifles 0.00 Phi Mu Epsilon 150.00 AIESEC 657.55 Amnesty International 681.75 Political Science PRISM 781.13 Art Club 81.50 0.00 Psi Chi 739.98 Asian Club 3,000.00 BMSA 900.00 Racquetball 973.85 Residence Board 2,718.41 CEC 500.00 College Republicans 600.00 Rorschach Theater 550.00 Rugby (Men’s) 2,404.00 Dance Club 650.96 Democrats 560.00 Rugby (Women's) 700.00 SADD 700.90 Economics 750.00 Enviornmental 1,000.00 Sailing 563.22 SOAR 970.75 Finance 600.00 French 40.49 Spanish 600.00 Snow Boarding 100.00 Gender Equality 1,400.00 Health Policy Management 150.00 Volleyball Weightlifting 400.00 History 252.00 Minutes from the Student Congress Class of 1994 News Meeting in an order for more great ideas for the class leave a Minutes for the December 7th (Sidelines exit). The colling by John Ryan sweatshirts. Look for dates note in the Student Congress meeting are as follows: system in the weight room is '94 Class President______when we will be selling them. Class of '94 Suggestion Box. Committees: fixed! Junior Ring Weekend was We plan to kick off next se We need your input and most Ethics: Congress Person of the Public Relations: Thank you a remarkable success. I hope mester with a club night at an importantly, your attendance. We all wish Karen Pedlow Month award went to to all who handed out Peaceful everyone had a great time. all new location. Other events Maureen Marro for all of her Coexistence. Profits from the weekend will being planned include a '94 T- good luck abroad in Spain next semester. Taking her place is work on Course Description. Time and Space: Thanks to all go towards future class events shirt contest, class cruise, '20's Finance: The Student Con for a super job this semester! Dance, clambake at 12 Acres Patti Polizzi who has been and Commencement. elected to the position of class gress budget is down to N ew Business: Resolution FS- Since the student directory and Jello Mania II. I hope that $500.00 due to the fact that the 10-43 concerning the introduc was not published, the class of some of these events interest representative. bills from last year's shuttle tion of the Portugese Club. '94 is working to have it ready you. I wish all of you a very busses to Thayer St. had to still Concern for too many clubs - when everyone gets back in If you have any comments, Merry Christmas and a Happy be paid. perhaps combine some of the January. Also, we are putting suggestions, or if you have any New Year. Election: Dates for elections language clubs. This will make for Executive Board - March more sense when allocations 18 - Executive information are distributed. Decision was meeting at 4:00 p.m.in Slavin to vote on this resolution and room 203. Nomination period to meet after combining clubs is from March 22nd - 24th. in the future. Passed resolu There will be an information tion FS-10-43. meeting on March 25th. The Boards: campaign will be from March OCRO: Will be decorating the Class of 1994 29th - 31st. Executive elections Senior Center this week. will be Thursday, April 1st. Residence Board: Tuck Ins Class Elections - Information begin this week. meeting on April 15th at 4:00 ACC: December 12th - 22nd Hey Juniors!! p.m. inSlavinroom217. Nomi there will be a food drive to nation period will be from benefit Smith Hill in the apart Is there anything we haven't April 19 th - 21 st. The campaign ments. meeting will be on April 22nd. Classes: The campaing period willgo '94: Good Luck to Karen done for you yet? from April 26th -28th. The Pedlow who is going abroad Class elections will be on April next semester. Welcome to WE WANT TO KNOW!! 29th. Patti f Polizzi who will take Dates for next semester posted her place. on the Time and Space Board '95: Tickets for the Winter Ball Put ideas in the box in the in the Congress Office. are on sale this week. The Ski Student Life: There is not Trip is open to all classes. Congress office, Slavin 109, enough money in the budget '96: Saturday, December 12th for a bike rack in the front of there will be busses to Quincy Slavin, Lights in the Slavin Pit Market for last minute Christ or contact a class officer. and Lights behind Slavin mas shopping.
! i ' •' :W:^- ''• ' ■ x- ' : ' -■ j£ ; < - Apartments Got Peaceful Coexistence A Successful Distribution Gets Their MTV Media Coverage
a petition and collected signa to heal the rift with the com All concerns are important be by Melissa Silva tures of the Apartment resi by Maureen Montegari munity, and [Saturday] it ap cause without understanding ACC President Congress Correspondent dents. They took this, along peared that its efforts are pay of what the problem in the A few weeks ago MTV, with a proposal written by the During the recent Media ing off." Other neighbors who neighborhood are, they can Music Television, was added couridl, to Fr. Tortorici, the Focus Group, students ex students spoke with expressed not be addressed. If you did to the Apartment Complex Director ofResidence Life. He pressed that they felt the me that, aside from isolated inci not receive a newsletter and cable system, thanks to the ef in turn presented this argu dia overlooked the positive as dents, they were generally sat would like to, please let some forts of the Apartment Com ment and petition to ,Fr. pects of PC. Well, this past isfied with their neighbor one on Congress know. Also, plex Council. McPhail, the Vice President or Saturday approximately 125 hood, specifically the behav all letters to the editor should When cable was introduced Student Services. One week students were the center of at ior of the students. be dropped off in the Con in the apartments last year, later, the ACC received word tention for Channel 12 News Peaceful Coexistence was gress office. MTV was not included. This that their request was granted and the Providence Journal. The conceived two years ago by As stated in the Jou mal ar was due to the opposition of and that MTV would be added occasion was the distribution Student Congress to increase ticle, the distributions have some administration and fac to the cable system. of the Student Congress news communication and ease ten done a great deal to restore the ulty members. I would like to thank all of letter Peaceful Coexistence to sions between the students reputation of PC students in One of the main concerns the members of the ACC for the PC community. and neighbors. Due to its great the eyes of its neighbors. Spe of the apartment residents all of their time and hard An article appeared in success in its mission, it has cial thanks to the members of was that they were not able to work that they put in to help Sunday's Journal and a short beer, included as a component BOP, Pastoral Council, make the choice to watch MTV meet the demands of the segment was on Saturday's of the Good Neighbor Plan. Rorschach Theater Club, Am themselves. The ACC formed Apartment residents. Channel 12 broadcast about Now students and residents nesty International, some the distribution. Students and of the area surrounding PC members of the Men’s Rugby neighbors interviewed by the receive the newsletter on a team, and everyone else who Journal, exceptfor one student monthly basis. Students who volunteered on Saturday. on Pembroke, had only posi are not satisfied with the neigh Positive media coverage, sup tive things to say about this borhood should consider join port from clubs and organiza ACC Food Drive semester. It seems that there is ing the Block Council in their tions, and most importantly, more or a sense of awareness area, writing a letter to the the continued cooperation of on the part of the students. editor of Peaceful Coexistence, the off-campus students will To Benefit the According to the article, "...the or simply approaching a also strengthen the harmony Smith Hill Center college has been working hard member of Student Congress. felt in the community.
Saturday, December TastoraC Council Christmas 12th-Tuesday, December 22nd. Candy (grams Please deposit donations On safe in Lower Stavin untif in the receptacles Friday/December 10 tb located in each apartment building. j Only $1.00 Proceeds to benefit Covenant 9douse
The term Alembic literally denotes an apparatus used in A distillation. Figuratively, the term connotes the "distilla tion" of the collective literary Class of 1995 L and artistic talents present in the Providence College com Ski Trip to munity. Each year, the E Alembic publishes the poetry, Auberge, Canada-$175.00 fiction, and art work of stu dents, faculty, and area artists Balance due after break. M and writers. If you would like to see your work published, also send it to: the Alembic, Friar Last chance for 6 box 2289. This year's deadline for submissions is December '95 Winter Ball tickets! 23. Please include a brief I contributor's note and return Friday, December 11th, address with submissions. Also, if you live off campus, Monday, January 25th and Tuesday C include a self addressed stamped envelope if you January 26th. would like work returned. $22.00 per person. Thank you. f Student Congress wishes the (PC Community St (Merry Chirstmas and a d X (Happy (Mew (yearI 12 The Cowl Arts & EntertainmentDecember 10,1992 Eddie Murphy Puts The In Opinion... compiled by Ken Cornwell "Ziggy's Christmas Gift. In ”Con” In Congressman addition to sending a message Hey, COWL staff. What is of peace and harmony, it is the smooth talking, ultra-cool cause of dangerous high ten your favorite Christmas spe also completely hilarious. by Mike Saucier Also, you can watch it over A&E Editor guy who preys on uptight, sion lines near her school. cial or movie and why do you easily-shamed, conventional Congressman Johnson finally like it? and over and see something Since Beverly Hills Cop, people. However, there is a comes to the realization that new happening in the back Eddie Murphy's career has glimmer of hope for the come people have needs that the ground- now that's pure fizzled, to say the least. Un "Definitely A Year Without a dian/actor in the film. He government is obligated to Santa Claus. I love the Heat Christmas entertainment! Re fortunately, The Distinguished shows a most impressive abil meet. In the process of trying ally, who could ask for more Gentleman does not offer him Miser, and his brother's pretty ity to imitate others. He imi to help the girl and her cool too... although, I am par than the Turkey guy?" redemption. Murphy is far tates everyone from a phone causefthe removal of the dan —Lisa Carroll, Editorials Editor from impressive in a not-too- tial to the singing snowman sex woman to a white con gerous tension lines), Con (Burl Ives) in Rudolph." demanding role. The movie gressman to a Yiddish person. gressman Johnson discovers "I absolutely love the con as a whole is light and easy to —Tim Ridge, BOP Correspon He performs these imitations and then exposes the corrup dent cept and idea behind the story watch. It's a movie that you with striking accuracy and tion and heartlessness of some in Miracle on 34th Street- it is have to go into without high shows he can slip in and out of of the members on the hill. He refreshing to be reminded expectations. If you are going his imitations quickly and ultimately learns that being about the true magic of Christ to the movies just to relax, you "I like The Grinch Who Stole skillfully. good is not so bad after all , Christmas. It's the best one. If s mas and that nobody is too old may find yourself warming to The movie follows Eddie and that our government is the only one I sit down and to believe in Santa Claus! A The Distinguished Gentleman Murphy's character, Thomas unfortunately not quite "for close second to this, however, rather quickly. Murphy does watch every Christmas about Jefferson Johnson, as a first the people" and "by the 5 times. isTTie Year Withouta SantaClaus not "distinguish" himself in rate con man and then as a people". because of the Heat Miser/ this film basically because he —Kristen Gariepy, Features Congressman from Florida. The Distinguished Gentleman Staff Cold Miser Song!" relies on the same rehashed He runs for Congress for the may get lost in this Christmas -Kathy Parella, BOP Corre kind of humor that worked sole reason of reaping all the season full of box office spondent for him in Beverly Hills Cop. "My favorite isEmmett benefits and privileges that power houses(Aladdin, Otter's Jugband Christmas be- One has to wonder why come with being a member of Malcolm X, Home Alone 2) but Murphy or anyone else would causeyou can see the muppets’ Congress. Once he is in office, it was definitely a movie that feet!" "Of course, the Grinch will think his audiences chuckle he learns how to manipulate relaxes and prompts a few always be the best Christmas when he flashes that imitation- —Tricia Connolly, Editor-in- and take advantage of the sys chuckles. chief special. As for movies, I seem Buckwheat, "in your face" tem. He then goes into a psy I to end up watching White toothy smile. chological tailspin after meet "It's A Wonderful Life is a Christmas every year, for some Once again, we find ing with a young cancer vic reason. I love the fact that these Murphy in a role which he is Friars Club true Christmas classic, in my tim who was contaminated be Freshman opinion. George Bailey big musical numbers just seem (played by Jimmy Stewart) is to start up in the middle of a Informational by far one of my favorite fic scene, and nobody notices." Indigo Girls: Coffeehouse tional characters. He's gentle, —Ken Cornwell, Asst A&E sensitive, and kind of reminds Editor Musicians With A Thursday, Jan. 28 me of my own father." 6:30-8:30 -Theresa Brophy, Asst. A&E Message Aquinas Lounge Editor by Maureen Marro about the Indigo Girls is their and Jody Torrisi social consciousness and po litically correct messages. Contributing Writers Songs like "Let It Be Me" re "Secure yourself to heaven, flected hopeful views on our Holdon tight, thenighthas come federal government and elec Fasten up your earthly burdens, tion process. As we walked At last. College You have just begun/ into PPAC, signs for Greenpeace and messages for "Secure Yourself" world peace flooded our view. The Indigo Girls are true musicians; their talent speaks financing for the The Indigo Girls rocked the Providence Performing Arts for itself without the fanfare Center on Thursday, Decem that many other performers ber I, with a two hour concert. rely on. 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If the Indigo Girls ever "Love's Recovery" and return to Providence, do not "Prince of Darkness" off their miss out. self-titled album; "Pushingthe STANNES Needle Too Far" off of No mads, Indians, Saints; and CREDITUNION "Galileo" and "Joking" from "Rights of Passage." Tne most impressive aspect Fall River • Somerset • Swansea NjCUA fcfsTG I ■mu in i — J LENDER l=X=_ —Arts & Entertainment— ) A Christmas Carol Of A 91 3 WDOM Different Tune presents a by Theresa Brophy music score which sets it apart pany members themselves ing "O Come All Ye Faithful". Asst. A&E Editor______from other depictions of this who include men, women, and Scrooge's transformation is Christmas tale. On the night children of various ages. This ultimately provoked by the special 'Tis the season to be jolly, before Christmas, Ebenezer is and there's no time like the scene is just a part of the well- final visit he receives from the called on by the spirits of present to get into the Christ choreographed merry-making Spirit of Christmas Yet to edition of Christmas Past, Christmas of the entirecompany singing, Come, an enormous and in mas spirit. Charles Dickens' Present, and Christmas Yet to classic A Christmas Carol, di dancing, and playing their triguing puppet-like creature the NEW Come, who guide him with rected by Neal Baron, is play own musical instruments com who silently reveals the future reflectionsofhisownlife. First, posed of fiddles, harmonicas, of Ebenezer Scrooge. Ulti ing at Trinity Repertory The however, he receives a visit banjos, and accordians. The MUSIC atre throughout the month of mately, Scrooge is brought to from the ghost of his partner children work well with the his knees and comes Jo realize December. If you have some Jacob Marley, played by Dan SHOW free time on your hands be adult cast members, and the that he must change the direc Welch. Marley's ghostis flown tween studying for exams and combination is powerful and tion of his life's course. Crowe into the theatre from an upper shopping for Christmas gifts, uplifting. s the rejuvenated Scrooge Sunday at window highlighted by strobe don't miss this holiday treat. Janice Duclos, adorned in a a inviting zest and enthu lights flashing and playing dark green velvet gown and a The talented Trinity Reper siasm. The entire company 6 p.m. with his ragged and white fig tory Company does a creative crown made of holly leaves, unites in song illuminated by ure. Welch's somersaults and plays the wise-cracking, ener white lights around the the and unique job of setting the swinging arms and legs are ac A look scene for this all-time favorite. getic and jovial Ghost of atre and the small white companied by bells ringing Christmas Present who gives The play takes place in Lon candles they hold. A touch of and screams from the company Scrooge a glimpse of his cur don, England at Christmas snow is added which enhances back at the which give his entrance an ee rent life and the lives of others the Christmas mood, and the time in the year 1843 and fo rie but humorous effect and cuses on Ebenezer Scrooge, a around him at present time. play's culmination is felt by year in are rewarded with a sudden cantankerous and greedy man This scene centers on the fam everyone in the audience. applause. Marley teasingly ily of his employee Bob Trinity has done it again. who is blind to the true mean warns Scrooge of his possible Cratchit (William new music ing and merriment of Christ fate, but leaves the actual moral Damkoehler). The familiar mas time and refuses to look lesson in the hands of the three scene is disappointing because and a look beyond his belief that "Money ghosts. of its lack of authenticity and *** For ticket makes the world go 'round." Robert J. Colonna as The strength in characters. With information and ahead at Timothy Crowe, who plays Ghost of Christmas Past is de Scrooge, handles his character Tiny Tim's entrance comes lightfully clumsy and amus reservations, call cleverly and consistently with expectations for a revelation what's up ing as he takes Scrooge on a his disgruntled facial expres of the story's meaning which the box office at journey back in time to reveal are left unfulfilled by the per sions and "Bah, humbugs!" shadowsof hischildhood days. 521-1100, ext. for 1993. drawing several laughs from formance of the Cratchit fam In this scene, Young Scrooge ily as a whole. The portrayal 225. the audience. He clearly sets (Jacob Cooper) and Young the pace for the other perform leaves a slight gap in the play Marley (Ian Westcott) partici ers. which is gratefully redeemed pate in the festivities at the by the following scene when Trinity's version of A Christ home of their jolly and fun- mas Carol is filled with twists the Ghost of Christmas Present loving employer Mr. Fezziwig shifts Scrooge'sfocus toa poor and special effects which in (Wyatt Paul Davis). The scene clude the use of trap doors changes are made by the com and flash pots and an original f ” — BOP —— Executive Corner: Secretary Announces Spring Break Thursday, December 10th Trip to Cancun, Mexico! Film Presents: by Carrie Atkins '93 not sure about you, but 1 could definitely be happy sunning myself at the lovely waterfront hotel equipped with full "Beverage Service" SI Christmas Story right on the beach and a snack bar and restaurant only steps away. ONE SHOW ONLY AT 9:00 p.m. For daytime fun, the ho tel provides several (following the Christmas festivities!) watersports including wa ter-skiing, parasailing, scuba lessons, and jet skiing to keep you busy, as well as ’64 Hall tennis courts and a pool right on the beach. If that's not enough to fill the day, Admission: $2 per person various side excursions have been planned...a pri- vatecruise, a snorkeling trip * candy & popcorn will be sold! a mile off the coast, and a months, with all the extra insu day trip to the Ancient lation we've acquired fromholi- Mayan temples. day indulgences it's hard to be You'll be amazed with BOP (foldStars of the TlSeelf lieve the sweaters will soon be Cancun's incredible night shed as we head to our Spring life as you dance the night Break destinations. At BOP, we away in New York style Retreat Committee: truly care about you, which is clubs, including the world- why our own Travel Commit famous Spring Break Karli Haliby 93 Kym Maas 93 tee members—Jenn Rice, Don hotspot: Carlos & Charlie's. Dilauro, and Mark Ciecko have I know by now you are planned a fun-filled, eight day asking yourself "How can I get away to beautiful Cancun, take part in this once in a Tim Henzy 94 Kerry McDonough 94 Mexico. lifetimeoffer?" If seasy. Just Your fantasy vacation will come down to the BOP Of begin February 27th on a char fice and tell us you are ready John Hogan 95 Liz Schmidt 94 tered 747 flight from Logan Air to have the time of your life. port (bus transportation to and All this for the low, low price from PC will be provided) and of $549—a small price to pay will touch down in tropical para- for the opportunity to see Ali Lent 94 Matt Worthen 95 dise. The Travel Committee Don Dilauro in his leopard went above and beyond the call skin speedo! But, please, of duty and trekked all the way ACT NOW because depos to Cancun to select accommo its will only be accepted until dations they felt "best met the December 15th! desires of the PC student." .I'm Travel Presents: fWOMBf. Spring Break Trip: February 27th - March 6th (Saturday to Saturday) * Residence Halls close on Friday, February 26th, but we will make special arrangements for anyone who lives on-campus to stay an extra night! Airport:.: Looair Airport Bdatod / * There will be a bus provided to take everyone to the airport. The flight is on Key Air--an airline owned by Continental. STS has char tered the flight for students. The flight times are not definate yet, but we will fly out on the morning of the 27th. Hotel: Calinda Beach Resort * ON THE BEACH! * Modern hotel with three restaurants, a large pool, towel service, air-condi tioned rooms, two bars on the beach, water sports, and activities run by the hotel (volleyball games, etc.) * About a 5 minute cab ride to a large shopping area, fast-food restaurants, bars, and clubs. The cost of the cab ride is about $3.00. Excursions: Cost: STS is running a bunch of * Total cost is $549, plus a $28 departure excursions that are extra- tax that must be brought to the airport, flyers are available that ex- This cost is based on quad occupancies, plain each one, gives prices, Checks and credit cards are accepted, and tells you how to sigh tip. All $100 deposits are due by December' 15th,f$25 charge for use of credit cardsV, December 10,1992' f:<; A.''A-J Features - n, _ -., Trim the Trees and Skim the Books through the quad, singing in Raymond for dessert (which lucky ones who got in gear gossip that the other 683 by Noelle Cusack the bitter cold, and ending up and wrote their resumes by people there might know. Asst. Features Editor_____ is actually just left over from at Slavin to meet up with ev dinner) and go to the Civ now have actually received job Until December 15th, the au Every year, the same thing eryone from the media who scream to watch a bunch of offers. The other seniors dio-visual center will be happens. On Thanksgiving, areeager to report if wechange people who aren't studying scheduled classes that were mobbed with people who families gather 'round the Tv the words to "Frosty the for Civ streak the quad. Be workshops, creative writing want to listen to those Civ to check out this year's Macy's Snowman". They don't seem ware, though, that in many classes, or other classes that tapes just one more time be Parade. Most of the morning to realize that changing the instances, mis is not really a do not require a final. For fore A-V erases them to make (and, in some cases, most of words to Frosty is almost as legitimate reason to stop those seniors who have yet to room for next semester's lec the afternoon) is spent sipping illegal as making 'Twas the studying. How will you ex write their resumes, have yet tures. (Upperclassmen, re egg nog and trying to get a Night Before Christmas an X- plain your final grade? "Sorry to look for a tie that matches member: these tapes are open freshly cut tree to balance on rated endeavor. Speaking of Mom, I didn't study for Civ their suit (What's a suit?), and to the entire PC community, its stump in the middle of the which, I hear that President because I was too busy watch have yet to avoid scheduling so take advantage of your last living room. By the time the Cunningham annually per ing Jim run naked through the their exams correctly, get a chance at the first semester tree is up, basically everyone forms an extraordinary rendi quad"? I don't think so. grip. Maybe you should use tapes!) Mondo is crowded is in the mood for Christmas. tion of this classic. Hopefully, juniors had the reading period to get your with study groups almost all They look forward to going to To make a long story short, enough sense to schedule their self at least partially organized day and all night. CVS has to the malls, rummaging through folks, Reading Period is upon classes so that their exams (after all, Louie's doesn't open order a new supply of some half-stocked shelves of worth- us. This is the time for fresh would be evenly divided into until after two). thing that you can never seem less merchandise marked men and sophomores to stay one exam, one night out, one All in all, reading period to find in the PC bookstore - "Special For Christmas Only", in all weekend and study for exam, one night out, one exam, means that the library is over naturally I mean "AA" and finishing their less-than- Civ. Actually, their only two you get the picture. Seniors run with even more people Walkman batteries. productive day by fighting thrills between now and De usually have it the best, who want to make sure they're Of course, reading period their way through car-jacking cember 15th will be to go to though. After all, some of the not missing out on any good means that means Christmas infested parking lots only to is coming. First, get your ex find that four other carloads ams over with (Civ really isn't are vying for the space. Actu that difficult, not that I care). ally, my Christmas tree (which Then, pack up your valuables, is realistically artificial) has empty out your refrigerator, been up since Halloween. My and take home your fish (or point? Why is it that everyone flush him, either method is in the country gets to take part fine). Over break, go home in the frivolity of Christmas and buy Christmas presents while college kids, (who, I for everyone. After all, your might add, really do know the friends should be able to re true meaning of Christmas) late to the fact that you have have to go to classes, write no time to shop for them. papers, and study for finals? Maybe if you're really lucky, By the time they get home for like me, your friend will tell Christmas break it's even too you that she's going to Ireland late for them to take advan over break and you're wel tage of the "Specials for Christ come to come (or maybe she'll mas Only". just buy you something really A few things on this cam greatwhileshe'sthere). Lastly, pus can get us psyched for enjoy your break, and for those Christmas. After all, there are who are still wondering about the annual caroling festivities whatto buy, now you can read such as the candlelight walk our Top Ten. It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas go to the mall, and leave. It is get hit with strollers and old mutter to yourself, as you tread When you finally arrive by Bridget Hughes ’96 a whole process that is very people in scooters motorizing through the parking lot. Fi home and all the packages are Contributing Writer involved, and if you don't have themselves around the mall. nally, you reach the spot where wrapped, you can relax - espe Shopping for the gifts is you think your car is, and it is cially when you figure out You know it's Christmas 4-5 hours to spare - forget it. The very first thing to know another problem in itself. The notthere. Alarm bells go off in your strategy for next year time when time is running out While everyone is at the malls about Christmas shopping is gift that you wanted to get your head, as you realize that and stress is running high. It your mother is out of stock, you forgot where you parked trying fight for good is hard to believe that the se that it has to be done alone. If you try to go with your friends, the present for your father that your car!!! The next half hour sales you will be home shop mester is almost over and ex ping from the catalogs. Wher J nothing will get done, as ev you planned to getatsale price is spent trying to find the car, ams are upon us, not to men is back to regular price- and at which you spend another you finally realize the smart tion that there are only two eryone wants to go to differ ent stores. The next step in the you can't afford it The CD 15 minutes scraping the ice way to shop, this is when yot weeks left to Christmas shop. that you wanted to get your that accumulated on the wind have conquered the art ol Yes, as I said before, the stress art of Christmas shopping is parking the car. Finding a brother is so popular that you shield while you were in the Christmas shopping. is running high. As each day can't even get it in the store, mall for three hours. asses, it is another day that I parking space is definitely an adventure. Plan on having a and the sweater for your sister aven't studied for my Civ fi is only available in extra small, nal and another day that I full tank of gas, because you will spend a lot of time driving and she likes her clothes very haven't gotten a Christmas big. By the time you even present for anyone. What do I up and down aisles of the park ing lot looking for a vacant think about the gifts for your do all day? If I'm not study friends, you're cranky, tired, ing, then you'd think I would spot. And just when you lo cate a spot, it is usually either broke, and cursing the person be spending my time prepar who thought of Christmas pre ing for Christmas. But, no... I a) too far a away, b) too small for your car to fit into, or c) you sents. So, three hours later, sit around and think about you are leaving the mall with have to fight another car for it, ANNUAL what I have to do instead of an empty wallet and a bunch 3RD actually doing it. in which case you usually lose INTERCOLLEGIATE SKI WEEKS the battle. When you actually of bags with things that you I have to admit, I never used never even planned on buy to be one to procrastinate. For find one, you tell yourself that MT. SUTTON, CANADA it is good exercise to walk, but ing, but did anyway out of (Just across the Vermont border) instance, last year, my Christ desperation. The only thing mas shopping was not only who are you kidding, because no one likes to walk twenty that is keeping your sanity is ONLY $209 finished by this time, but all the thought that Christmas my presents were wrapped miles in twenty degree Party in the Snow I weather in 100 mph winds. shopping is done for another Includes: and ready to go under the tree. year. Inis is when you re OK - so this year, I have gotten When you finally get to the 5 Day Lift Ticket entrance of the mall, get ready member that you have to lug a late start. Oh, who am I ourself, not to mention your 5 Nights Lodging kidding, I haven't even to fight your way through the crowds. Crossing from one ags, back to the car (which is (Mountainside Condo) reached the starting line yet. 5 Days Intercollegiate Activities store to the next is like cross a mile away) in the freezing Maybe it is the fact that I really weather. You have reached Sponsored by Labatfs, Mt. Sutton couldn't be bothered. I mean, ing the street. Take extra pre and Mo bon cautions, and look both ways the breaking point, no longer don't get me wrong, I love care if you bump into little ‘-*Sa! Group Leader Discounts Christmas just as much as the for wound up children who Alcohol is 18 ------—------kids as you walk, and you Jan. 3-8, Jan. 10-15 & Sprlngbreak '93 next person, but I think that it just had their picture taken with Santa, tired and worn out hurriedly plow through the CALL SKI TRAVEL UNLIMITED has gotten outofhand. Christ masses of people so you can mas shopping is not just a parents who are counting the days until December 26th, and get out of the mall and find the I-800-999-SKI-9 simple thing anymore. I mean, car. "Will this ever end?" you you can't just hop in the car, make extra Sure thatyou don't 16 The Cowl ■eaturesF December 10,1992 Give the Gift of Justice by Bill Fennell den Weasels to those things may run into is that you may was some candy corn on the about a person to get them a Asst. Features Editor______that look like they could seri get the wrong magazine for table. Tom sat at the table, ate musical tape. All you have to As we move into the Christ ously put out someone's eye if the wrong person. For ex some of the candy, and turned do is give them a quick once mas season, there are certain not used properly. You might ample, you don't want to send to me and said, "You know over and then make a broad, things we must think about. also want to include "mulch" The Week in Hooters to your what this tastes like? It tastes stereotypical judgment as to We have to worry about send which is the term that garden aging grandfather with the like justice." This is one of what music they listen to. For ing out cards, baking fruit ers use for "leftover stuff that heart condition. Likewise, you many cases that proves that your convenience, I have bro cakes, finding someone strong has some wood chips and dirt don't wantto send your young the repeal of Prohibition was ken down the basic catego enough to lift a fruitcake, and all mixed together." Seeds are niece a subscription toViolent probably a mistake. Oddly ries. Anyone under 21 likes getting gifts. Out of all these always a favorite, because ev Boxing Accidents, Obscene enough, when I tasted it, I too hard rockmusic, unless they're options, perhaps the most eryone likes to have the satis Heavy Metal Monthly, or The tasted justice, so to hell with really weird and like Frank worrisome is buying gifts for faction that they brought an National Review.. As you can Prohibition. It's pretty good, Sinatra or someone like that. people. The reason for this is other thing to life. Plus, they see, you must- be careful in that justice. But anyway, Anyone between the ages of that there is no real "catch-all" can always blame their plant's choosing the correct type of candy is always a nice gift to 22 and 30 likes old "classic" gift that will make everyone slow, horrible death on the magazine for your recipient. give. rock and disco tunes. And happy. Oh, sure, you can give lousy mulch you bought them, CANDY -1 say this because TAPES AND CD'S - Like anyone above the age of 30 them a fruit basket, and that'll and ignore the fact that they magazines, these must also be would probably wet their usually appease them, but they didn't water it since the Lewis chosen carefully. If you have pants in delight if you got them won't REALLY enjoy it, be and Clark expeditions. it and let it go bad on the win an avid Pearl Jam fan on your the Barry Manilow/Neil Dia cause - let's face it - no one GIFT CERTIFICATES - dowsill. One of the most loved Christmas list, you don't want mond collection. enjoys getting a fruit basket. These are a great gift idea, be and hated candies is candy to rush out and buy the com RISQUE GIFTS - These are Not only because they come in cause they give the message corn. The main reason for this plete Barry Manilow Sings Neil always attention getters, both packages taller than your av that you really care, even if it is because it is so sweet. But Diamond collection. Also, you for you and the recipient of the erage size refrigerator, but you wouldn't bother you if the re candy corn also has some "me want to make sure that the gift. Risque gifts include such never know how old the fruit cipient got hit by a truck. A dicinal" qualities, as was evi person has a CD player before items as lacy underwear, lacy inside them is. The outside very nice feature of gift certifi denced by Tom Dee, a friend you buy them a compact disc. brassieres, lacy nightgowns, may look fresh and delicious, cates is that practically every of mine. I was over at Tom's Otherwise, they'll probably and Cagney and Lacey reruns. much like Michelle Pfeiffer, store in the world offers them. house visiting his roommate, think of you as a clod. One of The gifts that you want to stay but the inside may be all gross What this means is that you Craig Leonard, when Tom the nicest things about tapes away from are things like ob and slimy, much like Ted can do all your shopping at came walking in. Since it was and CD's is that you really scenely shaped chocolates, Kennedy. So you want to the same store anti have it just around Halloween, there don't have to know much life-size anatomically correct avoid getting fruit baskets at done in about five minutes. Bryant Gumbel dolls, and any all costs. What I would like to Also, they can't be returned or thing that requires more than do now is give you some sug exchanged, and thepersonyou a 9-volt battery. gestions for gifts, so you can give them to will feel obligated Well, that's all I really have choose one that will make the to act like you just gave him space for this week, but there person you give it to squeal the Crown Jewels, even if you are lots more gifts you can give with delight, much like when give him a gift certificate to in addition to whatl've named a small child is told he's going "Hank's Cardboard Empo above. You can buy books, to see Santa Claus, before the rium." kitchen utensils, laundry de terror of sitting on a strange MAGAZINE SUBSCRIP tergent and Spam all at rea man's lap sets in. I hope you'll TIONS - Not only are these sonably low prices. If you're get some ideas. fun to receive, but they are looking to spend more, you GARDENING TOOLS - almost ridiculously easy to can always go for the big items These are the perfect gifts for buy. All you have to do is like TV's, stereo's, furniture anyone, whether or not they send in a little card with the and Spain. I hope you all have actually garden. There is such person's name on it and drop a nice holiday, but I must go a wide variety of gifts here, it in a mailbox. It's that easy. now, as I have to give Michelle from shovels to spades to Gar The only problem that you Pfeiffer some "justice". ums Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
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From there he mi US, Sakai admits his discon task is only as difficult as the grated to Los Angeles, where tent with the US crime rate, material being taught, since he taught for almost a year which is tremendously higher (with the exception of those before returning to Jap an to than Japan's. Another draw who only speak in "borish") continue his studies. Ev >ntu- back he sees to the US is its the native language of the ally, he took and passed an high level of discrimination. teacher and student is one and exam that qualified him to Since arriving in Providence, the same. One man who does enter a Japanese Exchange pro he has experienced six dis nothave this luxury, however, gram which, in 1989, sent him criminatory incidents. "For is Professor Hisao Sakai. to lovely Providence, RI (he example," Sakai told me, "four Sakai-sensee (as his stu must have pulled a few Caucasian males yelled to me dents call him) teaches all four strings). and my students from their Japanese courses offered at PC, Sakai admits he was not car, 'you have a yellow ser Hisao Sakai and his wife Miki, at their Prov. home and thus his task involves get exactly ecstatic with the Provi vant!' when I took them on a ment he used to rent in Japan drawback of the country. ting students to comprehend dence area atfirst, asitseemed field trip to the Boston Mu was only about the size of his While Sakai has enjoyed material of. a completely for much poorer than other areas seum of Art. On another occa office here at PC, despite the his experience here, he has eign language. The class is of the US to which he'd been sion, an African-American $600 a month price tag (luckily found himself abitbored and taught almost entirely in Japa exposed. But much like the woman yelled to me from her he had a fold up bed). So, natu plans to take on a new experi nese from day one, which rest of the PC community, car, saying,'Chinese! Go back rally, the fact that his apart ence once his contract ends makes his task all the more Sakai has grown to tolerate, if to China!' near Central High ment here is much larger for with PC at the end of next challenging: "We must use not enjoy the area. He lives School. I have also been re less money provides little in semester. He plans to go to ceiving anti-Japan harassment centive for him to yearn for his Europe, preferably London, phone calls since the end of homeland. Of course he does where there are a lot of Japa last year. Fortunately, I have confess to missing a few things nese-based companies, to Where I lived in Tokyo, the streets are not experienced any personal back home, such as Japanese work in the business field. racial attacks towards me on food and TV, and especially While Sakai loves to teach, all narrow and overcrowded, campus, and the faculty has family and friends. he does not love the money it been great." Another feature Sakai enjoys pays. He believes the knowl especially during rush hour, which is He admits, however, that about America is the opportu edge of foreign languages to Japan is a very homogenous nity to drive: "In Japan, used be very important, and hopes when I commmuted. I love the space country (90% Japanese) and is cars are very inexpensive since salaries will be increased in not immune to discrimination the Japanese typically buy a the future to ensure quality by any means. Despite the new car every two years. But instructors. Unfortunately, of America. negatives of life in the US, the problem is, it costs around that is unlikely to happen in Sakai confesses that he does $600-700 a month to park your the near future and as a re not miss Japan all that much: car, and sometimes as much as sult, the teaching profession our time efficiently to achieve here, along with his wife, Miki, "Where I lived in Tokyo, the $1000." So even if the streets will soon be saying Sayonara our goal, so we must speak in whom hejust married this past streets are all narrow and over weren't as packed as Louie's to a very fine professor. Japanese as much as possible," April. Beforecomingoverhere crowded, especially during on a Thursday night, it still Editors note: Earlier in the says Sakai. to join Sakai, Miki cut hair for rush hour, which is when I wouldn't be very efficient to year, I wrote an article encour While most students in Ja Japanese celebrities for up commuted. I love the space of own a car in Japan. "Not to aging students to take Japanese. pan do not begin learning En wards of $100 a cut. While she America." mention, to even get a license is Unfortu nately, because Elemen glish until seventh grade, Sakai barely speaks a word of En Space is certainly hard to a very difficult process and tary Japanese is an (optional) gan in fifth gra de. He con glish, she is currently learning come by in Sakai's country. driving school costs between year-long course, new students tinued to study English all through classes at Brown. For example, the US averages $3000 and $4000." For obvious may not take it until next year. the way through to college, Sakai does not teach her him over twice as much housing reasons, Sakai views the high So, if you signed up for it, you where he received his BA self, because, as he says, space per person than Japan prices in Japan, not just in terms best get out as you'll be more degree in law from Tokyo "Whenever I try to teach her, (61.8 square meters vs. 25.0). of driving, but virtually every lost than Ted Kennedy in a con Metropolitan University. we fight." (Typical American Sakai recalls that the apart thing else, as a significant fessional. 'The Top 10 ‘Things a (PC fuy Hoppy Holidays cWou(d five Mis QirCfriend from the (For Christmas by (Kristen Qariepy (features Staff Writer Off Campus 10) The free yift from Ameri 5) A ride in the (PC private can Depress (most CikeCy a Cimo - a.h,a. the shuttCe bus water bott(e) 4) Mis three favorite favor Bookstore 9) A draft from the pitcher his ite CDs roommate bought 3) (PChockey tickets - they're 1017 Smith Street 8) A sijQ pacK of (Mountain free End of Semester Things to Do: • (Dew - he wants her to fast the 2) A carefutfy chosen card Across from night (typing, that is) from a bo^ of 20 1. Study with our CLIFF'S NOTES. RI Hospital Trust Bank 7) Mis dirty (PoCo shirt (to wash) 1) A teddy bear he got from • 2. Get CA$H for your used books! 6) A Chia pet or troCC dotf Cast year's gir[friend 861-6270
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by Mike Randolph you guessed it, a pair of goals, Sports Writer with one in the second and another in the third. The Friar The Lady Friars Ice Hockey defense was smothering and team made a perfect three in a they didn't even allow the row by defeating a winless Princeton forwards a serious Princeton squad last Sunday, chance on net. 6-0. The Lady Friars of the ice The Friars were expecting a will go on a hiatus until after much tougher game than the the New Year, but they will be one they got, but Princeton working hard while we're get couldn't put together any of ting fat over the Winter Break fense against the blanket cov (three cheers for Mom's cook erage from the Friars defense. ing). The Lady Friars have a Providence methodically home game on January 8 for picked apart Princeton's de those of you die hard fans in fense and once again found the tri-state area. For the hand offense from three different ful of you who haven't made it players. Goalkeeper Kathy to a game yet, there will be one FOR YOUR Sloan picked up her second on January 27, (Wednesday of shutout of the season and was 2nd semester syllabus week). rarely called upon to stop the Let's see the place packed puck at all, registering 11 saves when you all return from your RflflKQI through file first two and a Christmas break to cheer the half periods. Coach Marchetti Lady Friars to victory. decided to replace her with Lady Friar Facts: Let's talk backup goalie Gina Martinello about offense. Through three for the final seven minutes to games to date, the Lady Friars BRING YOUR BOOKS TO: give her some time between have scored seventeen goals the pipes. and registered thirty assists. When you are playing The Manning, Granato, O' against the Lady Friars, you'd Sullivan line has scored four PROVIDENCE COLLEGE BOOKSTORE better have a goalie who can teen of the goals and fifteen of DURING FINALS WEEK stop anything. Princeton the assists. Granato leads the didn't, and for the Friars on and is second DEC. 15,16,17 9-5 team ingoals (5) Sunday, good things came in in points with 10. O' Sullivan pairs. Lynn Manning opened DEC. 18 9- 3:30 leads in assists (8) and is first up the scoring two minutes in points with 12. The Defense into the game and added an DEC. 19 10- 2 has been just as impressive. other goal in the third period The Lady Friars have only to give her her second two DEC. 21 9-5 given up three goals in three oal game of the season, games and Providence goal tephanie DEC. 22 9-5 O'Sullivan also keepers have only seen an av scored a pair of goals, one in erage of ten shots per game the first period and the other come their way. Kathy Sloan WE BUY THE WIDEST RANGE OF BOOKS to close out the scoring for the has stopped 27 out of the 30 HARD OR SOFT BACK COVERS Friars late in the third period. shots taken on her for a save Junior left-winger Wendy percentage of .900. Cofran got into file act with, The Cowl 22 Sports December 10,1992
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FRIARS Eagles' net to follow a Cowan panicked. This is a good sign rebound and the puck squirted for a young team.” continued from p. 1 out Todd Huyber, sitting just FRIAR NOTES inside the blueline winded up The Friars are off until an ars ahead 78-77 with two min Good news was Mr. Phelps, for a big slapshot, trying to exhibition game against Mos In this corner, standing at who shot 7 for 16 from the score for the first time in his cow-Spartak Dec. 27. The next 6-6,180 pounds, a junior from utes left. Fox scored over Smith field, 8 for 10 from the line and career; trying to break his Providence regular season ac Astoria, New York- Abdul to change leads and a last sec ond shot by Tony Turner totaled 23 points. He may have record string of 94 scoreless tion is the R.P.I. Tournament Fox. Andinthiscomer, weigh won the battle, but URI won games. The puck cruised to Dec. 29, where the Friars will ing in at 198 pounds, standing didn'tfall. "It shouldn't come down to Tony having to make the war. Providence can stake wards the top of the net over face Clarkson in the opening 6-5, a junior from Brooklyn, claim to the game's first twenty BC's goalie and smacked the round...The Friars leading New York-Rob Phelps. In the a three pointer," explained Coach Bames. "If I was in the minutes, but credit the Rams back of the net. SCORE! scorers are Chad Quenneville middle of PC's free throw same situation again, I would for sticking to it for the dura Huyber's goal lifted the Friars (9-9-18), Brady Kramer (9-6- missing and defense lacking run the exact same play. If we tion. After PC's fir st loss of the to tire 5-4 overtime win. 15), Brian Ridolfi (8-4-12), and second half was this fantastic year, Coach Barnes Mullahy stressed the im Bob Cowan (3-9-12)... Three one on one matchup. Rob's make our free throws then we're not in that situation." said,"We're going to be a very portance of the game. "We Friars will continue playing twelve footer off an inbounds Ahh yes, free throws. Rhode good team if we keep improv needed that bad. It is the turn hockey over break. Chris pass provided Providence's ing like we have." The Friars ing point of the season." He Therien will play for Team first second half points, but Island was 21 for 27 while Providence made 24 of 41. are halfway there. stated that this win could turn Canada in the Spengler Tour we were the second horse out There isn't much else to sav. the season around. He added, nament in Switzerland, Chad of the gate. "In the second "This is also a big game for me. Quenneville will play for the half, we didn't come out with The season for me was on the U.S. in the USA Cup Tourna the same intensity," said line. It was a great game, a big ment in Albany NY, and Brady Coach Bames. "I'm glad we're game." Paskowski added, Kramer will head to Sweden oing to leam now that you "Everyone was flying. It was representing the national Jun ave to play forty minutes. We a good team win and showed ior Team in the World Junior were flat." good character and poise. We Championships. Our Abdul continued to do could have folded but no one a good job of drawing fouls on his drives to the hoop, but on the night was 2 for 7 from you know where. With a 56-46 Friar lead, sixth man wonder Abdul Fox tore up the defense. He nailed another three, stole the ball at midcourt and slammed it home, swished again from downtown and sunk both free throws after getting fouled. 61-56 PC and the Civic Center was rocking. Four minutes left and it was Phelps' turn to play hero. Somebody has to want the ball during clutch time. Michael Smith has taken it upon him self before, and answered. This night, it was the second of Barnes' heralded 1990 recruit ing class who took charge. Jor dan-like razzle dazzle brought the noise level to a deafening itch as Rob hung in the air Emg enough to get the foul and drop the ball through the net, He missed that bonus, but made the big ones with three seconds remaining to tie it at 73. Phelps started and Fox fin ished in OT. Rob finished a The explosive Rob Phelps led all Friar scorers with a Huyber's first career goal could not have come at a Three-point play to put the Fri season-high 23 points. more opportune time.
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A Diamond On The Court work to do, but we proved ir people t have fun. And we did have this weekend that we can play tude then it will spread fun. together and give a total team throughout the team. I'm en Lucie Fontanella has made effort. We will need this kind thusiastic and I always give a huge impact on Lady Friar of effort all year because we my best. As for me being cap basketball in the three years don't have a star on the team. tain, it hasn't changed any that she has been at PC. As a Not having a star brings the thing. I've always considered freshman, she was the firstper- team together because we have myself a leader. son off the bench for the Friars to rely on everyone on the team Cowl: Your positive attitude and was named to the Big East to help us win. You must be paid off last year and you had All-Rookie team in 1990-91. lieve in the next person who is a good year, averaging 12.5 Last year, Lucie started all 30 going to get the ball. points and 6.5 rebounds a games and developed into one Cowl: I saw your game versus game. After the season you of the most promising players Boston University last week were selected to the Big East in the Big East. This season and the team showed a lot of All-Star team that toured Eu holds endless promise for the promise in the running game. rope. That must have been fun. Lady Friar tri-captain. If you Is the running game the most Lucie: It was great. I've gotten ever met Lucie Fontanella, the important aspect of your team so much out of playing bas first thing you would notice play? ketball here at PC. I've had a would not be her tenacious Lucie: The running game is lot of opportunities to travel defenseor her killer jump shot. our forte. We all love to run and I've made a lot of great You would immediately no and everyone on the team is friends. I know I'll be friends PC fans have come to expect an all-out effort from tice her winning attitude and interchangeable. We can re with these girls for the rest of Lucie Fontanella. her killer smile. Lucie is a posi ally hurt other teams with our my life. Anyway, the Europe tive force on and off the court by Ted Hazard cently to ask her about the cur quickness in every position. trip was fun. We went to Lon at Providence College and we Sports Interviewer rent 1992-93 season and her Other teams have slow big don, Belgium, and Holland. are lucky to have her repre experiences as a Lady Friar. girls but our tall forwards can We went 4-1—our only loss was senting PC. Merry Christmas, When Lady Friar basket This is what happened: run. by one point. We wanted to basketball fans. ball coach Bob Foley recruited Cowl: Last weekend was the Cowl: On January 25th the win, but the main goal was to Lucie Fontanella from Toms Clearly Canadian Classic. The Lady Friars travel to Tennes River East High School inNew team won the tournamentand see. What do you think it will Jersey, he recruited more than you played well personally. Is be like to play one of the best a basketball star. He recruited this a sign of things to come teams in the country on their a special person and a true this year? home court? Shark Takes winner. Lucie: Well, the first game Lucie: I get up for these kind of Lucie is more than the num against Siena was a disap games. It is going to be great ber 44 on her jersey. She is pointment because we didn't playing in front of about 5,000 more than a forward who is play very well, but we won. I fans. They are awesome and it Bite Out Of slated to play more guard this think that the weekend was a will be a great experience for season. Her accomplishments positive experience for the the team. We won't get killed. go beyond her impressive sta team because all the teams in Cowl: Your positive attitude is tistics. Lucie is the heart and the tournament were pretty great. What role do you play NHL soul of Lady Friar basketball. good. It was a challenge, and on the team now that you are She may not be the most tal we showed that we can play a tri-captain this season? How ented player that the Lady Fri well for this point in the sea does your attitude help the ars have had, but she is the son. team? epitome of desire, competitive Cowl: The team is 3-0. What do Lucie: I love being positive, ness, and intensity. More im you think of the teams outlook it's all part of the game. I can't portantly,Lucieispositive.She so far? get down during a game be gives ldO% in basketball and Lucie: We have a young team cause it doesn't help the team in life. with only one senior and four to be positive. It is like the I sat down with Lucie re juniors. We still have a lot of domino effect; if I get down or r Sheraton Tara Scoreboard 77ns Month In Providence College Sports Friday, December 11 MEN'S BASKETBALL VS. NOTRE DAME 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12 Women’s Track at Harvard Invitational 10:00 a.m. Men's Track at Harvard Invitational 10:00 a.m. Sunday, December 20 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL VS. URI 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22 MEN'S BASKETBALL VS. ARIZONA 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 27 Women's Basketball at Arizona Classic PC vs. Fairfield 2:00 p.m. Arizona vs. W. Michigan 4:00 p.m. Monday, December 28 MEN’S BASKETBALL VS.BU 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 29 Women's Basketball at Arizona Classic Consolation 5:00 p.m. Former Friar Rob Gaudreau is off to a flying start in Championship 7:00 p.m. the NHL. Men’s Ice Hockey at RPI Invitational Rob Gaudreau, the hockey Friars' all-time leading PC vs. Clarkson 5:30 p.m. goal scorer with 103 goals, has made quite a name for RPI vs. UMASS-Lowell 8:30 p.m. himself in a short time with the NHL's San Jose Sharks. Wednesday, December 30 Men's Ice Hockey at RPI Invitational The Cranston, RI native scored three goals on Consolation 5:30 p.m. Thursday in his second game in the NHL, a 7-5 loss to Championship 8:30 p.m. Hartford. Gaudreau's hat trick was the first in the franchise history. Gaudreau also scored a goal in Sheraton® Tara Airport Hotel Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. 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Provi lead but couldn't put it away. ing up with huge saves (31 pleased with the men's ice dropped it past Merrimack dence did not hold the lead We have to learn to put teams total saves) to stave off the hockey performance against goaltender Mike Doneghey for long and the Warriors capital away. We can't take any op Eagle attack. The Friars took a Merrimack on Wednesday a 1-0 lead. ized on the Friar lapses to score ponent too lightly—whether 3- 0 lead early on goals by Jay night in their last game before The second period began two goals and take a 3-2 lead. it's Maine or Merrimack, it's Kenney, Brian Ridofi, and the Christmas break. He had with Providence maintaining The Friars looked dead in the still two points." George Breen. BC got two good reason to need a ten a 1-0 edge. Great penalty kill water until Bob Cowan swept Earlier in the week, the Fri back, but Ridolfi scored again minute cooling off period be ing and sharp play by Mullahy into the zone and fired a shot. ars split with Boston College, in the third to give the Friars a fore meeting the press to give helped the Friars hold Darby collected the rebound losing 6-3 at Conte Arena Fri 4- 2 lead. his comments on the Friars 4- Merrimack off through a four and fed Cowan back the puck day night and winning in over Providence could not shake 3 loss to the lowly Merrimack minute Todd Huyber penalty for Cowan to smack in the ty time Saturday at Schneider. off the hard-working Eagles Warriors; the Friars put forth for holding and roughing, and ing goal. Overtime lasted fifty- Bob Bell took the loss in net in and surrendered two more one of the poorer efforts of the a Justin Gould two minute three seconds, and the Friars the first game, making 22 goals in the third to allow BC seasonin the overtime game holding penalty. Merrimack lost 4-3. PC was outshot 27- saves. At least two of the goals to tie 4-4 and send the game to drop their Hockey East managed to pop in a goal at 26. scored by the Eagles were on into overtime. Here is where record to 3-6-1 and overall even strength with one minute McShane stated softly, defensive mistakes that left BC's worst nightmare came record to 5-8-1. left in the period to tie it up 1- "We're not finishing. We had Bell high and dry. The game true. Joe Hulbig crashed the The Friars came out strong 1. our chances but didn't finish, was marked by Providence in the first period, showing The intensity level of PC and we gave them too many mental lapses that allowed the intensity and good dropped considerably in the chances." McShane also added Eagles to capitalize. HOCKEY: forechecking. Their passing third period, and their pass that Huyber's four minute Saturday's game told a dif continued on p. 22 was sharp and Brad Mullahy ing was not as sharp or accu penalty hurt the Friars. 'Ten- ferent tale. PC came out with A r > A 1 a $ & Lady Friars Drop First jSL w* inclows, ikt > X arts ing tenacious defense. The Lady Bears dominated the fi nal five minutes of the half though, outscoring the Lady Friars 19-2. The main problem was the Lady Friars' inability to stop sharpshooter Shelly Weaver, who scored 18 points, including 3 three pointers in the first half alone, and led all scorers with 24 points. After this disastrous five minutes, the Lady Friars trailed Brown 44-27 going into the second half. The Lady Friars played much better in the second half, but the Lady Bears were not to be denied, and they held onto their lead throughout the game. Lucie Fontanella scored 16 of her 22 points in the sec ond half and had 8 rebounds to lead the Lady Friars in both categories. The Lady Bears played tight defense for the Cheryl Daudelinand the Lady Friars lost to Brown for whole 40 minutes though, the first time since 1974. never allowing the Lady Fri trading baskets for the first fif ars to get within more than 9 >y Justin Macione teen minutes. Juniors Lucie points. The Lady Friars could Sports Writer______Fontanella and Jennifer Mead not keep their rallies going ei The Friars dropped another game on the free throw kept the Lady Friars strong in ther, eventually falling to The PC Lady Friar basket Brown 82-65. line. ball team received their first Lady Friars Win Clearly Coach Bob Foley, disap by John Raposo loss of the season at the hands Canadian Tournament pointed after the game, will Sports Editor af the visiting Brown Lady P-21 now try to regroup his troops Just four games into the season, and the Friars learned their Bears 82-65, Wednesday night in practice this week. He re the frontcourt, scoring key first painful lesson. at Alumni Hall. The Lady Fri marked, "I have always be Through the first three games, they were the young boy baskets. Junior guard Sonya ars were outclassed by their lieved that hard work and de playing ball in the house, while his mother continually told him Lewis led the team with 7 cross-town rivals for the en not to. Tuesday night, theball went through the picture window. points, while her backcourt termination will win out over tire game in their final game talent, and Brown played For the fourth straight game, the Friars did not show up for the before breaking for the exam mate freshman Ayanna much harder tonight and de Walden handled the point entire 40 minutes of regulation, blowing a 12 point lead with ten period. competently, making up for served the ballgame." He was minutes to go in regulation and a five point lead in overtime. In The first half started out pleased with the play of the games against the cream puffs—UNH, Brown and Robert her lack of experience by play- fairly even, with both tgams freshmen, but felt that "The Morris—of Division 1 basketball, this matters little, as PC still upperclassmen must play at a managed an average margin of victory of 295 points. Against higher level.” PC missed some the athletic and experienced URI Rams, however, this meant an Tnside Sports key free throws down the 81 -79 overtime victory in front of a nationally televised audience. stretch, and Coach Foley com "In the second half, we didn't come out with the kind of Lucie Fontanella Interview...... 23 mented on this, saying, "We'll intensity you need in a game like this," said Rick Barnes, whose have to work on our foul shoot record dropped to 2-11 in overtime games. "In the first half, we December Sports Schedule...... 23 ing in practice." got our running game going, but we were just standing around The Lady Friars, dropping in the second half. People were not making hard cuts or setting their first game of the year, hard picks. What concerned me the most in the second half was Women's Basketball...... 21 now stand at 3-1. They will that we didn't defend and that's what I didn't expect them to do. break for exams next week, With a team that goes 10-12 guys deep, the logical question is resuming play on December Women's Hockey...... 21 why didn't Bames substitute some players who would set picks 20 to face our fierce intrastate and rotate? rival URI, in what is promised FRIARS Players of the Week/Swimming...... 20 to be a heated battle. continued on p. 20