TheVol. LXXVIII No. 9 @thecowl • thecowl.com ProvidenceCowl College November 7, 2013 30 Boston Marathons with his disabled son Rick, the story of whom is now affecting people throughout the world. A Look at Dick Hoyt Comes According to Dr. Hugh Lena, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, the story of Dick and Rick Hoyt Insider Training “embodies optimism, spirit, and faith,” to Campus which is just what Providence College Economics Department endeavors to instill in its students. The athletic accomplishments of Hosts Speaker Brings Message of this father and son duo, or “Team Hoyt” as they refer to themselves, by Kathleen Sullivan ’14 Optimism, Spirit, Faith attest to Lena’s remarks. Having News Editor competed in marathons, triathlons, by Kathleen McGinty ’16 Ironman triathlons, and a 3,770- campus events Asst. News Editor mile, 45-day run and bike across Students piled into the Fishbowl campus events the US, Dick and Rick exhibit the physical strength necessary to achieve on Tuesday afternoon to listen their personal records of a 13:43:37 to Dr. Alex Padilla speak on the Receiving a standing ovation Ironman Triathlon, a 2:40:47 marathon, topic of insider trading. He is an before even speaking a word to the and a 1:21:12 half marathon. associate professor of economics at freshmen and families gathered “We thought we would get stronger the Metropolitan State University of as we went across the country, and in Peterson Recreation Center Denver, and the title of his lecture we did,” said Hoyt, speaking of last Saturday, November 2, was “Insider Trading: What is Seen Dick Hoyt took the stage as their 3,770-mile trek. Yet the journey and What is Not Seen.” this year’s Freshman Family of Team Hoyt taps into another Weekend keynote speaker, story penetrating much deeper than This talk was funded through sharing Team Hoyt’s story just Dick and Rick’s athletic feats. a grant from the Charles G. Koch and message of “Yes You Born on January 10, 1962 with his Foundation and was organized by Dr. Can!” Hoyt, a retired umbilical cord wrapped around his Angela Dills, an associate professor Lieutenant Colonel who neck, Rick suffered from a lack of of economics. She explained, “When served in the military for 35 oxygen to his brain, resulting in his choosing speakers, I try to think of years, has competed in more diagnosis as a spastic quadriplegic researchers whose work overlaps than 1,100 athletic events and with cerebral palsy. Eight months later, with student interests. Given that many PC students are business HOYT/ Page 3 PHOTO COURTESY OF thexoxoofsports.blogspot.com majors or interested in finance, I hoped that Dr. Padilla’s talk on insider trading would be of broad interest while touching on many key PC Athletics Bring Victory to Friartown economic ideas.” To start, Dr. Padilla commented by Joey Ciccarello ’16 Sports Staff on the crowd in the room, saying, “I feel like an animal at the zoo, please campus events don’t throw any peanuts at me!” After drawing a few laughs from It was a banner weekend all the students, he began his lecture around for the Providence Friars, by noting an article he had seen as almost every team in action that very day about people pleading saw success. The headline of the guilty to claims of insider trading. weekend came from the Women’s When people hear the phrase, he Cross Country Team, who captured explained, they automatically think their sixth Big East Cross Country it is a very bad thing. “I am going to crown on Sunday in Somers, Wis. This was the first Big East raise the question though, is it such a Championship for the Friars since bad thing?” 2006, when, like this year, they He presented another question were able to place four finishers in to the audience. People engaged in the top 10. insider trading are often portrayed Led by Big East individual as villians and evildoers, but “could champion Emily Sisson ’14, the they be heroes of capitalism? And Friars had four of the top seven under what circumstances could that finishers, as well as five of the top 15. Head Coach Ray Treacy, weeks,” which include the NCAA be so?” longtime coach of the squad, was Sisson finished first in the 6K race Northeast Championship and the He explained a number of with a time of 19:49, seven seconds more than pleased with the result. NCAA National Championship. arguments against insider trading, ahead of Villanova’s Emily Lipari. “It’s another great start to the The Northeast Championship The Friars then had the next two top championship part of the season,” comes on the 15th of November in including agency problems, noisy finishers, with Sarah Mary Collins Treacy explained, noting the fact the Bronx, New York, and, should signals, the fact that is it difficult ’16 and Laura Nagel ’14 finishing that the Friars were able to beat they earn a berth in the National to measure compensations, and the third and fourth respectively. The third-ranked Georgetown and Championship, the Friars will head fact that it discourages investment. next Friar finisher was Catarina seventh-ranked Butler in order to Terre Haute, Ind. eight days after To explain this concept, he used the Rocha ’17 who finished seventh, to capture the Big East crown. the Northeast meet. example of buying a car. and the Friars last runner to score He added that the Friars “are FRIARTOWN/ Page 23 PADILLA/ Page 3 was Grace Thek ’14. looking forward to the next three UNDERtheHOOD Providence College's Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 Opinion A&E Portfolio News 2 Opinion There’s an app for 5 How does texting affect Mason Sciotti ’15 contributes a Photography 11 that? An opinion fiiction story all the way from on the newest our language? A&E study abroad in England 13 “selfie” app. Portfolio 19 Sports Page 7 22 Page 13 Page 20 Page 2 News November 7, 2013 PC Community Learns Lessons in Self-Defense

by Meaghan Dodson ’17 sharpen their reflexes and hone their The various people and organizations and coordinator of student programs News Staff newfound skills by practicing their involved in setting up this event intend and activities in the Office of Residence punches on the provided wrestling to continue working together to bring Life, exhibited her wholehearted and campus events equipment. The participants also more projects to PC in the immediate passionate commitment to both self- dedicated some time toward sparring future. A second self-defense class will defense and Project SAVE when she On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 a with the instructors in order to review be held in January, and the “Bring Back attested, “The one consistent message self-defense class was held at 6:30 p.m. the techniques and fluidly combine the Date” will focus on promoting that is taught is that self-defense is not in the Peterson Field House. Both men everything that they had learned healthy dating in an effort to establish about going on the street and fighting and women were invited to work with during the night. meaningful relationships and to and it is not about how much you lift; professional boxers and Providence In the verbal segment of the session, combat the “hookup culture” that is rather, it is about strategy, confidence, College’s very own security guards PC Security Guard Sergeant David prevalent on many college campuses. and technique.” to learn valuable life-saving skills. Marshall offered tips on how to react Marian Salama, complex director The event was made possible through in an assortment of situations. He the collaborative efforts of the Office gave a concise tutorial in which he of Residence Life and Project SAVE demonstrated what to do if someone (Sexual Assault Violence Education). felt threatened by either a stranger or a The physical segment of the “friend,” and he showed the best way session began with a lesson about to protect oneself in various scenarios the importance of proper footing and such as walking on the street or going stance. The instructor explained that on a first date. He revealed how these the fighting stance is the “foundation” tips can be applicable to even non- of any attack since the entire body is threatening situations when he shared needed to give and receive powerful that, after learning the proper way to blows. The participants were also fall in this class, he was able to avoid a taught how to shuffle across the gym potential concussion when he tripped floor while consistently maintaining a while walking through the PC campus solid footing and guarding one’s face. late one night. Footwork was then coupled with After participating in the class, powerful punches as participants Bailey Finocchio ’17 said, “The class donned boxing gloves to learn the taught me new techniques that will “jab cross” and to receive helpful help to protect myself from other pointers from the coaches. Those who people. I definitely feel a lot safer now were not working one-on-one with that I know how to properly defend EMILY HURLEY ’17 / THE COWL the instructors had the opportunity to myself!” Participants learn basic self defense techniques including footwork and punches.

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by Jackie McCarthy ’14 senior class. Instead, the gift will go to News Staff PC in the form of a monetary donation to one of two funds of the seniors’ fundraising choosing. These two funds are the PC Fund and the Angel Fund. In recent weeks, signs and posters The PC Fund can be compared to have been appearing on campus the school’s checking account. The about Senior Giving. Senior Giving money in this fund goes toward things involves the collection of monetary like replacing light bulbs, funding Kelly Harrop ’14, Billy Ricci ’14, and Dana Shepard ’14 are the chairs of the Senior Giving Committee. donations by individuals in the senior clubs, and paying tutors in the Office class. These voluntary donations of Academic Services. When donating the notion that PC just wants more same good experience that we did, is are, essentially, the senior class gift. to the PC Fund, seniors have the money,” said Shepard. “We want to through financial contributions.” Look While not mandatory by any means, ability to specify what they want their thank the school for changing our lives, out for information on when and how the donations made are necessary cash to benefit. The Angel Fund can and a very effective way to do that, and to donate in the near future. and useful for Providence College to be compared to PC’s savings account, a way that helps other people have the provide its students with the ability which pays for emergency financial to have a complete experience during aid and the like. While there is no their four years here. physical gift given to the school, it is Congress Updates The Senior Giving Committee is run possible to make a donation and have through Institutional Advancement it recognized with the name of the by Kathleen Sullivan ’14 and is moderated by Renee Seitz ’09, donor engraved on a brick that will be News Editor the current development associate of put in the walkway leading toward the Annual Giving. The committee is made library. The physical recognition on the student congress up of people in the senior class who brick is a “thank you” from Providence hold a sincere belief that Providence College for the donation. College has made a positive impact on The fall 2013 semester has been The Class of 2014 and the Outreach Committee are working on Safe the lives of its student population. The dedicated to educating and raising Space training legislation, and the Class of 2015 is looking into putting more power strips under desks in order to charge electronic devices. committee is made up of 14 seniors, awareness of the concept of donating including its three co-chairs, Billy to the school. The Senior Giving Student Life is working with Santander to install an ATM on lower Ricci, involved in marketing, Dana Committee will be working closely campus in the Davis Lounge, and sometime next year the PCID should Shepard, in charge of fundraising, with other senior specific groups (i.e. be able to be used as a debit card. Mary Alice Sallah ’14 met with Chief and Kelly Harrop, event coordinator. Commencement Core and the class Financial Officer John Sweeney to address the concerns with the changes Ricci expressed this by saying, “I have officers) to accomplish their goals. The to the academic calendar. worked in Institutional Advancement intention of first semester is to have a for three and a half years now, and strong internet presence with updates New business included a piece of legislation that would provide when I was a sophomore, I shadowed a on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. additional lighting and expand the Blue Light System on campus. meeting of the Senior Giving committee The goal is also to have a presence at Students believe additional lighting will improve safety, and the Office of Safety and Security expressed their support in helping to implement Class of 2012. I really believed in what 214 Nights on Nov. 22 and to hold a the changes once the legislation passes. they were trying to do for the school, “12 Days of Giving” toward the end of and I thought it was really admirable the semester, nearing the holidays to New business also included legislation about the extension of McPhail’s for a group of seniors to try and make raise awareness for the cause. Second bar hours. Nick Canessa ’14 explained that this legislation is coming our experiences here better after they semester, especially at Cap and Gown from administration as a way to help keep more students on campus and graduate.” Day, there will be a greater push for help McPhail’s financially. They are currently working on how student Senior Giving does not involve a donations to be made. workers can be bartenders as well. physical gift back to the school by the “The hardest part is to get away from November 7, 2013 NEWS The Cowl 3

Saudi Arabia Restricts Foreign Workforce

Saudi Arabia is moving to deport thousands of migrants whose work permits have expired after an amnesty period, for labor rules have expired. Earlier in 2013, Saudi Arabia approved strict new labor laws that Bursting require its nearly nine million foreign workers to find an official sponsor in order to legally stay in the country. The sponsors must authorize any employment changes or out-of-country travel by migrant workers. Like the PC Bubble other Gulf countries with high unemployment among native residents, Saudi Arabia is looking to cut its foreign workforce to appease those who by Emily Kennedy ’15 are angry over economic struggles. On Nov. 5, 2013, 4,000 people were arrested across Saudi Arabia and sent back to their home countries. News Staff Rebels in Bangladesh Convicted of Mutiny

A judge in Bangladesh sentenced 152 former paramilitary border guards to death for their role in a 2009 rebellion that left dozens dead. The group, known as the Bangladesh Rifles, was accused of a brutal mutiny beginning in Feb. 2009. Thousands of troops took their commanders—Bangladeshi General on Trial for Genocide in Guatemala Army officers—hostage and made many demands, including better pay. After 33 hours, the rebellion collapsed as the army closed in. A mass grave Guatemala’s former military ruler Gen. Efrain Rios Montt was convicted was found containing the bodies of 57 officers who had been taken hostage in May 2013 of genocide against a Mayan tribe from 1982-83 in which during the mutiny, including the group’s former chief. 74 people died in he was sentenced to 80 years in jail. Current President Gen. Otto Perez the 2009 uprising. Prosecutors brought charges against 850 men who had Molina denies genocide occurred during the 36 year civil war that been involved. Around 160 were sentenced to life in prison, and more than occurred between 1960-96. The war left 200,000 dead, the majority of them 270 were acquitted. indigenous Mayans. On May 20, Guatemala’s highest court overturned the conviction and voided his sentence. A constitutional court has now overturned the conviction and ordered that the trial resume in January New Political Parties Form in South Africa 2015. New political parties have emerged in light of the 2014 election in South Africa, challenging the ruling African National Congress. Police arrested Greenhouse Gas Levels Increase four people and fired rubber bullets to disperse a march near government The World Meteorological Organization said on Nov. 6 that atmospheric buildings in Pretoria, the capital on Nov. 5, 2013. The march was in levels of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane reached record levels support of people being evicted from a squatters’ camp. The march was worldwide in 2012. The carbon dioxide concentration increased to 393.1 illegal, according to police, because it had not been approved in advance. parts per million (ppm) from 2.2ppm in 2011. The average concentration The group known as the EFF is a rival party to the ANC party. The EFF levels of carbon dioxide worldwide have increased 41 percent since 1750. advocates raising living standards for poor black people by seizing white- Participants learn basic self defense techniques including footwork and punches. According to the International Energy Agency, if emissions keep rising owned land for redistribution and by nationalizing mines and banks. The at the same pace, the world could see a nine degrees F increase since pre- ANC is expected to win in the 2014 election even though its popularity has industrial years. waned because of widespread poverty and corruption.

constructed for Rick in road races, Hoyt a boat for him to sit in that hooks up to a vest worn by Dick during the Padilla Continued from front page swim segment of triathlons, and a Continued from front page strict training regimen, Team Hoyt after taking Rick to see a specialist, now lives by their motto of “Yes You “Would you buy a car from someone Dick and his wife Judy faced grim Can!” Although Dick is 73 and Rick who you think knows something test results as doctors recommended is 51, neither has any intention of you don’t know? No,” he exclaimed. putting Rick in an institution, expecting retiring soon. In fact, the two anticipate Concealing information from him to be a vegetable for the rest of competing in approximately 25 events consumers can result in a negative his life. However, the specialists and every year, with the 2014 Boston externality. doctors were proven wrong. Marathon on next year’s agenda. However, he asked, “Is it possible “Rick is 51 years-old, and we still “Our story now is affecting people that to some extent, insider trading don’t know what kind of vegetable he throughout the world,” noted Hoyt. can help?” Leaving out morals, ethics, EMILY HURLEY ’17 / THE COWL is,” Hoyt remarked. “We knew Rick In sharing their journey together, and using only economic arguments, Dr. Padilla speaks about insider trading. was very bright.” Dick and Rick have inspired and set insider trading can help allocate capital Thus, after being equipped with the precedent for other disabled persons. to the most valued lines of production. of looking at the costs and benefits in Tufts Interactive Communicator (TIC), The two were featured in a Another important factor to take into evaluating regulations. a special computer that allows Rick documentary in Japan, where disabled account is that although governments He summarized his talk in a few to write by moving his head to select people were formerly closeted, in defend insider trading laws as they points. The data shows a correlation letters to form the words he wants to 1994 and 1995, opening the avenue promote fairness in the market, the between stock market development communicate, Rick found the means for disabled persons living in Japan to regulation is actually ineffective. and growth, and prohibition of insider to entice his father to start running, go out in public. Similarly, a disabled Pushing that further, surveys have trading. However stock market growth ultimately launching Team Hoyt. division has now been incorporated shown that if offered the opportunity, is not necessarily correlated with Wanting to participate in a five- into Ironman triathlons, of which Rick most people would trade on insider efficiency or healthy capital markets. mile run in 1977 to benefit a lacrosse was the first disabled person in the information even though they know Evidence of that is displayed in market player paralyzed in an accident, Rick world to compete. it is a bad thing. Dr. Padilla likened it bubbles and corporate scandals. convinced his father, formerly not a Dick and Rick were recently honored to cheating, addressing the audience He said, “Insider trading could runner, to begin training three times a with the erection of a bronze statue of saying, “students say cheating in class serve as a whistleblower mechanism week in preparation for the race. While Team Hoyt in Hopkinton, Mass., the is bad, but how many of you would for inefficiency management.” For Dick and Rick successfully crossed the town in which the Boston Marathon do it if you knew you wouldn’t get example, he noted Blackberry as a finish line, they came in next to last; starts, unveiled the week before last caught?” Only one brave student corporation that is going to go bankrupt. but that was of no concern to Rick. year’s Boston Marathon. Men’s Health dared to raise his hand in front of his He said, “Maybe, if you allowed people “Rick said, ‘Dad, when I’m running, magazine also recognized the two on professors in response. to sell their stocks before they knew it it feels like my disability disappears,’” its list of 100 Fittest Men, with Dick The arguments for allowing insider was going to go bankrupt, it could have Hoyt shared, noting that Rick refers to coming in 24th and Rick 25th. trading included support for the use been saved.” himself as a “free bird” when the two While Rick was unable to attend of knowledge in society, as the price On the goals of the lectures, Dr. Dills run together. Despite Rick’s feeling of the keynote address on Saturday, system allocates resources to their said, “My general hope is that students freedom, Dick admitted that this posed Dick’s recount of Team Hoyt’s journey most valued use. Local knowledge hear arguments that may be new to a new problem for him. suggested that there is no such word (insider information) is crystallized them and that encourage them to think “I was disabled!” he said laughingly, as “can’t.” in prices, so the actions of insiders more deeply about their own views.” adding that he was hardly able to walk As Lena noted in his closing can be good indicators for others in Dr. Padilla presented a view of insider for two weeks following Team Hoyt’s remarks, “We are all better for knowing the market, and regulations that do trading that challenged many common first five-mile race. your [Dick and Rick’s] story.” not work are a waste of resources. Dr. beliefs about the practice. With a special running chair Padilla emphasized the importance 4 The Cowl NEWS November 7, 2013 Simply Healthy Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul by Ray Oliverio ’15 News Staff study-break table located in “Club for the body. It is all too common for a exercise equipment, as well as new Phil,” formally referred to as Phillips PC student to become so overwhelmed training programs and routines. clubs and organizations Memorial Library. Here, students can by schoolwork that there is no time For more information about the enjoy a warm cup of tea or even grab for an extended workout at Peterson Simply Healthy Club, or to talk simply The Providence College Simply some much needed shut-eye. Recreation Center, much less any with its members, one can “like” the Healthy Club, headed by Meghan The fun does not stop there, though. workout at all. The Simply Healthy Simply Healthy Club on Facebook at McInnis ’14, is the only college group The executive board of the club serves Club stresses the need for some “Simply Healthy,” or go to meetings run by the Student Health Center delicious and nutritious snacks at physical training to relieve the stress on Monday nights at 8:30 p.m. in and is an organization focused on the their meetings, as well as full-fledged and irritation caused by work and the Slavin Unity Center. The group promotion of a healthy and balanced homemade meals. This coming Monday study. In recent years, the club has welcomes everyone, and is working to college lifestyle. It is a known fact at 8:30 p.m., the Simply Healthy Club will teamed up with Friar Fitness to afford encourage more guys to join them for that maintaining a well-balanced be treating its members to a delectable students the opportunity to learn the rest of the school year. regimen in college can be a grueling spread of home-cooked goodies. Events about the Peterson Recreation Center task. Classes, research papers, late like this provide partakers with the deadlines, meetings with professors, opportunity to take their minds off of the jobs, and the occasional weekend stressful college environment and relax release can all cause extreme stress for with friends. students. The Simply Healthy Club is a There is hope for all those who need fervent force in the battle for healthier a timeout every now and then, and food options on the college campus. that can be found with the Simply This year, students may have noticed Healthy Club. Members of this club Raymond Dining Hall’s focus on want PC students to know that their providing healthier meal options. This group can help. Vice president of the would not have been possible without organization Genevieve Noonan ’15 the fierce advocacy of Katherine affirmed, “We are all really interested Douglas ’15 and other members of in promoting physical, spiritual, and the organization who pled with the mental well-being on campus.” Providence College administration The organization prides itself on and representatives of Sodexo to give assisting students through demanding students better and healthful dining and strenuous times. One particular choices. week that every college student Some past events sponsored by this around the globe dreads is finals week. club include the “Eat This, Not That” The Simply Healthy Club participants talk, and the “Truth about Tanning” take time from their studies to give forum. Tanning has been noted to others a sense of comfort and relief. be a sensitive topic of discussion on The Relaxation Café is one of many many college campuses, however, the events hosted by the Simply Healthy Simply Healthy Club felt the need to Club during this hair-pulling period. take this issue head on, and show girls, At this affair, students are treated like and even guys, the facts and effects of SAADIA AHMAD ’14 / THE COWL kings and queens with free massages, tanning. Spin-a-thons are also popular The Simply Healthy Club advocates for a healthy and balanced lifestyle for college students. manicures, and trail mix. One other activities, which the Simply Healthy event hosted by this club is the Club emphasize as fun and beneficial Class of 2017 Freshman Family Weekend by Elizabeth Nako ’15 or watch the Women’s Volleyball Team After the official opening and Dunkin Donuts Center, and the No. 3 News Staff defeat UMass-Lowell. Also, families registration, students and families Men’s Ice Hockey team defeated No. could catch the theatre department’s had the option to decide how they 1 Boston University at the renovated college events performance of The Good Doctor at the wanted to spend their day—whether it Schneider Arena. Approximately 2,200 Smith Center for the Arts either Friday was taking a trip to check out Thayer parents and students attended the On Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, night or Saturday night. St., Federal Hill, Providence Place, or two Masses offered for freshmen and Nov. 3, Providence College held its Saturday morning started off attending one of the other scheduled their families during the weekend. annual Freshman Family Weekend for with registration and a continental events for the day. Parents could also After the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, the 1,030 members of the Class of 2017 breakfast held in the Peterson Center. attend scheduled lectures such as John Hindley ’17, president of the and their families. A sign welcoming At 10 a.m., President Rev. Brian J. “Parenting 201—Mid-semester and Class of 2017 remarked how Freshman the families of the centennial Class Shanley, O.P. ’80 offered his personal Beyond” or “Don’t Wait…Prepare Family Weekend was a great event and of 2017 was positioned at the Huxley greetings to the Class of 2017 and their for Tomorrow, Today” offered by the “Already in a short time we [The Class Gate entrance adorned with black families. Shanley talked about how the Career Services Center. Additionally, of 2017] have grown as students and and white balloons. Lots of hugs were “common thread for every student in families could get a tour of the brand people overall which we are able to exchanged as some of the freshmen this room is DWC.” He encouraged new Ruane Center for the Humanities share with our parents.” were reunited with their parents for parents to talk to their sons and or attend a mock-DWC lecture. Other On Sunday the events of Freshman the first time since move-in day. Elaine daughters this weekend about what freshmen gave their families personal Family Weekend wrapped up with Carey ’17 remarked, “[I am] excited for they are thinking and reading about tours of the campus with different a jazz brunch held in the Peterson them [my parents] to experience a day in DWC as well as their other classes. places in mind—Alex Brady ’17 was Center. Alexandra Harbour ’17 and in the life of a student here.” Shanley ended his greeting saying, “[I excited to show both the Ruane Center her mother Donna, showing their The weekend started off with am] grateful you have entrusted your and St. Dominc Chapel to her family. plates stacked high with waffles and parents being given the opportunity children to us. May God bless you and The Office of Alumni Relations all the toppings, both agreed that this to experience a day in the life of a your weekend here at PC.” and the Student Alumni Association’s brunch was one of their favorite parts PC student by actually attending one After Shanley’s opening remarks, legacy committee held an invite-only of the weekend. As evident from all of their son’s or daughter’s classes. the keynote speaker was introduced. freshmen legacy lunch in ’64 Hall; the smiles and laughs, Freshman Parents could sit in on a DWC lecture Dick Hoyt, part of Team Hoyt, a father- the lunch was planned by committee Family Weekend was a huge success. in the new Ruane Center. Friday also son runner-wheelchair duo, shared co-chairs Mary Goggins ’14 and Erin Fr. Shanley commented at the jazz included a welcome reception held in Team Hoyt’s inspirational message- Frates ’14. Also, a variety of exciting brunch, “[The] weather cooperated ’64 Hall, which recognized another “Yes You Can!” Hoyt, a retired colonel, athletic events occurred on Saturday- and everyone I talked to has been very successful year of the Freshman and his son Rick, who has cerebral the Men’s Basketball team defeated happy.” Common Reading Program. The palsy and unfortunately could not be RIC in an exhibition game at the freshmen were all required to read present to speak at Freshman Family award-winning author Mark Haddon’s Weekend, have together completed The Curious Incident of the Dog in the approximately 30 marathons and 252 Night-Time. Parents were able to hear triathlons. They speak to the public Corrections: October 31st, 2013 the winners of the FCRP essay contest about people with disabilities. Hoyt’s share their essays. inspirational speech was a popular There were misspellings in the article, “Common Application Adversely Impacts On Friday night, families had the part of the weekend and both students Admissions at PC.” The correct spelling is: Raul Fonts, Dean of Admission and option to watch the Women’s Ice and families were touched by Team Financial Aid. Hockey Team take on Boston College, Hoyt’s message. Follow us at twitter.com/TheCowl Page 5 Opinion November 7, 2013 Providence College Needs to Return to the Gridiron Football Would Foster More Community at PC

by Nicole Corbin ’15 Sports are synonymous with Asst. Opinion Editor Providence College, and while we rally behind Friar Basketball and Friar CAMPUS Hockey, a return to football would strengthen the sense of camaraderie on campus. Currently, PC does not have Providence College has not had a dominant fall sport and a football a gridiron gang since 1989 and it’s team to root for would instill greater Right: 1975 Captains, about time that changes. Football is Friar pride from the start of school in Archie Palumbo, at the heart of American society; both September. John “Maddog” professional and college football There is no experience as unique Tytla, and John dominate our culture, and its presence and enthralling as watching a football McGrath. needs to be known once again on the game unfold on a chilly autumn night Paul McGuire ’70, Quarterback PC campus. while bonding with a stadium full of From 1921 until the United States’ fellow fans who are traveling on the entry into World War II in 1941, PC same emotional rollercoaster, sharing was proudly represented on the turf laughs and cheers (or possibly tears by its football team. The sport was depending on the outcome of the returned to campus in 1967 as a club game). they be players or avid football fans. sport until it was discontinued in 1989. It takes time, energy, and This boosts admissions applications A 2011 poll conducted by Harris determination to build a great team of and renders PC more exclusive. Interactive surveyed American adults any sport, and though the challenge of Re-establishing football at PC for their favorite sport and found that creating a football team out of nothing not only further fosters the spirit of 36 percent of those surveyed chose pro may seem like an insurmountable community present on campus, but it football as their favorite sport whereas challenge, it should not be a deterrent. also boasts more practical benefits as 13 percent chose college football Though it will take years, the key is to well. For its students, its alumni, and (tying with pro baseball for second start small. By reinstating club football its fans, Providence College needs to most popular sport after football). first, the team can gradually grow and return to the gridiron. Comparing these numbers with build momentum so that it is then able those of men’s college basketball and to upgrade to the NCAA level. hockey, each garnering five percent of A strong football program would the poll, it is clear that football is the raise the reputation and popularity of sport of choice. PC as a desired school for prospective According to this same poll, both students thus attracting a wider pro and college football are on the rise, range of students who may not have increasing in popularity by 10 percent considered PC otherwise, whether (pro) and four percent (college) since 1998. On the other hand, hockey and men’s college basketball have declined in popularity by two and one percent respectively.

Senior Friars from the 1971-72 Team. Front row: McAvey, Butch Murray (Co-Captain), Gerry Marzilli. Bottom row: Gerry Mee, Kevin Dorgan (Co-Captain), Bill “Magman” Magnotta.

Hendricken Field’s tight southwest corner.

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by Matt Santos ’14 and the truly exciting in the final time I searching, Facebook-scrolling, time- reflective of three and a half years of Opinion Staff scramble for my laptop, blurry-eyed, at wasting Senioritis that plagues even hard work. I’m most concerned with seven in the morning. the most diligent of college seniors. ending with a bang rather than a CAMPUS There’s the very obviously paralleled Entering this last period of registration, whimper, if you will (thanks, Civ). good and bad: a mixed grab bag of the temptation to take the “easy route” As with many things this year, a emotion, my final foray into the murky looms as a final symptom of this malady. final day of registration at Providence In my final year at Providence unknown of registration presents the One has to resist the urge to chalk up College offers a new “last” in my final College, I am starting to encounter the last time I have to endure its difficulties. the last semester as being an excuse to year. However, this particular one first of many “lasts” to come. There And yet, it marks the beginning of take classes that are not challenging. seems unique from a last Halloween was the last hot summer move-in my last semester at PC. The good and There’s an ugly fight to try and finish or a last September venture on the day, the last Late Night Madness, the the bad walk hand in hand on this on a meaningful high-note. links. It presents another chance to last Halloween as a college student last journey of ALT PINs, CRNs, and There’s the truly exciting. Say, toss do something new at PC, another (finally retiring the banana suit, I think, a whole lot of alternate scenarios. It out the Senioritis and win the fight opportunity to try something new. My after four years, cheers to economic, points to something further beyond my against it. I find myself within striking hope is that this opportunity, though enduring costume choices). Many of undergraduate career, while reminding distance of finishing two majors and unique so far, will not be unique for my those occurrences came and went with me of all the times and classes that came our Core. Two slots left. Maybe it’s spring or for your springs. Let each such some minor reflection, and, thinking before. It establishes my last schedule, high time to return back to the Piano instance come as something new, as a back, will certainly all be missed in my last formulation of the undergrad after a long hiatus away from lessons. chance to reflect upon the past while one way or another. One of the newly day-to-day, while offering a chance to Maybe Dostoevsky sounds like a lot of striving toward new ways to improve upcoming “lasts,” though, arrives reflect upon those which came before. It daunting fun. That Health Policy class in the future. It’s a good way to head rather bittersweetly. Going into my can be sad to see it all go. makes a whole lot of sense for where towards growth. Starting to think that’s final registration period at PC, I am There’s the ugly. Sometimes it is ugly I’m heading. Regardless, I hope that I what it’s all about. faced with the good, the bad, the ugly, combatting the full-fledged, Buzzfeed- can finish on a strong note, on a track 6 The Cowl OPINION November 7, 2013 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 Start Shaping Who You Want to Be Now Publisher: Kristine Goodwin Every Decision Matters Co-publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears

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Copy Editors: Andrew Butler ’16, Casey Clark ’17, Emily Davey ’15, Abbey Last weekend I attended the You see it as soon as you walk into As a freshman at Providence Guerino ’16, Lauren Ioli ’17, Kristina Millennium Campus Conference at the building. It’s the love you tell College, Family Weekend proved to be Meyers ’16, Gabriella Nigro ’16, Danielle Northeastern University in Boston. yourself not to seek out, but your one of the more relaxing and refreshing Watkins ’15, Jessica Wilson ’17, Olivia My friend Kiley and I were excited treacherous eyes are immediately weekends I have had since starting Winslow ’16 to hear the latest thinking and drawn to it: the dessert table at Ray. school in September. Normally,

insights about global development, A dessert table located directly in “relaxing” would not be one the first and hoped to pick up some advice the center of a dining hall borders on words I would use to describe spending on possible careers relating to global cruelty. No matter what you eat or time with my family, but being with Letter/Guest Submission Policy service. Instead, co-founder and what station you go to, the dessert them this past weekend truly felt The Cowl welcomes guest opinions and executive director of the Millennium table commands your attention, like a well-deserved break from the letters to the editor from members of the Campus Network Sam Vaghar reminding you that those cupcakes daily grind of college life. As this first Providence College community and outside offered us a simpler piece of advice. you practically inhaled last week are semester has been full of classes, tests, contributors. All submissions must include Sam met President Obama, traveled back with vengeance. The placement papers, friends, and new experiences, I the writer’s name, signature, a phone number, and an email address where he or she can be to many different countries, and of the dessert bar is a nuisance. It also feel that it has been one of the most reached. Letters should be no more than 250 experienced a lifetime of experiences literally blocks traffic flow from exciting and draining times of my life. words in length and will be printed as space at his young age of 27; however, station to station. It sits in the corner It is important to slow things down permits. Guest commentaries should be the advice he had to offer us was of your eye as you choose your meal once in a while to take a break from all limited to 500 words in length, and only one something a homeless man once will be published per week. The Cowl reserves and dares you to ignore it. You go for the stress, and for me, Family Weekend the right to edit articles for space and clarity. told him: “Don’t be afraid to talk to the deli station, but your eyes and allowed for just that. It was nice to be Submissions must emailed to The Cowl office anyone.” This one simple piece of heart long for pie. Sure, sometimes able to show my family around campus no later than 9:00 ­­­p.m. on the Sunday before advice encourages confidence but you can resist its chocolaty charms, and not worry about all the Civ reading publication. We do not print previously also humility, openness to the world but other times you go back for I still had for the week. Being able to published articles. Email responses to [email protected], and remember around you, and an eagerness to thirds. Those figures don’t exactly have face-to-face conversations with a guest submission is only an email away! learn about it. Whether networking even out when it comes to your my siblings and parents while also as a senior, making friends as a figure. Even if you manage to ignore sharing my life at PC with them helped Accuracy Watch freshman, or simply passing by it throughout dinner, it still calls out me feel more connected to them than The Cowl is committed to accuracy and other groggy Friars on the way to to you as you’re leaving. It’s so easy the usual FaceTime or Skype call. Of carefully checks every article that goes into print that 8:30 class, don’t be afraid to talk to just grab a quick bite, rendering course, the endless amount of food my to ensure that the facts are presented clearly and to anyone. the position of the dessert table so mom bought me will help with getting truthfully. If you find an error in any article, deadly. through the rest of this hectic semester. please email the Editor-in-Chief at thecowl@ providence.edu. Corrections will be printed as Needless to say, as finals approach, I necessary. will soon be counting down the days until break. Advertising Contact The Cowl with advertising requests —Jenn Giffels ’14 —Brianna Abbott ’17 —Carolyn Walsh ’17 and questions at [email protected] or, if necessary, via telephone at 401-865-2214. Visit www.thecowl.info for rates, publication dates, and other information about advertising with The Cowl.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.BACKFORSECONDSBLOG.COM November 7, 2013 OPINION The Cowl 7 New Selfie App Encourages Self-Expression Without Filters by Jacquelyn Kelley ’17 day, and they want to exhibit their three days, or two weeks, after which of self-expression, but it’s filtered Opinion Writer happiness and confidence. In any case, time they are automatically removed (literally). All it does is express that the when posting a selfie, people are able from the app’s feed. The images aren’t majority of its users are not confident CAMPUS to gauge a reaction from followers. everlasting,which makes them more enough to post a photo without special Sometimes the danger is what kind of candid. effects. Anyone can post a touched- It seems that everywhere one turns, reaction that may be. Founder of the Selfie app Joshua up photo and claim to be something someone is holding up a smartphone Some of the disapproval for selfies Nguyen explains the advantage of this they are not. On the contrary, Selfie is to his or her face to take a “selfie” comes from the drama that they can feature further, “When it’s permanent, all about real, raw self-expression and that will be posted to some form of cause. For instance, many teenagers people feel like their selfie needs to being proud of who you really are and social media. Now there is an even post selfies on their social media be really good, which makes you what you really look like. more appropriate venue for such a accounts to gain approval from their less likely to share it. By keeping it Some argue that excessive selfies photo—the new app, Selfie. Many peers, and are instead bombarded temporary, it’s less about what you are annoying and narcissistic, but people dislike selfies and deem them with negative comments that actually look like and more about sharing what the fact of the matter is that they are embarrassing, but taking a selfie is just lower their self-esteem. This dilemma you’re actually doing.” a huge trend right now, and with the another means of expressing oneself, is solved by the Selfie app. The app Selfie captures what people actually introduction of the Selfie app, they and there should be no shame in self- does not allow you to comment on look like because, unlike Instagram, don’t seem to be going anywhere expression. Luckily, Selfie is a positive other users’ selfies, thereby creating a there are no filters. This means there anytime soon. With that being said, and judgment-free environment where judgment-free zone where users are are no touch-ups whatsoever, so what it might be time for those skeptics to such self-expression is encouraged. able to post images without the fear of you’re seeing is a real, human face, not embrace selfies and download this By sharing a selfie, people are able to being bullied by peers. one glamourized by fancy lighting. app. It is devoid of fake lighting and communicate how they are feeling. If it Another great feature of the app This feature of the app makes it even the opportunities for judgment, so it has been a rough day, people can reach is that the images are not posted more appealing, and exposes the flaws might make you appreciate selfies a out to their followers for support. On permanently. Users must decide to of other apps like Instagram. little bit more. the other hand, maybe it was a great post their selfies for either four hours, Instagram can be considered a form PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.PLAY.GOOGLE.COM Allow Yourself to Be Transformed by Christina Moazed ’15 pattern, that we were seeking both for Opinion Staff what justice by itself is like, and for the perfectly just man.” Time to Look at the Chicken in CAMPUS Reflecting on my time here, I have established a consistent routine the Crosswalk We can try to define the right way only after experimenting with to be a college student with words or different activities and social groups, expressions, but the truth is, what each encountering humility, and being by expectation that we be instantly Fr. James Cuddy, O.P. individual perceives as the “right” way able to consciously decide upon a Campus Chaplain available to everyone, we’re battling is constantly evolving. An environment coherent path. This “transformation” against our own fallen nature. We that fosters one’s ability to fully express is contagious. Last week Fr. Cuddy have a tendency to be self-absorbed CAMPUS oneself while experiencing road bumps provided an excerpt from Pope John and think that the world revolves along the way is synonymous with Paul II, “God wants each person to The Cowl is filled with hard- around us. And while we’d never self-growth and self-discovery. It is decide for himself his activities so that hitting news every week. Our crack admit it, we can turn the other people the necessary combination of student he will not be the blind tool of someone team of devoted reporters works in our lives into supporting cast freedoms and campus-wide disputes else.” hard non-stop to bring you all the members whose primary purpose is that encourages each student to reflect Sure, I wake up every day with a clear news you need. But I’m the only one to be useful to us. upon and embrace the diverse roles that list of goals that are ordered in terms of with the guts to report about giant It’s time to wake up and look at we all play. importance. I value the beauty of nature yellow chickens fighting crime in the the giant chicken in the crosswalk. Seemingly, this “transformative” to appreciate all forms of life, and make suburbs of Los Angeles. God’s gifts are all around us, if process that we undergo during our a concerted effort to surround myself Our affiliate in Lake Elsinore, we only had the eyes to see them! four years at Providence College makes with wisdom. Some might perceive Calif. is reporting that cops in the Most of those blessings are in the the campus and its mission a symbol my inner voice as conforming and city have taken to using a rather form of other people. These are for self-awareness and transcendence of eccentric, but most of these practices unconventional method to nab men and women to be reverenced, inner motive. have become deeply ingrained in the reckless drivers. A police officer respected, loved, and served. They The small class sizes reflect a way my brain functions. Regardless, I (who is undoubtedly questioning a are our friends, classmates, and comfortable atmosphere that triggers am forever thankful for meeting fellow lot of his life choices) gets dressed up colleagues. Like us, they are complex open dialogue, no matter how students whose lifestyles are different in a 6-foot, bright yellow chicken suit and imperfect. But they are often irrelevant the comment. This week, the from mine, thereby opening my eyes and...wait for it...crosses the road. unrecognized for the blessings that Project Stereotype event, co-sponsored and teaching me in the process. Targeting school crosswalks that they are. by SOAR, allowed students to wear a Sometimes when you stumble upon many motorists have been speeding On the other end of the spectrum, sign for one day displaying a stereotype something with which you may not through, police recently gave tickets how many people in our community that he or she might face. The Students agree and hesitate to articulate your to 31 drivers who failed to yield are struggling and suffering? And yet with Disabilities Panel, sponsored by thoughts, you wind up unleashing properly. often their needs go unrecognized, the Council for Exceptional Children, a striking idea you never knew you Lake Elsinore Police Sgt. Peter and so go unmet. They are near to recently featured students with possessed. Leave room in your life for Giannakakos (great name, right?) us—maybe even in the same room— disabilities who shared their educational different perspectives and you will find commented: “Even though the decoy and somehow we do not see them. experiences. While the unique values yourself loving more and hating less. was wearing a bright yellow costume, Want to transform society? Look of this school and the ongoing campus most drivers stated they did not see around. Notice the blessings and events are intended to educate, they also him crossing the road.” And the logic give thanks. Discern the needs and ignite disagreements and eventually is that if drivers didn’t notice Big roll up your sleeves. Change does encourage the development of diverse Bird in the middle of the street, then not happen in the abstract. It comes perspectives. they definitely wouldn’t see a pint- about when the individual members Freedom of speech is also about sized grade school student. of a community decide that they are silence. We can learn much more if I wonder what would happen if our going to live differently. we take the time to recognize the own Safety and Security officers did It happens when we renounce our perceptions that we love and hate. the same thing on Huxley Avenue. egocentric ways and resolve to love The challenge is to become more Would anyone notice? Would I? As and serve God and our neighbor tolerant and open. Listening much as I hate to admit it, the answer before taking care of ourselves. to the opposing sides of is “probably not.” I have a tendency Transformation begins when we an argument that really to be oblivious to the things around open our eyes to see the world as it grinds your gears can me. And before you go laughing at really is and acting accordingly. inspire you to question me, most of you do too. Imagine what our campus would your own beliefs. How many of us walk across look like if we did those things? The Does being counter- campus with our heads buried in world would notice. There’d be no cultured make you our iPhones? God forbid we miss a mistaking it. It would be harder to cultured? Or does the trend text message. We move around in miss than a giant yellow chicken in to venture outside during our own little universes and have a crosswalk. essentially cut ourselves off from after-hours make human everything and everyone around us. nature corrupt? In the end, we In addition to the shackles of are all part of this journey toward modern technology and the absurd self-enlightenment. Plato once said, “It was therefore, for the sake of a 8 The Cowl ADVERTISEMENT November 7, 2013

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SAADIA AHMAD ’14/ THE COWL ANNA WIECIORKOWSKA ’14/ THE COWL ABOVE LEFT: BOP sponsors “A Day in India,” featuring Indian cuisine from Kabob and Curry, belly dancers, henna artists, and horse-drawn carriage rides across upper campus. ABOVE RIGHT: Sponsored by the Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies, Fr. Augustine Reisenauer, O.P., presents the monthly Noontime Luncheon Presentation lecture entitled “Blessed Henry Suso, O.P.: Agonizing Chivalry and Subliming Cultural Ideals.” LEFT: The Council for Exceptional Children holds a “Students with Disabilities Panel” where students with disabilities share their experiences at PC and answer questions from the audience. EMILY HURLEY ’17/ THE COWL

SAADIA AHMAD ’14/ THE COWL ABOVE: Dick Hoyt presents a lecture entitled “Together You Can Do Anything” to an audience of over a thousand during Freshman Family Weekend, speaking about how he and his son Rick, who has cerebral palsy, began competing in marathons as a father-son duo called “Team Hoyt.” Together they have completed over 1,000 marathons and triathlons across the country. Compiled by Saadia Ahmad ’14, Photo Editor 12 The Cowl PHOTOGRAPHY November 7, 2013 RIGHT: PC After Hours holds its traditional Duck Hunt event, where students win prizes such as gift cards and Friar gear upon finding a rubber ducky hidden across Upper Campus while also enjoying coffee and pastries from LaSalle Bakery. SAADIA AHMAD ’14/ THE COWL

GABRIELLE MENDES ’17/ THE COWL ABOVE: The Career Education Center, the School of Business, and SAA sponsor “BRAND ME! What Is My Personal Brand?,” an event featuring workshops, lectures, and Q&A sessions about LinkedIn, social media, resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing, and eFriars.

ANNA WIECIORKOWSKA ’14/ THE COWL ABOVE: BOP holds a “Maki Your Own Sushi” event, providing students with instructions and ingredients to make their own sushi.

ANNA WIECIORKOWSKA ’14/ THE COWL ABOVE: The Office of Residence Life is holding several Information Sessions for students interested in becoming a Resident Assistant. The last session will take place on Monday, November 11 at 6:00 P.M. in ‘64 Hall. PHOTO COURTESY OF DANA DILLON ABOVE: Theology professor Dr. Dana Dillon prepares to teach T.S. Eliot’s poetry to her DWC sophomore seminar class on Halloween day. LEFT: ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith visits to present a lecture to a full audience in ‘64 Hall discussing his experiences as a seasoned sports journalist and ESPN veteran, including his coverage of a wide spectrum of ethical issues both on and off the field. BELOW: Members of ROTC participate in the annual Halloween Run, featuring Fr. James Cuddy dressed as Where’s Waldo, Coach Ed Cooley dressed as Fr. Mark Nowel, Fr. Mark Nowel dressed as Coach Cooley, and LTC Kevin Kugel dressed as a gorilla.

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SAADIA AHMAD ’14/ THE COWL Arts& Page 13 Entertainment November 7, 2013 A Beginner’s Guide to PPAC

by George Killian ’15 Peter and the Starcatcher, and nine- tickets will not be given out first come- A&E Staff time Tony award winner The Book of first served, but will instead be put to Mormon. a lottery system, and it sounds just as THEATER While going to PPAC is always a luck-based as the name implies. For great time with friends, family, and an a lottery, patrons should come when If you are itching to get out of amazing show, it comes with a price, the box office opens, submit their the dorm room, put on some fancy and usually an expensive one. Here names and number of tickets desired, clothes, and enjoy some wonderful live are some tips to getting tickets to the and cross their fingers. The winners entertainment, chances are you have shows you want to see for the price are announced a half an hour before considered going to the Providence you are willing to pay. curtain call, and winners must pay for Performing Arts Center in downtown First of all, always call in advance their tickets in cash. Providence. Located on 220 Weybosset and see if there is a “student rush” If you do not want to leave the Street, and just a few blocks over going on for the show you want to tickets to luck, you can always buy from Kennedy Plaza, the Providence see. Just like major theaters do on your tickets in bulk, with discounts Performing Arts Center is the main Broadway, to encourage people to for groups over 20 people. Or to get location for touring companies of come to the matinee shows, a “student discounts on tickets when purchasing Broadway musicals to enlighten the rush” deal is when a set number of online, be sure to pay attention to any audiences of Providence, R.I. tickets are made available at the box emails that come in through your Friars PPAC has had a great season so far, office before the show and are sold at email account, there are frequently with some wonderful musicals, and it a major discount to students with a exclusive online offers for Providence is only going to get better. The Phantom current student ID. While you are not College students. of the Opera is currently on tour with guaranteed a ticket until the day of the So if you and your group of friends a newly imagined scenic design, show, it is nice to be able to pay $20 to are itching to get out for a night of and will come to PPAC at the end of 30 for a ticket as opposed to the $120 wonderful entertainment, or if you are November through the beginning of retail price of the tickets. There is a a guy hoping to take out a girl without December. The 10 year-old musical catch of course, many theaters, PPAC spending too much money, keep these sensation Wicked returns to PPAC in included, will usually accept cash only tips in mind and you can see some late December and will run through for student rush tickets, so come with great actors breaking legs, without mid-January. Other musicals coming your wallet ready. breaking the bank. to PPAC include Man of La Mancha, When shows are really popular, PHOTO COURTESY OF freegreatpicture.com Texting Makes Its Mark on Language by Katie Puzycki ’17 that it has taken on an entirely new this by comparing it to the past tense. formal writing. Of course, there is A&E Staff meaning. It is no longer used with He writes, “it [LOL] ‘does something’- nothing wrong with using this with humorous connotation, but rather conveying an attitude—just as the friends or in laid-back conversation. CULTURE as a means of pacifying a situation ending ‘-ed’ doesn’t ‘mean’ anything, It is just the way of today’s society, to create a commonality between but conveys past tense.” just as every different era has had its As we all may know already, the two people communicating through And of course there are many more own ideas of how language should meanings of words are continually media. For many people, the use beside LOL, such as “know what I act in a conversation. changing with the generations. of LOL is now second nature in a mean,”“right,”“cool,” “seriously,” and As noted in an article on USNews. Words constantly take on new text, nearly as familiar as ending a the list goes on. The purpose? To create com, the problem generates when meanings, or their usage may be sentence with a period. Because of an understanding and familiarity adolescents carry this speech into altogether obliterated. Today’s over usage, this texting euphemism between the conversing. The birth their academic writings, neglecting technologically advanced society has has lost its meaning altogether; it of this new speech is carried out far the usage of apostrophes in largely played a role in the change is instead a means of doing—also beyond the texting world, however. contractions, forgetting to capitalize of language, with social networking known as grammar. Yes, LOL is We are even guilty of this usage in our words when necessary, incorrect and texting especially contributing now grammar. McWhorter clarifies own speech, and at the worst, in more spelling, and simply applying less to a new English language in and of impressive vocabulary in general. itself. As professor Chad Dion Lassiter This newly spurred vernacular states in the article, this usage is “a consists of acronyms and absolutely dumbing down of culture.” Some no correct mechanics of English supporters argue that is not a grammar—anything to make degradation of the language sending a message to someone as we know it, but rather the as quickly and easily as possible. budding of a new one. People disregard their grammar Though we may not realize school lessons at the expense of it, linguistics is becoming a lost correct speech, so much so that it has art in our world with the increased entirely changed English as we know use of our novel semantics. For the it. Not only have we, as a society, purpose of our youth especially, created new words, given alternative we should make a conscientious meanings to some words, and effort to not further mar our speech demolished grammar structures, but and to continue carefully carrying we have also created our own unique out English grammar lessons in form of grammar with these words. the classroom. Though change in Author and professor John language is inevitable, it does not McWhorter describes this sensation call for a ruination of it. Nonetheless, best in his book What Language Is texting lingo has definitely left its (and What It Isn’t and What It Could mark. Be). His best example comes from a term we are all familiar with: “LOL.” As McWhorter explains, the term has become so overused PHOTO COURTESY OF depositphotos.com 14 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT November 7, 2013 There’s More Than One Way to Wear Boots

by Christina D’Adamio ’16 advantage of this must-have fall can last many years if properly cared hand, go with any outfit combination. A&E Staff trend. From ankle to mid-calf to for. Instead of opting for vibrant Stick to boots that are flat, as high- knee-high styles, each boot has its colored kicks, aim for a neutral heeled boots are not as practical. FASHION own unique look. Therefore, styling colored pair such as black or brown. Make sure the boots do not hug too boots can be tricky. In the early hours Zippers, buckles, studs, or fringe tight around the calf, as there should With cold weather fast approaching, of the morning, there is no time to are other added details to consider. be enough space to tuck in pants. boot season has officially arrived, and overthink a look, especially for those When stylizing boots, remember As with booties, denim skinnies being that fall is halfway over, ladies busy college girls. With the following simplicity is key. Avoid matching and fitted leggings are the best pant are pulling out their favorite boots. guidelines, you will be stylizing your shoe and outfit combinations, as this options. Since these boots are casual, The perfect boot is not only chic, boots and running out the door. trend is outdated. In addition, never wear elegant tops for added appeal. but also functional and versatile. Boots can be a powerful statement, pair boots with shapeless or overly Stripes and plaids are always trending The added warmth is just another and is therefore important to baggy sweatpants or dresses. Stick to in fall. Experiment with colors, such understand the basics when purchasing tighter fabrics, especially below the as cobalt blue, olive green, ruby red, a pair. Boots are investment pieces, so waist. Body-conscious bottoms will and winter white. Zip up a vest or do not be afraid to splurge on a high- elongate legs and give those boots button up a field jacket and the outfit quality brand. A durable pair of boots the attention they deserve. is complete. Now that the basics are covered, Knee-high boots are a striking let us look at more specific outfit boot choice and a more eye-catching combinations, starting with the ankle statement. Do not be afraid to opt for bootie. Ankle booties come in many a slight heel. A slight heel can add shapes, from the basic flat to a high- instant height and complement any heeled bootie. A flat bootie is more figure. Let these boots shine and pick comfortable and versatile, while a an outfit that is simple and modest. high-heeled bootie gives more of a Tuck denim-washed slacks or leather statement. Keep in mind that this style chinos into boots. Match pants with of boot cuts off at the ankle. Therefore, basic knits and tees. Embroidered to elongate the length of one’s legs, tops, cotton long sleeves, or vintage wear tailored and slim-fitted sweatshirts are great options. Grab bottoms, such as denim a sleek blazer or timeless trench coat skinnies or form- and out the door you go. fitting leggings. On Looking great does not need to take top, opt for loose- all morning. Pick out the boots you fitting blouses and love, follow the guidelines provided, lightweight knits and master this fall trend in no time. to complement As quoted by French fashion designer the look. Finish the Christian Dior, “You can never take outfit with a simple too much care over the choices of button-up sweater. your shoes. Too many women think Fall-inspired skirts that they are unimportant, but the and dresses look great real proof of an elegant woman is with ankle booties as what is on her feet.” well. Just throw on a cute pair of tights and a look is created in minutes. Mid-calf style boots, on the other

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NBC Greenlights New Tina Fey Comedy

by Marisa Urgo ’14 sunshine!” is often quoted. Jennifer ditzy but sweet kind of characters. That have a “real” feel to them. Even the more A&E Staff Salke, President of NBC Entertainment kind of role seems fitting for a character wacky characters like Jenna Maroney or said, “Ellie Kemper puts the whole that is moving to New York City, the Tracy Jordan are still relatable in some TELEVISION package together” because we have center of eccentricity. The fact that ways, and fuel the fire for the more watched her grow from supporting Kemper comes from a doomsday cult “normal” characters, like Liz Lemon. Nobody does comedy like NBC. character to leading lady. It is indeed will just emphasize the struggle of her Liz Lemon has been a role model for Between classics like Saturday Night true that Kemper has come a long way transition. Flashbacks to her doomsday women in their 20s and older because Live throughout the years, or newer in acting ability and star power. cult will likely be hilarious and satirical, of her desire to stand up for women’s comedies like Parks and Recreation, no The new sitcom will be written and if they occur. rights and her aloof attitude toward other channel compares. A large part produced by 30 Rock‘s Tina Fey and Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC society’s obsession with perfection. of that is thanks to Tina Fey. Fey is a Robert Carlock. Carlock is most known Entertainment says, “Tina and Robert, Kemper’s character in this new sitcom, personal hero of mine and I am proud for his producing work on SNL and 30 who cemented their partnership on which has no title yet, will hopefully be to announce that she is working on a Rock. According to Time.com, the sitcom 30 Rock, have created a new signature a positive role model as well. new comedy series. will focus on a woman who “escapes comedy for us that is audacious, You can look forward to seeing the The new series will star Ellie Kemper, from a doomsday cult and starts life emotional, and clever.” In addition, 13-episode season in Fall of 2014. It is a who had a shining role as Erin on The over in New York City.” It sounds a little he said it will “push the comedy long time to wait, but it sounds worth it. Office and as Becca in Bridesmaids. far-fetched, but it is likely there will be envelope.” Fey truly does create original Her most famous line, “You are more a great amount of room for the writers characters and storylines, which add to beautiful than Cinderella! You smell to make endless jokes. Judging by her her comedic genius. While 30 Rock is like pine needles, and have a face like past roles, Kemper seems to play the hilarious and witty, the characters do November 7, 2013 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 15 Entourage Returns to the Big Screen

by Kelly Laske ’16 Guild Awards, having individual A&E Staff actors winning numerous awards. After a solid eight seasons, the show FILM ended, and the moment it did, fans were already begging for a movie. On October 29, 2013, the creator While fans are jumping for joy at the and writer of a highly successful announcement of the movie, it has not television show tweeted a simple been an easy journey for the producers six words that started up a crazy and Warner Bros. Productions. There celebration on Twitter. The six word has been some controversy and tweet by Entourage creator Doug Ellin drama regarding the actors’ contracts said, “It’s a go. Love you all.” Fans and paychecks. According to The immediately knew that Ellin was Hollywood Reporter, Jeremy Piven, referring to the Entourage movie in who plays Ari, was originally offered the works. After months and months a higher paycheck than his other four of rumors, negotiations, and chatter castmates. What is most confusing to about the movie, it is officially a work the producers is that Piven has been in progress. paid more than his castmates since the For those who are not familiar show’s premiere in 2004. Throughout with the show, Entourage was an HBO the controversy, Connolly had been production that was on the air from saying it was going to happen no matter 2004 to 2011 with eight successful what, and he was right. While there is seasons. With its re-runs still popular, currently no information regarding the the Entourage obsession has not calmed plot or storyline, Warner Bros. released down since the series finale. Entourage that production will begin in January follows the life of a film star, Vincent with a $30 million budget. Chase (Adrian Grenier), and his group Fans are not the only people excited of friends from Queens, N.Y., as they about the upcoming movie. While it tackle the fast, unfamiliar ways of did take months for the actors to agree Los Angeles, Calif. His entourage to a contract, Ferrara, who plays Turtle, consists of his best friend and manager told TMZ paparazzi, “I’d do it for free.” Eric Murphy (Kevin Connolly), his A few days later on Twitter, Ferrara agent, Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven), his tweeted, “I am proud to announce the chef and bodyguard brother, Johnny Entourage movie is officially a GO! On “Drama” Chase (Kevin Dillon), and his behalf of the 4 guys I wanna also thank childhood friend and confidant, Turtle the Entourage fans for the patience. (Jerry Ferrara). The BOYS are BACK.” Now that all Since 2004, the show has been actors are on board and excited to start extremely popular. Airing on Sunday production, all fans can do is wait. nights, the show had dedicated Although the show has only been off fans and averaged about 3.1 million the air for two years, fans have been viewers. The show was nominated wanting it back since the day it left. for 25 Primetime Emmy Awards, 14 Golden Globes, and six Screen Actors PHOTOS COURTESY OF huffingtonpost.com EDITOR VS. EDITOR This Week: Favorite Quality in a Potential Mate Tim Morris Serena Ambroselli Favorite Quality: Childbearing Hips Favorite Quality: Money His Views: Each year, as Thanksgiving Her Views: If there is one thing I’ve learned in approaches, we start to reflect on all of the things life thus far, it’s that my B.A. in Liberal Arts will that we take for granted. We express gratitude for almost certainly make my post-college prospects our education, for our homes, and for the right of dim. Now, being fully aware of this and refusing the people to peaceably assemble. Still, we often to let it hinder my future happiness, I have taken look past one of our most important rights—that it upon myself to only pursue mates who are is, the right to bear (bare?) hips, childbearing hips. making some serious bank. They say that money Shakira said it best: “I’m on tonight. You know can’t buy happiness, but clearly whoever came my hips don’t lie.” If the eyes are the windows up with this mantra did not know where to to the soul, then hips are the gateways to fertility. shop. Money, whether or not the self-righteous Charles Darwin would argue, “The wider, the care to admit it, is essential in life, especially better.” Friarside Chats might react differently, in relationships. Why deal with the burden of arguing that a focus on hips limits the essence struggling to pay bills or buy groceries when of womanhood, but I think that both men and an advantageous marriage can be arranged? I women can appreciate hips for what they really don’t care if he’s nice, funny, and attractive—if represent: the promise that, for humanity, there is he doesn’t have a loaded trust fund or a Swiss a tomorrow. bank account, he doesn’t have my time of day.

His Views on Serena: Love is infinite, but money Her Views on Tim: Since the beginning of is not. I fear that you are limiting yourself too much time, women have borne children regardless in your search for a potential mate. Your man may of whether or not they had the right hips for it. possess all of the other qualities that women look Sure, some women may have died as a result of for, but, if he lacks the stacks, it’s on to the next one. complications that a lack of childbearing hips Think about that. Steve Buscemi has millions of could have created, but these are mere trifles. dollars, and society tells us that wealth counts for What I’m getting at here is this: childbearing something. In a post-apocalyptic world, however, hips are nonessential, and I am a firm believer Steve Buscemi would be one of the first to go. His in seeking mates that are strictly essential to crazy eyes and scrawny physique make him a personal gain. Statistics have suggested that men less-than-desirable candidate for the preservation are subconsciously more attracted to women of your genes. Still, if you wanted to curl up next with childbearing hips; since this is a clear to him, I couldn’t blame you. His performance in disadvantage to those who didn’t luck out in Boardwalk Empire has been consistently superb, and the gene pool, I am simply advocating for justice he’s an avid listener of Vampire Weekend. here. PHOTOS COURTESY OF santanbanta.com 16 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT November 7, 2013 Netflix Instant Queue: Gerard Butler

by Alanna Smith ’14 and French, and their chances of getting former Secret Service agent and A&E Staff home disappear with every hour. Aaron Eckhart as the President, in While this film does not do the best addition to supporting roles filled FILM justice to the book on which it was based, by Morgan Freeman, Ashley it is still entertaining. The production Judd, and Dylan McDermott. On Nov. 13, the actor Gerard Butler team tried hard to replicate the brutal Strangely enough, this film will celebrate his 44th birthday. Butler living conditions of France in the Middle was one of two released has been acting since the late ’90s, but he Ages, which makes it very interesting for this year that focused on a did not garner a huge amount of public history lovers. terrorist attack on the White recognition until his performance as House. The plot is simple King Leonidas in the movie 300—you Coriolanus (2011) enough: North Korean know, the “This is Sparta!” guy. Since This film is for all of the English terrorists descend upon the then, he has starred in movies like P.S. majors on campus. Directed by and White House, trapping the I Love You and How to Train Your Dragon. starring Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort) President, his son, and many of In celebration of his birthday, here as the title character, this is a modern- his cabinet members inside. It are some of his most fun action films day adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s is up to Mike Banning, a former available on Netflix Instant Queue to lesser-known tragedies. Fiennes plays member of the Secret Service entertain you and your friends on these Caius Martius Coriolanus, a Roman that now works for the Treasury cold November nights. general, and Butler plays his mortal Department after failing to save rival Tullus Aufidius, the commander the President’s wife in a car Timeline (2003) of the Volscian army, with a supporting crash, to single-handedly save the This film is based on a novel by cast that includes Jessica Chastain commander-in-chief. Michael Crichton, the writer of Jurassic and Vanessa Redgrave. Coriolanus This film is a pure adrenaline Park, and stars Paul Walker and David is a brilliant general, but he holds the rush. It is violent, and the dialogue Thewlis in addition to Gerard Butler. common people of Rome in contempt, seems to consist of an f-bomb once The plot revolves around a group which his enemies in the senate use to every two words, but strangely enough, of archaeology students who are turn public opinion against him. He is these do not detract from the focus excavating the ruins of a medieval cast out of the city after being unfairly on the characters. The film has such a village in France when their professor branded a traitor, and he has nowhere to connection to modern fears that it will suddenly disappears. They soon find a turn for help, other than to his greatest definitely leave you thinking. 600-year-old note written by him hidden enemy. in the site. The company that has been Contrary to the stigma that may sponsoring the dig whisks the students accompany other Shakespeare films, away to their headquarters in New this one is accessible for viewers of all Mexico where they explain that they have interests. The actors are all brilliantly been experimenting with time travel. cast, and despite the graphic violence of They send the students back in time to the battle scenes, the cinematography of rescue their professor, while warning the film is stunning. them to cause as little disruption to history as possible. As can be expected, Olympus Has Fallen (2013) things go wrong almost immediately This is the most recent film on the list, as the students land right in the middle as it was just released this past March. of a medieval war between the English It stars Gerard Butler as a disgraced PHOTO COURTESY OF moviesback.com Five Songs to Reflect the Season

by Mary McGreal ’15 A&E Staff MUSIC

Daylight Saving Time has ended, Halloween candy is at least 50 percent off, it is dark by 4:30 in the evening, and the mornings are cold enough to warrant a puffy coat—it is officially November. Coming down from the sugar high of October, November stretches out like the frigid expanse of nothingness that it is. The promise of Thanksgiving break offers only a temporary respite before finals, making it easy to spiral into self- pity as you think about all the work you have to do in the next month. It is even PHOTO COURTESY OF hdwallpapersinn.com easier to think about how unfair it is that the campus squirrels get to take a exactly what is going on. It features will at least make you nostalgic for the are probably lying to yourself. Level of four-month long rest period and how just the right amount of mystery to add early 2000s when you realize Iglesias gloom: The one time you did not do the much you would enjoy hibernating. nicely to a mopey day. Level of gloom: released this song 12 years ago. “Hero” reading and there is a pop quiz. So sometimes it is acceptable to take It is Monday, you have an 8:30, and it is was a single on the Spanish artist’s an hour, or maybe even a day, and be raining. album Escape. For maximum effect, Johnny Cash, “Hurt” a bit gloomy. And any well-prepared watch the music video. Level of gloom: This is the song, which was featured pessimist needs a soundtrack. Below Hurts, “Somebody to Die For” That person you admire from afar was on Cash’s fourth and final album before are five songs that are essential to an Why not turn to the ghostly sounds not at Ray this morning. You made his death in 2003, to turn to when you angsty November day. However, do of an English synthpop duo to assist in yourself look presentable for nothing. really want to appreciate the bleakness not mope for too long. Winter is coming your misery making? Hurts is known for of life. Cash’s cover of the Nine Inch and it is not going to go anywhere for a songs such as “Stay” and “Wonderful The Goo Goo Dolls, “Iris” Nails’ song turns the originally loud while. Bundle up, trust that your parka Life,” which are charmingly bleak, but Bask in all those late 1990s emotions and dramatic industrial rock number will be enough to warm your ice-cold perhaps a little too upbeat for a list such with one of the Goo Goo Dolls’ most into a quiet, introspective look at a life soul, stop moping, and do something as this. “Somebody to Die For” can be famous songs, which reached the that is reaching its conclusion. Level semi-productive. If the squirrels can get found on Hurts’ second studio album, number one position on multiple US of Gloom: You just saw the hawk stuff done, so can you. Exile, released in July 2013. Level of and international charts. If you have swoop down and capture an adorable, gloom: Someone took your favorite not had some sort of existential crisis innocent squirrel. The squirrel is dead The 1975, “Me” seat in the library and the printer won’t while listening to the lyrics “And I don’t and you are sad. Released in early 2013 and found work. want the world to see me / ‘Cause I on the EP IV, “Me” is hauntingly don’t think that they’d understand / beautiful. A quiet but powerful song, Enrique Iglesias, “Hero” When everything’s made to be broken / the listener is left trying to figure out If this song does not make you sad, it I just want you to know who I am,” you November 7, 2013 CAMPUS EVENTS The Cowl 17 18 The Cowl ADVERTISEMENT November 7, 2013

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It was a fair point. “May I ask you “I’m afraid I don’t know what “Why? Does he fail in his quest to by Melanie Souchet ’14 something, sir?” you’re talking about, sir.” be human?” Portfolio Staff “Sure, just let me get this off.” “It’s a story about a wooden puppet “No, but he almost gets turned RAY patiently waited for the synth who wants to be human. Maybe things into a donkey, and a whale eats him. fiction skin to be removed before speaking would have gone better for him if he’d Not worth the trouble if you ask me.” Humans were always simplifying again. “Why do I bother so many been more like you.” Doctor Young straightened back up. or romanticizing his thought people?” “You’re all set. Try not to poke it until processes. It wasn’t a source of real “Because people assume you’re the seal sets, and for God’s sake, stay frustration; however, he would call it heartless. That because you’re a robot away from bars. I won’t be here an annoyance (annoyance: negative you have no morals and think logically. to patch you up forever.” reaction to unpleasant situations/ That scares people. It’s not…” “I know.” RAY stood individuals/actions that cause minor “Human.” RAY finished and shook Doctor inconvenience). RAY-1045 did not the sentence. “And that Young’s hand. appreciate being annoyed. It kept him frightens people.” “Thank you, from feeling other kinds of emotional “That’s right.” sir.” input, more productive kinds of “They seem “You’re emotional input. very obsessed with welcome.” RAY knew he was unique. He was the idea of my not The the most human in appearance of any being human. They conversation robot in current existence, and had either stigmatize me had gone better the most advanced AI. He had spent for it or…” than expected. months with his creators learning about “Here.” And while RAY human social behavior before he was Again, RAY waited knew he didn’t revealed to the general public and was patiently as the new want to be human, allowed to work. He could even pass skin was put in place. this he did like. as human in some circumstances. But “…or they assume Not being treated as he had never harbored any thoughts of that I want to be something he wasn’t. being human or desiring humanity. He one,” he finished. Being treated as what was RAY-1045, a robot, and there was “I don’t.” he was, but also as an nothing wrong with that in his mind. “Is that right?” equal. He couldn’t imagine being anything “No, I am Perhaps one day the else. Could the humans imagine being perfectly content other humans would do something other than themselves? with being myself. If I the same. While he had no real data to back up were no longer a robot, I his answer, he felt that he could safely wouldn’t be me anymore, assume the answer was “no.” Why, just as you would not be Illustration by then, did so many of them presume yourself if you became like that he wanted to be something else? me.” Casey Lynch ’14 It was vanity, he suspected. They For a second RAY thought he thought themselves the absolute saw Doctor Young smile. “No pinnacle of creation, and thus assumed Pinocchio here,” he muttered that every other being would want to as he checked the seal of the be like them. He considered voicing new skin. this thought to one of the scientists involved in his creation, but thought that it would be impolite. It wasn’t until a particularly unpleasant experience involving a drunk man and a broken bottle that the matter was brought up. “The man attacked you with a broken bottle?” “Yes, sir. He was very intoxicated, and very adamant about my not being allowed in the restaurant with Doctor Jones.” Doctor Carlos Young sighed. A signal of frustration. “I don’t understand why they keep letting you out like this.” He began to examine the damage done to RAY’s face. The synthetic skin had been shredded by the glass; it would have to be removed and replaced. It wasn’t painful for RAY (pain: signals sent to indicate serious damage done to model), but it was rather uncomfortable having a large section of hindered tactile sensors. It was like his jaw and left cheek had ceased to exist. “Someone’s going to damage you permanently one day.” “I’d like to think I’m a bit more durable than that, sir,” said RAY politely. “Durable doesn’t mean indestructible.” 20 The Cowl PORTFOLIO November 7, 2013

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The Rights of Mortal Men

by Mason Sciotti ’15 me. Well, maybe, but it's too late now. the corner of his eye, gave a canine grin, Something we can do for you? What Portfolio Editor Now I get the World's Drummer and dashed back to his master as if his would you like?” he said, smiling. hammering away at my side for eight leash had been yanked by Atlas himself. It took everything in me not to strike fiction hours a day, five days a week. Place, I should have picked my tools back up, him with my hammer. Yes, the Good tighten, hammer, drum, tighten, continued the melody, tried to save face, Samaritan come to smile on the menial “Just what the hell are we building, hammer, next. but I was beyond that now. I took my worker drone. Kindness of the most anyway?” I turned to the worker next I hadn't been watching the clock. It respite as I would take my punishment; venomous brand, a cobra who would to me, as if I expected him to have the seems pointless, I know, to continue if pleasure truly is the absence of pain, rather kill with smiles than teeth. But answer, as if I expected him to answer consulting the clock throughout the this was Valhalla compared to what I you can't really have one without the at all. He shrugged in response, day, as if by some miracle it would thought was coming. other now, can you? keeping perfect time with the motions change due to my observing of it. For a man his size, and I use the word “To be honest, sir,” I said, looking that he went through all day. All of Schrodinger’s clock, there's an idea. “man” in a very loose sense, he was him in the eye. That seemed to shock his life, really. Place, tighten, hammer, It's both 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the same frighteningly quiet. Too quiet, really, him. Perhaps it was the mixture of shrug, tighten, hammer, next. The sole time. The start at the end. Alpha and for human movement. He appeared being addressed in such a direct human element in the machinery of his Omega. Hell and Heaven. Place, where he wanted, a trail of smoke that manner by a man like me, or perhaps movements, but done carefully as not tighten, hammer, relativity, tighten, wound its way through the world and he was thinking I was actually going to miss a beat in the percussive rhythm hammer, next. Cerberus was fast materialized at its destination, choosing, to make a request. “To be honest, sir,” of the day's work. Place, tighten, approaching, walking down the lines for some reason, a portly form of I repeated, parroted, chanted. “To be hammer, cough, tighten, hammer, of workmen to keep the rhythm going. concealment. “Well then, how are we honest, sir, I'd like to die.” next. Always the same place, always “Even one violin out of tune,” it would today?” He didn't even use my name. He Silence for a moment, and then the same rhythm. At first it's soothing, tell us, “Ruins the entire orchestra.” included me in the “we” of the World's guttural laughter. It was my turn rather mindless, and gave me a tempo As if Hades' pet had a cultural bone Drummer. Place, tighten, hammer, now to be shocked. “Oh, my boy,” he to follow. I'd always been someone in his body. Mozart could be heard conform, tighten, hammer, next. clapped me on the shoulder like an without a tempo, I suppose that's playing from his office all day, but “Fine, sir.” Neutrality was key here. affectionate father about to impart life why I ended up here in the first place. it wasn't his doing; it got piped in It was like a mongoose dancing with a wisdom on his son. “My dear boy,” Had I had a tempo, had I marched from Lucifer himself. Place, tighten, cobra, both deadly, but one has to put in he smiled, “Death is a privilege, not a to the steady bass beat of the world's hammer, overture, tighten, hammer, far more effort to stay alive. right,” and walked away. drummer rather than smashing the next. I put my tools down for a “Good, good. You've put your tools cymbals and hi-hats that belonged to moment. Big mistake. He saw it out of down, is there something the matter? November 7, 2013 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 21 Listomania

The Best of the Worst 1. Is it raining, or did a bird just poop on my head? The Post-Modern 2. Is that sauce on your face, or is that a birthmark? Sonnet 3. Do you mean you don't want to be with me now, or you don't want to be with me ever? by Amanda Brown ’14 Portfolio Staff

4. Is there something wrong with my internet browser, poetry or did Facebook change its layout again?

Oh Sonneteers, they think they are so wise, 5. Did the toilet overflow, or did someone pee on the With talk of love and sleep and souls and beauty, floor? Of gods in heavens high above demise, But I, I know their secret masked by duty To capture generalities to give 6. Did you order Golden Crust, or Li Li Wok? Homage to Shakespeare and Petrarch alike. Why focus on what always is illusive, 7. Is she a hipster, or is she homeless? When what is real is bowling your first strike? Is making out with Bobby with no clothes, 8. Does Kim really love Kanye, or is she a gold digger? Is listening to Beatles drinking Pabst, Is washing extra good between your toes Is getting lost in Spain without a map. 9. Do I have a rash, or is this an STD? Ah! But now I too somehow do say A sonnet that is rhyming and cliché. 10. Am I having a dream, or did I just wake up in an elevator?

11. Are we out of food, or are we just out of cookies?

12. Did you step in dog poop, or do your feet just smell?

Making PC an emotionally stable place Tiffany & Earl one letter at a time

Dear Definitely Confused, Dear Materialistic and Cold,

One of your friends totally needs to take I have your solution. It is time for you to This week... your credit card away, or you need to be buck up. Become a stronger version of what locked away in some serious retail therapy, you are; stop being so weak. It is not even because, by no interpretation of fashion is cold out. Nomads and Eskimos call this a trench coat considered cute or acceptable summer. So, stop your whining. to wear. Come on! Unless you drive a white Next, if you are really cold, it is time for Dear Tiffany and Earl, van shuttling around little children under you to warm up like our forefathers did. Next the rouse of free candy or puppies to pet, time you are cold, your teeth are chattering, Last weekend I found myself lost in or you sell busted knock-off Rolexes, under and you are crying for your mother, take out the Providence Place Mall going on the no circumstances is it okay for you to even a bottle of Jack Daniels and pour yourself a biggest shopping spree that my poor consider wearing a trench coat. All I can say nice, tall shot (assuming you are as old as college student budget allowed. My is I hope you got it on clearance…maybe Earl, of course). favorite purchase, by far, was a long get into the holiday spirit a little early and Whiskey not only warms you with the black trench coat. I know it's more of a mosey on down to Kennedy Plaza or Savers drink. It also equips you for future winters. You see, whiskey possesses the power to line winter fashion fad, but I just can't wait and give it to someone who really needs some warmth because I NEVER want to any body with ample hair. How do you think to bust out my new coat. It just doesn't see anybody caught dead on this campus Earl grew this sweet mustache? It is from look right sitting in my closet. So I was wearing something as heinous, revolting, or countless shots. I have so much hair, I have wondering, is it acceptable for me to perverted as a friggin’ trench coat. Blech. been confused with a bear. You think I need wear trench coats in the fall, or is it too No kisses for you. I’m too grossed out. a stupid jacket for warmth? Just a shot, and soon? this collection of fur could keep me warm through Dante’s depths of Hell. Sincerely, I would suggest you sell that unnecessary and foolish purchase. You could pawn it Cold and Confused off on some PC kid for an expensive price. And with that money you will be able to buy more bourbon, which is the only warmth one needs in this New England. Now enough of these stupid letters, it is time for Earl to stumble to another Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.

Disclaimer The Tiffany & Earl feature is a satirized account of Providence College. Both the question and answers are purely works of fiction. Tiffany & Earl are anti-heroes whose comments ultimately satirize the stereotypes they each represent. 22 The Cowl SPORTS November 7, 2013 Should the Redskins Change In the Their Name? No Yes Spotlight The debate over the Washington The political correctness of the Men’s Ice Hockey: The Friars moved into last weekend’s series with Redskins' name is catching more name “Washington Redskins” has Boston University at No. 3 in the overall USCHO Division I Hockey Poll. attention than ever this year, and will plagued the team since its inception They went on the road in their first game, losing 4-3 in a game full of be revisited by the D.C. Council for the 81 years ago. In past years, there have ups and downs. The team went up 3-0 in the first period but couldn’t first time since 2001. Although the D.C. been several failed attempts by the hold the lead throughout, and allowed four unanswered Terrier goals. Council is urging the Redskins' owner Native American population to change They bounced back in the next matchup, winning 3-1 in front of the Friar Daniel Snyder to consider changing this team’s offensive name. Earlier Faithful. Ross Mauermann ’15 led the attack with two goals and one assist the team’s name, ultimately they have this March, a bill was introduced to while Jon Gillies ’16 had a stellar game in net, recording 28 saves. no control over the problem because the House of Representatives and the Redskins play in Landover, Md., requested the team officially amend Men’s Soccer: The Men’s Soccer Team clinched a berth in the Big East practice in Ashburn, Va., and train in its logo and name. Ultimately, the Tournament with a 3-2 victory over Butler at home on Nov. 2. After going Richmond. Washington Redskins Club should down 1-0 in the first half, the team rallied around each other to score three The history of how the Redskins agree to change their name and finally goals in the second half. Fabio Machado ’15, Mac Steeves ’17, and Nick acquired their name brings us to Boston end their ignorance. Sailor ’17 all had goals in the victory, with Sailor’s going in as the game in 1933. After playing one season as the The heart of this issue surrounds winner. The team will try to go into the Big East Tournament with a win Boston Braves, franchise owner George itself around the word “redskin,” in their final regular season against Creighton on Nov. 8. Preston Marshall changed the team which is used by some to offensively name to the Redskins, supposedly refer to a Native American. It is Women’s Ice Hockey: The Women’s Ice Hockey Team has a 4-6 record in honor of the coach William Henry absolutely appalling that this word, to start the season. In their most recent game, they fell 2-1 in overtime to “Lone Star” Dietz, who claimed to be a which is a clear insult to a portion of the a strong Boston University, who came into the game ranked No. 6. Molly member of the Sioux Nation. U.S. population, still remains a fixture Illikainen ’15 scored the lone goal of the game for the team, coming on Apart from the D.C. Council, the in the NFL. In a country that values assists from Maggie Pendleton ’14 and Brittney Thunstrom ’16. The team Oneida Indian Nation has led the push civil rights, it is truly confusing how will look to bounce back in road games against the University of New to change the NFL franchise’s name. Washington’s name has not already Hampshire and the University of Connecticut. By conducting a poll that included been altered. Additionally, the NFL has 500 people in the Washington D.C. worked hard in recent years to promote Field Hockey: The Women’s Field Hockey Team closed out their season area, they have received feedback an anti-discrimination policy, which with two straight overtime losses at Louisville and the University of Miami that generally agree with the name includes punishment for any racial (OH). The team barely missed the Big East Conference Tournament, change but even with this evidence the slurs or offensive language by players finishing fifth in the conference with an 8-10 record. ultimate decision lies with Snyder. or teams. This policy demonstrates In a letter to his fans he stated, that the league respects players and “That tradition—the song, the cheer—it employees of all backgrounds. A name mattered so much to me as a child, and change for Washington would only I know it mattered so much to me as seem fitting if the team chooses to a child, and I know it matters to every follow this anti-discrimination policy. In the other Redskins fan in the D.C. area and The issue at hand is more than across the nation.” a group of disgruntled individuals It seems like he has already made who dislike a football team’s name. up his mind. Instead, it reflects a movement in the Best in the Big East: A member of the Women’s Cross Country Team, Emily U.S. towards increased civil liberties Sisson ’14, continued her Newsremarkable season on Nov. 2. She placed first in the -Michael Humphreys '15 and respect for people of all races. A entire Big East Conference at the Big East Championships in Kenosha, Wis. simple name change for Washington’s Sisson was able to take the title with a five second victory over the reigning football team can finally end decades champion, Villanova’s Emily Lipari ’14. This was not the only highlight of of controversy and promote respect the race for Friar women’s cross country. In addition to Sisson, three other for players, fans, and employees of all Friar runners placed within the top seven of the 80 person field and the team backgrounds. finished first in the race. Sisson, Sarah Mary Collins ’16, and Laura Nagel ’14 -Sarah Wacik '15 all beat the previous course record of 20:26. These runners took up three of the top four spots in the race, and were only joined by Lipari in the two spot.

Friar Hockey Recognized: Another member of the Men’s Hockey Team took home the Hockey East player of the week award this week. Ross Mauermann ’15 was the co-winner of the award for the week, sharing it with Boston University’s Danny O’Regan ’16. The Friar forward was recognized by the Hockey East after his huge performances in both games in the two-game series against Boston University. He had five total points within the two games, scoring three goals and tallying two assists. This week has been a continuation on Mauermann’s fast start to the season, as he is tied in third place in Division I hockey with seven goals.

Suspended: Men's Basketball had a set back early this week, as Brandon Austin '17 and Rodney Bullock '17 were suspended from the team indefinitely for "not upholding their responsibility as student-athletes."

Photo courtesy of quintoreport.com Black Pack Season Ends in Disappointment Black Pack Drop Final Contest to Holy Cross

by Patrick Shea ’14 this year. “We lost some matches we I’m expecting a big year next season. place for top scorer of the conference Sports Staff shouldn’t have early in the season,” The seniors have done a great job with seven tries, 11 conversions, and said Head Coach Michael Cox, teaching these younger guys the one penalty kick for a total of 60 rugby “and that came back to bite us. We game and I couldn’t ask to coach a points on the season. With their fall also have had some of our starters better group of athletes.” season behind them, the Pack looks The Providence College Black out with injuries and this caused Coach Cox started coaching this forward to a successful spring season Pack ended their season 4-4 in the some of our newer athletes to step program four years ago. He has been and will begin training soon. Rugby Northeast Conference after a up and fill roles which they have at the College just as long as his team tough final match against Holy Cross done exceedingly well. I’m proud and feels particularly close to these in Worcester, Mass. The team was of these guys and the younger guys graduating students. Captain Mat already discounted from the playoffs on B-side already have gone 7-1 so Benedetto ’14 is actually in second November 7, 2013 SPORTS The Cowl 23

Page 24 A New Rule for Big East Friartown: Continued from front page November 7, 2013 Sports The Men’s Cross Country Team also Tori Rule '15 on All Big East Pre-season Squad saw success this weekend, placing second Men's Hoops Open the 2013-2014 Season by Veronica Lippert ’15 captain for the 2013-14 season, and will likely be seeing a majority of the in the Big East Meet. The men, ranked 19th Sports Staff Robinson-Fruchtl expects Rule to minutes in each game. in the country, finished a close second to excel in this leadership role. “She In the Friars’ second year under champion Villanova, and were led by Brian PC Men's Basketball Beats Rhode Island College 97-65 in Exhibition basketball is someone who really cares about a new head coach, the entire team is Doyle ’15, who was able to place third in the her teammates and that is really expected to take a step forward, but as 8K race with a time of 24:15. The team was The Providence College Women’s also able to place four of the top 12 finishers, by DJ Anderson ’16 in that time. Toward the middle of the important,” Robinson-Fruhl said. a team captain and Pre-season All Big Basketball Team begins their season with Benjamin Connor ’15 placing fifth, Ju- Asst. Sports Editor second half, a RIC shooter attempted When asked about areas of East selection, Rule will face increased still in transition between coaches and lian Saad ’14 placing 10th, and Shane Quinn to put up a jumper and was denied by improvement in Rule’s game scrutiny. The coaching staff is confident styles. The team and their second-year ’15 placing 12th. basketball the reigning Big East Most Improved Robinson-Fruchtl pointed to that she will rise to that challenge as Head Coach Susan Robinson-Fruchtl Back on campus, the Men’s Soccer Team Player, who put his shot into the stands. conditioning and defense. Rule has she has settled in to the new system will lean on Tori Rule '15 throughout completed their stunning turnaround from Later in the second half, seven-footer more endurance and is consistently and matured greatly as a player from the season. Last year Rule had a last season by locking up a berth in the Big The Providence College Men’s Carson Desrosiers ’15 slammed down in the right position defensively, last season. breakout sophomore season, averaging East Soccer Tournament. The clinching Basketball Team played their first open a breakaway dunk, skying above the both of which are key, as she 14.7 points per game, second only to game came on Saturday afternoon in a 3-2 scrimmage on Saturday, November 2 rim to ignite the crowd. Symone Roberts ’13. She also averaged comeback victory over Butler. The Friars at the Dunkin' Donuts Center against The team showed some signs of threatened to get on the board during the Rhode Island College. Although it was rust throughout the game, and there is nearly 30 percent shooting from the three point range, also good for second entire first half, putting 13 shots on net, but a scrimmage, many of the premier definitely plenty of room to grow. They still went into the half trailing 1-0 after But- Friars were out on the court as the team committed 17 turnovers in the game, a on the team, and best among those consistently taking three point shots. ler was able to score in the 15th minute of did not take their in-state opponent for number that will have to be reduced action. The first half was especially frustrat- granted. First-year player Tyler Harris in order to compete with many of the Providence opened the season on Oct. 26 with an exhibition game against ing due to the fact that the Friars hit the post ’16, a transfer from NC State, showed tough opponents on their schedule. Assumption College. The Friars started three times but were unable to put anything the skills that earned him the praise of However, this was the team’s first cold from the court, but had shaken off past Butler goalie Jon Dawson. so many teammates in his short stay in game in the Dunkin' Donuts Center, their rust by halftime. A strong second Persistence paid off though and Provi- Friartown. He scored 19 points in only and they showed many more positives half propelled them to a 73-49 win. Tori dence knotted the game in the second half 25 minutes of gametime, going 7-10 than negatives. These positives included Rule played more limited minutes than on a fantastic two-man run. Julian Gressel from the field and 4-4 from the free shooting over 50 percent from the field she is likely to see through the rest of ’17 and Fabio Machado ’15 dissected the throw line. and out-rebounding their opponent the season, but finished with 10 points, Butler defense, and it ended in Machado Another new face on the team, 45:19. two assists, and two steals on the day. blasting one past Dawson to tie the game. Brandon Austin ’17 gave the Friar Unfortunately for the Friars, Later on, the Friars broke through again, Faithful in attendance a small sample there was a scary moment for one of Rule is the Friars’ top returning scorer and was named to the Pre- this time via a free kick by Mac Steeves ’17, of the talent that made rivals.com the most important players on the season All Big East team. Last year, who bent it perfectly around Butler’s de- place him at No. 45 in their rankings team. Kris Dunn ’16, who is set to she started the season under the radar, fense to give Providence a 2-1 lead. Just 14 of the 2013 recruiting class. He got replace Vincent Council ’13 as the but this year she will be a major focus minutes later, Manny Andrade ’16 found over early-game jitters and finished team’s starting point guard, landed of the game plan for opposing teams. a wide open Nick Sailor ’17 who was able with 13 points and five rebounds. He awkwardly on his shoulder in the “Being Pre-Season All-Big East, she to take his time and place one into the back showed intensity and aggressiveness first half. He was taken to the locker is a marked woman in terms of who of the net for a 3-1 lead. Butler was able to throughout the game, crashing the room after the fall, but returned to the other teams try to shut down,” Coach cut the lead to one with three minutes left, offensive glass and capitalizing on half sideline as an onlooker after halftime. Robinson-Fruchtl said. but the Friar defense stood tall and Provi- of his scoring chances. The only aspect This injury hits home for fans of the Robinson-Fruchtl describes Rule dence won their first game on the new turf of his game that he struggled with was Friars, who watched Council go down as a high energy player and a natural field. The regular season concludes on Fri- his free throw shooting, going 5-8 from with a knee injury in the first game of scorer, also noting that Rule is a day at home against Creighton, followed the line in the game. last season against NJIT. student of the game. As last year’s by a Big East tournament date to be deter- There were a few huge highlights for The team will open their season on breakout player, she has a changing mined based on Friday’s result. The team is Coach Cooley’s team. Kadeem Batts ’14 Friday, November 8 when they host role this season, and the coaching staff definitely in prime position to return to the only played in 14 minutes of the game, Boston College at 6 p.m. in the Dunkin' is looking for her “to step up and be NCAA tournament for the first time since but made a statement defensive play Donuts Center. Photo courtesy of zimbio.com more vocal.” She was named a team 2011, and for the first time in Coach Craig Photo courtesy of brosher.com Stewart’s career. That Saturday night, the Friars Men’s Editor's Corner: Boston Strong Hockey Team looked to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss at Boston University by Sean Bailey ’14 they had landed safely in Cleveland. they reached Boylston Street, the location How to Be a Good Fan on Friday and earn a split with the Terri- Sports Editor These men, most of whom are not from of the Marathon finish line, they gave ers. Despite falling behind 1-0 in the sec- Boston, watched in horror. They had a their last, and perhaps most powerful by James Kirby ’15 students are doing at 5:30 p.m. on PC won by 30. Maybe the program has ond period, Providence was able to bounce mlb team dinner that night, and vowed to tribute to the city. There the bombs Sports Staff a Saturday that they cannot even not been elite in the past few years, back and score the game’s next three goals help the city. were planted back in April. There the make it downtown for two hours but Cooley has the team ready for en route to a 3-1 victory, their first Hockey Sports serve many purposes. Besides The next game, the Sox made their city became closer, and unified under editorial to support their school. an exciting season and the student East win of the season. Ross Mauermann the obvious entertainment factor, they Boston Strong 617 jerseys. These the moniker “Boston Strong.” There the We compete in the Big East, body needs to show up to support in ’15 paced the Friars with three points (two can bring many different types of jerseys followed them in the dugout Red Sox made the ultimate statement. I am a Yankee fan, and as such, I which is a highly respected a conference where any team can win goals and an assist), including the eventual people together, for events such as the all year. In their first home game since They draped the World Series trophy know a lot about bandwagon fans. basketball conference, as I am sure any game. Give the team a chance. game winner 3:28 into the third period. The Olympics. This event brings together a the bombings that Saturday, they had a in the Boston Strong jerseys, right in the There is no fan base that can compare most students are aware of, and There are no excuses for such a Friars’ first goal came late in the second pe- multitude of nations and athletes, and long pre-game ceremony for the victims, finish line. Then they sang "God Bless to the fair-weathered one of the honestly, the student turnout on poor turnout as there was against RIC. riod, as Mauermann and Anthony Florenti- for two weeks the world celebrates the which ended with David Ortiz’s famous America" with the trophy standing Yankees. However, the Yankees have Saturday was completely pathetic. However, I cannot be too negative when no ’17 fed Derek Army ’14, who was able to magnificence of these games. Sports speech in which he said, “This is our proudly on the yellow line. bandwagoners for a reason: they win. Not to mention the game was there has been an overall amazing bury the puck to tie the game. Mauermann can also serve as a way to alleviate stress. f****** city, and nobody will dictate This showed Boston’s strength, Upon seeing the Red Sox clinch their included as one that student student attendance at the Men's later scored on a fast break to give the Friars They can help you ignore whatever our freedom. Stay strong!” The picture and it showed the unity. And it was all eighth title last week, it has been an season ticket holders must attend Hockey games at Schneider, where the the lead, followed by an empty net goal to tragedies or heartaches you are suffering of him pumping his fist with the Green brought together by the Red Sox. So eye-opening experience for me to see to receive their refund. It is a poor team has yet to lose. Coincidence? put the game away with 47 seconds left. from. Whenever I was stressed or upset, Monster draped in an American flag from this Bostonian, I want to thank the firsthand how annoying bandwagon reflection of our school, as well Finally, in their only tune-up prior to Fri- my basketball hoop outside was solace gives me chills. Red Sox. You helped ease the tragedies fans are. as our students, that for the first day’s showdown with Boston College, the for hours. These men embodied the blue-collar of April 15. You showed me what grit First off, I will be the first to say game of our season we could not Friars’ Men’s Basketball Team rolled Rhode This aspect of sports was particularly spirit of the city I call home. They grew and determination can bring you. But, the Sox fully deserved their title. manage a remotely respectable Island College 97-65, behind 19 points from gratifying in the aftermath of the tragic out their beards and celebrated the hard- most of all, you showed the world what They were clearly the best team in student section. Tyler Harris ’16 in his Providence debut. Boston Marathon bombings. As a working New England mentality. They it means to be Boston Strong. Thank the MLB this year. Secondly, I am not When Ed Cooley became coach Another newcomer, Carson Desrosiers ’15, Bostonian, I clung to sports as a release played the game right, grinding out you. saying every Sox fan is a champion of Providence College, he stated, helped pace the Friars with 10 points and from the fear, anger, and grief that swept victories through gritty and determined chaser. After witnessing a few fans “If you're late, don’t come in.” six rebounds, and All-Big East performer over my heart. And the Boston Red Sox play. But most of all, they never quit. who suddenly realized they were Red The student body is included. The Bryce Cotton ’14 scored 17 points. Friday’s became the symbol of all the good of No matter what, they fought for victory. Sox fans in the past two weeks, the season just started; don’t just hop on game will be at 6 p.m. at the Dunk with a sports in Boston. They played and worked as a team. main point I am trying to get across the bandwagon during conference large “white out” crowd expected for the Right from the start, the Red Sox took Nobody was above the rest of the group. is that bandwagon fans diminish the play when PC is fighting for an season opener. up the cause of helping Bostonians. The Sox then carried momentum value of enjoyment true fans get when NCAA tournament berth. All in all, it was an incredibly successful Before the bombings, the Red Sox won through the playoffs and won the World their team wins. This point was even Hopefully against a more weekend for the entire athletic program, their annual Patriot's Day game with Series. With the victory, the first World further magnified last Saturday when competitive and nationally and the Friars’ most successful fall and a walk off double by Mike Napoli. Series-clinching win at Fenway since the Men's Basketball Team took down recognized Boston College team winter sports seasons in recent memory Before the bombings, I blasted Boston’s 1918, I could not help but think of the Rhode Island College in front of an the student body will have a lot are sure to continue to succeed in the com- anthem “Dirty Water” and donned my victims of that day. I know that the Sox embarrassing student section. more presence when they play ing weeks and months. For the first time in Sox jersey. Less than two hours later did it for them. For all of those hurt, who I completely understand it was an Friday. The Dunk’s atmosphere, as years, it seems that multiple NCAA tourna- I spent the day looking horrified at a have suffered tremendous hardship and exhibition game against a Division III any court in college basketball, can ment berths seem within reach for Provi- television set, tears streaming down my multiple surgeries since that horrific school, which for the great majority be the difference in a game. dence, and every team looks ready to make face. day. of the student body is pointless and Last year's most attended game noise continue on throughout the rest of The Red Sox took off after the game, This past Saturday, the Red Sox held does not serve much entertainment at the Dunk was against a top 25- their respective seasons. and did not hear about the events until their parade around the city. And when Photo courtesy of twitter value. But I struggle to see what else ranked Notre Dame squad in which November 7, 2013 SPORTS The Cowl 23

Page 24 A New Rule for Big East Friartown: Continued from front page November 7, 2013 Sports The Men’s Cross Country Team also Tori Rule '15 on All Big East Pre-season Squad saw success this weekend, placing second Men's Hoops Open the 2013-2014 Season by Veronica Lippert ’15 captain for the 2013-14 season, and will likely be seeing a majority of the in the Big East Meet. The men, ranked 19th Sports Staff Robinson-Fruchtl expects Rule to minutes in each game. in the country, finished a close second to excel in this leadership role. “She In the Friars’ second year under champion Villanova, and were led by Brian PC Men's Basketball Beats Rhode Island College 97-65 in Exhibition basketball is someone who really cares about a new head coach, the entire team is Doyle ’15, who was able to place third in the her teammates and that is really expected to take a step forward, but as 8K race with a time of 24:15. The team was The Providence College Women’s also able to place four of the top 12 finishers, by DJ Anderson ’16 in that time. Toward the middle of the important,” Robinson-Fruhl said. a team captain and Pre-season All Big Basketball Team begins their season with Benjamin Connor ’15 placing fifth, Ju- Asst. Sports Editor second half, a RIC shooter attempted When asked about areas of East selection, Rule will face increased still in transition between coaches and lian Saad ’14 placing 10th, and Shane Quinn to put up a jumper and was denied by improvement in Rule’s game scrutiny. The coaching staff is confident styles. The team and their second-year ’15 placing 12th. basketball the reigning Big East Most Improved Robinson-Fruchtl pointed to that she will rise to that challenge as Head Coach Susan Robinson-Fruchtl Back on campus, the Men’s Soccer Team Player, who put his shot into the stands. conditioning and defense. Rule has she has settled in to the new system will lean on Tori Rule '15 throughout completed their stunning turnaround from Later in the second half, seven-footer more endurance and is consistently and matured greatly as a player from the season. Last year Rule had a last season by locking up a berth in the Big The Providence College Men’s Carson Desrosiers ’15 slammed down in the right position defensively, last season. breakout sophomore season, averaging East Soccer Tournament. The clinching Basketball Team played their first open a breakaway dunk, skying above the both of which are key, as she 14.7 points per game, second only to game came on Saturday afternoon in a 3-2 scrimmage on Saturday, November 2 rim to ignite the crowd. Symone Roberts ’13. She also averaged comeback victory over Butler. The Friars at the Dunkin' Donuts Center against The team showed some signs of threatened to get on the board during the Rhode Island College. Although it was rust throughout the game, and there is nearly 30 percent shooting from the three point range, also good for second entire first half, putting 13 shots on net, but a scrimmage, many of the premier definitely plenty of room to grow. They still went into the half trailing 1-0 after But- Friars were out on the court as the team committed 17 turnovers in the game, a on the team, and best among those consistently taking three point shots. ler was able to score in the 15th minute of did not take their in-state opponent for number that will have to be reduced action. The first half was especially frustrat- granted. First-year player Tyler Harris in order to compete with many of the Providence opened the season on Oct. 26 with an exhibition game against ing due to the fact that the Friars hit the post ’16, a transfer from NC State, showed tough opponents on their schedule. Assumption College. The Friars started three times but were unable to put anything the skills that earned him the praise of However, this was the team’s first cold from the court, but had shaken off past Butler goalie Jon Dawson. so many teammates in his short stay in game in the Dunkin' Donuts Center, their rust by halftime. A strong second Persistence paid off though and Provi- Friartown. He scored 19 points in only and they showed many more positives half propelled them to a 73-49 win. Tori dence knotted the game in the second half 25 minutes of gametime, going 7-10 than negatives. These positives included Rule played more limited minutes than on a fantastic two-man run. Julian Gressel from the field and 4-4 from the free shooting over 50 percent from the field she is likely to see through the rest of ’17 and Fabio Machado ’15 dissected the throw line. and out-rebounding their opponent the season, but finished with 10 points, Butler defense, and it ended in Machado Another new face on the team, 45:19. two assists, and two steals on the day. blasting one past Dawson to tie the game. Brandon Austin ’17 gave the Friar Unfortunately for the Friars, Later on, the Friars broke through again, Faithful in attendance a small sample there was a scary moment for one of Rule is the Friars’ top returning scorer and was named to the Pre- this time via a free kick by Mac Steeves ’17, of the talent that made rivals.com the most important players on the season All Big East team. Last year, who bent it perfectly around Butler’s de- place him at No. 45 in their rankings team. Kris Dunn ’16, who is set to she started the season under the radar, fense to give Providence a 2-1 lead. Just 14 of the 2013 recruiting class. He got replace Vincent Council ’13 as the but this year she will be a major focus minutes later, Manny Andrade ’16 found over early-game jitters and finished team’s starting point guard, landed of the game plan for opposing teams. a wide open Nick Sailor ’17 who was able with 13 points and five rebounds. He awkwardly on his shoulder in the “Being Pre-Season All-Big East, she to take his time and place one into the back showed intensity and aggressiveness first half. He was taken to the locker is a marked woman in terms of who of the net for a 3-1 lead. Butler was able to throughout the game, crashing the room after the fall, but returned to the other teams try to shut down,” Coach cut the lead to one with three minutes left, offensive glass and capitalizing on half sideline as an onlooker after halftime. Robinson-Fruchtl said. but the Friar defense stood tall and Provi- of his scoring chances. The only aspect This injury hits home for fans of the Robinson-Fruchtl describes Rule dence won their first game on the new turf of his game that he struggled with was Friars, who watched Council go down as a high energy player and a natural field. The regular season concludes on Fri- his free throw shooting, going 5-8 from with a knee injury in the first game of scorer, also noting that Rule is a day at home against Creighton, followed the line in the game. last season against NJIT. student of the game. As last year’s by a Big East tournament date to be deter- There were a few huge highlights for The team will open their season on breakout player, she has a changing mined based on Friday’s result. The team is Coach Cooley’s team. Kadeem Batts ’14 Friday, November 8 when they host role this season, and the coaching staff definitely in prime position to return to the only played in 14 minutes of the game, Boston College at 6 p.m. in the Dunkin' is looking for her “to step up and be NCAA tournament for the first time since but made a statement defensive play Donuts Center. Photo courtesy of zimbio.com more vocal.” She was named a team 2011, and for the first time in Coach Craig Photo courtesy of brosher.com Stewart’s career. That Saturday night, the Friars Men’s Editor's Corner: Boston Strong Hockey Team looked to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss at Boston University by Sean Bailey ’14 they had landed safely in Cleveland. they reached Boylston Street, the location How to Be a Good Fan on Friday and earn a split with the Terri- Sports Editor These men, most of whom are not from of the Marathon finish line, they gave ers. Despite falling behind 1-0 in the sec- Boston, watched in horror. They had a their last, and perhaps most powerful by James Kirby ’15 students are doing at 5:30 p.m. on PC won by 30. Maybe the program has ond period, Providence was able to bounce mlb team dinner that night, and vowed to tribute to the city. There the bombs Sports Staff a Saturday that they cannot even not been elite in the past few years, back and score the game’s next three goals help the city. were planted back in April. There the make it downtown for two hours but Cooley has the team ready for en route to a 3-1 victory, their first Hockey Sports serve many purposes. Besides The next game, the Sox made their city became closer, and unified under editorial to support their school. an exciting season and the student East win of the season. Ross Mauermann the obvious entertainment factor, they Boston Strong 617 jerseys. These the moniker “Boston Strong.” There the We compete in the Big East, body needs to show up to support in ’15 paced the Friars with three points (two can bring many different types of jerseys followed them in the dugout Red Sox made the ultimate statement. I am a Yankee fan, and as such, I which is a highly respected a conference where any team can win goals and an assist), including the eventual people together, for events such as the all year. In their first home game since They draped the World Series trophy know a lot about bandwagon fans. basketball conference, as I am sure any game. Give the team a chance. game winner 3:28 into the third period. The Olympics. This event brings together a the bombings that Saturday, they had a in the Boston Strong jerseys, right in the There is no fan base that can compare most students are aware of, and There are no excuses for such a Friars’ first goal came late in the second pe- multitude of nations and athletes, and long pre-game ceremony for the victims, finish line. Then they sang "God Bless to the fair-weathered one of the honestly, the student turnout on poor turnout as there was against RIC. riod, as Mauermann and Anthony Florenti- for two weeks the world celebrates the which ended with David Ortiz’s famous America" with the trophy standing Yankees. However, the Yankees have Saturday was completely pathetic. However, I cannot be too negative when no ’17 fed Derek Army ’14, who was able to magnificence of these games. Sports speech in which he said, “This is our proudly on the yellow line. bandwagoners for a reason: they win. Not to mention the game was there has been an overall amazing bury the puck to tie the game. Mauermann can also serve as a way to alleviate stress. f****** city, and nobody will dictate This showed Boston’s strength, Upon seeing the Red Sox clinch their included as one that student student attendance at the Men's later scored on a fast break to give the Friars They can help you ignore whatever our freedom. Stay strong!” The picture and it showed the unity. And it was all eighth title last week, it has been an season ticket holders must attend Hockey games at Schneider, where the the lead, followed by an empty net goal to tragedies or heartaches you are suffering of him pumping his fist with the Green brought together by the Red Sox. So eye-opening experience for me to see to receive their refund. It is a poor team has yet to lose. Coincidence? put the game away with 47 seconds left. from. Whenever I was stressed or upset, Monster draped in an American flag from this Bostonian, I want to thank the firsthand how annoying bandwagon reflection of our school, as well Finally, in their only tune-up prior to Fri- my basketball hoop outside was solace gives me chills. Red Sox. You helped ease the tragedies fans are. as our students, that for the first day’s showdown with Boston College, the for hours. These men embodied the blue-collar of April 15. You showed me what grit First off, I will be the first to say game of our season we could not Friars’ Men’s Basketball Team rolled Rhode This aspect of sports was particularly spirit of the city I call home. They grew and determination can bring you. But, the Sox fully deserved their title. manage a remotely respectable Island College 97-65, behind 19 points from gratifying in the aftermath of the tragic out their beards and celebrated the hard- most of all, you showed the world what They were clearly the best team in student section. Tyler Harris ’16 in his Providence debut. Boston Marathon bombings. As a working New England mentality. They it means to be Boston Strong. Thank the MLB this year. Secondly, I am not When Ed Cooley became coach Another newcomer, Carson Desrosiers ’15, Bostonian, I clung to sports as a release played the game right, grinding out you. saying every Sox fan is a champion of Providence College, he stated, helped pace the Friars with 10 points and from the fear, anger, and grief that swept victories through gritty and determined chaser. After witnessing a few fans “If you're late, don’t come in.” six rebounds, and All-Big East performer over my heart. And the Boston Red Sox play. But most of all, they never quit. who suddenly realized they were Red The student body is included. The Bryce Cotton ’14 scored 17 points. Friday’s became the symbol of all the good of No matter what, they fought for victory. Sox fans in the past two weeks, the season just started; don’t just hop on game will be at 6 p.m. at the Dunk with a sports in Boston. They played and worked as a team. main point I am trying to get across the bandwagon during conference large “white out” crowd expected for the Right from the start, the Red Sox took Nobody was above the rest of the group. is that bandwagon fans diminish the play when PC is fighting for an season opener. up the cause of helping Bostonians. The Sox then carried momentum value of enjoyment true fans get when NCAA tournament berth. All in all, it was an incredibly successful Before the bombings, the Red Sox won through the playoffs and won the World their team wins. This point was even Hopefully against a more weekend for the entire athletic program, their annual Patriot's Day game with Series. With the victory, the first World further magnified last Saturday when competitive and nationally and the Friars’ most successful fall and a walk off double by Mike Napoli. Series-clinching win at Fenway since the Men's Basketball Team took down recognized Boston College team winter sports seasons in recent memory Before the bombings, I blasted Boston’s 1918, I could not help but think of the Rhode Island College in front of an the student body will have a lot are sure to continue to succeed in the com- anthem “Dirty Water” and donned my victims of that day. I know that the Sox embarrassing student section. more presence when they play ing weeks and months. For the first time in Sox jersey. Less than two hours later did it for them. For all of those hurt, who I completely understand it was an Friday. The Dunk’s atmosphere, as years, it seems that multiple NCAA tourna- I spent the day looking horrified at a have suffered tremendous hardship and exhibition game against a Division III any court in college basketball, can ment berths seem within reach for Provi- television set, tears streaming down my multiple surgeries since that horrific school, which for the great majority be the difference in a game. dence, and every team looks ready to make face. day. of the student body is pointless and Last year's most attended game noise continue on throughout the rest of The Red Sox took off after the game, This past Saturday, the Red Sox held does not serve much entertainment at the Dunk was against a top 25- their respective seasons. and did not hear about the events until their parade around the city. And when Photo courtesy of twitter value. But I struggle to see what else ranked Notre Dame squad in which