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T e Co SINCEl 1935 thecowl.com w Vol. LXXXII No. 13 January 18, 2018 PCPC Celebrates Celebrates MLKMLK Week Week

by Sabrina Guilbeault '18 News Editor On Campus

For the first time in Providence College’s history, a spring academic convocation took place on Thursday, January 18, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s daughter, Bernice King, addressed the campus community. The convocation is part of a whole week of events that honor and celebrate Dr. King and all of his work. This April will mark the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination, and will also mark the 50th anniversary of the College’s MLK Scholarship. According to Ralph Tavares, assistant dean and the director of multicultural student success, after Dr. King’s assassination, three professors at the College were deeply affected by his loss, and fundraised across campus to raise funding to create the scholarship. Fr. Robert Morris, who lived in the priory at the time, matched all the funds the professors raised. MLK Week/ Page 2

Anabel DePeña '20, left, and Keysha Rodriguez '19, right, attended the MLK Vigil Wednesday night at St. Dominic's Chapel.

NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THECOWL

Men's Hockey Goes 5-1 and Find Your Own Path When Brings Home Mayor Cup Studying Abroad

by Sam Scanlon ’19 by Taylor Godfrey '19 Sports Staff Opinion Co-Editor MEN'S HOCKEY STUDY ABROAD

What a winter break it was for Going abroad is one of the the Providence College Men’s Ice most talked about aspects of life Hockey Team. at Providence College. Deciding After being shutout on home whether or not to go, choosing ice by Rochester Institute of a place, committing, organizing Technology (RIT), the Friars went yourself, and submitting all of your undefeated with a record of 5-0- documents on time: it is a daunting 1 over winter break and brought task for any student. home some hardware while they While many students will go were at it. abroad, many will go with friends or First and foremost, the Friars in a program with PC or American welcomed a new member to students. However, it is important the squad, Davis Bunz ’21, to remember that one of the most a defenseman hailing from fulfilling aspects about spending a Middleton, Wisconsin. Bunz semester abroad is gaining a new joined the team in Pittsburgh, KRISTINA HO '18/THECOWL TAYLOR GODFREY '20/THECOWL Brandon Duhaime '20 rushes up the ice. experience for yourself that you Godfrey '20 getting afternoon tea in Greenwich, Englnd. Pennsylvania shortly after could not have gotten at PC. Christmas as they were a part of the Morris University, and Lake Last semester, I chose to study at PC students there, I did not choose Three Rivers Classic Tournament Superior State University. King’s College London and while a program specific to this college. along with Arizona State, Robert Men's Hockey/ Page 22 I knew there would be a few other Study Abroad/ Page 7

Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 UNDERtheHOOD A&E News 2 Opinion Sports Opinion 7 Laura Arango '20 Preview the best Women's Photography 11 sounds off against music festival Hockey splits coming to Boston A&E Trump's offensive the weekend 13 comments. in 2018. against BU. Portfolio 18 Sports 22 Page 7 Page 13 Page 22 News Page 2 Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. King MLK Week: Continued from front page Fly Little Boy by Estarlyn Hiraldo '21 Believer of Words Fly Little Boy… Fly like the birds in the sky Lie to yourself and keep an eye open… Open to the chances in a new nation Knowing the roots you have attached to you Roots that are drying up Roots that tell you to stay away from pizza and eat sancocho Roots that push you to work for what you want, not take what you are given Roots that beg you to dip yourself in the water of justice because they know how strong your potential is

Fly Little Boy... because you have the hands of a craftsman Every time you speak, your voice respects the tone that others give you Your voice compels through the crowds Ringing louder than bells Exploiting the evils from spells Estarlyn Hiraldo '21 reads poetry. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THECOWL That dwell among our race... And your race...and her race...and his “Through their fundraising student.” I don’t think this would have ever race... efforts, 11 African American men Wednesday, the MLK Vigil took came about and I have much love And all the other races that exist but were able to come to PC that fall,” place in the St. Dominic Chapel. and respect for them,” she said. “I sadly nobody cares about... said Tavares. Today, there are 105 This candlelit tradition has been hope this becomes a tradition here scholarship recipients enrolled at occurring for years, where Dr. at PC for many years to come.” So you must Fly Little Boy… the school, and an alumni base that King’s famous “I have a Dream” Bernice King’s speech took place Fly until the stars in the universe dim stretches over 600.” speech was read for all to hear. “For today in Peterson. A secondary Fly high enough to stop According to the College’s me, the vigil is always moving, from article regarding her address will bullies from calling you a pimp website, the full tuition scholarship it being in the chapel to so many be available on The Cowl’s website Use your words as a weapon “assists undergraduate AHANA different faces being in that dimelit this Friday. And your heart like a reverend [African American, Hispanic, Asian room, it is a moving experience “I was so excited, like telling Bring peace in your back pocket - and Native American] students and a time to reflect,” said Jean- my family about it excited,” said Hold it, fold it, mold it and lock it and others who demonstrate a François. “I’d encourage anyone to Jean-François when asked how Sprinkle its ashes over their hearts like desire and ability to contribute to go and listen and experience that she felt when she learned Bernice a rocket Providence College’s diversity.” beloved community.” King would be speaking at PC. She And pray for the sanity of our world This year for the first time ever, Tavares expressed that he felt explained that not only is this a big the College will be presenting students returned to campus this deal due to her connection to MLK, Fly Little Boy… the MLK Vision award to honor fall “splinted and frustrated” but also due to the strength and You've been called to spread your wings the three professors (Dr. Francis after the Princeton Review article courage within her. “I think having Shine like a diamond, shoot like a string MacKay, Dr. René Fortin and Dr. dubbed PC as an institution with Bernice King come to PC shows a Visualize yourself in a foreign Mark Rerick) and Rev. Morris. little race or class interaction, and very intentional look at Dr. King community Prior to Bernice King’s address, was glad this week could bring not just as a legacy or a historical Where nobody looks like you the College celebrated Dr. King the College together. Plus, he was figure, but as a man, and that is a No one knows what it's like to hear through a variety of events. The grateful that so many offices could beautiful thing that I don’t think about your crazy cousin who just dropped week kicked off on MLK day, where come together to collaborate and many people on this campus have out of school to get a job students from local middle schools plan for the week. “This took a lot stopped to think about.” No one knows what it's like to hear and high schools were invited of people and a lot of effort,” he This Friday, at three in the people murmuring behind your back about to the College to participate in said. afternoon, the Humanities Forum the color of your skin storytelling activities that honored Jean-François explained that will also celebrate Dr. King, and No one knows what it feels like to travel Dr. King’s vision. she is thankful for the work that will discuss how to make his dream so far away from home just to have a better On Tuesday, a student celebration went into this week. “I thank Dean a "present day reality." chance at success took place in ’64 Hall entitled Tavares and his team, without them No one certainly knows what it feels like “Strength of Our Roots,” where for the other person to look away when you different cultures represented at enter an elevator the College were showcased. This, you must fight little boy Sara Jean François ’19 explained Fly high and above to reach beyond the the night went well, especially the limits portion of the fashion show. “You could really feel the energy of the Lastly, I want to thank you Little crowd,” she said, and applauded Boy… Phionna Claude ‘18 and Kiana Because you fly for us all Michels ’18 for their wonderful job You fly up so high MC-ing the show. She also noted Man, you a fly Little Boy! the power of a poem written by Estarlyn Hiraldo ’21, and explained So I hope you mark my words: it was very relatable to her and Walk proud, be yourself, and NEVER likely several others in the crowd. forget where you come from. “I loved seeing students being themselves,” said Tavares when asked about the event. He explained that wearing traditional Editor's Note: This poem was clothing, sharing food and reading performed by Hiraldo Tuesday spoken poetry can be very intimate, night in '64 Hall as part of the and he was proud of students for student celebration for Dr. King. sharing. “I felt so much pride,” he said. “It felt like a homecoming to me, because that’s what I did as a Students celebrate their culture through dance and music. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THECOWL January 18, 2018 NEWS The Cowl 3 Featured Friars: Student Leaders in NOLA Friars in All Grades Spend the Week Volunteering in New Orleans

quote, “Baptized when the levee Santos explained that by rotating New Orleans, Lesch said, “We talked by Gabriella Pisano ’18 broke.” Nee stated, “To me, that art the days in which they visited to so many people and learned so Co-News Editor and quote described the community service sites, they were able to meet many different things about them, FEATURED FRIAR of New Orleans. There is a personality so many different people and hear their culture, and their problems. I of perseverance and hope.” their unique stories. He emphasized left New Orleans with a new mindset Nee’s favorite part of the trip was a the importance of keeping your mind that there is a lot of change that is Over Winter break, 14 Providence mass at St. Joan of Arc Church. “It was and heart open and not being afraid needed in this world, but that there College students traveled to New a Catholic mass deeply entrenched to get out of your comfort zone. are a lot of people willing to dedicate Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA), on the in the African American Gospel Reflecting on his experience in their lives to solve them.” NOLA Immersion trip. The service- community,” said Nee. He noted how immersion program is sponsored welcoming everyone was and how by Campus Ministry. The purpose they were charismatic in their faith. of the program is said to be “to Rob Lesch ’20 said, “my favorite cultivate, through active service and part of the trip was interacting with the lens of faith, a sense of solidarity the people of New Orleans. They with women and men living on the are so kind, friendly, and inviting margins.” in every possible way. They always The trip to New Orleans took cared to introduce themselves and place from Wednesday, January 3 learn your name, even if you were to Wednesday, January 10. While never going to see them again.” Lesch there, the PC students participated said that when working with one in service activities, community of the organizations they changed bonding, and site-seeing. During old light bulbs in people’s homes to the week, students split into three energy efficient ones. He noted that groups and worked with different those whose homes they went to were organizations such as the St. Bernard so inviting and loving. Project, the Harry Tompson Center, The NOLA Immersion information Greenlight New Orleans, and the page on the PC website states, “The Lower Ninth Ward Village. NOLA Immersion is both a general To prepare for the trip, during the response to the Gospel call to do justice Top: The students and staff who attended the NOLA trip smile in front of the house they worked on fall semester, students met weekly and a specific response to the reality of as part of the St. Bernard Project. Bottom: Thomas Nee '18 uses a miter saw during construction. to learn more about New Orleans, post-Katrina New Orleans, Louisiana Hurricane Katrina, and the other (NOLA). The NOLA Immersion people going on the trip. Students has at its core a commitment to the studied different aspects of New dignity of the human person, lived Orleans culture including food, art, out by accompanying our neighbors and music. in the journey toward justice.” While PC student Tom Nee ’18, who took service plays a large part in the part in the NOLA Immersion, said, program, those who have taken part “New Orleans is like its own country. in the program stressed the impact of It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before. experiencing the community of New There are places that look like Katrina Orleans. just happened, but it is filled with “Immersing yourself in the culture such hope from the energy of the allows you to learn about how to truly people.” act as a community,” said Josh Santos Describing the atmosphere of New ’20. “The people there welcome you Orleans, Nee told a story of an art into their community with such studio he visited while on the trip. A hospitality. It is amazing to see the piece of art in the studio, which was vibrant community that remains full of graffiti art, had a prominent despite the hardships faced.” PHOTOS BY ALEXANDRA HUZYK '20/THECOWL IT Helpdesk Moved to the Basement of Library Phillips Memorial Library Bottom Floor Sees New Renovations

by Sarah Gianni ’18 previously been a separate department that News Staff reported to the Division of Academic Affairs,” said Rizzo. “The new office space, and the FEATURED FRIAR combination of multiple departments in one space comes with many learning opportunities With a new year comes the promise of change and some slight changes to how we all manage and improvement. There is no exception for our day-to-day activities, but it provides us the Providence College campus, which seems with an opportunity to grow as a more singular to constantly change no matter the time of unit to best serve the needs of the college.” year. However, 2018 brings completion to the Members of the PC community are now changes made on the basement floor of Philips enjoying the sleek and modern iHelp suite. Memorial Library. The brand new iHelp Suite “It's been really great to work in this updated is now a fully functioning space where students office space,” said iHelp student worker and community members can go for technology Meghan Brown ’21. “Most of my hours are now support. in this office because we only have one student “The renovations for the new iHelp office worker working in the Accino office instead of began with some prep work a couple years ago two.” in anticipation of the complete renovations,” Monday through Friday beginning at 8:00 said Helpdesk Manager Jim Rizzo. These a.m., anyone can call the iHelp Office to speak renovations began in the summer of 2016, to with an assistant at the “Helpdesk.” “If you are avoid disrupting students taking classes or having any technology problems we first try to studying in the library. solve the issue over the phone,” said Brown, “The purpose of the project was to bring “If we can’t solve them right away we put in the User Support group of the IT department a work order and our techs come in starting at together with Academic Media Services (AMS) 5:00 p.m. to address the problems.” in a single office to better support faculty, staff, Students and community members still have and students by combining our efforts and the option to address their technology issues avoiding duplication of services,” said Rizzo. in Accino as well. “There are still members of The office provides assistance for everything the IT department working out of Accinno, from computers, mobile devices, and classroom and we still maintain the four computer labs technology to database research and PC prints. in Accinno 100, 101, 202, and 207,” said Rizzo. “While the project was underway, AMS was The Helpdesk finds a new home. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THECOWL Both office spaces are open seven days a week officially merged under the IT umbrella, having for community use. 4 The Cowl NEWS January 18, 2018 What are Your Goals? The Senior Class is Invited to Reflect on What They Would Like to Accomplish this Semester Quotes Compiled & Graphics by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 News Editor

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by Hannah Langley ’21 She noted, “Seeing alumni of the News Staff program, taking the risk of moving to Hollywood and working in OFF CAMPUS entertainment, and knowing the PC in Hollywood program helped them Lights, camera, action! For four to do that, is extremely rewarding.” days towards the end of winter Jamie Fugere ’18 talked about break, several students visited how they met John Bowab, a Hollywood, California to explore 1950s PC graduate and director of the ins and outs of the entertainment television series such as Full House industry, exposing them to potential and The Cosby Show. She noted internship opportunities and future how “this trip made [her] realize careers. how willing Providence College The trip began seven years ago graduates are to helping out recent as a group effort between the Office grads who are looking to start a of Institutional Advancement, the career in the industry in L.A.” The trip began in 2012 and Center for Career Education and Students who attended the trip met alumnus and director John Bowab. PHOTO COURTESY OF PATTI GOFF Professional Development, the plans to be continued for years Department of Theatre, Dance, Agency (CAA). The PC students got why Slater reached out to the school to come. Goff considers the trip and Film, and Todd Slater ’97. to see the inner workings of these to start this program, as the trip to be a “valuable program” for This year, 10 Providence College studios, including sets, famous actors, “open[s] doors and help[s] students those students looking for a future students, consisting of both juniors writing and filming sessions, pitches pursue their dreams,” according to career in the film or entertainment and seniors with an interest in the for new ideas, and the creation of Patti Goff, Assistant Vice President industry. film and entertainment industry, advertisements. By watching and of Integrated Learning and Fugere said, “It was one of the attended the trip along with Fr. interacting, the students got a better Administration in Student Affairs. best experiences of my life, and Kenneth Gumbert, O.P., Ms. Patti understanding about how different Throughout the trip, the students knowing that I have made these Goff, and Mr. Paul Calle. The idea parts of the entertainment industry and staff also got to connect with connections has made me extremely of this trip is to help PC students work. Many also made connections PC alumni who too had gone on confident in pursuing my dreams.” interested in working in Los while on the trip, including William this trip several years back. These Oser commented on why he Angeles in the future understand Oser ’19. alumni are now successfully loved the trip, saying, “[it] gave what opportunities are available He noted his enthusiasm saying, working in different fields in the me the confidence that our school and the realities of working in “I got to network with people at entertainment industry and living is looking out for the little guy Hollywood. various studios such as Sunset in Hollywood. Meeting with these or the underdog, I definitely felt The group flew out to California Gower Studios and Sony, which recent alumni, including Tara support for my career on this trip.” on Sunday, January 7 and spent the allowed me to set up relationships McLaughlin ’13, now the Manager Hopefully, one day, all of these next three days visiting several sites, and hopefully an internship […] of Creative Advertising at Focus prospective Hollywood industry including Sony Pictures, Universal this summer!” Features, a branch of Universal workers will see their dreams Studios, the set of Criminal Minds, These eye-opening and connection Studios, was a particular highlight fulfilled and maybe even their Sunset Gower Studios, Walt Disney building experiences are exactly for Goff. names in lights. Studios, and the Creative Artists January 18, 2018 NEWS The Cowl 5 Shrine is Dedicated in St. Dominic Chapel Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Can be Found Near Chapel's Entrance

by Darren Squillace ’19 Our Lady of Guadalupe. The temple that was News Staff ultimately built and remains to the day is one of the most notable sites of religious pilgrimage in WORLD NEWS the world today. When asked about the newly erected shrine Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to an elderly in St. Dominic Chapel dedicated to Our Lady man named Juan Diego in the form of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Father Peter Martyr Yungwirth, Mary. It was 1531, and not only was Juan Diego O.P., explained the purpose and stated that the elderly, he was also a peasant laborer. This is not shrine will fulfill. "The new Shrine of Our Lady the first person many would call upon to carry of Guadalupe in St. Dominic Chapel is a space a message to the bishop asking him to erect a to pray and ask Our Lady of Guadalupe to offer church. This is what Our Lady of Guadalupe our prayers to God,” Fr. Peter Martyr said. “The did, however, as not only did she look past the image, which was donated to the College, is a social status of Juan Diego, but chose him to reproduction of the miraculous tilma in Mexico carry out her will due to her belief in the good City and shows her maternal care not only for and humility of her people. the people of Mexico but also for all of the When Juan Diego initially went to his local Americas.” bishop to relay what he had witnessed, the The shrine, like Our Lady of Guadalupe bishop naturally had difficulty believing the herself, serves as a representation of both God’s peasant’s story and required that he have the and her own love of all human beings, not spirit give a sign of her presence. When Juan only those who are perceived to be righteous. Diego’s uncle came close to death due to illness, Anyone who wishes to visit the shrine and offer Our Lady of Guadalupe cured him along with up prayers to Our Lady may feel free to do so giving him the sign the hesitant bishop and his at any time. advisors had required. “There are prayer cards available in the When Diego had returned to the bishop for the Shrine with some history, info, and prayers in third time, he again told him and his advisors English and Spanish, and it's a quiet place to what had occurred while opening his tilma sit and pray. So please come by for a beautiful The shrine was donated to the College. MAGGIE BRANHAM '18/THECOWL what revealed flowers along with an image of experience of prayer on campus." Congress Shooting at the Providence Place Mall Updates Mall Placed on Lock Down Following the Incident rates in 2016, lowest it’s been in 30 years. Shooting rates are down 29 percent over a five-year average. Burglaries are down in the five-year average, about 30 percent. But there’s no question, Providence is not only a safe city but it’s the safest it’s been in a very, very long time.” The FriarALERT system was not used on Monday when the shooting occurred. Over winter break, the FriarALERT system, which is used by Connor Nolan ‘19 Student Congress Publicity to notify members of the campus community when immediate CONGRESS action is necessary, was tested. Those using the FriarALERT system received three messages The Friar's baskeball team played next door at the Dunk when shots fired. PHOTO COURTESY WPRI-TV Congress reconvened this past indicating a test of the system Tuesday for its first meeting of was taking place. by Gabriella Pisano ‘18 Hours after the shooting, police Last semester on Nov. 9, 2017 the spring semester. Congress Assisstant News Editor welcomed back some members arrested a suspect, a 17-year- the FriarALERT system was used old male. He was charged with who spent the past semester OFF CAMPUS to notify faculty and students that abroad and are looking forward conspiracy to commit assault with shots were fired near Providence to a great semester. Congress a dangerous weapon. Surveillance Place Mall. The alert said to avoid also welcomed Sara Eckhoff, While Friar fans filled the videos from the mall provided I-95 and Rt. 10 near the mall. who spoke about her role as the Dunkin’ Donuts Center on the police with the license plate The Emergency Management Victim Advocacy Support and Monday, January 15 to watch number of the suspect’s car that Office was not available Education (VASE) coordinator the Men’s Basketball team beat was seen leaving the garage after to comment as to why the for Providence College. VASE Butler University, a shooting took the shooting. FriarALERT was not utilzed on can be very helpful for anyone place in the parking garage of the The suspect, whose name is Monday. who is a victim of sexual assault, Providence Place Mall. The mall not being released due to his age, domestic abuse, or any sort of and surrounding areas such as the was ordered to be released on trauma. She urged members of Veterans Memorial Auditorium home confinement. Providence Congress to get the word out and the Renaissance Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements Jr. in order to raise awareness on Downtown Hotel were all placed said that other arrests related campus. The help line number is on lockdown. to the incident are possible. The 1-800-494-8500 and all students 19-year-old Leonard Liriano of investigation is ongoing, and are urged to have it saved on Cranston, Rhode Island was the the Chief did not rule out gang- their phone. After questions only victim of what police say was related activity. The pretrial from a few of the members of a targeted shooting. Liriano was hearing where the suspect is due Congress, it was clarified that shot in the leg. His injuries are back in court is to take place on Sara Eckhoff and VASE are non- not considered life threatening. Feb. 13. mandated reporters who hope Surveillance videos show a Jorge Elorza, mayor of that the program will allow more fight taking place outside of Providence, responded to the students to feel comfortable Footlocker shortly before the shooting saying, “The city is not coming forward. Congress looks shooting occurred. The fight took only a safe city, but it’s a much forward to helping VASE build place between two groups of kids, safer city in the past couple of awareness on campus. prompting the police to search for years than it has been in our up to 10 suspects. history. I’ve mentioned homicide PHOTO COURTESY OF ZAZZLE.COM 6 TheThe Cowl Cowl NEWS SeptemberJanuary 18, 6, 2018 2012 September 6, 2012 Bursting the PC Bubble Let's Talk About ...Net An Analysis On Net Neutrality and What it Means For You

by Brian Garvey ’20 FCC. Appointed to the FCC board by News Staff President Barack Obama in 2014, Pai became the first Indian American to WORLD NEWS become the chairman when President Donald Trump designated him to On Sunday December 14, 2017, the position. A University of Chicago the Federal Communications Law graduate and former lawyer for Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 to repeal Verizon, Ajit Pai has always been very net neutrality. Net neutrality is the idea outspoken against net neutrality, and that all data on the internet is same has been strident in stating his belief and equal, and therefore no internet in the benefits of the repeal of net service providers, such as Comcast or neutrality. Verizon, may charge by user, content, General reaction and public website, platform, application, type opinion about the repeal has been very of attached equipment, or method negative, with social media exploding of communication. Net neutrality against the dismantling of net was established in 2015 under the neutrality. One of the most contentious Obama administration, and has been aspects of the repeal of Net Neutrality vehemently opposed by the massive is what is actually going to happen; internet companies within the U.S. no one seems to be sure of what will The leading force for the repeal happen until it actually happens. of net neutrality was Republican There are four scenarios that have Ajit Pai, the current chairman of the been deemed possible:

The final scenario, and seemingly most likely, is that nothing will really change. The idea is that companies will not the network and infrastructure provide fastlanes for paying which therefore would increase companies and restrict web The second, and most positive, the speed of the internet while services out of fear of consumer scenario, is that consumers will simultaneously lowering the backlash, as well as the distinct The first, and most unfavorable, actually have a lower internet bill consumer’s bill. possibility of the rules changing; scenario is that service companies and higher internet speed. Because But this relies on these internet Net Neutrality was only in place will be able to control every aspect of the repeal, internet companies companies lowering the bill for two years, and Ajit Pai has of the internet. Competing company will also be able charge companies on their own, and that is by no been shown just how quickly the sites will be blocked, and consumers that, under net neutrality, were means a foregone conclusion. rules can be changed. will not be able to access services, able to use massive amounts of Furthermore, a company like Essentially, there is a broad such as Netflix or Facebook, that data for free. This would directly Netflix might increase their range of scenarios, ranging from use a different service provider. affect Netflix, and is the reason why prices due to the fact that they complete restriction to unlimited Yet many experts say that in this Netflix has been so outspoken will pay more for internet access. data for lower prices, but the scenario, the market and competition against the repeal. The third scenario is that web general consensus from educated would keep the internet essentially Because companies who use services are like tiered packages. If experts is that the actual outcome the same, as an internet service large amounts of data will be a consumer wants to access services will be somewhere in the middle; policy with significantly fewer charged more for their usage, like Netflix, they have to pay whether that will be worse or regulations would outperform the the service companies will look for the package, similar to HBO. better than the internet during net strictly regulated company, thus for opportunities to increase Essentially, it will increase the price neutrality cannot be determined forcing the regulated company to their income. The additional of services consumers previously until the actual changes become change their policies. income can be used to improve had access to. apparent. Page 7 Opinion January 18, 2018 No Country is a ‘Shithole’ Trump’s Comments Perpetuate Racist Stereotypes

by Laura Arango ’20 reiterates that Latinos in the U.S. are Opinion Staff only there illegally, as criminals and intending to steal jobs from American POLITICS people. These types of conversations are Last week, White House officials not limited to Colombia. They occur held a closed-door meeting in which in every country Donald Trump they discussed the Deferred Action for considers a “shithole.” Childhood Arrivals (DACA) deal and Haiti, a primarily black nation a bipartisan immigration proposal that and one of Donald Trump’s targeted would meet the needs and wants of countries holds “a growing number both the Republican and Democratic of U.S. firms . . . including commercial parties. What could have been a banks, airlines, oil, and agribusiness productive meeting unfortunately companies, and U.S.-owned turned into another opportunity for assembly plants. Opportunities for President Donald Trump to evidently U.S. businesses in Haiti include demonstrate his bigotry. light manufacturing, in particular By using phrases such as “shithole textile and clothing production; the countries” when speaking in development and trade of raw and regards to Central American and PHOTO COURTESY OF EVAN VUCCI/ASSOCIATED PRESS processed agricultural products; African nations, make it clear that Donald Trump attends a Cabinet meeting on Jan. 9. medical supplies and equipment; etc,” our president believes that the key according to state.gov. to “Making America Great Again” Central American, South American, thousands of North Americans and The relationship between Haiti and is making America predominently and African nations deserve the Europeans were traveling across the United States, historically, has been white.Trump and his advisors also same amount of respect as European Colombia and enjoying the warmth a positive and mutually beneficial one. questioned why there are not more countries and the United States of of the people and the loveliness of the Yet, our leader chooses to ignore the people from Norway coming to the America. terrain. facts and instead feed the public with United States. The negative rhetoric that Donald When I spoke to many U.S. dividing and harmful rhetoric. Trump has denied making such Trump has consistently spewed tourists they were clearly shocked There are no “shithole” countries in controversial statements in spite of the only serves to reinforce negative that Colombia functioned the way the world. Every country’s customs, Democratic and Republican senators stereotypes that people consider to be that it did. They believed they would culture, land, and language are who have come forward confirming true about developing countries. be traveling to a country where beautiful and special. We must all his comments. However, it is not a Over winter break, I traveled to crime was tolerated and drugs were remember that the words of one man question in my mind—he did make Colombia, a country that in Donald commonplace. do not define a universal truth. Those those comments. He has and will Trump’s eyes, would be considered And that was because the U.S. is that are from Norway should be more continue to proprogate more and more a “shithole.” And what I saw was filled with negative stereotypes about than welcome in the United States, but division in our nation if we allow it. a country flourishing in tourism— Latinos reinforced by a president that those from Africa should be as well. Making the Most of a Semester Abroad

When I was planning my abroad experience, allow more than two of its Study Abroad: I did not plan to go on my own because I students to live together thought it would make it a better experience. I Continued from front page when they study abroad. just happened to be interested in studying in a The whole point of going place where none of my friends were interested abroad is to gain a new I knew that none of my friends who were in studying. experience and to make going abroad would be in at the same school or However, having a semester abroad that connections with even in the same city as me. When I was thinking was completely unlike anything I could have people you would about going abroad, I did truly feel like I was experienced at PC and with people I would never have met in going alone. never have met at PC made my experience more Providence. While I say that I felt like I went abroad alone, fulfilling. That is not to I was not really alone. King’s College London While I did find the thought of starting over say that people had over 600 study abroad students during the again at a new school daunting, I am better for who go abroad fall semester, and that is not counting the nearly the experiences I gained in forging my own with big groups 30,000 full-time students, or the over eight path. Before I found my new friends at my new of PC students million people that call the city of London home. university, I went out and explored London on cannot have a full I had many people around me; I just had not met my own, learning to navigate the underground experience, simply any of them yet. system and to rely on myself and my own that making some While it is fun to travel with friends you abilities. time to spend already have, there is something special about And while I may not have started the semester exploring your being on your own in a new place. with friends, those friends did come and now I host city yourself Starting at King’s felt like starting freshman have made connections with other study abroad and making an year at PC all over again, which at first was very students from the U.S. as well as other students effort to meet nerve-wracking. However, I came to appreciate from the U.K. and Europe. people from your the fresh start. No one at my new school knew These friends host country and me, and I got a chance to have a completely new gave me different beyond will only experience. perspectives and make your abroad The trouble with going abroad in groups is helped me to experience that it can be easy not to branch away from those make global richer. groups. It is comfortable to stay with what you connections already know, and it can be easier to spend all that I may not your time with already established friends. have made Two of my flatmates last semester were also if I had been American study-abroad students, and they spent able to rely on most of their time with other American students friends that I in their programs. In this case, studying abroad already had. is less of gaining a new experience and more of There is a having an experience very similar to what you reason that would get on campus, simply in a different place. PC does not PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA 8 The Cowl COMMENTARYOPINION January 18, 2018 President Winfrey? Our Country Does Not Need Another Celebrity President

by Sarah Kelley ’18 nobody ever has to say ‘Me too’ Opinion Co-Editor again,” not only did her speech bring POLITICS audience members to their feet, but it also brought about countless forms of inquiry regarding a potential run Anyone who watched Oprah for the presidency. Winfrey receive the Cecil B. DeMille This kind of speculation about the Award for lifetime achievement at political implications of Winfrey’s the Golden Globes last week cannot speech raises serious cause for alarm deny the powerful message of hope in terms of recognizing where we Winfrey championed within her are as a society under the current speech. political atmosphere if we easily But why did so many of us interpret perceive a celebrity’s speech in such that message as a potential run for a presidential context. presidency? And why was “Oprah These interpretations of, and 2020” an immediate response? reactions to, Winfrey’s acceptance As the first black woman to have speech seem to shift the focus of her received this lifetime achievement message away from the collective award, Winfrey made a moving stories and truths that must be told, acceptance speech that eloquently and towards Winfrey’s political synthesized a number of urgent social potential as an individual. Within and political topics—from racial this shift, we are to some extent losing equality and the value of the press, the significance of her powerful to issues of sexual abuse and assault message. within the #MeToo movement, and Winfrey’s speech was not intended the importance of women and all to draw attention to herself as an individuals speaking their truth and individual, it was intended as a call telling their stories. to action for all individuals, to raise She called for a break in our awareness and create social change Oprah Winfrey accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award. PHOTO COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES society’s dominant ideology, which towards a more equitable and just for years has silenced women from society. position of the presidency under the and philanthropist—and overall telling their stories, has maintained And while the issues raised by current political environment. human being—we also cannot a cultural status quo of abuse and Winfrey’s speech are inextricably It is hard not to ask oneself deny her general lack of political inequality, and has allowed for political, that does not necessitate a whether President Donald Trump experience. the maintenance of powerful male potential run for the presidency on has really altered our political reality The power of Oprah’s speech interests at the cost of justice and her part. to such an extent that we would now should remind us that we must all do truth. The strong, immediate response readily accept another celebrity’s our part to invoke and sustain social Yet, in Winfrey’s championing of of “Oprah 2020” to this acceptance potential run for the presidency. change in the U.S. Yet that does not “a new day…on the horizon” and a speech seems in some way to And while no one can deny the mean that we should begin to readily future in which women “become the reflect the shifting political norms brilliance and success of Winfrey as fall back on celebrities as possible leaders who take us to the time when of American society regarding the a businesswoman, actress, producer, political leaders. Medicaid Cuts Hurt Low-Income Americans by Hannah Paxton ’19 positive motivation for Medicaid recipients. The letter inclined to poorer health, depression, and even death. Asst. Opinion Editor to state Medicaid directors says that the Centers for This argument is rather convoluted, considering POLITICS Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) “will support that Medicaid is what provides healthcare. Having state efforts to test incentives that make participation in good healthcare actually encourages work, contrary work or other community engagement a requirement to what the letter to Medicaid directors claims. What How much longer until the American people’s for continued Medicaid eligibility.” is framed as an incentive in reality is a punishment for basic rights are renounced entirely? In light of The Trump administration’s instruction means well low-income Americans by revoking their fundamental President Trump’s imposition of work requirements to incentivize beneficiaries to provide for themselves, right to healthcare. for Medicaid, it is impossible to say that we are but is that really the policy’s aim? While this new demand implies that poorer moving forward as a country. In 2018, we should be The main problem with this change in Medicaid Americans are not “earning” their healthcare, news opening doors for low-income Americans, not closing services is that its logic is hypocritical. In defense of website WLFI informs that a Kaiser study showed them. The decision to mandate work for Medicaid the work requirement, the letter argues that working that the majority of adults who are working-age on only hinders low-income people when it claims to be improves health, as those who work are apt to have Medicaid are already working. Approximately 60 helping them. higher incomes, which is correlated with a longer life percent work full or part time, primarily for employers Initially, the demand for work would appear to be a span. Therefore, those who are unemployed are more that do not grant health insurance. Meanwhile, most Medicaid beneficiaries who are not working have a disability or an ailment, are in school, or are taking care of a family member. Therefore, the primary effect of work prerequisites is to disqualify an enormous number of low-income people, many of whom obtained health coverage through the expansion of Medicaid. The Kaiser study also found that charging premiums in the Children’s Health Insurance Program and Medicaid diminishes coverage for children and adults. Less people enroll, more leave the program, and less time is spent on the program. Additionally, the effect is largest on those whose income is below the poverty line, and these are the same people who are most likely to be uninsured should they lose coverage. Helping poor Americans to “get back on their feet” for Medicaid is not the true goal of the CMS policy. Instead, requiring work will have the opposite effect. Since Medicaid was expanded, it has enhanced the financial health of low-income people, amended access to healthcare, and helped to battle the opioid crisis. Why are poor Americans being punished when they are already working so hard? Rolling back Medicaid will only make it more difficult for them to have access to their basic right to healthcare. Activists protest GOP health care plan in New York. PHOTO COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES January 18, 2017 OPINION The Cowl 9 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 Publisher: Kristine Goodwin Embracing Change in the Spring Co-Publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears by Marla Gagne ’18 competition). see what kind of play we can expect for Advisor: Richard F. Kless Editor-in-Chief Change can be a lot of fun. The Cowl in the coming months. is welcoming back editors who went Change is not always easy. Sitting Journalism Consultant: Michael Pare EDITOR’S COLUMN abroad and training new people who in a classroom with 10 strangers can Editor-in-Chief: Marla Gagne ’18 are ready to get more involved in our make fifty-minute classes feel endless. publication. We are excited this week Accepting that it is your last semester Associate Editor-in-Chief: Paige The first word that always comes to to introduce something new to the Calabrese ’18 at PC is bittersweet. And coming back mind for the spring semester is change. paper, our very own puzzle and comic from abroad, surrounded by a different Managing Co-Editor: Tom Tobin ’19 After weeks of watching TV and section that can be found on page 10. language, culture, and people can be Managing Co-Editor: Megan Stefanski sleeping for endless hours, it is time to We hope this is something fun and a daunting. But with difficult change ’19 readjust: back to PC, doing homework little challenging for all of our readers. is exciting change and looking ahead Social Media Curator: Abby Mansolillo and writing essays again, meeting We are even doing some journalism there is a semester that is waiting for ’21 new professors and classmates, and training in February for the first full- adventures, challenges, new friends, saying goodbye to mom’s home-cooked staff Cowl Summit, a time to bond and Co-News Editor: Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 memories, and more. Co-News Editor: Gabriella Pisano ’18 meals (I am sorry Ray, but there is no better our writing. For freshmen, hopefully you feel Looking around campus, we can more adjusted and part of the PC Opinion Co-Editor: Sarah Kelley ’18 surely see changes being made left and family, ready to explore the city more Opinion Co-Editor: Taylor Godfrey ’19 Asst. Opinion Editor: Hannah Paxton ’19 right. and get more involved on campus. News covers the campus physically For sophomores and juniors, you Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Abigail transforming, from new renovations in are veterans who can now challenge Czerniecki ‘19 Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Kerry the library basement to a new shrine of yourselves to go outside of your Torpey ‘20 Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Chapel. comfort zones and really contribute to Opinion tackles the difficulties of the school. And for seniors, well, it is Portfolio Editor: David Martineau ’18 coming home after being abroad for a finally time to complete your PC bucket Sports Co-Editor: Meaghan Cahill ’20 semester, and expresses their take on lists. Sports Co-Editor: Jack Belanger ’21 the Times Up Movement sweeping Embrace the changes coming this Hollywood. A&E looks to what is semester, because beyond every Photography Co-Editor: Kristina Ho ’18 Photography Co-Editor: Nicholas to come, from favorite returning TV sleepless all-nighter and bad grade on Crenshaw ’20 shows to the must-see music festivals an exam are chances to join new clubs, coming in 2018. Sports gives us updates watch PC in the playoffs, and make Head Copy Editor: Katie Coyne ’18 Asst. Head Copy Editor: Annie Loftus on hockey and basketball, looking to new memories with friends. ’18 Junior Copy Editor: Annie Shelley ’19 Copy Editors: Madeline Burns ’20, Courtney Day ’19, Jennifer Dorn ’18, CJ McCartin ’20, Kathleen Moore ’20, Tangents Tirades Annie Shelley ’19, Rachel Sullivan ’18, Katherine FitzMorris ’19, Megan Stuart ’19, Connor McGrath ’18 & College Football Playoff Alumni Hall Should Stay

Disclaimer Needs To Be More Inclusive Open on Sundays The opinions and positions expressed in The Cowl do not necessarily represent those of Providence At the conclusion of the 2004 college football regular season, For those Providence College students who rely College or The Cowl’s staff, and the content of five teams were undefeated. Only two, the University of South heavily on their campus meal plan for food, their advertisements do not necessarily communicate Carolina and Oklahoma University, could play for the national dining options have suddenly been reduced thanks to endorsement by the College or The Cowl’s staff. title, so three teams were left to play in lesser bowls. the changing hours of operation for Alumni Hall and The College Football Playoff was instituted in 2014 and the Eaton Street Café. These are not minor changes. Letter/Guest Submission Policy includes four teams, as opposed to the previous two which Although Alumni Hall is only scheduled to close an The Cowl welcomes guest opinions and letters to squared off in a single game. It was also created to provide, hour earlier during the weekday—11:00 p.m. instead the editor from members of the Providence College among other reasons, a chance for lesser-known teams to of midnight—the biggest, and quite possibly, most community and outside contributors. All submissions must include the writer’s name, signature, a phone compete for a national title despite their lack of affiliation with upsetting changes lie within the new weekend hours. number, and an email address where he or she can be a major conference. On Friday and Saturday nights, Alumni will now reached. Letters should be no more than 250 words Yet so far, the committee that chooses which teams will play close at 11:00 p.m. instead of 1:00 a.m. This means in length and will be printed as space permits. Guest in the playoff has failed to include worthy schools that play that students will not be able to satisfy their midnight commentaries should be limited to 500 words in outside the well-known (Read: higher revenue-generating) mozzarella sticks and curly fry cravings any longer. length, and only one will be published per week. The Cowl reserves the right to edit articles for grammar. conferences. However, this is nothing compared to Sunday’s new Submissions must be emailed to The Cowl office no This past season, the University of Central Florida finished schedule. later than 9 ­­­p.m. on the Sunday before publication. with an undefeated regular season record and beat multiple Students will no longer be able to get food from We do not print previously published articles. nationally-ranked opponents, yet the committee failed to Alumni on Sundays at all, because it will remain Email responses to [email protected], and remember a guest submission is only an email away. include them. closed until Monday morning. This means no more No team that made the playoffs went undefeated. UCF baked chicken penne, Ben and Jerry’s, sushi, or Yella’s also beat Auburn in the Peach Bowl, a team that defeated two wraps on Sundays. While students will be able to get Accuracy Watch of the four playoff teams. Their exclusion has proven that food from the Eaton Street Café from 10:00 a.m. until The Cowl is committed to accuracy and carefully the committee’s agenda does not include finding a spot for midnight, it can be a trek for those who are stuck doing checks every article that goes into print to ensure that laudable teams outside the major conferences. The Selection work on upper campus all day. the facts are presented clearly and truthfully. If you Committee is able to rely on the argument that because schools Another option for food is Raymond Dining find an error in any article, please email the Editor- like UCF do not play the same level of competition as the major Hall. However, weekends in Ray can be incredibly in-Chief at [email protected]. Corrections will be printed as necessary. conference schools, they do not pass the eye test and thus do frustrating for those who attempt to eat three meals not deserve a spot on the game’s highest stage. a day. Ray only serves two meals on the weekends; The refusal to include UCF invalidates one of the original breakfast and dinner. Because of this, many students Advertising purposes of the playoff and forces casual college football fans can find it rather challenging to find something to Contact The Cowl with advertising requests and questions at [email protected] or, if necessary, to question how big of a role money plays in determining a eat for lunch. They are left with bagels, salad, fruit, via telephone at 401-865-2214. Visit www.thecowl. national champion. desserts, and cereal. com/advertise for rates, publication dates, and This is why Alumni is so valuable on the weekends. other information about advertising with The Cowl. -Kevin Copp ’18 Students can get everything from yogurt and granola We reserve the right to decline any advertisement at any time for any reason. We reserve the right to label bars to grilled chicken sandwiches and hummus cups an advertisement with the word “Advertisement” throughout the entire day. Also, Alumni is quick and when, in our judgment, this action is necessary to easy. All foods can be made to-go, allowing students to clearly distinguish between editorial material and return to their workspace with their food. advertising. Although the Eaton Street Café can have their food prepared to-go, it is not the same as Alumni. Alumni’s Subscriptions location in the Slavin Center makes it easy for all Subscription rate for a weekly issue by mail is $100 students on upper campus, who do not have access to per year. Send payment to The Cowl, 1 Cunningham kitchens or kitchenettes, to enjoy quick and easy food Square, Providence, R.I. 02918; make checks payable to The Cowl. Student subscription is included in tuition on the weekends. fee; issues are available around campus on Thursday It will be interesting to see if this drastic change lasts nights. the entire Spring semester. While the change does greatly benefit the hardworking Alumni Hall staff members, this is The Cowl is a proud definitely a frustrating change for students. member of the Associated Collegiate Press. -Katherine Torok ’20 PHOTO COURTESY OF DURRELLIOTT.COM 10 The Cowl PUZZLES & COMICS January 18, 2018

Here at The Cowl we are starting a new page dedicated entirely to puzzles and comics in an effort to bring more happiness and whimsicality to PC! Puzzle formats will range from crosswords to word searches and many more. Answers to the puzzle can be found at the bottom of this page. We welcome feedback on our new page, and all comments and suggestions can be emailed to us at editor@ thecowl.com. Enjoy!

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9. Gorge 9. COMIC COURTESY OF DAVID MARTINEAU ’18

7. Bored 7.

10. Sleeping 10. Champagne 5.

8. Drinking 8. News 3.

6. Sweatpants 6. Glitter 2.

4. Clark 4. Eleven 1.

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Page 11 Photography January 18, 2018 Professor Edition If you were a student at Providence College, what class would you most want to take?

“Visual Design with Professor James Janecek.” “Early Latin American History Dr. Paul Czech with Fr. David Orique, O.P.” Professor Jamilee Polson Lacy

“Fr. Orique’s Maymester in Spain.” “Art History Survey for all of the Dr. Karen Holland great art history professors.” Dr. Joseph Silva

“Any sophomore Honors Civ or “Arabic with Dr. Muna Mohammad.” an American History course.” Dr. Lynette Boos Dr. Mario DiNunzio

Photos by Nicholas Crenshaw ’20, Co-Photo Editor Roving

Page 12 Photography January 18, 2018 What is the best thing you did over break?

“I went to Baltimore and “I went on the PC to Hollywood program.” I had time to see my sister.” Sean Sweeney ’18 Amy Pineda ’19

“A lot of self-reflecting.” “I went to New York City and saw the tree at Maodo Lo ’18 Rockefeller Center.” Maddie Reilly ’20

“Went to Florida to play golf and got a tan.” “I went to an Eagles game.” Alex Jenkins ’19 Cassie Kincaid ’21

“Defended the First Amendment.”

-Meryl Streep as Katharine Graham in The Post

PHOTO COURTESY OF CINEMABLOGRAPHER.COM Photos by Kristina Ho ’18, Co-Photo Editor Arts & Page 13 Entertainment 0 Time’s Up: Hollywood Flips the ScriptJanuary 18, 2 18 by Blaine Payer ’18 A&E Staff FILM

The 2018 awards show season started off strong with a Golden Globes that will not soon be forgotten. Arriving in the midst of one of the biggest and most widely publicized scandals in the history of Hollywood, the Golden Globes became a blank canvas on which the Hollywood elite painted “Time’s Up” in big, black letters. Spearheaded by household names like Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, and Oprah Winfrey, the Time’s Up initiative that seemingly began as a silent, color-driven protest quickly began to dominate the night and occupy the center of attention. “This is a moment of solidarity, Natalie Portman, Jessica Chastain, Octavia Spencer, and America Ferrera wear black in support of the Time’s Up initiative. not a fashion moment,” Eva Longoria PHOTO COURTESY OF GLAMOUR.COM reported to the New York Times before finally allowed and sexual harassment Two-time Golden Globe winner Laura against the patriarchy and remind them the ceremony. “This time the industry finally isn’t. It’s gonna be a good year.” Dern pleaded for the creation of a culture that “speaking your truth is the most can’t expect us to go up and twirl As was to be expected, many were in which victims can speak up without powerful tool we all have.” Winfrey, the around. That’s not what this moment concerned about how Meyers, a notably being reprimanded. Later, Academy first black woman to ever receive the Cecil is about.” Although some critics were innocent late night comedian-turned Award winner Frances McDormand B. DeMille Award, fully embraced the skeptical as to whether or not the “wear talk show host, was going to navigate made note of the “tectonic shift in our theme of change and empowerment in black” initiative celebrities would follow through the tentative climate. Luckily, industry’s power structure,” reminding her speech, prompting the unsurprising through with the protest, Entertainment he chose the right side and produced the audience in attendance and at home outcry for a 2020 presidential campaign Tonight’s red carpet coverage quickly an onslaught of pro-Time’s Up jokes. that “the women in this room are not for the jack-of-all-trades philanthropist. silenced the nay sayers as scores of black- That was just the tip of the iceberg. The here for the food—we are here for the “For too long, women have not been clad A-listers emerged from their limos. real moments of beautiful protest and self- work.” Regardless of how private many heard or believed if they dared to speak Of course, the Time’s Up warriors expression came during the acceptance of these stars are with their politics, their truth to the power of those men,” did more than just wear black at this speeches for of Best Supporting Actress they made an exception that night and Winfrey explained, “But their time is crucial moment; they brought the fight in a TV Series, Best Performance by a took part in history in the making. up. Their time is up.” With such explicit to the stage. Right off the bat, host Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited The highlight of the night came activism and calls for change, the face Seth Meyers allowed the audience Series, or Motion Picture made for when Oprah Winfrey delivered her best and climate of Hollywood is sure to to breathe a sigh of relief after he Television, and of course the presentation rendition of the Braveheart speech as change, ushering in a new era led by proclaimed that “It’s 2018, marijuana is of the Cecil B. DeMille Award. she called women to arms to fight back female powerhouses of the industry. Festival Mania: Boston Calling Announces 2018 Lineup by Patrick Fuller ’21 A&E Staff MUSIC

The past few weeks have brought an exciting surge of music festival lineup reveals. While big names like Coachella and Bonnaroo plan to draw the masses in through advertising headliners like Beyoncé, Muse, and The Weeknd, a local music festival, Boston Calling, attempts to solidify its standing. Boston Calling which is he;d at the Harvard Athletic Complex from May 25-27, is a much larger and better developed project than the festival at its debut in May 2013. Originally, the festival took place in City Hall Plaza twice a year, in May and September. In May 2016, Boston Calling decided to relocate to the Harvard Athletic Complex and focus on one festival per year. With these bold choices came a seemingly infinite pool of logistical nightmares ranging from long lines at food vendors and entrance gates to The Boston Calling lineup. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOSTON.COM Chance the Rapper performing in 2017. PHOTO COURTESY OF IMPROPER.COM inconvenient stage planning. However, through the feedback from last year, Boston Calling headliners: Eminem, The Killers, and Jack White. The National, and Portugal. The Man, to Tyler, the organizers have promised lots of improvements. With the release of his album Revival, the Creator, Bryson Tiller, Brockhampton, and Daniel Although the festival suffered some unavoidable controversial yet legendary Eminem has taken Caesar. The festival, currently has a total of 45 artists. difficulties due to a simple lack of experience, it has the hip-hop scene by storm once again. Without Aside from the music, Boston Calling plans never let the people down as far as performers go. warning or hype, Marshall Mathers ignored to host a sea of stand-up comedians, including In fact, Rolling Stone and The Boston Globe have accusations of misogyny and offensive lyrics Cameron Esposito and Jenny Slate, as well as praised Boston Calling for its diverse lineup to craft a narrative of reflection and human a feature on political debate stemming from and quality of production. Furthermore, the nature. Now, he plans to conquer the music Pod Save America, a podcast consisting of four festival was placed in the Top 10 Festivals in the festival scene by planting his crosshairs on former aides to 44th President Barack Obama. United States by Consequence of Sounds in 2017. Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Boston Calling, Moreover, Academy Award winning actress Much of the credit, therefore, must be given among others. Such a passionate resurrection Natalie Portman is curating films for the festival to Crash Line Productions, the Boston-based from the graveyard of 2000s music should be after withdrawing last year due to her pregnancy. production company which makes this festival motivation enough for a stellar performance. With such a variety of genres and activities, possible, and curator Aaron Dessner of rock Meanwhile, another band of the early Boston Calling has set itself up for a successful, band The National. Thanks to them, Boston 2000s, The Killers, is slated to headline the well-attended festival. As of now, three- Calling has boasted artists such as Sia, My Boston Calling Music Festival after releasing day general admission tickets are being sold Morning Jacket, Of Monsters and Men, Kendrick Wonderful Wonderful in 2017. Finally, Jack White, for $289 on bostoncalling.com, a great price Lamar, Vampire Weekend, and Disclosure. guitarist and vocalist for the former White compared to Coachella’s $429 entrance fee. To the excitement of many, on Jan. 4, Boston Stripes, will headline the remaining night. Hopefully, over time, Boston Calling will come Calling released the lineup for the 2018 event, However, equal excitement comes from the to rival major festivals like Austin City Limits adding more names to an already reputable legacy amount of quality undercards snagged for the and Lollapalooza and the loyalty of traveling of musicians. The main attraction lies in the three big festival ranging from Queens of the Stone Age, music lovers will be split between the coasts. 14 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT January 18, 2018 Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Will Technology Destroy Us All?

by Julia Vaccarella ’20 unclear, which certainly adds to the show’s appeal. single mother implants a chip into her young A&E Staff Even with its classification as a science fiction daughter that can display her location at any series, the unexpected plot twists are exactly what moment in time. The device can even limit TELEVISION has drawn such large audiences to Black Mirror. what a child sees by blocking out stimuli Regarding season four inparticular, Brooker that causes an increase in anxiety and fear. Netflix marked the start of a new year with says, “I genuinely thought, I don’t know what Black Mirror has also incorporated many the fourth installment of their series, Black state the world’s going to be in by the time other relevant topics, such as the power of Mirror. Referred to by some as a modern version these [episodes] appear.” The creator alludes technology in the context of relationships and of The Twilight Zone, the British series is set to the very real possibility that humanity crime. No matter what direction our society is in futuristic societies that have implemented could be heading in a similar direction that heading, Black Mirror reveals that technology various technologies from child trackers to has drawn larger audiences to watch the show. has a paradoxical kind of power; it can make memory implants. Originally airing on the For example, “Arkangel” explores the idea things easier for us and propel us towards British network Channel 4, Netflix picked up of extreme over-parenting. In the episode, a happiness, but can also do just the opposite. the series in 2015 beginning with season three. Much of the success of Black Mirror can be attributed to the show’s organization. Creator Charlie Brooker revealed that “one-off idea based stories weren’t really being told on television” before production of the show had begun. Each episode follows a unique plot with a varied cast of characters and the episodes, therefore, can be watched in any order. The anthology structure fits well, allowing for more content and conflict. One of the six episodes is displayed entirely in black and white, a fitting technique for the minimalistic production that focuses mainly on one character and a less chaotic plot. Season four features an impressive cast. Most notably, Jodie Foster directed the episode “Arkangel,” which also stars Mad Men actress Rosemarie DeWitt. Jesse Plemons, who is known for his role in Breaking Bad, adopts a chilling persona in “USS Callister,” the first episode listed on Netflix. While some people view progressive movements in technology as positive, Black Mirror generally rejects this idea. The unfortunate ends faced by many of the characters in the series blatantly reveal the negative consequences of the human pursuit or new advancements. At the same time, this also plays into how one individual’s use of technology can ultimately have a detrimental effect on others. Although the episodes of Black Mirror do, in fact, take place in the future, the exact decade or year is A still from the episode “Arkangel” from the hit Netflix seriesBlack Mirror. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTOS KALOHORIDIS/NETFLIX I’ll Take “HQ Trivia” for $2,000

by Ryan Cox ’18 “Players are regularly booted from A&E Staff the game without explanation. The live host’s face is frequently obscured ON-CAMPUS by the wheel of death. Sometimes, the whole game is scrapped for mysterious technical reasons,” said The mobile app HQ Trivia has taken the New York Times, “and yet, as many the world by storm, attracting over one as half a million people are tuning in million “HQties” who log on almost for each session.” Recent updates to daily to play. The new, free-to-play quiz the app seem to have quelled many show app is revolutionary to some, of these issues as recent games have while simply another fad to others. been running without crashing. Regardless, it has workplaces coming These difficulties are in addition to to a screeching halt during the week. Yusupov’s meltdown with The Daily The premise is simple: every Beast in response to a profile being weekday at 3 and 9 p.m. the app run on Rogowsky. According to The hosts a live trivia game open to Daily Beast, “[Yusupov] said that we anybody who has downloaded the were ‘completely unauthorized’ to app. The host, usually comedian Scott write about Scott or HQ without his Rogowsky, asks 12 questions ranging approval…even after The Daily Beast from easy to difficult. If you get a explained that the story was framed question wrong, you are eliminated. around Scott’s daily life and that he Those left standing at the end of revealed no corporate information.” 12 questions split a cash jackpot of Yusupov later denied to The Daily $2,000, although some special games Beast ever having such a conversation. have jackpots at $10,000 or higher. Rogowsky’s quirky sense of humor It sounds too good to be true, earned him a cult following, and especially since HQ has no way players either love him or love to to make a profit off the app itself. hate him. Despite all the negative The founders, Rus Yusupov and press, HQ seems stronger than Colin Kroll, also founded the now- ever. It recently launched on defunct app Vine. So in addition Android phones, driving up daily to their profits from Vine, the app viewership. Coworkers frequently is funded through venture capital. Scott Rogowsky hosts HQ Trivia in front of thousands of participants almost daily. PHOTO COURTESY OF FORBES.COM take a collective break at 3 p.m. to Yusupov stated in an interview on cashing out any winnings, the popular over the last several months. play together. Families on Christmas with Time that he received “a ton of high number of winners splitting the A record 1.2 million players competed and New Year’s teamed up to try to interests from brands and agencies pot, and a low chance of repeating for a $10,000 prize on Jan. 3, although take down the 12-question gauntlet. who want to collaborate,” but the victory also help to save HQ money. the game averages about 400,000 to In a world where phones are attacked app has yet to include sponsored The cash, flashy graphics, and quick 600,000 players. It remains popular for wrecking human interaction, HQ questions or ads. A $20 minimum pace of the game has made it wildly despite constant technical difficulties. seems to be a step in the right direction. January 18, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 15 Camila Cabello: the New Princess of Pop

coverage with performances on talk shows like The Ellen Show and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. In December 2016, Cabello announced her exit from Fifth Harmony. The band’s Twitter account told fans that they tried to “sit down and discuss the future of” the group following the release of her first solo project, but Cabello refused to cooperate. Cabello, however, tweeted that she “was shocked” after reading Fifth Harmony’s response, claiming that the group was highly aware of her feelings about going solo following lengthy conversations. With worldwide acclaim for singles like “Crying in the Club” and “Havana,” Cabello has managed to debut as a unique and influential artist of her own. As a songwriter behind the album, the singer explained to Rolling Stone that “there’s absolutely nothing wrong” with having songs “written by other people,” but, “it’s just not for me.” Cabello pays special attention to her Latin heritage and credits producer Frank Dukes as being “a big part of taking a classic part of Latin culture and combining it with something new and modern.” Rather than play it safe and make songs that will establish Cabello’s solo career as soon as possible, Camila stands out as a debut because of this Latin-pop fusion. Following in the footsteps of Zayn Malik of One Direction and Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC, Cabello is a success story, as many artists who go solo end up struggling to find fame on their Camila Cabello performs for iHeart Radio. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARCUS INGRAM/GETTY IMAGES ENTERTAINMENT/GETTY IMAGES own. Reggie Ugwu, a journalist for The New York by Kerry Torpey ’20 States edition of The X Factor, Fifth Harmony Times, interviewed Cabello, describing her as, A&E Co-Editor has become one of the globe’s most recognizable “just one in a cacophony of voices aiming to break and popular girl groups. From wins at the through in a harsh, post-streaming environment.” MUSIC American Music Awards to international Tom Poleman of iHeartMedia explained to nominations at the German Bravo Otto Awards Ugwu that the platform of a band like Fifth After shocking fans around the world and South Korean MelOn Music Awards, the Harmony does not guarantee success for an artist with her exit from pop girl group Fifth group was on a rollercoaster that only went up. going solo. He explains, “The field is so competitive Harmony, Camila Cabello has taken the music Despite their success as a collective, the that you really need the planets to align.” industry by storm. With her first solo album group members participated in solo endeavors Poleman feels that Cabello stands out from Camila debuting at number one in over 90 outside of the group. Most notably, however, these solo success stories as her “sensibilities countries, the Cuban-American singer joins were Cabello’s features on Shawn Mendes’s hit as a songwriter” will help “define her career.” a small percentage of successful performers song “I Know What You Did Last Summer” With the continued success of Camila on iTunes who left their bands behind for solo careers. and Machine Gun Kelly’s “Bad Things.” Both and other streaming services, the singer has set Since their formation in 2012 on the United collaborations included widespread media herself up for a steady and prosperous solo career. Interested in film, theater, art, or music? Become a writer for Arts & Entertainment! Apply Now At www.thecowl.com/join 16 The Cowl ADVERTISEMENT January 18, 2018

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A Day inby Marisa DelFarnothe ’18 Life Portfolio Staff FICTION

We have all had an unfortunate encounter with “Of course.” I scan the assortment of coupons one “Trust me. She is pushing me.” one of those disgruntled retail employees. You at a time and watch the price go down. The customer I find myself in front of the display of Boost, know, the one that does the transaction swiftly and picks up the pen from the signature pad and begins Ensure, and all those other drinks. The customer got wordlessly with zero eye contact. The one that rolls to audit the transaction. the bigger cases of the Boost, marked as $11.99, and their eyes the second you mention that you have “Okay, so your total with the coupons will be no little yellow stickers are found near them. Only the a coupon. The one that makes the unintelligible $11.20.” smaller cases are marked as $6.99. I make my return zombie grunt when you ask if a product is on sale. The customer furrows her brows. “The 40 percent to the register. The one whose agenda is to shoo you out the door as off coupon...it’s wrong. It was supposed to take a lot “I am sorry. The smaller cases are $6.99, not the fast as possible. Well, this is a testimony proclaiming more off.” bigger ones. But I will modify the price for you,” I say, why we retail employees are the most dispirited “It is an automated system. It already deducted it deciding to be a good soul. I void the transaction, and creatures to ever roam the face of the Earth. from the total price. Plus it does exclude sale items—” go through the whole process of having her punch in We weren’t always the Morlocks of society. I like “It’s wrong. Let me calculate it. It should’ve taken her number, etc., and I start rescanning the Boost and to think of most of us as just normal people trying to off more than $7.40!” modifying the price. get by. But after having to deal with certain customers She yanks her phone from her coat pocket and “Now, it is showing up at $6.99. I told you!” the over a certain period of time, it does truly shape a begins computing the price like a NASA engineer. customer says smugly. smiley, happy-go-lucky, wide-eyed Peggy Sue into I am forced to stand there awkwardly and watch “That is because I am modifying the price for you the most miserable brute there is. Here is Exhibit A of while she reviews her calculations. right now,” I reply. why I am affiliated with the class of nasty, disgruntled “Oh, I guess it is $7.40. It still doesn’t look right. It After manually fixing the price for each case of employees. Here is my retail horror story. should’ve taken more off.” Boost, I nervously tug my collar and declare the It is my first work shift of 2018. How exciting. I “Oh. Like I said before, it does it automatically, and grand total. glide through the automatic doors, holding my coffee the coupon does exclude sale items.” “Okay, so that will be $29.80.” like I’m Lady Liberty holding her torch. My work The customer sighs and pops her credit card into “That is not right. Did you scan my CVS card?” shirt is still wrinkled from my last shift, my matted the chip reader. “You entered your phone number.” hair resembles a Brillo Pad, and dark “But you didn’t scan my card.” circles shadow my eyes. I am tired—a “It doesn’t really matter. If your number is zombie in essence—but I am somehow linked to your card, entering your number is the ready to immerse myself in labor for same as scanning the card. Plus I am manually the next seven daunting hours. I make modifying the prices for you so—” eye contact with my co-worker, Lauren, “Void the transaction.” whose baggy eyes immediately light “But...the price is going to show up the same. up with delight. She is already bundled I just modified everyt—” up in her winter coat—a clear indicator “Void it and scan my card.” that she is ready to get out the door. We “But there is no use for that. The total is still do the quick changing of the guards, going to come up the same, especially if I am and I plop my styrofoam cup onto the modifying the prices by hand.” counter. “Void it.” Still cocooned in my coat, I clock in at I reluctantly hit the void button, and I inhale the register. Suddenly, a lone customer with a phony smile, “Can I please scan your with a packed carriage stands there like card?” a bull, staring me down like I am some The customer fumbles around in her Coach matador waving a red flag. Overcome bag before whipping out her keys. She flips with the odd medley of awkwardness through various cards, from Walgreens to and guilt, I remove my coat and fling it Planet Fitness, until she finds the little red to the abandoned, broken register next ExtraCare card. to me. It is time to work. I shove the sign that says A scroll of receipt paper shoots out. “Thanks,” I say after scanning it, and I once again “Next Register Please” under the drawer and gesture “Ooo, look! You got ExtraBucks!” I say in fake go through the headache of modifying all the prices. for the customer to come to my register. excitement. “Okay, your total is $29.80.” “Hey. How are you? Do you have your CVS card “I know,” she replies before ripping the receipt “I don’t think that is right still.” the customer on you?” I say in my usual robotic voice. from my hand and tearing the ExtraBucks off. “I have replies. “I have the number. Can I punch it in?” the another transaction.” “I-I modified the prices for you. Twice. Though customer replies. Behind the lady, five pairs of eyes stare hard at me. they weren’t even on sale. It is still coming up as “Sure.” I pinch my headset to page one of my coworkers. $29.80. I don’t know what you want me to tell you. I She hovers over the credit card reader and “Uh, Amber, I need backup,” I say monotonously. can void a case out or somethi—” clandestinely punches in her number. The customer drops a few cases of Boost onto the “No.” She shakes her head, inserting her credit “Is the Christmas stuff still 50 percent off?” she counter. I start to scan the drinks. card into the reader. asks. “No. No. The prices are showing up wrong. It is And finally, the transaction is complete, and my “Yes, it’s—” supposed to be $6.99, not $11.99,” the customer barks hair did not turn grey. I clear the flimsy plastic bags “When will it be 75 percent off?” at me. off the counter, and I quietly hand the receipt over to “I have no idea to be honest. Maybe starting next I sigh. “Okay. Let me quickly verify the price.” her. Sunday.” I slap the price verify button and, of course, the “And I am expecting $10 in ExtraBucks.” “Oh. Well, it should be 75 percent off by now. It’s drinks still show up as $11.99. “What?” I am completely caught off guard. January.” “Sadly, it is still $11.99,” I reluctantly announce. “Yeah, I am supposed to get $10 if I spend $25 on “Uh, yeah.” I shrug my shoulders indifferently. “No. That is not right!” Boost. That is what the sign said.” I start to scan her shampoo, toiletries, and all the “I just verified it. It is saying that it is $11.99.” I Though I didn't even see said sign in the aisle other things laid out on the counter. Fun fact about swing the flat register screen towards her. when I had to mow my way over there earlier, it has cashiers: We never notice what a customer buys nor “Well, that is not what the sign said.” been made official—I am defeated. I have raised the do we care. Everything is just a shapeless blob with I quickly begin to fumble around the register white flag. I decide to override the system and issue a barcode on it. You could put a live tarantula on looking for a flyer to no avail. the $10 ExtraBucks, hoping to send her away. the counter, and I would probably still try to locate a “Let me check the aisle,” I sigh before beginning “Okay, have a good day now.” barcode on it. my excursion to the back of the store. I click my “No, wait! I have my mother with me.” She points “I have coupons,” the customer says before headset and page Amber. to an older woman with a carriage filled to the brim. handing me a stack that mirrors a deck of playing “This lady is being so ridiculous!” “She needs to get a few things too.” The customer cards. “And I have a 40 percent coupon too. Make “I know. I don’t know how you are tolerating her. I hurls her keys onto the counter. “Here. Scan my card sure you scan that.” would’ve already snapped,” Amber responds. again.”

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January 18, 2018 PORTFOLIO The Cowl 19 If The World Were White

If the world were white, you would have no jokes. by Marelle Hipolito ’21 You would just talk about the weather, who won last night Portfolio Staff The guy or the girl, the couple in a fight That is, if the world were white. POETRY If the world were white, you would have no jokes You would ask what I want to eat, what movie I’d want to see tonight What dream car I want to buy That is, if the world were white. But, the world is not white. I am not white. And we are not alright. When I talk about the weather you ask how hot it was in my sweatshop When I ask what happened last night, you ask if I saw the Border Patrol lights Because the world is not white. When I say I want to eat, you say you don’t like dog meat When I want to watch a movie, you ask if my eyes are open, if I can actually see When I describe my dream car, you say I’m an Asian girl, that I won’t even know how to drive Because the world is not white. I admit it, I do Sometimes it’s innocent and funny, and I’ll laugh too.

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by Marisa Gonzalez ’18 Portfolio Staff FICTION

Maisy Brockwell sits at her computer, you staring at a blank screen? Hello?” your money. You won’t need it because you’ll staring blankly at the screen. No words Carla tries another wave, but Maisy just be a pile of goo.” Nothing. come to mind. No feelings or thoughts. Her continues to stare at the computer. Carla “Ahhhhhh!” Carla screams. “Okay! I have mind is simply empty. How is she supposed sighs and folds her arms across her chest. She had it!” She grabs the computer and pulls it to write a 20-page short story if she had tries a different approach. away. nothing? To make matters worse, she is “If you have become possessed then I Suddenly, Maisy comes to life. Her eyes sitting in the common room of her am going to email the dean and get fill with fire, her nose flares and her mouth apartment and her roommate has just a new roommate. I may even get curls. “How dare you!” she spits. “I was come in and turned on Supernatural, an A for the semester because my working on that! I need 20 pages. 20! And I the “Bloody Mary” episode. So now distress has caused me to lose have nothing. Nothing! And I will continue she has no story and was probably focus on school work.” to have nothing if you don’t give me that going to have nightmares. Just great! She casts a side glance back!” “Hey Maisy, you look dead. You at her roommate. Maisy lunges for the computer and Carla okay? Hello? Hey Maisy, are you Maisy happily allows her to take it. She smiles alive? You’re not blinking. Hello?” continues stupidly and hugs Maisy. “You’re back!” Maisy’s roommate, Carla, waves her to be Maisy tries to squirm out of the hug, but she hand in her face causing Maisy to suddenly stops as she feels a sense of release. blink and slowly turn to Carla. Her mind fills. She “Oh! Man, you look like a feels emotions again. zombie. How about you take a Now it is Maisy’s turn break and watch Supernatural to smile stupidly. with me? It’s a good episode. When Carla releases I promise.” her, Maisy takes a Carla attempts to smile breath and says, “Thank but the blank face of her you.” Carla grins and roommate freaks her bows. “See, all you out. She tries to start needed was to lose focus. a conversation. “Um, You’re welcome. Now Maisy, how are you don’t stress. That story feeling?” will not come to you if Maisy slowly blinks and states, “Nothing.” unresponsive. So, Carla continues to talk, “If you think too hard. Breathe a little. I missed She then turns back to her computer. you are possessed I must save you. Sam and you. Possessed Maisy sucked.” A shiver runs down Carla’s spine. She Dean would most likely go for holy water, Maisy laughs and lets her mind go. She shakes her head and turns back to the TV in but we don’t have any, so I’ll probably go to turns back to the computer, cracks her time to see Bloody Mary coming out of the the church and get some. Since its from the fingers and types, “The attractive baby mirror. A gasp escapes her and she quickly church it’ll be extra holy, so once it touches carved a turkey in the dilapidated zoo almost turns off the TV. Maybe Supernatural wasn’t your skin you’re probably going to melt a year ago to create a diversion.” She smiles, such a good idea. Plus, her roommate might and I am going to have to pay the fine for satisfied at her accomplishment, and shows be possessed. She should probably handle the clean-up and I really don’t want to. You Carla. Carla sighs and shakes her head. This that. know I’m poor.” is going to be a long night, but at least her “Soooo, Maisy, whatcha doin’? Why are No response. Carla huffs. “Fine, I’ll take roommate is not possessed. PHOTOS COURTESY OF GLASSHOUSEME.COM AND WORDPRESS.COM 20 The Cowl PORTFOLIO January 18, 2018

Tiffany & Listomania Earl Things We Didn't Want To Do Over Break, But Did Making PC an emotionally stable Got Rabies Shots place one letter at a time

Ate Fruitcake Dear Tiff and Earl,

Shoveled Snow I have a real problem here. I am really interested in having a relationship, but I can never tell when members of the Worked opposite sex are flirting with me. Are there any signs or signals you know of that I can look out for in the future? Wore Pajamas for 48 hours straight Sincerely,

Applied to Law School Call Me, Maybe? Existed

Looked at Final Grades Dear Call Me Maybe,

First off, if his or her eyes are dilated, Got Stranded in an Airport, Twice that means he or she is sexually aroused. If he or she is sexually aroused, that probably means he or she Wrote a Thesis is flirting with you. I also have learned this funky party trick, which allows Answered Family Questions About Our Five-Year Plans me to tell if a man is into a woman (if you are a male seeking advice and are interested in females, this probably Looked For a Summer Job will not help you). If a guy is into a gal, his feet will point directly at her. So, if you're on Eaton Street in some sketchy Ate Christmas Leftovers for a Week basement past midnight and are trying to get with a guy, just look at his feet! If they are pointing at you, good news: Pretended to Get Excited When Seeing Our High School Classmates you're in!! If his feet are not pointing at you, move on to someone else, Nothing preferably someone by the keg because he could pour you one (if you are over 21, of course).

Guys: when I'm into someone I bat my eyes and twirl my hair. Guys: just a piece of advice, do not just assume a Who Are You? girl is into you. If you don't get what I'm saying here, then watch the Golden Globes and watch the news.

by Jessica Polanco ’20 I probably won't be calling you, Portfolio Staff POETRY

When the sun guides your life And the heat of our mother slaps your face Everything is laid at your feet And your smile spreads from cheek to cheek Who are you? Dear Carly Rae Jepsen,

When the wind sneaks into your pocket Remember Social Darwinism? That The leaves fall again applies to you, too. If you can't tell They are crunchier than ever when someone is flirting with you, Leaving only crumbles behind then you really don't have any place And apples grow on the healthiest trees flirting with anyone. Who are you? Enjoy your crocs and socks, When the breeze tingles on your skin Everything is covered in a white blanket Nothing is in your reach anymore Out of sight When you lose your grip Who are you?

When the buds begin to flourish And the rain rinses the dirt on your sidewalks The roses surrounding you are crispy red Your lungs begin to feel soft again Who are you? This is a satirical column that does not reflect the views of Providence College or The Cowl. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PEXELS.COM January 18, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT The Cowl 21 Looking for a photography gig

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team where he was accompanied another trophy to add to the case Wilkins in the second frame. Men’s Hockey: by Conway and Jacob Bryson ’20. as they faced Brown University for Next up, the Friars welcomed Continued from front page Hawkey was named Hockey East the 32nd Annual Mayor’s Cup. This Merrimack College for a big Defensive Player of the Week as game went a lot like the Arizona Hockey East matchup. Brandon The Friars opened up the he stopped 38 of 39 shots over the State tilt as the Friars skated past Duhaime ’20 started off the scoring tournament against Arizona tournament. Brown 5-0. Pinho tallied a goal and with a goal of the year candidate for State, a relatively new Division The Friars returned home to an assist in this game, notching the Friars. Pinho and Foley stayed I program that has impressed in Schneider Arena to claim yet career point 100 on his assist to hot and provided goals, as well as recent years. However, the Friars two goals off the stick of Björkqvist handled the Sun Devils with a 6-0 which lifted the Friars over the win with six different goal scorers, Warriors 5-2. including Erik Foley ’19 and Brian While Pinho’s name keeps Pinho ’18. Scott Conway ’18, Greg appearing on the scoresheet, he Printz ’21, Josh Wilkins ’20, and earned Hockey East Player of the Ben Mirageas ’21, also provided Week Honors as well as National offense for the Friars, and all three Honors as college hockey’s third goaltenders made appearances in star of the week. the combined shutout, including This past weekend was an Jake Beaton ’18 who made his extremely crucial one, as the collegiate debut. With continued Friars traveled to Boston to face offensive production, Mirageas is both Boston College and Boston seemingly filling the defensive goal University in back to back nights. scoring void left by the departure Björkqvist and Duhaime scored of Jake Walman at the conclusion of within eight seconds of each other, last season. while Pinho and Wilkins provided With the win over Arizona State empty net insurance as they University, the Friars were set defeated the Eagles 4-1. to face off against Robert Morris Saturday night at BU was a typical University in the Three Rivers game between the two teams. Foley Classic Championship Game. and Wilkins struck the back of the Goaltender Hayden Hawkey ’19 net in this one, but were unable to impressed in the cage yet again, break the 2-2 tie in the end, as the while Conway added another goal, Friars go 1-1-1 against the Terriers and Kasper Björkqvist ’20 provided this season. the game winning tally late in the With Foley’s team-leading 13th second period allowing the Friars goal and Pinho’s dominance of to scrape by RMU to claim the late, the two Friar stars have earned Three Rivers Classic Tournament Hobey Baker Award Nominations title with a 2-1 win. for the Friars in the preliminary Due to his impressive stages. performance, Pinho was named Foley, Pinho, and the rest of the the Most Valuable Player of the 10th ranked Friars are back this NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ‘20/THECOWL tournament, which also landed Scott Conway battles for the puck against the University of Massachusets-Amherst. weekend with a series against him a spot on the All-Tournament University of Connecticut. Lady Friars Split Weekend Against BU

by Eileen Flynn ’20 Terrier’s goaltender Shroeder four periods of play, Boston University their redemption game on Saturday, Sports Staff different times. Despite the pressure, defeated Providence College 5-1. January 13. Women’s hockey Boston University was the next to The Friars are about three- This time, the player to score first score and increased their lead to 2-0 fourths of the way done with their after the puck was dropped was where it remained for the rest of the season. A tough loss against Boston Maureen Murphy ’21, a forward period. The next two periods were University could have had the for Providence College. Madison The Providence College Women’s back and forth, both teams spending power to push Providence College Sansone ’18, copied her teammate Hockey Team has continued to skate time in their opponent’s defensive in the wrong direction for the rest and quickly increased the lead to 2-0. hard and has situated themselves zone. Brooke Boquist ’18 was the of the season, but instead, the team The score stayed here until Boston nationally in the number eight lone scorer for the Friars. After three took the loss and used it as fuel for University capitalized on a power ranking. This past week the Lady play in the middle of the second Friars displayed the determination period. Scoring picked up in the and grit this year’s team embodies third period, both teams increased in their showdown against a Hockey their scores to a final score of 6-3, East rival Boston University. The with Providence finishing on top. two teams were scheduled to play Providence scored twice on the power each other Friday and then again play, improving their 0/6 power on Saturday, making for a very play statistic from the previous day’s anticipated weekend. game. Myers stood strong in net for The Terriers from Boston University the Friars and made 29 saves. have accumulated a record of 8-13-4 This win over Boston University (4-10-3 HE). On Jan. 12 the teams met proved Providence College’s talent. for the first time this season under The team is ready to take on the Boston University’s roof. Providence remainder of their season and finish College maintains a 14-6-5 record, stronger than they started. On Jan. 10-2-3 in the Hockey East. The 20 the Friars will face yet another quality of the game deepens with the strong Hockey East competitor, the league rival, both teams knew what University of New Hampshire. In a win could do for their standings. honor of the outstanding rivalry Boston University’s Victoria Bach between the two teams, a fundraiser decided to start the event off on has been started to coincide with the the right foot for her fellow Terrier match-up. Both teams asked their teammates. Just 28 seconds into the alumni to donate with the hopes that game, Bach received a pass from their team will raise more money Breanna Scarpaci and followed with than the rival. Currently in second a shot that passed Providence’s place in the Hockey East standings, goaltender Maddie Myers ’19. The the Friars will need to capitalize Friars tried to redirect the momentum PHOTO COURTESY JULIANNE RUKA ‘18 against the Wildcats to maintain on their power play, testing the The Lady Friars celebrate one of their many goals in their 6-3 win Saturday. their position behind Boston College. January 18, 2018 SPORTS The Cowl 23 What Was the Best Sports Moment of 2017? Astros Win First Title by Ethan Ticehurst ’18 Sports Staff PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

The best sports moment of this past year occurred when the Houston Astros won the 2017 World Series in Game 7 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was a triumph of David over Goliath, a true underdog storybook moment. The team that had never found sustained success in franchise history finally overcame the odds and took down one of the most storied teams in Major League Baseball history. Part of the excitement over this victory is due to the nature of the playoffs that took place before the World Series was even played. In order to have a shot at being world champions, both the Astros and the Dodgers encountered difficult opponents in their respective League Championship Series. It took the Astros seven games to take out the resurgent and Astros defeated the LA Dodgers in 7 games of the 2017 World Series PHOTO COURTESY OF MATT SLOCUM/AP youthful New York Yankees, while the Dodgers had to finish off the the Astros emerged from the dust fans were happy to see the Astros because it was nice to see the Astros previous year’s champion, the as the champions of the 2017 MLB finally win their first championship win their first championship only Chicago Cubs. Both series helped to season. After many years of less- in team history, and do it in a very a year after the Cub’s ended their raise the stakes and the excitement than-stellar play and a transfer entertaining way. It ranks as the 108-year World Series drought. for the final showdown. from the National League to the best sports moment of 2017 not just Here’s hoping that next year brings After seven hard-fought games, American League, many baseball for all of the above reasons, but also the rise of another underdog. Kyrie Irving to Celtics by Max Anderson ’18 sent shockwaves throughout Sports Staff the entire sports world-nobody Professional Sports thought the Cavs would have traded Irving, especially not to a rival like the Celtics- but I am going to take a different also because it improved the route than most would and say competition of the NBA. that the best sports moment of Before this trade, fans and 2017 was when Danny Ainge executives alike were already crafted a trade that shipped star penciling in a fourth straight point guard Kyrie Irving up to Warriors-Cavs Finals matchup. Boston. However, shortly after this The trade was originally agreed trade, people soon began to upon on Aug. 22 of last year. wonder if maybe, just maybe, The original details of the trade the new-look Celtics could stated that the Celtics would potentially upend the reigning send Boston icon Isaiah Thomas, Eastern Conference Champion Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the Cavaliers. unprotected 2018 first round Flash forward to the beginning pick of the Brooklyn Nets in of 2018 and not only are the exchange for Irving. Celtics atop in the Eastern However, after Thomas Conference with a 34-11 record, failed a physical upon arrival but they are 7.5 games ahead of in Cleveland, the Cavaliers the Cavaliers, who currently sit demanded more compensation, in fourth place. even though the Celtics stated This trade has not only they had been upfront with benefitted the Boston Celtics but the Cavs about the severity of the entire Eastern Conference Thomas’s injury. Eight days alike and will give all teams a fair later, on Aug. 30, the Celtics shot at the Eastern Conference agreed to add a second-round crown, potentially sparing pack in the 2020 draft, and the sports fans from watching the trade was finalized. same finals matchup witnessed This was the best sports moment the past three years. of 2017, not only because it

Irving and Thomas traded places on the Eastern Conference’s top teams. PHOTO COURTESY OF KEVIN WELLS/BIG PLAY 24 The Cowl SPORTS January 18, 2018 Editor’s Corner: Friars Reignite Their Fire PC, like College by Chris McCormack ’18 overall, the Villanova University second semester, and this showed. Basketball, is Sports Staff Wildcats. The Friars had other plans. The Dunkin’ Donuts Center was PC Basketball Kyron Cartwright ‘18 led the team rocking in the second half as the Unpredictable this Year with a packed stat sheet featuring 19 Friars were able to get off to a hot points, 9 assists and 4 steals helping start and take the lead. The game by Jack Belanger ’21 Providence College Men’s Basketball boost the team to a much needed 81- remained close throughout, but they Sports Co-Editor Team turned their season around 72 win. The Friars then traveled to held off a tough Butler team with a PC Basketball when they needed it most. After a the Windy City to face the DePaul score of 70-60. rough start to Big East play with Blue Demons, where they won with The team had four players in a near 20-point loss to Creighton a score of 71-64. The story of that double figures, led by a great second One thing that has become clear this University on the road and a game was the 22-0 run they had in half performance from Cartwright year in college basketball is that there tough overtime loss to Marquette the middle of the second half, which who finished with 18 points and 11 is no team that is the clear-cut favorite University at home, the Friars came turned the game around. assists. Jalen Lindsey ‘18 notched 13 to win the NCAA tournament come into what seemed to be a must-win That run turned a 10-point deficit points including his three 3-pointers March. No team was able to make it to game against the 5th ranked Xavier for the Friars into a 12-point lead and that all came at crucial times in the January undefeated. While Villanova Musketeers. that was all they needed to finish off game. Rodney Bullock ‘18 and Alpha University is currently ranked first in the Xavier was riding a 10-game win DePaul. Diallo‘20 also put up double figures country, their loss to Butler University streak and seemed to have destiny The team then looked to their next with 12 and 10 points, respectively. shows how tough the Big East is and waiting to make it 11 games going matchup against Butler University The team gets some time off before how challenging it will be for them to into a matchup against the top team which was the first game of the they look to seek revenge in another tough matchup against Creighton on finish the season without another loss. Saturday. The Bluejays, led by Senior Preseason favorite Duke University lost guard Marcus Foster, are coming off two games to unranked Boston College a blow-out loss against Xavier this and North Carolina State University and weekend and play a tough Seton Hall needed a miracle comeback to beat the team before coming to the Dunk. University of Miami. The Universities The team is going to need a similar of Virginia and Oklahoma were both atmosphere to the one against unranked coming into the year and have Butler. Students need to be loud slowly made their way into the top-10 and energetic if the Friars are going ranking (they are ranked second and to beat this team. Given the loss fourth respectively). earlier in conference play, look for Ed Cooley and the guys to study the Now how does Providence College film and change what they need to fit into all of this? The Friars were picked change before taking the court. to finish fourth in the Big East, behind After Creighton, the team heads Villanova, Xavier College, and Seton to Philadelphia to take on the Hall University. After starting 6-1, it current best team in the country, the looked at though PC was on the verge Villanova Wildcats. It is never good to of cracking the Associated-Press Top be look past the next matchup, but if 25 teams, but then the Friars suffered the Friars are able to beat Creighton, through a 2-3 stretch that included a they are going to be right where they bad loss to University of Massachusets- need to be heading into the matchup Kalif Young ‘20 shows his intensity during a game. Amherst, an overtime win against an NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ‘20/THECOWL against number-one Villanova. average Brown University team, and a 2-point win over a poor Stony Brook College squad. With a record of 9-4 heading into Big East play, many were Keeping Up With the Ball Family left questioning how PC would handle a by Sullivan Burgess’20 tough Big East schedule. Sports Staff receive the best training possible for Jan. 13 of this year, making LaMelo his future career. the youngest professional player of So far in Big East play, PC is 4-2 with Basketball wins over Xavier, who was ranked fifth, LaMelo, who withdrew his the sport at 16 years old, as well as scholarship from UCLA, now plays the youngest athlete to have his own and Butler, who beat Villanova. That’s overseas with the Vytautas Prienai- signature shoe of the Big Baller Brand, the good side of PC’s unpredictability. If you are watching the news, ESPN, Birštonas of the Lithuanian Basketball the second of the signature shoe line The bad side is the 19-point loss to Fox Sports, or any other media outlet, League alongside his older brother of the family including Lonzo’s ZO Creighton University and an overtime you are subjected to keeping tabs on the and middle child LiAngelo Ball, who 2s, which came out over the summer loss to a Marquette team where the Friars NBA’s newest and most controversial signed after he left UCLA to avoid of 2017. let a 6-point lead with a minute to go slip basketball family, otherwise known a long-term suspension after being The team lost 95-86 to the Lietkabelis away from them. For this team to have a as the Ball family. Here is the million arrested. Panevezys as the brothers were chance to make the NCAA tournament, dollar question: is this family worth As reported in the news, LiAngelo scoreless in the minutes they played, PC needs to get at least a combination the hype or attention? was arrested for shoplifting in combining for 0-7 in shooting. This Let us start with the oldest of the of two wins over Villanova, Creighton, China alongside two other UCLA summer, Lavar is expected to begin brothers, Lonzo: as the second pick Seton Hall and Xavier and avoid any bad players, who still remain suspended a Junior Basketball League, in which of the 2017 NBA Draft, there were from the team. This story resulted top prospect players can choose to losses to St. John’s University, DePaul high hopes in Laker Nation as Magic in the still ongoing feud between play professionally to avoid being University or Georgetown University. Johnson, the President of Basketball Lavar and President Trump over labeled one and done in the NCAA, It is too early to tell how PC will finish Operations for the team, put his trust Lavar’s comments on the President’s with player salaries ranging from their season. The Friars had an outside into Lonzo to be the future of the involvement with his son and the $3,000 to $10,000. Now that you know chance of making the tournament last team. Currently, Lonzo is averaging other two players. LaMelo and all of their actions, you can decide if year until they tallied off six straight 10.2 points per game, 7.1 rebounds LiAngelo debuted in Lithuania on the family is worth the hype. wins to finish the regular season. With per game, and 7.1 assists per game, 12 games left in the season, PC still has shooting 35.6 percent from the field, plenty of work to do. and remains sixth in the midseason rankings of NBA Rookie of the Year as the Lakers remain 15-28 in the west at Tip-ins: 12th place. · After only scoring 10 or more points Throughout this season, we have twice in his first 10 games, Isaiah Jackson seen the head of the family, Lonzo’s ’19 has reached double-digit figures six father, Lavar Ball, continue constant times in his last nine games off-court drama including his negative words against Lakers Head Coach · During PC’s 3-game streak, the Friars Luke Walton, saying, “Luke doesn’t have held opponents to an average of have control of the team no more. 65.33 points after allowing 95 points in a They don’t want to play for him.” loss to Marquette This ongoing behavior against his · In the Friars’ six losses this season son’s coaches has a long history, including pulling the youngest guard Jalen Lindsey ’18 shoots 44.4 brother of the three, LaMelo, from percent from the 3-point line but in the his last two years of high school 12 wins he has played in, he brings that due to the father’s differences with number up to 49.3 percent. the coach, as well as wanting him to The Ball family has been making headlines throughout the past year. 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