Volume 75, Issue 14 Smithfield, RI March 21, 2008 It is that time of the year again: the semester, with the help of Student Pro- Student Programming Board’s Spring gramming Board’s Advisor Meredith Weekend is only five weeks away. This Morris. Evan and Jay made some year’s Spring Weekend is guaranteed to changes this year to the concert selec- have something fun for everyone. The tion process after reviewing the past weekend will be start on Friday, April Spring Weekend Concerts, all being 25 and last until Sunday, April 27. mainly rock based, they decided it was After talking to the theme weekend time to have a hip-hop headliner. An- chairs Bryan Collins and Gregory Ritter other major change to this year’s con- I was assured that everyone was going cert is the change of location of the to enjoy this year’s festivities. The concert will not be located in the Hall theme of this year’s weekend is “Wel- 16 parking lot, as it has been in the past come to the Jungle,” and SPB plans on two years. Instead, the concert will be turning Bryant University into a jungle located in the MAC. Doors will open at with many fun events for the 7 p.m. and the show is scheduled to Bryant community. start at 8 p.m. There will also be food The most anticipated event provided within the venue. of the weekend, the Spring Though the concert is an exciting Weekend Concert, will be a part of the weekend it is not the only at- co-headlining show featuring traction of this year’s Spring Weekend. Everclear and Yung Joc. The SPB will also host the annual Bulldog alternative rock band Ever- Games, Hypnotist Dale K, the ever fa- clear is known for their hit sin- mous “Big Bingo” game on Friday gles “Father of Mine,” “Buy night in the main gym and various in- You a New Life,” and “Won- flatables during the field events on Sat- derful.” After two years of urday with music provided by WJMF touring in support for their 88.7’s Springstock. This year WJMF has 1997 album So Much for the contracted bigger and move diverse Afterglow, lead singer Art Alex- bands than in the past for their Spring- akis, they released two albums stock show. Opening the show will be in the same year: Songs From An Someday Providence out of Provi- American Movie, Volumes 1 & 2, in dence, RI, followed by Baylock of Attle- 2000. They later went on to re- boro, Mass. The headliner for the show lease 2004’s Ten Years Gone: The will be Zox - a four piece band origi- Best of Everclear 1994-2004, which nally hailing from East Providence, RI was a 20-track compilation. They and now becoming increasingly popu- have returned to the indie roots lar with shows around the world There and are now part of indie record are other events going on sponsored by label Eleven Seven. They have a ISO, MSU and Greek Life to accompany new album, slated to debut some- all the hard work that SPB is doing. time in April. The other act for this The President of the Student Program- year’s concert is Yung Joc, famous for ming Board, David Georgantas, said his hit singles “It’s Goin Down,” and that “Everyone has put in a lot of hard “Coffeeshop.” Yung Joc, real name work and effort to make this year’s Jasiel Robinson, has a distinct Spring Weekend 2008 a great success; voice and style that have allowed there are events for everyone to enjoy him to win respect among and attend.” Please be on the lookout many hip-hop fans world- for this year’s Policy Brochure and fu- wide with his albums New ture announcements regarding the Stu- Joc City and Hustlenomics. dent Programming Board’s Spring A lot of hard work and Weekend 2008: Welcome to the Jungle. preparation has gone into planning this year’s concert. Article by Evan Collyer The Bands & Concerts Chairs Evan Col- SPB Bands & Concerts Co-Chair lyer and Jason Hurtubise have been Artwork by Joe Domaney working on the concert since late last Photo Editor Clinton rallies at Bryant been working on Hillary’s campaign in Providence, ence. By John Crisafulli was able to meet her last week at a rally at Rhode Is- Clinton began by thanking the crowd and all the Assistant Editor-in-Chief land College. people who have helped Hillary’s campaign here in Reategui and Langevin gave introductions urging Rhode Island. He told the crowd to vote for Hillary On Thursday, February 28, just days before Rhode that this election is history in the making, that we in the primary because a win in Texas, Ohio, and Islanders head to the polls for the primary election need change, and that we need someone with experi- Rhode Island “will put her on the way to the nomi- on March 4, former President nation and the White House.” Bill Clinton made his way to Clinton pointed out that a ma- Rhode Island to gain support for jority of the voters in the Dem- Hillary’s campaign. Speaking to ocratic Party like both more than 2,500 people at candidates, Obama and Clin- Bryant University, Clinton ton, and find it difficult to de- urged the crowd to vote for cide who they will support. Hillary and “your lives will While he did acknowledge change!” Obama’s accomplishments he Hundreds of students, fac- ultimately argued that Hillary’s ulty, staff, and members of sur- experience is necessary to rounding communities braved make the changes the nation the cold weather, waiting in line needs. “She is the best candi- to be part of this historic event. date for president,” he said. By 2 p.m., the line to enter the Considering the students in gym was as far back as Hall 14, according to senior, Tommy Ha- Continued on page 4 hesy. The gym was packed as the rally got under way and Presi- dent Machtley took to the stage for welcoming remarks. He urged the crowd to go out, vote in the primary, and make a dif- ference. The crowd erupted as Clin- ton entered the room. He was joined by RI Congressman, Jim Langevin and Stephanie Reategui, ‘09. Reategui, who has page 2 march 21, 2008

Fierce isinto each of the never six scenes was forgo en By Cristine Cox matched only by the performance of Staff Writer The Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing (James Weldon Johnson) Where can you go to find fabulous by violinist Kersten Stevens. fashion, fierce fashionistas, and still The opening scene, The Revolution learn about Black History? The culmi- Will Not be Televised, directed by Mar- nation of Bryant University’s Black jorie Krakue ’08 and Leidy Olivo ’09, History Month celebration, hosted by shed light on the revolutionary ac- the Multicultural Student Union complishments of African-Americans (MSU), Extravaganza, a fashion show during the Civil Rights Movement like none other was a show including throughout the United States. The fol- all of the above and more. Missed it? lowing scenes focused on the ways Don’t tell anyone, because you truly that black youth today and in the past missed an eventful performance. have escaped a close-minded society This year’s theme, Unseen, Unforgotten and expanded their horizons. Under- empha- ground, sizes the led by importance Lourdes and the Reyes impact of “The evening was a ’09 and African- Gianna American Men- heroes not none ’09 usually huge success” showed Courtesy of University Relations spotlighted that just during the as the slaves escaped slavery, African- span of Black History Month. The in sports. Barrington Little ’08 and made of recyclable materials. Even American youth today can break free Roman Ward ’08 spotlighted the more awe-inspiring than the clothing show highlighted the achievements of from the stereotypes that seem to con- African-Americans in sports and champions of the sports field in The selection was the spoken word pre- fine them. Steven Branch ’09 and Champs are Here while Mutahannah sented at the beginning of their scene, music and also showcased aspects of Camille Bouknight ’10 mixed it up the distinct culture through hair Peacock ’11 developed a scene, It Burnin’ to Live. The dialogue between with Remix, a scene about Blacks and Doesn’t Stop Hair: a Transition in Time, Mother Earth and her child was deep, styles, music, and the different types the different styles of music from hip- of clothing styles. Spoken word, which showed the changes in hair, inspiring, and thought-provoking. hop, go-go, and rock. African-Ameri- fashion, and dance styles. The envi- Who wouldn’t want to do their part to music, and media presentations were cans are closely identified with so also used to showcase the different as- ronmental wakeup call by Carol-Ann take care of the planet after that? many styles of music, clothing and Lundy ’11 and Marcus Lindsey ’08 Host, Alton of the Real World Las pects of the African-American culture. hair, and especially their involvement The intensity, creativity, and effort put showcased outfits accessorized or Vegas, was not as stunning or as capti- vating as the performance itself, often stuttering or misreading his lines; however, this was quickly overshad- owed by the amazing dance perform- ances by Lil’ Phunk and Xtreme Spirit. The evening was a huge success, de- spite the lack luster performance of the audience. Several upperclassmen noted that the audience was not as “hyped” or “into the show” as previ- ous years. Nonetheless, this detail did not prevent the models from strutting their stuff down the runway. The nearly forty models and eleven scene leaders put a tremendous amount of time and effort into developing a spec- tacular and unforgettable show. Special thanks go to the designers Tyrell Primus of Sophisticated Swagg Clothing Co. and Danie-Rae; Apryl Silva, MSU VP of African-American Affairs, the Ways and Means Commit- tee headed by Marjorie Krakue, the Courtesy of University Relations many corporate sponsors, and the In- tercultural Center Staff. Bryant offers new degree By Brigit Clancy and Applied Statistics; Data Mining; demand for the skills statistical mod- higher levels of customer service, Statistical and Mathematical Decision eling provides. Technological ad- thereby differentiating themselves in a Assistant Variety Editor Making; and Multivariate Statistics vances are expected to spur demand very competitive global market place. There is a new degree program will receive “joint certification in data for statisticians. Ever faster computer Bryant students, applying what they Bryant students are now being of- mining from SAS and Bryant”. Pro- processing allows statisticians to ana- learn in this degree program, will cer- fered: a Bachelor of Science in Applied fessor Olinsky stated that the joint cer- lyze greater amounts of data much tainly be an asset to their company Mathematics and Statistics. Alan tification “should prove very more quickly, and to gather and sort and will place them in a favorable po- Olinsky, Professor of Mathematics, beneficial in future employment.” through large amounts of data that sition to launch their careers.” said, “The major in Applied Mathe- “Many companies use SAS for their would not have been analyzed in the The new major will appear in the matics and Statistics is devoted to the data storage, retrieval, and analysis,” past. As these processes continue to catalogue coming out this spring. use of mathematical methods and rea- said Professor Olinsky. become more efficient and less expen- “We are very excited about this new soning to solve real-world problems of The courses offered in the new de- sive, an increasing number of employ- degree program in Applied Mathe- a decision-making nature.” gree program are provided to satisfy ers will want to employ statisticians to matics and Statistics,” commented Applied Mathematics and Statistics the needs of students planning to take advantage of the new informa- Professor Olinsky. “There are cur- will require three semesters of calcu- study mathematics in graduate school; tion available... Individuals with a de- rently many students minoring in Ap- lus (Math 121, 122, and 223) as well as students planning to use mathematics gree in statistics should have plied Statistics, Actuarial four other courses. These courses are in a career in business, industry, or opportunities in a variety of fields. Mathematics, and Mathematics. This Linear Algebra, Actuarial Statistics I government; and students planning to For example, many jobs involve the offer extends opportunities for stu- and II, and Capstone Seminar in Ap- teach at the secondary level, which re- analysis and interpretation of data dents who enjoy mathematics and sta- plied Mathematics and Statistics. quires an additional year of course- from economics, biological science, tistics to obtain a major with Students who declare Applied work in education. psychology, computer software engi- employment opportunities.” Profes- Mathematics and Statistics as their Professor Olinsky said, “We feel neering, education, and other disci- sor Pitts said, “From a major will then have more flexibility that such a major is an essential piece plines.” University standpoint, in choosing (their) electives. A stu- to our new College of Arts and Sci- Karen Pitts, Professor of Mathemat- keeping Bryant’s academic offerings dent may select any six electives from ences. This major has been developed ics, believes that the “Applied Mathe- fresh to a diversified student base and the course offerings. “By selecting ap- with both the desire to attract high matics and Statistics degree major is the current business world allows our propriate electives,” said Professor school seniors as well as to provide an very relevant to today’s business educational institution to remain a de- Olinsky, “[a student] may stress either education that will enable our gradu- needs.” Professor Pitts commented, sired place of learning for prospective Applied Mathematics or Statistics.” ates to find satisfactory employment. “It differs from the Actuarial Program students and for companies recruiting Electives include Discrete Structures; We believe that we have carefully ad- which focuses more on mortality and degreed professionals.” Actuarial Statistics III or Statistics II; dressed both of these issues.” the time value of money. This pro- Professor Olinsky said, “Mathemat- Software Applications; SAS Program- According to the United States De- gram evaluates quantitatively ele- ics and Statistics are among the great ming and Applied Statistics; Mathe- partment of Labor, “the demand for ments of various real world situations achievements of human intellect and matics of Finance, Insurance, and individuals with a background is sta- in industries such as transportation, at the same time powerful tools. As Pensions; Data Mining; Statistical and tistics is expected to grow. The use of manufacturing and financial services. Galileo said, the book of the universe Mathematical Decision Making; Mul- statistics is widespread and growing. Getting to the root understanding of ‘is written in the language of mathe- tivariate Statistics; and Econometrics. Statistical models aid in decision mak- these situations allows companies to matics.’” According to Professor Olinsky, stu- ing in both private industry and gov- provide a significant improvement in dents who take SAS Programming ernment. There will always be a the quality of their products and march 21, 2008 page 3 Northeast Greek leadership conference By Katie Wopler Contributor On Thursday February 22nd five lucky students and one adventurous Greek advisor set off for the weekend of a lifetime. They left the Bryant cam- pus and headed west to Hartford CT, the site of the 2008 Northeast Greek Leadership conference. The site they encountered when they finally reached their destination was one full of a multitude of bright colors and Greek letters. The three day confer- ence was kicked off with a night of unifying the Greek community through an event filled night hosted by Playfair. While the activities of the night were light and fun they all served to mix people together and force people to break out their comfort zones enabling them to mingle among their peers. Friday was the first day of work- shops. The morning was kicked off with an enthusiastic speaker, Rick Barnes. The sessions that followed throughout and day covered a wide variety of topics from values and be- liefs to conflict management to leader- ship styles. The day offered each person there the opportunity to real- ize that there are other chapters and schools out there struggling with the Courtesy of Katie Wopler same issues. Friday night gave the Greek com- out and do three random acts of kind- cific problems and to further raise the awards won that night. Two of our munity a chance to come together and ness everyday. A challenge the attend- standard of the Greek community. Delta Zeta seniors, Gena and Elicia partake in Up ‘till Dawn, a philan- ing members of the Bryant community On Saturday evening the 2008 Wilson, were recognized for their thropic event sponsored by St. Jude’s willingly took up. The sessions that NGLA awards banquet took place. Greek leadership and dedication. Children Research Hospital. The night followed covered a wide range of is- Binders As the was full of food, dancing, and fun in- sues that concerned Greek life and recap- six mem- flatable activities. Everyone there took leadership. Issues ranged from every- ping the bers of a couple of minutes to write and deco- day operations and conflict manage- efforts “I thought it was great Bryant rate inspirational and cheerful cards ment to making changes in of commu- to brighten the day of St. Jude’s young recruitment styles and new member Bryant place to bounce ideas off nity piled patients. The Up ‘till Dawn event is education. Kristin Legier says that she Univer- back into very close to the Bryant Community “left NGLA with a newfound knowl- sity the van because we held our very first Up ‘till edge of several different recruiting Greek each other and learn from for their Dawn event last semester and proudly styles that different types of schools commu- ride back raised over eight thousand dollars. used. I learned that Formally Struc- nity to campus Ed Gererty jump started Saturday tured Recruitment might not be the were other students dealing they real- with a great motivational opening best way for Bryant’s Greek Life, so submit- ized they speech about the principles of strong next year we may switch to minimally ted for had a lot leadership. As a member of the Greek structured recruitment, which seemed reviews with similar issues going to bring community he was ready to empower to fit our school and Greek life com- and back to everyone to leave here striving to do munity better.” The day offered par- would their com- new, bigger, and better things within ticipants a chance to further learn new now on in their chapters” says munity. their organizations and communities. and exciting ideas to bring back to have They were He challenged everyone there to go their campus to help them solve spe- the Amanda McKay. now chance equipped to be recognized for any outstanding with new ideas and changes to make achievements. Bryant received ac- along with inspiration and motivation knowledgement for exceptional per- to share with the rest of their organi- Woonsocket Mentors Needed formance in Council Management, zations. “I thought it was great place Academic Achievement, and Public to bounce ideas off each other and Relations. The Order of Omega chap- learn from other students dealing ter at Bryant was recognized with with similar issues going on in their The Woonsocket Mentoring Program is looking for mentors. We need supportive, caring adult role models willing to spend one hour per week, during school hours, to enhance the lives of honorable mention for contributions chapters” says Amanda McKay. Woonsocket school children. made to the academic life here on NGLA 2008 was an experience each of campus and was the only chapter in them will be able to share with mem- the Northeast region to be honored. bers of the community and one which Mentoring provides an opportunity for children to develop confidence, selfͲesteem, and a The Bryant Greek community was they will take with them for the rest of desire to stay in school. They learn to face daily challenges and become productive, healthy also very proud of two very special their lives. adults.

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The Woonsocket Mentoring Program is endorsed by the Might Mentors, a Management team. page 4 march 21, 2008 Survivor Series: Clinton on campus Continued from page 1 All about cancer to increase a person’s chance of By Brigit Clancy having cancer in the mouth and Assistant Variety Editor liver. Smoking can cause cancer in the lungs, mouth, and throat. Can- Over one million people get can- cer may also be caused by radia- cer every year. About 559,660 peo- tion, such as radiation from x-rays. ple are expected to pass away In most cases, the exact cause of because of it this year alone. cancer is unknown. Relay for Life highlights the im- The four major types of treat- portance of fighting back against ment for cancer are surgery, radia- cancer. tion, chemotherapy, and biologic What exactly is cancer? Cancer therapies. The number of treatment develops when cells grow out of choices you have will depend on control. Unlike normal cells that the type of cancer, the stage of the grow, divide, and cancer, and other individual factors die, cancerous cells such as your continue to grow age, health and form abnormal “In knowing more status, and cells. These cells personal pref- may invade the about cancer, you erences. bloodstream or The best may be able to help way to avoid Joe Domaney nearby tissues. If the crowd, Clinton placed emphasis on will never abandon the veterans of this these diseased cells cancer may be prevent it and to to make safe Hillary’s effort to amend student loan war and will fight to protect them from enter the blood- legislation and make college more afford- the mistakes that were made after Viet- stream, they may and informed fight back against it. choices. able for more people. She supports rais- nam. She has already been instrumental travel to other parts ing the Pell Grants every year, to keep up in requiring every returning soldier to be of the body. Avoid activi- Knowledge is ties that may with inflation and cracking down on pri- screened for Post Traumatic Stress Disor- Cancer cells de- vate investor abuse. “That’s what you der. velop because of be harmful to power.” your body, hire a president to do - help people live Clinton said, “It is easy to get isolated damage to DNA their lives,” he said. when you are a president and forget which is in every such as smok- ing or unhealthful indulgences. If “What’s the matter in America?” he what life is like for real Americans. If you cell. DNA is able to repair most said, talking about the state of the econ- do it, the consequences can be horrible. damages in healthy cells, however, you are outside in the sun, wear a sunscreen that is sufficient for your omy, the talk of a recession, and the mort- Look at the damage done in President in cancerous cells the damage is not gage meltdown. He pointed out the Bush’s second term.” able to be repaired. skin type. Sitting in the shade is an- other option. Also, it has been drastic decrease in jobs and the average He closed by saying that anyone who There are many types of cancer. family income over recent years. He em- is having trouble deciding who they will Cancer can affect any type of organ shown that diet is linked to some types of cancer, so be sure to eat a phasized the importance of global warm- vote for should ask themselves how they or tissue in the body. Some types of ing and the thousands of jobs that it will decide whether the next president cancer can be inherited by damaged lot of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains (such as pasta and would create right here, at home in did a good job. He quoted his wife say- DNA, which accounts for types of America. ing, “‘I believe, if I’m lucky enough to be cancer that are passed down from bread), and to cut down on foods that are high in fat. Clinton also said that, “it is time for elected, I believe I will think I did a good one generation to another. Exam- the United States to join every other job if I could say, at the end, these things: ples of possibly inherited cancer In knowing more about cancer, you may be able to help prevent it wealthy nation in the world and provide Number one, the American people are genes are: breast, colon, testicular, healthcare for its citizens…The only way better off when I quit than when I started. or pancreatic. Many times, DNA and to fight back against it. Knowl- edge is power. to control the cost of healthcare is to Number two, our children and grandchil- can become damaged due to expo- cover everyone.” He said that we can dren have a brighter future. And number sure to something in the environ- For more information about cancer, make a change in healthcare this time be- three, this troubled but fascinating world ment like smoke and other emitted cause the labor unions, healthcare profes- is coming together instead of being pollutants. Cancer can be caused by visit the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. sionals, and business owners are all in driven apart.” Clinton said that if you lifestyle choices. Drinking excessive support. want the candidate that will say ‘yes’ to amounts of alcohol has been shown Source: American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. As Commander in Chief, Clinton said each of these points, then vote for Hillary that Hillary would bring our soldiers in the upcoming election. home from Iraq. He also said that Hillary Have you met the new counselor at Bryant? By Emily Murphy Staff Writer Julie Wargo is the newest addition to Bryant’s Counsel- ing team. As a counselor, Julie is very well qualified. She graduated with her Mas- ters from Columbia Univer- sity’s Teacher’s College. She attended Fairfield University for her undergraduate de- gree. Previous to working at Bryant, Julie worked at the Newport County Commu- nity Mental Health Center on a mobile treatment team. Julie knows how difficult it can be to adjust to differ- ent campuses, and hopes to help students through the difficult times they may en- counter at college. Her fa- vorite aspect of her job is interacting with students at all different levels—not just Courtesy of Counseling Services counseling, but activities around campus. One of her recent Services to run a Healthy Lifestyle on-campus successes include work- program on Thursdays. Also, she ing with the RAs to coordinate pro- recently contributed to running a grams on healthy lifestyles. Julie National Eating Disorder Aware- works with different RAs to put on ness workshop, in which students an event on their floor, or several were assessed for eating disorders. different combined floors. Past This was a highly successful cam- events include Food & Moods, As- pus event. Julie would like to urge sertive Communication, and students to remember that the door Healthy Relationships. to the Counseling Center is always She has worked closely with Jen open. DiPrete and Amy Bartlett in Health www.bryantarchway.com march 21, 2008 page 5 Bryant
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Courtesy of Paula Welch If you liked Vagina Monologues, You’ll Love things are funny and easy to joke about, but it’s seeing it performed my freshmen year. I liked CoochiMagik! the serious side that people don’t hear about or the show so much, I decided I wanted to be a On the Thursday night before break, Bryant stu- simply disregard altogether. I was talking with part of it...And I am glad I did. Now, dents performed yet another awesome production one of my suitemates afterwards and she told I have done the show for the past three years. of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. me that she was almost disturbed to hear some From this experience I have learned a lot about South was filled to an SRO capacity and students of the pieces, like “The Memory of Her Face”. myself- from being able to speak in front of an in the audience were rapt with attention throughout Strange as it sounds, I’m glad that she felt like audience, to being able to speak about such a the 90 minute show. There was great laughter, that. Had she and others not heard it, they taboo subject. I look up to the many women deadening silence, and interesting moans! Here’s would not be aware of the horrible things that through which their stories we speak...it shows how some of the women students who performed have happened or could happen to women, not their strength and courage. And this is what I felt about their experience as a participant in this just here, but in other countries.” Bryant junior have taken from all this: I can be empowered by year’s VMs. the words that I speak, and I don’t have to be “Well for me, all of the Monologues were new, “Being part of VM is an incredible experience. afraid to voice my opinion. This is what being a I’d only heard of these but never really wit- All these women come together to perform such Vagina Warrior has taught me. I hope many nessed a presentation. I think that, being part of a moving series of monologues without a sec- more students decide to take part in this per- it made me proud. Sometimes these topics can ond thought to the different circles we come formance, because it is important to tell the sto- be taboo but this is more the reason to speak from or whatever conflicts may exist currently ries of these women, and you never know, you about them, to awake conscience in those who or in the past. There’s such a strong sense of ca- might relate to one of the monologues yourself. are unfortunate enough to not understand maraderie amongst these women during the Thanks to Toby and the Women’s Center for al- much or not know these facts. Anyways, I was week of rehearsals and the performance; I’ve lowing me to be a part of this for the past 3 happy to be part of the cast, and am looking for- never seen that before with a group of women years- and thanks to all the other warriors I’ve ward to my next years here at Bryant to do it outside of a formal organization set up for that encountered along the way...Vaginas Unite!” again! :)” Bryant sophomore type of experience (such as with a sorority). For someone who has always been more comfort- “At first I really didn’t want to do this. I had “ I am so happy I got to be a part of this show able with males and has a majority of male only seen bits and pieces of Eve Ensler’s video for the past three years. It has taught me that I friends, this experience and type of bond of the production and had never actually seen a do have a voice, and even though we were shared, even if for one week, really opened my whole show. But after the past 4 days were telling other women’s stories, I can definitely eyes.” Bryant senior. over, I am really happy Paula encouraged me to find parts of myself in these monologues as do it. My experience was actually a lot more well…so basically, what I am trying to say is “This has been my fourth year participating in amazing than I thought it would be. I feel like that, thank you for allowing me to find myself, the monologues, and each year has been a we’re a little group and like I’ve made a bond show who I am, and be the woman I was born unique experience. Giving a voice to women with those girls. I think that female bonds are to be! Go vaginas! =)” Bryant senior who were not given the opportunity to speak really special and to have a bond with 20 (ish?) nd here are some more reactions: has changed me. It was not just reading life ex- women like that is incredible. I’ve been refer- “I felt honored to be able to get the message out periences out loud, but to share this intimately ring to them as either “my v-loves” or “my v- to the Bryant community about women’s with peers is truly amazing. Many people tell girls” as I said this morning. I had thanked stories. I saw them last year and was very me that once they leave the room their lives are Bobby for coming this morning and he had moved by the performance. It made me want to never the same after watching the monologues. replied, “no problem. It’s nice to have participate and be part of this experience. Some To be able to invoke that type of reaction has so- support.” To which I replied, “well, I had the of the stories hit close to home for me (person- lidified my Bryant experience.” support of all the v-girls too!” We all under- ally and what has happened to my friends), al- stood what we were doing and felt each other’s though with some obvious variation. Some “My first time with the Vagina Monologues was feelings as we were all on stage and every time someone came down there was a wave of, “awesome job!” THE ONLY THING GROWING FASTER THAN OUR down the line. Very cool! This experience is something that I GRADUATE PROGRAMS IS OUR REPUTATION. will definitely remember. And getting to do a whole piece with just the seniors was really Accounting fun as well. The senior year Cardiovascular Perfusion bond is also amazing so it was Computer Information Systems fun to share that with all the Education – Elementary senior girls.” Education – Secondary Forensic Nurse Clinical Specialist Not only is this a valuable Interactive Communications performance for our commu- Journalism nity to see, but it is truly a valu- Law able experience for the students MBA/CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst) performing. We are lucky to MBA/HCM (Health Care Management) have an environment at Bryant MBA/JD (Joint degree in business and law) that encourages this kind of Medical Laboratory Sciences/Biomedical Sciences programming, discussion, and Molecular & Cell Biology commitment to important is- Nurse Practitioner sues in women and men’s lives. Pathologists’ Assistant AND, if you loved the Physician Assistant Vagina Monologues, don’t miss Ms. Christa Bell perform- Graduate Online Programs ing COOCHIEMAGIK next Organizational Leadership: Higher Education, week in South Café. She’s Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance coming to Bryant on Tuesday March 25th for a one time only Learn more: www.quinnipiac.edu show at 9 pm. Stand-up com- edy, transformational theatre and hip hop are all part of Po- Graduate Programs: [email protected] etry Slam Champion Christa Graduate Online Programs: [email protected] Bell’s performance. 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Name: Alicia AustinStudy Agroupsb r(French,oa Dutch,d or: German A speak-licia Austin, ‘09 ing). The entire time I was there they didn’t Class of: 2009 have a government because voters could not decide on a majority party. There had University: Vesalius College actually been talk of the country splitting along linguistic lines! But in November Location: Brussels, Belgium they held a Belgian unity parade in order to disprove the stereotype and they passed out Partner: CIEE stickers that said, “I want you for Belgium,” while people were waving flags and march- Semester Abroad: Fall 2007 ing down the street. Duration: Mid August-Mid December How was the school different from Bryant University? The school was a lot smaller Reason for going: I went to China on the than Bryant with about 300 students and Sophomore International Experience in 2007 was housed in one building. There was no and developed a passion for travel. I also cafeteria, real library, or place to hang out wanted to go somewhere that was kind of and kill time in between classes. However, off the beaten path. it was attached to a large Dutch-speaking university that had about 10,000 students Best experience/memory: Brussels is a and more of a college campus atmosphere. pretty low-key city but during Christmas- time it became a festive metropolis. The How did this experience change you? cobblestone streets of the Grand Place filled Studying abroad made me realize how in- up with wooden stalls selling Christmas terdependent we have become. Brussels is decorations, candy, and drinks. People the capital of the European Union and every came from all over Western Europe to do day I met someone who was in town just to their Christmas shopping and to experience meet with EU representatives. These diplo- the atmosphere of this international city. It mats were not only European but Canadian, was fun to shop and people watch while Japanese, Chilean, Moroccan, etc. bundling up and clutching our mulled wine. Would you study abroad again given the opportunity? In a heart beat! This experi- Funny cultural experience: Belgians are ence has made me want to see more of this notorious for being unpatriotic because they world are more dedicated to their linguistic Mythbusters Join The Archway -Writers -Photographers Investigate: -Editors Study Abroad Meetings are Mondays at Is speaking the language of the 4:30 in BC Room 2B host country a requirement? Not Interested in Writing? Submitted by Breanne Ricketts Positions are also available in Sales When most people think of studying abroad in a foreign coun- try, one of the first things that comes to mind is the horrifying AND Advertising idea of a language barrier. However, most students aren’t aware that speaking the national language of the country is not required No Experience when studying abroad. One of the major differences between the United States and the rest of the world is that a large number of people in foreign Necessary countries already speak multiple languages, including English. What many Americans never realize is that unlike the education we receive in the United States, learning English as a second lan- Sophomore International Experience Kick-off! guage is a requirement in most foreign countries. This education often begins at an elementary level and therefore, a large number Attention Class of 2011! of citizens in host countries around the world speak at an inter- mediate level of conversational English by the time they reach college age. Furthermore, most of the major cities in host coun- Where: Rotunda tries will have a decent population of English speakers. This can nd limit fears of being trapped in a country due to language barriers When: Wednesday, April 2 that can turn students off to any ideas of studying abroad. 10:00-2:00 There are many options when choosing a specific study abroad site. If speaking a different language isn’t part of what you are Locations include: seeking in a study abroad experience, there are many opportuni- -England & France ties to live in English speaking countries while still gaining a global perspective. -China The bottom line is that there are so many opportunities that -Greece & Germany should not be hindered by the fear of the unknown. The lifelong -Italy lessons and skills one can gain through living abroad is some- thing that can’t be matched by any other college experience. -Ecuador & Panama

For more information contact the Study Abraod PICKPNPPLICATION! A A U office at [email protected] or 232-6210 “Because education should have no boundaries.” page 7 march 21, 2008 Men’s lax post 3-2 record a/er spring break trip By Benjamin Rich of Charlotte at St. Annes Staff Writer Belfield High School in Charlottesville, Virginia. For most of us, spring break is a For lack of a better word, time to relax, clear our heads, and get the Bulldogs demolished a good tan. But while we were un- Queens College posting a winding over break, the men’s hefty 23 goals against lacrosse team was busy boosting their their weak 4. record to 3-2 during their week long Fourteen members of stay in Virginia and Maryland. the Bryant team scored in Prior to the spring break trip, the the game on Tuesday, in- Bulldogs had a 1-1 record, winning cluding Vince Zorskas, a the season opener at home versus defensive midfielder. The Adelphi posting 16 goals against the stand-out players of the Panther’s 7. The following week, the game were Matt McK- team traveled to Long Island, New eefrey, Kevin Hoagland York to face CW Post where the out- and Alex Pfau who each come was not favorable, falling 11-5. had a hat trick, making up Getting a chance to move south for for 9 of the goals that day. a few games, the Bulldogs traveled six Mike Kennedy played the hours to the U.S. Naval Academy in first three quarters mag- Maryland on Saturday to battle St. nificently, making 9 saves Andrews. After an upsetting loss to and only allowing 3 goals. CW Post the previous week, the team The comfortable lead must have felt they had to prove going into the fourth something. The Bulldogs came out on quarter allowed freshman top against St. Andrews with the final Andrew Clingenpeel to score being 8-3. It appeared as though get some playing time the team we saw at the season opener where he played a great was back in full force. game, only allowing one Bryan Kaufmann and Kevin goal and making 5 saves. Hoagland both scored a pair of goals Andrew Hennessey’s Courtesy of the Athletic Department in the game while Bryant Amitrano, faceoff skills, which were missed greatly last season, were ap- the first quarter. For the Bulldogs, two ranked first in Division II which along with Brad Burton, Gary Crow- of the goals were scored by senior at- means the Bulldog’s schedule won’t ley and Connor Hayes each put up parent on Tuesday when he won 18 out of 24 of the face-offs he was in- tack Kevin Hoagland, who continues ease up much this weekend. one for the team. The defense in the to consistently produce for the Bryant Last season, the Bulldogs beat Le game was also worthy of highlighting, volved in. For the third and final game of the offense. Bryan Kaufmann, Matt McK- Moyne in an over time matchup, end- with a total of 59 groundballs, 6 of eefrey, Connor Hayes and Brad Bur- ing with the crowd storming the field which belong to long-pole Matt Mur- break, the team traveled to Old West- bury, NY for a much anticipated ton each posted a goal for the team, in celebration after Kevin Hoagland nane. Corey MacDougall and Joe contributing to the total of 6. scored the winning goal. The game Rauchut played an impressive game, matchup against the NYIT Bears. The Bears were undefeated prior to Satur- Saturday, the Bulldogs will once against Le Moyne will be the first NE- helping Mike Kennedy defend the again make their way to New York 10 Conference game of the season for goal. day’s game, ranking second overall in Division II. Unfortunately, the Bears where they will face the Le Moyne Bryant and may play a big role in the The following Tuesday, March 11, Dolphins, defending champions of Di- selection process for the Division II the Bulldogs faced Queens University came out on top in the game, winning 14-6 after quickly getting ahead 5-0 in vision II. The Dolphins are currently championship. The NBA is back! Are you watching? By David Niles The talent across the league is as deep as it has guard play. There are the wily vets like Steve Nash Staff Writer been in the past fifteen years and, more importantly, and Jason Kidd who have been logging in double the NBA has become a team game once again. One digit assist performances for years, along with the They say the Golden Age of the NBA was in the of the biggest reasons for this is exceptional point emergence of some great youngsters like Chris Paul late 80s and early 90s. From Jordan, Magic, and of the New Orleans Hornets and Deron Williams Bird, to Malone, Barkley, Stockton, and Robin- of the Utah Jazz. They have made their teams, son. So many of the greatest players of all-time which lack superstar talent, into contenders be- playing were playing concurrently. We saw the cause they elevate the play of their teammates. Jordan redefine the way the game was played, Taking it a step further, look at the leagues two biggest superstars, Lebron James and Kobe creating an “above the rim” game no one had st nd ever seen. We saw the assemblage of the Dream Bryant. Not only do they rank 1 and 2 in the Team, perhaps the most dominant team we have NBA in scoring, they also have become great seen in any arena of sports. But all good things team and all-around players. Lebron averages must come to an end and players age and retire. 8.4 rebounds a game to go along with a mind- We kept trying to anoint the next Jordan with numbing 7.1 assists, considering how much his the likes of Allen Iverson and Vince Carter but team relies on him to score. Kobe also averages no one could fill his shoes. Everyone was trying over 6 rebounds a game, leads the Lakers in as- to be like Jordan. The game became too individ- sists, and is one of the best on-ball defenders in ualized and “one-on-one” isolation offenses the game. Gone by the wayside is the selfish, dominated the game. The game became much one-dimensional scoring superstar. less aesthetically pleasing with the void of team Just look at what has happened with the basketball and passing, and the emergence of Boston Celtics this past year. You have three su- players who could run, jump, and dunk but perstars, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray couldn’t hit a jump shot. Allen, who were all willing to sacrifice, their All this, along with the fascination with own stats, egos, and personal glory for a chance March Madness and college basketball, turned to play together and win. They aren’t concerned many fans away from the NBA. Fans were sick with getting “theirs”. They are all averaging of watching overpaid twenty year olds travel, fewer points and shots but couldn’t be happier palm the basketball, and fail to throw simple because their team has the best record in the bounce passes. And you know what? They league. Recently, when a reporter asked Garnett were right to turn away from the game. It was if he thought he had a chance to win MVP over unwatchable. The college game was much more Lebron and Kobe, he replied that he didn’t even team oriented and there was a greater sense that think he was his own team’s MVP. He believed the players cared about winning. that distinction belonged to Pierce. How re- Have you watched the NBA recently? The freshing! Whether or not Garnett actually be- game everyone loved so much years ago is back. lieves Pierce is more valuable is not what’s Unfortunately I am not sure people realize this important. It is this kind of unselfishness that yet. Fans say they hate the NBA because of the has made the Celtics into a Championship cal- reasons I stated above and in the next sentence iber team and the same kind of unselfishness say they don’t watch it for these reasons. Well, that has made the NBA great once again. So, you can’t say you know how the game is being basketball fans, while I do hope you enjoy played if you’re not watching. So for those of March Madness over the next couple of weeks, you who haven’t tuned into an NBA game lately, don’t stop watching basketball once a collegiate start watching. champion is crowned. The NBA is back. Will MCT Campus you be watching? march 21, 2008 page 8 Mark your NL & AL Central Predictions By Greg Ritter went out and addressed that issue by acquiring SS calendars Staff Writer Miguel Tejada from the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles. National League Central Projection The acquisition of Tejada will take pressure of Lance 1. Milwaukee Brewers Berkman and Carlos Lee to carry this team offen- Key Acquisitions: Mike Cameron OF, Eric Gagne CL, sively. The Astros needed to upgrade the back end of Baseball: Salomon Torres RP their pitching rotation and shore up their bullpen es- Key Departures: Francisco Cordero CL, Geoff Jenkins pecially with the loss of Brad Lidge and Chad Qualls. 3/24 v. Bentley @ 3:30pm OF, Scott Linebrink RP The Astros didn’t do enough this offseason to make themselves relevant again in this division. 3/27 v. SNHU @ 3:30pm The Brewers were one of the most surprising teams in 2007 with them winning 83 games and fin- 6. Pittsburgh Pirates ishing within two games of winning the National Key Acquisitions: Byung-Hyun Kim SP, Chris Gomez League Central crown. This season the Brewers will 3B be looking to win the central and head into the play- Key Departures: Salomon Torres RP, Shawn Chacon Men’s Lacrosse: offs with a chance to go to the World Series. The SP/RP, Cesar Iztuis SS 3/26 v. AIC @ 7pm Brewers rotation is solid with Ace Ben Sheets, Dave The last time that the Pirates finished with a win Bush, Jeff Suppan and rookie pitcher Yovani Gal- percentage over .500 was back in 1992 and since then lardo. The key for the Brewers will be if Ben Sheets they have not been thought of as a contender. The Pi- can stay healthy for a complete season because with rates issues have been magnified by a lack of re- the offense that the Brewers generate a healthy ace sources to make up mistakes that they have made. Women’s Lacrosse: will make this team a competitor. The Brewers of- The Pirates have an all-star OF in Jason Bay and a 3/22 v. CW Post @ 12pm fense is built around young good young starting pitcher in Tom Gorzelanny but players Prince Fielder, Ryan 3/27 v. Franklin Pierce @ 7pm Braun, J.J. Hardy, Ricky Weeks, and Bill Hall. The Brewers have a young core that should just get better as time goes on and should be competitive for years to come. 2. Chicago Cubs Key Acquisitions: Kosuke Fukudome OF, Jon Lieber Top SP, Omar Infante ss Key Departures: Mark Prior SP, Cliff Floyd OF, Jacque Jones OF The Cubs this offseason Dogs added a middle of the order bat in Kosuke Fukudome. Kosuke, who was signed Kelsey O’Keefe from Japan , is a right Year: Sophomore fielder that will supply pro- tection to Aramis Ramirez Sport: Women’s Swimming and Derrek Lee in the line up . The pitching rotation is Why this dog was picked: During much anchored by ace Carlos needed Northeast-10 Conference semifinal Zambrano and solid starter Courtesy of MCT Campus match win, Sunday against Saint Michael's, Ted Lilly who give the Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates' Matt Morris warms up with a few pitches at the start of O’Keefe shined. She added 23 points and a solid one two punch. The the game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, March 14, 2008 seven rebounds to the overall 73-60 win. back of the rotation is more of a question mark with injury-prone Jon Lieber and other than that they have a lot of holes. The Pirates streaky Jason Marquis trying to carry the load. How need a couple of middle of the line-up bats to go with far the Cubs are able to go will be based on the per- Jason Bay and a few more quality starting pitchers Alex Engel formance of the back end of their rotation and the who can support Gorzelanny. This is a team that Year: Sophomore bullpen. If all goes right for them they may win this needs a lot to be able to contend now and over the division but with question marks in the back of the next few years. Sport: Baseball rotation I think the Cubs will just miss the playoffs. 3. St. Louis Cardinals American League West Projections Key Acquisitions: Troy Glaus 3B, Matt Clement SP 1. Detroit Tigers Why this dog was picked: Engle earned a Key Departures: Jim Edmonds OF, Scott Rolen 3B Key Acquisitions: Miguel Cabrera 3B, Dontrelle Willis top-10 finish in the 400 meters, placing fi6h in This is a team that a few years ago were viewed as SP, Edgar Renteria SS 48.78 seconds, qualifying for Saturday's 400m the favorite to win this division but now due to aging Key Departures: Cameron Maybin OF, Andrew Miller finals. Engle also placed fi6h in a personal- and injuries are an afterthought. The Cardinals last SP, Sean Casey 1B best time of 48.64 seconds during the final year were dealt a big blow when Chris Carpenter The busiest team this off-season acquiring three heat. was sent to the disabled list with bone spurs and then all-stars that will be a great upgrade. This is the team had Tommy John surgery. The Cardinals struggled to beat in the Central. The acquisition of Miguel Cabr- without their ace getting inconsistent starting pitch- era gives the Tigers another superstar to go with ing throughout the season from a rotation filled with Magglio Ordonez and Curtis Granderson. The Tigers projects and question marks. The Cardinals offense offense should challenge the Yankees for the most also dipped last season with Albert Pujols having a runs scored and also have a real shot at scoring over off season. The Cardinals offense was slowed also by 1000 runs. The pitching got upgraded with the addi- Do you like aging veterans Jim Edmonds and Scott Rolen. The tion of Dontrelle Willis to Justin Verlander and Je- Cardinels traded Scott Rolen this offseason for Troy remy Bonderman which makes this team have a deep Glaus to try and fix the offense and give Pujols pro- starting pitching rotation. These acquisitions makes tection in the line-up. This is a team that is destined this team the best in all of baseball. sports? for a 500 season. 2. Cleveland Indians 4. Cincinnati Reds Key Acquisitions: Jamey Carroll SS, Masahide Key Acquisitions: Francisco Cordero CL, Jeremy Af- Kobayashi RP feldt RP Key Departures: Keith Foulke RP, Chris Gomez 3B Key Departures: Eddie Guardado CL, Josh Hamilton The Cleveland Indians last season took a huge step OF forward behind their two workhorse starters C.C. Join The Cincinnati Reds have begun to build a win- Sabathia and Fausto Carmona. These two pitchers ning team. Last year the Reds finished with 79 wins came into their own last season and made up the best and were fourth in the central. The Reds have Aaron 1-2 punch in baseball. The two pitchers combined to Harang to lead the pitching staff, Harang last year win 38 games for the Indians and led the Indians over The Archway posted an impressive line 16-6 with a 3.73 ERA. The the Yankees in the first round of the playoffs last year. Reds this season will also be calling on, the #1 pitch- The Cleveland Indians offense was also impressive ing prospect in baseball, Homer Bailey to help and last year led by Grady Sizemore and Travis Hafner. carry this team. Bailey is a 6’ 4” right handed starting The Indians stood pat this off season, after winning Sports Team. pitcher, with a plus fastball (93-97 MPH) with move- the Central Division last year. They hope to be able to ment and a plus 12 to 6 curveball, Bailey is projected win the division again and move on further into the to be a number one starter for years to come. The playoffs. The Indians did not do enough to improve a Reds offense is led by power hitting left fielder Adam streaky offense and to help and strengthen a some- Come to a meeting Mon- Dunn and when healthy right fielder Ken Griffey Jr. what short starting pitching group. The Indians will This offense is young and boasts high ceiling be in it all year but will fail to make the playoffs this day at 4:30 pm in the prospects with 3B Edwin Encarnacion, first-baseman season. Joey Votto, and OF Jay Bruce. This is a team that will 3. Minnesota Twins Bryant Center room 2B. be around 500 this year but watch out next few years Key Acquisition: Livan Hernandez SP, Delmon Young as this is a team that is only going to get more com- OF, Philip Humber RP, Carlos Gomez OF No experience necessary petitive with this young core of talent. Key Departures: Johan Santana SP, Torii Hunter OF, 5. Houston Astros Carlos Silva SP Key Acquisitions: Miguel Tejada SS, Oscar Villarreal The Minnesota Twins traded away back-to-back Email CL, Doug Brocail RP, Cy Young Award Winner Johan Santana to the New Key Departures: Jason Jennings SP, Chad Qualls CL, York Mets for a package built around outfield [email protected] Adam Everett prospect Carlos Gomez and Philip Humber. This The Houston Astros last year slipped from being a trade and loss of Torii Hunter to free agency are huge for more information contender to a pretender. The Astros last year strug- hits to this team. The Twins are trying to quickly re- gled offensively to put runs on the board so they Continued on page 9 page 9 march 21, 2008

Future Cast: Lax Rox! th By Kevin J. DuPont and thirty-two division two teams (of which Bryant league). So get out there and support our 6 ranked is currently one). The overwhelming majority of Bryant Bulldogs. They’ll appreciate it, and you can Staff Writer these teams are on the east coast, and in the north- help bring Lacrosse to the forefront. The snow is crunching under my feet, and the east and mid-Atlantic regions. But with the MLL ex- frosty temperature of late February is nipping at me panding teams into the west LAX (Lacrosse) will Below is my “Futurecast” for Lacrosse, breaking as I stand on the sideline of the turf field on Satur- soon catch on out there. down the good, the bad, and what the future may day watching Bryant Lacrosse’s first home game. Up hold for LAX. until this very point, I have never watched lacrosse before. I knew nothing about it past sticks, nets and The Good: rubber balls, and I had to keep asking myself, “Why - Lacrosse is fan-friendly. It has the best qualities a am I here?” Then I watched our 6th ranked lacrosse sports fan wants in a game, making it entertaining team dominate Adelphi 16-7 in sixty-minutes of and competitive. Lacrosse is expanding both in the fast-paced hard-hitting action, and then I realized collegiate and professional levels something. Lacrosse is freakin’ awesome. - Lacrosse is becoming popular with the youth. The name is Jake Steinfeld. Until a few days ago, Youth sports are becoming more fragmented, as I didn’t know who he was either. But up until a few kids are turning down the “Big Three” to pick up days ago, I hadn’t read anything about Lacrosse. this sport. Steinfeld is an American born actor, whose biggest - The MLL teams have cool names. They are unique roles might be working alongside Tom Hanks in and interesting. This may be completely irrelevant “Money Pit” or being the voice of Git in Disney’s to the acceptance of the sport. But with names like “Ratatouille”, but this fifty-year old entrepreneur is the Cannons, Lizard (Long Island), Riptide (Los An- co-founder of Major League Lacrosse, one of Amer- gelas) and Bayhawks (Washington). The sport has a ica’s forgotten sports. sweet sound as well. Created by the Native American’s Lacrosse is - Big Hits. You think football is rough? You have no technically America’s oldest and first sport. It got its idea. The hard hits are more frequent and an impor- current name from the French, but until then, the tant part of the game. tribes referred to it with more complicated names such as “dehuntshigwa’es” (men hitting a rounded The Bad: object) or “da-nah-wah’uwsdi” (little war). However, - Short Seasons. 12 game seasons complete with since those much more rural days, Lacrosse has three total playoff games makes the season too short evolved, but never really caught on to American and the playoffs too anti-climatic for professional mainstream sports. Steinfeld had other plans, and sports. after just 3 years, he took his idea of a Major League - More Teams. The MLL is doing all it can to ex- Lacrosse and made it into reality. pand, but with only ten teams, the competition is a Twenty men, ten on each side, run around a one- little lop-sided and one dimensional hundred a ten yard field for sixty-minutes, viciously - Rule Complications. A lot of the fouls and normal cutting each other down with their sticks or rules are confusing and hard to follow. I can under- “crosses”, all while three referees’ patrol the mad- MCT Campus stand the basic offside and roughness penalties, but ness. There are rules to lacrosse, but they take a what’s the deal with that box thing and all those back seat to the fast paced blur of attraction the The MLL currently is home to ten teams, four of lines? players put on for the entire sixty minutes. Believe which reside in the west. These teams include three- - Bad Light. I hate to say this, but lacrosse hasn’t me, from what I saw Saturday, those guys can hundred and fifty of the world’s best and brightest gotten much positive press. We need less focus on move. The object, as in most games, is to outscore lacrosse stars. Our hometown team, the Boston Can- one particular B.S. incident that shall remain name- your opponent (Duh). To do that, you project a rub- nons (of which you will all be dedicated fans of less, and more on the positive side to this sport that ber ball into a six by six net, from within a specified from here on out), finished fourth in the Eastern is actually relevant. box. Sounds easy? Not when seven opponents are Conference with a (5-7) record last year. They are set - You’re not a sport until you have an EA Sports or doing everything in their power to knock the ball to open their 2008 schedule May 17th, hosting the ESPN Video game. Share the action with those of us loose from your “crosse” ranging from slashing and New Jersey Pride at Harvard Stadium. Meanwhile, who can’t catch a tiny ball in a net, but are damn pushing to cutting and shoving. But it’s all part of the league’s reigning champion Philadelphia Bar- good with a Wii stick or a PS2 controller. (Plans are the game, and I must say, the players handle it with rage (9-3) last season, look to make it three straight in the making, I read possible release date of 2008 or grace and finesse. Despite all the pandemonium titles this upcoming season. However, the MLL is 2009.) surrounding them, they manage to fire the rubber continually looking to expand with future sites for ball at speeds upwards of one-hundred miles an teams including Cincinnati, Portland, Dallas, Salt The Future: hour, at a goalie who, defends the goal with a Lake, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis. This would - It looks sun-shiny. Expect the Boston Cannons and slightly larger “crosse.” That, for the life of me, must pretty much cover all bases of the continental U.S. Philadelphia Barrage to become household names be the most difficult job ever. All in all, Lacrosse has a good chance of making within the next few years. I can’t possible see this But why is this sport, which features some of the it mainstream in the next decade. With its small, en- sport not becoming more and more popular. I mean, best fan-friendly qualities such as big hits, fast pace, trepreneurship beginnings to its expanding profes- hockey has been trying forever, and has fallen short, and a lot of goal scoring, not nearly as popular as sional and collegiate leagues, it’s quickly becoming but I think this one has the get-go and the right football, baseball and basketball? Wait ten years, it a household name in the sports world. So next time components to turn the Big Three into the Big Four. will be. Lacrosse seems to be catching on, with more you struggling to find something good to watch on That’s saying something. teams coming on at both the professional and colle- TV, find some Lacrosse (ESPN just signed a ten year giate levels. And thanks to Steinfeld’s Major League contract with the MLL to show their games, this is Grade: A- Lacrosse, the action is spreading westward. In Men’s the longest on-air endorsement of any lacrosse Lacrosse, there are fifty-seven division one teams, NL and AL Central hopefully help the younger Continued from page 8 guys develop. I see this team build this team with young maybe getting 75 wins which prospects and cheap free will be enough to get them agents. The Twins are hoping out of the cellar in this divi- a rotation headed by the in- sion. jured Francisco Liriano and 5. Chicago White Sox other young prospects. The Key Acquisitions: Octavio offense still is strong built Dotel RP, Scott Linebrink RP, around C Joe Mauer and 1B Orlando Cabrera SS Justin Morneau. The Twins Key Departures: Jon Garland this year will take a step back SP, Ryan Sweeney LF due to the loss of Santana and Since winning the World Hunter. The Twins will finish Series in 2005 the White sox third in this division based on have slipped further and fur- the fact that the White Sox ther down the standings. The and Royals are not any good, loss of Jon Garland one of but the future looks bright for their front line starting pitch- this young and talented team. ers hurts this aging team 4. Kansas City Royals greatly. The team now must Key Acquisitions: Jose Guillen rely more heavily on an aging The Archway’s “Experts” Pick: OF, Ron Mahay RP, Miguel pitching staff made up of Olivo C Mark Buerhle, Jose Contreas, Key Departures: Mike Sweeney and Javier Vazquez. This is a East: Midwest: South: West: Final: 1B, Billy Buckner SP team that struggled offen- The Royals come into the sively to score runs and sup- (4/5/2008) (4/5/2008) (4/5/2008) (4/5/2008) (4/7/2008) season with a little bit of hope port their pitching. This team Greg UNC Georgetown UCLA Pittsburgh UNC after last season’s acquisition is continuing to get old and of Gil Meche gave the Royals will slip into last place in the Joe UNC Georgetown Miami Duke Duke a front of the rotation pitcher. division and completely re- The Royals are not ready to move any doubt that they Lauren Tennessee Kansas Texas UCLA Kansas compete in this division but need to rebuild. continue to improve their team through the farm system Brian UNC Kansas Texas Uconn UNC and through free agent sign- ings. The acquisition of Joe Doe UNC Georgetown Texas UCLA Georgetown Guillen gives the Royals a middle of the order bat and a Alan UNC Kansas Texas UCLA UNC veteran prescence that should march 21, 2007 page 11 The Student Entre- Bear market preneur: Partner Up means more than one. The By Michael Adams great thing about partner- tackles The Bear Staff Writer ships is that the other com- If you’ve been following pany is constantly talking and more with stemming a potential financial along with my articles, you about your company and By Joe Pelletier crisis and the cascade effect that could ensue have launched your big idea, what you’re doing. They will Online Editor given the breadth of counterparties that Bear’s gotten the word out, and are also refer clients to you, businesses touch day to day in the global fi- giving superior customer which is an incredible net- nancial markets.” service, but you want to take working tool. Fearing even greater losses and further This is precisely true. Without financial in- economic instability, JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM) your start-up to the next stitutions like Bear Stearns, our capital mar- level. That does not necessar- 3. Increase Sales: Picking the made a move to purchase the besieged invest- kets would remain lifeless and effectively right partner is essential to ment bank Bear Stearns (NYSE: BSC) on Sun- ily mean raising capital. It deter our economy from growing and achiev- could also mean partnering your perceived increase in day for a stunning $2/share, amounting to a ing success. Therefore, the speedy and un- sales. If your products and measly sale of only $240 million. With the Fed- up with a company that com- precedented decision made by JP Morgan and, pliments your company’s services compliment each eral Reserve absorbing nearly $33 billion of more importantly, the Fed represent a neces- other, it should be a win-win Bear Stearns’s illiquid assets, such as the com- products or services. sary resolution to Bear Stearns’s credit woes – For example, my company situation for both parties, and pany’s daunting portfolio of subprime debt, JP and the marketplace as a whole. Without such your sales should go up. Morgan was able to hastily follow through partners with Hikeu Adven- participation by governmental bodies, lack of ture Guides, a company in Just because sales are up with the acquisition and avoid the possibility confidence and an enveloping credit freeze doesn’t mean you should massive write downs due to BSC’s wretched Vermont that does guided would further drive our economy into reces- hikes on the Long Trail. I skimp on giving great cus- balance sheets. sion. tomer service though! Lots of Just last Friday, Bear Stearns was trading thought that Hikeu would be Though this is the end for BSC, sharehold- a great outlet for our bars, so companies lose sight of serv- at $30 per share, down almost 50% from its ers are clearly seeking are more reasonable ice after partnerships are previous close on Thursday, March 14th, end- I scheduled a meeting with buyout. With the stock hovering around $5, the founders. We immedi- formed. There is a reason it is ing the day with a market cap of $3.5 billion. and the deal subject to shareholder approval, called a partnership. Both After Monday’s trading session, many in- ately thought it was a good the market certainly believes the company is fit, and Eddie’s Energy Bars companies work together to- vestors wonder how an 85 year-old investment worth more. In fact, the Bear Stearns building wards a common goal (most banking powerhouse could experience such a are now the official energy in New York has a value of at least $1.2 billion. bar of Hikeu Adventure likely profits) that is expected dramatic twist of fate. Moreover, the question But does this really matter? JP Morgan has to be reached by the assis- of whether or not the financial markets have Guides. written the deal in such a way that it can bring Why did I do this? Why tance of both companies. If hit bottom has been the recent topic of discus- up the vote an unlimited number of times you let one company do all of sion on Wall Street. should you do this? Here are within a one year window. Analysts have also three reasons why partner- the leg work, you are most Frankly, no one knows if we have reached been advising investors to simply accept the likely to receive some nega- a terminal point yet. However, to better our ships could work for your terms of the deal – with creditors first in line company: tive word of mouth. Alleviate chances of a rebound and recovery, Wall Street for company assets, shareholders may be left this by taking time to pick is trying to inspire investor confidence – a task with nothing when all is said and done. 1. Credibility: When your your partnerships, and lay easier said than done. At $2 per share, JP Mor- In this case, a buyout is the only way for out some ground terms be- gan was able to squeeze Bear Stearns into a company is associated with Bear Stearns to avoid a bankruptcy or poten- another company at the top fore you close the deal. And corner hours before Asian markets opened in tial “fire sale of assets”. With a market cap of remember, taking your busi- an attempt to quell any uncertainty ahead of of its industry, it automati- $137 billion, JP Morgan is one of the few finan- cally solidifies that you are a ness to the next level does not the opening bells. Though these markets re- cial behemoths that could engage in such a have to mean finding in- sponded to the news with a downward slide, great company to work with, takeover. solely based on the fact that vestors, so go ahead and part- US Markets were able to sort through the in- What’s more, JPM stands to benefit from ner up! formation on Monday and remain optimistic, you partner with this com- Bear Stearn’s hedge fund investment division – pany. It makes other people responding with a small but humble gain for something the company could salvage from Have a question on entrepre- Dow. (and potential customers) see this seminal deal. that you are trusted and well- neurship? 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This is a tragic story of addiction but the why we seem to read the terial contained in some of problem that I have with this situation is the same books our parents have these books is dryer than fact thatArelia Taveras is now suing sixAt- read when they were in sand. Why can’t we read lantic City and one Las Vegas casinos. school. I am convinced that it books where we actually want By Greg Hirshorn According toArelia, “The casino thinks be- is a generational thing. The to turn the page to find out Staff Writer cause you put a sign on the door it's enough, By Michael Adams professors that taught the cur- what happens next? What but it's not. These people have surveillance Opinion Editor rent generation of professors happened to those days? For where they watch you. They protect themselves from you, but you taught all of the same books example, in the middle of should be afforded the same protection from them." The protection Over the last few weeks, I fi- and concepts, and that’s all midterms the week before that you have against the casino is your own self control. Even if you nally got the chance to catch professors, in general, seem to break I finished a book that I are a problem gambler there are ample resources at your disposal to up on a couple of books that have a good grasp on. Now, had received for my birthday help you take care of your issue. had been collecting dust on I’m not saying that professors in six days. I found that If casinos dragged people in off the streets against their will and top of the printer in my dorm have this limited scope of pretty impressive. Maybe it made them gamble their money away then there would be reason for a room. They had sat quietly what they can teach. I would was because I actually had the lawsuit, but when a people go into a casino on their own they should for weeks on end, having not have some bit of hope that passion to read about some- be held accountable for their actions. There is a reason why the gam- been touched. I had drudged professors read more than thing interesting for once. bling age in this country is eighteen and that is because a certain level of through all of my homework, what they teach. I am sure Everyone has taken or is maturity is required when choosing to gamble. and sat down to open a book that someone has read a book currently taking LCS 151 and I do feel bad for people with gambling addictions but suing the that I actually wanted to read. that was written a whole hell LCS 121 (formerly ECS). I be- casino as a result of this is not an appropriate answer. If you want to Books that I thought would of a lot better than some of the lieved the professors teaching know why the court systems are so tied up you can take a look at cases actually enrich my life. No, it horrid books we have been those courses have noticed like this that take up room in the system. These types of cases frustrate was not Shakespeare, Tale of forced to read. Incorporate students’ gradual change in me because they take up time and they will most likely be denied upon Two Cities, or Beowulf, but some of those summer reads reading. While it may not be sight by a judge. modern books that might ac- in the curriculum. There is re- all modern books, it is a I recently signed up for a player’sclub card at a casino that I visited. tually have a hint of useful- ally no learning involved pretty good balance of older Before receiving the card there was information about problem gam- ness in today’s world. when I am already told what I classics, with newer, modern bling and even a phone number to call if I was a compulsive gambler All through my elemen- am going to read, what it’s reads. This is what needs to looking for help. On every single scratch off lo8ery ticket you buy tary, middle, and high school about, and the concepts be- happen more often. While I across the country it is required that they print the gamblers help line years, I read some good hind it—most likely years in dread reading the classics that number in bold on the back of your ticket. Some might say that this is books, and also some horrible not enough but I feel that if they have a bold message on every ticket advance when I was in high don’t interest me at all, I find books. We read almost noth- school. That does not stimu- that books with some adven- they sell they are making an effort. You can not go as far as calling them ing modern, and having an irresponsible and not caring about problem gamblers. late my mind at all. I want to ture would be great; where I older brother put me “in the read new fresh books that I don’t have to re-read the Like it or not, a casino is in the entertainment business. Anyone who know” about which books we goes to a casino with the expectation to win money is just kidding know very little about before I Shakespeare line forty times were going to read year after open the front cover. and translate it into some themselves. Why do you think the casinos inAtlantic City and Las year. It never changed. While Vegas are so lavish with the expensive hotels and lounges? The reason For those of us who like to jagged English translation, or these amenities are the way they are is because they take so much of we continued to read the read books of interest to us, try and comprehend the enor- the gambler’smoney that they have enough to add all of these things same books (especially the myself included, our time is mous sentences in Tale of Two along with plenty extra to line their pockets. three inch thick book full of often found wasted in trying Cities. I’m done with that. I Weare living in the year 2008. There are resources available for peo- poems from when old women to flip through a book that want to read books from the ple with addiction problems that can be very helpful if the participants were churning butter by hand puts us to sleep. This sleep- past twenty years, please. are ready to make that step and drop their bad habit. I don’tlook down or sewing their own clothes) it induced book reading, experi- at people who a8end these type of programs as ‘those with issues’but instead I see them as good people who are willing to put in effort to overcome an obstacle. Another thing that is really mind boggling to me about this case is that Taveras is suing for twenty million dollars when she only lost one The Fashionistas stilettos of one news correspondent. The look million dollars playing in the casinos. Does this lady think that she is still gambling in the processing of her lawsuit? Hey,maybe she will hit just screamed “skank”. For being on the job, a twenty to one shot and win back 20 million on the original one mil- the skirt was just too short. One inch of fabric lion dollars that she lost. could have made the difference between slut In regards to the casino Taveras was quoted as saying, "They had a and newscaster. We don’t want to make any duty of care to me." I don’tagree with that statement because once judgments, BUT what else are we supposed to again she decided to go into the casino under her own power. Taveras make of the scantily clad woman in black? has the duty to be a responsible adult and be careful when gambling. Even though the camera shoots newscasters I’msorry if you have a gambling problem but nobody is stopping you from the chest up, that is no excuse to vamp it from going to get the help you need. The casino is not there to function up down town. Consider this—one frumpy as a babysi8er for you but rather for entertainment value. By Jessica Komoroski and Celeste Tennant old lady jacket, a pair of black see-through stockings and a pair of pleather hooker heels Assistant Opinion Editor and all on the body of a middle aged woman. Assistant Campus News Editor From head to toe, you have the face of a mid- Ladies and Gentleman, your Mommas are dle aged woman, the coat of an old, frumpy back from Spring Break, hoping you all had a hag, and the hooker heels of a better age. It wonderful vacation. The changing of the sea- was a medley of life’s cruelest stages (and it Staff Contact Information son means it’s time to change your wardrobe. looked plain awful). Lauren Cimino If you need to contact The Arch- It’s spring time! The sun is shining and so Always remember that you can tell a lot Editor-In-Chief way or any staff member, please should your clothes. Tuck away the dark, about a person based on their shoes. Penny Assistant Editor: John Crisafulli feel free to use the contact infor- dreary sweaters. 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For the newscasters, how- Weiss, Mike Oliveri, Jared Neilan, Tim Osborn, Ryan Daley, David Nelligan taught to “dress to impress.” When it comes to ever, it is just absurd to be dressing like that Guidelines for Comment… business attire, we know where it’s at. That’s on the job—especially dealing with someone We welcome your comments and submissions on editorials, articles, or topics of importance to you. Only letters including author's name, and phone number will be considered for publication (phone numbers will not be printed, why when Bill Clinton came to campus, your as prestigious as Bill Clinton. Your unprofes- they are for verification purposes only). Mommas were shocked by the rather unpro- sional wardrobe is heinous and so we must Letters to the Editor of 300 words or fewer will have the best chance of being published. Also, except in extraor- dinary circumstances, we will not print submissions exceeding 500 words. 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Late submissions will be accepted at the discretion of The Archway staff and more than likely will be held until the next issue. The Opinion pages of The Archway feature the opinions of the identified columnists and Members of the Bryant community are welcome to take one copy of each edition of The Archway for free. If you are interested in purchasing multiple copies for a price of 50 cents each, please contact The Archway office. writers, which are not necessarily th ose of the newspaper or Bryant University. Please note that newspaper theft is a crime. Those who violate the single copy rule may be subject to disciplinary action. march 21, 2008 page 13 Le+ers to the Editor: The Green Movement Dear Editor, The Arctic is melting, Polar Bears are fac- ing extinction, Lake Chad is drying up, I am writing to clarify the statistics of The Face of Bryant University? in the Observation column in the and The Carteret Islands near Papua New February 15th edition of the Archway. The Student Ambassador program currently has 100 members, 20 Guinea in the South Pacific are disappear- of which are multicultural. So with an “83 percent White student population” as you mentioned, I would ing, all because of Global Warming! This say this accurately reflects it. In addition, 5 members of the program are international, which translates to makes many people question, how can all 5%... which I also believe would closely reflect our 2% international population. In our most recent hiring of this happen because of global warm- process, TEN, not eight, ambassadors were chosen and only FOUR, not six, of the students were from ing? But that’s just it, whether you believe foreign countries. It is possible this was a generalization since two students are multicultural, not of inter- it or not global warming is a reality and national descent. I not only want to clarify the incorrect information, but I would also suggest an apology rather than effecting one country or one to the newly selected Ambassadors, whom I'm sure now feel like they were chosen based on where they region, global warming is destroying the entire world. The argument opposing the are from as opposed to their application and interview. The interview panel spent 7 hours carefully inter- By Priya Patel concerns of global warming is that this viewing and selecting 10 new ambassadors to represent “the face of Bryant University” and we chose 10 Staff Writer was inevitable. The Earth is going excellent students. Instead of writing statements degrading them, you should applaud them for their ex- through its natural cycles. True, however cellent applications, recent accomplishments, and great attitudes toward promoting the university. I, as a we can’t deny the fact that humans amplified the process. The dev- Student Ambassador and interviewer for the previous hiring process, as well as a student of Bryant Uni- astations around the world and all the activist can’t stress enough versity, was particularly disappointed to read your false observation. I would highly recommend getting how important it is to implement immediate action. But what kind the facts straight before printing an extremely shameful remark, such as this one, in the future. of action should we take? Well according to the media one way to save the world is by making alterations to our lifestyle. The green Sincerely, movement is in full effect across the nation, from celebrities who buy the new and eco-efficient Lexus hybrid to the everyday con- Hannah Jorgensen sumers who purchase the ever popular Toyota Yaris. With the “green” fashion shows to building a new eco-friendly vacation Dear Editor, home. The fashion magazines have turned saving the world into a On February 15, 2008, a statement titled “The Face of Bryant” which was printed in The Archway. This shopping game. Who can buy the most eco-friendly clothes or cars inaccurately stated that 6 out of the 8 recently accepted ambassadors were international, insinuating that or food? A7er all, “green is the new black” now. To believe this or the Bryant Ambassadors were not properly representing “The Face of Bryant” because Bryant contains a quite literally buy into this green movement is nothing sort of ig- student body whom 83% of which are Caucasian. So what does of “The Face of Bryant” really mean any- norance. Is “green consumerism” the substitute for not signing the way? Are the Ambassadors “The Face of Bryant” because they are chosen to represent Bryant to prospec- Kyoto Protocol; market a green lifestyle but refuse to lower Fossil tive students? Is it a symbolic phrase meaning the faces of the Ambassadors are a smaller representation Fuel CO2 emissions. If spending money was the solution to global warming than we would be winning the ba8le, however, with all of what Bryant is comprised of? A school that is comprised of a student population which is 83% Cau- of these disasters, not only as a nation but also as a planet, we are casian, 10% multicultural, 2% international, and 5% whose ethnicity is not reported. Because if that were on the losing end. the case, then the Bryant Ambassadors, whom are composed of 100 active members, 80 of which are Cau- casian, 15 whom are multicultural, and 5 international, would apparently have to revise their interview process in order to get the 80% Caucasian Ambassador population up to 83% in order to properly repre- sent “The Face of Bryant.” As a member of the Ambassador interviewing panel, whom spent 7 hours de- Reflections on Clinton termining who to accept, I could only wish that our decision process was as simple as selecting 3 international students per every non-international student we accept. However seeing as though 4 out of By Melanie Schleeweis-Connor dience’s attention to particular our last 10 applications were international, as opposed to the poorly misinterpreted 6 out of 8, it is appar- Staff Writer focal points. Equally impor- ent that our selection process is not that simple. The Bryant Organizational Policy and Resource Guide is tant to effective communica- an online resource open for public viewing. In it, Bryant states: “Participation in and support of this com- tion was the fact that Clinton munity is a responsibility shared by all. The Bryant Campus is a place where high standards of civility Former President Clin- treated the students as equals, are set and violations are challenged. Therefore all must accept their obligations as citizens of the Bryant ton’s speech was attractive for as the intellectual audience of Community and expect to be held accountable for behavior as individuals and members of groups.” In a variety of reasons aside higher education we work so conclusion, let us keep in mind the privileges, obligations, and most importantly responsibilities that from interest in his support- hard to be considered. come along with being a member of the Bryant Community so that we do not discourage other members ive campaign for Hillary. Per- Emotionally, Clinton’s de- of our community to take advantage of the privileges we offer. sonally, I felt that missing an livery was engaging to the ex- opportunity to hear a former traordinarily specific Respectfully, President speak would have audience. Clinton was pre- Jose F. Batista been extremely regrettable. senting to unique viewers in Bill Clinton was a president that there was a very focused Dear Editor, with, other things aside, a cer- age group and the general tain air of lightheartedness public was, all things consid- In last week’s edition of “The Archway,” there was an article written about Brown University’s campus and sensationalism associated ered, a minority. As men- tour, which included a description of what the participants of the tour liked, disliked, and what aspects with him. Even today, nearing tioned before, highlighting of the campus they enjoyed enough to recommend for Bryant University to mimic. One of the sugges- eight years from his presi- topics such as student loan is- tions made was for the Undergraduate Advising Office to have peer mentors. We wanted to bring to at- dency, there still exists a sort sues or current economic sta- tention of the Bryant community that the Undergraduate Advising Office has enacted a Peer Advising of infatuation fed by recurring tus was a strategic move program since March 2006. Peer advisors have been trained to assist academic advisors’ efforts to pro- Saturday Night Live imper- when speaking to students vide program planning to all students. More specifically, peer advisors are available to meet with first sonations and his infamous particularly knowledgeable in year and undecided sophomores regarding registration planning when academic advisors are unavail- saxophone skills. Clinton’s those areas. It incited the in- able. Junior or Senior students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor instead because as unique presentation only terests of the viewers and they progress through their degree program their requirements become more complicated. Peer Advisors seemed to be further im- placed emphasis on the things can assist with: • Obtaining Major Declaration Forms • Obtaining Minor Declaration Forms • Registra- pressed upon when his main we are more cognizant of, tion Advising for: o Undecided Sophomores o All First Year Students As Fall 2008 registration quickly introduction to Bryant Uni- spending less time on things approaches, we would like to encourage First Year and undecided sophomores to take advantage of versity consisted of an au- not presently applicable (for meeting with one of their peers to discuss registration options. thentic accordion example retirement plans). arrangement by a Rhode Is- President Clinton con- Thank you. land native. In addition to nected with voters on a social Undergraduate Advising Peer Advisors: Amy Grimaldo Erinn Gormley Dave Georgantas simple curiosity regarding level utilizing personal anec- this specific president, I also dotes and concluding with recognized the significance of finishing points which incor- Clinton’s involvement in the porated presidential jokes. He presentation of Hillary’s cam- allowed the more personal Observations Bryant Said paigning focuses. audience, as opposed to the Compiled by Michael Adams, Jessica Komoroski, I thought that President entire American population, and Ryan P. Daley Clinton portrayed Hillary’s the chance to know him in a What!? political issues in a very intel- way which we had never had The Bryant MBA and MPAC Compiled by Jessica Komoroski, Michael Adams, and James ligent and shrewd manner, es- the opportunity to before. We How many e-mails do we need to King pecially when the specific heard about his daughter’s delete and flyers to throw away be- “I tried to go for something sexy, but it audience is taken into consid- birthday and her role in fam- fore Bryant gets the idea that some of eration; the majority of the ily politics, as well as his us are just simply NOT INTER- came out soggy.” addressees were college stu- unique relationship with his ESTED in the Bryant MBA or the dents with a particular educa- wife and involvement in her new MPAC program? “I wish I had two bladders!” tional concentration in campaign. business. He emphasized the I feel this was a successful “I was driving home at 3:30 am--“ topics which would be most campaigning event, mostly Stressing Us Out! appealing to the general because it main intent was The posters in the freshman bath- -“That’s prime possum time!” viewers with regards to stu- camouflaged through crafty room advocating ways to alleviate dent loan policies and ways in presentation. The combina- stress have three grammatical errors. “This tastes like a rubber bouncy ball!” which to broach the economic tion of a reintroduction to a Now that’s stressing us out! recession. One such topic, re- past president, with a more ceiving a particularly warm informal campaign, allowed “If my professor didn’t have a wife and viewers to take an interest in What’s For Dinner?! kids, I would definitely make a move.” reception from the audience, In their most recent efforts to pro- concerned policies designed more emotional and social is- to aid student debt relief by sues while simultaneously ab- mote nutrition, Salmo has displayed sorbing the intellectual and the daily lunch and dinner offerings “I thought you said you were taking a lowering interest rates and ex- 600 class! What are you? Masters? tending timeframes. informative. I admire his pub- complete with nutrition facts to President Clinton was lic speaking capabilities, obvi- “sway our appetites.” able to connect with potential ously honed by his Have a quote that you heard around voters on an intellectual, emo- presidency, specifically his Call the Smithsonian! campus? Send it to tional, and social level allow- ability to deliver an hour-long The masking tape on the unistruc- [email protected]. ing his relatively short speech speech without written or vi- ture is pre8y close to becoming its to maximize its potential. In- sual aids. I thoroughly en- own work of art tellectually, he provided his joyed President Clinton’s spectators with statistics con- speech and feel that it was a The Geese cerning the majority of successful event because he today’s most important cam- presented critical information They’re back. Enough said. paigning issues. The presenta- in a way which personally in- tion of these facts somehow volved the audience. avoided being cumbersome and instead redirected the au- March 21, 2008 page 14 Super Smash Brothers Horoscopes By Michael Pickowicz ing all the new starting characters (I still have to unlock a few), I can easily say that they are all wel- Staff Writer comed additions and add a new flair to the game. Scorpio I still remember the first time I played Super My personal favorite is the Pokemon Trainer, Do a little more research so you can an- Smash Bros. for the N64. The concept was simple: where you fight by controlling three different Poke- swer the questions. Others look to you choose a Nintendo character and beat the living for leadership. Do the homework, and mon (Squrtle, Ivysaur and Charizard). It’s great be- 10/23 - 11/21 snot out of one another. The game was addicting, cause all three have entirely different attributes, so provide it. fun and all around insane. When the sequel, Melee, you need to know which one to control based on came out, all that was great about the original was the situation. I also enjoyed playing as Pit, an angel multiplied by 100 as the action got faster and char- for the NES game Kid Icarus, who wields a Sagittarius acters from well forgotten games joined the fight. t's within your power to make a family mem- rd sword/bow and can fly pretty much around the en- Finally, after a seven year wait, the 3 installment, tire stage. ber smile. You know just the thing that will Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii, has hit work. It might be a delicious treat. Smash Bros. Melee introduced a full fledged sin- 11/22 - 12/21 shelves. While I have yet to unlock everything, I’m gle player adventure for the series that left a lot to here to give you my first impressions. be desired. Brawl fixes this by bringing a new story Let me first help out those who have never mode to the table, called Subspace Emissary. In the Capricorn played a Smash Bros. game. The overall goal is to story mode, you control a specific character as you simply choose a Nintendo character, like Mario or You may be asked to prove you know go through platform levels. Movies string the levels what you're talking about. Initially, this is Kirby, and beat on your opponent until they fly off together in order to tell the story, which is confus- the stage. Unlike most fighting games, your dam- uncomfortable for you. ing and awesome at the same time. The levels 12/22 - 1/19 age goes up as players knock you senseless. The themselves are also somewhat bland and I found more damage a character has taken, the more likely myself trying to beat the levels just to see the next an attack will send them rocketing to certain death. cut scene. Overall, it’s a nice addition, but isn’t as Aquarius Attacks range from simple punching to special great as simply playing multiplayer with friends. moves unique to the character, like Link’s bombs. It's follow-through and finish-up time The controls in the game are identical to the last again. Have a big sale and get rid of Items, such as Pokemon and hammers, rain on the installment. In fact, you can even use GameCube stage in order to help or hurt you. some stuff. You can make quite a bun- controllers to play the game. The game lets you 1/20 - 2/18 dle of cash. Ok, that’s all fine, but what could possibly have choose from many different controller options, in- been added to “Brawl” in order to warrant a se- cluding the Wii remote on its side and the Classic quel? Upon playing your first round of the game, Controller add-on. Trust me, however, if you have Pisces you’ll notice a new item that floats around the GameCube controllers lying around, just use that. Friends want to help you celebrate. playing field called a Smash Ball. By breaking it, It makes life so much easier. Don't let them get extravagant. And you will unlock your character’s special move. All I can say is that this game is huge. It has a don't insist on paying everybody's way. Some of the moves almost guarantee kills (Fox’s That's not necessary. bunch of remixed Nintendo tunes, online play, 2/19 - 3/20 Landmaster), while others just plan suck (DK’s stage builder mode, mission mode, along with tro- bongos). While it may seem like a simple upgrade, phies and stickers of all things Nintendo. Even the race to break the Smash Ball adds a whole new after all these years, it’s still satisfying to hit level of intensity to the match, as it can make or Older people areA watching,ries and some Pikachu with a bat or have DK punch Peach square are quite critical. Can you stand up break victory. in the head. If you own a Wii, buy this game and Also added are a plethora of new characters, in- under this pressure? Of course you grab three friends. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have can, and you will. They'll fall in love cluding Wario, Diddy Kong, Ike from Fire Emblem, some brawling to do. and King Dedede from the Kirby series. After play- 3/21 - 4/19 with you.

You have a lotT toa do,ur butus you can make Freddy Cole Impresses all at Bryant time for your friends. An outing in good By James King way Hall artist (2006), and been Grammy nomi- company will bring back your joie de nated two times: the first time for “best male jazz vivre. Staff Writer vocalist” in 2000 for Merry Go Round and more re- 4/20 - 5/20 Lionel Frederick Cole, or Freddy Cole as he’s cently the second time in 2007 for “best vocal jazz known was born on October 15, 1931 to Edward album” for Music Maestro Please. According to Mr. and Paulina Cole. He is the youngest of five chil- Cole during the performance I went to, Music Maes- Gemini dren including his older brothers and musicians tro Please “just missed the Grammy last week.” Resist the temptation to make a wise Ike, Eddie, and Nat. Mr. Cole grew up in Chicago, The performance gave by Mr. Cole on February remark to an older person who can where artists the likes of Duke Ellington, Count 21st was part of the President’s Cultural Series. help with your security. You don't have Basie, and Lionel Hampton performed. He began When I arrived at Janikies about five minutes late 5/20 - 6/21 to schmooze; just don't be a jerk. playing piano at the age of five or six and in his due to karate, the place was already packed. Of the teenage years he started to perform in Chicago two seats that I counted as open, I managed to take clubs after his chance for an NFL career was cut one. I am not one to enjoy jazz typically, but I fig- Encourage yourC mateanc orer partner to take short due to a hand injury. At the age of eighteen ured it would be nice to be exposed to a little cul- on a big challenge. With you doing the he decided to go on the road as a performer, but his tural refinement. Mr. Cole was already tickling the motivating and the other guy doing the mother convinced him to continue his studies of ivories when I arrived, so I missed his announce- work, you'll both win. musical studies at the Roosevelt Institute in ment of the song’s title (I later found out it was “I 6/22 - 7/22 Chicago. Remember You”). I had to sit next to an older gen- Mr. Cole found great inspiration from John tleman who could not stop bobbing his head and Lewis, Oscar Peterson, and Teddy Wilson while rocking to the music. The stage had at its center Your forward progressLe iso blocked. This is a studying at the Juliard School of music. He ob- Mr. Cole with a grand piano, upstage from him was temporary condition. Instead of knocking tained a Master’s degree at the New England Con- bassist, Elias Bailey, to Mr. Bailey’s right was drum- your head against the brick wall, take care servatory of Music and spent several months after mer, Curtis Boyd, and to Mr. Bailey’s left was of other business. that on the road as a member of the Earl Bostic Randy Napoleon. The quartet was covered in soft 7/23 - 8/22 Band before returning to New York. It was here in red light and behind them was a star background New York that he began to do jingles for television that twinkled. I assume that the star background and radio commercials in order to supplement his was there to help set the mood in addition to the Virgo live performances in the Manhattan bistros. New sound. The star background, I believe, did assist You and your loved ones don't always York is where he developed the foundation of his the music in creating an atmosphere for what Mr. agree, but that's all part of the fun. career according to www.freddycole.com. Cole called an “invitation to relaxation.” During Mr. Cole’s recording career began in 1952 with the event I felt completely immersed in not only re- 8/23 - 9/22 the release of “The Jokes on Me” and has spanned laxation, but sadness, and happiness too. I am not five decades to the present day. It was during the sure if it was the hypnotic background or the 1970s that he gained a loyal following in Europe by acoustics of Janikies that allowed for such a blan- A close familyL memberibra has some making records for English and European compa- keting ambience to be created, but the overall expe- very good advice. nies. At present he has been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame (2007), become a Stein- Continued on Page 15 9/23 - 10/22 page 15 March 21, 2008 Cole comes to Bryant Buon Alimento: The Lile Inn By Phil Weiss and Michael Oliveri Staff Columnists Based on many of our previ- served in a small bowl. It was ous reviews, you might think hearty and was not too salty. that Providence is the only area For a main dish, Phil had the Po- to have an exceptional dining tato Gnocchi Sorrentina which experience. While there not as was served with three cheeses in many options out here in “the a delicious blush tomato sauce. burbs”, there are a few hidden The gnocchi was not over- gems, and The Little Inn is cer- cooked, which is one of Phil’s tainly one of them. The Little pet peeves. Dinner was filling Inn has been owned by the (and we had important meet- Russo family for over 50 years. ings), so we decided to skip Atmosphere: The Little Inn desert and enjoy a coffee. Phil has an extremely distinctive at- claims that it was one of the mosphere, from the roaring strongest cups he has ever had. wood burning fireplace to the It could be related to motor oil in collection of unique art work (in- terms of “thickness.” We both cluding the Mona Lisa) covering like strong coffee, but this could the walls. The tables are covered be pushing it – we were wide in white linen, and the candle awake for our meetings after. light seems to be the main Service: To put it simply, the source of light. A Bose wave service was exactly what it Photo Courtesy of Pamela Murray the strings and his face showed great con- radio fills the main dining room should be, no more – no less. Continued from Page 14 centration. Mr. Cole wasn’t the centerpiece with classical music at just the Our waitress was experienced, rience was much better because not only did on that stage, it was Bailey. Mr. Cole shows right volume. Patrons are pre- knew the menu, and was able to one see and hear it, but one could feel it as not only humility when he moves out of the dominantly couples, groups of provide recommendations. The well. way and redirects the audience’s attention middle-aged folk, and business- dining room was not full when Mr. Cole’s selection for the night in- to his band members to become the center types eating out after a day’s we dined, but we are confident cluded many Jazz standards from to likes of of attention, but also class. He would give a work. It is intimate, classy, but that good service would prevail Gershwin and Johnny Mercer. He also per- small bow after each song and say, “thank not overdone. no matter the conditions. In no formed several songs from his CD, Because you so much.” After the show, he shook Food: The unique atmosphere way did we feel rushed to get of You, which are Mr. Cole’s interpretations hands and signed autographs. I have to carries through the dining expe- through our meals, which is of his friend Tony Bennet’s hits over the agree with him when he said, “I’ve got rience. Dinners include a choice something all too common at years. After the standards and Tony Bennet nothing, but class.” of soup or house salad. Mike many restaurants. songs he performed some of the signature Mr. Cole is known for being a top-notch had the salad with peppercorn Price: Prices are fair consider- songs of his brother, Nat such as “Sweet jazz performer and also the brother of Nat dressing. The portion was more ing a choice of soup or salad is Lorraine,” “Unforgettable,” and “Straighten “King” Cole, but he is not his brother; he is than expected, especially since it included. Menu items range up and Fly Right.” The selection was unique. When listening to Nat after going came with the meal. The greens from the mid-teens to the upper- fraught with love songs and Mr. Cole to Mr. Cole’s concert and during the spring were fresh and the variety of twenties. For dinner, estimate fraught with what appeared to be enjoy- break I found Nat to possess a much differ- vegetables did not go unnoticed. around $30 per person with tax ment while he performed. The audience ent sound. He had a greater range than For a main course, Mike had the and tip (no alcohol). Consider- seems to better enjoy a performance when Mr. Cole and according to Robert Harvey, a Salmone E Zuccero, which was ing the quality of food and at- the musician enjoys himself. Mr. Cole has Bryant student who has studied music com- sugar glazed Norwegian salmon mosphere, we feel it is well fun with it; he does not hesitate to make a position and theory in the past, Mr. Cole has filet served over sweet citrus worth it. joke. While playing “What’re you Afraid developed a contemporary time feel of clas- risotto and garnished with sea- The Little Inn is located at 103 Of?” (from Because of You) he selected a girl sic jazz. Mr. Cole’s mid-range voice can sonal julienne vegetables. Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) in John- in the audience as “Little Bit” much to the sound either gravelly or smooth depending Everything about the dish was ston, RI. We highly recommend laughter of the audience. I couldn’t see the on what sort of emotion he wants to evoke phenomenal. The fish tasted taking a trip, whether it is for a girl, but if she was a child he was joking and is smokier. From that I can conclude fresh, and the risotto compli- special date or even visiting fam- about stealing a kiss from her. that Nat is stuck in the past while Freddy is mented the sweet glaze per- ily members, you and your guest With all the laughter and the applause now and in the present. This makes a com- fectly. Phil started with the will be pleased. given by the audience one would at first as- parison of the two a loaded question. Al- pasta fagioli soup which was sume that it was all for Mr. Cole, but that’s though his older brother, Nat “King” Cole, not the case. Although Mr. Cole may have is considered a legend, Freddy Cole is quite had the recognition as the vocalist and pi- notable in his own right. With two anist, the quartet did appear as a solid Grammy Nominations, a hall of fame induc- group. They were very much in sync with tion, and being a recording artist for almost each other. During the instrumental por- six decades now, I can say that he has still tions of the songs seldom a glance was ex- done quite well for himself. changed; they just knew what they were President Machtley has done well to pro- playing. Mr. Cole received the only billing vide new experiences for the Bryant com- for the performance; however, he did not munity with his Cultural Series and I look just sit at his piano or stand at the micro- forward to the next one. He also sprang for phone waiting for Bailey, Boyd, or a CD because I wanted to take some of the Napoleon to finish, no, not at all. Instead he experience home. I selected Music Maestro often would call out the band member’s Please and listened to it during the break. name and always he turned his head to Unfortunately, it does not compare to the Level: 1 2 3 redirect the audience’s attention to them. live performance, but then again I can’t cre- Boyd, Bailey, and Napoleon all played for ate an atmosphere like the one Mr. Cole songs that required their unique talents for provided. I am glad that I had the opportu- solos and in the case of some songs, they nity to witness Freddy Cole in concert and I provided the main element. A song played shall no longer turn a deaf ear to jazz. Mr. reportedly out of the Gershwin songbook Cole and the rest of the quartet were phe- had Elias Bailey and his bass as the focus of nomenal and I recommend that if anyone the piece. Bailey not only used the bow, but enjoys jazz or seeks a fun night of relaxation also his hands to pluck and strum the bass. that they go see Mr. Cole perform. His fingers moved adeptly as he plucked Guess Who? Bryant Style By Ashley McNamara Staff Photographer HINT: Dean Sloss’ might be one of the kings of Bryant, but he is not the king of this burrough.

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“Flowers blooming, warmer air, and more sunlight let’s me know its spring.” Stephen Dill ‘08 “I know its spring when I see the green leaves on the trees and when the air starts getting warmer. Also, people start wear- “Walking to night class ing t-shirts.” when the sun is still up Anthony DiNaso ‘11 and the geese come back.” “The birds are chirping, Marie Lightowler ‘08 the smell of blooming flowers, and finalizing projects mean Spring to me.” Chelsea Quackenbush ‘09

“When the days get longer, the sun is brighter, and the grass gets very green but very wet and muddy when I have to walk on it. “Slip n’ slides and trips Lacrosse season begins to the beach mean its and you can see that peo- spring. Spring weekend, “Warm weather, shorts, ple walk around in much Easter, and colored eggs flip flops, and baseball better moods. Everyone also make me feel like it are signs of spring.” is more optimistic.” is springtime.” Manny Frangiadakis ‘11 “Spring is here when the Chris Lussier ‘10 Nick Bonadies ‘11 days get longer, the air changes, and the flowers appear.” Monica Sattler ‘09

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