Providence College Vol. LXXXIII No. 2 September 12, 2019 thecowl.com The Future is Female Female Executives Lead the Campus into the School Year Zimmitti, and Gaccione sat down with The Cowl to discuss challenges they have faced as well as their goals for this upcoming academic year. Who has been your biggest female role model on campus? AT: To settle on one is impossible as I am inspired by most of the women I am surrounded by every day. But, I have succeeded two of the most well-rounded Presidents of Friars Club, Sabrina Morelli ’19 and Simran Madhani ’18. They have taught me that there are different ways to be a woman, to be a friend, and to be a leader. They have broken barriers in their own ways but both with a grace I can only hope to emulate. KC: My biggest female role model from PC is Kelsie Laferriere ’17, my “Congress mom.” She was one of the strongest women I have ever met and taught me to always speak out and let your voice be heard. Even though I only had one year on campus with her, it was enough to realize how great of a person she was. BZ: My biggest female role model L to R: Ariel Tavares '20, Bailey Zimmitti '20, Kelsey Christianson '20, Amanda Gaccione '20, and Acklynn Byamugisha '20. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THE COWL on campus has been Sister Anne Frances, O.P. From the moment I by Kerry Torpey '20 In 2017, Phionna-Cayola Claude importantly a diversity of women, stepped on campus, Sister Anne Editor-in-Chief ’18, Elizabeth Jancsy ’18, Simran inhabiting leadership roles, the more Frances has been a reflection of Katherine Torok '20 Madhani ’18, and Marcie Mai ’18 likely it is that other women can also Christ’s light for me. As a religious Associate Editor-in-Chief broke the glass ceiling by becoming imagine themselves in these roles.” sister, she is not only a symbol and the presidents of Student Congress, Following in those footsteps this reminder to the world of God’s FEATURE the Board of Programmers (BOP), year, Kelsey Christianson ’20, Ariel reconciling the world to Himself Friars Club, and the Board of Tavares ’20, Acklynn Byamugisha through Christ’s incarnation and When Providence College first Multicultural Student Affairs ’20, Bailey Zimmitti ’20, and Amanda sacrifice, but she is also a spiritual opened its doors in 1917, it was an (BMSA). After the elections of these Gaccione ’20 take on top leadership mother to all of God’s children, all-male institution. It was not until four female leaders, Dr. Abigail positions for Student Congress, beautifully imitating St. Dominic 1971 that female students received Brooks, director of the women’s Friars Club, BMSA, Campus in her balance of gentle, tender admission and started making their studies department, told The Cowl, Ministry, and BOP, respectively. compassion and zeal for souls. mark on PC history. “The more we see women, and Christianson, Tavares, Byamugisha, Female Leaders/Page 6 Women's Volleyball Travel for First Tournament of the Season by Jack Belanger ’21 played Georgia State University. The Panthers Sports Co-Editor would beat the Friars in four sets, each one being decided by two points. Jennifer Leitman ’23 PC ATHLETICS and Addison Root ’20 were the only Friars with double-digit kills with 12 and 10, respectively. In their first tournament of the season, the The loss brought the Friars to 2-2 on the season. Providence College Women’s Volleyball Team had In their second game of the day, the Friars a tough past weekend in Morehead, Kentucky. pulled out a win over the Presbyterian Blue Hose, Playing in the 2019 Morehead State Eagle winning easily in straight sets. It would be PC’s Challenge, the Friars went 1-2 in three games, picking up their lone win over Presbyterian only win of the weekend, but the performance College, three sets to zero. shows Head Coach Margot Royer-Johnson the The team was originally supposed to play in team’s potential for the season. the Puerto Rico Clasico to begin their season, but “We matched up really well against their trip was canceled due to Hurricane Dorian. Presbyterian,” said Royer-Johnson. “We were the Instead, the team played two games in Virginia stronger team and had a good game.” and one at home, going 2-1 to start the season. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THE COWL In the first game of the tournament, the Friars Volleyball/Page 21 Jenae Alderson '20 celebrates with her teammates. Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 UNDERTHEHOOD News 2 News Opinion A&E Opinion 7 Read about accomodations for Understand why it is important WaterFire Providence celebrates Photography 11 students with service animals for Providence College students the 30th Anniversary of National A&E 13 on campus. to participate in the census. Receovery Month. Portfolio 17 Page 2 Page 7 Page 13 Sports 21 Page 2 News September 12, 2019 Lions, and Friars, and Bears, Featured Friar: Oh My! Kelsey Doyle BOP Hosts ProvapaZOO for PC Community ’19 and ’21G by Kelly Martella ’21 by Hannah Langley ’21 News Staff News Co-Editor FEATURED FRIAR CAMPUS For nearly ten years, Providence College’s Most seniors say goodbye to Providence Board of Programmers (BOP) has hosted a day College after graduation, but for Kelsey Doyle full of fun and activities in early September ’19 and ‘21G the summer was only a quick hiatus known as Provapalooza. This year, BOP’s social from Friartown. committee decided to change things up by hosting After graduating in May with a degree ProvapaZOO, which had the same feel and spirit of in social work and Spanish, Kelsey returned the original event, but with a wilder twist. to campus this fall as a graduate assistant to BOP’s current social committee, led by Maria continue her studies in the graduate program. Johnsen ’20 and Shannon McDonald ’21, along Doyle originally hails from Plymouth, MA, with Zack Dinopoulos ’20, Emily Mastroianni ’21, but says, “As cliché as it sounds, I found myself Kevin Michels ’21, and Fred Desravines ’21, began [at PC].” planning this event back in June with the help of the She now lives a few minutes away in student activities office. Providence, but most of the time on campus, she The idea for ProvapaZOO came about last can be found in McPhail’s. This is her fourth year year when BOP was informed that the former working there, and now as a GA, her friends title, Provapalooza, faced some trademarking jokingly call McPhail’s her second home. and copyright issues. According to Johnsen, the Doyle says her goal is to be a life-long learner, name Provapalooza was found to be too similar to and she is already well on her way. She is Lollapalooza, an annual music festival that takes currently working on a Master of Education in place at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. School Counseling. She also received a grant Because the name could not legally be used from SAMHSA — the Substance Abuse and anymore, the committee proposed the title LAURA CHADBOURNE '20/THECOWL Mental Health Services Administration. ProvapaZOO. “We dreamed up ProvapaZOO Friars show off their own ProvapaZOO gear. The issue of substance abuse is one Doyle walking through Alumni,” recalled McDonald. is very passionate about, and one in which she “We thought it would be cool to somehow have an event included a performance by the Naticks, a hopes to bring more awareness. She also hopes animal themed prova.” Johnsen thinks the name local Rhode Island band, BBQ provided by B&M to bring awareness to suicide prevention— change was successful, saying, “ProvapaZOO Catering, Spike’s Hot Dogs, Like No Udder Vegan particularly on PC’s campus. sounds a little wacky when you first hear it, but I Ice Cream, and a beer garden for students over 21. She admits that this has sometimes been a think the zoo theme got people excited.” Lawn games and a photo station were also set challenge given the topic’s contentious history Despite the name change, much of the event up throughout the space outside Concannon, along with the Catholic Church. “In a Catholic school, remained similar to previous years, with several new with balloons and other fun, festive decorations. suicide is not really talked about,” she explains. additions and twists. One of the main differences McDonald also talked about how she was put “It took a long time just to get the word ‘suicide’ was the location of the event, which was moved to in charge of designing the long sleeve t-shirts for printed on posters.” the Concannon Patio due to weather issues. Johnsen ProvapaZOO this year, which she recalled as one of Still, these small steps are making progress in explained that Smith Lawn, which is where the her favorite parts of organizing and planning the a positive direction. Doyle is glad the dialogue is event has been traditionally held the past few years, event. “To see the entire Board of Programmers and opening up at PC, and she is working to continue was too wet due to recent rain to hold the event. now other students wearing the shirt I designed is a the conversation. Last year, she helped bring a Even though BOP had this last-minute change in dream come true,” said McDonald. guest speaker to campus who survived a suicide venue, Johnsen thinks it actually ended up working Both McDonald and Johnsen stated their attempt, an event she hopes to organize again in toward BOP’s advantage.