TheVol. LXXIX No. 5 @thecowl • thecowl.com ProvidenceCowl College October 2, 2014 Ringing in a New Tradition by Elizabeth Nako ’15 Asst. News Editor CAMPUS The Providence College Class of 2015 was the last class to partake in the traditional DWC program. However, the PC Class of 2015 has kicked off a new annual tradition: Senior Ring Weekend. SRW took place Sept. 26-28. It was a memorable weekend that the members of the Class of 2015 will always treasure when reflecting back on their time at PC. The tradition started back in 1917 when PC was still an all-male school. Men were encouraged to invite girls from other schools as dates. During the fall semester of 2012, the Class of 2015 took a vote on whether they should keep the Junior Ring Weekend tradition, or move the event to senior year because of the high number of students who choose to study abroad during their junior year. The results indicated that members of the Class of 2015 wanted to move ring weekend from the fall of junior year to the fall of senior year— hence a new tradition was born. The Class of 2015 Ring Weekend, for the very first time, was called “Senior Ring Weekend” or SRW. Alex Rawson ’15, chair of the SRW Core, said SRW Weekend was “a great way to kick off senior year.” The SRW Core sold 915 tickets. Rawson said, “The whole mission [of SRW] was to bring the class together.” She feels that this mission was accomplished, as evident from the entire class being on the dance floor both nights laughing and enjoying each other’s company. Friday night was “Special Events” Night, also known as Club Night. Club Night in the past has been held in the Peterson Center. Rawson said that sometimes the Peterson Center can feel impersonal, so this year the Core decided to go “big and bold” and hold Club Night outside under tents on Slavin Lawn. Morgan Pekera ‘15/THE COWL SRW/ Page 2 UNDERtheHOOD Providence College's Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 Sports A&E Opinion News 2 Opinion 7 Athlete of the Week: Shane Quinn Nintendo’s 125th Anniversary Tangents & Tirades are back! Photography 11 Page 23 Page 13 Page 9 A&E 13 Portfolio 17 Sports 22 Page 2 News October 2, 2014 MORGAN PEKERA ’15 / THE COWL Saturday night was “Formal Night.” find their dinner table and enjoy a meal our school was so evident. The Mass was Girls wore floor length gowns and boys before hitting the dance floor. A live band a great way to end the weekend with suited up in their James Bond tuxedos. played music for the night that ranged each other and being surrounded by our SRW: After taking many pre-formal pictures, from a mix of recent hits to oldies and families.” Continued from front page members of the Class of 2015 headed over included classics such as “Shout.” Rawson thanks many people for all of Rawson said both Brooke Mangan to the Peterson Center where school buses On Sunday afternoon, members of the their help and hard work to make Ring ’15 and Moira Welch ’15 were the took them to an undisclosed location. Class of 2015 and their families gathered Weekend a success: Tim McGrail ’15, masterminds behind this idea. The new The surprise location turned out to in St. Dominic’s Chapel for a special Mass. SRW Core co-chair and Class of 2015 venue went along with the theme for SRW be the Rhode Island Convention Center, During previous Ring Weekends, the president, for all of his constant support; this year, “Ringing in a new tradition.” located in downtown Providence. Mass was held on the Thursday before Sharon Hay, director of SAIL, for making The Core wanted this event to give off Rawson said Julia DePalma ’15 and the festivities, but the SRW Core decided the SRW Core her priority and staying a New Year’s vibe full of glamour. Also, Brigid Webster ’15 picked this location to change the event to Sunday so families many late nights to meet with them; the since September can still be fairly warm, for formal night. They envisioned the could also attend. Father Brian Shanley, Class of 2015 Ring Weekend Core; and it was the perfect time of year to hold event to be elegant while also embracing O.P., served as the celebrant. At the end the Class of 2016 Ring Weekend Core, this event outside. One tent contained a the change of seasons. The color scheme of the Mass he blessed the box containing who attended and helped out with both bar for guests 21+. This tent connected included a lot of peaches and golds, the class rings students ordered last year. Special Events Night and Formal Night. to another tent that contained the dance lanterns as the centerpieces of the dinner After the Mass, students received their Rawson said that she could not have floor with a “night club feel.” There was tables, and apple pie served for dessert to blessed class rings. Students and their asked for more beautiful weather for a live DJ, and the Class of 2016 SRW Core give a “fall feel.” families then gathered on Martin Lawn Ring Weekend. Rawson commented, “I handed out sunglasses and mason jars The night started off with a cocktail for food and refreshments from LaSalle was really excited we were able to come as souvenirs to guests during the night. hour, where students could enjoy hors Bakery. together as a class. I am happy to have Tables and chairs were also set up outside d’oeuvres and take pictures in the pavilion Rawson, commenting on the standing- found the Friar family that everyone talks the tents for students who wanted to take with the Providence city skyline in the room only crowd at Mass, said, “We were about and just really excited to spend a break from dancing and catch some background. When the doors opened for so impressed by Sunday and the amount more time with our class as the year fresh air. the ballroom, students proceeded in to of people that were there. The love for unfolds.” Brophy, Cooley Both Reign Supreme by Marla Gagne ’18 Fr. R. Gabriel Pivarnik, O.P., vice News Staff president for Mission and Ministry, assistant professor of theology, and dining services director of Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies. Students, who Providence College is a place were allowed to taste both meals and known for many things. We have then use their red ticket to vote for the great Division I sports, perfect grass, chef who truly wowed them, made the a campus that runs on Dunkin’, and ultimate decision. Thursdays that are the beloved chicken Fr. Brophy, referred to as a nugget and curly fries day. One can “foodie,” served the ultimate heart get some great food on Thayer Street, attack foods—a chicken sandwich do some shopping at Providence with waffle sliders accompanied by Place Mall, or just stay on campus tater tots dusted with mac and cheese. ALEXANDRA HURLEY ’15 / THE COWL for milkshakes at McPhail’s. Most Father James Cuddy, O.P., who was Coach Cooley competes in the second annual Dominican Iron Chef Challenge. importantly, only here at PC will you hosting the event, said there would be Cuddy interviewed students and staff Brophy won, he could take the trophy see a friar having a cook-off with the “shuttles to Rhode Island hospital” for that were making an appearance in for a week and bring it wherever he Men’s Basketball Coach when you go everyone. In contrast to Fr. Brophy’s Ray, ranging from Ray workers to wanted. Joe Fitzpatrick ’18 said the eat dinner. meal, Coach Cooley made carved fellow Dominicans. Fr. Mark Nowel, “commentary back and forth whenever On Thursday, September 25, Ray grilled flank steak and citrus roasted O.P., Ph.D., told Fr. Cuddy he would they [the competitors] were asked Dining Hall hosted PC’s second chicken served with parmesan fries, “pray about the spirit filled decision” about their opponent” made the whole Dominican Iron Chef Challenge. the healthier option of the two. and even though Fr. Brophy does not event lots of fun. The chefs seemed Students crowded into Ray around Both competitors brought out all the have his physical health, he has his neck and neck with votes, as students 4:30 p.m. to witness the ultimate stops to get the votes. Besides working “spiritual health.” Fr. Brophy also tried to decide who to vote for. showdown—Father Brophy versus hard in the kitchen, Coach Cooley gained the support from one-third of After two hours, the ballots were Coach Cooley. Would Father Justin brought in his wife to charm the crowd PC’s own boy band Eyes to the Skies. counted and a winner was announced. Brophy, O.P., the reigning champion, and also let students try on his big East As time passed, the competition The result shocked everyone—there keep his title, or would he be out- Championship ring. Fr. Cuddy worked became more intense. Both chefs were was a tie between the two chefs. After cooked by the challenger Ed Cooley, for Team Brophy, telling everyone in sweating as they worked hard to make two hours of cooking, both received who is looking for company for his person and anyone watching the live hundreds of meals, while also pulling exactly 315 votes. Fr. Brophy and Big East trophy? Last year, Fr. Brophy, broadcast, “When in doubt, vote for out the charm for the students.