Residence Life plans to reconfigure housing setup A s if the renovations to Gaige and Craig Lee were not enough, resident students might be seeing a change in housing configurations in the near future. According to the Director of Residence Life and Housing, Teresa Brown, the idea comes from the fact that upperclassmen have been incredibly vocal about wanting single rooms. “So, we’ve been trying to pay attention to our numbers, and what students are requesting and what our configuration is,” she said. “Over the last couple years, we’ve noticed that returning students really want single rooms.” Brown stated that the new configuration would place all freshmen resident students in a double room, and that most students come to college expecting to have a roommate. “Freshmen need an adjustment period and it’s nice to have a roommate at that time,” she said. With this new setup, Sweet, Willard and the double rooms in New Hall would all be reserved specifically for freshmen. The “super single” rooms in Willard would be converted back to double rooms. Upperclassmen would then be able to reserve single rooms in Thorpe, Weber and the apartment style dorms in New Hall. There is also a possibility of Browne Hall becoming coed, rather than remaining all- female as it is now. Brown also mentioned that she spoke with several student groups on campus, including Resident Assistants, RSA and the Hall Council for each building. She stated that each group responded with a general approval of the reconfiguration. The only questionable subject for them was turning Browne into a mixed gender living scenario. “Some women felt that it would be fine to have men live in the buildings because they didn’t feel it would change how they lived in Browne. Some women felt that they would prefer it stay all female for their own personal reasons relative to comfort level. So we heard both sides and will take it all in as we move forward,” she said. According to Brown, the design of Browne Hall works well for a coed living space, because the entryway to each suite is protected. She also stated that because Rhode Island College has more female students than male students overall, if Browne were to allow male residents, there may only be a few suites with men in them. The issue of making Browne Hall coed comes after the reported sexual assault in Sweet last fall. When asked about the subject, Brown stated that she does not believe the new room configuration would have an impact on the continued safety of resident students, but that it would continue to be a top priority. “We have put in place several different initiatives relative to safety in the halls in the past few years,” Brown said. “For example, we rekeyed all hallway doors and issued keys to the residents in Sweet for an added security level and we have installed keycard access to all suites in the remaining halls for an added security level.” A second issue arises with the pricing of the different residence halls. Because New Hall is the most expensive of the residence halls, freshmen who cannot room in any other hall may be forced to pay more to live in New Hall. But, Brown stated that freshmen are given such information well in advance. “The prices are presented to them before they choose so they would be able to consider that in their preference selection during the application process. The pricing structure would stay the same as it is now,” she said. Overall, Brown’s goal is to make on campus living more enticing to new students, and to bring back those who have lived on campus before. She stated that because RIC’s residence halls were built in the 60s, they have more single rooms than most campuses. With the new configuration, she believes that more students would get to live the way they want to, and would also be allowed to stay in the same room from year to year. She added that if this new configuration proves enjoyable for resident students, that there is a greater chance of a new residence hall being built. “Until that’s completed, we continue to do smaller renovations to repair things and put new furniture in,” Browne stated. 02 SEE PAGE PARLIAMENT VOTES FOR SAME CANDIDATE FOUR TIMES In a humorous evening, Parliament voted for Deputy Speaker, Derrick Trombley several times Week of FEBRUARY 9, 2015 | Vol: 88 | Issue: #18 The Anchor Newspaper ELISHA KAY ALDRICH News Editor @AnchorNews ReDy, Se, ReRgNiE!
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Residence Life plans to reconfigure housing setup
As if the renovations to Gaige and Craig Lee were not enough, resident
students might be seeing a change in housing configurations in the near future. According to the Director of Residence Life and Housing, Teresa Brown, the idea comes from the fact that upperclassmen have been incredibly vocal about wanting single rooms.
“So, we’ve been trying to pay attention to our numbers, and what students are requesting and what our configuration is,” she said. “Over the last couple years, we’ve noticed that returning students really want single rooms.”
Brown stated that the new configuration would place all freshmen resident students in a double room, and that most students come to college expecting to have a roommate.
“Freshmen need an adjustment period and it’s nice to have a roommate at that time,” she said.
With this new setup, Sweet, Willard and the double rooms in New Hall would all be reserved specifically for freshmen. The “super single” rooms in Willard would be converted back to double rooms. Upperclassmen would then be able to reserve single rooms in Thorpe, Weber and the apartment style dorms in New Hall. There is also a possibility of Browne Hall becoming coed, rather than remaining all-female as it is now.
Brown also mentioned that she spoke with several student groups on campus, including Resident Assistants, RSA and the Hall Council for each building. She stated that each group responded with a general approval of the reconfiguration. The only questionable subject for them was turning Browne into a mixed gender living scenario.
“Some women felt that it would be fine to have men live in the buildings because they didn’t feel it would change how they lived in Browne. Some women felt that they would prefer it stay all female for their own personal reasons relative to comfort level. So we heard both sides and will take it all in as we move forward,” she said.
According to Brown, the design of Browne Hall works well for a coed living space, because the entryway to each suite is protected. She also stated that because Rhode Island College has more female students than male students overall, if Browne were to allow male residents, there may only be a few suites with men in them.
The issue of making Browne Hall coed comes after the reported sexual assault in Sweet last fall. When asked about the subject, Brown stated that she does not believe the new room configuration would have an impact on the continued safety of resident students, but that it would continue to be a top priority.
“We have put in place several different initiatives relative to safety in the halls in the past few years,” Brown said. “For example, we rekeyed all hallway doors and issued keys to the residents in Sweet for an added security level and we have installed keycard access to all suites in the remaining halls for an added security level.”
A second issue arises with the pricing of the different residence halls. Because New Hall is the most expensive of the residence halls,
freshmen who cannot room in any other hall may be forced to pay more to live in New Hall. But, Brown stated that freshmen are given such information well in advance.
“The prices are presented to them before they choose so they would be able to consider that in their preference selection during the application process. The pricing structure would stay the same as it is now,” she said.
Overall, Brown’s goal is to make on campus living more enticing to new students, and to bring back those who have lived on campus before. She stated that because RIC’s residence halls were built in the 60s, they have more single rooms than most campuses. With the new configuration, she believes that more students would get to live the way they want to, and would also be allowed to stay in the same room from year to year. She added that if this new configuration proves enjoyable for resident students, that there is a greater chance of a new residence hall being built.
“Until that’s completed, we continue to do smaller renovations to repair things and put new furniture in,” Browne stated.
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RI Board of Education discusses job and transfer options
The Rhode Island Council of Postsecondary Education came back to Rhode Island College for their meeting
last Wednesday, where their conversations turned away from increasing tuition to keeping more students in their system, as well as finding ways to increase the number of graduates obtaining jobs.
Michael Bernstein, the Council Chairman stated that he would be leaving his post as chairman, but he would remain an active member of the board. Bernstein stated that he would like to give Governor Raimondo the chance to appoint someone to the position, citing that change is a good thing.
“It’s a good time to pass the baton,” he said.
The board moved on to discuss ways to improve upon existing programs within the colleges. Commissioner Jim Purcell led the discussion, looking at the density of educated people in each state county. By sheer population numbers, Providence County has the largest density of educated people, but it also has the highest density of those living in poverty.
“How do we make sure we are providing the skills to the people there?” He questioned the board.
According to Purcell, the answer to that question is “easier than tracking an elephant through snow.”
Purcell presented a document that showed RI’s potential workforce demand in several careers, what their necessary education level is, their salary and gave each position a “star” rating based on their pay and demand. According to this information, the demand for higher level jobs is increasing, and the average star rating is 3.34. By using this information, Purcell hopes to identify what positions are currently open, and see where people actually want to work. His goal is to work with both industries and individuals to make sure they are getting the education they need.
Another topic of discussion was the Joint Admissions Agreement, which effects students attending CCRI who wish to transfer to RIC or URI. The goal of the JAA is to meet student needs for an efficient transfer process between colleges, and to provide as many transfer paths as the student needs.
According to Phyllis Harnick, a Planning Specialist for the process, there is a “robust” course transfer between the state institutions. There are 22 program transfer plans from CCRI to RIC and 38 to URI. Within the JAA, those who attend CCRI
will be conditionally accepted at RIC and URI, and those with a 3.0 GPA or higher can receive a 10-30% discount on their tuition. This discount can be renewed depending on their GPA at the second institution.
Chairwoman Eva-Marie Mancuso stated that the program is wonderful, but it cannot be looked at in a vacuum.
“I hate to say that your only path is through the JAA because that over burdens the community college,” she said. She also mentioned that there should be the same opportunity for high performing students to get the tuition discount, even if they did not transfer in.
RIC President Nancy Carriuolo agreed with Mancuso, especially because she wrote the Joint Admissions Agreement. Carriuolo stated that there are many students who attend RIC because it is affordable, and the scholarship for those in the JAA was meant to be an incentive for those transferring in from CCRI. However, she also stated that it bothered her that those who come to RIC as freshmen don’t have the same chance to be rewarded, especially if they are performing well academically.
The RI Council of Postsecondary Education will not meet at RIC again until May 6, 2015.
Parliament votes four times to elect only person on ballot
Could you imagine it taking four rounds of voting to elect the only person on a ballot? That exact situation
happened last Wednesday night, when Representative Derrick Trombley was voted in as the new Deputy Speaker for Student Community Government, Inc.
Trombley was the only member of the body on the ticket, but somehow, there was no majority consensus to vote him into the empty executive seat. In each round, several Parliament members wrote in Representative Toby Riseborough’s name, even though he was not on the ballot. It took four rounds for Trombley to receive a majority consensus of ten votes.
Dean of Students Scott Kane also sparked some controversy at the meeting, when he brought up the possible reconfiguration of residence life and housing in his administrative updates.
“Think about our residence halls,” he asked. “In your own mind, where would you like to live?”
The reason for the changes is to make living on campus look more attractive to both new students, and those who commute right now. Several ideas for the changes include turning Thorpe into an upperclassman dorm, as well as reserving the doubles in New Hall specifically for freshmen students. However, the idea that did not seem to sit well with members was the notion of making Browne Hall coed.
Junior Class Representative Jason Johnson questioned what the college would to do make female students who do not want to live with men feel more safe, two which Kane responded that within the entire northeast, there are only three colleges with all female residences. Two of them are in fact all female colleges in general.
Representative Ashley Goldberg was also concerned about the changes, as she is a former resident of Browne Hall.
“If you move men into the dorm, they automatically have access to all six floors,” she said. Goldberg added that there are indeed male students who are banned from Browne, helping to make female students who live there safer. If males are allowed into the building, she stated that there would be no manner of helping them to feel safe, and then they will no longer want to live on campus.
“I think you really need to consider the women who need the help,” she said.
Newly voted in Deputy Speaker Derrick Trombley agreed, with some strong words for Kane.
“You will have Feminists United knocking down your door,” he said. “My personal opinion? Drop it.”
Parliament also moved to discuss potential resolutions they could pass within the remainder of the school year. President Robert Santurri, Jr. gave the body several resolution ideas, including placing green trash bins on the quad to promote sustainability, transfer student advising, feminine hygiene
products in campus bathrooms, as well as anything related to transportation.
“I wanted to have that thrown out there since I feel like it’s really important,” he said. “It’s important that we actively do something for the student body.”
Treasurer Robert Smith added that their activism should not stop with resolutions, though.
“What I would like to talk about most of all,” he said, “is that I would like to challenge the body as a whole, to not necessarily have resolutions.”
Smith stated that body members should take an active part in changing situations that they do not like on campus, or even in their own communities at home.
“Just sitting here making resolutions does nothing,” he said.
He urged members to use their gumption as student leaders to get more funding for things they wanted to see, or to go talk to proper college and community members for ideas on what they can do.
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Less graduates means less votes in the electoral collegeTax credit for RI college grads aims to keep them in the state
Student loan debt is a major source of stress for recent college graduates, so many will take help where they
can get it. The Rhode Island General Assembly may be able to assist in getting graduates off the ground, with a tax credit designed to help Rhode Islanders overcome this financial hurdle.
The “Stay Invested in Rhode Island Tax Credit” would be available to college graduates who live and work in Rhode Island up to 10 years after graduating. An associate degree holder can earn a credit of up to $1000, a bachelor’s degree holder can earn up to $5000, and graduate degree holders may earn up to $6000. The credit would be deducted from a person’s Rhode Island personal income tax and would be based on their student loan payments made for a particular tax year. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Christopher
Blazejewski of Providence’s 2nd District and Sen. Ryan Pearson, who represents Cumberland and Lincoln.
Since Rhode Island’s population growth is slower than most other states, the state is predicted to lose an electoral vote for the 2020 census. Rhode Island currently has four electoral votes, one for each senator, and one for the representatives of each congressional district. If Rhode Island loses an electoral vote, the state will have one at-large congressional district covering the whole state. The new electoral map will be in effect for the presidential elections of 2024 and 2028. If the proposed tax credit works, there is hope that college graduates will stay in the state, helping RI to avoid losing this electoral vote.
Other proposals currently on the table in the General Assembly include an amendment for longer terms and term limits for state legislators. Under this bill, proposed by Rep. John Lombardi, the terms would be lengthened from two years to four years and limit legislative service to three consecutive terms. The bill would be placed before
voters at the 2016 general election, asking them if they would like to amend the state constitution, thus allowing the term limits to begin. If the bill is proposed, the term limits would take effect for the 2018 election. Rhode Island’s Governor is limited to two consecutive terms and may run again after four years out of office. Fifteen state legislatures currently have term limits. Term limits for Massachusetts legislators were overturned in 1997. Lombardi’s proposal has been turned over to the House Judiciary Committee.
The Rhode Island General Assembly has had some leadership changes over the past year following Gordon Fox’s resignation from his position as Speaker of the House. Fox’s resignation was incited by an FBI raid on his office last spring. 2015 will be Nicholas Matiello’s first full year as House Speaker. The Rhode Island Senate has 38 seats and the House has 75 representatives. The Senate, as it’s currently configured, has 32 democrats, five republicans and one independent. The House as currently configured has 69 democrats and six republicans. Following the 2014 elections, Rhode Island is one of eight states with a democratic controlled legislature and a democratic governor.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner to leave RI
After six years in her post, the Commissioner of the Rhode
Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Deborah Gist is leaving to become Superintendent of Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma’s second largest city. Prior to her time in Rhode Island, Gist was the State Superintendent of Education in Washington, DC.
Originally from Tulsa, Gist, 48, will replace Tulsa’s retiring superintendent after he leaves in June. Gist’s contract here in Rhode Island expires on June 30. This gives the Rhode Island Department of Education time to find a replacement.
Gist has received praise from Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, who believes that Gist helped to move RI education into the new century.
“During the commissioner’s tenure, she raised expectations for Rhode Island students and led significant improvements to educator preparation programs,” said Raimondo. “Commissioner Gist also expanded access to pre-kindergarten and full day kindergarten and enhanced the quality of early childhood education programs throughout the state. In addition, Commissioner Gist laid the groundwork for our schools to succeed in the 21st century through her focus on technology and innovation in the classroom. She advocated for funds to increase the use of technology to support teaching and learning, and she drove the initiative to bring wireless internet to all of our classrooms. We will engage in conversations with parents, teachers, students, school leaders and superintendents across the state about the characteristics needed in our next commissioner to best serve our students and ensure a smooth transition.”
Gist has weighed in on her impending departure as well, stating that she will work with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to assist in finding a replacement.
“I know that Rhode Islanders can certainly recognize the attractions we have to our hometowns, and it would be a special honor for me to lead the district where I attended public school throughout my childhood. I would leave Rhode Island knowing we have a great team in place at the RIDE and that we have strong support for improving student learning and achievement for transforming education. So I will continue serving as commissioner for the near future and I plan to work with Governor Raimondo, the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education and the Board of Education to develop a transition plan for new leadership at RIDE.”
For the past three years, Gist has teamed up with Patrice Wood of NBC10 to give the Golden Apple Award to exceptional educators across Rhode Island. Gist was once recognized by Time Magazine as one of the “100 most influential people in the world”.
Despite being praised by some, Gist’s tenure at the Rhode Island Department of Education has been somewhat controversial. Her new teacher evaluation system, which lays off teachers based on low performance as opposed to low seniority has drawn criticism from many teachers’ unions. Many teachers called the Rhode Island Department of Education and urged them not to renew her contract. Those requests were ultimately denied.
Gist is slated to earn nearly $200,000 in her final year in the Ocean State. The next four months will bring an intense search process for Gist’s replacement that will hopefully be over sooner rather than later.
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“Our Town,” comes to your town
RIC Mainstage will perform “Our Town,” a play by Thomas Wilder that tells the stories of the citizens living in a small town in the early 1900s. The Gibbs and Webbs families are the main focus of the story, demonstrating the difficulties that both families must face. Linda Sutherland is a guest director for the production, as well as a teaching artist at Trinity Rep. Sutherland is also an active respondent for Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), and new play development director and dramaturge for KCACTF’s National Playwriting Program. The performance will run from Feb. 18-21 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 21-22 at 2 p.m. in the Forman Theatre. Admission is $15 dollars. For tickets call the box office at (401) 456-8144, or visit www.ric.edu/pfa.
RIC celebrates African American History Month
February is African American History Month and RIC will gives focus to their impact on American history through many upcoming events on campus. Some events provide an open discussion on cultural competence, poetry readings, blood drives and even an exhibit of African American artifacts. Hoodie Day, which will take place on Feb. 26, is an event that will be held in memory of Travon Martin and other victims that have faced racial profiling. Students are invited to wear their hoodies in solidarity and remembrance. The Unity Center will provide skittles and Arizona juice between 11 a.m and 3p.m. Most events are sponsored by the Unity Center.
Man and woman found dead in North Providence
On Tuesday morning, an employer called the police to check on one of their employees’ home on Hobson Avenue in North Providence. Police found Robin Dube, 48, dead from multiple stabs and her husband, Michael Dube, 52, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. The concerns began when Michael’s employer called the police, stating that Mr. Dube didn’t report to work. Police have reported that the last time the couple made contact with people was on January 26.
Cranston boy appears in a Super Bowl commercial
CRANSTON - A six-year-old Cranston boy got the opportunity of a lifetime—to appear on a commercial for the Super Bowl XLXI. Braylon O’Neill was born with a rare genetic condition and has no fibula bones. On his first birthday he was given prosthetic legs in order to walk and perform physical activities. The surreal opportunity happened after Microsoft found a video of Braylon on YouTube. Braylon loves the Patriots and sports. His father shared his thoughts, saying, “just because someone has a physical difference or anything of that matter that’s different than anyone else, it doesn’t change who they are.”
Measles outbreak in California
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 102
reported cases of measles in the U.S. Some cases are believed to be linked to those exposed to measles in Disneyland, California. In 2014, the CDC reported 644 cases from 27 states, the highest case of measles since the U.S. reported the elimination of measles due to vaccination in 2000. Symptoms can range from high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes. Now, the CDC and the White House recommend and encourage people to get the MMR vaccination in order to prevent more cases of the measles.
Obama budget plan to boost taxes on higher-income Americans
Last Monday, President Obama announced his fiscal year budget for 2016, proposing to Congress a $4 trillion budget in returns of domestic and military spending based on higher taxes for the wealthy. The president’s fiscal budget plan consists of expanding a child care tax to up to $3,000 a child, two year free community college tuition for qualified students, a program that would cost $60 billion over 10 years, and the rebuilding of roads and bridges. According to the Providence Journal, RI’s democratic congressional delegation agreed that the plan would help state residents. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said that it “would take significant steps toward a fairer tax system while also making major investments in our nation’s transportation infrastructure.” On the other hand, some GOP congress officials are not buying the president’s proposal. “Another top-down, backward-looking document that caters to powerful political bosses on the left and never balances-ever,” stated Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, according to USA Today.
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Response to #BlackLivesMatter
After reading the #BlackLivesMatter article I was annoyed and angered. The author was taking things that happened before we were even born and using them against everyone alive today.
There has been much oppression in our country’s history. When the Irish came over they were scrutinized and kicked out of buildings. They were passed up on jobs and made fun of. Sound familiar?
What about women? We may not have been enslaved but they were not allowed to vote or do much of anything for the majority of their existence in this country. It was only in the past 100 years that we were began getting some rights.
There are things of the past that we cannot blame those around today. On the subject of #BlackLivesMatter over #AllLivesMatter the reason that #AllLivesMatter is stronger to use is because it promotes unity. It is not singling out anyone and it is not leaving anyone out. It is saying that as a country all of us are Americans and all of our lives matter. Lets not continue to promote hate in the world but realize we all come from heritages that have been hurt, and together, we can bring unity and support to our nation.
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The declaration period for
Senior Class RepresentativeJunior Class Treasurer
Freshman Class Representative
Begins Tuesday Feb. 10th and ends Tuesday Feb. 24th at 5p.m
Elections will be held 8 a.m to 4p.m on Wednsday the 25th in the Donovan Dining Center
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Tucker Talks Nutrition
February is National Heart Month. So for the next couple of weeks, I will be providing some guidance on how to stay “heart healthy”.
Cardiovascular disease including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure is the #1 killer of men and women in the United States.
While age, gender, ethnicity, and family history cannot be controlled, there are things that you can do to prevent cardiovascular disease. Following the recommendations from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a great place to start:
*Balance calories with physical activity to manage weight
*Consume more of certain foods and nutrients such as fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, and seafood
*Consume fewer foods with sodium (salt), saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol,
added sugars, and refined grains
You are never too young to take care of your one and only heart!!
For more information and nutrition education on a heart healthy diet/ lifestyle, Please call Bethany Tucker RD, LDN at 456-8477, or email at [email protected]. Nutrition services are free of charge to RIC students.
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Chef
Much like the wonderful “Ratatouille,” “Chef” is one of
those films that’ll make you crave for something delicious to eat afterwards; it’s also a surprisingly touching film that’ll make you feel good about its emotional honesty and integrity. My compliments to the chef, indeed!
Written and directed by Jon Favreau (also the director of “Elf” and “Iron Man”), stars as the protagonist, Chef Carl Casper; a man who isn’t necessarily leading the best of lives. Not only does he quit his job due to a lack of creative control, but he’s also going through a divorce that further cripples the relationship he has with his son, Percy (Emjay Anthony). When he gets into even more trouble over a remark he makes about a food critic (Oliver Platt) on Twitter, he decides to restart his life by opening up a food truck, which would start traveling through places like Miami, New Orleans and eventually back into Los Angeles.
The film’s first half, while entertaining, is longer than it really needs to be. While the predicament with the food critic provides an amusing, if familiar, satire on the state of criticism in general, it also feels unnecessary when there’s already a manager (Dustin Hoffman) giving Carl grief. I also think that using social networking as a plot device—
particularly the use of Twitter—will result in the film becoming dated in a decade or so, which is a shame, because the rest of the film itself manages to feel timeless, yet timely, simultaneously.
But the film finally finds its footing as soon as Carl starts up his food truck, and the result is one of those “slice-of-life” stories that becomes an emotionally rewarding experience. The film inspires you to follow what you feel passionate about while also looking at the world from a realistic perspective, and that’s something everyone should learn about sometime in their lives. Best of all, it has one of the best father and son relationships I’ve ever seen depicted on film. The emotional core of the story, of course, is the relationship between Carl and his son, Percy; the performances of Favreau and Anthony present the relationship with an emotional honesty that feels genuine and bittersweet. There is one scene near the end of the film that proves this, but I won’t spoil the surprise here.
“Chef” is a heartfelt surprise that I hope gets more recognized by others very soon. Now excuse me while I go eat some quesadillas at the Don.
Rating: B
Binge Report: Burn Notice
Like any good college student, I spend a less than reasonable
amount of time watching Netflix, leading me to this bad habit of watching entire series in a few weeks. So I’m going to talk about some of them, and hopefully give you new ideas for what to watch next!
“Burn Notice” was always one of those shows I always watched when it was on, but never really followed. It was certainly entertaining, but watching individual episodes is nothing compared to the experience imparted by the bingeing of this complete seven season epic.
“Burn Notice” follows the life of burned spy Michael Westin (Jeffery Donovan), a good man was bad skills who had dedicated his life to the service of his country and the causes he believed in, but found it all stripped away for reasons he
doesn’t even understand. After being burned, Michael finds himself trapped in Miami—no job history, no bank account, just a skillset similar to Liam Neeson’s fused with MacGyver and a few old friends—namely, a world renowned thief and old flame, Fiona Glenanne (Gabrielle Anwar), a retired Navy Seal with some connections named Sam Axe (played by Bruce Campbell of B-movie fame) and his mom, the subtly badass Madeline Westin (Sharon Gless, best known for the ‘80’s cop show Cagney and Lacey).
The majority of episodes follow a simple plot—Michael helps a Miami local out when they get in over their head with criminals of some kind, while meanwhile, he works to find out the truth behind his burn notice. While the former establishes some recurring characters, the majority are simple villain-of-the-week types, but the latter plot line is where the show really shines, establishing an ongoing myth arc throughout the series, in which Michael unwinds
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Birdman
If you ever saw Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman film then you may enjoy “Birdman” a lot. Starring
Michael Keaton as an actor most known for playing a superhero known as Birdman, one could look at this film as a rather unique take on Keaton after he played Batman or really any superhero actor after portraying a superhero. Along with Keaton this film has an all-star cast including Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Naomi Watts and Edward Norton. The entire film presents a great, psychological view of some actors who are “washed-out” and no longer viewed as important in the public eye.
The main plot of the film is Riggan (Keaton) trying to get back into the public eye by writing, directing and starring in a Broadway adaptation of Raymond Carver’s “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love.” The whole process of working on the play is intense to say the least, what with physical harm befalling the actors and psychological harm falling upon Riggan. It brings several issues in real life; like how dependent the modern age is on social media and iPhones, the world’s is demand that A-list actors dress up in capes and cowls for superhero films and the psychological pressure of being both a successful actor and a struggling one. Throughout, it teeters on the edge of sanity, both onstage and off, but sometimes the amount of insanity leads to its downfall, meaning it goes too far on occasion, some parts in particular involving Riggan and his psychological torment, especially at the end.
The cast though is phenomenal throughout. Keaton himself is stellar as a Hollywood actor that had their
time in the light and is still trying to cling to that light without falling back into the style of a franchise actor. Throughout the film Riggan is tortured by his psychosis as the voice of his character Birdman, which hilariously is in the style of Christian Bale’s Batman voice. Edward Norton does a great job of playing the type of Broadway actor that no one wants to work with yet have to work with if they want a good show. Emma Stone delivers yet another great performance, this time as the recovering addict daughter of Riggan. Galifianakis goes for a more serious role this time, which works well for him and may surprise those who only see him as the bearded dude from “The Hangover.” Naomi Watts does a great job of being the stereotypical actor struggling to make it big in New York.
“Birdman” is an amazing film that is a great representation of the struggling actor, both trying to make it big and trying to make it big again, years later. The great cast has been recognized with Keaton, Norton and Stone all nominated for Oscars. This is a film that definitely deserves to be nominated for Best Picture.
Rating: B
A Guide to RIC’s Winter Worries
As RIC continues into its fourth week of the semester, I’m
sure many of us are wondering when the snow is going to end. Unfortunately…I have no idea. However, I wanted to take a moment to recap some of the highlights, and hopefully provide a few useful resources for you, if in fact the flurries aren’t finished.
Roads & Walkways- I want to begin this highlight by giving a big shout-out to all of those responsible for clearing our campus parking lots, sideways, and roads of snow. There’s no denying that moving snow in general is not an easy task, and for that, I believe that those responsible deserve a ‘thank you’. With that said, be advised to still take caution while driving and walking around campus. Try to have on footwear that has some kind of traction, and if your hands can bear the cold, keep them out of your pockets, in order to catch yourself if you slip. In the case that a passing by Anchorman takes a fall, be sure to act swiftly in lending a helping hand. Though seeing someone fall is amusing to some, a simple slip can quickly become a serious injury. Also, having Campus Police’s number (456-8201) in your contact list might be a wise decision in case of on-campus emergencies for this winter.
Syllabus Changes- With the snow coming so early, syllabus changes are running rapid throughout
courses, throwing off professors and students for the semester. Many of us aren’t quite warmed up yet to our new schedules, given that we haven’t had a full week of classes. And for that, the only thing we can do is be patient. As awesome as controlling the weather would be if we could do it, this matter is simply out of our hands. Be sure to frequently look for updates through your RIC email and Blackboard, and if you need to, contact your professor directly if any syllabus changes are unclear.
Future Updates- If you aren’t already receiving RICAlerts, which are campus-wide emergency notifications sent via text message, go signup your cellphone through MyRIC right now! Under “Student FAQs”, there’s a tab that directs you where you sign up for the updates. As for local broadcasts on upcoming weather, RIC’s “Emergency Management” section has a whole list of weather resources of the surrounding area. Staying in tune with what going on with news on and off campus will help you plan according with travels and studies.
For now: stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa if you can!
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more and more of a conspiracy that seems to cover the country, if not the globe.
The fun of the show comes from two sources. The first is the characters, all very smartly written, and their easy and entertaining banter throughout each episode, along with the massive amount of character development each goes through over the years. The second, and the real draw, is the show’s narration, provided in voice over form by Donovan. As we watch Michael go into spy mode, we get an often sarcastic narration that both provides explanation to the incredible things Michael makes out random objects (disabling a criminal that knows he’s coming with duct tape in the first episode) and a monologue of the show’s conflicts.
The show is incredibly smartly written, fun and entertaining throughout, and you do get close to the characters, all of whom are realistic, three-dimensional human beings. Plus, the show is on my list of the best ending of all time, so there’s that. The biggest hurt is the show’s run time, 46 minutes per episode, which can make the binge
a bit painful at times, but it is oh, so worth it.
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3 Cheap Video Games to Cure Winter’s Cabin Fever
Winter has hit New England hard, leaving people trapped
inside. The easiest way to escape the cabin fever is of course video games. But with all of the big AAA titles still a ways off I’m sure all of you want to grab some video games without cracking open the piggy bank. Well you all are in luck because I have a list of games that are cheap, fun, and sure keep you from sinking into boredom.
Shovel Knight - Are you a fan of Mega Man 2? How about Zelda II? Well Shovel Knight is a combination of those two games but yet it has its own identity. The game is a platformer where you play as Shovel Knight, a knight who lost his longtime partner Shield Knight and now needs to venture to the Tower Fate to defeat a group of knights called the Order of No Quarter. The player uses a map to pick one of twelve unique stages, each with a boss knight at the end. These bosses all have their own abilities and it is up to the player to try figure out how to counter them. For example one of the bosses is name Propeller Knight and during his boss fight he uses the propeller atop his head to launch Shovel Knight in the air and tries to skewer him as he falls. Shovel Knight is one of the most charming and fun games I played last year. At $14.99 you get your
money’s worth of content.
Star Wars Bundle - For the Star Wars fans out there Humble Bundle is running a fantastic deal. In case you don’t know, HumbleBundle.com is a website that creates inexpensive bundles of video games. The best part is the money you spend on their bundles goes to charity. Right now for $12 you can get nine Star Wars games for PC. The bundle includes classics such as Star Wars Dark Forces, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, and Star Wars Battlefront II. This is a fantastic deal for Star Wars fans and sure to keep you busy for a while.
Divekick - The final game I want to highlight for those of you gaming on a budget is a fighting game that I find myself coming back to over and over again and that game is Divekick. The game is a two button fighting game is which the characters have two actions, jump up in the air and dive kick. If you land your dive kick then you instantly KO the other player. If you think that sounds incredibly stupid, well you’re right but it’s tons of fun. In actuality Divekick boils down fighting game mechanics to their simplest form which causes you to get good at playing mind games with your opponent. This ridiculous game will only run you $9.99 on PC, PS3, and PS4 and is sure to provide hours of ridiculous entertainment with friends or against the computer.
Evolve : The next evolution of online multiplayer is here
Launching in a just few days is my most anticipated game of 2015, “Evolve.” Created by the developers
of “Left 4 Dead,” this game brings online multiplayer to the next level with an innovative, asymmetric multiplayer style of gaming. Set on the alien planet of Shear, four player-controlled hunters are tasked with tracking, trapping and killing one massive player-controlled monster. With three completely different monsters and twelve unique hunters, “Evolve” is set to change the pace in multiplayer gaming and it has the awards to back it up. Last summer “Evolve” won Best of Show, Best Console Game, Best Action Game and Best Online Multiplayer at the E3 Video Game Awards.
When making Evolve, balance was everything. With its unconventional asymmetric multiplayer style of four players versus one, the beauty of the game is balancing the teams, which at their very essence are not balanced. At the start of the game the hunters have a keen advantage, but the monster can eat creatures to evolve from stage one to a much larger and stronger stage three where they have a clear advantage. Getting a chance to play the beta, I saw firsthand the win/loss ratio between monsters and hunters, which is almost a perfect 50% each.
Turtle Rock Studios have created and maintained an amazing relationship with their fans throughout the process of creating the game. From concept drawings all the way up until the days before launch, their small group has kept in contact with fans through social media and “Evolve” forums answering extensive questions and filling the fan base in on the ideas that pushed this game forward. Although Evolve was revealed early in 2014, the game has been in development for over four years.
The matches completely change from one monster to the next. Hunters need to adapt their playing style drastically depending on which of Shear’s beasts they are tracking down. When tracking the Kraken, a vicious tentacled creature capable of flying, hunters tend to spread out to find it since when flying it doesn’t leave tracks; but when tracking the Wraith on the other hand, a deadly, stealthy assassin, hunters stick close together making it harder for the Wraith to abduct the hunters one by one. “Evolve” makes the hunter roles of Assault, Medic, Support and Tracker extremely important, because teamwork is everything.
An ambitious monster could wait for the hunters drop ship to land and take on the hunters head-on at stage one, making for a heart pounding, chaotic match that could leave the hunters or monster dead in less than a few minutes. Or, they could take a more strategic route; sneaking away into the mountains and crevices of Shear, building armor and evolving to ambush the hunters when you are stage 3 and have the advantage. The strategies and possibilities are endless, making for a fresh and new game each time you play it; routine boss battles are a thing of the past.
The brutal planet of Shear gives players no mercy. If it’s not the massive player controlled monsters hunting you down, it is another type of AI creature lurking in the shadows or waiting in the water ready to take out the hunters. AI creatures, some docile some aggressive, patrol the landscapes of “Evolve” acting as a danger to the hunters and prey for the monsters to fill up their armor and help them evolve. An unlucky creature encounter can make or break a
match as many creatures are capable of taking out hunters quickly, and without the help of your team, it could be game over.
“Evolve” comes with 12 maps showcasing the dynamic and interactive landscapes of the alien planet Shear and the developers have announced that every map made after launch will be completely free. Each map has its own unique flavor, another factor that makes every battle different. Some feature deep caves and tall mountains while others drop players into the heart of the colony, filled with fusion plants, armories and dams. Besides the original Hunt mode, there are three other modes Nest, Rescue and Defend that all give new objectives for the monster and the hunters whether it be saving people across the map from the monster, or trying to destroy the monster’s eggs before they hatch.
One of the biggest features of “Evolve” is Evacuation; a multiplayer campaign that combines all of the game modes into a five-match game set across different maps. If the hunters win, they enter the next game of the set with a random advantage and the same goes for the monster; the advantages include the hunters getting turrets on the battlefield or the monster getting a minion to fight by its side. With the different advantages, modes, and maps combined in this campaign, the developers say there are over 800,000 possibilities for this game to be played.
Overall, Evolve is a fresh change of pace in multiplayer gaming. Giving players the chance to choose their side in these boss-fight styled matches, be it the hunter or the monster, is a great concept. After playing the beta, no game compares to it. It’s new, the matches are always different, and most importantly, it is fun.
Rating:A
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Josh EsTrEllaManaging Editor
Play with friends in one of the most anticipated games of the new year. − Courtesy of hdwallpapers.in
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Vaginas Are Back!
It’s that time of the year again! V-day! Though, this weekend at
RIC, that V stands for something a little less romantic (or maybe even more romantic) than St. Valentine. Vagina. That’s right. It’s time to celebrate the V. This Friday, the 13th of February, RIC’s Feminists United is holding their fourth annual performance of The Vagina Monologues.
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Eve Ensler in 1994. The play features a collection of pre-written monologues that share and discuss the pains, pleasures, frustrations, excitements, and mysteries of the female experience. On February 14, 1998, Eve Ensler and others launched a global movement
called V-Day. This movement takes the proceeds made from performances of The Vagina Monologues and donates them to organizations committed to ending violence against women and girls. The movement has raised over 100 million dollars since it’s birth.
This year will feature many talented performers, including Jess Ortiz (English/Spanish) who will be reading a monologue that she wrote personally, Ashley Goldberg (Theater/Music), and Allison Henley (Film Studies). Tickets are five dollars and can be bought at the door or at the Student Union Welcome Center. All proceeds will be donated to Sojourner House, which is an agency dedicated to ending domestic violence. The show will be held at 7pm this Friday in Gaige 100, so come on down and show your support for vaginas everywhere!
Organizations Recruit at Student Activities Showcase
Delayed by a week due to the ongoing inclement weather, last Wednesday saw the most recent iteration of Rhode Island College’s
semiannual Student Activities Showcase, in which organizations from across campus, catering to all interests and walks of life, put their best foot forward to gain new members and demonstrate what they are planning for this year.
Highlights, as always, included DJing by WXIN, with frequent accompanying entertainment from the Ballroom Dance club. Greek life dominated one wall with their flashy signs and letters, trying to attract new brothers and sisters, while Programming, Feminists United and many other clubs advertised their upcoming events.
As always, the event was a success, with the SU Ballroom packed with students right from the start of the event, and straight through, even past the set end time! I expect all RIC organizations are now swelling with newfound talent and members, ready to make this semester even better than ever.
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disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Anchor.
When was the last time you had a good conversation?
Going back even as little as a few years ago, I remember being able to hold conversations for
long periods of time, or being able to watch a whole movie. Now? No, everyone is so occupied by what’s in their phone.
I’ve been there myself. I had a birthday not too long ago and we were all having fun and playing games. It was fun but it was also frustrating waiting for people to put their phone down to take their turn. There was even one point where it got completely silent. I just looked around and every person there was looking at their phone. To me, it’s insane. What happened to real conversation? It’s gone, along with the ability to be social.
We as humans were given the ability to communicate with one another. To be able to socialize and confide
in others is a gift and it’s hardly something people still do. I really think that electronics and phones play a huge role in why children cannot be social. It’s happening in all parts of the country, and to all ages of people. It’s taking away from our culture and way of living. Things just aren’t the same anymore. People don’t even look in dictionaries and encyclopedias anymore. They use Google now.
When I was in junior high we had to do reports on so many things, and we would all get into groups and go to the library. We would get all the information we needed and talk about what we should put in our reports. That was fun to me. That’s one less thing kids don’t do today, which is something I think they are missing out on. There are so many things that kids will miss out on as we progress into the world of electronics and social media. The good old days are gone. I just hope it’s not forever. When people put their phones down at the dinner table; it’s usually the best conversation of the day. If you watch a movie, chances are you probably missed something vital. Try to converse with others more often. It’s what makes the world go round.
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Why in the world is there suffering?
Walking through downtown Providence or elsewhere,
it’s not uncommon to see people dressed in dirty clothes, tousled, poor and homeless. We have heard about world hunger, sex trafficking, millions of homeless cats and other evils that continue to exist daily. It seems like nothing can stop them—not even God. This leads to that all too famous question: Why does God allow good, innocent people to suffer? If He truly exists and is all powerful, then why does God allow suffering to go on?
Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, wrote an article titled “God and Suffering” to which these questions are answered. I’m highlighting some of his major points. He stated there’s two types of suffering: one is caused by people themselves, called moral evil, and the other type of suffering is caused by natural disaster, like earthquakes or cancer.
Moral evil does not come from God. God gives every person free will, which means we can choose to do right or wrong. Therefore, people’s decisions to hurt others are from a person’s choice, not God’s choice. “Because God has given people free will, they are free to behave against God’s will. The fact that they do evil does not prove that God is not good,” as Kreeft states.
Now, picture a two year old child, not even walking yet, with leukemia; bald, ribs visible through hospital clothes, eyes sunken in. Why does this innocent child suffer? This question is asked by many of us, but Kreeft calls these feelings and complaints “understandable, but illogical.” You’re probably saying that doesn’t make any sense at all, and I was
also confused upon reading this; however, Kreeft makes a valid point: We ourselves are able to discern what is right and wrong, what is good or bad in the view of morals and standards of society. But where does this knowing right from wrong, good from bad come from? Kreeft says it comes from God. “If there’s no God, there’s neither good nor evil. There’s just nature doing what it does. If nature is all there is, there is absolutely no need to explain why one person suffers and another doesn’t. Unjust suffering is a problem only because we have a sense of what is just and unjust.” Kreeft is saying that we can talk “about suffering being ‘unnecessary’ or ‘wrong’ only if we believe “that a standard of right and wrong objectively exists.” The existence of a standard means that God exists, as Kreeft says, since nature is only about “survival.”
If you’re still a bit confused, his following point is truly impressing: “If you accept that a good God exists, it is possible to also believe that this God somehow sets things right, if not in this world, then in the next…If nature is all there is, how can a sensitive person remain sane in a world in which tsunamis wipe out whole towns, evil men torture and murder innocent victims and disease attacks people indiscriminately? The answer is, it’s not possible. Is that how you want to live?”
While experiencing pain or a troubling situation, we can unite our sufferings with Jesus’s sufferings that He endured on the cross. Then our sufferings are joined with His and thus gain merit for ourselves in Heaven if we have God’s grace. Yes, Jesus’s death on the cross already happened, but it is re-lived each day in the sacrifice of the mass; in the Holy Eucharist that people receive. God does not leave us alone and that is why He remains with us in the sacraments; to give us that strength we need in a tumultuous world.
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The damsel in distress is a classic story. A story that has been told for hundreds,
if not thousands of years. It’s a story where a female is taken against her will, only to be saved by the hero, usually depicted as a male. And you don’t have to go far to find it, it’s in many modern movies, video games and plays. It should also come as no surprise that this traditional storytelling has come under fire by modern feminists who claim that this portrays women as nothing more than feeble. I however, think it’s quite the opposite.
We must first look at why we even have this story. It has been one of the most popular stories told of all time, and it continues to make movie directors rich, and games popular. What we have to realize is that entertainment, especially the gaming industry, is a business. They aren’t having secret meetings to plan sexism toward women. Damsel in distress stories sell the most. With hardcore and competitive gaming being dominated by men, it’s no wonder that it’s marketed as such.
Getting back to the point, why are we measuring women by only their physical abilities in this situation? Isn’t the ability to rely
on others and ask for help a brave thing? When it comes to the damsel in distress, specifically Zelda and the Mario gaming series, I don’t see the women as victims, but pivotal-to-the-story characters who are brave enough to seek help in times of their personal turmoil. Abolishing all the positive traits that the damsel has when she’s captured and then labeling her as only a victim seems very disempowering to females as a whole.
It’s also really easy to pick on Mario and Zelda games because they are the most popular, and ignore the thousands of other games which have women protagonists. Secondly, if going by feminist rationale, there are many games, stories and movies which show men as nothing more than expendable, hence the phrase “at least save the women and children!” Wait, what about saving the men? Oh never mind, they are usually too busy being depicted as sacrificing their lives in order to protect their loved ones who by the way, are usually female. But I genuinely think that if anything, the damsel in distress story shows that men are willing to sacrifice everything to please, and in this case, save a woman they care about.
To conclude, I want to make one final point: if someone you cared about got abducted, would you want to save them? If they were female, would trying to keep them safe stain them as nothing more than a helpless victim? I don’t think so. Keep on gaming!
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I want to start by saying that I am a loyal and obsessive “Legend of Zelda” fan. I’ve played
the games since I was little. I’d spend hours as a child riding Epona around Hyrule field, just imagining myself in that world. But now, as an adult female, I feel somewhat frustrated with the franchise. It seems to me that the damsel in distress trope is being seriously overused.
Like I said, I love these games, and because of that, I feel like they deserve a change of scenery. Princess Zelda is constantly getting herself into trouble, and it’s up to our hero, Link, to save her and her kingdom, over and over again. Each game follows this general story, but often has a different setting and chain of events.
The interesting thing about these games and the issues of gender roles within them is that Zelda isn’t actually a helpless person. Zelda is actually really capable of fighting for herself, and I’ve always thought that
she could easily be just as heroic as Link. In “Twilight Princess,” we see shots of her with a sword ready to defend her kingdom. In many of the other games she uses a disguise to help Link on his journey and we find out who she really is at the end. Actually, in most of the games, Link is completely lost without the females around him. In every game you have a female guide who is usually some type of fairy-like creature, without this guide the player wouldn’t know what to do next. In “Ocarina of Time,” Zelda disguises herself as a man and follows Link around to give helpful hints and guide him in the right direction from time to time. Though, as soon as she reveals who she is, and discards her male clothing, she is captured again by the enemy. Call me crazy but this suggests to me that she’s only useful dressed as a man.
I want a “Legend of Zelda” game that lets me play as Zelda, who has to save Link. Sure, sometimes boys save girls. But sometimes girls save boys, too. It’s time our videogames reflected that. Plus, how badass would Zelda look in green with a sword, shield and all that long blonde hair?
herself, and I’ve always thought that
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Anchormen Dominate After Nailbiter Against Roger Williams
After a heartbreaking loss to number one ranked in New England Roger Williams by a score of 21-
24 last Friday the Rhode Island College Anchormen Wrestling team bounced back to defeat Daniel Webster College 51-0 and Worcester Poly Tech 27-18 this past Saturday. Notable performances were
Brennan Lieble at 125lbs with a down to the wire match vs WPI, Ricondo “Mooney” Cole at 141lbs, and Shawn “Gibstain” Giblin at 149lbs who both wiped the mats with their competition.
Let’s not forget Terrence “T-bone” Jean-Jaques who tied the single season school record for pins in a season with 18. The anchormen will take on Bridgewater State and Trinity college in a home competition this Sunday February 15th at 12pm in the recreation center where history will be made.
Osborn anchors Gymnastics
The RIC gymnastics team traveled to West Chester Pennsylvania on Saturday, where they
competed in the West Chester Quad and placed 4th with a score of 175.400. The other teams competing were West Chester, Bridgeport and Ursinus. The team was led by freshman Courtney Osborn who placed 5th in the overall competition. Courtney competed in the vault competition where she received a score a 9.275. She also had a score of
8.850 on bars, a 8.650 on beam and a 8.400 on the floor which gave her a final score of 35.175. Junior Emma Hartan also had a good meet. She scored a team high of 9.745 on beam. She also received a score of 8.950 on beam and 8.900 on floor. She ended the meet 14th overall. Another freshman, Victoria Costello, ended the meet in 15th place. She scored a 7.900 on bars and a 9.400 on vault. Rhode Island College will compete on Sunday, February 14 in a quad meet hosted by Ithaca.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Steve Vazquez placed second in the high jump (2.08m), which tied his program record, to lead the Rhode Island College men’s indoor track & fi eld team at the 2015 Scarlet and White Invitational hosted by Boston University.
Steve Vazquez Sophomore Track and Field
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Big Senior Night for Hockey
It was a great weekend for the Rhode Island College Anchormen. They won both games this weekend.
Fridays game against University of New Haven was also senior night where we celebrated Gian Carlo Pannone and captains Alex Murray and Michael Martinelli. Martinelli was bitter sweet about celebrating his last game.
“ It has been a great 5 years. It has been great playing for coach chris and cal. Murray, gian and myself have had a lot of fun together playing with this group of guys. I hope we have given the team everything they expected out of us. Even though our time playing is over, the team will always have our support.”
The first period was great for the Anchormen. They got 3 goals from junior Ricky Pannone, sophomore Tyler Duffy and freshman Jared Pedro. Max Johnson scored another goal put right in the top corner of the net in the second making the score 4-4. The team finished off the game with 4 more goals resulting in a 8-5 win. The remaining goals were scored by Johnson, junior Ryan Huber and two from junior Nick McGuirl.
Saturday was just as successful for the Anchormen when they beat 7-5. McGuirl started the game off for us in the first period when he scored the first goal of the game. Freshman Sean Feeney and GianCarlo Pannone scored two goals in the second period for the Anchormen. It was tied 5-5 at the end of the second after captain Alex Murray and junior Norm Vickers scored. The third period ended with a bang resulting in Murray, McGuirl and Johnson all getting tossed out. McGuirl was able to score another goal before getting tossed and Trevor Medeiros finished off the game with a goal.
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The first period was great for the Anchormen. They got 3 goals from junior Ricky Pannone, sophomore Tyler Duffy and freshman Jared Pedro. Max Johnson scored another goal put right in the top corner of the net in the second making the score 4-4. The team finished off the game with 4 more goals resulting in a 8-5 win. The remaining goals were scored by Johnson, junior Ryan Huber and two from junior Nick McGuirl.
Saturday was just as successful for the Anchormen when they beat 7-5. McGuirl started the game off for us in the first period when he scored the first goal of the game. Freshman Sean Feeney and GianCarlo Pannone scored two goals in the second period for the Anchormen. It was tied 5-5 at the end of the second after captain Alex Murray and junior Norm Vickers scored. The third period ended with a bang resulting in Murray, McGuirl and Johnson all getting tossed out. McGuirl was able to score another goal before getting tossed and Trevor Medeiros finished off the game with a goal.
Senior Captain Eric Alleyne’s Career-High 26 paces RIC in huge LEC win
Eric Alleyne scored a career-high 26 points to go along with
5 rebounds, 5 steals and 4 assists to lead the Rhode Island College men’s basketball team to a 79-69 victory over Little East Conference rival Keene State. Alleyne shot 8-16 from the field and 8-12 from the free throw line.
The senior captain played one of his best games of the season,chipping in all over the stat sheet, in one of the biggest games of the season. With the win, the Anchormen improved their
conference record on the season to 7-3 and move into 3rd place in the Little East.
Victor Smith and Patrick Matthews both scored in double figures off the bench providing solid production in limited minutes. Roosevelt Shider was 3-5 from behind the 3pt line, scoring 12 for the game. Chris Burton had a near double double with 10 points and 7 rebounds.
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will travel to Western Connecticut. WCSU is currently ranked 5th in the LEC.
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