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Vol. LXXXVI No. 8 November 4, 2021 thecowl.com
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News Blending the Personal With the Political
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November 4, 2021
PC Holds Poetry Reading With Author Carolyn Forché
surrounded by these wonderful souls
who had all accepted the preferential
option for the poor, which is, of
course, the understanding that if
you are going to put yourself at the
service of the poor, you must also
accept their fate. You have to be
fully with them, including in their
manner of death.”
El Salvador is one of the most
socially and politically tumultuous
nations in Latin America and
the Caribbean. Although it is
a nation shaped by its vastly
picturesque landscapes and cultural
complexities, it has instead been
defined by the ensuing economic
and political corruption within its
state capacities over the last several
decades. Plagued by decades of civil
unrest, gang violence, and political
instability the country continues to
face long-term social and political
hardships, as documented by Forché
in the late 1970s.
The creation of poetry is a
definitive facet of creative expression
that actively seeks to synthesize
and dilute the rigid boundaries that
Forché reflects on her personal experiences through means of creative expression. PHOTO COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE define reality and fiction. Forché
represents the blurring of these lines
Heard is True, a memoir about a young important political and cultural
by Addison Wakelin ’22 through her works that reconstruct
woman’s brave choice to engage narratives. Forché’s works embody
News Co-Editor the importance of both the personal
with horror in order to help others, the complex and fundamental
and the political through poetic
was nominated for the 2019 National understandings of how literature
CAMPUS means.
Book Award. She has also written plays an essential role in exposing the
The closing remarks of the poetry
Against Forgetting, which had been most grave atrocities documented
On Oct. 27, the Jane Lunin Perel reading came from Jane Lunin Perel
praised by Nelson Mandela for its throughout history.
Poetry and Fiction Series held a ’15Hon. herself. The Jane Lunin
accounts detailing “against tyranny, Forché has been recognized as
poetry reading with Caroline Forché, Perel Poetry and Fiction series was
against prejudice, against injustice.” a “poet of witness,” which she
a renowned poet and staunch human established to “celebrate a life in
She is currently the Lannan has interwoven within her works
rights advocate. Forché has had a which poetry and fiction synthesize
Visiting Professor of Poetry and to present a profound confluence
rather extensive career that has been the imagination with the divine.” The
Professor of English at Georgetown between both the personal and
highlighted by several nominations conception of the series is reflective
University. the political within her poetry.
for her published works. She has of Perel’s own lifelong dedication
Forché is comparable to Her works represent the ways in
been a finalist for the National to encouraging the intellectual
the likes of Pablo Neruda and which war, imprisonment, torture,
Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize flourishing of the academic and
other notable poets who have and slavery act as destructive
in poetry. The event comes as a creative capacities for students
documented extensive political and intersectional forces into the
continuation of the commemoration within the liberal arts, humanities,
and social hardships through institutional frameworks of both the
of the voices and contributions of and other areas of learning at PC.
literary means. Forché’s works have individual and civil society.
women at PC in the Then, Now, Following this mantra of enabling
struck a reverberating chord in the Forché had spent time in El
Next: The 50th Anniversary of the intellectual capacities in which
importance of constructing political Salvador during her post-graduate
Women at Providence College. students can creatively express
and cultural narratives that interact years. As detailed in What You Have
Her most recent published work, themselves within the liberal arts,
in both the public and private Heard is True, Forché had traveled
In the Lateness of the World, which Forché’s works in documenting these
spheres of life. to El Salvador in 1978. She began
documents the transitive encounters oppressive hardships intrinsically
Poetry is an important facet of writing 23 years after she left the
between both the present and the reflect on these values reinforced by
artistic expression that utilizes country in 1980, taking 15 years to
past, life and death, was a 2021 both Perel and the Poetry and Fiction
the role of storytelling and other complete her work.
Pulitzer Prize finalist. Her other Series, in a particularly beatitudinal
rhetorical strategies to construct Forché accounts, “I found myself
works, including What You Have manner.
Congress Updates
by W. Cole Patno ‘24 & Caitlin Ariel ‘24 pieces of legislation were later passed. they will reach out to an outside counsel with
Student Congress Representatives On Oct. 26, Student Congress invited particular cases.
Christopher Neronha from the Office of Another member asked how the hiring of a
CAMPUS General Counsel to speak and answer Title IX Coordinator impacts their office. He
questions. Before answering questions, answered that he and his office are a resource
On Oct. 19, there was no guest speaker at Neronha spoke about the importance and for the Title IX Coordinator who will come
the General Assembly of Student Congress. specific duties of the Legal Department of to the office if they need legal advice. He is
This was instead a short meeting where Providence College. The first question posed excited that there will be one person devoted
announcements were made and pieces of by a member asked about the most rewarding to the Title IX position.
legislation were introduced or voted on. At part of Neronha’s day, and if he frequently Finally, a member asked if his office has
this meeting, the American Chemical Society collaborates with other outside law firms. been supporting the college’s procedures and
was passed and Student Congress voted to Neronha explained that the most rewarding rules in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.
recommend the relocation of commencement part of his day is when he leaves the office Norenha confirmed that the office did help
to campus. In addition, Her Campus, a knowing that he did something to help with the college’s rules, protocols, and
women-led journalism club, made their initial someone and that he completed some kind regulations in terms of development. The
presentation. Finally, members introduced an of service. He continued to say that they do Office of General Counsel came into play
amendment to the Constitution of Student collaborate with other firms but try their best especially in the development of “new law”
Congress to add a S.H.E.P.A.R.D. Liaison as to do legal work in-house. 80% of the time and helped with legal components regarding
a passive member of Student Congress. Both their work is done internally, but he said general mandates.
November 4, 2012
September 6, 2021 NEWS The
The Cowl
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Overcoming Workplace Racism and Sexism
Women Empowered Holds “Women of the Workforce” Talk
by Emma Strempfer '24 in the room,” as stated by Ms. Sears, plagued these
News Staff women as young professionals.
The panelists did not hesitate to offer copious advice
CAMPUS on how to succeed in predominantly white spaces.
Although it may be difficult, Ms. Victor said that it is
On Wednesday, Oct. 27, Providence College’s important to “never doubt your own capacity” and to
Women Empowered club hosted the panel event and always strive to “learn what you don’t know.”
workshop “Women of the Workforce.” The event was Questions were asked about the hiring process
PHOTO COURTESY OF @PC_WOMENEMPOWERED ON INSTAGRAM
a precursor to a larger series that intends to encourage and tasks for undergraduates to complete in order
club members in their professional careers, providing to be well prepared for the workforce. Ms. Williams
them with both inspiration and concrete resources. reiterated several times that life does not simply fall
The panel included: Mackenzie Williams, who is into place following graduation, and the work that one
the Assistant Director of Student Support Services does as an undergraduate — whether it be internships,
at Rhode Island College, Laurie Moise Sears, who is networking, or self-reflection — is essential for success
the Healthy Communities Office Director for the City after “walking across that stage” at commencement.
of Providence, and Morgan Victor, the club advisor The panelists spoke about how to prepare for an
for Women Empowered, and a media presentation interview. They mentioned the basics: dress up, smile,
specialist at PC. have a prepared resume, and ensure a professional
Students had much to learn from the panelists. As voicemail. Ms. Victor also mentioned that interviews
all three women are PC alumnae and people of color, are an important opportunity for the interviewee to
the panelists were able to speak to issues of femininity, learn about workplace culture. Obtaining a job is about
race, and what it means to take control of your career as finding a place where one is happy and authentic just
a member of a marginalized group. as much as it is about finding a paycheck.
Club leaders prepared insightful questions that Women Empowered hosted a successful event Wednesday. This event provided space to focus on the experiences,
were distributed to attendees. The panelists were first competent as those around them and despite personal challenges, and successes of women of color as young
asked to identify obstacles they faced in the early stages accomplishments, they do not feel as if they belong professionals.
of their professional careers. The answer was fairly in a professional environment. This issue of “fighting Visit @womenempowered_pc on Instagram to
unanimous: “imposter syndrome.” Imposter syndrome against institutional perceptions and expectations,” as attend more events in this series about women in the
is the internal turmoil of believing that one is not as stated by Ms. Williams, or “being the only Black person workforce.
Warm Halloween: A Treat, or a Boo?
U.S. Climate Change Concerns Grow as Fall Heats Up
by Olivia Coletti ’24 would reduce pollution to only
may occur annually.” This warming because with a shortage comes
News Staff about 35%.” This plan will represent
causes extremes in areas where the scarcity in availability and access to
a historic landmark in fighting
temperature is already at its most resources.
NATIONAL NEWS global warming and is awaiting a
extreme. Heatwaves like these, Circling back to Samuelson’s
vote in the senate.
forest fires, and natural disasters will great economic problem pertaining
This past Halloween, the Climate change continues to pose
become increasingly more common to access of resources, it is important
temperature in Providence, RI was an immediate and existential threat
as the temperature continues to rise. to maintain “how to arrange our
around 70 degrees, compared to to the future of the world. The rising
Some of the lasting effects limited resources to satisfy as many
last year ’s snowy 30-degree day. In temperatures, worsening natural
of a warming climate include of our wants as possible.” There are
such a stark contrast to the snowy disasters, and other ramifications
underground water shortages, food only so many resources available
landscape of PC’s campus last of climate change are some of
shortages, rising sea levels and within the world; so much so, that
year, the unusual warmth of this the more scary experiences this
vast impacts on biodiversity. Food it is ever so important to protect and
past Halloween presents just how past Halloween. As world leaders
shortages are impacted by our crop utilize them carefully.
impactful and urgent the climate continue to propose climate change
yield and according to Bloomberg’s Biden’s economic plan cuts U.S.
change crisis has become. measures in efforts to slow its
environmental section, “global corn emissions by more than a billion.
Although there was a thick layer of lasting effects, many feel as though
yields could sink by almost 25% in As a recent Bloomberg article states,
snow covering campus on last year ’s little action has been done at the
the next eight years as the climate “Biden wants to cut U.S. emissions
Halloween, this year ’s Halloween appropriate time for any real,
crisis wreaks havoc on traditional 50% below 2005 levels by 2030.
saw birds chirping and some plants substantial impact to prevent the
weather patterns.” These issues But when CEPP fell out of the bill,
still in bloom. The warming months rapid warming of the world.
will ultimately impact our economy projections suggested the measure
and record-breaking temperatures
this year reinforce just how
important the recognition of the
climate crisis truly is to address both
as individuals and as a population.
With more rapid climate change,
there comes increased hardships
for all living organisms. Climate
change extends beyond just the
impact that humans experience, it
also fundamentally transforms the
symbiotic relationships of all living
inhabitants. If climate change is too
rapid, one of the lasting impacts will
be continuous species extinction.
As a recent Guardian article states,
“[The climate crisis is] a signal that
something is seriously going wrong
around us. We need to change the
way we live, that is the key message
coming from our results.”
Earth’s temperature has risen by
0.14 degrees Fahrenheit per decade
since 1880, and the rate of warming
over the past 40 years is more than
twice that: 0.32 degrees Fahrenheit
per decade since 1981. This is a 1.5
degree increase in averages.
According to NASA’s IPCC
Special Report on Global Warming,
“A key point of the special report is
there is no single 1.5-degree warmer
world. At two degrees Celsius
warming, the deadly heat waves
that India and Pakistan saw in 2015 This year’s Halloween was noticeably more temperate compared to last year’s, a near 40 degree difference. PHOTO COURTESY OF OLIVIA COLETTI ’24
Opinion Accountability for Assault
November 4, 2021
Page 4
Colleges Are Failing Students without Proper Rape Responses
by Ashley Seldon ’24 have a history of quieting victims by Providence College has seen similar reported these instances with full
Opinion Staff asking them to sign forms saying they scenarios. In 2014, there was a PC candidness, it would show how honest
had broken the honor code or fining them case surrounding one female and two and proactive that school is to rape cases.
SOCIETY instead of holding abusers accountable. basketball players, Rodney Bullock and Schools could also detail the mental
At the beginning of this school Brandon Austin. The judge ruled that there health services provided to the survivor
year, The University of Massachusetts was insufficient evidence and the two to help heal after suffering such trauma
Content Warning: This article contains Amherst students protested a fraternity, were set free. This lack of justice allowed and the rightful punishment given to
discussion of sexual assault. Theta Chi, because of their history Austin to transfer to the University of the perpetrator once proven guilty.
of sexual assault unchecked by the Oregon, where he was accused of rape If a rapist is allowed to continue to be
It is only the first week of November, administration. A student, Kelsey Nass, again. Bullock continued and finished his on campus, it is only threatening the
and there have already been two major woke up one morning after attending basketball career at PC. Once again, the rest of the student population with the
college rape scandals that have caught a frat party and realized she had been female student was quieted and the male probability of a repeat offender. Some
the attention of mainstream media. A raped with no recollection of the night athletes were acquitted. high school seniors applying to colleges
lawsuit against Liberty University has before. What is not important is what Often times, it seems that schools feel may have already suffered some form
a total of 22 plaintiffs who are suing she wore, her previous relationship that accusations of rape have a negative of sexual harassment or assault in their
the university for their indifference and with the perpetrator, or how much she impact on the school’s marketing instead lives. They will look at the university’s
complete negligence towards multiple had to drink. What is key here is that a of focusing on safety and moral concerns. proper handling with comfort and
rape accusations made by female male student took advantage of her in As a result, they often participate in assurance that these actions should be
students. Liberty University is a highly a vulnerable state and raped her. Nass counterproductive actions that attempt the standard protocol. On the other
conservative Christian institution that has chosen not to press charges, but to hide or discredit survivors who come hand, lack of proper response to rape
hides behind its moral code when bravely decided to share her experience forward with their stories, showing accusations may contribute to a future
controversy comes to light. Their “liberty to promote a conversation about rape the poor priorities of schools and their decline in university applications and
way” is an honor code the students are culture on campus surrounding Greek administrations. If colleges instead enrollment.
expected to live by that is, “…rooted in life. However, when she met with an
biblical admonitions and morality, and administrator about the situation, she
sexual behavior is apparently also being said, “I was met with the words: This
used by administrators to sidestep Title will all be on record and I do not need
IX” (MSNBC). Back in 2017, freshman and/or want details of your full story…
Elizabeth Axley reported her rape case to Within minutes, my confidence was
the Title IX coordinator, which took quite stripped. I was being looked at as a court
a bit of courage. The former coordinator case, further than that, a liability. I was a
asked Axle what she had to drink and threat to his power.” Instead of treating
why she had gone to that party instead her like a student, a survivor, or a human
of details on the rapist. The coordinator being—UMass Amherst’s administration
should have realized that her questions chose to instead fear for their university’s
had nothing to do with the actual sin reputation. There was no collaboration
committed—a male student not asking on how the administration could best
for consent before making sexual support Nass in her mission but rather
advances. There is nothing wrong with viewed her as the enemy. PHOTO COURTESY OF CNN
religious colleges, but it is immoral to use These cases are not just experiences Liberty University is one of the many universities that is currently being sued by survivors of
the Bible against a victim and gloss over that have occurred in other places, rape.
the real issue. Liberty administrators though. It is important to know that
Clouded Skies, Clouded Thoughts
The Battles of Seasonal Depression and Seeking the Personal Counseling Center
by Jezel Tracey ’24 Seasonal depression is a struggle that should someone that they are not familiar with, that is
Opinion Staff never be ignored or undermined. For some, not a problem. The problem arises when those
it might be hard to hide, but for others, it can feelings are suppressed and not recognized.
SOCIETY
be camouflaged with smiles and laughter. It Whether it is or is not addressed with a personal
is important to understand that this ability counseling appointment, talking to a friend or
Life is not easy. It sounds like a cliché, but to conceal such a vulnerable feeling does not family member can also be helpful in this struggle.
really it is not. No matter the circumstances of a diminish the impact it has on their life. While Seasonal depression should never be interpreted
person’s life, there are always other factors that they might be able to hide it, it does not mean as a weakness or a character flaw. It should be
distort one’s feelings of happiness. that they are not being affected as much as people understood as a bump in the road rather than a
Has there ever been a moment where life feels who cannot hide it. definition of one’s journey.
like it is going well or, at least, easy enough to As the weather gets colder and the clock takes
keep up with? Then suddenly, there is a shift and away an hour of daylight, it is very important to
what felt like “keeping up” has now turned into recognize and address these feelings. Being able
a struggle. For some, this might be a minor shift to do this should not be embarrassing or shameful,
that lasts for a few days. For others, what begins but mindful and necessary to the betterment of
as a short phase lasts for a season. one’s mental health. If you or a friend experiences
As the leaves and temperature fall, so does the struggles of SAD, it should not be interpreted
energy and mental sustainability. The darkened as defeat, but rather something that needs help.
clouds in the sky are emulated in the overcast The resources to address these issues are easier
within one’s mind. This deficiency in vitamin and closer than one might think. This is not a
D goes beyond a loss in bone density. Rather, struggle that should be dealt with alone. There are
it becomes a catalyst for seasonal depression. resources on campus that might not remove this
Whether one is aware of the technical phrase or problem but will surely make the battle easier.
not, this is something that affects many people This help should not be the last resort or
throughout their day-to-day life. a “worst-case scenario.” These resources are
Oftentimes, when thinking about seasonal created for you. Any feeling of sadness or loss of
depression, one will view it as an excessive control is enough to make an appointment with
amount of crying during a specific time of year. the personal counseling services at PC. It is a
However, it is more than that. The effects of welcoming and safe space for everyone to go to.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) range from not If you feel that there is something hard to deal PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WASHINGTON POST
wanting to be around people to feeling a loss of with, do not hesitate to call or email personal
concentration, irritable anger, and melancholic Seasonal Depression is common and occurs as the weather
counseling. grows colder. The PC Personal Counseling Center is a
feelings with no explainable reason. If one does not feel comfortable meeting with resource for all students who might be struggling.
November 4, 2021 OPINION The Cowl 5
The Language of Legal Cases
Kyle Rittenhouse’s Case Causes Controversy Over Word Choice
term victim might lead to a more to persuade the minds of the jury in The prosecutor argued that even if
by Julia McCoy ’22 biased understanding of things in a favor of the defendant? If an unbiased the evidence did prove that these three
Opinion Co-Editor
courtroom. stance is being taken on one side of the men had engaged in rioting, it was not
POLITICS If neutral words were being trial, it must be done in the same way these actions that caused Rittenhouse
promoted across the board and for the other. A trial that stands on these to shoot them. As such, the use of
biased language was completely grounds is not nearly as just as one that those descriptive words is irrelevant
In August 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse—a removed from the trial, that would either allows for all words to be used or and only helps to bolster the case of
then seventeen year-old from Illinois— be understandable. Clearly these men sets the same standards of objectivity for the defense.
crossed state borders to Wisconsin, are victims of some crime, but right both the prosecution and the defense. A fair trial cannot stand until
armed, and fatally shot Joseph now, Rittenhouse is still claiming self- With these overtly biased terms the language of the court has some
Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber defense, so the language might hinder afforded to them, Rittenhouse’s defense semblance of justice and equality
while also injuring Gaige Grosskreutz. his argument. However, this decision is essentially being set up for success. among both sides. There is a double
Rittenhouse went to Wisconsin because does not seem to be inclined towards His lawyers can use these terms in their standard inherent in this decision
of protests that were happening in neutrality. No, the words “victim” and defense against men who are no longer that grants the defense with far more
Kenosha after Jacob Blake was shot “alleged victim” cannot be used, but alive because of Rittenhouse’s actions. flexibility in their case. If nothing
and injured by the police. The city was “arsonists,” “looters,” and “rioters” Schroeder defended himself, saying, changes in this decision, the decision
uprooted after nights of protest. Streams are fair game. Surely an unbiased “Let the evidence show what the of the trial will always be coupled with
of gun-owning citizens took it upon proclivity is out of the question after evidence shows, and if the evidence the lingering questions of how the
themselves to go to Kenosha and use this decision. shows that any or more than one of language may have affected the way it
their own force against the protesters. How is it that the term “victim” these people were engaged in arson, played out.
The teenage Rittenhouse was among carries enough weight to threaten rioting, or looting — then I’m not going If it is supposed to be justice for all,
these forces. He was seen carrying an the case against a defendant, but to tell the defense they can’t call them shouldn’t the language of the court
AR-15 rifle that was eventually used “looter” and “rioter” are not enough that.” reflect that?
to shoot the three men. Following the
incident, Rittenhouse has been charged
with first-degree reckless homicide,
first-degree intentional homicide, and a
few other similar charges, adding to six
charges in total.
But before his murder trial began
on Nov. 1, Rittenhouse was already
receiving help from members of the
justice system.
This past week, while laying the
“ground rules” for the trial, Judge
Bruce Schroeder said that the words
“victim” or “alleged victim” would be
prohibited throughout the trial. Thus,
the prosecutors will be forced to refer to
these victims as “complaining witness”
or “decedent” in the courtroom.
National Public Radio explains that this
is not the first time this has occurred; it
is sometimes customary to prohibit the PHOTO COURTESY OF FLICKR
word “victim” because it presupposes
the guilt of the defendant. As the phrase PHOTO COURTESY OF NBC NEWS
is “innocent until proven guilty,” there Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial began on Nov. 1, shrouded by the biased decision to prohibit the use of the word “victim” and the allowance of
is some rationale behind why the loaded terms like “looter” and “rioter.”
Truth Social?
The Dangers of Donald Trump’s New Media Platform
by Christina Charie ’25
Opinion Staff people to commit violence. Nothing the former should face legal action for his words. If Trump
President says is obscure; millions of people hear created fear and violence in America, there has to
POLITICS his rhetoric. Trump’s comments inspired an entire be consequences no matter his financial or social
group of individuals to storm the US Capitol and status. There is no doubt about Trump’s shrewd
convinced others that the election results were persuasion methods. When combined with
If one thought Donald Trump’s influence falsified. massive monetary power and an unrestricted
on the media had vanished, he or she would After insensitively nicknaming the coronavirus, a platform, he can still control millions of
be mistaken. The former president recently rise in Asian hate crimes occurred across the nation. Americans.
announced his new Trump Media and Technology The persistence of coronavirus impacts Americans The most important step America can now
Group along with his new “Truth Social” social daily. One must wonder about Trump’s consistent take is to make a final decision on the Trump
media platform. Trump argues he should have denial of the dangers presented by the virus as well. Presidency. Lower taxes can be appealing, but
access to platforms such as Twitter if groups Unfortunately, Trump does not spread harmless the cost could be too high. An outsider can be
like the Taliban are still granted permission misinformation. He tells his followers to drink effective in a political position, but that person
to utilize these platforms. The country, along bleach or to use a tanning bed to cure COVID-19. does not have to be Donald Trump or any
with politicians, must decide what constitutes Millions of Americans are still reluctant to receive celebrity for that matter. With the controversy
freedom of speech. Social media companies are the vaccine. Trump takes advantage of his platform still in the air, the best course of action could be
considered private organizations in the eyes of to discuss issues he does not understand. Before, leaving Trump in the past.
the government. Therefore, even if Trump is Twitter or Instagram had the power to censor
legally protected under the First Amendment, Trump’s scandalous messages. Now, Trump does
outside corporations have the right to restrict not have to answer to anyone when he posts racist,
his access. Trump would also have the right to sexist, or harmful content. The former president will
grant himself unlimited access to Truth Social if most likely not be suspended from his own social
one follows this logic. However, the government media platform.
must decide if Trump has crossed one too many Even though this conflict is a freedom of speech
lines in his Twitter rants. Politicians need to take issue, the situation demonstrates the inherent
a stand for the victims of Trump’s cyberbullying problem with wealth distribution in America. The
or side with the man that controls the minds of former president evades consequences because
millions. Many get caught in the cycle of party of his economic status, by buying his way out of
politics, but one does not have to identify as a problems. Normal Americans, however, do not have
Democrat to disagree with Trump’s antics. the means to overcome their struggles in the same PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BANGKOK POST
Everyone, including the former president, way. One cannot shout “fire” in a crowded movie
has the right to an opinion, but the spreading of theater as a prank without facing legal penalties. If Truth Social, Donald Trump’s new media application, will
misinformation by Trump has even persuaded America is a place of equality, the former president allow the former President to rejoin the world of media.
6 The Cowl OPINION November 4, 2021
Providence College’s Give Yourself a Break
Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935
Busyness and Business as Usual Can Wait
Publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears he said to me, “Let’s talk again in a begin working on the following
Advisor: Fr. Jordan Zajac, O.P. few weeks.” Now 10 weeks into the week’s assignments.
Journalism Consultant: Michael Pare semester, I’m expecting an “I told One of the issues is that despite
you so” from Fr. Jordan any day dealing with the consequences of
Editor-in-Chief: Nicole Patano ’22 the pandemic (physical, mental,
now.
Olivia wrote an opinion piece and otherwise), we’re attempting
News Co-Editor: Maura Campbell ’22
News Co-Editor: Addison Wakelin ’22 (below) for this week’s issue on to operate at the social, intellectual,
burnout and the need for rest in the and physical levels we were at before
Opinion Co-Editor: Julia McCoy ’22 the pandemic. Moreover, we are, in
Opinion Co-Editor: Madeline Morkin ’22 schedules of college students. This
time of the semester, Olivia argues, many cases, overcompensating for
Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor:
not having been “all there” this past
is when burnout is most prevalent
Madison Palmieri ’22 year.
among people our age.
Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor: Jack Even though we’re back in person,
Downey ’23 In theory, we had the summer
it is unrealistic to continue with
to recuperate after we all hit the business as usual. Treat yourself and
Portfolio Co- Editor: Sarah McLaughlin proverbial wall last semester. In
’23 others with grace and compassion
reality, we were catching up on during this time.
Portfolio Co-Editor: Taylor Rogers ’24
all of the things we missed out on You’re not a bad person for
Sports Co-Editor: Liam Tormey ’22 because of the COVID-19 pandemic: skipping dinner with friends or
Sports Co-Editor: Leo Hainline ’22 work, internships, seeing friends turning in an assignment late. As
and family, traveling. Since then, important as your education and
Photography Editor: Isabella Baffoni ’23 by Nicole Patano ’22 it’s been a constant game of catch- social life are, your mental health
Asst. Photography Editor: Lillie Hunter Editor-in-Chief up. Instead of looking forward to must be your number one priority.
’22 weekends and holiday breaks to Which brings me to the second
EDITOR’S COLUMN
see family, have fun, and go to bed piece of advice Fr. Jordan gave
Co-Head Copy Editor: Tuyenhan
Nguyen ’22 at a reasonable time, I use them me: “You can’t please everyone.”
Co-Head Copy Editor: Colleen Joyce ’22 During the first week of the as markers for when I can finally As much as you may want to give
semester, I explained all of the plans do the class readings that I merely everyone you know an arm and a
Copy Editors: Hope Allard ’22, Emily I had for The Cowl with childlike skimmed, reply to the emails I’ve leg, at some point, you’re sure to run
Baldo ’24 , Halle Beranek ’24, Marley naïvaté to Fr. Jordan. After I finished,
Herard ’22, Tessa Leiner ’24, Delaney flagged but left unanswered, and out of limbs.
& TIRADES
MacDonald ’22, Grace Maffucci ’22,
Kathleen Montana ’23, Kem Nguyen-Le
’24, Brooke Rioux ’22, Grace Sherlog ’22,
The Puzzlers: Alex Alutto ’23, Adam
Henschel ’23, Ellis Riccio ’23
Social Media Staff: Abigail Brockway ’24,
Carolyn Doonan ’23, Grace Rehak ’24,
Obey the Rules of the Give Thanks and Be Burnout Is Burning
Jacqueline Carden ’25, Riley Coyne ’24,
Talia Rueda ’23 Sidewalk Merry Through Us
Business Staff: Emily Knapp ’23, Riley
Coyne ’24 The rules of the road are simple. Now that Halloween is over, it is time Sip a coffee down, study for your five
Drive on the right side of the road, to put those skeletons back in the closet classes, work out to maintain physical
to the right of the yellow lines. And and bring out some holiday cheer. and mental stability. Repeat; each day, five
definitely do not veer to the left of It is not that Thanksgiving does not days a week. Then, drink yourself silly and
the yellow lines. deserve some real airtime itself—it does— forget you need rest and to reset mentally,
The rules of the sidewalk are but a turkey only takes about a day to physically, and spiritually. That is the
similar. Walk on the right side of the defrost, and pumpkin pie tastes best baked seemingly relentless cycle of a Providence
sidewalk and obey the laws of traffic fresh. So, why spend one more month College student.
even on foot. This lesson is something of the year preheating the cozy spirit of Unfortunately, this cycle is debilitating.
we learn as early as kindergarten Christmas season when Thanksgiving Our minds, bodies, and spirits require care
when we line up and walk to gym preparations do not require the full and love to thrive, just like anything else in
class or recess, yet something that November month anyway? Giving baby life. We do not rest so that we can go, go, go;
PC students recently seem to need Jesus’ birthday celebrations just a few but rather, we must rest simply to rest. We
reminding of. weeks of sparkle simply does not seem need it!
Lately, the paths across campus satisfactory. Burnout is linked to mental illnesses such
leading to various dorms and String the lights, listen to the music, as anxiety and depression. Considering
academic buildings have been overly make the lists, start buying the gifts, and many PC students already battle mental
congested because students are use Thanksgiving season as a little hors illnesses, burnout is no joke.
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November 4, 2021 PUZZLES The Cowl 7
Name:
1 2 3
4 5
6 7
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9 10
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12 13
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Last Week’s Answers
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ACROSS
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3. Skittles
7. Witch
9. Twix 18 19
11. samhainophobia
12. Costumes
15. Halloweentown 20
17. Harry Houdini
20. Pennywise 21
22. Hocus Pocus 22 23
23. All Saints Day
24. spider
25. Keene 24 25
26. ireland
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1. turnip
2. silly string
4. illinois
5. renfield
6. chicken feed
8. mischief night
10. the great pumpkin
13. baby ruth
14. frankenstein
16. one
18. walnut creek
19. Heidi Klum
21. Candy Corn
RIDDLE ANSWERS:
What do you call a skeleton that makes
you laugh?
The Riddler’s Rotunda
A funny bone
What will you not find in the house of
a ghost that is in all other homes?
A living room What room is Mario too big to fit into?
I have hundreds of ears, but cannot hear
a thing. What am I?
What is Koopa Troopa’s favorite thing to eat
A Cornfield with hot wings?
What is a witch’s favorite subject in
school? Why is Toad invited to every party?
Spelling What is Mario’s favorite play?
What feels bad when people do it to you,
but tastes good when you eat it? What does Koopa Troopa wear on his head?
Snickers
Created with the Combined Brain Power of The Puzzler ’23, The Riddler ’23, and The Brain Blaster ’23
Arts &
Entertainment Page 8
November 4, 2021
A Spooky Good Time
Local “Moon Raid” Festival Provides Halloween Entertainment
by Jack Downey ’23 Brain. Another two-piece band, this group was a
A&E Co-Editor female duo and their sound was more based around
hardcore and metal. The crowd truly came alive
LOCAL MUSIC during this set, moshing furiously to the distorted
bass and pounding drums. At one point during
Obviously, there were quite a few events their performance, the two members switched
PHOTO COURTESY OF JACK DOWNEY ’23
happening this Halloween. Not only were there instruments to showcase their dexterity and indeed
fewer COVID-19 restrictions than last year, but the continued to bring the power. Considering this
weather was also immaculate despite all the terrible was their first show, it was rather impressive.
weather in the past week, with the sun bursting With the energy of the audience mostly spent
forth from the sky. It could only be described as peak after Bozo Brain finished their set, Harrison
fall. Under the smiling sun and the falling leaves, a Dolan provided some soothing, if not incredibly
music festival took place in a backyard in Wakefield, melancholy, relief. Despite being another one-
RI. It was called Moon Raid, and it was legendary. man act using a loop pedal, Harrison’s music was
Even before the show itself began, the staggering jazzier than that of Wave Goodbye and featured far
array of groups associated with it turned heads: there more guitar effects. His soft voice carried with it an Austin D-6 and Jake Draven of The Gotham Lights at
were twelve bands and nine vendors present at the undercurrent of sincerity that drew many people to Moon Raid.
festival, which, for a local show, was astounding and his music. Multiple people commented afterwards elements of nineties indie rock as well as those of
unprecedented. Set construction began at 1:00 p.m. about how they had become emotional during his set earlier rock icons such as Bruce Springsteen, with
and the stage came together quickly, with the setup and, as if Rhode Island was responding to this shift in some punk rock thrown into the mix. Their set ended
of gear being completed efficiently and conveniently. mood, there had been several sirens audible during as the sun fully disappeared beneath the horizon.
Leading off the event was Wave Goodbye. Building Harrison’s set, creating a strangely alluring ambience. Although the sun had departed, the show went
the sound of a full band using nothing but a guitar After this brief lull in the energy, Bellyache came in on. The Park Hill Romance took the stage and ripped
and a loop effect pedal, Wave Goodbye’s set received screaming, literally. Not much was known about this through several beloved covers, such as Ray Parker
a warm reaction and helped draw in the audience. band prior to the show, since they have no social media Jr.’s “Ghostbusters” and Green Day’s “Holiday.”
Following Wave Goodbye was Rather Nice, who presence and have not played many shows. However, Their fans ate it up, dancing and singing along,
recently released a new EP, Diane’s Van. Playing all they blew people away with their talent. They had an illuminated by the car headlights which were being
the songs off that EP and more, the funky indie rock interesting mix of hardcore and indie rock, with the used to light the stage. After them were Alligators
band had people dancing along to their mellow tunes. hardcore songs featuring a singer and the indie songs On Acid, who delivered a gloriously ramshackle
After Rather Nice was Fort Revere, a fairly new being instrumental. Whichever sound they choose to punk performance that included bassist Luke Kelley
indie rock/surf rock band based out of Providence. play in the future, Bellyache are an intriguing band. throwing his bass aside and running into the crowd,
While their sound was sparse, the songs were catchy Cameleopard was next in the lineup. Echoing starting a tidal wave of a mosh pit that resulted in
and had some people singing along. Occasionally, some of the blusier aspects of The Gotham Lights’ him getting punched in the face. Considering this
the band would turn up the distortion, keeping set, the crowd was immediately captivated by the might be their last show for some time, they went out
things interesting. However, their distortion had group’s melodic yet crunchy guitar, flowing bass, with style. Last but not least were The Moon Rakers,
nothing on The Gotham Lights, who were up next. and impressive drumming. The band functioned who hosted the entire event. The band’s sound was
Despite only having two members, their sound like a fine-tuned machine; they had people moving remarkably minimal in the most interesting of ways,
was enormous and blew people away, almost and grooving to their tightly-wound style of rock. and many people seemed to be drawn in by the dry
literally. Lead singer Jake Draven’s howling vocals This rock sound continued with the following guitar sound and the unorthodox drum beats. It
only added to the wall of leaden noise that filled act, Depopulate Montana. While their sound was was a fantastic way to end such an insane concert.
the entire backyard for the duration of their set. straightforward, their songs were interesting All the above acts sans Bellyache have Instagram
Continuing the wall of furious sound was Bozo and captured the audience. The sound had many accounts and deserve attention, so give them a follow.
A Closer Look at The Life Support Tour
Madison Beer’s Authentic Connection With Her Audience rather than pursue a music career. On” but take an entirely opposite
by Talia Rueda ’23
A&E Staff With this knowledge of Beer ’s approach to expressing them. Indeed,
personal life in mind, the crowd is although Beer discusses similar ideas
MUSIC already on their toes as those lines open in these anthems, such as ending
the third track as they are well-aware relationships or false rumors, she
of their meaning. Audience members addresses them with more power and
Madison Beer has finally made know why Beer has preferred to stay capability in the former than in
her touring debut eight months numb to the pain instead of reacting. the latter. Performances of such
after her first album, Life Support, Fans also relate the feelings she songs are the moments of Beer’s set
was released. She has added an describes to their own lives. Indeed, that are the most pulsating: when her
exuberance to the world of pop, not Beer ’s main fanbase, members of strength is exemplified in her jolting
only with her histrionic tendencies, Gen-Z, are around the same age as her. bass rather than her wallowing chords.
but also with her eagerness to relate to Beer has done a fantastic job of Throughout the first half of her
her audience. Beer has had a devoted not only forming her community set, Beer appears inside of a clear
online fan base since 2013, when she of fans, but also maintaining it. rectangular cube and is pulled around
was discovered by Justin Bieber. Indeed, she has birthed an audience the stage by her dancers. As the show
Beer’s first string of live shows PHOTO COURTESY OF THE JOURNAL OF MUSIC
that is receptive to her life experiences progresses, she ditches the cube and
proves the potential that Bieber saw Madison Beer performing. and journey as an artist, and she inches closer to the audience. This
in her eight years ago, while also numb and carry on/Too young to shares these moments with fans on choreography unfolds as she sings her
finally allowing the connection that hate someone/Truth is, it was never stage. On social media, videos have more intimate songs—the tracks that
has been developing between her and love/Your fault if you thought it was.” circulated in which she demonstrates listeners fell in love with in the first place.
her followers since 2013 to manifest These lyrics hold great importance. her intense gratitude to her fans In many ways, the concept of the
itself into a tangible experience. Obviously, they are the first words during her live shows, visibly cube confining Beer at the beginning
Throughout the album, Beer in the song, so they are the first crying while thanking them. of her performance, but then no
works to evoke emotions from her that the crowd hears. More notably, Since Beer ’s first performances longer being able to contain her,
listeners through an expression of however, while they appear to be on The Life Support Tour, she has shows her growth as an artist. Life
her own experiences. Although she quite standard lyrics for an artist posted several remarks on social Support deals with serious subject
succeeds in doing so throughout such as Beer, her audience knows the media that showcase the magic of matter, such as Beer’s battles with
the entirety of the record, it is quite significance these words hold for the an artist’s developing career on borderline personality disorder,
possible that this endeavor is even artist and her personal experiences. their first tour. She writes, “What an abusive relationships, and detrimental
more powerfully realized during Beer’s online fanbase has followed absolute dream come true,” and, “Can false narratives about her. Beer has
a live performance, hence fans’ her through her seemingly iconic already tell I’m probably gonna cry emerged victorious from these fights
excitement for The Life Support Tour. but apparently emotionally abusive tonight sheesh I’ve sprung a leak.” and rid herself of the means by which
Beer ’s lyrics display a universal relationship with fellow social media Aside from her evident emotional the industry has tried to confine her.
nature that perfectly relates to star Jack Gilinsky. Additionally, she connection with her fans, other notable An artist’s first tour aims to showcase
the young generation that mostly has been questioned by the media for aspects of Beer’s tour set include those an ability to conquer the muddled
comprises her fanbase. For example, years about her stunning appearance, that showcase a more fun side to the exterior of the world and focus solely
one track from Life Support, the third with rumors circulating about whether artist. “Girl power” anthems including on a connection with fans for the
song she performs during her tour she had undergone plastic surgery “BOYSH*T,” “Baby,” and “Good In first time. Beer has done just that.
setlist, is “Stay Numb And Carry procedures and snide remarks that Goodbye” offer the same emotions
On,” which includes the lyrics, “Stay she should just “stick to modeling” as songs like “Stay Numb and Carry
November 4, 2021 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 9
In Memoriam: James Michael Tyler
Remembering the Iconic Friends Actor
by Nikki Idelson ’22
A&E Staff
TELEVISION
James Michael Tyler, the actor
well-known for his role as Gunther
on the television show Friends, died
on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at the age
of 59. According to The New York
Times, “the cause [of his death]
was prostate cancer, which was
diagnosed in September 2018.” Tyler
fought a long and hard battle, all the
while sharing his story to spread
awareness about prostate cancer.
Friends debuted in the 90s and ran
for 10 seasons. It follows the lives of
six friends living in Manhattan
as they go through life together. This
description of the show encapsulates PHOTO COURTESY OF BBC.COM
why it was and continues to be James Michael Tyler on the set of Friends.
incredibly popular. Indeed, viewers
feel as though they can relate to the degree. Then, according to The New following statement in the wake of his role in Friends, but also for
characters and their everyday life York Times, “he earned a master ’s Tyler’s death: “When he started how he carried out his day-to-day
experiences. Tyler played Gunther, of fine arts from the University of as an extra on Friends, his unique life. According to CNN, his
a barista at Central Perk, where Georgia and moved to Los Angeles spirit caught our eye and we knew representative released a statement
the friends spent a great deal of time. after a brief stint of selling cars in we had to make him a character.” At following his death that proclaimed,
The character’s most notable trait was Olympia, Washington.” He went on to the beginning of his appearance on “Michael’s loved ones knew him as
his deep crush on Rachel, played by become a barista, which is when he was the show, he was mainly an extra; an actor, musician, cancer-awareness
Jennifer Aniston. While he was not one discovered by the creators of Friends, throughout the ten seasons of Friends, advocate, and loving husband.”
of the “friends,” he was still widely Marta Kauffman and David Crane. In however, he grew to develop a more It is clear that Tyler touched
regarded as having a prominent role in a 2012 interview with the Times, Tyler prominent role that helped to complete the lives of his fans, friends,
the show. According to The New York explained that he was “working as a the show. Kauffman and Crane also and family. For those who are
Times, “he appeared in 150 episodes.” barista for a place called the Bourgeois said that Tyler ’s performance was interested in seeing his most
However, Tyler was not always an Pig, one of the last independent essential to the show because “he made recent work, make sure to check
actor. He was born in Mississippi on coffee houses in Los Angeles.” Gunther’s unrequited love incredibly out the short films The Gesture and
May 28, 1962 and was the youngest of Tyler was beloved by everyone that relatable.” Such aspects of Tyler ’s the Word and Processing. James
five children. He attended Clemson he worked with, including Kauffman performance made him a fan favorite. Michael Tyler will be dearly missed.
University for his undergraduate and Crane. They released the Tyler was not just beloved for
Yet Another Breakup Rocks Bachelor Nation
Does the Bachelor Franchise Live Up to Its Premise?
best interest for our happiness to stay together.” show in creating long-lasting relationships finds that,
Although news of the breakup is disappointing to “It turns out not that many [last]. In fact, only two-
by Grace O’Connor ’22 fans, it should not come as a complete surprise. The thirds of the seasons end with proposals. Then out
A&E Staff
reality of The Bachelor franchise, whose purpose is to of those proposals, only five have led to marriage,
TELEVISION bring together two soulmates for life, is that a majority with The Bachelorette having a better success rate
of its couples ultimately end their relationships at 30 [percent] versus The Bachelor at 11 [percent].”
less than a year after the cameras stop rolling. These statistics suggest that the Bachelor franchise
The Bachelor franchise consists of a beloved set of
Indeed, when reality hits couples after their is more successful as a source of entertainment for
shows based on the premise of bringing together a
screen time is over, many are unable to uphold their viewers than as a means of helping two soulmates
couple that will live happily ever after—or does it?
commitments to one another. A Middlebury site find each other. With this being said, however, it is
On the most recent season of The Bachelorette, lead
network study examining the success rate of the important to note that there are 24 couples who are
Katie Thurston, a fan-favorite contestant from Matt
still together. Nonetheless, despite the many valuable
James’ season of The Bachelor, ended her season
relationships and connections that have been
engaged to contestant Blake Moynes. Thurston’s
ignited through the franchise, over time, it has lost
happiness was tangible both on the show and
its legitimacy not only because of its demonstrated
after the cameras stopped rolling. She expressed
failure in helping contestants find lifelong partners,
on multiple occasions that she spent years trying
but also due to a tendency of contestants to come
to find the right man who matched her maturity
on the show to find not love, but rather, fame.
level as well as her fun side. It seemed that she
This was especially apparent in the last
and Moynes were headed for the “happily ever
season of Bachelor in Paradise, with contestants
after” the Bachelor franchise purports to create.
Brendan Morais and Pieper James more concerned
However, it appears that things were less rosy
about how many Instagram followers they
between the happy couple behind the scenes. As
had and how they looked to the public rather
People Magazine explains, last week, both took to
than strengthening their actual relationship.
Instagram to write, “It is with mutual love and respect
Thus, with regard to the question of whether the
that we have decided to go our separate ways. We
Bachelor franchise is doing what it is meant to, the
are so grateful for the moments we shared together
answer is both yes and no. Although it seems to give
and the entire journey that has unfolded this year,
contestants all the resources they need to find love,
but we ultimately have concluded that we are not
the majority of relationships that form while the
compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring
cameras are rolling do not last. Moreover, in recent
choice for both of us to move forward independently.”
years, more and more contestants seem to go on
Another statement made by Katie in Us Weekly
the franchise’s shows for fame because they are so
brings more clarity to the situation: “We were
popular and widely broadcasted. As the franchise
together for six months [and] Blake and I are very
moves forward, fans can only hope that its producers
level-headed and mature, and we communicate
find ways to facilitate more genuine connections
very well on our thoughts, and we just both knew
and that contestants do not go on the shows
if this was how our first six months were as a
hoping to find stardom, but rather, true love.
PHOTO COURTESY OF US MAGAZINE
couple, going forward it was going to not be in our Blake Moynes and Katie Thurston.
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