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Folkins for Rhode Island College President...

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When the dates for the meet and greets with the four Rhode Island College presidential candidates were announced, we as an editorial board came up with certain goals we have for our next College President. Over the last two weeks, we have had the chance to sit down with each of the candidates to determine which one seems to be the best fit for us as an institution.

Mr. Belding Takes RIC Back to the 90's

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Everyone's favorite principal, Mr. Belding, from the hit TV show, Saved by the Bell graced us with his presence last Wednesday evening in the Student Union Ballroom. His favorite episodes, favorite Michael Jackson jokes, and words of encouragement were all there.

RIC End Review: The Aftermath

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A week full of events put on by Rhode Island College Programming took place starting on Monday, April 21. Each night resulted in large gatherings of students, offered lots of free prizes and the chance to win a $1000 paid vacation the last day in a raffle, which one lucky girl did.

SCG Pushes for Student Activity Fee Increase

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Student Community Government, Inc. is making progress towards a proposed increase in the Rhode Island College Student Activity Fee (SAF), according to information provided by SCG officials last week. The proposed increase, if passed by the Board of Governors for Higher Education this May, would be the first boost to the SAF in more than five years.

Death of a Dutch Commander's son

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

According to the BBC, "the son of the new Dutch armed forces commander was killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan." The victim, Lt. Dennis Van Uhm was killed on Friday, April 18, 2008. The roadside bomb was set off in the province of Uruzgan and took the life of another Dutch soldier while wounding two others.

Weekly Weird News

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hey guys! This is the last weird news compilation of this year and I hope you all really enjoy it.

In Bentonville, Ark., an inmate is suing the county saying that he lost over 100 pounds. Broderick Lloyd Laswell is complaining about how unhappy he is that he is down to 308 pounds after serving eight months on a murder charge.

Buonanno to Run for President

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Christopher E. Buonanno, who has served as Secretary of Student Community Government, Inc. for the last year, officially declared his candidacy for President of SCG, Inc. last Thursday. Buonanno joins Joshua Laguerre to make the Presidential election a two horse race.

Coyotes on Campus

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The woods behind my house are the woods behind the Recreation Center here on campus. Occasionally, I find myself sitting on the roof of my house just killing time at night. A recent night was a very odd one on the roof. As I was sitting there, all I could hear was the rustling of leaves.

Mad Mike's Mind

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We've heard from high school history teachers that the reason we study history is so that it doesn't repeat itself. When it comes to sports, sometimes you want it to be repeated. Let's take the case of Joba Chamberlain, the Yankees' set up man. Many things have been discussed on what to do with this young pitcher, whether it be to move him into the rotation later this year or to keep him in the set up spot and move him up in a year or so like they did with Felix "King Felix" Hernandez.

RIC Student Melissa Brown's Abstract Is Rewarded

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Melissa Brown, a fine arts major and tutor at the College Writing Center, has won the Eleanor Parker Anderson Scholarship Award for 2008. The scholarship, which includes an exhibition of the winner's work at the Providence Art Club, is granted to an artist under the age of 30 living, working or going to school in Rhode Island who has never had a solo exhibition.

Otaku Weekly Review

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

To start off, MPD Psycho is utterly grotesque and twisted. So if you don't enjoy seeing naked women with severed limbs or people buried in the ground with plants growing out of their brains, I advise that you don't continue reading this. Yes, this manga is absolutely not for the squeamish or easily disturbed.

Murphy's Deli and Bar Disappoints

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Recently relocated to 100 Fountain Street in down city Providence, Murphy's Deli and Bar is in a prime location to catch a wide variety of crowds. Whether you're a college student looking for a drink and appetizers, are out for a filling dinner, or simply want a place to hang out and relax over a beer, Murphy's sells itself at first impression, as the right place for you.

You Can't Forget Sarah Marshall

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What happens when your actress girlfriend dumps you and then immediately starts dating a rock star? Forgetting Sarah Marshall shows you exactly what happens. Jason Segel (Knocked Up) plays Peter Bretter, a lazy music composer for the television show, Crime Scene.

Rental Raves: Chinatown

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week, we will look at a classic in the film noir tradition: Roman Polanski (Rosemary's Baby)'s 1974 movie, Chinatown.

J.J. "Jake " Gittes (Jack Nicholson, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) is a private investigator in 1940s Los Angeles. He normally gathers evidence in adultery cases and this time he is hired to spy on an allegedly philandering water board official Hollis Mulwray (Darrell Zwerling, Grease).

Facebook vs. Myspace

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Facebook vs. Myspace is an epic battle that has been raging since Facebook arrived on the scene. It used to be that Myspace was the only cool place to have a personal page. It all changed and Facebook has surpassed Myspace in accessibility and in fun.

From what I hear, these friend sites started with something called Friendster.

In Defense of Elitism

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After Barack Obama lost Pennsylvania last week by just less than 10 points, the media machine was claiming that it was because of his "elitist" comments made at a fundraising event in California. As I saw this story spin out of control, I thought back to the 2004 Presidential election and remembered how John Kerry was painted as a latte drinking, French speaking, phony war-hero.

Silence on Campus

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It occurs to me that no one on campus is taking this act of vandalism seriously enough. It appears as if no one truly cares what has happened. I have seen the articles published in The Anchor and I have watched the Rainbow Alliance hand out pamphlets but I do not see any action being taken.

There Is Help for Families and Friends of Alcoholics

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Do you know, care about, or love someone who suffers from the disease of alcoholism? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. For every alcoholic out there, there can be dozens, perhaps hundreds of people who have been or are affected by his or her disease as well.