January - 2022

Jan 31, 2022
2 min

Anchormen wrestling midseason outcomes

Cameron Iasimone Asst. Sports Editor Anchormen Wrestling is now 6-9 overall on the season after their most current loss against Wesleyan University 27-13. Wesleyan, only 2-3 on the season as the Anchormen fell short, but leading the way for them was Nathan Lackman, Fred Luchs, and Daniel Sblendorio. They all secured wins to help boost their chances of coming back after being down by so much. One of the Anchormen to watch out for is Freshman Fred Luchs, as he has been putting

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Anchormen basketball seeking championship

Cameron Iasimone

Jan 31, 2022
2 min

Anchormen basketball seeking championship

Cameron Iasimone Asst. Sports Editor The Anchormen have resumed their play these past few weeks after the winter break with a little slower pace than they expected. However, that does not diminish the fact that Junior Guard Shion Darby, and Senior Guard Keyshaun Jacobs, are the two leading scorers in the entire Little East Conference. The two captains have been pushing their team game in and game out, each and every day at practice and off the court as well. In sitting down

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Mia Raspanti

Jan 31, 2022
3 min

Entry level positions are a scam

Mia Raspanti Opinions Editor Entry level positions are an imperative stepping stone for recent college graduates to put their foot in the door of their prospective workforce. Starting the path on one’s journey to a professional career always starts by attaining an entry level position to introduce you to the basic functions of your career. These positions are more than just critical to one's start in the professional world, they’re necessary. However, in a recent effort to c

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The misogynist got his endgame afterall: downfall of Joss Whedon

Kaicie Boeglin

Jan 31, 2022
2 min

The misogynist got his endgame afterall: downfall of Joss Whedon

Kaicie Boeglin Editor-in-Chief The Anchor previously mentioned the thread of allegations against film director Joss Whedon and is back to hash out his 'casually cruel' response. Allegations of Whedon's inappropriate, cruel, antagonistic behavior first started with ex-wife Kai Cole in 2017, then tranisistoned to Ray Fischer and Gal Gadot on the "Justice League" set in 2020, and then an outburst from former "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" co-stars in early 2021. Whedon's

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The Bidens welcome their cat to the White House

Emily Brennan

Jan 31, 2022
2 min

The Bidens welcome their cat to the White House

Emily Brennan Managing Editor The Bidens welcomed the newest member of their family to the White House on Friday. Willow, who is currently two years old, has been adjusting to life in Washington D.C. exceptionally. “Willow is settling into the White House with her favorite toys, treats, and plenty of room to smell and explore,” said the First Lady’s Press Secretary Michael LaRosa. She is named after Biden’s hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Willow was first discovered b

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President Sánchez will not seek a third term

Raymond Baccari

Jan 31, 2022
2 min

President Sánchez will not seek a third term

Raymond Baccari News Editor RIC President Frank D. Sánchez will not seek a third term as president of the college. Sánchez’s contract for his second term will end on June 30, 2022. “It is with profound appreciation and admiration for the students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Rhode Island College, I am announcing today that I have informed the Council on Postsecondary Education that I will not seek a third term as President of Rhode Island College,” Sánchez said in a

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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring

Raymond Baccari

Jan 31, 2022
3 min

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring

Raymond Baccari News Editor Recent months have shown 2022 is the year of retirements in the world of politics. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring from the Supreme Court after over two decades. This allows President Joe Biden to select his first Supreme Court Justice of his presidency. Currently, the Supreme Court leans conservative with a 6-3 majority, making this selection important for Democrats. Picking a judge for the Supreme Court has become a hot-button is

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Raymond Baccari

Jan 31, 2022
3 min

Ed Pacheco talks to The Anchor about his candidacy for Congress

Raymond Baccari News Editor Ed Pacheco is one of several Democrats running for Congress in Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District following Jim Langevin’s retirement. Pacheco represented District 47 in the General Assembly, chaired the state’s Democratic Party and most recently served as Interim Executive Director of RIC’s External Relations and Communications. “Today, many families throughout the district are facing many challenges and struggles that we find ourselves

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SCG elects new Vice President and Treasurer but will have yet another special election

Raymond Baccari

Jan 31, 2022
2 min

SCG elects new Vice President and Treasurer but will have yet another special election

Raymond Baccari News Editor SCG’s first parliament meeting of the semester started off by deciding the special elections declared last semester. The first special election comes in the aftermath of Vice President Daisy Tran needing to resign since she is no longer attending RIC. There were no declared candidates for Vice President, but Speaker Matthew Thureson ran a write-in candidacy, resigning his position in the process. Being the only candidate on the ballot, Thureson was

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Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District election: who’s in and who’s out

Raymond Baccari

Jan 31, 2022
3 min

Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District election: who’s in and who’s out

Raymond Baccari News Editor Congressman Jim Langevin’s announcement that he won’t seek re-election in 2022 surprised Rhode Islanders. Since this is the first time the state has an open congressional seat since Patrick Kennedy's retirement, the race to replace Langevin begins. So far on the Republican side, Former District 16 State Representative Bob Lancia and State Senator Jessica de la Cruz (R-Dist. 23, Burriville, Glocester and North Smithfield) are running for the seat.

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Sh-Ron Almeida

Jan 31, 2022
1 min

Silent Beauty

Sh-Ron Almeida Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Look at that girl over there. The one who is in the background, looking at the floor beneath her feet She is beautiful Her hair sparkles like diamonds. Her eyes glow with the sun Her skin is as smooth as silk The clothes she wears fit her perfectly. She has curves in all the right places She is beautiful. Do you know why? Because she doesn’t stand out, nobody wants to notice her She never speaks her mind, her opinions don’t mat

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The impact that Euphoria has on destigmatizing addiction

Mia Raspanti

Jan 31, 2022
3 min

The impact that Euphoria has on destigmatizing addiction

Mia Raspanti Opinions Editor There’s nothing quite like a classic coming of age drama. Popular shows like “One Tree Hill” and “Gossip Girl” have shaped the tween-age years of myself and many others, and remain infamous to this day. These shows, as iconic as they are, also are full of happy endings, unrealistic expectations, and portray a false sense of what it is to truly come of age. Our society was in dire need of a hard hitting show with a bit more contemptuous of a plot l

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Lissette Quiñones

Jan 31, 2022
2 min

The Free association of womanhood

Lissette Quiñones Arts & Entertainment Editor To be a beauty, she has to be the beast and practice Sabbath To defeat the cruelty, she has to use her peace to distract the havoc To become the storm, she has to remain fearless of the rain To be loved and adored, she has to be hated by the “sincerest” form of pain. To walk with the wolves, she has to crawl with the cubs To talk of what could, she has to talk of what was To land upon the shore, she has to drift along the sea To h

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Sh-Ron Almeida

Jan 31, 2022
3 min

The Walten Files: A tragedy of horrors

Sh-Ron Almeida Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Have you ever felt a sense of dread and terror after watching something outside your comfort zone? Have you ever watched something so disturbing and grotesque that after it’s over you’re left asking, “What the hell did I just watch?” Look no further. The Walten Files is sure to keep you awake and paranoid all night long. Who needs sleep, anyway? The Walten Files, created by Chilean animator Martin Walls, is a part of the ever-g

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Jenfrin Rodriguez

Jan 24, 2022
2 min

49ers Cinderella story continues

Jenfrin Rodriguez Sports Editor The sixth seed San Francisco 49ers and the first seed Green Bay Packers played in the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs and it was a battle on both ends. In the week leading up to the game the weather was stated to be in the teens, so how would a team used to the California heat deal with the drastic change in weather? Talks of how tired the 49ers were from the matchup against the Dallas Cowboys the week prior, while Green Bay had a first ro

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Rhode Island’s abortion ban: It’s time for change

Mia Raspanti

Jan 24, 2022
3 min

Rhode Island’s abortion ban: It’s time for change

Mia Raspanti Opinions Editor Rhode Islanders all over the state are currently being denied abortion access through their health insurance coverage. As women are being denied the right to bodily autonomy and access to safe abortions, dissatisfaction is growing nationwide. The attempt to overturn Roe v. Wade has made a significant impact around the country. This method of family planning is becoming out of reach every day and strays further and further from our reach as time pr

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NFT: the ends justify the means (but not the price)

Matheus Moraes

Jan 24, 2022
3 min

NFT: the ends justify the means (but not the price)

Matheus Moraes Assistant Opinions Editor The art world has been the object of heavy criticism for its haughty, complex gatekeeping which mediums could be considered “art.” Photographs, for instance, took over 100 years since its first shot to be considered high-brow enough to join the exclusionary walls of museums in the 1940s, Alfred Stieglitz being one of the pioneers responsible for said change. Since then, technology has recurrently proved that art isn’t as impermeable as

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The Legacy of Betty White: America’s Golden Girl

Mia Raspanti

Jan 24, 2022
3 min

The Legacy of Betty White: America’s Golden Girl

Mia Raspanti Opinions Editor The world got a little less golden as Betty White passed away on Dec. 31 just weeks away from her hundredth birthday. The entertainment icon was a pivotal aspect of American media for nearly a century, being the celebrity with the longest entertainment history in the country. Aside from her contagious smile and talent, Betty White was more than just an actress. She was a social justice warrior who was extremely ahead of her time. Her influence on

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I have not had an in-person class in two years

Emily Brennan

Jan 24, 2022
3 min

I have not had an in-person class in two years

Emily Brennan Managing Editor Rhode Island College students are not getting the education they deserve, academically or financially. A school with small classes, accessible and relatively-affordable tuition, RIC offers students a chance to earn a four-year degree, even if they come from low-income families. Rhode Island residents account for 87% of the RIC population. Half of the college student body is made up of first-generation students, based on the 2020 FAFSA report. I c

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Jenfrin Rodriguez

Jan 24, 2022
2 min

Improvements to our home

Jenfrin Rodriguez Sports Editor Alumni Stadium was given the green light for some improvements in the near future. First with the installation of artificial turf on the field for the soccer and lacrosse teams. The second thing being the construction of a new outdoor track and field complex that will hold over one thousand spectators. The significance of both initiatives is the lasting impact they can have on the school going forward. Not only can this be helpful in recruiting

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