March - 2022

Mar 28, 2022
2 min

The Rhode Island GOP has a candidate for Governor

Raymond Baccari News Editor The Rhode Island GOP now has a candidate for Governor. Ashley Kalus launched her campaign for the state’s highest office on Tuesday. “Ask yourself: who has Rhode Island been changing for? Every day gets harder for working families," Kalus said in a video announcing her candidacy. “We’re getting killed at the pump, food prices are soaring, it costs more to heat our home, income is not matching inflation, the dream of owning a home is out of reach fo

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Ed Pacheco ends his congressional campaign

Raymond Baccari

Mar 28, 2022
2 min

Ed Pacheco ends his congressional campaign

Raymond Baccari News Editor Former RIC Administrator Ed Pacheco suspended his campaign for Congress on Tuesday March 22. “While public service has always been a part of my life and I believe it is important to elect candidates committed to bettering the lives of others, I have decided to suspend my campaign for Congress. Recognizing the amount of resources necessary to run a competitive campaign, I’ve concluded it would be extraordinarily difficult to raise the money in this

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First-ever female Secretary of State Madeleine Albright dies at 84

Emily Brennan

Mar 28, 2022
2 min

First-ever female Secretary of State Madeleine Albright dies at 84

Emily Brennan Managing Editor Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright died on Wednesday after a battle with cancer. She was 84 years old. Albright was known as one of the most powerful feminists and political diplomats in United States history. One of her biggest accolades is becoming the first-ever female Secretary of State in the country’s history – serving under President Bill Clinton’s administration from 1997 to 2001. In 1993 she became the United States’ Ambas

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Kaicie Boeglin

Mar 28, 2022
3 min

Nominate your student leader by 4/8

Kaicie Boeglin Editor-in-Chief All Rhode Island College students, staff, faculty, administrators and community members are invited to nominate current students for the 2022 RI College Student Leadership Awards. This is a chance to recognize RIC students and organizations who have been diligently working behind the scenes. Nominations are sought of students that apply their leadership skills to making the RIC atmosphere better. Nominations are due Friday, April 8, 2022 at noon

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Raymond Baccari

Mar 28, 2022
3 min

Exclusive: Alumnus Justin Roias talks about his campaign for Providence City Council Ward 4

Raymond Baccari News Editor Justin Roias is running for Providence City Council Ward 4. The incumbent, Councilman Nick Narducci is term-limited, opening the seat up for 2022. Ward 4 contains the Charles and Wanskuck neighborhood – the north side of the city. So far Roias is the only candidate who has filed to run for this seat. Roias did his first interview of the election cycle on Ray-ality TV. “I’m running because the North End needs a champion. The North End needs someone

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Anchor nation encourages voter participation for 2022 Midterm Elections

Kaicie Boeglin

Mar 28, 2022
2 min

Anchor nation encourages voter participation for 2022 Midterm Elections

Kaicie Boeglin Editor-in-Chief Rhode Island College students have made headlines with a 2022 Mayoral Candidate Forum. On Wednesday March 23, over 120 sets of eyes tuned in to witness three of four Democrats running to succeed Mayor Jorge Elorza outline their views, hopes and goals for Providence. The forum was live streamed and recorded by Anchor TV. The forum can be rewatched here. This was the first opportunity for voters to hear from these candidates. Term limits are preve

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Media groups sponsor musical event in the Don on 4/6

Kaicie Boeglin

Mar 28, 2022
2 min

Media groups sponsor musical event in the Don on 4/6

Kaicie Boeglin Editor-in-Chief There will be four categories of music: 90’s grunge, 2000’s music, classic rock and one hit wonders. Each category spans over the course of half an hour. Instead of numbers being called, one minute clips of songs are played. The Good Thomas Representative calls the bingo criteria vertical, diagonal or horizontal at the beginning of each round. Prizes are being awarded to all winners on behalf of The Anchor Newspaper. Registration is required for

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Back at it again with the live mixers: New and recent grads unite at Ogie’s

Kaicie Boeglin

Mar 28, 2022
1 min

Back at it again with the live mixers: New and recent grads unite at Ogie’s

Kaicie Boeglin Editor-in-Chief Graduates from the class of 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 are all invited to Ogie's Trailer Park for a well deserved grad party. The Rhode Island College Alumni Association is uniting graduates in one location for a mixer meant specifically for a good time: New & Recent Grad Party at Ogies. Although – this event does prompt an opportunity for the graduates of 2022 to network for their impending future. The Alumni Association says, “come

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Great start to Anchormen Baseball season

Cameron Iasimone

Mar 28, 2022
2 min

Great start to Anchormen Baseball season

Cameron Iasimone Asst. Sports Editor Diving into this week in baseball for the Anchormen, the team now sits at a 7-4-1 record to start off the season. This week the team recorded a loss on Tuesday to Salve Regina 11-2 and secured a blowout win 21-1 against Anna Maria. The first game on Tuesday was a close one until the 5th inning. The score was 6-0, Anna Maria led until Izaiah Rivera bombed a home run to deep right-center field to put some points up on the board for the Ancho

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Women’s Gymnastics; RIC’s elite team makes records

Kaicie Boeglin

Mar 28, 2022
2 min

Women’s Gymnastics; RIC’s elite team makes records

Kaicie Boeglin Editor-in-Chief On Saturday afternoon, the Rhode Island College Women’s Gymnastic team won awards and made a new record. On March 26, sophomore Olivia Keyes and junior Kelsey Gates each earned two All-American awards at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) National Championship. Plus, Monica Mesalles Nassi RIC’s Head Women's Gymnastics Coach was awarded with the NCGA National Coach of the Year. Keyes finished second on beam and in the all-aroun

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Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro

Mar 28, 2022
2 min

Don’t delay routine care

Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro Opinions Editor Since the pandemic started – the country is shifting the way its health care services are provided. Two noticeable changes are a boom in telemedicine and providers using any technological means necessary to provide for their patients. Despite these advancements thousands of people have put off routine care, such as dental visits and annual checkups. During visits to their doctors – patients are often more sick than they realize. A rece

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Isabella Santoro

Mar 28, 2022
1 min

A Rather Shallow Grave

Isabella Santoro Photography Editor It doesn’t take a moment Or even a fleeting second It doesn’t take a single day Or a week you think will never end It takes a lifetime The memories of what is not buried But simply sitting on the surface What can never truly be put to rest It doesn’t take talking to someone Who’s paid to listen to your shit The one you air your dirty laundry to The mess that always stays the same It takes forever and a day The feel of being crushed under hi

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Kaicie Boeglin

Mar 28, 2022
3 min

Livin’ like a local: Pomegranate Tea

Kaicie Boeglin Editor-in-Chief It’s time to spill the tea. Motivation and dedication may be key, but the true talent lies within sustaining a vibe. Pomegranate Tea is a group that smacks you in the face with an alternative fever dream. Turn up the volume and put both headphones on – you’ll be transported to the early 2000’s punk scene. Pomegranate Tea is a supersonic group. The trio are from Fall River, Massachusetts and Tiverton, Rhode Island. All three members are full time

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Kaicie Boeglin

Mar 28, 2022
2 min

Livin’ like a local: Chach

Kaicie Boeglin Editor-in-Chief Rap, hip-hop and RnB are a culture – simple as that. This culture comes from roots that stem from pain turned to strength. Chach is a legend in the making known by all in his field. If you are a rap fan from Rhode Island, then you know Chach is a household name. Chach was the kid in school on the bus spitting rhymes and entertaining everyone. Now he is getting shout outs from T-Pain and performing with names such as Dave East. This man has taken

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Sh-Ron Almeida

Mar 28, 2022
3 min

The Cuphead Show Review

Sh-Ron Almeida Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor “The Cuphead Show” follows the many wacky misadventures of the titular Cuphead and his brother Mugman – residing in the Inkwell Isles. One day, while slacking off on their chores, the duo stumble upon a carnival run by the Devil using it as a means to collect souls. After losing a game of skeeball, Cuphead is now on the run. But who says he can’t still have a little bit of fun on the side? “The Cuphead Show” is an animated adap

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Sh-Ron Almeida

Mar 28, 2022
3 min

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Review

Sh-Ron Almeida Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor Yuta Okkotsu is a timid high school student who intentionally isolates himself from others thanks to a curse. And not just any curse. It was inflicted by his childhood sweetheart, who died tragically six years prior. Now, she follows him around as a terrifying apparition, viciously lashing out at anyone who dares harm a hair on Yuta’s head. Fortunately for him, Gojo Satoru is more than willing to take the boy under his wi

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Jenarita Plante

Mar 28, 2022
1 min

Spring

Jenarita Plante Anchor Staff Writer A vibrant crimson cardinal sits atop a cherry blossom tree, Singing sweet melodies of spring, It’s song of cheer melts the last of the winter snow. The tree awakens from her silent slumber. The iridescent frost thawing from her limbs, Ice crystals disappear from where they once were. The small sapling shivers as her timber is bare. The spring sun above gleams, Warming each limb and arising tiny buds. Soon, buds turn to blossoms, Hues of whi

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SCG: New President and updates on their funding

Raymond Baccari

Mar 22, 2022
3 min

SCG: New President and updates on their funding

Raymond Baccari News Editor Shreena Patel is no longer President of SCG. In SCG’s recent parliament meeting – a vote of no confidence was passed, removing Patel from her role as President. Reasons for her removal include not showing her leadership skills and communication skills as SCG faces their impending funding freeze. “The E-Board and I have kind of discussed this at length, and unfortunately, under our incumbent President the duties of the organization aren’t being done

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Raymond Baccari

Mar 21, 2022
2 min

Sue AnderBois is running for City Council Ward 3 in Providence

Raymond Baccari News Editor Sue AnderBois is one of three candidates running for City Council Ward 3 in Providence. The seat is open this year as City Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune is running for Mayor. Currently, the Ward contains the neighborhoods of Mount Hope, Hope Village (Summit), Collyer Park and Blackstone. “I have been a Providence resident for about a decade and immediately jumped right into the community. I’ve spent my career as an advocate for things like environme

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Praise the RIC matriarchy for a period drive

Kaicie Boeglin

Mar 21, 2022
2 min

Praise the RIC matriarchy for a period drive

Kaicie Boeglin Editor-in-Chief Student Activities, Pride Alliance and The Unity Center have created a Period Product Drive. This donation drive is to make feminine products more accessible for those in need. All products are to be donated to the Sojourner House in Providence. Donations are being accepted all through the month of March in the Student Union lobby and in the Unity Center. The donation drop box in the SU lobby is located by the entry to the stairs, and the Unity

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