On a clear Thursday morning in July, Mariana stands by the fence brushing the goats. Six Nigerian dwarf goats gather around her, their gangly legs New programs at the Rhode Island Training School and other sites connect students with a future beyond the walls.
“Like, enough. I’d had enough. I’ve done it. I’ve lived here my whole life,” Cooley said, of his decision to leave Providence. He’s now dedicated to resurrecting the men’s basketball program at Georgetown.