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Vol.The LXXIX No. 24 @thecowl • thecowl.com ProvidenceCowl College April 23, 2015 GILLIES TO FRIAR FESTIVAL CALGARY FLAMES by Veronica Lippert ’15 Sports Staff MEN’S HOCKEY In only three years with Providence College, Jon Gillies ’16 has proven himself to be one of the best goalies in the NCAA and one of the best goaltending prospects in the country. Also proving themselves as one of the best is the Calgary Flames Scouting Department, even taking just their PC draft picks over the last few years. Mark Jankowski ’16 looked like a first round pick in the NCAA Tournament, and John Gilmour ’16 was solid on both ends of the ice. Then there is Gillies, NCAA Tournament MVP, Hockey East Goalie of the Year two years in a row, a Second Team All-American, and the owner of most Providence College goaltending records. The Flames will not have to wait much longer to see if Gillies is the steal; after three years playing for the Andrew Konnerth ’17/THE COWL Friars, he signed with the Flames last week, forgoing his senior year. by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 “We are excited and proud that Asst. News Editor Jon has earned this opportunity,” EVENTS said Head Coach Nate Leaman; “He’s had a great three years at Providence, culminating On Saturday, April 19, 2015, the office of Student and safe environment for our students to spend GILLIES/ Activities and Student Congress sponsored the the day on campus,” said Bobby Arruda ’15, Page 24 Friar Festival on the quad in front of Smith. Student Congress president. “After an officer was The festival was an alternative to the infamous wounded in our neighborhood the weekend prior, golf party, and was designed as a way to keep it was important that we demonstrate our ability Providence College students on campus with the to respect the community our students preside intent to give them a good time. in.” He explained that Student Congress made it The festival was well received, and students a priority to advertise the event to peers and the did enjoy it. “I think it was incredibly successful,” College was incredibly willing to do what they said Sharon Hay, director of Student Activities. “It could to make the event a great one. was wonderful to see so many students there.” By Lots of behind the scenes work went in to three o’clock in the afternoon, the area designated making the event a success. Student Activities for the festival was almost completely filled. did much work, including securing food trucks Major Jack Leyden, executive director of the and entertainment, organizing the barbecue Office of Safety and Security agreed with Hay and bar, reserving equipment and setting up regarding the event’s success and expects the games, and securing the staffing needed to College to put on a similar event during the fall run the event. “We pulled the event together semester. “Friar Fest was very successful,” he said, very quickly–in about a week,” Hay said. “Students appeared to really enjoy the atmosphere “Todd Incantalupo along with the Student in a safe environment.” Activities staff handled many of the logistics “We, as student leaders, in partnership with and did a wonderful job.” school administrators, wanted to provide a fun FESTIVAL/ Page 2 Photo courtesy of NHL.com UNDERtheHOOD Providence College's Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 News A&E Opinion News 2 Opinion 6 A Panicked Exchange for Classrooms Should Advocate for Nelly More Learning Photography 11 A&E 13 Page 13 Page 6 Portfolio 17 Sports 22 Page 2 Page 2 News April 23, 2015 Read Me a Poem, Muse Creative Writing Department’s Annual Student Poetry and Fiction Contest “can help you feel like you have by students outside of the boundaries by George Copley’16 taken more of a step in becoming a of the major: “Creative writing is The winners were as follows: Asst. News Editor Emeritus professional writer… it’s essentially unique in the way that it is something Poetry: “This Maple Burn Itself Away” by Kate E. creative writing department performing your work.” people do as a hobby while majoring Jorgensen ’15 This is a similar method that and focusing on something else,” “I Felt That You Were Good” by Sarah Espach conducts in her creative explains Espach. Bryant ’16 The poets and writers of writing courses that she offers here The Student Poetry and Fiction “Dogs” by James Smith ’17 Providence College have spoken. at PC. Students are asked to read a contestant received roughly 75 poems, Prose Poetry: Last Wednesday, April 15, PC held section of their work to the class prose poems, and works of fiction. “South Dakota” by Sarah O’Brien ’15 its annual Student Poetry and Fiction before their peers engage in an in- The pieces were then evaluated and “Moonlight Memories” by Danielle contest in the Ruane Great Room. depth seminar of analyzing and judged in their respective categories, Watkins ’15 Students of all years and majors were criticizing the work. This is what and ultimately three winners from “First Memory” by Matt Gillick ’15 offered the opportunity to submit Espach describes as “bringing life to each genre were rewarded a Barnes Prose: “The Obituary of Dr. Richard Darbus” by their works into the competition, as a piece.” & Noble gift card and a book. Matt Gillick ’15 well as the chance to read a section While each judge had his or her “Bitch’s Brew” by George Copley ’16 of their work aloud. personal opinion of how a work “Forgiven” by Danielle Watkins ’15 “The reading component was should be judged, Espach divided attached so that students can actually her assessment of a work into see and feel part of the creative two categories: originality and writing community on campus,” craftsmanship. “Great writing is often said Alison Espach, a professor of able to combine what might seem like PC’s English faculty and judge of the unique originality, something specific Student Poetry and Fiction contest; or singular to a particular author, and the other two judges present at the professionalism to a work.” Espach competition were Professor Osondu believes that the author should be and Professor deNoird, who are also “unique and learned enough to shape faculty for PC’s English department. and manipulate their own voice so In an interview with The Cowl, that it is a polished piece of art.” Espach explained how writing As of right now, the creative is conventionally a solitary act, writing department and major are something done “alone, on a in development. Currently, there is a computer; pen and moleskin small group of students who are very journal.” Espach explained that the passionate and engaged in every contest was a chance for students to opportunity offered by the school share their creative works, which can and faculty. Beyond the boundaries be a really scary thing. But reading of the majors, creative writing is MORGAN PEKERA ’15/THE COWL your works in front of other students special in that it is often performed Matt Gillick ’15, is one of the winners of both the “prose” and the “prose poetry” contests. A Night in Black and White PC Donors Enjoy a Night in Boston and Give Back to the College Shanley and Fr. Sicard. Additionally, by David Toro ’16 an autographed PC hockey jersey and News Staff stick were auctioned. A Night in Black and White is events organized and led by a volunteer committee consisting of Co-Chairs Chuck ’71 and Leslie Borkoski ’12P and Jim and Teri Chisholm ’15P. The Already in its sixth year, A Night honorees at this year’s A Night in Black in Black and White epitomizes the and White were Donna ’78 and Bill ’78, immense generosity of alumni, parents, Cupelo ’12P for their commitment and and friends of Providence College. service to PC. This year, the iconic night took place at The Black and White Corporate the Boston Marriott Copley Place. Partner Award recipient was E. More than 800 alumni, parents, Turgeon Construction Corporation, friends, and corporate partners of led by Francis Ducharme ’87P, one Providence College were present on of Providence College’s longtime Saturday, April 18. building partner, according to Sarah “A Night in Black and White Osowa. is Providence College’s signature Needless to say, A Night in Black fundraising event open to alumni, and White was an incredible success. parents and friends of the college,” The official numbers have not been says Laura Hasler ’14 from the Office published yet. However, at this point of College Events. in time, A Night in Black and White The most important and generous PHOTO COURTESY OF SIMRAN MADHANI ’18 has raised nearly three-quarters of night of the year for Providence College Memebers of Friars Club pose with Coach Leaman and the NCAA champion men’s hockey trophy. a million dollars. All of this money featured silent and live auctions where contributed by alumni, parents, and alumni and parents contributed to the who unexpectedly experience tough this great school.” friends of the College will “support our PC Fund. “The PC Fund supports every financial hardships. Last year, A Night in Black and world-class faculty, student services, aspect of the student experience,” The beauty of A Night in Black and White received great reviews. The goal enhanced facilities and technology as says Sarah Osowa, director of Annual White is the ability to connect and give in 2015 went above and beyond the well as financial aid,” says Hasler. Giving. The PC Fund contributes to back to Providence College as well previously established record.