Barack Obama GOT SENIORITIS? Michelle Childs ‘08 helps inspires PC students Jennifer McCafferty ‘07 shares Friars race to victory at in Boston. her diagnosis on Page 17. UConn Invitational Page 10 Page 26 Est. 1935The Cowl Vol. LXXI No. 23______________ www.TheCowl.com • Providence College * Providence. R.I. _________________ April 26. 2007 Renowned Students paleontologist speaks at the find faith, College search for by Melissa Silvanic ’08 News Staff answers On Monday, April 23, the Providence College community welcomed world- renowned anthropologist and paleontol­ by Mallary Jean Tenore ’07 ogist, Dr. Ian Tattersail. Each year, eight Editor-In-Chief Emeritus individual professors CAMPUS from different disciplines NEWS within the PC academic This is the last article of a four-part series faculty have held a spe­ on diversity at Providence College. cial seminar focusing on a specific IAN OREFICE ’07 theme. The faculty members work As a child, Greg Kerr ’07 never attend­ together as students to study the theme, Above: Andy MacMannis ’09, center, with the band, Capitol Hill, were among the ed Mass and knew little about his faith. and Dr. Tattersail was invited as this 11 different acts that performed at Stuartstock, Saturday, April 21, on Slavin Lawn. Having been raised by a mother who is a year’s guest lecturer. His lecture echoed The event was sponsored by Student Congress. non-practicing Catholic and a father who the theme of the seminar: what it means is an atheist, Ken rarely to be human. talked to anyone about Dr. Thomas F. Strasser, assistant pro­ Concert stocks Slavin DIVERSITY his faith. fessor of art and art history, was thrilled “I never had anything to take part in sponsoring such a distin­ against the Church—if guished scholar. anything I had a respect for it—but it just “Dr. Ian Tattersall is a leading expert by Devin Murphy ’10 ical. I did like the concert, and if it is wasn’t part of my life,” Kerr said. on Stone Age art,” said Strasser. “I am News Staff nice out again next year, like it was this Since coming to Providence College, particularly interested in his research on year, I'll definitely be there. 1 loved that however, Kerr’s religious life—like that why we started producing art (called the it was outside on such a nice day.” of many other PC students—has dramati­ “creative explosion”) 35,000 years ago rovidence College’s Student According to MacMannis, a member cally changed. despite the fact the modern humans Congress hosted the annual of Congress, Congress began advertising During his freshman year, Kerr partici­ (Homo sapiens) existed previously for Stuartstock concert on Slavin for bands many months ago. They e- pated in the year-long Rights of Christian tens of thousands of years. His opin­ lawn on Saturday, April 21 mailed many bands that had played at Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program and ions are considered authoritative. To Pfrom 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. The concertMcPhail ’s in the past. However, many was confirmed in April of 2004. Since sponsor a scholar of such high caliber is featured a medley of different bands, performers were found by word of then, he has led five retreats, been an quite a feather in PC’s cap, as well as a musical groups, and solo musicians. mouth. RCIA leader, and served as president of testament to accomplishments of the Eleven acts participated in the concert: “Our drummer signed us up. We’d Campus Ministry. CTE (Center for Teaching Excellence).” Capitol Hill, Mother’s Mistake, Joel love to play again next year,” said The events that led to his spiritual Tattersail’s lecture focused on “how DeFelice ’09, RSun, Special Guest, PC Mulholland. transformation began in high school when human beings became the extraordinary Jazz Ensemble, Andy MacMannis ’09, Congress wanted to use Stuartstock as he vacationed with his friend’s family. creatures they are today.” Sails and Sails, Dave Heath Band, and an opportunity to show students that Spending time with them made Kerr real­ Tattersall began his lecture by speak­ The Upstairs. there are options for entertainment on ize that something had been missing from ing about the origins of man. The earli­ “We’ve never played at Stuartstock campus that do not involve alcohol. his life. est essentially complete Hominid skele­ before,” said Michael Mulholland ’08 of “PC’s drinking issue is not as much a “Seeing their faith . and seeing that ton is known as “Lucy” and can be dated Mother’s Mistake. “. It was fun, and matter of us being drunks as a lack of they had lost a son but still had faith back 3.2 million years ago. the weather was great. things for us to do on campus,” said enough to go to Mass and make Church a Approximately 200,000 years ago, Jillianne Liotta '09, was very MacMannis. “It’s a great option to have part of their life inspired me,” Kerr said. “Neanderthals” emerged. There is proof impressed with the many performers at on a Saturday afternoon.” Though he used to attend festivals at the of simple burial procedures within the Stuartstock. Two hundred people confirmed parish where his cousin is a priest merely Neanderthal society, which signifies the “Joel DeFelice was my favorite [per­ FESTIVAL/Page 2 TATTERSALL/Page 5 former].... but [The Upstairs] was hyster- RELIGION/Page 4 Seniors display artwork by Chris Donnelly ’08 Both the reception and advertisements for the show are planned by the seniors. News Staff Sara Lugo-dePedro ’07 and Elinor Anytime an artist’s work is put on dis­ McCandless ’07 currently have their play, it is a significant occasion, but the works on display. Their opening night event is made even more important when reception will be held on Thursday, April the artist is asked to put an entire show 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Their art­ together. work has been in the Reilly Gallery since Senior studio art majors Monday, April 23, and will be shown until STUDENT Thursday, May 3. LIFE were asked to show pieces that they had created dur­ “I am really happy with how it turned ing this past' year in the Robert F. and out,” said McCandless. “Sara and I have Mary Anne Reilly Gallery in the Smith different styles, but it all ties together Center for the Arts. really well, which was a surprise to us.” Lugo-dePedro has her studio art con­ The type of artwork shown must be the MARY PELLETIER ’09/The Cowl type the studio art major has as his or her centration in digital imaging and used it, Wall to wall: concentration. along with silk painting, to create her Will Hutnick ’07 studies a student’s art work in the Reilly Gallery, where senior The Reilly Gallery shows two artists’ work. Studio Art majors are currently showing their senior theses. Students work in work for 10 days. For each" showing, In order to make her pieces, Lugo- pairs to put together shows, a reception and advertising. there is a special opening night reception. ART/Page 5 INSIDE THE COWL: Poll Question: World: Commentary: A&E: Portfolio: Roving: Sports: Does PC encourage One week later: Shall we dance? Student's play puts a “I’m not a creep, What do you do Exclusive interview religious diversity? Virginia Tech Mambo as metaphor pop culture spin on I’m a writer.” at PC when it’s with PC’s own begins to heal. for marriage. familiar fairy tales. Sure. nice out? Ryan Gomes. 2 The Cowl News April 26, 2007 Festival: Good weather adds to atmosphere continued from front page for a few hours. However, moving the event outside Student Congress had been planning made it much more popular this year. through the Facebook Web site that they the event for months in advance. Initial The sunny weather gave many students would be attending the event. Students planning began in January at the begin­ the encouragement to venture out of gathered on the Slavin Center lawn ning of the semester. The surplus of their dorms and hangout on the lawn. throughout the afternoon to enjoy the funds for Student Congress provided the “It’s great. I love the weather,” said entertainment, where each band or per­ funding for the event. Liz Fennell ’09. former played a short set. The concert, however, also served as a Jeff Harris, ’09 attended the concert In addition to the free music, Student charity event. A table was set up for for the first time this spring. Congress also provided free food and donations to the 1% Campaign to combat “I had never been to it before. My activities. Students were able to eat cot­ homelessness. All afternoon, students favorite band had to be the one that ton candy, snow cones, and pizza and were encouraged to make a donation and played the reggae and [Red Hot] Chili were also able to tie-dye T shirts. give back to those in need. Peppers stuff (The Upstairs). I had a “You can do whatever you want,” said In the history of Stuartstock, this was great time and wished that I had been MacMannis ’09. IAN OREFICE ‘07 the first year the concert has been held able to go for longer than I did.” A large number of students did just Above: Students show off the t-shirts outside. In years past, the concert, A steady trickle of people stopped by that: whatever they wanted. Blankets they received at Stuartstock. The event named after Rev.