Balloons were flickering across the Wakehurst lawn, grey skies were overhead and the air was muggy and heavy, as were the hearts of those who stood around. As young children ran across the lawn, carrying their balloons and shouting to brothers, sisters and friends, Kevin Bowen, spoke about his own personal battle with blood cancer.

Standing in a line reaching the doors of O’Hare, I never expected so many people to be waiting to witness a pageant event. The time passed quickly as we were teased with glimpses of contestants scrambling “backstage” in frilly, barely-there outfits. Eventually, entrance was granted and the crowd rushed to claim decent seats.

On Oct. 17, 2009, the Glenna Kohl Fund for Hope will host the first Angel’s Masquerade Ball in Ochre Court at 6:30 p.m. The event is being held in memory of Glenna Kohl, a Salve Regina graduate who passed away after a three-year battle with skin cancer.

After her diagnosis in 2005, Glenna Kohl became an advocate for skin cancer awareness.

On Sept., 29 2009, comedian Josh McDermitt paid Salve Regina a humorous. Salve students attended the event, occupying the auditorium seats with excited faces, wondering what the funnyman has in store for them.

As soon as the appointed time arrived, McDermitt immediately delved into his comic routine, his face suddenly serious as he began to unleash a horde of funny dialogue that never failed to illicit a laugh.

This year, Salve Regina University welcomes a new chaplain, Father Kris von Maluski. Father Kris discussed his decision to become a priest and his plans for the future of Salve.

What made you come to Salve?

Sister Leona was my grammar school principle at Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Fall River.