Campus | Apr.11, 2019
Addressing Father Shanley’s Announcement: Presidential Term for Shanley Comes to an End in 2020
by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor In an email addressed to the Providence College community on March 29, President Fr. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., announced that he will not be returning to serve as college president following the conclusion of…
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Campus | Apr.11, 2019
Students Encouraged to Shop Locally: BOP Holds Friar Flea Market
by Matthew Mazzella ’20 News Staff In what was an action-packed weekend for the Providence College Board of Programmers (BOP), the Social Committee hosted its second annual “Friar Flea” in the Slavin Atrium this past Friday, April 5 from 2-5…
Read MoreEco Updates | Apr.11, 2019
Eco-Rep Updates
by Madeline Stephen ’21 and Payton Morse ’20 Eco-Representatives Join ECOPC and Eco-Reps on April 28 to celebrate Earth Day! The Earth provides a beautiful home for us all to live on, so help show your appreciation by coming to…
Read MoreNational and Global News | Apr.11, 2019
Bursting the PC Bubble: Tourist Released After Kidnapping in Uganda
by Thomas Edwards ’20 News Staff Last Tuesday, April 2, in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park bordering the Congo, American tourist Kimberly Sue Endicott, Canadian tourists Martin and Barbel Jurrius, and their Congolese safari guide Jean-Paul Mirenge Remezo were held…
Read MoreFeatures | Apr.11, 2019
Featured Friar: Stephanie Amefia ’19
by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Between academics, extra curricular activities, leadership responsibilities, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, finding a balance can sometimes be a challenge for many college students. Stephanie Amefia ’19 is an example of a Providence College…
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Music | Apr.11, 2019
No Longer Dumb and Broke: Khalid Returns With Free Spirit
by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff Newcomer R&B singer and El Paso native, Khalid, released his sophomore album, Free Spirit on April 5. The 21-year-old singer gained immense popularity through songs like “Young Dumb and Broke” and “Location,” attracting a…
Read MoreMusic | Apr.11, 2019
WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO?
Rising Star Billie Eilish Releases New Album by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff Billie Eilish O’Connell, more commonly known as Billie Eilish, started gaining attention last year with the release of her debut single “Ocean Eyes,” which went viral overnight.…
Read MoreFilm and Television | Apr.11, 2019
Hulu’s The Act: A Complicated Moral Dilemma
by Madeline Weaver-Nolting ’19 A&E Staff At first glance, Hulu’s new original TV show The Act might seem like a crazy, fictitious show, but it is based on real events. The first season is based on the life of Gypsy…
Read MoreFilm and Television | Apr.11, 2019
‘Unplanned’ Parenthood
Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Perspectives Revealed by Catherine Goldberg ’20 A&E Staff Unfazed by a Twitter ban, “R” rating, and a restriction to be shown in select theaters throughout the U.S., the new pro-life film Unplanned,is currently among one of the…
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Campus | Apr.11, 2019
McPhail’s 2.0: Bring the Excitement Back to McPhail’s
One very unique aspect of Providence College is McPhail’s, the College’s very own on-campus bar where every student can hang out and 21+ students can even kick back and enjoy a beer without having to leave the campus. Although an…
Read MoreCampus | Apr.11, 2019
Veritas: Be Proud of All Truths
The motto of Providence College is Veritas, meaning truth. The search for truth grounds education, community interaction, and student life in a quest for knowledge. However, this truth only goes so far: it solely extends to beliefs that align with…
Read MoreFeatured Slider | Apr.11, 2019
Writer vs. Writer: Alumni Hall Food Court or Eaton Street Café?
Alumni Hall Food Court by Bridget Blain ’19 Opinion Staff When Providence College students are asked about the best dining options on campus, the first options that most likely come to mind are Raymond Dining Hall and Alumni Hall…
Read MoreOpinion | Apr.11, 2019
Calling For a More Inclusive Curriculum
by Savannah Plaisted ’21 Opinion Staff Upon coming to Providence College, students are told that their religious affiliation or lack thereof is not a necessary component to attend. They are told that they can participate in PC’s religious services…
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Features | Apr.11, 2019
Listomania: Backup Commencement Speakers
Coach Cooley DJ Diesel (#neverforget) John Mulaney Father Shanley (while we still have him) Putin and Trump Wayne G. Resmini (“In Pain? Call Wayne”) Governor Raimondo Dot Lori Loughlin (get that degree even if it’s honorary) Paul Rudd Camille Kostek…
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Featured Slider | Apr.11, 2019
Mary Baskerville Reflects on Freshman Year
High School Experience Paying Dividends in Freshman Year “Take every day to become better as a whole.” That was one of the main goals that Providence College Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Crowley preached to his players throughout the 2018-2019…
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PC Student to Run in Boston Marathon
Kathleen Garvey ’20 Raises Money For Boston Children’s Hospital By Sullivan Burgess ’20 Sports Staff In just a few days, the city of Boston will host its annual marathon, commemorating the state holiday Patriots’ Day. 2019 will mark the 123rd…
Read MoreFriar Sports | Apr.11, 2019
Hockey Coach Nate Leaman Nominated for Award
Fifth Time Coach Leaman Has Been a Finalist for Coach of the Year By Cam Smith ’21 Sports Staff Providence College Men’s Hockey Coach Nate Leaman was one of 10 coaches to be nominated for the Spencer Penrose Award, given…
Read MoreFriar Sports | Apr.11, 2019
Former Friar Named to Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
Ernie D Becomes the Third Friar Inducted Into Hall of Fame By Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-Editor Last week, the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2019 who will be inducted into the elite group on…
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Photography | Sep.06, 2018
Roving Photography: August 30, 2018 Issue
Freshmen: What’s one thing you want to do before graduation?
Read MorePhotography | May.03, 2018
Roving Photography: May 3, 2017 Issue
What is your most treasured PC memory? Photos by Maggie Branham ‘18, Staff Photographer Emerita, and Kristina Ho ’18, Photo Co-Editor Emerita
Read MorePhotography | Apr.13, 2018
Roving Photography: April 12, 2018 Issue
If you were a chicken nugget, in what sauce would you like to be dipped? Photos by Laura Chadbourne ’20
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Letters to the Editor | Oct.25, 2018
Letter to the Editor: Formation in Science as a Liberal Art
by Dr. Seann Mulcahy Guest Writer In 1947, exactly 30 years after its founding, Providence College broke ground on its second academic building, Albertus Magnus Hall. Dedicated in honor of the medieval scholar and Dominican Friar, “Al Mag” was built…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor | Sep.27, 2018
Letter to the Editor
by Rakeb Max ’22 Guest Writer I’m Rakeb Max and I’m from Minnesota. Currently, I am an economics major with zero intentions of going on to Wall Street. Instead, my fascinations lie in domestic economic policy, specifically socioeconomic disparities in…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor | May.03, 2018
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, My time at Providence College is coming to a close. I write to you to discuss one of the clubs I currently lead at PC, the College Republicans, and the path forward I hope it paves for our…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor | Apr.26, 2018
Letter to the Editor
Dear Father Shanley, I hope you are well during this Easter season. I am now writing to you in the open forum after having tried to reach you privately in two letters dated March 17 and April 5 that have…
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Established in 1935, The Cowl is Providence College’s only student-run newspaper. It boasts six sections and approximately 100 members. Issues are distributed every Thursday evening to roughly 50 locations on and off-campus. High volume areas include the Slavin Center, Phillips Memorial Library, and the Ruane Center.