Featured Slider | Sep.03, 2020
In Memoriam: John Thompson
PC Legend Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy by Cam Smith ’21 Sports Co-Editor John Thompson ’64, a legend in the game of basketball, passed away last Sunday night at the age of 78. Thompson spent four years in Friartown under then…
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Welcome to the website for The Cowl, Providence College's student-run newspaper. Featuring all of the sections from our print newspaper, The Cowl's site is your source for the news at PC and beyond.Welcome
Welcome to the website for The Cowl, Providence College’s student-run newspaper. Featuring all of the sections from our print newspaper, The Cowl‘s site is your source for the news at PC and beyond.
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Features | Oct.15, 2020
Featured Friar: Matthew Petry ’21
by Max Waite ’21 News Staff For all incoming students at Providence College, the process of getting involved with the various organizations on campus can be quite intimidating. However, getting involved with the school community is important, as it can…
Read MoreCongress Updates | Oct.15, 2020
Letter from the 71st Student Congress
by Student Congress Executive Board During these difficult times, we find ourselves needing the Friar Family more than ever. The unwavering efforts and presence of every single Providence College administrator is apparent everyday on and off campus. Administrators…
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Campus | Oct.15, 2020
PC Dads in Politics Speak on Upcoming Election: College Hosts Chris Christie ’23P and Michael Dukakis ’23GP
by Eileen Cooney ’23 News Staff On Thursday, Oct. 1, Providence College hosted a Friar Forum with two former governors and presidential candidates, Chris Christie ’23P and Michael Dukakis ’23GP. Christie and Dukakis answered questions about the upcoming election and…
Read MoreNational and Global News | Oct.15, 2020
Bursting the PC Bubble: Takeaways from the First 2020 Presidential Debate
by Addison Wakelin ’22 News Staff Less than a month away from the 2020 presidential election, the first presidential debate left many Americans in a state of pessimism and uncertainty about the future of the United States. On Tuesday, Sept.…
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Film and Television | Oct.15, 2020
Drew Barrymore Returns with A Drew Barrymore Show
Celebrity Uses New Outlet to Express Gratitude, Kindness by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff Drew Barrymore has had an outstanding career in Hollywood and has been a fan favorite for decades. She recently started her own talk show, The Drew…
Read MoreMusic | Oct.15, 2020
21 Savage and Metro Boomin Return with Savage Mode II
Recruit Morgan Freeman for Charting Genre-Fluid Album by Daniel O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff 21 Savage, in collaboration with the producer Metro Boomin, has officially released his latest album, Savage Mode II. Earlier in the week of Sept. 28, the duo…
Read MoreFilm and Television | Oct.15, 2020
A Show for Civic Duty: Whose Vote Counts, Explained
Insight into the Fight to Vote, Political Corruption by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff In 1776, 56 men signed a document stating that “All men are created equal,” but in reality, they have not always been treated as such when…
Read MoreFilm and Television | Oct.15, 2020
American Gothic: Netflix’s The Devil All the Time
How Two Small Towns Reveal the Evil Capabilities of Man by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff One of the year’s most-anticipated films, The Devil All the Time, premiered in select theaters on Friday, Sept. 11 to positive reviews before debuting…
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Opinion | Oct.16, 2020
The Problem with Political Debates: First Presidential Debate Was Symptom of Larger Disease
by Sienna Strickland ’22 Opinion Staff In a country more politically divided than ever, there is one thing the American populace (and even foreigners for that matter) can agree on: the presidential debate was an utter embarrassment. It does not…
Read MoreOpinion | Oct.16, 2020
Harmful Language and Inaccurate Assumptions: The Importance of Being More Sensitive to Those Suffering from Eating Disorders
by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff Trigger Warning: This article contains a discussion about eating disorders. In a culture that is hyper-aware of physical appearance and body image, the diagnosis of eating disorders has become a more prevalent issue. According…
Read MoreOpinion | Oct.16, 2020
Internship Canceled Because of COVID-19?: How the “New Normal” Presents New Opportunities
by Katherine Belbusti ’22 Opinion Staff It seems as though the list of effects from the COVID-19 pandemic keeps growing, including the loss of summer internships for college students. Beginning their freshman year, Providence College students are taught, “Don’t wait!…
Read MoreEditor's Column | Oct.16, 2020
Coping with Burnout and Building Resilience: Taking Time to Recharge Is a Sign of Strength
by Andrea Traietti ’21 Editor-in-Chief Academic burnout is something many of us college students are familiar with by now. It seems to build up slowly every semester until it catches up to us all at once, oftentimes right at the…
Read More- The Problem with Political Debates: First Presidential Debate Was Symptom of Larger Disease
- Harmful Language and Inaccurate Assumptions: The Importance of Being More Sensitive to Those Suffering from Eating Disorders
- Internship Canceled Because of COVID-19?: How the “New Normal” Presents New Opportunities
- Coping with Burnout and Building Resilience: Taking Time to Recharge Is a Sign of Strength
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Friar Sports | Oct.16, 2020
An Interview with PC Athletic Director Bob Driscoll
Driscoll Speaks on the Pandemic’s Long-Lasting Ramifications by Cam Smith ’21 Sports Co-Editor Last October, The Cowl sat down with vice president and director of athletics, Bob Driscoll, in his office on the top floor of the Friar Development Center.…
Read MoreFriar Sports | Oct.16, 2020
Going Courtside with Cayleigh Griffin
Griffin Talks About Transition to NBA by Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-Editor Cayleigh Griffin ’14 can still recall the first time she ever spoke to Providence College legend Doris Burke ’87, ‘92G, & ‘05Hon. It was during her senior year…
Read MoreProfessional Sports | Oct.16, 2020
NFL Mid-Season Update
COVID-19 Outbreaks Lead to Scheduling Fiascos by Liam Tormey ’22 Sports Staff It is now a couple weeks into the National Football League (NFL) season, and there have been both surprises and concerns for many teams in the league. It…
Read MorePCI | Oct.16, 2020
PCI: Who Will Win the World Series?
The Atlanta Braves by Leo Hainline ’23 Sports Staff In a season that seemed destined to fail, Major League Baseball (MLB) thankfully got its act together and is now at the final stretch of the postseason. The National League Championship…
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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
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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 | Sep.17, 2020
Letter to the Editor: Does Freedom of Expression Have a Place on Our Campus?
Letter to the Editor: Does Freedom of Expression Have a Place on Our Campus? by Sean Gray ’21 Executive Vice President of the 71st Student Congress I found the Provost’s decision about the Humanities Forum with Dr.…
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Letters to the Editor | Sep.17, 2020
Letter to the Editor: What is the Purpose of the Humanities Forum?
Letter to the Editor: What is the Purpose of the Humanities Forum? by Raymond Hain Associate Professor of Philosophy Associate Director of the Humanities Program The controversy over Dr. Spencer Klavan’s visit offers us an opportunity…
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Letters to the Editor | Oct.31, 2019
Letter to the Editor
by Dr. Alexander Moffett Director: Development of Western Civilization Program Guest Writer Dear Editors, As Director of the Development of Western Civilization program, I was delighted to read Alyssa Cohen’s thoughtful editorial in the Sept. 12 issue of The…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor | Oct.24, 2019
Letter to the Editor from Professors in the Department of Elementary and Special Education
by Drs. Jeri Gillin, Laura Hauerwas, Susan Skawinski, and Marcy Zipke The members of the Elementary and Special Education Department would like to respond to the recent article that appeared in The Cowl regarding racism in our department. We…
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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.