Featured Slider | Sep.13, 2018
Journaling: A Chance for Self-Discovery
by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff Writing is an integral part of any college experience, be it a research or textual analysis paper. Many students come to dislike, if not resent, writing assignments of any kind due to the pressure…
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Campus | Sep.13, 2018
PC Program Becomes Victim of Vandalism
by Micaela Freeman ’20 Last month, as Providence College began its academic school year, the Providence College Women’s Studies Program reported an act of vandalism. Among other information from students and faculty, camera footage has confirmed that the perpetrator was…
Read MoreFeatures | Sep.13, 2018
Mass Held in Memory of Michael Gilmor
By Kendall Cairoli ’20 News The Providence College community gathered in Saint Dominic’s Chapel, on September 5, 2018 to celebrate the life of Michael Gilmor. As a beloved member of the class of 2017, Gilmor’s incredible spirit was honored by…
Read MoreFeatures | Sep.13, 2018
Featured Friar: Tom Bernard ’21
By Samantha Oakley ’20 News Being an active leader and participant among the many different clubs and organizations on campus is a rite of passage within the Providence College community. Tom Bernard ‘21 is a perfect example of this, as…
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Arts & Entertainment | Sep.13, 2018
BlacKkKlansman Sparks Hollywood Debate
Spike Lee and Boots Riley Disagree on How To Portray the Police in Film by: William Burleigh ’19 A&E Staff This summer, director Spike Lee released his newest film, BlacKkKlansman. Based on true events adapted from Ron Stallworth’s 2014 memoir…
Read MoreArts & Entertainment | Sep.13, 2018
Hozier Makes a Comeback with New Music and Tour
by: Brigid Walshe ’19 A&E Staff After a brief hiatus, Hozier is back and seemingly better than ever. The Irish musician just released his first EP in over three years; to fans and critics it was worth the wait. The…
Read MoreArts & Entertainment | Sep.13, 2018
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: More Than Just a Rom-Com
by: Sara Conway ’21 A&E Staff Since the release of the Netflix film To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, all anyone is talking about is Lara Jean Song Covey and Peter Kavinsky (but mostly Peter Kavinsky). Lara Jean, however,…
Read MoreArts & Entertainment | Sep.13, 2018
Fall Television: A Different Kind of Comedy
by: Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff For many, the beginning of the fall season marks the transition towards cooler weather and the return of pumpkin spice everything. The end of summer, however, gives us an influx of new and returning…
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Campus | Sep.13, 2018
Dare to Be Different: Empowerment in Light of Women’s Studies Vandalism
by Angela Bueso ’22 Opinion Staff College—what most adults incessantly tell us will be the best four years of our lives—a “safe” space for intellectual and spiritual growth. Moreover, teenagers who struggled to fit in at high school see college…
Read MoreCampus | Sep.13, 2018
Accomodate Students With Extended Health Center Hours
by Laura Arango ’20 Opinion Staff The Personal Counseling Center and Student Health Center at Providence College are two beneficial resources that the College offers to its students. However, their maximum potential is not being reached—a sentiment that a majority…
Read MoreCampus | Sep.13, 2018
Keeping it Cool at PC: Traditional Dormitories Need Air Conditioning
by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff It is difficult to walk around Providence College at any time of year without spotting a few tired eyes and wide array of coffee cups. College tends to be a common time for students…
Read MoreFeatured Slider | Sep.13, 2018
Journaling: A Chance for Self-Discovery
by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff Writing is an integral part of any college experience, be it a research or textual analysis paper. Many students come to dislike, if not resent, writing assignments of any kind due to the pressure…
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Sports
Friar Sports | Sep.13, 2018
PC Swimming and Diving Makes Waves to Fight Cancer
Team Raises $30,101 for Cancer Research By Liza Sisk ’19 Sports Staff This past weekend, the Providence College Men’s and Women’s Swim Teams left the comfort of their home pool, the Taylor Natatorium, and braced the cold ocean current in…
Read MoreFriar Sports | Sep.13, 2018
Volleyball Sweeps Annual Friar Classic
Team Looks to Continue Making Improvements Early on in the Season By Sullivan Burgess ’20 Sports Staff It has been an exciting few weeks for the Providence College Women’s Volleyball team as they continue to extend their 6-4 record. The…
Read MoreFriar Sports | Sep.13, 2018
Cross Country Off to a Great Start
By Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Co-Editor On your mark, get set, go! The 2018 cross country season has officially begun for the Providence College men’s and women’s teams. On Sept. 1, both teams traveled to Durham, New Hampshire to compete…
Read MoreFriar Sports | Sep.13, 2018
Upperclassmen Look to Continue Last Season’s Success
By Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-Editor In terms of consistency, it would be hard to find a team more solid than the Providence College Field Hockey Team. In the past 12 seasons, the team has qualified for the Big East…
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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 | 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…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor | Mar.26, 2018
Letter to the Editor
by Mattie Henry ’16 “Providence College has lost its way.” This is a sentiment often invoked by rabidly conservative professors, religious third parties, and zealous students looking to force its hand. These actors would like to see the school return…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor | Mar.22, 2018
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, We are faculty at Providence College. We would like to make the following statement in response to events at the College since March 1, when Michael Smalanskas, a senior and a Resident Assistant, posted a bulletin board in…
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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.