Featured Slider | Mar.05, 2020
Behind Enemy Lines
A Student-Broadcaster’s Experience On The Road To ‘Nova by Thomas Zinzarella ’21 Sports Staff At 5:00 p.m. on a Friday in February, most college kids would be hanging out with their roommates or getting some cardio in before dinner. That…
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Editor's Column | Jul.15, 2020
Addressing and Learning from Our Mistakes
On July 14, 2020 the Instagram account @blackatpc published a post detailing an incident that occurred in our organization in 2017. The post came from a member of the class of 2017 who worked for The Cowl at that time.…
Read MoreIn Memoriam | Apr.15, 2020
In Memoriam: Sergeant Major Gary P. Fortunato
by Hannah Langley News Co-Editor What is the definition of a hero? Some common definitions include, “an illustrious warrior,” “a person admired for achievements and noble qualities,” or “one who shows great courage,” but for all those who knew Command…
Read MoreCampus | Mar.05, 2020
Shockwaves in the Ocean State: Coronavirus Arrives in Rhode Island
by Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff A hot topic lately among Providence College students and the state of Rhode Island has been the first reported diagnosed case of coronavirus in the state this past Sunday. According to the New York…
Read MoreCampus | Mar.05, 2020
Using Science “For Good” Measure: PC Staff Develops New Hand Cream
by Eileen Cooney ’23 Assistant News Editor The For Good hand cream project started a year and a half ago as a vision for a business project in an MBA class taught by Dr. Helen M. Caldwell, assistant professor of…
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Arts & Entertainment | Mar.05, 2020
Bowab ’55 Endows Master Class Series to TDF
Alum Donates in Honor of Broadway Star Patricia Morison by: Kerry Torpey ’20 Editor-in-Chief During his career, Pawtucket native John Bowab ’55 made his mark on the New York theatre scene, directing and producing several plays both on and off…
Read MoreArts & Entertainment | Mar.05, 2020
Six Gents Play With Valentine’s Day Mad Libs
by: Brenna O’Leary ’20 A&E Staff Were you trembling when January ended, bringing the dreaded news that the time had come yet again for Feb. 14—otherwise known as Valentine’s Day—to come? Did you hope that he would call, fear that…
Read MoreArts & Entertainment | Mar.05, 2020
Extracurricular Culture Promotes Community at PC
by: Jennifer Villeda ’20 A&E Staff Going down the stairs of Slavin to Dunkin’, you will come across several signs promoting upcoming events from a variety of clubs like the Board of Programmers (BOP), Portuguese Alliance of Lusophone Speakers (PALS),…
Read MoreArts & Entertainment | Mar.05, 2020
Dr. Orquiza Explains Taste of Control
How American Colonization Impacted Filipino Cuisine by: Arianna Weling ’23 A&E Staff In the last 30 days, how many times have you eaten from or seen a Filipino food restaurant? Due to years of control and issues between Americans and…
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Featured Slider | Mar.05, 2020
Reclaiming the Second Floor: Why Gender Norms Should Not Determine your Workout Equipment
by Marie Sweeney ’20 Opinion Staff For many of the female students at Providence College, the upper level of the Concannon Fitness Center is an unknown territory. This is due to the fact that it is predominantly occupied by male…
Read MoreOpinion | Mar.05, 2020
Put Gendered Teams on an Equal Playing Field: Why PC Needs to Charge the Same for Female and Male Athletic Events
by Savannah Plaisted ’21 Opinion Co-Editor Have you ever noticed the difference between going to a women’s hockey game and a men’s hockey game at Providence College? It is not the location of the game, or the skill level of…
Read MoreOpinion | Mar.05, 2020
The Bachelor’s Fantasy Suites: Not All That Sweet
by Nicole Patano ’22 Copy-Editing Staff “Was Madison wrong for giving Peter an ultimatum?” Anyone watching the current season of The Bachelor needs no further prompting before launching into their opinion about Madison Prewett’s conversation with Peter Weber leading into…
Read MoreOpinion | Mar.05, 2020
Where Are the Women? Fitting More Female Voices into the DWC Curriculum
by Julia McCoy ’20 Opinion Staff Providence College was once an all-male college. Luckily, the statistics today reflect a nearly split population of young men and women. But has our curriculum changed to fit the times? Anyone that tours PC…
Read More- Reclaiming the Second Floor: Why Gender Norms Should Not Determine your Workout Equipment
- Put Gendered Teams on an Equal Playing Field: Why PC Needs to Charge the Same for Female and Male Athletic Events
- The Bachelor’s Fantasy Suites: Not All That Sweet
- Where Are the Women? Fitting More Female Voices into the DWC Curriculum
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Creative Non-Fiction | Mar.05, 2020
After the Storm
by Samantha Pellman ’20 I stood in front of the mess that lay before my eyes. I closed them hoping that when I opened them again, the nightmare would not be before me. But there was no use. This was…
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Athlete of the Week | Mar.05, 2020
Nick Sailor ’17: Soccer, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Former Soccer Player Returns to Campus by Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Coeditor Nick Sailor ’17 can be associated with a lot of firsts since stepping onto campus back in 2013. He was the first male student to graduate as a…
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Behind Enemy Lines
A Student-Broadcaster’s Experience On The Road To ‘Nova by Thomas Zinzarella ’21 Sports Staff At 5:00 p.m. on a Friday in February, most college kids would be hanging out with their roommates or getting some cardio in before dinner. That…
Read MoreFriar Sports | Mar.05, 2020
Father Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Talks Big East
Bob Driscoll Joins in for Riveting Presentation by Liam Tormey ’22 Sports Staff Last Thursday, the Sports Business Organization at Providence College got the opportunity to hear Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. and Athletic Director Bob Driscoll discuss the history…
Read MorePCI | Mar.05, 2020
PCI: Who Will Win the Big East Tournament?
Seton Hall University by Leo Hainline ’22 Sports Staff The Big East Tournament is just around the corner, and the Providence College Men’s Basketball Team is looking to become champions for the first time since 2014. And with their recent…
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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.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…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor | Oct.03, 2019
Letter to the Editor: From the Associate Vice President of Public Affairs, Government & Community Relations
by Steven J. Maurano ’78, ‘06P, ‘07P Guest Writer I want to commend The Cowl opinion writer Savannah Plaisted ’21 for her thoughtful piece on Providence College’s community service (“PC Community Service: Begin Locally First”), which appeared on the front…
Read MoreLetters 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…
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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.