Emma Cody

Kim English: One of the Best Recruiters in the Country?

Kim English’s recruiting ability has proven to be elite over his three years at Providence, each year seeming increasingly impressive. In his first year, Garwey Dual—initially recruited by former head coach Ed Cooley—chose to recommit to Providence College, ultimately deciding to play for English despite the abrupt coaching change. Dual’s tenure at Providence was short-lived […]

Connor Whalen ‘28

Who Will Win the WNBA Championship?

Providence College Investigates: WNBA Lynx One win away from the WNBA finals, the Las Vegas Aces are likely to come out on top in the championship. This win would be their third title in the last four seasons, after wins in 2022 and 2023 that demonstrate that the team has what it takes to win. […]

Dorothée Durivage ‘28 and Emilia Farrell ‘28

Sports Shorts

Men’s Soccer: The Providence College men’s soccer team took on Xavier University on Saturday, Sept. 27, in Cincinnati and won 3–2, bringing their record to 3–5–1 for the season and 1–1–0 in the Big East. The Friars started strong, with Angelo Ventrella ’29 scoring the first goal within the sixth minute of the game. Providence […]

Chris Sama ’27

Athlete of the Week: Rich Barron

Rich Barron ’27 is entering his third year of college basketball, and during the past two transitional and challenging seasons for the Friars, he has remained loyal to the team and head coach Kim English. With last season being one of the worst seasons the team has faced in recent history, fans are eager to […]

Flagg Taylor ’27

Listomania

What To Do For Parent’s Weekend *Listomania is satirical piece that does not reflect the views of Providence College or The Cowl.

Emma Cody

Tiffany & Earl

Making PC an emotionally stable place one letter at a time Dear Tiff and Earl, I need advice about a girl.There is a girl in my Civ class that I like, but I’m not sure if she likes me back. We’ve made eye contact three times this semester so I think it’s clear that she […]

Emma Cody

Congress Faces Deadline as Potential Government Shutdown Looms

Disclaimer: This article was written before the government shutdown on Wednesday, Oct. 1. A potential government shutdown is drawing near as Tuesday, Sept. 30 approaches. Each fiscal year, Congress must approve funding for federal departments and programs beginning Oct. 1. However, if lawmakers fail to pass a full-year spending package or a temporary funding extension, […]

Layca Figueroa Salas ‘26

Care of Creation

A Call from the Bishop to Turn Towards Nature On Wednesday, Sept. 24, a Mass for the Care of Creation was held on campus in Saint Dominic Chapel. The Mass was celebrated with Most Reverend Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., and Concelebrant Reverend Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78, ’82G.  The early evening of  Sept. 24 was […]

Isabelle Camoin ’26

Local Lawmakers Deliver Push Back on Pell Grants

Rhode Island lawmakers are among those pushing back against a proposal that would rename a new type of Pell Grant to “Trump Grants.” Pell Grants are scholarships specifically reserved for undergraduate students with the most financial need.  The grants are named in honor of former U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell, a Democrat who spent 36 years […]

Madison Benoit ‘29

Forever in the Yard

A breeze formulating, as soft as a cloth, you wipe away my tears, you settle my shaking bones. Out in the sun, ice cold sips of water, your hand warms my skin just the same. Laughter prances across the yard, we share the same smile. The grass beneath my bare feet; I’ll be home forever. Until a brisk night falls, we’ll share the shiny stories, the […]

Grace Pappadellis ’29