Emma Cody

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

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

Deadly Shooting at ICE Facility

On Sept. 24, a shooting occurred at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas. The shooting left one detainee dead and two other individuals hospitalized as a result of the gunfire at the facility. The shooter was identified as Joshua Jahn, 29, according to sources close to the case. Jahn used a sniper rifle to open […]

Molly Oldread ’26

Editor Column

Hey Cowl readers, happy fifth week of classes! Or, as I keep reminding myself, the last time I will be in the fifth week of my fall semester at Providence College ever. And I know that sounds way too specific a situation to be sad over, but during everything I have done lately, I have […]

Sarah McCall ’26

The Way of the Words

I’ve been on campus just about a month now, and it is evident that the words that mean something to me might mean nothing to someone else. I’m not referring to greatly important words—like having a kind conversation, respecting each others’ opinions, or sharing special details about oneself with friends. I am talking about words […]

Grace Pappadellis ’29

The Arts, Democracy, and Public Life

Dr. Shannon Jackson’s Talk On Thursday, Sept. 25, Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar, Dr. Shannon Jackson, gave a talk in Ruane LL05 regarding the importance of publicly engaged art, the threats that currently face the arts, and the interconnectedness between democracy and expression. Dr. Jackson prefaced the talk by stating that Phi Beta Kappa, which […]

Shannon Kelly ’26

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

Trump’s U.N. Meeting with Zelenskyy Signals Major Shift in U.S./Ukraine Relations

Recent comments made by President Donald Trump following a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at the U.N. signaled a stronger relationship between the two leaders, as Trump appears to have taken a more pro-Ukrainian stance. This shift takes place amidst stalled peace negotiations with Russia, which have not produced the cease-fire many Americans […]

Erich Rumson ’28

St. Edward’s: Serving Up Hope in the Wanskuck Neighborhood

Just a few minutes off campus on Branch Avenue is St. Edward’s Church, a beautiful brick church that stands out within Providence’s Wanskuck neighborhood. Although the church itself is rich with history, the focus will be on the humble building just west of it: the St. Edward Food and Wellness Center, which, for over two […]

Alex Pittelli ‘26