Emma Cody

Mental Health Awareness Month

The Importance of Prioritizing Our Mental Health As College Students Although Mental Health Awareness Month is only one month out of the year, this does not mean we should only monitor or prioritize our mental health during October. Instead, I think of mental health awareness as a yearly reminder for us to reevaluate our mental […]

Rachel Barter ’27

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

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

Athlete of the Week 10-2-25

Rich Barron: Third Year Loyal Friar 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 […]

Flagg Taylor ’27

Sport 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

The Rise of Women’s Rugby

With women’s rugby rising to fame amongst the sports community, we can largely give credit to two-time Olympic champion Ilona Maher. Known for playing the tough sport with a shade of bright red lipstick on the pitch, Maher promotes body positivity and women in sports with her brand Beast Beauty Brains. Following her win in […]

Pippa Jones ‘28

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