Emma Cody

Universal Priesthood

I’m asked to tell about our morals’ sourceWe used to tell the story of a manWho robbed and beaten left bereft of horseLaid in a ditch, in need of helping hands.And priests they passed, and all did stay their courseAll but one—the Good Samaritan.And from this tale we take moralityAnd as a culture, strive to […]

Clara Johnson ’26

As the Winds Turn Colder

The creaks and groans of ancient trees,They will not bend those oaken knees,To genuflect ‘pon russet leaves,As the winds turn colder. Maples golden ‘fore the fight,Shed their robes of jaundiced light,Replacing them with sleeves of white,As the winds turn colder. Stonewalls run but do not wander,Sentinels to nature’s wonder,In hushed grey tones, they sit and […]

Professor Charles D. Blanchette

Are Meal Swipes a Scam?: Finding a Compromise Between Affordable, Enjoyable, & Fulfilling

Even though I find food at Alumni Dining that I like well-enough and is eligible for a meal swipe, I think it is frustrating for the foods that I love at Alumni to be, seemingly purposefully, left off the eligibility list. For instance, my favorite food at Alumni is the burrito bowl. This is not […]

Rachel Barter ’27

Ed Column

Hi Cowl readers! I hope you are enjoying these fleeting fall days and are getting excited for the holiday season. This past week, I have made it my mission to get into the holiday spirit, and for me, this almost always begins with either rereading Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women or rewatching the 2019 film […]

Olivia Gleason '26

Government Dysfunction and Political Polarization: What Is Really Going On?

If you keep up with the news, I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of headlines calling our current administration and government “dysfunctional.” According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the term “dysfunctional” means to be marked by impaired or abnormal functioning. But what does that mean in the current context of U.S. politics? Simply put, our political system […]

Kaelynd Brouillette ’29

Daylight Spendings

We’ve reached the time of year when the clock shifts backwards and the evenings are dim, quiet, and sleep-inducing. Winter mornings are brighter, active, and cheery. Daylight savings welcomes the heart of fall and leads us into winter time, allowing children to get some sunshine while waiting for the school bus. Although the sentiment is […]

Grace Pappadellis ’29

Why You Should Compost on Campus

Have you noticed the bin off to the side of the dish return in Ray Dining Hall and wondered what it’s for? Do you know the bin is for composting, but are just unsure of what to put in? These are all great questions with relatively simple answers. Providence College implemented composting programs in all […]

Courtney Wight '26

Bring Back Five Dollar Hockey Tickets!

When I came to Providence College as a high school senior for a campus tour, there happened to be a hockey game that night. My mom grew up in Minnesota, and she wanted to go to the game. My high school never had a hockey team, but I always wanted to see one play. It […]

Courtney Wight '26

Interview with Curtis LeGeyt

On Mon. Nov. 3, I interviewed Providence College alumnus Curtis LeGeyt ’00, alongside Karly Ward ’27, the general manager of WDOM. LeGeyt studied quantitative economics here at PC and currently serves as the President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters. This work supports local levels of broadcasting, the networks that they affiliate with, […]

Shannon Kelly ’26

Food for Fines Initiative

The Offices of Public Safety, Transportation, and Parking recently announced that the Food for Fines initiative will return this holiday season. This initiative offers undergraduate students, graduate students, GAs, faculty, and staff a chance to bring in five non-perishable food items or hygienic products, and in turn, receive a void on one $25 parking citation […]

Shannon Kelly ’26