On the average weekday, over 41,000 Rhode Islanders board a Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus, and many of those trips begin, end, or require a stop at the infamous Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence. What has historically served as a hub for civic engagement and multi-modal transportation is now viewed by many as one […]
Happy February, Friars, and congratulations to the Patriots for losing the Super Bowl! I really enjoy watching the Super Bowl every year because it offers a high-intensity game (usually), an intricate musical performance, and interesting commercials. I also enjoy the Super Bowl because it brings people together. Friends and family gather in living rooms, bars, […]
As leaders of the Providence College School of Business, we read the Feb. 5 opinion piece, “Concerns About Alleged AI Usage at PC’s Business School,” in The Cowl, and we feel compelled to respond. Academic integrity is the bedrock of our institution; without it, the value of a PC degree is diminished for every student […]
I am going to take a trite term and do my best to infuse it with some sort of comfortable nostalgia, but also with the notion that we must stay well-informed, vigilant, and understanding of society at all times. History repeats itself. It is repeating itself. Sure, the New England Patriots were in the Super […]
What is the true meaning of Valentine’s Day? Depending on your relationship status, your answer will probably be something along the lines of romance or capitalism. However, what is the commonality between both of those responses? Chocolate! Starting in mid-January, you can’t walk into any CVS without seeing shelves decked out in red and pink. […]
I vividly remember being on campus for First Day in Friartown, listening to Dean Sears give an introduction speech. He spoke to us about how Providence College, in general, is a place of love, where many find their forever person. That moment stuck with me more than expected, and it put an expectation into my […]
For my whole life, the sheer mention of Feb. 14 caused me to eye-roll. I eye-rolled at everything: the edible arrangements, the heartfelt Instagram stories, the capitalism of it all—I even held bitterness towards the heart-shaped Reeses, even though we all know they taste better than the normal ones. To me, Valentine’s Day was a […]
My love for thee is all the stars at night,Reflected, shining in your eyes’ pure glass.In the dark, swirling cup I sip with delight,There you are, but you do so much surpass,You, like a princess over every knight.But am I worthy to love thee so much?No. But I love you as pauper loves mightAnd knows […]
In twisted, creaking wood I found our namesWere scrawled by mother’s hand on the door frame. My brother’s name is scratched below my ownThough he’s become much taller as he’s grown. And so I see her there. She’s only haze,A momentary blip into my gaze. She’s like the dust within striated rays,Like flecks that dance […]
I used to walk for a long time, before I knew of swiftness. I was not familiar with the plan I could possess,where these new, lithe strides could lead. A developed cognizance for the satisfaction,discomfort, strenuity, contemplative hours.I ache for the slow grind, but I move quicker than expected.All the strain, the choice to fly […]