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London Calling: “Civ in London” an Alternative Abroad Experience

by Max Waite ’21 News Staff Starting next school year, sophomore students at Providence College will be given the opportunity to study abroad in London, England, as part of the Development of Western Civilization Program.  The Providence College Center for Global Education has been working on this program for about a year, and it will […]

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Featured Friar: Laura Arango ’20

by Sienna Strickland ’22 News Staff Laura Arango ’20 leads a busy life on campus and has quite the impressive resume. “Here at PC, I am Head RA of Cunningham, Mal Brown, and Di Traglia. I am the founder and certified facilitator for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Groups that take place on […]

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Bursting the PC Bubble: “Whistleblower” Scandal Leads to Impeachment Trial

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 News Staff On Tuesday, September 24, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ordered an impeachment inquiry on President Trump. The order was prompted by a phone call that occurred between Trump and the Ukranian president, Volodymyr Zelensky. In this phone call, Zelensky reportedly asked for missiles, and Trump, in turn, asked […]

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Get Your Glow On: Glow Cafe and Juice Bar Now Accepting PC Cash

by Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff This past week, Providence’s Glow Cafe and Juice Bar been accepting PC Cash as a form of payment. This is good news for Providence College students because now students will have delicious and fresh juices, smoothies, and açai bowls at the tips of their fingers.  What makes this new […]

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“I Care About You So Much, I Don’t Want You to Become a Teacher”: PC Must Evaluate Fairness of Practices in Department of ESE

  by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff Dr. Anthony Rodriguez has been fighting for racial justice within the elementary and special education major since his students and advisees began reporting professors within the department for conducting discriminatory practices in 2012. In subsequent years, Providence College’s efforts to reform have done little to abolish the continuation […]

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Democracy Depends on Voter Participation, Not Just Registration

  by Julia McCoy ’22 Opinion Staff Sept. 24 is National Voter Registration Day in the United States, a day to encourage citizens, and especially young people, to register to vote.  Though it is not necessarily intended to, this day tends to focus on college students and campuses more than anywhere else. Endorsed by organizations […]

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Letter to the Editor: From the Associate Vice President of Public Affairs, Government & Community Relations

by Steven J. Maurano ’78, ‘06P, ‘07P Guest Writer I want to commend The Cowl opinion writer Savannah Plaisted ’21 for her thoughtful piece on Providence College’s community service (“PC Community Service: Begin Locally First”), which appeared on the front page of the Sept. 26 issue of The Cowl.  She is correct – Providence public […]

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Problematic Privilege at PC: The “Mom and Dad Will Pay for It” Mindset Prevents Students from Taking Responsibility for their Actions

  by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff Living in a residence hall provides students with many opportunities to grow and learn alongside a community of their peers. Getting to know a group of individuals with different life experiences and forming friendships with these individuals are certainly some of the most positive aspects of residential living. […]

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PC Looks Ahead to First Homecoming Weekend: A Bittersweet Reminder that PC Will Always be Home

by Kerry Torpey ’20 Editor-in-Chief This weekend, Providence College will be filled with hundreds of families, friends, fans, and alumni as we gather together to celebrate Homecoming Weekend. Advertised as being for “the entire Friar Family,” the weekend is packed. Whether it be running in the Friar 5K or enjoying Late Night Madness, which for […]

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Panel of Professors Debate Over Recent Politics: Experts from PC Discuss the Current Political Climate and Election

by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff On Thursday, September 26, the Providence College Board of Programmers (BOP) and the Political Science Department held an annual event in the Fiondella Great Room to discuss current political issues and what students should expect in the upcoming presidential election.  Students gathered into the room where they were served […]

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