The Cowl Editor

A Discussion with Dean McInnis Following PC’s Long-Awaited School of Nursing Announcement

News officially broke of Providence College’s plans to open a nursing program via an email from President Fr. Sicard on Sept. 12. The administration released its official plans immediately upon receiving approval from The Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education to establish a nursing program. The new school and subsequent programs will […]

Emma Strempfer '24

Queen Elizabeth II Dies: England Loses its Longest Reigning Monarch

The news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death was announced on Sept. 8, 2022 by Buckingham Palace. The UK’s longest-reigning monarch, who presided over the country for seven decades, died at the age of 96. Sean Coughlan, a royal correspondent, in conjunction with George Bowden from BBC News, reported early on Sept. 8 that illness had […]

Kaitlyn Hladik '25

The Supreme Court is Not “Pro-Life”

As gunshots rip communities apart, one can hardly describe the Supreme Court as “pro-life.” Despite the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, on June 23, 2022 the nation’s highest court struck down a piece of gun control legislation in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association Inc. versus Bruen that requires a substantial reason to […]

Christina Charie '25

Living With Strangers Again: Moving Back on Campus

Summer has ended and school has begun, which means one must take life seriously and get used to living with strangers again. Going from living with only your immediate family to people you don’t know is not always an easy transition.   Sometimes, it is an opportunity for you to create a new version of yourself […]

Jezel Tracey '24

Why the To-Go Boxes Shouldn’t Be Seen as an Inconvenience

In spring 2022, PC Dining announced its plans for Eco To-Go, a program that allows students to use reusable to-go boxes in Ray instead of wasteful single-use containers. While the initiative is supported by many students, others complained that it is inconvenient. Considering the significant environmental impact of paper and plastic, which these containers are […]

Kaelin Ferland '23

Four Years in the Blink of an Eye: Get Out There, Freshmen

The decision to attend college is an important one for Americans, whether that be a community college or an Ivy League university. While the institutions are a place for learning, colleges and universities have a social aspect unlike anything many freshmen have experienced in high school. Many go into the college of their choice knowing […]

Meghan Mitchell '23

Owning Up to Our Capabilities: Starting the Academic Year with a Confident Mindset

“I have no idea what I’m doing.” How many times have you found yourself using those words? Heard friends say them? How often have you really meant it? How many times have you proceeded to do the thing anyway? There’s an epidemic of smart, capable people—especially young people, especially introverts, especially young women—downplaying their talents […]

The Cowl Editor

BOP Holds Its First Event of the Semester

On Friday Sept. 2, Providence College’s Board of Programmers kicked off the Fall 2022 semester with its marquee event: “Fall Semester Kick-Off.” The annual event, which aims to welcome all students back to campus after three months of summer break, took place in McPhail’s. Though McPhail’s wasn’t officially supposed to open until next week, it […]

Eileen Cooney '23

Exceeding Expectations Right out of the Gate: PC Welcomes the Impressive Class of 2026

Following the typical lull brought about by the summer months, the lively Friartown atmosphere that we all know and love is back at Providence College. The Class of 2023 is settled into off-campus housing, much of the Class of 2024 is traveling the world while abroad, the Class of 2025 has claimed Aquinas lawn, and […]

Colleen Dorrian '25

Construction Galore: How PC is Slowly but Surely Improving Campus for All

Returning Providence College students have noticed changes to campus infrastructure. PC administration is working to improve the appearance and functionality of the College on all fronts. A growing student body and a commitment to an expansion in green space are driving the changes, both big and small.  PC’s newest residence building, Shanley Hall, is undoubtedly […]

Emma Strempfer '24