by Sarah McLaughlin ’23 There are countless bird-related trivia facts I like to spout over the dinner table, during walks to class, or in the delirium of three a.m. roommate conversations, but my favorite might be the fact that there is no scientific difference between pigeons and doves. Did you know that the sooty-looking birds […]
Having friends in class is helpful. by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff Yes, you should have friends in class. When the time comes to register for classes for the upcoming semester, it is a good choice to take classes with your friends or your roommates. Some might argue that having friends in your classes would […]
Honoring the Four-Legged Heroes of 9/11 New York Museum Pays Tribute to the Tragedy’s Unsung Heroes Claudia Fennell ’24 With the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this month, Americans are reminded of those lost on that horrific day two decades ago. The nation honors the brave first responders, especially firefighters and policemen, who scavenged the ruins […]
Fashion at the Venice Film Festival Hollywood Stars Stun in Elegant Ensembles Kate Picone ’22 The 78th Annual Venice Film Festival kicked off on Sept. 1. A plethora of famous actors, directors, and producers were in attendance. Whether they were simply proud to share their work with their peers and other attendees, or hoping to […]
“One is Too Many” Mass Shootings’ Prevalence in American School Culture by Julia McCoy Trigger Warning: This article contains discussion of gun violence On December 14, 2012, there was a school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Twenty students and six staff members were killed in the attack with countless more […]
“What is The Cowl?” Mass Shootings’ Prevalence in American School Culture by Nicole Patano Editor-in-Chief I did not anticipate the number of times students would ask me this question at the Involvement Fair on Sept. 5. Apparently, “Providence College’s student-run newspaper” fell short as a response—who would have thought? At its most fundamental, The Cowl is […]
Can You Wear White After Labor Day? A Closer Look at the Unofficial Fashion Rule Olivia Riportella ’25 Year after year, we continue to hear the phrase, “you can’t wear white after Labor Day.” But have we ever questioned this? Who decided that a simple color would be taboo after this specific holiday? Some account […]
Putting Lipstick on a Pig Raymond Dining Hall Aesthetic Renovations Are Not Enough Joe Kulesza ’22 Providence College is in many ways a beautiful campus. The Gothic architecture of Ruane and Harkins Hall is a historic staple of Catholic colleges, situating PC in the greater tradition of liberal arts institutions. The west side of […]
Tangents & Tirades No Mask? Smile Up! Olivia Bretzman ’22 “Masking up” commonly connotes masking any emotions. In a way, it makes an individual rather lifeless—their facial features and expressions compromised in every social interaction. Last year, wearing masks outside created a really unemotive, often cold environment for Providence College students as they walked to […]
Bachelor in Paradise or Bachelor in Hell? Controversial Contestants Heat Things Up Nikki Idelson ’22 Now in its seventh season, Bachelor in Paradise is currently in full swing. Although every season of the reality series, like those of the other shows in the Bachelor franchise, includes much drama, this installment has been like no other. […]