The Cowl Editor

Sport Shorts 03/16/2023

Daniel Charapp ’25 Men’s Basketball: The Providence College men’s basketball team currently holds an overall record of 21–11 with a Big East conference record of 13–7. The Friars entered the Big East tournament as a No. 5 seed, facing off against No. 4 seeded University of Connecticut where they lost 73–66 after an impressive comeback […]

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Providence College Alum’s Novel Adapted to Film

“Oh, you mean August 19, 2015?” said author and Providence College alumni Paul Tremblay ’93 about renowned horror novelist Stephen King’s positive commentary towards his fourth book, A Head Full of Ghosts. “I have the date memorized.” “A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay: Scared the living hell out of me, and I’m pretty […]

Kendall Headley '26

The Face Behind Rihanna’s Halftime Show: Parris Goebel Celebrated for her Outstanding Choreography

Prior to the Kansas City Chiefs’ win in Super Bowl LVII, Rihanna gave a phenomenal halftime show performance, which was her first public performance in years. Prior to the game, many joked that Rihanna was the main event of the night rather than the football game. Famous model and actress Cara Delevingne attended the Super […]

Riley Coyne '24

Get “Hooked” on Crocheting!

Have you been looking for a new hobby? Try crocheting! Although it might seem a little outdated, crocheting has been making a comeback, and serves as a great way for people to express themselves creatively.  Crocheting your own clothing is a great way to show off your sense of fashion since each piece is unique. […]

Madelyn Young '25

Book Spotlight: Circe by Madeline Miller

Circe is a novel by Madeline Miller, published in 2018. It is a retelling of the life of Circe, a minor figure in Greek mythology, who is known for her association with Odysseus and her ability to turn men into animals. The book explores the life of this powerful woman and her journey to find […]

Kendall Headley

A Review of The Benji’s new EP, Kitty Pills

The Benji’s are without a doubt one of the coolest bands in Rhode Island. They’ve been releasing music since 2015 and are one of the state’s most beloved live acts, opening for bands such as The Motels. So, when they reached out to me a few months ago and asked me to review their newest […]

Jack Downey '23

The 2023 SAG Awards

On Sunday, February 26, 2023, Hollywood’s most famous actors and actresses gathered at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, California, to celebrate the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards and award the best of film and television of 2022. This year, Netflix broadcasted the award show live, drawing in a larger audience. On the […]

Claudia Fennell '24

Going Over the 2023 Oscar Best Picture Nominations

Like a seasonal influx of plague-carrying rats in 14th century Europe, the Oscars return once again to present a handful of films as the supposed best of the year. Here is a short breakdown of each best picture nominee so you can brag to your friends that you’re a cinema expert after picking the incredibly […]

Patrick Smith '26

Grammys Recap 2023

Music’s biggest night proved that they are back and better than ever after the historic 65th Annual Grammy Awards this past weekend. With performances from icons such as Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Stevie Wonder, Luke Combs, Kim Petras, and Sam Smith, and among others, this award show was jam […]

Olivia Riportella '25

Top Five Rom Coms You Need to See

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but now it’s time to break out those discounted chocolates you bought days after the holiday and marathon some of my favorite romantic comedies! Being a hopeless romantic with a slight chocolate addiction myself, I decided it was high time to share my top five all-time favorite romantic comedies […]

Nina Miscioscia '24