by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 News Editor After only three days of planning, on Friday, September 28, 20 Providence College students came together to put on a benefit concert to raise funds for Puerto Rico, after the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria. Gabriella Short ’18, wearing a white shirt that adorned the Puerto Rican flag on the […]
by Daria Purdy ’19 Assistant News Editor A significant part of life at Providence College is the experience of students Many upperclassmen live in the neighborhoods surrounding campus, and they and their guests are brought into contact with other residents of the community and with Providence Police. An Off-Campus Coalition Meeting, between students, administrators, […]
by Hannah Langley ’21 News Staff Have you ever wanted to ask the friars at Providence College a question concerning the Catholic faith or Catholic beliefs, but something stopped you? Maybe you were scared or too embarrassed; maybe you figured you already knew their answer, so it would be pointless to ask. This is the […]
by Ernie Andreoli ’18 News Staff On Sept. 20, Providence College announced that Dr. Jonathan Richardson, assistant professor of biology, received a highly selective research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for $125,310. Through field work research, Richardson will work with two undergraduate summer research assistants to study urban ecology and landscape genetics in […]
PC Promotes Mindfulness With Online Magazine by Sarah Gianni ’18 News Staff Photo Courtesy of pixabay.com In order to prepare students for life after graduation, Providence College has developed The Friar Four Foundational Pillars. Human Flourishing, Cultural Agility, Contemplation and Communication, and Integrated Learning encompass the four pillars, representing principles that PC students can strive […]
by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 News Editor As reported in the editor’s column and opinion section in The Cowl’s previous issue, on Friday, September 15, it was discovered that the second issue of this year’s Cowl had disappeared from distribution stands across campus. The Sept. 14 Cowl contained relevant and timely campus news, including Providence College’s […]
by Thomas Edwards ’20 News Staff Since the Trump administration announced their intention to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, DACA has been at the center of the news. On Thursday, September 21, at 4:30p.m. in the Ruane Great Room, the Providence Immigrant Rights Coalition, along with the Office of Institutional Diversity […]
Stronger at PC Encourages Students to be Their Best by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 News Staff Stronger at PC, an academic program introduced last year, is back to help students develop healthy study habits and time management skills. Students of all grades can benefit from the various events being held throughout the week. Gabriella Dess […]
From on Stage to on a Bike, Oser Discusses His Bop to the Top By Catherine Brewer ’20 News Staff Even when you think you’re ahead, William Oser ’19 is always one step—or spin—in front. Despite my efforts to beat him to lower Slavin’s Dunkin’ Donuts for our 8:30 a.m. interview—the only time that he […]
by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 News Editor “Wow, this is pretty surreal,” said a student in a sharp black tux as he helped his date step off a yellow bus that lead them to the Rhode Island Convention Center. “I can’t believe this is really SRW.” SRW, or Senior Ring Weekend, is one of the traditions […]