by Kelsey Dass ’18 Opinion Staff For most of history, our society lacked resources to easily access information. From finding another person’s number in the phonebook to conducting research on a distinct disease, it was a tedious challenge. Our advancements in technology have allowed for the internet to be an incredible resource for quick and […]
By Paige Calabrese ’18 Associate Editor-in-Chief With second semester almost halfway over, most Providence College students are likely hitting the “panic” button when it comes to planning summer internships and jobs after graduation. My message to you is this: it is okay to be sure about not being sure. I am one of those people […]
by Marla Gagne ’18 Editor-in-Chief Whether you are a die-hard sports fan or just in it for the curling, the Olympics is a time to amaze and be amazed. Athletes from around the world defy all odds and show their skill, intensity, and passion during their one shot to prove they are the best. In […]
by McKenzie Tavella ’18 Opinion Staff As a Catholic institution, we recognize that many Providence College students observe Lent and have probably learned a thing or two about the religious season throughout the years. There are many traditions that people often overlook or even struggle with during this season, such as deciding what to give […]
by Kelsey Dass ’18 Opinion Staff “Common Core is a disaster,” said Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos at the American Enterprise Institute conference on Jan. 16. “At the U.S. Department of Education, Common Core is dead.” For the past eight years, the Common Core State Standards have been the guidebook to educating the youth of […]
by Taylor Godfrey ’19 Opinion Co-Editor From hockey to skiing to ice dancing to curling, there are plenty of sports to get excited about during the Winter Olympics. The games are a time to come together as an entire world and to celebrate not only our differing nationalities but also our commonalities as one human […]
by Paige Calabrese ’18 Associate Editor-in-Chief After the Patriots suffered an unexpected loss in Sunday’s Super Bowl game against the Eagles, we were reminded that life does not always go the way we anticipate, or even want. When we experience setbacks or disappointments, the manner in which we respond to them is more determinant of […]
by Gabrielle Bianco ’21 Opinion Staff Is college serving America’s needs? This question served as the prompt for two commentary pieces in the Providence Journal regarding the role of colleges today. The two pieces took contrasting views. The first, written by Michael S. Roth, president of Wesleyan University argued that the college institutions are worth […]
by Marla Gagne ’18 Editor-in-Chief For the last few months, I have been patiently awaiting the premiere of a movie that has my three favorite things: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and journalism. Last Friday, a small group of Cowl editors and writers ventured to the mall to finally see The Post, a retelling of journalism […]
by Paige Calabrese ’18 Associate Editor-in-Chief The spring semester is officially in full swing here at PC! Classes have commenced, homework has been assigned, and various events including guest speakers, dances, and themed activities have been planned. However, PC is not the only bustling community at the moment. This past weekend, thousands of people in […]