Category: Editor’s Column

Finding Truth in a World of “Fake News”

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 […]

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Time’s Up, PC: Engage in Meaningful Discussion About Sexual Violence

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 […]

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Productivity is Key: Managing Your Time During the Holiday Season

 by Paige Calabrese ’18 Associate Editor-in-Chief It is that time of year again: finals. Before we can return home to relax and celebrate the holiday season with our families, we have to make the last push to finish papers, exams, and projects. On top of the never-ending bombardment of assignments, there is the added stress […]

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Giving Yourself This Holiday Season

by Marla Gagne ’18 Editor-in-Chief After five days of eating copious amounts of food, going to war at malls across America, and catching up on much-needed sleep, it is time to say goodbye to Thanksgiving and hello to the Christmas season. Like many people, I spent the remainder of my break watching Hallmark Christmas movies […]

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Be Appreciative of Time We Have

by Paige Calabrese ’18 Associate Editor-in-Chief With Thanksgiving break quickly approaching, many of us here at Providence College are asking ourselves the same question: Where did the time go? Looking back on the semester, it feels as though Senior Ring Weekend happened just last week, but now we are cramming in last-minute papers and preparing […]

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The Cowl Takes Dallas

by Marla Gagne ’18 Editor-in-Chief Dallas, Texas, is home to BBQ, football, cowboy hats, and…journalism? This week on pages 12 and 13 you will find a dose of Dallas as Cowl editors highlight the best parts of the Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Association’s Fall National Media Convention. Two weeks ago, five Cowl editors boarded a […]

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Fall in Love With Critique

by Marla Gagne ’18 Editor-in-Chief As you read this article and look over our newest issue, I will just be getting settled in Dallas, Texas. Like thousands of college journalists from around the country, I, along with four other Cowl editors, will be attending the National College Media Convention. The annual conference is a once-in-a-lifetime […]

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Make Mental Health a Priority

by Paige Calabrese ’18 Associate Editor-in-Chief Here in the United States in the third week of October, we are in the midst of Emotional Wellness Month and National Depression Education & Awareness Month. Although it is always important to reflect on mental and emotional health, this month is an opportune time to check in and […]

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Facing Difficult Times

by Marla Gagne ’18 Editor-in-Chief On Monday morning, most of us woke up to a long list of CNN messages on our phones recalling the events of a mass shooting in Las Vegas: “At least 50 dead and more than 200 injured.” Soon we would be informed that 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire on a […]

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Thank you, SRW Core: Class of 2018 Celebrates a Weekend to Remember

  Paige Calabrese ’18 Associate Editor-in-Chief Another weekend has come and gone here at Providence College, and with it went SRW, or Senior Ring Weekend. Each fall, seniors eagerly anticipate the full weekend of events leading up to receiving our class rings: Special Events Night on Friday, Formal Night on Saturday, and mass on Sunday […]

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