Category: Campus

Saying Goodbye to the Eaton St. Bike Lane

by Max Waite ’21 News Staff Upon moving back on campus this semester, students were greeted by a drastic change on nearby Eaton Street. As part of the “Great Streets Initiative,” Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza approved of 60 plus miles of bike lanes scattered throughout the city of Providence. Eaton Street was the first street […]

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No Tricks, Just Treats: PC Students Attend Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff With Halloween around the corner, the Providence College Board of Programmers (BOP) collaborated with the Roger Williams Park Zoo to give students the chance to attend the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular on Sunday evening.  This is an annual light show hosted at the zoo that gives students the opportunity to witness […]

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Reaching New Peaks at Mount Major: PC Outdoor Adventure Club Goes on Second Annual Hike

by Peter Mazzella ’23 News Staff This past weekend, a group of around 30 students ventured out of their comfort zones on a hiking trip to New Hampshire. The Outdoor Adventure Club traveled over two and a half hours to get to their destination Mount Major.  Standing over 1,785 feet tall, Mount Major is home […]

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Lighting Up the Night: Afro-Caribbean Association Hosts “Light Up Jouvert”

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Over the years, Providence College students have come together to create clubs and organizations that celebrate their culture and heritage in a meaningful and empowering way.  While the PC community may be more familiar with the Board of Multicultural Student Affairs (BMSA) or the Organization of Latin American Students […]

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Passing the Torch: Rev. Kenneth Sicard Named New President of Providence College

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor In 1919, Providence College opened its doors under the leadership and guidance of its first president, Reverend Dennis Albert Casey, O.P. Since then, the College has grown tremendously under the work and presidency of 11 other Friars, including its current president, Father Brian J. Shanley, O.P.  As of Friday, […]

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Importance of Liberal Arts Education in Business: Arthur F. Ryan Addresses PC Community at Fiondella Lecture

by Catherine Brewer ’21 News Staff What does it take to be one of the youngest presidents of Chase Manhattan Bank and later the CEO of Prudential Insurance Company of America? For Arthur F. Ryan ’63, ’90Hon., & ’89P, it began with a mathematics degree from Providence College.  On Friday, October 4, Ryan delivered the […]

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Helping Others Through Habitat for Humanity: Friars Open to Apply for This Year’s Spring Mission Trip

by Maura Campbell ’22 News Staff With midterms approaching and schoolwork piling up, students may already be looking ahead to spring break. When planning whether to spend the week on vacation, at home, or somewhere else, many students are considering a different type of spring break experience: Habitat for Humanity’s spring service trip. Habitat for […]

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: PC Students Hold 1,000 Voices Event For Suicide Awareness

by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff On Monday, October 7, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Providence College Board of Programmers (BOP) and the Active Minds club put together 1,000 Voices on Slavin Lawn to educate students and staff on campus about suicide awareness and prevention.  1,000 yellow pinwheels were placed across Slavin […]

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Bursting the PC Bubble: Troops Withdrawn from Syria

by Brian Garvey ’20 News Staff The United States began the abrupt withdrawal of American troops from the Syrian-Turkey border this past Monday, a direct response to the impending Turkish offensive into their war-torn neighbor. In a series of tweets, President Trump claimed that the United States was unfairly burdened with both the responsibility and […]

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Letter to the Editor: Jim Rizzo Responds to Aquinas Hall Wifi Article

by Jim Rizzo HelpDesk Manager Guest Writer I would like to thank The Cowl news staff writer Peter Mazzella ’23 for bringing attention to issue of WiFi dead zones in some of our residence halls (“AQ Blues: Residents Connecting Over Shared Wi-Fi Issues” in the Oct. 3 issue of The Cowl). The Information Technology Department […]

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