Category: Features

Featured Friar: Tommy Heavren ’19

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Providence College’s Dominican tradition inspires many students to embody the service oriented, selfless, and spiritual way of life the Dominican friars are known for. Tommy Heavren ’19, has embraced this way of life in his past three years at PC and is planning on continuing to do so throughout […]

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Featured Friar: Steve Lawrence ’21: A Friar Who Is Not Afraid of Embracing His Talents

By Catherine Brewer ’20  For Steve Lawrence ’21, one of the most important questions in life that has fueled his passion to cultivate happiness and comfort for himself and others has been, “How do you expect for yourself to enjoy [life]when others can’t?”  Lawrence, who is a Brooklyn, New York native of Caribbean descent, is […]

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Featured Friars: Alex Teri ’19 and Grace Moynihan ’21: PC Students Create Their Own Spray Tanning Businesses

by Malena Aylwin ’22 Providence College is full of self-made businesswomen, such as Alex Teri ‘19 and Grace Moynihan ‘21, who, in just a few months, have used their entrepreneurial spirit to create their own spray tanning businesses at  PC.  Moynihan commmented on the fact that since a young age, she has always been “business-oriented” […]

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Featured Friar: Korey Lord ’21

by Kyle Burgess ’21 From overseeing fundraisers, to meeting with event committees made up of their peers in order to formulate ideas for student functions, class presidents often find themselves faced with a wide array of responsibilities. As president of the class of 2021, Windham, New Hampshire native Korey Lord ’21 is no stranger to […]

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Featured Friar: Michael Splann

by Samantha Oakley ’20 News Staff Many of the staples of being a part of the Providence College community include events put on by the Board of Programmers (BOP). BOP is responsible for many of the student run events on campus, generating a sense of community for all Friars, while inspiring fun and gearing actives […]

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Featured Friar: Chris Campanelli ’19

Nicholas Crenshaw ’20/TheCowl A Look Inside the Life of PC’s Student Body President by Micaela Freeman ’20 News Staff Politics are hard to handle, especially as a senior in college governing the entire student body. Chris Campanelli ‘19, Providence College’s 69th student congress executive president, has a lot on his plate, including classes, leading meetings, […]

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Featured Friar: Rita Murphy ’19

By Kendall Carol ’20 In the midst of the overwhelming nature of college, students often struggle to stay afloat.   Rita Murphy ’19 has undoubtedly encountered some chaos throughout her time at Providence College, but she has also fostered a mindset that keeps her close to her intentions and identity, trusting in the future ahead.  […]

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Featured Friars: NAMI Support Group

By Samantha Oakley ’20   One of the many staples of Providence College is the variety  of groups on campus.  The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group is an up-and-coming group joining campus in October. NAMI, based in Rhode Island, is partnering with a group of PC students to hold meetings, inviting students […]

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Mass Held in Memory of Michael Gilmor

By Kendall Cairoli ’20 News The Providence College community gathered in Saint Dominic’s Chapel, on September 5, 2018 to celebrate the life of Michael Gilmor.  As a beloved member of the class of 2017,  Gilmor’s incredible spirit was honored by family, friends, and professors.  During his time at PC, he was an active member of […]

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Featured Friar: Tom Bernard ’21

By Samantha Oakley ’20 News Being an active leader and participant among the many different clubs and organizations on campus is a rite of passage within the Providence College community. Tom Bernard ‘21 is a perfect  example of this, as he is a well-rounded student who balances both extra curriculars and academics. Bernard is a […]

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