Posts from "Opinion"
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Opinion | Apr.11, 2019
Calling For a More Inclusive Curriculum
by Savannah Plaisted ’21 Opinion Staff Upon coming to Providence College, students are told that their religious affiliation or lack thereof is not a necessary component to attend. They are told that they can participate in PC’s religious services…
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Opinion | Apr.11, 2019
Letter to the Editor
I was delighted to see the lead story on the front page of the March 21 Cowl about Millie Paladino ’19. Our high caliber and often world class runners receive far too little recognition on our basketball-crazed campus. The story…
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Opinion | Apr.11, 2019
Tangents and Tirades
Friar Fun in the Sun I am sure many have noticed that spring has come a little earlier than normal this year. The grass is getting greener with each passing day, and flower buds are peeping through the ground, ready…
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Opinion | Apr.04, 2019
Course Registration Chaos: Update Class Selection Process to Accommodate Students
by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff The season of course registration is upon us, inspiring a flurry of activity amongst the students of Providence College. With all of the course requirements that need to be met, schedules are being…
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Opinion | Apr.04, 2019
A Fresh Restart: Clean Room, Clean Mind
by Katherine Belbusti ’22 Opinion Staff Spring: it is that time of year again when our jackets get lighter and the days feel longer. The sun shines a little more brightly and everything comes back to life after…
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Opinion | Apr.04, 2019
Writer vs. Writer: Does Social Media Foster Creativity?
YES by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Social media unfairly has a horrible reputation; upon a deeper look, however, creativity is actually bolstered by social media. Artists can use apps to promote their content to the world with the press of a…
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Opinion | Apr.04, 2019
Tangents and Tirades
Ballin on a Budget As a college student, money is scarce and often used for off-campus food and transportation. Naturally, shopping for clothes is not a priority for broke college students, but it is necessary. In order to save…
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Opinion | Mar.21, 2019
The College Admissions Scandal: Parents Must Teach Their Children to Earn Their Success
by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff SATs, ACTs, college essays—all of these things are crucial aspects of the college admissions process. Although this time can be stressful, the outcome is usually rewarding and well-deserved—an admission to one’s future college.…
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Opinion | Mar.21, 2019
Bernt Out: Why Sanders Should Stay Out of 2020
by Elizabeth McGinn ’22 Opinion Staff In 2016, Bernie Sanders threw his hat into the ring to run for president. Although he fell to Hillary Clinton in the Democratic Primary, he announced his intention to run again in the…
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Opinion | Mar.21, 2019
Captain Marvel Smashes Stereotypes: Why the Female-led Film is Important for the Future of Marvel
by Julia McCoy ’22 Opinion Staff In its over 10 year run of hit blockbuster films, Marvel Studios had not released a female-led superhero movie until the premiere of Captain Marvel this March. This monumental moment has set a…
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