Like the rest of the Providence College community, I was devastated to hear of the fire at Bradley Cafe, or Brad’s, as it is known to many. Having worked there, even if it wasn’t for long, I felt truly welcomed and like a part of the family. I made countless memories, including attending their Christmas […]
Hi Cowl readers! I hope everyone got through this week’s blizzard safely and without too much trouble. With how it looks outside my window right now, it’s near impossible to believe that spring break is only a little over a week away, but here we are. For the past several years of my time as […]
I am overwhelmingly lucky to have a sibling, an older one at that. My brother has guided me, somewhat inadvertently, through our childhood and up to the present, without me having to prod, question, or cram into the category of “annoying, burdensome little sister.” He has shown me what it means to be a staunchly […]
Over recent years, it feels like wherever you go, you are constantly shown advertisements. While I always hated ads growing up, at least they used to advertise fun new products for me to beg my parents to buy, or new movies and shows to watch. However, specifically after the last Super Bowl, advertisements are no […]
Many professors would call artificial intelligence usage a crisis in the classroom, and I do not disagree that AI is becoming an issue. Nonetheless, this raises the question; who is going to protect the students from being wrongfully accused of using AI? In the ongoing conversation of where AI belongs inside schools, is the use […]
Although I was not familiar with Lent before I came to Providence College, I have come to understand Lent as a “40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday, …[preparing] to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter.” I originally found out about Lent freshman year when I witnessed Ash Wednesday […]
Who could forget the rush of excitement? Once the sliding doors opened, every toy currently on the market was available to you. A seemingly infinite amount of aisles contained the newest Barbies, Legos, Hot Wheels, Crayola products, and everything from alarm clocks to giant stuffed animals inspired by the latest animated movie. The shelves loomed […]
This past week in Philadelphia, PA, a federal judge ordered the return of a plaque detailing the lives of slaves owned by George Washington. This plaque had been removed by the Trump administration under an executive order titled, “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” The title of the order alone raises serious concern about […]
On the average weekday, over 41,000 Rhode Islanders board a Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus, and many of those trips begin, end, or require a stop at the infamous Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence. What has historically served as a hub for civic engagement and multi-modal transportation is now viewed by many as one […]
Happy February, Friars, and congratulations to the Patriots for losing the Super Bowl! I really enjoy watching the Super Bowl every year because it offers a high-intensity game (usually), an intricate musical performance, and interesting commercials. I also enjoy the Super Bowl because it brings people together. Friends and family gather in living rooms, bars, […]