Writer vs. Writer: Should Professors Share Their Personal Opinions in Class? by Peter Mazzella ’22 Opinion Staff Yes In a classroom setting, political and religious beliefs are typically regarded as sensitive subjects. Professors are discouraged from sharing personal opinions, as doing so may cause a divide within the class and discourage students from being […]
The Upside of the Spring Break Alternative: Why the Scattered Days off are Better for Mental and Physical Health by Madeline Morkin ’22 Opinion Staff This fall semester, Providence College students have become all too familiar with Continuity emails flooding their inboxes. These emails provide regular updates on the current academic schedule, the College’s social […]
Pope Francis, Bishop Tobin, and the LGBT+ Community: A Call to Action By Savannah Plaisted ’21 Opinion Co-Editor Pope Francis made history this month with his statement regarding the LGBT+ community in the recently released documentary Francesco. In the documentary, Pope Francis says, “What we have to create is a civil union law. That way […]
Tackling Title IX Changes: PC’s Response to New Federal Guidelines Is Promising By Julia McCoy ’22 Opinion Staff Trigger Warning: This piece discusses sexual assault. Earlier this year, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and an upheaval of their daily routines, college students were faced with more troublesome news. The federal guidelines surrounding Title IX had […]
Just How Catholic are Catholic Schools?: Taking Pride in the Strength of PC is Catholic Identity By Joseph Kulesza ’22 Opinion Staff If it is in the name, does it have to be true? A three-ring binder has three rings; a ferris wheel is indeed in the shape of a wheel; and a water bottle […]
The Cowl Launches Cross-Campus Listening Tour By Andrea Traietti ’21 Editor-in-Chief This week’s issue marks the official start to The Cowl’s listening tour across campus, as we publish the first in a series of articles on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Providence College. As part of our listening tour series, […]
Remote Friars Are Still a Part of the Friar Family By Katie Belbusti ’22 Opinion Staff This year’s midterm week is more stressful than previous years, and a contributing factor to that stress is COVID-19. With such a large number of Providence College students studying remotely this semester, it can be difficult to check in […]
by Sienna Strickland ’22 Opinion Staff In a country more politically divided than ever, there is one thing the American populace (and even foreigners for that matter) can agree on: the presidential debate was an utter embarrassment. It does not take an expert polls statistician to measure the public’s evident discontent with the debate. All […]
by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff Trigger Warning: This article contains a discussion about eating disorders. In a culture that is hyper-aware of physical appearance and body image, the diagnosis of eating disorders has become a more prevalent issue. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), “An estimated 30 million Americans suffer from an […]
by Katherine Belbusti ’22 Opinion Staff It seems as though the list of effects from the COVID-19 pandemic keeps growing, including the loss of summer internships for college students. Beginning their freshman year, Providence College students are taught, “Don’t wait! Slavin 108!” and because of this, many students complete all necessary steps to ensure that […]