by Kelly Wheeler ’21 In order to combat the unique educational challenges imposed by COVID-19, Providence College has become one of the thousands of universities around the world to adopt Zoom technology. Zoom is an incredibly useful and powerful platform; with it, there is seemingly nothing that could stand in the way of bringing […]
by Joseph Kulesza ’22 Among the various other trends, including but not limited to cuffing your jeans, owning an air fryer, and drinking cold brew coffee, there has emerged yet another trend that has garnered the attention of many college students: veganism. The rise of veganism (also referred to as a plant-based diet) can be […]
by Madeline Morkin ’22 The pandemic’s persistence into the spring semester has led Providence College to make continuous adjustments in order to provide returning on-campus students with a sense of safety, sanity, and certainty regarding the effects of COVID-19 on PC’s small campus community. New improvements and guidelines are constantly being emailed out to parents […]
Returning to Our Roots: Why Trump’s Absence at the Inauguration Restored Tradition in Washington by Julia McCoy ’22 Asst. Opinion Editor On Wednesday, Jan. 20, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States of America. Amidst a day of celebration and change, there was one significant figure missing: his predecessor, […]
Strengthening Our Resolve by The Cowl Editorial Board 2020-2021 The first week of the fall semester, The Cowl Editorial Board penned an editorial, placed on the front page of our first issue, in which we aimed to deliver a unifying call to action: if Providence College was to remain open for the duration of the semester, we […]
“One Nation, Indivisible” and Other Lies by Olivia Bretzman ‘22 Opinion Staff Many Americans grow up with the notion that the United States of America is a nation of liberty, justice, and unity. It is considered the “land of the free and the home of the brave” in our kindergarten classrooms, where students are taught […]
Writer vs. Writer: Is LinkedIn Ultimately Helpful or Harmful for Students? Helpful by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff As college students approach the end of their four years, they must begin to think about their future careers. Applying for internships and jobs is a difficult and tedious process that is made easier through the use of […]
Masks Should Not Embolden Risk-Taking by Joseph Kulesza ’22 Despite all of the controversy surrounding masks, the vast majority of people do not have an issue with wearing them. According to a KFF Health Tracking poll, 87% of Democrats, 71% of independents, and 55% of Republicans report that they wear masks every time they leave […]
A Democracy of Hypocrisy: The Existence of the Electoral College Exposes Contradictory Ideals by Sienna Strickland ’22 Opinion Staff Last week, the American public watched anxiously to see who would prevail in the presidential election—a victory earned by securing at least 270 of the 538 electoral votes. In this election, Joe Biden won the majority […]
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 […]