Category: Opinion

Veritas: Be Proud of All Truths

The motto of Providence College is Veritas, meaning truth. The search for truth grounds education, community interaction, and student life in a quest for knowledge. However, this truth only goes so far: it solely extends to beliefs that align with Catholic teaching. Last year, Stopping Homophobia, Eliminating Prejudice, and Restoring Dignity (Shepard) and Board of […]

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Writer vs. Writer: Alumni Hall Food Court or Eaton Street Café?

Alumni Hall Food Court by Bridget Blain ’19 Opinion Staff   When Providence College students are asked about the best dining options on campus, the first options that most likely come to mind are Raymond Dining Hall and Alumni Hall Food Court. Eaton Street Café is not likely to be your first thought. This is […]

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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 or decide not to, and the only thing they are required to do is take […]

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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 and its placement reminded me of the Cowl issue that was published 50 years ago, […]

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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 to bloom. With all these positive changes in the weather, it is safe to say […]

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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 assembled with the utmost care. The anxieties plaguing students arise not only out of trying […]

Katherine Torok

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 a long winter of hibernation. With spring comes rebirth and the time for a clean […]

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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 button. From graphics and comics to makeup artists and food blogs, Instagram and other forms […]

Katherine Torok

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 money while buying clothes, many college students shop at discount stores such as Marshall’s and TJ Maxx […]

Katherine Torok

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. However, for certain students with wealthy parents, the outcome was neither rewarding nor well-deserved. Recently, […]

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