Category: Opinion

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 […]

Andrea Traietti

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 […]

Andrea Traietti

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 […]

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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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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 2020 race against incumbent President Trump. While Sanders promotes a progressive platform, he should refrain […]

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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 new tone for the production studio and will likely bring serious change, as it marks […]

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Letter to the Editor: What is Western Civilization?

by Dr. Alexander Moffett Guest Writer   Last Friday, a heavily armed man burst into a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand and opened fire on the worshippers.  He killed 50 people and injured dozens more.  One detail that has emerged about this horrific incident is that the shooter inscribed the words “Charles Martel” and “Tours […]

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