Net neutrality protects people from internet fraud. by Thomas Edwards ’20 News Co-Editor Back in June of this year, the Federal Communicatons Commission (FCC) officially repealed net neutrality laws. Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers should treat all data on the Internet equally and not discriminate or charge differently by user, content, […]
Nicholas Crenshaw ’20/TheCowl by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Providence College boasts an impressive Division 1 athletic program and has recently created the facilities to match it. This weekend, PC unveiled the Ruane Friar Development Center, a new facility specifically designed to promote not only the training, but also the health and well-being of […]
Lillie Hunter ’22/TheCowl PC Community Reunites for the Ninth Annual Friar 5K by Julia Acquavita ’22 The skies were a vibrant blue this past Saturday, September 29, as hundreds of people gathered onto the Providence College campus, thrilled to join in on the Friar 5K festivities. Organized by the National Alumni Association of the College, this […]
Nicholas Crenshaw ’20/TheCowl by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Besides being known for its liberal arts education, Providence College also boasts its science department, which offers a large variety of science-based majors. This past Friday, September 28, PC officially unveiled the new Science Complex to the public as part of the celebration of St. Dominic’s […]
Nicholas Crenshaw ’20/TheCowl A Look Inside the Life of PC’s Student Body President by Micaela Freeman ’20 News Staff Politics are hard to handle, especially as a senior in college governing the entire student body. Chris Campanelli ‘19, Providence College’s 69th student congress executive president, has a lot on his plate, including classes, leading meetings, […]
by Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Staff Technology dominates today’s modern era. Whether you are a student or a member of the working world, chances are you predominantly rely on technology to access information and communicate with others. However, despite our lives becoming increasingly digitized, many professors prohibit the use of laptops in their classrooms. The […]
by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Opinion Staff Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s horrifying account of sexual assault allegedly perpetrated by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has reverberated throughout the nation. Now joined by two more accusers, Dr. Ford’s testimony brings to light the role of delayed reportings, credibility, and how the #MeToo movement can impact Washington. Although […]
Gabriela Short ’18 and Aura Reach ’20 enjoying the Puerto Rico fundraiser in 2017. Photo courtesy of news.providence.edu by Malena Aylwin ’22 News Staff Whether it be fundraisers, charity donations, natural disaster aids, or more, Providence College’s new on-campus club has got you covered. “Friars For _____ ” was founded by Aura Rexach ‘20, Maria […]
by Andrea Traietti Assistant Opinion Editor On his 1982 calendar, Brett Kavanaugh scribbled in his plans for July 1: “go to Timmy’s for skis w/ Judge, Tom, PJ, Bernie, Squi.” His yearbook entry is littered with references to beer consumption and drinking games. And while it can be easy to dismiss these warning signs as […]
by Catherine Brewer ’20 News Staff It all started with a tweet. Over the past six months, four sociology majors at Providence College have grown a simple idea into a flourishing podcast. Streaming on SoundCloud, Spotify, and iTunes, SocioloTEA has nearly 100 listeners and is steeped with discussions of politics and popular culture through a […]