by Andrea Traietti ’21 Opinion Staff Technological advances in the past decade alone have changed our lives in nearly every way imaginable. For the most part, these changes seem to be positive. We can easily take a picture at any moment, we can keep in touch with friends even if they are halfway around the […]
by Nicholas Moran ’19 Opinion Staff Waking up to pins and needles poking at his throat, Minneapolis middle schooler Grant LaMontagne assumed he had a sore throat. Yet as the hours ticked by, it was getting harder and harder to breathe. Five days later, LaMontagne was gasping for air in the back of an ambulance, […]
by Katherine Torok ’20 Opinion Staff As the second semester continues on and the number of days until graduation decrease, upperclassmen find themselves starting to think seriously about their professional lives after Providence College. However, is it ever too early to start thinking about your professional life after college? The answer is no. Is it […]
by Kelsey Dass ’18 Opinion Staff Captain America, Optimus Prime, Batman, Superman, and Spiderman all share the same characteristic: their manliness. These superheroes have come to serve as role models for many young, impressionable boys. Over time, they have come to define what a man looks and acts like. In turn, boys turn into men […]
by Sarah Kelley ’18 Opinion Co-Editor During the month of January, many Americans may reflect on how far we have come, both as a nation and as individuals. We often assess the past year in terms of economic, social, and political improvements or downfalls, and we look towards the upcoming year as an opportunity for […]
by Marla Gagne ’18 Editor-in-Chief For the last few months, I have been patiently awaiting the premiere of a movie that has my three favorite things: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and journalism. Last Friday, a small group of Cowl editors and writers ventured to the mall to finally see The Post, a retelling of journalism […]
Trump: Think Before Speaking During the 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., President Trump completely misspoke before a crowd of pro-life advocates. What began as a standard, run of the mill anti-abortion speech took a turn for the worse when Trump went careening far off script and said, “Right now, in a number […]
Student Groups Promote Intersectionality Through Discussion and Coffee by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 News Editor This past Monday, January 29, leaders from Campus Ministry and SHEPARD saw their hard work and dedication to intersectionality pay off as over 50 students attended a joint coffeehouse in Moore Hall. Mel Fricchione ’19, a leader on SHEPARD explained that […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, I’ve been invited to two Super Bowl parties this year, one by some friends who are Patriots fans, and another by some friends who are Eagles fans. Which one should I go to, and how do I avoid offending my friends from the other team after I decide? FYI, I don’t […]
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