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Letter to the Editor: From the Associate Vice President of Public Affairs, Government & Community Relations

by Steven J. Maurano ’78, ‘06P, ‘07P Guest Writer I want to commend The Cowl opinion writer Savannah Plaisted ’21 for her thoughtful piece on Providence College’s community service (“PC Community Service: Begin Locally First”), which appeared on the front page of the Sept. 26 issue of The Cowl.  She is correct – Providence public […]

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Problematic Privilege at PC: The “Mom and Dad Will Pay for It” Mindset Prevents Students from Taking Responsibility for their Actions

  by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff Living in a residence hall provides students with many opportunities to grow and learn alongside a community of their peers. Getting to know a group of individuals with different life experiences and forming friendships with these individuals are certainly some of the most positive aspects of residential living. […]

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PC Looks Ahead to First Homecoming Weekend: A Bittersweet Reminder that PC Will Always be Home

by Kerry Torpey ’20 Editor-in-Chief This weekend, Providence College will be filled with hundreds of families, friends, fans, and alumni as we gather together to celebrate Homecoming Weekend. Advertised as being for “the entire Friar Family,” the weekend is packed. Whether it be running in the Friar 5K or enjoying Late Night Madness, which for […]

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Panel of Professors Debate Over Recent Politics: Experts from PC Discuss the Current Political Climate and Election

by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff On Thursday, September 26, the Providence College Board of Programmers (BOP) and the Political Science Department held an annual event in the Fiondella Great Room to discuss current political issues and what students should expect in the upcoming presidential election.  Students gathered into the room where they were served […]

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Tangents & Tirades

Intramurals to Club:  Where is the Middle Ground? Looking to get more involved on campus in the excitement of the new school year? Maybe pick up a sport you dropped after high school? Students are often encouraged to join club or intramural teams, but it is not that simple.  The gap between club and intramural […]

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Sport Shorts 9/22-9/29

Sports Shorts For Sept. 22-29 by Scott Jarosz ’21 Men’s Soccer:  The Providence College Men’s Soccer Team hosted Brown University on Sept. 25 in a crosstown battle. PC entered the game with a record of 5-2, having previously defeated Seton Hall University 1-0 in its Big East Opener. Brown and PC battled for the majority […]

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Women’s Hockey Ready for Next Step

Team Looks to Build off of Last Year’s Success by Eileen Flynn ’20 As fall begins and schoolwork starts to pick up, everyone is excited for the upcoming hockey season. Recently, the Hockey East Preseason Poll predicted that the Providence College Women’s Hockey Team will finish fourth in the Hockey East standings. They were placed […]

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The New Man in the Net

Grad Transfer Aviza Finds New Home with Friars by Jack Belanger ’21 As faces came and went on the Providence College Men’s Soccer Team, one remained constant: Colin Miller ’18RS in net. After receiving numerous awards and accolades, such as the 2018 Big East Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year and 2018 All-Big East Second Team, […]

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Club Lacrosse Ready to Defend Title

Team Returns Strong Championship Core Capable of Repeating by Marc DeMartis ’21 The Providence College Men’s Club Lacrosse team is entering their 2019 season as the defending champions of the National Collegiate Lacrosse League (NCLL). After defeating the Westchester Golden Rams 12 – 9 in the National Championship last Spring, the Friars have set the […]

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Where Are They Now?

Former Basketball Players Making Waves With Overseas Teams by Sullivan Burgess ’20 As media day approaches for the new NBA season, both fans of the Chicago Bulls and Providence College Friars are looking foward to seeing former Friar point guard Kris Dunn ’16 as he prepares for his fourth season in the NBA and third […]

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