On Monday, I started feeling sick. On Tuesday, I tested positive for COVID-19. On Wednesday, I went to urgent care. Not once during my illness did I consider go ...

Established in 1935, The Cowl is Providence College’s only student-run newspaper. It boasts six sections and approximately 100 members. Issues are distributed every Thursday evening to roughly 50 ...

Growing up, my mother only partially peeled the potatoes before mashing them, mixing garlic, velvety butter, and countless aromatic herbs into a big silver pot.

You are an answered prayer. And I’m so happy that you’re here. I would make you paper stars Until my fingers cramp up. Even then, I would tie them on a little string and hang them in your room.

In order to get a better idea of the broader context behind these shocking attacks and to find out what the proper response should be, The Cowl reached out to an on-campus expert Dr. Adam Meyers of ...

Nostalgia Done Right Coming back to Providence College after this summer, I was reminded of the summer of 2020. Perhaps not as fresh to many people anymore—mayb ...

The State of Discourse in the Modern Age On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the nation was shocked when right-wing activist and influencer Charlie Kirk was fatally shot wh ...

Crisp and calming It lulls me with each laden step. I’m within a shallow pocket Cushioned by the conversation Out of my cautious body, buzzing, breaking, I can’t believe The soothing song Light and ...

The Album That Defines Pop in 2025 When the cover of Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh album, Man’s Best Friend , surfaced online, it quickly sparked debate. The imag ...

On Sept. 2, the 2025–2026 academic year officially kicked off. The beginning of every school year is marked by novelty, excitement, and new beginnings. This yea ...

Roger McQueen ’29 On June 27, Roger McQueen ’29 was drafted tenth overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL draft. Entering his freshman season for the Friars, Mc ...

The ultimate goal is to grow a healthier community in nutrition and connection. Amidst a world focused on mass production, outsourcing local agriculture, the opportunity to learn important lessons on ...