by Sarah Bidinger '09 in News
Music spilled from Schneider Arena last Friday evening when Braddigan, a socially active reggae-rock group formed by former Dispatch member Brad Corrigan, opened for The Roots for a crowd of over 1,500 people.
Braddigan currently features Brad Corrigan on lead vocals and guitar, Tiago Machado of Brazil on bass and backup vocals, Renaldo deJesus on percussion, and new member Paul Stivitts (who recently toured Australia with the band Tamarama) on drum set.
by Lauren Ballback '11 in News
In recent weeks the constituents of PC College Republicans have been exposed to the negative aspect of democratic campaigning during their executive board office elections for the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year.
The electoral process officially began on March 12, when College Republicans held nominations.
by Devin Murphy '10 in News
Sweat Free PC hosted a panel of four activists against sweatshop labor Tuesday, April 15, at 4:00 p.m. in McPhail's to help spread awareness about the use of sweatshop labor by colleges, universities, and other major apparel retailers around the country. Sweat Free PC was created by professor Cedric DeLeon's sociology-417 class, several members of the Student Labor Alliance, and volunteer students.
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House Delays 24-Hour Gambling Vote
According to The Providence Journal, wary of the impending backlash, House Democrats chose, at the last minute, to pull a vote on 24-hour gambling in the state of Rhode Island.
Lawmakers stood ready to pass a number of amendments that would grant more money to Lincoln and Newport (who would host the new casinos) and increase the amount of money that Rhode Island spends on gambling abuse treatment, The Providence Journal reported.
by Sara Beth Labanara '11 in News
Student Congress' Student Life Committee met on Wednesday, April 9, in Slavin 114 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a variety of issues, ranging from the food selection at Raymond Cafeteria to issues regarding Providence College security and weekend life. Peter Boggeman '08, student life chair, and Dave Socha '08, off-campus chair, started-off the meeting by raising a suggestion concerning the cooking oil used at Raymond Hall Cafeteria.
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Campus Ministry Shows Braddigan Documentary
In conjunction with the Board of Programers' (BOP) spring concert, held this past Friday, April 11, headlined by The Roots and featuring Braddigan, Campus Ministry presented a documentary, Side of the Road, revealing the singer's altruistic background.
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