October 1, 2026
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On Friday, April 24, Dr. Thomas Smith, Providence College’s provost, announced that Dr. Ronald Dufresne will be the next dean…
On Thursday, April 23, Providence College hosted a talk given by Ashley Brown, associate professor and the Allan H. Selig…
In its mission, Providence College declares itself to be a liberal arts institution. The curriculum requires students to participate in…
by Sarah McCall ’26 on April 30, 2026
Anna Gardiner ’28, along with Kaley DeGennaro ’28, Hollis Humphries ’28, Gabriella Fainelli ’28, and Victoria Healey ’28, were encouraged to develop a nonprofit organization in their Management 101 class with Dr. Erickson. The group determined a mutual interest in animal welfare. With this, they created an initiative to inform members of the Providence College community, specifically those moving off-campus for their senior year, about proper care or potential alternatives to discourage unnecessary abandonment or owner surrender in our community.
The group worked with alumni mentors John McCarthy ’86 and Catrina Caruso ’24, as well as the West Warwick Animal Shelter to learn more about owner abandonment in the Rhode Island area. Throughout the semester, they developed their mission, originally starting with fundraisers and food drives, but ultimately deciding to instead spread awareness and have an impact that lasts longer than this semester.
10 tactics were created that college students can use to determine if they should adopt a pet. This list includes:
At PC, the group provided some alternatives for students considering adopting a pet. Finnegan, a member of the PC Personal Counseling Center, is a great way to engage with a pet for students missing their own dog while remaining on campus. However, Finnegan is not hypoallergenic, so this is not a perfect option for everyone. Other options include attending the Providence College Animal Welfare Club, attending events held by Board of Programmers that involve pets, or finding dog-walking or pet-sitting opportunities near campus.
Animal welfare is a necessity nationally and locally, and this group project has worked to outline these needs and create a preventative plan for local college students. Keep an eye out on campus for more information about this initiative.
by Chris Sama ’27 on February 12, 2026
The athlete of the week is Jason Edwards ’G26, who made his return against DePaul University on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Friars desperately needed a true point guard to run the offense and struggled without Edwards’ presence. It was unclear whether he would return at all for the rest of the Friars’ season, but fortunately, he is back and playing extremely well. He scored 25 points on efficient shooting, going five for eight from three and eight for13 from the field overall. He also had two assists and four rebounds, which is especially impressive considering his role as a guard.
On the season, Edwards is averaging 17.6 points, three rebounds and 3.2 assists on 43.9 field goal percentage, showing his efficiency. He has an extremely quick release that, despite his size, allows him to get shots up from anywhere, even with defenders closing him out. He is also extremely quick and drives to the basket well. The Friars need him if they want any chance at winning the Big East Tournament, let alone making it to March Madness, as he is their only true point guard. Before joining the Friars in the Big East, Edwards played at Vanderbilt University, where he averaged 17.0 points, 1.3 assists, and two rebounds. He made the All-SEC Third team and scored in double figures in 29 of 31 games. He has shown significant improvement in his passing game from his time at North Texas University to Providence College, going from a 1.4 assist average to 3.2.
Without Edwards’ impact, PCwas playing noticeably worse; it felt like something was missing. While the Friars have a great back court consisting of talented players like Stefan Vaaks ’29, Jaylin Sellers ’26G, and Jamier Jones ’29, none of them fit the point guard role; they function better as shooting guards or small forwards. It’s clear from the games where he was present that Edwards was recruited by coach Kim English to run the offense and be a leader on the court.
by Kaelynd Brouillette on September 17, 2026
The stir of the summer in cinema this year came relatively out of nowhere. Curry Barker’s Obsession took movie theatres by storm in the best way possible. With a budget of $750,000, it has grossed over $505 million worldwide under a cast of completely nobodies (besides Dancing with the Stars legend Andy Richter). Barker did what almost every horror director of the 21st century has done. Like Jordan Peele and Zach Cregger, Barker was a YouTube comedian prior to this horror run, coming from thecomedy group “That’s a Bad Idea” alongside Obsession cast member Cooper Tomlinson. Together, the duo created sketch videos that received anywhere from hundreds to millions of views online, before creating the YouTube horror film “Milk & Serial,” which ultimately led to Barker being signed by Focus Features to create his first professional film. What started as two roommates sharing their passion online turned into one of the greatest summer blockbuster films since Jaws in 1975. But the real crème de la crème was breakout actress Inde Navarrette, starring as Nikki. Co-star, Michael Johnston, who plays the “protagonist,” Bear, places a wish on Nikki using the film’s novelty toy, the One Wish Willow, hoping Nikki will love Bear more than anyone in the world—I put “protagonist” in quotes because Bear is what I would call the opposite of a hero. Navarrette’s utterly terrifying performance has caused quite a stir amongst Oscar season, which is coming faster than anyone could imagine. With other films like TheOdyssey, Digger, and Project Hail Mary being released or already on streaming devices, I can confidently say that movies are back. The real buzz of the year is that Navarrette is officially putting in her campaign for Best Actress, the highest of highs for all actresses in Hollywood. However, if you’re new to cinema or the history of the Oscars, you know that the Academy does not show much love to the horror genre. Take Toni Collete, for example, in the 2017 film Hereditary. What was deemed the best performance of not only the year, but the century, received nothing from the Academy. The controversycaused an uproar in Hollywood and with movie lovers across the world. They wanted fairness for all genres, and to praise the actors and actresses who perform these frightening and blood curling roles and give them their flowers. So, what can Navarrette do to earn a nomination in the category? The answer is really quite simple. She has already put her name even further out there after landing a role in the newest Marvel Cinematic Universe reboot of the X-Men. She must continue to do press events, attending info sessions and screening Q&As. Being named in the top 10 of “Variety’s Actors to Watch of 2026” also helps build her name to the top of the Oscar mountain. Focus Features are putting their best foot forward in allowing their film and their star to receive the love they deserve. Alongside Navarrette, Barker is also on his press run, hoping to land not one, not two, but three nominations in Best Editing, Best OriginalScreenplay, and the synonymous Best Picture, hoping for Obsession to be the first horror film since The Silence of the Lambs in 1991 to win Best Picture, showing how horror has really been treated by the Academy. Obsession did exactly what it wanted to do: it entered movie theatres as nothing, having zero expectation to do what it did. However, when you bring together a cast and crew of entertainers who are passionate about what they love, the ceiling can never be higher. I am rooting for Obsession to getthe glory and praise it rightfully deserves, and if I had a say in anything, it would take home all of the awards.
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