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Boy on the RIPTA

by Jay Willett ’20 The card didn’t scan at first. I panicked though I knew in the back of my mind that my credentials were fine. The RIPTA driver raised an eyebrow, and I could feel the warm sensation of sweat seeping through my sweatshirt. The machine beeped, I scuttled to a seat directly behind […]

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Castles of Wood and Stone

by Clara Howard ’20 There’s a half-remembered ranch house with a stream in front. A perfect place for playing princesses and pirates. On the outside, white siding gave way to honeycolored stones. On the inside, rooms opened their arms wide, ready to embrace wild imaginations, cooking mishaps, and childhood innocence. Wallpapered bedrooms smiled at stuffed […]

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Signed

by Sarah McLaughlin ’23 Wouldn’t it be great To someday be So famous You’re signing passport books And grocery receipts Gathering a crowd Outside of the White House? Most famous place on earth They’ve traveled so far To see it And they happen to catch you Hold out a pen Ask for your name Because […]

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Friartire: DormWars AQuties vs Suities

by Sally Satirist ’20 As the warm darty season passes into a chilly autumn, residence halls prepare for another annual showdown. While Eaton St. remains a monument to late night life, dorms have been recently rising in Friday and Saturday night notoriety.  Suites Hall, the suite-style upperclassmen dorm, is the traditional spot for on-campus shenanigans. […]

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Listomania: Suggestion for Next Year’s Late Night Madness performer

Amateur Slam Poets  Friar Dom and Huxley  The Return of DJ Diesel  Self-Help motivational speaker  A hologram of The Beatles Elton John  The Naticks Adam Hanna Fr. Shanley playing the Kazoo  A professional didgeridoo-er Open mic night  A man playing the guitar with his toes  Maintenance Mike Vsco girls saying “sksksksksksksk” James Charles  Tupac (he […]

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Tiff and Earl

Dear Tiff and Earl, I got a Hydroflask as a gift and now people are bullying me in class. Please help.  Woefully, #Vscoboy    Dear #, The best way to break a new trend that everyone bandwagons on or wishes they could bandwagon on is to start a new trend. Usually people like to go […]

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AQ Blues: Residents Connecting Over Shared Wi-Fi Issues

by Peter Mazzella ’23 News Staff While sophomores have been making connections in Aquinas Hall, their devices have been losing connection. This has caused frustration among residents who wish to use their devices in the comfort of their own room.  Aquinas residents have been very adamant about their poor connection to the internet, complaining that […]

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Career Center Scheduled for a Major Makeover: PC Alumnus Donates towards Slavin Renovation

by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor Providence College is set to unveil yet another addition to the rapidly-growing number of student facilities being erected on campus.  This facility in particular, a new center for career education and professional development, will look to assist students as they prepare themselves for life beyond the gates of PC […]

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Fiestaval: A Celebration of Beauty and Background

by Brian Garvey News Staff On Friday, September 27, the Board of Programmers (BOP) and the Board of Multicultural Student Affairs (BMSA) hosted Fiestaval on the Slavin Lawn.  Born from the idea of mixing a fiesta with a carnival, Fiestaval is a celebration of the uniqueness and beauty of different world cultures.  The party started […]

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Education Students Stand for Diversity: Press Event Addresses Lack of Teachers of Color in Rhode Island

by Maura Campbell ’22 News Staff On Sept. 18, the Providence College Coalition Against Racism held a press event addressing issues within the Providence College Department of Elementary and Special Education.  Members of the student body and faculty received an email on the same day from Dr. Hugh Lena III, provost and senior vice president […]

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