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Working Towards ‘Friar Family’

The phrase heard most often on the Providence College campus is probably “Friar Family.” Friar Family means that all students, staff, and faculty are supposed to be welcome and accepted in the community on this campus. And with Spotlight Providence, the first accepted students event for the class of 2023, happening this weekend, the Friar […]

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I Like Meat Better: A Carnivorous Parody to “I Like Me Better” by Lauv

by Sarah Heavren ’21 To be wanting some grub in New York City To not know where to go but know I want food that will be good and tasty To be wanting some grub in New York City Midnight into morning coffee Could use something sweet and salty Ham, I like meat better when […]

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American Must-Reads: The Things They Carried

Life is too short to read everything. It may even be too short to major in American studies, history, or English. This column, brought to you by professors in American studies, history, and English, highlights the books you simply cannot let pass, whatever your major. Start your list!  by Dr. Margaret Manchester, Assistant Professor of […]

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Valentine’s Day Cutouts

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Tangents and Tirades

E-Tipping: Compensation for Dunkin’ Nation Dunkin’ holds a special place in the hearts of Providence College students. The New England staple energizes exhausted students with its iced coffee, and employees always serve the much-needed caffeine with a smile. However, since most students pay with a card, these employees could be missing out on possible tips. […]

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Knots

by Sarah Heavren ’21 My soul is twisted and tangled like a knot. There are parts that hang while other parts are taut. My emotions and feelings are a jumble. When trying to untangle, my fingers fumble. There is no beginning and there is no end. It’s one giant mess that I can’t understand. I […]

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Final Score

by Grace O’Connor ’22 I woke up wishing I was still asleep It was a cold November morning A shiver went through my body My Yankee blanket not even keeping me warm I don’t have the motivation to wake up I stare at the blue walls around me I won’t be waiting for the last […]

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Upwards of Ten Thousand Feet

by Kiley McMahon ’20 As we continued upwards of ten thousand feet, the vehicle’s engine roared loudly in my ears. The GoPro stuck to his head recorded my every motion, reaction, and feeling. My fingers turned to ice through the tips of my gloves. Thoughts of loved ones raced through my mind. What would happen […]

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Eating While Black

by Dawyn Henriquez ’19 He was stocky, built more like a fridge with a magnet on its chest than a man with a badge. I didn’t even notice him walking into the pizza spot until he was in front of me. He stood what he must’ve considered a safe distance away. I saw his lips […]

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The Cycle of Getting Better

by Julia Zygiel ’19 This time it had been a cassette, its original label covered up with a piece of scotch tape that read “Self help” in purple Sharpie. Eloise would rather send her beat up Volkswagen over the guardrail and into the valley below than listen to it. The tape sat next to a […]

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