Dangerous Precedent The Meaning of Kyle Rittenhouse’s Verdict by Ashley Seldon ’24 During a series of protests in Kenosha, WI following the shooting of Jacob Blake by a police officer, Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old from Illinois shot and killed two protestors in what he alleged to be an act of self-defense. While a 1994 Wisconsin […]
Accountability for Accomplices Why Charges Against Oxford Shooter’s Parents Are Important by Julia McCoy ’22 Earlier this semester I reflected on the Sandy Hook school shooting that took place on Dec. 14, 2012. Now, just days before the nine-year anniversary of that devastating moment in American history, the United States once again mourns the lives […]
Remembering Virgil Abloh Why He Should Be Remembered as a Pioneer for African Americans in the High-Fashion Industry by Ashley Seldon ’24 Virgil Abloh passed away on Nov. 28 at the age of 41 after privately battling cancer. Abloh was the creative director of the high-fashion brand Louis Vuitton and the founder of Off-White. He […]
Defeat, Don’t Delete Social Media Doesn’t Have to Be Damaging to Your Mental Health by Sydney Gayton ’23 At some point or another, everyone has probably compared themselves to others on social media. Whether it be a new job or internship posting on LinkedIn, or a perfectly captured candid on Instagram, it can be difficult […]
The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health During Finals Week by Olivia Coletti ’24 Finals week is a stressful time for any student, and, as the week begins, it is essential to find the ways to manage one’s mental health. Various studies have proven that stress and heightened anxiety lead to people overlooking things. Thus, when […]
By Will Murphy ’23 Sports Staff The Providence College Men’s Soccer team capped off another successful season with their second trip to the Sweet Sixteen in the past three years. The Friars began their run in the tournament against their regional rival Marist College at their home field, Chapey Field, on Thursday, Nov. 18. The […]
By Joseph Quirk ’23 Sports Staff The 2021 season started out with much promise for the Providence College Women’s Volleyball team. After earning a spot in the Big East tournament for the first time since 1999 (the Big East Tournament for volleyball only accepts the top four finishers in the conference), the Friars expected to […]
By Ben Bilotti ’23 Men’s Basketball The Providence College Men’s Basketball team had a busy week winning their two games, both very meaningful. First, on Wednesday, Dec. 1, the Friars took on Texas Tech University. This was a big game for the Friars. Providence bested Texas Tech in a close game, with a score of […]
Providence College Investigates Justin Bishop ’24 Sports Staff Al Durham The best player for the Providence College Men’s Basketball team is clearly 6’10” Center, Nate Watson ’22GS. He is dominant in the paint and constantly comes down with rebounds. However, the X–Factor for this season’s team is the new guy-transfer guard Al Durham ’22GS. Head […]
By Luke Sweeney ’24 Sports Staff The Providence College hockey teams have started their 2021-2022 season off extremely well. Both the Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams find themselves securely ranked within the top 20 teams in the nation. PC has been a hotspot for top hockey recruits for decades now, and the first two seasons […]