by Kate Ward ’23 The ice creaked and groaned, my pickaxe clanking dully against the ice. I could barely make out the animal we were meant to be digging out from the ice. The museum needed it by morning, an impossible deadline. I looked at my coworkers who were shivering and trying to coax […]
by Grace O’Connor ’22 Being patient makes her head spin and her nausea take over. Being patient makes her feel like she is locked in a small space, With the walls closing in on her, darkness preparing to give her a suffocating hug. Being patient leaves marks on her skin of irritation and […]
Album Review: Drake’s Certified Lover Boy Does Popularity Equal Quality? Talia Rueda ’23 Everyone knows Drake, and for the most part, everyone loves Drake. Of course, there is always that batch of rap lovers or R&B fiends that outwardly prefer to go against the grain—those who claim not to love Drake. This is not uncommon […]
Providence College A Cappella Club Preview A Look at the Three Different Groups on Campus Grace Whitman ’22 When someone mentions a cappella, the first thing that comes to mind is Pitch Perfect. With that said, at Providence College, what comes to mind is Strictly Speaking, Anaclastic, and Special Guest. Performing without instrumental accompaniment, singing […]
MTV Video Music Awards 2021 Industry Giants and Rising Stars Win Big Olivia Riportella ’25 The 2021 VMAs were back in-person for their 40th anniversary this year with nominee and pop icon Doja Cat making her hosting debut. Featuring performances from Lil Nas X, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Olivia Rodrigo, Kacey Musgraves, Ed Sheeran, […]
Most interesting stickers I’ve seen on campus Bo Burnham quotes Stickers from bananas Father Shanley’s face Huxley The “Berries and Cream” guy The ones they gave out during orientation week B.O.P. stickers on people’s laptops who aren’t in B.O.P. A singular wooden spoon Apple logo stickers on MacBooks Stickers from hometowns/states Faded involvement fair stickers […]
PC’s New Commitment to Health by Emily Ball ’22 With October being a month focused on mental health awareness, Providence College will be hosting events and initiating many efforts to decrease the stigma around talking about mental health issues and seeking help. One of these steps is the distinction between the Health Center and the […]
A Welcome Sound: Music Returns to McPhail’s Student Musicians Provide a Fun Night of Entertainment Jack Downey ’23 McPhail’s is one of the unsung attractions of Providence College’s campus. The small bar and activity room on Slavin’s lower level not only serves drinks but also hosts many fun events, such as trivia nights and bingo […]
Women Wanted: $10,000 Reward Texas Senate Bill 8 Sets a Dangerous New Precedent By Julia McCoy ’22 & Madeline Morkin ’22 Texas Senate Bill 8 came into effect on Sept. 1, 2021 and quickly drew headlines as one of the most restrictive “heartbeat bills” the country has ever seen. This bill’s draconian assertions […]
What Is “a Happy Ending to Host Search Drama?” Jeopardy! Appoints New Hosts Through the End of 2021 Madison Palmieri ’22 Ever since the first iteration of Jeopardy! premiered in 1964, the word has become synonymous with fun, educational, and high-stakes trivia. It also conjures images of longtime host and television icon Alex Trebek. Various […]