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Big Changes in the Big Apple: Father Brian Shanley, O.P., Becomes St. John’s President

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor After serving as president of Providence College for 15 years, Father Brian Shanley, O.P., humbly stepped down from his position in June 2020. In November 2020, however, it was announced Fr. Shanley would take on the presidential duties at St. John’s University in Queens, NY, becoming their 18th President.  […]

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Honoring MLK Not Just One Day, but Every Day: PC Celebrates Fourth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation

by Sydney Olinger ’23 News Staff As we enter the beginning of Black History Month, it is important that we reflect on the works of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and all of the people who have made a difference in the fight for racial equality.   While the MLK Convocation at Providence College […]

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Gaming Livestreams in Mainstream Popular Culture

Celebrities Turn to Streaming in the Wake of COVID-19 by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff With sports seasons disrupted, music tours canceled, and the average person having much more free time at home, the gaming industry, specifically live streaming, has boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Games such as Call of Duty: Warzone, Fall Guys, and […]

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Real Life Tragedy: Intermission Called for Broadway

Pandemic Brings Down the Curtain on Live Theatre by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff While the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly altered everyday life, it has also negatively impacted the special events that make the everyday extraordinary. This unfortunate consequence has manifested not only in the absence of summer music festivals and limited attendance at sporting […]

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In Memoriam: Sir Sean Connery, a.k.a. “Bond”

The Man Who Swept His Audience off Its Feet by Grace O’Connor ’22 Sir Sean Connery lived a very successful life, taking on roles that showed off his legendary skills as an actor. He passed away in his sleep on Oct. 31 at age 90, surrounded by his family and loved ones. One of his […]

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Springsteen Debuts 20th Studio Album Letter to You

The E-Street Band Rejoins the Boss for a Nostalgic Trip to the Past by Daniel O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff Bruce Springsteen’s studio album, Letter to You, was released on Oct. 23. This marks the 20th studio album that he has released. The album also marks the 12th time that Bruce Springsteen has topped the charts […]

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Ariana Grande Releases Her Home Studio Project

Collaboration and Criticism Characterize Positions by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has been a year of surprise album releases and shortened musical promotions. On Oct. 30, Ariana Grande released her sixth studio album titled Positions only two weeks after her initial album announcement. In typical years, an artist would  […]

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Sicard Holds Conversation on State of Campus: Racism and Election Among Hot Topics

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Since Father Kenneth Sicard, O.P., became president of Providence College, he has made an effort to host numerous conversations regarding the College’s response to racism and COVID-19. On Monday, Nov. 2, Fr. Sicard invited all students, faculty, and staff to a community conversation held virtually over Zoom. This conversation […]

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Giving It the New College Try: Admissions Office Adjusts to COVID-19 Protocols

by Emily Ball ’22 News Guest Writer/Opinion Staff With the current pandemic, the future class of 2025 has been dealt an unfair hand. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, their senior year looks drastically different than they expected, and their college application process has been more complicated given a lack of physical interaction with college campuses. […]

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Friars Celebrate Día de los Muertos

by Sydney Olinger ’23 News Staff Despite this year’s restrictions on social gatherings, Halloweekend was still a great time to have fun while staying within pods. For many, the weekend of Oct. 31 was simply a time to wear costumes, take pictures, and hang out with friends, but for others, Nov. 1 has a different […]

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