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Going Courtside with Cayleigh Griffin

Griffin Talks About Transition to NBA by Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-Editor Cayleigh Griffin ’14 can still recall the first time she ever spoke to Providence College legend Doris Burke ’87, ‘92G, & ‘05Hon. It was during her senior year at PC, and Griffin had every intention to break into the sports media industry after […]

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NFL Mid-Season Update

COVID-19 Outbreaks Lead to Scheduling Fiascos by Liam Tormey ’22 Sports Staff It is now a couple weeks into the National Football League (NFL) season, and there have been both surprises and concerns for many teams in the league. It goes without saying that COVID-19 is going to be the biggest issue this season. Going […]

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PCI: Who Will Win the World Series?

The Atlanta Braves by Leo Hainline ’23 Sports Staff In a season that seemed destined to fail, Major League Baseball (MLB) thankfully got its act together and is now at the final stretch of the postseason. The National League Championship Series (NLCS) is set between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves. The American League […]

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The Problem with Political Debates: First Presidential Debate Was Symptom of Larger Disease

by Sienna Strickland ’22 Opinion Staff In a country more politically divided than ever, there is one thing the American populace (and even foreigners for that matter) can agree on: the presidential debate was an utter embarrassment. It does not take an expert polls statistician to measure the public’s evident discontent with the debate. All […]

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Harmful Language and Inaccurate Assumptions: The Importance of Being More Sensitive to Those Suffering from Eating Disorders

by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff Trigger Warning: This article contains a discussion about eating disorders. In a culture that is hyper-aware of physical appearance and body image, the diagnosis of eating disorders has become a more prevalent issue. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), “An estimated 30 million Americans suffer from an […]

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Internship Canceled Because of COVID-19?: How the “New Normal” Presents New Opportunities

by Katherine Belbusti ’22 Opinion Staff It seems as though the list of effects from the COVID-19 pandemic keeps growing, including the loss of summer internships for college students. Beginning their freshman year, Providence College students are taught, “Don’t wait! Slavin 108!” and because of this, many students complete all necessary steps to ensure that […]

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Coping with Burnout and Building Resilience: Taking Time to Recharge Is a Sign of Strength

by Andrea Traietti ’21  Editor-in-Chief Academic burnout is something many of us college students are familiar with by now. It seems to build up slowly every semester until it catches up to us all at once, oftentimes right at the height of stress during midterms and finals week. This semester has been no exception when […]

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Drew Barrymore Returns with A Drew Barrymore Show

Celebrity Uses New Outlet to Express Gratitude, Kindness by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff Drew Barrymore has had an outstanding career in Hollywood and has been a fan favorite for decades. She recently started her own talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show. According to USA Today, “Her unguardedness and verve are key ingredients” for her […]

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21 Savage and Metro Boomin Return with Savage Mode II

Recruit Morgan Freeman for Charting Genre-Fluid Album by Daniel O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff 21 Savage, in collaboration with the producer Metro Boomin, has officially released his latest album, Savage Mode II. Earlier in the week of Sept. 28, the duo announced the arrival of their album, which officially released on Oct. 2. There are many […]

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A Show for Civic Duty: Whose Vote Counts, Explained

Insight into the Fight to Vote, Political Corruption by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff In 1776, 56 men signed a document stating that “All men are created equal,” but in reality, they have not always been treated as such when it comes to voting. In terms of voting, being able to express your opinion at […]

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