by Anna Pomeroy ’23 Life is a piece of paper. A single sheet–– Lost in the endless motion of pages. It is fresh and crisp. Yet, its once desired appearance–– Becomes indistinguishable Over the years. We can choose to wear Our heart on our sleeves–– Sometimes, disguised in Illegible scribbles. Or We can erase what […]
Former PC Goalkeeper Talks Soccer Career and New Interests by Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-Editor When we see athletes celebrate after winning a championship, it shows us what it looks like to reach the pinnacle of sports. We witness these athletes in their finest moments. What we miss are the struggles and challenges they must […]
The Call From the Booth During a Hectic Summer by Thomas Zinzarella ’21 Sports Staff When the sports world came to a halt in the middle of March, my broadcast partners and I were at Madison Square Garden, taking in the first half of the Big East Tournament matchup between St. John’s University and Creighton […]
Humanities Forum Offensive to Many Speaker’s Hateful Social Media Draws Campus-Wide Attention by Savannah Plaisted ’21 Opinion Co-Editor Over the past several months, Providence College administrators and representatives released multiple statements that claimed they were committed to combating racism and improving diversity on our […]
Female Directors Make History Despite COVID-19 by Daniel O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff As the first international film festival during the era of COVID-19, the Venice Film Festival ran for 10 days and showcased 18 films. This year, a new record was established as eight films by female directors won top awards in the main competition. […]
Letter to the Editor: Does Freedom of Expression Have a Place on Our Campus? by Sean Gray ’21 Executive Vice President of the 71st Student Congress I found the Provost’s decision about the Humanities Forum with Dr. Spencer Klavan last Friday, in a word, disappointing. While Dr. Klavan’s topic was not controversial, as he […]
The Cam Newton Era has Begun in New England by Liam Tormey ’22 Sports Staff A new era is beginning for the New England Patriots. After 20 seasons and six Vince Lombardi Trophies, Tom Brady decided to end his career with the Patriots and sign a two-year, $50 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]
Letter to the Editor: What is the Purpose of the Humanities Forum? by Raymond Hain Associate Professor of Philosophy Associate Director of the Humanities Program The controversy over Dr. Spencer Klavan’s visit offers us an opportunity to reflect on the vision of the Humanities Forum. Let me note first, however, that I speak […]
by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff On Sunday, Aug. 30, the MTV Music Video Awards, or the VMAs, were not held with their usual packed crowds and live performances, but rather with few spectators and pre-recorded outdoor performances. Hosted by Keke Palmer, the program made reference to many important topics. These topics ranged from the […]
Using Power for Evil: The Dangerous Ignorance of Trump’s Diversity Training Ban by Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Co-Editor On Sept. 4, the Trump administration issued a directive prohibiting all executive branch agencies from using government funds to hold diversity training for their employees. In a nation that is flooded with racial tension, this decision […]