by Olivia Bretzman ’22 Opinion Staff Yes, there are beautiful mountains in New England. Here lies the ocean, four seasons, the Patriots, and much more. Surprising to some, though, this country holds far more than just New England. In fact, New England is a mere sliver of the United States. The majority of Providence […]
by Erin Garvey ’22 Opinion Staff You are planning what you are going to do for the night and your friend suggests going to hang out with friends in St. Joseph Hall. At the same time, your other friend suggests going to see friends in Meagher Hall. How do you decide where to go? Does […]
by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff Since the basketball season started last week, there is a renewed focus on having, or at least expressing, some form of friar pride here on campus. Although there is nothing inherently wrong with equating friar pride with the Providence College basketball team’s performance, the fact it is almost […]
by Marie Sweeney ’20 Opinion Staff College is a time of growth, education, and fun. However, it is also a time where making contacts and connections are integral for the future. As Providence College students begin applying for internships and full time jobs, it is necessary to keep in mind the importance of making connections […]
by Margaret Scales ’23 Opinion Staff In contrast to many other colleges and universities, Providence College requires their students to live on campus for their first three years at the College. Although this requirement fosters a good amount of negative criticism amongst the student body, its benefits outweigh the inconvenience of having to wait to […]
by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff Since October is Mental Health Awareness Month, students, faculty, and staff have all been able to participate in a range of activities, such as the semi-colon project, fresh check day, and wilderness retreats, to understand and break the stigma around mental health. As beneficial as these events are, […]
by Erin Garvey ’22 Opinion Staff Are you ever stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Do you have a group of people that you can go to when you feel this way? Many students on campus will say they have found a group that they can go to, but would you be open to talking to them about […]
One very unique aspect of Providence College is McPhail’s, the College’s very own on-campus bar where every student can hang out and 21+ students can even kick back and enjoy a beer without having to leave the campus. Although an on-campus bar seems enticing to most college students, McPhail’s is, for the most part, relatively […]
The motto of Providence College is Veritas, meaning truth. The search for truth grounds education, community interaction, and student life in a quest for knowledge. However, this truth only goes so far: it solely extends to beliefs that align with Catholic teaching. Last year, Stopping Homophobia, Eliminating Prejudice, and Restoring Dignity (Shepard) and Board of […]
In recent years, Providence College has combined Alumni Weekend and Family Weekend into a single weekend filled with several different events and activities for the visiting alumni and parents. Although this seems like an efficient and fun way to couple the two events, it comes with a plethora of issues which has led the school […]