by Katherine Torok ’20 A recent bulletin board found in St. Joseph Hall proved that the Providence College community still struggles to fully accept some students’ identities—even though it is 2018. The bulletin board was decorated with the phrase, “Marriage: The Way God Intended It. One Man. One Woman,” a quote from Pope Francis which […]
by Andrea Traietti ’21 In the wake of the Parkland, Florida shooting that left 17 innocent people dead, one beacon of hope continues to shine through: the work of the student activists from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. As their passion spreads across the country, more young people are raising their voices and taking a […]
by Taylor Godfrey ’19 Opinion Co-Editor If there is one thing that will convince a Providence College student to come to an event on campus, it is free food. If that food is PVDonuts, it is basically guaranteed that they will be making an appearance. So when the College’s Inside Out Week events involved a […]
by Lela Biggus ’18 Opinion Staff College students should be an integral part of decision-making processes when it comes to hiring new teaching staff and assistant professors. Students are consumers of education and should therefore have some degree of control over what they are getting when they pay any amount of money, let alone $60,000 […]
by Andrea Traietti ’21 Opinion Staff The recent decision to charge 50 cents for each to-go box at the Take3 station in Alumni Hall represents a step in the right direction towards making Providence College a more sustainable campus. Currently, PC boasts an array of different sustainable resources and environmental protection efforts. The Slavin Center […]
by Gabrielle Bianco ’21 Opinion Staff “Time’s Up.” “Liberty and Justice for All.” “Resist.” Slogans such as these were emblazoned on signs at the Rhode Island Women’s March, held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Rhode Island State House. Thousands were in attendance in response to actions by the government and current president which […]
by McKenzie Tavella ’18 Opinion Staff It is hard to believe that I have gone nearly my entire college career without taking or even knowing about one type of course. My friend changed the course of my college career when she turned to me and uttered two words: “independent study.” Providence College defines an independent […]
by Katherine Torok ’20 Opinion Staff The Providence College Men’s Hockey Team did more than just compete in a hockey tournament during their recent trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland; they strengthened the bond and cultural ties between the United States and Northern Ireland. Over Thanksgiving break, the men’s hockey team traveled about 3,000 miles to […]
by Kevin Copp ’18 Opinion Staff Friday night’s opening game for the Providence College Men’s Basketball Team demonstrated the need for more games to take place on campus. The Friars played in front of a raucous crowd and resulted in a demonstrative win for the Friars over Houston Baptist University inside Alumni Hall. However, the […]
by Kelsey Dass ’18 Opinion Staff Two hundred and eighteen days until the Providence College Class of 2018 steps into the great scary world. The question is: are we ready? The biggest concern about leaving PC is the fear of our worth. Are we going to be good enough? “218 Night,” sponsored by Student Congress, […]