by Madeline Morkin ’22 Asst. Opinion Editor When it comes to safety and security, it is not easy to be a woman. An unfortunate reality for women everywhere, and at any age, is the need to prepare for the worst possible situations when leaving for a night out with friends, taking an Uber alone, or […]
By Madeline Morkin ’22 Assistant Opinion Editor In semesters prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Providence College students often went to bed at night by setting morning alarms for class, the gym, or just as a wake-up for the general start of their next day. Just as COVID-19 has affected many of the once-regular ways in […]
Savannah Plaisted ’21 Providence College has found itself in a position of opportunity for the advancement of positive race relations on campus this semester. The Office of Public Safety has been tasked with finding a replacement for the former chief of Public Safety, Koren Kanadanian, after he resigned over winter break. The position of […]
by Kelly Wheeler ’21 In order to combat the unique educational challenges imposed by COVID-19, Providence College has become one of the thousands of universities around the world to adopt Zoom technology. Zoom is an incredibly useful and powerful platform; with it, there is seemingly nothing that could stand in the way of bringing […]
by Madeline Morkin ’22 The pandemic’s persistence into the spring semester has led Providence College to make continuous adjustments in order to provide returning on-campus students with a sense of safety, sanity, and certainty regarding the effects of COVID-19 on PC’s small campus community. New improvements and guidelines are constantly being emailed out to parents […]
Writer vs. Writer: Should Professors Share Their Personal Opinions in Class? by Peter Mazzella ’22 Opinion Staff Yes In a classroom setting, political and religious beliefs are typically regarded as sensitive subjects. Professors are discouraged from sharing personal opinions, as doing so may cause a divide within the class and discourage students from being […]
The Upside of the Spring Break Alternative: Why the Scattered Days off are Better for Mental and Physical Health by Madeline Morkin ’22 Opinion Staff This fall semester, Providence College students have become all too familiar with Continuity emails flooding their inboxes. These emails provide regular updates on the current academic schedule, the College’s social […]
Pope Francis, Bishop Tobin, and the LGBT+ Community: A Call to Action By Savannah Plaisted ’21 Opinion Co-Editor Pope Francis made history this month with his statement regarding the LGBT+ community in the recently released documentary Francesco. In the documentary, Pope Francis says, “What we have to create is a civil union law. That way […]
Tackling Title IX Changes: PC’s Response to New Federal Guidelines Is Promising By Julia McCoy ’22 Opinion Staff Trigger Warning: This piece discusses sexual assault. Earlier this year, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and an upheaval of their daily routines, college students were faced with more troublesome news. The federal guidelines surrounding Title IX had […]
Just How Catholic are Catholic Schools?: Taking Pride in the Strength of PC is Catholic Identity By Joseph Kulesza ’22 Opinion Staff If it is in the name, does it have to be true? A three-ring binder has three rings; a ferris wheel is indeed in the shape of a wheel; and a water bottle […]