by Andrea Traietti ’21 and Hannah Langley ’21 Editor-in-Chief and News Editor At Yale University, Dr. Laurie Santos, a cognitive scientist and psychology professor, studies some of life’s age-old questions—questions like “What makes us happy?” and “What can we do to achieve the good life?” Providence College students have likely encountered these kinds of questions […]
by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor It was a beautiful day in Providence, RI on Saturday, April 10. With not a cloud in the sky and the promise of a warm 70 degrees, Providence College students began to spill out of their dorm rooms and off-campus houses to enjoy the weather. Ignoring social distancing, mask […]
by W. Cole Patno ’24 Student Congress Representative On April 6, Student Congress invited Erin Corry, resource coordinator for LGBTQ+ inclusion at Providence College, to speak and answer questions. Before answering questions, Corry mentioned that Father Kenneth Sicard, O.P., created her position under his administration to foster a more welcoming and nurturing environment. The first […]
by Katherine Morrissey ’22 News Staff Over the duration of March, the Providence College community has been simultaneously celebrating women’s achievements and raising awareness of women’s and gender issues in light of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8. According to the International Women’s Day website, it is a global […]
by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor With the arrival of spring comes a renewed sense of hope and excitement in the Friar community. On March 6, a school-wide email from Dean and Vice President of Student Affairs Steven Sears announced that a gradual return to normalcy would be coming in the next few weeks. Some […]
by W. Cole Patno ’24 Student Congress Representative On Feb. 16, Dean Tiffany Gaffney and Dr. James Campbell came to the Student Congress meeting to answer questions from Student Congress members regarding Title IX. One member asked about any updates or future developments regarding the Culture of Respect committee, a group working towards stopping sexual […]
by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Each year, students from Providence College and other schools within the Big East Conference are invited to participate in the Big East Startup Challenge, in which students can create teams to propose product ideas to an experienced panel of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and Big East alumni. After competing against […]
by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor For almost a year, COVID-19 has affected everyone in a variety of ways. Although the virus is still very much present, cases in Rhode Island have been dropping in recent weeks as more people are getting vaccinated. Cases at Providence College have also been dropping, which is a good […]
by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff This year marks the second time, and the second year in a row, that Providence College was named a top producer of Fulbright students by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Four students—Dylan Black ’20, Nicole Gottlieb ’20, Krista Minniti ’20, and Jack Murphy ’20—were awarded a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship […]
by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor It is often said that college is a time for self-discovery and self-expression. Here at Providence College, students are actively encouraged to take classes that they find fascinating and to join clubs and organizations that pique their interests. Students may even elect to create their own clubs to share […]