Posts from "National and Global News"
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National and Global News | Jan.16, 2020
Election of 2020: Current Standings for Candidates
by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 News Staff The next United States presidential elections are scheduled to take place on Nov. 3, prompting voters to consider a number of diverse candidates. As of January 2020, there are 12 major Democratic candidates, and…
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Campus | Jan.16, 2020
Rebuilding the Gulf: Campus Ministry Gives Back in the Big Easy
by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor This past week, eleven Providence College students had the opportunity to experience Southern Hospitality while serving the communities of New Orleans, LA during the annual NOLA Immersion Trip. The program is sponsored by Campus…
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Features | Jan.16, 2020
Featured Friar: Trevor Wakefield ’21
by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Service and leadership have been a core part of the academic mission at Providence College since its opening. Trevor Wakefield ’21 is a great example of a PC student who continues to pursue this…
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Campus | Jan.16, 2020
Order Up!: Raymond Dining Hall Delivers on Improvements
by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Over the past couple years, Raymond Dining Hall has gone through several developments, renovations, and remodels. Recently, however, students have become more and more aware of certain areas in which the dining hall is…
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Campus | Jan.16, 2020
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Students Travel to Los Angeles for the 9th Year of PC in Hollywood
by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff Over winter break, future Hollywood stars and directors from our very own campus traveled to Los Angeles to tour several Hollywood studios. Being Providence College’s ninth year providing this opportunity, students got to spend…
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National and Global News | Jan.16, 2020
Bursting the PC Bubble: Wildfires Engulf Australia
Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor With the start of the new decade, Australia continues to find itself under siege from a large swath of wildfires that continue to spread destruction across the country. The fires originally broke out in July…
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National and Global News | Jan.16, 2020
Bursting the PC Bubble: Iran Admits Fault, Quashes Tehran Protests
Eileen Cooney ’23 Assistant News Editor On Wednesday January 8, a Ukranian International Airlines Boeing 737-800 crashed just before dawn near Tehran, Iran. Shortly after takeoff the airplane, headed for the Ukranian capital of Kyiv, burst into flames. Of the…
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Features | Dec.05, 2019
Reason(s) for the Season: Exploring the Many Traditions of Christmastime
by Brian Garvey ’20 News Staff Christmas on the East Coast is a time of family, revelry, and tradition. With the majority of Providence College students heading home for the holidays, many join in traditions ranging from Christmas tree shopping…
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Campus | Dec.05, 2019
Featured Friar: Maggie McKenna ’20
by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor According to ESPN, the odds of making a half-court shot on a basketball court are roughly one in 100. However, for Maggie McKenna ’20, all it took to be that one was her closest…
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National and Global News | Dec.05, 2019
Black Friday Trends
Peter Mazzella ’22 News Staff One of the most infamous shopping days of the year, Black Friday, causes shoppers to camp outside of stores, rain or shine, to take advantage of door buster deals. With apparent success this year, as…
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