by Sydney Olinger ’23 News Staff Despite this year’s restrictions on social gatherings, Halloweekend was still a great time to have fun while staying within pods. For many, the weekend of Oct. 31 was simply a time to wear costumes, take pictures, and hang out with friends, but for others, Nov. 1 has a different […]
by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff As Thanksgiving approaches, the student body is preparing to return home for the remainder of the fall semester. After the unusual experiences of mask-wearing, remote classes, and a lockdown, the Providence College community celebrates a successful end to the semester, being sent home as planned rather than sooner. In […]
By Max Waite ’21 News Staff Last week, spooky season arrived on the Providence College campus. This was not your typical Halloween in Friartown, as students were confined to their pods to respect social distancing guidelines. The same rules applied to off-campus students, who were advised to stay in their homes for the duration of […]
By Andrea Traietti ’21 Editor-in-Chief In just four years at Providence College, Quincy Bevely has become one of the leading voices for institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion (IDEI) in an administrative role at the College. Since he joined PC in 2016, Bevely has served in several key positions in different departments across campus: he has […]
By: Max Waite ’21 News Staff This past Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Providence College Career Expo was held virtually for the PC community. Over 450 students attended the redesigned event, where they were given the option to sign up for one-on-one or group sessions on the Handshake platform. The Career Expo has always been a […]
By: Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff After about a two-week closure during the campus-wide quarantine, Providence College has finally resumed its in-person classes and use of the Concannon Fitness Center, Phillips Memorial Library, and indoor dining at Raymond Dining Hall and Alumni Hall Food Court. PC students have been eager to get back out on […]
By: Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor On Sunday, Oct. 25, members of the Providence College Class of 2021 commemorated their time in Friartown with a celebratory Senior Ring Weekend (SRW) Mass at St. Dominic Chapel. This year’s celebrations took on a unique approach as the 130 masked seniors in attendance remained socially distant in their […]
A Deeper Look into Local Providence Delivery Options by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff The stay-at-home orders Providence College administration issued to off-campus students completely shifted everything that daily life entails. Considering the new circumstances, hundreds of students began to question where their next meals would come from. The option to have a $30 per […]
by Student Congress Executive Board During these difficult times, we find ourselves needing the Friar Family more than ever. The unwavering efforts and presence of every single Providence College administrator is apparent everyday on and off campus. Administrators have been working around-the-clock with the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) to support families and students […]
by Eileen Cooney ’23 News Staff On Thursday, Oct. 1, Providence College hosted a Friar Forum with two former governors and presidential candidates, Chris Christie ’23P and Michael Dukakis ’23GP. Christie and Dukakis answered questions about the upcoming election and shared stories about their careers in public service. The event, moderated by political science department […]