Category: Campus

Nitro Cart “Rolls Up” to PC Campus

By Anthony Bateman ’21 The Nitro Cart, a local Rhode Island coffee company, began setting up shop across the street from the Huxley Avenue gate on Eaton Street, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cart had originally visited campus on Sept. 6, but began regular hours this week. Zach Fin, one of […]

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Friars Honor Frederick Douglass in Nantucket

By Hannah Langley ’21 The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave is not only a major work of literature in American history, but it is prevelant in the Development of Western Civilization and the American Studies curriculums at Providence College as well. This past weekend, Dr. Darra Mulderry, director of the National […]

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Congress Updates

By Abigail Northgraves ’19 This week Raul Fonts, associate vice president and dean of admission and financial aid, was the guest speaker at the Providence College Student Congress meeting.  Raul Fonts gave an introduction of himself, his history with the College, and his experience in admissions. Fonts also shared several statistics about the class of 2022.  […]

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In Memoriam: Rev. William David Folsey, O.P.

By Hannah Langley ’21 On Saturday, September 23, Reverend William David Folsey, O.P., passed away at the age of 85.  Rev. Folsey, originally from Trenton, Vermont, received his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Providence College.  After being ordained in 1957, he pursued teaching philosophy and theology at several universities in Washington, D.C. and in Ottawa, Canada. […]

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PC Debate Team Competes in Novice Competition

By Malena Aylwin ’22 This past Friday, Boston University held their first debate competition of the season, Boston University Novice. Brown University, Harvard University, Boston University, Tufts University, Brandeis Univeristy, and Providence College were amongst the participants in the competition. Over 100 students came to represent their schools. The PC team consisted of just under […]

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Featured Friar: Rita Murphy ’19

By Kendall Carol ’20 In the midst of the overwhelming nature of college, students often struggle to stay afloat.   Rita Murphy ’19 has undoubtedly encountered some chaos throughout her time at Providence College, but she has also fostered a mindset that keeps her close to her intentions and identity, trusting in the future ahead.  […]

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PC Debate Society Looks to National Stage

by Anthony Bateman ’21 News Staff The Providence College Debate Society is looking forward to their first competition of the year this Friday, September 21, at 4:30 p.m. at Boston University. The Debate Society is the longest running club in PC history and has been active for the past 97 years. Members of the club […]

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Chill With the Fitness Center During National Yoga Month

By Samuel Ward ’21   Every year since 2008, the United States has recognized September as National Yoga Month. In recognition of this, the Concannon Fitness Center is offering a number of yoga classes and events in the upcoming weeks. The Fitness Center offers a yoga class every day, with 30 spots available per class. Students […]

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Slavin 108 Brings In Updates For New Year

By Thomas Edwards ’20   The Center for Career Education & Professional Development is implementing new programs and resources this year. One of the major programs being brought in is Handshake, which is replacing eFriars as the Center’s main job and internship resource. “Handshake is different because the first priority of the organization is the […]

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PC Program Becomes Victim of Vandalism

by Micaela Freeman ’20 Last month, as Providence College began its academic school year, the Providence College Women’s Studies Program reported an act of vandalism. Among other information from students and faculty, camera footage has confirmed that the perpetrator was a Providence College faculty member. The faculty member removed posters, signage, facts, and flyers from […]

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