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Featured Friar: Acklynn Byamugisha ’20

by Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff Acklynn Byamugisha ’20 has certainly made her mark throughout her four years here at Providence College, whether it was with her constant organizing and running of campus-wide events, or meeting with her peers to develop new ideas for the Board of Multicultural Student Affairs (BMSA). Byamugisha grew up in […]

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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 today. As a theology and Spanish double major, Wakefield has given back to the PC […]

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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 to listening to silver bells in New York City. New York City, while already iconic, […]

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Featured Friar: Sean Richardson ’20

by Max Waite ’21 News Staff During the college search, some people do not have to search very far to call a place home. For Sean Richardson ‘20, home was just a stone’s throw away. Richardson is a sociology and public/community service double major who grew up in the neighboring town of Pawtucket, where he […]

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Featured Friar: Kyle LaForest-Roys ’20

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 News Staff Kyle LaForest-Roys ’20, a marketing major with an economics minor, has held a number of roles within the Providence College Office of Admissions and Orientation Staff. LaForest-Roys is one of 12 senior students to become a Senior Admissions Fellow. As a Fellow, LaForest-Roys helps with the recruitment of prospective […]

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Featured Friar: Nicole Ing ’21

by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff Nicole Ing ‘21 has been an active part of the Providence College community since her freshman year and has continued her work ever since. Ing is currently vice president of the Asian American Association (AAA) and an orientation leader. She is also involved in Dance Club, the Board of […]

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Featured Friar: Ariel Tavares ’20

by Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff Whether it is organizing and working campus-wide events with the administration, finding ways to appeal and motivate different members, or meeting with her Executive Board in order to formulate ideas for student functions, Ariel Tavares ’20 knows firsthand the responsibilities that face a president of Friars Club. Having grown […]

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Featured Friar: Laura Arango ’20

by Sienna Strickland ’22 News Staff Laura Arango ’20 leads a busy life on campus and has quite the impressive resume. “Here at PC, I am Head RA of Cunningham, Mal Brown, and Di Traglia. I am the founder and certified facilitator for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Groups that take place on […]

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Featured Friar: Peter Chin ’20

by Eileen Cooney ’23 News Staff For Peter Chin ’20, studying abroad was one of his favorite experiences at Providence College.  Chin decided to spend the spring semester of his junior year abroad in Rome, Italy, hoping he would experience new cultures and travel all over Europe. “I chose to study in Rome because of […]

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Featured Friar: Jack Murphy ’20

by Max Waite ’21 News Staff Every student took their own unique road to PC, and Jack Murphy ’20 is no different. Murphy grew up and attended high school in Brunswick, Maine just north of Portland. During high school, he was involved in the school band and chorus, as well as committed to four years […]

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