Category: National and Global News

COVID-19 Concerns Rise in Rhode Island: Gov. Raimondo Warns Against Loosening Up on State Regulations

By: Eileen Cooney ‘23 News Staff Reported COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island, and specifically in the Providence area, are on the rise. On Oct. 21, the Rhode Island Department of Health reported 470 new cases of the virus, topping the single-day record set back in April during the peak of the virus, and putting the […]

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Bursting the PC Bubble: Takeaways from the First 2020 Presidential Debate

by Addison Wakelin ’22 News Staff Less than a month away from the 2020 presidential election, the first presidential debate left many Americans in a state of pessimism and uncertainty about the future of the United States. On Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Cleveland, former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump faced off in […]

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Candidate’s Corner: Mail-In Voting Concerns

by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff With the 2020 presidential election less than two months away, the nominees are preparing to enter the final stages of their campaigns. Democratic nominee Joe Biden and Republican nominee President Donald Trump have both officially selected their running mates; Biden will be on the ballot with California Senator Kamala […]

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U.S. Concerned with Fueled Tensions Between China and Hong Kong

by Addison Wakelin ’22 News Staff In late August, 12 activists were caught by Chinese officials trying to flee to Taiwan and are now detained with little known of their whereabouts. The arrests came in a growing crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, as more protests in Hong Kong are being targeted by China’s […]

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Candidates’ Corner: Covering the Democratic and Republican National Conventions

by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff The Democratic and Republican National Conventions were held during the past two weeks, officially nominating former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump as the presidential nominees. The Democratic Convention, held virtually from Aug. 17-20, included speakers such as John Kasich and Michelle Obama. The Republican Convention, Aug. […]

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Coronavirus Affects Study Abroad Students: What Measures PC and Other Schools are Taking to Ensure Safety

by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor With the beginning of spring in sight and the perceived long-awaited end to flu season, the rapid emergence of COVID-19 in China, more commonly referred to as coronavirus, has sent shockwaves as well as carriers throughout the globe.  Recent cases of patients who have contracted the virus in countries […]

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Election of 2020: South Carolina Primaries and Super Tuesday Results

by Nicole Silverio ’22 and Kyle Burgess ’21 News Staff Over the past several days, results from South Carolina’s primary elections and Super Tuesday have created major developments for the upcoming decision of choosing a Democratic nominee. Earning 39 delegates and nearly 50 percent of the vote, former Vice President Joe Biden and his campaign […]

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Bursting the PC Bubble: New Israeli Prime Minister Elected

by Addison Wakelin ’22 News Staff After a continuous year-long political deadlock, the long-term Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a victory from preliminary results and exit polls. This was a major win for his party’s attempt to try and secure its majority in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. This win is also significant for […]

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T.F. Green Airport Gets Green Light: Planned Renovations Enter Final Stages

by Brian Garvey ’20 News Staff T.F. Green Airport has taken the final step towards major renovations and changes, finalizing a master plan for extensive updates and expansion of their main terminal. The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) has developed this plan over the past 18 months, taking ideas from multiple open houses and forums […]

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Election of 2020: Bloomberg Faces Major Opposition From Fellow Candidates

by Addison Wakelin ’22 News Staff On Wednesday, February 19, at the Paris Theater in Las Vegas, NV, six Democratic candidates lined up to debate in the ninth installment of the 2020 Democratic Party presidential debates. This debate has been the most-watched Democratic presidential primary debate in its history, with a record 19.7 million viewers […]

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