On Saturday, Sept. 18, “SpaceX” and, more specifically, Elon Musk opened our eyes to an era of commercialized space tourism. Musk’s “SpaceX Dragon” Capsule carried a crew to space without an astronaut onboard for the first time in history. These four space travelers landed after a complete orbit around the globe. This success in space […]
During the past three years through his involvement on campus, Matt Lussier ’22 truly has fully immersed himself in the Providence College community and left a profound impact. Originally from Ludlow, MA, Lussier took advantage of the wide array of majors and minors and the liberal arts curriculum within the college and decided to declare […]
It All Starts With Orientation Providence College Welcomes the Class of 2025 By Colleen Joyce ’22 For new students, it all starts with Orientation—a seven-day program that occurs over the duration of the first two weekends of school. This fall, the Orientation program has given first-year and transfer students a chance to explore and […]
Featured Friar: Michaela Campbell ’22 Making a Difference at PC and Beyond By Sydney Olinger ’23 Michaela Campbell ’22 has truly made her mark on Providence College during her three years on campus. However, her career serving her local communities began long before attending PC. Campbell is from Holliston, MA and is currently […]
U.S. Troops Withdraw From Afghanistan Kabul Airport Attacked by ISIS-K as Taliban Takes Over By Eileen Cooney ’23 After nearly 20 years, U.S. armed forces officially withdrew from Afghanistan on Aug. 31, 2021. This withdrawal marks the end of the longest war in U.S. history, which began in 2001 following the Sept. 11 terrorist […]
Providence College COVID-19 Update Masks Reinstated as National Cases Soar By Addison Wakelin ’22 On Aug. 12, Father Kenneth Sicard, O.P., released an all-campus email pertaining to revised mask guidance for the Providence College community. The email detailed the reinstatement of required mask-wearing while inside campus buildings, regardless of vaccination status, effective Aug. 25. […]
by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Since the formation of this committee, PC students have become all too familiar with emails and text notifications for daily screenings, weekly testing schedules, and other updates. An email from Dr. Sean Reid, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, explained the mix of classes that would be […]
Katherine Morrissey ’22 News Staff Almost a week after vaccines became available to all students over the age of 16 in Rhode Island, the Providence College community was once again greeted with positive news regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. In addition to vaccination appointments continuing to be available in Providence at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, vaccines would […]
Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor As an unforgettable academic year draws to a close, the class of 2021 begins the bittersweet process of both opening an exciting new chapter in their lives as college graduates and closing the final chapter in their college careers. While this process is already difficult enough to manage on its […]
by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff With the Providence College class of 2021 commencement approaching, College Events and Activities have made changes to rules regarding guests due to COVID-19. On April 23, the College announced that graduating seniors would be allowed to register two tickets reserved for guests at the Commencement Mass and ceremonies. Only […]