Further talks about spiraling tensions between the United States and Iran will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26, in Geneva, Switzerland. When discussing Iran’s nuclear program, Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi said on X (formerly known as Twitter) that there is a “positive push to go the extra mile towards finalizing the deal.” That […]
What started out as a community gathering at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, RI,during a high school hockey game on Monday, Feb. 16, ended in a tragic shooting. Authoritieshave stated that the incident has left three dead, including the suspect, along with more peoplecritically injured.The tragedy occurred just before 2:30 p.m. while players and […]
In early February, the United States Supreme Court ruled to allow California to use their new Democrat-friendly congressional map. California state voters approved the new plan last year when the SCOTUS allowed Texas to use a map that favored the Grand Old Party. As Democrats and Republicans are constantly fighting for the majority in the […]
On Sunday, Feb. 8, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, colloquially known as Bad Bunny, performed during halftime of the 60th Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. He made history as the first Latin artist to headline the consistently most watched event on television each year in the United States. His performance included guests […]
On Friday, Feb. 6, I interviewed chief of public safety Chad Carnegie. We discussed the new renovations to the Public Safety office and initiatives that are being worked on, and I got a tour of the new building, which is now located on the St. Joseph’s side of Raymond Hall. The Chief explained that their […]
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Trump administration’s border czar, Tom Homan, announced that 700 Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would be withdrawn from Minnesota. This move left around 2,000 agents in Minnesota as part of Operation Metro Surge that began in December 2025 and saw up to 3,000 ICE agents deployed to the state. This […]
On Thursday, Jan. 29, the political science department hosted an event titled “Change or Rupture: The U.S. and the World!” featuring Dr. Ruth Ben-Artzi, Dr. Thea Riofrancos, and Dr. Gizem Zencirci. The panel presented a well-rounded idea of their geopolitical concerns, and they each addressed different areas where they found particular concern regarding the United […]
Thousands Gather in Protest at RI State Capitol On Friday, Jan. 30, thousands of people gathered at the Rhode Island State House for an ICE Out National Day of Action protest. The streets were filled with high school students, college students, families, Providence community members, and Rhode Island residents. Protesters had signs with phrases like […]
As the country reacts to the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement related shootings in Minneapolis, MN, many states have begun to make changes to restrict ICE activities. In Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey announced new regulations and has made several legislative proposals. One of these proposals includes an executive order that would stop the state from […]
The Future of Dialogue at Providence College On Wednesday, Jan. 28, Dialogue, Inclusion, and Democracy Lab Fellows Isabelle Camoin ’26 and Shannon Kelly ’26 hosted a community dinner with various dialogue stakeholders on campus. Representatives from several clubs and organizations on campus, including Residence Life, BMSA, BOP, Civic Engagement Taskforce, SHEPARD, ECOPC, The Cowl, NERLab, […]