Category: News

PC Back Stronger Than Before: College’s Campus Reopens and In-person Classes Resume

By: Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff After about a two-week closure during the campus-wide quarantine, Providence College has finally resumed its in-person classes and use of the Concannon Fitness Center, Phillips Memorial Library, and indoor dining at Raymond Dining Hall and Alumni Hall Food Court. PC students have been eager to get back out on […]

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Featured Friar Caroline Rivera ’21: Staying Involved Even While Staying at Home

By: Sydney Olinger ’23 It is well-known by Providence College students and faculty that the College is devoted to building up our community to reach its fullest potential. Encouragement from everyone in our community is especially important during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. There are many ways to be part of support efforts on our campus, […]

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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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B(ring)ing Down the Senior Year Curtain: Class of 2021 Celebrates Senior Ring Weekend

By: Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor On Sunday, Oct. 25, members of the Providence College Class of 2021 commemorated their time in Friartown with a celebratory Senior Ring Weekend (SRW) Mass at St. Dominic Chapel. This year’s celebrations took on a unique approach as the 130 masked seniors in attendance remained socially distant in their […]

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Featured Friar: Matthew Petry ’21

by Max Waite ’21 News Staff For all incoming students at Providence College, the process of getting involved with the various organizations on campus can be quite intimidating. However, getting involved with the school community is important, as it can pave the way toward many amazing experiences. By gradually developing their own networks, students have […]

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Letter from the 71st Student Congress

by Student Congress Executive Board During these difficult times, we find ourselves needing the Friar Family more than ever. The unwavering efforts and presence of every single Providence College administrator is apparent everyday on and off campus. Administrators have been working around-the-clock with the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) to support families and students […]

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PC Dads in Politics Speak on Upcoming Election: College Hosts Chris Christie ’23P and Michael Dukakis ’23GP

by Eileen Cooney ’23 News Staff On Thursday, Oct. 1, Providence College hosted a Friar Forum with two former governors and presidential candidates, Chris Christie ’23P and Michael Dukakis ’23GP. Christie and Dukakis answered questions about the upcoming election and shared stories about their careers in public service. The event, moderated by political science department […]

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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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Remembering the Legacy of John Lewis: Humanities Forum Held to Review Lewis’s Autobiographical Book

by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff On the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 2, Nate Powell and Andrew Aydin, who collaborated on the graphic novel March with the late congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis, joined Patrick Breen at the Humanities Forum to discuss their book and the legacy of the legendary civil rights activist […]

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Addressing Racism and COVID-19 Concerns: Fr. Sicard Holds Virtual Town Hall Webinar

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Over this past month, the Providence College community has had to adapt to many different issues and address actions that must be taken in order to create change. In an effort to do this, College President Father Kenneth Sicard, O.P., held a virtual town hall meeting open to all […]

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