Category: News

Super Bowl LIV: A PC Perspective

by Will Devaney ’23 News Staff The Kansas City Chiefs won their first Super Bowl in a 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers this past Sunday after a stunning second half comeback. 24 year-old quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named Super Bowl MVP for his late game heroics that earned the Chiefs their first ever […]

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Election of 2020: Iowa Caucuses Begin 2020 Election Season

by Maura Campbell ’22 News Staff Candidates for the upcoming presidential election are making their last-minute campaign pushes as the early primaries begin. The Iowa caucuses to select the Democratic presidential nominee were held on Monday, February 3. Reporting on the results of these caucuses has caused unusual controversy, as there were inconsistencies with the […]

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Featured Friar: Sean Gray ’21

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor In the musical Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda posed the question, “Legacy. What is a legacy?” For Sean Gray ’21, he hopes his legacy will not only be his family legacy here at Providence College, but also his legacy of helping and contributing to the PC community in many different ways. […]

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That the Future May Learn From the Past: Students and Alumni Partake in Reflecting Forward

by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor This past weekend, the Providence College community had the chance to embrace multicultural and diverse backgrounds in the second-ever Reflecting Forward celebration.  Students, faculty, and alumni took part in three days of festivities, workshops, and other social events, which allowed them to mingle with fellow classmates as well as […]

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Friars Got Talent: Student Performances Ring in MLK Celebrations

by Matthew Mazzella ’20 News Staff On Wednesday, January 22, Providence College continued its third annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Convocation celebrations in ’64 Hall with the Student Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  The event offered a talent show for students of all backgrounds to showcase their skills in celebration of […]

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Fight for Their Right: Friars March in Defense of the Unborn

by Eileen Cooney ’23 Assistant News Editor This past Friday, Jan. 24, a large group of Providence College students and faculty made the long six and a half hour trek down interstate I-95 to participate in the 47th annual March for Life taking place at the National Mall in Washington D.C.  Tens of thousands of […]

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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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“Together, There is Nothing We Cannot Achieve.”: Ndaba Mandela Inspires Community at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Nearly 50 years ago, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., pronounced “I Have A Dream” to the entire world, advocating for racial equality and civil rights in America.  This past Friday, January 24, at the convocation event held in the famous leader’s name, Ndaba Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, […]

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Election of 2020: Impeachment Trial Goes to the Senate

by Nicole Silverio ’22 This week, opening arguments began in the Senate regarding the House of Representatives’ impeachment of President Donald Trump. Both Democrats and Republicans have spent the last week making their case of whether r not to remove President Trump. After both sides has the opportunity to ask questions, they will vote on […]

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Bursting the PC Bubble: Coronavirus

by Will Devaney ’23 News Staff An outbreak of a mysterious illness called the coronavirus is leaving thousands infected across the world. Originating in Wuhan, China, it is believed that the virus originated in contaminated fish at a local sea market.  Since the outbreak started in December, more than 6,000 people have been infected and […]

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