On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Federal Reserve voted to cut its interest rate by a quarter-point in response to slower labor market gains. The move comes after President Trump had been demanding for months that the Fed make major rate cuts to help spur economic growth. The quarter-point rate cut is the first made in […]
After 47 years, Jerry Greenfield—the “Jerry” of Ben & Jerry’s—is leaving the company following disputes with Unilever, its parent corporation, over disagreements regarding the brand’s commitment to social justice. Ben & Jerry’s is widely known for its creative and delicious ice cream flavors, but less known is its steadfast commitment to social and economic justice, […]
Just days after ABC indefinitely suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s live show due to comments about the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, Kimmel returned with his Tuesday show. Jimmy Kimmel has been on TV for over 20 years, starting in 2003 with the first episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! airing on ABC after the cancellation […]
To kick off another year of Big East basketball, Providence College is hosting its annual Late Night Madness event at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. This year’s main event is set to be a performance from American singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood. This event will include introductions to both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as several […]
A Way Forward Amidst ‘Food Deserts’ On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Wanskuck Library debuted the People’s Garden of Wanskuck to the public by holding an opening ceremony. The garden’s development was spearheaded by Denise Brophy, a library manager who has been with Community Libraries of Providence for over a decade. Community Libraries of Providence is the […]
Fall in New England is one of the beautiful times of the year and the best season in the region according to many. It provides the perfect weather to enjoy time outside and take in the atmospheric scenery. Providence has many fall festivals that offer seasonal fun and hosts events from Oktoberfest to the Jack-O-Lantern […]
On Monday, Sept. 8, the Supreme Court overturned a federal judge’s ruling that had found immigration enforcement agents were engaging in discrimination based on race, language, location, and occupation in a 6–3 decision. In July, Judge Frimpong of Los Angeles ruled that federal agents were likely infringing upon the Fourth Amendment when making stops. With […]
The State of Discourse in the Modern Age On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the nation was shocked when right-wing activist and influencer Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while holding an event at Utah Valley University. Around 20 minutes into the event, shortly after beginning a debate with a student in the crowd, Kirk was hit by […]
On Friday, Nov. 1, students, faculty, and staff gathered in Moore Hall to honor the legacy of Amilcar Cabral, who fought for the independence of Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau from Portuguese colonial rule. To mark the centennial celebration, Providence College invited pProfessor Desmond Foncesa from UCLA, Joe DaMoura of the Cape Verdean Museum in […]
On Friday, Oct. 18, students and community members from all over Providence and Rhode Island gathered on the Main Green at Brown University. Carrying signs and chanting, they progressed from campus to the University’s medical school. The protests continue a struggle for divestment which began last October and escalated to a student encampment last semester. […]