by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Staff Thousands of California residents have found themselves on the move as sweeping wildfires continue to engulf both ends of the state. This recent string of wildfires comes after a relatively quiet year in which no major wildfires occurred from May through mid-September, the typical California wildfire-causing dry season. The […]
by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor The city of Barcelona, Spain erupted into flames on Friday night as local protestors responded to the recent arrests of pro-independence movement leaders by the Spanish government. Participants in the riots did more than simply voice their displeasure at their current political situation, resorting to burning garbage bins and […]
by Max Waite ’21 News Staff Upon moving back on campus this semester, students were greeted by a drastic change on nearby Eaton Street. As part of the “Great Streets Initiative,” Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza approved of 60 plus miles of bike lanes scattered throughout the city of Providence. Eaton Street was the first street […]
by Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff Whether it is organizing and working campus-wide events with the administration, finding ways to appeal and motivate different members, or meeting with her Executive Board in order to formulate ideas for student functions, Ariel Tavares ’20 knows firsthand the responsibilities that face a president of Friars Club. Having grown […]
by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff With Halloween around the corner, the Providence College Board of Programmers (BOP) collaborated with the Roger Williams Park Zoo to give students the chance to attend the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular on Sunday evening. This is an annual light show hosted at the zoo that gives students the opportunity to witness […]
by Peter Mazzella ’23 News Staff This past weekend, a group of around 30 students ventured out of their comfort zones on a hiking trip to New Hampshire. The Outdoor Adventure Club traveled over two and a half hours to get to their destination Mount Major. Standing over 1,785 feet tall, Mount Major is home […]
by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Over the years, Providence College students have come together to create clubs and organizations that celebrate their culture and heritage in a meaningful and empowering way. While the PC community may be more familiar with the Board of Multicultural Student Affairs (BMSA) or the Organization of Latin American Students […]
by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor In 1919, Providence College opened its doors under the leadership and guidance of its first president, Reverend Dennis Albert Casey, O.P. Since then, the College has grown tremendously under the work and presidency of 11 other Friars, including its current president, Father Brian J. Shanley, O.P. As of Friday, […]
by Catherine Brewer ’21 News Staff What does it take to be one of the youngest presidents of Chase Manhattan Bank and later the CEO of Prudential Insurance Company of America? For Arthur F. Ryan ’63, ’90Hon., & ’89P, it began with a mathematics degree from Providence College. On Friday, October 4, Ryan delivered the […]
by Maura Campbell ’22 News Staff With midterms approaching and schoolwork piling up, students may already be looking ahead to spring break. When planning whether to spend the week on vacation, at home, or somewhere else, many students are considering a different type of spring break experience: Habitat for Humanity’s spring service trip. Habitat for […]