Category: News

Addressing Mental Health: An Interview with Cheryl Granai

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 News Staff Cheryl Granai, an outreach coordinator at Providence College, spoke about her experiences with helping students who have had mental health issues in the past, and gave advice for the PC community on the best way to handle these situations. AH: What training do students, or staff, have to recognize […]

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“Striving to Go Backwards”: History Department Hosts Dr. Paul Gilje in Book Discussion

by Kyle Burgess ’21 The Providence College history department was fortunate enough to host a very special guest for lunch this past Friday, October 4 at an informal question-and-answer session held for students and staff of the department in the Center for Teaching Excellence in Feinstein Academic Center.   Dr. Paul Gilje, born and raised […]

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AQ Blues: Residents Connecting Over Shared Wi-Fi Issues

by Peter Mazzella ’23 News Staff While sophomores have been making connections in Aquinas Hall, their devices have been losing connection. This has caused frustration among residents who wish to use their devices in the comfort of their own room.  Aquinas residents have been very adamant about their poor connection to the internet, complaining that […]

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Career Center Scheduled for a Major Makeover: PC Alumnus Donates towards Slavin Renovation

by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor Providence College is set to unveil yet another addition to the rapidly-growing number of student facilities being erected on campus.  This facility in particular, a new center for career education and professional development, will look to assist students as they prepare themselves for life beyond the gates of PC […]

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Fiestaval: A Celebration of Beauty and Background

by Brian Garvey News Staff On Friday, September 27, the Board of Programmers (BOP) and the Board of Multicultural Student Affairs (BMSA) hosted Fiestaval on the Slavin Lawn.  Born from the idea of mixing a fiesta with a carnival, Fiestaval is a celebration of the uniqueness and beauty of different world cultures.  The party started […]

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Education Students Stand for Diversity: Press Event Addresses Lack of Teachers of Color in Rhode Island

by Maura Campbell ’22 News Staff On Sept. 18, the Providence College Coalition Against Racism held a press event addressing issues within the Providence College Department of Elementary and Special Education.  Members of the student body and faculty received an email on the same day from Dr. Hugh Lena III, provost and senior vice president […]

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London Calling: “Civ in London” an Alternative Abroad Experience

by Max Waite ’21 News Staff Starting next school year, sophomore students at Providence College will be given the opportunity to study abroad in London, England, as part of the Development of Western Civilization Program.  The Providence College Center for Global Education has been working on this program for about a year, and it will […]

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Featured Friar: Laura Arango ’20

by Sienna Strickland ’22 News Staff Laura Arango ’20 leads a busy life on campus and has quite the impressive resume. “Here at PC, I am Head RA of Cunningham, Mal Brown, and Di Traglia. I am the founder and certified facilitator for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Groups that take place on […]

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Bursting the PC Bubble: “Whistleblower” Scandal Leads to Impeachment Trial

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 News Staff On Tuesday, September 24, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ordered an impeachment inquiry on President Trump. The order was prompted by a phone call that occurred between Trump and the Ukranian president, Volodymyr Zelensky. In this phone call, Zelensky reportedly asked for missiles, and Trump, in turn, asked […]

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Get Your Glow On: Glow Cafe and Juice Bar Now Accepting PC Cash

by Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff This past week, Providence’s Glow Cafe and Juice Bar been accepting PC Cash as a form of payment. This is good news for Providence College students because now students will have delicious and fresh juices, smoothies, and açai bowls at the tips of their fingers.  What makes this new […]

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