Category: News

Featured Friar: Sean Richardson ’20

by Max Waite ’21 News Staff During the college search, some people do not have to search very far to call a place home. For Sean Richardson ‘20, home was just a stone’s throw away. Richardson is a sociology and public/community service double major who grew up in the neighboring town of Pawtucket, where he […]

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Taking the Temperature on Climate Change: ECOPC and BOP Co-Host Climate Crisis Discussion

by Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff This past Thursday, November 14, the Environmental Club of Providence College and Board of Programmers joined forces to host the first ever “Climate Crisis: Let’s Talk” event. This much anticipated event took place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Fiondella Great Room, filled with about 150 students and […]

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EcoPC Hosts America Recycles Day

by Matthew Mazzella ’20 News Staff The Environmental Club of Providence College (ECOPC) and the Sustainability Representatives will be hosting an America Recycles Day Celebration on Nov. 15, which will take place on Slavin Lawn from 3:30–5:30 p.m. The event is in tangent with the nationwide celebration of “America Recycles Day,” and will dedicate the […]

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Bursting the PC Bubble: Arctic Blast

by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor The weather outside is looking rather frightful for many east coast residents as they brace for an Arctic blast set to shatter nearly 300 cold temperature records, providing a winter wonderland atmosphere two weeks before Thanksgiving arrives. The coldest winds of the season are to blame for this dramatic […]

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BOP Hosts Trip to Cycle Bar

by Eileen Cooney ’23 News Staff Because the month of October was Mental Health Awareness Month here at Providence College, PC’s Board of Programmers (BOP) organized many fun activities promoting self-care and wellness. Though the month of October has ended and November is now upon us, BOP’s message to students about the importance of taking […]

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Self-Made Students: Exploring PC’s Individualized Major Program

by Sienna Strickland ’22 News Staff Throughout our lives, we have repeatedly been asked the question, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” This has been asked by parents, school counselors, and even by the colleges we apply to when we are asked to declare a major.  For Providence College students asked […]

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Seniors Splurge on SRW: A Fiscal Focus on Priceless Memories

by Catherine Brewer ’20 News Staff If you have ever heard of “puttin’ on the ritz,” the Class of 2020 took it to the next level at this year’s Senior Ring Weekend (SRW), held November 8-10, 2019. Boasting a 1920s Great Gastby theme—complete with a “Prohibition Punch” sangria—and three days of events, the highly-anticipated celebration […]

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Friar Flashback with Dr. Mario DiNunzio: An Unofficial History of PC From a Student-Turned-Professor

by Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff Providence College takes pride in the fact that the Friar Family runs deep, meaning current and past students will always have a special place in their hearts for PC. Dr. Mario DiNunzio ’57, a history professor here at PC, is living proof of the impact can have on its […]

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Campus Ministry Fundraises for Annual NOLA Trip

by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff On Tuesday evening, Campus Ministry hosted the 12th annual NOLA Immersion Meal Auction in McPhail’s. The meal auction raised money to sponsor the students’ trip to New Orleans, LA.  The purpose of the trip is to follow the Gospel’s call by helping communities affected by Hurricane Katrina.  NOLA is […]

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Friars Partake in Sales Showcase

by Brian Garvey ’20 News Staff This Wednesday, the Ryan Center for Business Studies hosted the Friars Sales Showcase. Featuring 12 of the leading business-to-business sales companies in the country, students were given the opportunity to network, gain information, and apply for jobs and internships. The showcase provided something for everyone: major or non-major, freshmen […]

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