Category: News

PC Goes to D.C. for an “Abroad” Experience:Students Work and Study in Nation’s Capital

by Matthew Mazzella ’20 News Staff Looking to study and gain experience in the nation’s capital? Now you can, as Providence College has teamed up with American University to offer students the chance to study in Washington, D.C. for a semester. The College is looking to give students more opportunities to gain exposure and broaden their […]

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Unwanted Visitors in Suites Hall: Mice Pose a Problem for Students and Staff

by Matthew Mazzella ’20 News Staff As the spring semester kicks up at Providence College, students were hoping to start off without some uninvited guests in their rooms.  On Jan. 13, Suites Hall residents reported mice in various rooms throughout the building. These sightings have left students wondering what could have caused this issue, as […]

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In Memoriam: Dr. Kenneth R Walker

by Taylor Godfrey ’19 Editor-in-Chief This week, the Providence College community is mourning the death of Dr. Kenneth R. Walker, Sr. ’57 & ’83Hon. who passed away on Jan. 30.  An East Providence native, Walker was an integral part of the PC community, graduating in 1957 with a degree in education and going on to […]

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The Roles and Responsibilities of Admission Ambassadors: An Inside Look at One of PC’s On-Campus Positions

By Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff Recently, applications for Admission Ambassador positions were open to students of all class years. However, not many people know what this position entails and what it takes to hold this position here at Providence College.  Maddy Mulligan ’21 and Anthony Tramontozzi ’21 both currently serve as Admission Ambassadors. Mulligan […]

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PC Recycles Updates

by Maddie Stephen ’21 and Payton Morse ’20 Eco Representatives Valentine’s Day is a beautiful day for couples, family, and friends to show their love and appreciation for one another. This is frequently expressed through Hallmark cards, flowers, or chocolates.  However, most of the cards and flowers get thrown away and the chocolate goes uneaten. In […]

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Congress Updates

by Margaret Mahoney ’21 Student Congress Publicity Student Congress met on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 and welcomed two guest speakers.  The first speaker was a representative from the Rhode Island Blood Center who spoke to Congress about the critical need for blood and the blood drive happening on campus Tuesday and Wednesday.  The second guest […]

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The Future of Sports: Digital Gaming: Slavin Center Renovates New eSports Lounge

by Kyle Burgess ’21 Assistant News Editor Providence College is known for offering a wide variety of extra-curricular organizations and clubs, with something that appeals to every member of the College’s student body.  Recent school years have seen several additions made to an already extensive list of options for students to partake in, chief among […]

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Bursting the PC Bubble: Polar Vortex Sends Temperatures Plunging in the Midwest

Brian Garvey ’20 News Staff Last week, the U.S. was hit by a wave of record-setting low temperatures across the country, causing widespread disruption and disfunction. This was the result of a relatively common weather phenomenon called a “Polar Vortex.”  A Polar Vortex is a wide expanse of swirling cold air that forms in polar […]

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Working on Yourself Inside and Out: PC Holds Week Full of Events to Promote Student Health

by Malena Aylwin ’22 News Staff One of the major concerns on all college campuses in the U.S. is that students are not spending enough time on their own mental and physical health. Beginning on Feb. 4 and ending Feb. 8, Providence College is holding activities to promote both mental and physical health awareness, “cultivating […]

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Featured Friars: Colin Williams ’20 and Chris Florio ’20

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 News Staff Finance is a requirement for all business students, but it does not come easily to everyone. To help make things easier, Providence College students Colin Williams ’20 and Christopher Florio ’20 have created a podcast named Common Cents.  The podcast aims to teach people about what is going on […]

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