Category: News

PC Welcomes Dr. Shan Mukhtar

New Director Discusses Goals of Reaching Out to PC Community and Beyond By Hannah Langley ’21 News Following the completion of Moore Hall at the end of last year, Providence College has been searching for a new director for the Center for Inclusive Excellence at Moore Hall. After a rigorous interview and selection process, Dr. […]

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Mass Held in Memory of Michael Gilmor

By Kendall Cairoli ’20 News The Providence College community gathered in Saint Dominic’s Chapel, on September 5, 2018 to celebrate the life of Michael Gilmor.  As a beloved member of the class of 2017,  Gilmor’s incredible spirit was honored by family, friends, and professors.  During his time at PC, he was an active member of […]

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Featured Friar: Tom Bernard ’21

By Samantha Oakley ’20 News Being an active leader and participant among the many different clubs and organizations on campus is a rite of passage within the Providence College community. Tom Bernard ‘21 is a perfect  example of this, as he is a well-rounded student who balances both extra curriculars and academics. Bernard is a […]

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Remodeled, Repainted, Removed

Ray Revamps Over the Summer with Redone Stations and Color Scheme         by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Coming back to Providence College this year, many returning students were shocked and confused by the multiple changes Raymond Dining Hall had made to its décor and service stations.  Stuart Gerhardt, general manager of […]

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The Vatican Addresses Recent Allegations of Abuse in the Catholic Chruch

By Catherine Brewer ’20 News In the unfolding investigation of the most recent scandal in the Catholic Church, a letter suggests that knowledge of the corruption had been intentionally hidden by a small number of church officials, including the pope. The 11-page document, written by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, was published on Sunday, August 26 […]

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Friars End Summer With A Bang At Provapalooza

By Anthony Bateman ’21 News The Providence College Board of Programmers (BOP) held its traditional Provapalooza to bring students together for the start of a new school year. The event took place between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, September 8 on Smith Quad.  The theme of this year’s event was that summer does not […]

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Anthony Ray Hinton and Death Row

By Thomas Edwards ’20 News In the summer of 1985 in Birmingham, Alabama, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested, tried, and convicted of the murders of two restaurant workers earlier that year; two crimes he was innocent of. Despite providing a solid alibi, Anthony Ray Hinton was still sentenced to death by the state of Alabama.  […]

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Hurricane Lane Makes Landfall on the Island of Hawai’i

Hawaii was hit by Hurricane Lane this past weekend, breaking records, including the preliminary rainfall which totaled 51.53 inches, reported in Mountain View, Hawaii. This places Hurricane Lane third for highest preliminary rainfall, according to the Washington Post’s report.  The Island of Hawai‘i experienced the most rainfall of all the islands, totaling more than four […]

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Silenced Sam: Confederate Statue Topples in the Night

by Thomas Edwards ’20 News Co-Editor On the night of Saturday, August 20, there was a student rally protesting the Confederate monument, “Silent Sam” at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The protest ended with Silent Sam laying face first in the dirt; only his pedestal remaining.  Silent Sam was donated to the […]

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Friars Give Back to the Greater World Around Them

by Hannah Langley ’21 Assistant News Editor Providence College organizations, classes, and students are heavily influenced by the Dominican tradition to serve not only the community, but the world around them.  This summer, different groups of PC students, along with PC staff members, were selected to serve in areas of Guatemala and Jamaica. Through working […]

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