Category: News

Congress Updates

Notes from Tuesday, April 10, 2018 by Connor Nolan ‘19 Student Congress Publicity This week the Congress welcomed Fr. Kenneth Sicard, O.P., executive vice president treasurer of Providence College, to speak during its general meeting on Tuesday, April 11.  He spoke on a variety of topics to kick off the meeting including the recent external […]

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Bursting the PC Bubble: Zuckerberg on Trial

A News Brief on Regulating Social Media Platforms by Ernie Andreoli ’18 News Staff Roughly 87 million American Facebook users had their data gathered by Cambridge Analytica and a British-based data firm as a part of a political consulting work, which included President Donald Trump’s campaign operation. In light of the revelations first published by […]

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PC Proud: The Importance of Being an Ally

by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 News Editor As part of the “PC’s Proud” Week put on by the Board of Programmers and SHEPARD, Paige Clausius-Parks ’03, one of the student leaders who brought SHEPARD into fruition on campus, spoke on Monday night regarding the importance of being an ally for members of the LGBTQ+ community. PC’s […]

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Senior Events: Cap & Gown Day

by Sarah Gianni ’18 News Staff As May quickly approaches, seniors at Providence College are preparing for the events and emotions encapsulated in senior week. The celebration spans from Monday, May 14 to Thursday, May 17, during which seniors will participate in a variety of activities leading up to commencement weekend. Monday will consist of […]

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A Comprehensive Look at What The Heath Center Offers

What Students Can Get Out of a Trip to the Health Center by Hannah Langley ’21 News Staff The Health and Counseling Centers, located in Lower Bedford Hall, are provided by the school and students can rely on them for various incidents and services. These services are all included in the cost of tuition, meaning […]

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Featured Friar: Ryan McSweeney ’18

BOP Puts on Third Annual Mr. Providence College by Hannah Langley ’21 News Staff Last Friday night, Providence College held its “Mr. PC” competition, a fun-filled event and “night of hope for all you ladies,” according to Father Dominic Verner, O.P. One male senior from each of the major clubs and organizations on campus competed […]

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Diversity and Inclusion Committee Puts on Second Teach-In

The College Discusses Ways to Become a Beloved Community by Darren Squillace ’19 News Staff Students at Providence College, whether freshmen or seniors, were all once faced with the difficult and imposing decision during high school of choosing a school at which the would spend their next four years. Many students, while excited to have […]

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Inside Mental Illness Event Calls to Reduce Stigma

Students Gather to Hear Stories of Hope and Support by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 News Staff What initially started in 1979 as a support group for mothers with children who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, has become what is known as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). This organization now offers various programs and services, […]

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PC’S 100th Commencement Speaker Announced

Historian and Author David McCullough Will Address the Class of 2018 by Marla Gagne ’18 Editor in Chief Providence College has announced that highly acclaimed author and historian David McCullough will be presenting the Commencement Address at the College’s 100th Commencement exercises.  McCullough, known as “one of the great American writers,” is a highly respected  […]

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Class of 2021 Letters of Intent

Below are the Student Congress Letters of Intent for the class of 2021. 2021 Class President Chloe Jensen My name is Chloe Jensen and I am a currently a freshman here at Providence College. I’m originally from Burlington, Vermont.  After spending the last year serving as Class Secretary, I am hopeful that I can move […]

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