Category: News

Congress Updates 10.17.17

by Connor Nolan ’19 Student Congress Publicity This past Tuesday, Congress welcomed back Dr. James Campbell, Title IX coordinator and assistant vice president for student development and compliance, to discuss the ongoing changes to the school’s outreach policies and programs regarding depression and suicide. He also introduced Cheryl Granai, the newly hired coordinator of prevention […]

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Renovated Moore Hall: Center for Inclusive Education

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Staff As you are walking to Slavin to get your iced coffee or heading to Raymond Dining Hall to grab a bite to eat, you have probably noticed the construction crews and renovation vans surrounding Moore Hall. This project, which began in May 2017, is scheduled to be completed in […]

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Featured Friar: Thomas Nee ’18

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 News Staff If you do not already know Tom Nee ‘18 personally, there is a great chance you have heard his name mentioned around campus. Many people might recognize Nee as a friendly face behind the counter of McPhail’s, or as a Peer Ministry coordinator. However, his on-campus involvement does not […]

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PC Celebrates Spirit Week and Madness

by Thomas Edwards ’20 News Staff Last week, Providence College welcomed this year’s athletics with the first ever Spirit Week. The week kicked off with PC’s Men’s Soccer game against Brown at 7 p.m. and “Pink Out Friartown” where Friar’s wore pink to support the team. PC won 2-1 in overtime. Thursday brought about painting […]

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Health Center Sponsors Flu Shot Clinic

by Ernie Andreoli ’18 News Staff On Oct. 12, Providence College held a flu shot clinic in ’64 Hall. Catherine Kelleher, R.N., director of student health services, greeted students inside the doors at one of the registration tables. Upon entrance, students were asked to provide their insurance card, as well as to fill out a […]

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Analyzing the State of the US Healthcare System

by Darren Squillace ’19 News Staff Not too long ago America was buzzing as people across the country showed support for their favorite presidential candiate. In 2017, almost a full year removed from the polarizing election, many of the hot-topic issues are still up for debate. One of those issues is healthcare.President Trump made promises […]

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Breast Cancer Buffet in McPhail’s

by Brian Garvey ’20 News Staff “My name is Susan Adler and I am a two-time breast cancer survivor.” Those who attended Colleges Against Cancer’s Breast Cancer Buffet in McPhail’s on Tuesday, October 18, witnessed a remarkable and incredibly uplifting speaker in Susan Adler. Speaking for almost an hour, Adler gave a heart-wrenching and heartwarming […]

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Late Night Madness Ignites Friartown

by Catherine Brewer ’20 News Staff     Excitement swirled in the air as a sea of black and white filled the towering bleachers of Mullaney Gymnasium this past Saturday night. It was time for Late Night Madness: Providence College’s inauguration of the 2017-2018 season for the Men’s and Women’s Division I Basketball teams. Students […]

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Friars Put on Benefit Concert for Puerto Rico

by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 News Editor After only three days of planning, on Friday, September 28, 20 Providence College students came together to put on a benefit concert to raise funds for Puerto Rico, after the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria. Gabriella Short ’18, wearing a white shirt that adorned the Puerto Rican flag on the […]

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Students Express Concern at Off-Campus Coalition

by Daria Purdy ’19 Assistant News Editor   A significant part of life at Providence College is the experience of students Many upperclassmen live in the neighborhoods surrounding campus, and they and their guests are brought into contact with other residents of the community and  with Providence Police. An Off-Campus Coalition Meeting, between students, administrators, […]

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