Category: News

Remembering Rev. John S. Peterson, O.P. ’57

by Meaghan Dodson ’17 News Editor Fr. John S. Peterson, O.P. ’57, a beloved member of the Providence College community, passed away on January 11, 2017, at the age of 81. He is remembered for his dedication to the College, his thoughtful and kind manners, and his generous heart. Fr. Peterson grew up in Newark, […]

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Friar Flashback: A Century of Friar Fashion

by Meaghan Dodson ’17 News Editor  Over the past 100 years, Providence College has undergone major academic, architectural, political, and social changes. Among the most radical of these transformations, however, has been the evolution of PC fashion.  Friars have paved the way in everything from mascot outfits to religious garb, and as the College enters […]

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Club Spotlight: Running Club

by Patrick Healey ’17 News Staff For runners or aspiring runners of the Providence College community, who are either looking to test their skills in competition or merely looking for a group of peers to enjoy jogging through the streets of Providence, the PC Running Club may be a perfect fit. The club boasts an […]

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Congress Updates 1.19.17

By Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 Assit. News Editor  At their first meeting of the spring semester this past Tuesday, Student Congress welcomed guest speakers Charles Haberle, Yvonne Arruda, and Tom King on behalf of the Course Series Committee to discuss matters related to the scheduling of courses offered at Providence College. Traditionally, PC offers three class […]

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Preparing for the Presidential Inauguration

by Sarah Gianni ’18 News Staff On Friday, January 20 2017, Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. This day marks the official end to a historic election season, and the beginning of an unprecedented administration. According to a report by ABC news, the theme of the […]

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Active Minds Attends National Conference

by Daria Purdy ’19 News Staff Active Minds, Inc. is a national non-profit organization, and it has a chapter at Providence College. Active Minds was founded in 2000 by University of Pennsylvania student Alison Malmon, following the suicide of her older brother Brian. The non-profit strives to end the stigma surrounding mental illness by opening […]

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World News Briefs 1.19.17

by Tait Becker ’19 News Staff New Information Strains U.S./Russian Relations ump, the release of potentially compromising information from the Putin administration has shed greater light on the adversarial relationship between the United States and Russia. While Russia has denied these allegations, there is still skepticism among many top U.S. officials as to the intent […]

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