Category: Opinion – Campus

Silence from the Department Tasked with Safety: Calling for Change Following Accounts of Racial Discrimination from PC Security

by Savannah Plaisted ‘21 Opinion Co-Editor   Providence College itself was quick to make statements condemning racism in the wake of the brutal murder of George Floyd. However, one department has been expressly called out for discriminatory practices and has said nothing publically on the matter to date.   Per its website, “The Office of […]

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Writer vs. Writer: Is the Recent Petition to Fix Ray’s Food Effective?

YES Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Co-Editor In light of the recent insect and glass-related incidents at Raymond Dining Hall, an online petition has been created to boycott Ray. Although specific demands are not listed, the petition is putting pressure on Providence College for “better food and a healthier environment.”  The petition has amassed over 2,200 […]

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The Midwest is More Than “Flyover Land”: Putting an End to Harmful Stereotypes of Non-New England Areas

by Olivia Bretzman ’22 Opinion Staff Yes, there are beautiful mountains in New England. Here lies the ocean, four seasons, the Patriots, and much more. Surprising to some, though, this country holds far more than just New England.  In fact, New England is a mere sliver of the United States.    The majority of Providence […]

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Values-Based College: Why Not Enforce Values in Every Underclassmen Dorm?

by Erin Garvey ’22 Opinion Staff You are planning what you are going to do for the night and your friend suggests going to hang out with friends in St. Joseph Hall. At the same time, your other friend suggests going to see friends in Meagher Hall. How do you decide where to go? Does […]

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Friar Pride: Not Just for Athletics

  by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff Since the basketball season started last week, there is a renewed focus on having, or at least expressing, some form of friar pride here on campus. Although there is nothing inherently wrong with equating friar pride with the Providence College basketball team’s performance, the fact it is almost […]

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Whistle While You (Net)Work: The Benefits of Networking at College

by Marie Sweeney ’20 Opinion Staff College is a time of growth, education, and fun. However, it is also a time where making contacts and connections are integral for the future. As Providence College students begin applying for internships and full time jobs, it is necessary to keep in mind the importance of making connections […]

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A Case for Dorm Life: Why PC’s Housing Policy Requiring Three Years of On-Campus Living is a Good Thing

by Margaret Scales ’23 Opinion Staff In contrast to many other colleges and universities, Providence College requires their students to live on campus for their first three years at the College. Although this requirement fosters a good amount of negative criticism amongst the student body, its benefits outweigh the inconvenience of having to wait to […]

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PC Should Institute Mental Health Days

  by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff Since October is Mental Health Awareness Month, students, faculty, and staff have all been able to participate in a range of activities, such as the semi-colon project, fresh check day, and wilderness retreats, to understand and break the stigma around mental health. As beneficial as these events are, […]

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Mental Health Awareness Month at PC: How Can We Eliminate Barriers to Student Participation?

by Erin Garvey ’22 Opinion Staff Are you ever stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Do you have a group of people that you can go to when you feel this way? Many students on campus will say they have found a group that they can go to, but would you be open to talking to them about […]

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McPhail’s 2.0: Bring the Excitement Back to McPhail’s

One very unique aspect of Providence College is McPhail’s, the College’s very own on-campus bar where every student can hang out and 21+ students can even kick back and enjoy a beer without having to leave the campus. Although an on-campus bar seems enticing to most college students, McPhail’s is, for the most part, relatively […]

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