Posts from "Opinion"
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Opinion | Oct.18, 2018
One Syllabus at a Time
by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff Syllabus week: the first week of classes, the week where college professors throw their semester-long, jam-packed class syllabi at you, the bane of any college student’s existence. A typical college syllabus contains a…
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Opinion | Oct.18, 2018
Say “Nay” to BPAs: Limit Plastic Usage Due to Health Risks
by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff We live in a world consumed by plastic. It is a cheap and readily accessible material that we use in virtually every aspect of our lives. Water bottles, children’s toys, food packaging—plastic, plastic,…
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Tangents | Oct.18, 2018
Tangents and Tirades
Treat Yourself to a Good Cry Midterm season is upon us. With so many assignments, deadlines, and responsibilities quickly approaching, stress is inevitable. There are lots of great ways to reduce some of the tension that you may be…
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Campus | Oct.04, 2018
Student Laptops in Lectures: Professors Should Allow Technology in Class
by Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Staff Technology dominates today’s modern era. Whether you are a student or a member of the working world, chances are you predominantly rely on technology to access information and communicate with others. However, despite our…
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Opinion | Oct.04, 2018
RISE Up Against Sexual Assault
by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Opinion Staff Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s horrifying account of sexual assault allegedly perpetrated by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has reverberated throughout the nation. Now joined by two more accusers, Dr. Ford’s testimony brings to light…
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Opinion | Oct.04, 2018
Underage Drinking Perpetuates Dangerous Cultural Norms
by Andrea Traietti Assistant Opinion Editor On his 1982 calendar, Brett Kavanaugh scribbled in his plans for July 1: “go to Timmy’s for skis w/ Judge, Tom, PJ, Bernie, Squi.” His yearbook entry is littered with references to beer consumption…
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Opinion | Oct.04, 2018
Exploring Post Grad Options: Going Abroad
by Bridget Blain ’19 Opinion Staff Last Tuesday afternoon, an informal information session regarding abroad opportunities for Providence College graduates was held by Joseph Stanley, the dean of global education. During the information session, students were informed about the process…
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Opinion | Oct.04, 2018
Tangents and Tirades
Problematic Public Proposals When Glenn Weiss proposed to his girlfriend, Jan Svendsen, during his Emmys acceptance speech, many people took to social media to describe the act as “adorable”and “cute.” Some even said that Weiss’ public proposal was…
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Opinion | Sep.27, 2018
Fighting For Freedom of Speech: RI Community Grapples with Controversy in Wake of Recent Nike Decision
by Laura Arango ’20 Opinion Staff In an unexpected and absurd turn of events, on Monday, September 17, the North Smithfield Town Council voted in favor of a resolution in which the town requests its departments to refrain from purchasing…
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Opinion | Sep.27, 2018
Expand the Horizon of DWC Program
by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff Development of Western Civilization (DWC) has indisputably become a hallmark of Providence College, as the program has a reputation for being rigorous and writing intensive, while instilling a strong humanities background in every student.…
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