Posts from "Opinion"
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Opinion | Jan.17, 2019
New Year, Same Story: Why Body-Related Resolutions are Detrimental
As a society, we love the idea of a do-over, a second chance to become the people we wish to be. The notion of “new year, new me” provides the opportunity to follow through, even if only temporarily, on goals…
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Opinion | Jan.17, 2019
Destination or Destitution?: Closing the Gap Between Resort Area Tourists and Locals
Pink sands, turquoise waters, and palm trees are what one envisions when thinking of Cancún, Mexico or Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Thousands flock to the Caribbean and Central American resorts for a tropical getaway, full of sun and endless cocktails.…
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Campus | Jan.17, 2019
Post-Abroad Blues: Are They Real?
Studying abroad is one of the most incredible and enlightening experiences that an undergraduate student can have during their college career. The ability to travel to multiple countries and explore different cultures allows one to experience self-growth as well as…
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Opinion | Jan.17, 2019
The War(ren) on Female Politicians: Media Harms Warren’s Campaign for Presidency
On December 31, 2018, Elizabeth Warren released a video announcing her plan to launch an exploratory campaign for the 2020 presidential election. Warren is the harbinger of an inevitable surge of campaign announcements from prominent Democrats, and according to boston.com,…
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Opinion | Jan.17, 2019
Tangents and Tirades
Bring Cash Back to Slavin Ticket Office This past Wednesday, Providence College students received an email regarding a new policy for purchasing tickets at the Slavin Ticket Office. Starting this semester, students will only be able to purchase tickets with…
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Opinion | Dec.06, 2018
Donate Your Time This Christmas: Giving Back in Non-Monetary Ways
by Katherine Belbusti ’22 Opinion Staff There is something about the Christmas season that puts so many people in a good mood. With the exception of the occasional scrooge, the holiday season brings out the best in a lot…
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Opinion | Dec.06, 2018
Checking Your Privilege at PC: PC Democrats Event Inspires Discussion About Social Issues
by Bridget Blain ’19 Opinion Staff Even though college is often considered to be the final step before entering the “real world,” college campuses can often feel like their own little private world. The priorities of academic life and involvement…
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Opinion | Dec.06, 2018
An Opportunity for Inclusion: Embracing non-Catholic Religious Holidays
by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Chinese New Year—all of these holidays are part of various religions and cultures and there are millions who celebrate them. As a Dominican institution, Providence College celebrates Christmas. Various Christmas-themed…
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Opinion | Dec.06, 2018
Stop Overusing “Sorry”: Frequent Apologies Devalue Meaning of the Word
by Julia McCoy ’22 Opinion Staff It’s quite common, whether on campus or off, to say sorry more than once a day. But how many times are we actually apologetic rather than just not wanting to cause a minor inconvenience?…
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Opinion | Dec.06, 2018
Tangents and Tirades
Hot Take: Ice Cream Sundays over Nugget Thursdays All Providence College students look forward to lunch at Ray on Thursdays, when heaps of chicken nuggets paired with delectable curly fries grace the main station. Although chicken nugget Thursday is the…
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