As gunshots rip communities apart, one can hardly describe the Supreme Court as “pro-life.” Despite the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, on June 23, 2022 the nation’s highest court struck down a piece of gun control legislation in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association Inc. versus Bruen that requires a substantial reason to […]
Summer has ended and school has begun, which means one must take life seriously and get used to living with strangers again. Going from living with only your immediate family to people you don’t know is not always an easy transition. Sometimes, it is an opportunity for you to create a new version of yourself […]
In spring 2022, PC Dining announced its plans for Eco To-Go, a program that allows students to use reusable to-go boxes in Ray instead of wasteful single-use containers. While the initiative is supported by many students, others complained that it is inconvenient. Considering the significant environmental impact of paper and plastic, which these containers are […]
The decision to attend college is an important one for Americans, whether that be a community college or an Ivy League university. While the institutions are a place for learning, colleges and universities have a social aspect unlike anything many freshmen have experienced in high school. Many go into the college of their choice knowing […]
“I have no idea what I’m doing.” How many times have you found yourself using those words? Heard friends say them? How often have you really meant it? How many times have you proceeded to do the thing anyway? There’s an epidemic of smart, capable people—especially young people, especially introverts, especially young women—downplaying their talents […]
The Hypocrisy Of The Mission Statement By Taylor Rogers, ‘24 Providence College’s Mission Statement focuses on the history, faith and reason, academic excellence, community and diversity, and veritas and providence. The college aims to focus on this academic excellence “in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor,” promising to […]
Censoring Scientists and Ignorant Billionaires—The World will End in Three Years. Ashley Seldon ’24 Early in April, concerned headlines reported the worldwide protests of scientists to raise awareness about the climate crisis. In the United States, four scientists in Los Angeles chained themselves to a JP Morgan building to protest the bank’s significant investments in […]
In Condemning Others, We Condemn Ourselves: What History Can Teach Us About Rushing to Judgment By David Salzillo Jr. I used to give tours every Saturday at the Stephen Hopkins House. The museum celebrates the life of Benjamin Franklin and one of two Rhode Islanders to sign the Declaration of Independence. On most Saturdays, I […]
Speaking While Others are Shouting The Need for Student Input in On-Campus Speaker Selection Christina Charie ’25 Providence College professors consistently encourage students to attend the Humanities Forum for academic enrichment and extra credit. On the College’s website, it says “all are welcome” to the Humanities Forum. Therefore, topics discussed should reflect views of […]
This Is Why Some Students Are Struggling More Than Others By Linnette Peralta ‘22 and Nurys Morillo ‘22 Over the past few decades, a college degree has become even more important for securing well-paid jobs with benefits in the labor market. And yet, low-income first-generation students are less likely to go to four-year colleges and […]