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 […]
Thoughts on SCOTUS Overturning Roe v Wade Maggie Hanson ’25 I love my country. Both of my grandpas were in the United States military, Fourth of July is my favorite holiday, and I believe this country is beautiful. I have always been proud to be an American. That was until this week. On […]
The Pursuit of the … Half Truth? Providence College Doesn’t Always Allow Both Sides of the Story By Sydney Gayton ’23 On Thursday, March 31, PC for Life, which is overseen by Campus Ministry, hosted a discussion by Emily Albrecht titled, “Understanding and Responding to ‘My Body, My Choice.’” The biggest issue with the event […]
Why Do We Move Our College Stuff out for the Summer? Ashley Seldon ’24 Earlier this week, a college girl posted a TikTok poking fun at her father, who asked her if she could call her school and move her items into her new housing before the summer break. College students understand that this is […]