Category: Opinion

Thoughts on SCOTUS Overturning Roe V. Wade

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 […]

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The Pursuit of the… Half Truth?

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 […]

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Tangents and Tirades

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 […]

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Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Matters After COVID-19 Christina Charie ’25 Putting on a pair of sweatpants after a long day is always a great feeling; however, many students and staff struggle to find an extra few minutes to relax during their weekly schedules as Providence College adjusts to normal operations. After a year spent on Zoom, many […]

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Tangents and Tirades

Turn off the Lights By Kaelin Ferland ’23 It seems like I am constantly reminding my roommates to turn off the lights. I probably get on their nerves, but it’s one of the easiest things that we can do to help the environment, as 19 percent of energy consumed globally is used for lighting. Many […]

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Will Smith’s Legacy Following Oscar’s Slap

Will Smith’s Legacy Following the Oscar’s Slap Ashley Seldon ’24 Most people did not know the Oscars were happening until Will Smith was trending on Twitter for smacking Chris Rock onstage at the awards event. Rock, one of the co-hosts for the Oscars, made a joke on stage during his set calling Jada Pinkett Smith […]

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Core Knowledge

Core Knowledge Christina Charie ’25 The Providence College core curriculum builds analytical skills with a focus on close reading and writing. While the current requirements cover a broad range of topics, there is always room for new perspectives. Different requirements would offer benefits to students in an ever-evolving world. A foreign language and global history […]

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Spontaneous Senior Year

Spontaneous Senior Year Julia McCoy ’22 Calendar notifications. Emails. Schedule planning. Applying for jobs. Oftentimes, college students are always focused on what is coming next and what they need to be planning for their future. While this is certainly important and leads to success after graduation, there is also a need for students to remember […]

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Tangents and Tirades

Fashionably Unequal: How Fashion Treats Women Differently  Christina Charie ’25 Two-inch inseams. Bodycon dresses. Cheeky bikini bottoms. The list is incessant. The fashion industry continually projects these trends on women once the temperatures rise. While no one should be ashamed of showing their shoulders, the fashion industry leaves women with few options. A pair of […]

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Feminism For All

Feminism For All Negligent Obedience Towards the Patriarchal System Benefits No Gender Madeline Morkin ’22  Feminism is not strictly for women. However, misconstrued idealities have long suggested that feminism exists solely for the benefit of women. In reality, the feminist movement advocates for equality among all genders and the inclusion of every individual.  While the […]

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