Posts from "Opinion"
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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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Opinion | Nov.29, 2018
Should Black Friday Start on Thanksgiving Thursday?: Early Holiday Sales Cheapen the Meaning of the Season
by: Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff Everyone would love to extend the holiday season—imagine having lights up and seeing acts of generosity every day of the year. However, the unfortunate fact of the matter is that this is exactly what…
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Opinion | Nov.29, 2018
Beyond Huxley Gate: Explore All Providence Has to Offer
by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff As Providence College students become entranced by the ambiance of the ever increasing beauty of the College’s campus, the PC bubble grows stronger and more resilient. While there is plenty to do on campus…
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Opinion | Nov.29, 2018
What is Happiness? (If You Know It, Clap Your Hands)
by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Opinion Staff Happiness: a state of being or emotion ranging from contentment to joy. Associated with sunshine, holiday mornings, the smell of freshly baked cookies, and all other delightful moments. While people generally search for…
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