How to Meaningfully Celebrate Black History Month Ashley Seldon ’24 Once February comes around, many businesses begin launching their Black History Month “collections” or collaborations. Target will dedicate a section of its app and store for Black-owned enterprises that they sell, or brands will include more diverse faces on their advertisements. Other retailers like […]
Missing Women Versus Missing Black Women The Coverage Discrepancies Between Gabby Petito and Lauren Smith-Fields’ Cases By Jezel Tracey ’24 Most people wake up and check their phones to read what the latest news is or hear what new sound is trending on Tik Tok. Unfortunately, amid those scrolls through Instagram and Twitter, the […]
It Is Time to Make the Super Bowl a Federal Holiday by Zach Rossi ’23 Sports are an essential part of cultures across the world. In America, football is the most popular sport. An abundance of resources are put into football programs across the country, all with the objective of winning a national championship. At […]
Mocktails in McPhail’s Christina Charie ’25 As a gathering spot for all Providence College students, McPhail’s needs to cater to all of them. As of now, the only specialty beverage available to underclassmen is milkshakes. While the McPhail’s milkshakes are legendary, mocktails would take the College’s finest hangout to the next level. The pub needs […]
I have never been a fan of Valentine’s Day, and it is not because I have been single for 20 years. On Valentine’s Day, stores are stocked full with cards, stuffed animals, and bozes of chocolate. Most of these products will end up in landfills within the next few months. Cards and flowers are among […]
PC Needs to be on Flip or Flop Ashley Seldon ’24 Providence College announced their construction project to create a new residence hall named after Father Shanley, a relief to students since many friars remember the hassle of finding housing last spring. While it’s nice that PC is taking action to solve this issue, it […]
Don’t Let the Job Façade Faze You Olivia Bretzman ’22 Every second semester senior is beginning to feel the pressure of the last few months of student status. Unfortunately for seniors, the pressure to perform directly after graduation is intense at Providence College. The idealization of already having secured a job post-graduation or going […]
Popular Vote or Popular Culture? How Being a “Fan” of Politicians has Affected US Citizens By Julia McCoy January 2022 marks one year since the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. was stormed by insurrectionists who operated under the guise of patriotism. On Jan. 6, 2021, thousands swarmed the historic building in hopes of “stopping […]
China Burdens its Citizens with Zero-COVID-19 By Christina Charie ’25 Zero COVID-19 is a goal the world continues to chase. However, the Chinese government thought any draconian means were justifiable given the imperative end. As the Winter Olympics approach, Beijing is subject to substantial restrictions to ensure China receives its moment in the global […]
As a student at Providence College, it is impossible to ignore the plastic water bottles found on desks. Students often justify the use of plastic water bottles by claiming that the water quality is better, and often follow-up with a promise of recycling. However, it has been continuously proven that these two justifications are untrue. […]