A Germophobe’s Worst Nightmare: Flu Season by Joe Kulesza ’22 Dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, human civilizations have wrestled with great existential questions which are part of the human condition. Fyodor Dostoevsky, in his novel Crime and Punishment, critiques the ideas of rationalism and utilitarianism through the main character, Raskolnikov, who struggles with an inner […]
Are Self-Paced Classes Better at the Collegiate Level? by Ashley Seldon ’24 Some classes at Providence College are self-paced in terms of homework and assignment deadlines. It is common for college students to complain about the workload they deal with and for them to experience time management issues. They are trying to balance time, take […]
Science Changes… Don’t Shoot the Messenger by Christina Charie ’25 Science is a blessing—until it is a curse. Many people living in first-world countries have gotten used to science providing a reasonable answer to several conflicts which are now considered issues of the past. Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, science began telling […]
Same-Sex Schools Put Women at a Disadvantage by Sydney Gayton ’23 Single-sex schools have been around for centuries, with women having been excluded from higher education up until the 19th century. Even then, the disparities that separated the education for male and female students are striking. Oberlin College, which was previously only men, became the […]
Registration Frustration Seniors Should Get More Priority in the Registration Process by Erin Garvey ’22 It is easy to forget the stress that comes with class registration, as it can be exciting to create a schedule in Schedule Planner. However, when the time comes to register, Providence College students wake up in a panic, worrying […]
The Economic Effect of the Pandemic COVID-19 Continues to Cause Economic Problems by Christina Charie ’25 Eighty cargo ships sitting idle in the Pacific Ocean. An incessant line of “Now Hiring” signs displayed in the grocery store. With a vaccine, diminishing unemployment benefits, and in-person school restarting, the excuses for economic disruption seem irrelevant. However, […]
If Not Justice For Everyone, Then For Whom? Addressing Racial Bias in News Coverage of Missing Persons by Ashley Seldon ’24 It has been impossible for the tragedy of Jelani Day’s disappearance and murder to get adequate news coverage due to the prominence of the Gabby Petito case. Day, a graduate student at Illinois State […]
No Vacancies PC Should Consider Alternative Housing Options for Students by Sydney Gayton ’23 Living with your friends is one of the best parts of college and something that students look forward to while in high school, sometimes even earlier. It offers a new sense of freedom that is typically not experienced until coming to […]
Rivalry of the Seasons by Joe Kulesza ’22 Of all the geographic regions in the United States, New England is typically the scapegoat for various reasons. Whether it be the sports teams that frequently win titles, the sometimes reckless driving in the cities, or even the touchy personality of some locals, there is always something […]
Tangents & Tirades Worse than Parallel Parking by Christina Charie ’25 Opinion Staff Those who attended the Homecoming festivities this past weekend understand the difficulties of navigating Providence College by car. Parking lots quickly fill while numerous drivers opt for parking tickets on Providence streets. CVS and Target are highly inaccessible for those without a […]