Category: Opinion

Charlie Kirk’s Death

A Wake-Up Call For Conservatives on the Epidemic of Gun Violence Last week, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist credited with helping to mobilize America’s youth to vote for President Trump, was shot in the neck and killed while holding a debate with college students at Utah Valley University. Kirk’s death reverberated […]

Anonymous ’27

Providence College: Our Home Away From Home

As I enter my final year at Providence College, I hope to leave a mark on this campus and encourage all those at PC to treat our home with care and dignity. Every weekend, I am discouraged and disgusted by the amount of litter left on our campus. Our campus does not magically look this […]

Courtney Wight ’26

The Importance of a Home-Cooked Meal

Growing up, my mother only partially peeled the potatoes before mashing them, mixing garlic, velvety butter, and countless aromatic herbs into a big silver pot. My father grilled salmon and steaks, leaving the edges crispy for me because he knew I liked it that way. Broccoli, brussels sprouts, caesar salad with homemade dressing, thick, toasted […]

Grace Pappadellis ’29

Free Speech Under Attack

Nationally and On Campus On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the illusion of free speech in America was shattered. Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist whose messaging was aimed at the youth of America, was shot and ultimately killed in what I deem a political assassination. Many disagreed with Kirk’s strong and sometimes controversial opinions, but in […]

Kaelynd Brouillette ’29

The Cost Students Pay for the Health Center’s No-Doctor’s-Note Policy 

On Monday, I started feeling sick. On Tuesday, I tested positive for COVID-19. On Wednesday, I went to urgent care. Not once during my illness did I consider going to the Student Health Center here at Providence College. Why? Because they don’t give doctor’s notes.  The main page of the PC Student Health Center’s website […]

Mariel Surprenant ’26

The 2024 Election’s Gender Gap

Young Men for Trump, Young Women for Harris While tapping through Instagram stories on the morning of Nov. 6, I noticed a trend. With some exceptions, mostly men were reposting pro-Trump posts and mostly women were reposting pro-Harris posts. Looking back, the data from the 2024 presidential election aligns with the trend I observed on […]

Mariel Surprenant

Rebecca Cheptegei is Now One of Many

Why Femicide is Appearing in Your Feed Now In the past month, Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died after her partner set her on fire in their home in Kenya. Unfortunately, Cheptegei’s death is not a unique occurrence in Kenya. She is one of at least 500 such incidents that have occurred since 2016 in Kenya, […]

Christina Charie '25

The Inherent Hindrance of Labels

Parents assign their children specific names based on the notion that they need to be perceived in a certain way. Names are ultimately the basis of the identity, acting as a label which distinguishes an individual from others in society. They can be significant in expressing cultural and familial meanings; however, they also often tend […]

Carlie Burns ’27

Gazing Out the Window: Is It Harmful to Academics?

We tend to reproach the idea of looking out the window in academic settings. It is seen as disrespectful, a waste of time, and something that serves no purpose. Many equate it with distraction and futility. However, some scholars argue that this act of boredom is among one of the most mentally stimulating things that […]

Janet Newman ’27

Grass is Greener in Providence

On Sept. 21, the Providence City Council unanimously voted to enact policies with the goal of becoming America’s first “Climate Job City.” The program aims to enact positive climate policies in numerous different departments of the state. Notable promises include a climate literacy program for Providence schools. This program is a great step in the […]

Courtney Wight '26