The Pandemic Isn’t Over Yet Professors Should Still Offer a Remote Option by Sydney Gayton ’23 While college is still certainly strange compared to those of us who experienced it prior to March of 2020, this semester is starting to feel a little more “normal”. Providence College has resumed fully in-person classes, and has […]
Getting to Know the Creative Capital Taking Advantage of Providence’s Rich Artistic Culture by Julia McCoy ’22 Providence is often dubbed “The Creative Capital,” giving the relatively small city something to brag about. But how often do we, as students living in the city, interact with art? Or, rather, how often do we notice that […]
Snapping the Style Status Quo Personal Standing Does Not Equate to Personal Style by Olivia Bretzman ’22 Opinion Staff Walking around Providence College’s campus on any given day, and you will find a plethora of Lululemon, Urban Outfitters, and Nike wearing students traipsing around with North Face backpacks or perhaps the occasional designer, “different” school […]
Develop Your Global and Local Citizenship, At PC! by Olivia Bretzman ’22 Languages can connect people on a level unlike any other. When attempting to speak another’s language, although one may feel silly, the effort means the world to the native speaker. Communication and respect for another’s culture in a world of chaos and disruption […]
The Influencer Wears Prada How Social Media Stars Devalue the Prominence of the Met Gala by Ashley Seldon ’24 The Met Gala has always stood out from the long array of red-carpet events held each year because of its unique themes. It is the biggest night in fashion where A-list celebrities grace New York City […]
Who is the Academy? Questioning the Voting Procedures of the Emmys by Christina Charie ’25 After watching the Emmys on Sunday night, viewers were angry about the results, as they found many of the shows selected were quite out of touch for a 2021 awards show. From a simple glance at the Academy’s executive board […]
Pop the PC Bubble Students Should Get to Know the Surrounding Community by Olivia Bretzman ’22 There have been countless conversations about respect for neighbors in the Elmhurst neighborhood and other surrounding areas beyond our campus due to last year’s COVID-19 trials. The Providence College community attaches many stereotypes to these communities and, frankly, to […]
PC’s New Commitment to Health by Emily Ball ’22 With October being a month focused on mental health awareness, Providence College will be hosting events and initiating many efforts to decrease the stigma around talking about mental health issues and seeking help. One of these steps is the distinction between the Health Center and the […]
Women Wanted: $10,000 Reward Texas Senate Bill 8 Sets a Dangerous New Precedent By Julia McCoy ’22 & Madeline Morkin ’22 Texas Senate Bill 8 came into effect on Sept. 1, 2021 and quickly drew headlines as one of the most restrictive “heartbeat bills” the country has ever seen. This bill’s draconian assertions […]
Grow Into Who You Want to Be at PC By Jezel Tracey ’24 Many times, we determine our ability to do something by the amount of time that we “have left.” Thinking about the four years we have at Providence College is intimidating. Whether it is your first year or your last, the opportunity to be […]