Category: Opinion

Eliminating Stereotype Threat on PC’s Campus: How the College Community Can Work to Improve Race Relations

by Savannah Plaisted ’21 Asst. Opinion Editor Stereotype threat is commonly not considered a form of racism, and as a result of that, is a phenomenon that seemingly pervades the Providence College community undetected. Statements provided by students of minority racial backgrounds shed light on this issue’s continued presence on campus.   It is well […]

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Eliminating Stereotype Threat on PC’s Campus: How the College Community Can Work to Improve Race Relations

by Savannah Plaisted ’21 Asst. Opinion Editor Stereotype threat is commonly not considered a form of racism, and as a result of that, is a phenomenon that seemingly pervades the Providence College community undetected. Statements provided by students of minority racial backgrounds shed light on this issue’s continued presence on campus.   It is well […]

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Don’t Let Holiday Cheer Mask Mental Health Awareness

by Marie Sweeney ’20 Opinion Staff For most people, the holidays are a time of warmth, excitement about being home, and relaxation from school and work. However, for others the holiday season can be a stressful, anxious time that brings up feelings of loneliness and sadness. Although Christmastime is exciting and all-encompassing, mental health should […]

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Writer vs. Writer: Is the Recent Petition to Fix Ray’s Food Effective?

YES Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Co-Editor In light of the recent insect and glass-related incidents at Raymond Dining Hall, an online petition has been created to boycott Ray. Although specific demands are not listed, the petition is putting pressure on Providence College for “better food and a healthier environment.”  The petition has amassed over 2,200 […]

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(Re)Branding the Tradition of Gift-Giving: Combatting the Corruption of Materialism This Holiday Season

by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff Each December, the stress of holiday shopping has become a commonplace complaint amongst Americans—particularly to college students who often lack the extraneous funds and the time necessary to establish holiday shopping as a priority.  According to a Healthline survey, upwards of 60 percent of Americans experience elevated stress levels […]

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Avoiding Registration Frustration: How Preregistration Can Help Eliminate Registration Stress

  by Julia McCoy ’22 Opinion Staff Just the word registration makes Providence College students’ hearts race a little bit faster. The morning of registration is always tense on campus, as students wonder which of their fellow students were lucky enough to secure a coveted spot in the class that they desperately wanted to take. […]

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Combatting the Canada Goose Complex: The Winter Clothing Company Known for More Than Keeping People Warm

  by Joseph Kulesza ’22 Opinion Staff As winter approaches, a mirage of coats, jackets, and sweaters will begin to appear on students around the Providence College campus. While many might be branded with the words “Patagonia” or “L.L. Bean”, the most controversial of these clothing articles has a large red circle embroidered on the […]

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Securing a Spot on Eaton Street Too Soon? Students Should Take Caution Paying a Deposit Two or Three Years in Advance

  by Margaret Scales ’23 Opinion Staff Although deciding on an off-campus house for senior year as a sophomore is the norm here at Providence College, going against that deadline does not mean students are perpetually doomed. Many might agree that at first glance, putting down a deposit two years in advance seems crazy, so […]

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Banning “the B-Word” is a Limit on Free Speech: Attempt in Mass. to Ban the Word “B***h” Sparks Debate

  by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff When I say “the b-word,” I am sure hundreds of words come to your head. Beautiful, bird, baking, basket — of the thousands and thousands of words that begin with the letter “B,” Massachusetts is taking ridiculous steps in attempting to ban one of them.  Boston Democratic Representative […]

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Remember this Summer’s Heatwave?: Here’s Why You Should Care

by Peter Mazzella ’22 News Staff With record high heat waves this summer, there is only one group to blame: ourselves. Every year over 36 million trees are lost due to expansion and urbanization, and this could have some pretty serious side effects. If we continue to take our trees for granted “cities will become […]

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