by Andrea Traietti ’21 and Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Co-Editors “Friars hold doors.” On Providence College’s campus, it is more than just a saying tossed around lightly or mentioned during tours; it is embodied not just in the physical action of holding the door open, but in extending a helping hand to other friars when […]
by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff The act of donating blood is a small way to pay it forward that can make a tremendous impact on humanity. The entire blood donation process typically takes about one to two hours—and for each successful donation of one pint of blood, the donor could save up to three […]
NO by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Portfolio Co-Editor Although the 2020 presidential election is over a year away, it is of paramount importance that voters pay close attention to the race and all of its candidates. While the Democratic debates began in June 2019, last week’s debates showed who the top contenders are. Joe Biden, […]
by Savannah Plaisted ’21 Opinion Staff With 2020 quickly approaching, it is more important than ever for Providence College students to be aware of the role they play in the upcoming census. Although most students have a basic understanding of what the census is—in essence, a head count of the U.S. population—they may […]
by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff The controversy over the definition of “Western Civilization” and the need to broaden the scope of the DWC curriculum has been a hotly contested topic on campus over the past several years. Last semester Providence College held a forum to discuss the meaning of Western Civilization and how […]
by Savannah Plaisted ’21 Opinion Staff Over the course of this past summer, the United States has been reminded on various occasions that mass shootings are still a plague in American society. Bulletproof backpacks have been in high demand for the upcoming school year, and many schools are taking closer looks at their precautionary […]
by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff Exercising is the time where people are 100 percent focused on themselves and working to improve their well-being. Whether one prefers a long run, a class taught by an instructor, or a trip to the gym, exercising is a way to form a supportive community with other people. SoulCycle […]
by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Opinion Staff Turning on the news at any time of day can unleash a barrage of terrifying reports: another mass shooting, new statistics on climate change, political battles, etc. How can anyone not feel concerned? World issue anxiety is the feeling that can occur when one becomes overwhelmed with global issues […]
by Marie Sweeney ’20 Opinion Staff In the past decade, political debate has grown increasingly partisan and intense, making positive dialogue and progress almost impossible. In these times where consensus seems unattainable, it is important to remember that although you may disagree with someone’s beliefs, political disagreement should not be cause to judge someone’s […]
by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff The hackneyed sentiment “college will be the best four years of your life” is a terrible cliché to reiterate to any incoming freshman. The college years are indubitably a unique phase in an individual’s life—the experience grants students the opportunity to meet new people while studying a subject of […]