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Tangents and Tirades

E-Tipping: Compensation for Dunkin’ Nation Dunkin’ holds a special place in the hearts of Providence College students. The New England staple energizes exhausted students with its iced coffee, and employees always serve the much-needed caffeine with a smile. However, since most students pay with a card, these employees could be missing out on possible tips. […]

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PC Parking Problem: Campus Security Must Prioritize Parking Spots for Students

The debate surrounding whether or not students should have their cars on college campuses is omnipresent.  There is an evident divide in the amount of schools that do allow cars on campus and the schools that do not: in the 2016-17 academic year, 46.8 percent of students brought their cars to campus. At Providence College, […]

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Dress the Part of an Adult: Wearing Nice Clothes for Class Prepares Students for the Workplace

Waking up for an early class is tough as it is, but putting in the extra effort to make your outfit look presentable can make all the difference in your day. Though it seems trivial, wearing nice clothes to class can boost confidence, allow students to feel more successful, and prepare them for the professional […]

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Writer vs. Writer: Have Recent Campus Additions Been a Good Use of Donor Money?

by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 In 2019, the beautiful Providence College campus is very different from the same grounds only 10 or 15 years ago. The busy Huxley Avenue used to separate upper and lower campus, and both dorms and academic buildings were outdated by at least 30 years. Now, the picturesque campus is the epitome […]

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Food for Thought: Students Need a Culinary Arts Requirement

Food: the universal energy source. Eating it is something many people have mastered. Preparing it, though, is a far less common skill to come by, especially among college students. Sure, there may be the occasional student who is passionate about cooking, but it is far from the norm. On a campus where a year does […]

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Tangents and Tirades

I’m Watching ‘You’ The new Netflix series that has secured many binge watchers is “You.” If you tell someone what show you are watching, you will literally say “I’m watching ‘You,’” which may just be the perfect double entendre in this instance.  Without giving away any spoilers, this show is about a guy who aggressively […]

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Expand Your Providence Palette: How Two PC Seniors Ate Like Kings on a Budget

  One of the biggest complaints that Providence College students have regarding campus is the food. Students are constantly disappointed with the food served at Raymond Dining Hall and wish the College would offer better quality and variety food options on campus.  However, what a lot of PC students do not realize is that the […]

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Develop PC’s Diversity Proficiency: Students Require More Knowledge on Social Issues

One of the most important opportunities that attending a liberal arts college gives students is the ability to take courses in subjects that they may have otherwise never been exposed to.  The majority of liberal arts colleges require students to take courses that they consider to fulfill a diversity requirement.  For many students, these courses […]

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The Early Bird Gets the Internship: Take Advantage of Career Resources on Campus

Getting a job is always stressful. There is so much pressure to try and find the perfect fit. For college students, it can become even more stressful when there is pressure to find the perfect summer job.  Whether you are in the market for an unpaid internship or a paid job, knowing what options are […]

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Tangents and Tirades

Wanted: On-Campus Employment for ‘Broke College Students’ The cliché of the “broke college student” has grown hackneyed for a reason. A college degree for most students and their families is typically unaffordable.  However, in today’s society, obtaining a job that ensures financial security without an undergraduate degree proves to be tremendously difficult.   Between the […]

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