This past week, Gillette released their “The Best Men Can Be” advertisement, which immediately drew both praise and criticism from the public. While many viewers praised Gillette’s message of the importance of rethinking how masculinity is taught and expressed, many critics argued that the commercial is anti-men. The commercial shifts from depicting the current state […]
“Are you still watching?” is a phrase you may be familiar with if you, like many others, binge watch Netflix in your free time. But in 2019, it may have an entirely new meaning. In terms of post-class entertainment, Netflix is the most frequently used by Providence College students. However, the upcoming price increase could […]
by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff After waking up to an alarm in the morning, it is customary to lay back down and hit the snooze button a few times. When it is finally time to get up and get on with the day, most people start with getting dressed, brushing their teeth, or eating […]
by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Opinion Staff Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote, “To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.” For Nietzsche and many others, suffering and pain are common emotions in human life. Everyone, regardless of status or identity, endures it; however, what one chooses to do with that […]
by Angela Bueso ’22 Opinion Staff Growing up in a Central American country, I have always been very much exposed to American culture. From the movies and TV shows we watch to the toys we play with, and summer trips to the United States, I always considered myself to be very Americanized. Nevertheless, visiting a […]
by Katherine Belbusti ’22 Opinion Staff One semester down, and another one has arrived quicker than some of us may have liked. As course loads begin to pick up and extracurriculars are starting to take up more of our time, there are some things you can do to help yourself. Not only just for the […]
VenNO: Why I Prefer Paper Money In the last few years, Venmo, a money transferring app, has become increasingly popular. But the rise in the popularity of Venmo has had a tragic consequence: the phasing out of paper money. Admittedly, I have a Venmo account. I find it necessary to have one as a college […]
As a society, we love the idea of a do-over, a second chance to become the people we wish to be. The notion of “new year, new me” provides the opportunity to follow through, even if only temporarily, on goals we have for ourselves. Every Jan. 1, the inevitable tide of new year’s resolutions comes […]
Pink sands, turquoise waters, and palm trees are what one envisions when thinking of Cancún, Mexico or Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Thousands flock to the Caribbean and Central American resorts for a tropical getaway, full of sun and endless cocktails. Outside of the walls of the resorts, which most often serve foreigners, life for the […]
Studying abroad is one of the most incredible and enlightening experiences that an undergraduate student can have during their college career. The ability to travel to multiple countries and explore different cultures allows one to experience self-growth as well as appreciation and understanding of other cultures. However, just like all good things, it must […]