Category: Opinion

Plea to Public Safety: Let Uber and Lyft Drivers Through Huxley Gate

When passing by the Huxley Avenue gate at Providence College, there is a high chance of seeing at least one student being picked up or dropped off by an Uber or Lyft driver. Ride sharing services are frequently utilized by PC students to reach their off-campus destinations. However, as it stands, PC does not allow […]

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Commence On-Campus Composting

Composting is a wonderful way for unwanted food scraps to transform plant life, a juxtaposition between the unattractive remains of food and the beauty that comes from flowers and other vegetation. Here at Providence College, there are currently no on-campus options for students interested in composting their leftover scraps. While off-campus options, such as the […]

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Trump’s State of Dis-Union Address: A Wall Will Not Solve the Immigration Problem

“Walls work and walls save lives,” said President Donald J. Trump. Walls—we see them all around us, literally. They are used to separate two entities from each other. Be it the walls in our dorms, which sometimes we wish were thicker, or those hypothetical walls that some people create in their minds to protect themselves […]

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The Danger of Crime Entertainment: ‘Ted Bundy’ and ‘You’ Glorify Criminal Behavior

Fascination with true crime is nothing new, but lately it seems impossible to get away from movies and documentaries about the dangers of charming criminals. Shows like Netflix’s You and Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes, along with the recent film about Bundy, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, seem to have created […]

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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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