by Savannah Plaisted ’21 Opinion Staff Over the summer, Johns Hopkins University released a study regarding the current state of Providence public schools. The results were immensely disturbing and have resulted in the Rhode Island Commissioner of Education calling for the state to step in and take over the failing schools. Not only are […]
by Marie Sweeney ’20 Opinion Staff Fennell Hall is probably the most undesirable residence hall at Providence College. Most believe that Fennell is where students live when they have roommate problems, have just transferred to PC, prefer to isolate themselves, or several other stereotypes associated with the hall. Most also believe that it is […]
Writers’ Forum If PC had the money for one major renovation or new building on campus, how should they use it? Academic Buildings by Andrea Traietti ’21 Opinion Co-Editor If Providence College had the money for only one major renovation on campus, they should use it to renovate the older academic buildings on […]
The Death of Cursive Writing Cursive writing is a dying art. Formerly a widely practiced technique, cursive writing was designed to teach elementary school children how to write formally. Students often learn the basic alphabet first, and work their way towards being able to write full essays in this aesthetically pleasing font. One of the […]
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, […]
Donut Debate Considering Providence’s abundance of small donut shops, the question must be asked: which is superior, Allie’s Donuts or PVDonuts? Does accessibility play a role in this decision? It is clear that most Providence College students have easier access to Allie’s Donuts, as you can find a small selection in Eaton Street Cafe and […]
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 […]