by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff Due to the recent political controversy involving Brett Kavanaugh, as well as the rise of the #MeToo Movement, the nationwide plight of sexual assault has finally come into the limelight. As the topic of sexual assault and its repercussions become a household conversation, we must ask ourselves: What are […]
by Angela Bueso ’22 Opinion Staff It can be the person who sits next to you in biology lab, your seminar classmate, the guy who held the elevator for you, your professor, or the delightful lady who serves your lunch at Raymond Dining Hall. It can be anyone, of any race, of any age, of […]
by Katherine Belbusti ’22 Opinion Staff When going off to college, one fully expects to have to adapt to his or her new environment. Adjustments that come to mind are making friends, adjusting to an academic schedule and living in a dorm with roommates. One unexpected surprise has been adjusting to differences in spoken […]
by Laura Arango ’20 Opinion Staff What should the Center for Inclusive Excellence at Moore Hall be used for? This question has been the subject of contentious debate since Dr. Shan Mukhtar, director of the center, expressed her belief that every event in Moore Hall should serve a cultural purpose. Recently, she attended one of […]
by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff Syllabus week: the first week of classes, the week where college professors throw their semester-long, jam-packed class syllabi at you, the bane of any college student’s existence. A typical college syllabus contains a day-by-day outline for the entire semester. It usually includes information about what each class will […]
by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff We live in a world consumed by plastic. It is a cheap and readily accessible material that we use in virtually every aspect of our lives. Water bottles, children’s toys, food packaging—plastic, plastic, and more plastic. However, despite the material’s practicality, it is high time that we, as […]
by Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Staff Technology dominates today’s modern era. Whether you are a student or a member of the working world, chances are you predominantly rely on technology to access information and communicate with others. However, despite our lives becoming increasingly digitized, many professors prohibit the use of laptops in their classrooms. The […]
by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Opinion Staff Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s horrifying account of sexual assault allegedly perpetrated by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has reverberated throughout the nation. Now joined by two more accusers, Dr. Ford’s testimony brings to light the role of delayed reportings, credibility, and how the #MeToo movement can impact Washington. Although […]
by Andrea Traietti Assistant Opinion Editor On his 1982 calendar, Brett Kavanaugh scribbled in his plans for July 1: “go to Timmy’s for skis w/ Judge, Tom, PJ, Bernie, Squi.” His yearbook entry is littered with references to beer consumption and drinking games. And while it can be easy to dismiss these warning signs as […]
by Bridget Blain ’19 Opinion Staff Last Tuesday afternoon, an informal information session regarding abroad opportunities for Providence College graduates was held by Joseph Stanley, the dean of global education. During the information session, students were informed about the process of applying to graduate schools abroad as well as the process of applying to the […]