EXAMS: by Kelly Wheeler ’21 Asst. Opinion Editor As finals week approaches, stress and panic loom in the air around campus. Finals can come in many different forms, but most professors assess their students’ absorption of knowledge throughout the semester by way of either final examinations or final papers. Although neither option is […]
by Hannah Paxton ’19 Opinion Editor In light of recent tragedies, like the burning of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral and the attacks in Sri Lanka that occured on Easter, it is interesting to see what types of events elicit a reaction from the world, especially from those who have the resources to […]
by Julia McCoy ’22 Opinion Staff Regardless of what school you attend, freshman year is full of adjustments. Here at Providence College, those adjustments do not end after the first year. Students in their second year are finally able to live in the same building as their peers of the opposite gender. For […]
by Anthony Hart ’19 Guest Writer Providence College students miss out on essential life experience and personal development because, throughout their four years, they often remain in what many call the “PC Bubble.” During the school year, students tend to remain on campus or in the immediate surrounding neighborhoods with minimal exposure to the […]
by Kyle Newton ’20 Guest Writer Many juniors at Providence College expand their horizons by studying abroad. Unfortunately, with the time commitment of ROTC, many cadets are unable to have this experience. However, the United States Army does offer cadets the opportunity to go to countries all over the world through the Cultural Understanding […]
Pre-Summer Blues As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, and the weather grows warm and sunny, the pre-summer blues of a college student begin to set it. By the time each student has finished their finals and the warm weather has finally come to stay, we must pack up, go home, and […]
One very unique aspect of Providence College is McPhail’s, the College’s very own on-campus bar where every student can hang out and 21+ students can even kick back and enjoy a beer without having to leave the campus. Although an on-campus bar seems enticing to most college students, McPhail’s is, for the most part, relatively […]
The motto of Providence College is Veritas, meaning truth. The search for truth grounds education, community interaction, and student life in a quest for knowledge. However, this truth only goes so far: it solely extends to beliefs that align with Catholic teaching. Last year, Stopping Homophobia, Eliminating Prejudice, and Restoring Dignity (Shepard) and Board of […]
Alumni Hall Food Court by Bridget Blain ’19 Opinion Staff When Providence College students are asked about the best dining options on campus, the first options that most likely come to mind are Raymond Dining Hall and Alumni Hall Food Court. Eaton Street Café is not likely to be your first thought. This is […]
by Savannah Plaisted ’21 Opinion Staff Upon coming to Providence College, students are told that their religious affiliation or lack thereof is not a necessary component to attend. They are told that they can participate in PC’s religious services or decide not to, and the only thing they are required to do is take […]