Keep the Ball “Black and White” The Black and White Ball is making a much anticipated appearance later this month, thanks to the Board of Programmers (BOP). That being said, is it really going to be a Black and White Ball? Right after the dance was announced, BOP cleared up some wardrobe confusion by expressing […]
by Hannah Paxton ’19 Asst. Opinion Editor In a time where people are so intensely divided—whether it be politics, sports, or any other issue—it is easy to pretend that the world is black and white. When Glee actor Mark Salling committed suicide last Tuesday, his death was celebrated rather than mourned. There is no question […]
by Andrea Traietti ’21 Opinion Staff Technological advances in the past decade alone have changed our lives in nearly every way imaginable. For the most part, these changes seem to be positive. We can easily take a picture at any moment, we can keep in touch with friends even if they are halfway around the […]
by Nicholas Moran ’19 Opinion Staff Waking up to pins and needles poking at his throat, Minneapolis middle schooler Grant LaMontagne assumed he had a sore throat. Yet as the hours ticked by, it was getting harder and harder to breathe. Five days later, LaMontagne was gasping for air in the back of an ambulance, […]
by Katherine Torok ’20 Opinion Staff As the second semester continues on and the number of days until graduation decrease, upperclassmen find themselves starting to think seriously about their professional lives after Providence College. However, is it ever too early to start thinking about your professional life after college? The answer is no. Is it […]
by Kelsey Dass ’18 Opinion Staff Captain America, Optimus Prime, Batman, Superman, and Spiderman all share the same characteristic: their manliness. These superheroes have come to serve as role models for many young, impressionable boys. Over time, they have come to define what a man looks and acts like. In turn, boys turn into men […]
by Sarah Kelley ’18 Opinion Co-Editor During the month of January, many Americans may reflect on how far we have come, both as a nation and as individuals. We often assess the past year in terms of economic, social, and political improvements or downfalls, and we look towards the upcoming year as an opportunity for […]
Trump: Think Before Speaking During the 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., President Trump completely misspoke before a crowd of pro-life advocates. What began as a standard, run of the mill anti-abortion speech took a turn for the worse when Trump went careening far off script and said, “Right now, in a number […]
by Gabrielle Bianco ’21 Opinion Staff “Time’s Up.” “Liberty and Justice for All.” “Resist.” Slogans such as these were emblazoned on signs at the Rhode Island Women’s March, held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Rhode Island State House. Thousands were in attendance in response to actions by the government and current president which […]
by McKenzie Tavella ’18 Opinion Staff It is hard to believe that I have gone nearly my entire college career without taking or even knowing about one type of course. My friend changed the course of my college career when she turned to me and uttered two words: “independent study.” Providence College defines an independent […]