by Katherine Belbusti ’22 Opinion Staff Within the past few weeks, the news was filled with stories about the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting tragedy, the Thousand Oaks shooting in California, and the midterm elections. With all these major news events happening so close together, it is so important for the public to stay informed. For […]
Brands Should Promote Diversity, Inclusivity in Advertising At this point in time, it is hard to believe an event such as the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show still exists in its current form. As more companies have begun to realize the importance of representing all body types, races, and genders, they have seen more profit and […]
by Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Staff Today’s world is full of difficult and divisive issues. Tensions and varying opinions are bound to develop on campus, especially in light of recent events like last week’s mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. But is there a place here at Providence College where people […]
by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Opinion Staff A liberal arts education boasts a little bit of everything, and Providence College’s iconic Development of Western Civilization (DWC) program epitomizes these liberal arts ideals. If students pay attention, they can optimize the program. From Plato to Jefferson, and Augustine to Aquinas, the DWC program surveys the critical moments […]
by Bridget Blain ’19 Opinion Staff Every day millions of people deal with the realities of struggling with mental illness and college students are no exception. Considering how stressful college life can be, it is crucial for students to be given resources that provide information on dealing with mental health and learning the importance of […]
by Angela Bueso ’22 Opinion Staff When I was going to the U.S. Embassy in Honduras to process my student visa, I realized how daunting the process of obtaining a visa is. From filling out an online application to paying $160 for the appointment, applying for a visa comes at a steep price. This is […]
Sharing is Caring: Sidewalk Etiquette Sidewalks on campus are the highways of Providence College. Every day, students use them to get to and from their classes and appointments. And like any off-campus highway, the PC sidewalks are frequently congested with easily-avoidable traffic. While sidewalks on campus can certainly function as social spaces, their prime purpose […]
by Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Staff This past fall, Providence College welcomed 1,127 new students to the class of 2022, making it the largest freshman class in school history. Although this record is something to celebrate, it also creates a predicament for the College when it comes to student housing. The number of residence […]
by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Opinion Staff Beers, bratwurst, Board of Programmers (BOP): Oktoberfest, organized by BOP on Oct. 19, featured staples of the iconic German holiday. Mixed with chattering Providence College students, the event felt like a glimpse into a quaint Bavarian village—the only difference being its location in McPhail’s. Cultural events such as […]
by Joshua Chlebowski ’21 Opinion Staff It has been 18 days since news broke about the end of Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande’s relationship. Even after such a length of time, articles and reports about the relationship are continuing to appear on news feeds everywhere. However, between the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, upcoming elections, […]