Category: Portfolio

Syrupy Youth

by Sarah Kirchner ’21 She sits and sips her black coffee, While he sips on his caramel whip. It’s been a while since they’ve been back To the familiar coffee shop of their childhood Where they shared a first kiss, And continued after with many dates. The barista serves the couple And smiles as he […]

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Winter Sunrise

by Erin Venuti ’20 Woke before the sun today, No intent to see it wake. Eyes Pry Open after Some hours. Insufficient — May as well have blinked; Streetlamps still glow, Same as last night’s close. Beyond the window, Quietly, Navy Fades to pale Blue, sun stretches and exhales. A yawn breaks free, a hopeful […]

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Private Thoughts in Public Spaces

by Julia Zygiel ’19 Any time she writes in her diary she does it in a café. If it is 2 a.m. and she has the urge, she’ll trot to the Starbucks situated in the 24/7 convenience store a block from her apartment. She likes the idea of private thoughts in public spaces. When it […]

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Be Your Own Biggest Fan

by Sam Pellman ’20 Wish yourself luck before that big exam. Pat yourself on the back when you get the score you wanted. Give yourself that pep talk you know you need. Buy yourself the coffee when you’ve had the day from hell. Compliment yourself when you look in the mirror. Think highly of yourself, […]

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Listomania: Absolutely Real State Laws

In Texas, astronauts can vote from space. In Alabama, you cannot wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church. In Rhode Island, you cannot drag race horses on the highway. In some towns in Virginia, you cannot go trick or treating if you are over 12-years-old. In Arizona, it is illegal for a donkey […]

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Tiff and Earl

Dear Tiff and Earl, My boyfriend will only answer someone when they refer to him as Darth Kicka**. He is failing school right now and our relationship is on the rocks. What should I do? You’re my only hope, Leia   Dear Leia, Wowza, that is quite a predicament you’re in with this guy. I […]

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Rick Riordan Presents Joins Disney-Hyperion Publishing: Author Encourages Diverse Mythological Stories Through His New Imprint

by Sara Conway ’21 A&E Staff The story of Percy Jackson began as a bedtime story for one of Rick Riordan’s sons, Haley. When Riordan ran out of traditional Greek myths to tell, he created Percy Jackson who went on a “quest to recover Zeus’ lightning bolt in modern day America.”  A demigod with ADHD […]

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by Mark Fairchild ’20

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Critically Acclaimed Author Russell Banks Speaks at PC

by: Anne DeLello ’20 A&E Staff Russell Banks, a successful and award-winning American author, spoke to an audience of students and faculty at Providence College this past Wednesday about both his fiction writing and poetry. Banks was previously a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his novel, Lost Memory of Skin. He was also the […]

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American Must Reads: The Agüero Sisters

Life is too short to read everything. It may even be too short to major in american studies, history, or English. This column, brought to you by professors in american studies, history, and English, highlights the books you simply cannot let pass, whatever your major. Start your list!  by: Dr. Cristina Rodriguez Assistant Professor of […]

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