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Featured Friar: Kyle LaForest-Roys ’20

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 News Staff Kyle LaForest-Roys ’20, a marketing major with an economics minor, has held a number of roles within the Providence College Office of Admissions and Orientation Staff. LaForest-Roys is one of 12 senior students to become a Senior Admissions Fellow. As a Fellow, LaForest-Roys helps with the recruitment of prospective […]

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Editor’s Corner: Money Talks: The NBA & China

By Cam Smith ’21 Sports Assistant Editor For months, pro-democracy protesters have filled the streets of Hong Kong, a former British colony that was handed back to the Chinese in 1997. Although taking place on the opposite side of the globe, the effects of the protests are being felt on the American world of basketball. […]

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Congress Updates

by Thomas Beaton ‘22 Student Congress Publicity Fr. Brian Shanley, O.P.  discussed various topics including the school’s position as compared to other competing schools. It was mentioned that the endowment of the school was lower than other schools. In order to grow the endowment, the school asks for donations and raises tuition, however with the […]

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Women Making Big Strides in Science: Dr. Amanda Lynch and Ava Calle ’12 Speak at Women in STEM Event

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 News Staff On Wednesday, October 23, Women in STEM hosted their third event, inviting speakers Dr. Amanda Lynch and Ava Calle ’12 to talk about the challenges and opportunities that they have faced pursuing careers within the STEM field. Lynch, a climate scientist currently teaching at Brown University, obtained a Ph.D. […]

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Working for Greater Equality On-Campus: College Responds to Call for Greater Inclusion and Diversity

by Maura Campbell ’22 News Staff On Monday, October 21, the Providence College student body received an email from Rev. Brian Shanley, O.P., president of the College, informing students, staff, and faculty of an update by the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (IDEI). The email provided general information regarding IDEI’s recent work to […]

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Sports Shorts

By Eileen Flynn ’20 Sports Staff Volleyball Update: The volleyball team welcomed two Big East rivals, Butler University and Xavier University this past weekend. After two weekends on the road, the Friars faced Xavier on their home court. After losing the first set, the Friars fought back to win the second set 25-21. The Musketeers […]

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Listomania:Classes We Wish Were Offered

eSports  Basket Weaving How to Tap a Keg Sodexo Cooking How to Get into Credit Card Debt Avocado Toast Colloquium History of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Metaphysics of Living in an Aquinas Double Ray Burnt Toast Prevention Ethics of Cult Leadership Honors Procrastination Difference Between PC Cash and Friarbucks Spongebob and the Seven Deadly Sins […]

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Hockey Returns to the Rink

Friar’s Dominate Maine 7-0 By Scott Jarosz ’21 Sports Staff The Providence College Men’s Hockey Team is ready to jump back into action for the 2019-2020 season after enjoying much success in its previous campaign. The 2018-2019 season was certainly one to remember for the Friars, as they made a deep playoff run which ultimately […]

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Writer vs. Writer: Has Netflix Become Too Political?

by Savannah Plaisted ’21 Opinion Staff NO As Netflix continues to take over the entertainment industry and constantly make headlines, one cannot help but notice that the series produced as “Netflix Originals” are increasingly being used as political platforms.  Examples of this phenomenon include (but are not limited to): 13 Reasons Why, which delves into […]

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Sport Shorts 9/22-9/29

Sports Shorts For Sept. 22-29 by Scott Jarosz ’21 Men’s Soccer:  The Providence College Men’s Soccer Team hosted Brown University on Sept. 25 in a crosstown battle. PC entered the game with a record of 5-2, having previously defeated Seton Hall University 1-0 in its Big East Opener. Brown and PC battled for the majority […]

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