Jack Downey '23


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Concert Review: March 5th at Pub on Park

While many PC students went away during spring break, including a large portion of the class of 2023 who went to Punta Cana, some of us remained in the frigid temperatures of New England. However, a recent local show warmed things up significantly. On March 5, a concert consisting of four bands occurred at Pub […]

Jack Downey '23

A Review of The Benji’s new EP, Kitty Pills

The Benji’s are without a doubt one of the coolest bands in Rhode Island. They’ve been releasing music since 2015 and are one of the state’s most beloved live acts, opening for bands such as The Motels. So, when they reached out to me a few months ago and asked me to review their newest […]

Jack Downey '23

PC Wants the Airwaves: WDOM Continues to Grow in Popularity

Most people you talk to will probably tell you that radio is a dead medium. However, Providence College students would tell you otherwise. The school’s radio station, WDOM 91.3 FM, has been steadily gaining a reputation as a club to be a part of. This year, the club hit a milestone: every single time slot […]

Jack Downey '23

Accessibility: Actually for All

I’ve been missing Civ lately. I was always the odd man out because I enjoyed Providence College’s niche course, since I’m a history nerd at heart. Still, I’ve felt that my classes this semester lack something my Civ classes always featured: the potential for audiobooks. I’ve known since high school that I learn best when […]

Abby Brockway

Rock and Roll Breaks the Ice: Frigid Friday Gets Heated at Latest Met Concert

After last semester’s raucous celebration of local music that took place at The Met, the excitement for the next one was through the roof. The recent performance by The Breeze in McPhail’s only added fuel to the fire, and when the next Met show was revealed to be taking place on Feb. 3, anticipation hit […]

Jack Downey '23

My Love-Hate Relationship with BookTok

This Valentine’s Day, I suggest buying yourself a little something to let you know that you love you. After all, there’s no one who knows you better than yourself! This year, I’m going to gift myself a new book—specifically, some romance. On my quest to find a good romance read, I’ve turned to a certain […]

Abby Brockway

The Breeze Blows McPhail’s Down: PC Students Shine in Local Band

Last year, to kick off the spring semester, the Board of Programmers held an event in McPhail’s featuring The Breeze. Showcasing two PC students, Jordan McBride ’23 on keys and Julia Carson ’25 on vocals, the band delivered an electric performance that had everyone on their feet and dancing. They covered genres ranging from rock […]

Jack Downey '23