Liam Dunne '26


News Co-Editor


Providence PILOT Agreement

A conglomerate of private Providence universities and colleges and the Providence Mayor, Brett Smiley, signed an agreement on Oct. 12 that shapes monetary contributions to the city of Providence for private higher-education institutions. The Payment in Lieu of Taxes, or PILOT agreement, was signed by the four private collegiate institutions in Providence: Rhode Island School […]

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PC Hosts White House Director of the Office of Records Management

On Monday, Oct. 16, Providence College hosted Philip Droege, Director of the Office of Records Management at the White House. The event took place in Ruane LL05, with a reception in the Ruane Great Room. Droege’s lecture brought attendees of all ages; students, professors, and children were all present. He made the experience interactive, asking […]

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Homelessness in Rhode Island

On the corner of Orms and Park street, alongside the Rhode Island Department of Administration and the Rhode Island Department of Health, a homeless man named Michael has created a shelter for himself. Complete with a tent, a couch, and a sign labeled “Home Sweet Home,” his makeshift homestead covers about 150 square feet. Across […]

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BOP Hosts Prova

Friday, Sept. 15 marked the Board of Programmers’ (BOP) annual Prova event. Prova took place on the lawn between Davis Hall and Ryan Business Center last Friday afternoon. With an 80’s theme, BOP offered students a chance to “experience a part of the 80’s with roller skating, spin art, tie dye, food trucks, and more!” […]

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Student Success Center Grand Opening

On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the Student Success Center (SSC) and the Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) celebrated their grand opening in the Phillips Memorial Library. A broad mixture of people representing every facet of Providence College attended the event: Friars, students, professors,  administrators,  IDEI representatives, and department directors of the SSC. There were  remarks from […]

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Jones and Pearson of the “Tennessee Three” Reinstated After Expulsion From State Congress

On Monday, March 27, a 28-year-old individual shot and killed three children and three adults at the Covenant School in Nashville, TN. On Thursday, March 30, protestors lined the galleries of the Senate and House chambers of the state capitol. Legislation resumed that day after a brief break following the shooting; three representatives joined the […]

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RISD Workers Strike for Fair Wages

On Friday, April 14, over a thousand people joined the protests occupying Rhode Island School of Design’s campus in downtown Providence. These strikes, facilitated by custodians, groundskeepers, and movers, began on March 23. Supported by regional union organizers Teamsters Local 251, the strike was still ongoing this Monday. According to Antonio Suazo, a union representative […]

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