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Bernt Out: Why Sanders Should Stay Out of 2020

by Elizabeth McGinn ’22 Opinion Staff   In 2016, Bernie Sanders threw his hat into the ring to run for president. Although he fell to Hillary Clinton in the Democratic Primary, he announced his intention to run again in the 2020 race against incumbent President Trump. While Sanders promotes a progressive platform, he should refrain […]

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Bailing Out Aunt Becky: Operation Varsity Blues

by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among 50 people charged in a $25 million college entrance exam cheating scheme.  The alleged scheme was designed to get less qualified students admitted to elite universities as recruited athletes, regardless of their athletic abilities, by using proctors to cheat on […]

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Soon

by Kiley McMahon ’20 I lure my lonesome body into the bathtub, Which is prepared with soul sucking creatures. I dial three magical numbers, And let the animals take control of my body, Just as you once did, While you undoubtedly thought of her. While they finish the job, I let the pungent smell of […]

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Captain Marvel Smashes Stereotypes: Why the Female-led Film is Important for the Future of Marvel

by Julia McCoy ’22 Opinion Staff   In its over 10 year run of hit blockbuster films, Marvel Studios had not released a female-led superhero movie until the premiere of Captain Marvel this March. This monumental moment has set a new tone for the production studio and will likely bring serious change, as it marks […]

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Women’s Basketball Falls in Big East Semifinals

Friars Finish Season with Winning Record; Secure Spot in WNIT By Thomas Zinzarella ’21 After an impressive regular season, the Providence College Women’s Basketball Team headed to Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois to test their fate in the Big East Tournament. The official seeding was not set until the final weekend of Big East play. […]

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Letter to the Editor: What is Western Civilization?

by Dr. Alexander Moffett Guest Writer   Last Friday, a heavily armed man burst into a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand and opened fire on the worshippers.  He killed 50 people and injured dozens more.  One detail that has emerged about this horrific incident is that the shooter inscribed the words “Charles Martel” and “Tours […]

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Hope

by Sarah Heavren ’21 Every glass was once empty Every tree was once bare Every page was once blank Every hero was once scared Every summer starts in winter Every day starts in night Every song starts in silence Every answer starts in plight Every doubt will find truth Every pain will find relief Every […]

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Drummer Hal Blaine Leaves Legendary Legacy

by Daniel O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff On Monday, March 11, in Palm Desert, California, legendary session musician Hal Blaine passed away at the age of 90. Blaine is widely considered one of the best session drummers of all time. He was a member of the group of session musicians known as The Wrecking Crew and […]

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The Irish Fairies

by Sarah Kirchner ’21 The Irish fairies were the ones you always heard about. They were the chimes in the forest you heard on windy days, and the sparkles that fell from the sky on a starry night. They were always there, but they hid it well. The fairies knew how to please the humans, […]

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Spring Has Sprung: Keep the Campus Green

As we approach the beginning days of spring, it is common for New Englanders to rush outside and enjoy the 55 degree weather that we consider warm. However, New Englanders are not the only ones excited about spring. Environmentalists have their special day coming up as well—Earth Day. Earth Day has become a celebrated event […]

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