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PC Goes to D.C. for an “Abroad” Experience:Students Work and Study in Nation’s Capital

by Matthew Mazzella ’20 News Staff Looking to study and gain experience in the nation’s capital? Now you can, as Providence College has teamed up with American University to offer students the chance to study in Washington, D.C. for a semester. The College is looking to give students more opportunities to gain exposure and broaden their […]

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The Danger of Crime Entertainment: ‘Ted Bundy’ and ‘You’ Glorify Criminal Behavior

Fascination with true crime is nothing new, but lately it seems impossible to get away from movies and documentaries about the dangers of charming criminals. Shows like Netflix’s You and Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes, along with the recent film about Bundy, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, seem to have created […]

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Will Ferrell Reprises Role in The Ron Burgundy Podcast

by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff The concept of the true crime podcast is one that is currently thriving. A twist on the traditional notion of this is now available from an unlikely source, with Will Ferrell reprising his role in the Anchorman series in the recently released The Ron Burgundy Podcast. The first episode […]

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What Does ___________ Mean?: The Roving Love Dictionary

What Does ___________ Mean?: The Roving Love Dictionary What does Love mean to you? Love is seeing past the cracks, the missing acts, and the backbreaking tax of loving someone else. You don’t fall in love, you choose to love. by Connor Zimmerman ’20   What does Eye Candy mean to you? Eye candy is […]

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Working Towards ‘Friar Family’

The phrase heard most often on the Providence College campus is probably “Friar Family.” Friar Family means that all students, staff, and faculty are supposed to be welcome and accepted in the community on this campus. And with Spotlight Providence, the first accepted students event for the class of 2023, happening this weekend, the Friar […]

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I Like Meat Better: A Carnivorous Parody to “I Like Me Better” by Lauv

by Sarah Heavren ’21 To be wanting some grub in New York City To not know where to go but know I want food that will be good and tasty To be wanting some grub in New York City Midnight into morning coffee Could use something sweet and salty Ham, I like meat better when […]

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American Must-Reads: The Things They Carried

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. Margaret Manchester, Assistant Professor of […]

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Valentine’s Day Cutouts

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Tangents and Tirades

E-Tipping: Compensation for Dunkin’ Nation Dunkin’ holds a special place in the hearts of Providence College students. The New England staple energizes exhausted students with its iced coffee, and employees always serve the much-needed caffeine with a smile. However, since most students pay with a card, these employees could be missing out on possible tips. […]

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Knots

by Sarah Heavren ’21 My soul is twisted and tangled like a knot. There are parts that hang while other parts are taut. My emotions and feelings are a jumble. When trying to untangle, my fingers fumble. There is no beginning and there is no end. It’s one giant mess that I can’t understand. I […]

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