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Donate Your Time This Christmas: Giving Back in Non-Monetary Ways

  by Katherine Belbusti ’22 Opinion Staff There is something about the Christmas season that puts so many people in a good mood. With the exception of the occasional scrooge, the holiday season brings out the best in a lot of us. Specifically, the holiday season sparks an overwhelming urge to give back and do […]

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Featured Friar: Kelli Jenney ’19

by Malena Aylwin ’22 News Staff Kelli Jenney ’19 has quite a busy schedule. She has been actively involved with many clubs throughout her three and a half years at Providence College.  With a double major in social work and history, Jenney is planning to continue to go to school to earn a J.D.  She […]

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Featured Friar: Kelli Jenney ’19

by Malena Aylwin ’22 News Staff Kelli Jenney ’19 has quite a busy schedule. She has been actively involved with many clubs throughout her three and a half years at Providence College.  With a double major in social work and history, Jenney is planning to continue to go to school to earn a J.D.  She […]

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Checking Your Privilege at PC: PC Democrats Event Inspires Discussion About Social Issues

by Bridget Blain ’19 Opinion Staff Even though college is often considered to be the final step before entering the “real world,” college campuses can often feel like their own little private world. The priorities of academic life and involvement with clubs on campus can lead to students not being fully aware of what is […]

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An Opportunity for Inclusion: Embracing non-Catholic Religious Holidays

by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Chinese New Year—all of these holidays are part of various religions and cultures and there are millions who celebrate them. As a Dominican institution, Providence College celebrates Christmas. Various Christmas-themed events take place and Christmas trees decorate most buildings. However, PC should celebrate and respect […]

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Stop Overusing “Sorry”: Frequent Apologies Devalue Meaning of the Word

by Julia McCoy ’22 Opinion Staff It’s quite common, whether on campus or off, to say sorry more than once a day. But how many times are we actually apologetic rather than just not wanting to cause a minor inconvenience? “Sorry” is a word frequently used by females. It is commonly used as a way […]

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Colleges Against Cancer Holds Brovember: Students Promote Cancer Awareness Before the Holidays

by Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff On Wednesday, November 28, Providence College’s Colleges Against Cancer club hosted their annual “Brovember” event in McPhail’s.  The event’s main goal was to raise awareness for cancer and to spread knowledge about the fundraiser “No Shave November,” a month-long journey during which participants forgo shaving to evoke conversation and […]

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Colleges Against Cancer Holds Brovember: Students Promote Cancer Awareness Before the Holidays

by Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff On Wednesday, November 28, Providence College’s Colleges Against Cancer club hosted their annual “Brovember” event in McPhail’s.  The event’s main goal was to raise awareness for cancer and to spread knowledge about the fundraiser “No Shave November,” a month-long journey during which participants forgo shaving to evoke conversation and […]

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To the Class of 2019: Pursue Goodness in Final Semester at PC

by Abigail Czerniecki ’19 Associate Editor-in-Chief Whether we like it or not, in just one week we will be second semester seniors. I have been avoiding any conversations, emails, or thoughts about graduation and even about my future plans, but avoiding the concept of graduation does not prolong our time at Providence College. The fall […]

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To the Class of 2019: Pursue Goodness in Final Semester at PC

by Abigail Czerniecki ’19 Associate Editor-in-Chief Whether we like it or not, in just one week we will be second semester seniors. I have been avoiding any conversations, emails, or thoughts about graduation and even about my future plans, but avoiding the concept of graduation does not prolong our time at Providence College. The fall […]

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