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There’s a New Joker in Town

Joaquin Phoenix Brings New Perspective to DC’s Popular Villain by: Madeline Weaver-Nolting ’19 A&E Staff One of the darkest villains of all time is about to get his own movie. Actor Joaquin Phoenix is set to star in the Warner Bros. newest film, Joker. With big shoes to fill, including Jack Nicolson and the late […]

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American Must-Reads: America is in the Heart

by: Dr. René Alexander Orquiza Assistant Professor of History 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 […]

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PC Men’s Soccer Celebrates 50 Years

Team Gets Big Win Over Xavier By Sullivan Burgess ’20 Sports Staff This weekend at Providence College, the students and athletes had more to celebrate besides the opening of the new Ruane Friar Development Center. The College, along with many alumni and students were able to cheer on the PC Men’s Soccer Team as they […]

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Wheeler Wins Battle in Beantown

By Liza Sisk ’19 Sports Staff Abbey Wheeler ’20 is sprinting into a successful third year, leading the Providence College Track and Cross Country teams to glory. Wheeler, a native of Elmira, New York, was recruited by the Friars her senior year of high school and has been an asset to the team ever since. […]

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Editor’s Corner

New Basketball Facility Will Pay Off By Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-Editor This past weekend marked a historic moment for Providence College Athletics with the official dedication of PC’s new basketball training facility, the Ruane Friar Development Center. This $30 million facility broke ground last school year and was completed in time for the team […]

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Women’s Soccer Begins Big East Play

By Cam Smith ’21 Sports Staff Simply put, the Providence College Women’s Soccer Team is a force to be reckoned with. The Friars’ record of 7-4-1 gives them a position in the top five in the Big East standings, just behind Georgetown University, Butler University, Villanova University, and DePaul University. The Friars’ success is due […]

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Boston Bruins Start Off Season With Devastating Loss

By Sam Scanlon ’19 Sports Staff October is finally here and the quest for the Stanley Cup is officially underway. The Boston Bruins finished last season with a 50-20-12 record, but the year was abruptly ended by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This season, the Bruins have […]

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Providence College Investigates

Patriots Fans Should Not Be Concerned With Their 2-2 Record By Scott Jarosz ’21 Sports Staff After narrowly coming out on top in its week one contest against the Houston Texans by a score of 27-20, the New England Patriots dropped their next two games, falling to an overall record of 1-2. This lackluster start […]

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Providence College Investigates

Patriots Fans Should be Concerned With Their 2-2 Record By Thomas Zinzarella ’21 Sports Staff After the New England Patriots trounced the Miami Dolphins 38-7 this past weekend, many Pats fans have renewed faith again in their Super Bowl chances. They may be back at a five hundred record, but there is still a lot […]

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Congress Updates

by Abigail Northgraves ’19 This week at the Student Congress meeting, there was no new or old business being presented. The guest speaker was Steve Maurano, associate vice president of Public Affairs, Community & Government Relations.  Maurano gave a brief overview of his role at the College and the work his office does. Maurano’s office […]

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