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Featured Friar: Major John Leyden

Friartown Says Goodbye to Head of Department of Public Safety by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 News Editor After working at Providence College for 14 years, this past Wednesday, Friartown said goodbye to the head of the Department of Public Safety on campus,  Major John Leyden. In the time he has been here, Leyden has seen the […]

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The Empty Crowded Room

by Marelle Hipolito ’21   Dear boy in this crowded room, Do I dare sit next to you? Will you pause your video, and say hi Or will you refuse me a second of your time?   Dear girl in this crowded room, Do you see me looking right at you? Will you pause writing […]

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Snow

by Erin Lucey ’20   Snowflakes fall from the generous sky, Blanketing the grateful ground with their grace and charm. They cover each fear, they hide every regret, they mask every drop of pain, and reveal only the sparkle of the frosted, silvery night.   Snowflakes fall from the resentful sky, covering the sorrowful ground […]

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Alumnus Dr. Robert Gallo Creates Global Health Fellowship

Fellowship Will Allow Students to Conduct Medical Research by Hannah Langley ’21 News Staff Last May, Dr. Robert C. Gallo, M.D. ’59 and ’74Hon., and his wife, Mary Jane Gallo, made a generous donation to create a fellowship dedicated to global health and medicine, which will allow Providence College students to develop technology through medical […]

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Ladies Celebrating Ladies: Galentine’s Day Empowers Women, Promotes Friendship

by Sarah Kelley ’18 Opinion Co-Editor From January to mid-February every year, we are reminded (whether we like it or not) that the season of love is upon us. While many view Valentine’s Day as a romantic opportunity for couples to celebrate their love and relationship, most would agree it also forgets about the rest […]

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Social Issues Are Not For Selling Cars

by Hannah Paxton ’19 Asst. Opinion Editor “Recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That’s a new definition of greatness.” With Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month at the forefront of everyone’s mind, Dr. King’s words still ring true. But what does his definition of greatness have […]

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Stuck In A Crime Scene

by Sam Pellman ’20   It was closing time. The gates were starting to be secured and locked up. Our group had split up about halfway through, but it would be fine, we’d meet up with them outside the car. At least that’s what I thought. It was what any normal person would think. It’s […]

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Getting the Gold at PC

by Marla Gagne ’18 Editor-in-Chief Whether you are a die-hard sports fan or just in it for the curling, the Olympics is a time to amaze and be amazed. Athletes from around the world defy all odds and show their skill, intensity, and passion during their one shot to prove they are the best. In […]

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Come for the Food, Stay for the Experience

by Taylor Godfrey ’19 Opinion Co-Editor If there is one thing that will convince a Providence College student to come to an event on campus, it is free food. If that food is PVDonuts, it is basically guaranteed that they will be making an appearance. So when the College’s Inside Out Week events involved a […]

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Bursting the PC Bubble: Valentine’s Day Shootings

Shooting at NSA Headquarters by Brian Garvey ’20 News Staff On Wednesday, February 14, a vehicle attempted to force its way into the front entrance of the National Security Agency Headquarters in Maryland. After stopping the vehicle, shots were fired, but no injuries or fatalities related to firearms were reported. Three men were taken into […]

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