by Connor Zimmerman ’20 It must be perfect, It cannot be any ordinary object. It must make her smile, laugh, and cry. It should be the apple of her eye. Browsing through the stores, The clock is ticking, and doors are closing. Sweat begins to run down my face, It feels like I’m running […]
by Jay Willett ’20 You don’t have to attend Providence College to know the spirit and energy that comes with every winter season. Frigid winds tear apart my lips, and make me cough and sputter on my own breath. No matter how much thick clothing I have my mom send me in the mail, I […]
by Marelle Hipolito ’21 red. green. green, red. what was once alive is now dead red. green. green, red. all because of something that should’ve been left unsaid him, and his little bitta whiskey me, and my now little brittle heart why’d he have to open his mouth, and tear me apart? now the chestnuts […]
A Snowball-ed House Blockbuster/Borders Gift Certificates The Torch (as a Plushie, a Keychain, a Decal…You Name It) Figgy Pudding Fruitcake Feral Cats A Bag of Flaming Poop A Restraining Order Spray-On Hair Re-Gifted Presents A Gym Membership A Slap in the Face A Six-Pack of Deodorant A Bella Thorne Poster Unsolicited Eggplant Pics Tickets to […]
Making PC an emotionally stable place one letter at a time…* Dear Tiff and Earl, How do I survive the Hunger Games-style battle for study spaces this finals week? Sincerely, The Tribute of District McVinney Dear Tribute, Ha ha ha. Sorry, I just remember the days when I was in your position—so concerned […]
IOC Bans Russia for Doping Scandal by Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-Editor On Tuesday, December 5, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted to ban Russia from competing in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea for state-wide doping, which Russian officials were believed to cover up. Over 25 Russians from the 2014 […]
by Nicholas Moran ’19 Opinion Staff Sprinting down the concrete steps of Providence’s Amtrak station, I glanced nervously at my wristwatch. 12:02, two minutes after my train to Newark, NJ was scheduled to leave. Quickly, I burst through the steel doors, only to be greeted by empty tracks. As always, the train was late, leaving […]
by Kelsey Dass ’18 Opinion Staff Richard Simmons said, “No one is perfect…. absolutely no one. But why focus on that? Focus on what you like about yourself, and that will bring you happiness and peace.” Prior to the explosion of social media, especially Instagram, fitness was defined by movement. It was as simple as […]
by Andrea Traietti ’21 Opinion Staff On Saturday, November 25, the New York Times published a piece titled “A Voice of Hate in America’s Heartland.” If there is anything that should be called “fake news,” it should be this article—even though the article was, on all accounts, factually accurate. What makes this piece worthy of […]
by Sullivan Burgess ’20 Sports Staff We have come to that special time of the year, the Christmas lights turn on, the weather becomes colder, and most importantly Providence College Men’s Basketball Big East Conference play begins. While their first conference game against St. John’s University in Queens does not commence until Dec. […]