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The Arrival on Europa

by Marisa DelFatno ’18   Another space race had begun. It was not with the Russians this time. Instead, it was against China. Predictable. One world power against another. We probably could have foreseen this. After being shelved decades prior, Human Outer Planets Exploration, also known by its corny acronym, HOPE, was no longer something […]

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Why the Boston Bruins will Win the Stanley Cup

by Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Staff    Despite the tumultuous past couple of seasons, the Bruins do have a strong shot at becoming this year’s Stanley Cup Champions. Last year they finished with a third place position in the Atlantic Division, just behind Montreal and Ottawa, and clinched themselves a playoff seed, which unfortunately ended […]

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Why the Nashville Predators will Win the Stanley Cup

by Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Staff    There was a buzz like no other down in Tennessee last year when the eighth-seeded Predators made a memorable run all the way to game six in the Finals. While the team was not flashy on paper, “Smashville” was led by a strong, physical core on defense and […]

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Men’s Cross Country Sets the Bar High

by Ethan Ticehurst ’18 Sports Staff    One of the less mentioned, but very successful sports on campus for the past few years has been the Men’s Cross-Country Team.    While they are not as high profile as hockey or basketball, the cross country running teams have seen quite a bit of success in recent […]

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Giants Face a Must-Win Week 4

by Chris McCormack ’18 Sports Staff      Just three weeks into the NFL season, we have already seen some shocking storylines. Whether it be Ezekiel Elliott avoiding suspension, the New York Jets winning a game, or the increased number of national anthem protests, it has been an eventful few weeks.       That said, […]

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Women’s Cross Country Shooting for the Stars

by Eileen Flynn ’20 Sports Staff    The Providence College Women’s Cross Country Team has definitely proved their worthiness through their preseason eighth place ranking in the NCAA National Coaches’ Poll. The Friars are expected to have yet another successful season and the veterans that returned this year have already pushed the team in the […]

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Forever a Teammate: Garrett Gamez

  By Sam Scanlon ’19 Sports Staff    A scary moment in the 2017 Men’s Hockey East Quarterfinals left everyone at the Compton Family Ice Arena at the University of Notre Dame in a state of confusion and shock. In the middle of the game, Providence College Men’s Ice Hockey forward Garrett Gamez ’19 collapsed […]

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Point Street Reading Series Fosters Creativity

by Elizabeth Jancsy ’18 Upon entering Bayberry Beer Hall on the West Side of Providence on a Tuesday night, you may be surprised to find people flooding the bar with drinks in hands and food flowing from the kitchen to the hungry and chatty guests, especially if you thought you were attending a book club. […]

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Something to Taco ‘Bout: Tallulah’s Taqueria

by Ryan Cox ’18 A&E Staff Oftentimes, the best food in Rhode Island is off the beaten path, away from the touristy, popular spots like Thayer Street or Providence Place. Such is the case with Tallulah’s Taqueria, a small, red-brick building in the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence. The 15-minute ride from Providence College is […]

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“PC’s Got the Funk”: An Interview with History of Jazz Professor, Alex Lee-Clark

by Patrick Fuller ’21 A&E Staff Recently, I sat down with Alex Lee-Clark, a new history of jazz professor at Providence College, to ask him a couple questions about his current projects. Although he teaches trumpet and directs the Funk Ensemble, his influence and expertise extends beyond the PC campus. Aside from teaching at PC, […]

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