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Thanks, Obama

by Taylor Godfrey ’19 Asst. Opinion Editor Friday’s inauguration marks the end of an era. Eight years may not seem like a long term of office for a President, but when I look back on myself and the world eight years ago, I find that a lot has changed. I remember watching President Obama’s inauguration […]

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Loud Voices That Lost Touch

by Daniel Barton ’18 Opinion Staff It almost goes without saying that the past two years of politics have been incredibly bizarre. From the circus that was the race for the Republican nomination, to the scandal surrounding the corruption within the Democratic National Convention, all the way to the election itself, there has not been […]

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Retaining The Rituals

by Katherine Opiela ’20 Opinion Staff It’s January. For me, the first thing that comes to mind when I think about January is the NFL playoffs. That is because I root for the New England Patriots. The Patriots have reached the playoffs for eight consecutive years since 2009. Dating back to 2000 when Bill Belichick […]

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The Legacy of Carrie Fisher

by Hannah Paxton ’19 Opinion Staff It’s difficult to understand something that we have little to no experience with or exposure to. People come from all different backgrounds, ethnicities, and races. But one thing many of us tend to forget is that there is a significant population of the world, particularly among young people, who […]

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Open for Business

by Marla Gagne News Editor After four weeks on vacation, students returned to Providence College preparing for a new semester, fighting the long bookstore lines, and reuniting with friends. But a new buzz also filled the air as students, faculty, and staff explored PC’s newest campus addition-The Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan Center for Business […]

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From Teaching to Learning

  By Gabriella Pisano ’18 News Staff Classes for the Spring 2017 semester have officially started and the new Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies is being used. The campus of Providence College may seem to be ever changing with all of the structural advancements occurring, but academics still remain at the […]

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Preview: The Black & White Ball

By Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 Assit. News Editor Picture this: a night in Peterson like students have never seen it before, featuring live music and gourmet food, where all four grades, robed in dressy cocktail dresses and dark suits, will come together for an evening commemorating Providence College’s 100th Birthday. The Black and White Ball, being […]

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Remembering Rev. John S. Peterson, O.P. ’57

by Meaghan Dodson ’17 News Editor Fr. John S. Peterson, O.P. ’57, a beloved member of the Providence College community, passed away on January 11, 2017, at the age of 81. He is remembered for his dedication to the College, his thoughtful and kind manners, and his generous heart. Fr. Peterson grew up in Newark, […]

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Friar Flashback: A Century of Friar Fashion

by Meaghan Dodson ’17 News Editor  Over the past 100 years, Providence College has undergone major academic, architectural, political, and social changes. Among the most radical of these transformations, however, has been the evolution of PC fashion.  Friars have paved the way in everything from mascot outfits to religious garb, and as the College enters […]

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Club Spotlight: Running Club

by Patrick Healey ’17 News Staff For runners or aspiring runners of the Providence College community, who are either looking to test their skills in competition or merely looking for a group of peers to enjoy jogging through the streets of Providence, the PC Running Club may be a perfect fit. The club boasts an […]

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