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Putting Lipstick on a Pig

Putting Lipstick on a Pig Raymond Dining Hall Aesthetic Renovations Are Not Enough Joe Kulesza ’22   Providence College is in many ways a beautiful campus. The Gothic architecture of Ruane and Harkins Hall is a historic staple of Catholic colleges, situating PC in the greater tradition of liberal arts institutions. The west side of […]

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Tangents & Tirades

Tangents & Tirades No Mask? Smile Up! Olivia Bretzman ’22 “Masking up” commonly connotes masking any emotions.  In a way, it makes an individual rather lifeless—their facial features and expressions compromised in every social interaction.   Last year, wearing masks outside created a really unemotive, often cold environment for Providence College students as they walked to […]

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Bachelor in Paradise or Bachelor in Hell?

Bachelor in Paradise or Bachelor in Hell? Controversial Contestants Heat Things Up Nikki Idelson ’22 Now in its seventh season, Bachelor in Paradise is currently in full swing. Although every season of the reality series, like those of the other shows in the Bachelor franchise, includes much drama, this installment has been like no other.  […]

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Kanye West’s Natural and Strategic Hold on Fans

Kanye West’s Natural and Strategic Hold on Fans A Look at West’s Newly-Released Album, Donda Talia Rueda ’23 If every artist had three different release dates for their upcoming project and a continuum of listening parties, would more performers be in the running to earn the Spotify and Apple Music single-day streaming records for the […]

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Speak Up and Complain

Speak Up and Complain Changing the Narrative of Female Stoicism By Angie Nguyen ’22 If you think about how people describe the most significant women in their lives, there are two ideas that tend to stick: that she always puts others before herself and that she never complains about it. These notions are outdated. The […]

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PC Shows at The Met Roar Back to Life

PC Shows at The Met Roar Back to Life Nolan Donato ’22 and Guests Deliver Memorable Performance Jack Downey ’23 On Nov. 15, 2019, a memorable concert was held at The Met, a hallowed venue in Pawtucket, RI. Both the opening act, Up In The Air, and the headliner, Nolan Donato ’22 and his backing […]

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Women’s Soccer in Full Force

Women’s Soccer Preview and Update Leo Hainline ’22 Sports Co-Editor   The Providence College Women’s Soccer team has fared well early in the season despite having played a competitive out-of-conference schedule. Their 4-2-1 record has produced many positives in the early part of the season, many of which they will aim to carry over to […]

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The Television Shows That Defined the Summer

The Television Shows That Defined the Summer A Look Back at Some of the Season’s Best Programs Madison Palmieri ’22 Summer 2021 was certainly one to remember. As the world opened back up after months of uncertainty owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, people enjoyed being out and about, spending time with friends and loved ones. […]

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Field Hockey Looks to Continue Fast Start

Field Hockey Update and Preview Ben Bilotti ’23 Sports Staff The Providence College Women’s Field Hockey team is enjoying a strong start to their season. The team won their first two games against Bryant University and Boston University. The Friars outscored their opponents 6-1 in the first two matches.  After losing their next two games, […]

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PCI: Who Will Win the NFL MVP this Season?

Providence College Investigates: NFL Joseph Quirk ’23 Sports Staff Josh Allen Josh Allen will be the National Football League’s “Most Valuable Player” this season. To win the NFL MVP, you must have three things: a top three-seeded team, consistent MVP-level play throughout the season, and a lot of luck. While it is hard to predict […]

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