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LIFE WITHOUT BRADY

The Cam Newton Era has Begun in New England by Liam Tormey ’22 Sports Staff A new era is beginning for the New England Patriots. After 20 seasons and six Vince Lombardi Trophies, Tom Brady decided to end his career with the Patriots and sign a two-year, $50 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

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Letter to the Editor: What is the Purpose of the Humanities Forum?

Letter to the Editor: What is the Purpose of the Humanities Forum? by Raymond Hain Associate Professor of Philosophy Associate Director of the Humanities Program     The controversy over Dr. Spencer Klavan’s visit offers us an opportunity to reflect on the vision of the Humanities Forum. Let me note first, however, that I speak […]

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The Show Must Go On: The Virtual VMAs

by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff On Sunday, Aug. 30, the MTV Music Video Awards, or the VMAs, were not held with their usual packed crowds and live performances, but rather with few spectators and pre-recorded outdoor performances. Hosted by Keke Palmer, the program made reference to many important topics. These topics ranged from the […]

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Using Power for Evil: The Dangerous Ignorance of Trump’s Diversity Training Ban

Using Power for Evil: The Dangerous Ignorance of Trump’s Diversity Training Ban by Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Co-Editor   On Sept. 4, the Trump administration issued a directive prohibiting all executive branch agencies from using government funds to hold diversity training for their employees. In a nation that is flooded with racial tension, this decision […]

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Every Vote Counts: Why It is Important to Focus on Smaller Elections

Every Vote Counts: Why It is Important to Focus on Smaller Elections by Julia McCoy ’22 There is no doubt that this year will be defined by politics and governmental elections. Much of the attention in the media and conversation is focused on the presidential race that is to come on Nov. 3. While this […]

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Educating through Music: A Black Lives Matter Playlist

How Artists are Using Their Platforms to Fight for Justice by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff 2020 has been a year of surprises and new experiences for everyone all over the world. With that said, one thing that has not changed is the need to fight for racial equality in America.  Since the death of […]

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Some Classes May Be Virtual, But Your Professor Is Not

Some Classes May Be Virtual, But Your Professor Is Not by Madeline Morkin ’22 Opinion Staff While students lament a less social, more uncertain semester at Providence College, they  need to realize that campus is different for everyone, especially their professors. Most of our professors were here long before us and will remain long after […]

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Cómo Se Dice

by Mariela Flores ’23 Today my Spanish was more broken than my English. The words did not fit in my mouth. Between every attempt was the phrase cómo se dice.   The two oceans inside me clashed, two lives being forced to merge into one coexisting life form. My palms were sweaty as the round vowels […]

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Tangents & Tirades

Preparing for the “Real World” “College will prepare you for the real world.” This is what teenagers hear from the time they enter high school to when they walk across the stage at commencement as adults. Why, then, is it that so many college students enter the real world with no idea how to adequately […]

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PCI: WHO WAS THE BEST PLAYER IN THE NBA BUBBLE?

Devin Booker by Joseph Quirk ’23 Sports Staff The NBA bubble is a unique circumstance which the league has never seen before. With a high demand for the return of sports, it also provided a big stage for a lot of players to break out and establish themselves as dominant forces. No one took advantage […]

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