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Taking the Temperature on Climate Change: ECOPC and BOP Co-Host Climate Crisis Discussion

by Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff This past Thursday, November 14, the Environmental Club of Providence College and Board of Programmers joined forces to host the first ever “Climate Crisis: Let’s Talk” event. This much anticipated event took place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Fiondella Great Room, filled with about 150 students and […]

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Combatting the Canada Goose Complex: The Winter Clothing Company Known for More Than Keeping People Warm

  by Joseph Kulesza ’22 Opinion Staff As winter approaches, a mirage of coats, jackets, and sweaters will begin to appear on students around the Providence College campus. While many might be branded with the words “Patagonia” or “L.L. Bean”, the most controversial of these clothing articles has a large red circle embroidered on the […]

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Securing a Spot on Eaton Street Too Soon? Students Should Take Caution Paying a Deposit Two or Three Years in Advance

  by Margaret Scales ’23 Opinion Staff Although deciding on an off-campus house for senior year as a sophomore is the norm here at Providence College, going against that deadline does not mean students are perpetually doomed. Many might agree that at first glance, putting down a deposit two years in advance seems crazy, so […]

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Banning “the B-Word” is a Limit on Free Speech: Attempt in Mass. to Ban the Word “B***h” Sparks Debate

  by Emily Ball ’22 Opinion Staff When I say “the b-word,” I am sure hundreds of words come to your head. Beautiful, bird, baking, basket — of the thousands and thousands of words that begin with the letter “B,” Massachusetts is taking ridiculous steps in attempting to ban one of them.  Boston Democratic Representative […]

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Kaleidoscope Vision

by Sam Ward ’21 How do we propel ourselves into the unknown? Without fear. Without doubt. How, without shaking in our skin at the thought of what could go wrong, or plucking heartstrings to play hopeful songs? How do we plunge into strange waters, when the thoughts are white noise? How do we pursue ambition’s […]

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On a Train

by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Flashes whirling past, face pressed against the glass, eyes adjust to a moving landscape from a train. A glimpse at strange moments as we pass, waving adieu to the lonely buildings that remain.  Littered with flecks of dust and drops of rain, the plexiglass portal offers rare sights to me, the […]

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Kim Miale ’01 Returns to Friartown

Superstar Sports Agent Talks to Students About Her Career By Joseph Quirk ’23 Sports Staff This past Thursday, November 7, Providence College Alumna Kim Miale ’01 returned to campus to talk to students and faculty in the Center at Moore Hall. Miale is not only one of the most successful women in the sports business, […]

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Men’s Soccer Advances to Championship Game

Team Will Take on Top-Seeded Georgetown University By Liam Tormey ’22 Sports Staff Since making it to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament in 2016, the Friars have not been back. This season, the Friars are looking to get right back into it—and now they have a very good chance to […]

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Field Hockey Falls Short of Title

By Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Staff For the fourth consecutive season, the Providence College Field Hockey Team earned a spot in the Big East Tournament to play for the league’s conference title. With a conference record of 4-3, the Friars were able to finish fourth in the conference and grab the final playoff spot. Needing […]

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Women’s Soccer Staying Positive in Defeat

By Sullivan Burgess ’20 Sports Staff A fluctuating season for the Providence College Women’s Soccer Team ended last Thursday, November 7, in a 0-2 loss to Georgetown University in the Big East Tournament. The loss ultimately brought the Friars to an untimely end to their season at an 8-9-3 record, and 3-5-1 record in the […]

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