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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Boasts Diverse Nomination Class

Pat Benatar, Soundgarden, Doobie Brothers Vie for Top Spots by Daniel O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recently announced the nominees for its 2020 class. The nominees span many different genres of music. Eligibility requires that nominees have released their first recordings at least 25 years earlier. Similar to years […]

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Tangents & Tirades

Viral Pelosi Picture: Making a Point about Political Representation Last week, a photo of Nancy Pelosi standing and pointing at President Trump during a White House meeting went viral. President Trump captioned the photo on Twitter “Nervous Nancy’s unhinged meltdown!” and the Democratic speaker of the House quickly fired back by making the shot her […]

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Lighting Up the Night: Afro-Caribbean Association Hosts “Light Up Jouvert”

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Over the years, Providence College students have come together to create clubs and organizations that celebrate their culture and heritage in a meaningful and empowering way.  While the PC community may be more familiar with the Board of Multicultural Student Affairs (BMSA) or the Organization of Latin American Students […]

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Tiff and Earl

Dear Tiff and Earl, I have no idea what a cowl is. Can you please tell me? Confused, A Boogie Wit a Cowl   Dear Boogie Wit,  A cowl is the newspaper you are currently holding to read this. I mean, it says “Cowl” in big letters on the front, so it is kind of […]

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Listomania: New Milkshake Flavors for McPhails

The blood of my enemies Ice Only toppings Sour Patch Kids White Claw Apple cider Pumpkin spice Mystery ;) Ray leftovers Jungle juice Mint Juul pods McPhail’s popcorn Chicken nugget (broccoli topping option) Four Loko Tide Pod Insomnia Cookie A full night’s sleep Chipotle Yuck Truck Liquid cheese

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Friartire: The Beast is Stirring

By Lil Wit ’21 It’s getting to that time of the year. The leaves are slowly falling, just like students’ spirits because midterms are on the horizon.    Studies show that students dread midterm week for several reasons. For one, midterm week never lasts a single week. It’s drawn out like those civ papers that […]

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Captive

by Gabriela Baron ’20   I can’t believe that you did that to her. You wore a mask of false integrity. She was a captive, now unleashed from “sir” Yet sinking back into naiveté. The door is open, but she stays inside. The birds are singing but she cannot hear. I still don’t know where […]

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Abroad Scaries

by Samantha Pellman ’20 When people tell you that abroad wasn’t real life, they’re not lying. It really wasn’t and there are too many examples I can provide you with to prove it. I’ll choose one, maybe the best one. I had been out of the country for approximately three weeks. Everything was still so […]

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Two Writers, One Line: “I walked into the house and that’s when I saw it”

  Two Writers, One Line: “I walked into the house and that’s when I saw it.”   Electrifying But Calm by Grace O’Connor ’22 I walked into the house and that’s when I saw it Her long, red dress sunk down to the floor The shiny, chocolate brown hair of hers poured down her back Her […]

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Passing the Torch: Rev. Kenneth Sicard Named New President of Providence College

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor In 1919, Providence College opened its doors under the leadership and guidance of its first president, Reverend Dennis Albert Casey, O.P. Since then, the College has grown tremendously under the work and presidency of 11 other Friars, including its current president, Father Brian J. Shanley, O.P.  As of Friday, […]

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