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The Best Bookstores in Providence


By Alexia Polachek
October 21, 2012 - 2:59pm

In any city there are unfound treasures. These can be clothing stores, coffee shops, etc. But as self proclaimed literature nerds, HerCampus Providence looks for book stores. While Barnes and Noble is near and dear to our hearts, used and rare bookstores are the core of Providence, Rhode Island. When Borders closed their business for good, we realized how important it was to keep these businesses flourishing! So HerCampus Providence has compiled some of the best used and new bookstores in Providence.  READ MORE

How To Take Advantage Of The Spring Weather


By Alexia Polachek
March 21, 2012 - 2:59pm

With the incoming spring weather, 90% of students are spending their time outside tanning and throwing a football around with their friends. Although this is a great way to pass the time, it doesn’t necessarily reflect well on your grades. Here are some tips to soak up the sun and get an A on your next assignment. READ MORE

How To: Study for Your Finals


By Carrie Collins
December 13, 2011 - 12:00pm

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PC Study Spots


By Carrie Collins
December 7, 2011 - 11:28pm

Hey, Providence Collegiettes™! Finals week will soon be upon us, so to help the ladies of PC prepare, I’m going to give you guys a quick low-down on all of the study spots that Providence College has to offer, so you can figure out the best study spots for you.    READ MORE

Working Out Your Stress (Not to Mention Healthy Modes of Procrastination)


By Allie Souza
December 3, 2011 - 1:49am

It’s the final crunch time! Roughly three weeks left on campus and not only are you bursting to get back home for holiday festivities, but you have finals looming and a massive amount of work that just doesn’t seem to end. All of this tends to pile up and sometimes the pressure is just too overwhelming. It’s important to keep up with your studies, but it’s never healthy to keep working when you’re too stressed and exhausted. Take study breaks!
 
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How To: Curl Your Hair With Just a Sock and No Heat!


By Samantha Galasso
November 23, 2011 - 12:25am

On Sunday, my roommate and I both agreed it was already vacation time even if PC didn't let us leave until Tuesday. This obviously meant it was time for a Girls Night In, which consisted of a Friends marathon (Joey confessing his love for Rachel gets me every time), Cosmo quizzes, snack food and, of course, browsing the internet. While we were stumbling along, we found a Youtube video called "How to curl your hair with a sock! No heat". As you could imagine, we were skeptical...but after watching the video, it was necessary for us to try it out.  READ MORE

PC's Top Five Winter Trends


By Carrie Collins
November 17, 2011 - 1:00am

 As we approach Thanksgiving break, many of us are preparing to go home and gather up our winter clothes for the return of New England winter. Summer’s gone, and with it, so is looking cute, right? Wrong! Just because it’s getting cold doesn’t mean we have to choose between being warm and looking good. Check out these top PC trends for keeping warm and looking hot this winter. And ladies, don’t worry if none of these trendy items are in your closet—Christmas is just around the corner!
 
1. North Face Jackets
 

 
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Big Tony’s Pizzeria: PC’s Perfect Pizza Proxy


By Nikki Mazza
November 15, 2011 - 12:00pm

Americans can agree that ordering from today’s standard pizza franchise eventually becomes a bit redundant. Each franchise’s menu contains the same boring items: cardboard-like pizza with limited toppings, some sort of chicken side dish, and a dessert drenched in chocolate that’s too sweet. Many wonder if an alternative to this dining dilemma exists. Is there any escape from this dreaded fast food fixation? For the people of Providence, there is hope. If you are searching for a pizzeria that deviates from the standard chain pizza place, then look no further. Big Tony’s Pizzeria on Eaton Street is the answer to your Italian cuisine cravings. READ MORE

Healthy Eating Made Easy!


By Allie Souza
November 14, 2011 - 11:49am

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How To: Get an On-Campus Job


By Kiernan Dunlop
November 10, 2011 - 8:34pm

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