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Kid Lit Authors Say, “No Kids in Cages”

by Sara Conway ’21 A&E Staff The children’s literature community spoke up and took action when needed most. This past June when the Trump administration declared a “Zero Tolerance” immigration policy that literally tore families apart. About 2,000 children were separated from their parents and detained at the U.S./Mexico border, some being kept in cages […]

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Getting Serious…But Not Too Serious: Netflix Original Bojack Horseman Returns With Successful Fifth Season

by Peter Keough ’20 A&E Staff Originally airing on Netflix in 2014, Bojack Horseman, one of the streaming site’s most lauded original creations, is back for a fifth season. Created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and starring the voices of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Aaron Paul, and more, Bojack is known for its unique ability […]

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Toronto International Film Festival: Dramas Steal the Show

by Brigid Walshe ’19 A&E Staff It is that time of the year again: film festival season. Following the Venice Film Festival earlier this month, the annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) began last week and wrapped up on Monday.  The festival is one of the most popular film festivals in the world, garnering more […]

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Joey King: From Child Actress to Star on the Rise

by Anne DeLello ’20 A&E Staff The transition from child to adult roles has been a consistent issue for child stars in Hollywood. The public generally recognizes them for their more minor roles in films and dismisses the idea of them starring in leading roles in films of their own. An example in this phenomenon […]

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Egypt Station: Paul McCartney’s Legacy Continues On

by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff At the height of the 1960s, The Beatles’ innovative sound was just beginning to take over the music industry. Decades later, the band’s legacy still remains present to composers, fans, and individuals all over the world. This is particularly evident in the case of renowned singer and instrumentalist, Paul […]

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Too Many Queens on the Scene: Nicki Minaj and Cardi B Face-Off

by Madeline Weaver-Nolting ’19 A&E Staff Two of the most well-known and popular female rappers in today’s music, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, recently got into a physical altercation at New York Fashion Week. The feud escalated dramatically as the public began taking sides in defending one over the other.  Their relationship has always been […]

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American Must Reads: Leslie Marmon Silko’s, Ceremony

by Dr. Cristina Rodriguez Assistant Professor of English There are so few books that feel like an event when you read them, where you seem to enter a realm of magic outside normal space or time. Leslie Marmon Silko’s Ceremony (1977) is one of those rare books.  In the opening lines, the reader learns that […]

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Students Confront Social Issues: Providence College Holds Ninth Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship and Creativity

by William Burleigh ’19 A&E Staff Last Wednesday, Providence College held its  ninth annual Celebration of Student Scholarship and Creativity. The event showcased the scholarly, creative, and service work that PC students have accomplished this year on campus, in the community, and around the world. Students from all class years, majors, and disciplines presented their […]

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Clams and Jams: BOP Organizes Clam Fest Event

by Patrick Fuller ’21 A&E Co-Editor The rain on  Friday, April 27 did not dampen the spirits of the Board of Programmers (BOP), who were determined to make the annual Clam Jam event at Providence College the best yet.  The on-campus group dedicated to organizing events throughout the year decided to move Clam Jam to […]

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Pep It Up! An Interview with the PC Pep Band Seniors

by Ryan Cox ’18 A&E Staff Emeritus The Providence College Pep Band is part of Friartown’s heart and soul. I got a chance to talk to three of the seniors—Kasey Cardin ’18, Sam Mahoney ’18, and Kyle Van Dzura ’18—about their memories with the “best band in the land.” Ryan Cox: What motivated you to […]

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