Category: Arts & Entertainment

The Amazing Spider-Artist

The Amazing Spider-Artist Tomás Saraceno Combines Passions for Art, Spiders, and More in New Exhibit Claudia Fennell ’24 Tomás Saranceno is trailblazing through the art world with his unique, futuristic art. Inspired by his passion for a need for environmental reform, his work reflects the dilapidated environment that his Berlin studio is located in. Saranceno […]

John Downey '23

The 2022 Oscar Nominations

The 2022 Oscar Nominations A Look at the Most Notable Nominees and Snubs Olivia Riportella ’25 The nominations for the 2022 Oscars have officially been announced in anticipation of the Academy Awards’ 94th annual ceremony. This exciting list includes names and films from a wide range of genres. Set to take place on March 27, […]

John Downey '23

2022 iHeartRadio Music Award Nominees Announced

2022 iHeartRadio Music Award Nominees Announced Music Fans Ready to Celebrate the Memorable Songs and Artists of the Past Year Talia Rueda ’23 Nominations for the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards were released on Jan. 27. The nominees represent categories ranging from country music to dance music and constitute the most-listened-to artists and songs of the […]

John Downey '23

Enjoyed The Queen’s Gambit?

Meet the Real-life Female Stars of the Chess World The Queen’s Gambit, a Netflix mini-series adaptation of the Walter Tevis novel of the same name, carried a new wave of players into chess, players who had little to no prior experience with the game or the community surrounding it. In March 2020 alone, Chess.com, the […]

Sarah McLaughlin '23

Book Review: Anxious People

Book Review: Anxious People A Clumsy Mischaracterization of Anxiety Tully Mahoney ’23 Fredrik Backman is a multi-time bestselling author, making his novel Anxious People utterly disappointing and tacky. The premise of the novel is a bank robbery gone wrong that turns into a hostage situation in an apartment complex in Stockholm, Sweden. Simultaneously, it is […]

John Downey '23

Book Review: American War

Book Review: American War One Girl’s Ruin in a Country at War Madison Palmieri ’22 If asked to free associate given the phrase “American War,” chances are you would immediately think of the Civil War: a conflict that, while nearly tearing the United States apart, took place in the distant past.    In American War, […]

John Downey '23

Adele Cancels Las Vegas Residency

Adele Cancels Las Vegas Residency A Look at the Artist’s Controversial Decision Grace O’Connor ’22 Adele’s fans were shocked when, 30 hours before her first show in Las Vegas was scheduled to take place, the beloved British singer announced that she was postponing her residency. After their initial shock subsided, fans felt a wide range […]

John Downey '23

Book Review: Ugly Love

Book Review: Ugly Love A Perfect Valentine’s Heartbreaker Tully Mahoney ’23 Those who find themselves on “BookTok” have likely heard of Ugly Love. For those who do not, this novel is written by no. 1 New York Times Bestselling Author Colleen Hoover, a romance novel genius. Hoover has an exceptional ability to write with passion, […]

John Downey '23

If She Was a Man, They Wouldn’t Question How Much Recognition She Deserved

If She Was a Man, They Wouldn’t Question How Much Recognition She Deserved Lesser-Known Male Musician Makes Damaging, Disrespectful, and False Claims About Taylor Swift Nikki Idelson ’22 In an unsurprising but unfortunate turn of events, Taylor Swift has been once again forced to defend herself and her career. In a recent interview with the […]

John Downey '23

The Legacy Thierry Mugler Leaves Behind

The Legacy Thierry Mugler Leaves Behind Remembering the Late Fashion Designer Riley Coyne ’24 Manfred Thierry Mugler, the famous fashion designer who empowered people to dream big and pursue their passions, sadly passed away on Jan. 23 at 73 years old. The French creative director is the third visionary the fashion world has lost in […]

John Downey '23