Category: Arts & Entertainment

Dancing in the Dark

Dancing in the Dark Silent Disco Proves to be a Massive Hit Jack Downey ’23 When BOP and WDOM unveiled their joint event, a “silent disco” at McPhail’s, Providence College students’ confusion was evident. Not many people knew what a silent disco entailed. This mystery, however, built excitement for the event. As the date of […]

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A Superb Super Bowl Halftime Show

A Superb Super Bowl Halftime Show Hip-Hop Artists Deliver a Historic Performance Olivia Riportella ’25 The Super Bowl LVI halftime show could quite possibly go down as the greatest halftime show of all time. With electrifying performances from superstars Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and a surprise appearance from 50 […]

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Hit Movie Warns What Happens If We Don’t Look Up

Hit Movie Warns What Happens If We Don’t Look Up  The Shocking, Star-Studded Dark Comedy Taking the Internet by Storm Caitlin Ariel ’24  On Christmas Day, as the suspense of gift-giving and stuffing one’s face with cookies winds down and exhaustion sinks in, it is a typical family tradition to end the day with a […]

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Book Review: When the English Fall

Book Review: When the English Fall A Unique Take on the Apocalyptic Fiction Genre Madison Palmieri ’22 Today, apocalyptic fiction is one of the most popular literary genres. As such, authors must work to make their tales stand apart from the rest. In When the English Fall, author David Williams does just this. At first […]

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“What Is ‘A Record-Setting Feat’?”

“What Is ‘A Record-Setting Feat’?” A Look at Amy Schneider’s Jeopardy! Success Claudia Fennell ’24 Voted most likely to compete on Jeopardy! in the eighth grade by her classmates, Amy Schneider, a 43-year-old from Dayton, OH, amassed a 40-game winning streak during her recent appearances on Jeopardy!. She won her first game on the episode […]

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Laughing Their Hearts Out

Laughing Their Hearts Out Six Gents’ Valentine’s Day Show Grace Whitman ’22 Even though many students stayed up late last Tuesday night for the Providence vs. Villanova Men’s Basketball game, an impressive number of them came to the Smith Center to enjoy the Six Gent’s Valentine’s Day show at 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16. […]

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The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window A Delightful Parody of the Female Psychological Thriller Genre Grace Whitman ’22 Everyone has seen the “Let’s Hide Behind the Chainsaws” Geico commercial mocking the fact that people in horror movies often make poor decisions which result in their deaths. Netflix’s […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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