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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spotify Controversy: Upholding the Freedom of Speech or Enabling Misinformation? Joni Mitchell & Neil Young Pull Their Catalogues from the Streaming Service in Protest Grace Whitman ’22 Joni Mitchell is skating down the river she’s always wished for and away from Spotify. Following Neil Young’s lead, the artist has officially removed her full discography from […]
Calling All Musicians! Practice Space Available on Providence’s Bissell Street Jack Downey ’23 Practice spaces are just as important for bands as instruments. Without a place to play, bands are unable to grow and flourish. A practice space might be a garage, a living room, a bedroom, or even a professional facility like JamStage in […]
One Year of “driver’s license”: Olivia Rodrigo’s Not-So-Sour Year of Success A Look at Her Record-Breaking Debut Album and Rise to Fame Madison Palmieri ’22 Most 18-year-olds are concerned with navigating the often-challenging transition from teenagerdom to young adulthood. Many prepare to leave home for the first time as they begin college; some may start […]