Film Review: 14 Peaks The Possibility of the Impossible Grace O’Connor ’22 The Netflix documentary 14 Peaks explores courageous mountaineer Nirmal Purja’s journey as he climbs the 14 highest peaks in the world in the span of seven months. The previous record for the amount of time taken to climb all of these mountains was […]
’Tis the Season for Music at PC A Preview of an Exciting Weekend of Performances Jack Downey ’23 The end of the fall semester is almost here, but before it arrives, there will be several concerts happening at Providence College this upcoming Friday and Saturday. On Friday, Dec. 3, there are three performances, starting with […]
Tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival How a Night of Fun Turned Into One of Terror Nikki Idelson ’22 On Nov. 5, Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert quickly turned from fun to tragedy. The crowd pushed towards the stage as a rowdy mosh pit, leaving hundreds injured and a few dead. Scott, a native of Houston, […]
Taylor Swift Releases Her First Short Film Adapting Her Most Emotional Song to the Screen Riley Coyne ’24 The short film, All Too Well, premiered on Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Directed by Taylor Swift, it features Dylan O’Brien and Sadie Sink as the two main characters. These actors have a large age gap, […]
Remembering Julie Green Artist Who Captured Inmates’ Final Meals Dies at 60 Claudia Fennell ’24 In any given year, 15 to 80 people are executed via capital punishment in the United States. It has long been a tradition around the world that a prisoner is permitted to choose what they would like to eat for their […]
Album Review: Ed Sheeran’s “=” The British Superstar is Back and “Ed”-er Than Ever Grace Whitman ’22 Ed Sheeran’s album “=” was released on Oct. 29 and showcases a new chapter in the British singer’s life. Sheeran has always been a poetic storyteller, and this album clearly shows how he has matured as a person. […]
WDOM’s Karaoke Event Provides a Night of Entertainment Laughter Abounds as PC Students Show Off Their Musical Talents Jack Downey ’23 On Saturday, Nov. 6, WDOM hosted a karaoke night in the legendary McPhail’s student entertainment center at Providence College. Considering there were several events going on that night, particularly the men’s hockey game against […]
Book Review: Will Smith’s Will The Actor Shares Personal Struggles and Growth Grace O’Connor ’22 Actor Will Smith has released a new memoir highlighting his resilience and strength, offering hope for those facing similar struggles. Known for bringing smiles to his fans through his often blunt comedy, Smith’s career began in the 1990s with the […]
Book Review: The Vanishing Half A Compelling Tale of Identity and Sisterhood Tully Mahoney ’23 It should come as no surprise that The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett won the Goodreads Choice Awards for the best historical fiction novel of 2020 and was immediately picked up by HBO to be made into a limited series. […]
Maid Shines a Light on Domestic Violence The Netflix Drama’s Authenticity and Hopeful Message Talia Rueda ’23 Maid was released on Netflix on Oct. 1 and has since claimed its place on Netflix’s “Top 10 in the US” list. While the show offers a multitude of heartwarming moments between protagonist Alex and her 3-year-old daughter, […]