Category: Arts & Entertainment

Netflix’s Cheer Returns for Season Two

Netflix’s Cheer Returns for Season Two The Hit Series’ Hopeful Message Talia Rueda ’23 The new season of Netflix’s Cheer was released on Wednesday, Jan. 12 and quickly reached the top of the streaming platform’s “most watched in the US today” list. It offers a new view of the world of cheerleading as well as […]

John Downey '23

In Memoriam: Bob Saget

In Memoriam: Bob Saget Remembering the Man Who Made the World Laugh Grace O’Connor ’22 Bob Saget was a renowned actor and comedian most recognized for his role on Full House. He passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 9 in Orlando, FL after a comedy gig. The news shocked the world, saddening many who have worked […]

John Downey '23

In Memoriam: Betty White

In Memoriam: Betty White The World Mourns the Loss of the Beloved Actress and Animal Rights Activist Claudia Fennell ’24 On Dec. 31, 2021, beloved actress Betty White passed away at the age of 99, just mere weeks away from what would have been her 100th birthday on Jan. 17. According to White’s death certificate, […]

John Downey '23

The Andrew Garfield Renaissance

The Andrew Garfield Renaissance The Actor’s Recent Resurgence in Popularity Kate Picone ’22 Note: This article contains potential spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home Until his intense performance as Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network, Andrew Garfield’s career was not recognized by the mainstream media. After viewers watched his iconic speech at the end of […]

John Downey '23

Long Live the Legacy of Taylor Swift

Long Live the Legacy of Taylor Swift How the Artist’s Career has Already Blazed Trails for New Stars Julia McCoy ’22 How does society judge an artist’s influence? Success is often judged not only by their accolades, but also by their ability to influence future generations of artists. That is exactly what Taylor Swift has […]

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Book Review: The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Book Review: The Tattooist of Auschwitz A Hopeful Tale of Love Amidst Hatred Tully Mahoney ’23 Heather Morris’s novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a compelling story of love that takes place within one of the dreariest environments possible: a concentration camp. Although the basis of this tale is incredibly intriguing, Morris does a poor […]

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United States Returns 248 Stolen Antiques to India

United States Returns 248 Stolen Antiques to India Pieces Valued at $15 Million Given Back to India by the Manhattan District Attorney Claudia Fennell ’24 In October, law enforcement from the United States finally sent 248 stolen antique artifacts back to India ten years after the man responsible for the theft was captured. In 2011, […]

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Recap: Six Gents’ Thanksgiving Show

Recap: Six Gents’ Thanksgiving Show Student Performers Make Audience Thankful for Laughter Grace Whitman ’22 On Tuesday, Nov. 16, Providence College students made the trek down to the Smith Center for the Arts for Six Gents’ second show of the semester, “A Six Gents Thanksgiving.” Since auditions for the comedy group were held last month, […]

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A Fantastic Weekend of Concerts at PC

A Fantastic Weekend of Concerts at PC Orchestra, A Cappella, and More! Jack Downey ’23 Over the past week, there were many concerts at Providence College as the semester begins to wind down. The first was a performance at 4:00 p.m. on Dec. 3 featuring the PC Orchestra. Helmed by Dr. Sang Woo Kang, the […]

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A Fashionable Affair

A Fashionable Affair Style Icon Paris Hilton’s Wedding Extravaganza Olivia Riportella ’25 Pop culture icon Paris Hilton recently celebrated her wedding with a festivity-filled three-day weekend. She tied the knot with venture capitalist fiancé, Carter Reum, on Nov. 11 at the former Bel Air estate of her late grandfather, Barron Hilton. The ceremony was followed […]

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