Album Review: Lil Nas X’s Montero How the Artist is Changing the Game for Rappers Kate Picone ’22 Lil Nas X has proven himself to be much more than a one-hit-wonder with his new album, Montero. The star first made his mark on the music industry with his 2019 hit song “Old Town Road,” which […]
Looking Back: 10 Years of New Girl The Hit Show’s Enduring Popularity and Relevance Madison Palmieri ’22 Ten years ago this month, New Girl premiered on Fox. At the time, little did the cast and viewers alike know that the show would become a cultural phenomenon, span seven seasons, earn countless award nominations and wins, […]
Quinn XCII and Chelsea Cutler’s “Stay Next To Me” Tour The Comeback of Live Concerts After COVID-19 Riley Coyne ’24 After being shut down for two long years, concert venues across the country are beginning to welcome back performers with open arms. When COVID-19 struck without warning, musicians who had tours planned for 2020 were […]
Elon Musk’s Graffiti Gigafactory Art and Technology Meet at the New Tesla Facility Claudia Fennell ’24 Driven by the efforts of CEO Elon Musk, Tesla Motors is leading the way into the future of the automobile industry with cars that do not run on fossil fuels. As the rate of climate change accelerates, consumers are […]
Recap: The 2021 Emmy Awards Popular Programs Win Big in a History-Making Night Olivia Riportella ’25 The 2021 Emmy Awards were back in person for their 73rd anniversary this year, with fan favorites like The Crown, The Queen’s Gambit, and Ted Lasso winning big. The night was hosted by stand-up comedian Cedric the Entertainer, star […]
Album Review: Drake’s Certified Lover Boy Does Popularity Equal Quality? Talia Rueda ’23 Everyone knows Drake, and for the most part, everyone loves Drake. Of course, there is always that batch of rap lovers or R&B fiends that outwardly prefer to go against the grain—those who claim not to love Drake. This is not uncommon […]
Providence College A Cappella Club Preview A Look at the Three Different Groups on Campus Grace Whitman ’22 When someone mentions a cappella, the first thing that comes to mind is Pitch Perfect. With that said, at Providence College, what comes to mind is Strictly Speaking, Anaclastic, and Special Guest. Performing without instrumental accompaniment, singing […]
MTV Video Music Awards 2021 Industry Giants and Rising Stars Win Big Olivia Riportella ’25 The 2021 VMAs were back in-person for their 40th anniversary this year with nominee and pop icon Doja Cat making her hosting debut. Featuring performances from Lil Nas X, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Olivia Rodrigo, Kacey Musgraves, Ed Sheeran, […]
A Welcome Sound: Music Returns to McPhail’s Student Musicians Provide a Fun Night of Entertainment Jack Downey ’23 McPhail’s is one of the unsung attractions of Providence College’s campus. The small bar and activity room on Slavin’s lower level not only serves drinks but also hosts many fun events, such as trivia nights and bingo […]
What Is “a Happy Ending to Host Search Drama?” Jeopardy! Appoints New Hosts Through the End of 2021 Madison Palmieri ’22 Ever since the first iteration of Jeopardy! premiered in 1964, the word has become synonymous with fun, educational, and high-stakes trivia. It also conjures images of longtime host and television icon Alex Trebek. Various […]