Category: Arts & Entertainment

Paul vs. Askren: Boxing Match or Money Grab?

Triller Fight Club Puts on Entertainment Circus by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff If you blinked, you probably missed it. The highly anticipated boxing match between YouTuber Jake Paul and retired mixed martial artist Ben Askren was quite the spectacle to behold, but not because of the fighting. With over three and a half hours […]

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David Beckham Returns the Favor of Football

Helps Local Communities in England Save Our Squad by Liam O’Hara ’21 A&E Staff David Beckham is a famous former soccer player from Leytonstone in East London, England. He was captain for the England National team and played for other clubs, including Manchester United and Real Madrid. He also played in the MLS for L.A. […]

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Buzz Builds Around Bridgerton Season Two

Fans Speculate About the Future of the Hit Netflix Show by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff The show Bridgerton became an instant hit when it was released to the public on Dec. 25, 2020. Bridgerton takes place in London in the early 19th century, narrated by an unseen gossip hound called Lady Whistledown. This show […]

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Local Area Boasts Flourishing Musical Talent

A Look at Providence’s Budding Indie Rock Scene   by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff Upon my first excursions into Providence, RI, I could not find a lot of original acts. Most of the venues seemed to just play cover bands or gimmick acts. However, after repeatedly flipping stones throughout the city and beyond, I […]

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Taylor Swift Returns “Headfirst, Fearless”

Releases Fearless (Taylor’s Version) Free From Braun by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff Her country twang might be gone, but Taylor Swift sent millions of fans back to 2008 with her latest release. You may have laid awake excitedly waiting for midnight to listen to Taylor Swift’s re-recorded version of the entire platinum edition of […]

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In Memoriam: Paul Ritter (1966-2021)

Legendary Film, Television, Theatre Actor Passes Away at 54   by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff Paul Ritter, a Tony-nominated actor in theatre, passed away from a brain tumor on April 5 at 54 years old. Ritter’s agent stated in Mirror, “It is with great sadness we can confirm that Paul Ritter passed away last […]

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Oscars 2021 Preview: History in the Making

All Eyes on Riz Ahmed, Anthony Hopkins, Female Directors  by Liam O’Hara ’21 A&E Staff On April 25, the 93rd Academy Awards (The Oscars) will be honoring the best films of 2020 and 2021. These awards not only recognize the actors, actresses, and directors of films, but also a film’s music, screenplay, and visual effects. […]

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Let’s Rant: Student Teaching Music

COVID-19 Challenges and Growth by Liam O’Hara ’21 A&E Staff Music teaching has not been the same during the pandemic, specifically for those in the K–12 world. While many music educators have been feeling down during this past year, since there was not a lot of music being made in the classroom, there really is […]

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Women Bring Strong Voices to Local Music Scene

Leading Groups to Explore New Sounds Fearlessly by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff Women have had a difficult time in music. Whether their music is relegated to being a “guilty pleasure,” they are paid less than their male peers, or they are subjected to sexism and sexual harassment, a lot of female musicians face a […]

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Nickelodeon Announces Creation of Avatar Studios,

Production of New Avatar Content by Original Creators  by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff After 16 years since the premiere of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and six years since the finale of The Legend of Korra, Nickelodeon’s February 2021 announcement of Avatar Studios has reinvigorated excitement surrounding what content the highly popular animated world will […]

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