Category: Arts & Entertainment

Preview of the 63rd Grammy Awards Show

Artists Remain Prolific Despite Pandemic Setbacks by Liam O’Hara ’21 A&E Staff The Grammy Awards show is arguably the biggest celebration held annually in the music industry. Some go so far as to describe it as the Super Bowl of the music world. Musicians and artists of countless genres work tirelessly their whole lives to […]

Patrick T Fuller

A “Love Story” Retold by Taylor Swift

Swift Announces the Release of Fearless Re-Recording by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff 2021 is shaping up to be quite an exciting year for Taylor Swift fans. Following a year that saw the release of not one, but two surprise albums, in addition to three music videos, a documentary, and a concert film, the singer […]

Patrick T Fuller

Checkmate: Queen’s Gambit Makes Chess Mainstream

The Harrowing Story of Beth Harmon Inspires a Resurgence by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff Since the onset of the pandemic, people stuck at home have sought new outlets for entertainment to replace some of the many activities rendered obsolete by COVID-19. As a result, the 1,500-year-old game of chess has seen increased consumer interest […]

Patrick T Fuller

New Year, New Semester, New Watchlist

A Wealth of  Netflix K-Dramas to Add to Your Queue by Sara Conway ’21 A&E Co-Editor Here we are again. Barely a month into 2021, and this new year has already slammed us with a series of historical events: the Jan. 6 Capitol attack; the swearing in of President Biden; the GameStop fiasco which occurred […]

Patrick T Fuller

“Right Where You Left Me”

Taylor Swift Releases Second Surprise Album, evermore by Madison Palmieri ’22 Less than five months after surprising fans with the unexpected release of her eighth studio album, folklore, Taylor Swift announced on Dec. 10 that a second unprecedented album, evermore, would be released that night. On Instagram, she described the project as “folklore’s sister record” […]

Patrick T Fuller

Netflix Releases Chilling Night Stalker Documentary

A Glimpse into One of California’s Most Twisted Cases by Dan O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff A recently released documentary on Netflix titled Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer has captured the attention of viewers, as it details the race to stop the murder spree of Richard Ramirez. The documentary was released on Jan. […]

Patrick T Fuller

Waxing Nostalgic for Returning Television Shows

A List of Those That Got Us Through the Pandemic by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff It is April 15, 2020, roughly one month since the entire student body was sent home and Providence College’s campus was completely shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are still taking classes over Zoom, but you have […]

Patrick T Fuller

The Bachelorette Update: Clare and Dale Separate

An Unexpected Breakup Leads to Swirling Rumors by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff The Bachelor and Bachelorette are all-time favorite television shows dating back to 2002. These exhilarating programs start with 30+ contestants, and narrow down to one in a matter of months. The most recent season of The Bachelorette made history with Clare Crawley […]

Patrick T Fuller

Gaming Livestreams in Mainstream Popular Culture

Celebrities Turn to Streaming in the Wake of COVID-19 by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff With sports seasons disrupted, music tours canceled, and the average person having much more free time at home, the gaming industry, specifically live streaming, has boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Games such as Call of Duty: Warzone, Fall Guys, and […]

The Cowl Editor

Real Life Tragedy: Intermission Called for Broadway

Pandemic Brings Down the Curtain on Live Theatre by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff While the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly altered everyday life, it has also negatively impacted the special events that make the everyday extraordinary. This unfortunate consequence has manifested not only in the absence of summer music festivals and limited attendance at sporting […]

The Cowl Editor