Category: Arts & Entertainment

Live From Providence College, It’s Saturday Night Live: Board of Programmers Hosts PC’s Very First SNL Night

by Catherine Goldberg ’20 A&E Staff The first ever “Saturday Night Live” at Providence College was hosted by The Board of Programmers in McPhail’s this past Saturday, December 2. The event was filled with laughs, food, and fun as Father Dominic Verner, O.P., the host for the night, kept the students entertained. As Saturday Night Live […]

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A Little Taste of Providence

by Joe Clancy ’18 A&E Staff It is often said that the best things in life are free, especially if you are a college student. Last Thursday, BOP brought a little bit of joy to campus by featuring an array of free food samples from staples of Providence’s food scene. The event provided a nice […]

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Love Your Melon, PC Style: The Cancer Foundation That Warms a Heart and a Head

by Patrick Fuller ’21 A&E Staff In the United States, over 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, and it is one of the worst diseases a child can face. According to the National Cancer Insititute, the number of new cases each year is 454.8 per 100,000 men and women based on cases from […]

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New Year’s Hit, Lady Bird, Receives Postive Reviews at Premiere Showing

by Elizabeth Jancsy ’18 A&E Staff There is no better time than winter break to finally get to the movies to see this year’s blockbuster hits before the ball drops at midnight. Lady Bird crept on the movie scene,  as it was released in select theaters on Nov. 3, but is now playing everywhere and is […]

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Marvel Productions: The New Powerhouse of Cinema

by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff The Marvel Cinematic Universe, a franchise  now owned by The Walt Disney Company, has successfully captivated a widespread audience. As we close out the 2017 year, it is evident that the media powerhouse will continue to generate new content. With unique characters and overlapping storylines, the fanbase has spread immensely. […]

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Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? To Get the New Animal Crossing App: Nintendo Releases Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

by Ryan Cox ’18 A&E Staff   The Animal Crossing series has been a mainstay of the Nintendo franchise since its inception in 2001 for the Nintendo 64. Since then, four iterations of the series have been developed and released for several of Nintendo’s hallmark home and handheld consoles. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is the […]

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Bundle Up!: Winter Spectacular

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There’s No Business Like Snow Business at PC

by Catherine Goldberg ’18 A&E Staff Are you ready for the first snowfall of the season? Are you dreaming of snow days as Christmas approaches? Or are you fearing slipping down the steep Guzman Hill stairs? December is finally here, so it is inevitable that Providence College students think about what winter has in store. […]

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Having an Ice Time: The Alex and Ani Skating Rink

by Ryan Cox ’18 A&E Staff Few things in Rhode Island are more picturesque in the wintertime than downtown Providence, especially while the city is decorated for Christmas. The skating rink at the Alex and Ani City Center in Kennedy Plaza offers ice skating for all ages in the heart of downtown Providence. The rink […]

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Winter in the City: Which Deserves a Visit During the Holidays?

by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff The temperature outside is beginning to get colder, and whether you are away from campus for the weekend or visiting during winter break, there are many events going on in New York City in the coming weeks and months. Bank of America sponsors the Winter Village at Bryant Park […]

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