“Frozen II” uses humor to appeal to older audience
Phoebe Kallaher, Arts Editor
January 10, 2020
Today’s five-year-olds weren’t born when the original Frozen movie came out in 2013. As anybody older than five will remember, the movie was everywhere for the following year (“Let it Go” ranked #19 on officialcharts.com’s list of most-streamed songs for 2014). “Frozen II” lacks that...
Thriftamore: Edition 3 – Flea Markets
Anoushka Mallik and Phoebe Kallaher
January 4, 2020
No matter what holiday you celebrate, gift shopping is an essential part of the season. Flea markets are a great spot to find truly one of a kind gifts for that special family member. Flea markets began in Paris as a place to buy second-hand goods that might contain fleas. Today, they are flea-free...
Thriftamore: Edition 1 – Allston
Anoushka Mallik and Phoebe Kallaher
October 28, 2019
Building on the tradition of recycling and re-purposing old clothing, thrift stores offer an opportunity to find vintage clothing items for little more than a few dollars. While it can take some time to find your style, thrifting is an awesome way to find unique vintage items for a tiny fraction of wh...
Parlour offers a new twist on traditional-style cuisine
Anna Dong and Rachel Lee
October 28, 2019
Walking down the well-loved streets of Coolidge Corner, you may notice something different nestled between the familiar shops and food spots. Across the street from J.P. Licks, a new restaurant beckons with a simple blue sign reading “parlour.” On the sidewalk, a small chalkboard stand welcomes diner...
Review: Yes Fest
Harris Bubalo and Evan Suk
January 10, 2019
From the roaring guitars to the bombastic drums, there is an emotion that is felt at a good concert. It is a feeling of energy derived from the pure heart and soul that the performers put into their music. It makes you want to nod your head, sing, shout and jump up and down. This is exactly the atmos...
Review: Needs Improvment
Sandeep Gingipalli, Staff Writer
May 20, 2018
From Irish pirates in 1647 to a group of people in heaven explaining how a banana peel led to their humorous deaths, the Needs Improvment show on May 11 made hilarious and witty dialogue out of bizarre scenarios. The event took place in the Robert-Dubbs Auditorium and left the audience laughing from...
Performance Review: Acapellafest 2018
Evan Porco, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018
A line of students stands centerstage, with light shining solely on them. Dressed in jeans and black shirts, the students begin to sing a cover of “Roses” by The Chainsmokers, filling the room with a symphony of a capella. On Mar. 16th and 17th, 2018, the annual Acapellafest took place in Dance ...
Album Review: Revival by Eminem
Maddie Kennedy, Staff Writer
March 18, 2018
The recent return of Eminem in his latest album, Revival, brought us his trademark wordplay and imagery along with goofy beats. It brought us several features from other artists, such as Beyonce, Pink, Ed Sheeran and more. Most importantly, it gave us a peek into the mind of Eminem like never before....
Album Review: Saturation III by BROCKHAMPTON
Harris Bubalo, Staff Writer
March 16, 2018
On their third album of the year, West Coast rap crew BROCKHAMPTON further cements their place as an industry phenomenon. The group has been turning heads and breaking necks throughout the rap scene. In truth, they are not a hip hop collective, nor are they “America’s favorite boy band” like they hav...
Performance Review: Chamber Music Festival 2018
Renata Shen, Staff Writer
March 16, 2018
A group of students sit in the center of the black box auditorium, instruments in hand. In one seat, the cellist adjusts his endpin, in another, a pianist opens her music to the right page. All sit silently, holding a collective breath of anticipation. With the slightest nod from the first chair violin...
Review: “Fighting Words”
Madison Sklaver, Staff Writer
March 12, 2018
“You’ll never know how it feels until it happens to you.” Light illuminates the ten actors standing at the back of the stage. Their expressions show their frustration as they step up one by one to share what words mean to them. The introduction to the characters’ opinions kick off th...
Album Review: Oblivion by T-Pain
Colby Sutton, News Writing Editor
January 29, 2018
After six years out of the public eye, the beloved rapper and singer T-Pain dives back into the spotlight with his upbeat and energetic comeback album: Oblivion. The title track, “Who Died,” jumps right into the album with a fun, rhythmic party anthem. It is reminiscent of his older work, with large autotu...
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