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Column: Desperate times call for deeper reporting

March 22, 2017

Everyone has a need for truth, and the effort for journalists to inform the public does not stop at the water’s edge.

Column: Mull over Best Picture themes

March 17, 2017

"Moonlight" creates images that are hard to shake off and invites as open a reading as one is willing to provide.

Column: It is time to revisit mythology

March 2, 2017

This week, columnist Vy Thai argues the benefits of reviving ancient mythologies in a modern context.

Column: Gendering food takes labels one step too far

February 22, 2017

Vy Thai argues it's time we stop gendering everything and continue on with our lives.

Column: Grammys must adapt or die

February 16, 2017

A&E columnist Juan Ramirez argues it's time the Grammys diversify their honored artists.

Column: Despite differing opinions, “Girls” is a work of art

February 8, 2017

Though it has received mixed reviews, the revolutionary series should be seen for the work of art it is.

Column: Stories of truth needed

February 4, 2017

Columnist Vy Thai argues that while works of fiction are engrossing, works based in fact are the most persuasive.

Column: The US may lose its cultural edge sooner than predicted

January 25, 2017

This week, Vy Thai presents the idea that the U.S. may not maintain its cultural dominance much longer.

Column: American cinema finds artistic upswing

January 19, 2017

Juan A. Ramirez hopes against hope that recent products of American cinema will lead to a renewed art form.

Column: “Black Mirror” portrays a techno-dystopian future

January 11, 2017

Vy Thai explains how Netflix's hit series "Black Mirror" explores technological dystopian truths.

Column: Learning from Standing Rock

December 1, 2016

As other members of DivestNU that had journeyed out to Standing Rock and I were starting our 35-hour drive back to Boston, I was thinking about lessons and revelations I wanted to bring back to my friends and family. What dialogues should be taking place in our homes tonight to help water protectors in Standing Rock and Indigenous folks in general?

Column: What Mandela can teach us about this election

November 16, 2016

By Connie E., arts & entertainment columnist This election has certainly broken hearts and shattered dreams of people coming from different backgrounds and walks of life. I can still recall the mood around campus on Wednesday – it was filled with sadness, anger and despair....