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New England Aquarium premieres new film at Simons IMAX Theatre

January 23, 2014

The camera flies over an archipelago with bright green islands sprouting out of an azure sea. Fifty feet beneath the surface of the calm waters is a school of thousands of glassy sweeper fish, casting a radiant glare as they turn in unison. Below them, a pair of graceful, 20-foot-wide manta rays glide effortlessly along the seabed. Closer to the surface, a few monstrous whale sharks meander through the endless blue, siphoning gallons of water and microscopic life as they open their 5-foot-wide mouths to feed.

Column: Coming out of the medical closet

January 23, 2014

It’s the kind of chill that is felt only in meat lockers or hospital stock rooms. I was in the latter, amidst plastic-wrapped tools that only rubber-gloved hands are certified to touch.

Event Calendar: Jan. 23-29

January 23, 2014

Can’t wait until Valentine’s Day to binge on chocolate? Come get your fix at the Harvard Square Chocolate Festival. Running from Jan. 24-26, the festival includes discounts and promotions on chocolate-themed items in stores throughout Boston and Cambridge. Stop by Shake Shack for a free cup of dark hot chocolate, check out The Red House restaurant’s chocolate menu, or pick up a 20 percent off coupon to Hidden Sweets. On Saturday, Harvard Square will also host a chocolate tasting event, offering free samples of delicious treats from Ben & Jerry’s, Finale, J.P. Licks and many more. Stop by for a choco-lot of fun.

Boston unzips for 13th annual No Pants Subway Ride

January 16, 2014

“Boxers or briefs” and “bikinis or boyshorts” were the pressing questions for many on Sunday afternoon at the 13th annual “No Pants Subway Ride.”

Television’s winter hits return to the screen with new seasons

January 16, 2014

The beginning of the new year ushers in the commencement of the winter television season —packed with both new episodes of returning hit shows that fans have been anxiously awaiting and auspicious new shows that will undoubtedly win devotees of their own. For those who simply do not have the time or energy to sift through the endless waves of new content premiering in the coming weeks, here is a quick rundown of the most anticipated shows for which viewers should indubitably make time.

Ambush: What do you like most about winter in Boston?

January 16, 2014

“I like it when it first snows ... [and] when the city’s all lit up and you can just walk around and go to the Frog Pond.” -Ashley Brescia, middler business major.

Column: The musical potential of 2014

January 16, 2014

Last year was arguably one of the best years for music in the last decade. Kanye declared himself a musical savior with “Yeezus,” Arcade Fire showed their fun-loving side with the long-awaited “Reflektor,” British electronic duo Disclosure broke onto the scene with their debut album “Settle,” and with “Random Access Memories,” Daft Punk reminded us that they are essentially musical robot gurus. All in all, a pretty stellar year. Now as we embark into 2014, the musical possibilities seem endless.

Event Calendar: Jan. 16-22

January 15, 2014

Any fans of scavenger hunts, murder mysteries, fine art or all of the above are sure to love the Murder at the Museum Scavenger Hunt. A curator has been murdered and it is up to you and your team to figure out who committed the crime. Organized by Watson Adventures, this hunt will lead participants on a quest through the halls of the Museum of Fine Arts in an attempt to piece together the ultimate murder mystery story. The adventure will include discovering clues, breaking codes and learning secrets about historic works of art, so be prepared to unleash your inner detective. Sherlock Holmes costume and magnifying glass optional.

Ring the alarm: Beyoncé silences competition with surprise album

January 9, 2014

As the clock struck midnight on Dec. 13, 2013, the stars aligned as an unforeseen and unprecedented event began to rattle the globe, surpassing anything previously measured by the Richter scale. The world was gifted with a moment of transcendence as Beyoncé reminded us all why she is irreplaceable by silently releasing her fifth studio album, “Beyoncé,” exclusively through iTunes with zero promotion.

Event Calendar: Jan. 9-15

January 8, 2014

“Where’s Waldo?” is all grown up at this year’s Waldo Bar Crawl. This is the first crawl of the year for Crawl In Boston, a local bar crawl company started in 2003. All participants will receive great perks and giveaways, like $3 and under drinks, flasks, koozies,cut comma and crazy straws. Photo booths will also be provided to commemorate the night and the costumes. Don red and white stripes and hit the pubs of the Faneuil Hall area for an evening of Waldo-themed fun.

Column: A college relationship with a foreigner – A daunting but worthwhile endeavor

January 8, 2014

They may gawk at the two of you like a pair of zoo animals. Try to hold a solid stance and say it proudly. “Yes,” you counter, “we’ve been dating for over two years.” They chuckle like it’s an amusing idea to toy with for a couple of minutes. “Are you from the same town?” they press. “No, I’m from New Jersey and he’s from Hungary.” So not only did you baffle them with the contrarian notion of serious dating in college, but you also threw a curveball and added the multicultural facet. Relax, it can be done. It will take a heaping dose of patience, Internet access and the ability to decipher a Borat-like accent. But it will be the most fun and meaningful relationship your little 20-year-old life has ever seen.

What not to give this holiday season: a gifting guide

December 5, 2013

The holiday season: a merriment of lush greens, candles and tacky lights, chintzy paper snowflakes and, most fickle of all, gift-shopping. For many modestly-financed, brokering college students, the holiday season is not only a time of unusual things coming back into trend (hello, ugly Christmas sweaters and family board games) but a time to re-evaluate what it means to get someone a “good gift.” The average, poor college student living off of work study dollars has to reinvent that meaning to get someone a “not-sucky gift.” Here is your official guide.