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Sarah Paulson stars in 'Ratched.'

Review: ‘Ratched’ fails to live up to its potential

Grace Comer, news correspondent October 18, 2020

Content warning: This show contains graphic depictions of murder, assault, and conversion therapy. Other sensitive themes include drug abuse, animal cruelty, sexism and homophobia. Evan Romansky and Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix show “Ratched” tells the origin story of...

Review: 'Nomadland,' a glimpse into the real nomadic narrative

Review: ‘Nomadland,’ a glimpse into the real nomadic narrative

Natalie Duerr, news correspondent October 18, 2020

In these times of self-isolation, it can feel like there isn’t anything out there for us. However, with breathtaking shots of national parks and a community of characters, “Nomadland” reminds the viewer that there is more to Earth than just our small apartments or dorms...

Timothee Chalamet stars in 'Dune.'

Review: ‘Dune’ film adaptations have a chance for redemption in 2021

Natalie Duerr, news correspondent October 15, 2020

“Dune” has a long history of film adaptations, ranging from never finished to catastrophic box-office failure. “Dune” (2021) marks the seventh known attempt to bring “Dune” to theatres and only the second to cross the finish line and be released. Directors Ridley...

Theaters in Boston stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Boston theaters work together to combat racism

Rachel Erwin, news staff October 13, 2020

The response to George Floyd’s murder has reached far beyond police reform. Every aspect of our nation has been scrutinized, including the theater community. Here in Boston, theaters are actively taking steps to combat racism.  In the theater community, a revolution began...

Dating in the COVID-19 era has proven to be challenging.

Column: Problems with dating apps in COVID-19

Jvalanti Prasad, news correspondent October 12, 2020

As someone new to the Northeast, my time dating here — especially in the bustling college city of Boston — has been very limited. Dating in a pandemic has become a strange juggling act between pleasure and public health. Will meeting someone for coffee do more harm than it’s...

LonelyGrl Skate Co. offers an inclusive community for female identifying skaters on campus.

LonelyGrl breaks barriers, creates community for skaters

Clara McCourt, news staff October 12, 2020

It’s no secret that skateboarding is exclusive. The skill itself is tricky to learn, and the sport has historically lacked diverse representation. For those who are not white, male or cisgender, it can be difficult to walk into a skate park. But a Northeastern-based group is...

Thrift shopping is one way to buy clothes sustainably, although it has it's downsides.

Column: The exclusivity of buying sustainably

Jessica Brite, news staff October 7, 2020

In recent years, consumers and professionals in the fashion industry have become a lot more eco-conscious, which is reflected by the growing number of sustainable fashion infographics being shared around social media. Although there is no doubt that sustainable fashion is more...

The Tufts Art Galleries held a panel on abolitionist expression in contemporary art.

Panel elaborates on abolition and discusses abolitionist practice in contemporary art

Christie Ya-Chi Lee, news correspondent October 6, 2020

Black artists and academics clarified abolition and showed how art is used as a form of activism and community empowerment in an online program of the Tufts University Art Galleries on Sept. 17.  Moderator Abigail Satinsky of Tufts University Art Galleries’ panel “What...

Oat milk is the newest trend in the milk alternative industry.

Column: A definitive ranking of milk alternatives

Clara McCourt, news correspondent October 5, 2020

Non-dairy milk is the latest food trend sweeping the nation. Some gag at the thought of drinking milk, some look for a more sustainable cooking option and some just want to try something new in their coffee. For those struggling to find a replacement for milk in their diet, look...

One Direction's music helped many nostalgic fans get through quarantine.

Column: The music that got me through quarantine

Annetta Stogniew, news correspondent October 5, 2020

Six months of copious freetime and minimal human contact launched a personal journey of self-discovery through music. Starting quarantine in a whirlwind of uncertainty led me to somber playlists. I sought reassurance in uplifting songs, and ultimately turned to songs from my...

Students starting their college careers from home are forced to make friends remotely.

Column: Speed-friending and Zoom chats: A guide to mingling in COVID-19

Isabella Stein, news correspondent October 4, 2020

Following a disappointing end to high school and my decision to do NUFlex from home, I dreaded the thought of starting college from my childhood bedroom. How would I ever make friends when people were on campus having fun, yet I was stuck at home in California? Normally, first-year...

The show must go on: Actors find hope in Broadway shutdown

The show must go on: Actors find hope in Broadway shutdown

Clara McCourt, news correspondent September 30, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City’s Broadway performances have been shut down indefinitely. This has resulted in a massive loss of work for hundreds of performers, musicians and stagehands. Disappointed audience members have been fully refunded for their tickets through...