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After “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space,” “Style” video disappoints

After “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space,” “Style” video disappoints

February 13, 2015
In promotion of Taylor Swift’s most recent album, “1989,” the pop princess released videos of tracks “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space,” the record’s first two singles. Today, Swift followed up with the release of the album’s third single video, “Style.” While the track is one of the album’s best, the video, directed by Kyle Newman, leaves something to be desired.
Media giant David Carr dead at 58

Media giant David Carr dead at 58

February 13, 2015

The New York Times culture reporter and star of "Page One" David Carr was pronounced dead at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital after collapsing in the Times newsroom on Thursday. He was 58. A media legend, Carr reported on every aspect of the the media business with brutal...

Keystone passed in Congress

Keystone passed in Congress

February 11, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor The controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline bill passed in Congress today. The pipeline is proposed to be built to transport oil sands from Canada to refineries in Texas along the Gulf Coast. The Canadian company TransCanada Corporation wants...

Obama and Merkel hold press conference to discuss Ukraine

Obama and Merkel hold press conference to discuss Ukraine

February 9, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor President Barack Obama met with Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and held a press conference with her today in the White House. One of the key points they discussed was the rising tension in the Ukraine, specifically in the east where...

West Village incident under investigation

West Village incident under investigation

February 5, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor As the night of Wednesday, Feb. 4 came to a close, students inside the West Village B residence hall were forced into the cold night air as firemen rushed into the building. Residents reported seeing smoke and were standing outside for over...

Harper Lee to publish "Mockingbird" sequel

Harper Lee to publish “Mockingbird” sequel

February 3, 2015

By Mary Whitfill, editor-in-chief There is hardly an American student alive who hasn't read, or at least been assigned, Harper Lee's 1960 critically-acclaimed novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." The coming-of-age story featuring the Finch family touched on a number of issues still...

Patriots parade bumped to Wednesday

Patriots parade bumped to Wednesday

February 2, 2015

By Mary Whitfill, editor-in-chief  Because of the second major storm in a week to hit the Boston area, the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl Parade is now expected to kick off on Wednesday, Feb. 4 from the Prudential Center. Originally, the parade was scheduled for Tuesday....

Romney renounces presidential bid

Romney renounces presidential bid

January 30, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor As the saying goes,"the third time's the charm," and Mitt Romney recently announced his consideration for a third presidential bid. However, he will no longer be seeking the nomination from the Republican Party. “After putting considerable...

Handler promotes #freethenipple

Handler promotes #freethenipple

January 30, 2015

By Sara Tucker, managing editor In October, comedian and bestselling author Chelsea Handler took to Instagram with a topless picture of herself on horseback – a photo that spoofed one of Russian President Vladimir Putin from 2009, also shirtless atop a horse. Wednesday,...

Director of Harvard Art Museums to step down

Director of Harvard Art Museums to step down

January 29, 2015

By Mary Whitfill, editor-in-chief Thomas “Tom” W. Lentz announced his intention to resign as director of the Harvard Art Museums on Thursday. He is set to leave his post in July. Just two months ago, Lentz oversaw the reopening of a new museum complex on Quincy Street. In...

First regulated bitcoin exchange opens in U.S.

First regulated bitcoin exchange opens in U.S.

January 26, 2015

                            By Scotty Schenck, photo editor A new regulated currency exchange in the United States opened today. It wasn’t for another country's...

Major storm to leave Boston under 2 feet of snow

Major storm to leave Boston under 2 feet of snow

January 25, 2015

                            By Scotty Schenck, photo editor A major winter storm is moving towards New England, expected to hit Boston and the surrounding areas...