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A graphic featuring the Phinista Cafe (left), Cafe Darq menu and Phin Coffee House (right) interiors. Vietnamese coffees use robusta beans, a bean that contains twice as much caffeine compared to typical arabica beans. Graphic by Margot Murphy. Photos by Aya Al-Zehhawi and Nia Calais.
Column: 7 shops to find the most authentic Vietnamese coffee in Boston
Jenny Tran, news staff • November 10, 2025

When in doubt at a coffee shop, pick up a Vietnamese coffee. The drink is both a great boost of energy for your study session and a journey for...

Runway redemption: How Victoria’s Secret is trying to win us back
Runway redemption: How Victoria’s Secret is trying to win us back
Gemma Weisenfreund, news correspondent • November 9, 2025

After years of rebranding and reflection, Victoria’s Secret is still trying to answer one question: What does sexy look like today? Last...

Sun Room plays in front of an audience Oct. 23. The band's mix of surf and punk rock delighted fans. Photo courtesy Lila Williams.
Review: Heating up Harvard Square: Sun Room and West 22nd make waves at The Sinclair
Abbey Conley, news correspondent • November 6, 2025

Cambridge experienced a musical heat wave Oct. 23 as Southern California surf rock band Sun Room brought the sounds of the West Coast to a cold...

Review: Tame Impala’s ‘Deadbeat’ lives up to its name
Review: Tame Impala’s ‘Deadbeat’ lives up to its name
Christina McCabe, lifestyle editor • November 5, 2025

After five years of anticipation, Tame Impala’s fifth studio album, “Deadbeat,” is a 12-song compilation of low-effort, unpolished tracks...

Review: Taylor Swift found love but lost inspiration on ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Review: Taylor Swift found love but lost inspiration on ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Camryn Cunningham, news correspondent • October 22, 2025

Less than a year after wrapping one of the highest-grossing tours of all time, Taylor Swift invited fans and critics alike to peek behind the...

Royel Otis performs in front of an eager crowd at MGM. Over 1,400 fans packed into the music venue.
Review: Meet me in Boston: Royel Otis lights up MGM with ‘Meet Me In the Car’ Tour
Abbey Conley, news correspondent • October 21, 2025
Alex G chats with a crowd while touring his new album, "Headlights." The artist fostered a loving and grateful atmosphere during the concert by encouraging audience members to hug one another.
Review: Alex G lights up Roadrunner with ‘Headlights’ tour
Sarah Thomas, news correspondent • October 11, 2025
Column: Blockbuster burnout: What this summer’s cinematic successes indicate
Column: Blockbuster burnout: What this summer’s cinematic successes indicate
Eleanor Hardy, deputy lifestyle editor • October 4, 2025
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Column: What will Gen Z cook up this year for Halloween?
Column: What will Gen Z cook up this year for Halloween?
Annie Jones and Jessie Barrett October 30, 2025

With trends cycling faster than ever, it’s impossible to know which ones have the power to make it to Halloween. Ten months into the year,...

Column: Your guide to a last-minute couples costume
Column: Your guide to a last-minute couples costume
Camryn Cunningham, news correspondent • October 30, 2025
Halloweekend 101: A Husky survival guide for the spookiest weekend of the year
Halloweekend 101: A Husky survival guide for the spookiest weekend of the year
Eleanor Hardy, deputy lifestyle editor • October 28, 2025
The "Material Monument to Thomas Morton (Playing Indian)" statue in Faneuil Hall Oct. 15. The statue featured peace signs, lobster and watermelon imagery.
‘The Urge 2 Merge’: A midnight cultural convergence
Eleanor Hardy, deputy lifestyle editor • October 23, 2025

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Halloween candy basket cookies (right), mini pumpkin cake, and spooky spiderweb brownies (right). Each dessert had a spooky ingredient twist, such as including candy corn. Photos by Emily Chung. Graphic by Margot Murphy.
Cooking column: Halloween recipes to bake this spooky season
Emily Chung, news staff • October 23, 2025

All candy lovers rejoice when Halloween comes around. It’s the season of sweets, toothaches and pumpkin-flavored everything. Holiday baking...

Band Hazeday performs in front of an audience at AfterHours. The Live Music Associate and Green Line Records collaborated to host the Battle of the Bands event.
Bands battle for glory in AfterHours
Devyn Rudnick, news staff • October 21, 2025

A panel of judges, musical artists, a packed student audience and one stage culminated for Green Line Records and Live Music Association’s...

Column: How to order a drink once you’re 21
Column: How to order a drink once you’re 21
Christina McCabe, lifestyle editor • October 17, 2025

You’ve just turned 21, and the first thing to do is celebrate! Turning 21 allows you not just the ability to purchase and consume alcohol,...

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fattest bear of all?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fattest bear of all?
Antaine Anhalt, news correspondent • October 16, 2025

Fat Bear Week, hosted annually by the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, celebrates the peninsula’s brown bears as they prepare for...

Reward the rich: Is ‘RichTok’ content causing economic delusion?
Reward the rich: Is ‘RichTok’ content causing economic delusion?
Abby Comer, news correspondent • October 14, 2025

For the past couple years, there has been a rise in TikTok creators promoting “quiet luxury” to viewers. Their content — coined “RichTok”...

Flowers (left), trees and geese (right). Boston parks offered an array of flora and fauna for visitors to experience. Photos by Annie Jones. Graphic by Margot Murphy.
Column: Tired of the city? Boston parks offer an escape to nature
Annie Jones, news staff • October 10, 2025

People might not come to Boston for its scenery, but if you’re already here, there are some stunning spots you’re probably overlooking. The...

Members of Acting Out perform in front of an audience. Acting Out offered an array of performances, such as "Wednesday Night Live" and main stage productions. Photo courtesy Katherine Leuteritz.
Acting out: Northeastern theatre club turns activism into art
Serina El Chaar, news correspondent • October 9, 2025

Acting Out is not just a typical student-run theatre club at Northeastern. Instead, it uses theatre as a vehicle for activism to emphasize the...

Column: Cancel me later: The rise in controversial ads and societal reception
Column: Cancel me later: The rise in controversial ads and societal reception
Clara Choi, news correspondent • October 9, 2025

“Denim as you define it” is a slogan you may have encountered while scrolling through social media. In a recent ad campaign titled “Better...

Trident Bookstore (left), Brattle Book Shop and Frugal Bookstore (right). Students could peruse a wide selection of novels while studying or enjoying a baked good at certain locations. Photos by Darin Zullo, Alana Udell and Nia Calais
Column: Looking for a book? Take a quick trip to some of Boston’s best bookstores
Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff • October 4, 2025

Boston is a city that loves books. Ranking 14th in the country for top booklovers in 2024, there is a bookstore for every reader, and every street...

Column: Encapsulating autumn: Top 11 songs to listen to this fall
Column: Encapsulating autumn: Top 11 songs to listen to this fall
Paige Maki, news correspondent • October 2, 2025

With the fall semester in full swing, everyone is anticipating the promise of a beautiful Boston fall. The leaves turn into a plethora of warm...