In attempting to be a good critic, many of us journalists try to follow the advice of Lester Bangs in 2000's "Almost Famous" and try to be "honest and unmerciful." However, every once in a while, an album comes along that you just want to give so many stars to that the whole world will listen. The new Roots album, "Game Theory," is a prime example.
According to Dean of Admissions Lee Coffin, a need-blind admissions policy is still out of reach for Tufts. But, it's getting closer.
On Oct. 5, people will be congregating at the Brattle Theater in Harvard Square. Like most Thursday nights in college towns, there will be socializing, drinking at the Brattle's cash bar, and a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
The volleyball team exhibited improved play and a strong work ethic at the MIT
All I have to say is: Brazilians are bitches. I don't mean the impossibly gorgeous women that model underwear for Victoria's Secret; I'm talking about the excruciatingly painful hair removal process where steaming hot wax is spread dangerously near your vagina and then ruthlessly ripped off by a woman whose last name you don't even know.
In the realm of television, it's usually impossible to focus on one entertainment style for long periods of time. To combat this epidemic, television writers and producers have recently created the jam-packed, tear-jerking genre of "dramedy." These shows have more plot in their pilots than most successful programs have in an entire season; the new ABC show "Brothers and Sisters" is a prime example of one of these over-dramatic and ridiculously over-developed dramedies.
The turning point: at halftime, the No. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish found themselves trailing the Michigan State Spartans 31-14. For the second week in a row, it looked like the Irish would be leaving the state of Michigan with a lopsided loss, a loss that would surely end any hope of competing in the Bowl Championship Series, let alone playing for a national championship.
Many students were surprised to learn that Sophia Gordon Hall's much-touted solar panels will only produce about two percent of its daytime energy use, according to an architect from the firm that designed it.
These days, it's hard to find anyone who just downright hates John Mayer. He is popular enough to be on "Chappelle's Show" and skilled enough to jam with the legendary likes of Buddy Guy, B.B King, Eric Clapton, and Herbie Hancock. Let's face it: the ladies just love to see those faces he makes while playing guitar.
A documentary on racism in America after Sept. 11, 2001 made its Boston premiere last night at Tufts.
"Americans are like peaches, but Chinese are coconuts." Such was the message from Professor Donny Huang, specialist in intercultural communication, in a lecture to new foreign students at Beijing University.
"Akeelah and the Bee" was released in mainstream theaters nationwide earlier this year. "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is on Broadway and opens in Boston tomorrow. The 2002 documentary, "Spellbound," made waves. And this year's National Spelling Bee was broadcast on primetime network TV. The popularity of spelling bees is soaring - but no one can quite pinpoint why.
On Tuesday, Mass. Democrats nominated Deval Patrick for this year's mid-term gubernatorial race. Patrick will face Republican candidate Kerry Healey on Nov. 7, and unless an independent candidate pulls a major upset, Mass. voters will be making history no matter whom they choose. The winner will either be the state's first black governor or its first female governor.
A small audience gathered last night in the Crane Room for a speech by Chris Loughlin, an Irish college student sponsored by Socialist International, an international interest group. Tufts is but one stop on his American tour.
Due to a production error, the photograph of senior soccer player Jon Glass accompanyingtoday's item "Field hockey and volleyball win; men's soccer falls in late action lastnight" (Wednesday, Sept.20) was misatrributed to Ford Adams. The correct photographer isRobbie Havdala.
Opaque, sheer, matte, shiny, cropped, ankle: leggings were a runway staple in every Fall Ready-to-Wear show from Max Azria to Yves Saint Laurent.
With a full week under our belt, the Daily Sports Dept. is finally getting in the groove, which is more than we can say for the Eagles, Mail Services, and spinach (read the news--national spinach E. coli breakout). So now, some expert (read: Thursday-night-pregame-induced) picks for Week 3.
Earlier this month, Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone stood before a crowd in City Hall and officially made Gaeta, Italy, Somerville's sister city.
