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'Letters to Medford' explores city's rich history

By Grace Segers | October 20

To celebrate the community's rich history, the Medford Historical Society and Museum is sponsoring the production of a new play which offers an in-depth reflection on the town’s growth and development since its founding in 1630. In addition to the University's connection to Medford, the play -- entitled “Letters to Medford: A Play about the Future, According to the Past" --  has strong ties to Tufts. Alumna Kyna Hamill adapted the story for the stage, and the production's stage manager is current Tufts sophomore Rachel Canowitz. “Letters to Medford” was inspired by a letter written by Medford historian Reverend Charles Brooks in his 1855 work “The History of the Town of Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts 1630-1855.”This and other historical letters, combined with a few contributions from modern Medford students -- addressed to citizens of the 2200s -- shaped "Letters to Medford." The Daily held an exclusive interview with playwright Kyna Hamill at the Medford Historical Society and Museum building in Medford.

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Tufts Film Series talks to the Daily

By Grace Segers | October 20

A lot of students aren’t aware that there is a free movie theater on campus, but Tufts Film Series is working to change that. Co-chairs Sarah Gordon and Timothy Charouk, both juniors, work hard to manage the Film Series, which provides pre-selected movies every Friday and Saturday in Barnum 008. Gordon has held this position since the beginning of her sophomore year. She spoke with the Daily about changes in Film Series attendance, challenges that she faces as co-chair and her hopes for Film Series in the future.

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Flying Lotus comes to life in 'You're Dead!'

By Timothy Charouk | October 19

After exploring the urban jungle in “Los Angeles” (2008), embarking on a journey through space and time in “Cosmogramma” (2010) and capturing the essence of the night in “Until The Quiet Comes” (2012), Steven Ellison, also known as Flying Lotus, is at it again.  This time, he turns to his ...

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MFA Exhibition showcases Goya’s genius across time and media

By Grace Hoyt | October 17

Currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston, is the United States' largest retrospective of Spanish master Francisco Goya (1746 - 1828) in 25 years. Featuring 170 paintings, prints and drawings, the exhibition is comprehensive in that it combines loans from Europe and the United ...

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Jessie J disappoints yet again on sophomore album

By Veronica Little | October 17

There are few artists more frustrating than the UK’s own Jessie J. Emerging on the music scene as a phantom songwriter for some of the most well-known musical personas in the mid to late 2000s -- her most popular tune being “Party in the U.S.A.” (2010) which was popularized by Miley Cyrus -- ...

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#Gamergate debate rages on

By Drew Robertson | October 16

This week the #gamergate debate continues to escalate, moving increasingly from 8chan and twitter to mainstream news outlets like The Huffington Post, The Washington Post and NPR. For those who aren’t aware, #gamergate began in August when video game developer Zoe Quinn was accused by an ex-boyfriend ...

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Chelsea Newman pursues love of art all the way in Italy

By Timothy Charouk | October 16

Chelsea Newman -- junior, advocate for peace and justice on a global scale and a proponent of a healthy community -- has a major interest, and a declared minor, in art. “I am trying to find a way to combine my interest in social justice and art, and still make money,” Newman said with a half-chuckle.Newman ...

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Top ten things that'll get you before Ebola

By Veronica Little | October 16

Ebola can have devastating outcomes to those inflicted, and everyone seems to know something about it. We, at the Daily Arts department, are not disputing this fact. But guys, c’mon: the apocalypse courtesy of Ebola is a long way off. Don’t stock up on water bottles and baby Motrin just yet. Let’s ...

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What’s up this weekend

By Nika Korchok | October 15

Looking to make your weekend artsy? Check out these events!Curator's Talk by Tufts Professor Andrew McClellan for “Jumbo: Marvel, Myth, & Mascot”:  Tufts Professor of Art History and Museum Studies Andrew McClellan will give a curator’s talk on the exhibition, which celebrates the 125th ...

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'Annabelle' a disappointing follow-up to 'The Conjuring'

By Abigail Feldman | October 15

Some stories are better left untold, and some subplots are better left in the background. While fans of “The Conjuring" (2013), the film which first introduced audiences to the haunting, evil-eyed doll which stars in its spin-off -- might wish otherwise, the tale behind “Annabelle,” would ...

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'The Flash' puts lighthearted spin on superhero theme

By Grace Segers | October 14

"The Flash," which premiered Oct. 7 on the CW, is far from the only superhero show out there. On the contrary, it seems that the superhero theme is nearly ubiquitous on both the small and silver screens. Every summer seems to bring in another crop of comic book films featuring Marvel and DC ...

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New Macy Gray album showcases experimentation, skill

By Veronica Little | October 14

Macy Gray is a one-hit wonder. Don’t believe it? Just try naming one song of hers besides, “I Try” (1999). (And no, the theme song for the TV show “As Told By Ginger”  (2000 - 2006) does not count). However, though Gray has only produced one chart-topper, her style and tone have been supremely ...

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'American Horror Story' premieres bold new season

By Merilla Michael | October 13

For those unfamiliar with "American Horror Story" (2011 - present), often simply referred to as "AHS," each season features a new, unrelated story line that incorporates many of the same actors and actresses playing different characters.  This unique approach, along with "AHS's" talented cast, sets the show apart.

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Acrobatic performances amaze in 'Traces'

By Josh Podolsky | October 9

If you only had 90 minutes left to live, what would you do with that time? Nothing, everything, or try to leave a lasting impression, a trace, of who you are?  This question frames "Traces" (2006), which opened at ArtsEmerson's Cutler Magestic Theatre on Oct. 1 -- and its emphatic answer ...

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'How to Get Away with Murder' intriguing, inconsistent

By Sabrina Chishti | October 9

The new fall TV show "How to Get Away with Murder" (2014) is another addition to ABC’s Thursday night lineup. The new project of executive producer Shonda Rhimes -- the creator of "Scandal" (2012 - present) and "Grey’s Anatomy" (2005 - present) -- "How to Get Away ...

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