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Do it this weekend: Oct. 20–22

It’s after Homecoming, before Halloween and in the thick of midterms — this weekend may not seem like much fun, but if you’re looking to unwind a little and take a break from the books, the Daily’s got you covered. Check out these events below, and enjoy the sunshine and the spooky season while ...


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Boston Lyric Opera's 'Tosca' combines convention, experimentation

Content Warning: This article mentions sexual violence.“For myself the violent conquest has stronger relish than the soft surrender,” baritone Daniel Sutin croons in Italian, thirstily eyeing the striking, though currently distraught, auburn woman with whom he shares the stage. The audience audibly ...


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Majors and Minors: Punta to Candu from Honduras with Yanelle

This is Yanelle Cruz Bonilla, a junior from Tegucigalpa, Honduras. She’s thinking of studying sociology and political science. She loves singing and musical theater, and she has worked backstage. Through selecting songs as a part of her artistic expression, dance is another way Yanelle engages with ...


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More than just stripes: On 'Mark Rothko: Reflection' at the MFA

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)'s “Mark Rothko: Reflection” is the institution’s first show dedicated solely to the abstract expressionist. Featuring 11 of Rothko’s works, the exhibition's curatorial display and the small number of works provide an intimate setting to engage with. A highlight ...


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St. Vincent’s ‘MASSEDUCTION’ is sensual, playful, strange

St. Vincent has come a long way from the days she toured with Sufjan Steven’s band. From the charming yet somewhat predictable “Marry Me” (2007) to the amusingly hectic “St. Vincent” (2014), her career has been on an upward trajectory since the beginning, each release gaining more critical ...


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Citizen Shame: It's John Green's Fault (in Our Stars)

With the recent release of the latest book from young adult author and icon John Green, it seems fitting to revisit another disturbing chapter of my childhood: my sister’s obsession with "The Fault in Our Stars" (2012).My sister might be the smartest person I know, and in high school she ...




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'Blade Runner 2049' is a lesson in how to continue a classic

The year is 2049. Los Angeles, a megacity suffering from overpopulation, ecological upheaval and an ever increasing reliance on technology, finds itself confronted with greater issues regarding the android slave laborers, or replicants. Renowned replicant hunter, or blade runner, Rick Deckard (Harrison ...


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Is This Thing On? Thinkin’ bout boys

Hello world! Today’s column requires some homework before you proceed, and that is watching Charli XCX’s music video “Boys” (2017). Get a cozy bathrobe and all your friends, ‘cause this one’s syrupy. If you need to watch it more than once, that’s totally fine. Same.




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Thoughts From Places: The North Reservoir in Winchester

Venturing off campus is a natural phenomenon for the new college student, and this week’s column reflects that.New England is known for its mark on U.S. history, its ‘chowdah’ and its brief stint with beautiful fall foliage before devastating winters. With the viewing window for this sight being ...



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Huntington Theatre's 'Merrily We Roll Along' is a hit

“How did you get to be here? What was the moment?”  These are the questions Stephen Sondheim’s title song begs its audience to ponder in the Huntington Theatre Company’s production of "Merrily We Roll Along" (1981). The show tells the story of Frank, a Broadway composer-turned-film ...


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MFA screens 20th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival

Content Warning: This article mentions sexual violence.Sept. 28 marked the 20th anniversary of the Manhattan Short Film Festival, the only film festival screened simultaneously across four continents. This year, the festival was held in over 300 venues across the United States, Europe, Australia, New ...


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Majors and Minors: National Day to J.J. Lin with Denise

This is Denise Looi, a first-year from Singapore. She’s planning to double major in international relations and music, and this semester she’s taking some courses for international relations as well as History of Western Music. Denise has been playing the piano for 16 years, the flute for six years ...


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Citizen Shame: 'Cars' drove me mad

I have a brother six years younger than me, and therefore I spent much of my childhood drowning in Wiggles CDs, "Blue’s Clues" (1996–2007) reruns and other things that constituted kids' entertainment in 2010. The worst of it came when my mother got one of those minivan TVs that only ...



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The National brings its boldest album to life at the Wang Theatre

When The National released its most recent album, “Sleep Well Beast” (2017), to the public, it became one of its most adventurous projects yet. The band, commonly known for its dependently mellow and melancholy indie rock, supplemented by lead singer Matt Berninger’s relaxed baritone, has ...


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Is This Thing On? Spotify vs. Apple

Anyone who knows me could tell you that I am very passionate about one argument: Spotify vs. Apple Music. In economics, we often talk about substitutes, or completely interchangeable products. At face value, that's what they are. Spotify and Apple offer almost identical music-streaming services. The pricing tiers, the music available, the features... so why do people choose one over the other? I am a die-hard Spotify fan, but I wanted to find out if Apple Music had any redeeming qualities. So, I swallowed my pride and signed up for the free trial, for science of course. To compare the two, I had to dig deeper.