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Polykhromatic: On differing art scenes

My first year at Tufts, I would take day trips to New York. I would take the 7 a.m. Greyhound bus, Uber from Port Authority to the High Line, visit the galleries in Chelsea, have a quick lunch and head back to Boston around 6 p.m. This year, I am less stressed about my workload and I don’t feel the ...





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'Jane the Virgin' finds its footing after mid-season twist

If you’re a “Jane the Virgin” (2014 – present) fan who has continued watching the series after February’s season three, episode 10: congratulations. A shrine should be built in honor of your strength, compassion and ability to forgive. You are so patient and optimistic, you probably don’t ...


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'Feud' explores ageism and sexism in Hollywood

Ryan Murphy has surely proved himself to be the hit maker of modern TV today, even more so than the beloved Shonda Rhimes. Between “Nip/Tuck” (2003-2010) “Glee” (2009-2015), “American Horror Story” (2011-present) and “American Crime Story” (2016-present), Murphy has defined and redefined ...






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'Get Out' blends horror, comedy to address U.S. racism

Jordan Peele is widely known and liked largely because of his work on the Comedy Central series “Key & Peele” (2012-2015), which features short sketches that get audiences laughing. So when word got out that Peele was working on a movie more focused on terror than comedy, many were skeptical ...


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Columns

Art-à-Porter: The ageless, eternal fashion designer

For a very long time, almost nobody in the fashion world knew the true age of the legendary German designer, Karl Lagerfeld. This halo of timelessness surrounding his persona easily translated to his designs, whether these were Chanel suits, Fendi fur coats, Chloé gowns or accessories for his eponymous ...


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Columns

On Location: Denmark

If Princess Diana were alive today, she would likely be on Twitter exhorting her followers to grab a ticket to the cinema to see “Land of Mine” (2015). The ex-wife of Prince Charles, who made the removal of land mines a key part of her various charitable activities, would have used director Martin ...




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Column

E For Everyone: Screencheat

Why should you play "Screencheat" (2014)? Because it is a perfect example of when developers observe a flaw with a standard and then use it as a tool.'Split-screen multiplayer' refers to local multiplayer games dividing the single screen that players are looking at into zones, each ...


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Podcast

Do it this Weekend: March 3-5

Spring weather came early this year. Take advantage of the warmth and leave your dorm to explore these events happening on campus and the Boston area.FRIDAYVisit the PRX Podcast Garage with Tufts Podcast NetworkDetails: Tufts Podcast Network will visit and tour the Podcast Garage in Allston. Featuring ...



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Columns

Polykhromatic: On art and accessibility

Boston’s close proximity to our campus places renowned works of art at an arm’s distance away. Wandering the halls of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), expect to stumble upon a room encircled by Monet landscapes or centered on the stunning work of Kehinde Wiley. Much of this art is impressive, ...


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Two games to play before "Mass Effect: Andromeda"

Bioware’s “Mass Effect: Andromeda” is due to come out on March 21 (just in time for Spring Break!) and the game is one of the year’s most anticipated releases. The latest installment of the "Mass Effect" video game series, “Mass Effect: Andromeda," as the name suggests, moves ...


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Oscars 2017 try and fail for a year without controversy

On Sunday night, just as it seemed like #OscarsSoWhite was rearing its head once more in a final, predictable best picture win for “La La Land” (2016), the film’s producer Jordan Horowitz said, “There’s a mistake,” before revealing the greatest gaffe in Academy Awards history: “Moonlight” ...