Why should you play "Papers, Please" (2013)? Because it’s about immigrants, complicated political situations and empathy. What game could be more relevant right now?Firstly, if you haven’t heard of "Papers, Please," it describes itself as “a dystopian document thriller.” ...
Excited for the long weekend ahead? Check out some of the events happening around campus and the Boston area to keep you entertained.FRIDAYTufts Muslim Students Association Presents: Interfaith JummahDetails:The Muslim Students Association will be joined by the new Muslim Associate Chaplain Abubakr ...
“Overwatch," Blizzard Entertainment’s first attempt at a multiplayer first-person shooter, was warmly received by fans and critics alike upon its release in May 2016. As of Jan. 26, the game has over 25 million players, been recommended by CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk and even resulted ...
The final season of “Girls” (2012-2017) premiered on Sunday, marking the beginning of the end. There’s no denying that Lena Dunham created something special, and whether people agree with or scoff at the idea that she is “the voice of this generation,” one can’t help but admire the power ...
Last Sunday, the Budapest Festival Orchestra (BFO) and renowned conductor Iván Fischer concluded their American tour in the Boston Symphony Hall, honoring the very conductor whose name is inscribed in gold above the famous stage: Ludwig van Beethoven. Considered one of the world’s top orchestras, ...
Through March 26, the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston (ICA) is showcasing “The Artist’s Museum.” The exhibition includes works by 12 contemporary artists in various mediums including film, sculpture and photography. “The Artist’s Museum” explores the human impulse of collecting and ...
On Sunday night, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (2014–present) returned for its fourth season while its host laughingly acknowledged everything that he had to cover in the premiere’s 30 minutes -- the late-night comedy news show had been on break since Nov. 13, just after the election ...
The Boston Athenæum was founded in 1807, when the United States was still in the early stages of its Republic. While the Athenæum has made efforts to bring the institution into the modern age, it would be difficult to enter its first floor and not feel transported back into the past. Probably the ...
All summer long, I hauled home bags of organic vegetables on Thursday evenings. There were leafy bundles of kale, bright squash and sweet tomatoes, vegetables overflowing from the bag onto the cutting board. They were gifts from the farmer parents of the three-year-old I babysit. I was convinced that ...
Though Beyoncé received only two Grammy awards on Sunday, she proved to the world that "Lemonade" (2016) is a cultural achievement with her performance of “Love Drought” and “Sandcastles." The performance was an awe-inspiring combination of poetry, breathtaking footage, powerhouse ...
If the current wave of right-wing populism sweeping over Europe continues, one casualty of the political situation could be the loss of films like “Toni Erdmann” (2016). The quirky dramedy, which has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, is as much the product of the European ...
Superhero films have been immensely popular for years now. Whether one is a fan of "Thor" (2011) or "Spider-Man" (2002), "Captain America" (2011) or "Iron Man" (2008), there is a surfeit of flicks available to satisfy the public’s hunger for everything super. ...
When diners first step inside Yvonne's, many of them might initially feel confused. The entrance to this restaurant between Downtown Crossing and Park Street is lined with barber chairs, mirrors and hair products over counters, resembling a hair salon. Patrons have to go through another door ...
“Errata – Brief Interruptions” is the collective Futurefarmers' current exhibition at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts (CCVA) at Harvard University. The collective is loosely defined, but it was founded on the partnership of Amy Franceschini and Michael Swaine. Both Franceschini and ...
When I first showed my aunt some of the garments in the Vetements Fall-Winter Collection of 2016, her initial reaction was that designer Demna Gvasalia is actually just pulling a gigantic prank on the fashion world. To be fair, the Georgian designer’s clothes have elicited similar reactions even ...
Winter weather and national politics got you down? Whether you're looking to relax or get involved, there's plenty happening on campus and around the Boston area this weekend.FRIDAY"TUSC 2019 Presents: Winter Ball"Details: Kick off the spring semester at the House of Blues with the ...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) -- referring to the group of complex disorders of brain development including autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder and Asperger syndrome -- is found amongst 1 in 68 children in the United States. Although there are more ...
With the high demand for jobs in the STEM fields, the job search for aspiring artists can feel abysmal. But these five Tufts alumni have proven that it is more than possible to succeed as a professional artist.1. Tabias Olajuawon-Wilson (LA '13)Olajuawon-Wilson's written work, which includes ...
With so many established names attached to “20th Century Women” (2016), it seems unlikely that moviegoers would have any qualms about the quality of the film. After directing hits such as “Thumbsucker” (2005) and “Beginners” (2010), Mike Mills has proven himself to be a household name in ...
A tour of Tufts is never complete without a stop at Tisch Library’s roof. With Boston’s skyline in the distance, the expansive vista makes the city’s proximity to Tufts seem tangible in ways that subway maps or shuttle schedules never could. Yes, Tufts exists at the periphery of a bustling metropolis, ...
