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Kung Fu Tea opens in Davis Square

By Drew Robertson | October 6

Kung Fu Tea, the newest addition to Davis Square’s restaurant scene, had its grand opening this weekend. A tiny, hole-in-the wall location at 237 Elm Street, Kung Fu Tea doesn’t draw much attention to itself -- in fact, it would be possible to walk right past without noticing it. That is, when there isn't a swarm of curious customers crowding to get inside and take a long sip of bubble tea.

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Fincher succeeds again with captivating 'Gone Girl' release

By Timothy Charouk | October 6

David Fincher may just be the most consistent director working in Hollywood right now, producing yet another deeply enthralling roller coaster of a thriller.There is no way to delve into the plot of “Gone Girl” (2014) without revealing too much. Let it simply be said that a man, Nick Dunne (Ben ...

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'The Lion King' opens Broadway in Boston season, delights all ages

By Jennifer Straitz | October 6

If you found yourself walking through the campus center on the morning of Sept. 17, you may have been puzzled by the line wrapping itself from the downstairs ATM machines up to the second floor and back down again toward the Rez. However, avid theater lovers knew exactly what they were waiting for: a ticket to Broadway's "The Lion King" on tour at the Boston Opera House -- the Lexus Broadway in Boston's 2014/2015 season opener. Coordinated by the Tufts Entertainment Board and the Office of Campus Life, 58 tickets to the world-acclaimed show were made available to students, some of whom were willing to wait four hours for their shot to see the musical. And for Tufts students lucky enough to grab a seat, the show did not disappoint.

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Jennifer Hudson's new album entertains, but lacks consistency

By Josh Morris | October 6

While she has managed to stay out of the spotlight over the past few years, Jennifer Hudson has returned to the front of the music scene with the release of her third studio album, "JHUD,"on Sept. 23. Returning from a three-year break since her last album's drop, many expected Hudson ...

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'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' continues fresh, witty humor in season opener

By Safiya Nanji | October 2

Perhaps best described as the epitome of funny and satirical police shows, FOX’s "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (2013 - present) premiered its second season on Sept. 28. The show follows a team of detectives for the fictional 99th precinct of the New York City Police Department and their newly appointed ...

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'The Legend of Korra' enters fourth and final season

By Veronica Little | October 2

Beginning its fourth and final season on Oct. 3rd, Nickelodeon’s “The Legend of Korra” franchise brings about the end of the extended universe of its predecessor “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (2005-2008). The hullaballoo surrounding the beginning of the end for “Korra” is not simply due ...

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Alt-J fails to innovate with sophomore release

By Charlotte Gilliland | October 2

Indie-rock band alt-J certainly had big shoes to fill after its first full-length record, “An Awesome Wave” (2012), peaked at No. 13 on the U.K.’s Top 20 chart. It seemed like every radio station from here to Switzerland played the popular single, “Tessellate" (2012), on repeat. This ...

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'Not Your Mother's Monologues' aims to expand feminist narrative

By Dana Guth | October 1

After a few on-and-off years of hosting “The Vagina Monologues” (1998), the Tufts producers of Eve Ensler’s iconic feminist series are giving the show a makeover, revamping it as an all-inclusive, entirely student-written performance. In an effort to expand upon Ensler’s concept and to amplify ...

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What’s Up This Weekend

By Nika Korchok | October 1

Looking to make your weekend artsy? Check out these events!Sunday at Tufts Community Concert Series -- Celebrating Frank!: Come celebrate pianist Frank Glazer’s 100th birthday as he and performance faculty violist Scott Woolweaver lead this week’s performance concert featuring selected pieces by ...

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Sophomore Isha Patnaik takes a leap into the world of comedy

By Veronica Little | October 1

If you told sophomore Isha Patnaik two years ago that she would be a part of a huge sketch-comedy collective in college, she likely would have “lol'd” (or “laughed out loud”). Since becoming a Jumbo, however, Patnaik’s involvement with the sketch comedy group, Major: Undecided, has become ...

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Why we will always love 'Gilmore Girls'

By Grace Segers | October 1

Stars Hollow fans rejoice: as of today, Oct. 1, all seven seasons of “Gilmore Girls” (2000 -- 2007) are available to stream on Netflix. Fans of the show can now binge-watch the beloved dramedy about a single working mother and her teenage daughter. But why resurrect a series, even one as beloved ...

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Tamper Cafe stays strong after one year on the block

By Drew Robertson | October 1

Stuck in the Tufts bubble, it’s easy to get caught eating the same food ad nauseum: the same salad at Dewick, the same order at Nick’s or the same latte at the Rez. Rinse and repeat. And if you’ve already picked a favorite cafe or study spot, then forget about it. Hey, there’s no shame -- ...

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Perfume Genius’ album bound to be a classic

By Nika Korchok | September 30

With a crooning and dramatic voice that reverberates like Arcade Fire’s Win Butler's and retains the drama of David Bowie, it is no wonder that Perfume Genius’ Mike Hadreas is the androgynous wunderkind set to take the music world by storm.Perfume Genius’ Sept. 23 release “Too Bright" ...

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A guide to New England's finest apple picking spots

By Abigail Feldman | September 29

Fall has always been a season of celebration and plenty in New England -- a time to appreciate the cornucopia of harvest treats and colorful foliage that make this region special. So, when it comes time to choose your apple picking destination, make sure you take into account only the best orchards ...

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'Sleepy Hollow' second season stays weird, wonderful

By Grace Segers | September 25

When FOX’s “Sleepy Hollow” (2013 - present) premiered last fall, it provided a type of entertainment unlike anything else on television: a fun, fast-paced mash-up of historical fiction and paranormal fantasy using a police procedural formula. Although only thirteen episodes, the show’s first ...

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Jumbo exhibition celebrates beloved mascot's unique history

By Grace Hoyt | September 25

The elephant, the mascot, the legend: Jumbo and his legacy are the focus of the Tufts Art Gallery's new exhibit “Jumbo: Marvel, Myth and Mascot." Curated by Tufts Professor of Art History Andrew McClellan, the exhibition is the first comprehensive exploration of Jumbo, who arrived on campus ...

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