First it was the rat infestation. Then it was the email that greeted us with news of the norovirus. Let's face it: Tufts, in some way or another, is undergoing a plague of sorts.
As anyone can tell you, Boston does not understand a number of West−Coast staples. More than anything, though, Mexican food remains an unfathomable mystery to many New England eateries.
With the endless deluge of crime and police dramas on television today, it's almost impossible to choose which, if any, to watch. The key is to locate the most original, well−scripted and eye−catching show of the genre, which just might be USA's "White Collar."
"Parks and Recreation" is one of those rare shows that is unceasingly cheerful. It seldom attempts to deal with the serious plotlines that have become so prevalent in medical or teen−oriented dramas such as "Grey's Anatomy" or "Gossip Girl." The show is currently in its fourth season and, in spite of the digressive romances between characters, it has not lost the charming, character−driven subplots that make it such a successful show.
After nearly two years of inactivity, The Fray have returned to the music scene with their third album, "Scars & Stories" — a major relief for fans that held on after their sophomore slump, the self-titled "The Fray" (2009). Mixing an agreeable number of upbeat tunes and melodic ballads with just enough of lead singer Isaac Slade's falsetto vocals, the new record is an enjoyable experience despite the few flaws that mar the surface.
Love is in the air, and for couples, the big day should be filled with joy, flowers and a decent place to eat. Let the Daily suggest places to suit every budget — but make your reservations early! For more suggestions, check out last year's list on www.tuftsdaily.com.
Earlier this week, Tufts University Freshman Andrew Dempsey released his debut EP online under his pseudonym, Kimbo Slice. Dempsey works with mash ups and his six-track release shows his impressive talent and ear for unique mixes.
To enjoy Lana Del Rey's new album, "Born to Die," the listener really needs to buy into her 1950s Hollywood glamour persona. That becomes increasingly difficult, especially as this image has recently become the talk of Internet blogs that are criticizing her for being fake and completely constructed.
As recent years have shown, it's not too difficult to anger the family-friendly mobs that inevitably gather for the Super Bowl. Public nudity and now M.I.A.'s middle finger have both taken center stage in offending sports fanatics all across Amurrica. But how else could one, you know, annoy a crowd?
Cibo: [CHEE-bo] A noun. Any substance that provides nourishment and energy when eaten or drunk. A source of sustenance, nutrition and a variety of tastes. Chews, gulps and "mmm's." Clinks of glasses and plates.
If you are convinced of nothing else by Masterpiece Theatre's"Downton Abbey," let that one thing be Maggie Smith's amazing acting abilities.
The Boston University Art Gallery is hosting a traveling exhibit until late March, titled "100 Years (version #4 Boston, 2012)." The exhibit reveals the evolution of performance art and is intended as an archive of information about the medium for students of the fine arts. The gallery boasts reproducible texts along with photographic, film and audio materials. All are in loose chronological order in a timeline. Many of the pieces are unsettling but undeniably fascinating.
Quit while you're ahead. That sound advice is rarely heeded by the television world. In the case of NBC's "The Office," such words of wisdom were thoroughly ignored after the show's star, Steve Carell, left last season. Instead, the series has plodded onward without its iconic lead. The result has been the steep, steady decline of a once brilliant comedy series into a sad, painful half hour of television.
Critically, 2011 was a mediocre year for Hollywood, perhaps one of the most disappointing in a long time. Despite pumping out a variety of moneymakers over the summer, very few quality films surfaced. Yet, standing out among the numerous letdowns is the lauded Iranian film, "A Separation," which, in its brilliance, rose high above the rest.
Welcome back from winter recess, everyone. Hopefully you had an opportunity to catch up on some great reading. The new year inevitably brings in a batch of historical biographies, and in my next two reviews I examine new biopics on two important figures: Karl Marx, the founder of one of the most influential socio−economic−political movements of the 20th century, and George Kennan, arguably the greatest grand strategist of the American Cold War.
