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OFF THE WALL: What’s Hanging?

OFF THE WALL: What’s Hanging?

By Maddie Finn September 30, 2020

Art galleries and museums are a sort of hallowed ground for me. There is something so wonderful about the hushed environment and echoey floors. But there are other spaces for art — spaces that are a...

OFF THE WALL: The Han Dynasty Urn is Fragile

OFF THE WALL: The Han Dynasty Urn is Fragile

By Maddie Finn September 17, 2020

The photograph of Ai Weiwei dropping a Han Dynasty urn is my computer background, mainly for aesthetic reasons. I find the black and white colors soothing and movement of the pieces visually stimulating...

START/SELECT: 2020's Lessons in Class and Gaming: An Industry of Abuse

START/SELECT: 2020’s Lessons in Class and Gaming: An Industry of Abuse

By Mac Riga September 15, 2020

Content Warning: This article discusses sexual abuse, racism and suicide. Please refer to the end of the article for resources.  Developers, journalists and streamers have bravely come forward...

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Kitchen Appliances To Mix Up the Morning Routine

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Kitchen Appliances To Mix Up the Morning Routine

By Isabella Xu September 10, 2020

The first week of classes coupled with my monumental migration to Washington, D.C., where I will be residing from September to the end of October, has made these few weeks hectic.  This July,...

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese

By Isabella Xu August 27, 2020

In this piece, I hope to not only share with you all a mouthwatering recipe that will have you yearning for another serving, but also urge you to take the time to reconnect and have a few good laughs...

THE REEL DEAL: Kurosawa, the Cultivator of US Pop Culture Icons From Across the Pacific

THE REEL DEAL: Kurosawa, the Cultivator of US Pop Culture Icons From Across the Pacific

By Tucker Oberting July 27, 2020

Pre-World War II, Japanese cinema had little real influence on the U.S. film industry. Then came Akira Kurosawa.  Throughout a career spanning seven decades from 1936 to 1993, director Kurosawa...

HOMEMADE GOURMET: It’s Just My Cup of Acai

HOMEMADE GOURMET: It’s Just My Cup of Acai

By Isabella Xu July 17, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has kept many of us in our homes and away from the intense summer heat, it hasn’t quelled my craving for my favorite refreshing hot-weather treats. The last time I ate...

START/SELECT: A Revolutionary Resolution in 'Pyre'

START/SELECT: A Revolutionary Resolution in ‘Pyre’

By Mac Riga July 13, 2020

The ending is everything.  This is true of many pieces of media, and video games are no exception. The ending is the last thing a consumer is left with, and it will play no small role in affecting...

HOMEMADE GOURMET: A Tasty Twist on ‘She Loves Biscotti’ Lemon Bread

HOMEMADE GOURMET: A Tasty Twist on ‘She Loves Biscotti’ Lemon Bread

By Isabella Xu June 24, 2020

As the summer season commences and temperatures consistently hit the high 80s, I have found myself constantly craving sustenance to complement the sunshine outdoors. My initial thought was to incorporate...

START/SELECT: Press Pause, Seek Out Black Voices

START/SELECT: Press Pause, Seek Out Black Voices

By Mac Riga June 22, 2020

Given the recent murder of George Floyd among many others, it feels inappropriate to divert any attention whatsoever from the urgent and important work of protest and activism that has been both brought...

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Crazy for Caprese

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Crazy for Caprese

By Isabella Xu June 6, 2020

In Boston, where I am originally from, the holy grail of Italian food is found in a neighborhood we call the North End, also known as Boston’s Little Italy. As you head 400 miles south to Washington,...

START/SELECT: Losing Faith in 'Assassin's Creed'

START/SELECT: Losing Faith in ‘Assassin’s Creed’

By Mac Riga May 26, 2020

“Assassin’s Creed” is a franchise that had been dying a slow death for years by the time it released its ninth main series entry, “Assassin’s Creed Syndicate,” in 2015. “Syndicate” was...

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