"The Silence" is a Shiny, Empty Novel
While Don DeLillo's earlier work has established the author's reputation as a master of post-modern literature, staff writer Ross Kilpatrick '23 sees his newest book, "The Silence,'' as a dry step backwards.
Arts & Living
Social Media Becomes Reality on "The Circle"
Combining strategy, dramatic storytelling and a total lack of mid-episode commercials, "The Circle" is one of the most exciting reality shows of the moment. Contributing writer Brianne LaBare '25 gives her advice on whether to give it a watch or a miss.
Ted Lasso is a Comedy with Complexity
Ted Lasso swept the Emmy's last week, picking up seven wins. But while some have praised the show as light-hearted, contributing writer Ethan Samuels '23 argues that these critics underestimate the show's skill at handling important and sensitive issues.
Met Gala 2021: Where History Meets High Fashion
The first Met Gala in more than two years was held Sept. 13 with a theme focusing on American history. Contributing writer Sofia Rodrigo '24 breaks down some of the event's best looks and what they say about our country.
Norm Macdonald Brought Levity Back to Comedy
Norm Macdonald — who passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 14. — was one of the great comics of our time, managing to be effortlessly funny whether he was talking about comically depressed moths, OJ Simpson, or the weekly news.
New Documentary Chronicles the Impact of Boston's Gentrification
Yasmin Hamilton '24 reviews "A Reckoning in Boston," a 2021 documentary that forces viewers to acknowledge the pervasiveness of systemic problems and consider how the construction of the documentary itself reflects inequalities in our society.
Modern Music: The Presence of Politics in Pop
Milo Leahy-Miller '24 explores the politicization of music and how listeners react to music that communicates views antithetical to their own, offering insights into an interesting development in modern media through student interviews.