One morning last September, my day began bright and early at 4:30 a.m. Reluctant to leave the comfort and warmth of my makeshift bed, I groaned as I rolled over in my sleeping bag and silenced...

“What’s your name?” is one of the simplest yet equally complicated questions to answer. Some start with a brief spiel on their name’s origin, some spell out its letters, some sigh expectantly...

Oh boy. When I looked at Tyler, The Creator’s Instagram account, @felicathegoat, three weeks ago, I flipped. He had posted a minute-long video previewing new music, which I’d been awaiting...

My parents have always wanted the best for me. So, as early as December of my sophomore year, they started brainstorming summer plans. We had lined up our biannual visit to see my cousins, along...

“I believe in communism ... rom-communism!” From epic last-minute goals to classic dad puns, “Ted Lasso” became a family favorite during the pandemic. This uplifting workplace dramedy is...

Sometimes, you have to know when to quit. In the summer of 2012, my family decided to travel to Paris. We spent a week seeing sights like the Louvre and stuffing ourselves full of croissants....

Jane Austen’s take on feminism is subtle yet powerful, especially in “Pride and Prejudice,” where she masterfully critiques marriage norms while still working within societal constraints. Jane...

After my parents’ half-joking discussion about what to do with my room when I leave for college, I found myself thinking about the history of my room and its walls. On paper, it’s not very...

“Leon” is the only album I’ve reviewed for this column that I’ve listened to all the way through in one sitting. Leon Bridges’ eponymous fourth album is a honey-sweet trip through a sun-...

From the pictures on our mantels, the radio stations we listen to in the car, the books we read, or the movies we watch, our families shape who we are. Until we reach a certain age, and with it...

Sabrina Carpenter has been inescapable this summer—from my friends playing “Please Please Please” at max volume in my car (originally against my will) to messages etched in the walls of Berkshire...

I never believed in the importance of the buddy system until my friend got stuck in a tree well. A few years ago, I went on a ski trip with my friend, Will. Cruising down the mountain, we felt...