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The soundtrack of my childhood

Ryan Clay, Columnist February 3, 2026

 My earliest memories of music are tied to my dad. Whether my dad’s singing in his pick-up work band or showing me records he stores in our basement, my relationship with music would be significantly...

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The Drunk Elephant fine print

Violet Zhang, Guest Columnist February 3, 2026

Years ago, Sephora was a luxury cosmetics store populated by beauty enthusiasts in pursuit of the latest skincare and makeup lines. Now, among the sea of adults are swarms of preteens eager to fill their...

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A game of money

Matthew Walsh, Opinions Editor February 3, 2026

I’ve still got my Christmas tree up and, in terms of Boston sports, there’s a lot of presents to unwrap: the Patriots making their first AFC championship game in seven seasons, the Celtics climbing...

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Jan. 6 isn’t a footnote

You-Yan Wang, Columnist February 3, 2026

Watching the events of Jan. 6, 2021 unfold was utterly bonkers. I still remember that Wednesday, back when hybrid learning bifurcated seventh grade into alternating remote and in-person days. I was sitting...

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Ins, outs and boyfriends: 2026

Louisa Kirk, Columnist February 3, 2026

Happy 2026, everyone. With each new year comes a new list of cultural ins and outs: what we’re wearing, which apps we’re deleting and what habits we’re breaking. And, this fall, the internet spoke:...

’Tis the Season to ‘Die Hard’

Caroline Dudzinski, Columnist December 2, 2025

 Merry Christmas (in a few weeks), everyone! It’s time to break out the Christmas tree, ornaments, candy canes and — of course — the best Christmas film ever made.  I make no exceptions when...

Embracing eccentricity

Ryan Clay, Columnist December 2, 2025

 Mac DeMarco is a weird guy. Marked by his unusual concert antics anddisturbing rumors concerning a drumstick and a gap between his front teeth, DeMarco has managed to create a distinct, unmatched reputation....

Absolute Maye-hem!

Absolute Maye-hem!

Matthew Walsh, Opinions Editor December 2, 2025

Nine straight! After a dominant victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, the New England Patriots have officially won nine consecutive games and lead the NFL as of Week 12 with a record of 10-2. To add some...

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Get a job! Easier said than done

You-Yan Wang, Columnist December 2, 2025

“If you could teleport to another time period, which would it be?” A few weeks ago, we pondered this question in the Agostinelli advisory, prompting an almost-unanimous response: the ’90s.  When...

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Piecing it together

Ayana Karthik, Projects Editor December 2, 2025

Sewing is an extremely precise art form. Cutting the fabric an inch short or ripping out the seams too many times entirely compromises the integrity of the item. Even though the art is traditionally exact,...

The brothers Novak

Caroline Dudzinski, Columnist November 4, 2025

 Every Veterans Day weekend, a variety of television stations broadcast old war movies; from a young age, I learned from my father the importance of these films.  My great-grandfather Henry and my...

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A haunted ‘House of Balloons’

Ryan Clay, Columnist November 4, 2025

 The most captivating records are those that not only offer a window into the artist’s mind but also immerse the listener in the artist’s experience. Front-to-back records that do this coherently...

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