The Vanguard

’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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

The invisible killer

Louisa Kirk, Columnist • November 4, 2025

Crime is often framed as the good guys versus the bad guys. The Spencer Reids (from “Criminal Minds”) of the world against those caught by violence or stupidity. A fingerprint left behind. A knife...

The people behind the polls

You-Yan Wang, Columnist • November 4, 2025

I first met Michelle Wu eight years ago. Or at least, I met an imprint of her face plastered on a purple poster that read “Michelle Wu for Boston: City Councilor At-Large.” Her name was ubiquitous....

A wicked game!

Matthew Walsh, Opinions Editor • November 4, 2025

Fueled by a public rivalry between superstars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has leveled up in popularity over the past year. In Boston, the sports...

My favorite crime

Louisa Kirk, Columnist • October 8, 2025

Crime. I like to focus on the scandalous, salacious, headline-grabbing ones — the crimes that rip apart families, destroy lives and keep you up at night. That’s what people want. Or, at least, that’s...

Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny and Andres Borregales!

Matthew Walsh, Opinions Editor • October 8, 2025

“Looney Tunes.” Watching the Patriots this season has felt like watching a group of “Looney Tunes” characters run around for three hours every Sunday. After a rainy, mundane 20-13 loss to the Las...