The play ‘Straight White Men,’ pushes viewers out of their comfort zones, and invites them to examine privilege and social justice.
Metro, Politics, Featured Story, Newton
With Newton Ballot Question, Voters Could Opt-Out of Marijuana Establishments
The Newton City Council voted on Sept. 7 to allow a question on the November ballot that would allow voters to “opt-out” of having recreational marijuana establishments in Newton. The vote to put the question on the ballot was proposed after a group of Newton residents organized to protest the addition of recreational marijuana establishments to the community.
Arts, Movies, Review
‘Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again’ Allows Fans to Reminisce on a Childhood Favorite
‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ gives fans everything they’ve been wishing for—coordinated dance scenes and cheesy, unrealistic romance—but is not necessarily a good movie. Although there are flaws in the movie’s timing and the soundtrack isn’t nearly as catchy as the original, ‘Here We Go Again’ allows fans to relive the movie that made them Abba fans in the first place.
Arts, Movies, Review
HBO’s ‘Fahrenheit 451’ Misses Meaning, Lacks Substance
HBO’s recent attempt to recreate the classic Bradbury tale, ‘Fahrenheit 451,’ lacked the substance and meaning of the original, in spite of its promising cast.
Arts, Music, On Campus
Chamberstock Kicks Off Summer with Skill and Festivity
Boston College music groups kicked off summer with eloquent musical stylings and festivity at Chamberstock, a series of chamber music performances.
On Campus, Arts Fest 2018, Arts
Irish Studies Music Program Showcases Traditional Dance at Arts Fest
Boston College’s Irish Studies Music Program sponsored a student performance of traditional jigs and reels at Arts Fest.
Metro, Featured Story, Boston
A Conversation on Ferguson, 4 Years Later
Harvard Kennedy School hosts a discussion to keep dialogue around Black Lives Matter, specifically in regards to the impact of Michael Brown, firm and loud.
Features
Inspired by Survivors, Bellantonio Competes for Kids’ Camp
“You kind of have to remind yourself that it’s only temporary.”
Features
After a Few Strokes of Luck, Evelyn’s in the Running
“I think that prayer had a lot to do with it,” Rakowsky said on her training and fundraising for the Marathon.
Features
First Stop Marathon, Next Stop Malaysia
After the tragic loss of one of her teammates on her high school soccer team, Lori Niehaus has carried the number 11 with her in all athletic endeavors, and will continue to do so on Monday.
