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In the early ’90s, American punk bands Bratmobile and Bikini Kill pioneered the Riot Grrrl movement. This feminist punk movement aimed to inspire girls to enact change regarding sexism and racism in their communities through the spreading of music and small magazines aptly called zines.  Today, goth shoegaze band Softcult has the same mission with its music—zines and … [Read more...] about Softcult Returns With Political Messages in Its Music and Zines

Rules—and the ruthless consequences imposed by disobedience—are a common theme of the John Wick franchise.  Spilling blood on the grounds of the Continental Hotel results in excommunication. Any favor results in a blood oath, committing one to the payment of the debt. And above all, coming for John Wick’s (Keanu Reeves) life results in a painful, and often creatively … [Read more...] about ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Delivers Stunning and Violent Cinematic Spectacle

“Remember you must die” is the English translation of Depeche Mode’s newest album title, Memento Mori—and what a fitting title it is.  The album explores death with all of its ramifications and the conflicting emotions it causes. It is almost impossible not to have an existential crisis listening to Memento Mori, a vast departure from the upbeat and love-centered “Just Can’t … [Read more...] about Depeche Mode Ponders Death on ‘Memento Mori’

UGBC Vice President Julia Spagnola addressed recent student concerns about a lack of ticket availability for the Flo Rida concert during the Student Assembly meeting Tuesday night, explaining that every student should be able to attend the concert. “It’s a ticketing issue with Robsham I believe,” Spagnola, MCAS ’23, said. “[Matt Razek] said he was looking into it, but every … [Read more...] about “Every Student Should Be Able to Get a Ticket”: SA Addresses Concerns About Flo Rida Tickets

If you’re looking for a break from dining hall food and hoping to explore some new off-campus restaurants, Boston’s Chinatown is a great place to visit. The area is full of authentic Asian cuisine and affordable meal options, but there are so many incredible restaurants that navigating the area can be daunting. So if you want to dive into what Chinatown has to offer, look no … [Read more...] about Morgan’s Guide to Boston’s Chinatown

Since 2010, Connecticut baseball has become a mainstay in the collegiate baseball world as one of the most consistent programs in the Northeast. In that time span, the Huskies have made the NCAA Tournament eight times, earned three conference titles, and won 30 games in all but one season.  No. 14 Boston College baseball visited its former Big East rival No. 20 UConn Tuesday … [Read more...] about No. 14 BC Tops No. 20 Huskies 6–3, Adds Eighth Ranked Win

The United States is more segregated today than it was 100 years ago, according to Thomas W. Mitchell, the Robert Drinan, S.J., Professor of Law at Boston College.  “I’m talking about barriers to people acquiring property in the first instance,” Mitchell said. “And because there had been these barriers, and African Americans and Latinos and other subordinated people of color in … [Read more...] about Mitchell Highlights Intergenerational Effects of Segregation at Critical Conversations and Student Voices Conference

After years of work, the Newton Community Farm’s (NCF) solar panel project is slated for a grand reveal as part of an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 6, 2023, marking an important milestone in the farm’s broader goals of sustainability.  “It’s always been a goal from the start of the farm to have it be as sustainable as possible,” Sue Bottino, executive director … [Read more...] about Newton Community Farm Set to Reveal Solar Panel Installation

The night before my two AP Economics exams, I made a bold decision. Instead of studying, I spent the night curled up on the couch in my attic watching Invincible, some random Amazon Prime show I had discovered earlier that day. It was great—the show. I didn’t do too well on the exams, but if I could go back I wouldn’t change a thing.  Every time I reached for the remote to … [Read more...] about Less Is More: The Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns