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From “El Jardín del Noroeste” to Wellesley’s LDOC: Chuwi Brings the Pulse of Puerto Rico

Thandiwe Birchwood | May 6, 2026

On April 30, the last day of classes (LDOC), the Schneider Board of Governors (SBOG) hosted its annual spring LDOC concert, headlined by Chuwi, a Puerto Rican musical quartet and the first Spanish-language...

What this West African Quran at the MFA reveals about museums and power

Noufeesa Yahyaoui, Digital Managing Editor | April 30, 2026

Depending on where you enter the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, you may find yourself funneled through a narrow corridor that bridges a gallery of contemporary photography and an expansive display of South...

Marie NDiaye Speaks at Wellesley’s French House

Thandiwe Birchwood, Contributing Writer | April 30, 2026

Disclaimer: This talk was conducted in French, all quotes used have been provided English translation by the article's author On April 23, the French House hosted a talk by the acclaimed author, playwright...

Wellesley AIKO’s “DAWN” is a dazzling dusk performance

Edith Bachmann, Staff Writer | April 30, 2026

As the lights rose in Jewett Auditorium at dusk on Saturday, Wellesley’s AIKO members took to the stage for a rousing performance of taiko drumming. The show was told as a journey from sunset to sunrise...

“Saving Face,” Chinese lesbians’ saving grace

Hao Ju, Arts Junior Editor | April 30, 2026

“Saving Face” (2004) is queer, bilingual, a modern classic and, to many, the best rom-com they could have asked for. And it also has Joan Chen. The film was screened at Collins Cinema followed by a...

Shakespeare Society presents “Much Ado About Nothing”

Keira Zhuo, Staff Writer | April 16, 2026

The Shakespeare Society wrapped up its first comedy in the past few semesters: “Much Ado About Nothing.” The set and costumes transport the audience to a medieval era, a change from the more modern settings of the last two plays they have performed.

“The Drama” Lacked Some Drama

Hao Ju, Arts Junior Editor | April 16, 2026

“The Drama” is not a bad movie by any metric — I laughed throughout it, sometimes awkwardly, sometimes not, and it’s set in Cambridge, MA. Still, the film is just a lot of missed opportunities.

Love and Family in Upstage’s “Little Women”

Lily Mortensen, Contributing Writer | April 16, 2026

A few weeks ago, I attended Wellesley College Upstage’s production of “Little Women.” Two of my friends were in the play, as Marmee and Amy. It was amazing to see how they were able to become the characters and truly embody them on stage.

Lily Allen Brings the West End to the Boston on US Tour Run

Avery Finley, Opinions Junior Editor | April 16, 2026

The “West End Girl” tour ultimately succeeds because of this emotional intimacy. Lily Allen presents a private story made public, and in doing so, turns her heartbreak into narrative and performance — a cathartic act of reclamation.

Keeping Up with Katseye

Mars Halvaksz, Arts and Culture Managing Editor | April 16, 2026

A mainstay across my feed has been one band: KATSEYE. Katseye is an L.A.-based girl group made up of members from all over the world, representing South Koreans, Filipinos, Swiss-Italian-Ghanians, and American diasporas of Venezuelan Cubans, Indians, and Chinese Singaporeans.

Nora El-Samahy: Theater is a Team Sport

Nita Kelly, Managing Editor | March 5, 2026

Nora El-Samahy has been acting since the ’90s. Yet she remains a student in many ways. “You are always learning,” she notes, from fellow actors, collaborators and the plays themselves.

A not-so-serious cinephile’s Oscars predictions

Galeta Sandercock, Editor-in-Chief | March 5, 2026

The Oscars this year are set to take place on March 15. For the many beloved movie geeks in my life, the Oscars countdown has been going on for a very long time, and there’s a lot of research going into their final predictions.

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