“The Handmaid’s Tale” paints a necessary yet exhausting portrait of totalitarian future
Margaret Atwood’s iconic novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” has been a staple of feminist literature since its 1985 publication. It depicts…
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Davis Museum’s redesign allows for restructuring of the African Galleries
Following meticulous planning and research, the Davis Museum overhauled its exhibits in the fall of 2016, unveiling transformed galleries with…
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Stress levels rise as Chainsmokers’ album debuts at No. 1
When the fourth Google result for “chainsmokers new album” comes up as “Chainsmokers’ Memories’: Is this the worst album of…
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Series finale of “Girls” marks the end of an era
“Girls” tells the story of four young women, each navigating her own path in New York City, amidst the storm…
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FreeStyle Celebrates 20th Anniversary with joyful show featuring guest performers
This past Saturday, Wellesley’s hip hop dance group, Freestyle, put on its annual spring show, Jam On It (JOI). JOI…
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Wellesley Repertory Theatre’s “Terra Nova” brings Antarctica to Wellesley
For a production set in a small black-box theatre, Wellesley Repertory Theatre’s production of “Terra Nova” is oddly majestic. The…
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“13 Reasons Why” debuts a thoughtful portrayal of the teen bestselling novel
“Hey, it’s Hannah. Hannah Baker.” I braced myself for the clichés to come as I settled into the Netflix adaptation…
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CW’s “Riverdale” serves up melodrama, milkshakes and murder
Describing the CW’s “Riverdale” has presented critics with somewhat of a conundrum. Reviews have called the show everything from campy…
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“Beauty and the Beast” sparks controversy with progressive marketing ploy
Just before the release of Disney’s new live- action remake of “Beauty and the Beast,” Bill Condon, the director of…
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Kristina Wong’s “The Wong Street Journal” offers an insightful twist on the Asian-American experience
“A confession everyone—I’M ASIAN! Surprise!” The loud proclamation opened up Kristina Wong’s show, “The Wong Street Journal,” on Mar. 8….
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