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Andris Nelsons conducts eclectic mix of old, new works

Now in its 132nd season, the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) continues to please audiences young and old with renditions of modern and classical musical works. On April 10, the BSO performed Schuller, Mozart and Strauss as part of its UnderScore Friday Series. The series adds an extra element to ...


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Your SWUG is my drug

Dear SWUG,Is Kesha a SWUG? How do SWUGs celebrate Spring Fling?SWUG Fling Dear SWUG Fling,Kesha is probably the OG SWUG. She’ll disappear for like weeks at a time and have everyone wondering, “Whatever happened to Ke$ha?” and then she’ll just randomly pop onto the radio with a massive hit like ...


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'Orphan Black' season three premiere was worth the wait

"Orphan Black" (2013-present) is arguably the best science fiction series currently on air. The combination of incredible acting from the star Tatiana Maslany, the compelling script and the show's unpredictable storylines make each episode better than the last. "Orphan Black" ...






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Death Grips thrills with 'Jenny Death'

Reverb is a weekly collaborative music review within the Arts section that explores new albums and covers new artists, whether indie or mainstream. Our goal is to explore and examine everything that modern music has to offer and to educate anyone who cares.


The Setonian
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Top 10 ways to prepare your body for Kesha

Finals got you down? Fear not, because Kesha is coming on Saturday to save us all from the doom and gloom. She is our saviour. She is the light at the end of the tunnel. She is the hero we need AND the hero we deserve. We must celebrate this joyous occasion of the coming of the great "Warrior" ...


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Spirit of Color really does mean business

“S-O-CEEEEEEEEEEE!” A familiar call you might hear on campus year-round is sure to be heard even more often this week as Spirit of Color (SOC) puts on their semester show entitled “We Mean Business.” The show -- scheduled for Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24 -- always garners attention ...



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Abstract Amalgamations

Contemporary art has evolved far beyond the classical European construct. Rather than adopting linear narratives, art has become tangential. The process of creation is often emphasized more so than creation itself. Artistic trends have become more daring as society gradually expands its conception of ...


The Setonian
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Rose's serves up best Chinese food near campus

Down at the bottom of the hill and just one door over from the shrine of late-night food and regrets, also known as Helen’s, is Rose’s Chinese Restaurant. For all intents and purposes, the inside is a carbon copy of Helen’s with an open kitchen in the back and tables arranged in columns in the ...


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Fifth season premiere of 'Game of Thrones' fails to impress

“Game of Thrones” (2011-present) returned on April 12 with an episode which largely emphasized exposition over action. The fifth season premiere seemed to serve mainly as a prologue for upcoming activity; the episode was aptly titled “The Wars to Come,” and focused more on building drama than ...


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'Game of Thrones' Recap: 'The House of Black and White'

The second episode of season five of “Game of Thrones” (2011-present) entitled “The House of Black and White,” was more enjoyable than the first. It had some interesting twists, not to mention a huge shocker: no nudity whatsoever. Take note, HBO: Shows can be good without gratuitous female objectification. ...


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'The Tuft of Flowers'

“Don’t mow the bluets!” my dad always cautions me before I mow the backyard, a necessary and frequent summer task for me. The grass grows swiftly under the hot summer sun, requiring at least weekly trimming. But it is not only grass that flourishes in my backyard: Interspersed among the lush ...


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Symposium showcases six students’ scholarship in arts

On Friday, April 17, the Student Research Symposium showcased six students' research works-in-progress, representing a broad range of subjects in the arts. The symposium was held as a part of the first-ever Spring Festival for the Arts@Tufts.Professor of Music Joseph Auner explained that a goal ...


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West Bridge whips up artful tapas with modern twist

Five minutes north of Kendall Square lies a bevy of outstanding restaurants. One of the most notable of these is West Bridge, a three year-old establishment. Like many forward-thinking restaurants, it’s hard to classify West Bridge's specialty as one specific type of cuisine. If one absolutely ...