A girl stands at the foot of the stage, facing away from the audience, her head down. She holds a headless doll in her arms. Slowly, she ascends the stairs and walks onto the stage, singing a hauntingly beautiful description of life: “I know this dream of life is never-ending. It goes around and round […]
The most important part of a politician is not, of course, their beliefs, but how hot they are—and some clear, sexy front-runners stand out on the ballots around the world. Vladimir Putin CC: Putin may be one of the more controversial picks, but trust me on this one: the entire country of Russia agrees. Aside […]
If you have ever wondered who is teaching America’s MAGA women how to look like a less fabulous version of RuPaul, look no further. The main culprit behind the infamous MAGA makeup, also called the “Mar-a-Lago” face, is Adrienne Gray, a former “Fox News” commentator turned makeup artist who has recently gained traction among conservative […]
Step into the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery’s “America’s Presidents” hall and you will notice that all the faces look strangely alike. They sit or stand with a flag, desk, or column nearby, and they all wear the expression of someone who knows history is watching. They are meant to feel timeless. But are they really […]
Across cultures and time, throughout wars and revolutions, one thing has remained consistent: when oppressed peoples cannot speak, they sing. Protest music has unified movements of all kinds, whether it comes in the form of soft folk or hard rock. If you are feeling especially revolutionary after the Nov. 3 election, want to learn more […]
“Dear Evan Hansen” is a humorous, sensitive exploration of family, friendship, and authenticity. Director Ava Della Pietra ’27 and the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club brought the show to campus, and it concluded its five-day run from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 at the Loeb Ex Theater. The show opens with Evan Hansen (Jack McCarthy ’30) cross-legged […]
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. These are lines familiar to anyone who grew up in the United Kingdom or any Commonwealth country, as I […]
Remember, we will die. I know this is true, but I had never truly considered it until my grandmother fell in February 2025. Perched beside her hospital bed, I could hardly believe what I saw: the woman who had once dragged me through every gallery in Manhattan suddenly seemed so fragile. That was the day […]