Ah, Annenberg Hall, the memories—and odd smells—you hold. Despite residing within the disappointing realities of the disenchanting Muggle world, the outspoken comparisons of Berg’s architecture to that of Hogwarts are not far off, as the historic hall certainly holds a palpable magic of its own. As an undeniable landmark to the first-year experience at Harvard, […]
Just a year ago, I was scrambling to make sure I had packed everything I would need for my first year at Harvard. Despite countless checks and rearrangements of my parents’ car before our drive from Hebron, KY to Cambridge, the effort proved fruitless—I had package after package of forgotten items arriving at the mailing […]
As a 19-year-old college student, I’d like to think I’ve finally reached that age where it’s okay for me to read books that contain erotic scenes scattered throughout. As much as I’ll slouch into my seat when reading explicit content in public, I can accept that sex is just a normal part of life, and […]
This summer, while studying abroad in México City, I’ve learned that some of the best meals are the simplest ones—the ones that start with what’s in season and end with a little squeeze of lime. Here in México, food is inseparable from time and place. As I walked through my local mercado in early June, […]
Author’s note: spoilers ahead! The Picture of Dorian Gray: One of the first Saturdays back from school, my mom told me that she’d acquired high-demand matinee tickets to the Tony Award-winning show, “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” At first, I would have preferred shopping in SoHo or a walk in the park, but I opted […]
James Gunn did it. In October 2022, after directing the beloved “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy as well as an onslaught of other successful comic-book projects, Gunn took on the role of co-CEO of DC Studios. Responsible for launching an entirely new cinematic universe—the DCU—amidst studio struggles, Gunn made the high stakes decision to begin […]
Animals may not be able to speak with humans, but they are certainly not silent. If you spend enough time watching them, you might begin to wonder what is going through their heads. This photo series has no claim for accuracy—but rather, offers a guess at the inner monologues and wild thoughts of the animals […]
Just hours after my summer began, the lifestyle change of “having free time” came as a bit of a shock. So, when someone I know who has very good ideas (my mother) suggested that I “read more this summer” and asked whether I had a book for the plane and subsequent weekend trip, I replied […]
This summer, I’m challenging myself to complete a watchlist of movies. I could share a collection of any old films, but what’s better than a list tailored to the season? Join me as I share the movies I plan to watch during the slower, more relaxing days of summer. “Mamma Mia!” (1 and 2) Until […]
Memory filters the moment like light through stained glass— shapes and colors the stretch of the soul, limits the unlimited sun, refracts mere truth into beauty, converts veritas into waffles— yet only here, in this thickened light, can we slow perfection enough to feel it warm the walls as this hall remembers with us. Aidan […]