Arts
The Love Song of An Awkward Prefrosh
Do I dare to eat these gummy peach rings? What about this Code Red Mountain Dew, these powdered donuts, this Big League Chew? Here are cakes and teas and ices, beef jerky and candy bars and Dos Equis. I stalk their stock, ruffle their wares, leave not a rack behind. Shaq smiles mirthfully from the pastel can of a new line of cream sodas by the Brooklyn-based Arizona Beverages Company. It feels vaguely oppressive. What kind of vittles are these?
Snapshots of Life
A few weeks ago, I got a really clever Snapchat from a friend—head artfully posed in silhouette, with two words of text and some beautifully drawn additions, detailed enough to be in a portrait and so well-placed that a single glance, in the context of the Snapchat conversation, was enough to make me literally “lol”. In response, I could only muster “you, sir, are truly a Snapchat artist.” A comical conversation ensued, in which I began to think—what, exactly, would a Snapchat artist do?
K-Pop Wages Coup D’état
“People, the revolution will not be televised / the revolution is in your mind / the revolution is here / this is my coup d’état,” raps hip-hop artist G-Dragon in the title track of his sophomore album, “Coup D’état.” A collaborative effort with famed producers Diplo and Baauer, the eerie, thumping song takes listeners by surprise, devoid of the frenetic beats fans have come to associate with these producers.
Roving Reporter: Cambridge Open Market
At a time when it’s totally plausible that millions of people are wearing the same faux-vintage, turquoise choker that was featured prominently in the Urban Outfitters window display, finding one-of-a-kind pieces that are unique and fashion forward is important. Luckily the Cambridge Open Market (the collection of vendors on the Science Center Plaza), which will be open Fridays from 11:30am – 5:30pm through October, features plenty of wares from handcrafted jewelry vendors. This past Friday, the market was abuzz with shoppers and designers alike, as both students and local residents descended upon the Plaza for some good old-fashioned retail therapy.
Containing Multitudes
In the absence of a perfect formula for fostering future Pulitzer winners, the writing scene at Harvard is multi-faceted, varied, and as often as not, a collective rather than a solo pursuit.
Singles Roundup
The Queen of Pop has released her second single this year, “Work Bitch,” which has quickly climbed the charts. Travie McCoy makes a triumphant return with his new single "Rough Water" and a new viral internet sensation from Norwegian group Ylvis asks the most important question of all: what does the fox say?
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Harvard's famous literary alumni include E. E. Cummings '15, Michael Crichton '64, and Norman Mailer '43.
Courtney Vance
American actor, Courtney Vance talks with students in Winthrop JCR on September 18. Vance is famous for his role in Law and Order and The Hunt for Red October.
Pet Shop Boys
The Pet Shop Boys perform some old favorites for an enthusiastic crowd at the House of Blues on September 21. The seasoned English electronic pop-duo played for a full house.
Edwidge Danticat
Haitian author Edwidge Danticat speaks in Sanders Theater on September 18 as a part of the CambridgeREADS program.
Jean Appolon Expressions
Dancers from Jean Appolon Expressions perform at CambridgeREADS in Sanders theater as an introduction to author Edwidge Danticat's reading on September 18.
