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Caroline J. Rubin
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What the Hell Happened: The Political Battle Behind the Blush
Politics — like mascara after a long night out — have a curious way of bleeding into the realm of female beauty standards, as shown by a recent TikTok trend.
‘The Sound Of Music’ Retrospective: Are the Hills Alive and Well 60 Years Later?
While the film is not of modern standards, its place in cultural history is undeniable and its lessons remain as relevant as ever.
Voices in Verse: Vignettes for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, The Crimson’s Arts Board reflected on their favorite poems written by Black authors, and their themes and impressions.
‘So Close to What’ Album Review: Tate McRae is So Close to Perfection
McRae may not be redefining pop music, but she’s giving us a reason to keep listening.
Arts Vanity: How To Tour An Art Museum Effectively
Touring a museum is a bit of an art form in itself. Therefore, I thought it might be fun to put together a “guide” for touring an art museum.
What the Hell Happened: A Very Pricey Snack
In its efforts to represent a critique of consumer culture, it has curiously, at the same time, upheld it.
Call Her Kamala: The Podcast Power Move
Podcasting is poised to gain even more traction in the arts and media world, propelled by rising superstars and emerging artists from all fields.
‘Nobody Wants This’ is Messy, Dysfunctional, and Far Too Ambitious — and it Still Kinda Rocks
Have we seen it before? Of course we have. Will we see it again? Of course we will.
Harvard Authors Profile: Darius Atefat-Peckham ’23 on Poetry as Sincerity and the Bridging of Identities
Darius Atefat-Peckham '23 speaks about his journey as a poet and a person with grace, gratitude, and love, exemplifying the power of poetic form.
Becca Rothfeld and James Wood at The Harvard Bookstore: Love, Sex, Aesthetics, and the Intersection Between Philosophy and Literature
Becca Rothfeld discussed the combination of philosophy and literature and her debut book, "All Things Are Too Small," at the Harvard Book Store.
So You Want to Read Female Poets
So you want to read female poets? Here's a list of eight must-read female poets — women of the past and present who have dominated the poetic arena.
Alingon Mitra ’08 On the Nuances of Comedy and Humor as Human Connection
Mitra is a comedian who not only understands the behavior and emotions that generate great sets, but is deeply aware of what humor can do for the soul.
Kacey Musgraves’s ‘Too Good to Be True’ — A Lyrical Letdown
As potentially one of the most talented singer-songwriters of this generation, Musgraves, unfortunately, misses the mark in “Too Good to Be True.”
Can Feel-Good Art Save Us?
Feel-good art, in demanding so little of its consumers, soothes and provides a kind of sedation — a kind of pause in the torrent of indiscriminate information.
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Season 12 Review: Old Reliable and Never Better
Babe, wake up — Larry David is back. Yes, indeed. The new season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” has arrived and get this: it’s pretty good.
