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Laura B. Martens
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‘Spring Awakening’ Review: A Beautiful Performance Lacking in Subversion
Harvard’s 2024 adaptation of "Spring Awakening," for all its incredible artistic talent, lacks the subversive and defiant tone that is so crucial to its source.
The Price of Fashion: The American Dream Is a Birkin Bag
Fashion has been used throughout history to broadcast various aspects of one’s identity, from social class and cultural background to personality.
‘Joyce Carol Oates: Letters to a Biographer’ Review: Understanding The Dark Lady of American Letters
In this epistolary collection, Greg Johnson gives readers a glimpse into Oates's professional life, writing process, and poignant humanity.
Ghungroo’s 36th Annual Production: A Vibrant Celebration of Connection, Community, and Tradition
Through a blend of poetry, dance, music, comedy, and set design, Harvard’s Ghungroo honors South Asian culture while creating a welcoming community for its members.
What ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Was Missing: Percy Isn’t Percy Without the Signature Humor
Even with a budget of $12–15 million per episode and successful visuals, music, and casting, many viewers still came away feeling like something was missing.
