Neha Mehrotra

On Campus

"Maker or Monster?"

At the end of the production, S speaks to Shelley, demanding his counterpart to decide what type of man he will be. “It’s time to decide who you are—master or monster,” he says. With such an emotional ending, Giles’s “Sea Change” invited its audience to live and breath the life of Mary Shelley, leaving a sentiment that resonated even after the curtains were closed.

Film

"42" Covers Its Bases

Brian Helgeland's latest is a Jackie Robinson biopic starring Chadwick Boseman, chronicling the baseball legend's experience as he broke the color barrier in baseball. While Boseman delivers a powerful performance, whenever Helgeland steps away from the baseball field, the film tends to oversimplify its characters and relationships to a fault.

On Campus

"That Thing": Light and Funny

Grace S. Sun’s production successfully translates Tom Hanks's popcorn-munching sensibilities and fun in "That Thing You Do!" All of the songs were played live, and it is through these performances that the dynamics of the group and its respective characters really came alive.

Film

"The Call" A Confused Mess

Brad Anderson's "The Call" is a victim of its indecision, failing to succeed potential as either a thriller or a horror film. Despite strong acting from its leads, Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin, the film is held back by poor writing and uneven direction.

Visual Arts

The Shape of the Script

Harvard’s diverse student productions depend on a small but devoted team of set designers, whose task is to create a captivating world on stage.

On Campus

"punkplay" Rocks out in Adolescent Woe

Sensitive and insightful, "punkplay" details a misfit's quest for individualism.

On Campus

"pool (no water)" Ambitiously Treads in Abstraction

Some groups of friends live together, breathe together, and succeed together. But what happens when only one succeeds?

Features

Boston Ballet Dancers "Play With Fire"

The Boston Ballet gives students a sneak peak of "Play With Fire"

On Campus

Preview: The Shape of Things

This Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club production, directed by Allen J. MacLeod ’14, takes a sparse, character-focused look at such unsettled thematic questions through the lens of a rapidly disintegrating relationship.

Harvard Medical School

HMS Professor Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Harvard Medical School Professor Emeritus Susumu Ito was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation’s most prestigious award that can be given to a civilian.

On Campus

Artist Documentation Program Enters the Digital Realm

The surface of a painting is only the beginning of its story. It is what lies beneath the layers of ...

On Campus

A Faithful Yet Engaging ‘Dream’

Boasting strong directing from Caleb J. Thompson ’14, acting, and technical elements, “Life is a Dream” was able to integrate the antiquity of the play successfully to create a truly modern production without sacrificing the original’s 17th-century ambiance.

Music

Music Education Empowers

Berklee student Thompson Egbo-Egbo shares music with disadvantaged youth.

On Campus

Boyd’s Subtlety Carries ‘Rates’

Directed and written with insightful subtlety, the play—which ran from October 6 to 8 in the Adams Pool Theatre—aims to make bold statements about life and the decisions that shape it.

On Campus

Silk Road Embraces Artistic Entrepreneurship

An exotic hum resonated in Sanders Theatre last Tuesday, September 27. The piercing sound of Galician bagpipes enveloped the hall ...

Film

"Gatsby" Not So Great

University Finances

Faust's Earnings in 2011 Much Lower Than Those of Other University Presidents and Top Harvard Employees

Features

Female HLS Graduates Enter a Job Market Dominated by Men

Harvard Law School

In HLS Classes, Women Fall Behind