Arts
Third Space
Third Space is a student-run art studio located in the basement of Cabot House’s I-Entryway.
‘Loner’ a Brutal Critique of Harvard Life
Really liking this book seems inherently pathological, and I would not wish the experience of reading it upon anyone.
The Pursuit of Style in 'William Merritt Chase'
The exhibition "William Merritt Chase" at the MFA showcases the versatile work of a major 19th-century American painter.
Parker Quartet Unlocks Multiple Moods
The Parker Quartet delivered compelling performances of Schubert and Britten string quartets.
Gregor, Part I
Everything goes black. In the distance you hear a faint "meow." It's getting louder and louder and louder...
Beneath the Skin
It lay on the other side of the table, across from me, its unassuming leather covering indistinguishable from its living form. Human leather is eerily similar to pigskin.
Invisible Hands
I began to feel that we were living under the dystopic rule of villains like those in “House of Cards.”
Home Is Where the Art Is
At Harvard, participating in the arts often requires previous experience, an involved comp process, or a significant time commitment, but within the residential community, there exists lower-stress creative outlets for students. As administrators look to shift Harvard’s social life away from off-campus social organizations, art spaces in the houses serve as new centers for student engagement.
‘Kevin Can Wait,’ Do Other Things Instead
James plays a character named Kevin, which either means that he’s given up entirely or that he was just itching to get the pun “Kevin can wait” out to the masses.
What the Hell Happened: Brangelina
The end of Brangelina has forced people to ask themselves whether any relationship can withstand public scrutiny in the long term.
'The Dressmaker' Fun but Uneven
While the excess of subplots and confused theme can feel overwhelming, the stellar acting of the lead characters make "The Dressmaker" striking and thoroughly entertaining.
The Pixies’ ‘Head Carrier’ reminiscent of America’s Alternative Rock Scene
After taking a 10-year break, The Pixies reunited in 2003. Their post-hiatus debut, “Indy Cindy,” was amalgamated from a series of previously released EPs and received mixed reviews when it was released in 2014. Their newest offering, “Head Carrier,” is significantly more cohesive.
“The Submission” to Explore Intersection and Inequity
For director Carla Troconis ’19, “The Submission” is an intriguing twist on an already provocative narrative. “Often when we talk about racism or homophobia, we talk about it between the majority and the minority,” she says. “This show explores what happens between two members of different marginalized groups and how they can be oppressive toward each other.”
At the Intersection: Cambridge's Smallest Public Park
The envelope's only contents were a small golden key inscribed “Copy Me” and a notice: The city of Cambridge had built a new park, right in front of her house.
Condemning Yale Group, Members of HRDC Discourage ‘Colorblind’ Casting
HRDC, which sponsors and organizes most theatrical events on campus, condemned the Yale Dramatic Association’s initial decision to caste a white woman in the role of a black man.
Piano in the Plaza
Nadine M. Khoury ’20 plays Chopin’s “Nocturne in F Minor” on the recently installed piano in the Science Center Plaza Tuesday afternoon. According to Khoury, the piano, which will remain in the plaza until Oct. 10, “[is] great because you’re putting music at the forefront of what people are thinking about."
Artist Spotlight: Lance I. Oppenheim
Filmmaker Lance I. Oppenheim '19 talked with The Crimson about his documentary "Long Term Parking."
Self, Parents, and Spectrum: An Interview with IO Tillett Wright
So I thought, people just don’t know each other, and they demonize each other...and I want to introduce them to each other.
All Go Signs for ‘Stop Kiss’
As a whole, director Casey J. Durant ’18 presented a passionate retelling of this story due largely to impressive acting, although it suffered from certain sound and lighting choices.
‘The Wonder’ Suspenseful and Well-Crafted
With its well-drawn characters, unusual setting, and fluid plot, “The Wonder” shines.