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Rachel A. Beard

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What the Hell Happened: Bernie Sanders Introduces Clairo at Coachella

By Rachel A. Beard  • 

Sanders addressed a packed crowd with a short speech that emphasized youth power, condemned political inaction, and praised Clairo’s ongoing advocacy.


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The Show Must Go On: Tech Week Vignettes from The Crimson’s Arts Board

Tech week, also known as “Hell Week,” is the week before a theater production’s opening when everything needs to come together.


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‘Red, White and Blue’ Review: Humanizing a Polarizing Issue

By Rachel A. Beard  • 

With its visual subtlety and emotional depth, it stands as a necessary piece of work, more than worthy of an Academy Award nomination.


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‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ Album Review: Personal, but Predictable

By Rachel A. Beard  • 

“For Cryin’ Out Loud!” is a solid album that highlights FINNEAS’s strengths as a songwriter and producer, but doesn't experiment enough to stand out.


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What the Hell Happened: The Unexpected Discovery of Ancient Frescoes in Pompeii’s Ruins

By Rachel A. Beard  • 

Moreover, the excavation offers a reminder of the human stories lost to time.


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‘So Long, Sad Love’ Review: Charting a Course Through Heartbreak and Healing

By Rachel A. Beard  • 

"So Long, Sad Love," the latest graphic novel by Mirion Malle, does more than entertain — it challenges and resonates.


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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 1 Review: From Page to Screen

By Rachel A. Beard  • 

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has been a beacon of hope for fans seeking redemption from previous adaptations of Rick Riordan’s beloved series.


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‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ and the Irony of Capitalizing Anti-Capitalism

By Rachel A. Beard  • 

Adapting a socially conscious series like “Squid Game” into a reality show highlights a tension between artistic integrity and commercial interests.


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What the Hell Happened: ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ and the New Age of Swift-dom

By Rachel A. Beard  • 

Taylor Swift’s “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” isn’t just a nostalgic nod to her past — it’s a record-breaking phenomenon.


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From 'Bye Bye Bye' to 'Better Place': NSYNC's Enduring Musical Legacy

By Rachel A. Beard  • 

For some, it's a nostalgic trip down memory lane, while for others, it's an exciting new encounter with a legendary musical saga.

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Harvard Square Open Market sign

By Rachel A. Beard  • 

The Harvard Square Open Market sign greets visitors as they enter the market.

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