REVIEW: The Fratellis sell out Paradise Rock Club with spunky, garage rock
When The Fratellis took the stage at the Paradise Rock Club Sunday night, it had been five years since they last toured the U.S. The Scottish trio had been on a hiatus since 2009, and to the worried fan, it might seem that they were past the point of once again becoming known as the […]
REVIEW: Arcade Fire’s “Reflektor” defined by incoherence
It’s very difficult to criticize Arcade Fire, a band that quietly and gracefully became the official sovereigns of indie rock in the 2000s. Since 2004, the band has released three albums, each proving many times over that leading husband and wife Win Butler and Régine Chassagne are two of the decade’s best songwriters. Moreover, the […]
Researchers discover hormone in male mosquitoes that may aid in the prevention of Malaria
It’s kind of hard to believe that scientists study the mating hormones of mosquitoes, but a new discovery in the field could lead to the potential prevention of the spread of malaria. Malaria is an infection spread by mosquitoes in the genus Anopheles. It causes flu-like symptoms and, if left untreated, can be fatal. Malaria is […]
A Ministry of Hospitality
A look into the religiously diverse demographic at a modern Boston University Boston University’s Charles River Campus, which is located at the heart of one of the nation’s most diverse cities, stretches across 1.3 miles of Commonwealth Avenue. With this location and immense physical size comes many drawbacks in creating a cohesive community and finding […]
REVIEW: ‘Diana’ poorly portrays Princess Diana’s real life story
Creators of biographical films, or “biopics,” are often faced with two overarching circumstances: the vast potential to delve into the world of a public figure, and the possibility of not doing that person justice. Both become more daunting when filmmakers decide to tackle, say, “the most famous woman in the world.” Diana, Oliver Hirschbiegel’s depiction […]
