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“The Song of Achilles” cover. Eden reviews author Madeline Miller’s novel, a retelling of the Greek myth of Achilles which centers on the romance between the man and his rumored lover, Patroclus. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘The Song of Achilles’: LGBTQ+ literature done the right way

By Eden Mor November 7, 2021
There is so much more besides their sexuality that makes this book great.
Thalia’s kitsune nine-tailed fox tattoo. After thinking about it for years and then being delayed by the pandemic, Thalia finally received her sought-after first tattoo. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

To tattoo or not tattoo

By Thalia Lauzon November 7, 2021
Getting a tattoo was a check off my “quintessential college experiences” bucket list.
A dark sky. The season of cold, windy weather and waning daylight is upon Boston, during which seasonal affective disorder begins for many people. Payton shares some tips to keep spirits high during this period. COURTESY OF TOLGA AHMETLER VIA UNSPLASH

This storm is blowing in, but it’s not the Nor’easter

By Payton Renegar November 4, 2021
Here are some things I do to weather the storm of seasonal depression.
The Hulu interface on a laptop. Kendall ranks Hulu above streaming platform Netflix for balancing new and existing content without containing too much filler content. COURTESY OF TECH DAILY VIA UNSPLASH

Ditch Netflix, Hulu is superior

By Kendall O’Brien November 3, 2021
I believe that both platforms provide similar content, but Hulu does it smarter and more logically.
Ed Sheeran’s album “=” playing on an iPhone. Sam writes about how Sheeran’s latest album shines through its more intimate songs but has several that feel too much like obvious attempts at new radio hits. LIBBY MCCLELLAND/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The stylistic clash in Ed Sheeran’s new album ‘=’

By Sam Thomas November 3, 2021
Where “=” fumbles is in the attempt to do it all.
A person hiking on a rainy day. Samantha recommends several activities to keep you occupied during overcast skies and rainy weather. COURTESY OF JONAS VANDERMEIREN VIA UNSPLASH

Activities to keep you busy during the gloom

By Samantha Elizondo November 3, 2021
Remember that weather is temporary and you will get through this season.
A person peering out a window on a rainy day. Michelle writes about the impact and authenticity of sad endings in stories and why she prefers them to happy ones. COURTESY OF KRISTINA TRIPKOVIC VIA UNSPLASH

Why I prefer sad endings over happy ones

By Michelle Tian November 2, 2021
Real life is not perfect, and I want at least a glimmer of that in the stories we love.
A scene from “Shaun of the Dead.” Director Edgar Wright’s debut film makes for a unique union of comedy and horror, strengthened by witty dialogue and trademark visual comedy. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Cinephilia: Re-visiting ‘Shaun of the Dead,’ the model horror-comedy

By Andrew Harwood November 1, 2021
Perhaps what is most genuine about the film is the comedy that comes from the horror.
A made bed. Veronica questions the reasons behind why so many people insist on routinely making their bed. COURTESY OF HIROSHI KIMURA VIA UNSPLASH

Why do we make our beds?

By Veronica Thompson November 1, 2021
So make your bed or don’t make your bed. It’s your choice.
A stack of books. Lynn shares five books that will soon be adapted for television and movies — and that you should read before they do. COURTESY OF KIMBERLY FARMER VIA UNSPLASH

Five books to read before they hit the screen

By Lynn Chu November 1, 2021
Here are five books to read before they hit the big screen in the near future.
Haunted house decorations in Beacon Hill. For much of her life, Michelle’s love for the Christmas season has heavily outweighed her appreciation for Halloween and Autumn, but now is starting to warm up to all the little gems that come with the season. CLARE ONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

An apology to Halloween and to autumn

By Michelle Tian October 28, 2021
Autumn is the season of evenings with warm drinks, warm hugs and even warmer smiles.
Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. Maya recounts a few trips around Boston that she and her roommate Sam have taken this Fall semester. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Maya and Sam: Boston edition

By Maya Frankel October 27, 2021
Boston is the best place to become your best self. Take advantage of the city during your time here.
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