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Cinephilia: ‘Lovers Rock’

By Andrew Harwood • February 12, 2021

“Lovers Rock” tells the story of young love, thrills and Reggae set during the span of a house party in West London in 1980.

Ask Sophia: Valentine’s Day

By Sophia Yakumithis • February 11, 2021

Here are some universally applicable tips guaranteed to spark romance and spice up your world this Valentine’s Day.

The family tree of reality competition hosts

By Emma Simonoff • February 10, 2021

Here is a list of reality competition hosts and their role in their show’s hypothetical family.

Song Spotlight: ‘In Your Atmosphere’ by John Mayer

By Katrina Liu • February 10, 2021

It’s been more than three years since I first listened to “In Your Atmosphere” by John Mayer, and it’s still as beautiful as it was the first time I heard it.

Music for every mood

By Maya Frankel • February 6, 2021

Every day is a cycle of laughing, crying, anger, happiness, excitement and about every emotion possible. Here are a few playlists for those many moods we all feel every day.

Ask Sophia: What to do instead of taking to WebMD when you’re sick

By Sophia Yakumithis • February 5, 2021

For my first day playing the role of “Dear Abby,” I decided this time to ask someone for a pressing dilemma they needed advice on.

What are the Hungry Hungry Hippos eating?

By Emma Simonoff • February 1, 2021

Hungry Hungry Hippos strongly embodies the American hard-working spirit. The hippos are a symbol of ambition and grit. One question has been haunting me recently: what are the hippos hungry hungry for?

Song Spotlight: ‘Overnight’ by Maggie Rogers

By Katrina Liu • January 28, 2021

Through this series, I hope to add some of the songs I love into playlists, but my main goal is to offer a perspective into why I love a song and why I hope other people can love it too.

February Horoscopes (warning: they’re not legit)

By Sophia Yakumithis • January 28, 2021

Horoscopes for February 2021

A socially distanced, witchy guide to Salem

By Emma Sánchez • December 3, 2020

Here are my recommendations for places to go to in Salem, and tips for staying safe while traveling during the pandemic.

My deep dive into renter-friendly apartment makeovers

By Emma Sánchez • November 12, 2020

I’m a sucker for DIYs. There’s something so satisfying about transforming an item into something beautiful yourself. Rental-friendly makeover channels on YouTube suggest temporary decorative changes for any apartment.

Cooking a big meal to get closer to my roots

By Emma Sánchez • October 23, 2020

When I moved into an off-campus apartment this Fall, the first thing I missed was my mom's cooking. I soon realized that the nearest Puerto Rican restaurant was a 43 minute T-ride away. If I didn’t learn how to cook like my mom soon, I’d be seriously deprived of authentic Boricua food.