Culture
What the Hell Happened: Beyoncé at Taylor Swift’s Film Premiere
There can be two talented and prominent women in the music industry at the same time.
What the Hell Happened: ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ and the New Age of Swift-dom
Taylor Swift’s “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” isn’t just a nostalgic nod to her past — it’s a record-breaking phenomenon.
13 Disney Movies to Watch If This Halloween Was Way Too Scary
These 13 not-so-spooky Disney flicks are watchable year-round and perfect for the extremely faint of heart.
Portrayal or Betrayal: The Pain of a Native American Watching ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
The picture contributes to the loop that has been ingrained for centuries that anything surrounding Indigenous people equates to violence.
An Autumnal Reflection
Autumn is a time strongly felt in the old brick-clad towns and seaside cities of New England, from its wooden farmhouses set on misty patches of grass to the scent of burning wood that flavors the air.
The Uglification of Fashion: Social Media and Maximalism Today
Once the novelty of casualness wore off, pop culture experienced an explosion of aesthetic excess, thrifting, and other cornerstones of the ugly fashion aesthetic.
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A Crimson Staff Writer explores Fall in the Northeast through the lens of Henry David Thoreau's essay, "Autumnal Tints."
‘When Harry Met Sally’ 35 Year Retrospective: Tinder or Twists of Fate?
In the modern dating scene, hopeless romantics are ultimately still left wondering if they can still have their own “meet-cute.”
What the Hell Happened: The Roman Empire Trend & Modern Masculinity
Many things about the Roman Empire, even the Roman Empire trend itself, don’t qualify as “manly" in a modern sense.
A Guide to the ‘Cool Girl’ Halloween Costume
The classic “sexy” Halloween costume, while ever prevalent, has found a competitor in the form of the “cool girl” Halloween costume.
Moëca Review: Cambridge’s New Seafood Institution
If your parents offer to take you out to dinner, ask them to take you to Moëca.
Think Faster, Listen Faster: The Podcast Renaissance
Podcasts have come to represent a milestone in the digitization of information, disseminating stories in a more succinct and accessible way.
The S in Sunday Stands for Swift
This NFL season, families have tuned in not just for the touchdowns, but to see pop star Taylor Swift cheering on Kansas City Chief tight end Travis Kelce.
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Travis Kelce playing in a game with his teammates on the Kansas City Chiefs.
Five Video Games to Play Before Halloween
No matter what players are looking for — whether it be gore, jump scares, or psychological horror — there is certainly a game out there to fulfill their needs.
What the Hell Happened: Lauryn Hill and the Fugees Risk a Return to the Spotlight
This August, Lauryn Hill announced she would be embarking on a global tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her revered album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.”
What the Hell Happened: Burning Man’s Sustainability Controversy
Burning Man continues to face an inextinguishable question: To what extent can we justify artistic freedom at the expense of the environment?
Cillian Murphy Retrospective: Thirty Years an Actor
Part of his appeal to fans seems to stem from this authenticity, in contrast with so many other celebrities who aim to please.
The Doja Dilemma: Navigating Controversy and The Fickle Nature of Modern Fandom
Doja Cat’s situation offers a unique lens through which we can view the challenges and paradoxes of modern celebrity.
What the Hell Happened: How the Writer’s Guild Strike Changed Hollywood
Hollywood, in all its glitz and glamor, is a world built upon stories, and it's heartening to see those who pen them finally get their due.
Please Stop Buying Disco Cowboy Hats: Concert Outfit Culture and Fast Fashion
Concerts, spectacles of pop culture and entertainment, have of late become performances of both the artist and the audience.
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Taylor Swift performing "Look What You Made Me Do" on her Eras Tour this summer.