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Revival of the lesbian bar scene: Dani’s Queer Bar makes its Boston debut

Revival of the lesbian bar scene: Dani’s Queer Bar makes its Boston debut

By Hannah Brueske, Dept. Projects Editor / October 2, 2024
Dani’s Queer Bar, the latest arrival to Boston’s nightlife scene, signifies the new rise of lesbian bar culture.
(Laith Hintzman/ Beacon Correspondent)

Sustainability drives ‘Massive Thrift Market’

By Laith Hintzman, Beacon Correspondent / September 23, 2024
Thousands gathered in Roxbury last Saturday to buy used—sometimes decades-old—clothing.
Photo by Sam Shipman

JPEGed at Roadrunner: Peggy takes Boston

By Rumsha Siddiqui and Sam Shipman / September 18, 2024
“PEGGY” chants erupted at Roadrunner in anticipation of JPEGMAFIA’s Boston appearance on his “LAY DOWN MY LIFE” tour.
Photo by Fiona McMahon

Photos: A new cafe experience in Boston: Visiting a Sanctuary Cafe in Beacon Hill

By Fiona McMahon, Magazine Editor / September 18, 2024
This new cafe in sunny Beacon Hill lit up the neighborhood in early September, drawing longing stares from those who pass by.
En la calle con Sofia: Brothers Burger

En la calle con Sofia: Brothers Burger

By Sofia Waldron, Reels Editor / April 11, 2024

My mamá could always be seen snacking on a big bowl of fruits no matter the hour or the weather, no matter where our family outings may have taken us...

Dani’s Debrief: Central Perk is the coffee ‘Friend’ everyone needs

Dani’s Debrief: Central Perk is the coffee ‘Friend’ everyone needs

By Danielle Bartholet, Kasteel Well Staff Writer / March 27, 2024

One of the most iconic and symbolic settings from “Friends,” the massively popular sitcom from 1994 to 2004, is the beloved coffee shop Central Perk....

En la calle con Sofia: El Rinconcito Colombiano

En la calle con Sofia: El Rinconcito Colombiano

By Sofia Waldron, Reels Editor / March 8, 2024
Following a Sunday morning mass, it had become a ritual for my mamá and me to pay a visit to the local Colombian bakery.
En La Calle Con Sofia: Taqueria Jalisco Boston

En La Calle Con Sofia: Taqueria Jalisco

By Sofia Waldron, Reels Editor / February 28, 2024
The first thing Mamá taught me to cook in her de facto culinary school was the perfect plate of rice and beans.
Kelly Link’s debut release ‘The Book of Love’

‘It feels like anything might happen’: Kelly Link’s debut release ‘The Book of Love’ explores adolescence

By Georgia Bates, Beacon Correspondent / February 28, 2024
On Feb. 19, at the Harvard Bookstore, Kelly Link’s serpent earrings and fierce literary determination foreshadowed the venomous secrets she was soon to bestow on her audience
En la Calle Con Sofia: Rincon Limeño

En la Calle Con Sofia: Rincon Limeño

By Sofia Waldron, Reels Editor / February 15, 2024

Growing up Mamá stressed many things—if I could rank their importance, it would be God, family, and Peruvian food. There are few things better in...

Fourth Wing: Really the New Fantasy Sensation?

Fourth Wing: Really the New Fantasy Sensation?

By Danielle Bartholet, Kasteel Well Staff Writer / December 7, 2023

This article contains spoilers. “Graduate, or die.”  So reads the subtitle on the cover of the fantasy novel “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros,...

Photo courtesy of EGDC Image Gallery

Emerson Game Development Club: A Great Community for Aspiring Developers

By Solomon Browne / November 15, 2023

Game development is often assumed to be an intense coding job in an industry riddled with crunch time and math. However, the Emerson Game Development Club...

7 things to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break

7 things to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break

By Sofia Waldron, Reels Editor / November 14, 2023

Wondering what to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break? With the price of a ticket to go back home over the holidays, it can be difficult to...

Courtesy: Lindy Lin Photography

Liz Moody’s ‘100 Ways To Change Your Life’ is the handbook to health and happiness

By Clara Faulkner, Operations Managing Editor / November 1, 2023

Change remains an unwavering companion on our life's journey. The pursuit of self-improvement and to attain better health, happiness, and fulfillment is...

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ offers fans the rare opportunity to simulate her concert in the theater

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ offers fans the rare opportunity to simulate her concert in the theater

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor / October 29, 2023

A rare moviegoing experience has hit theaters: pop icon Taylor Swift’s new concert film, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” has been hosting sold-out...

More than mischief: Loki returns in second season of Disney+ series

More than mischief: Loki returns in second season of Disney+ series

By Emma Siebold, Beacon Correspondent / October 29, 2023

Marvel’s favorite antihero returned with a timely mission—save the multiverse.  Season two of “Loki” debuted on Oct. 5 and will air an episode...

Boston Book Festival champions diversity of literature

Boston Book Festival champions diversity of literature

By Karenna Umscheid, Beacon Correspondent / October 18, 2023

The Boston Book Festival, featuring notable authors such as Rick Riordan, Chloe Gong, and Heather Cox Richardson, alongside performers, local publishers,...

Beacon Street Quartet, a string quartet, performs music at the "Play It By Fear" event.

‘Play it By Fear’ brings Halloween to Seaport

By Molly Boyke, Beacon Correspondent / October 14, 2023

Halloween lovers of all ages gathered for a night of haunted harmonies at The Rocks, one of Seaport's newest event spaces. The "Play it by Fear" concert,...

Guitarist, Donovan Miller, who played back to back sets for Nectarine Girl and Ana Schon.

Cucking is an art form and Cuckfest dares to share

By Bryan Liu, Managing Editor / September 27, 2023

Most people think getting “cucked” is a bad thing, but Jack DeMarco, Andy Babb, and Elle O’Brien just want to share what they love with others. Each...

Kenneth Schlaud, untitled image meant to provide commentary about media coverage silencing the African American community.

Tech Noir: Huret & Spector Gallery’s New Exhibit

By Adam Spector / May 7, 2023

Emerson’s Huret and Spector Gallery, a small two-story gallery located on the sixth floor of the Tufte building, is showcasing a unique exhibit with...