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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar brought the bars, but was it a touchdown performance?

Samantha Genzer February 10, 2025
The production was sleek, the performances were sharp and the creativity was undeniable. But when you stack it against Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Shakira-level halftime shows, it lacked that extra layer of spectacle that makes a Super Bowl performance legendary. Still, Lamar brought his signature storytelling, intricate visuals and undeniable talent to the biggest stage in the world, creating a show that was uniquely his.
Protestors carry Israeli and American flags outside Brookline Town Hall on Tuesday night. Around 25 protesters gathered in support of Israel outside a Brookline Town Hall meeting, where the Town Meeting Members Association, the legislative branch of Brookline, planned to vote on a ceasefire resolution. PHOTO BY EMMA CLEMENT

Protesters rally outside Brookline Town Meeting in support of Israel

Talia Lissauer November 20, 2024
Around 25 protesters gathered Tuesday night in support of Israel outside a Brookline Town Hall meeting, where the Town Meeting Members Association, the legislative branch of Brookline, plan to vote on a ceasefire resolution.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

America’s shoegaze explosion: A brief timeline

Miguel Gonzales April 4, 2024
Shoegaze has become almost unavoidable to Gen-Z listeners. From TikToks nearing approximately 180,000 posts under the hashtag “shoegaze” to a new generation of rising shoegaze bands, the genre has found new life. However, it wasn’t this way in the beginning, especially to a more general American audience.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Inglourious Basterds’: Au revoir to the war hero | Misunderstood Media

Emma Holtmann April 19, 2023
“Inglourious Basterds” utilizes a revisionist lens to remind viewers of their own susceptibility to political propaganda, as well as the influence it has on American attitudes and perceptions. We must consume media with caution, even when it’s a movie made by our favorite director.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Japan wins WBC as MLB Opening Day nears

Brendan Galvin March 30, 2023
Columnist Brendan Galvin breaks down Japan's victory at the World Baseball Classic and predicts award winners for the upcoming MLB season.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The mystery of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline explosions | Beyond the Compass

Kevin Mani March 27, 2023
If Ukraine perpetrated the mysterious explosions that damaged the undersea Nord Stream 2 pipelines last year, it was a grave mistake — but there could still be some serious spy games going on here.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Hopelessness — the only response in the wake of another mass shooting

Editors February 16, 2023
We march, we wave signs, we cry, we plead with politicians, we vote, we sit-in, we post on social media. We do everything we’re supposed to do and guns still win. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The origins of American fascism | Hard Right Turn

Nathan Metcalf February 13, 2023
The interesting thing about fascism and socialism, despite being ideologically antithetical, is that since they're both a response to the failures of capitalism.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Make the State of the Union boring again

Lincoln Son Currie February 7, 2023
By the time this is published, President Joe Biden will have given his State of the Union address. I have zero interest in his speech— and neither should you. 
Men's Lacrosse

PREVIEW: Men’s lacrosse looks to build on breakout 2022 season

Mark Fraenkel February 7, 2023
Men's lacrosse looks toward a strong 2023 campaign after winning their first Patriot League title in 2022.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

What is fascism? | Hard Right Turn

Nathan Metcalf January 30, 2023
In the United States, a superpower in its twilight days, the specter of fascism looms. 
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Football vs. Soccer, the sport’s development in America amidst Messi rumors

Benjamin Lee November 1, 2022
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, Benjamin Lee discusses the rumors of Messi going to Inter Miami and why the quality of American soccer is so far behind its European counterpart.
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