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Boston University's Community Service Center has chosen the Mather School to provide essential resources to as part of its annual holiday drive. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Community Service Center holds holiday donation drive for oldest public elementary school in North America

Julia Maruca November 28, 2018
Teachers at the Mather School in Dorchester reached out to the Community Service Center at Boston University to contribute supplies to a holiday donation drive.
Natalie Portman portrays the iconic and fashion-forward first lady in "JACKIE." PHOTO COURTESY PABLO LARRAÍN/ TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION

REVIEW: “Jackie” is a startlingly real look at a grieving widow

Emma Parkinson December 2, 2016

Everything about “Jackie” is beautiful. From the first lady’s wardrobe to the symmetry in each frame to the booming score, the film’s beauty is eerie, haunting even, among such obvious...

Roy Wood Jr., Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, Trevor Noah, Jessica Williams and Hasan Minhaj of "The Daily Show." PHOTO COURTESY GAVIN BOND

INTERVIEW: Roy Wood Jr. and Hasan Minhaj of “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” talk 2016 election

Emma Parkinson November 8, 2016

Through his reporting and critical eye in the political world from 1999 to 2015, Jon Stewart crafted a credible and popular program for Comedy Central, “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." Upon his departure...

Lead singer of The Mowgli’s Colin Dieden performs alongside Katie Jayne Earl and the rest of the band during their show at the Sinclair. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The Mowgli’s triumph with third album, Cambridge show

Emma Parkinson October 7, 2016

[mediagrid cat="32708"]The Sinclair’s main dressing room was packed tight Tuesday night with various items of clothing, numerous instruments, a veggie tray, six band members and two dogs. Cambridge’s...

Bruce Springsteen released his newest album “Chapter and Verse” on Friday, reaffirming his American roots. PHOTO COURTESY COLUMBIA RECORDS

REVIEW: Bruce Springsteen opens The Boss up with “Chapter and Verse”

Emma Parkinson September 26, 2016

What does it mean to be an American? This soil is sown deep with blood, sweat, tears, hopes and dreams. This nation houses “huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” This country is affected by...

“Signs of Light” by The Head and the Heart is the indie folk band’s third album. PHOTO COURTESY WARNER BROS. RECORDS

REVIEW: “Signs of Light” shows a new side of The Head and the Heart

Emma Parkinson September 11, 2016

Origin stories don’t get much simpler than this one: a group of strangers from all ends of the country attend and play open-mic nights at Conor Byrne Pub in Seattle. They are all talented, lively musicians....

“Criminal,” in theaters Friday, stars Kevin Costner as a deranged criminal implanted with the memories of an assassinated CIA agent, played by Ryan Reynolds. PHOTO COURTESY JACK ENGLISH

REVIEW: “Criminal” disappoints despite famed cast

Emma Parkinson April 15, 2016

Director Ariel Vromen’s “Criminal” begins in what English teachers call “in medias res” and what moviegoers might call confusing. Kevin Costner sports an aggressive buzz cut on a beach while...

You get what you pay for at Cocobeet, with their blended strawberry and banana bowl topped with vanilla maple granola. PHOTO BY MICHAELA JOHNSTON/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

FreeP vs. Food: Acai Bowls

Michaela Johnston March 18, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In search of a refreshing start to the day, college students began to take notice of one of the latest health trends — acai bowls. With an exotic tang, fresh fruit...

Popular British band The 1975 released its highly anticipated second album, “I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it,” on Friday. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA

REVIEW: Raw introspection works for The 1975

Emma Parkinson February 28, 2016

British alternative rock band The 1975 has carved out a space in a world that’s entirely its own. Frontman Matt Healy’s mysteriously eccentric attitude is ingrained in the group from its music...

Lily James and Bella Heathcote star in the new comedy horror film “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies,” which is based on Jane Austen’s classic novel and opens Friday. PHOTO COURTESY SONY PICTURES

INTERVIEW: “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” breathes new life into classic characters

Emma Parkinson February 5, 2016

First published in 1813, Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” tells the romantic and empowering story of Elizabeth Bennet, an intelligent woman living with her parents and four sisters. In 2009,...

Students ages 12 to 21 from the Greater Boston area perform in the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra lead by conductor and founder Benjamin Zander. PHOTO COURTESY BOSTON PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra thrives under Benjamin Zander’s leadership

Emma Parkinson February 3, 2016

Boston Symphony Hall can seat more than 2,600 people and Friday, the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra will fill it for the second time. The first was last November, when the Free for All Concert...

FreeP vs. Food: Boston Cream Pie Edition

FreeP vs. Food: Boston Cream Pie Edition

Michaela Johnston December 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to FreeP versus Food: Boston Cream Pie edition. This week, we scouted out the namesake of Boston Cream Pie and got a slice of what our city has to offer.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][mediagrid...

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