‘Cocaine Bear’: a compelling well-crafted exercise in absurdity
Loosely inspired by the true story of an American black bear that fatally overdosed on cocaine, Elizabeth Banks’ much anticipated…
Is it possible to separate art from the artist?
In recent years, influential artists such as rapper Kanye West and J. K. Rowling have been the subjects of massive…
Wellesley Educators Association continues collective bargaining for new contract amidst challenges
Due to scheduling difficulties during the summer, the WEA and the WPS decided to put negotiations on hold until the…
Lunar New Year should be a school holiday in Wellesley
Over the last few years, the status of Lunar New Year, an East Asian cultural holiday marking the beginning of…
Joe Biden’s first year: notable successes and catastrophic failures
As President Joe Biden’s first year nears its end, his failures have certainly overshadowed his successes in the court of…
Donda: Kanye West’s musical renaissance
Named after his late mother, Donda is the tenth studio album by controversial American music icon Kanye West. Executively produced…
The problem with social media censorship
In the days following the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol, several major social media platforms, such as…
Why we should abolish the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools
Due to a combination of hybrid learning, the pandemic, and other factors, the Pledge of Allegiance was not recited on…
Wellesley Educators Association plans for school reopening amidst logistical hurdles
Wellesley Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David Lussier announced the district’s reopening timeline on March 18. The elementary schools transitioned on…