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Technology Today: Why smart glasses may be on the rise

Technology Today: Why smart glasses may be on the rise

Derek Krantz March 12, 2018

As of late, smart glasses are hardly seen, but their promise was evident merely a few years ago. The announcement of the Google Glass in 2012 brought a shockwave of interest, with many hypothesizing that...

Film Fanatics: Failed masterpiece becomes 'cult classic' with The Room

Film Fanatics: Failed masterpiece becomes 'cult classic' with The Room

Jason Alpert-Wisnia March 12, 2018

In December of last year, I attended a midnight screening of what I and many others call the world’s most beloved bad movie: The Room, brought to life by the ironically illustrious Tommy Wiseau. Written,...

“The Rest of Us Just Live Here” shows the other side of the dystopian story

“The Rest of Us Just Live Here” shows the other side of the dystopian story

The Newtonite December 10, 2017

by Zoe Goldstein, Maya Lobel, Carolyn McDonald, Sophia Zhou “What happens to you when you get older? Do you just forget everything from before you turned eighteen?” is a question the novel The Rest...

Technology Today: What is the Essential Phone?

Technology Today: What is the Essential Phone?

Derek Krantz October 10, 2017

There is a new smartphone on the market–not a new iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy, but something different entirely. The Essential Phone, or the Essential PH-1, is a brand new Android smartphone. What this...

Technology Today: Facebook's mission to become a tech giant

Technology Today: Facebook's mission to become a tech giant

Derek Krantz May 8, 2017

Facebook has recently displayed an interest in establishing itself as a technology company rather than just a social media platform, as seen in Mark Zuckerberg’s continued interest in virtual reality. After...

How soon will humans be on Mars?

How soon will humans be on Mars?

Derek Krantz December 7, 2016

It appears that us humans could possibly set foot on the Mars within the next decade. For so long, the idea of traveling to other planets had been confined to dreams and science fiction, but the time may...

iPhone 7 proves underwhelming, iPhone 8 will hopefully see redesign

iPhone 7 proves underwhelming, iPhone 8 will hopefully see redesign

Derek Krantz October 28, 2016

On Sept. 7, Apple unveiled a new set of devices that included the iPhone 7. Reactions to this new edition of Apple’s flagship product have been mediocre at best, as many Apple regulars find the new phone...

Step Up To Bat: Red Sox Clinch Division

Step Up To Bat: Red Sox Clinch Division

Will Kharfen October 1, 2016

The last two times the Red Sox won the American League East, in 2007 and 2013, they were named World Series Champions a month later. With a week left in the 2016 regular season, they have accomplished...

Between the Headphones: Wilco combines country, rock to create a unique, awesome sound

Between the Headphones: Wilco combines country, rock to create a unique, awesome sound

Amy Morrill May 4, 2016

by Amy Morrill Sometimes, albums or artists can become something more than just their music in our hearts; they become a window into a previous time or a past version of ourselves, that we wouldn’t have...

Kanye and Friends: Kanye West's The Life of Pablo

Kanye and Friends: Kanye West's The Life of Pablo

Adam Clements April 8, 2016

by Adam Clements In the weeks surrounding the release of his seventh studio album The Life of Pablo, Kanye West has, more than ever before, behaved like a conflicted, hypocritical, arrogant misogynist...

Step Up To Bat: Red Sox Spring Training Finishes Up

Step Up To Bat: Red Sox Spring Training Finishes Up

Will Kharfen April 3, 2016

by William Kharfen As Spring Training finishes up, there is a lot to talk about for Red Sox fans and their World Series hopeful team. As new president Dave Dombrowski took over, fans could see their team...

Between the Headphones: Album Review: The 1975's I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it

Between the Headphones: Album Review: The 1975's I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it

Rose Bostwick April 2, 2016

by Rose Bostwick After multiple setbacks and an aesthetic makeover, The 1975 released their much-awaited—and pretentiously-titled—sophomore album, I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful...

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