Crimson staff writer
Jihyun Ro
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Suburban Melodrama, Hope in ‘Forgiven’
If anything can go wrong, it will. This statement, commonly referred to as Murphy’s Law, is the underlying foundation beneath the novel “May We Be Forgiven.”
Apple Addresses Critics on Tough, Masterful Release
With its unique instrumentation and spirited, self-reflecting lyrics, “The Idler Wheel” signals a more experimental and darker stage in Apple’s musical development.
Binet Combines Narrative and Nonfiction in Captivating Debut
French author Laurent Binet's ambitious debut "HHhH" transcends all genres by combining personal narrative and nonfiction storytelling while revisiting the gripping story of Nazi SS General Reinhard Heydrich's assassination.
Harvard Folk to Perform at Arts First
Arts First gives musicians at Harvard the opportunity to perform both original and better-known songs in an open setting. The genres of music that will be performed range from classical to pop, many tinged with the flavor of folk, bringing a taste of students’ unique musical sensibilities to the greater Harvard community.
Beat of the Bay: Ghost Box Orchestra
Ghost Box Orchestra’s recording studio is an abandoned freemason lodge.
‘Wicked’ and Ghost Stories Collide in Discussion
Gregory Maguire and Kelly Link’s works highlight just how much creative space the fantasy genre leaves for experimentation.
eL Seed Demonstrates Arabic Graffiti
Artist eL Seed visits Harvard to demonstrate his form of "calligrafiti"
“Hot Mess” Writer Talk Actually Quite Neat
On March 5, students had the opportunity to sit with Ella Hickson, the critically acclaimed writer of “Hot Mess” and “Eight” to get an inside look into the life of a successful playwright.
World War II Espionage Thrills in “All That I Am”
"All That I Am" tells a story of unrelenting courage among young German revolutionaries in the 1930s. In her first work of fiction, Anna Funder weaves together the half-invented, half-truthful stories of real-life activists to create a gripping tale of political struggles, breathless escapes, and surprising compassion.