Keep Calm, Zen On
The news is enough to make you believe there is no God. Pundits spin poison, snow falls in March, and facts are “alternative.” The air of hope seems to have…
Author: Laura Cafasso
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The War on Art
For the past three months, a permanent Star Wars opening crawl has trudged across our vision: It is a shit show. The new Dark Side has risen. The Empire has…
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Oh, Cy$*!
I had been moody, distant, and confrontational. If you believe in teen angst, then I was the poster child for it. Unfortunately, I didn’t sneak out and ride off into…
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When Collections Talk Back
I barely cook. I may think I know how important seasoning is (cough, Bobby Flay, cough), but I’ve never made my own spice rub or even know where to begin…
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Erasure Poetry: Redefined Art
Erasure poetry is dubbed a lot of things. Titles that come to mind are “art form,” “found poetry,” or “found art.” Simply, it is the process of erasing (hence the…
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Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments
Ingredients: cinnamon, applesauce, glue Materials: measuring cup, tablespoon, bowl, spoon, cutting board, rolling pin, parchment paper, pencil, cookie / baking trays, cookie cutters (holiday), ribbons, glitter
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Is There a Ghost in My Cup at Ogawa Coffee?
Ogawa Coffee was founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1952 with one robust, wildly popular shop. But when it came time to pick its first international location, the answer was simple:…
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Coolidge Corner Theatre’s Horror Movie Marathon
College should be the prime scene for Halloween festivities, especially at Emerson. After all, the student body has catalogues of knowledge concerning films, music, theater, television, and pop culture. However,…
