Theater

The mathematics of madness in 'Proof'

Catherine has inherited not only some of her father’s genius, but also possibly some of his insanity ...


Music

Lou Reed: remembering one of Rock's founding fathers

He was the frontman of Velvet Underground and pioneered New York City's punk scene ...


Music

Eminem loses himself on new album

He’ll probably never be the same rapper he was earlier in his career, yet none of this really matters on “The Marshall Mathers LP 2.” ...


Arts & Culture

Review: Arcade Fire, 'Reflektor'

Arcade Fire is our generation’s rock band, not just for vinyl owners and people with beards, but for everyone. ...


Lifestyles

BU students laugh with mom, dad and Demetri Martin

“I asked one of the ladies who works at your events staff what your mascot is,” Martin said. “She said, ‘It’s a bearcat, they exist.’” ...


Lifestyles

3 worn out costume ideas

Don some all black clothes, slap a few Starbursts and Hershey bars all over you and voilà! You’re the floor of a movie theater. ...


Lifestyles

A winner's guide to winning Halloween

Now that you don’t have mommy and daddy to keep you “safe,” it’s time to finally see what razor candy is all about. ...


Food

Foraged foods: Sweeten your spirits by preparing wholesome candied acorns

After boiling the acorns, the shells and caps can be peeled off as easily as slugs on logs. ...


Food

Get wasted with these themed holiday drinks

Whether you’re looking for a spooky shot, creepy cocktail or phantom punch, there’s a Halloween drink for everyone this season. ...


Lifestyles

The monsters you'll meet Downtown this Halloweekend

Maybe it’s the costumes or maybe it’s the dangerous blend of sugar high and alcohol-fueled low standards, but somehow, college students transform on Halloween. ...