Contributing writer

Kate E. Ravenscroft

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‘101 Damnations’ Review: Lost Paradise with the Hasty Pudding

Audience members don’t expect a serious political expose from the Pudding, but “101 Damnations” veers from quirky humor into self-indulgence.


The Spirit of the United States in Washington D.C.’s Art Scene

I get chills recalling the sheer power of art that I felt in this room at the National Portrait Gallery, as if the genius loci of Washington, D.C. was standing next to me like a ghost.


Witching Out in Salem

Every October, the quaint city of Salem — only an hour outside of Boston by car or train — is transformed into a premier location for Halloween haunts


I Could Literally Be in Italy Right Now

But the Harvard ecosystem walks a fine line between fully immersing us in our studies and entirely overwhelming us to the point of giving up. This is precisely the reason I found myself studying abroad in Florence last semester.


Autumn in Cambridge

The fall season in Cambridge has the potential to be just as transformative for its inhabitants as it is for its trees.


'CANCELLED' with Tana Mongeau: How a Vegas Party Girl Is Building the Hottest New Podcast

The genius of “CANCELLED” is in its excellent simulation of a debrief session with some best girl friends after a good night out.


A Guide to the ‘Cool Girl’ Halloween Costume

The classic “sexy” Halloween costume, while ever prevalent, has found a competitor in the form of the “cool girl”  Halloween costume.


Sioux Chef Sean Sherman on Revitalizing Native American Cuisine

Needless to say, Sherman is at the forefront of food-related activism and an innovative powerhouse of culinary excellence.


The Importance of Culinary Sustainability: Boston Restaurants on the Frontier of Ethical Cooking

As restaurants strive towards culinary sustainability as a means of combating climate destruction, a key question arises: What changes need to be made?


Concert Review: Inhaler puts on an Ode to Teenage Angst on their ‘Cuts & Bruises’ Tour

Grunge band “Inhaler,” took to the stage at 9 p.m. for their “Cuts & Bruises,” tour, performing their 2023 album of the same name.