AI Art–The Silent Thief       

By Dora Mou Opinions Dear Congress,  Greetings, I am Dora Mou, an Artist in Cambridge. I am amazed by the ease and swiftness of AI in creating concept drawings. But here’s my beef: AI art companies like Midjounry and Open AI condone the theft of many artists’ prized works that then mesh bits and pieces … Continue reading AI Art–The Silent Thief       

The Annie National Tour

By Bella Marland-Hall    The National Annie Tour will be in Boston at the Boch Center - Wang Theater until Sunday, February 11th. I had the opportunity to speak with several of the actors playing orphans this past Wednesday (02.07.2024).  These young actors, many of them on their first professional stage, have been tirelessly working … Continue reading The Annie National Tour

The Fight for Democracy During a Rise of Authoritarian Rule

by Jack Conway News December 8, 2022 Over 8 months ago, on February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” to “demilitarize and denazify Ukraine.”1 The invasion came after years of Moscow alleging that there has been genocide of Russians in Ukrainian territory without presenting any sound evidence to back their … Continue reading The Fight for Democracy During a Rise of Authoritarian Rule

Rising Inflation in America: What Does it Mean?

by Nathan Robbins News December 8, 2022 The holiday season is upon us, bringing colder weather, awkward family gatherings, and… rising prices. As this year’s inflation ticks up towards the double digits, Americans have found themselves struggling to afford essentials like food and energy. But why have prices risen so steeply, and can we expect … Continue reading Rising Inflation in America: What Does it Mean?

Colleges Should Permanently Adopt Test-Optional Policies

by Sally Jamrog Opinion May 28, 2022 Since the spring of 2020, the number of colleges and universities in the United States that have adopted test-optional policies has rapidly increased, “nearly doubl[ing] (from 713-1350) as of February 2022.”1 While many of these policies, which allow applicants to choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores, … Continue reading Colleges Should Permanently Adopt Test-Optional Policies

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review

by Allie Vasserman Reviews May 28, 2022 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), directed by Sam Raimi, is the second Doctor Strange movie and the latest movie installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange, Benedict Wong as Wong, Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, Elizabeth Olsen … Continue reading Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review

The New Hybrid Structure of Admissions at BUA

by Anna Augart-Welwood News April 29, 2022 With the exciting return of partially in-person admissions, students have observed the arrival of shadows, tours, and revisit day All-School Meetings. The community is curious about statistics and the admissions process regarding the notable increased interest in BUA. As the school continues to develop and shift to meet … Continue reading The New Hybrid Structure of Admissions at BUA