by Victoria Vilton ’26 I first heard of Joan Baez through a friend of a friend. They had mentioned her in passing and I, attempting to avoid looking like an uncultured idiot, nodded along and pretended I knew all about her various contributions to the folk art scene. Truly I’d had no way of knowing…
Whether or not you’re excited for Valentine’s Day, it’s on its way. Here are some songs to get you through. With Love, from DOWN
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by Camila Perez ’26 The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz I cried the first time I read The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, and you will too. Through the use of colorful, Dominican Spanglish and profound historical insight, Junot Díaz invites us into the vibrant lives of Oscar, Lola, and their…
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