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Posts published in “Past Opinion Columns”

In defense of common sense

This year, physicists are celebrating the 100th anniversary of general relativity, Einstein’s theory of gravity. Although I’m an Einstein fan, I feel compelled to deplore one aspect of his legacy: the widespread belief that science and common sense are incompatible.

Let’s talk about turtlenecks

You’re about to be up to your chin in fashion—literally. Recurring 70s styles have brought back the turtleneck, and it just happens to be one of the most functional wardrobe pieces for fall.

THE LIST: Fall In

We’re coming up on an inherently vexing season; you got used to consistently warm temperatures, and now every other day is Russian roulette played with layers of clothing.

Where Is outcry over kids killed by U.S.?

For years, I’ve tried to get more people—and especially Americans, citizens of the most militaristic nation on Earth—to agree with me that war must be abolished.

Dozzino

Sitting on a peaceful but lively, softly-lit outdoor patio, with a rustic brick oven pizza in front of me, I felt as though 6th and Adams Street was a tiny slice of modern meets rural Italy. 

The Stute Reviews: Black Mass

James “Whitey” Bulger. Ruthless gangster. Informant killer. FBI informant. Yes, that’s right: under FBI agent John Connolly, Jim Bulger brought down his arch Bostonian rivals, killed several informants, and made millions in illegal money, all while protected under the FBI.

New York Fashion Week

The big names in fashion took to the stage September 10 through 17 to bring us the hottest styles for fall/winter 2015 and spring/summer 2016.