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Iris Martinez

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As seen in: Squarespace, Dialnet - Universidad de La Rioja, The Wellesley News, The Berkeley Beacon, WERS-FM (Boston, MA), The Somerville Times- Beacon Hill Roll Call, Programmatic Spain
Covers:  environment, arts & culture, human interest, community, local, science (biology focused)
Doesn't Cover: AI
he/elle/él. Wellesley alum. words: The Wellesley News. all thoughts are my own. I talk a lot about books but also other things.
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Lovestruck Books & Cafe celebrates the end of a chapter with one-year anniversary - WERS 88.9FM

Lovestruck Books & Cafe celebrates the end of a chapter with one-year anniversary - WERS 88.9FM

WERS-FM (Boston, MA) — By Iris Martinez Transcript: NAT: [general shop noise sound] People lined up to buy books and trinkets, sit for typewritten poetry or get custom chain-stitched...
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ArtsEmerson Review: 'Noli Timere' suspends audience in transformation through fear

ArtsEmerson Review: 'Noli Timere' suspends audience in transformation through fear

The Berkeley Beacon — A colorful two-tier net sculpture hovers high above the stage of the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre. Four of the eight total performers are on the upper tier, holding another off the edge and cradling their body above the lower tier. As the music intensifies, they let go, and the ripples from the drop cause a...
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Boston's Latin Quarter in Jamaica Plain fosters Latine community - WERS 88.9FM

Boston's Latin Quarter in Jamaica Plain fosters Latine community - WERS 88.9FM

WERS-FM (Boston, MA) — By Iris Martinez The Hyde/Jackson Square area of Jamaica Plain has historically been home to a Latine community and is currently an official cultural district...
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Cambridge business announces closure after over 45 years - WERS 88.9FM

Cambridge business announces closure after over 45 years - WERS 88.9FM

WERS-FM (Boston, MA) — By Iris Martinez Hubba Hubba is closing Nov. 24 after serving Cambridge and Boston for years. Hubba Hubba, a sex-positive alternative store, has served the...
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Upstage's "Wolf Play" reveals truths through speculation and puppetry - The Wellesley News

Upstage's "Wolf Play" reveals truths through speculation and puppetry - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — "Wolf Play" by Hansol Jung, directed by Alicia Lee '24 for Upstage, is described on the ticket listing as being about a Korean boy whose adoptive American father carts him off to a new couple. (CW: discussion and mention of international and interracial adoption and allusions to racism, transphobia and homophobia.)
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Review: "Deny Me, the Nightshade Boy" by Mary VanAlstine

Review: "Deny Me, the Nightshade Boy" by Mary VanAlstine

Iris Esta Cansado (And Writes Despite That) — "'You can do that if you want. Or don't. But it's your choice. That's what being human means." The Breakdown: ✦✦✦✦✦ 5/5 Pacing: medium Mood(s): emotional, adventurous, funny Genre(s): magical realism, fantasy, romance TL;DR: 🔮 cosmic horror and spirituality 🧚faeries and magic (realism) 💗 cozy queer romance
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Review: "Providence Girls" by Morgan Dante

Review: "Providence Girls" by Morgan Dante

Iris Esta Cansado (And Writes Despite That) — "I could convince myself that if my body wasn't mine, it was yours." The Breakdown: ✦✦✦✦✦ 5/5 Pacing: slow Mood(s): yearning, emotional, tense, mysterious Genre(s): horror, romance, historical, fantasy TL;DR: 🐠 Massachusetts seaside sapphics 🌎 Worldbuilding to die for 🔮 Cosmic horror and spirituality
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EnAct and YDSA hold crochet-in for climate action - The Wellesley News

EnAct and YDSA hold crochet-in for climate action - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — On April 21, EnAct and the Wellesley chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) organized a crochet-in, "Crochet4Climate," to support on-campus climate initiatives.
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Rio Romeo releases single "Over & Over" - The Wellesley News

Rio Romeo releases single "Over & Over" - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — On April 21, Rio Romeo released their new single "Over & Over." This single, like a majority of Romeo's songs, is short. However, being under two minutes hasn't stopped it from being on a mental loop ever since I've heard it.
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Student-led Trans Archive documents trans history at Wellesley - The Wellesley News

Student-led Trans Archive documents trans history at Wellesley - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — On March 6, Tumblr account @wellesleytransarchive made their debut with a welcome post introducing the account.
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Mae Martin's "SAP" showcases affirming, optimistic humor - The Wellesley News

Mae Martin's "SAP" showcases affirming, optimistic humor - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — I'll admit that, aside from another student/actually a professional journalist I'm mutuals with on Twitter saying Mae Martin's "SAP" is "funny, affirming, and poignant without once punching down," I had no idea what to expect from Martin's newest Netflix special.
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Lola Vialet's debut single brings soulful house with a twist - The Wellesley News

Lola Vialet's debut single brings soulful house with a twist - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — Lola Vialet, a 2021 Berklee College of Music graduate, may not be new to the music scene, but her debut single "All or Nothing" makes it clear that she's she is a voice to look out for.
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise releases new single after over a year - The Wellesley News

Rainbow Kitten Surprise releases new single after over a year - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — Rainbow Kitten Surprise (RKS) debuted their full-length album "HOW TO: FRIEND, LOVE, FREEFALL" in 2018, featuring the song "It's Called: Freefall," which gained traction on TikTok and brought in a new audience for the band. After this newfound popularity, RKS seemed to lay low (in terms of releases!)
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Cool in the cold: Club Penguin music holds joyous nostalgia - The Wellesley News

Cool in the cold: Club Penguin music holds joyous nostalgia - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — I'm going to be real for a moment here: I am one to do things solely to commit to the bit. And that includes keeping certain songs and albums in my liked songs on Spotify. Why, you might ask?
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Hozier stuns with "Eat Your Young" EP - The Wellesley News

Hozier stuns with "Eat Your Young" EP - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — Living with four other people means that, more often than not, any endeavor I undertake is somewhat communal, or even collaborative. This happened with Kali Uchis's newest album "Red Moon in Venus" and my rewatch of "Ponyo," so Hozier was definitely not going to be the exception.
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ES 300 Conducts Waste Audit - The Wellesley News

ES 300 Conducts Waste Audit - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — On March 8, ES 300: Environmental Decision-making students and volunteers donned white hazmat suits and gloves to sort through a week's worth of the College's trash. This included everything from food scraps to paper towels to the distinct McDonald's delivery bags.
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Kali Uchis Gets Devotional with "Red Moon in Venus" - The Wellesley News

Kali Uchis Gets Devotional with "Red Moon in Venus" - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — I am rarely one to listen to albums soon after they come, nor do I generally listen to them in their entirety or in order, so I decided to go out of my comfort zone for Kali Uchis's new album, "Red Moon in Venus," which came out March 3, 2023.
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What even are BORGs and why do they matter? - The Wellesley News

What even are BORGs and why do they matter? - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — To start: BORG is, quite frankly, a ridiculous acronym for "Black Out Rage Gallon." As the name suggests, a BORG is a gallon of what passes for a mixed drink, using water as a base and adding in alcohol and an occasionally caffeinated flavoring.
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It was never about the children - The Wellesley News

It was never about the children - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — CW: discussion of transphobic and anti-intersex legislation and rhetoric, mentions of suicide 2023 has seen onslaughts of legislation that work to tighten around the trans and queer community and our allies. This February, more and more extreme legislation was introduced, culminating in the first drag ban (SB003) officially being passed in Tennessee's House on Feb.
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Liz Ogbu '98 announced as UVA Spring Fellow - The Wellesley News

Liz Ogbu '98 announced as UVA Spring Fellow - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — This spring, the University of Virginia (UVA) announced Liz Ogbu '98 as one of two inaugural fellows for their school of architecture.
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WiCkeD Hosts Annual "Expo" Culture Show - The Wellesley News

WiCkeD Hosts Annual "Expo" Culture Show - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — On Feb. 18, Wellesley for Caribbean Development (WiCkeD) hosted its annual cultural exposition. The event was a vibrant occasion featuring dances, music performances, fashion shows and a talk given by Lecturer in Africana Studies Liseli Fitzpatrick. The theme for this year's event was "Melting Pot," highlighting the multitude of cultures that make up the Caribbean.
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BSA hosts International Mother Language Coffeehouse - The Wellesley News

BSA hosts International Mother Language Coffeehouse - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — On Feb. 20, the Bangladeshi Student Association (BSA) hosted their annual International Mother Language Coffeehouse in honor of International Mother Language Day, which has been observed every Feb. 21 since it was announced by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999.
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Historic extreme cold blasts Wellesley - The Wellesley News

Historic extreme cold blasts Wellesley - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — While Boston declared a cold emergency and three public school districts canceled classes ahead of an Arctic outbreak on Feb. 3, many Wellesley students could still be found bundled up for their treks to class. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Feb. 3 reached a record low of negative eight degrees Fahrenheit.
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SAAFE restarts for a SAAFE-r campus - The Wellesley News

SAAFE restarts for a SAAFE-r campus - The Wellesley News

The Wellesley News — When COVID-19 restrictions began impacting the College, student organizations had to restructure their activities and events. Some organizations had to go on a semi-hiatus, and are only now beginning to reform in their entirety.
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