Gabriel Martins
Journalist and Writer
Boston
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Colonel Starr’s Relentless Storytelling
From Concord, Massachusetts, Colonel Starr is stirring up the music scene in the city through their raw storytelling. Whether you’re at a house show listening to Rio D scream at the top of his lungs to a packed crowd or enjoying their softer tunes on a sunny day in Boston Common, people are greeted with…
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CCHS alum Nico Calabria expanding the amputee soccer world
With one leg, Nico Calabria is better than most athletes with two. He regularly amazes soccer fans as captain of both the New England Revolution’s and U.S. men’s amputee soccer programs. But he’s not looking to be inspiring as most media outlets depict; he’s looking to grow the sport.
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Marathoners from Concord share stories of pain and exhilaration
Some say it takes one step at a time. Others dread the miles. Some are addicted to the feeling of crossing the finish line. Concordians will tell themselves many things on Marathon Monday as they push themselves to run the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston.
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The Myth of Escape
I know that I’ve missed out on fundamental moments of the college experience. But oddly enough, I don’t regret it. Read more about what commuting to school has taught me.
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Facing Fear And Trepidation, Thousands Rally In Somerville Following Student ICE Arrest
Some moments mark a generation. Many of us grew up seeing images of the civil rights movement and Vietnam protests, but those are distant stories we are disconnected from. This week, however, we were thrust into it ourselves.
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“There’s two things in Allston: there’s music, and then there’s rats”: an interview with Photoshoot.
From the drummer splitting his skull after a show sponsored by Spirit Airlines, dressing as Limp Bizkit for Halloween, revealing ex-girlfriend tees during a “Chief Keef summer”, Photoshoot has seen it all. In an interview with the band, we discussed their music, finding their lead singer on Facebook Marketplace and more.
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‘Why don’t we go to the roots of Haiti’s problems before we’re jumping to conclusions?’
The ongoing influx of migrants to Boston exposes gaps in reporting on Mattapan’s Haitian American community. Written over a three month period alongside Kwot Anwey and Molly Siegel as we reported on issues within the Haitian Community of Boston
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Your Topical Guide to East Boston’s Food Scene
East Boston is a haven for constantly evolving history. Affectionately called Eastie, the neighborhood’s first language is slowly becoming Spanish, as the area is transformed into a cultural hub for Hispanic and Latinx immigrants in Boston. To be quite honest, the city is starting to look more like Medellín, Colombia.
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A Night at the Museum: How Art Can Unite a City
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston hosted a late night event on October 20, 2023. This is the story of how it united a city.
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