Kaeden Ruparel (kaeden-ruparel)

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Kaeden Ruparel ('24) is an Arts and Entertainment and Sports writer. He enjoys writing pieces about music, specifically trending artists and themes, as well as about the film industry. He loves everything about music, from listening & discovering it to talking and learning about it, and enjoys spending time with friends outside of class.

Welcome to the Woods, Axel Riess

The Spectator celebrates Axel Riess’s commitment to Dartmouth College.

Issue 17, Volume 113

Puck-er Up: Hockey’s Back

Duncan Park, Kaeden Ruparel, Khush Wadhwa

The Spectator breaks down the thrilling first round of the NHL Playoffs!

Issue 14, Volume 113

Arielle Aney: More Than an Athlete

Ava Quarles, Duncan Park, Kaeden Ruparel, Khush Wadhwa

The Spectator honors the athletic accomplishments of the late Arielle Aney (‘20).

Issue 14, Volume 113

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A Game for the Ages

Ava Quarles, Kaeden Ruparel, Khush Wadhwa

Patrick Mahomes has led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory, narrowly edging out a fierce opposition in Jalen Hurts’s Philadelphia Eagles in a game that will go down in football history.

Issue 10, Volume 113

A Game for the Ages

Ava Quarles, Kaeden Ruparel, Khush Wadhwa

Patrick Mahomes has led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory, narrowly edging out a fierce opposition in Jalen Hurts’s Philadelphia Eagles in a game that will go down in football history.

Issue 10, Volume 113

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The World Cup Is Not The Pinnacle of Football

Farzad Hoque, Kaeden Ruparel

Perpetuating discrimination and allowing for racism and hatred to boil over, FIFA’s World Cup is an unfortunate and embarrassing portrayal of the beautiful game of football.

Issue 8, Volume 113

Taking Down Tanking

Tanking undoubtedly has its benefits, and many teams have benefited from the strategy in the past, but the financial and competitive risks for fans and teams alike undercut the benefits by a substantial margin.

Issue 6, Volume 113

Arts and Entertainment

An Era to Stand Alone

The 1975 have returned with one of their best albums yet, as they flaunt great musical growth but also preserve the genre-defying identity that has garnered their dedicated following.

Issue 5, Volume 113

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It’s Time to Acknowledge the NHL’s Diversity Problem

The NHL released its first ever diversity report, and the findings revealed how little progress has been made and how much work the NHL has ahead of it.

Issue 5, Volume 113

Arts and Entertainment

The World Around The Game

With a greater emphasis being placed on performances and fan engagement, sports have become increasingly dependent on the entertainment industry for survival.

Issue 4, Volume 113

The Verdict Is In

Aaron Judge has etched his name in history, dominating the MLB and every obstacle thrown in his way.

Issue 3, Volume 113

Arts and Entertainment

A Play of Prose and Poetry

James McAvoy excels in a unique adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac that highlights the importance and impact of poetry and words.

Issue 16, Volume 112

Bitter Rivalries and Superstar Dominance in the NHL Playoffs

The first round of the NHL Playoffs was among the best in history. The second round is shaping up to be even better, with intense rivalries and superstars highlighting what could be one of the best playoffs in NHL history.

Issue 16, Volume 112

Arts and Entertainment

Masterful Lyricism and Artistic Maturity brings “(Un)Commentary” to Life

Alec Benjamin’s third studio album highlights all of his strengths as a songwriter and features great musical growth in Benjamin’s vocals and production, but deviations from Benjamin’s usual style are often distracting and take away from the album as a whole.

Issue 16, Volume 112

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ROTY, Down to the Wire

Kaeden Ruparel, Ty Anant

The 2022 NBA Rookie of the Year race has displayed the elite young talent that is going to take the league by storm in the coming years, and even as the season comes to a close, this race is anything but finalized.

Issue 14, Volume 112

Arts and Entertainment

Confidentiality vs Closure: The Posthumous Debate

While posthumous releases have many benefits, they can jeopardize an artist’s legacy and cross lines of confidentiality. Still, monetary gain remains the driving factor behind a label’s decision to share their artist’s music after their death.

Issue 14, Volume 112

The Economic Game of the Olympic Games

Underneath the spectacle of the Olympics, there is quite a lot of hidden debt taken on by host countries, which has led many to question why hosting the games remains so enticing.

Issue 11, Volume 112

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Arts and Entertainment

“Matrix: Resurrections” Leaves a Stain on a Revolutionary Film Franchise

“Matrix: Resurrections” pales in comparison to its prequels in almost all aspects. Lana Wachowski’s outstanding direction and fascinating exploration of binary choices is all that keeps the film from fully falling flat.

Issue 9, Volume 112

Arts and Entertainment

“Matrix: Resurrections” Leaves a Stain on a Revolutionary Film Franchise

“Matrix: Resurrections” pales in comparison to its prequels in almost all aspects. Lana Wachowski’s outstanding direction and fascinating exploration of binary choices is all that keeps the film from fully falling flat.

Issue 9, Volume 112

Arts and Entertainment

Mahershala Ali Excels as Both Leads in “Swan Song.”

Mahershali Ali shines in an outstanding portrayal of Cameron in Benjamin Cleary’s superbly directed recent film “Swan Song,” which tells the story of a man with a terminal illness faced with an almost impossible decision.

Issue 9, Volume 112

Miniscule, Alone, and Powerless: How a League Failed Its Own Players

The NHL has too often displayed an inability to take action or accountability, allowing for incidents that threaten players’ mental and physical health to occur. It’s time they step up.

Issue 8, Volume 112

Arts and Entertainment

Authentically Ed, and How “=” Was Not.

While Sheeran’s vocal and instrumental talent, along with his signature authenticity, is present in certain songs on “=,” the album as a whole felt weak, disorganized, and unfinished.

Issue 6, Volume 112

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Arts and Entertainment

Too Abnormal, or Too Cliché: Why Thrillers and Horrors Have to Be Perfect

Kaeden Ruparel, Simone Raleigh

Psychological thriller and horror films juxtapose reality and hyper-realism, navigating a deeper discussion of real-world themes presented exclusively in high-stakes circumstances, to entertain audiences.

Issue 5, Volume 112

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Sports, Stuyvesant Style: The Analytical Revolution

Bill James’s analytics have changed the way fans, managers, and players look at baseball forever. Whether its expansive impact ends at baseball or the rest of the sports world follows suit is yet to be seen, but there is no debate on the positive influence on the sport.

Issue 2, Volume 112

Arts and Entertainment

“Love, Victor”: An Imperfect Story, Imperfectly Told

While “Love, Victor” represented a major step forward for LGBTQ+ diversity, the show had major flaws and was too straight-pleasing for most LGBTQ+ audiences.

Issue 2, Volume 112

Arts and Entertainment

How a Pandava Girl Saved More than Just Her World

The Aru Shah series cast a light on Hinduism through a compelling and entertaining journey that uplifted the stories of millions of young Indians and Indian-Americans.

Issue 16, Volume 111

The Emergence of the Superstar: Hockey’s New Enforcer

Fighting is a traditional part of hockey, but some traditions have to come to an end. It’s time we say goodbye to fighting in hockey as it no longer has any effect on the game and is hindering the sport’s evolution.

Issue 16, Volume 111

To Mandate or Not To Mandate

Ava Quarles, Kaeden Ruparel

Vaccines are cause for a lot of division among leagues; while there are proven health benefits and suggested consistency for leagues, athletes’ freedoms and beliefs must also be taken into consideration upon any mandate proposal.

Issue 15, Volume 111

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To Mandate or Not To Mandate

Ava Quarles, Kaeden Ruparel

Vaccines are cause for a lot of division among leagues; while there are proven health benefits and suggested consistency for leagues, athletes’ freedoms and beliefs must also be taken into consideration upon any mandate proposal.

Issue 15, Volume 111

Arts and Entertainment

Troye Sivan: From Perth to Popstar

Troye Sivan developed from a young 9-year-old in Perth to a gay icon and pop star in Hollywood, all while discovering his identity.

Issue 10, Volume 111

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Arts and Entertainment

Kwanzaa: Traditions Mixed With Modern Culture

Kwanzaa is a celebration of African heritage amongst Black Americans, one in which community is lifted above all, and Black culture comes alive.

Issue 8, Volume 111