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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Inside the makeshift studio at the Concert for One series, attendees receive a one-minute, one-on-one live performance with a musician.

Concert for One series provides an immersive musical experience

Estelle De Zan, news correspondent September 29, 2019

Steps away from the Chinatown gates lies a shipping container-turned-studio where both musician and listener are active participants in a one-minute live performance. Celebrity Series of Boston, a non-profit that organizes live shows, launched their annual free public performance...

Northeasterns Cheese Club focuses on celebrating the food and also bringing together the larger cheese community.

Cheese lovers unite in new NU club

Nia Beckett, news correspondent September 27, 2019

After a tasting at Xhibition Kitchen, an on-campus kitchen venue, during their freshman year, Cheese Club co-founders and co-presidents Allie Kuo and Sean Flannery found themselves constantly talking about their love for cheese. A friend of Flannery’s sister was president...

The Museum of Fine Arts is implementing a range of new programs aimed at expanding accessibility for students in the Boston area.

MFA expands student connection through new programs

Leah Cussen, news correspondent September 25, 2019

Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, or MFA, is implementing a number of programs this fall designed to deepen the surrounding student community’s connection with the museum. These programs — which include expanded grants for free bus travel for students, increased accessibility...

A variety of affordable products allow makeup users to get creative with their lashes.

Column: Lash styling offers affordable, unique expression

Jessica Brite, news correspondent September 25, 2019

Whether they be light and fluffy, thick and bold or all-natural, lashes tend to be the one thing every makeup user can agree is essential to their routine. For young people entering the world of makeup, mascara is an easy way to get used to the feeling and look of makeup on the...

Barns Courtney delivers an energetic performance at Paradise Rock Club on Sept. 10.

Barns Courtney connects with the crowd at Paradise Rock Club

Valeria Vazquez, news correspondent September 19, 2019

The walls to the Paradise Rock Club are covered in the names of early rock legends: U2, Blondie, AC/DC, The Police, even Snoop Dogg. After Barns Courtney’s performance on Tuesday, Sept. 10, it would not be a surprise to see his name among the others. Opening with “Fun...

Column: On-campus restaurants bring welcome variety to NU

Column: On-campus restaurants bring welcome variety to NU

Lucy Hoffman, news correspondent September 19, 2019

The monotony of dining hall food gets old very quickly on many college campuses. Luckily for Northeastern students, there are plenty of other options to choose from — and some even take meal swipes. Rebecca’s Cafe Like most students, I heard about Rebecca’s through...

The new mural at Ruggles station brings life to the previously bleak wall, much like the rest of artist Silvia López Chavezs works throughout the city.

Silvia López Chavez brings life to Ruggles and beyond through art

Kelly Chan, news correspondent September 18, 2019

The entrance to Ruggles station on Northeastern University’s west side of campus is more than a major hub for Boston commuters and college students. Local street artist Silvia López Chavez has creatively transformed it into a symbol of hope and joy.  Among the mural’s...

The Company of the North American Tour of Miss Saigon performs Morning of the Dragon.

Broadway in Boston’s “Miss Saigon” goes “above and beyond”

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor June 24, 2019

How many musical productions can say they feature a real helicopter hovering over the stage? Broadway in Boston’s “Miss Saigon” can. The thrilling staging, playing at Citizens Bank Opera House through June 30, is part of the show’s national tour, stemming from runs in...

Maren Morris performs for a sold-out crowd at the House of Blues on Saturday, April 27.

Maren Morris celebrates her ascendance while retaining her roots

Dylan Shen, news staff May 12, 2019

“Don’t. Lose. Your. Halo.” Lyrics from “GIRL,” the titular song of Maren Morris’ second studio album, flashed across a screen spanning the entire stage. On cue, spotlights provided an ethereal halo for Morris as she rose from below the stage, clad in neon pink...

A new mural is in progress on the first floor of Holmes Hall, which houses the School of Journalism.

Holmes Hall mural brings life to an outdated building

Lucy Hoffman, news correspondent April 24, 2019

From murals on the sides of buildings to sculptures on display, Northeastern has incorporated expression and art into many dimensions of campus. Each piece of artwork has a different story to tell — and the same goes for the new mural going up on the first floor of Holmes Hall,...

NU Stage cast members perform Seize the Day from Newsies during the theatre groups spring 2019 revue Light Up the World.

NU Stage shifts to an upbeat theme with “Light Up the World”

Ali Dusinberre, lifestyle editor April 17, 2019

Northeastern’s premier student-run musical theatre group NU Stage held the second and final showing of its spring 2019 revue “Light Up the World” Sunday night in Blackman Auditorium. The show broke the group’s trend of darkly-themed productions such as “Cabaret” and...

The upcoming comedy Booksmart is set to release May 24, 2019.

“Booksmart” aims to be the anthem of a generation

Juan A. Ramirez, news correspondent April 17, 2019

As part of a publicity road trip, some of the cast and crew of the upcoming comedy “Booksmart” stopped in Boston last Thursday to speak with college journalists after a special preview screening. The team consisted of director Olivia Wilde, writer Katie Silberman and stars...