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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Young Americans for Liberty hosts anarchist scholar Jeffrey Tucker

Young Americans for Liberty hosts anarchist scholar Jeffrey Tucker

October 10, 2017
It was 30 minutes into the meeting when Jeffrey Tucker answered the call. There had been a mix-up, and the speaking commitment hadn’t been placed on his schedule. Still dressed in his cocktail party finery, the notable anti-government economist sat down and delivered an unscripted speech to the Northeastern student libertarians for the remainder of the hour.
An apparent water leak created a water bubble, approximately 18 by 6 inches, in a Willis Hall bathroom. / Photo by Glenn Billman

Second water bubble forms in Willis Hall apartment

Kaitlyn Budion October 10, 2017
An apparent water leak in an apartment on the sixth floor of Willis Hall created a bubble on the bathroom ceiling, roughly 18 by 6 inches, which leaked dirt and debris into the unit’s bathroom Monday and appears to be growing mold.
Protesters challenge celebrating Columbus Day and seek recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. / Photo by Cheyenne Tang

Protesters call for Indigenous People’s Day

October 9, 2017
More than 100 people gathered Saturday in the name of replacing Columbus Day with “Indigenous People’s Day.” They stood in the afternoon heat outside the Park Street Station in downtown Boston to march and listen to speeches.
Illustration by Victoria Barranco

Cartoon: Take a breather

October 5, 2017
News illustration by Victoria Barranco

Op-ed: Cinema’s last stand

October 5, 2017
Netflix. Hulu. Prime. HBO Go. Amazon Fire Stick. Chromecast. Movie theaters, cinemas and drive-ins are dying. Each new streaming entertainment service is another stab wound to the cinema industry.
Q&A: The Script talks tour life and new music

Q&A: The Script talks tour life and new music

October 5, 2017
The Irish pop-rock band played at the Orpheum Theater Saturday, making Boston the third stop on their tour.

Column: We have failed Puerto Rico

October 5, 2017
The first disaster to hit Puerto Rico was Hurricane Maria. One of the strongest storms to reach the island in years, it left many of the 3.4 million residents without power, without drinking water and for thousands, without a home. The second disaster was President Donald J. Trump’s handling of the situation.
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Diller Scofidio + Renfro Architects

Northeastern partners with ICA for Mark Dion symposium

October 5, 2017
The symposium will be held on Oct. 12 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in Dion’s hometown and will continue on Oct. 13 at the ICA.
Event Calendar: Oct. 5-11

Event Calendar: Oct. 5-11

October 5, 2017
These are the can't miss events this week.
Sidney Gish, From Indian Lakes, Half Waif perform at AfterHours

Sidney Gish, From Indian Lakes, Half Waif perform at AfterHours

October 5, 2017
Audience members bunched together waiting for the chill music to serenade their night, hushing as the lights dimmed and Gish stepped on stage with her guitar.
Davis So speaks with students about fear, perseverance

Davis So speaks with students about fear, perseverance

October 5, 2017
The ASU continued their “A Night With” series this semester by bringing in So, a Korean-American who has achieved success in the entertainment industry.
Boston Fashion Week empowers local talent

Boston Fashion Week empowers local talent

October 5, 2017
The weeklong event promises to serve as a platform for local style and an opportunity to celebrate local fashion professionals.