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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Two visitors climb the Grand Staircase at the Boston Public Library’s McKim Building in awe. Over 2 million people visited the Boston Public Library’s 25 locations in 2023.

Libraries beyond Snell: 3 spaces for final studies

Curtis DeSmith, photo correspondent April 15, 2024

With finals season in full swing and Northeastern’s Snell Library partially closed down for renovations, it can be difficult for students to find a quiet place to study for exams without worrying about finding a seat. Fortunately, Boston is home to dozens of libraries with...

Jennifer Lawrence walks the red carpet, waving. Her striking Dior dress was one of the evenings best. Photo courtesy Jenny Anderson, Disney.

Column: The most show-stopping looks at the 96th Academy Awards

Claudie Bellanger, news correspondent March 24, 2024

Awards season concluded March 10 with the 96th Academy Awards, and the event left viewers with enough to talk about until next season. With Ryan Gosling’s theatrical performance of “I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie” and Vanessa Hudgens’ pregnancy announcement, the best-dressed...

Jimmy Kimmel hosts the 96th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre March 11. Films and artists were nominated across 23 categories. Photo courtesy Frank Micelotta, Disney.

Column: ‘Oppenheimer’ wins big at best-produced Oscars ceremony in years

Jake Guldin, lifestyle editor March 15, 2024

Hollywood’s biggest stars convened in the Dolby Theatre March 11 for the 96th Academy Awards, anxious to see which films and artists would take home the gold across the show’s 23 categories. The event, with late-night personality Jimmy Kimmel hosting, featured a deserving...

Column: The 2024 SAG Awards featured awkward moments, surprise wins

Column: The 2024 SAG Awards featured awkward moments, surprise wins

Olivia Woodard, news correspondent March 10, 2024

The 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards — colloquially known as the SAG Awards — streamed Feb. 24 and birthed a night of firsts and surprises. Exclusively showcasing the achievements of actors, SAG presents 15 awards in film and television voted on by the Screen Actors Guild...

Column: Hollywood precursors could signal 2024 Oscar winners

Column: Hollywood precursors could signal 2024 Oscar winners

Derek Telep, news correspondent March 9, 2024

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are recognized as the highest honor in the movie industry. The 2024 ceremony, set for 7 p.m. March 10 at its usual venue, the Dolby Theater, in Los Angeles, will feature Jimmy Kimmel as its host, once again. The Academy of Motion...

Column: Taylor Swift’s album announcement meant no disrespect

Column: Taylor Swift’s album announcement meant no disrespect

Claudie Bellanger, news correspondent March 4, 2024

Swifties were spiraling the morning before the 66th Grammy Awards when Taylor Swift changed her Instagram, Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter, profile pictures from color to black and white. Many fans anticipated the release of the re-recording of “reputation,” but...

Column: Female artists win big at the 2024 Grammy Awards

Column: Female artists win big at the 2024 Grammy Awards

Camryn Cunningham, news correspondent February 23, 2024

The 66th Grammy Awards was a success for women in music — from Miley Cyrus’ first-ever win to Taylor Swift’s history-making Album of the Year triumph, women dominated the Feb. 4 ceremony.  Before the main ceremony even began, Phoebe Bridgers, along with fellow boygenius...

Column: Is the BAFTA jury system out of touch?

Column: Is the BAFTA jury system out of touch?

Caleb Lee, news correspondent February 17, 2024

The nominees for the 77th British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTAs, were unveiled Jan. 18, and the responses were far from positive. Notably, there was widespread criticism regarding major snubs, with several actors of color, including Greta Lee of “Past Lives” and Charles...

Column: 2024 Super Bowl features revolutionary ads, garners new viewers

Column: 2024 Super Bowl features revolutionary ads, garners new viewers

Ella Warner, news correspondent February 17, 2024

There are the Super Bowl fans, and there are the Super Bowl commercial fans. Both are equally important, but in recent years, the latter has dominated conversation online. This year’s Super Bowl broadcast amassed over 123.4 million viewers and is now the most-watched television...

The steak tartare dish at Yvonnes. With its intimate environment, many have chosen this establishment to be the perfect date night spot for Valentines Day.

Column: 5 restaurants perfect for Valentine’s Day dinner

Anne Zhu, news correspondent February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re scrambling for some last-minute dinner spots, look no further. Whether you’re hoping to recreate the spaghetti-and-meatball scene from “Lady and the Tramp” or simply looking to have a delicious meal with your...

Column: A single girl’s guide to surviving Valentine’s Day

Column: A single girl’s guide to surviving Valentine’s Day

Laura Matthews, news correspondent February 13, 2024

Flowers, chocolates and date night — are all surefire signs that Valentine’s Day is around the corner. It’s a holiday meant for expressing romantic love among partners and typically a waking nightmare for everyone else. In an effort to save the single girls from rolling...

Column: Golden Globes host sparks outrage, demands for change

Column: Golden Globes host sparks outrage, demands for change

Amy Simon, news correspondent February 1, 2024

As the 81st Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Jo Koy Jan. 7, came to a close, a wave of backlash and mixed responses emerged across social media. While many people were eager to share their opinions regarding the winners, others instead widely criticized Koy's insolent and unimpressed...