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Dancers performing as the Mad Hatter, Alice, March Hare, Dormouse and White Rabbit host a tea party (left to right). Noreste spent two months practicing and preparing for the performance. (Editor's Note: Olivia Mintz, second from right, is the data editor for The Huntington News.) Photo courtesy Gloria Ge.

Noreste Ballet Company dazzles on stage with ‘Alice in Wonderland’ production

Jennie Koh, news staff April 4, 2025

The Noreste Ballet Company delivered a wondrous night to attendees with its spring production of “Alice in Wonderland” March 21. Started in 2022 by Natalie Coreas, then a second-year criminal justice and psychology combined major, Noreste was created to be a classical...

A singer and guitarist bring their original song to life. The event was a special opportunity for new Berklee students to kickstart their musical networks and discuss original pieces with peers.

Berklee open mic builds community, one note at a time

Riley Rampy and John Nguyen April 1, 2025

Bathed in an inescapable red hue, Cafe 939 pulsed with the contagious ambition of young Berklee College of Music musicians March 24, enticing crowd members to the edge of their seats to hear unheard, original songs shared throughout the night. In collaboration with Berklee’s...

Retro Review: Revisiting ‘Moonlight,’ a tender film worthy of every accolade

Retro Review: Revisiting ‘Moonlight,’ a tender film worthy of every accolade

Meagan Ellis, news correspondent April 1, 2025

“Hello, stranger / It seems so good to see you back again / How long has it been?” It is this melody, the soulful “Hello Stranger” by Barbara Lewis, that has the power to reunite lost lovers across state borders — in a quaint diner, no less. The tension between the...

A Nor'easters soloist sings while the other members accompany in the background. There were multiple parts to each a cappella group: the lead singer, a rhythmic bass line and harmonies.

BONR brings together Northeastern’s top voices in unforgettable night of a cappella

Jennie Koh, news staff March 26, 2025

Under the bright lights of Blackman Auditorium, the Nor’easters delivered an electrifying performance at its Best of Northeastern Region a cappella, or BONR, show March 14. Founded in 1997, the Nor’easters is a student-led organization and the first all-gender a cappella...

Jordana sings while kneeling on the ground against a neon green light. She played the violin, guitar and tambourine during the show.

Review: Jordana closes out ‘Lively Premonition’ tour with colorful performance

Chloe Craft, news staff March 23, 2025

Jordana mesmerized audiences with her dream-like, genre-bending sound Feb. 23 at The Sinclair, the last stop on the tour for her 2024 album “Lively Premonition.” The 24-year-old Maryland-raised singer-songwriter moved gracefully between bedroom pop, folk, yacht rock and...

Performers stand in pairs and dance to kompa in front of a purple background. The routine featured intimate dances that captured the audience’s attention.

One Love fashion and culture show presents a night of Caribbean pride

Emily Rodriguez, photo correspondent March 20, 2025

Northeastern University’s Caribbean Student Organization, or CSO, hosted its annual fashion and culture show, “One Love,” Feb. 23. The event took place in Blackman Auditorium,  where a variety of designers and performers showcased their talent through fashion, music, dance...

A b-boy performs a windmill. He propelled himself into a rotational movement without the use of his hands or feet, balancing on just his back, head and elbows.

Breakers showcase personality, find community at Pack the House competition

Jessica Xing, photo editor March 19, 2025

Talented b-boys and b-girls flipped, spun and flexed to the rhythm of breakbeats and hip-hop at NU Breakers’ Pack the House event March 1 in the Curry Student Center Ballroom. Under deep blue, purple and pink lights, participants warmed up in cyphers, or dance circles formed...

Jeff DaRosa plays the banjo while kicking one foot up. He switched between the banjo, mandolin and guitar.

Review: Dropkick Murphys ship up to Boston and remind the city how to party

Darin Zullo, lifestyle editor March 16, 2025

Imagine the chaos of a rowdy frat party, only more Irish. Crowd members and half-empty drinks alike are sailing across a sea of paddy caps. Every time the band gets louder, so does the crowd, each trying to match the other’s energy. It’s a quintessential St. Patrick’s...

Members of Fisheye smile during Battle of the Bands. The band won against its three competitors. Photo courtesy Maya Abel, Tastemakers.

Fisheye takes home the win from Tastemakers and WRBB’s Battle of the Bands

Meghan Hirsch, news staff March 14, 2025

Four bands battled it out at the WRBB x Tastemakers Battle of the Bands in AfterHours Feb. 20, with prizes including recording time in WRBB’s studio and a feature in the next edition of Tastemakers Magazine. The night included most of the alternative Northeastern event mainstays...

Mark Foster sings to a House of Blues crowd while playing bass. The intricate background lights flashed colorful gradients and lyrics while he sang.

Review: Foster the People transports House of Blues to paradise

Margot Murphy, news staff March 11, 2025

When asked about an alternative rock band’s messaging, most would expect it to center around hatred of the patriarchy or love of jeans. But Foster the People's 2025 tour and latest album, “Paradise State of Mind,” encapsulates united hope for the future. Foster the People,...

Unforgettable highlights and surprises from the 2025 SAG Awards Ceremony

Unforgettable highlights and surprises from the 2025 SAG Awards Ceremony

Jennie Koh, news correspondent March 11, 2025

The 31st Screen Actors Guild, or SAG, Awards streamed Feb. 20 on Netflix, with host Kristen Bell kicking off the ceremony with a musical performance based on “Frozen”'s 2013 song “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” Bell gave a heartfelt nod to all the people in the room...

Mikey Day as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mike Myers as Elon Musk, James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump and Bowen Yang as JD Vance (left to right) in an "SNL" skit March 1. Andrew Dismukes portrayed Northeastern DOGE engineer Edward Coristine later on in the skit. Photo courtesy Will Heath, NBC.

SNL parodies Northeastern DOGE engineer in Trump-Zelenskyy skit

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff March 4, 2025

The March 1 cold open of “Saturday Night Live,” or “SNL,” which spoofed the combative meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, featured an imitation of Northeastern first-year Edward Coristine, who was identified as an engineer...