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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

Hozier performs under the colorful lights of the set. His two night show in Boston was part of the Unreal Unearth tour.

Review: Hozier bares his roots in ‘Unreal Unearth’ tour

Marta Hill, editor-at-large September 28, 2023

Saturday’s weather was wet and gloomy, but one would never guess that from the energy of the crowd in the Leader Bank Pavillion down by Boston Harbor. Decked out in raincoats and blankets, thousands...

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Column: The real reason people continue to care about these celebrity breakups

Column: The real reason people continue to care about these celebrity breakups

Camryn Cunningham, news correspondent September 22, 2023

With the recent news of musician Joe Jonas filing for divorce from his wife of four years, actress Sophie Turner, social media users have entered a state of complete disarray. With every major entertainment...

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CupcakKe performs on stage for an energized crowd of Northeastern students. The performance was the main event of the Common Cents Fest.

Diversity and dance dominate Common Cents Music Fest

Madeline Harris, news correspondent September 22, 2023

The highly anticipated Common Cents Fest, held in Centennial Common on the evening of Sept. 17, was a thrilling celebration of diversity and dance, serving as a powerful start to the 2023-24 academic...

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Review: Mitski’s artistic ‘The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We’ gives listeners a lot to unpack

Review: Mitski’s artistic ‘The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We’ gives listeners a lot to unpack

Sarah Popeck, news staff September 21, 2023

Mitski Miyawaki dropped her newest heart-wrenching album Sept. 15 titled “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We,” and it is stunningly beautiful. Following the legacy of her past discography, the...

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 A vendor points at items for sale while a customer browses. Vendors sold bongs, pipes, oils, vapes and flower.

Boston’s Freedom Rally: Advocating beyond recreational marijuana

Noelia Arteaga, news staff September 20, 2023

After a windy day full of hurricane warnings delayed planned festivities, Massachusetts’ most 420-friendly citizens enjoyed a sunny day on Boston Common for the 34th annual Boston Freedom Rally, commonly...

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Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri play PJ and Josie, respectively. The two queer teens start a fight club to spend time with their cheerleader crushes. Photo courtesy Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

Review: ‘Bottoms’ is the campy gay comedy of the year

Juliana George, news staff September 19, 2023

The plot of two unpopular high schoolers trying to get laid before graduation is not an unfamiliar one; it’s been done in “American Pie,” “Superbad,” “The To Do List” and dozens more. But...

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With the impending release of Swifts latest rerecording, the pop stars fans have much to look forward to.

Taylor Swift never goes out of ‘Style’: Northeastern Swifties excited for ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ release

Sarah Popeck, news staff September 5, 2023

The last night of Taylor Swift’s U.S. leg of her highly acclaimed “The Eras Tour” brought some exciting news — the Grammy-winning sensation announced that she will be releasing “1989 (Taylor’s...

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Customers enjoy drinks and food in Phinista. The French Vietnamese cafe has created a comfortable sit-down environment where many people choose to catch up with friends and family.

6 Boston coffee shops to try out this semester

Emily Chung, news staff September 5, 2023

There’s nothing quite like sitting in a cute coffee shop and romanticizing life. Suddenly, the idea of studying is appealing, responding to emails is no longer a source of dread and spending $8 on an...

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Review: ‘Barbie’ highlights the harsh realities of womanhood while maintaining humor

Laura Emde, deputy lifestyle editor August 28, 2023

Moviegoers flocked to theaters dressed to the nines in pink July 21 to celebrate the release of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie.” “Barbie” received widespread acclaim, receiving a score of 88% and...

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The Spiritual Encouragers, a seven-piece gospel group, finish their last song, swaying to a close. Groups performed gospel, soul, rhythm and blues for a packed venue.

Beloved DJ’s living tribute concert shakes Dorchester

Aiden Stein, photo correspondent August 14, 2023

Skippy White made a showman’s entrance in an aptly white tuxedo when he arrived at the historic Florian Hall Aug. 5. Fellow living legends and hundreds of fans awaited the former WILD DJ at his elegantly...

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Review: ‘Oppenheimer’ is Nolan’s greatest achievement — and his most controversial effort yet

Yaakov Aldrich, news correspondent August 9, 2023

From a filmmaking standpoint, “Oppenheimer”  is one of the best films of the decade and a stunning return to form for Christopher Nolan after the baffling anticlimax of “Tenet” in 2020. Politically,...

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Column: 10 songs to study to during the summer semester

Column: 10 songs to study to during the summer semester

Kristina DaPonte, deputy lifestyle editor June 7, 2023

It may be summer, Huskies, but classes are still happening. What music will accompany the study sessions to come? There are two sides to this coin: while some people prefer upbeat tunes for studying, others...

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