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Column: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ reboot marred by colorist casting

Column: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ reboot marred by colorist casting

Lula Fox, news correspondent May 22, 2023

Colorism has plagued Hollywood since the industry’s inception, and the casting of the upcoming “Lilo and Stitch” live-action remake is no exception.  “Lilo and Stitch,” a 2002 animated Disney...

A road winds around the edge of Deer Island. The island, one of 34 in the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, has been an ideal getaway location, with ample space to take a relaxing walk or to simply enjoy the fantastic views.

Column: Massachusetts parks remind residents to enjoy nature, even in off-season

Pavithra Rajesh, photo staff April 25, 2023

Boston is commonly known as one of the more walkable cities in the United States, with its urban landscape presenting plenty of exciting activities and interesting opportunities within easy reach. But...

Female artists are integral to the music industry. Many of the young female artists changing the game are right here at Northeastern.

Column: Ten female artists on the rise

Alexis Algazy, news correspondent April 7, 2023

The music industry is home to many creative female storytellers who use music as their vehicle of communication. From female artists with songs on the Billboard charts to up-and-coming artists here on...

Column: The Oscars present award sweeps, questionable jokes, jaw-dropping performances

Column: The Oscars present award sweeps, questionable jokes, jaw-dropping performances

Laura Emde, news staff April 7, 2023

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its 95th annual Academy Awards ceremony, colloquially known as the Oscars, March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Audiences around the world...

The China Trade Gate is a paifang archway standing at the Beach Street entrance to Bostons Chinatown. The gate was gifted to the city by the government of Taiwan in 1982.

Column: Six best Chinatown eats to try on your next trip

Cynthia Chen, news correspondent March 14, 2023

One of the best things about Boston is Chinatown, the heart of Asian American cuisine and culture in New England. The restaurants and markets offer a plethora of options — Chinese, Thai, Japanese and...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, going to a movie theater has become less common in the United States. This newfound hesitance toward the silver screen is having a financial impact on many major movie theater chains.

Column: Competition from streaming services cause movie theaters to struggle

Laura Emde, news staff February 25, 2023

Many are familiar with the experience of paying $11 for a ticket to a new movie, waiting in line for an overpriced bag of popcorn and settling into their seat to eat the entirety of said bag before the...

The annual Golden Raspberry Awards sparked controversy for nominating a 12-year-old actress for the Worst Actress category. This recent scandal is the latest in a history of contentious nominations.

Column: The Razzies go too far once again

Alyssa Enright, news correspondent February 15, 2023

Since 1981, the Golden Raspberry Awards, or the Razzies, have provided an irreverent foil to the Academy Awards by highlighting the worst films and performances of the year. They were co-founded by UCLA...

Winter, the season of chilly days and even chillier nights, is the perfect time to bundle up in thick sweaters and warm blankets, with a cup of hot cocoa and a paperback in hand. Here’s a list of new and upcoming books to satisfy your cravings.

Column: These new and upcoming books are a perfect next winter read

Cynthia Chen, news correspondent January 22, 2023

Winter, the season of chilly days and even chillier nights, is the perfect time to bundle up in thick sweaters and warm blankets, with a cup of hot cocoa and a paperback in hand. For those looking for...

Gomez released her documentary, “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,” Nov. 2 on Apple TV+, letting fans in on her journey with mental health over the course of her years in the industry. Photo courtesy Apple TV+.

Column: ‘Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me’ sets example for mental health advocacy in entertainment

Caroline Kenney, news correspondent November 28, 2022

Since the age of 10, when she starred in “Barney and Friends,” Selena Gomez has grown up with her fans.  She released her documentary, “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,” Nov. 2 on Apple TV+,...

Falling leaves and cooler weather herald in autumn each year — and for
Boston cafés, autumn brings a new slate of pumpkin-spiced drinks and
goods. Pictured here, Tatte offers gluten friendly tea cakes this season.

Column: These Boston cafés have pumpkin spice and everything nice for the fall season

Sarah Popeck, news correspondent November 14, 2022

Fall is in the air, which means it’s time for new seasonal flavors —  and students’ desperate hunt for their daily fix of a pumpkin spice latte, or PSL for short. Starbucks coined the drink in...

Pictured here, First Kill is a supernatural adaptation of Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. Courtesy of Netflix. © 1997-2016 Netflix, Inc. All rights reserved.

Column: Shakespeare retellings bring fresh takes to classic tales

Laura Emde, news correspondent November 7, 2022

The film “Rosaline,” which premiered on Hulu Oct. 14, tells the classic story of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” from the perspective of Romeo’s former lover. The film gives Rosaline,...

This autumns fashion month showcased designs for next years spring and summer season. This runway season marked the fashion industrys full-force return from pandemic isolation.

Column: Fashion month emerges from the pandemic with a lot to say

Sarah Popeck, news correspondent October 31, 2022

Throughout the month of September, the fashion industry filled runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris with a series of season-defining shows. The spring and summer 2023 showcases marked the first...

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