Columns

Column: Lash styling offers affordable, unique expression

Jessica Brite, news correspondent • September 25, 2019

Whether they be light and fluffy, thick and bold or all-natural, lashes tend to be the one thing every makeup user can agree is essential to their routine. For young people entering the world of makeup, mascara is an easy way to get used to the feeling and look of makeup on the...

Column: On-campus restaurants bring welcome variety to NU

Lucy Hoffman, news correspondent • September 18, 2019

The monotony of dining hall food gets old very quickly on many college campuses. Luckily for Northeastern students, there are plenty of other options to choose from — and some even take meal swipes. Rebecca’s Cafe Like most students, I heard about Rebecca’s through...

Column: The Tragedy of MoviePass

September 26, 2018

The epic saga of Moviepass seems to be drawing to a close with the advent of AMC Stubs A-List program, but what will be the effects for consumers?

Column: Streaming is dooming the medium budget movie

April 18, 2018

Columnist Mohit Puvvala writes about how streaming services like Netflix are changing the media landscape.

Column: Tips for eating healthy as a student

April 5, 2018

Eating healthy can become low priority to college students. These tips towards a better lifestyle should be beneficial.

Column: Indulge in these cheap eats around Boston

March 14, 2018

Stray away from your Huntington Avenue favorites and venture into Boston's plethora of other delicious restaurants.

Oscars 2018: The predictability of Best Picture

March 2, 2018

The Oscars will be Sunday, Mar. 4. Our guest columnist predicts which nominees will win the Best Picture Award.

Column: Poutine’s popularity proves calories are just a number

February 11, 2018

Whether it’s to warm up on a chilly day or to fulfill a craving for something delicious, there’s always an excuse to indulge in poutine.

The winter films worth watching

November 1, 2017

Though the year experienced a dip in box office performance so far, there are still plenty of awesome movies to look forward to in the coming winter months.

Column: Hipsters are actually the mainstream

April 20, 2017

In her last column with The News, Vy Thai postulates that hipsters aren't all that different from mainstream culture.

Column: Miniseries should stay mini

April 13, 2017

There’s something earnest and irresistible about miniseries – they feed our desire to spend more time with characters we grow to love, without the long-term contract demanded by open-ended shows.

Column: It’s time for film to get creative

April 5, 2017

We often forget that the point of art is to move us, not just with plot twists and punchlines but with the audacity that comes from genuine expression.