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Maggie Smith poses for a headshot in 1970. Smith passed away at 89 after over seven decades of acting. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Column: Dame Maggie Smith left a legacy of acting excellence

Chloe Craft, news correspondent October 21, 2024

Following a prolific acting career that spanned more than seven decades, Dame Margaret Natalie Smith — known more fondly by her countless fans around the world as Maggie Smith — passed away Sept. 27 at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London at 89.  Smith left...

Column: Why are people so obsessed with true crime?

Column: Why are people so obsessed with true crime?

Sarah Pyrce, news correspondent October 18, 2024

Netflix released the second season of its “Monster” series Sept. 19, with the spotlight on brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez. The season, titled, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” follows the story of the brothers’ 1996 conviction for murdering their parents....

Column: Are Instagram teen accounts actually safer?

Column: Are Instagram teen accounts actually safer?

Sarah Pyrce, news correspondent October 16, 2024

Instagram recently updated its guidelines for users under 18, rolling out a set of changes Sept. 17 intended to limit the negative effects of social media on minors. Coined “Teen Accounts,” these changes include setting all minors’ accounts to private by default, muting...

Column: How Kendrick Lamar can keep the momentum going at Super Bowl LIX

Column: How Kendrick Lamar can keep the momentum going at Super Bowl LIX

Kayla Goldman, news correspondent October 16, 2024

In early September, hip-hop artist and rapper Kendrick Lamar announced that he would headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show.  The announcement came after Lamar gained traction from his recent feud with fellow artist Drake, a long-running rivalry that reignited earlier...

Column: ‘Brat summer’ gave Gen Z a confidence boost. Will it last?

Column: ‘Brat summer’ gave Gen Z a confidence boost. Will it last?

Claudie Bellanger, deputy lifestyle editor October 6, 2024

Sleeping in your makeup, fake accents, clubbing and drunk cigarettes are just a few things that have been labeled “brat summer” coded.   For what feels like forever, TikTok and Instagram users have strived for different variations of the “clean girl aesthetic”: neutral...

Hiroyuki Sanada holds up the cast of "Shōgun's" Emmy trophy for Outstanding Drama. "Shōgun" won a total of 18 awards. Photo courtesy Frank Micelotta, Disney.

Column: ‘Shōgun’ stuns, ‘The Bear’ strikes again at the 76th Emmy Awards

Lawrence Brown, news staff September 19, 2024

Television’s biggest stars returned to the Peacock Theater Sept. 15 for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards ready to break records and make history. The ceremony consisted of many firsts, including the first time the awards were held twice in one year after the delay following...

Column: The 40th Video Music Awards bring the past to the present

Column: The 40th Video Music Awards bring the past to the present

Camryn Cunningham, news correspondent September 18, 2024

The 40th Video Music Awards, or VMAs, were a whirlwind, combining nostalgia and the future of music into a three-hour long broadcast. Concept performances dominated the Sept. 11 show, which is known for spectacle — think Lady Gaga’s meat dress or Beyoncé’s pregnancy announcement.  The...

Students walk around and relax on Centennial Common. Many students felt overwhelmed acclimating to Northeastern's campus during their first time in Boston.

A student’s guide to Northeastern: hacks, study spots and food around campus

Sarah Pyrce, news correspondent September 16, 2024

As the leaves begin to change and the weather starts to cool, the hectic nature of move-in and the nerves of starting classes have finally settled. If you are feeling lost on campus, rest assured. Acclimating to Northeastern’s campus for the first time — whether as a first-year,...

Column: ‘Late Night with the Devil’ sparks debate on ethical, financial implications of AI-generated art in films

Column: ‘Late Night with the Devil’ sparks debate on ethical, financial implications of AI-generated art in films

Anna Palfy, news correspondent April 30, 2024

Demonic chaos depicted through the lens of a 1970s late-night talk show is probably not a horror film plot you’ve seen before.  But that’s what you get with “Late Night with the Devil,” which combines footage from the 1977 Halloween episode of the variety show “Night...

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 evening's 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...