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Column: 10 books to finish up the fall 

Yeva Khranovska, news correspondent November 27, 2021

With fall well underway, nothing beats curling up with a good book on a chilly evening. Thriller, mystery and horror genres mark the shift from warm and sunny days to cold and windy ones. Here’s a list of some great spooky page turners that will not only keep readers engrossed...

Pound, a unique workout class offered at the Huntington Avenue YMCA, is the perfect combination of cardio, strength training and pilates.

Column: 5 unique exercise spots in Boston

Jessica Xing, news correspondent November 27, 2021

Working out at the gym everyday can be rewarding, but it’s still difficult for many students to find the motivation. Luckily, Boston holds many different classes that can help students exercise in a more entertaining setting. Whether one simply doesn’t enjoy the gym or wants...

Harry Styles wore custom Gucci on both nights of Harryween — two Halloween-themed shows of his ongoing “Love on Tour.''

Column: Harryween empowers the queer community with style

Trisha Fernando, news correspondent November 8, 2021

As the clock struck 8 p.m. on the night of Oct. 30, the floors of Madison Square Garden, or MSG, were blanketed in the stray feathers of colorful boas from glamorous concert-goers. The night’s costume party called for fans to adorn themselves in ensembles of leather, sequins...

A black sheep in the festive moniker realm of “pumpkin spice” and “spooky” season that conjures up images of Starbucks lattes and pumpkin patches, “Sad Girl Autumn” marks the beginning of an unrelenting slew of releases from musicians with infamous reputations for the dreary and depressing. 

Column: ‘Sad Girl Autumn’ sends leaves and emotions spiraling down

Karissa Korman, news correspondent November 5, 2021

The perfect soundtrack to long solo walks beneath Boston’s overcast sky, dodging leaf-strewn puddles and uneven cobblestone sidewalks, will land on Spotify this fall.  Shorter days and sub-60 degree temperatures signal the start of  “Sad Girl Autumn,” the morose sister...

Column: #EmmysSoWhite trends again

Column: #EmmysSoWhite trends again

Karissa Korman, news correspondent October 19, 2021

Although it marks the beginning of the annual television season, the Emmys arrives as another installment in this year’s long procession of awards programs that have failed to acknowledge non-white talent in the film and television industries. 7.4 million viewers tuned in...

"Music Note Bokeh" by all that improbable blue is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Column: Ten back-to-school songs to keep you motivated 

Jessica Xing, news correspondent October 13, 2021

With a brand new semester underway and classes already in full swing, students are looking for ways to keep themselves motivated and productive. Adjusting to mostly in-person classes, new curriculums and various workloads, students can become overwhelmed and find it difficult...

"South End Skyline, Fall - Boston" by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

Column: Enjoy fall in Boston with these activities

Katie Mogg, deputy lifestyle editor October 7, 2021

As the third-most walkable city in the United States, Boston is ripe for exploration during the fall. Before the harsh winter weather arrives and keeps students huddled in their dorm rooms, take advantage of what Beantown has to offer with this list of festive autumn activities. 1. Attend...

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Column: Gen Z connects with celebrities through parasocial relationships

Lily Elwood, deputy lifestyle editor October 3, 2021

Having a constant, intimate look into your favorite celebrity’s life can make you feel like you know them personally. Maybe you comment under their Instagram posts, send them messages hoping for a response or repost all their pictures on your story. Maybe you feel so connected...

The annual Met Gala is held as a fundraiser Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City.

Column: Celebrities interpret American fashion at Met Gala

Gray Timberlake, news correspondent September 30, 2021

Celebrities arrived at the Met Gala, referred to as “fashion’s biggest night out,” on Sept. 13 in their interpretations of the 2021 theme — “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.”  The 2020 Met Gala was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 gala...

Brandi Doming’s garlic alfredo pasta mimics a creamy and cheesy sauce made using ground cashews.

Column: Interested in plant-based foods? Here’s what you need to know

Grace Comer, news staff September 25, 2021

If you ask people what stops them from going vegan, many will say, “I just couldn’t give up my favorite food.” Others express concerns about failing to get all their necessary nutrients from a plant-based diet or worry that the food will not taste as good as those that...

These coffee shops will satisfy your daily coffee fix with something other than a latte from the Curry Starbucks.

Column: The best NU coffee shops to visit, ranked

Joseph Labrador, news correspondent September 24, 2021

Looking to satisfy your daily coffee fix with something other than a latte from the Curry Starbucks? Well, look no further! Here’s a guide to Northeastern’s coffee shop and café scene — find out which spots are worth it and which ones will make you go for Dunkin’ iced...

As the fall semester begins, there is hope that this year will give students more room to fully blossom.

Column: 7 ways to survive the semester

Katie Mogg, deputy lifestyle editor August 24, 2021

School is back in session, which is both exciting and scary. The pandemic set strict limitations on our lives, and while we’re not completely out of the woods yet, there is hope that this year will give students more room to fully blossom — but how? Here’s a Northeastern...