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Column: ‘Helluva Boss’ exemplifies what LGBTQ+ animation should be

Column: ‘Helluva Boss’ exemplifies what LGBTQ+ animation should be

Niya Plynton, news correspondent November 28, 2023

The popular web cartoon series and musical “Helluva Boss” emerged in 2019 as an instant success, capturing over 58 million views with its pilot episode. Directed by animator Vivienne Medrano, the show has earned a loyal fanbase and carved out a niche for itself by exploring...

Column: Musician-label relations are changing in the era of rerecordings and restrictions

Column: Musician-label relations are changing in the era of rerecordings and restrictions

Grace Cowell, news correspondent November 24, 2023

Big fan of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”? Record labels aren’t. Days after the release of Taylor Swift’s latest rerecording endeavor, Billboard reported that major labels have begun working to alter artists’ contracts to lengthen the amount of time they have to wait before...

Rob Gronkowski speaks into a microphone while Brandon Korn sits and smiles besides him. Gronkowski visited Northeastern Nov. 8 as part of CUP's 2023 Homecoming events. Photo courtesy Olivia Watson, CUP.

Former Patriot Rob Gronkowski dishes on life after the NFL during Homecoming event

Lila Hempel-Edgers and Annah Chaya November 22, 2023

Hundreds of students waited in line outside Blackman Auditorium Nov. 8 to see Rob Gronkowski in one of the multiple Council for University Programs, or CUP, 2023 Homecoming events.  “A Conversation with Rob Gronkowski,” moderated by fourth-year business administration...

Full Body Cast members perform a dance sequence. The Oct. 20 showing at the Emerson Colonial Theatre celebrated the legacy of the original film.

Full Body Cast brings fun to Frankenstein Place in ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Joseph Brant, news staff November 9, 2023

The Full Body Cast, a local acting troupe dedicated to reenacting the cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” performed alongside a showing of the film at the packed Emerson Colonial Theatre Oct. 20. The cast and audience members celebrated its 48th anniversary and the...

Column: Concert films bring fan communities together like never before

Column: Concert films bring fan communities together like never before

Joseph Brant, news staff November 6, 2023

Concerts have always been a way to connect artists with their fans. The exclusivity, impermanence and anticipation of seeing one’s favorite artist perform live are unforgettable and, oftentimes, expensive. But what if those moments could be captured on film so that every fan,...

Photo courtesy Karolina Wojtasik/Max (Top); Photo courtesy Craig Blankenhorn/Max (Bottom).

Column: What works, what doesn’t in the reboot era

Luiza Loyo, news correspondent November 2, 2023

If one follows or engages with pop culture in any capacity, they have definitely noticed the exorbitant amount of reboots released recently. It’s the biggest trend in Hollywood — and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. A plethora of remakes have already been announced...

A burrito from El Jefe's Taqueria. El Jefe's came out on top in the News' burrito rankings.

Column: All wrapped up! The 4 best burrito spots on and around campus

Rachana Madhav, news correspondent November 1, 2023

A warm burrito is often just what the doctor ordered. With a variety of meaty options to choose from, such as flavorful pulled pork or mouthwatering steak, the quintessential burrito is a staple for hungry college students. At Northeastern, a burrito is more than just a dinner...

Students pose with a cardboard cutout of Lana Del Rey. The event, hosted Oct. 5, celebrated the early 2010s Tumblr aesthetic.

Fluorescent Adolescents transports Northeastern students back to the 2010s

Aya Pfeufer, news correspondent November 1, 2023

Live Music Association, or LMA, hosted the Fluorescents Adolescents DJ night in AfterHours Oct. 5.  The lively event featured colorful lights, memorabilia from the early days of Tumblr, a cardboard cutout of Lana Del Rey and more.  Claire Molinich, a third-year political...

Big Sosa performs a high-energy set “for the girls.” Sosa’s backup dancers, wearing shirts that read “RECOVERING SINNERS CLUB,” handed out matching shirts and goodies during her set. “I feel blessed, I feel amazing, I feel loved and I’m just ready to keep ripping this shit, honestly,” Big Sosa said after her win in her first matchup.

Boston battle rap finds its home in the Chamber

Aiden Stein, photo staff October 3, 2023

Eight rappers entered; one walked out the Grandmaster of the Chamber, a burgeoning new gauntlet for Boston’s performing artists. After eight previous Chambers of buildup and 64 artists competing, these eight weathered battle rappers took to the stage at Hibernian Hall on Sept....