After a windy day full of hurricane warnings delayed planned festivities, Massachusetts’ most 420-friendly citizens enjoyed a sunny day on Boston Common for the 34th annual Boston Freedom Rally, commonly referred to as Hempfest.
Hundreds walked through the crowded Parkman...
The plot of two unpopular high schoolers trying to get laid before graduation is not an unfamiliar one; it’s been done in “American Pie,” “Superbad,” “The To Do List” and dozens more. But with “Bottoms,” the method is somewhat unconventional — as the principal...
The last night of Taylor Swift’s U.S. leg of her highly acclaimed “The Eras Tour” brought some exciting news — the Grammy-winning sensation announced that she will be releasing “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” Oct. 27, the ninth anniversary of the original’s release.
“The...
There’s nothing quite like sitting in a cute coffee shop and romanticizing life. Suddenly, the idea of studying is appealing, responding to emails is no longer a source of dread and spending $8 on an iced latte doesn’t seem so bad. As the fall semester begins, Northeastern...
Laura Emde, deputy lifestyle editor
• August 28, 2023
Moviegoers flocked to theaters dressed to the nines in pink July 21 to celebrate the release of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie.”
“Barbie” received widespread acclaim, receiving a score of 88% and "Certified Fresh” status on Rotten Tomatoes. In addition, the film was an...
Aiden Stein, photo correspondent
• August 14, 2023
Skippy White made a showman’s entrance in an aptly white tuxedo when he arrived at the historic Florian Hall Aug. 5. Fellow living legends and hundreds of fans awaited the former WILD DJ at his elegantly dressed tribute concert: “An Evening with Skippy White, Musical Tribute...
From a filmmaking standpoint, “Oppenheimer” is one of the best films of the decade and a stunning return to form for Christopher Nolan after the baffling anticlimax of “Tenet” in 2020. Politically, however, it is by far his most controversial film, often trading historical...
It may be summer, Huskies, but classes are still happening. What music will accompany the study sessions to come? There are two sides to this coin: while some people prefer upbeat tunes for studying, others would rather listen to calming, more serene compositions. But there is...
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 film, centers around Lilo — a young native Hawaiian girl who, following...
After a year full of countless rehearsals, gigs and competitions, Pitch, Please!, one of Northeastern’s upper-voice a cappella groups, will travel to New York City to compete in the finals for the prestigious International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, or ICCA.
Pitch,...
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 not as many people realize that just a short drive outside of city limits can...
From March 21 through April 2, Boston opened the door into a world of fairytales as the national tour of “Into the Woods” made its way to Emerson Colonial Theatre.
Adapted from a book by James Lapine and accompanied by music and lyrics from Stephen Sondheim, “Into...
