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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Event Calendar: Sept. 5-11

September 5, 2013
Welcome back to Boston! In honor of the return of college students and the second day of classes (but probably really just because it was a logical date), Pinkberry will welcome Bostonians to its new location in Davis Square. While the grand opening isn’t technically until Friday, anyone who stops by between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Thursday will receive a free sample of the tasty treats available at Pinkberry. So take a friend and explore a new part of the city. If free froyo isn’t motivation enough, then what is? 263 Elm St., Somerville; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; free; pinkberry.com.
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Northeastern gets busy for back to school: movies, tryouts, auditions

September 5, 2013
The first few weeks of school are a blur: between the confused freshman, first day of classes, scrambling to find a work study job and fighting the endless crowds at Rebecca’s, many of Northeastern’s September events fall to the wayside. Although they’re often overlooked for back-to-school parties and marathon Skype sessions with summer friends, there are NU activities to fill the fall calendars of incoming and returning students.
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Celebrity typewriters at the Gallery 360

Celebrity typewriters at the Gallery 360

September 5, 2013
From Lennon to Welles, Hemingway to Rooney, struggling artists of decades past all had one thing in common: they had to get their writing careers started somewhere. And in this particular case, they all started at the keys of a classic typewriter — typewriters that are temporarily on display at the Gallery 360 in the Curry Student Center.
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Boston Calling Music Festival takes over downtown Boston this weekend

September 5, 2013
Looking for a way to celebrate the new year at Northeastern? Look no further. Boston Calling Music Festival will be held Sept. 7 and 8 at the City Hall Plaza. There’s a wide variety of bands and DJs performing, covering all types of musical tastes.
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“We’re The Millers” hits comedy high note

August 14, 2013
Despite a plot line that was hard to take seriously, even for a comedy, and previews that didn’t generate quite the hype expected, summer blockbuster “We’re The Millers” has managed to fare well at No. 2 in the box office. With big names like former “Saturday Night Live” star Jason Sudeikis, former “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston and “Valentine’s Day” star Emma Roberts, the movie set the standards high for itself.
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Column: Love and hate for Mumford & Sons

August 14, 2013
I don’t “get” Mumford & Sons. I’m sorry, I just don’t.
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Column: Remembering Pee Wee’s Playhouse

July 31, 2013
Children are like sponges. What you’re surrounded by as a child influences who you become as an adult. The little boy playing with GI Joe toys may later be a soldier, or the little girl with Barbies may grow up to be Miss America. I, however, was attracted to far less stereotypical forms of entertainment as a kid. I liked making movies, building Lego skyscrapers and experimenting with arts and crafts. So when it was time to plop in front of the TV for a snack and a video I only had one preference: Pee-Wee’s Playhouse.
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Column: Daft Punk’s reign of techno

July 17, 2013
It’s been almost impossible to turn on a radio this summer without hearing the thumping disco beat of Daft Punk’s newest single “Get Lucky.” Released this past May on the long awaited Random Access Memories, Daft Punk’s first studio album in almost 10 years, “Get Lucky” is currently jockeying with Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” for the coveted title of song of the summer.
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‘Despicable Me 2’ shows animation strength

July 17, 2013
With three agonizing years of anticipation past, the long awaited sequel to the animated hit “Despicable Me” premiered July 3 to expectant crowds. As most predicted, it did not disappoint: In the two weeks since its premiere, the acclaimed sequel has topped the box office charts, and worldwide has grossed almost $500 million.
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Northeastern alum to star in new ABC Family show

July 17, 2013
Much to the surprise of many, ABC Family’s newest reality show, called “The Vineyard” and set in Massachusetts’ Martha’s Vineyard, stars recent Northeastern alum Lou D’Agostino.
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NU student wins best actor award at Campus MovieFest

July 4, 2013
A Northeastern student has taken home the gold at the Hollywood Finale of Campus MovieFest (CMF), the largest student film competition in the world. Mateo Caldas, star of the short dramatic film “Reset,” won Best Actor, beating out thousands of other students from universities across the world.
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‘Man of Steel’ falls short of high expectations

June 19, 2013
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s just the latest Superman film adaptation, and a disappointment at that.
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