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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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

‘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.

Game of Thrones wraps up emotional season

June 19, 2013

A few hearts may have stopped along the way, but the third season of HBO’s acclaimed series “Game of Thrones” has finally wrapped up. This past season featured arguably the biggest plot twist of the entire series — something fans of the books were anxiously awaiting, and something fans of only the TV show were far from prepared for. Author George R. R. Martin has gained a number of new enemies.

Column: Colorful summer tips

June 19, 2013

Add a scoop of vibrant colors and mix it with a dash of bling, and that old wardrobe can have a whole new look that brings out one’s best this summer. Perhaps even add the cherry on top (or bottom, rather) with a pair of new shoes.

‘Hangover III’ is different, but still over-the-top

June 6, 2013

Within the first 20 minutes of the third installment of The Hangover series, there was a jail riot, a jailbreak on the part of Leslie Chow, a dead giraffe, a dead father, an inappropriate eulogy only Alan could properly deliver and an intervention with the promise of a trip to rehab.

Green Line Records hopes to nurture music in Boston, on campus

June 5, 2013

As passionate artists like Alexa Marsi, a sophomore english major, prepare for live performances on campus this fall, students dedicated to supporting artists both within the university community and from the Boston area are working to integrate Northeastern’s artists into the local music scene more than ever.

Column: ‘Arrested Development’ isn’t what it once was

June 5, 2013

It was every “Arrested Development” fan’s dream: Seven years after the show went off the air in 2006 in the face of low ratings and fleeing advertisers, the cult classic about the wealthy, dysfunctional Bluth family’s fall from grace returned for a fourth season, released exclusively on Netflix.

The Great Gatsby, as reviewed by NU English professors

June 5, 2013

Few novels are as iconic as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 “The Great Gatsby.” It is often thought of as the symbol of the roaring 20s, depicting the glamorously exuberant lifestyle of the elite. While Fitzgerald himself was a member of the wild excesses of the high society, he acknowledged the cruelty and hollowness of the wealthy, which was a major message in his writing