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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

The Office closes its doors after eight seasons

May 22, 2013

The speculation of what was going to be the last episode of the NBC sitcom, “The Office,” had the every-sitcom-finale stink all over it. Old cast members coming back. A wedding. “One year later.”

Nor’easters take first at ICCA finals, get reality show gig

May 22, 2013

As it turns out, the “Pitch Perfect” world is very real, and though the Rebel Wilson antics and Elizabeth Banks judging may be fiction, the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCAs) that is emulated in the movie’s ending is legitimate. On April 20, Northeastern a cappella group the Nor’easters took home the first place award. More than that, the group’s journey next competition season will be documented on a new a cappella reality show by the producers of American Idol, another surprise they learned on stage that day.

In the wake of a tragedy, students help heal through the arts

May 10, 2013

In response to the Boston Marathon bombings that took place on April 15, students all over the Northeastern campus used their heartache to, in turn, contribute in whatever way they could to recovery efforts. In attempts to wrap their heads around a senseless act, students banded together in some cases, many trying to lend a hand in any way they could.

Huntington Theatre Company Wins Regional Tony Award

May 8, 2013

On April 26, the Tony Award Administration Committee announced that local Boston group the Huntington Theatre Company was the awarded the 2013 Tony Award for Regional Theatre.

Kelly Clarkson, Boston POPS perform for Senior Week

May 8, 2013

Northeastern’s annual senior week festivities hit a high note May 2 with performances by Kelly Clarkson and the Boston POPS at Matthews Arena.

What Boston Summers Have To Offer

May 8, 2013

With the white blanket of snow gone and the summer sun out, the Northeastern campus may be a little silent but Boston continues to offer a variety of options to keep Huskies busy throughout summer vacation.

Best of NU: Best Campus Eatery

April 18, 2013

Chicken Lou’s, a bastion of Northeastern good eats, reigns supreme once again. The tiny grab-and-go, get-anything-fried sandwich joint defended its 13th consecutive best campus eatery title. Scoring a 40 percent plurality, the shop was set apart from second place Boloco (19 percent) by more than twice as many votes. Newer, trendier challengers, such as those added to the Curry Student Center this year, couldn’t match this veteran – UBurger took third place with 11 percent.

Best of NU: Best Campus Dining Hall

April 18, 2013

If it’s lunchtime and there’s a clear lack of students and faculty on campus, it’s a safe bet that they’re all standing in the sandwich or grill line at Rebecca’s Café. The meal-swipe-friendly eatery in the basement of Churchill Hall won Best Dining Hall on campus this year, with almost half the votes. Students seem to like it for its plethora of sandwiches such as Turkey and Apple and grill items like the delicious chicken tenders, that often come with a side and drink and are easy to pick up between classes or for lunch outside.

Best of NU: Best Crime Log Entry

April 18, 2013

College towns tend to be associated with a certain amount of juvenile debauchery. Therefore, it only seems appropriate that Boston, as America’s college town, is the Mecca of these not-always-harmless antics.

Best of NU: Best Sports Moment

April 18, 2013

Last year’s 7-1 loss to Boston College in the first round of the Beanpot left a bad taste in Northeastern students’ mouths – expectations weren’t exactly high for the first round of the 2013 Beanpot against Boston University.