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Comedians Mulaney and Hofstetter entertained NU, lived up to their witty credentials

January 31, 2013

Mulaney, who inspired the character Stefon on Saturday Night Live (SNL), has performed on “Comedy Central Presents,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” He also co-created “I Love the 30s” and “All Access: Middle Ages” for Comedy Central and has several comedy albums such as “New in Town,” which has generated positive reviews.

Inside Ambush: Which movie would you choose as Best Picture for this year’s Oscars?

January 31, 2013

February is an exciting month – as Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl pass, the countdown to the Oscars begins. All of Hollywood gets decked out in designer gowns and tuxedos as they wait for the greatest actors and directors to be rewarded for their excellence in the film industry.

Inside column: Grandpa calling

January 31, 2013

After my grandpa moved to Chicago we stayed in contact, mostly via letters. I believe in the sanctity of snail mail more than certain constitutional amendments, so I had no problem maintaining a steady stream of handwritten correspondence.

Event Calendar: Jan. 31-Feb.6

January 31, 2013

Entry of the Week: Friday, Feb. 1 The Stafford Brothers are the number one ranked DJs in Australia, according to the 2011 and 2012 inthemix DJ awards. They have their own reality show and recently worked with Lil Wayne for their newest single, “Hello.” Their other hits include “Open Up Your Arms,” and “Celebrate Life.” The Royale Boston nightclub is hosting the duo this week for an entry fee of $20.

Invisible Man lives on in a Huntington Theatre Company production

January 24, 2013

Sixty years after the original publication of Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man,” audience members poured into the Boston University Theatre with one question on their minds: “How is this story still relevant?”

Comedy Central’s Nick Swardson returns to Northeastern after a no-show in October

January 24, 2013

Northeastern students, faculty and guests laughed and gave Comedy Central’s Nick Swardson a round of applause every time he cracked a joke. Swardson returned to Northeastern Jan. 17 in Blackman Auditorium to do stand up after missing his scheduled Homecoming show with Sarah Silverman due to food poisoning.

Dating the perfect man, Courting the perfect woman

January 24, 2013

WhatsYourPrice.com, the world’s largest dating-auction website, conducted a survey of more than 40,000 female members across 21 cities. The women were asked to rank the qualities they look for when deciding whether or not to accept a first date. The seven categories included: Income, education, body type, hair color, eye color, drinking and smoking.

Inside column: Learning to play the game

January 24, 2013

I didn’t understand. How long was I supposed to play this stupid game? This makes me pose the question: what is wrong with our generation? What happened to the doting gentlemen who got replaced with these groping, fast-paced YOLO obsessed teenagers.

Event calendar: Jan. 24-30

January 24, 2013

The Game On! sports bar in Fenway feels for all those struggling to fill their Sundays with new meaningful activities now that tailgates and game days have come to an end. Game Stop and Game On! are hosting a new event this year: the first annual Madden Tournament. Sign-ups start at 1 p.m. on the day of the event and the competition starts at 2 p.m. on EA Sports Madden NFL ’13 for Xbox 360.

Inside Ambush: Which TV show return are you most excited for?

January 17, 2013

As the holiday season came and went, viewers endured the inevitable winter television hiatus of their favorite TV shows.

University a capella groups shows NU has got the perfect pitch

January 17, 2013

On a frigid Tuesday night at the beginning of the semester, right as professors were starting to pile on the work, Northeastern’s a capella groups filled the university’s Blackman Auditorium and entertained students and faculty members.

Mother Jones, a story for all generations

January 17, 2013

In the dark, she speaks. A voice that was strong, powerful and rich with an Irish accent. As the light dissolved into a brighter dim, she turned around in her rocking chair and there she was, Mary Harris Jones or rather Mother Jones; a woman who worked tirelessly for 50 years educating and organizing for the rights of workers and their families.