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A Snell Library Basement classroom (left), the Law Library and ISEC (right). To avoid Snell Library's crowded floors, students flocked to locations across campus to prepare for finals. Photos by Margot Murphy and David Martínez-Dimnet.

Column: Snell you later: Where to actually study during finals week

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff April 17, 2025

Northeastern’s Boston campus, which has become increasingly crowded, is always short on space to study — especially during finals. Snell Library, known for being almost impossible to find a seat in, seems like an attractive option but often results in more time spent in pursuit...

Retro Review: ‘Princess Mononoke’ outshines generative AI art

Retro Review: ‘Princess Mononoke’ outshines generative AI art

Meagan Ellis, news staff April 14, 2025

Capturing the magic of our world — real or imaginary — is the ultimate challenge for animators. Studio Ghibli, an award-winning Japanese animation studio, has done just that for almost 40 years. In the confines of every hand-drawn frame, anything is possible, and I was...

A rack of clothes at East Coast Ivy Boutique. The News compiled a list of five locations to shop like a Bostonian.

Column: Coming to Boston? Check out these five stores to look like a Bostonian.

Carson Lyle, news staff April 13, 2025

The Boston look: What is it? Well, to summarize it as an author from the West, it’s denim for days, matching sweat-sets, puffer vests paired with quarter-zips and, of course, an Aritzia Super Puff. Below are five top local businesses whose items resemble “Boston fashion,”...

"Self-portrait” by Vincent Van Gogh on display. The artist sought to capture the essence of his subjects, including himself, through rapid brushstrokes and an impressionistic style. Photo courtesy MFA.

From canvas to cupcakes, MFA opens new Van Gogh exhibition with birthday cheer

Eleanor Hardy, deputy lifestyle editor April 13, 2025

Invigorating the spirit of life in art, the Museum of Fine Arts, or MFA, celebrated artist Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday and legacy with vibrant interactive festivities March 30. Visitors participated in designing custom postcards and indulged in cupcakes. Local artist Nick...

Kehlani sings into a red microphone. She performed as the headliner for CUP's annual Springfest concert after finishing a 54-show world tour.

Review: Kehlani electrifies Matthews Arena at Springfest 2025

Jennie Koh, deputy lifestyle editor April 10, 2025

Lively music, bright lights and enthusiastic cheers filled Matthews Arena during Kehlani’s March 29 performance for Springfest 2025, joined by openers Isaac Dunbar and DJ Baby Indiglo.  Hosted by the Council for University Programs, or CUP, Kehlani was chosen as the headliner...

NU Stage members perform "What's Up, Duloc?" The spring revue included the club's largest-ever cast, with almost 100 people. Photo courtesy Emma Kriz, NU Stage.

‘Just Passing Through’: NU Stage performs spring revue with largest cast ever

Samantha Balagot, news correspondent April 10, 2025

Even with nearly 100 cast members, the largest cast in club history, NU Stage Musical Theater Company’s spring semester revue gave everyone a chance to be in the spotlight. Every semester, NU Stage hosts a cabaret-style performance of songs and scenes pulled from a number...

Column: 9 innings, 9 movies: Celebrate the MLB season’s start with these grand-slam baseball movies

Column: 9 innings, 9 movies: Celebrate the MLB season’s start with these grand-slam baseball movies

Jake Guldin and Daniel Patchen April 8, 2025

Play ball!  Major League Baseball is back, and the 162-game marathon to World Series glory is on. An exciting 2025 season awaits as the Boston Red Sox begin a fresh start with new third baseman Alex Bregman, New York’s teams begin a heated rivalry spurred by Juan Soto’s...

The Hot Sardines sing to an audience in moody lighting. The band used an array of instruments such as a cello, saxophone and piano.

Review: The Hot Sardines light up Berklee Performance Center with a gleaming remnant of true swing

Isaac Pedersen, news correspondent April 8, 2025

The Hot Sardines hit the Berklee Performance Center with a dazzling performance March 8, blending the lively spirit of Roaring ‘20s jazz with modern flourish. Their signature sound, something straight out of a New York speakeasy with a flash of New Orleans-style horns, was...

Sandra Guzmán speaks during the event. She disscussed the four pillars of women that she thought were important to include in the book. Sandra Guzmán speaks during the event. She disscussed the four pillars of women that she thought were important to include in the book.  Photo courtesy Cameron Kincheloe.

From Panama to the Amazon rainforest, ‘Daughters of Latin America’ poetry anthology captures the community

Tanvi Saxena, news correspondent April 6, 2025

Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Panama and the Amazon rainforest: These are only a few of the many locations the contributors of the new anthology “Daughters of Latin America” call home.  While they come from different nations, the experiences and anecdotes of these...

Matt Bennett (left) and Liz Gillies answer questions from Anna Eaton at the CUP Springfest Q&A. Bennett said he would give the Sikowitz coconut sitting between them to the person in the audience who partied the hardest.

Liz Gillies and Matt Bennett bring ‘Victorious’ nostalgia to Northeastern

Jennie Koh, news staff April 6, 2025

To the delight of “Victorious” fans across Northeastern, stars Liz Gillies and Matt Bennett visited Blackman Auditorium March 25 for a moderated Q&A presented by the Council for University Programs, or CUP, delving into both the Nickelodeon television show and their individual...

Cat Mazza (left) and Amy Halliday explain how psychiatric institutions and practices inspired the artwork. Knitoscope was used to animate a stitch-like pattern over media.

Tactful textiles: Cat Mazza’s ‘Network’ exhibition weaves technology and social change histories

Eleanor Hardy, news staff April 5, 2025

Unraveling her first solo exhibition in Boston, artist Cat Mazza hosted a discussion of her works at the Northeastern Center for Design March 21. “Cat Mazza: Network” debuted in November 2024 and will be displayed at Northeastern’s Gallery 360 until mid-April . The exhibition...

A college dinner party set up.

Dorm Room Dining: The art of a college dinner party

Emily Chung, news staff April 5, 2025

In my second year of college, I became addicted to hosting dinner parties.  During my first co-op in New York, I invited the only three people I knew in the city over to my apartment and cooked dinner for them. Since then, many of my fondest memories from college have been...