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Northeastern a cappella group Pitch Please! performs at the Fenway center April 17. Pitch, Please! was founded in 2012 and, in the years since, have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the a cappella world.

Northeastern’s Pitch, Please! advances to ICCA finals

Emily Chung, news correspondent April 27, 2023

After a year full of countless rehearsals, gigs and competitions, Pitch, Please!, one of Northeastern’s upper-voice a cappella groups, will travel to New York City to compete in the finals for the prestigious International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, or ICCA. Pitch,...

A road winds around the edge of Deer Island. The island, one of 34 in the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, has been an ideal getaway location, with ample space to take a relaxing walk or to simply enjoy the fantastic views.

Column: Massachusetts parks remind residents to enjoy nature, even in off-season

Pavithra Rajesh, photo staff April 25, 2023

Boston is commonly known as one of the more walkable cities in the United States, with its urban landscape presenting plenty of exciting activities and interesting opportunities within easy reach. But not as many people realize that just a short drive outside of city limits can...

An audience gathers to see "Into the Woods" at Emerson Colonial Theatre April 22. The show started with a limited engagement on Broadway, but its immense popularity prompted a tour, bringing the story to cities across the country.

Review: ‘Into the Woods’ strips down classic fairy tales at Emerson Colonial Theatre

Sarah Popeck, news staff April 24, 2023

From March 21 through April 2, Boston opened the door into a world of fairytales as  the national tour of “Into the Woods” made its way to Emerson Colonial Theatre. Adapted from a book by James Lapine and accompanied by music and lyrics from Stephen Sondheim, “Into...

Colin Jost performs onstage in Blackman Auditorium March 28. The SNL cast member joked about Northeastern beating out Harvard, his alma mater, during the Beanpot.

Colin Jost performs to full house at Blackman Auditorium

Sarah Popeck, news staff April 23, 2023

Spring has sprung, marking the return of Springfest and a week full of laughs and excitement. Northeastern Council for University Programs, or CUP, hosted writer Colin Jost, along with comedian KC Shornima, for an evening of stand-up comedy to a full house in Blackman Auditorium...

Cars drive past the Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Review: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ honors franchise in a ferocious frenzy

Ben Churney, news correspondent April 20, 2023

Jaw-dropping action, timeless Parisian landmarks, a club with waterfalls and a new dog! “John Wick: Chapter 4” is yet another addition to the franchise that brings unbelievable action, characters to root for, skillful cinematic tools and more.  Keanu Reeves, Lance Reddick...

In the foreground, one sculpture holds another, as lifelike in its anguish as the figure in its arms is lifeless. Behind them, the two figures in "The Kiss" embraced under happier circumstances.

Boston exhibition showcases grand sculptures made of Lego

Colette Pollauf and Yaakov Aldrich April 18, 2023

Despite having been built with Lego, the sculptures in a new Boston exhibition are not child’s play. They are the work of Nathan Sawaya, a renowned Lego sculpture artist who builds custom 3D sculptures and whose work is currently on tour around the world in an exhibit called...

A CUP member calls out announcements to students at the carnival March 29 . The Curry Student Center was packed with students looking to partake in the afternoon’s festivities.

Springfest provides relaxation and nostalgia for stressed students

Darin Zullo, photo staff April 10, 2023

Northeastern students had a chance to put their late-semester stress aside during the annual Springfest week hosted by Northeastern’s Council for University Programs, or CUP. This year’s Springfest was especially notable for its throwback theme, allowing students to escape...

Taylor Swift hosted the first concert of her Eras Tour March 17 in Glendale, Arizona. Swift has not gone on a tour since 2018 for her album “Reputation” as a result of the pandemic.

Swifties cannot wait for ‘Eras Tour’ to come to Massachusetts

Jethro R. Lee, news staff April 9, 2023

Legendary artist Taylor Swift hosted the first concert of her Eras Tour March 17 in Glendale, Arizona. Swift has not gone on a tour since 2018 for her album “Reputation” due to the cancellation of the 2020 “Lover Fest” tour as a result of the pandemic.  The Eras Tour...

Female artists are integral to the music industry. Many of the young female artists changing the game are right here at Northeastern.

Column: Ten female artists on the rise

Alexis Algazy, news correspondent April 7, 2023

The music industry is home to many creative female storytellers who use music as their vehicle of communication. From female artists with songs on the Billboard charts to up-and-coming artists here on Northeastern’s campus, here are ten female artists worth a listen. For...

The wellness industry is as popular as ever, offering everything from cure-all green juices to at-home cardio fitness classes to hundred-dollar skincare regimens. Unfortunately, the business of beauty can get surprisingly ugly.

Wellness culture may take more than it gives

Isabel Baron, news correspondent April 7, 2023

The wellness industry is as popular as ever, offering everything from cure-all green juices to at-home cardio fitness classes to hundred-dollar skincare regimens. The industry itself has nearly tripled in value since 2000, valued at roughly $4.1 trillion in 2020, compared to...

Column: The Oscars present award sweeps, questionable jokes, jaw-dropping performances

Column: The Oscars present award sweeps, questionable jokes, jaw-dropping performances

Laura Emde, news staff April 7, 2023

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its 95th annual Academy Awards ceremony, colloquially known as the Oscars, March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Audiences around the world tuned in to see if their favorite films, such as “Everything Everywhere All...

Brenda Song speaks during a Q&A hosted in Blackman Auditorium March 27. Among other topics, Song spoke about her experiences being an Asian American actress for Disney in the early 2000s.

Brenda Song celebrates her 35th birthday with a Q&A at Northeastern

Cathy Ching, deputy lifestyle editor April 5, 2023

Best known for her infamous role as the fictional heiress of Boston — London Tipton — actress Brenda Song joined Northeastern students in Blackman Auditorium March 27 to answer hard-hitting questions about cultural identity, mental health and her skincare routine. Song...