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Second-year health science major Kelly Walsh performs at NU Pride and Live Music Association's open mic night. She performed a self-composed medley and an original song called “Home,” which described the paradox of feeling like an outsider amid coming home for the holidays.

‘Holigay’ open mic brings holiday spirit to finals week

Kiran Johnson, news correspondent January 7, 2023

NU Pride and the Live Music Association, or LMA, hosted the “Holigay” open mic at AfterHours Nov. 29.  The event was meant to bring the queer community, music lovers and everyone in between together to celebrate the holidays and support each other, said Claire Molinich,...

Millions of Swifties logged onto Ticketmaster Nov. 15 in the hopes of obtaining tickets to Taylor Swift's upcoming "The Eras Tour" during its presale. The unprecedented demand resulted in both website crashes and droves of disappointed fans.

Swifties express concerns about Ticketmaster following disastrous presale

Laura Emde, news staff December 6, 2022

Millions of Taylor Swift fans, or Swifties, “vowed not to cry anymore if [they] survived the Great War” as they logged onto Ticketmaster Nov. 15 in the hopes of getting tickets to Swift’s upcoming tour, “The Eras Tour,” during its presale. Although a few lucky Swifties...

Cars drive past the Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Review: Steven Spielberg re-examines the highs, lows of his youth with ‘The Fabelmans’

Jake Guldin, deputy lifestyle editor November 30, 2022

Recently, a plethora of renowned auteurs — Kenneth Branagh, James Gray and Paolo Sorrentino, to name a few — have turned to their childhoods for inspiration. The result is a myriad of semi-autobiographical works that explore how family, friends and the majesty of cinema shaped...

Gomez released her documentary, “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,” Nov. 2 on Apple TV+, letting fans in on her journey with mental health over the course of her years in the industry. Photo courtesy Apple TV+.

Column: ‘Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me’ sets example for mental health advocacy in entertainment

Caroline Kenney, news correspondent November 28, 2022

Since the age of 10, when she starred in “Barney and Friends,” Selena Gomez has grown up with her fans.  She released her documentary, “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,” Nov. 2 on Apple TV+, letting fans in on her journey with mental health over the course of her years...

Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Jaboukie Young-White took to Matthews Arena Nov. 10, delivering an evening of stand-up comedy, dynamic dialogue and more.  Minhaj and Young-White tackled trivial topics, like the best cereal consumption method, and serious concerns, such as the financial strain induced by predatory student loans.

‘A Conversation with Hasan Minhaj’ provides hearty laughs to campus community

Jake Guldin, deputy lifestyle editor November 28, 2022

Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Jaboukie Young-White took to Matthews Arena Nov. 10, delivering an evening of stand-up comedy, dynamic dialogue and more for  “A Conversation with Hasan Minhaj” organized by the Northeastern Council of University Programs, or Northeastern CUP. Minhaj,...

Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár in "Tár" (2022). Photo courtesy Focus Features.

Review: Todd Field brilliantly orchestrates one woman’s downfall in ‘Tár’

Jake Guldin, deputy lifestyle editor November 27, 2022

To say a lot has changed in the 16 years since a Todd Field feature graced the silver screen would be an understatement. During his absence, social media’s dominance has emerged, progressive movements concerned with holding bad actors accountable for their misdoings have gained...

Rosenfeld gives her acceptance speech at The Danny Awards, an award that acknowledges disabled individuals around the world for their talent in the musical industry. Photo courtesy of Daniel's Music Foundation.

Northeastern student Erin Rosenfeld advocates accessibility for Deaf audiences in theatre

Christina McCabe, news staff November 27, 2022

When it comes to advocating for the Deaf community, Erin Rosenfeld, a fourth-year American Sign Language and psychology combined major, has gone above and beyond to make sure people who are hard of hearing have a place, especially in the theatre.  “I want everyone to know...

Z-library was a database of pirated e-books and scholarly articles operational from 2009 to November 2022. The site was an important resource for many college students.

Z-Library shutdown leaves users scrambling to find alternatives

Laura Emde, news staff November 26, 2022

Z-Library, a database for pirated e-books, shut down Nov. 4 after the U.S. federal government seized its domains. The website’s closure left many college students in a panic, as it offered millions of e-books, including textbooks, and academic journals for free. The average...

The burning of the mishoon — or canoe — is a traditional act of the Nipmuc tribe. The ceremony was performed for the first time in 300 years Oct. 31. Photo courtesy Scott Foster.

Mishoon project ignites for the first time in 300 years

Christina McCabe, news staff November 26, 2022

After centuries of Boston overlooking the Nipmuc and Massachusett tribes, they are now reclaiming their culture and reminding the city they are not going anywhere.  Spectators gathered Oct. 31 at the Charlestown Little Mystic Boat Slip as flames danced over a 1,400 pound...

Milly Alcock, Paddy Considine in "House of the Dragon." Photograph by Ollie Upton. © and ᵀᴹ 2022. Warner Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Review: ‘House of the Dragon’ avenges iconic characters with new stories

Gracie Vogel, news correspondent November 21, 2022

The finale of the first season of HBO Max’s “House of the Dragon,” the prequel to the “Game of Thrones” series, was released Oct. 23, wrapping up a 10-episode season and leaving fans excited for what’s to come.  It has been a long three years since the not-so-fan-favorite...

Cars drive past the Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Review: ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ is a heartbreakingly relatable tale

Ben Churney, news correspondent November 14, 2022

“The Banshees of Inisherin” delivers magnificent performances, breathtaking cinematography and a perfect balance between comedy and heart-wrenching moments. Pádraic Súilleabháin (Colin Farrell) and Colm Doherty (Brendan Gleeson) are close friends living simple and cyclical...

Falling leaves and cooler weather herald in autumn each year — and for
Boston cafés, autumn brings a new slate of pumpkin-spiced drinks and
goods. Pictured here, Tatte offers gluten friendly tea cakes this season.

Column: These Boston cafés have pumpkin spice and everything nice for the fall season

Sarah Popeck, news correspondent November 14, 2022

Fall is in the air, which means it’s time for new seasonal flavors —  and students’ desperate hunt for their daily fix of a pumpkin spice latte, or PSL for short. Starbucks coined the drink in 2003, but pumpkin spice has been around for more than a century. The classic...