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Anya Gupta is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter at Northeastern. Her debut album "i (don't) know you" focuses on heartbreak and healing. Photo courtesy of Anya Gupta.

No ‘red flags’ found in Spotify chart-topper Anya Gupta

Alyssa Pilecki, news correspondent April 12, 2022

One of Boston’s up-and-coming artists is Northeastern’s very own first-year music industry major Anya Gupta. A relatively new musician, Gupta released her debut album “i (don’t) know you” in December 2021 and reached the top of several Spotify editorial playlists, including...

Sammy Rae & The Friends played at Royale in Boston March 26. The band is known for its collaborative musical style and songwriting that speaks to the LGBTQ+ community.

More than a band: Sammy Rae & The Friends creates community for queer youth

Colette Pollauf, news correspondent April 9, 2022

It starts with a classic story: a young musician drops out of college, makes a living waiting tables in New York City, sings at open mic shows and dreams of performing for thousands.  But Sammy Rae is not just anyone: she and her band, Sammy Rae & The Friends, have succeeded...

Del Water Gap headlined at AfterHours March 31 ahead of Springfest. The artist finished his North American tour just 24 hours before performing at Northeastern.

Del Water Gap ends North American tour at Northeastern’s AfterHours

Juliana George, news staff April 5, 2022

“It’s a big night tonight,” S. Holden Jaffe, also known as indie pop artist Del Water Gap, said last week. “This is the first ever Del Water Gap show in a Starbucks.”  Del Water Gap headlined at AfterHours March 31. The Northeastern Council for University Programs,...

Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max are gradually getting more and more expensive. This creates social barriers for those who can't keep up with the expenses.

Streaming services raise subscription prices, creates social barriers

Kate Deskey, news correspondent April 4, 2022

The craze around exclusive original shows such as "Euphoria" and "Outer Banks" on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max has shaped popular culture in recent years. But this content is guarded by a monthly monetary subscription that viewers must pay in order to continue...

"Inventing Anna" is Netflix's newest series focusing on women who use questionable means to get what they want. The docuseries leaves viewers unsure who to root for. Photo courtesy of Netflix.

Review: Netflix’s ‘Inventing Anna’ champions complex female characters

Katy Manning, news staff April 4, 2022

Netflix’s “Inventing Anna,” released Feb. 11, is the latest docuseries put out by the platform, offering viewers a look into the dramatic and often messy lives of a female con artist and the women surrounding her.  The show is loosely based on the story of Anna Sorokin,...

"Turning Red" takes on young girlhood and coming of age, but some critics took issue with the film's novel themes.

Column: ‘Turning Red’ criticized for themes of growing up

Sharon Chen, news correspondent April 3, 2022

Disney and Pixar’s latest film “Turning Red” follows 13-year-old Meilin Lee and her newfound tendency to transform into a giant, red panda when faced with intense emotions. The film explores Chinese heritage, generational trauma and coming of age, but its portrayal of young...

AnnCatherine and Caroline Conneen host the "Girls with Goals" podcast. The twins hope to dive deeper into the conversation around wellness. Courtesy of AnnCatherine and Caroline Conneen.

Twins give double take on health, happiness on ‘Girls with Goals’ podcast

Gray Timberlake, news correspondent April 2, 2022

“What’s up everyone? Welcome back to “Girls with Goals” with your hosts, AnnCatherine and Caroline.” That’s how health and fitness micro-influencers and twin sisters, AnnCatherine and Caroline Conneen, introduce themselves on their weekly podcast, “Girls with...

"Moonshot" takes a new, scientific take on the classic rom-com genre. Actors spoke with college journalists in a roundtable to discuss the themes of the film. Photo credit Clara McCourt.

Review: ‘Moonshot’ is a twist on earthbound rom-coms

Clara McCourt, managing editor March 30, 2022

Warner Bros.’ newest film, “Moonshot,” takes the romantic comedy genre into orbit. “Moonshot” takes place twenty years in the future, where a newly terraformed Mars is a beacon of hope for those left on a polluted Earth. Walt (Cole Sprouse), an adventure-seeking...

Discourse around the Olympics pit athletes' Asian and American identities at odds with one another. The reaction stems from a history of anti-Asian racism in the U.S.

For Asian athletes, American acceptance faltered after Beijing Winter Olympics

Karissa Korman, deputy lifestyle editor March 28, 2022

At the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Chinese American athletes like San Francisco native Eileen Gu were either winners or traitors.   A chorus of adverse U.S. voices deemed Gu, an 18-year-old freestyle skier, a traitor when she placed first in the women’s big air event,...

This year's Academy Awards is featuring a new category: Fan Favorite. The award brings into question the prestige of the Academy and the award ceremony itself if the general public's opinion is now considered.

#OscarsFanFavorite points to new direction for Academy Awards

Rachel Umansky-Castro, news staff March 27, 2022

The Academy Awards, or the Oscars, has honored and celebrated brilliant films for the past 93 years. The award shows are now taking a new focus, differentiating them from other traditional award ceremonies. Film industry members of the Academy have traditionally voted among themselves...

Hulu's "The Dropout" is yet another instance highlighting society's obsession with the scammers. The recent series details the turbulent story of Elizabeth Holmes, who connived the world with her company, Theranos.

Column: ‘The Dropout’ exemplifies modern obsession with scamming

Juliana George, news staff March 27, 2022

“Inventing Anna.” “The Tinder Swindler.” “The Puppet Master.” In just the first three months of 2022, three Netflix original productions have revolved around major scams. In each, a master con artist drains their victims of large sums of money through pure charisma...

Rooted Living is a sustainable snack business created by Northeastern student Rachel Domb. The business offers food that encourages healthy eating. Courtesy of Rachel Domb.

Student-run business offers sustainable snacking options

Amelia Ballingall, news correspondent March 21, 2022

As the necessity and value of sustainability grows in the United States, consumer demand has pushed companies to produce environmentally-friendly options. In just the past five years, internet searches for sustainable goods have increased by 71% and more than 20% of the world’s...