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HEESU's win in the NPR Tiny Desk Contest is bringing attention to her single "Me." She connects to her Korean culture through the lyrics and instruments of the song. Photo credit to Luiza Ghirardelli

Berklee alum HEESU shines with NPR Tiny Desk win

Jesica Bak, news correspondent February 25, 2022

For Heesu Yu, her musical style doesn’t fall into any one category.  The South Korean artist, who branded herself as HEESU last year, is a 2021 graduate of the Berklee College of Music, where she was exposed to and inspired by a variety of genres, including neo-soul, jazz,...

2022 New York Fashion Week attempted to include diverse body types despite reductions in designers and capacity due to COVID-19.

Column: Spring 2022 New York Fashion Week attempts to maintain diverse standards

Rachel Umansky-Castro, news correspondent February 23, 2022

Models sparkled on the runway sporting various trend-setting designers including Tanner Fletcher, Eckhaus Latta and Peter Do from Feb. 11 to Feb. 16 at New York Fashion Week, or NYFW. New names like Bach Mai and Bruceglen also had the opportunity to shine as several well-respected...

NFTs are unique, digital authenticators. They can range from art to music to GIFs, and their diversity and value have rallied online communities.

NFTs offer digitized artforms, create virtual community

Anne Zhu, news staff February 19, 2022

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have taken the world by storm. Experts explain that they are akin to digital authenticators. NFTs are commonly associated with graphics of rainbow kittens and images that could be used as profile pictures, like the bored apes collection on Twitter,...

The Lexington Historical Society is hosting a series of events and programs celebrating the history of chocolate through April 23. Private Collection and Courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society.

Lexington Historical Society uses chocolate celebration to create community, amplify businesses

Katie Mogg, lifestyle editor February 19, 2022

From February until April, the Lexington Historical Society, a nonprofit organization working to preserve and share the town’s history, will host a celebration called “A Taste of Chocolate.” The ongoing event includes tastings, exhibitions and lectures about the history...

Northeastern students have access to several art museums for discounted prices. This makes art more accessible for students who appreciate it most.

Northeastern students reap benefits of free art museum admissions

Laura Emde, news correspondent February 18, 2022

A visit to an art museum allows you to enter a new world. You can discover something new about another time and place, or you can start to understand the experiences of others. These visits are priceless — and for Northeastern students, they literally are. Boston-based students...

"Laurel Hell" is an album representing Mitski's departure from the music industry. The album features songs that depart from the trends of her discography.

Review: Mitski’s ‘Laurel Hell’ represents bittersweet exit from music

Juliana George, news correspondent February 18, 2022

“I guess this is the end/ I’ll have to learn/ To be somebody else,” Mitski Miyawaki sings mournfully in “I Guess,” the penultimate track on her latest album “Laurel Hell.” The album, which was  released Feb. 4, is speculated by many fans to be the final gift of...

Big Night Live offers intimate, personal music experience. The venue offers unique theme nights such as "Fangirl Fantasy" events.

Big Night Live fosters community through music

Alexa Grayson, news correspondent February 18, 2022

The energy is electric at Big Night Live, a music hall in Boston’s North End that caters songs to its audiences, making music come alive on the dance floor as attendees sing the words to their favorite songs.  Big Night Live hosts unique theme nights personalized for specific...

Students often use name brand clothing to convey a sense of community and belonging. The pandemic changed what that meant for fashion trends.

Fashion trends promote luxury brands, create sense of belonging

Kate Deskey, news correspondent February 17, 2022

With students on campus wearing popular high-end clothing items like Canada Goose jackets, Doc Martens shoes or Lululemon flared yoga pants, it’s clear that the Northeastern community is not immune to fashion trends. While fashion can be a tool to uniquely express oneself,...

"Mr. Parent" is a one-man show highlighting fundamental issues in the Boston Public School system. Photo credit to Mark S. Howard.

‘Mr. Parent’ celebrates educators, condemns systemic inequality

Brenna Thornton, news correspondent February 17, 2022

A one-man show that recently made its world premiere at the Lyric Stage Company of Boston is challenging audiences to re-examine the Massachusetts education system.  “Mr. Parent” tells the true story of teacher-by-day, actor-by-night Maurice Emmanuel Parent. Playing himself,...

Austin Butler is Elvis Presley in "Elvis." In Baz Luhrmann's biopic, the multi-faceted tale of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley is brought to light. Courtesy of Warner Bros.

‘Elvis’ trailer promises sweeping storytelling, iconic imagery

Clara McCourt, managing editor February 17, 2022

Elvis Presley is headed back to the silver screen in 2022. The trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s largely anticipated “Elvis” biopic dropped Feb. 17, teasing a story as enormous and euphoric as the rock ‘n’ roll legend himself. The film follows Presley through three decades...

Ramsay's Kitchen on Boylston Street opened its doors Jan. 24. Customers say the restaurant offers a high-quality fine dining experience.

Diners say Ramsay’s Kitchen offers sophisticated dining, long wait time

Crescent Huang, news correspondent February 16, 2022

Ramsay's Kitchen, a restaurant serving international dishes by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, officially opened Jan. 24 inside the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Back Bay.  Customers came to Ramsay's Kitchen wanting to try Ramsay’s esteemed signature dish, the beef Wellington....

Northeastern students reflect on experiences, stigmas of dating apps

Northeastern students reflect on experiences, stigmas of dating apps

Cathy Ching, Haley Alphonse, and Avery Bleichfeld February 14, 2022
Dating apps are used by people of all backgrounds, but they’re commonly known to be a staple piece of the modern college culture. As first-time and veteran dating app users are coming together in the immersive world of dating, The News spoke with nine students about their experiences and thoughts on what it means to meet romantic partners through a phone screen when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down all social scenes for almost three years.