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Retro Review: Revisiting ‘Moonlight,’ a tender film worthy of every accolade

Retro Review: Revisiting ‘Moonlight,’ a tender film worthy of every accolade

Meagan Ellis, news correspondent April 1, 2025

“Hello, stranger / It seems so good to see you back again / How long has it been?” It is this melody, the soulful “Hello Stranger” by Barbara Lewis, that has the power to reunite lost lovers across state borders — in a quaint diner, no less. The tension between the...

A Nor'easters soloist sings while the other members accompany in the background. There were multiple parts to each a cappella group: the lead singer, a rhythmic bass line and harmonies.

BONR brings together Northeastern’s top voices in unforgettable night of a cappella

Jennie Koh, news staff March 26, 2025

Under the bright lights of Blackman Auditorium, the Nor’easters delivered an electrifying performance at its Best of Northeastern Region a cappella, or BONR, show March 14. Founded in 1997, the Nor’easters is a student-led organization and the first all-gender a cappella...

Christine Lee poses for a photo. In high school, Lee starred in the K-pop reality TV show "Capteen." Photo courtesy Christine Lee.

Q&A: Singer and Berklee student Christine Lee on her new EP and finding her musical identity

Jennie Koh, news staff March 25, 2025

From practicing classical violin to performing K-pop and now thriving as an independent artist and manager, Christine Lee has spent the better part of her formative years exploring the many facets of the music industry. On top of managing multiple artists, Lee, a second-year...

Jordana sings while kneeling on the ground against a neon green light. She played the violin, guitar and tambourine during the show.

Review: Jordana closes out ‘Lively Premonition’ tour with colorful performance

Chloe Craft, news staff March 23, 2025

Jordana mesmerized audiences with her dream-like, genre-bending sound Feb. 23 at The Sinclair, the last stop on the tour for her 2024 album “Lively Premonition.” The 24-year-old Maryland-raised singer-songwriter moved gracefully between bedroom pop, folk, yacht rock and...

Column: The greener, the better: Rating matcha lattes around Boston

Column: The greener, the better: Rating matcha lattes around Boston

Aya Al-Zehhawi, news correspondent March 23, 2025

While coffee has long been the quintessential choice for caffeine-hungry college students, matcha has become a popular staple at cafes and coffee shops in college cities, including Boston. The green tea latte supplies caffeine enjoyers with feelings of energy and refreshment...

Performers stand in pairs and dance to kompa in front of a purple background. The routine featured intimate dances that captured the audience’s attention.

One Love fashion and culture show presents a night of Caribbean pride

Emily Rodriguez, photo correspondent March 20, 2025

Northeastern University’s Caribbean Student Organization, or CSO, hosted its annual fashion and culture show, “One Love,” Feb. 23. The event took place in Blackman Auditorium,  where a variety of designers and performers showcased their talent through fashion, music, dance...

A b-boy performs a windmill. He propelled himself into a rotational movement without the use of his hands or feet, balancing on just his back, head and elbows.

Breakers showcase personality, find community at Pack the House competition

Jessica Xing, photo editor March 19, 2025

Talented b-boys and b-girls flipped, spun and flexed to the rhythm of breakbeats and hip-hop at NU Breakers’ Pack the House event March 1 in the Curry Student Center Ballroom. Under deep blue, purple and pink lights, participants warmed up in cyphers, or dance circles formed...

Max Chernin and various cast members star in the national tour of “Parade.” Chernin served as the understudy for the role of Leo Frank in the 2023 Broadway revival of “Parade.” Photo courtesy Joan Marcus.

Review: ‘Parade’ educates audiences on heartbreaking true story of Jim Crow-era antisemitism

Jessica Xing, news staff March 18, 2025

“Parade” began its limited two-week run in Boston March 11 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre as part of its second-ever national tour. While “Parade” was originally written in 1998, the national tour is based on the 2023 Broadway revival, which was nominated for six...

Museum goers sit and wander the Waters of the Abyss exhibit. The exhibit featured different mediums of art, from sculpture to intricate clothing. Photo courtesy Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston.

A portal to the divine: Diving into the reflective depths of Fabiola Jean-Louis’ ‘Waters of the Abyss’

Eleanor Hardy, news staff March 18, 2025

As the season shifts and the weather warms, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum unveiled its newest exhibition, “Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom” by Fabiola Jean-Louis Feb. 27. Running through May 25, the exhibition includes over 50 pieces, spanning...

Jeff DaRosa plays the banjo while kicking one foot up. He switched between the banjo, mandolin and guitar.

Review: Dropkick Murphys ship up to Boston and remind the city how to party

Darin Zullo, lifestyle editor March 16, 2025

Imagine the chaos of a rowdy frat party, only more Irish. Crowd members and half-empty drinks alike are sailing across a sea of paddy caps. Every time the band gets louder, so does the crowd, each trying to match the other’s energy. It’s a quintessential St. Patrick’s...

Members of Fisheye smile during Battle of the Bands. The band won against its three competitors. Photo courtesy Maya Abel, Tastemakers.

Fisheye takes home the win from Tastemakers and WRBB’s Battle of the Bands

Meghan Hirsch, news staff March 14, 2025

Four bands battled it out at the WRBB x Tastemakers Battle of the Bands in AfterHours Feb. 20, with prizes including recording time in WRBB’s studio and a feature in the next edition of Tastemakers Magazine. The night included most of the alternative Northeastern event mainstays...

Mark Foster sings to a House of Blues crowd while playing bass. The intricate background lights flashed colorful gradients and lyrics while he sang.

Review: Foster the People transports House of Blues to paradise

Margot Murphy, news staff March 11, 2025

When asked about an alternative rock band’s messaging, most would expect it to center around hatred of the patriarchy or love of jeans. But Foster the People's 2025 tour and latest album, “Paradise State of Mind,” encapsulates united hope for the future. Foster the People,...