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Column: The late Virgil Abloh will go down as a modern fashion legacy

Antonia Sousa, news staff December 8, 2021

The recent death of fashion designer, DJ, entrepreneur and 21st-century-icon Virgil Abloh left shockwaves across industries. At 41, Abloh gained notoriety as a powerhouse in the fashion world. Most known for founding Off-White, serving as menswear artistic director for Louis...

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Jane Lynch comes to Boston for two-night only Christmas show

Rachel Erwin, managing editor December 2, 2021

Jane Lynch, former “Glee” star and two-time Emmy award winner, is coming to Boston this holiday season in her two-night performance, “A Swingin’ Little Christmas.” Joined by “The Office” star Kate Flannery, musician Tim Davis and the Tony Querrero Quintet, Lynch...

John Schall, 70, is the owner of El Jefe’s, a fast-casual Mexican burrito chain with locations on college campuses throughout the Northeast — including on Huntington Avenue.

El Jefe’s Taqueria founder’s life story creates restaurant success across Boston

Matty Wasserman, news correspondent December 2, 2021

The line at El Jefe’s Taqueria stretches to the door. It’s 1:40 a.m., the wee hours of Sunday morning, and droves of college students wait eagerly for their late-night burritos. This is the brainchild of John Schall, the latest creation in a wild career that’s taken...

The cast of "Into the Woods" performed the classic Sondheim musical  in Blackman Auditorium Nov. 19 and 20.

NU Stage returns to the theatre with ‘Into the Woods’

Karissa Korman, news correspondent December 1, 2021

On Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20, eager theatregoers filed into Blackman Auditorium for NU Stage Musical Theater Company’s rendition of “Into the Woods.” NU Stage is Northeastern University’s premier student-run musical theatre group. Traditionally, the company...

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Column: 10 books to finish up the fall 

Yeva Khranovska, news correspondent November 27, 2021

With fall well underway, nothing beats curling up with a good book on a chilly evening. Thriller, mystery and horror genres mark the shift from warm and sunny days to cold and windy ones. Here’s a list of some great spooky page turners that will not only keep readers engrossed...

Pound, a unique workout class offered at the Huntington Avenue YMCA, is the perfect combination of cardio, strength training and pilates.

Column: 5 unique exercise spots in Boston

Jessica Xing, news correspondent November 27, 2021

Working out at the gym everyday can be rewarding, but it’s still difficult for many students to find the motivation. Luckily, Boston holds many different classes that can help students exercise in a more entertaining setting. Whether one simply doesn’t enjoy the gym or wants...

Ten people died at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston Nov. 7. Frank Schwichtenberg via Wikimedia Commons, licensed BY-SA 4.0.

Students react to Astroworld Festival tragedy

Lily Elwood, deputy lifestyle editor November 18, 2021

Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival attracted hundreds of thousands of concertgoers eager to attend after it was cancelled for the past two years. Fans, all clamoring to see Travis Scott himself, could never have expected what happened: barriers being trampled, sinkholes of...

Will Smith is Richard Williams in KING RICHARD. Courtesy EPK.tv

Cast, crew of “King Richard” share commitment to family, accuracy

Clara McCourt, lifestyle editor November 17, 2021

Warner Brothers' newest film “King Richard” centers the remarkable true story of Richard Williams (Will Smith), father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, training his daughters from the courts of Compton to sports superstardom. Their father’s confidence and mother’s...

Students gather in Matthews Arena to see Homecoming Headliners Ali Wong and Jonathan van Ness. Courtesy of CUP and Kyle Daudelin Photography.

2021 Homecoming Headliners foster connection among Huskies

Katie Mogg, deputy lifestyle editor November 13, 2021

In-person homecoming events are back and better than ever. Northeastern’s Council for University Programs, or CUP, invited comedians Ali Wong, Jonathan Van Ness and Sheng Wang to tell their best jokes live on stage at Matthews Arena Nov. 10. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Jeremy T. Thomas and Keri Russell in the film ANTLERS. Photo by Kimberley French. © 2021 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved

Review: ‘Antlers’ is a creature flick bogged down by drama

Erin Fine, news correspondent November 10, 2021

“Antlers” is director Scott Cooper’s first foray into horror — backed by monster mastermind Guillermo del Toro — combining the real-world horror of the opioid epidemic and familial abuse with a flesh-eating creature feature.  Both Cooper and del Toro’s influences...

Despite the negative effects of sleep deprivation, college students can’t seem to help themselves from pulling all-nighters to study for exams and complete assignments.

All-nighters carry negative effects on students, cause biological harm

Sarah Barber, news staff November 9, 2021

Content warning: Mention of suicidal ideation and mental health struggles Experts agree: Sleep is one of the most essential facets of human health.  Humans cannot function without it, yet it is often one of the first things sacrificed in times of stress. As a result, sleep...

Harry Styles wore custom Gucci on both nights of Harryween — two Halloween-themed shows of his ongoing “Love on Tour.''

Column: Harryween empowers the queer community with style

Trisha Fernando, news correspondent November 8, 2021

As the clock struck 8 p.m. on the night of Oct. 30, the floors of Madison Square Garden, or MSG, were blanketed in the stray feathers of colorful boas from glamorous concert-goers. The night’s costume party called for fans to adorn themselves in ensembles of leather, sequins...