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Chick-fil-A, a popular American chicken sandwich fast food chain, opened a new location in Copley Square Jan. 5 and has consistently served long lines.

Students react to new Chick-fil-A location in Copley Square

Tiffany Pottenburgh, news correspondent February 2, 2022

Chick-fil-A, a popular American chicken sandwich fast food chain, opened a new location in Copley Square Jan. 5 and has consistently served long lines.  Chick-fil-A has become a cultural phenomenon, from TikToks of people creating their own meals with Chick-fil-A products...

Cars drive past the Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Column: Keep your eyes on these Academy Award contenders

Karissa Korman, deputy lifestyle editor February 1, 2022

With nominee voting underway at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as of Thursday, Jan. 27, all eyes are on the 94th Academy Awards ceremony set to take place March 27.  The Critics’ Choice Awards, the Screen Actors Guild Awards and a contentious, private Golden...

"Thierry Mugler MBAM(15)" by rverc is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Column: Mugler’s boldness, creativity leaves unique legacy on fashion world

Lily Elwood, news staff January 29, 2022

Manfred Thierry Mugler, esteemed French fashion designer and founder and creative director of the Mugler fashion house, died Jan. 23. He was 73. Known for his flamboyant and avant-garde style, Mugler changed the fashion and perfume industries with his visionary ideas. His death...

Ma’s portrayal of the alienation felt by second generation immigrants like Candace points out a flaw in the American dream: Whatever capitalism offers, it also takes something away.

Review: ‘Severance’ eerily reflects a world wrecked by disease, money

Juliana George, news correspondent January 29, 2022

In 2018, just two years shy of the real-life pandemic, Ling Ma published her debut novel “Severance,” which follows cynical protagonist Candace Chen on her survival journey after a fictitious disease called Shen Fever sweeps the globe. Spoilers ahead. Shen Fever has eerie...

Theatre department Chair Antonio Ocampo-Guzman wants to diversify curriculum. Photo courtesy of Ocampo-Guzman

Northeastern students, faculty call for racial diversity, inclusion in theatre department

Annaliese Fagan, news correspondent January 26, 2022

In an effort to combat racism and create a more inclusive and diverse environment for students, Northeastern’s theatre department, under the leadership of department Chair Antonio Ocampo-Guzman, is beginning to revise the curriculum with the goal of enabling discussions about...

Tom Holland stars as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures' SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME. © 2012 Sony Pictures Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ brings the beloved superhero back to his roots

Karissa Korman, deputy lifestyle editor January 4, 2022

The third and final act of Marvel Studios’ web-slinging superhero series, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is the picture of Marvel at its best.  Fresh off Disney and Sony Pictures’ custody battle over the character in 2019, Spider-Man swung back into theaters Dec. 17 with...

"Movie Theater" by roeyahram is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Hollywood continues its reign of remakes

Laura Emde, news correspondent December 31, 2021

We live in a world of remakes — from new renditions of classic animated Disney films such as “Cinderella” or “Beauty and the Beast” to new versions of other time-honored favorites like “Little Women” and “A Star Is Born,” the supply of revamped films is endless....

Courtesy of HBO max.

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ demystifies female sexuality

Clara McCourt, managing editor December 20, 2021

“The Sex Lives of College Girls,” Mindy Kaling’s newest television series, is more than just a teen comedy. The HBO Max show, which premiered in November of this year, explores different avenues of young adult life through the lenses of its four main characters. Set...

The 2021 SoWa Winter Festival instilled new hope in ambitious business owners.

2021 SoWa Winter Festival promotes unique food businesses

Crescent Huang, news correspondent December 19, 2021

Located in Boston’s South End, the SoWa Winter Festival made its first comeback since the beginning of the pandemic Dec. 3. Offering products ranging from hand-crafted art to chocolates, cookies and freshly-made food and beverages, the 10-day festival was the ideal place to...

Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in SPENCER. Courtesy of NEON via epk.tv

Review: ‘Spencer’ reveals the damsel in damnation behind Princess Diana’s exterior

Karissa Korman, deputy lifestyle editor December 16, 2021

Content warning: Discussion of suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. “Spencer” is a fraught 1990s family Christmas film, a love story of maternal devotion, a ghost story set in haunted houses and a prisoner of war drama all before it is a biopic of the late “people’s...

The Sill on Newbury Street brings new life to the bustling hub for boutiques and restaurants.

The Sill brings new life to Newbury Street

Renée Abbott, news correspondent December 13, 2021

From Emily Mariko and her addictive recipes to videos of morning routines to become “that girl,” young people on social media have become accustomed to watching lifestyle influencers show them the ropes of how to decorate, eat healthy, dress, workout and live their lifestyle....

“A Christmas Story: The Musical” is an earnest and fanciful adaptation of the 1983 film that's sure to put anyone into the holiday spirit. Photo courtesy John Vitti.

“A Christmas Story: The Musical” marries holiday cheer with high-energy daydreams

Marta Hill, editor-in-chief December 11, 2021

“A Christmas Story: The Musical” is an earnest and fanciful adaptation of the 1983 film of the same name that's sure to put anyone, even a college student in the midst of finals, into the holiday spirit. The national tour of the show, with music by the same songwriting team...