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Column: Enjoy fall in Boston with these activities

Katie Mogg, deputy lifestyle editor October 7, 2021

As the third-most walkable city in the United States, Boston is ripe for exploration during the fall. Before the harsh winter weather arrives and keeps students huddled in their dorm rooms, take advantage of what Beantown has to offer with this list of festive autumn activities. 1. Attend...

"The Crowd in the Concert" by BockBilbo is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Students question COVID safety as live music returns

Alyssa Fell, news correspondent October 7, 2021

After almost two years, concerts are back in Boston with performances by artists like the Jonas Brothers, J. Cole and Phoebe Bridgers. Northeastern students share feelings of fear and excitement for what is to come.  Choosing to attend a concert amid the pandemic is not taken...

Nomi (Lashana Lynch) is ready for action in Cuba in NO TIME TO DIE, an EON Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios film Credit: Nicola Dove © 2021 DANJAQ, LLC AND MGM. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

‘No Time to Die’ team discuss impact, representation within James Bond franchise

Clara McCourt, lifestyle editor October 6, 2021

“No Time to Die,” the newest installment in the James Bond franchise, goes where no film in the historic franchise has ever dared to go. This film is the last for actor Daniel Craig, who has played the character since “Casino Royale” in 2006. In a virtual roundtable with...

Nea Savoca at the Ash and Rose stand at SoWa Open Market.

Ash & Rose wants to make the world ‘ethical, sustainable, beautiful’

Alyssa Fell, news correspondent October 5, 2021

Ash & Rose is a sustainable, women-owned boutique that aims to make its products feel like a gift.  Nea and Mary Savoca, mother and daughter co-founders of the boutique, kick-started their company in 2010 by selling vintage clothes on eBay to sell items that they no longer...

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Column: Gen Z connects with celebrities through parasocial relationships

Lily Elwood, deputy lifestyle editor October 3, 2021

Having a constant, intimate look into your favorite celebrity’s life can make you feel like you know them personally. Maybe you comment under their Instagram posts, send them messages hoping for a response or repost all their pictures on your story. Maybe you feel so connected...

The annual Met Gala is held as a fundraiser Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City.

Column: Celebrities interpret American fashion at Met Gala

Gray Timberlake, news correspondent September 30, 2021

Celebrities arrived at the Met Gala, referred to as “fashion’s biggest night out,” on Sept. 13 in their interpretations of the 2021 theme — “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.”  The 2020 Met Gala was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 gala...

Brandi Doming’s garlic alfredo pasta mimics a creamy and cheesy sauce made using ground cashews.

Column: Interested in plant-based foods? Here’s what you need to know

Grace Comer, news staff September 25, 2021

If you ask people what stops them from going vegan, many will say, “I just couldn’t give up my favorite food.” Others express concerns about failing to get all their necessary nutrients from a plant-based diet or worry that the food will not taste as good as those that...

These coffee shops will satisfy your daily coffee fix with something other than a latte from the Curry Starbucks.

Column: The best NU coffee shops to visit, ranked

Joseph Labrador, news correspondent September 24, 2021

Looking to satisfy your daily coffee fix with something other than a latte from the Curry Starbucks? Well, look no further! Here’s a guide to Northeastern’s coffee shop and café scene — find out which spots are worth it and which ones will make you go for Dunkin’ iced...

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Saint Street Cakes creator Morgan Knight makes going viral look like a cakewalk

Gwen Egan, news staff September 23, 2021

Fortnite audio, frosting frogs and a Northeastern student making a birthday cake — somehow, these elements created Morgan Knight’s first viral video on TikTok, garnering around 749,500 views.  Morgan Knight, a fourth-year political science major, is the creator of Saint...

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Marvel’s underdog ‘Shang-Chi’ speaks to underrepresented communities

Karissa Korman, news correspondent September 23, 2021

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” opened in theaters Sept. 3 to a flood of moviegoers, many of whom were stepping foot into a theatre for the first time in over a year. The 25th installation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Shang-Chi” was much-anticipated...

The Museum of Fine Arts offers free admission to all Northeastern students with a Husky ID.

Column: Eight ways to save with your Husky ID

Ivy Tran, news correspondent September 23, 2021

As the first two weeks of the semester end, the “broke college student” season finally begins. Many Northeastern students are seeking entertainment without emptying their wallets. Here is a list of things Huskies can access for free or discounted rates:   1. Visit the...

Convocation and orientation were safe, community-building experiences for first-years amid partying concerns.

‘Northeastern TikTok’ reflects first-year struggles, party culture problems

Clara McCourt, lifestyle editor September 17, 2021

Northeastern first-years have taken to TikTok to mount their frustrations about the school’s party culture and social scene 一 and they’re racking up thousands of views. Feeling a lack of party culture, some freshmen have decided to create it for themselves, much to the...