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James Ricard Milord, Jasmine Rush, Evelyn Howe, Brandon G. Green, Jade Guerra, and Alejandro Simoes, in the developmental workshop of "Young Nerds of Color" (working title), a new play by Melinda Lopez and directed by Dawn M. Simmons. Streaming as part of The Brit d'Arbeloff Women & Science Theater Festival April 8 to 11, 2021.

The Brit d’Arbeloff Women & Science Theater Festival celebrates underrepresented voices in STEM through art

Grace Comer, news staff April 13, 2021

Art and science combine at the Brit d’Arbeloff Women & Science Theater Festival to uplift and give a voice to those underrepresented in both fields. The month-long festival, which began April 7, features two full-length plays and seven 10-minute plays written by women and...

When Viola Eade (Daisy Ridley, not pictured) lands on a planet where all the men's thoughts are on display - a force called "the Noise" - Todd Hewitt (Tom Holland, right) vows to protect her in CHAOS WALKING.

Review: ‘Chaos Walking’ is a boring crawl that muddies its source material

Natalie Duerr, news staff April 13, 2021

Audiences have finally gotten to watch the long-awaited “Chaos Walking” film, and it was not worth the wait. Initially slated to be released in March 2019, “Chaos Walking” was plagued by reshoots and negative test screenings that stalled its release for two years. The...

Not Just Co. uses straight-forward, New England approach to make healthy eating simpler

Not Just Co. uses straight-forward, New England approach to make healthy eating simpler

Gwen Egan, news staff April 13, 2021

Not Just Co. is a pantry staple company working to make healthy, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian eating easier for everyone.  Jacqueline Grady Smith and Catherine Smart founded Not Just Co. in 2018  in Boston. The two taught cooking classes together for two and a half...

In quarantine, Katie Miller adopted Fitz, a now 11-month-old Golden Retriever.

‘Pandemic puppies’ lift spirits in quarantine

Gray Timberlake, news correspondent April 13, 2021

While some people picked up hobbies like knitting or baking during quarantine, fourth-year entrepreneurship and political science major Katie Miller decided to train Fitz, her now 11-month-old Golden Retriever.  “For a long time, I really wanted a dog, and I was thinking...

Review: Furen Dai shines in ‘Dream Boston’ art exhibit

Review: Furen Dai shines in ‘Dream Boston’ art exhibit

Katie Mogg, news staff April 3, 2021

The “Dream Boston” art exhibit, currently open to Northeastern students, faculty and staff at Gallery 360, showcases art at the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic, systemic racial issues and Bostonian culture. While every contributing artist offers a unique message...

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Column: Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks: the ongoing dispute brews on

Ethan Wayne, news staff April 1, 2021

Coffee shops dominate college culture around the country as a convenient place to study, meet and enjoy food and drinks. Businesses like Starbucks, Dunkin’, Peet’s Coffee and Panera Bread surround campuses and are a critical part of student life. With this wide variety of...

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Column: Lil Nas X embraces queerness in new single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”

Katie Mogg, news staff April 1, 2021

Lil Nas X released his highly anticipated single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” Friday, March 26. Since July 2020, the artist has been teasing his fans with snippets of the catchy song, so it’s no surprise that the music video reeled in almost 40 million views on YouTube...

On Sunday, March 28, students were reunited with Rebecca's Cafe and got one more chance to enjoy their favorites.

For one day only, beloved campus eatery Rebecca’s Cafe returns

Kelly Garrity, news staff March 31, 2021

When Northeastern announced last summer that Rebecca’s Cafe, one of the university’s most cherished campus eateries, would be closing its doors for good, students, like second-year business administration major Sage Ratcliff, were distraught. “I was devastated when they...

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Column: The #FreeBritney movement puts her life under scrutiny

Grace Comer, news staff March 31, 2021

Since the beginning of her career, American pop star Britney Spears has been the subject of inappropriate speculation, jokes and criticism. Rising to fame at the age of just 16, she not only dealt with all the typical teenage struggles, but experienced all of them in the spotlight...

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Students reach to the past with nostalgic television shows, movies

Jessica Brite, news staff March 29, 2021

As March comes to a close, it has been a whole year since the first phase of quarantine that essentially put everyone’s life on pause. Since then, outdoor dining, masks and virtual meetings have become the new normal. However, many students are finding pockets of happiness...

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Column: Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia gives us the fuel we need to get through the pandemic

Poon Singhatiraj, news staff March 29, 2021

When Dua Lipa released her sophomore album Future Nostalgia a year ago March 27, the world’s attention was focused elsewhere. The COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing, stretching hospitals to full capacity, emptying city streets and shutting down businesses. The global mood...

Actors rehearse via Zoom for Emerson's original musical, "This Golden Day," produced last fall.

Virtual musicals take center stage during COVID-19

Cathy Ching, news correspondent March 28, 2021

One year after COVID-19 shut down the nation, the Massachusetts arts industry lost $588 million. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, arts programs are unable to showcase in-person productions that they have worked on for months. In efforts to combat the loss of money and performances,...