When Alena Porter, a fifth-year electrical and computer engineering combined major, downloaded Hinge in September, it was because after months of quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she was beginning to feel lonely.
“I miss going to bars or parties and just talking...
To commemorate Black History Month, the Boston Globe is hosting a digital film festival, honoring films that document the Black experience. Films range from newly released to tried and true classics, and each film is paired with a live, post-screening discussion with the filmmakers.
While...
The magic of the theatre is in the audience engagement and intimacy of the show – a key feature that separates it from film – and that is now missing from digital performances. Northeastern University third-year students Kaitlyn Fiery and Shira Weiss are using new technology...
Lily Elwood, news correspondent
• February 9, 2021
“Euphoria,” HBO’s hit TV show, is back with two special episodes as a way to hold the show’s fans over until the postponed season two arrives.
These new installments in the “Euphoria” series did not disappoint and made it clear that writer and director Sam Levinson...
Last week, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, or HFPA, released this year’s Golden Globe nominees. Films such as “Mank,” “Promising Young Woman” and “Nomadland” found themselves up for one of the top prizes of the night, Best Picture – Drama.
One of...
In the 2004 movie “Mean Girls,” Karen Smith famously said, “On Wednesdays we wear pink.” On Inauguration Day, which also fell on a Wednesday, many notable people dressed to impress. Something about Wednesdays just makes it a great day for fashion.
On Jan. 20, Joe...
Hannah Rosman, news correspondent
• February 9, 2021
Content Warning: Discussion of sexual assault and suicide
Spoilers for “Promising Young Woman” ahead
One of the buzziest late-breaking entries in this Oscar season is Focus Features’ “Promising Young Woman.” The advertisements set up the film as a revenge thriller...
Before COVID-19 struck, students frequented cafes like Pavement Coffeehouse, Farmer's Horse Coffee and Solid Ground Cafe to study or socialize with friends. Now, students are forced to find alternative study spots as cafes offer little to no indoor dining. Meanwhile, business...
During this time of year, Asian communities across the world come alive, with red and gold-accented lanterns in full bloom, lion dances performed in the streets and feasts upon feasts served in every household.
While Lunar New Year will look different this year — and is...
Valentine’s Day is the single remaining holiday with festivities not yet altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. But unfortunately, the holiday’s fate is sealed. Although our nation’s efforts to roll out a vaccine are finally starting to progress, the pandemic will be far from...
A new face has joined the A-list of queer celebrities – JoJo Siwa. Siwa inspired a flurry of discussion Jan. 20 when she posted a TikTok video lip-syncing to Lady Gaga’s song “Born This Way.”
“No matter gay, straight, or bi, / Lesbian, transgendered life, / I’m...
With COVID-19 safety restrictions back in full force on Northeastern’s campus, many students are once again searching for new ways to connect with each other. One way to meet new people and reconnect with old friends is by playing virtual games. With dozens of free or inexpensive...
