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Bobette Buster is a Northeastern professor who made the documentary film "Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound."

Professor Bobette Buster ‘Making Waves’ and making a splash in the film industry

Nico Malabuyo, news staff February 5, 2020

From the classroom to the camera, Professor Bobette Buster has earned respect and admiration through her distinguished work in film. Buster grew up loving movies and the stories they told. This love sparked an ambition to pursue a career in film.  Buster attended the University...

Billie Eilish took home four awards from the Grammys on Jan. 26.

Recap of the 2020 Grammy Awards

Marisa Lijoi, news correspondent February 3, 2020

The 2020 Grammy Awards turned into a night of legendary performances, heartfelt tributes and record-breaking results.  The 62nd annual ceremony aired Sunday on CBS and featured a variety of special performances honoring the top musical artists of the year.  Among some...

People attend the MFA for the "Drawing in the Galleries" event every Wednesday night.

MFA drawing event aims to increase art accessibility

Sasha Shrestha, news correspondent January 30, 2020

While 20 people silently sketched out the live model in the gallery of the Museum of Fine Arts, Elsa Zhao was not sketching hers as others were. Instead, she decided to sketch one of the Rococo-style portraits in the Ann and William Elfers Gallery. The gallery holds magnificent...

The Museum of Science is hosting a David Bowie space exhibit in the planetarium.

Review: Nightlife redefined: A Bowie experience that is out of this world

Mihiro Shimano, news correspondent January 29, 2020

With an unusual mix of science, technology and art, James Wetzel, producer of the adult programs at the Museum of Science, coordinated the David Bowie Experience at the Charles Hayden Planetarium. The audience, made up of many Bowie fans, were enchanted by the astronomy and...

All six of Northeastern's a cappella groups performed at the AllCappella show.

AllCappella 2020: A celebration of Northeastern’s a cappella community

Julia Smith, news correspondent January 29, 2020

Hundreds of family members, friends and fans filled Blackman Auditorium to the brink as all six of Northeastern’s a cappella groups came together Friday night to participate in the ninth annual AllCappella showcase, hosted by NU a cappella group The Downbeats. As the audience...

Many restaurants are still available for Valentine's Day reservations.

Column: The best restaurants in Boston for Valentine’s Day

Hayleigh Evans, news correspondent January 29, 2020

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and while it may be easy to grab a last-minute box of chocolates for your significant other, finding a restaurant reservation in Boston will not be. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening with your partner or a fun night out with...

'Little Women,' a story that takes place in the mid 1800s, reflects contemporary struggles.

Review: What “Little Women” says about today’s society

Christie Ya-Chi Lee, news correspondent January 29, 2020

In the opening scene of “Little Women” (2019), Jo March (Saoirse Ronan) accepts five dollars fewer than usual from her publisher, Mr. Dashwood (Tracy Letts). He tells her that her kind of work typically pays between 25 and 30 dollars, but he pays her 20. Jo smiles hopefully...

The 2020 Grammy Awards will be broadcasted this Sunday, Jan. 26 on CBS at 8 p.m. EST.

Preview for the 2020 Grammy Awards

Marisa Lijoi, news correspondent January 23, 2020

The 2020 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, and viewers are eager to find out who is going to bring home the ultimate prize. Although 2019 has come to a close, the year’s memorable music will be brought into the next decade and beyond. This Sunday, Jan. 26, the most...

Northeastern Playa Bowls  opened on Huntington Avenue on Dec. 14, 2019.

New Jersey chain Playa Bowls comes to Northeastern

Alexis Santoro, news correspondent January 22, 2020

Playa Bowls, a new eatery on Huntington Avenue, opened Dec. 14, and has quickly become a popular spot for students on campus.  Playa Bowls is a New Jersey-based acai shop, specializing in smoothie bowls topped with granola and fruit, that has made its way up the coast. There...

Students question whether they should buy college merchandise sold in book stores because of the high prices.

Column: Are the high prices of university merchandise worth the product?

Ananya Sankar, news staff January 22, 2020

Buying college merchandise is a popular way for students to represent their school community, but as items get more expensive, is school pride worth the price? “When I’m at home or wearing my merch around Boston, I definitely feel pride in coming from Northeastern,”...

Students gather on Centennial Common to scream before finals.

Northeastern students scream their way into finals

Sarah Olender, lifestyle editor December 17, 2019

Students made a screaming entrance into the first official day of final exams, gathering in Centennial Common at midnight Thursday Dec. 5 into Friday Dec. 6 to let out a massive, primal scream. The collective scream lasted nearly two minutes and ended with a round of applause....

Instagram has been testing out removing the 'like' feature on the app.

Column: Instagram removes ‘likes’ to support mental health

Ananya Sankar, news staff December 12, 2019

In today’s social media era, a double-tap may receive the same heartfelt gratitude as a hug. But it is that type of hunger for validation that motivated Instagram, a popular photo-and video-sharing application, to remove its visible “likes” feature from the platform. The...