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There are many classic, spooky and scary Halloween movies to watch this season.

Nine must-see movies to watch this Halloween

Luiza Loyo, news staff October 22, 2020

One of the best things about Halloween is the endless catalogue of spooky films to choose from as you cozy up for the fall weather. Since most Halloween plans will be indoors this year, watching movies is a great way to celebrate and get into the holiday spirit. There’s nothing...

'Saturday Night Live' came back to performing live, in studio shows in New York City.

Review: The shaky return of ‘Saturday Night Live’

Clara McCourt, news staff October 22, 2020

Saturday Night Live, or SNL, had a highly anticipated comeback episode premiere this week. But the return to Studio 8H did not come without issues.  Many pandemic procedures were put in place to ensure a safe performance. The show’s cast, crew and audience were given rapid...

Northeastern students socialize on Centennial from a socially distant length.

Column: Socializing in a time of social distancing

Katie Mogg, news correspondent October 22, 2020

Although people have returned to work and school, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked relentless havoc on social life, leaving people feeling dejected and isolated. Indoor gatherings in Massachusetts, for instance, are limited to eight people per every 1,000 square feet. With such...

Sarah Paulson stars in 'Ratched.'

Review: ‘Ratched’ fails to live up to its potential

Grace Comer, news correspondent October 18, 2020

Content warning: This show contains graphic depictions of murder, assault, and conversion therapy. Other sensitive themes include drug abuse, animal cruelty, sexism and homophobia. Evan Romansky and Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix show “Ratched” tells the origin story of...

Review: 'Nomadland,' a glimpse into the real nomadic narrative

Review: ‘Nomadland,’ a glimpse into the real nomadic narrative

Natalie Duerr, news correspondent October 18, 2020

In these times of self-isolation, it can feel like there isn’t anything out there for us. However, with breathtaking shots of national parks and a community of characters, “Nomadland” reminds the viewer that there is more to Earth than just our small apartments or dorms...

Timothee Chalamet stars in 'Dune.'

Review: ‘Dune’ film adaptations have a chance for redemption in 2021

Natalie Duerr, news correspondent October 15, 2020

“Dune” has a long history of film adaptations, ranging from never finished to catastrophic box-office failure. “Dune” (2021) marks the seventh known attempt to bring “Dune” to theatres and only the second to cross the finish line and be released. Directors Ridley...

Theaters in Boston stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Boston theaters work together to combat racism

Rachel Erwin, news staff October 13, 2020

The response to George Floyd’s murder has reached far beyond police reform. Every aspect of our nation has been scrutinized, including the theater community. Here in Boston, theaters are actively taking steps to combat racism.  In the theater community, a revolution began...

Dating in the COVID-19 era has proven to be challenging.

Column: Problems with dating apps in COVID-19

Jvalanti Prasad, news correspondent October 12, 2020

As someone new to the Northeast, my time dating here — especially in the bustling college city of Boston — has been very limited. Dating in a pandemic has become a strange juggling act between pleasure and public health. Will meeting someone for coffee do more harm than it’s...

LonelyGrl Skate Co. offers an inclusive community for female identifying skaters on campus.

LonelyGrl breaks barriers, creates community for skaters

Clara McCourt, news staff October 12, 2020

It’s no secret that skateboarding is exclusive. The skill itself is tricky to learn, and the sport has historically lacked diverse representation. For those who are not white, male or cisgender, it can be difficult to walk into a skate park. But a Northeastern-based group is...

Thrift shopping is one way to buy clothes sustainably, although it has it's downsides.

Column: The exclusivity of buying sustainably

Jessica Brite, news staff October 7, 2020

In recent years, consumers and professionals in the fashion industry have become a lot more eco-conscious, which is reflected by the growing number of sustainable fashion infographics being shared around social media. Although there is no doubt that sustainable fashion is more...

The Tufts Art Galleries held a panel on abolitionist expression in contemporary art.

Panel elaborates on abolition and discusses abolitionist practice in contemporary art

Christie Ya-Chi Lee, news correspondent October 6, 2020

Black artists and academics clarified abolition and showed how art is used as a form of activism and community empowerment in an online program of the Tufts University Art Galleries on Sept. 17.  Moderator Abigail Satinsky of Tufts University Art Galleries’ panel “What...

Oat milk is the newest trend in the milk alternative industry.

Column: A definitive ranking of milk alternatives

Clara McCourt, news correspondent October 5, 2020

Non-dairy milk is the latest food trend sweeping the nation. Some gag at the thought of drinking milk, some look for a more sustainable cooking option and some just want to try something new in their coffee. For those struggling to find a replacement for milk in their diet, look...