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The Huntington News

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Stress and anxiety are common experiences for students on college campus, but there are steps you can take to benefit your mental health.

Counselor and students share tips for managing anxiety and mental health

Paige Stern, news staff October 2, 2019

For most students, it feels as though the grind really never stops. Between hopping from class to class, spending hours on homework and trying to balance a healthy diet and physical habits, it’s no wonder so many students feel overwhelmed.  In response, Northeastern University...

Alex Hurt (Rosencrantz) and Jeremy Webb (Guildenstern) in the Huntington Theatre Company's production of "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead," playing Sept. 20 through Oct. 20, 2019 at the Huntington Avenue Theatre.

Review: ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’ is a crisis of antiheroes

Nia Beckett, news correspondent October 2, 2019

Minor characters take the main stage in the Huntington Theatre Company’s production of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” and they’re nothing short of absurd. Playwright Tom Stoppard’s 1966 tragicomedy, set amid William Shakespeare’s late 16th-century tragedy...

Review: ‘Rambo: Last Blood’: Hopefully the last we’ll see of Rambo

Christopher Kelly, news staff October 2, 2019

“Rambo: Last Blood” sees the final return of character John Rambo, played by Sylvester Stallone, and marks the utter downfall of the series and the once-great action movie legend. This film is the definition of “cash grab” with its bad pacing, cliched plot and the overall...

Student models walk the runway at Her Campus College Fashion Week.

College Fashion Week celebrates student diversity and empowerment

Jessica Brite, news correspondent October 1, 2019

More than 700 college students and community members attended the eighth annual College Fashion Week at Revere Hotel Saturday to show off their own personal style and preview upcoming trends for the fall and winter seasons.  Her Campus, an online magazine organization with...

Inside the makeshift studio at the Concert for One series, attendees receive a one-minute, one-on-one live performance with a musician.

Concert for One series provides an immersive musical experience

Estelle De Zan, news correspondent September 29, 2019

Steps away from the Chinatown gates lies a shipping container-turned-studio where both musician and listener are active participants in a one-minute live performance. Celebrity Series of Boston, a non-profit that organizes live shows, launched their annual free public performance...

Northeastern's Cheese Club focuses on celebrating the food and also bringing together the larger cheese community.

Cheese lovers unite in new NU club

Nia Beckett, news correspondent September 27, 2019

After a tasting at Xhibition Kitchen, an on-campus kitchen venue, during their freshman year, Cheese Club co-founders and co-presidents Allie Kuo and Sean Flannery found themselves constantly talking about their love for cheese. A friend of Flannery’s sister was president...

The Museum of Fine Arts is implementing a range of new programs aimed at expanding accessibility for students in the Boston area.

MFA expands student connection through new programs

Leah Cussen, news correspondent September 25, 2019

Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, or MFA, is implementing a number of programs this fall designed to deepen the surrounding student community’s connection with the museum. These programs — which include expanded grants for free bus travel for students, increased accessibility...

A variety of affordable products allow makeup users to get creative with their lashes.

Column: Lash styling offers affordable, unique expression

Jessica Brite, news correspondent September 25, 2019

Whether they be light and fluffy, thick and bold or all-natural, lashes tend to be the one thing every makeup user can agree is essential to their routine. For young people entering the world of makeup, mascara is an easy way to get used to the feeling and look of makeup on the...

Review: ‘It: Chapter 2’: Killer clown, killer sequel

Christopher Kelly, news staff September 23, 2019

“It: Chapter 2” delivered a killer conclusion to the story of the Losers’ Club, seizing the spot for best Stephen King film adaptation. Director Andy Muschietti returned to tell the twisted tale of Pennywise and his merciless attack on the citizens of Derry, Maine. The...

Barns Courtney delivers an energetic performance at Paradise Rock Club on Sept. 10.

Barns Courtney connects with the crowd at Paradise Rock Club

Valeria Vazquez, news correspondent September 19, 2019

The walls to the Paradise Rock Club are covered in the names of early rock legends: U2, Blondie, AC/DC, The Police, even Snoop Dogg. After Barns Courtney’s performance on Tuesday, Sept. 10, it would not be a surprise to see his name among the others. Opening with “Fun...

Column: On-campus restaurants bring welcome variety to NU

Column: On-campus restaurants bring welcome variety to NU

Lucy Hoffman, news correspondent September 19, 2019

The monotony of dining hall food gets old very quickly on many college campuses. Luckily for Northeastern students, there are plenty of other options to choose from — and some even take meal swipes. Rebecca’s Cafe Like most students, I heard about Rebecca’s through...

Event Calendar: Thursday, September 19 – Wednesday, September 25

Event Calendar: Thursday, September 19 – Wednesday, September 25

Morgan Lloyd, deputy lifestyle editor September 19, 2019

Thursday, September 19, Green Line Records presents: The Garden & Edge Petal Burn Catch eclectic rockers The Garden at a free AfterHours concert put on by Northeastern’s own record label, Green Line Records. The band refers to its genre as “vada vada,” a phrase they...