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Vaping, popular at Northeastern and at colleges around the country, has been banned in Massachusetts, leading to mixed reactions.

NU community responds to vaping diseases, ban

Sarah Olender, news correspondent October 9, 2019

With more and more reports of vaping-related lung illnesses popping up around the country and vaping remaining prevalent on college campuses, it is time to examine the facts and misunderstandings about vaping.   One misunderstanding is that all vaping-related illnesses are...

Review: ‘Joker’ (2019) worth every ticket

Christopher Kelly, news staff October 9, 2019

“Joker” (2019), directed by Todd Phillips, tells the sad tale of Arthur Fleck and his descent into madness as he eventually personifies the Joker. Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur is one of the most captivating performances of the year. This film combines beautiful cinematography...

Henry Diltz, left, and Mick Rock, right, pose together at an exhibition celebrating their groundbreaking work in music photography.

Mick Rock and Henry Diltz: Two unconnected stories of capturing and becoming legends

Kelly Chan, news correspondent October 9, 2019

Behind the album covers of almost every rock ’n’ roll music legend lies two men — one from London and one from California — each of whom stumbled upon photography in their 20s and ultimately became legends themselves. Mick Rock and Henry Diltz led parallel lives down...

NU’s Pi Kappa Phi chapter focusing on building its identity

NU’s Pi Kappa Phi chapter focusing on building its identity

Lukas Illion, news correspondent October 9, 2019

Northeastern isn’t a fraternity school, but it looks more like one every year. This spring, the university welcomed Pi Kappa Phi as the 10th fraternity sanctioned by the Interfraternity Council, or IFC, on campus.  The national chapter sent representatives to recruit “founding...

The 2019 New England Indonesian Festival featured traditional Indonesian dances among other theatrical performances.

IndoFest brings traditional Indonesian culture to Boston

Ananya Sankar, news correspondent October 2, 2019

The 2019 New England Indonesian Festival, held Sept. 28 in Copley Square, was a spectacular celebration of authentic culture. For six hours, the square was filled with delicious smells, vibrant indigenous performances and the chatter of excited visitors. This was the seventh...

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...