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Passengers board a Commuter Rail train. The Huntington News selected five New England spots for spring break.

Column: 5 last-minute New England spring break trips

Meghan Hirsch, news staff February 14, 2025

If you haven’t already started planning for spring break, chances are an exotic, tropical vacation is not in the cards for you this year. But please, do not despair. The beautiful New England region has much to offer, even for last-minute planners and broke college students.  Portland,...

Two Aaroh members sing a South Indian set. They handed out flowers to the other singers in the set and the audience.

NU Aaroh’s Dilwale showcase creates magic ahead of Valentine’s Day

Tanvi Saxena, photo correspondent February 13, 2025

NU Aaroh’s Dilwale Valentine’s Day showcase took place at the Fenway Center Feb. 7 and included a vibrant mix of classic romantic melodies. Within the South Asian community, Dilwale means generous or brave-hearted; someone with a lot of love in their heart. With Valentine’s...

Column: 6 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Boston

Column: 6 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Boston

Lily Cooper, news staff February 12, 2025

Valentine’s Day: The only holiday that’s as divisive as a presidential election.  On one side, the smug happy couples celebrate their love with a romantic dinner, chocolates and flowers. On the other side, the singles watch bad rom-coms while they aggressively refresh...

Gipeun members perform traditional Korean instruments in the Shapiro Family Courtyard. The MFA's Lunar New Year event showcased Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese culture.

No firecrackers needed: MFA Boston brings Lunar New Year to the city

Jenny Tran, news staff February 12, 2025

Growth, renewal and adaptability are all qualities that define the Year of the Snake. For a year that signifies a new start, a museum — a sacred place of art — takes on a new role.  The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, or MFA, hosted its annual Lunar New Year celebration Jan....

Retro Review: Love is unforgettable in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’

Retro Review: Love is unforgettable in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’

Meagan Ellis, news correspondent February 10, 2025

This Valentine’s Day, it’s important to keep those we love in mind — some, however, may be inclined to disagree.  “Today is a holiday invented by greeting card companies to make people feel like crap,” Joel Barish (Jim Carrey) says in 2004’s “Eternal Sunshine...

Adrien Brody stars as László Tóth in "The Brutalist." The film followed the Hungarian-Jewish architect as he immigrates to the United States and begins working on a community center project for industrialist Harrison Van Buren. Photo courtesy A24.

Review: ‘The Brutalist’ hones in on art and capital’s precarious relationship

Jake Guldin, news staff February 10, 2025

The parallels between László Tóth (Adrien Brody), the protagonist of “The Brutalist,” and Brady Corbet, the actor-turned-filmmaker who penned him into existence, are glaringly apparent. Both polarizing artists, their works garner snide remarks and earnest praise in equal...

Canned beans, eggplant and chickpeas from Trader Joe's.

Dorm Room Dining: Quick and easy Trader Joe’s pantry picks

Maya Quinlan and Emily Chung February 9, 2025

With one busy semester after the next, college students are constantly searching for quick, cost-effective meals that will keep them satisfied as they move between classes and club meetings. A popular choice among students for grocery shopping is Trader Joe’s, a chain known...

From banned to back again: The political tug-of-war over TikTok

From banned to back again: The political tug-of-war over TikTok

Janira Skrbkova, news staff February 7, 2025

More than 170 million American users were impacted when the popular platform TikTok went dark Jan. 18. Questions surrounding data breaches on the application date six years back, and the integrity of TikTok is still up for debate today.  In fall of 2019, U.S. government officials...

Retro Review: On its 30th anniversary, ‘Se7en’ restores faith in the inhumane

Retro Review: On its 30th anniversary, ‘Se7en’ restores faith in the inhumane

Meagan Ellis, news correspondent February 6, 2025

The heart of a good thriller is in the genre’s name itself. It’s that sense of excitement complemented by a tinge of fear and anticipation for what is yet to come that leaves its audience gripping their seats. In director David Fincher’s “Seven” (1995, stylized as “Se7en”),...

A Cold Stone Creamery employee prepares an order of ice cream. The employee threw and caught scoops of ice cream with two spatulas.

Column: Ice cream, you scream: 4 spots for the best frozen treats near campus

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff February 6, 2025

We all scream for ice cream. Everyone’s favorite sweet treat is available all over Boston, so if you’re tired of the chocolate and vanilla soft serve and limited topping options at the dining hall, there are plenty of sweet spots off campus. Ben & Jerry’s – Taste:...

Brandon Wilson (left) and Ethan Herisse star in "Nickel Boys." The film was based on Colson Whitehead's novel "The Nickel Boys." Photo courtesy Amazon Content Services LLC.

Review: ‘Nickel Boys’ reaffirms subjective storytelling’s political power

Jake Guldin, news staff February 3, 2025

An aging Elwood Curtis (Daveed Diggs) jumps between browser tabs in his New York apartment, poring over news articles about Nickel Academy, a reform school he attended: Human remains, those of Black students, have been unearthed on the premises.  Images of unmarked graves...

Column: Valentine’s Day: Straight from the heart or straight from your wallet?

Column: Valentine’s Day: Straight from the heart or straight from your wallet?

Sarah Pyrce, news staff February 3, 2025

As we transition into February, that inescapable day draws closer and closer. Whether you’re dreading it, excited for it or couldn’t care less, you simply cannot avoid the rampant commercialization of Valentine’s Day.  Your daily Dunkin’ run is flooded with ads for...