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Northeastern improv troupe No Jokes performed Jan. 8 in AfterHours. / Photo courtesy Jonas Polin.

No Jokes improv troupe kicks off semester with ‘BIG Bird Box’

Ali Dusinberre, deputy lifestyle editor January 16, 2019
Northeastern improv troupe No Jokes held their first show of the semester, entitled “BIG Bird Box,” Jan. 8.
The Nor'easters perform in celebration of their sixth studio album release. / Photo courtesy Lauren Scornavacca, Nor'easters

Nor’easters celebrate album release with Blackman concert

Paxtyn Merten, managing editor December 16, 2018
The Nor’easters performed in Blackman Auditorium Tuesday night to celebrate the release of Collective, Vol. II, their sixth studio album.
Event Calendar: Thursday, Dec. 6 - Wednesday, Dec. 12

Event Calendar: Thursday, Dec. 6 – Wednesday, Dec. 12

Ali Dusinberre, deputy lifestyle editor December 5, 2018
Our event calendar from Thursday, Dec. 6 – Wednesday, Dec. 12 highlights events in Boston that you do not want to miss.
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Review: ‘Robin Hood’ steals from better movies and gives nothing in return

Mohit Puvvala, lifestyle columnist December 5, 2018
New "Robin Hood" movie rips off other films of a better caliber and leaves much to be desired for audiences.
SoWa Winter Festival presents Boston-based vendors

SoWa Winter Festival presents Boston-based vendors

Nia Beckett, lifestyle editor December 5, 2018
The fourth annual SoWa Winter Festival took place in Boston's South End last weekend, and many Boston based vendors sold their goods. The event will continue next weekend.
Boston celebrates the holiday season with tree lighting at the Common

Boston celebrates the holiday season with tree lighting at the Common

Ali Dusinberre, deputy lifestyle editor December 5, 2018
Thousands gathered on Boston Common Thursday, Nov. 29, to watch the lighting of the City of Boston’s official 2018 Christmas tree, along with musical performances and fireworks.
Ciara McAloon writes and directs first show for Silver Masque

Ciara McAloon writes and directs first show for Silver Masque

Samantha Barry, assistant photo editor November 29, 2018
NU Theater and English student Ciara McAloon wrote and directed her first play as part of Silver Masque's Fortnight program.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center hosts Star Wars adult night

LEGOLAND Discovery Center hosts Star Wars adult night

Brittany Mendez, news staff November 29, 2018
One Wednesday each month, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston hosts a themed adult night from 7-9 p.m. and November’s was Star Wars.
Event Calendar: Thursday, Nov. 29 - Wednesday, Dec. 5

Event Calendar: Thursday, Nov. 29 – Wednesday, Dec. 5

November 28, 2018
Our event calendar from Thursday, Nov. 29 – Wednesday, Dec. 5 highlights events in Boston that you do not want to miss.
The Wrecks struggle to fill headlining set; supporting bands outshine

The Wrecks struggle to fill headlining set; supporting bands outshine

November 28, 2018
LA band The Wrecks headlined a show at Cambridge's Sinclair venue with three other bands, to raucous audience applause.
NU Stage Presents: Pretty Strong

NU Stage Presents: Pretty Strong

November 28, 2018
NU Stage performed the musical revue “Pretty Strong” in Blackman Auditorium on Nov. 15 and 16. NU Stage beautifully told the story of why women should be proud of who they are.
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The double-edged sword that is caffeine

November 28, 2018
Doctors and students agree that caffeine is not a replacement for a lack of sleep and in the last few years, caffeine consumption among college students has been at an all time high.