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Aoun’s "Robot Proof" lays out a plan for educators

Aoun’s “Robot Proof” lays out a plan for educators

November 29, 2017
Joseph E. Aoun: A man who has said his fourth language is rap and also has been honored by the French government for his contributions to academia. So what does a book penned by Northeastern’s president look like? How many times does he say “experiential learning?” As it turns out, it’s a surprisingly good read with only 28 mentions over 149 pages.
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Event Calendar: Nov. 30-Dec. 6

November 29, 2017
These are the events you cannot miss this week.
NU music ensembles prepare for upcoming performances

NU music ensembles prepare for upcoming performances

November 29, 2017
Northeastern’s symphony orchestra and choral society will host their fall concerts Dec. 1 and 2, respectively, featuring musical pieces from different time periods. Both performances will be held at the Fenway Center at 8 p.m.
Skaters enjoys the skating path at Boston Winter Nov. 25. Many of the 85 businesses running kiosks in the holiday market were small and local.

Boston Winter brings holiday cheer to City Hall Plaza

November 29, 2017
From Nov. 24 until Dec. 31, Boston’s City Hall Plaza is transformed for Boston Winter as part of Berkshire Bank’s Boston Seasons series of events. With an expanded shopping market and outdoor skating path, City Hall is full of holiday cheer.
Dua Lipa makes her first stop in Boston on her Self-Titled Tour

Dua Lipa makes her first stop in Boston on her Self-Titled Tour

November 28, 2017

  By Lauren Scornavacca and Hailey Konisky   The anticipation was high in the House of Blues Monday night as the crowd waited for Dua Lipa to take the stage for the sold-out show. Under the dim stage lights audience members could make out the silhouettes of...

John Mayer and Jimmy Fallon

Comedians perform at TD Garden for the 23rd Annual ‘Comics Come Home’ benefit

November 20, 2017

By Sophie Cannon, managing editor From the strange spellings of their cities to their reckless driving and inability to be offended by an insult, it is undeniably true that Bostonians have a lot to laugh about when it comes to their city. In a night of pure comedic relief,...

NU Theatre Dept. depicts a town like any other

NU Theatre Dept. depicts a town like any other

November 19, 2017
The show exhibits what can best be described as people’s “mid-life crises.” Expectations of what life should be diverge radically from the characters’ realities.
The old Taylor is not dead, she’s just fed up

The old Taylor is not dead, she’s just fed up

November 17, 2017
When Taylor Swift dropped her fifth studio album “1989” back in October 2014, the question on everybody’s mind, no doubt, was “how can she possibly top this?” Well, the answer to that question will have to wait at least a couple more years.
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Event Calendar: Nov. 16-Nov. 22

November 16, 2017
These are the events you can't miss this week.
Tragedy meets representation in NU Shakespeare Society's "Macbeth"

Tragedy meets representation in NU Shakespeare Society’s “Macbeth”

November 15, 2017
Although bad luck has often surrounded productions of the ‘Scottish play’ — so named as to avoid strange incidents often associated with saying the name “Macbeth” outside of rehearsals and performances — the cast is confident everything will run smoothly and any deaths or injuries will be those intended by the playwright more than four centuries ago.
Benjamin Selesnick: born to write and living the creative dream

Benjamin Selesnick: born to write and living the creative dream

November 15, 2017
When Benjamin Selesnick writes, he’s not just putting down his creative thoughts — he’s also asking questions about the world. Last spring, his hard work paid off.
NU Stage celebrates Broadway’s biggest ‘unsung heroes’

NU Stage celebrates Broadway’s biggest ‘unsung heroes’

November 15, 2017
In a story, not everyone can be the Batman. However, NU Stage Musical Theatre Company aims to show audiences that it’s okay to be the Robin.