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Gina Fonseca (left) and Sean Leviashvili in a scene from "Cost of Living." The play premiered in Boston at Roberts Studio Theatre in the Stanford Calderwood Pavilion from March 8 to 30. Photo courtesy Nile Hawver, Speakeasy Stage.

‘Cost of Living’ advocates for disability justice on, off stage

Heidi Ho, news staff April 8, 2024

Speakeasy Stage Company welcomed the Boston premiere of playwright Martyna Majok’s “Cost of Living,” which was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, from March 8 to 30 at Roberts Studio Theatre in the Stanford Calderwood Pavilion. With a cast of only four actors, Gina...

Abby Barton (left) and Cecilia Liang in a scene from "Usual Girls." Northeastern's production of Ming Peiffer's play ran from March 28 to April 7.

‘Usual Girls’ doesn’t hold back, addresses brutal realities head-on

Darin Zullo, news staff April 7, 2024

“Usual Girls” is by no means a typical feel-good, light-hearted play about womanhood. At times, it’s a comedy, but with every laugh it delivers, a harsh reality follows.  Playwright Ming Peiffer describes it as “a show about the joys and horrors of growing up being...

Laganja Estranga speaks to the crowd. Along with her performances, she also spoke about the importance of students voting and the LGBTQ+ community having a seat at the table.

LMA, RSA bring Laganja Estranja to campus for Springfest

Janira Skrbkova and Carol Queiroz April 5, 2024

So you wanted a twist, huh?  To kick off Springfest 2024, Northeastern’s Live Music Association, or LMA, and the Resident Student Association, or RSA, hosted a drag performance in the Curry Ballroom with headliner Laganja Estranja of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season six....

Rachel Moskowitz, a third-year business administration and communication studies combined major and CUP’s associate director of concerts, hands a student a CUP hat. The Springfest merchandise was broken into tiers based on the number of stamps students had, with each tier unlocking a different item.

Cuplympics Carnival provides fun, Olympics-themed activities for students

Jessica Xing, photo editor April 2, 2024

Hundreds gathered in Curry Student Center Wednesday for the annual Springfest carnival. Hosted by the Council for University Programs, or CUP, the carnival featured five different activities for undergraduate students. Officially titled the “Cuplympics Carnival,” the...

The Boston College Dynamics, a co-ed a cappella group at Boston College, performs. 10 a cappella groups from Northeast colleges and universities performed at the ICCA Semifinal March 23.

ICCA Semifinal features spellbinding performances, student camaraderie

Heidi Ho, news staff March 31, 2024

It was a full house when Berklee Performing Arts Center hosted the annual International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, or ICCA, Semifinal March 23. Each of the 10 competing a cappella groups from colleges and universities in the Northeast performed three songs, eliciting...

Three cosplayers pose for a photo with a PAX East sign. The convention ran from March 21 to March 24.

PAX East forges bonds within gaming communities, creates platform for indie developers

Darin Zullo, news staff March 31, 2024

Cosplayers, influencers and indie developers alike came from all across the East Coast to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center for PAX East 2024. Spanning from March 21 to March 24, each day overflowed with competitions, panels and meetups for gamers to enjoy. Although...

Two representatives from Casa Myrna speak to attendees about the organization and safe relationship practices. Casa Myrna accepted donations throughout the event. Photo courtesy Haylen Wehr.

Safe Relationships Open Mic Night raises money, awareness for domestic violence nonprofit

Katarina Schmeiszer, news correspondent March 28, 2024

A Safe Relationships Open Mic Night, which took place in AfterHours Feb. 22, raised money and awareness for Casa Myrna, a Boston-based domestic violence nonprofit organization.  Three student-run organizations at Northeastern: the Council for University Programs, or CUP,...

Students gather in Curry Student Center during the Springfest carnival in 2023. CUP recently released a complete schedule of Springfest events for 2024.

A complete guide to Springfest 2024

Kristina DaPonte, deputy lifestyle editor March 24, 2024

With the first days of spring in the rearview mirror, Northeastern’s Council for University Programs, or CUP, and other student organizations have kicked their programming into high gear for Springfest, a week-long celebration bringing various activities and performances to...

Timothée Chalamet stars as Paul Atreides in "Dune: Part Two." The first film was a critical and commercial success, resulting in lofty expectations for the sequel. Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ lives up to its hype, brands itself as an all-time-great sequel

Ian Dartley, news correspondent March 24, 2024

“Dune: Part Two” had an uphill battle to match the great sci-fi sequels. The follow-up to Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, “Dune,” has been filled with casting hype, extensive press tours and praise leading up to its release.  Picking...

Jennifer Lawrence walks the red carpet, waving. Her striking Dior dress was one of the evening's best. Photo courtesy Jenny Anderson, Disney.

Column: The most show-stopping looks at the 96th Academy Awards

Claudie Bellanger, news correspondent March 24, 2024

Awards season concluded March 10 with the 96th Academy Awards, and the event left viewers with enough to talk about until next season. With Ryan Gosling’s theatrical performance of “I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie” and Vanessa Hudgens’ pregnancy announcement, the best-dressed...

Stars Ellie Baker and Chase Wolfe stand on a bench, surrounded by the rest of the cast, with their arms outstretched. The musical was based on the 1990 romantic comedy of the same name, "Pretty Woman." Photo courtesy Matthew Murphy, Emerson Colonial Theatre.

Review: ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ steals audiences’ hearts — just like its lead actress

Heidi Ho, news staff March 21, 2024

The Emerson Colonial Theatre opened its production of “Pretty Woman: The Musical”  Feb. 27 to the delight of showgoers. Based on the 1990 romantic comedy of the same name starring Richard Gere and an Oscar-nominated Julia Roberts, the musical did a thorough job of translating...

Jimmy Kimmel hosts the 96th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre March 11. Films and artists were nominated across 23 categories. Photo courtesy Frank Micelotta, Disney.

Column: ‘Oppenheimer’ wins big at best-produced Oscars ceremony in years

Jake Guldin, lifestyle editor March 15, 2024

Hollywood’s biggest stars convened in the Dolby Theatre March 11 for the 96th Academy Awards, anxious to see which films and artists would take home the gold across the show’s 23 categories. The event, with late-night personality Jimmy Kimmel hosting, featured a deserving...