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Former One Direction heartthrob Niall Horan played his first Boston gig on Friday since the band declared its hiatus two years ago.

Niall Horan’s first solo show in Boston sells out the Orpheum

November 7, 2017

By Paula Hornstein, news staff Former One Direction heartthrob Niall Horan played his first Boston gig on Friday since the band declared its hiatus two years ago. This was only the 13th show of his Flicker tour, but it was clear that Horan is just as comfortable solo on the...

Although it was a Monday night, it felt like a weekend in Boston’s House of Blues at the sold-out show headlined by Icelandic group Kaleo.

Kaleo plays a sold-out show at the House of Blues

November 1, 2017

By Matt Burmeister, news correspondent Although it was a Monday night, it felt like a weekend in Boston’s House of Blues at the sold-out show headlined by Icelandic group Kaleo. For about two and a half hours, fans enjoyed a variety of folk, pop, rock and blues from emerging...

The crowd dances along with Eilish while she performs "COPYCAT."

Billie Eilish gathers a full house in Cambridge

October 22, 2017
Billie Eilish gathers a full house in Cambridge at first Boston show. Photos by Alex Melagrano.
A main component of the set was a gigantic pineapple disco-ball dangling over the center of the stage.

Glass Animals perform for large crowd at Agganis Arena

October 11, 2017

Photos by Lauren Scornavacca

Comedian Aparna Nancherla performed at Ell Hall on October 2nd. Nancherla, currently living in New York, said she had been to Boston a few times doing comedy through Improv Boston as well as the Comedy and Arts festival.

Aparna Nancherla performs at Blackman

October 11, 2017

  Photos by Brian Bae, Head Staff Photographer.

 Hundreds of people gathered on Boston Common Saturday to protest President Donald J. Trump’s recent actions to roll back DACA, which protected undocumented individuals who were brought to the United States as children. The Boston May Day Coalition organized the event through Facebook in partnership with the United American Indians of New England, Black Lives Matter - Boston, Veterans for Peace, Cosecha and many other local groups. Cata Santiago, a representative from Cosecha, an immigrant rights movement, spoke during the rally. “My DACA expires on November of next year. I am one of the people who falls under the gap — I can’t renew my DACA anymore. We need permanent protection,” she said.

Photo Gallery: Bostonians protest Trump’s DACA repeal

September 26, 2017
Hundreds of people gathered on Boston Common Sept. 16 to protest President Donald J. Trump’s recent actions to roll back DACA, which protected undocumented individuals who were brought to the United States as children.
Standing in front of the other members of Brockhampton, Ameer Vann performs his verse from "FAKE."

Brockhampton gathers a full house in Cambridge at first Boston show

September 14, 2017
Los Angeles' Brockhampton visits Cambridge during their first official tour.
 Jake Owen commented on how he enjoyed playing at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset, MA because of the intimate setting.

Jake Owen plays intimate show in Cohasset, MA

September 6, 2017

Photos by Lauren Scornavacca

Graduating seniors watch the commencement ceremony.

2017 Undergraduate Commencement

Paxtyn Merten May 6, 2017
Photos by Paxtyn Merten, Class of 2017 undergraduates celebrated their commencement on May 5 in the TD Garden.
Photo by Lauren Scornavacca

A look back at the best sports moments of the 2016-17 seasons

April 20, 2017
Northeastern University sports have always been known for their competitive demeanor and successful track record, and this past year was no different.