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The “Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson” exhibit in the Lois B. and Michael K. Torf Gallery. Wilson utilized a combination of realistic sculpture and figure drawings to portray his subjects. Photo courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Boston’s ‘Eternal Presence’: MFA exhibits the works of local art legend John Wilson
Eleanor Hardy, deputy lifestyle editor • April 26, 2025

The Museum of Fine Arts, or MFA, presented a timely and powerful retrospective honoring John Wilson, a local art legend and alum of the School...

Gen Z’s new wave of feminism: How Northeastern students are reclaiming romance fiction
Gen Z’s new wave of feminism: How Northeastern students are reclaiming romance fiction
Emily Rodriguez, news staff • April 22, 2025

Alannah McEvoy-Benisti was never much of a reader — much less a romance fanatic — until she found herself at a mundane co-op, sitting at...

Runners make a turn during the 2024 Boston Marathon April 15. The annual race welcomed almost half a million spectators last year.
Column: Marathon Monday: Deals, delights and watch parties galore
Harrison Zuritsky, news staff • April 20, 2025

With Marathon Monday on the horizon, Boston is flourishing with almost half a million spectators. Amidst all the excitement for the race, there...

The "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" cast and invited audience members gather for the competition, sitting on bleachers and announcing the rules. The show included colorful costumes that matched each character's backstory. Photo courtesy Ashley DiLorenzo.
Review: ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ brings rejuvenating energy to Northeastern’s theatre
Jenny Tran, news staff • April 17, 2025

C-H-I-L-D means “a young person especially between infancy and puberty,” according to Merriam-Webster. But a dictionary can’t tell you...

Retro Review: ‘Princess Mononoke’ outshines generative AI art
Retro Review: ‘Princess Mononoke’ outshines generative AI art
Meagan Ellis, news staff • April 14, 2025

Capturing the magic of our world — real or imaginary — is the ultimate challenge for animators. Studio Ghibli, an award-winning Japanese...

Kehlani sings into a red microphone. She performed as the headliner for CUP's annual Springfest concert after finishing a 54-show world tour.
Review: Kehlani electrifies Matthews Arena at Springfest 2025
Jennie Koh, deputy lifestyle editor • April 10, 2025
NU Stage members perform "What's Up, Duloc?" The spring revue included the club's largest-ever cast, with almost 100 people. Photo courtesy Emma Kriz, NU Stage.
‘Just Passing Through’: NU Stage performs spring revue with largest cast ever
Samantha Balagot, news correspondent • April 10, 2025
Column: 9 innings, 9 movies: Celebrate the MLB season’s start with these grand-slam baseball movies
Column: 9 innings, 9 movies: Celebrate the MLB season’s start with these grand-slam baseball movies
Jake Guldin and Daniel Patchen April 8, 2025
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A Snell Library Basement classroom (left), the Law Library and ISEC (right). To avoid Snell Library's crowded floors, students flocked to locations across campus to prepare for finals. Photos by Margot Murphy and David Martínez-Dimnet.
Column: Snell you later: Where to actually study during finals week
Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff • April 17, 2025

Northeastern’s Boston campus, which has become increasingly crowded, is always short on space to study — especially during finals. Snell...

A rack of clothes at East Coast Ivy Boutique. The News compiled a list of five locations to shop like a Bostonian.
Column: Coming to Boston? Check out these five stores to look like a Bostonian.
Carson Lyle, news staff • April 13, 2025
"Self-portrait” by Vincent Van Gogh on display. The artist sought to capture the essence of his subjects, including himself, through rapid brushstrokes and an impressionistic style. Photo courtesy MFA.
From canvas to cupcakes, MFA opens new Van Gogh exhibition with birthday cheer
Eleanor Hardy, deputy lifestyle editor • April 13, 2025
Sandra Guzmán speaks during the event. She disscussed the four pillars of women that she thought were important to include in the book. Sandra Guzmán speaks during the event. She disscussed the four pillars of women that she thought were important to include in the book.  Photo courtesy Cameron Kincheloe.
From Panama to the Amazon rainforest, ‘Daughters of Latin America’ poetry anthology captures the community
Tanvi Saxena, news correspondent • April 6, 2025

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The Hot Sardines sing to an audience in moody lighting. The band used an array of instruments such as a cello, saxophone and piano.
Review: The Hot Sardines light up Berklee Performance Center with a gleaming remnant of true swing
Isaac Pedersen, news correspondent • April 8, 2025

The Hot Sardines hit the Berklee Performance Center with a dazzling performance March 8, blending the lively spirit of Roaring ‘20s jazz with...

Matt Bennett (left) and Liz Gillies answer questions from Anna Eaton at the CUP Springfest Q&A. Bennett said he would give the Sikowitz coconut sitting between them to the person in the audience who partied the hardest.
Liz Gillies and Matt Bennett bring ‘Victorious’ nostalgia to Northeastern
Jennie Koh, news staff • April 6, 2025

To the delight of “Victorious” fans across Northeastern, stars Liz Gillies and Matt Bennett visited Blackman Auditorium March 25 for a moderated...

Cat Mazza (left) and Amy Halliday explain how psychiatric institutions and practices inspired the artwork. Knitoscope was used to animate a stitch-like pattern over media.
Tactful textiles: Cat Mazza’s ‘Network’ exhibition weaves technology and social change histories
Eleanor Hardy, news staff • April 5, 2025

Unraveling her first solo exhibition in Boston, artist Cat Mazza hosted a discussion of her works at the Northeastern Center for Design March...

A college dinner party set up.
Dorm Room Dining: The art of a college dinner party
Emily Chung, news staff • April 5, 2025

In my second year of college, I became addicted to hosting dinner parties.  During my first co-op in New York, I invited the only three people...

The cast of "The Triumph of Love" gather on stage for an emotional scene. The play used "The Swing" by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a painting subtly depicting a love affair, as inspiration. Photo courtesy Liza Voll, The Huntington Theatre.
Review: ‘The Triumph of Love’ teaches a valuable lesson on deceit and passion
Megan Canizares Castillo, news correspondent • April 5, 2025

The Huntington Theatre opened “The Triumph of Love” March 7, directed by Loretta Greco. The comedy of errors was written by Pierre Carlet...

Thousands run in the 2024 Boston Marathon. The Huntington News compiled a list of seven must-do spring activities in Boston.
Column: Spring in the city: Must-do activities in Boston this season
Janira Skrbkova, news staff • April 4, 2025

March 20 ushered in the first day of spring, and Bostonians are shedding their winter coats as they embrace longer days and a fresh lineup of...

Dancers performing as the Mad Hatter, Alice, March Hare, Dormouse and White Rabbit host a tea party (left to right). Noreste spent two months practicing and preparing for the performance. (Editor's Note: Olivia Mintz, second from right, is the data editor for The Huntington News.) Photo courtesy Gloria Ge.
Noreste Ballet Company dazzles on stage with ‘Alice in Wonderland’ production
Jennie Koh, news staff • April 4, 2025

The Noreste Ballet Company delivered a wondrous night to attendees with its spring production of “Alice in Wonderland” March 21. Started...

A barista quickly prepares a coffee for a customer at Broadstreet. Plants covered the interior of the building, giving the store a warm atmosphere.
Column: 6 Boston-area coffee shops for every occasion
Frances Klemm, news staff • April 4, 2025

There’s not much I love more than a good cafe. Wherever I go, I compile lists of my favorite spots, but they’ve always had to meet two requirements....

A singer and guitarist bring their original song to life. The event was a special opportunity for new Berklee students to kickstart their musical networks and discuss original pieces with peers.
Berklee open mic builds community, one note at a time
Riley Rampy and John Nguyen April 1, 2025

Bathed in an inescapable red hue, Cafe 939 pulsed with the contagious ambition of young Berklee College of Music musicians March 24, enticing...

Retro Review: Revisiting ‘Moonlight,’ a tender film worthy of every accolade
Retro Review: Revisiting ‘Moonlight,’ a tender film worthy of every accolade
Meagan Ellis, news correspondent • April 1, 2025

“Hello, stranger / It seems so good to see you back again / How long has it been?” It is this melody, the soulful “Hello Stranger”...