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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Clara McCourt

Clara McCourt, Managing Editor

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From director Olivia Wilde, Dont Worry Darling premiered in theaters Sept. 23. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Review: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ feels like a movie — and that’s about it

Clara McCourt, news staff
September 30, 2022

“Don’t Worry Darling,” director Olivia Wilde’s sophomore film, has become infamous in recent weeks due to its behind-the-scenes drama. Ironically, the best parts of the film come from behind the...

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Musical artist Harry Styles much-anticipated third album Harrys House brings a new, intimate sound to the singers repertoire. Styles performed songs from the album at a concert with fans Friday.

Review: Harry Styles makes himself at home on Harry’s House

Clara McCourt, news staff
May 22, 2022

What do a two and a half year hiatus, a Better Homes and Gardens spread and a bona fide rock star have in common? Welcome to Harry’s House.  Harry’s House, Harry Styles’ hotly anticipated third...

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Author Emily Henrys third novel Book Lovers released this May. The novel reimagines conventional romantic comedy tropes.

Review: ‘Book Lovers’ turns the romantic comedy inside out

Clara McCourt, news staff
May 19, 2022

Everyone’s seen the Hallmark movie: a big city hotshot is forced into some humdrum — yet charming — Middle America small town. Their life is forever changed by some idealized rough-around-the-edges...

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Angelica Jorio (left) speaks at a March 10 SGA presidential debate. Jorio and Sebastian Chávez (center) will will take up the offices of President and Executive Vice President, respectively, on July 1st, 2022.

Jorio-Chávez slate wins 2022 SGA election by executive board overruling

Clara McCourt and Grace Comer
March 31, 2022

Angelica Jorio and Sebastian Chávez of the Jorio-Chávez slate replaced Rhea Tipnis and Abigail Sodergren of the New Horizons slate as student body president elect and executive vice president elect,...

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Moonshot takes a new, scientific take on the classic rom-com genre. Actors spoke with college journalists in a roundtable to discuss the themes of the film. Photo credit Clara McCourt.

Review: ‘Moonshot’ is a twist on earthbound rom-coms

Clara McCourt, managing editor
March 30, 2022

Warner Bros.’ newest film, “Moonshot,” takes the romantic comedy genre into orbit. “Moonshot” takes place twenty years in the future, where a newly terraformed Mars is a beacon of hope for...

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Robert Pattinson is Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman.” Courtesy Warner Bros. via epk.tv.

Review: ‘The Batman’ is a fresh take on the familiar

Clara McCourt, managing editor
March 1, 2022

“The Batman” is a feat of filmmaking that manages to find something new in the tried-and-true superhero saga. After over 80 years of the caped crusader, Warner Bros.’ newest adaptation pits Batman...

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Winter Storm Oaklee is set to leave up to a foot of precipitation in Boston Friday morning. This follows a Jan. 31 snowstorm which left nearly two feet of snow in the area.

UPDATED: Northeastern moves Friday instruction to remote due to winter storm

Clara McCourt, managing editor
February 24, 2022

This story was updated at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 25 to include the remote instruction of all Friday classes. Northeastern has moved all in-person classes on its Boston campus to remote instruction due to a...

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A face covering requirement at Cabot Testing Center. Northeastern announced it is evaluating its mask mandate Friday.

Northeastern updates testing protocols, evaluates mask mandate

Clara McCourt, managing editor
February 18, 2022

Northeastern adjusted some of its COVID-19 policies in an email Friday. Among the newly announced changes is making weekly testing optional for asymptomatic individuals and the discontinuation of the COVID-19...

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Austin Butler is Elvis Presley in Elvis. In Baz Luhrmanns biopic, the multi-faceted tale of rock n roll legend Elvis Presley is brought to light. Courtesy of Warner Bros.

‘Elvis’ trailer promises sweeping storytelling, iconic imagery

Clara McCourt, managing editor
February 17, 2022

Elvis Presley is headed back to the silver screen in 2022. The trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s largely anticipated “Elvis” biopic dropped Feb. 17, teasing a story as enormous and euphoric as the rock...

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Northeastern students are pushing for reform and greater access to mental health resources on campus. Active Minds is an on-campus group that focuses on mental health education, advocacy and programming (top right, photo courtesy MK Moskowitz). Lean on Me offers peer-to-peer, anonymous, text-based counseling (bottom right, photo courtesy Lean on Me). UHCS, as well as Find@Northeastern and We Care are NU provided mental health resources (bottom left, photo by Kelly Thomas).

NU community creates, advocates for mental health resources

As discussions of mental health become increasingly prevalent across college campuses, Northeastern students are finding the available mental health resources limited. To inspire change in the Northeastern community,
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The COVID-19 pandemic created a drastic need for telehealth platforms such as BetterHelp.

BetterHelp redefines teletherapy, raises issues among students

Clara McCourt, managing editor
January 6, 2022

When Olga Prifti decided to cut off contact with her therapist, a woman she had never met in person, there were complications. It started when Prifti, a fourth-year bioengineering major, was having...

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Courtesy of HBO max.

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ demystifies female sexuality

Clara McCourt, managing editor
December 20, 2021

“The Sex Lives of College Girls,” Mindy Kaling’s newest television series, is more than just a teen comedy. The HBO Max show, which premiered in November of this year, explores different avenues...

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“The Nutcracker” marks Boston Ballet’s triumphant return to the Citizens Bank Opera House.

Review: Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ provides welcome escape into childhood fantasy

Clara McCourt, managing editor
December 8, 2021

Boston Ballet’s newest production of “The Nutcracker,” which runs at the Citizens Bank Opera House until Dec. 26, is an enormous feat of skill that brings new light to the holiday classic. The...

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Will Smith is Richard Williams in KING RICHARD. Courtesy EPK.tv

Cast, crew of “King Richard” share commitment to family, accuracy

Clara McCourt, lifestyle editor
November 17, 2021

Warner Brothers' newest film “King Richard” centers the remarkable true story of Richard Williams (Will Smith), father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, training his daughters from the courts...

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Despite the negative effects of sleep deprivation, college students can’t seem to help themselves from pulling all-nighters to study for exams and complete assignments.

[Photo] All-nighters carry negative effects on students, cause biological harm

Sarah Barber, news staff
November 9, 2021

Despite the negative effects of sleep deprivation, college students can’t seem to help themselves from pulling all-nighters to study for exams and complete assignments.

Harry Styles wore custom Gucci on both nights of Harryween — two Halloween-themed shows of his ongoing “Love on Tour.

[Photo] Column: Harryween empowers the queer community with style

Trisha Fernando, news correspondent
November 8, 2021

Harry Styles wore custom Gucci on both nights of Harryween — two Halloween-themed shows of his ongoing “Love on Tour.''

Courtesy Warner Bros. via EPK.tv. All rights reserved.

Cast of ‘Dune’ brings modern take to timeless story

Clara McCourt, lifestyle editor
October 18, 2021

“Dune” is a film of epic proportions. An accomplished cast, an action-packed plot and a rich source material creates a large-scale adventure that promises to be one of the most popular films of 2021....

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Nomi (Lashana Lynch) is ready for action in Cuba in NO TIME TO DIE, an EON Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios film Credit: Nicola Dove © 2021 DANJAQ, LLC AND MGM. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

‘No Time to Die’ team discuss impact, representation within James Bond franchise

Clara McCourt, lifestyle editor
October 6, 2021

“No Time to Die,” the newest installment in the James Bond franchise, goes where no film in the historic franchise has ever dared to go. This film is the last for actor Daniel Craig, who has played...

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Nea Savoca at the Ash and Rose stand at SoWa Open Market.

[Photo] Ash & Rose wants to make the world ‘ethical, sustainable, beautiful’

Alyssa Fell, news correspondent
October 5, 2021

Nea Savoca at the Ash and Rose stand at SoWa Open Market.

The annual Met Gala is held as a fundraiser Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute in New York City.

[Photo] Column: Celebrities interpret American fashion at Met Gala

Gray Timberlake, news correspondent
September 30, 2021

The annual Met Gala is held as a fundraiser Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City.

Convocation and orientation were safe, community-building experiences for first-years amid partying concerns.

‘Northeastern TikTok’ reflects first-year struggles, party culture problems

Clara McCourt, lifestyle editor
September 17, 2021

Northeastern first-years have taken to TikTok to mount their frustrations about the school’s party culture and social scene 一 and they’re racking up thousands of views. Feeling a lack of party culture,...

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Photos courtesy of Isabela Fox-Mills

[Photo] Fall fashion returns for the in-person semester

Lily Elwood, deputy lifestyle editor
August 26, 2021

Photos courtesy of Isabela Fox-Mills

Northeastern announced June 9 that fully vaccinated people will no longer be required to participate in regular COVID-19 testing or complete a daily wellness check. The changes go into effect June 18.

Northeastern loosens testing requirements for summer term

Clara McCourt, news staff
June 9, 2021

In a university-wide email sent June 9, Northeastern announced new testing requirements for the summer 2021 terms, effective June 18. According to the university, the requirements are based on recent Centers...

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Bo Burnham - The Highline Ballroom nyc by Ellie Tre is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Review: ‘Bo Burnham: Inside’ flourishes under pandemic pressure

Clara McCourt, lifestyle editor
June 8, 2021

Bo Burnham’s newest comedy special “Inside” is not truly a comedy special. On the surface, it tackles and satirizes the anxieties of the coronavirus era. But at its core, “Inside” brings to light...

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Phoebe Bridgers by davidjlee is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

In intimate, virtual performance, Phoebe Bridgers brings emotional sound to Northeastern

Clara McCourt, deputy lifestyle editor
February 25, 2021

Northeastern welcomed singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers to its virtual stage Feb. 24 as a surprise event through the Council for University Programs, or CUP, in collaboration with the NU Live Music Association...

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Sisters Winnie and Karen Li share a love of food through their Instagram account, Quaraneat.

Quaraneat spreads accessibility, culture through love of food

Clara McCourt, deputy lifestyle editor
January 24, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, the world was gifted unlimited free time.  That’s when Winnie Li, a fourth-year health science major, began to spend her quarantined days in the kitchen....

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One way to destress after the craziest year yet, is to prepare for the holidays.

Column: 7 ways to finish off the year stress-free

Clara McCourt, news staff
December 3, 2020

Anyone can argue that 2020 has been the strangest year in modern history. The COVID-19 pandemic took over our lives. The nail-bitingly close presidential election kept us glued to our news outlets, thinking...

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Claudia Conway has come under scrutiny recently for her unfiltered political content.

Op-ed: We shouldn’t scrutinize Claudia Conway’s every move

Clara McCourt, contributor
November 6, 2020

Claudia Conway is a changemaker. She leaked political information and caused a senior White House official to resign from their job — and she’s only 16 years old.  Conway is the daughter of former...

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Saturday Night Live came back to performing live, in studio shows in New York City.

Review: The shaky return of ‘Saturday Night Live’

Clara McCourt, news staff
October 22, 2020

Saturday Night Live, or SNL, had a highly anticipated comeback episode premiere this week. But the return to Studio 8H did not come without issues.  Many pandemic procedures were put in place to ensure...

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LonelyGrl Skate Co. offers an inclusive community for female identifying skaters on campus.

LonelyGrl breaks barriers, creates community for skaters

Clara McCourt, news staff
October 12, 2020

It’s no secret that skateboarding is exclusive. The skill itself is tricky to learn, and the sport has historically lacked diverse representation. For those who are not white, male or cisgender, it can...

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Oat milk is the newest trend in the milk alternative industry.

Column: A definitive ranking of milk alternatives

Clara McCourt, news correspondent
October 5, 2020

Non-dairy milk is the latest food trend sweeping the nation. Some gag at the thought of drinking milk, some look for a more sustainable cooking option and some just want to try something new in their coffee....

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The show must go on: Actors find hope in Broadway shutdown

The show must go on: Actors find hope in Broadway shutdown

Clara McCourt, news correspondent
September 30, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City’s Broadway performances have been shut down indefinitely. This has resulted in a massive loss of work for hundreds of performers, musicians and stagehands....

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A first-year students bedroom in the Midtown Hotel.

Column: The do’s and don’ts of hotel living

Clara McCourt, news correspondent
September 21, 2020

Like many Northeastern freshmen, I was placed into housing at the Midtown Hotel this year. Upon learning of my brand new housing situation, I immediately pictured a magnificent lobby, bell-boys in little...

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