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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Laura Emde

Laura Emde, Copy Chief

Laura Emde is a fourth-year media and screen studies and journalism major with a minor in music industry. She is currently a member of news staff and previously served as deputy lifestyle editor. You can follow her on X at @lauraemde_.

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Crime Log: Friday, Nov. 1 to Thursday, Nov. 14

Crime Log: Friday, Nov. 1 to Thursday, Nov. 14

Laura Emde, news staff
December 11, 2024

This crime log is compiled using publicly available police logs from the Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD. The NUPD is required to make this information public, pursuant to the Clery...

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Cynthia Erivo stands in front of a broken window as Elphaba in "Wicked." Erivo showed off her vocal strength in the musical's various songs, most notably "Defying Gravity." Photo courtesy Universal Pictures.

Review: ‘Wicked’ is beyond deserving of the space it holds

Laura Emde, news staff
December 5, 2024

After eight years of production, a change of director and multiple delayed releases, “Wicked” has finally made its way to the silver screen, proving that good things come to those who wait. The film...

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An entrance to Northeastern’s new building on the Seattle campus. It was built to serve as a collaborative space for students and faculty. Photo courtesy Sneha Chakrabarty.

Northeastern expands Seattle campus with opening of ‘The Hub’

Laura Emde, news staff
October 31, 2024

Northeastern opened a new, multi-functional building less than a mile from its main Seattle campus Oct. 15, according to an article published Oct. 28 by the university’s media relations-run outlet Northeastern...

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An American flag flies on top of Ell Hall. Northeastern tied with three other universities for the 54th slot in U.S. News & World's annual national college report for 2025.

Northeastern drops one spot in U.S. News & World Report 2025 college rankings

Laura Emde, news staff
September 24, 2024

U.S. News & World Report ranked Northeastern University 54th in its annual national college report for 2025, moving the university one spot lower than its 2024 ranking.  Northeastern was just shy...

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A Northeastern University Police sign. An NUPD email alert informed students that a Northeastern student was the victim of an attempted unarmed robbery the night of Sept. 17. File photo by Marta Hill.

NUPD, BPD investigating after Northeastern student, another person report attempted robberies on campus

Laura Emde, news staff
September 18, 2024

A Northeastern student was the victim of an attempted unarmed robbery the night of Sept. 17, according to an email alert from the Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, sent the morning of...

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Review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ shines at its best, but crashes at its worst

Review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ shines at its best, but crashes at its worst

Laura Emde, news staff
May 1, 2024

When the clock struck midnight April 19, the world listened to Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” for the first time.  Two hours later, fans listened to the album...

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Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo star in Yorgos Lanthimos' provocative feminist fairy tale, "Poor Things." It was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Stone, Best Supporting Actor for Ruffalo and Best Picture. Photo courtesy Atsushi Nishijima, Searchlight Pictures.

Review: ‘Poor Things’ explores female empowerment, sexuality with humorous moments

Laura Emde, deputy lifestyle editor
March 10, 2024

There are very few movies where actor Mark Ruffalo could get away with calling someone a “cunt,” and “Poor Things” is one of them. The 2023 film, currently up for 11 awards at this year’s...

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The exterior of Snell Library. Northeastern announced in an email to students Friday afternoon that the second floor of Snell will close Feb. 20 for renovations, while the basement level will reopen the same day.

Second floor of Snell Library to close for renovations, basement to reopen with books

Laura Emde, news staff
February 17, 2024

The second floor of Snell Library will close Feb. 20 for renovations, Dean of the Library Dan Cohen announced in an email to students Friday afternoon. The basement level will reopen the same day and house...

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Students sit around a scroll at the Dec. 1 sit-in on the second floor of Curry Student Center. Three students charged with Code of Student Conduct violations after the sit in were found responsible last week.

3 students placed on deferred suspension following Dec. 1 Huskies for a Free Palestine sit-in

Emily Spatz and Laura Emde
January 31, 2024

All three students charged with violations of the Code of Student Conduct after a Huskies for a Free Palestine sit-in Dec. 1 were found responsible in their hearings with the Office of Student Conduct...

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The News presents ‘Lifestyle Wrapped 2023’

The News presents ‘Lifestyle Wrapped 2023’

Jake Guldin, Kristina DaPonte, and Laura Emde
January 7, 2024

Throughout 2023, contributors of The News’ Lifestyle section commented on the latest trends overtaking social media, covered live events ranging from concerts to celebrity-driven conversations and, of...

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Tom Blyth (left) and Rachel Zegler (right) star as Coriolanus Snow and Lucy Gray Baird, respectively, in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." The film is set decades before the previously released films. Photo courtesy Murray Close/Lionsgate.

Review: ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ breaks new ground while honoring its predecessors

Laura Emde, deputy lifestyle editor
December 5, 2023

It’s a chilly November night, and a group of friends are driving to see the newest “Hunger Games” movie as Taylor Swift’s most recent release, “1989,” is playing through the car speakers. Is...

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Ryan Gosling (left) and Margot Robbie (right) star in Greta Gerwig's "Barbie," portraying Ken and Barbie, respectively. Many watched the film alongside "Oppenheimer," which released the same weekend. Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

Review: ‘Barbie’ highlights the harsh realities of womanhood while maintaining humor

Laura Emde, deputy lifestyle editor
August 28, 2023

Moviegoers flocked to theaters dressed to the nines in pink July 21 to celebrate the release of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie.” “Barbie” received widespread acclaim, receiving a score of 88% and...

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Column: The Oscars present award sweeps, questionable jokes, jaw-dropping performances

Column: The Oscars present award sweeps, questionable jokes, jaw-dropping performances

Laura Emde, news staff
April 7, 2023

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its 95th annual Academy Awards ceremony, colloquially known as the Oscars, March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Audiences around the world...

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, going to a movie theater has become less common in the United States. This newfound hesitance toward the silver screen is having a financial impact on many major movie theater chains.

Column: Competition from streaming services cause movie theaters to struggle

Laura Emde, news staff
February 25, 2023

Many are familiar with the experience of paying $11 for a ticket to a new movie, waiting in line for an overpriced bag of popcorn and settling into their seat to eat the entirety of said bag before the...

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Review: ‘M3GAN’ balances elements of horror and serious themes with comedy

Laura Emde, news staff
February 1, 2023

When it comes to promoting a movie, most studios do not use eight girls dressed as the main character dancing at an NFL game. Unless it’s “M3GAN,” of course. Gerard Johnstone’s 2022 horror film...

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Millions of Swifties logged onto Ticketmaster Nov. 15 in the hopes of obtaining tickets to Taylor Swift's upcoming "The Eras Tour" during its presale. The unprecedented demand resulted in both website crashes and droves of disappointed fans.

Swifties express concerns about Ticketmaster following disastrous presale

Laura Emde, news staff
December 6, 2022

Millions of Taylor Swift fans, or Swifties, “vowed not to cry anymore if [they] survived the Great War” as they logged onto Ticketmaster Nov. 15 in the hopes of getting tickets to Swift’s upcoming...

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Z-library was a database of pirated e-books and scholarly articles operational from 2009 to November 2022. The site was an important resource for many college students.

Z-Library shutdown leaves users scrambling to find alternatives

Laura Emde, news staff
November 26, 2022

Z-Library, a database for pirated e-books, shut down Nov. 4 after the U.S. federal government seized its domains. The website’s closure left many college students in a panic, as it offered millions of...

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After noticing that there were no sewing clubs yet at Northeastern, some students got together to form one. They are working to make the club official next semester.

Northeastern students look to form sewing club on campus

Laura Emde, news correspondent
November 14, 2022

A new opportunity is on the horizon for Northeastern students who love clothing and want to learn more about the process of creating it, as a group of students are working toward creating Northeastern’s...

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Pictured here, "First Kill" is a supernatural adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Courtesy of Netflix. © 1997-2016 Netflix, Inc. All rights reserved.

Column: Shakespeare retellings bring fresh takes to classic tales

Laura Emde, news correspondent
November 7, 2022

The film “Rosaline,” which premiered on Hulu Oct. 14, tells the classic story of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” from the perspective of Romeo’s former lover. The film gives Rosaline,...

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The working world is no stranger to unpredictable layoffs. But the less-than-conventional, often unregulated, world of theatre has become a hotbed of tension over labor rights and ethics as productions close abruptly with little warning.

Theatre productions closing without notice leave cast, crew in difficult situations

Laura Emde, news correspondent
October 20, 2022

Katie Dolce has always been familiar with the world of theatre — her father owns a theatre on Long Island. She knows many actors that have been mistreated in professional productions. Recently, she’s...

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Northeastern students have access to several art museums for discounted prices. This makes art more accessible for students who appreciate it most.

Northeastern students reap benefits of free art museum admissions

Laura Emde, news correspondent
February 18, 2022

A visit to an art museum allows you to enter a new world. You can discover something new about another time and place, or you can start to understand the experiences of others. These visits are priceless...

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"Movie Theater" by roeyahram is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Hollywood continues its reign of remakes

Laura Emde, news correspondent
December 31, 2021

We live in a world of remakes — from new renditions of classic animated Disney films such as “Cinderella” or “Beauty and the Beast” to new versions of other time-honored favorites like “Little...

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