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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

Lily Elwood

Lily Elwood, Deputy Lifestyle Editor

All content by Lily Elwood
Pam and Tommy wants to re-examine the fallout around the release of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lees sex tape, but critics point out the shows contradictory role in reigniting Andersons trauma.

Column: ‘Pam and Tommy’ disappoints viewers, exploits Pamela Anderson

Lily Elwood, news staff
February 26, 2022

What was meant to be a post-#MeToo-era television show about Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s sex tape scandal, “Pam and Tommy,” a biographical drama series on Hulu, only works to further exploit...

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Thierry Mugler MBAM(15) by rverc is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Column: Mugler’s boldness, creativity leaves unique legacy on fashion world

Lily Elwood, news staff
January 29, 2022

Manfred Thierry Mugler, esteemed French fashion designer and founder and creative director of the Mugler fashion house, died Jan. 23. He was 73. Known for his flamboyant and avant-garde style, Mugler changed...

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Ten people died at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston Nov. 7. Frank Schwichtenberg via Wikimedia Commons, licensed BY-SA 4.0.

Students react to Astroworld Festival tragedy

Lily Elwood, deputy lifestyle editor
November 18, 2021

Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival attracted hundreds of thousands of concertgoers eager to attend after it was cancelled for the past two years. Fans, all clamoring to see Travis Scott himself, could...

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The most captivating thing about “Midsommar” —  the thing that has kept audiences watching it again and again — is that viewers are faced with cult indoctrination alongside Dani.

Horror Rewind: Two years later, ‘Midsommar’ still preys on empathy

Lily Elwood, deputy lifestyle editor
October 26, 2021

Two long years have passed since the iconic release of A24’s “Midsommar” in 2019, but the film still remains equally as unsettling and chilling as ever. Ari Aster, the film’s director, managed...

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Hollywood by adriandanganan is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Column: Gen Z connects with celebrities through parasocial relationships

Lily Elwood, deputy lifestyle editor
October 3, 2021

Having a constant, intimate look into your favorite celebrity’s life can make you feel like you know them personally. Maybe you comment under their Instagram posts, send them messages hoping for a response...

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Photos courtesy of Isabela Fox-Mills

Fall fashion returns for the in-person semester

Lily Elwood, deputy lifestyle editor
August 26, 2021

A new school year is here, and everyone is wondering — whose ‘fits are going to be on point this year? Enabled by the vaccine requirement at Northeastern this year, students can wear the outfits...

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The COVID-19 pandemic impacts disordered eating

Lily Elwood, deputy lifestyle editor
July 10, 2021

Content warning: discussion of eating disorders Editor’s note: The Huntington News wants students to know Northeastern University and elsewhere provide mental health resources for students. WeCare: [email protected],...

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Courtesy of Andrew Szendrey, WRBB

In virtual event, ‘Bedroom Discotheque’ brings the party to Northeastern

Lily Elwood, deputy lifestyle editor
April 17, 2021

Northeastern University’s radio station, WRBB, and the Live Music Association, or LMA, came together April 14 to host a virtual concert called Bedroom Discotheque. Acts ranged from the university’s...

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Lana Del Rey performing at Irving Plaza is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Review: Chemtrails Over the Country Club is elegant, but nothing new

Lily Elwood, deputy lifestyle editor
April 15, 2021

Most artists in the music industry seem to try to reinvent themselves with each new album, working on constantly evolving and changing their style while improving their craft. Lana Del Rey, however, has...

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Directed by Miyazaki’s son, Goro Miyazaki, “Earwig and the Witch” had potential to be a charming story, but it ultimately fell flat.

© 2020 NHK, NEP, Studio Ghibli

Review: ‘Earwig and the Witch’ fails to live up to Studio Ghibli standard

Lily Elwood, news staff
March 12, 2021

Studio Ghibli’s first attempt at computer animation, “Earwig and the Witch,” proves that the studio should stick to hand-drawn 2D animated films. Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki is known...

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Zendaya (left) and Hunter Schafer (right) starred in their own special episodes of Euphoria as a prelude to the upcoming second season.

Review: ‘Euphoria’ special episodes ground series in reality

Lily Elwood, news correspondent
February 9, 2021

“Euphoria,” HBO’s hit TV show, is back with two special episodes as a way to hold the show’s fans over until the postponed season two arrives. These new installments in the “Euphoria” series...

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The unsympathetic reactions to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion are indicative of a bigger problem.

Op-ed: Megan Thee Stallion emotional abuse is a reflection on the treatment of Black women

Lily Elwood, contributor
January 31, 2021

Misogynoir (noun): the specific hatred, dislike, distrust and prejudice directed toward Black women.  The term has recently gained traction across the internet as violence against Black women has been...

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Youth is Ullmanns most recent album.

Eva Ullmann reflects on transition from youth to adulthood through her new album

Lily Elwood, news correspondent
December 6, 2020

A six-song EP, an album on the way, over 30,000 followers on TikTok — and she’s only 20 years old.  Eva Ullmann, a second-year music industry major from a small town in Florida, has goals of becoming...

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Scream by Khánh Hmoong is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

Review: ‘Scream’ reinvents the horror genre

Lily Elwood, News Correspondent
November 11, 2020

Director Wes Craven’s “Scream” brings instant nostalgia for any horror fanatic, not just because of its iconic ’90s slasher flair, but also because of how it wittingly toys with references to the...

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