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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Gibbins-Croft and drummer Ian Robles jam out together. They announced they will be touring almost all of the eastern to midwestern portion of the U.S. with The Backfires.

The Backfires set Sonia ablaze with a night of gritty rock

David Martínez-Dimnet, photo staff February 25, 2025

Muffled sounds of bands practicing inside Sonia, a live music venue in Cambridge, filtered through the building’s brick exterior while a crowd outside jittered restlessly, anticipating the track list for the Feb. 4 night. At 6:30 p.m. on the dot, crowds were let into the heated...

Horn hits a high note while her band members look on. She performed songs from her latest album, “Messages,” an album encouraging those facing tough choices and sacrifice that difficulties along the way are worth it.

Jazzmeia Horn brings ‘old school soul’ jazz vocals to City Winery Boston

Asher Ben-Dashan, photo staff February 21, 2025

Couples, jazz fans, friends and families braved the tundra-esque wind chill Feb. 10 to hear the smooth, spontaneous sounds of “old school soul” vocal jazz artist Jazzmeia Horn.  It was an intimate show that took place at the City Winery Boston. Guests were seated in long...

Out-of-town visitors receive Valentine’s Day cards in downtown Boston. The group exchanged smiles and cheerful remarks, feeling Bostonian’s efforts to spread positivity.

Valentines for strangers: How Everyday Boston is connecting the city through small acts of kindness

Riley Rampy and John Nguyen February 19, 2025

The Boston community is hungry for connection — a need the nonprofit Everyday Boston hopes to satiate with a simple gesture: a Valentine’s Day card.  The seventh annual “Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor” Valentine’s Day challenge invited Bostonians of all ages...

Two Aaroh members sing a South Indian set. They handed out flowers to the other singers in the set and the audience.

NU Aaroh’s Dilwale showcase creates magic ahead of Valentine’s Day

Tanvi Saxena, photo correspondent February 13, 2025

NU Aaroh’s Dilwale Valentine’s Day showcase took place at the Fenway Center Feb. 7 and included a vibrant mix of classic romantic melodies. Within the South Asian community, Dilwale means generous or brave-hearted; someone with a lot of love in their heart. With Valentine’s...

Two child lion dancers kick one foot up while performing for the audience. When not performing, members of Wah Lum Kung Fu formed a barricade for the audience by holding sticks horizontally.

Annual Lunar New Year parade snakes through Chinatown

Jessica Xing, photo editor February 13, 2025

The rhythm of drums, cymbals and gongs echoed through the streets of Chinatown Feb. 9 as colorful lions danced from storefront to storefront in the annual Lunar New Year parade. Hosted by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England, or CCBA, the parade began...

A child sleds down the Boston Common hill face first. He used his hands to push himself forward for more momentum.

Snowstorm brings childlike joy, wonder to Boston

Jessica Xing, photo editor February 11, 2025

Boston residents and visitors alike came out Feb. 9 to enjoy more than four inches of snow from an overnight storm. Despite the chilly temperatures, dozens congregated in Boston Common, bundled up in coats, scarves, hats and gloves. While some admired the pristine scenery...

A class attendee glides across the ice on one skate. Some attendees were on one skate, some were on two and others used support seals or other accommodations.

Bostonians glide into mindful mornings at IceFlow Yoga on Ice

Chloe Craft, photo staff February 8, 2025

Early in the morning Jan. 26, skaters braved the winter cold to start their day with IceFlow, a yoga-inspired ice skating class at the Boston Common Frog Pond led by accomplished ice skater Elin Schran. Though IceFlow is for adults only, the class was open to all skill levels...

Oullette sits for a photo with her labradoodle, Ella Mae, dressed in pink. Boston Dog Moms prepared different backdrops for pet owners to capture the event with, including a balloon wall and a pink Valentine’s Day background.

Boston Dog Moms hosts first ever Barkuterie Brunch at Liberty Hotel Ballroom

Aya Al-Zehhawi, photo staff February 4, 2025

As fresh snow welcomed Bostonians into the first day of February, dog moms and dads alike joined together to celebrate the month of love at the Boston Dog Moms Valentine’s Day Barkuterie Brunch in one of the city’s national historic landmarks: The Liberty Hotel. Hosted by...

The audience cheers as Tom flings his hair. After every song, a soundbite of the classic email notification, “You’ve got mail!” would play.

Tom The Mail Man delivers high-energy set at the Sonia

Elizabeth Scholl, deputy photo editor January 31, 2025

A cold, rainy night in Cambridge didn’t stop fans from lining up to see Tom The Mail Man Jan. 18 for his “Romance & Pandemonium” tour. Tom The Mail Man, a hip-hop, punk and indie artist, recently released his newest album, “Romance & Pandemonium,” and traveled...

Protesters listen to a speech. Members of the Boston community rallied to fight for issues involving climate change, firing of public sector workers and the war in Palestine.

‘We’re protecting each other’: Bostonians rally against Trump’s agenda on Inauguration Day

Hallie Luo, photo correspondent January 31, 2025

Gathered outside the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in downtown Boston Jan. 20, hundreds of protesters rallied against President Donald Trump on Inauguration Day. Trump, who protesters said has an “extreme, far-right billionaire agenda,” was sworn in for his second presidential...

A child smiles in anticipation of a chocolate strawberry as his mom holds a plate of previously acquired chocolate goodies. Plates were given at the start of the line and were piled high with sweet treats by the end of the vendor row.

Chocoholics take over Harvard Square for annual chocolate tasting event

Devyn Rudnick, photo staff January 29, 2025

More than 300 chocolate lovers flooded Harvard Square Jan. 25 for the city’s 14th Annual Taste of Chocolate Festival. Hosted by the Harvard Square Business Association, the weekend was promoted as a “three-day chocolate extravaganza,” punctuated by a free and highly anticipated...

A performer in bright red and gold takes the stage. The act was part of a father-son dance duo.

Boston community crowds City Hall in celebration of Lunar New Year

Aya Al-Zehhawi, photo staff January 29, 2025

Hundreds of Bostonians, performers and elected officials gathered early afternoon Jan. 26 to commemorate the Chinese Lunar New Year with a cultural celebration at Boston City Hall. In accordance with the Chinese calendar and its 12-year cycle of zodiac animals, the community...