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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Reneé Rapp sings into a microphone. Rapp hosted a show at Roadrunner Oct. 28 as part of her “Snow Hard Feelings” tour. Photo courtesy Taliyah Fox.

Review: Reneé Rapp insists there are ‘Snow Hard Feelings’ to Boston fans

Cathy Ching, news staff November 12, 2023

Hundreds of Reneé Rapp fans stepped into Roadrunner Oct. 28 decked out in costume — some even dressed as snow angels, complementary to Rapp’s current tour for her “Snow Angel” album. Fans in Boston...

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Michael Fassbender stars as a hitman seeking revenge in The Killer. The David Fincher-directed film debuted in theaters Oct 27. Photo courtesy Netflix.

Review: ‘The Killer’ is an exercise in compulsion, yet just as slick as Fincher’s best

Ian Dartley, news correspondent November 8, 2023

David Fincher is obsessive. Described by his colleagues as an impatient perfectionist, stars signing onto his projects can expect to run their scenes north of 100, sometimes 200 times.   They can...

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Laufey performs songs influenced by jazz, classical and pop genres. She played several of her viral songs, including Fragile and From the Start to the delight of the crowd.

Review: Laufey bewitches fans with mesmerizing vocals at The Wilbur

Olivia Woodard, news correspondent November 8, 2023

Laufey fans weren’t afraid to get soaked in the rain and smile through the pain for her sold-out concert at The Wilbur Oct. 29. Decked out in their finest witch fits and Mary Janes, Lauvers, as her supporters...

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El Kempner of Palehound plays their guitar and sings onstage at The Sinclair Oct. 18. The musician was recently named one of Rolling Stone’s 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time

Review: Palehound kills it at The Sinclair on its second night of tour

Juliana George, news staff November 1, 2023

When alternative rock band Palehound stepped onstage at the Sinclair Oct. 18, it was the band’s second time performing in Boston in three weeks — and it showed. The band displayed its ease onstage...

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Maisie Peters performs in front of a bead bracelet-decorated microphone. This concert closed out the North American leg of her Good Witch Tour.

Review: Maisie Peters ends show-stopping ‘The Good Witch Tour’ at Roadrunner

Emily Chung, news staff October 19, 2023

British pop star and singer-songwriter Maisie Peters closed out the North American leg of “The Good Witch Tour” in Boston Oct. 11 with a sold-out show at Roadrunner. Following the release of her sophomore...

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Review: Doja Cat paints her ‘Scarlet’ letter

Review: Doja Cat paints her ‘Scarlet’ letter

Rachana Madhav, news correspondent October 9, 2023

When splotches of red began to taint her albums’ covers on streaming platforms — with “Planet Her” and “Hot Pink” looking unrecognizable in most Spotify users’ libraries — audiences were...

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Review: Olivia Rodrigo explores adulthood, regret and heartbreak on ‘GUTS’

Review: Olivia Rodrigo explores adulthood, regret and heartbreak on ‘GUTS’

Emily Chung, news staff October 6, 2023

From sad girl to angry punk-rocker, Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album “GUTS” explores the journey from girlhood to adulthood through angsty lyrics and hard-hitting instrumentals. The album, released...

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Hozier performs under the colorful lights of the set. His two night show in Boston was part of the Unreal Unearth tour.

Review: Hozier bares his roots in ‘Unreal Unearth’ tour

Marta Hill, editor-at-large September 28, 2023

Saturday’s weather was wet and gloomy, but one would never guess that from the energy of the crowd in the Leader Bank Pavillion down by Boston Harbor. Decked out in raincoats and blankets, thousands...

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Review: Mitski’s artistic ‘The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We’ gives listeners a lot to unpack

Review: Mitski’s artistic ‘The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We’ gives listeners a lot to unpack

Sarah Popeck, news staff September 21, 2023

Mitski Miyawaki dropped her newest heart-wrenching album Sept. 15 titled “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We,” and it is stunningly beautiful. Following the legacy of her past discography, the...

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Ryan Gosling (left) and Margot Robbie (right) star in Greta Gerwigs 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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Cillian Murphy stars as the titular theoretical physicist in Oppenheimer. The Irish actor earned rave reviews for his turn. Photo courtesy Universal Pictures.

Review: ‘Oppenheimer’ is Nolan’s greatest achievement — and his most controversial effort yet

Yaakov Aldrich, news correspondent August 9, 2023

From a filmmaking standpoint, “Oppenheimer”  is one of the best films of the decade and a stunning return to form for Christopher Nolan after the baffling anticlimax of “Tenet” in 2020. Politically,...

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An audience gathers to see Into the Woods at Emerson Colonial Theatre April 22. The show started with a limited engagement on Broadway, but its immense popularity prompted a tour, bringing the story to cities across the country.

Review: ‘Into the Woods’ strips down classic fairy tales at Emerson Colonial Theatre

Sarah Popeck, news staff April 24, 2023

From March 21 through April 2, Boston opened the door into a world of fairytales as  the national tour of “Into the Woods” made its way to Emerson Colonial Theatre. Adapted from a book by James...

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