The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Audience members are treated to a students vocal performance. Performing at the LMA Open Mic Night required no prior on-stage experience.

LMA’s Open Mic Night fosters community, Northeastern talent

Annelise Dramm, news correspondent October 4, 2023

Bathed in the deep purple lights of AfterHours Sept. 20, palpable excitement grew from both the audience and performers of the Live Music Association’s, or LMA’s, Open Mic Night.   In the unique...

Continue Reading
Big Sosa performs a high-energy set “for the girls.” Sosa’s backup dancers, wearing shirts that read “RECOVERING SINNERS CLUB,” handed out matching shirts and goodies during her set. “I feel blessed, I feel amazing, I feel loved and I’m just ready to keep ripping this shit, honestly,” Big Sosa said after her win in her first matchup.

Boston battle rap finds its home in the Chamber

Aiden Stein, photo staff October 3, 2023

Eight rappers entered; one walked out the Grandmaster of the Chamber, a burgeoning new gauntlet for Boston’s performing artists. After eight previous Chambers of buildup and 64 artists competing, these...

Continue Reading
Eve Gujral and Sofia Núñez perform a duet together. The So Big, So Small cabaret event hosted by NU Stage gave new members the opportunity to get involved by pairing up with a senior member of the club.

‘So Big, So Small’ proves an exhilarating performance night for NU Stage members old and new

Aya Pfeufer, news correspondent October 2, 2023

“So Big, So Small,” a cabaret event where first-year, fourth-year and fifth-year members of NU Stage came together to support one another and perform short, creative acts, was a resounding success...

Continue Reading
A biker goes under a white balloon arch and smiles for a photo next to a “Welcome to Fluff Fest” sign. Union Square has hosted this event for the past 18 years and encourages all of Somerville Avenue to celebrate.

18th annual Fluff Festival sweetens the day with marshmallow activities, food

Margot Murphy, photo correspondent September 30, 2023

Despite a consistent downpour and puddles along the street, the What the Fluff? Festival commenced its 18th annual event Sept. 26. Lasting from the afternoon to evening, attendees enjoyed an array of confectioneries...

Continue Reading
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...

Continue Reading
CupcakKe performs on stage for an energized crowd of Northeastern students. The performance was the main event of the Common Cents Fest.

Diversity and dance dominate Common Cents Music Fest

Madeline Harris, news correspondent September 22, 2023

The highly anticipated Common Cents Fest, held in Centennial Common on the evening of Sept. 17, was a thrilling celebration of diversity and dance, serving as a powerful start to the 2023-24 academic...

Continue Reading
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...

Continue Reading
A huge crowd is seen walking down Newbury Street. Sunday’s Open Newbury Street event attracted thousands of people.

Open Newbury Street builds strength in community and local businesses

Patrick O’Neal, photo staff September 20, 2023

Every Sunday throughout the summer and fall, Newbury Street is closed to all vehicle traffic and becomes a pedestrian walkway, allowing local musicians, businesses and restaurants to turn the roadway into...

Continue Reading
Taylor Swift hosted the first concert of her Eras Tour March 17 in Glendale, Arizona. Swift has not gone on a tour since 2018 for her album “Reputation” as a result of the pandemic.

Swifties cannot wait for ‘Eras Tour’ to come to Massachusetts

Jethro R. Lee, news staff April 9, 2023

Legendary artist Taylor Swift hosted the first concert of her Eras Tour March 17 in Glendale, Arizona. Swift has not gone on a tour since 2018 for her album “Reputation” due to the cancellation of...

Continue Reading
This cartoon by Bjenny Montero inspired Steve Kurzs professional moniker Keyboard Dog. Kurz discovered the drawing in spring of 2020, around the same time he started to pursue a music career.

Keyboard Dog is Northeastern’s rising star

Emily Chung, news correspondent April 3, 2023

Steve Kurz’s music career started with a doodle.  In spring 2020, the singer-songwriter came across a cartoon by artist Bjenny Montero depicting a dog playing an electronic keyboard on the ground,...

Continue Reading
The audience waits for a presentation and panel on Web3 and blockchain’s potential in creative industries. Berklee College of Music hosted the event, which was open to students and the public.

Technology experts, musicians and artists discuss transformative potential of blockchain at Berklee panel

Sundararaman Rengarajan, photo staff March 24, 2023

Berklee College of Music hosted an "All Access: Music + Web3" presentation and panel March 8, in which industry experts, musicians and blockchain developers gathered to explain the potential of blockchain...

Continue Reading
Students wait in AfterHours for a Valentine’s Day show featuring binki and local band Paper Lady. The show was hosted by Green Line Records, a Northeastern student-run record label.

Artists binki and Paper Lady ‘shout out love’ on Valentine’s Day

Quillan Anderson, photo editor February 27, 2023

In an intimate Valentine’s Day performance, lovers, friends and singles all gathered in AfterHours to listen to artists Paper Lady and binki. The event was hosted by Green Line Records, Northeastern...

Continue Reading