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A screen capture of Yasuke from Assassins Creed.

Who is Yasuke, the real-life Black samurai at the center of the new video game ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’? A Japanese history expert explains

by Cody Mello-Klein
Headshot of James Earl Jones.

Can James Earl Jones’ triumph over stuttering inspire others?

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by Cesareo Contreras
Billy McFarland walking out of federal court.

Could Fyre Festival happen again? Billy McFarland thinks so, but experts have their doubts

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by Erin Kayata
Headshot of Cicely Carew with overlaid text that says her name and 'interdisciplinary artist'.

Cicely Carew says public art can ‘inspire wonder and allow for enchantment’

by Jorgy Cruz
Dylan Rockoff singing and playing guitar on stage.

Dylan Rockoff, chart-topping singer-songwriter and Northeastern grad, carves his own path

by Cody Mello-Klein
The Fox NFL broadcasting room.

Emmy-nominated Northeastern grad is helping revolutionize broadcast graphics at Fox Sports

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by Erin Kayata
A bowl of DND dice.

Queer tabletop roleplaying games provide valuable lessons that even ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ can learn from, new research finds

by Cody Mello-Klein
The band Oasis performing.

Oasis is reuniting for a tour in 2025, but can the Gallagher brothers get along — for once?

by Cody Mello-Klein
Chappell Roan performing on stage at a music festival.

The rise of Chappell Roan: How this Midwest princess and overnight music icon became the voice of the LGBTQ community

by Cody Mello-Klein
A screen capture from 'The Acolyte'.

Disney canceling Star Wars show ‘The Acolyte’ sets a dangerous precedent and doesn’t bode well for the future of Star Wars and Hollywood, expert says

by Cody Mello-Klein
Delegates singing along at the DNC.

A 50th high school reunion or a political convention? Music expert breaks down DNC playlist

by Alena Kuzub
An illustration of a person holding a large pencil at the beginning of several different paths that lead to a book.

From bestselling novels to unpublished manuscripts, what is the secret to literary success?

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by Erin Kayata