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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Sculptures made from canned goods are on display at the Boston Society of Architects, or BSA, through Oct. 25 as part of Canstruction Boston.

Canstruction Boston promotes hunger awareness through canned food sculptures

Jayden Khatib, news correspondent October 23, 2019

Canstruction, a non-profit organization that holds competitions in cities across the world to promote awareness of hunger issues, is displaying sculptures at the Boston Society of Architects, or BSA, through Oct. 25. The sculptures are crafted by teams from various local architecture,...

Bold, colorful makeup looks are becoming more popular as a means of self-expression.

Column: Colorful makeup trends challenge today’s beauty standards

Ananya Sankar, news correspondent October 23, 2019

Decades ago, makeup was used to mask a woman’s individuality by pandering to society’s beauty standards. Today, the makeup community has shed its masks in favor of bolder, colorful looks that embody the vibrancy of the women — and men — underneath. Bright and bold...

Trending diets often fail to bring sustainable, long-term weight loss.

Column: Popular diet trends are not the way to lose weight

Sarah Olender, news correspondent October 22, 2019

We all know one of those people who went on a crazy diet and lost what seems like half their body weight, and if you’re anything like me, you have been jealous of them but don’t have the willpower to follow in their footsteps. Or maybe you went a step further than I did and...

South Korean dance duo All Ready from NBCs World of Dance performs Thursday at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

All Ready dance duo brings unique style from ‘World of Dance’ to Boston

Sarah Olender, news correspondent October 22, 2019

Dance duo All Ready from NBC’s hit show “World of Dance” performed at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, where its members are currently choreographers-in-residence, on Thursday. The group has been traveling and performing around the world to spread their love of dance...

Shops in Downtown Crossing such as Macys, Primark, T.J. Maxx and Old Navy offer affordable options for the winter weather.

Column: Dressing stylish for winter without breaking your wallet

Jessica Brite, news correspondent October 16, 2019

Though we are only four weeks into the fall season, brisk winds and chilly air have already hit the streets of Boston — and from here on out, it will only get colder. With an average temperature of 40 degrees all winter long, it is important to start prepping your wardrobe...

Jason Ebbs, pictured second from the left with his band members, took home first place at Tastemakers Battle of the Bands.

Tastemakers’ Battle of the Bands rocks AfterHours

Mohit Puvvala, news correspondent October 9, 2019

Northeastern’s Tastemakers Magazine hosted their first annual Battle of the Bands Oct. 5 in AfterHours.  “The event showcases an eclectic mix of artists highlighting Northeastern’s unique student talent,” said Tastemakers president Kristie Wong. First up on the...

Shawabty of King Taharqa is one of the works in the MFAs new exhibition Ancient Nubia Now, opening Oct. 13.

New MFA exhibition explores a misrepresented ancient civilization

Kenneal Patterson, news staff October 9, 2019

“Ancient Nubia Now,” the Museum of Fine Arts’ new exhibition opening Oct. 13, spans thousands of years and presents a massive selection of Nubian art, jewelry, pottery, sculptures and more — the largest collection of Nubian art outside of Sudan. These royal artifacts,...

Tattes Northeastern location is a popular spot among students.

Column: Studying on-campus at Pavement, Tatte and Argo Tea

Lucy Hoffman, news correspondent October 9, 2019

The coffee shops in and around Northeastern each have their own distinct personality. It takes time to figure out which one will be the most productive environment for you to do work in, but once you find it, you’ve got your go-to. Pavement Piping hot chai tea. A sesame...

The 2019 New England Indonesian Festival featured traditional Indonesian dances among other theatrical performances.

IndoFest brings traditional Indonesian culture to Boston

Ananya Sankar, news correspondent October 2, 2019

The 2019 New England Indonesian Festival, held Sept. 28 in Copley Square, was a spectacular celebration of authentic culture. For six hours, the square was filled with delicious smells, vibrant indigenous performances and the chatter of excited visitors. This was the seventh...

Alex Hurt (Rosencrantz) and Jeremy Webb (Guildenstern) in the Huntington Theatre Companys production of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, playing Sept. 20 through Oct. 20, 2019 at the Huntington Avenue Theatre.

Review: ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’ is a crisis of antiheroes

Nia Beckett, news correspondent October 2, 2019

Minor characters take the main stage in the Huntington Theatre Company’s production of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” and they’re nothing short of absurd. Playwright Tom Stoppard’s 1966 tragicomedy, set amid William Shakespeare’s late 16th-century tragedy...

Review: ‘Rambo: Last Blood’: Hopefully the last we’ll see of Rambo

Christopher Kelly, news staff October 2, 2019

“Rambo: Last Blood” sees the final return of character John Rambo, played by Sylvester Stallone, and marks the utter downfall of the series and the once-great action movie legend. This film is the definition of “cash grab” with its bad pacing, cliched plot and the overall...

Student models walk the runway at Her Campus College Fashion Week.

College Fashion Week celebrates student diversity and empowerment

Jessica Brite, news correspondent October 1, 2019

More than 700 college students and community members attended the eighth annual College Fashion Week at Revere Hotel Saturday to show off their own personal style and preview upcoming trends for the fall and winter seasons.  Her Campus, an online magazine organization with...