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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Columns

Students starting their college careers from home are forced to make friends remotely.

Column: Speed-friending and Zoom chats: A guide to mingling in COVID-19

Isabella Stein, news correspondent October 4, 2020

Following a disappointing end to high school and my decision to do NUFlex from home, I dreaded the thought of starting college from my childhood bedroom. How would I ever make friends when people were on campus having fun, yet I was stuck at home in California? Normally, first-year...

Many reality TV shows provided a sense of normalcy during the pandemic for viewers.

Column: The rise of reality TV during quarantine

Kelly Phalen, news correspondent September 28, 2020

For some, quarantine was time to finally get in shape and be productive. But for the vast majority, quarantine featured cozying up on the couch, wrapped in a blanket with a hot bag of popcorn and getting the fourth “Are you still watching?” Netflix message of the day. With...

The final product of the chocolate lava cake that was baked in this article.

Column: The great Baron baking show, chocolate lava cake edition

Jordan Baron, news staff September 22, 2020

What’s up guys, it’s Jordan, the City Editor of the Huntington News.  While some of you may know me as a sports guy or a city reporter, what some of you don’t know is that, for the last two weeks, I’ve been an avid baker.  It all started one morning in my new...

A first-year student's bedroom in the Midtown Hotel.

Column: The do’s and don’ts of hotel living

Clara McCourt, news correspondent September 21, 2020

Like many Northeastern freshmen, I was placed into housing at the Midtown Hotel this year. Upon learning of my brand new housing situation, I immediately pictured a magnificent lobby, bell-boys in little red hats pushing room service trays, ice machines and luxurious swimming...

Many people have taken to baking as a hobby during quarantine.

Column: What your quarantine obsession says about you

Sarah Olender, lifestyle editor August 23, 2020

Time is really weird right now. On one hand, it seems like it was just yesterday we were mourning Kobe Bryant’s death, flying back to campus from spring break and celebrating Northeastern Women’s hockey team winning the Hockey East tournament. On the other hand, all of that...

Column: Black-owned restaurants to support near campus

Matt Yan, news staff June 30, 2020

Graphic by: Avery Bleichfeld As Black Lives Matter protests continue in Boston and across the nation, it is important to support the movement on all fronts. Buying from black-owned local businesses and restaurants is especially powerful  in encouraging anti-racism and demonstrating...

Christelle Girimana plays the role of Queen Elizabeth I.

Column: ‘Mary Stuart’: A play about the 1500s? Think again.

Pavithra Rajesh February 19, 2020

On the eve of the opening night of “Mary Stuart,” dozens of the Northeastern cast members mentally prepare themselves for their show the following day. They soon have to embody several historical figures, including the prominent identities of Mary Stuart, the queen of Scotland,...

Many restaurants are still available for Valentine's Day reservations.

Column: The best restaurants in Boston for Valentine’s Day

Hayleigh Evans, news correspondent January 29, 2020

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and while it may be easy to grab a last-minute box of chocolates for your significant other, finding a restaurant reservation in Boston will not be. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening with your partner or a fun night out with...

Students question whether they should buy college merchandise sold in book stores because of the high prices.

Column: Are the high prices of university merchandise worth the product?

Ananya Sankar, news staff January 22, 2020

Buying college merchandise is a popular way for students to represent their school community, but as items get more expensive, is school pride worth the price? “When I’m at home or wearing my merch around Boston, I definitely feel pride in coming from Northeastern,”...

Instagram has been testing out removing the 'like' feature on the app.

Column: Instagram removes ‘likes’ to support mental health

Ananya Sankar, news staff December 12, 2019

In today’s social media era, a double-tap may receive the same heartfelt gratitude as a hug. But it is that type of hunger for validation that motivated Instagram, a popular photo-and video-sharing application, to remove its visible “likes” feature from the platform. The...

For students staying on campus over Thanksgiving break, there are plenty of opportunities to stay surrounded by seasonal activities and food.

Column: How to spend Thanksgiving if you’re stuck in Boston

Jayden Khatib, news correspondent November 14, 2019

While many students look forward to going home and seeing their loved ones this Thanksgiving break, depending on your financial or familial situation you may find yourself staying on campus instead. Staying on campus during Thanksgiving break does not have to be depressing, however,...

Anderson .Paak performs at Boston Calling 2019 wearing a bucket hat.

Column: Breaking down the bucket hat

Ananya Sankar, news staff November 13, 2019

They might seem like quirky, oddly-shaped hats, but the bucket harbors a secret — and it’s ready to spill. From Irish fishermen to war veterans and LL Cool J, bucket hats have followed a strange trajectory in their rise to prominence. As far back as the early 1900s, bucket...