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The Huntington News

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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Columns

Northeastern students socialize on Centennial from a socially distant length.

Column: Socializing in a time of social distancing

Katie Mogg, news correspondent October 22, 2020

Although people have returned to work and school, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked relentless havoc on social life, leaving people feeling dejected and isolated. Indoor gatherings in Massachusetts, for instance, are limited to eight people per every 1,000 square feet. With such...

Dating in the COVID-19 era has proven to be challenging.

Column: Problems with dating apps in COVID-19

Jvalanti Prasad, news correspondent October 12, 2020

As someone new to the Northeast, my time dating here — especially in the bustling college city of Boston — has been very limited. Dating in a pandemic has become a strange juggling act between pleasure and public health. Will meeting someone for coffee do more harm than it’s...

Thrift shopping is one way to buy clothes sustainably, although it has it's downsides.

Column: The exclusivity of buying sustainably

Jessica Brite, news staff October 7, 2020

In recent years, consumers and professionals in the fashion industry have become a lot more eco-conscious, which is reflected by the growing number of sustainable fashion infographics being shared around social media. Although there is no doubt that sustainable fashion is more...

Oat milk is the newest trend in the milk alternative industry.

Column: A definitive ranking of milk alternatives

Clara McCourt, news correspondent October 5, 2020

Non-dairy milk is the latest food trend sweeping the nation. Some gag at the thought of drinking milk, some look for a more sustainable cooking option and some just want to try something new in their coffee. For those struggling to find a replacement for milk in their diet, look...

One Direction's music helped many nostalgic fans get through quarantine.

Column: The music that got me through quarantine

Annetta Stogniew, news correspondent October 5, 2020

Six months of copious freetime and minimal human contact launched a personal journey of self-discovery through music. Starting quarantine in a whirlwind of uncertainty led me to somber playlists. I sought reassurance in uplifting songs, and ultimately turned to songs from my...

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,...