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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Column: Red carpet hits and misses at the 2026 Met Gala

Column: Red carpet hits and misses at the 2026 Met Gala

Jenny Tran, news staff June 9, 2026

There were corsets, there was tulle — and there were certainly conversation-starting costumes at the 2026 Met Gala’s red carpet. On May 4, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or the Met, hosted the Costume Institute’s annual fundraising gala, where invited guests celebrated...

A graphic depicting a girl looking at a series of protein products at a supermarket. The new USDA dietary guidelines recommended prioritizing protein in every meal. Photos by Margot Murphy. Graphic by Margot Murphy.

Why are we so obsessed with protein?

Zoe MacDiarmid, senior reporter March 17, 2026

To those in the food industry, “protein” is the magic word.  For months, “protein maxxing” has proliferated on social media as big-name brands line shelves with products packed with protein: protein bars, protein tortilla chips, protein Pop-Tart dupes, protein cookies,...

A collection of plated St. Patrick’s Day recipes sit on a table. The holiday called for green food coloring and Lucky Charms cereal to be incorporated into desserts. Emily Chung

Hunt Chews: Lucky recipes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Emily Chung, news staff March 15, 2026

Before coming to Boston for college, the most festive thing I ever did for St. Patrick’s Day was wear a green t-shirt. But in this city, the holiday takes on a much larger significance than in suburban Pennsylvania.  Every March, Northeastern students join a crowd of up...