The first thing that stands out in Jennette McCurdy’s debut novel is that it’s uncomfortable. Released Jan. 20 by Ballantine Books, “Half His Age” follows Waldo, a 17-year-old girl with a resentment for social niceties, as she begins a relationship with her 40-year-old...

Light often goes unnoticed until it’s gone. At MIT Museum’s “Lighten Up! On Biology and Time” exhibit, however, it becomes the main character in an interactive display as visitors walk a brightened path. The exhibit combines two often unnoticed but powerful world mechanisms,...

Every year, the month of February comes wrapped in a red bow and accompanied by a box of heart-shaped chocolates. Even before the calendar flips, some couples prepare months in advance, making reservations and furiously consulting TikTok for inspiration all to make that one day...

Amid a Generation Z dating drought, fear not — The Huntington News is on the case. To find out where and how our readers met their romantic partners, The News surveyed 63 locals ages 18-24 using a Google Form poll. About 71%  of respondents met their partner in person,...

Whether commemorated with fine dining, a night out on the town or a “Galentine’s” get-together, Valentine’s Day can be an expensive holiday, especially as bars and restaurants hike up their prices to account for increased demand. In the season of love — or the season...

In January, it seems as though everyone decides to hit a giant reset button and forget about all of their holiday indulgences. The gym is packed, students down water and grocery carts brim with lean ground beef and broccoli. Compared to December’s sweets and elaborate holiday...

Even with virtually every song ever released available to stream at the tap of a screen, many people still choose to drop their phones and instead drop needles to listen to their favorite albums.  Whether it's the tactility of playing a record, the ability to support their...

A costume party theme directing attendees to “dress like art” doesn’t easily evoke a color scheme, particular fabric texture or article of clothing — it’s confusing. What does that even mean? The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or the Met, announced Nov. 17 the Costume...

Coughs, sniffles and sneezes have been making their rounds at Northeastern, and as spring semester kicks into gear, staying healthy has never been more important. Influenza, the common cold and the infamous “frat flu” are pervasive on campus at this point in the year....

The holiday season is the one time a year where it is socially acceptable to eat cookies for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. When the semester is over, I finally have free time, an empty kitchen and the urge to whip up an excessive amount of treats. Why stop indulging in...

The loneliness epidemic is real, with the World Health Organization labeling it a “priority public health problem.” Making friends requires time and effort; it usually takes over 50 hours to become casual friends with someone and over 200 hours to form close friendships....

As winter settles in, hot chocolate is making its return as a classic way to stay warm and ease into the cozy holiday spirit.  Hot chocolate, also known as “sipping chocolate” or “drinking chocolate,” is made of melted chocolate mixed with either milk, water or cream....