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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Old School Soda: Pepsi introduces “throwbacks” with real sugar

March 17, 2010
Pepsi and Mountain Dew each recently released limited-edition “Throwback” sodas that are vintage inspired not only in their packaging, but in their ingredients: These drinks are made with natural sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup.

Oceanaire: seaside fair, classic spin

March 17, 2010
Boston’s fine dining scene is just that – fine dining. It’s extraordinary food, but at a price. And for the average college student on a tight dining budget, that often means avoiding such restaurants altogether.

Last Week’s Winner…

March 11, 2010
Having to do a walk of shame is embarrassing, having to do it the day after Halloween is even worse. Walking back the day after Halloween I still had my costume on, Mrs. Krueger. The costume consisted of a dress sweater that was incredibly short and had slits all through the stomach, a bowler hat, and 3 inch heels.

Love and Things Like It: Hunt for Happiness

March 11, 2010
It’s the first time I have been able to say that with conviction in quite some time, and I’m saying it in print so I don’t forget. So next time I think, with a melodramatic sigh, that things are crumbling around me, someone can point to this sentence and tell me to shut up.

Savvy with Science: Innovative teens extract answers at Boston’s Citywide Science Fair

March 11, 2010
Which brand of diaper has the best absorbency? What brand of condom has the most durable latex? Will Red Bull make a plant grow faster than water? The middle and high school students who presented their research in the Cabot Cage on Friday and Saturday for the 64th Annual Boston Public Schools Citywide Science Fair had the answers.

Column: This one time…

March 11, 2010
Comment on this column with your own story and the one that makes us laugh the hardest will be printed in the next Sex & Health issue of The Huntington News. It was my friend Valerie’s birthday and we were celebrating at a club. Music was loud, drinks were flowing and everyone was, well, happy. Needless to say, the night was going as any birthday night should.

Chow Down Challenge – Budget friendly breakfast

March 5, 2010
Experts say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I say it’s the most delicious. And while many college students are pinching their pennies, Boston is home to numerous restaurants that serve up a scrumptious breakfast at a student-friendly price. For a week I scoured Boston for tasty breakfast options less than $9. Don’t worry about breaking the bank – in this case you can have your pancakes and eat them too.

Identity Apparel offers one-of-a-kind design

March 5, 2010
The designers at up-and-coming clothing line, Identity Apparel, are putting a new spin on originality by stamping each of their garments with an emblem of identity: their customers' kisses, fingerprints or DNA strands.