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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

All content by Alleyna Pitaso
The light and open interior of High Street Place offers customers a bright space to eat and socialize. Photo credit to Brian Samuels Photography.

Newly-opened food hall provides a unique experience for college students

Alleyna Pitaso, news correspondent
April 12, 2022

High Street Place is Boston’s newest food hall, hosting 20 local Boston restaurants, breweries and coffee roasters. Located between the buildings at 100 High St. and 160 Federal St., the warehouse-like...

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Despite COVID-19 restrictions hindering business owners, Sola Ajao opened Destiny African Market in Randolph in November 2021. Photo courtesy of Adebukola Ajao.

Destiny African Market provides cuisine from all over Africa to local community

Alleyna Pitaso, news correspondent
March 13, 2022

Destiny African Market in Randolph, is a family-run store owned by Sola Ajao. One of the only markets of its kind in the area, it sells authentic Afro-Caribbean cuisine to customers from all over Massachusetts....

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Members of Afro-Colombian dance group Sankofa Danzafro performing Accommodating Lie, following a narrative that explores the stereotypes and politics of the Black body through movement. Photo credit to Elsie Management.

Celebrity Series of Boston highlights performances about Black culture

Alleyna Pitaso, news correspondent
February 19, 2022

Non-profit arts organization Celebrity Series of Boston is getting ready to host three performances centering Black culture and social justice in The Movement Series, starting Feb. 26 and running through...

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Staff members of The LOFT smile for a group photo. Owner and curl specialist Sharita Payton, third from left, started her personal and professional natural hair journey when she moved to Massachusetts and gave birth to her oldest daughter. Photo credit to Tiffany Hester.

Medford hair studio teaches clients to love their natural hair

Alleyna Pitaso, news correspondent
February 9, 2022

The LOFT Hair Studio is the only hair salon in Medford to offer services for clients with curly hair. Founded in 2014, its purpose is “to provide every client with the very best in curly hair services,...

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Pink and Pretty Nail Salon

Pink and Pretty Nail Salon offers relaxed environment, affordable prices

Alleyna Pitaso, news correspondent
November 22, 2021

In the Savin Hill section of Dorchester lies the Pink and Pretty Nail Salon, a business that offers a warm and welcoming environment — each client is greeted by the owner, 23-year-old Dana Bonner, who...

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