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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Annika Sunkara

Annika Sunkara, Social Media Editor

Annika Sunkara is a second-year journalism major and audiovisual editor of The News. She aspires to continue producing accessible and engaging multimedia content. You can follow her @annika_sunkara on X/Twitter.

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VIDEO: Survey reveals ‘alarming’ gender-based salary disparities among Northeastern faculty

VIDEO: Survey reveals ‘alarming’ gender-based salary disparities among Northeastern faculty

Annika Sunkara and Ethan Wayne
April 19, 2024

Northeastern faculty who self-identify as women make nearly 20% less than their male-identifying colleagues, according to a recently-published survey of average base salaries by the faculty senate’s...

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WRBB News Episode 11: The Relay for Life

WRBB News Episode 11: The Relay for Life

Val O’Neill and Annika Sunkara
April 17, 2024

In episode 11 of WRBB News, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Grace Sawin speak with The News about a recent story. Deputy campus editor Val O'Neill breaks down how Northeastern took the top spot for most money...

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VIDEO: Spectators, volunteers share what makes Boston Marathon special

VIDEO: Spectators, volunteers share what makes Boston Marathon special

Alexis Algazy and Annika Sunkara
April 15, 2024

At Monday's 128th Boston Marathon, deputy city editor Alexis Algazy took to the streets to ask spectators and volunteers who they were there to support, and what makes Boston's marathon so special.

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VIDEO: Northeastern students take in total solar eclipse

VIDEO: Northeastern students take in total solar eclipse

Annika Sunkara, audiovisual editor
April 8, 2024

  On Monday, as the total solar eclipse swept the United States, Northeastern students joined in on the viewing. Whether from campus green spaces or the path of totality, students savored the...

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VIDEO: Thousands throw color on Centennial at Northeastern’s annual Holi celebration

VIDEO: Thousands throw color on Centennial at Northeastern’s annual Holi celebration

Annika Sunkara, audiovisual editor
April 7, 2024

  On March 30, thousands of students threw colored powder on Centennial Common in celebration of Holi, a Hindu holiday. Hosted by NU Sanskriti, Northeastern's Indian student association, organizers...

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Three NU Sanskriti students wearing white T-shirts perform a dance. Many students wore white T-shirts to the celebration in accordance with tradition.

Thousands throw color on Centennial at Northeastern’s annual Holi celebration

Annika Sunkara, news staff
April 3, 2024

Thousands of students adorned Centennial Common with color Saturday in celebration of Holi, a Hindu holiday meant to bid winter farewell and welcome spring. NU Sanskriti, Northeastern’s Indian student...

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The south tower of the Sheraton hotel stands at 39 Dalton St. The Boston Planning and Development Agency gave Northeastern approval to permanently convert 426 of the Sheratons hotel rooms into student dorms Jan. 18.

VIDEO: Students living in Sheraton say access to food, campus is difficult

Nick Cortese and Annika Sunkara
April 2, 2024

  Editor’s Note: The address for the south tower of the Sheraton Hotel was changed from 39 Dalton St. to 60 Belvidere St. in early March. As the address changed while this story was being...

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WRBB News Episode 10: The International Women’s Day Breakfast

WRBB News Episode 10: The International Women’s Day Breakfast

Gitana Savage and Annika Sunkara
April 2, 2024

In episode 10 of WRBB News, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Grace Sawin speak with The News about a recent story. Staff writer Gitana Savage shares how hundreds of women united for the annual International Women's...

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Locally sourced fruits and vegetables overflow from baskets at the Dorchester Winter Farmers Market March 2. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: March

Photo Staff
March 31, 2024

Locally sourced fruits and vegetables overflow from baskets at the Dorchester Winter Farmers Market March 2. Read more here.

Fresh apples, bell peppers and eggplants overflow from yellow baskets. Sourced locally, organizers prided themselves on enhancing access to the healthy options.

Dorchester Winter Farmers Market offers fresh food options, uplifts small businesses

Annika Sunkara, photo correspondent
March 17, 2024

The Great Hall at Codman Square Health Center converted to an indoor shopping ground March 2 for the weekly Dorchester Winter Farmers Market. Every year since 2015, on Saturdays Jan. 27 through March 30,...

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Organic, locally-sourced chicken and beef fills up a Savenor’s Market cooler. The butchery offered other meats, including salmon and sausage, but ran out due to high demand.

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Organic, locally-sourced chicken and beef fills up a Savenor’s Market cooler. The butchery offered other meats, including salmon and sausage, but ran out due to high demand.

Business tables hug each other closely in the Hall. The proximity of vendors to one another allowed for closer connections.

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Business tables hug each other closely in the Hall. The proximity of vendors to one another allowed for closer connections.

A small chalkboard lists the menu for Iggy’s, a bakery with locations across the Northeast. Packaged in plastic bags, baked goods were ready for shoppers to purchase.

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A small chalkboard lists the menu for Iggy’s, a bakery with locations across the Northeast. Packaged in plastic bags, baked goods were ready for shoppers to purchase.

Johnson-Cedeno poses for a picture in front of her jewelry shop, The Glam. She was the youngest vendor at the Market at 11 years old.

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Johnson-Cedeno poses for a picture in front of her jewelry shop, The Glam. She was the youngest vendor at the Market at 11 years old.

Bits of sea moss garnish the Moss by Cee table. Cardona engaged in passionate chats with visitors over the unique medicinal properties of sea moss, including strengthened digestion, immune system function and skin and hair health.

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Bits of sea moss garnish the Moss by Cee table. Cardona engaged in passionate chats with visitors over the unique medicinal properties of sea moss, including strengthened digestion, immune system function...

Carolina Viktor, the owner of Cles Cuddly Creations, sits behind a row of crocheted animals on display. Nearly all goods vendors sold were handmade.

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Carolina Viktor, the owner of Cles Cuddly Creations, sits behind a row of crocheted animals on display. Nearly all goods vendors sold were handmade.

Carter arranges a variety of flowers to wrap a bouquet. Many businesses emphasized the organic ingredients and healing properties of their products.

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Carter arranges a variety of flowers to wrap a bouquet. Many businesses emphasized the organic ingredients and healing properties of their products.

Shea butter from Michelle Green Thumbz lays on display. Some vendors offered product samples and demonstrations.

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Shea butter from Michelle Green Thumbz lays on display. Some vendors offered product samples and demonstrations.

Organizers, vendors and shoppers mingle at the Farmers Market. Produce sat along the center table while vendor tables lined the walls.

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Organizers, vendors and shoppers mingle at the Farmers Market. Produce sat along the center table while vendor tables lined the walls.

WRBB News Episode 9: Divestment Dissent and the Roxbury Walgreens Closure

WRBB News Episode 9: Divestment Dissent and the Roxbury Walgreens Closure

In the ninth episode of WRBB News, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Grace Sawin speak with The News about two recent stories. Editor-in-chief Eli Curwin provides details on campus editor Emily Spatz's article...

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WRBB News Episode 8: Reparations Research and a Louisa May Alcott Discovery

WRBB News Episode 8: Reparations Research and a Louisa May Alcott Discovery

Erin Fine, Lily Cooper, and Annika Sunkara
March 13, 2024

In the eighth episode of WRBB News, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Grace Sawin speak with The News about two recent stories. Staff writer Erin Fine shares about the city of Boston's examination of the legacy...

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VIDEO: 57 Questions with @neudumpydump owner Eirene Ang

VIDEO: 57 Questions with @neudumpydump owner Eirene Ang

Renée Abbott and Annika Sunkara
March 11, 2024

Meet Eirene Ang, the owner of the Instagram account @neudumpydump, under which she anonymously posted Northeastern-related memes and built a following of more than 4,000 before discontinuing the account...

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VIDEO: A day in the life of 3 Northeastern campuses

VIDEO: A day in the life of 3 Northeastern campuses

Zoe MacDiarmid and Annika Sunkara
February 28, 2024

  Across the Boston, Oakland and London campuses, the day-to-day life of a Northeastern student can look vastly different. In this video, Boston first-year Sandeep Sood, Oakland first-year...

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WRBB News Episode 7: Boston Love Stories

WRBB News Episode 7: Boston Love Stories

Alexa Coultoff and Annika Sunkara
February 27, 2024

In the seventh episode of WRBB News, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Grace Sawin speak with The News about a recent story. Projects editor Alexa Coultoff takes listeners behind the scenes of the love stories...

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VIDEO: Celebrating Boston’s love stories

VIDEO: Celebrating Boston’s love stories

Annika Sunkara, audiovisual editor
February 14, 2024

  In honor of Valentine's Day, The News' projects team set out to collect love stories around Boston. Four couples' stories were brought to life through video. To read the full stories of...

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Celebrating Boston’s love stories

Celebrating Boston’s love stories

In honor of Valentine's Day, The News' projects team set out to collect love stories around Boston. Nine couples shared the stories of how they met and what makes their love special. Check out each story...

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Gabby Valente and Andrew Rowland stand in Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. On date night, the couple usually visits nearby restaurants in the North End, including Panza and Limoncello.

[Photo] Gabby and Andrew

Sophia Bradley, news correspondent
February 14, 2024

Gabby Valente and Andrew Rowland stand in Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. On date night, the couple usually visits nearby restaurants in the North End, including Panza and Limoncello.

Angela and Harry Mains burst into laughter while telling their love story on Boston Common. After coming out of their previous relationships, the two felt that they could be most authentic when they were together.

[Photo] Angela and Harry

Kathryn Manning, projects editor
February 14, 2024

Angela and Harry Mains burst into laughter while telling their love story on Boston Common. After coming out of their previous relationships, the two felt that they could be most authentic when they were...

Fiances Heidi Peterson and Tom Troxel bundle up next to each other while walking through a snowy Boston Common. The couple enjoys hiking locally, and Troxel proposed to Peterson at Middlesex Fells in April 2023.

[Photo] Heidi and Tom

Elsa O'Donnell, news correspondent
February 14, 2024

Fiances Heidi Peterson and Tom Troxel bundle up next to each other while walking through a snowy Boston Common. The couple enjoys hiking locally, and Troxel proposed to Peterson at Middlesex Fells in April...

Hannah Orujev and Josh Zak hold onto the leash of Summer, their golden retriever, while walking in Boston Common. They enjoy spending time together by taking Summer on walks and eating unlimited sushi at Yamato.

[Photo] Hannah and Josh

Elsa O'Donnell, news correspondent
February 14, 2024

Hannah Orujev and Josh Zak hold onto the leash of Summer, their golden retriever, while walking in Boston Common. They enjoy spending time together by taking Summer on walks and eating unlimited sushi...

Husband and wife Brianna and Billy Gurney hold hands while taking a walk in Boston Common. After going out in high school, the pair separated for 10 years before they reconnected at a Boston nightclub.

[Photo] Brianna and Billy

Elsa O'Donnell, news correspondent
February 14, 2024

Husband and wife Brianna and Billy Gurney hold hands while taking a walk in Boston Common. After going out in high school, the pair separated for 10 years before they reconnected at a Boston nightclub....

Best friend duo Gemma Guerrazzi and Evan Gillis share a laugh in Boston Common. The two met as accepted students at Emerson College and now keep their friendship alive despite living on two different coasts.

[Photo] Gemma and Evan

Alexa Coultoff, projects editor
February 14, 2024

Best friend duo Gemma Guerrazzi and Evan Gillis share a laugh in Boston Common. The two met as accepted students at Emerson College and now keep their friendship alive despite living on two different coasts.

VIDEO: Northeastern and BU students predict Beanpot final score

VIDEO: Northeastern and BU students predict Beanpot final score

  Before the Beanpot championship game, sports editor Amelia Ballingall asked both Northeastern and Boston University students to predict the final score of the game. In overtime, Northeastern...

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Stephen Howe and Michaela Harkins share their 33 years of love

[Photo] Stephen and Michaela

Katarina Schmeiszer, news correspondent
February 14, 2024

Stephen Howe and Michaela Harkins share their 33 years of love

VIDEO: BU students set rivalry aside to compliment Northeastern

VIDEO: BU students set rivalry aside to compliment Northeastern

Annika Sunkara and Christina McCabe
February 12, 2024

  The upcoming Beanpot final with Northeastern playing Boston University means the rivalry between the two schools is especially alive. Audiovisual editor Annika Sunkara stepped foot on Terrier...

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WRBB News Episode 6: Record-Breaking Application Numbers and the Beanpot Semifinal Victory

WRBB News Episode 6: Record-Breaking Application Numbers and the Beanpot Semifinal Victory

In the sixth episode of WRBB News, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Grace Sawin speak with The News about two recent stories. Deputy campus editor Val O'Neill explains why Northeastern received yet another record-breaking...

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The Huskies celebrate their Beanpot semifinals victory. Northeastern defeated Harvard 3-2 in overtime .

VIDEO: DogHouse drowns out Harvard fans at Beanpot semifinal

  On Monday night, Northeastern men's hockey took on Harvard University in the Beanpot semifinal. After a 3-2 overtime victory, the Huskies will return to TD Garden Monday, Feb. 12 to battle...

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WRBB News Episode 5: AI in Academics and Students Serving Jury Duty

WRBB News Episode 5: AI in Academics and Students Serving Jury Duty

In the fifth episode of WRBB News, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Grace Sawin speak with The News about two recent stories. Staff writer Zoe MacDiarmid dissects the ambiguity of Northeastern's policies on students'...

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VIDEO: Down go the Terriers: Northeastern wins in overtime against No. 3 Boston University

VIDEO: Down go the Terriers: Northeastern wins in overtime against No. 3 Boston University

Annika Sunkara and Esha Minhas
February 1, 2024

  In an overtime nailbiter, Northeastern men’s hockey defeated No. 3 ranked Boston University 4-3 Tuesday night at Matthews Arena. Game highlights included Dylan Hryckowian’s game-winning...

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VIDEO: Green Line closures force alternative travel for college students in Boston

VIDEO: Green Line closures force alternative travel for college students in Boston

Annika Sunkara, Alyssa Fell, and Galiah Abbud
January 28, 2024

  On and around the Northeastern campus, many college students rely on the Green Line for transportation. However, recent and frequent closures for repairs have proved disruptive. City editor...

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VIDEO: Men’s Beanpot student tickets sell out within minutes

VIDEO: Men’s Beanpot student tickets sell out within minutes

Annika Sunkara and Amelia Ballingall
January 27, 2024

  Men's Beanpot student tickets sold out within minutes Jan. 13, leaving many who waited in the queue ticketless. Sports editor Amelia Ballingall asked Northeastern students what trying to...

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Mayor Michelle Wu speaks to members of the press. Wu delivered her second annual State of the City address Jan. 9 at MGM Music Hall.

[Photo] State of the City: Highlights from Mayor Wu’s speech

Ryan Treible, news correspondent
January 17, 2024

Wu hugs her children on stage. Wu highlighted several achievements from the previous year, and spoke about her goals for housing and developing Boston into a greener city during her speech.

VIDEO: Northeastern students hope for second consecutive Women’s Beanpot win

VIDEO: Northeastern students hope for second consecutive Women’s Beanpot win

Annika Sunkara and Amelia Ballingall
January 16, 2024

The 45th annual Women's Beanpot kicks off Tuesday night at Harvard's Bright-Landry Center. Ahead of Northeastern's game versus Harvard at 7:30 p.m., sports editor Amelia Ballingall asked students how...

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Smoke rises from a hole on St. Stephen Street. The smoke and explosion were caused by a manhole fire around 10 a.m. Jan. 10, according to a Boston Police spokesperson.

VIDEO: Manhole fire causes explosion on St. Stephen Street

Annika Sunkara, audiovisual editor
January 11, 2024

At approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, a manhole fire caused an explosion on St. Stephen Street. The smell of burning rubber filled the area as Boston Police and Fire departments responded to...

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VIDEO: Boston police incident report reveals Northeastern University police vehicle struck pedestrian at Mass. and Cass in July

VIDEO: Boston police incident report reveals Northeastern University police vehicle struck pedestrian at Mass. and Cass in July

Annika Sunkara and Alexa Coultoff
December 18, 2023

  Through public records requests, projects editor Alexa Coultoff recently obtained a police report and traffic camera footage from July 5, when a Northeastern University Police Department,...

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Adam Hann (left) and Matty Healy (right) play the guitar and sing on stage, respectively. The 1975 performed to a sold out audience at TD Garden Nov. 12 as part of its “Still… At Their Very Best” tour.

Review: They weren’t lying — The 1975 are ‘Still… At Their Very Best’

Annika Sunkara, news staff
December 18, 2023

More than a year into its aptly named “Still… At Their Very Best” tour, The 1975 rocked a sold-out TD Garden show Nov. 12. From the nosebleeds to the floor, fans amassed to indulge in the best of...

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WRBB News Episode 3: Rogue Rodents and the Mills Merger

WRBB News Episode 3: Rogue Rodents and the Mills Merger

Sara Sajjad, Sonel Cutler, and Annika Sunkara
December 7, 2023

In the third episode of WRBB News, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Liza Rosen speak with The News about two recent stories. News correspondent Sara Sajjad dives into a concerning trend of rodent sightings on...

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WRBB News Episode 2: SGA Strife and Inaccessible Green Spaces

WRBB News Episode 2: SGA Strife and Inaccessible Green Spaces

Emily Spatz, Heidi Ho, and Annika Sunkara
December 7, 2023

In the second episode of WRBB News, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Liza Rosen speak with The News about two recent stories. Deputy campus editor Emily Spatz provides a look inside the struggling Student Government...

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VIDEO: Students reflect on 2023 music listening with Spotify Wrapped

VIDEO: Students reflect on 2023 music listening with Spotify Wrapped

Annika Sunkara and Emily Spatz
December 2, 2023

Spotify released the 2023 edition of "Spotify Wrapped," an annual review of users' music listening, Nov. 29. Deputy campus editor Emily Spatz spoke with Northeastern students about their results and...

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WRBB News Episode 1: Israel-Hamas, Crime Log and Climate Justice Jam

WRBB News Episode 1: Israel-Hamas, Crime Log and Climate Justice Jam

In the inaugural episode of WRBB News, our new weekly radio show with WRBB Radio, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Liza Rosen speak with The News about three recent stories. Editor-in-chief Eli Curwin and campus...

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VIDEO: Boston District 2 voters discuss importance of voting in local elections

VIDEO: Boston District 2 voters discuss importance of voting in local elections

Annika Sunkara and Alexis Algazy
November 9, 2023

Nov. 7 was Election Day for the city of Boston, but voter turnout for municipal elections is notoriously low. Deputy city editor Alexis Algazy spoke to District 2 voters outside City Hall about the...

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VIDEO: Students shake off clothes and rain for Northeastern’s 17th annual Underwear Run

VIDEO: Students shake off clothes and rain for Northeastern’s 17th annual Underwear Run

Annika Sunkara, audiovisual editor
October 30, 2023

On Saturday, Oct. 21, Northeastern’s 17th annual Underwear Run took place on campus. Students didn’t let the rain hinder them as they jogged the 1.9 mile course and celebrated on Speare Quad. To...

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VIDEO: Second rally organized by Huskies for a Free Palestine draws hundreds of students, community members

VIDEO: Second rally organized by Huskies for a Free Palestine draws hundreds of students, community members

Annika Sunkara, audiovisual editor
October 25, 2023

Hundreds of students rallied in Centennial Common the evening of Oct. 20 in solidarity with Palestinian people as violence continues to rage in Israel and Gaza. It was the second gathering in the past...

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Breanna McClarey stands on the ISEC Bridge for a portrait. McClarey gained thousands of followers on TikTok and posts Northeastern-centered content.

TikTok creator becomes unexpected face of Northeastern University admissions

Annika Sunkara, news correspondent
April 21, 2023

It’s not uncommon that Breanna McClarey crosses paths with a Northeastern University student who instantly recognizes her face and declares, “You’re the reason I came to Northeastern.”   The...

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