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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

All content by Asher Ben-Dashan
The new MBTA Green Line Type 10 train sits under a tent at the Boston City Hall Plaza. MBTA engineers and workers gave tours of the new design, showcasing its accessibility feature.

MBTA unveils new Type 10 Green Line train, collects feedback from community

Asher Ben-Dashan, news correspondent
November 2, 2024

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA, displayed a mock-up of the new Green Line Type 10 train Oct. 29 and 30 at Boston City Hall Plaza, unveiling the future look of MBTA trains and attracting...

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Northeastern men's rowing competes on the Charles River Oct. 20. The men's Championship A earned seventh place.

[Photo] 2024 Head of the Charles Regatta attracts communities from across the globe

Grace Cargill, news staff
October 23, 2024

Northeastern men's rowing competes on the Charles River Oct. 20. The men's Championship A earned seventh place.

Northeastern celebrates Jessie Hunt's goal over Hofstra Oct. 10. Hunt went on to score the winning shot in the Huskies' 1-0 win to Drexel Oct. 13.

[Photo] With CAA championships approaching, Northeastern tallies a 2-1 loss to Hofstra

Aoife Jeffries, news staff
October 15, 2024

Off of Hunt's kick, the ball soars past Hofstra defenders and into the top left of the net. The Huskies tallied 14 shots compared to the Pride's 10 Oct. 13, but only notched three on goal.

Sam Jaffe, founder and director of The Caterpillar Lab, shows a group of attendees the spines of a caterpillar under a microscope. Jaffe’s insightful wisdom had people of all ages crowding around.

Caterpillar Lab showcase charms children and adults at Arnold Arboretum

Asher Ben-Dashan, photo staff
October 14, 2024

It has long been proven that being in the presence of a pet can lower blood pressure and stress levels in humans. While watching fuzzy caterpillars inch along and munch on leaves has certainly not been...

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Faint-spotted Palthis moth caterpillars disguise themselves among brown vegetation. These caterpillars were also difficult to spot.

Faint-spotted Palthis moth caterpillars disguise themselves among brown vegetation. These caterpillars were also difficult to spot.

A viewer looks at foliage for caterpillars under dim lighting. The caterpillars on this host plant were among the smallest at the event.

A viewer looks at foliage for caterpillars under dim lighting. The caterpillars on this host plant were among the smallest at the event.

A group of black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars lay on leaves. The caterpillars remained motionless for most of the event.

A group of black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars lay on leaves. The caterpillars remained motionless for most of the event.

Light shines next to host plants. The hummingbird clearwing moth and the wild cherry sphinx moth caterpillars were on the leaves of this foliage.

Light shines next to host plants. The hummingbird clearwing moth and the wild cherry sphinx moth caterpillars were on the leaves of this foliage.

Viewers watch as a microscopic pair of caterpillars munch through a leaf. The room gasped at the sight of this tiny couple.

Viewers watch as a microscopic pair of caterpillars munch through a leaf. The room gasped at the sight of this tiny couple.

Burns points out a camouflaged caterpillar to an attendee. There were multiple Caterpillar Lab employees educating and answering questions at the event.

Burns points out a camouflaged caterpillar to an attendee. There were multiple Caterpillar Lab employees educating and answering questions at the event.

An attendee snaps a closeup of a caterpillar. Viewers had to crouch closely to pick out many of the caterpillars.

An attendee snaps a closeup of a caterpillar. Viewers had to crouch closely to pick out many of the caterpillars.

A puss caterpillar sits in a box to protect viewers from its venom. This caterpillar was the most dangerous to humans at the event.

A puss caterpillar sits in a box to protect viewers from its venom. This caterpillar was the most dangerous to humans at the event.

An eastern giant swallowtail butterfly caterpillar sits on a leaf. The caterpillars were characterized by intricate white and black markings.

An eastern giant swallowtail butterfly caterpillar sits on a leaf. The caterpillars were characterized by intricate white and black markings.

A fluffy giant leopard moth caterpillar sits on the inner stem of a branch. There were many caterpillars covered in fuzzy bristles called setae.

A fluffy giant leopard moth caterpillar sits on the inner stem of a branch. There were many caterpillars covered in fuzzy bristles called setae.

Attendees inspect plant specimens for caterpillars. Each bushel of foliage was covered in caterpillars camouflaging themselves as they would in nature.

Attendees inspect plant specimens for caterpillars. Each bushel of foliage was covered in caterpillars camouflaging themselves as they would in nature.

Attendees line up for booths and food trucks close to the front of the festival. There were many food options, including Roxy’s Grilled Cheese and Tandoor and Curry on Wheels.

Allston Village Street Fair returns after 4-year hiatus, brings community together with art, music, food

Asher Ben-Dashan, photo correspondent
October 7, 2024

The stretch of Harvard Avenue between Brighton and Cambridge streets closed down for the first time since 2019 for the return of the annual Allston Village Street Fair Sept. 29.  The fair featured...

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Courtney Ignace stands with her upcycled apparel. The festival featured many different clothing businesses.

Courtney Ignace stands with her upcycled apparel. The festival featured many different clothing businesses.

A vendor sits with their handmade leatherwork. Leather was commonly-sold merchandise among businesses throughout the event.

A vendor sits with their handmade leatherwork. Leather was commonly-sold merchandise among businesses throughout the event.

Attendees look at hats and stickers while speaking to Robyn Giragosian. Their business, Sparkletown Studios, had popups all around Boston.

Attendees look at hats and stickers while speaking to Robyn Giragosian. Their business, Sparkletown Studios, had popups all around Boston.

Yacinthe sings and plays the guitar with his band. The crowd danced and recorded while they produced smooth sounds with their instruments.

Yacinthe sings and plays the guitar with his band. The crowd danced and recorded while they produced smooth sounds with their instruments.

Rahim Gray poses with one of his acrylic pour art pieces. Gray makes and teaches pour art with acrylics on coasters and canvas pieces.

Rahim Gray poses with one of his acrylic pour art pieces. Gray makes and teaches pour art with acrylics on coasters and canvas pieces.

Attendees watch as knights from The North Horde face off on Harvard Terrace. Their only protection was chainmail and metal armor, producing ear-piercing clashing sounds.

Attendees watch as knights from The North Horde face off on Harvard Terrace. Their only protection was chainmail and metal armor, producing ear-piercing clashing sounds.

An informant for The North Horde talks to attendees about Burhurt steel fighting. Knights came from Vermont and Worcester, Massachusetts to participate in the battles.

An informant for The North Horde talks to attendees about Burhurt steel fighting. Knights came from Vermont and Worcester, Massachusetts to participate in the battles.

Festival attendees pose with their balloon hat. The kids’ section featured a balloon artist making animals.

Festival attendees pose with their balloon hat. The kids’ section featured a balloon artist making animals.

Tree poses with his provocative silk-screened T-shirts. He said he hoped his work would be an inspiration to others to create and enjoy art as a force of nature.

Tree poses with his provocative silk-screened T-shirts. He said he hoped his work would be an inspiration to others to create and enjoy art as a force of nature.

Attendees flow in and out of booths on Harvard Avenue. The festival ran from noon to 6 p.m., with crowds growing as the day went on.

Attendees flow in and out of booths on Harvard Avenue. The festival ran from noon to 6 p.m., with crowds growing as the day went on.