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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

Cathy Ching

Cathy Ching, Deputy Lifestyle Editor

Cathy Ching is a third-year journalism major with minors in communication studies and environmental studies. She is currently the deputy lifestyle editor for The News and previously served as projects editor. She also works at the Boston Globe as a magazine, travel and address co-op.

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Reneé Rapp sings into a microphone. Rapp hosted a show at Roadrunner Oct. 28 as part of her “Snow Hard Feelings” tour. Photo courtesy Taliyah Fox.

Review: Reneé Rapp insists there are ‘Snow Hard Feelings’ to Boston fans

Cathy Ching, news staff
November 12, 2023

Hundreds of Reneé Rapp fans stepped into Roadrunner Oct. 28 decked out in costume — some even dressed as snow angels, complementary to Rapp’s current tour for her “Snow Angel” album. Fans in Boston...

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James Roumeliotis smiles at the camera while pogo stick jumping to raise money for charity Sept. 9. Roumeliotis completed 115,170 jumps, reclaiming his title for most consecutive jumps on a pogo stick. Photo courtesy James Roumeliotis.

World record holder James Roumeliotis bounces back from chronic pain

Cathy Ching, news staff
October 23, 2023

Almost anybody can break a world record jumping on a pogo stick, James Roumeliotis said. He knows because he’s done it five times, even in chronic pain. On Sept. 9, the 37-year old senior engineering...

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Brenda Song speaks during a Q&A hosted in Blackman Auditorium March 27. Among other topics, Song spoke about her experiences being an Asian American actress for Disney in the early 2000s.

Brenda Song celebrates her 35th birthday with a Q&A at Northeastern

Cathy Ching, deputy lifestyle editor
April 5, 2023

Best known for her infamous role as the fictional heiress of Boston — London Tipton — actress Brenda Song joined Northeastern students in Blackman Auditorium March 27 to answer hard-hitting questions...

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The News presents ‘Lifestyle Wrapped 2022’

The News presents ‘Lifestyle Wrapped 2022’

Juliana George, Cathy Ching, and Jake Guldin
January 12, 2023

In 2022, Lifestyle had a lot to write about. The writers and staff that contributed to this section commented on prominent moments in pop culture, covered local art and music events and reviewed countless...

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Volunteers fill bags with resources at the 22nd annual Thanksgiving Project at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley in 2021. Photo courtesy of United Way.

Nonprofits fight food insecurity in Latin, Black, queer communities this holiday season

Cathy Ching, news staff
November 22, 2022

As inflation reaches a 40-year high, expenses for basic survival needs — like food — grow increasingly out of reach for many. Currently, almost one in three adults, or 1.8 million, in Massachusetts...

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At first glance, recent reboots of television programs that reigned supreme during the 2000s and early 2010s are trying to improve upon their predecessors shortcomings. But a closer look at some revived projects reveals that television leaders still hesitate to embrace diversity on-and-off screen.

Column: Television reboots revive flawed representation amid demand for diversity

Cathy Ching, deputy lifestyle editor
September 7, 2022

The early 2000s are making a comeback to modern television — this time, with more diversity.  Heeding criticism about the lack of diversity in television, Hollywood producers have rebooted shows...

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Nick Shea draws a portrait of customer Iliana Vidal in the Boston Common. Photo credits to Cathy Ching.

Boston’s ‘$1 portrait guy’ brings community to locals, tourists

Cathy Ching, news staff
April 7, 2022

Nick Shea, dubbed the “$1 portrait guy” by supporters on TikTok, has been attracting locals and tourists from all over the world to Boston Common to get a $1 portrait of themselves. Shea, who is...

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Fifth-year international business student Angelica Del Campo shares her co-op experience. She is one of several upperclassmen that shared their advice on applying for co-ops.

Northeastern students reflect on remote co-ops, give advice to underclassmen

Cathy Ching, projects editor
March 14, 2022

Although the co-op program is not exclusive to Northeastern, it remains one of the leading factors of why students choose to attend the university, according to students interviewed by The News. However,...

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Phinista Café is run by a couple that aims to fight the hardships that come with running a small business during COVID-19, such as paying workers – like Marnie Walsh, pictured above – a reasonable salary. Photo credits to Cathy Ching.

Phinista Café’s resilience carries them through the pandemic

Cathy Ching, news staff
February 21, 2022

When Phi Pham graduated from Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire, with a degree in biochemistry, he had three goals on his bucket list: open up a cafe, a wedding venue and an orphanage....

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Northeastern students reflect on experiences, stigmas of dating apps

Northeastern students reflect on experiences, stigmas of dating apps

Cathy Ching, Haley Alphonse, and Avery Bleichfeld
February 14, 2022
Dating apps are used by people of all backgrounds, but they’re commonly known to be a staple piece of the modern college culture. As first-time and veteran dating app users are coming together in the immersive world of dating, The News spoke with nine students about their experiences and thoughts on what it means to meet romantic partners through a phone screen when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down all social scenes for almost three years.
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Students at Western Washington University at Take Back Your Time Day celebrations.

Work hard, work harder: the uproar of internalized capitalism in the digital world

Cathy Ching, news correspondent
December 29, 2021

It’s the start of a new year. For many, January is the month of starting — and never finishing — a New Year’s resolution list. For accountants, the notorious month offers much more than a fresh...

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A classic Northeastern tradition, the underwear run, returned in a non-official spooky run Oct. 31.

‘Spooky 15th Underwear Run’ brings confidence, community to Northeastern campus

Cathy Ching, news correspondent
November 2, 2021

On Halloween night, nearly 100 Northeastern students stripped down to their underwear and ran from Speare Hall to Centennial Common for the unofficial 15th Underwear Run.  Since organizers canceled...

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Massachusetts’ first ever LGBTQ+ 5K race Road of Rainbows strives to focus on inclusivity through athletics

Cathy Ching, news correspondent
October 27, 2021

On Halloween, Boston Common will once again be swarmed with runners, supporters and performers — this time, dressed up in costumes. This is the first year of Road of Rainbows, Massachusetts’ first...

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Actors rehearse via Zoom for Emersons original musical, This Golden Day, produced last fall.

Virtual musicals take center stage during COVID-19

Cathy Ching, news correspondent
March 28, 2021

One year after COVID-19 shut down the nation, the Massachusetts arts industry lost $588 million. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, arts programs are unable to showcase in-person productions that they have...

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To address the gender disparity in STEM courses, Northeastern has created programs such as the Women in Engineering program, or WIE.

Women in STEM at Northeastern persevere through male-dominated classes

Cathy Ching, news correspondent
March 18, 2021

Despite the rapid growth of students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, disciplines across universities nationwide, the percentage of female students in these majors has only...

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Located on Newbury Street, Expired by Perime is a hub for local artists and vintage clothing.

Expired by Perime on Newbury Street provides platform for Boston’s local artists

Cathy Ching, news correspondent
March 14, 2021

20-year-old Boston local Sam Roller, founder of Perime Magazine, rallied up his team and discussed his spontaneous idea of opening up a store on Newbury Street. Two weeks later, this idea became a reality. Expired...

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