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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 Crescent Huang
Members of the EMPOWER Collective pose for a group photo during the 2023 Student of Color Conference. The collective was started 12 years ago by students of color who felt they were underrepresented by SGA. Photo courtesy Dani Rodriguez

EMPOWER debuts new theme, ‘Ignite,’ for 2023 Student of Color Conference

Crescent Huang, news correspondent
March 27, 2023

The EMPOWER Students of Color Collective launched a new theme this year for its annual conference aiming to create a safe and empowering space for students of color. With a focus on community building...

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When news of the war broke on campus, students were quick to gather in protest and to raise money to support Ukraine, with students demonstrating in Centennial Commons.

War in Ukraine saddens Northeastern Russian, Ukrainian community, students advocate for support

Crescent Huang, news staff
March 11, 2022

Merely two months into a brand new year, a war between a global superpower and its neighboring nation has created agitation and turmoil across the world.  Russian forces attacked Ukraine Feb. 24. ...

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Bostonians and tourists gathered in Chinatown Feb. 13 to witness the Lion Dance Parade. The event included discussions of anti-Asian hate in light of the pandemic.

Lunar New Year event discusses racism, community; promotes Chinatown businesses

Crescent Huang, news correspondent
February 25, 2022

Large crowds filled the streets of Chinatown Sunday Feb. 13 to witness the Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade. Despite the snowy weather and the cold temperatures, many Boston residents and tourists, of...

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Ramsays Kitchen on Boylston Street opened its doors Jan. 24. Customers say the restaurant offers a high-quality fine dining experience.

Diners say Ramsay’s Kitchen offers sophisticated dining, long wait time

Crescent Huang, news correspondent
February 16, 2022

Ramsay's Kitchen, a restaurant serving international dishes by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, officially opened Jan. 24 inside the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Back Bay.  Customers came to Ramsay's Kitchen...

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The 2021 SoWa Winter Festival instilled new hope in ambitious business owners.

2021 SoWa Winter Festival promotes unique food businesses

Crescent Huang, news correspondent
December 19, 2021

Located in Boston’s South End, the SoWa Winter Festival made its first comeback since the beginning of the pandemic Dec. 3. Offering products ranging from hand-crafted art to chocolates, cookies and...

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