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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

All content by Cynthia Chen
The China Trade Gate is a paifang archway standing at the Beach Street entrance to Boston's Chinatown. The gate was gifted to the city by the government of Taiwan in 1982.

Column: Six best Chinatown eats to try on your next trip

Cynthia Chen, news correspondent
March 14, 2023

One of the best things about Boston is Chinatown, the heart of Asian American cuisine and culture in New England. The restaurants and markets offer a plethora of options — Chinese, Thai, Japanese and...

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Winter, the season of chilly days and even chillier nights, is the perfect time to bundle up in thick sweaters and warm blankets, with a cup of hot cocoa and a paperback in hand. Here’s a list of new and upcoming books to satisfy your cravings.

Column: These new and upcoming books are a perfect next winter read

Cynthia Chen, news correspondent
January 22, 2023

Winter, the season of chilly days and even chillier nights, is the perfect time to bundle up in thick sweaters and warm blankets, with a cup of hot cocoa and a paperback in hand. For those looking for...

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"The American Roommate Experiment" is author Elena Armas' second novel. The novel follows protagonist Rosie as she navigates a relationship with a man she has been internet-stalking.

Review: ‘The American Roommate Experiment’ yields mixed results

Cynthia Chen, news correspondent
October 23, 2022

Ever had an internet crush? Something small and innocent on a celebrity, or a friend of a friend or a best friend’s cousin who’s a professional surfer that lives in Spain? Checking an Instagram profile...

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“Love on the Brain" is Ali Hazelwood’s sophomore novel.

Review: ‘Love on the Brain’ tests the limits of romantic comedy tropes

Cynthia Chen, news correspondent
September 26, 2022

What would Marie Curie do if she found out she was the posthumous lead inspiration for Ali Hazelwood’s newest book? (Seriously, Curie is mentioned more than 100 times throughout the story.)  “Love...

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