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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 Emily Niedermeyer
Two children pose in a photo stand-in. Multiple colorful, illustrative photo stand-ins were placed along Somerville Avenue.

Lions and tigers and fluff, oh my: Somerville celebrates its sweet history

Emily Niedermeyer, news correspondent
September 27, 2024

Community members gathered in Union Square for the 19th annual What the Fluff? Festival Sept. 21, a celebration honoring the creation of Marshmallow Fluff in Somerville back in 1917. Despite the gloomy...

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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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The storefront of the closed down Roxbury Walgreens at 416 Warren St. The Walgreens location shut down Jan. 31, making it more difficult for seniors in the area to obtain necessary medications.

‘It’s a matter of life and death’: Roxbury Walgreens closure leaves feelings of distrust

Emily Niedermeyer, news correspondent
March 1, 2024

The Walgreens at 416 Warren St. in Roxbury officially closed Jan. 31 despite protests from local residents and elected officials. The closure leaves the neighborhood with just one location on Columbus...

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he entrance to the Puppet Free Library sits on an alley adjacent to Newbury Street. The organization has provided puppets to locations all over New England for community events.

‘It’s sweet when puppets remain alive’: Boston puppet library animates local events

Emily Niedermeyer, news correspondent
March 16, 2023

Behind the bustling Newbury Street on Public Alley 437 is a small arched door, adorned with a painted panel instructing visitors to ring the bell dangling upon it.  It’s fit for an entrance to a...

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