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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Jessica Xing

Jessica Xing, Photo Editor

Jessica Xing is a third-year graphic design major with a minor in journalism. She has previously served as deputy photo editor and design editor and is excited to continue working with photographers for The News this semester.

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DIVERSITY Consignment stands at 713 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain. The thrift shop has curated a collection of clothing meant to give everyone confidence regardless of who they are.

Boston consignment store combines sustainable fashion, music and artwork, creates inclusive community

Jessica Xing, deputy photo editor
April 24, 2023

Vinyl records sit on wooden shelving on display in the basement. People have both bought and sold these records at the store.

Jepsen performs for the crowd along with her band. The performance included many of her most popular hits such as “Call Me Maybe” and “I Really Like You.”

[Photo] Springfest provides relaxation and nostalgia for stressed students

Darin Zullo, photo staff
April 10, 2023

Jepsen performs for the crowd along with her band. The performance included many of her most popular hits such as “Call Me Maybe” and “I Really Like You.”

 Customers pull clothes off of racks at a Goodwill in Jamaica Plain. As thrifting became more popular during the pandemic, people have wondered if the demand has increased prices and lowered accessibility to affordable clothing.

[Photo] Op-Ed: The Ethical Issue of Thrifting in Boston

Rachel Mahoney, contributor
April 3, 2023

Customers pull clothes off of racks at a Goodwill in Jamaica Plain. As thrifting became more popular during the pandemic, people have wondered if the demand has increased prices and lowered accessibility...

Netflix announced a new password-sharing policy Feb. 8 in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain, and it is expected to spread to the U.S. by the end of March. This policy will affect frequent travelers, divorced families and, perhaps most notably, college students who utilize their family’s account but don’t live with them.

[Photo] Netflix subscribers deem new controversial anti-sharing policy unfair

Ellie Krulwich, news correspondent
March 26, 2023

Netflix announced a new password-sharing policy Feb. 8 in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain, and it is expected to spread to the U.S. by the end of March. This policy will affect frequent travelers,...

Takeout containers of taro sago are in a refrigerator near the register. The dessert has been traditionally made from coconut milk, taro and sago pearls.

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Takeout containers of taro sago are in a refrigerator near the register. The dessert has been traditionally made from coconut milk, taro and sago pearls.

A man stands outside Great Taste Bakery and Restaurant on Beach Street. Customers are offered the choice of either dining in the restaurant portion of the store or grabbing quick items from the conjoined bakery section.

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A man stands outside Great Taste Bakery and Restaurant on Beach Street. Customers are offered the choice of either dining in the restaurant portion of the store or grabbing quick items from the conjoined...

Sweet treats such as cookies and crisps sit on shelves in Taiwan Bakery. This store has given Boston residents and tourists alike an opportunity to taste traditional Taiwanese finger foods.

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Sweet treats such as cookies and crisps sit on shelves in Taiwan Bakery. This store has given Boston residents and tourists alike an opportunity to taste traditional Taiwanese finger foods.

Paper signs taped to the front window of Taiwan Bakery advertise some of the foods that the store has for sale. The shop has earned a reputation for having delicious tea eggs.

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Paper signs taped to the front window of Taiwan Bakery advertise some of the foods that the store has for sale. The shop has earned a reputation for having delicious tea eggs.

A list of prices is displayed in front of numerous trays of baked goods. Many customers have returned to Ho Yuen Bakery for their affordable and delicious offerings.

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A list of prices is displayed in front of numerous trays of baked goods. Many customers have returned to Ho Yuen Bakery for their affordable and delicious offerings.

Customers exit the aptly-named Corner Café Bakery on the corner of Harrison Ave and Beach Street. The store became a staple in Chinatown for their delicious pineapple buns and large selection of mooncakes.

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Customers exit the aptly-named Corner Café Bakery on the corner of Harrison Ave and Beach Street. The store became a staple in Chinatown for their delicious pineapple buns and large selection of mooncakes.

The inside contains multiple self-serve shelves of both sweet and savory pastries including walnut cookies, mooncakes and pork floss buns. The bakery placed trays and individual pastry bags by the door for customers to grab as they enter.

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The inside contains multiple self-serve shelves of both sweet and savory pastries including walnut cookies, mooncakes and pork floss buns. The bakery placed trays and individual pastry bags by the door...

One of the most popular items at Corner Café Bakery is the pineapple buns. These buns do not contain pineapple but were named after the segmented appearance of the top crust.

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One of the most popular items at Corner Café Bakery is the pineapple buns. These buns do not contain pineapple but were named after the segmented appearance of the top crust.

A customer reaches for a variety of buns at Corner Café Bakery. The store placed all of their bread products on a set of shelves to the left of the entrance.

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A customer reaches for a variety of buns at Corner Café Bakery. The store placed all of their bread products on a set of shelves to the left of the entrance.

Stacks of meals sit on top of a wire shelf in the middle of the store. These meals, which include pork and chicken dishes, are pre-packaged and sold in convenient grab-and-go containers.

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Stacks of meals sit on top of a wire shelf in the middle of the store. These meals, which include pork and chicken dishes, are pre-packaged and sold in convenient grab-and-go containers.

Photos of offered dishes decorate the entrance to Banh Mi Huong Que. Customers have frequented the cash-only restaurant for affordable, quick and traditional food.

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Photos of offered dishes decorate the entrance to Banh Mi Huong Que. Customers have frequented the cash-only restaurant for affordable, quick and traditional food.

Two signs advertising Banh Mi Huong Que sit above the storefront at 696 Washington St. The restaurant offered an array of dishes such as banh mi, spring rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee.

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Two signs advertising Banh Mi Huong Que sit above the storefront at 696 Washington St. The restaurant offered an array of dishes such as banh mi, spring rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee.

Hei La Moon Food Opera is a crowd-favorite dim sum restaurant in Bostons Chinatown. After nearly 20 years in business, Hei La Moon relocated to 83 Essex St from its original space on Lincoln Street.

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Hei La Moon Food Opera is a crowd-favorite dim sum restaurant in Boston's Chinatown. After nearly 20 years in business, Hei La Moon relocated to 83 Essex St from its original space on Lincoln Street.

Orji holds a fan and a microphone while performing “Eberechukwu’s Biafra” at Berklee Performance Center Jan. 31. The “Visionaries Collective” was formed organically while Orji worked on the project.

Berklee student artist honors Biafran heritage through music, poetry and dance

Ogbonné Mary Orji fulfilled her childhood dreams the night of Jan. 31 after several intense months of preparation and rehearsal for her passion project, “Conception: The Awakening of Ogbonné.” An...

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Donte Lewis, Clara Barsoum and Cynthia Barrera (pictured left to right) pose for a portrait. They spoke with The News about the challenges they face as first-generation low-income students attending Northeastern, such as balancing their part-time jobs with classes.

[Photo] First-gen low-income Northeastern students experience unseen struggles

Rachel Umansky-Castro, news staff
February 2, 2023

Donte Lewis, Clara Barsoum and Cynthia Barrera (pictured left to right) pose for a portrait. They spoke with The News about the challenges they face as first-generation low-income students attending Northeastern,...

Demonstrators from the Party for Socialism and Liberation carry a banner with the words “The people united will stop racist police brutality” as they lead a march through Boston Common Saturday, Jan. 28. Protests continued through the weekend after videos of Tyre Nichols’ killing were made public.

Hundreds gather to protest police brutality after Tyre Nichols killing

Boston’s Party for Socialism and Liberation led protests against police brutality Friday, Jan. 27 and Saturday, Jan. 28 after videos of Tyre Nichols’ deadly encounter with Memphis police were publicly...

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One of Northeasterns major draws for students is the co-op program, which extends to cities around the world with the Beyond Boston program. However, some students who took a co-op outside of Boston say they felt isolated from campus and unsupported by the university.

[Photo] ‘Beyond Boston’ co-ops lack social networks, ease of accessibility

Katy Manning, news staff
November 28, 2022

One of Northeastern's major draws for students is the co-op program, which extends to cities around the world with the "Beyond Boston" program. However, some students who took a co-op outside of Boston...

Northeastern announced a collaboration with the mental health advocacy group JED in an Oct. 31 email. The four-year partnership will bring advisors on campus to help improve Northeasterns mental health resources.

[Photo] JED partnership seeks to upgrade on-campus mental health support

Katherine Mailly, news staff
November 16, 2022

Northeastern announced a collaboration with the mental health advocacy group JED in an Oct. 31 email. The four-year partnership will bring advisors on campus to help improve Northeastern's mental health...

After noticing that there were no sewing clubs yet at Northeastern, some students got together to form one. They are working to make the club official next semester.

[Photo] Northeastern students look to form sewing club on campus

Laura Emde, news correspondent
November 14, 2022

After noticing that there were no sewing clubs yet at Northeastern, some students got together to form one. They are working to make the club official next semester.

This autumns fashion month showcased designs for next years spring and summer season. This runway season marked the fashion industrys full-force return from pandemic isolation.

[Photo] Column: Fashion month emerges from the pandemic with a lot to say

Sarah Popeck, news correspondent
October 31, 2022

This autumn's fashion month showcased designs for next year's spring and summer season. This runway season marked the fashion industry's full-force return from pandemic isolation.

Text taken from Executive Order No. 600: Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services in the Commonwealth.

[Photo] Local, national reproductive rights organizations continue fight after Roe v. Wade reversal

Emma Klekotka, news correspondent
October 27, 2022

Text taken from Executive Order No. 600: Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services in the Commonwealth.

One of Sharryn Ross’ photo submissions for this season’s first Pics in the Parks prompt, which asked participants to focus on one color. The photos were taken at the Arnold Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Sharryn Ross.

Pics in the Parks relaunch inspires residents to explore Boston’s parks through photography

Jessica Xing, news staff
October 24, 2022

As the leaves start to change colors and cover the city in warm shades of red, orange and yellow, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department has relaunched its Pics in the Parks program to encourage residents...

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The working world is no stranger to unpredictable layoffs. But the less-than-conventional, often unregulated, world of theatre has become a hotbed of tension over labor rights and ethics as productions close abruptly with little warning.

[Photo] Theatre productions closing without notice leave cast, crew in difficult situations

Laura Emde, news correspondent
October 20, 2022

The working world is no stranger to unpredictable layoffs. But the less-than-conventional, often unregulated, world of theatre has become a hotbed of tension over labor rights and ethics as productions...

Members of the lettuce club brought back the annual lettuce-eating competition to campus at the Sept. 30 meeting. A new club president, second-year Oscar Wilmerding, emerged victorious.

[Photo] Competitive lettuce-eating club returns to campus

Erin Fine, news staff
October 10, 2022

Members of the lettuce club brought back the annual lettuce-eating competition to campus at the Sept. 30 meeting. A new club president, second-year Oscar Wilmerding, emerged victorious.

Whole Foods Market near Back Bay makes pumpkin picking easier for locals this season. Tune into these media picks to get into the swing of the season.

[Photo] Column: Get in the mood for autumn with these media picks

Sophia Haydon-Khan, news correspondent
September 30, 2022

Whole Foods Market near Back Bay makes pumpkin picking easier for locals this season. Tune into these media picks to get into the swing of the season.

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.

[Photo] Column: Television reboots revive flawed representation amid demand for diversity

Cathy Ching, deputy lifestyle editor
September 7, 2022

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...

The Wicked Queer Film Festival ran April 7 to April 17 online and in theatres around Boston. The festival aims to uplift LGBTQ+ stories and filmmakers.

[Photo] Boston’s Wicked Queer Film Festival brings LGBTQ+ representation to screen

Juliana George, deputy lifestyle editor
April 20, 2022

The Wicked Queer Film Festival ran April 7 to April 17 online and in theatres around Boston. The festival aims to uplift LGBTQ+ stories and filmmakers.

The United States must avoid getting into a war while still taking a stand against Russia.

[Photo] Op-ed: We must stop technological exports while avoiding a complete ban on Russian products

Tim Zhao, contributor
April 19, 2022

The United States must avoid getting into a war while still taking a stand against Russia.

The fast paced spread of information on social media platforms should not be a replacement for traditional news outlets.

[Photo] Op-ed: Content on social media is no alternative to professional news outlets

Alexis Zacharakos, contributor
April 15, 2022

The fast paced spread of information on social media platforms should not be a replacement for traditional news outlets.

Discourse around the Olympics pit athletes Asian and American identities at odds with one another. The reaction stems from a history of anti-Asian racism in the U.S.

[Photo] For Asian athletes, American acceptance faltered after Beijing Winter Olympics

Karissa Korman, deputy lifestyle editor
March 28, 2022

Discourse around the Olympics pit athletes' Asian and American identities at odds with one another. The reaction stems from a history of anti-Asian racism in the U.S.

Floridas recently passed House Bill 1557 presents potential harm to LGBTQ+ students.

[Photo] Op-ed: Everyone should pay attention to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill

Renée Abbott, staff writer
March 27, 2022

Florida's recently passed House Bill 1557 presents potential harm to LGBTQ+ students.

Hulus The Dropout is yet another instance highlighting societys obsession with the scammers. The recent series details the turbulent story of Elizabeth Holmes, who connived the world with her company, Theranos.

[Photo] Column: ‘The Dropout’ exemplifies modern obsession with scamming

Juliana George, news staff
March 27, 2022

Hulu's "The Dropout" is yet another instance highlighting society's obsession with the scammers. The recent series details the turbulent story of Elizabeth Holmes, who connived the world with her company,...

Students should prioritize taking breaks from school work for both mental and physical health.

[Photo] Op-ed: Stop feeling guilty for taking a break

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
March 16, 2022

Students should prioritize taking breaks from school work for both mental and physical health.

A branch of Kids in Nutrition, a club aimed at teaching children healthy eating habits, was recently started at Northeastern.

Kids in Nutrition aims to educate children on healthy eating

Jessica Xing, news staff
March 16, 2022

Northeastern’s new Kids in Nutrition, or KIN, club plans to educate children in Boston public schools through programs about nutrition and healthy eating. The founders of KIN have been actively reaching...

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TikTok trends influence Generation Z communication. This creates barriers for less technology-savvy age cohorts.

[Photo] TikTok influences communication, creates generational divide

Alexis Borek, news correspondent
March 9, 2022

TikTok trends influence Generation Z communication. This creates barriers for less technology-savvy age cohorts.

Pam and Tommy wants to re-examine the fallout around the release of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lees sex tape, but critics point out the shows contradictory role in reigniting Andersons trauma.

[Photo] Column: ‘Pam and Tommy’ disappoints viewers, exploits Pamela Anderson

Lily Elwood, news staff
February 26, 2022

"Pam and Tommy" wants to re-examine the fallout around the release of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's sex tape, but critics point out the show's contradictory role in reigniting Anderson's trauma.

Wordle has skyrocketed in popularity as a daily word puzzle. The game challenges users to guess a five-letter word in six attempts.

Wordle skyrockets as popular word puzzle at Northeastern

Jessica Xing, news staff
February 9, 2022

With the help of social media, the online game “Wordle” has recently become many people’s favorite word game — and Northeastern students are no exception.   Created by software engineer Josh...

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Northeastern student Liz Feltner will be appearing regularly on Jeopardy! National College Championship beginning  Feb. 11. 
Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.

Northeastern student competes on “Jeopardy! National College Championship”

Jessica Xing, news correspondent
February 9, 2022

Northeastern student Liz Feltner will fulfill her lifelong dream of competing in the “Jeopardy! National College Championship” starting Feb. 11. Feltner, a fifth-year political science and business...

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Pound, a unique workout class offered at the Huntington Avenue YMCA, is the perfect combination of cardio, strength training and pilates.

Column: 5 unique exercise spots in Boston

Jessica Xing, news correspondent
November 27, 2021

Working out at the gym everyday can be rewarding, but it’s still difficult for many students to find the motivation. Luckily, Boston holds many different classes that can help students exercise in a...

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Music Note Bokeh by all that improbable blue is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Column: Ten back-to-school songs to keep you motivated 

Jessica Xing, news correspondent
October 13, 2021

With a brand new semester underway and classes already in full swing, students are looking for ways to keep themselves motivated and productive. Adjusting to mostly in-person classes, new curriculums and...

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