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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Katie Mogg

Katie Mogg, Lifestyle Editor

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“The Embrace” is a complex monument meant to meaningfully commemorate Boston Black history during the civil rights movement. Photo credit: “The Embrace (c) Hank Willis Thomas, in collaboration with MASS Design Group, King Boston and the City of Boston. Rendering Courtesy of MASS Design Group.

‘The Embrace’ monument memorializes Boston’s civil rights history, provides immersive experience

Katie Mogg, news staff
March 28, 2022

Boston has a long standing and intricate civil rights history and Hank Willis Thomas, a New York-based artist and photographer, is working alongside local architects and organizations to immortalize one...

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Springfest 2022 will offer in-person concerts, guest speakers and carnival activities for the first time since 2019. CUP executive board members hope the week of festivities will offer a sense of community and school spirit. Courtesy of CUP.

Springfest 2022 to offer live concert experience, feel-good energy

Katie Mogg, lifestyle editor
March 12, 2022

Springfest, a week-long series of on-campus events for undergraduate students organized by Northeastern’s Council for University Programs, or CUP, will offer several programs from March 27 to April 2....

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The Lexington Historical Society is hosting a series of events and programs celebrating the history of chocolate through April 23. Private Collection and Courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society.

Lexington Historical Society uses chocolate celebration to create community, amplify businesses

Katie Mogg, lifestyle editor
February 19, 2022

From February until April, the Lexington Historical Society, a nonprofit organization working to preserve and share the town’s history, will host a celebration called “A Taste of Chocolate.” The...

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Trident Booksellers & Cafe has a diverse display for Black History Month.  Photo credit to Katie Mogg.

Black Lives Matter movement co-founder promotes new book, discusses abolition, activism

Katie Mogg, news staff
February 5, 2022

As a part of the Central Library Author Talk Series, the Boston Public Library partnered with Trident Booksellers & Cafe Jan. 31 to host a virtual discussion with Patrisse Cullors,  activist, author...

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Emerald-colored lights wrap around the trees at Charlesgate Park as part of the “Lights in the Necklace” installation. Photo courtesy to Randall Albright.

Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Charlesgate Alliance advocate for parks, greenspaces to bridge communities

Katie Mogg, news staff
January 28, 2022

Starting Feb. 1, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, a nonprofit organization working to improve and restore Boston’s landscaping, will hold their second annual “Lights in the Necklace” installation....

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Many students are struggling to adapt to in-person classes after over a year of virtual or hybrid learning.

Online learning fosters difficulties among second-year students

Katie Mogg, news staff
December 20, 2021

Sanjana Shastri opened her eyes at 7:59 a.m., just one minute before her class started. During a normal school year, this would be ample cause for the hardworking and driven student to panic, but 2020...

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Students gather in Matthews Arena to see Homecoming Headliners Ali Wong and Jonathan van Ness. Courtesy of CUP and Kyle Daudelin Photography.

2021 Homecoming Headliners foster connection among Huskies

Katie Mogg, deputy lifestyle editor
November 13, 2021

In-person homecoming events are back and better than ever. Northeastern’s Council for University Programs, or CUP, invited comedians Ali Wong, Jonathan Van Ness and Sheng Wang to tell their best jokes...

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South End Skyline, Fall - Boston by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

Column: Enjoy fall in Boston with these activities

Katie Mogg, deputy lifestyle editor
October 7, 2021

As the third-most walkable city in the United States, Boston is ripe for exploration during the fall. Before the harsh winter weather arrives and keeps students huddled in their dorm rooms, take advantage...

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“Theres a lot of reasons for people to feel very dismayed by voting and by the electoral process,” said Malia Lazu, founder of MassVote.

Boston battles low voter turnout in mayoral preliminary, Black voters react

Katie Mogg, deputy lifestyle editor
October 1, 2021

Boston’s 2021 mayoral preliminary election was one for the books — the most diverse election in the city’s history, all five preliminary candidates were people of color, three of whom were Black...

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As the fall semester begins, there is hope that this year will give students more room to fully blossom.

Column: 7 ways to survive the semester

Katie Mogg, deputy lifestyle editor
August 24, 2021

School is back in session, which is both exciting and scary. The pandemic set strict limitations on our lives, and while we’re not completely out of the woods yet, there is hope that this year will give...

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The quarantine of 2020 exacerbated feelings of isolation. Some turned to disordered eating habits as a way to regain a sense of control.

[Photo] The COVID-19 pandemic impacts disordered eating

Lily Elwood, deputy lifestyle editor
July 10, 2021

The quarantine of 2020 exacerbated feelings of isolation. Some turned to disordered eating habits as a way to regain a sense of control.

Photo courtesy Tyler Blint-Welsh

NU alum Tyler Blint-Welsh was assaulted by the police. Professionals offer advice for student journalists 

Katie Mogg, news staff
April 6, 2021

Last May, New York City Police Department officers attacked Tyler Blint-Welsh, Northeastern alum and current reporter for The Wall Street Journal, at a protest against police brutality following the death...

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Review: Furen Dai shines in ‘Dream Boston’ art exhibit

Review: Furen Dai shines in ‘Dream Boston’ art exhibit

Katie Mogg, news staff
April 3, 2021

The “Dream Boston” art exhibit, currently open to Northeastern students, faculty and staff at Gallery 360, showcases art at the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic, systemic racial issues and Bostonian...

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File:Lil Nas X (cropped).jpg by DiFronzo is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Column: Lil Nas X embraces queerness in new single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”

Katie Mogg, news staff
April 1, 2021

Lil Nas X released his highly anticipated single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” Friday, March 26. Since July 2020, the artist has been teasing his fans with snippets of the catchy song, so it’s...

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119: Daylight Savings Time by niseag03 is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

Daylight savings: How to take advantage of the extra sunlight

Katie Mogg, news staff
March 13, 2021

Sunday, March 14 is the first day of daylight savings time. This means the community will lose an hour of sleep in exchange for an extra hour of sunlight. After months of a bone-chilling, dark winter,...

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State Rep. Chynah Tyler created the Boston Black Restaurant Challenge in 2018.

The Boston Black Restaurant Challenge shines light on Black-owned restaurants

Katie Mogg, news staff
March 1, 2021

To bring more business to Black-owned restaurants throughout Greater Boston, State Rep. Chynah Tyler, who represents the seventh district of Suffolk, created the Boston Black Restaurant Challenge. Encouraging...

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Art by Avery Bleichfeld. Canopy is a new coalition of clubs focused on environmental clubs at Northeastern.

Club coalition unites sustainability efforts

Katie Mogg, news staff
February 22, 2021

Northeastern University is home to numerous student-lead organizations that prioritize sustainability, environmental activism and social justice. Clubs involved in this sphere now have an opportunity to...

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Face masks have significantly slowed the spread of COVID-19.

Op-ed: The pandemic will eventually go away, but face masks shouldn’t

Katie Mogg, contributor
February 16, 2021

Face masks have become an integral part of pandemic life. Face masks are key to preventing the transmission of the virus when worn correctly over the face and mouth. The newly inaugurated President...

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Farmers Horse Coffee, located on Massachusetts Ave., is one of many cafes who have pivoted with the onset and continued rise of COVID-19

‘It’s an ongoing struggle’: COVID-19 wreaks havoc on Boston cafe culture

Katie Mogg, news staff
February 9, 2021

Before COVID-19 struck, students frequented cafes like Pavement Coffeehouse, Farmer's Horse Coffee and Solid Ground Cafe to study or socialize with friends. Now, students are forced to find alternative...

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With Valentines Day around the corner but the pandemic still in full swing, there are so many options to celebrate at a proper distance or virtually.

Column: 10 ways to safely spend the holiday of love during COVID-19

Katie Mogg, news staff
February 1, 2021

Valentine’s Day is the single remaining holiday with festivities not yet altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. But unfortunately, the holiday’s fate is sealed. Although our nation’s efforts to roll out...

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Northeastern should be flexible with some aspects of its Dialogue of Civilizations program.

Op-ed: Northeastern should extend the first-year honors Dialogue of Civilizations’ fee waiver

Katie Mogg, contributor
January 29, 2021

Northeastern held its annual Dialogue of Civilizations fair virtually Jan. 20, showcasing the university’s unique summer study abroad programs. Held in high regard by the university, these programs “offer...

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Some students are opposed to implementing a universal pass/fail system this semester.

Op-ed: Northeastern shouldn’t implement a universal pass/fail grading system

Katie Mogg, contributor
December 8, 2020

This year has been exceptionally stressful and emotionally exhausting, so the extra pressure to excel in school may seem like the last thing the Northeastern community needs. In conjunction with this sentiment,...

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Featured is an image used to depict a Buddhist astrology chart.

Astrology: Fact or fiction?

Katie Mogg, news correspondent
November 23, 2020

To some, astrology is a fun way to learn about themselves and the world around them. To others, it is a precise lifestyle and occupation that goes beyond casually checking a daily horoscope.  Astrology...

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Northeastern students socialize on Centennial from a socially distant length.

Column: Socializing in a time of social distancing

Katie Mogg, news correspondent
October 22, 2020

Although people have returned to work and school, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked relentless havoc on social life, leaving people feeling dejected and isolated. Indoor gatherings in Massachusetts, for...

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