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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

The Bell in Hand Tavern bar interior Sept. 14, 2024. Massachusetts banned happy hour in 1984. File photo by Jessica Xing.

Is Boston the city that sleeps?

Janira Skrbkova, news staff November 11, 2025

Boston, on the surface, has all the makings of a thriving nightlife scene. The city serves as the metropolitan center of New England and boasts a collegiate population of over 250,000. “It’d be really cool if Boston was another one of those nightlife hubs,” said Ryan...

Campaign signs for both mayoral and city council candidates, Michelle Wu and Henry Santana, respectively, on Boylston Street Nov. 4. Wu gained a 71.3% approval rating/a> according to Race to the White House polling.

‘It’s our civic duty:’ Bostonians head to the polls Nov. 4

Niaz Alasti, news staff November 7, 2025

Tens of thousands of Boston residents headed to the polls Nov. 4, eager to cast their vote in some of the city’s most consequential local races.  The mayoral, councilor at-large and district councilor elections were all on the ballot this year. Mayor Michelle Wu won her...

The entrance to Uncommon Ice Cream on Columbus Avenue Nov. 4. The new shop was founded by wife and husband duo Kathyrn Lane and Blair Landry.

Uncommon Ice Cream opens its doors on Columbus Avenue

Stella Huberlie, news correspondent November 6, 2025

Platters of samples made their way around the crowd as a line formed out the door of Uncommon Ice Cream during the shop’s grand opening event, which drew in visitors from near and far.  The shop officially opened Oct. 1, testing the waters before its official grand opening...

Boston University students interview Andrea Campbell during a panel discussion Oct. 28. The panel discussed justice and the state of politics in the United States.

‘Justice remains our collective compass’: Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins Mass. law students for fireside chat

Devyn Rudnick and Hannah Little November 5, 2025

On Oct. 28, a panel of Massachusetts law school students interviewed Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell about the state of law and democracy and the evolving role of justice within it.  Boston University’s law school hosted the dynamic discussion that drew law...

The exterior of Boston Fiber Company at 61 Thayer St. Oct. 1. The yarn shop was founded in 2023 by Sara Ingle.

At Boston Fiber Company, the common thread is community-building

Annie Jones, news staff November 2, 2025

Sara Ingle knit her first sweater in 2018. Five years later, she became the owner of Boston Fiber Company, a knitting supplies store in the South End that prides itself on cultivating an inclusive community of knitters. When Bead and Fiber, the store Ingle previously worked...

Michelle Wu details Boston's goals for education and addresses current issues during the inaugural State of the Schools Oct. 28. The event welcomed Bostonians, school teachers, and government officials.

New vision for BPS announced at first-ever State of the Schools Address

Laila Guzman Griffin, news staff November 1, 2025

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled a sweeping set of citywide goals to a packed audience at the Josiah Quincy Upper School in Chinatown at Boston’s first-ever State of the Schools Address  Oct. 28.  The plan included a variety of initiatives aimed at improving equity and...

A child grins while riding the carousel. Friends and families gathered for the cheerful activities.

Costumes, candy and Commons fun at Boston’s fourth annual children’s festival

Elise Peffer, news staff October 31, 2025

As the orange sun set over the city skyline  Oct. 17, squeals of excitement filled the air at the Boston Common during the city’s fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival. Dragons, pumpkins and princesses dashed from the carousel to the zombie maze, racing to get a...

Said “Coach” Ahmed (left) and Miniard Culpepper debate Oct. 16. The debate was moderated by Roxbury resident and podcast host Jacquetta Van Zandt and WBZ political analyst Jon Keller. Photos by Evelynn Lin. Graphic by Margot Murphy.

Who’s running for District 7 city councilor?

Niaz Alasti, news staff October 29, 2025

As the only city council election without an incumbent this year, the District 7 city councilor race has been at the forefront of voters’ minds for months. As election day gets closer, some voters are still undecided between the two candidates, who differ in both policy and...

A Runway for Recovery member walks the Runway Show at the Westin Seaport Hotel. Guests cheered and danced for every model on the stage.

Boston’s Runway for Recovery unites hundreds of breast cancer survivors in celebration of courage, community

Curtis DeSmith, photo staff October 27, 2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight research advances and reflect on trends in prevention and treatment. At Runway for Recovery's annual show held in Boston's Seaport district Oct. 3, the community took to the stage to celebrate individuals impacted...

Green foliage frames a bridge over a channel of the Charles River on the edge of Fenway’s Victory Gardens Sept. 12. More than 475 members maintained the community gardens in Fenway.

‘It all goes back to community’: Fenway’s Victory Gardens find new purpose but keep their meaning

Annalise Karamas, news correspondent October 26, 2025

While strolling around the Emerald Necklace this cozy fall season, many walkers stumble across this hidden Boston gem. Founded in 1942, the Richard D. Parker Memorial Victory Gardens in Fenway initially supported American citizens during World War II by providing fresh food,...

A "for sale" sign in front of an apartment in Mission Hill Sept. 4. Canceled and delayed international student visas may be the reason for increased Boston apartment vacancies.

Several Boston neighborhoods report sudden uptick in apartment vacancies

Zoe MacDiarmid, Annalise Karamas, and Evelynn Lin October 24, 2025

Boston, one of America’s renowned hubs for higher education, attracts thousands of students each year, in addition to scores of working professionals.  Yet, more than a month after Boston residents moved into new apartments the first week of September, hundreds still remain...

Jonathan Jefferson poses and gazes out a window in his Roxbury Community College office Oct. 17. Jefferson was unanimously nominated by RCC’s Board of Trustees for the President position.

Q&A: President Jonathan Jefferson discusses his first year at RCC, Northeastern’s relationship with Roxbury

Gitana Savage, city editor October 22, 2025

On July 1, 2024, Jonathan Jefferson joined Roxbury Community College, or RCC, as the institution’s 18th president. Throughout his career, Jefferson has worked across four continents, serving as everything from a college dean to a partner at a consulting firm. The Huntington...