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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

Voting in Massachusetts? Here’s what to know about the 5 ballot measures.

Voting in Massachusetts? Here’s what to know about the 5 ballot measures.

Alexis Algazy and Ananya Kulkarni November 4, 2024

National media outlets have extensively discussed the presidential election, but for many Massachusetts voters, their first time reading the five ballot measures is when they’re filling out their ballot. From the legalization of psychedelics to allowing the unionization of...

Festival goers wander Copley Square while staff supervise and answer questions. Musicians played throughout the event.

Boston Book Festival fosters connections beyond the page

Kaelyn McFadden and Grace Phillips November 3, 2024

Copley Square was bustling with excitement Oct. 26 as the Boston Book Festival drew in bibliophiles and literary enthusiasts from all corners of the city, transforming into a meeting ground where attendees found opportunities to connect and expand their horizons. From 10 a.m....

The new MBTA Green Line Type 10 train sits under a tent at the Boston City Hall Plaza. MBTA engineers and workers gave tours of the new design, showcasing its accessibility feature.

MBTA unveils new Type 10 Green Line train, collects feedback from community

Asher Ben-Dashan, news correspondent November 2, 2024

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA, displayed a mock-up of the new Green Line Type 10 train Oct. 29 and 30 at Boston City Hall Plaza, unveiling the future look of MBTA trains and attracting frequent riders, curious passersby and public transportation enthusiasts.   “I...

A customer peruses the tomato and apple selection at the market. Vendors provided shoppers vegetables, meats, fruits and hot food at their stands.

Copley Square Farmers Market vendors embrace change in a post-COVID-19 landscape

Laila Guzman Griffin, news correspondent October 30, 2024

In the heart of Back Bay sits the Copley Square Farmers Market, one of the largest farmers markets in Massachusetts. Dotted with pigeons, tourists and locals, it features farmers, artisans and other food producers. Despite gray skies on Tuesday, Oct. 8th, vegetables spilled out...

A sign that reads "Early Voting" stands in front of a MFA entrance as a voter walks in. The MFA and the ICA were just two of dozens of early voting locations available throughout Boston.

City of Boston hosts early voting locations across the city

Sarah Mesdjian, news staff October 29, 2024

The City of Boston is hosting in-person early voting at dozens of locations between Oct. 19 and Nov. 1 in an effort to increase voting accessibility. Two such locations were the Museum of Fine Arts, or MFA, Oct. 26 and 27 and the Institute of Contemporary Art, or ICA, Oct....

Various produce sits on display at the Charlesgate Farmers Market Sept. 29. Over 550 regulars attended the market each week.

Local Farmers Market celebrates Halloween parade and urban renewal in Charlesgate Park

Eleanor Hardy, news correspondent October 24, 2024

The Charlesgate Farmers Market closed its first year Oct. 20 with a Barktober puppy Halloween costume contest and a limited market under the Bowker Overpass. The Pup Party & Parade event, sponsored by local Pawsh Dog Boutique and Lina Kriva Homes, featured a costume contest...

A child smiles at a Lego pumpkin. Various activities and games were spread out across Boston Common.

Fall-o-ween Children’s Festival celebrates a spooktacular evening

Kaelyn McFadden, news staff October 24, 2024

On the evening of Oct. 18, the Boston Common Frog Pond transformed into a lively hub of activity for the Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival, bringing friends and families together for a night of festive fun. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the free event, hosted by  Boston Parks and Recreation...

Market attendees listen to a panel discussion Oct. 8. Designers of all types gathered for the two-day event.

Boston Design Center creates community for local designers with Fall Market

Kayla Goldman, news correspondent October 24, 2024

Vast, empty spaces are many designers’ dream places to work. They use their interior design capabilities to cover the walls with beautiful prints, fill the room with colorful furniture and illuminate the area with mood-setting lights.  To achieve the perfect space that...

Roberto Mighty speaks to an audience about his docuseries “World’s Greatest Cemeteries." Mighty traveled to cemeteries around the world while researching for his docuseries.

Cemetery explorer and filmmaker has a new take on graves

Nikhil Jagannath, news staff October 18, 2024

At the Parker Hill Branch of the Boston Public Library Oct. 5, Roberto Mighty brought the dead to life. Mighty, a multimedia artist and filmmaker, spoke to an audience of 20 about his upbeat docuseries “World’s Greatest Cemeteries,” currently airing its second season...

A MBTA fare machine at Ruggles station. Above the interactive screen, the ticket price infographic showed the price for bus and subway rides.

MBTA reduced-fare program brings half-off rides to low-income passengers

Eli Curwin, Samantha Balagot, and Lawrence Brown October 18, 2024

Since July 2019, a one-way fare for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s bus system and subway have cost $1.70 and $2.40, respectively, for nearly all riders.  Certain passengers, like children, military personnel, first responders and government officials have...

Attendees look through booths at the 25th Roxbury Open Studios festival. The festival aimed to highlight artistic talent within Roxbury and foster community.

Art and community put on display at 25th annual Roxbury Open Studios festival

Kaelyn McFadden, news staff October 16, 2024

The heart of Roxbury pulsed with artistic energy as Roxbury Open Studios held its 25th annual Arts Festival Oct. 5 and 6 at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury. Running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the two-day-long festival was a multi-medium, multicultural and multigenerational...

Mell Hooks sings to a crowd. His performance began at 1:10 p.m. and had captivating graphics in the background.

Smino and other artists play at Boston’s first Commonwealth Festival

Sarah Mesdjian, news staff October 16, 2024

The first-ever Commonwealth Festival hosted Smino along with other rap and hip-hop artists at City Hall Plaza Oct. 12 from noon to 8 p.m.  Despite windy conditions, the festival included 12 performers, a “flee market” with several vendors and two food trucks with Asian-inspired...