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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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...

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...

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...

Said "Coach" Ahmed (left) and Rev. Miniard Culpepper debate for District 7 City Councilor. There was a full turnout from community members and residents.

Candidates for District 7 councilor face off in debate

Niaz Alasti, news correspondent October 21, 2025

The candidates for Boston’s District 7 City Councilor race faced off in a debate Oct. 16, discussing a variety of issues important to voters in the upcoming election.  The candidates, Said Ahmed and Miniard Culpepper, won the hotly contested September primary by a slim...