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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Halloween candy basket cookies (right), mini pumpkin cake, and spooky spiderweb brownies (right). Each dessert had a spooky ingredient twist, such as including candy corn. Photos by Emily Chung. Graphic by Margot Murphy.

Cooking column: Halloween recipes to bake this spooky season

Emily Chung, news staff October 23, 2025

All candy lovers rejoice when Halloween comes around. It’s the season of sweets, toothaches and pumpkin-flavored everything. Holiday baking is always fun, and Halloween lets you get creative with decorations. Here are three recipes to try and make your Halloween party this...

A graphic featuring pumpkin bread (left), Earl Grey snacking cake and apple fritter focaccia. Photos by Emily Chung. Graphic by Margot Murphy.

Cooking column: The coziest fall recipes to bake this fall

Emily Chung, news staff October 1, 2025

The moment September begins and the weather dips below 75 degrees, I start craving fall flavors. There are certain things I associate with the beginning of every fall semester: starting classes, rewatching the first season of Gilmore Girls, seeing the color of the leaves change...

The exterior of Amelia's Cluck & Smash on Huntington Avenue Sept. 16. The store rebranded as an American-inspired chicken and burger restaurant in June.

Amelia’s Cluck & Smash: the makeover of the well-known taqueria franchise

Paloma Welch and Kayla Goldman September 22, 2025

As Northeastern students return to campus for the fall, a new business with a familiar name has caught everyone’s eye.  Amelia’s Cluck & Smash, formerly Amelia’s Taqueria, reopened in June on Huntington Avenue with a brand-new American-inspired menu featuring burgers,...

Morgan Knight poses for a photo while surrounded by an array of personally designed cakes. The new Saint Street Cakes store intended to open in June. Photo courtesy Morgan Knight.

Northeastern alum Morgan Knight announces Saint Street Cakes storefront

Emily Chung, news staff May 19, 2025

When Morgan Knight’s favorite restaurant in New York City relocated to a larger space, she said it felt like kismet. After months of searching, the 24-year-old baker found the perfect storefront and is transforming it into Saint Street Cakes’ flagship store, set to open in...

A college dinner party set up.

Dorm Room Dining: The art of a college dinner party

Emily Chung, news staff April 5, 2025

In my second year of college, I became addicted to hosting dinner parties.  During my first co-op in New York, I invited the only three people I knew in the city over to my apartment and cooked dinner for them. Since then, many of my fondest memories from college have been...

Canned beans, eggplant and chickpeas from Trader Joe's.

Dorm Room Dining: Quick and easy Trader Joe’s pantry picks

Maya Quinlan and Emily Chung February 9, 2025

With one busy semester after the next, college students are constantly searching for quick, cost-effective meals that will keep them satisfied as they move between classes and club meetings. A popular choice among students for grocery shopping is Trader Joe’s, a chain known...

Customers wait in line outside Seaport's new PopUp Bagels store. The new location opened Jan. 10.

Column: PopUp Bagels have arrived in Seaport. Are they worth the wait?

Grace Phillips, news correspondent January 28, 2025

Blobs of parkas and puffer jackets — with frigid, blue-lipped faces above them — stand idly in single file, shuffling forward on occasion as if in a trance. Passersby gawk at the behavior, wondering what could have throngs of Bostonians trembling outside midwinter. One concerned...

A competitor points to their pie sample in front of the judges, telling them and the audience how they made the pie. Before the judges tasted any samples, each amateur baking competitor presented their pies.

Great Brewery Bake Off delights audience with Pi Day-themed desserts, specialty drinks

Margot Murphy, photo staff March 22, 2024

Warm light illuminated long picnic tables, murals decorated the walls, bustling patrons bantered across the room and the smell of delectable pies wafted throughout the taproom at Lamplighter Brewing Co. as guests celebrated March 14, or Pi Day, with a Great Brewery Bake Off. Inspired...

Olivia Olson-Roberts poses for a photo while holding up their zine, titled “Eat Your Heart Out.” Olson-Roberts created the zine as an independent project during their co-op at Gallery 360 in fall 2023.

Northeastern student fosters community involvement through handmade zine

Jessica Xing, news staff February 22, 2024

Combining their interest in community and handmade art, fourth-year student Olivia Olson-Roberts recently published a zine titled “Eat Your Heart Out” that celebrates the relationship between people and food. Olson-Roberts, a double major in studio art and art history,...

Two women walk under an archway that says “Kiss Me.” Decorations such as wreaths, Christmas trees and string lights contributed to the holiday atmosphere.

Snowport market brings holiday cheer to Boston, supports small businesses

Jessica Xing, photo editor November 15, 2023

Hundreds flocked to Seaport Saturday for the fifth annual Snowport Holiday Market. With four entrances, the lines for Snowport wrapped around the block. While some decided the wait wasn’t worth it, others chose to bear the windy weather for a chance to enter the holiday-themed...

A family takes a break from the festivities on Centennial. The four played cards and spent time together along with many other families.

Students, parents enjoy Family & Friends Weekend

Ananya Kulkarni, photo staff October 24, 2023

Northeastern hosted Family & Friends Weekend Oct. 13-15, inviting parents to enjoy a weekend of activities such as yoga, trivia nights, Halloween parties and more.  Family & Friends Weekend takes place every October and serves as an opportunity for parents and friends...

Glassblowing artist Lucas Land displays how light changes the appearance of his glassware. Land vaporized pure silver onto glass in order to create the iridescent appearance of the glasses.

SoWa Open Market connects local community of artists, vendors, customers

Ananya Kulkarni, photo staff October 21, 2023

Every week, local vendors come together at Boston’s SoWa Open Market to sell clothing, jewelry, art, food and more.  The market takes place every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is located at 500 Harrison Ave. and takes place outside close to businesses, artist studios,...