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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

Passengers board a Commuter Rail train. The Huntington News selected five New England spots for spring break.

Column: 5 last-minute New England spring break trips

Meghan Hirsch, news staff February 14, 2025

If you haven’t already started planning for spring break, chances are an exotic, tropical vacation is not in the cards for you this year. But please, do not despair. The beautiful New England region has much to offer, even for last-minute planners and broke college students.  Portland,...

Column: 6 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Boston

Column: 6 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Boston

Lily Cooper, news staff February 12, 2025

Valentine’s Day: The only holiday that’s as divisive as a presidential election.  On one side, the smug happy couples celebrate their love with a romantic dinner, chocolates and flowers. On the other side, the singles watch bad rom-coms while they aggressively refresh...

A Cold Stone Creamery employee prepares an order of ice cream. The employee threw and caught scoops of ice cream with two spatulas.

Ice cream, you scream: 4 spots for the best frozen treats near campus

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff February 6, 2025

We all scream for ice cream. Everyone’s favorite sweet treat is available all over Boston, so if you’re tired of the chocolate and vanilla soft serve and limited topping options at the dining hall, there are plenty of sweet spots off campus. Ben & Jerry’s – Taste:...

Bostonians skate on the Boston Common frog pond. Hundreds showed up with friends and family to enjoy the winter tradition despite the gloomy weather.

Column: 6 activities to beat the Boston winter blues

Sarah Pyrce, news staff January 28, 2025

The anticipation and excitement of the holiday season may be over, but that doesn’t mean Northeastern students can’t continue to take advantage of Boston’s winter festivities. There are plenty of activities around the city that can help you beat the gloomy, frigid weather...