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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

Fake spider webs engulf a resident’s windows on Acorn Street. Elaborate cobwebs covered many homes.

Beacon Hill transforms into Halloween wonderland

Elise Peffer, photo staff November 14, 2025

Spooky season swept the cobblestone streets of the Beacon Hill neighborhood over Halloween weekend. Residents and neighbors went all out with their Halloween decorations, covering their doorways and entrances with everything from professionally carved pumpkins to giant cobwebs...

A rider circles a barrel at the 2025 Boston Rodeo & Country Music Festival. Riders and horses competed in events for three hours at City Hall Plaza Sept. 20.

Boston’s first outdoor rodeo hosted in City Hall Plaza

Curtis DeSmith, photo staff September 30, 2025

On Sept. 20, Boston City Hall was home to the city’s first outdoor rodeo of its kind, attracting hundreds of spectators for an afternoon of western-style sport and culture in one of America’s oldest downtown districts. The event featured various riding competitions from steer...

A diver completes a somersault Sept. 19. Competitors jumped into 16-foot deep water.

From cliff to crown: Boston hosts cliff diving world championships

Margot Murphy, photo editor September 21, 2025

A cool Boston breeze swept across an athlete’s skin as he gazed roughly 27 meters down into the dark water. With a quick breath and adjustment, he leapt from the diving board, executing flips and athletic turns before narrowly splashing into the Seaport harbor.  The anticipatory...

Bright lanterns hang over Mary Soo Hoo Park, offering a colorful contrast to the otherwise cloudy day. Children scramble to the tops of the playground structures to get a good view of the performances throughout the day.

Chinatown welcomes colorful crowds for annual Lantern Festival

Ian Dickerman, News correspondent September 21, 2025

The leaves might not have changed colors yet, but the sky near the Chinatown Gateway tells a different story.  Leaf peeping season is just around the corner, and every part of Boston is preparing in a different way. Just off the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a crowd gathered to...