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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Participants of the Death Cafe have an open discussion about death. Topics covered included funerals, near-death experiences and aging.

Coffins and cake: a look inside a Boston death cafe

Sencha Kreymerman, news staff April 16, 2024

On a recent evening, in a small room in the back of a Somerville community center with the inviting aroma of tea and cake wafting in from the adjoining kitchen, 14 strangers sat around a table excited to discuss a typically-taboo topic: death. The April 3 event, aptly called...

Sean O’Reilly smiles and outstretches his arms while running the marathon. O’Reilly had a finish time of 2:28:21.

Sole stories: 22 moments from the Boston Marathon

This Marathon Monday, Boston welcomed thousands of participants and spectators for the 128th Boston Marathon. Participants battled the heat and the course, but received support from family, friends, strangers and volunteers throughout the 26.2 miles. Below are 22 images that...

VIDEO: Spectators, volunteers share what makes Boston Marathon special

VIDEO: Spectators, volunteers share what makes Boston Marathon special

Alexis Algazy and Annika Sunkara April 15, 2024

At Monday's 128th Boston Marathon, deputy city editor Alexis Algazy took to the streets to ask spectators and volunteers who they were there to support, and what makes Boston's marathon so special.

Johnboy Smith races past cheering spectators. Athletes with disabilities competed in the
 para athletics divisions during the Boston Marathon.

Boston Marathon paves path for accessibility for para athletes

Alexis Algazy and Amelia Ballingall April 15, 2024

Every year on Patriot’s Day, athletes from around the globe flock to Boston to compete in the storied Boston Marathon, one of the world’s best-known races and a competition thousands of competitors look forward to annually. Among those 30,000 hopeful individuals are a number...

Fajardo balances Ramirez as part of the head-to-head act. He then sat on the ground while still balancing her on top of his head.

Spectacular acts unveiled: Ringling Bros. circus returns to Boston

Brian Daniels, photo staff April 8, 2024

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey returned to Boston for a limited time at Agganis Arena from March 28 to April 7. Known as “The Greatest Show On Earth,” the Ringling Bros. circus dates back almost 150 years and has been performing in the New England area since 1895....

WRBB News Episode 10: The International Women’s Day Breakfast

WRBB News Episode 10: The International Women’s Day Breakfast

Gitana Savage and Annika Sunkara April 2, 2024

In episode 10 of WRBB News, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Grace Sawin speak with The News about a recent story. Staff writer Gitana Savage shares how hundreds of women united for the annual International Women's Day Breakfast. All this and more on episode 10 of WRBB News.

One of many residential spaces available for rent in the 02115 zip code. The area was recently ranked as having the nations most expensive residential real estate per square foot.

How 02115 became the priciest zip code per square foot in the U.S.

Meghan Hirsch, news correspondent April 1, 2024

Home to Back Bay and parts of the Mission Hill and Fenway neighborhoods, the 02115 zip code was recently reported by The Wall Street Journal as having the priciest residential real estate per square foot in the United States.  “Housing [in Back Bay] is not affordable unless...

Runners begin the 5K on Brookline Avenue, taking off down the path to the finish line. Runners followed along the sidewalk around the Fens, which is surrounded by trees, parks and the Muddy River.

Inaugural Run the Fens 5K fundraiser invites all to run

Margot Murphy, photo staff March 27, 2024

Running around the Back Bay Fens, dodging puddles and waddling geese, over 400 Bostonians participated in the inaugural Run the Fens 5K Saturday to benefit Big Sister Boston, a program that pairs girls with mentors to foster a supportive and encouraging relationship. Originally...

Honorees and other attendees of the EXTRAordinary Women’s Reception pose for a photo. MOWA hosted the event, during which 41 honorees were recognized in the categories of economic equity, health, safety and representation.

EXTRAordinary women drive change in Boston

Alexis Algazy, deputy city editor March 25, 2024

For the past two years during Women’s History Month, the city of Boston has honored women who impact and propel change within the Boston community at the EXTRAordinary Women’s Reception.  The event is organized by the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement, or MOWA,...

VIDEO: Northeastern students take part in South Boston’s time-honored St. Patrick’s Day Parade

VIDEO: Northeastern students take part in South Boston’s time-honored St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Megan Canizares Castillo, video correspondent March 23, 2024

  An estimated 1 million people attended the annual South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday, March 17. As paraders and floats made their way down the 3.8-mile route, spectators showed their Irish cheer. The day’s festivities, however, were accompanied by...

WRBB News Episode 9: Divestment Dissent and the Roxbury Walgreens Closure

WRBB News Episode 9: Divestment Dissent and the Roxbury Walgreens Closure

Eli Curwin, Emily Niedermeyer, and Annika Sunkara March 16, 2024

In the ninth episode of WRBB News, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Grace Sawin speak with The News about two recent stories. Editor-in-chief Eli Curwin provides details on campus editor Emily Spatz's article about Northeastern indicating that it would not divest endowment holdings from...

Attendees pose for a photo at the 26th Annual International Womens Day Breakfast. The breakfasts theme was breaking barriers and building bridges.

Hundreds gather for 26th annual Boston Area International Women’s Day Breakfast

Gitana Savage, news staff March 12, 2024

On March 8, representatives from dozens of Boston-area feminist organizations and hundreds of attendees packed the Linda K. Paresky Conference Center at Simmons University to celebrate International Women’s Day at the 26th Annual Boston Area International Women’s Day, or...