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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Isabel Langermann-Howard is a first-year philosophy major from Copenhagen, Denmark.

NU rises to third most international students in the U.S.

Petrina Danardatu, news correspondent December 4, 2019
Northeastern University has the third-highest number of international students in the nation, according to statistics released by the Institute of International Education, or IIE. Northeastern hosts 16,075 international students in total, falling behind New York University and the University of Southern California. 
Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Dec. 1

Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Dec. 1

Nico Malabuyo, news staff December 4, 2019

Monday, Nov. 25 8:18 a.m. An officer reported a broken exit sign was ripped from the ceiling outside a room in West Village E. A report was filed.  11:33 a.m. An NU student reported his water bottle was stolen from Ryder Hall. A report was filed. Thursday, Nov....

Op-ed: Mary Cain fights female abuse in sports with the help of young consumers

Op-ed: Mary Cain fights female abuse in sports with the help of young consumers

Marie Senescall, contributor December 4, 2019

In an opinion piece for the New York Times, professional distance runner Mary Cain accused her former coach, Alberto Salazar, and the Nike Oregon Project of subjecting her to emotional and physical abuse. These allegations led to an outcry against Nike for perpetuating a system...

The homeless population in Massachusetts increased by 14 percent, or over 2,000 people, in 2018.

Boston’s initiatives help homeless population bear another frigid winter

Sarah Olender, news staff December 3, 2019

It’s no secret that all cities face challenges when it comes to homeless populations. Boston is no stranger to the issue. The homeless population in Massachusetts increased by 14 percent, or over 2,000 people, in 2018. With temperatures often dipping below freezing, concerns...

Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 18 to Sunday, Nov. 24

Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 18 to Sunday, Nov. 24

Nico Malabuyo, news staff December 3, 2019

Monday, Nov. 18 2:49 p.m. An NU student admitted to shoplifting at Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center on Nov. 11. A report was filed. 10:03 p.m. An officer reported there were multiple damaged signs inside Stetson East. A report was filed.  Wednesday,...

The Jonas Brothers performed at TD Garden on Nov. 24 after a six-year hiatus.

Review: Jonas Brothers bring nostalgia and happiness to TD Garden

Jessica Brite, news correspondent December 2, 2019

Following a six-year hiatus, the brothers garnered a mass amount of fans from all ages; from pairs of older friends wearing shirts from the 2008 and 2013 tours, to a family with two young boys.   TD Garden lit up in purple, on Nov. 24, as the synchronized light bands unified...

Sophomore forward Tyler Madden evades defenders in a game last season against UMass Lowell.

Men’s hockey brings two wins home from Belfast during ‘Belpot’

Charlie Wolfson, news staff December 1, 2019
After defeating New Hampshire 4-0 in Hockey East play and beating Colgate 4-3, the Huskies returned from Belfast carrying a 10-4-2 record (6-3-1 Hockey East) and a five-game winning streak. 
SGA passed two resolutions creating positions for an Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as a Vice President for Sustainability. 

SGA adds new positions to cabinet, executive board

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor December 1, 2019
The Student Government Association, or SGA, passed five resolutions, two of them creating new positions on both the executive board and the cabinet, at a full body session Nov. 25.
The Town Hall was held in the Center for Intercultural Engagement.

NSCC discusses anti-racism education at Nov. town hall

Grace Horne, news staff December 1, 2019
The Northeastern Student of Color Caucus, or NSCC, held a town hall meeting Nov. 18 where members shared their experiences facing racism and discrimination from their classmates. 

Review: ‘Waves’: an intense and heartbreaking ride

Nia Beckett, news correspondent November 27, 2019

Repeatedly whirling around in a car of smiling teens, the opening shot of A24’s latest drama “Waves” — and most of what follows — quickly becomes disconcerting and overwhelming. Set in sunny South Florida, “Waves” depicts Tyler (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), a high school...

Northeastern community members attend the Fashion Societys third annual Designer Showcase.

Northeastern’s Fashion Society promotes local designers in annual showcase

Kelly Chan, deputy lifestyle editor November 27, 2019

From students to budding entrepreneurs, fashion designers from all around Boston and the Northeast lined the Curry Ballroom Friday night, marketing their brands and selling merchandise at the Northeastern Fashion Society’s third annual Designer Showcase.  Through this event,...

An alert was sent to all NU students at 1:08 p.m. informing students of a “potential hazardous materials incident in Egan Research Building” and instructing them to avoid the area.

Trash can fire in Egan causes Level 2 hazmat incident, evacuation

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor November 26, 2019

A small trash can fire in Egan Research Center caused a Level 2 hazmat incident and led to an evacuation Tuesday afternoon, according to the Boston Fire Department, or BFD.  An alert was sent to all NU students at 1:08 p.m. informing students of a “potential hazardous materials...