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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

Alex Lane takes a swing for the Huskies. Lane tallied 10 RBI for Northeastern against ODU. Photo courtesy Brandon Poli.
Northeastern takes the series against Old Dominion on road to home opener
March 18, 2024

After one last series, the Northeastern baseball team (8-4) ended their road trip and were ready to take it back to Friedman Diamond.  Before...

Ashleigh Chiwaya (left) and Naomi Barrant pose for a photo. The two Northeastern students and friends co-founded Nuly Root’d, which aims to roll out Black haircare product vending machines in the fall.
Vending machine featuring haircare for Black hair is coming to campus
March 18, 2024

Naomi Barrant describes the usual trek to find affordable, quality hair products designed for Black people as a “field trip.” “You’re...

The exterior of 716 Columbus Ave. Northeastern proposed a plan Jan. 4 to renovate several floors of the building, including improvements to the basement and the first, second, fourth and fifth floors.
Northeastern plan to renovate 716 Columbus Ave. approved by Boston development board
March 18, 2024

A university plan to renovate several floors of 716 Columbus Ave. was approved March 14 by the Boston Planning and Development Agency, or BPDA,...

The front of the NUPD building at 716 Columbus Ave. An unarmed robbery occurred near campus Tuesday night.
Northeastern police investigating unarmed robbery near campus Tuesday night
Kristina DaPonte, news staff • March 13, 2024

The Northeastern University Police Department is investigating after a person had their phone stolen in an unarmed robbery on Ruggles Street...

The Northeastern University Faculty Senate office, located in Ryder Hall. David Madigan said at a faculty senate meeting Feb. 28 that the university is considering cutting expenses for the next fiscal year amid a projected decline in revenue.
Faculty express concerns about upcoming expense cuts announced at faculty senate
Ethan Wayne, news staff • March 8, 2024

Northeastern will look into cutting expenses for the sake of “financial hygiene” in the coming fiscal year, university administration said...

Kevin Dave, the police officer who struck Kandula in his cruiser in January 2023. Photo courtesy Lucy Parsons Labs.
Seattle police officer who struck, killed Northeastern graduate student issued traffic infraction
March 6, 2024

The Seattle police officer who struck and killed Northeastern graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula last year has been issued a traffic infraction...

The Cabot Center, where the Northeastern track and field team trains, stands on Huntington Avenue. A former Northeastern track and field coach was sentenced March 6 on charges related to a nude photo scheme.
Former Northeastern coach sentenced to five years in prison for sextortion, cyberstalking
Annie Cayer, news correspondent • March 10, 2024

Steve Waithe, former Northeastern track and field coach, was sentenced in federal court to five years in prison March 6 on charges of sextortion, cyberstalking, and cyber fraud. Federal prosecutors said Waithe fraudulently utilized social media...

Jimmy Kimmel hosts the 96th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre March 11. Films and artists were nominated across 23 categories. Photo courtesy Frank Micelotta, Disney.
Column: ‘Oppenheimer’ wins big at best-produced Oscars ceremony in years
Jake Guldin, lifestyle editor • March 15, 2024

Hollywood’s biggest stars convened in the Dolby Theatre March 11 for the 96th Academy Awards, anxious to see which films and artists would...

An Apple Vision Pro on display in the Apple store at 815 Boylston St. Officially for sale Feb. 2, the device marked Apple’s first new product category to launch since AirPods in 2016.
Review: I tried the Apple Vision Pro so you don’t have to
March 11, 2024

Mention “virtual reality” at an Apple Store today, and an employee may quickly correct you. Spatial computing is Apple’s newest technological...

Column: The 2024 SAG Awards featured awkward moments, surprise wins
Column: The 2024 SAG Awards featured awkward moments, surprise wins
March 10, 2024

The 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards — colloquially known as the SAG Awards — streamed Feb. 24 and birthed a night of firsts and surprises....

Greta Lee stars as Nora Moon, a New York-based playwright, in Past Lives. The film garnered two Oscar nominations: Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. Photo courtesy A24.
Review: ‘Past Lives’ tells a not-so-average love triangle story
March 10, 2024

Since its premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, critics have lauded Celine Song’s “Past Lives” — and it’s easy to ascertain...

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Fresh apples, bell peppers and eggplants overflow from yellow baskets. Sourced locally, organizers prided themselves on enhancing access to the healthy options.
Dorchester Winter Farmers Market offers fresh food options, uplifts small businesses
Annika Sunkara, photo correspondent • March 17, 2024
The storefront of the closed down Roxbury Walgreens at 416 Warren St. The Walgreens location shut down Jan. 31, making it more difficult for seniors in the area to obtain necessary medications.
‘It’s a matter of life and death’: Roxbury Walgreens closure leaves feelings of distrust
Emily Niedermeyer, news correspondent • March 1, 2024
A group crosses the Longfellow Bridge from Boston into Cambridge during a guided tour of The Innovation Trail. The tour has allowed visitors to learn about various scientific and technological discoveries in Boston and Cambridge. Photo courtesy Ben Gebo Photography, The Innovation Trail of Greater Boston.
Innovation Trail takes visitors on tour of advancement in science, medicine, entrepreneurship, technology
Heidi Ho, News staff • February 29, 2024
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