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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

Massachusetts efforts for police accountability rise while other states fall behind
Massachusetts efforts for police accountability rise while other states fall behind
Alexa Coultoff, projects editor • September 24, 2023

Following the August release of a statewide database of police disciplinary records, two of three Northeastern police officer records have been amended in an effort to correct the original publication. The Massachusetts Police Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, or POST Commission, faced...

The front of the NUPD building at 716 Columbus Ave. NUPD sergeants, sergeant detectives and detectives voted in favor of unionizing earlier this month.
NUPD sergeant and sergeant detectives vote to be represented by a union
Emily Spatz, deputy campus editor • September 22, 2023

Northeastern University Police Department sergeants, sergeant detectives and detectives voted in favor of unionizing earlier this month, according to documents from the National Labor Relations Board.  The Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, bargaining unit voted to be represented...

Sagar Rajpal plays chimes from a singing bowl. The chimes were played to give a moment of peace and remembrance in honor of Jaahnavi Kandula.
‘More than just a tragedy’: NU community gathers to celebrate the life of graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula
Lily Webber, news staff • September 20, 2023

On Tuesday, members of the Northeastern community gathered on the Boston campus to pay tribute to the memory of Jaahnavi Kandula. Kandula, who was pursuing a master’s degree in information systems at Northeastern’s Seattle campus, was killed in January when Seattle Police Department, or SPD, officer...

A crowd of people gather in Harvard Square Sept. 17 to rally for more transparency involving the death of Arif Sayed Faisal. Protestors campaigned for more details such as the names of the officers involved in Faisals death.
Campaign for justice continues eight months after police killing of Arif Faisal
Yaakov Aldrich, news correspondent • September 25, 2023
The entrance to View Boston. The 360 degree observation deck opened June 15 in the Prudential Center.
‘View Boston’ offers 360 degree views, raises questions about ticket pricing
Sarah Pyrce, news correspondent • September 22, 2023
A huge crowd is seen walking down Newbury Street. Sunday’s Open Newbury Street event attracted thousands of people.
Open Newbury Street builds strength in community and local businesses
Patrick O’Neal, photo staff • September 20, 2023
Op-ed: Popular Black media platforms promote right-wing extremism 
Op-ed: Popular Black media platforms promote right-wing extremism 
Jarriah Cockhren, contributor  • September 25, 2023