The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Editorial: Harvey Weinstein’s scandal reveals Hollywood’s hypocrisy

The Editorial Board October 11, 2017
Hollywood has a long history of keeping its problems with sexual misconduct hidden in the shadows. In more than one instance, stars have openly disregarded sexual assault allegations to instead show support for the accuser.
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Illustration by Oriana Timsit.

Cartoon: Scary Halloween costume ideas

October 11, 2017
News illustration by Oriana Timsit.
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Editorial: Student news lacks diversity in its staff

Editorial: Student news lacks diversity in its staff

The Editorial Board October 5, 2017
The biggest newsrooms in the country have shown that they are either unable or unwilling to increase their diversity, which makes it even more important that student newspapers increase their efforts to have more staff diversity.
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Editorial: Boston should pursue a bid for Amazon HQ 一 with caution

The Editorial Board September 27, 2017
As enticing as being the site of Amazon’s next headquarters may be, there are issues that must be addressed in order to make any future relationship with Amazon as effective as possible.
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Editorial: Dreamers need their lawmakers support

Editorial: Dreamers need their lawmakers’ support

The Editorial Board September 21, 2017
The best way for Boston to uphold its status as a defender of all would be to revisit legislation regarding the rights of undocumented immigrants and give undocumented residents peace of mind through legal protections
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Editorial: We should not be entertaining the climate change debate

Editorial: We should not be entertaining the climate change debate

The Editorial Board September 14, 2017
Now is not the time or place to discuss whether or not climate change played a role in the devastation of these storms because that time has passed.
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Editorial: Northeastern must offer equal amenities in leased property housing

Editorial: Northeastern must offer equal amenities in leased property housing

The Editorial Board September 10, 2017
Because Northeastern has a residency requirement, it must also ensure that every housing option given to students has equal resources and gives residents equal opportunity to achieve the success the university says living on campus will bring them. Currently, this is not the case.
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East Village, a high rise residence hall, opened in January 2015.

Editorial: Northeastern must build affordable student housing

April 20, 2017
There is no need to partner with developers who specialize in luxury housing.
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Raytheon, manufacturer of Tomahawk cruise missiles, has deep ties to Northeastern. / Photo courtesy Raytheon

Editorial: Northeastern is complicit in international violence

April 13, 2017
“We have grown our entire society off profiteering off war.”
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Results: Campus Survey on Sexual Assault

Results: Campus Survey on Sexual Assault

September 30, 2015
Ten months after surveying roughly 25 percent of the Northeastern student body on their feelings and knowledge regarding sexual assault on campus, the university has released the results of its 2014 Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault.
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Hernandez found guilty of first-degree murder

Hernandez found guilty of first-degree murder

April 15, 2015
Former Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of Wednesday morning on a smattering of charges relating to the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd. Despite lacking a motive, eyewitness and weapon, the jury found Hernandez guilty of first-degree murder.
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Harvard students stage divestment sit in

Harvard students stage divestment sit in

April 14, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor Harvard students dedicated to divesting the school’s money from stocks and corporations associated with fossil fuels blocked all of the openings to University Hall...

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