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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Angela Bersani poses for graduation photos in her yard on May 1

Without virtual commencement, students fill the void with at-home celebrations

Charlie Wolfson, news staff May 12, 2020
Students celebrated at home with cakes, photos and Zoom calls.
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun pledged to give part of his salary to COVID-19 research efforts.

Aoun to give 20 percent of salary to student aid and COVID-19 research

Charlie Wolfson, news staff April 21, 2020

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun announced Tuesday he will contribute 20 percent of his annual salary to new funds meant to support students facing economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support research programs related to the crisis.  Each of...

Northeastern releases details of N.U.in Boston program

Northeastern releases details of N.U.in Boston program

Charlie Wolfson, news staff April 15, 2020
Some students will be housed a 25-minute commute from campus.
Congress allocated $14 billion in relief money to colleges. Here’s how it impacts Northeastern

Congress allocated $14 billion in relief money to colleges. Here’s how it impacts Northeastern

Charlie Wolfson, news staff April 14, 2020
Northeastern was allotted more than $11 million by the CARES Act. Half must go to emergency financial aid grants for students.
Northeastern has postponed the start of next semester and canceled spring break.

Live updates: Northeastern and COVID-19

This story will be updated continually as new information comes from the university and elsewhere that pertains to Northeastern students. 4:45 p.m. June 11: Northeastern details NUflex program All classrooms will be equipped with new, advanced cameras and microphones to improve...

East Village, a high rise residence hall, opened in January 2015.

NU moves remaining housing selection to PAWS

Charlie Wolfson, news staff March 15, 2020

Northeastern announced Sunday that all students who were set to select Fall 2020 housing on Tuesday, the final selection day, will instead be put through the PAWS, or Placing Assistance With Staff, selection system and will be unable to choose their own housing through the group...

West Village G is one of many residence halls that must be vacated by Tuesday.

UPDATED: In reversal, NU asks students to move out of residence halls by Tuesday

George Barker and Charlie Wolfson March 14, 2020

This story was updated at 8:19 p.m. to reflect new information from the university. In an email sent to the university community at 4 p.m. Saturday, Northeastern requested that all students move out of campus residence halls by March 17 to limit the spread of the coronavirus.  “Based...

Zach Aston-Reese celebrates with Adam Gaudette (8) and John Stevens (18) as the Huskies beat Harvard in the 2016 Beanpot consolation game.

From NCAA scoring leader to Pittsburgh depth player: Zach Aston-Reese has found an NHL home

Charlie Wolfson, news staff December 4, 2019
For Zach Aston-Reese, the transition from Northeastern to the NHL meant going from being the NCAA’s leading scorer to being a bottom-six forward while struggling to stay healthy.
Sophomore defender Jordan Harris handles the puck against UMass on Oct. 15.

Men’s hockey ties Holy Cross, coach blasts lack of effort

Charlie Wolfson, news staff October 19, 2019
Northeastern men's hockey tied Holy Cross Saturday night at home, 2-2, but the mood at Matthews Arena after the game felt more like a loss.
Junior forward Biagio Lerario skates in the 2019 Beanpot.

Men’s hockey sweeps at Union to start season

Charlie Wolfson, news staff October 12, 2019
The Huskies completed a two-game sweep of Union College Saturday afternoon by posting a 2-1 comeback win for the second consecutive game.
Junior winger Grant Jozefek fends off Maine center Tim Doherty at Matthews Arena last season.

Men’s hockey comes back to win season opener at Union

Charlie Wolfson, news staff October 11, 2019

Northeastern men's hockey notched a 2-1 comeback victory on the road to open the 2019-20 season at Union College. Senior goalie Craig Pantano saved 18 of 19 shots in his first game with Northeastern, and senior fourth-liner Grant Jozefek scored the winner in the third. NU rebounded...

Lincoln Griffin loses his footing in front of the NU bench Saturday as the Huskies lost, 5-1 to Cornell in the NCAA Tournament.

Cornell upsets Northeastern in NCAAs, ending best-ever season

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor March 30, 2019

Northeastern’s two-trophy season came to an end Saturday, as the Beanpot and Hockey East champions fell to Cornell, 5-1 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. The Huskies (27-11-1) battled the Big Red (21-10-4) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament...