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

A Letter From the Editor

July 9, 2020

To all members, readers and supporters: The Huntington News condemns all acts of sexual violence and stands with victims and survivors of sexual abuse, especially those within the Northeastern community.  In addition, we will ensure that our staff members undergo sexual...

A dish served at Lucy Ethiopian Café.

Lucy Ethiopian Café sees continued support amid Black Lives Matter movement

Matt Yan, news staff July 8, 2020

At Lucy Ethiopian Café, food acts as cross-cultural dialogue: a way to connect customers to a culture and cuisine that may be unfamiliar to them. As Black Lives Matter protests continue across the country, this meaningful dialogue is as relevant as ever.  Owners Girmay Ziegay...

Northeastern has the third most international students in the country.

Northeastern joins Harvard, MIT in lawsuit against immigration policy

Jayden Khatib, deputy city editor July 8, 2020
Northeastern University, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are suing President Trump’s administration over its decision not to allow international students enrolled in fully online programs to remain in the United States this fall.
Olivia Fernandez, an incoming first-year student from Colorado.

Incoming class of the coronavirus: 20 first-years on starting college during a pandemic

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor July 7, 2020

Editor's note: Since this article's publication, Northeastern has canceled the N.U.in England program. Northeastern’s incoming first-years are in a unique position. Their senior spring was cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their freshman fall will be defined...

Starting July 1 MLB teams will report to training camp with the intent of Opening Days falling on July 23 and 24.

Column: It is time for baseball to step up to the plate once again

Max Willner-Giwerc, news contributor June 30, 2020

COVID-19 brought sports to a standstill, including the delay of MLB’s 2020 season. After contentious negotiations, owners and players have agreed to hold a shortened season. Amid the pandemic, the 2020 baseball season will be much more than entertainment — it will bring hope...

Column: Black-owned restaurants to support near campus

Matt Yan, news staff June 30, 2020

Graphic by: Avery Bleichfeld As Black Lives Matter protests continue in Boston and across the nation, it is important to support the movement on all fronts. Buying from black-owned local businesses and restaurants is especially powerful  in encouraging anti-racism and demonstrating...

SGA President Christopher Brown and Executive Vice President Gabby Nobile

Release of SGA statement reveals tensions among leadership

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor June 17, 2020

Updated at 10:15 am June 18th to include additional responses from SGA President Chris Brown in response to claims made in the article Updated at 8:15 pm June 19th to include statements from James Lyons, co-founder of the Northeastern Students of Color Caucus When Director...

Northeastern has postponed the start of next semester and canceled spring break.

NU lifts ban on non-essential university travel

Charlie Wolfson, news staff June 17, 2020
Northeastern’s ban on non-essential university travel has been lifted, the chancellor and provost announced in an email Wednesday.
Northeastern shares additional NUflex details on cleaning, visas, sports in Tuesday town hall

Northeastern shares additional NUflex details on cleaning, visas, sports in Tuesday town hall

Sarah Olender, news staff June 17, 2020

In a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday, both Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Madeleine Estabrook and Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson told students that safety is their top priority as they continue to modify the plan for students to...

David Madigan (left) and Ken Henderson (right).

Q&A: Provost Madigan and Chancellor Henderson discuss reopening

Deanna Schwartz and George Barker June 16, 2020
On Tuesday, June 16, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan and Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson spoke with The News over video call for an interview about reopening and the fall semester.
Op-ed: Journalism alumni call on Aoun to stop stonewalling The News

Op-ed: Journalism alumni call on Aoun to stop stonewalling The News

Last month, amid the coronavirus pandemic, President Joseph E. Aoun appeared on CNN to discuss Northeastern’s ambitious plan to reopen campus this fall. In December and January, Aoun spoke to the New York Times about the school. Yet, for the past seven years, Aoun and his team...

The statement included points that were critical of the university administration and its response to incidents of racism on campus.

[UPDATED] Statement by SGA official addresses Black Lives Matter movement

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor June 12, 2020
SGA, released a statement regarding the racial struggles on campus, the protests sparking from the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.