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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

Chancellor Ken Henderson during the town hall Thursday night.

Northeastern shares further reopening details on dining, NUflex, sports in Thursday town hall

Deanna Schwartz and George Barker June 11, 2020

Northeastern’s fall reopening will be “a puzzle,” Senior Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Madeleine Estabrook said Thursday evening in a town hall webinar for incoming freshmen and their families. Estabrook was joined by Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning...

A classroom in East Village.

Northeastern details NUflex program

Ingrid Angulo and Jessica Silverman June 11, 2020
As Northeastern gears up for students’ return this fall, the university has clarified details about its new flexible learning program called NUflex. The program will allow students to choose whether they attend classes in person — in conjunction with public health guidelines — or online with the assistance of new classroom technology.
The top nine locations in Boston that Northeastern students miss the most according to a poll conducted in a Facebook group of Northeastern students.

Nine things to do at home based on what you miss most from Boston

Jayden Khatib, news staff June 10, 2020

Since the spring semester’s abrupt ending in March, you may be stuck at home missing Boston. Nothing compares to being in the city, but there are still some ways to recapture the spirit of the places you miss most. Here’s a list of the top nine places missed most by Northeastern...

Judge Margaret Burnham hosts a Facebook Live discussion about restorative justice.

Northeastern holds day of reflection, shows support for Black community

Kelly Chan, editor-in-chief June 8, 2020

In light of recent protests against racism and police brutality that have erupted throughout the nation, Northeastern declared Monday a “Day for Reflection, Engagement and Action.” President Joseph E. Aoun suspended classes, closed offices and created multiple opportunities...

Northeastern offered financial assistance to students going through hardship with money given to the university by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Students express frustration with CARES Act funding

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor June 7, 2020
Of the $5.8 million given to Northeastern by the federal government, about $4.2 million of that money has gone towards emergency funding for students. It is unclear whether all of the money given to the university has been allocated to students since the last May 22 update.
The NUflex model will allow students to choose how they take their classes.

Northeastern announces ‘NUflex’ hybrid learning model for fall

Ingrid Angulo and Deanna Schwartz June 5, 2020

After much uncertainty regarding the fall semester, Northeastern University announced its learning plan for the fall semester, a hybrid learning model titled NUflex. In an email to the Northeastern community Friday evening, Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning...

Cameron Woods is a rising fourth-year international affairs and economics major.

[UPDATED] SGA communications director resigns

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor June 5, 2020
Cameron Woods, a rising fourth-year international affairs and economics major, resigned Thursday from his role as SGA’s executive director of communications.

A Letter From the Editor

June 4, 2020

To all members, readers and supporters: The Huntington News condemns the recent acts of racism, injustice and police brutality, as well their longstanding history in our country. We stand in solidarity alongside the Black community at The News, Northeastern University, the...

Activist groups form coalition to advocate for safe reopening

Activist groups form coalition to advocate for safe reopening

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor June 2, 2020

In his May 8 letter to the Northeastern community, President Joseph E. Aoun made his plan for the fall semester clear: “It is our intention to reopen our campuses this fall and offer on-site instruction and a residential experience for our students.” However, because of...

NU releases safety protocols for  initial reopening of research labs, administrative offices

NU releases safety protocols for initial reopening of research labs, administrative offices

Charlie Wolfson, news staff May 25, 2020
In an email to students, Chancellor Kenneth Henderson wrote that the first group of people to return to campus will be those who work in critical research labs and administrative staff who do work that is “difficult to perform effectively from off campus.” In the first phase of reopening, no building, lab or workplace will exceed 25 percent capacity.
Op-ed: AICUM, it’s time to choose a side

Op-ed: AICUM, it’s time to choose a side

Lauren Rothschild, Sara Flynn, and Lorena Leza May 22, 2020

Massachusetts is world-renowned for its leadership in higher education. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students attend its academic institutions to pursue their studies, explore research opportunities, create change and benefit from the state's exceptional educational experiences....

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

Northeastern announces plan to reopen classrooms, residence halls in the fall

Hannah Bernstein, news staff May 8, 2020
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun announced Friday in a university-wide email that senior administrators plan to return staff and faculty to their offices, resume in-person teaching with modifications and reopen residence halls for the fall semester.