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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Graduate student sues Northeastern for tuition refund in class action lawsuit

Graduate student sues Northeastern for tuition refund in class action lawsuit

George Barker, news staff May 4, 2020
Northeastern graduate psychology student Manny Chong filed a class action lawsuit against Northeastern University last week, alleging that the university breached its Financial Responsibility Agreement with students, which all students must sign before classes begin each fall. 
Quarantine forces people to stay confined in their homes, but there are many ways to keep your mind and body active.

How to stay healthy during quarantine

Kelly Chan, deputy lifestyle editor May 3, 2020

Your bedroom window may have been your only view for the past month or so, but there are still a number of ways to keep your body and mind active during the lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Many famed fitness brands are offering free online workouts and training services...

Northeastern already has robust esports facilities thanks to their multiple club teams.

Northeastern elevates esports to the varsity level

Jordan Baron, news staff May 1, 2020

Last month, Northeastern University became the first Division I institution in the New England area to elevate its esports program to the varsity level.  Four teams will begin competing in four different games at the D1 level, those being Overwatch, Rocket League, League...

The International Village dining hall during social distancing.

Students granted hardship housing required to move out by April 24, leaving some in limbo 

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor April 22, 2020
Students granted spring hardship housing are required to move out by the 24th, leaving some students in a hard place.
Northeastern announced the emergency March 17 move-out date in an email March 14.

NU administrators slow SGA distribution of pass/fail policy information

Isabel Stephens, news staff April 13, 2020
SGA leaders said they wanted to make sure students knew how their decisions would fit into major and minor requirements or affect plans for graduate school.
Jordan Harris handles the puck with his eye on the net during the Beanpot final.

Beanpot hero Jordan Harris looks beyond individual success, appreciates supporters

Alex Sumas, news correspondent April 12, 2020

Northeastern sophomore and starting defender on the men’s hockey team, Jordan Harris has had quite the year. The Montreal Canadiens prospect played for Team USA over winter break, and scored the winning goal in the Beanpot final on Feb. 10. Despite his success, he’s quick...

NU student raises over $2,000 for food banks

NU student raises over $2,000 for food banks

Alex Sumas, news correspondent April 10, 2020
Matt Sullivan, a Northeastern first-year student, raised over $2,100 with his younger sister Cat Sullivan to buy groceries for food banks over the past three weeks. 
Tyler Madden tracks the puck traveling through the neutral zone in this years first Beanpot game against Harvard.

Tyler Madden to leave Northeastern to sign with NHL’s Kings

Charlie Wolfson, news staff March 30, 2020
The Hockey East First-Team All Star will leave a big hole on NU's top line as he pursues his professional career.
Kuznetsova and Opet will take office July 1 to serve a one-year term.

Kuznetsova, Opet elected to head 2020-2021 SGA

Jessica Silverman and Isabel Stephens March 23, 2020

Kate Kuznetsova and Billy Opet have been elected president and executive vice president of the Student Government Association, or SGA, as announced at Monday night’s SGA Senate teleconference. The pair won more than 71 percent of votes cast. The PILOT referendum, which advocated...

Seniors Codie Cross, Matti Hartman and Paige Capistran hold their third straight Hockey East Championship trophy.

The loss of a possible national title, two iconic NU leaders

George Barker, sports editor March 23, 2020

Today should have been special. In fact, every single day of the past two weeks should have been life changing for the Northeastern women’s hockey team. In the end it was, but for the wrong reason. Today could have been a day of celebration for a recently crowned national...

The Pantheon in Rome, where students studying abroad were called back to the US.

For students returning from overseas, a loss of money and opportunities

Alex Sumas, news correspondent March 23, 2020
For students who chose to study abroad this semester, a loss of money and opportunities.
First Northeastern student tests positive for COVID-19

First Northeastern student tests positive for COVID-19

George Barker and Sarah Olender March 15, 2020

At 9:12 p.m. Sunday, the Office of the Chancellor announced that a Northeastern student living off campus has tested positive for COVID-19. “This student, who has been in isolation since last Thursday, March 12, remains in isolation in an off-campus apartment,” wrote Chancellor...