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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

Pedestrians pass through City Halls expansive brick plaza on a cloudy day.

Boston plans to renovate City Hall Plaza, increase accessibility

Sophia Berkofsky, news correspondent February 27, 2020

The city of Boston plans to renovate City Hall Plaza in the Government Center area of the city. These renovations, announced in June, are the first phase of a larger, 30-year master plan, resulting from Rethink City Hall: Boston City Hall & Plaza Master Plan, a study by Boston-based...

Ryan Costa speaks to other marchers from the State House steps.

Bernie supporters rally, march from State House

Ariana Bennett, news correspondent February 27, 2020

Last Saturday afternoon, Bernie Sanders supporters gathered in front of the Massachusetts State House for a march organized by Socialist Alternative, an organization committed to Sanders’ campaign and the creation of a new working peoples’ party.Members of Socialist Alternative...

Tyler Madden rips a shot on net, where UConns goaltender waits to squeeze the puck against the pipe.

A tumultuous two weeks for offense-driving Tyler Madden

Riana Buchman, news staff February 27, 2020

In the past couple of weeks, Tyler Madden has gone through it all. Not only has the sophomore forward been nominated for the Hobey Baker award, one of college hockey’s most prestigious awards, but he’s also been traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the Los Angeles Kings...

The MassArt Museum held its grand opening on Feb. 22.

MassArt Museum opening brings free art to community

Marisa Lijoi, news staff February 27, 2020

On Feb. 22, Massachusetts College of Art and Design cut the ribbon and unveiled its galleries at the grand opening of its new community museum, the MassArt Museum, providing a space for free community art in the city of Boston. MassArt students and faculty, along with community...

Just Between Us: Health and human rights amid the spread of the Coronavirus

Maya Homan and Amaya Williams February 27, 2020
Welcome to Just Between Us, The Huntington News' two-way interview podcast. Northeastern law professor Wendy sits down with Maya Homan to discuss the legality of public health policy and how to balance disease prevention with human rights.
The Northeastern mens club rugby teams bond is as strong on the field as it is off the field.

Men’s club rugby finds community that transcends the field

Sofie Kato, managing editor February 27, 2020

Americans love sports. They are so ingrained into the country’s culture that many people start playing from a very young age. Typically, people think of football, basketball or soccer, but one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. today is rugby.  The Northeastern men’s...

Katy Knoll, one of the Huskies freshman stars, powers down the ice to aid Alina Mueller and Aerin Frankel on defense.

Star-studded No. 4 women’s hockey gears up for playoffs

George Barker, sports editor February 26, 2020

Before the season started, women’s hockey sat third in the national rankings. They had their sights set on another Hockey East crown to go along with a Frozen Four berth, particularly since the national tournament will be played in Boston this year. With the regular season...

A major aspect of the NUEMS mission is the education of its members and the larger community.

Student EMTs provide medical detail at events, promote education

Mary Bancroft, news correspondent February 26, 2020

The Northeastern University Emergency Medical Services club, or NUEMS, provides medical detail at campus events and hosts numerous educational programs, but they are looking to do more.  The group is in the process of starting new initiatives, such as obtaining an ambulance...

The workshops are held in West Village H.

Khoury College professors offer free coding workshops to the community in broader diversity efforts 

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor February 26, 2020
The Women’s Community of Code is a program run by Northeastern Professors Laney Strange and Ben Hescott that offers free coding workshops for girls and women in the community.  
Crime Log: Monday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, Feb. 23

Crime Log: Monday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, Feb. 23

February 26, 2020
Monday, Feb. 17 3:37 p.m. An NU student reported his sneakers were stolen from the locker room of SquashBusters Center. A report was filed. 
Michelle Alexander discusses ‘The New Jim Crow’ at Northeastern

Michelle Alexander discusses ‘The New Jim Crow’ at Northeastern

Petrina Danardatu, news staff February 26, 2020
Highly acclaimed civil rights lawyer, advocate and legal scholar Michelle Alexander came to Northeastern on Feb. 20 to discuss the content of her book, “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.”
The Northeastern research team, made up of primarily first- and second-year undergraduate students, was awarded $90,889 to develop technology to explore the permanently shadowed regions (PSRs) of the moon.

NU team wins funding in NASA’s BIG Idea Challenge

Grace Horne, news staff February 26, 2020
Northeastern University, along with eight other universities, is an awardee of NASA’s annual Breakthrough, Innovative and Game-Changing (BIG) Idea Challenge.