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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Hazel Sive joins Northeastern from MIT.

Northeastern appoints new Dean of the College of Science

Lucy Gavin, deputy campus editor December 13, 2019
Hazel Sive will become the new Dean of the College of Science, according to an email from Provost James C. Bean  to Northeastern faculty Wednesday. Her appointment will become effective Jun. 1, 2020.
Instagram has been testing out removing the like feature on the app.

Column: Instagram removes ‘likes’ to support mental health

Ananya Sankar, news staff December 12, 2019

In today’s social media era, a double-tap may receive the same heartfelt gratitude as a hug. But it is that type of hunger for validation that motivated Instagram, a popular photo-and video-sharing application, to remove its visible “likes” feature from the platform. The...

Crime Log: Monday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 8

Crime Log: Monday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 8

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor December 10, 2019

Monday, Dec. 2 12:00 p.m. The manager of Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center reported stopping a shoplifter. Officers responded and reported speaking to the person and sending them on their way. A report was filed. 5:17 p.m. An NU student reported her...

Redshirt senior guard Jordan Roland reached 1,000 points in his NU career.

Roland reaches 1,000 career points in bounceback win over Maine

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor December 6, 2019
Redshirt senior guard Jordan Roland became the 39th player in Northeastern history to reach 1,000 career points during Wednesday’s men’s basketball win over Maine, 78-63. 
Women’s basketball claims close victory against Harvard

Women’s basketball claims close victory against Harvard

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent December 5, 2019
The Northeastern Huskies (2-6) came out ahead in a nail-bitingly close game against the across-the-river rivals Harvard (6-3).
Junior guard Myles Franklin prepares to duck a screen in a postseason matchup vs Hofstra last season.

Men’s basketball falters in Gulf Coast Showcase

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor December 4, 2019
The men’s basketball team lost the first two games in the Gulf Coast Showcase, but won their last game against Weber State in Estero, Florida, before the Thanksgiving break.
Senior guard Bolden Brace has stepped into a larger role this season, averaging 30 minutes per game.

Bolden Brace reflects on four years of NU basketball success

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor December 4, 2019
Senior guard Bolden Brace has grown over his four years as a Husky and is ready to win another championship and leave his mark before he graduates.
Column: America should restructure its capitalism, not change it

Column: America should restructure its capitalism, not change it

Adrian Tolstoy, columnist December 4, 2019

Many Americans feel as if the system is rigged against them. In fact, only 17 percent of the population trusts the U.S. government. What might be the reason for this distrust? Partially the unreasonably staggering inequality: while some people within one corporation struggle...

Wise set multiple personal bests this season en route All-CAA honors at the CAA Championship.

Louiza Wise highlights the importance of balance as an NU student athlete

Leah Cussen, news correspondent December 4, 2019

Life is all about balance, and for runner Louiza Wise, this motto proves even more true.  Wise ran a personal best time of 20:54.9 in the women’s 6k at the CAA championships Nov. 2, finishing sixth place in the race and running the second-fastest time in Northeastern women’s...

Students explore the online version of Codex Atlanticus.

Codex Atlanticus digital installation brings Da Vinci to Northeastern

Jayden Khatib, news staff December 4, 2019

 Over a thousand pages of Leonardo Da Vinci’s sketches and writings are currently housed in the atrium of the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, or ISEC, through a new interactive data visualization. Open until Dec 18, the Codex Atlanticus is the biggest...

Ryan Shea handles the puck during a home game earlier this year.

Shea builds his own legacy at NU

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff December 4, 2019
 The 22-year-old defenseman from Milton, Mass., is a model figure for aspiring young skaters. In his fourth year with Northeastern, the senior captain has yet to miss a game for the Huskies — a resiliency he prides himself on.
Aerin Frankel looks to make a stick save during a game last year.

Aerin Frankel’s athletic journey leads to national recognition

Paige Stern, news staff December 4, 2019

Aerin Frankel’s life and education seemed to revolve around hockey.  When she played amongst the top ranked hockey players in the country in the U22 Tournament this past summer, it was clear that her dedication paid off.  Growing up in Briarcliff, New York, Frankel...