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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

Graduated guard Jess Genco, one of the players the Huskies will have to play without this season, dribbles forward in a game against Delaware last year.

Women’s basketball season primer

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent October 23, 2019
After a program-best 20-12 record last season, Northeastern will need to overcome some challenges to equal the success of last year’s season.
Zack Klein posted this meme on the NU Meme Collective.

Demand for Mulaney and Kroll tickets results in chaos, memes

Paige Stern, news staff October 23, 2019
When the council, commonly known as CUP, announced that comedians John Mulaney and Nick Kroll would come to campus in November, many Northeastern students were thrilled.
Maya Mudgal with City Council Candidate Alejandra St. Guillen.

NU student Maya Mudgal takes a hands-on role in addressing climate change

Lucy Gavin, news staff October 23, 2019

In her Introduction to Global Health class last semester, Maya Mudgal casually decided to write her final paper on the health impacts of the Green New Deal, which had just been introduced into the U.S. House and the Senate. She had no idea that a few months later, she would...

Students received zeros on their assignments and were in danger of failing the course if another instance of plagiarism was discovered.

NU enters global race for AI funding, talent 

Nick Hirano, news staff October 23, 2019
Northeastern will allocate $50 million and hire as many as 30 faculty members for a new Institute for Experiential Artificial Intelligence.
SGA officials pictured, from left, Billy Opet, Chris Brown, Keiler Dunbar, Gabby Nobile and Hanna Nuttall.

SGA discusses potential changes to Rebecca’s, SAF, GSuite at town hall

Jessica Silverman, news staff October 23, 2019
President Brown shared his efforts to have Rebecca’s Cafe, a favorite among students, open on weekends.
Boston Saves is an expansion of a three-year pilot program that will help BPS families budget for their childrens higher education plans.

Boston Saves expansion helps BPS kindergarteners pay for higher ed

Jayden Khatib, news correspondent October 23, 2019

This school year, Boston Public Schools, or BPS, is expanding Boston Saves, a children’s savings account meant to help kindergarteners’ families save for their children’s post-secondary education. This program is an extension of an existing three-year pilot program active...

Every year, hundreds of Northeastern students strip for the Underwear Run.

Students race through Boston’s streets in 14th annual underwear run

Kelly Thomas, news correspondent October 22, 2019
On Friday night, several hundred Northeastern students stripped down to their underwear to run through campus and nearby streets in the 14th annual Underwear Run.
Jacob Marin-Thomson strikes the ball during a match against Charleston College.

Men’s soccer falls 3-1 at Elon, drops third straight

Finn Fielding, news correspondent October 21, 2019
Despite a late surge led by forward Timothy Ennin, the Huskies were unable to overcome a three-goal deficit Saturday night at Elon, falling 3-1 to the Phoenix and extending their winless streak to six games.
Senior forward Matti Hartman positions herself in front of the net in a game against Holy Cross last year.

Women’s hockey beats UNH to continue perfect start

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 20, 2019
Women’s hockey continued to dominate at Matthews Arena Sunday, as the Huskies bested the visiting UNH Wildcats 4-1 in their home opener off the back of two goals from sophomore forward Chloe Aurard and a ridiculous 49 shots on net.  
Sophomore forward Alina Mueller controls the puck along the boards in a game against Vermont last season.

Women’s hockey rocks Maine to open conference play

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 18, 2019
NU continued their dominant start to the year Friday night, beating Maine 6-1 to open Hockey East play.
Crime Log: Monday, Oct. 7 to Sunday, Oct. 14

Crime Log: Monday, Oct. 7 to Sunday, Oct. 14

Nico Malabuyo, news staff October 18, 2019

Monday, Oct. 7 3:20 p.m. An NU student reported observing a man cutting a cable lock and stealing a bicycle from outside Burstein Hall. The man claimed the bike was his when confronted by the student. Officers reported the man fled the area on Huntington Avenue. A report...

This years NUPD Safety Report shows NU leased properties lack fire safety.

NUPD report shows leased properties lack fire safety

Kelly Garrity, news correspondent October 16, 2019
NUPD's 2019 Safety Report shows that leased housing properties lack fire safety standards.