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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

Review: ‘Joker’ (2019) worth every ticket

Christopher Kelly, news staff October 9, 2019

“Joker” (2019), directed by Todd Phillips, tells the sad tale of Arthur Fleck and his descent into madness as he eventually personifies the Joker. Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur is one of the most captivating performances of the year. This film combines beautiful cinematography...

Henry Diltz, left, and Mick Rock, right, pose together at an exhibition celebrating their groundbreaking work in music photography.

Mick Rock and Henry Diltz: Two unconnected stories of capturing and becoming legends

Kelly Chan, news correspondent October 9, 2019

Behind the album covers of almost every rock ’n’ roll music legend lies two men — one from London and one from California — each of whom stumbled upon photography in their 20s and ultimately became legends themselves. Mick Rock and Henry Diltz led parallel lives down...

NU’s Pi Kappa Phi chapter focusing on building its identity

NU’s Pi Kappa Phi chapter focusing on building its identity

Lukas Illion, news correspondent October 9, 2019

Northeastern isn’t a fraternity school, but it looks more like one every year. This spring, the university welcomed Pi Kappa Phi as the 10th fraternity sanctioned by the Interfraternity Council, or IFC, on campus.  The national chapter sent representatives to recruit “founding...

Snell will be closing for part of the weekend.

SGA announces Snell bathroom renovations

Lucy Gavin, news correspondent October 8, 2019
The Student Government Association, or SGA, announced new bathrooms will be installed on the second, third and fourth floors of Snell Library this semester. 
The womens soccer team lines up before the start of a game against Hofstra.

Poor second half sees women’s soccer fall to JMU, 4-3

Jordan Baron, sports editor October 8, 2019
The Huskies fell victim to a dramatic defeat Sunday afternoon as they fell to the James Madison University Dukes by a score of 4-3. 
Sophomore forward Benjamin Klingen handles the ball in a match against Charleston College.

Huskies ride hot first half to 3-3 draw vs. No. 16 JMU

Finn Fielding, news correspondent October 8, 2019
The Huskies were finally able to rekindle their early-season offensive swagger this weekend, as Northeastern scored three first-half goals in a 3-3 draw at home against No. 16 James Madison.
Sophomore forward Alina Mueller carries the puck during a shootout vs BU last year.

Women’s hockey primer: Third-ranked Huskies set sights on Frozen Four

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 7, 2019
Last year, the strong Husky performance was a combination of a talented returning core and standout performances by freshmen. This year, NU looks primed to repeat that same mold, setting them up as a strong national contender once again.
NU goaltender Aerin Frankel makes a save in a game last season versus Holy Cross.

Women’s hockey shuts out Union in season opener

Jordan Baron, sports editor October 5, 2019

Northeastern women’s hockey started their season off strong on Friday night as they dismantled the Union College Dutchwomen, 5-0. The Huskies (1-0) are coming off a 2018-19 season for the history books, as they finished with a 27-6-5 record and made it to the quarterfinals...

Crime Log: Monday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Sept. 30

Crime Log: Monday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Sept. 30

Nico Malabuyo, news staff October 4, 2019

Monday, Sept. 23 8:14 a.m. An NU student reported his bike was stolen from the racks outside of Snell Library. A report was filed. 11:25 a.m. A sergeant reported being in a foot chase with a shoplifter from Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center. The shoplifter,...

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun.

Aoun addresses provost search at faculty senate

Nick Hirano, news staff October 4, 2019
Northeastern professors expressed their wants and concerns about the search for the next provost at a faculty senate meeting on Wednesday.
Boston Globe clippings are one of the many offerings in the archives department.

Snell archives strengthen students’ connection to history

Kelly Thomas, news correspondent October 3, 2019

Nestled in the basement of Snell Library, the Archives and Special Collections Department serves as a link to the past and a bridge to the future for students and communities in Boston and abroad.  Housing a wealth of physical and digital documents, books, newspapers, photographs...

NUPD takes unlocked or abandoned bikes and holds them until the following spring, when the bikes are donated to local charities.

Bike robberies on campus: avoidable or inevitable?

Sarah Olender, news correspondent October 3, 2019
The number of bikes stolen on campus continue to rise as the semester proceeds.