The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Northeastern recently switched its printing system to the management software PaperCut. Some students have brought up technical issues such as not being able to print double-sided.

NU’s transition to PaperCut printing creates problems for students

Omeed Golkaryeh, news correspondent September 18, 2019
Northeastern recently moved from the Pharos printing system to PaperCut and many students have experienced difficulty with the new platform.
Organizers for the R.I.S.E. Rally against community gun violence gathered with Boston residents in Roxbury Saturday.

Teen leaders host Roxbury RISE Rally to condemn gun violence

Nicholas Stolte, news correspondent September 18, 2019

Dozens of people from Roxbury and other neighborhoods came together Saturday at the R.I.S.E. Rally to speak out against gun violence in their communities and connect with local youth organizations. The R.I.S.E, or Realize, Interpret, Stop and Empower, Rally was organized by...

James Alan Fox, an NU criminology professor, found himself plunged into controversy when Trump shared his research on Twitter.

Trump shares NU professor’s criminology research in ‘unwelcome endorsement’

Boutayna Chokrane, news correspondent September 18, 2019

Criminologist James Alan Fox never expected that he’d wake up one morning to thousands of tweets from outraged liberals and delighted Trump supporters. On Aug. 15, President Donald J. Trump shared Fox News Channel host Laura Ingraham’s tweet, which included a link to Professor...

Lauren Rowe (center) and Alli Meehan (right) celebrate on the field.

Rowe and Meehan spearhead dynamic field hockey squad

Mike Puzzanghera, editor-in-chief September 18, 2019
Lauren Rowe and Alli Meehan have been stuffing the stat sheet since the day they arrived on campus. The two have combined for 27 points through the opening five games of their careers, each earning a CAA Rookie of the Week award in the process.

Men’s soccer suffocates Holy Cross in shutout victory

George Barker, deputy sports editor September 18, 2019
The Huskies walked out of Linda Johnson Stadium in Worcester Tuesday with their heads held high, after their dominant defensive effort kept the opposing Crusaders from mounting any threat in a 2-0 victory.
The NU Red Eye van sits in front of Raytheon Amphitheater.

NUPD develops new version of RedEye app for off-campus students

Lucy Gavin, news correspondent September 18, 2019
NUPD is rolling out a new version of RedEye, the free late-night ride service app, in partnership with rideshare company Via.
Many companies that work with ICE can be found at NUs career fairs multiple times per semester.

NU co-op students grapple with company ties to ICE

Nick Hirano, news staff September 18, 2019

In June, Northeastern co-op students at Wayfair found their employer thrust into the political fray when the e-commerce company sold $200,000 worth of children’s bedroom furniture to a contractor that operates a detention center for migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border.  Since...

A student requests a ride from the Uber app.

Safety concerns highlight shift in ride-sharing culture

Ananya Sankar, news correspondent September 18, 2019

Boston streets are no stranger to the whirlwind of college nightlife. It’s common to see throngs of students piling into cars through ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft, known for shuttling students to and from their next escapade. Yet despite a growing prominence on campuses...

Crime Log: Monday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 15

Crime Log: Monday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 15

Nico Malabuyo, news staff September 18, 2019

Monday, Sept. 9 1:10 p.m. An officer reported finding a fake ID belonging to an NU student in the lost and found. A report was filed. 5:40 p.m.  An NU student reported his unattended backpack was stolen from Snell Engineering Center. A report was filed. Tuesday,...

Over 60 freshmen participated in Hillels Freshfest at Camp Ramah.

Early move-in programs give freshmen unique opportunities 

Alexis Santoro, news correspondent September 18, 2019
This year, Northeastern ran multiple programs prior to move-in, including Hillel Freshfest, NU Aces, the Honors Program, Ujima Global Leaders and an early-arrival experience for international students.
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang speaks to the crowd gathered for his campaign rally at Cambridge Common Monday night.

Yang pitches economic plan and outsider perspective at Cambridge rally

Charlie Wolfson, news staff September 17, 2019

Andrew Yang took the stage at Cambridge Common Monday night, speaking to hundreds of supporters on signature topics for the Democratic presidential candidate such as his lack of a political background, his interest in math and a promise of a universal basic income to each American. For...

Kaitlyn Moleti, a first-year behavioral neuroscience major and East Village resident, said she has to walk through the wind tunnel on St. Botolph Street every day.

On-campus wind tunnels: “delightful” or dangerous?

Kelly Thomas, news correspondent September 17, 2019
Architecture on campus transforms wind patterns and weather into phenomena called “wind tunnels.” These wind tunnels have become fixtures on campus, affecting many students daily on their commute to class or home.