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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

Gov. Charlie Baker proposed a bill that forces providers to invest more money into primary care and behavioral health.

Baker pushes new cannabis-impaired driving bill

Pierre Karam, news correspondent April 18, 2019

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker introduced a bill Jan. 23 that targets people driving under the influence of marijuana. The legislation would allow police officers to ask suspected marijuana-impaired drivers to perform biological drug tests. If the suspect refuses to comply,...

Student presenters share their ventures with attendees on April 9.

Husky Startup Challenge sees increased diversity

Nick Swindell, news staff April 17, 2019

The Husky Startup Challenge, or HSC, held a Demo Day last week, where student-founded entrepreneurial ventures competed for cash prizes. The April 9 event featured over two dozen ventures, ranging from engineering solutions to nostalgia-inducing care packages known as MoodBoxes,...

Thousands showed up to cheer on Boston Marathon runners on Monday.

NU students and alumni conquer their first Boston Marathon

Samantha Barry, news staff April 17, 2019
When Marathon Monday began, it looked like it was going to be a cloudy, rainy race, but as runners took off, the skies cleared and the weather completely turned around.
Northeasterns full-time, non-tenure track faculty  refiled their petition stating their desire to unionize.

NU blocks faculty union election for the second time

Hayley Slusser, news correspondent April 17, 2019
Northeastern administration responded the petition to hold a union election for full-time, non-tenure track faculty, stating that unionization is “not appropriate.”
Claudia Ortiz completed her master’s degree in global studies and international relations at Northeastern.

Northeastern alum named 2019 Latina Leader by Amplify Latinx

Sully Barrett, deputy campus editor April 17, 2019
Northeastern graduate school alum Claudia Ortiz was named a 2019 Latina Leader at the Inter(x) Latina Storyteller conference.
Crime Log: Monday, April 8 to Sunday, April 14

Crime Log: Monday, April 8 to Sunday, April 14

Sully Barrett, deputy campus editor April 17, 2019
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, April 8 and Sunday, April 14.
First-year health science major Maryrose Hahn delivers a passionate lead vocal performance on Taste by Betty Who. Hahn won Best Soloist in the ICCA semifinals, in which the group placed third place.

Treble on Huntington brings rock flair to AfterHours

Morgan Lloyd, deputy lifestyle editor April 17, 2019

Wearing denim, leather, fishnet stockings and Beatles T-shirts, Northeastern a cappella group Treble on Huntington took the stage at AfterHours for “Rockappella,” their end-of-semester showcase, with three other college groups Sunday night. The show was an opportunity...

Event Calendar: Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, April 24

Event Calendar: Thursday, April 18 – Wednesday, April 24

Morgan Lloyd, deputy lifestyle editor April 17, 2019

Thursday, April 18, Gender Bending Fashion on Film: Liquid Sky The Museum of Fine Arts kicks off its Gender Bending Fashion on Film series with the ’80s cult classic film “Liquid Sky.” The film follows an alien invasion set against the excesses of the New Wave fashion...

Pete Buttigieg made a stop at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston on Oct. 29.

Buttigieg’s candor ignites interest on campus

Isabel Stephens, news staff April 17, 2019
Following Buttigieg’s talk on April 3, a group of students are spearheading "Northeastern Students for Pete."
Reine Lederer packs for her summer trip to Spain in her International Village dorm room. She spent last semester in Germany with the N.U.in program.

Student summer plans span the globe

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor April 16, 2019
Northeastern students are taking advantage of their four month summer break in a variety of ways, both on and off campus.
Beta Theta Pi brothers walked to bring awareness to mental health issues at the Out of the Darkness Walk.

Fraternity members walk in support of mental health awareness

Miska Salemann, news correspondent April 16, 2019
Behind the SMILE — a suicide and mental illness education student group at Northeastern — led students and faculty in the Out of the Darkness Walk Sunday.
Schweihofer comes to Northeastern after five years in charge of LaSalle womens volleyball.

Schweihofer brings new beginning to NU volleyball

Jordan Baron, sports editor April 16, 2019
Northeastern University hired Caitlin Schweihofer, who was successful as the head coach of LaSalle women’s volleyball.