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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

Op-ed: When my Faith met Birthright

Op-ed: When my Faith met Birthright

October 25, 2017
Going into Birthright, I felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness. Everyone always talks about how much they loved their trip and how awesome it was, calling it life-changing, but no one could ever give me a sound reason why they loved it so much. While the two days of travel weren’t great, I quickly learned that everyone I had talked to about Birthright was right.

Column: Boston mayoral races aren’t much of a race

October 25, 2017
Now, I’m certainly no Nate Silver, but I feel extremely comfortable making a prediction about the outcome of this race: Jackson is going to get absolutely smoked by Walsh.
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Former skinhead shares message against hate

October 25, 2017
A former skinhead and neo-Nazi spoke Thursday at the Cambridge Innovation Center in downtown Boston about his experience leading a violent hate group and his efforts to right his wrongs.
Editorial: The student body needs to see more of President Aoun

Editorial: The student body needs to see more of President Aoun

The Editorial Board October 25, 2017
Like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness monster, Joseph Aoun is often discussed but rarely seen. He may as well be Northeastern’s own mythical creature.
Former astronaut Scott Kelly spoke at the Back Bay Events Center Wednesday about his previous spaceflights and his new memoir.

Former astronaut presents new book in Back Bay

October 25, 2017
Captain Scott Kelly, former astronaut and Navy fighter pilot, spoke at the Back Bay Events Center Wednesday where he presented his new memoir and spoke about lesser-known details of his time in space.
Women entrepreneurs week

Women entrepreneurs gather for week of growth

October 24, 2017
WE BOS Week included a pitch competition, educational workshops, informal panels and networking sessions. At these events, the majority of which were free and open to everyone, women entrepreneurs had the opportunity to compete for cash prizes, increase their companies’ visibilities and connect with investors and mentors.
Photo by Dylan Shen

Reach(OUT) promotes discussions on gender, sexuality and careers

October 23, 2017
Almost 90 students from eight universities gathered Oct. 13 and 14 for the fourth annual Reach(OUT) LGBTQA+ Career Conference, the only conference for LGBTQA+ professional development at the undergraduate level in the nation.
CRIME LOG: OCT. 2 – OCT. 9

CRIME LOG: OCT. 2 – OCT. 9

October 23, 2017
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, Oct. 2 to Monday, Oct. 9.
Everything Everything rocks house at the Sinclair

Everything Everything rocks house at the Sinclair

October 22, 2017

Tucked away in a sleepy nook near Harvard Square, a buzzing crowd gathered within the Sinclair. They waited eagerly for Everything Everything, who, in just a few hours, was scheduled to conclude their American tour. The show opened with Savoir Adore, a very spirited pop-rock...

The crowd dances along with Eilish while she performs COPYCAT.

Billie Eilish gathers a full house in Cambridge

October 22, 2017
Billie Eilish gathers a full house in Cambridge at first Boston show. Photos by Alex Melagrano.
TEDxBoston

TEDxBoston explores artificial intelligence

October 22, 2017
This year’s TEDxBoston event at the Institute of Contemporary Art Monday presented artificial intelligence from all angles: algorithmic creations are exploring the oceans, predicting patients’ deaths and even writing screenplays performed by human actors.
Faculty Senate hears presentation on student enrollment and university agenda

Faculty Senate hears presentation on student enrollment and university agenda

October 21, 2017
Faculty Senate members discussed new facilities, campus improvements and growth in enrollment and ratings across departments at their second meeting of the academic year Oct. 4.