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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Letter to the Editor: Call for clean energy

Letter to the Editor: Call for clean energy

October 19, 2017
We, as a nation, need to face the facts that relying on fossil fuels is not forever, and that transitioning to renewable energy such as solar is a stable source of eternal energy.
Column: We must confront changes

Column: We must confront changes

October 19, 2017
Should you want something simply because you can have it or because others believe that it’s worthy of pursuit? This logic seems flawed yet so often we do pursue what others hold in high regard.
Illustration by Oriana Timsit

Cartoon: Board Meeting

October 19, 2017
News illustration by Oriana Timsit.
Shipping mistake leads to Nordstrom ads on coffee sleeves

Shipping mistake leads to Nordstrom ads on coffee sleeves

October 19, 2017
A shipping mistake caused Northeastern University to unintentionally supply coffee sleeves displaying an advertisement from Nordstrom this past week in all three NU dining halls.
Obituary: Deniz Kocaoglu remembered as fearless, genuine

Obituary: Deniz Kocaoglu remembered as fearless, genuine

October 19, 2017
“She was one of the most pleasant people you could ever meet. She was super stylish and funny — greeting everyone with the brightest smile,” said Paola Agramonte, a third-year music industry major and one of Kocaoglu’s friends. “Whichever path she chose to follow in life, she was going to make it her own and fun.”
The robots will be used to detect damage in infrastructure with greater accuracy and mobility than a human operative.

Northeastern researchers develop robots to detect infrastructural damage

October 19, 2017
A team of researchers at Northeastern University are building aerial robots that can detect hidden damages in infrastructures, such as skyscrapers, bridges or stadiums, for more effective rescue and restoration efforts after natural catastrophes.
CRIME LOG: OCT. 11 – OCT. 15

CRIME LOG: OCT. 11 – OCT. 15

October 19, 2017
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Wednesday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 15.
Education nonprofit founder and MIT doctoral candidate Danielle Olson spoke Monday about diversity in STEM. /Photo by Alex Melagrano

STEAM nonprofit founder shares story, advice

October 19, 2017
More than three dozen students gathered in West Village F Monday to learn about education nonprofit Gique founder Danielle Olson’s path to computer science and participate in a discussion on the power of artificial intelligence and computer science to promote social change.
Gluyas earns career-best as field hockey gets shut out at home

Gluyas earns career-best as field hockey gets shut out at home

October 19, 2017
Last Friday, the Huskies held their own against the nationally-ranked Eagles, who hold the last spot in the country’s top 10 rankings, answering their opponent’s first-half goal early in the second before giving up BC’s go-ahead point with five minutes remaining in the game.
Huskies fight back to tie RIT 3-3

Huskies fight back to tie RIT 3-3

October 19, 2017
Halfway through playing time, fourth-year defenseman Garrett Cockerill found the back of the net off a pass from third-year forward Adam Gaudette. After RIT was called for having too many men on the ice, fourth-year forward Dylan Sikura buried the game equalizer on a NU power play.
Cayden Primeau: From a family of forwards to a life between the pipes

Cayden Primeau: From a family of forwards to a life between the pipes

October 19, 2017
Standing at 6 feet 4 inches, Primeau is capable of covering nearly the entire net with this lateral lower body movements. Quick legs are his strong suit, something he displayed in the game against Prince Edward Island and his first full game performance.
HUBweek brings interactive art to Boston

HUBweek brings interactive art to Boston

October 18, 2017
HUBweek kicked off its third year of celebrating innovation in the Greater Boston area from Oct. 10 to 15. With hundreds of speakers and events, there were many ways for the community to get involved in a collaborative experience.