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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

Members of DivestNU hold posters and hand out flyers outside the ISEC building as guests arrive. / Photo by Dylan Shen

Op-ed: ISEC showcases Northeastern’s hypocrisy

April 6, 2017
The complex will help define and better serve Northeastern's mission. It could also be flooded in 50 years.

Column: Celebrities for humanity—for better or for worse?

April 6, 2017
I’m making a case for celebrities voicing their political beliefs.
Student Government Association offices are located on the third floor of Curry Student Center. / Photo by Lauren Scornavacca

SGA selects next year’s cabinet, passes two bills

April 6, 2017
Northeastern’s Student Government Association (SGA) chose next year’s cabinet—through both elections and appointments—and passed two pieces of legislation on Monday.
Junior starter Brian Christian threw seven strong innings and struck out 11 in the win over Towson University / Photo courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics

Madigan powers Huskies to a sweep of Towson

April 6, 2017
Despite a loss to Boston College in the Beanpot Semifinals, the Huskies capped off an otherwise successful week.

Editorial: Student journalism needs defense, support

April 6, 2017
The drive to report the news exists at all levels.
Protesters fight for $15 minimum wage on Beacon Hill

Protesters fight for $15 minimum wage on Beacon Hill

April 6, 2017
Protesters calling for a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour rallied in the rain Tuesday at the State House on the 49th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.
Column: Its time for film to get creative

Column: It’s time for film to get creative

April 6, 2017
We often forget that the point of art is to move us, not just with plot twists and punchlines but with the audacity that comes from genuine expression.
Oxford professor talks Islamophobia at Roxbury mosque

Oxford professor talks Islamophobia at Roxbury mosque

April 6, 2017
Oxford University professor Tariq Ramadan explained how intellect alone will not defeat racisms directed toward Western Muslims.
John Stevens (18) and Sam Kurker (10) have signed contracts with NHL teams this offseason. / Photo courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics

Stevens, Kurker sign entry-level NHL deals

April 6, 2017
Northeastern University men’s hockey had a noteworthy senior class this season, with three players signing contracts with NHL teams.
Allie Trimm plays Violet in a production of Violet at ARTs Oberon Stage. / Photo courtesy American Repertory Theater

Musical takes small audience on bus ride through Cambridge

April 6, 2017
This season, the American Repertory Theatre (ART) is producing the musical “Violet” as part of their "The Mini Series: Performances for Small Audiences" at Oberon.
Memorial 5K to honor life of Ryan Shaw

Memorial 5K to honor life of Ryan Shaw

April 6, 2017
The fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha and friends and family of Ryan Shaw are holding the first annual Ryan Shaw Memorial 5 Kilometer Run in memory of his life and accomplishments.
Northeastern alumna launches boutique shop

Northeastern alumna launches boutique shop

April 6, 2017
Just two years after graduating from Northeastern, Maggie Kopnisky opened her own Lilly Pulitzer boutique, Pink Parkway, in Lynnfield, Massachusetts.