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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

In the House: Filibustering Gorsuch is a mistake

April 3, 2017
Neil Gorsuch: judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Supreme Court—and huge problem for Democrats.
Northeastern files amicus brief against Trumps second immigration order

Northeastern files amicus brief against Trump’s second immigration order

Julia Preszler April 3, 2017

Northeastern University and 30 other universities filed an amicus brief Friday against President Donald J. Trump’s second travel ban, saying it interferes with their global mission and ability to draw on the talents of international students and faculty. Trump’s second...

Bostons city council is seeking equity for business owners in the citys blooming pot industry.

Colleges continue to ban marijuana following 2016 state legalization referendum

March 30, 2017

By Ryan Grewal, city editor  Northeastern University does not plan to change its Code of Student Conduct to reflect marijuana’s legal status in Massachusetts, according to a university spokesperson. Local marijuana legalization advocates have criticized the decision, as...

Noam Chomsky stresses the importance of prudent climate change and environmental policies at MIT. / Photo by Derek Schuster

Activist, writer Noam Chomsky warns of climate change under Trump

March 30, 2017

By Maggie Dolan, news staff Nov. 8, 2016, marked two key events in international climate policy. The 22nd United Nations Climate Change Conference began in Morocco to discuss worldwide climate change response, and the United States elected Donald J. Trump as its 45th president....

Sara Stackhouse, theater chair at the Boston Conservatory at the Berklee College of Music, speaks about her middle school chorus experience as young art students silently hold posters telling their personal stories about how the arts impacted them too. / Photo by Alex Melagrano

State leaders and artists host advocacy day for arts education programs

March 30, 2017
600 artists and activists turned out for a day of speeches, workshops and meetings with state legislators to advocate for arts education funding.
Connie E, editorial columnist

Column: Liberia’s “Iron Lady” offers leadership lessons

March 30, 2017

By Connie E, editorial columnist What does it mean to be a woman in Africa? Traditionally, it meant laboring: To raise children and provide for the family with little glory or reward, let alone the opportunity to pursue education, or to lead a major institution or even a nation....

Student Government Association offices are located on the third floor of Curry Student Center. / Photo by Lauren Scornavacca

Editorial: Students deserve transparency from SGA, administration

March 30, 2017

  Student Government Association (SGA) elections this year were contentious and dramatic. They entered the spotlight in a way that most of us at The Huntington News haven’t seen in our time at Northeastern. Though election results have now been released, it is far from...

Ross Henderson sells assorted Boston sports merchandise in North Station / Photo by Brian Fields

Ross Henderson: The man behind the stand

March 30, 2017

By Jake Sauberman, deputy sports editor It is an hour before the Boston Celtics tip off against the Miami Heat on March 26, a crucial game for two playoff-hungry teams. Eager fans are making their way toward TD Garden through North Station, ready to walk up the steps and see...

The womens club lacrosse team hosted a play day last weekend with Syracuse University and University of Massachusetts Amherst. / Photo courtesy Katie OConnor

Women’s lacrosse hosts Syracuse, UMass Amherst

March 30, 2017

By Matt Allen, news correspondent The Northeastern University women’s club lacrosse team more than redeemed themselves for their opening day loss last Friday by rallying with back to back wins during last Saturday’s double header. The team traveled to Santa Barbara,...

NU rallies against cancer at Relay for Life

NU rallies against cancer at Relay for Life

March 30, 2017

By Jenna Ciccotelli and Maggie Dolan, news staff As a child, Carly Zogg loved to wrestle with her mother, until her father warned her she had to be more gentle – her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, a concept that was intangible to her at 5 years old. “It’s...

Senior captain Paul Duffey led the way for Huskies track and field this week, placing first in the 800m / Photo courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics

Husky track stars in Houston, Bridgewater

March 30, 2017

By Tory Igoe, news staff This past weekend, Northeastern track and field athletes traveled to Rice University and Bridgewater State to compete in their first outdoor invitationals. Between the Victor Lopez Classic and Bridgewater State Invitational, some astounding achievements...