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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The Northeastern Noreasters take the stage at Boston Symphony Hall to compete in the ICCA Northeast Region Semifinal./photo by Lauren Scornavacca

The Nor’easters take home ICCA semifinal win

March 26, 2017
If the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) had a March Madness bracket, this past week’s semifinal competition would be the final four.

World Scope: Second Scottish independence referendum smart or poorly-fated?

March 25, 2017
Some events hint at a hesitance in the U.K. wanting Scotland to gain independence.
The Student Government Association Elections Committee issued the campaign of Suchira Sharma and Paulina Ruiz, left, a demerit Thursday and dropped charges from two grievance hearings against the campaign of Alex Bender and Jake Grondin./Photos courtesy the Suchira + Paulina: “Believe in More” and ReNUal campaigns

SGA Elections Committee issues second demerit to Suchira + Paulina

March 24, 2017
The Student Government Association (SGA) Elections Committee gave the Suchira + Paulina slate its second demerit point Thursday for libelous comments made by its campaign manager, despite both campaigns urging the committee to consider non-demerit sanctions.

Hindsights in History: Free speech was a mistake

March 24, 2017
To take on a Voltaire approach means to take on a passive defense of free speech.

Dissecting the DNC: Can Chair Tom Perez mend a broken party?

March 24, 2017
Progressives and centrists alike can take comfort in the fact that Perez is qualified for the position.
Review: Song to Song fails fans of the indie genre

Review: ‘Song to Song’ fails fans of the indie genre

March 24, 2017
Malick embarrasses the good name of the independent film and wastes the talent of his cast and the time of his viewers.
Student Government Association offices are located on the third floor of Curry Student Center. / Photo by Lauren Scornavacca

Student government extends elections, invalidates first 1,500 votes

Paxtyn Merten and Julia Preszler March 23, 2017
Voting for SGA Direct Elections was extended to Monday after 1,500 students' votes were reset due to a ballot misprint of a referendum question about giving local neighborhoods decision-making power in university affairs.
Op-ed: ReNUal campaign clarifies Title IX position

Op-ed: ReNUal campaign clarifies Title IX position

March 23, 2017
I want to reiterate our support for survivors of all Title IX violations.
Zach Aston-Reese leads the nation in points per game. / Photo courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics

Q&A: Hobey Baker finalist Aston-Reese signs with Pittsburgh Penguins

March 23, 2017
Aston-Reese went to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh’s AHL affiliate, where he’s preparing for his professional career with the Penguins. During his first game March 21, Aston-Reese scored his first professional goal in the first period of his career with the Penguins.
Hayley Scamurra heads towards the net during her first appearance with the NWHLs Buffalo Beauts. / Photo courtesy Matt Ramey

Northeastern’s Scamurra debuts in NWHL

March 23, 2017
Scamurra was drafted 10th overall by the Buffalo Beauts in June 2016 and signed her professional contract on March 10 of this year, becoming Northeastern’s first women’s hockey player to sign a professional contract before graduating.
Theatre department brings new elements to classic Shakespeare work

Theatre department brings new elements to classic Shakespeare work

March 22, 2017
The show features a new character arc for the changeling child, a normally insignificant character, as well as interesting lighting and technical aspects.

CRIME LOG: MARCH 13 – MARCH 19

March 22, 2017
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, March 13 to Sunday, March 19.