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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

Reports of hateful incidents to the BPD in 2016 were categorized by The Boston Globe.

Editorial: LGBTQA+ hate reports disheartening

March 22, 2017
Even here in Boston, it proves impossible to fully escape discrimination against LGBTQA+ people.
The list of faculty members who signed DivestNUs open letter in support of fossil fuel divestment. The letter was delivered to Provost James C. Bean last fall./Photo by Lauren Scornavacca

Faculty Senate considers divestment resolution

Julia Preszler March 22, 2017
The Faculty Senate has yet to vote on whether it will adopt a resolution asking university administration to be more transparent about the university’s investments in fossil fuels, but many of its members supported the idea at an informal meeting March 15.
Panel honoring civil rights leader discusses school choice

Panel honoring civil rights leader discusses school choice

March 22, 2017
All panelists agreed that school choice needs to be focused back on the parents and students, who want nothing more than a good education.
Illustration by Hannah Groudas.

Cartoon: Where is Apartment 404?

March 22, 2017
News illustration by Hannah Groudas.
Protestors gather in front of the state house to urge Gov. Baker to make Massachusetts a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. / File photo by Ryan Grewal

Protesters rally to make Massachusetts a sanctuary state

March 22, 2017
Protesters called for Massachusetts to refuse to cooperate with federal immigrations officers and to defend undocumented immigrants living in the state.

Column: Trump’s budget reflects his priorities

March 22, 2017
The president, as is now evident, is not actually concerned with making America great again.
Leading Cambodian labor leader Sophorn Yang joined students from Progressive Student Alliance to highlight the poor working conditions of Nikes Cambodian sweatshops on Monday, March 20. / Photo by Alex Melagrano

Letter: PSA gives President Aoun an ultimatum

March 22, 2017
Dear President Joseph E. Aoun, Your time is up.
Senior first baseman Cam Hanley hits a homer in the Huskies loss to the University of Cincinnati.

Roles solidifying as conference play nears

March 22, 2017
The next stretch of games for NU will be crucial; they finally start conference play, which decides the seeding for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament at the end of the season.
Film festival prepares to screen groundbreaking independent works

Film festival prepares to screen groundbreaking independent works

March 22, 2017
This year’s festival will include a secret screening of a film, which has never been done before at BUFF.

Column: Desperate times call for deeper reporting

March 22, 2017
Everyone has a need for truth, and the effort for journalists to inform the public does not stop at the water’s edge.
March Madness is in full swing, grabbing the attention of college students and fans everywhere.

Column: Debunking the myth of NCAA basketball superiority

March 22, 2017
I’d like to explain why I prefer professional hoops by disputing a few common claims used by college fans.
T.J. Williams goes up for a shot in a game against Hofstra this season. / Photo by Lauren Scornavacca

Looking back on the historic season of T.J. Williams

March 22, 2017
In addition to his strong 2016-17 season, Williams will be etched in the history books for his role on the 2014-15 team that won the CAA championship and made a March Madness appearance.