The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Pi Kappa Alpha slammed with suspension, faces charter loss

December 8, 2011
The fate of Northeastern’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity hangs in the balance of its national chapter’s decision following a recommendation from university officials to cancel its charter after three members threw a party in September at a Mission Hill residence.

Million-dollar man: Aoun’s salary and benefits package hits seven figures

December 1, 2011
Northeastern joined another group last year which includes Boston University and Suffolk University — President Joseph Aoun’s compensation topped the $1 million mark.

Jack McCarthy, senior VP for administration and finance, resigns

December 1, 2011
McCarthy guided university through recession, offered support to student groups and promoted Double Husky scholarship program.

Mission Hill fire forces out seven Northeastern students

October 30, 2011
Dozens of residents were displaced from their apartments Sunday morning after a five-alarm fire gutted three buildings on Calumet Street.

President Aoun joins ranks of Northeastern tweeters

October 20, 2011
President Joseph Aoun is the latest tweeter at Northeastern as he garnered more than 200 followers Tuesday, his first day on the social networking site. Aoun is one of dozens of university administrators and organizations with Twitter handles, all vying for the attention of students in a crowded social media field.

Northeastern names chief information officer

October 20, 2011
Northeastern Provost Stephen Director announced Wednesday the appointment of Rehan Khan as vice president and chief information officer.

Flags will return to International Village after last week’s theft

October 13, 2011
Art or desecration: Northeastern students and faculty debated Tuesday night at a discussion regarding two flags displayed last week in International Village (INV) – one with just the stars of the American flag, the other only red and white stripes, a work called “Exploded View.”

Missing Wrentham boy’s truck found near Northeastern

September 22, 2011
Update: Matthew Glass was found safe around 10 p.m. Thursday in Dedham by Wertham Police. Boston Police Department (BPD) officers found Matthew Glass’ red 2000 Dodge Dakota this morning on Huntington Avenue near Northeastern, Wrentham police said in a news conference today.

Police, universities step up enforcement across Boston

September 22, 2011
Boston police officers have stepped up enforcing alcohol laws, going so far as arresting college students in areas like Mission Hill and Allston where residents have complained vigorously about noise and open container violations. The effort is part of a larger prevention operation across the city as the Boston Police Department (BPD) puts pressure on colleges to curb underage drinking.

Dean appointed to College of Social Sciences and Humanities

June 25, 2010
Dr. Georges Van Den Abbeele, former dean of humanities at the University of California, Santa Cruz, was appointed the dean of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, according to an e-mail from the Office of the Provost. He will begin Sept. 15.