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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Stigma against mental illness is decreasing on college campuses

Stigma against mental illness is decreasing on college campuses

Paxtyn Merten, Multimedia Manager November 29, 2018
The negative stigma surrounding mental illness is perceived to be larger than it actually is because of wide-spread silence on the topic, researches say.
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Data expert warns of fake visuals

Data expert warns of fake visuals

Paxtyn Merten December 6, 2017
As the data visualization community pushes forward with new technologies, it is leaving a part of the general public behind, a prominent data journalist and visualization expert told the Northeastern community Thursday.
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AMAZING t-shirts inspire self-confidence

AMAZING t-shirts inspire self-confidence

Paxtyn Merten November 30, 2017
One morning early this spring, Jenna Malley received a text from a friend saying “I don’t feel that great this morning. I can’t remember how amazing I am.” Malley asked her why, but another message was already on the way: “Nevermind, I looked in the mirror and now I feel fine.”
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A panel of famed editors discuss Steven Spielbergs new film, The Post./ Photo by Paxtyn Merten

New film looks at Pentagon Papers

Paxtyn Merten November 29, 2017
Some may look at “The Post” and ask why a movie about the Pentagon Papers focuses on The Washington Post when the story began with The New York Times. A panel of former Post and Boston Globe editors spoke to this and dove into the monumental 1971 controversy at Northeastern University Tuesday.
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Graduating seniors watch the commencement ceremony.

2017 Undergraduate Commencement

Paxtyn Merten May 6, 2017
Photos by Paxtyn Merten, Class of 2017 undergraduates celebrated their commencement on May 5 in the TD Garden.
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New England Donor Services spokesperson Matt Boger dispels common misconceptions about organ donation in Centennial Common Monday.

Students raise awareness of organ donation

Paxtyn Merten April 13, 2017
Students and organ donation advocates spoke about the importance of registering as an organ donor Monday in Centennial Common.
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Professor honored, gives lecture on human behavior modeling

Professor honored, gives lecture on human behavior modeling

Paxtyn Merten March 22, 2017
Stacy Marsella, a professor of computer science and psychology, was the recipient of the 53rd Klein University Lecturer Award, which honors a member of the teaching faculty who has contributed with distinction to his or her own field of study.
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Northeastern hosts travel ban info session

Northeastern hosts travel ban info session

Paxtyn Merten March 2, 2017
In the wake of confusion over how President Donald J. Trump will revamp his executive order restricting travel and immigration, Northeastern University’s administration has taken steps to inform students potentially affected by the ban and future orders Trump may issue related to immigration and deportation.
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State rep. focuses on constituency, education in discussion with NU Democrats

State rep. focuses on constituency, education in discussion with NU Democrats

Paxtyn Merten February 22, 2017
The opinions of constituents come first for newly-elected Massachusetts State Rep. Chynah Tyler, something she emphasized during a discussion with Northeastern students Tuesday night in Kariotis Hall.
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Northeastern files amicus brief opposing immigration executive order

Northeastern files amicus brief opposing immigration executive order

Paxtyn Merten February 4, 2017
Northeastern filed an amicus brief along with seven other Massachusetts universities Friday opposing President Donald J. Trump’s executive order.
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#RiseUpNU promotes unity across campus

#RiseUpNU promotes unity across campus

Paxtyn Merten January 12, 2017
The athletics department joined forces with the Nor’easters and Office of Alumni Relations to bring their different audiences together.
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Businessowners talk NU purchase of Huntington property

Businessowners talk NU purchase of Huntington property

Paxtyn Merten January 12, 2017
University House of Pizza owner Parthena Savvidis said she knew that her building would eventually be sold to Northeastern.
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