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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Eugene “Neil” Fachon remembered as kind, optimistic

Eugene “Neil” Fachon remembered as kind, optimistic

Julia Preszler February 28, 2017
Eugene “Neil” Fachon, a third-year student at Northeastern characterized by his optimism and kindness, died from a rare form of brain cancer on Feb. 19 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence, Rhode Island.
Students protest Northeastern's investment in fossil fuel companies on Kretzman in 2017. DivestNU has been advocating for divestment for years. photo by lauren scornavacca

DivestNU carries tube symbolic of pipeline through campus

Paxtyn Merten and Lauren Scornavacca February 28, 2017
Approximately a dozen students marched down Forsyth Street and around Centennial Common Wednesday to demand that University President Joseph E. Aoun divest the university’s endowment funds from fossil fuels.
Dean of libraries candidate emphasizes past experiences

Dean of libraries candidate emphasizes past experiences

Kaitlyn Budion February 27, 2017
Zhang, currently the dean of libraries at the University of Montana, is the second candidate for the open vice provost of information collaboration and dean of libraries position.
New fraternity chapter opens on campus

New fraternity chapter opens on campus

February 22, 2017
The Phi Gamma Delta fraternity will swear in its first class of Northeastern brothers Thursday.
NU graduate students form union to protect employment, secure benefits

NU graduate students form union to protect employment, secure benefits

February 22, 2017
Aiming to improve work conditions, protect student employment and secure benefits, Northeastern graduate students unionized with a national guild.
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.
Zencare connects students with Boston therapists

Zencare connects students with Boston therapists

February 22, 2017
Zencare provides users with introductory videos for participating therapists, keeps listed therapist availabilities up-to-date and uses a phone consultation system where clients can schedule times for clinicians to call them.
Candidate for library provost position champions interdisciplinary work

Candidate for library provost position champions interdisciplinary work

February 20, 2017
Dr. Charles Watkinson, a candidate for an open provost position within Northeastern University, gave a talk at Snell Library on Tuesday.
Obituary: Robert “Bobby” Peterson remembered as empathetic, enthusiastic

Obituary: Robert “Bobby” Peterson remembered as empathetic, enthusiastic

February 19, 2017
Robert Peterson, a senior at Northeastern best known for his enthusiasm, sincerity and passions in gaming and music, died unexpectedly on Feb. 10.
Students, faculty protest immigration ban on Centennial Common

Students, faculty protest immigration ban on Centennial Common

February 18, 2017
Approximately 70 students and faculty gathered on Centennial Common Thursday for a peaceful protest against President Donald J. Trump’s travel ban.
Student launches alternative clothing brand

Student launches alternative clothing brand

February 16, 2017
Arthur Egbuchulam said he started working on Buch America in December 2015 to create an alternative clothing brand that “stands for something.”
Asian American Heritage Week features TV drag queen

Asian American Heritage Week features TV drag queen

Julia Preszler February 16, 2017
Events exploring Asian American LGBTQA+ identities, beauty standards and activism will take place through Saturday.