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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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Meditation startup relaxes users

Meditation startup relaxes users

January 28, 2015
Lars King, a third-year entrepreneurship and marketing major, is helping people ring in the New Year with less stress, improved memory and increased happiness.
Fit NU hosts group workouts

Fit NU hosts group workouts

January 28, 2015
While many students flock to Marino to get in a workout, a new club is bringing students to sites around campus and the city to sweat it out.
Women’s hockey comes from behind to win 5-2

Women’s hockey comes from behind to win 5-2

January 28, 2015
The Northeastern women’s hockey team traveled up to Orono, Maine this weekend, where they split decisions with the University of Maine Black Bears.
Professor's research focuses on activating social networks

Professor’s research focuses on activating social networks

January 22, 2015
To Brooke Foucault Welles, assistant professor of communication studies, social media is more than keeping in touch with friends.
New center points students toward financial freedom

New center points students toward financial freedom

January 22, 2015
For those who don’t know the first thing about starting a 401(k) or stretching a paycheck for two weeks, a new center on campus can set students on the path toward financial literacy and independence.
Freshman journalism major PJ Wright sits at his desk in his dorm in East Village. Wright spent his first semester in the NU.in program in London.

East Village residence hall welcomes students

January 22, 2015
With the start of the spring semester, Northeastern welcomed students to the new East Village residence hall.
New data science program merges disciplines

New data science program merges disciplines

January 22, 2015
With a rising demand for data analysts, Northeastern University has launched a new suite of graduate programs to prepare students to enter the growing field.
Northeastern recognized by Carnegie Foundation for community engagement

Northeastern recognized by Carnegie Foundation for community engagement

January 14, 2015
Northeastern University has recently been recognized as one of 361 institutions for community engagement by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The recognition is centered around community and global involvement, including both institutional relations with surrounding areas and community service.
Law professor aids in Baker's transition

Law professor aids in Baker’s transition

January 14, 2015
Prior to being sworn in as Massachusetts Governor last week, Charlie Baker selected Deborah Ramirez, a professor at Northeastern Law School, to serve as a member of his transition team. Alongside more than 170 bipartisan experts and professionals from around the state, Ramirez will work to develop action-oriented recommendations to the new governor as he takes office.
Social media cited as largest source of procrastination

Social media cited as largest source of procrastination

December 4, 2014
Procrastination is by no means a new invention, but a new survey shows that social media takes time from studying and projects the most.
Smiling may hinder outcome of interviews

Smiling may hinder outcome of interviews

December 4, 2014
A smile really can kill... at least your chances of getting a job, according to a recent study by two members of the Northeastern University department of psychology. In an educational environment that heavily pushes pre-professional work experience and students going on multiple co-op interviews, smiling too much during a job interview can actually harm an applicant’s chances of being hired, a recent study reveals.
DoE launches Title IX investigation at Northeastern

DoE launches Title IX investigation at Northeastern

December 4, 2014
Northeastern is one of 85 colleges and universities to be investigated by the United States Department of Education (DoE) for Title IX violations in the handling of sexual assault cases on campus. Other schools under investigation include Boston area Harvard College, Boston University and Emerson College, as well as other institutions such as the University of Virginia, all which have been at the forefront of the national conversation of sexual assault.