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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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Aoun creates diversity council

February 7, 2013
Northeastern is working to embrace a more pluralistic approach to diversity, President Joseph E. Aoun announced in a speech Monday afternoon.

Smoke-free at Sacred Heart

February 7, 2013
Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. is one of many schools nationwide that have adopted some form of a smoke-free campus initiative, as Northeastern is currently considering doing.

Northeastern perspective: Women in combat

February 7, 2013
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta in January announced the decision to repeal a ban on women participating in combat, but some with both Northeastern and military connections said there might not be a dramatic change on the ground as a result of the new policy.

Women’s hockey falls to BU in Beanpot preview

February 3, 2013
In a preview of Tuesday’s Beanpot semifinal matchup, the Northeastern women’s ice hockey team lost 4-2 to the Boston University Terriers Saturday afternoon.

Likes for a puppy

January 31, 2013

The children ask for a puppy. The parent sets some requirements first, perhaps demanding a week of good behavior, and eventually buys the dog. It’s an age-old story that one Northeastern professor recently gave a very modern twist.

Univ. to offer cessation program for smokers

January 31, 2013

In an effort to obtain student support and hear opposing arguments, the smoke-free campus initiative committee held a question and answer panel on Tuesday, and the university announced a new smoking cessation program for students.

Alum appointed to US Senate

January 31, 2013
Governor Deval Patrick on Wednesday appointed a Northeastern law alumnus, William “Mo” Cowan, to be an interim senator for the Commonwealth, the governor’s office announced. Cowan, Patrick’s former chief of staff, takes over for Senator John F. Kerry, who this week was confirmed as the nation’s next Secretary of State.

IMP process progressing

January 31, 2013
Common subjects of controversy like off-campus student living and Northeastern’s commitment to neighboring communities were rehashed at a Community Task Force meeting Monday as the university continues the process of finishing its next Institutional Master Plan (IMP).

Governor’s new plan would extend weekend T service to 2 a.m.

January 24, 2013
In a recently announced plan, Governor Deval Patrick laid out a blueprint to revitalize the debt-ridden MBTA with a 10-year plan that could replace aging equipment, add new stations to the T and extend weekend service to 2 a.m.

Event calendar: Jan. 24-30

January 24, 2013
The Game On! sports bar in Fenway feels for all those struggling to fill their Sundays with new meaningful activities now that tailgates and game days have come to an end. Game Stop and Game On! are hosting a new event this year: the first annual Madden Tournament. Sign-ups start at 1 p.m. on the day of the event and the competition starts at 2 p.m. on EA Sports Madden NFL ’13 for Xbox 360.

Ahead of the Pack

January 24, 2013
At this time last year, the Huskies were struggling to climb out of the middle of the pack with a 9-9 overall record and a 5-4 Colonial Athletic Association record. Oh, the difference one year can make.