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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Jada Howard and Caroline Kenney (pictured left to right) pose for a portrait. Both students spoke with The News their experiences at Northeastern as first-generation low-income students. Photo courtesy Jada Howard and Caroline Kenney.

First generation, low income students struggle with visibility and support from university

Christina McCabe, news staff May 22, 2023

In the days following Jada Howard’s acceptance to Northeastern University, she found herself locked in a fight with the school’s financial aid office. As a first-generation, low-income admit to the class of 2023, Howard and her mother went back and forth with the office,...

A wall on campus with chalk messaging promoting graduate students right to unionize. The union representing grad students has filed charges against Northeastern after university officials allegedly illegally retaliated against students for chalking.

Northeastern graduate students file federal charges against Northeastern as intimidation efforts to interfere with graduate union continue

Alexa Coultoff, news staff May 13, 2023

Northeastern graduate students on May 5 filed an unfair labor practice charge, or ULP, against Northeastern after university police allegedly retaliated against two union organizers, visiting their workplaces to question their participation in union action. The federal charges,...

Northeastern graduates celebrate as fireworks explode above Fenway Park. The stadium held over 4,600 graduates during this years ceremony.

You’re on your own kid: Undergraduates celebrate commencement in Fenway Park 

Alexis Algazy, news staff May 9, 2023

Over 4,600 members of the graduating class of 2023 along with friends and family filled the iconic Fenway Park for Northeastern’s spring undergraduate commencement Sunday, where they heard from multiple speakers and celebrated their diversity through representation, recognition...

‘The university has to stop protecting itself and start protecting its students’: Sexual violence training lags at Northeastern, SpeakOut elevates allegations of sexual assault in Greek life

‘The university has to stop protecting itself and start protecting its students’: Sexual violence training lags at Northeastern, SpeakOut elevates allegations of sexual assault in Greek life

Emily Spatz and Kevin Gallagher May 5, 2023

Editor’s Note: This article discusses sexual assault. Northeastern offers the following sexual violence prevention resources for students. OPEN provides confidential sexual violence support services to Northeastern students. OPEN’s Sexual Violence Resource Center provides...

Marino Recreation Center on Huntington Avenue. Marino will close during Summer 1 for renovations. a school-wide email announced Wednesday.

Marino set to close for Summer 1 semester; students granted free access to YMCA

Val O’Neill, deputy campus editor May 3, 2023

The Marino Recreation Center will close for renovations starting May 8 until the end of Summer 1, with a plan to fully reopen at the beginning of the Fall 2023 semester, according to an email sent to students Wednesday.  Jim Madigan, director of athletics and recreation at...

A message advertising the graduate student union protest on the ISEC bridge. Messages like this one appeared all over campus in the days prior to April 14 to advertise the protest.

‘Reprehensible and disgusting’: Graduate student union fires back at university for alleging protest coincided with memorial ceremony

Sonel Cutler, campus editor May 3, 2023

Following a recent protest calling on Northeastern officials to allow graduate students to unionize, the university admonished organizers for failing to plan the demonstration around a campus ceremony for the victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing. “We were surprised...

A 25-pound weight plate rests on a bench press in Marino Recreational Center. Following an alterncation between a fitness consultant and management that gained attention on Reddit, multiple Marino employees are calling for change.

Marino workers seek improved working conditions

Rachana Madhav, news correspondent May 1, 2023

After a Reddit post titled “Modern day sla*ery at Marino” detailing the mistreatment of Marino employees circulated the Northeastern subreddit, numerous students expressed concern and outrage at the working conditions of Marino’s work-study employees. The March 31 Reddit...

Vincent Castronuovo runs down the final stretch of the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon course. Castronuovo was the fastest male Boston resident to finish the race, and recieved an inaugural award from Mayor Michelle Wu. Photo courtesy Vincent Castronuovo

Q&A: Northeastern student Vincent Castronuovo awarded “Fastest Bostonian” title after Boston Marathon run

Pavithra Rajesh, news staff April 29, 2023

Finishing the legendary Boston Marathon is remarkable, regardless of your speed — you automatically receive bragging rights for the rest of your life. However, not only does this Northeastern University graduate student get to boast about finishing the marathon (twice), but...

Crime Log: Wednesday, March 22 to Friday, March 31

Crime Log: Wednesday, March 22 to Friday, March 31

Alexis Santoro, news staff April 28, 2023

Wednesday, March 22  12:29 a.m.  A caller reported an individual hanging out of a window and smoking at 780 Columbus Ave. The area was checked.  6:54 a.m.  A caller reported two individuals possibly tampering with a bicycle in West Village A. The individuals were...

Crime Log: Saturday, April 1 to Thursday, April 13

Crime Log: Saturday, April 1 to Thursday, April 13

Alexis Santoro, news staff April 27, 2023

Saturday, April 1  1:48 a.m.  A caller reported locating possible drugs in 84 The Fenway. Services rendered.  12:06 p.m.  A caller reported suspicious activity off campus. A report was filed.  2:36 p.m.  Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in...

Students dance during a Holi celebration on Centennial Common March 19. Also known as the Festival of Colors, cups of colored pigment were handed out to throw in the air and smear on other attendees faces.

Northeastern celebrates annual Holi festival

Sundararaman Rengarajan, news correspondent April 27, 2023

Students at Northeastern University came together to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi with a burst of colors, music and revelry on a sunny spring afternoon March 19. The event, organized by NU Sanskriti along with the Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service and the...

Participants in NU ViTALs pitch day event converse between presentations. During the event, students were challenged to pitch innovative healthcare products to a panel of judges. Photo courtesy NU ViTAL.

NU ViTAL showcases student healthcare innovation

Aya Pfeufer, news correspondent April 26, 2023

NU ViTAL, a Northeastern healthcare innovation organization, spent the spring semester supporting students in designing and prototyping healthcare products.  ViTAL ran an “Innovation challenge” pitch day event Feb. 2, allowing students to showcase creative new products...