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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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Former Sec. of State Colin Powell named commencement speaker

December 12, 2011
Former U.S. Secretary of State and retired four-star General Colin Powell will deliver the 110th commencement address to seniors at the Class of 2012 graduation ceremony May 4 at TD Garden, President Joseph Aoun announced Monday on Twitter.

Crime Log: Nov. 30-Dec. 6

December 8, 2011
The proctor in West Village E reported that a 22-year-old female student entered the building and walked into a wall.

Pi Kappa Alpha slammed with suspension, faces charter loss

December 8, 2011
The fate of Northeastern’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity hangs in the balance of its national chapter’s decision following a recommendation from university officials to cancel its charter after three members threw a party in September at a Mission Hill residence.

Cyclists fear bike thefts, want more secure racks

December 8, 2011
Students at Northeastern are worried about a recent rash of bike theft and would like to see officials do more to prevent it. In November, 12 bikes were reported stolen, at least 10 of which were secured using cable locks rather than the more secure U-lock. One bike was taken after a student failed to secure it properly with a U-lock.

Controversial speaker Finkelstein draws crowd, protesters

December 8, 2011
The West Village F classroom could not contain the volatile crowd that showed up to hear Norman Finkelstein speak.

New bins promote recycling as Northeastern boosts sustainability

December 8, 2011
Going green just got easier for students after SGA, along with Northeastern University’s administration, distributed thousands of recycling bins last month to residence halls.

Students will elect SGA’s executive VP

December 8, 2011
The Student Government Association (SGA) passed a new direct elections manual Monday, setting up a system of slates for the 2012 campaign season.

Students plan to protest controversial speaker’s event

December 1, 2011
Norman Finkelstein, a writer and lecturer about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is coming to Northeastern today, and not everyone is happy about it.

Curry remodel planned; changes to food court likely

December 1, 2011
The first floor of the Curry Student Center will soon get a renovation that could mean major changes to seating and eateries frequented by students.

Crime Log: Nov. 15-29

December 1, 2011
A student reported her car was broken into while it was parked in the North Lot outside of Stetson East and her GPS device was stolen.

SGA promotes new NU Starts program

December 1, 2011
N.U.in is a service-learning program that provides students with a chance to start their college education abroad before officially matriculating at Northeastern in January.

Million-dollar man: Aoun’s salary and benefits package hits seven figures

December 1, 2011
Northeastern joined another group last year which includes Boston University and Suffolk University — President Joseph Aoun’s compensation topped the $1 million mark.