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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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A person holding a sour strawberry flavored Geek Bar vape. Vaping linked to serious side effects such as lung cancer and seizures. File photo by Asher Ben-Dashan.

Bro, where’s my vape?

Chris Lee and Aiden Stein May 12, 2025

“If they can’t find their vape, it’s everybody’s problem,” said Isadora Sylvia-Ribeiro, a third-year theatre major.  Between nationwide anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, the side effects and potential risks of vaping — including anxiety, lung disease and...

Fireworks erupt from the Fenway Park stadium as the graduates officially end their college careers. The ceremony included musical and dance performances from campus clubs such as the Northeastern Pep Band and Kaliente Dance Group.

‘You will find your path’: Northeastern’s Class of 2025 celebrates sunny commencement at Fenway Park

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff May 12, 2025

Under a sunny, clear sky, graduates, family, friends and faculty packed nearly every seat at Fenway Park May 11 to celebrate Northeastern’s undergraduate Class of 2025.  More than 6,490 graduates covered the field, becoming the fourth group to graduate from Fenway Park...

GENU-UAW union members chant and hold signs demanding Northeastern offer better compensation and health care benefits for working graduate students at Fenway Park. The union used the undergraduate commencement as an opportunity to make a statement against the final package proposal the university put forth May 5.

‘Boston is a union town’: Northeastern graduate student worker union pickets outside undergraduate commencement

Zoe MacDiarmid, campus editor May 11, 2025

More than 30 members of Northeastern’s graduate student union picketed outside Fenway Park at the university’s undergraduate commencement ceremony May 11, where more than 6,400 undergraduates turned their tassels. Earlier this week, Northeastern offered the Graduate Employees...

Chalk messages on the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex bridge encouraging graduate students to vote Sept. 19, 2023. GENU-UAW has been in negotiations with the university for 17 months.

Graduate workers’ union to reject final package proposal from Northeastern

Zoe MacDiarmid and Lily Cooper May 11, 2025

After almost a year and a half of tense negotiations, the graduate student union strongly objected to Northeastern’s final package offer for a contract this month.  The May 5 proposal from the university did not meet the Graduate Employees of Northeastern University-United...

Students socialize while playing board games during a NUAGE meeting Jan. 15, 2024. Members noted that gaming clubs provided stress-free spaces to unwind and build new friendships in a fun environment. Photo courtesy NUAGE

Rolling away the stress: How board games help Northeastern students unwind

Jennie Koh, news staff May 8, 2025

For Kimberly Tai, a second-year data science and business administration combined major, nothing sounds better than a fun night spent playing board games with friends after a stressful week of exams and assignments. The activity offers a welcome escape from academics and a...

Students and community members occupy atrium tables at Marino Recreation Center. The fitness facility offered daily workout classes and scheduled recreational activities including open basketball, volleyball and badminton last semester. File photo by Quillan Anderson

For many, college is a rough transition. Here’s how these students adapted to maintain their well-being.

Daniela Chocron, news correspondent May 8, 2025

Starting college is a big milestone for young adults, thrusting them into new routines, unfamiliar environments and new social circles. Whether it’s juggling the responsibilities of coursework, trying to make new friends, joining clubs or just learning how to live independently,...

Annika Sunkara (left), Emily Spatz (middle) and Alexis Algazy pose for a headshot outside of Holmes Hall. The three rising fourth-years officially transitioned into their positions atop The News' masthead April 11.

‘Our work has never been more important’: The Huntington News selects new editor, masthead for upcoming term

Eli Curwin, business manager May 6, 2025

Interested in working for The News? Join our team! The 32 editors and managers making up The Huntington News’ fall 2025 editorial board officially transitioned into their roles April 11, with Emily Spatz selected to serve as the publication’s new editor-in-chief. Spatz,...

Aran Dharma, Sophie Crystal, Daniel Rateau, Niki Cimino and Libby Glaser (left to right, top to bottom) pose for a headshot. Headshots by Devyn Rudnick. Background photo by Margot Murphy. Candles photo courtesy Engin Akyurt on Unsplash.

At the age of 20 in 2025, these Northeastern students juggle bills, dreams and political fears

Auden Oakes, news staff May 5, 2025

In 2025, a year marked thus far by acute political frenzy, reaching the age of 20 is not just a celebration of life, but a daunting reminder of adulthood’s expectations and responsibilities. With the post-graduate world on the horizon, these 20-year-old Northeastern students...

Participants discuss answers at Trident Bookseller & Cafe’s trivia night Sept. 12, 2023. The independent bookstore became a popular location among students and community members for its weekly trivia nights.

How these Northeastern students found community in trivia

Isabelle Warren, news correspondent May 3, 2025

When Isabel Aviles joined the Northeastern Trivia Club as a first year, she did not expect for it to be one of the highlights of her college experience.  Now, Aviles, a third-year sociology and cultural anthropology combined major, is the club’s president.  Aviles is...

Ell Hall on Northeastern's Boston campus. An update to Northeastern's FAQ page April 6 said several students had their visas revoked.

DEVELOPING: Northeastern says all students, graduates’ legal statuses have been restored

Zoe MacDiarmid and Emily Spatz May 1, 2025

Updated Thursday, May 1 at 9:00 p.m.  Every Northeastern student and recent graduate whose legal status had been terminated has had their status restored in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, the university announced April 28.  The development follows...

A sign that reads "Northeastern University." NUSL JLAJ canceled its speaker event after the university required it provide a list of attendees.

Free speech advocacy group alleges ‘viewpoint discrimination’ at Northeastern

Katarina Schmeiszer, news staff April 30, 2025

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression wrote a letter April 25 to James Hackney, the dean of Northeastern University School of Law, condemning the university for requiring a list of attendees prior to a speaker event titled “Israel’s Attack on Gaza: The Question...

Students browse organization showcases in Krentzman Quad April 10. Student-led clubs, associations and varsity sports teams spent the day campaigning for donations through informational table displays and all day challenges.

Northeastern community comes together on Giving Day to raise $3.6 million for student organizations

Grace Cargill, news staff April 30, 2025

For 24 hours, Northeastern’s Boston campus transformed for the annual Giving Day fundraising celebration April 10.  Student organizations, clubs, varsity sports, colleges and other campus institutions spent the day campaigning for donations. By the time the clock struck...