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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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Hannah Kelly's desk in International Village with some of the supplies she was given for quarantine.

When your roommate tests positive: Life in Northeastern’s quarantine housing

Hannah Kelly was moved into wellness housing when her roommate tested positive on Aug. 31, one day after moving in.
Families unload items from cars as they move into Willis Hall and West Village F on Aug. 30.

Move-in begins with rainy skies, COVID-19 testing

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor August 30, 2020
Around 8,000 students are moving to campus over the course of 10 days. In an effort to decrease density during move-in, different residence halls were assigned two to five day blocks of time for move-in between Aug. 29 and Sept. 7.
All Northeastern students will be tested at the Cabot Testing Center.

Northeastern to outsource portion of COVID-19 test processing to Broad Institute

Kelly Chan, editor-in-chief August 28, 2020
Northeastern will be outsourcing a portion of COVID-19 tests to the Broad Institute in Cambridge.
A new sign and hand sanitizer dispenser in Curry Student Center.

University announces new health violations tipline, threatens students who party with suspension

Corey Dockser, news correspondent August 28, 2020
In an email sent to students today, the university announced that students who host or attend unsafe gatherings during the pandemic face suspension. The email also announced a new tipline.
Northeastern's reopening plan is reliant on students acting responsibly and not gathering in large groups.

Northeastern sends warning letter to first-years who expressed intent to party in Instagram poll

Corey Dockser, news correspondent August 21, 2020
In a warning letter sent to incoming first-year students, Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Madeleine Estabrook said partying is "unacceptable."
Testing at Cabot Center began on Monday.

Northeastern reports 1 positive out of 3,949 tests in first 3 days of testing

Deanna Schwartz and Charlie Wolfson August 21, 2020
The first three days of COVID-19 testing at Northeastern’s facility in Cabot Physical Education Center produced one positive result, Northeastern announced Friday morning.
Rebecca's Café, a beloved campus eatery, is closing permanently.

Rebecca’s Café to close permanently

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor August 19, 2020
Rebecca's will be replaced with a dining facility operated by Chartwells.
President Aoun spoke with Huntington News editors via Microsoft Teams Tuesday.

6 takeaways from The News’ interview with President Aoun

Charlie Wolfson and Deanna Schwartz August 18, 2020
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke with The News in an hour-long video call Aug. 18. Here are six key takeaways from the interview.
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun.

Q&A: President Aoun discusses Northeastern’s diversity goals with The News

Kelly Chan, Deanna Schwartz, and George Barker August 18, 2020
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke with The News in an hour-long video call Tuesday about his anti-racism and diversity goals for the university.
President Aoun wears a mask created by Northeastern student Naomi Silver.

Q&A: President Aoun discusses reopening Northeastern

Kelly Chan, Deanna Schwartz, and George Barker August 18, 2020
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke with The News in an hour-long video call Tuesday about Northeastern’s plans to reopen for the fall 2020 semester.
Madeleine Estabrook, senior vice chancellor for student affairs.

Q&A: Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs on fall student life

Deanna Schwartz and George Barker August 11, 2020

Madeleine Estabrook, senior vice chancellor for student affairs, discussed details of fall student life and safety regulations in a video call with The News Monday. Estabrook answered questions about topics including isolation housing, consequences for violating public health...

NU assembles advisory board to improve NUPD's relationship with students, surrounding community

NU assembles advisory board to improve NUPD’s relationship with students, surrounding community

Mihiro Shimano, news staff August 9, 2020

On June 15, President Joseph E. Aoun announced the formation of an advisory board for the Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, following the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests against racism and police brutality.  The advisory board was announced as a part...