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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Stephen Flynn is a professor of political science and the founding director of the GRI.

Global Resilience Institute seeks interdisciplinary resilience solutions

Nick Swindell, news correspondent November 20, 2019
The work the GRI does is not only to find solutions on how to respond to disruptions, but also to build long-term resistance and preparation. 
Chicken Lou's is set to cLou'se in April.

Chicken Lou’s to close its doors in April after nearly 30 years

Samuel Kim, news correspondent November 19, 2019
Beloved sandwich shop Chicken Lou's announced Tuesday that they will be closing at the end of the academic year.
A view of the Nahant Bay. Northeastern was approved to expand its Marine Science Center in Nahant through an eminent domain lawsuit against the town. File photo by Elisa Figueras.

Northeastern asks judge to “reconsider” jury trial for Nahant land dispute

Isabel Stephens, deputy campus editor November 18, 2019
The case will be tried by jury in Essex County Superior Court.
LightView is owned and operated by American Campus Communities.

Northeastern to build second LightView-style residence hall at 840 Columbus Ave.

George Barker, deputy sports editor November 16, 2019
Northeastern University and American Campus Communities Inc. are again collaborating on a major construction project on Columbus Avenue – this time aiming to construct a 26-story mixed use building at 840 Columbus Ave., replacing a surface level parking area that Northeastern owns. 
SGA Vice President for Academic Affairs Hanna Nuttall gave a presentation on the new program.

SGA hosts textbook exchange town hall

Jessica Silverman, news staff November 14, 2019
The Student Government Association, or SGA, held a town hall Tuesday to discuss its new textbook exchange program and answer student questions about the initiative.
Students currently use Husky Cards to access residence halls, academic buildings and recreational facilities.

Active Minds starts petition to add emergency numbers to Husky Cards

Jayden Khatib, news correspondent November 13, 2019
Phone numbers would include the Northeastern University Police Department, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline and the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center.
Authors of the resolution (pictured from left) include Erykah Kangbeya, Joshua Roller, James Lyons and Elizabeth Torres.

NU administrators pressure SGA to water down anti-racism resolution

Isabel Stephens and Grace Horne November 13, 2019
SGA Senator Roller said Aoun would not release an explicit statement about the fascist materials found in Snell Library earlier this year.
Northeastern expands security research with Arlington, Va. campus

Northeastern expands security research with Arlington, Va. campus

Nick Hirano, news staff November 10, 2019
Northeastern is launching a new research campus in Arlington, Virginia, a Washington, D.C. suburb home to the Pentagon and numerous federal agencies.
A Homecoming banner hangs on the side of Speare Hall.

Homecoming organizers aim to connect students, alumni

Taylor Driscoll, news staff November 6, 2019
The upcoming Homecoming Headliner event features comedians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney.
Alumni relations grants fourth- and fifth-year students access to alumni networking service.

Fourth- and fifth-years to gain access to alumni networking service

Jessica Silverman, news staff November 6, 2019
Northeastern Office of Alumni Relations grants fourth- and fifth-year students access to alumni networking service.
Northeastern heavily advertised Giving Day, which took place April 11.

2019 Giving Day raises over $1 million, 39% of donors NU students

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor November 6, 2019
Despite the debate among students that surrounded this year’s Giving Day, students made up 39 percent of donors, contributing $21,561 to 247 funds.
Max Willner-Giwerc oversaw the Finance Board as SGA comptroller before assuming the office of historian.

Willner-Giwerc steps down as SGA historian

Isabel Stephens, deputy campus editor November 1, 2019
Willner-Giwerc said he could no longer divide his time consistently between his employment, his courses and the SGA.