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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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Student Government Association President Dylan Balcom addresses the Senate in a meeting Feb. 4.

SGA widely cuts club funding but maintains near-$57,000 budget

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief February 7, 2019
Many clubs are now struggling to operate after their budgets were cut in November by the Student Government Association.
A group of community members protest Raytheon outside of NU's employee panel.

Community members protest Raytheon’s presence at NU career fair

Christopher Kelly, news correspondent February 6, 2019
On campus, a group of mostly community members protested Raytheon, who they feel is insidiously profiting off of the war in Yemen.
The theme for the 2018 Husky Hunt, which took place in November, was "Out of Time."

RSA responds to concerns surrounding 2018 Husky Hunt challenges

Rachel Morford, news correspondent February 6, 2019
After participants in the 2018 Husky Hunt voiced concerns about culturally insensitive challenges, RSA responded with changes for future events.
The NU Red Eye van sits in front of Raytheon Amphitheater.

NUPD pushes multiple safety initiatives as students are concerned on campus

Alyssa Lukpat, news correspondent February 6, 2019
An open campus in the middle of Boston presents unique issues with safety. Students have resources such as safety escorts and apps, but are they utilized effectively?
ContiNUe students are mostly housed at the Midtown Hotel located on Huntington Avenue.

Program for legacy students creates confusion, isolation

Corey Dockser, multimedia manager February 6, 2019
ContiNUe is an academic program for legacy students. They take classes through the College of Professional Studies and can matriculate to a college at NU after one year.
Lauren Barbulescu, a first-year English and communications studies combined major, poses at the Sydney Opera House during her N.U.in semester in Australia.

N.U.in students find difficulty integrating into campus life

Deanna Schwartz, news correspondent February 6, 2019
Some N.U.in students are struggling with their integration into NU's Boston campus after spending their first semester of college abroad.
Members of MAPS pose with panelists from the 2018 Regional Medical Education Conference.

MAPS provides a new approach to healthcare student organizations

Hayley Slusser, news correspondent February 5, 2019
The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students, or MAPS, places an emphasis on not asking “how can I treat this problem?” but instead, “how can I treat this person with this problem?”
The Special Olympics Club at NU received the Special Olympics Youth Innovation Grant to continue their work with local elementary schools.

Student receives Special Olympics grant

Jenna Clark, news correspondent January 30, 2019
Kaylie DeCosmo, co-founder of the Special Olympics Club at NU, received a $2,000 grant from the Special Olympics.
Zencare is a website that allows those seeking mental health professionals to find one that works for their specific needs.

Students seek alternatives to UHCS

Phil Zminda, news correspondent January 30, 2019
Students seeking mental health professionals are looking beyond Northeastern for help.
The LightView office at 840 Columbus Ave. allows students to tour a model apartment.

LightView Apartments receives mixed reviews from NU community

Maria Lovato, campus editor January 30, 2019
While some view LightView Apartments as an appealing off-campus housing alternative, others see problems.
Some full time, non-tenure track faculty are against unionization

Some full time, non-tenure track faculty are against unionization

Christopher Butler, managing editor January 30, 2019
Some Northeastern faculty oppose the formation of a union. The university will not allow a vote to be held on the issue.
Assistant Professor of political science Nicholas Beauchamp is studying hate speech on Twitter.

NU professor studies the evolution of hate speech on Twitter

Rachel Powell, news correspondent January 30, 2019
Assistant Professor of Political Science Nicholas Beauchamp is studying how hate speech on Twitter is spreading and evolving.