The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Restaurants draw praise

Restaurants draw praise

September 24, 2015
Boston’s restaurant scene has seen dozens of additions over the last six months. From food trucks to taquerias and seafood bistros to local cafes, the city and its suburbs offer a diverse and growing range of cuisines suitable for quick lunches and date nights alike.
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NU professor challenges broken windows theory

NU professor challenges “broken windows” theory

September 24, 2015
Daniel T. O’Brien, an assistant professor in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University, says that broken beer bottles on the street and spray paint on the side of buildings are no longer enough to determine if an area is dangerous.
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Officials suspend 13 nurses accused of fraud

September 24, 2015
The Massachusetts nursing regulation process is under fire after state officials revoked the fraudulently obtained licenses of 13 nurses working in various hospitals and nursing homes across the state.
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Tobacco banned at Boston fields

Tobacco banned at Boston fields

September 17, 2015
Smokeless tobacco products will be banned at playing fields and in sports arenas across Boston starting April 1.
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Segregation plagues city neighborhoods

Segregation plagues city neighborhoods

September 17, 2015
Boston residents are impacted by segregation more severely than people in all but six other US cities, according to a report that suggests the area is struggling with the continued consequences of past racism and discrimination.
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Legalization proposals gain support in Mass.

Legalization proposals gain support in Mass.

September 17, 2015
Competing proposals to legalize marijuana in the Bay State are moving forward after gaining certification from Attorney General Maura Healey. The sponsors of the two proposals hope the measures will gain enough public support to become statewide ballot questions in 2016, which would give Massachusetts voters the opportunity to directly approve the drug for recreational use.
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Boston Public Library seeks new president

Boston Public Library seeks new president

September 17, 2015
In a year that has already brought several changes, the Boston Public Library (BPL) is tackling an obstacle that could significantly alter the course of its future: the search for a new president.
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Men arrested at Pokemon World Championships ordered held for four month

Men arrested at Pokemon World Championships ordered held for four month

September 9, 2015
Two Iowa men who brought weapons to the Pokémon World Championship in Boston on Aug. 23 are being held without bail following their Sept. 1 dangerousness hearing. The case has spurred discussion about the role of social media in the spread and discovery of threats.
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Additional costs threaten Green Line extension

Additional costs threaten Green Line extension

September 9, 2015
The planned extension of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line into Somerville and Medford is facing a budget shortfall of between $700 million and $1 billion, and few decisions have been made regarding the cost overruns weeks after officials announced the problem on Aug. 24.
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Cyclist’s death prompts safety improvements at intersection

Cyclist’s death prompts safety improvements at intersection

September 9, 2015
The intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Beacon Street is undergoing safety improvements in an effort to protect cyclists after Anita Kurmann, a 38-year-old surgeon, was struck and killed riding her bike there last month.
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Former NFL star guilty

Former NFL star guilty

April 16, 2015
Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was found guilty Wednesday morning on a smattering of charges relating to the 2013 murder of semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd. Despite lacking a motive, eyewitness and murder weapon, the jury found Hernandez guilty of first-degree murder.
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A screenshot of the app shows available parking spots on a map of the Boston area.

App users share parking spots

April 16, 2015
Four months after officially launching in Boston, parking spot-sharing app SPOT is thriving.
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