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The Huntington News

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Pedicabs take beantown residents for a ride

October 6, 2010

By Tom Fitzgerald News Correspondent Boston is known as a walkable city, but sometimes, one would prefer comfort or speed. Before 2005, Bostonians without their own car had the option of either taking a cab, using public transportation or riding their own bicycle. In March...

Deval Patrick speaks out on tuition costs

October 6, 2010

By Todd Feathers News Correspondent Governor Deval Patrick hosted a conference call to discuss a variety of issues affecting college students in Massachusetts with representatives from six college newspapers Monday. Patrick spoke at length about the rising prices of college...

After 10 years, tea party museum is underway

September 30, 2010

By Samuel Lauf News Correspondent The Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum, a monument to one of the most important events in American history,is scheduled to reopen before the summer of 2012 at the Congress Street location.  The museum was forced to close almost a decade...

Haley House delivers cookies to NU

September 30, 2010

By Libby Leyden-Sussler News Correspondent A newly-forged partnership between Northeastern and soup kitchen Haley House provides students with a snack option with a homemade twist while reinvigorating a local community training program. The Haley House, named after Boston...

Night Owl bus service a distant dream

September 23, 2010

By Sam Lauf News Correspondent The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) helps 1.2 million riders to their destinations every weekday according to their website, but in the wee hours of the weekend, those who depend on the T are usually on their own. “Until...

A Haven for skateboarders in Boston

September 23, 2010

By Ralah Sanadiki News Correspondent The days of skateboarders crowding the streets of Boston could soon be coming to a close, as The Big Dig, a 10-year-long architectural project, includes plans to build a skate park underneath Zakim Bridge in East Cambridge. The...

Crime rate down in NU districts

September 16, 2010

By Colin Young News Staff There have been fewer crimes around Northeastern’s campus and Mission Hill this year than during the same time period last year, according to statistics released Tuesday by the Boston Police Department (BPD). The report, which compares the number...

Grabbing a cup of joe

September 16, 2010

By Jessica Bresler News Correspondent For most Northeastern students, fall brings a heavy load of books, classes, homework, and activities, and of course the driving force behind the madness is our enthusiasm for learning. And      caffeine. For those who rush to the...

BostoNU: Local hot spots and hang outs

September 8, 2010
Espresso Royal Caffe: ERC, located on 44 Gainsborough Street, acts as many Huskies’ second kitchen, library and meeting location. With a menu including vegetarian and vegan options, it’s sure to please a group cramming for an exam, putting together a presentation or just getting a break from the dining hall.

BostoNU: Know your neighbors: A guide to Boston-area colleges

September 8, 2010

By Lana Lagomarsini News Staff Northeastern University Emerson College is a hybrid of a libral arts school and a music school in the Theatre District. The school was founded in 1880 and has majors in everything from broadcast journalism to acting and has the perfect backdrop...

Themes, music at Savant Project

April 22, 2010
With a tapas bar, full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, and a bar, The Savant Project has a variety of options, but it’s more than just an average restaurant; its difference lies in its drinks, music, themed parties and art.

Death of cyclist prompts reform

April 22, 2010
Mayor Thomas Menino announced Wednesday, April 14 that the City of Boston will work to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety by holding the first Bicycling Summit.