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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Illustration by David London

Cartoon: The scale of government spending

April 16, 2015

News illustration by David London.

Illustration by David London

Cartoon: Religious freedom laws

April 9, 2015

News illustration by David London. 

Learning from Rolling Stone

Learning from Rolling Stone

April 9, 2015

When Rolling Stone published the article “A Rape on Campus: A Brutal Assault and Struggle for Justice at UVA” in November of 2014, the gasps of its 2.7 million online readers were almost audible. As women, siblings, friends, parents, teachers and college students, we were...

Column: University's speaker choice unethical

Column: University’s speaker choice unethical

April 9, 2015

By Ross Beroff, editorial columnist As the final speaker in the Scholars Spring Seminar on Leadership, Research and Innovation, Northeastern University will be hosting Naomi Klein, a Canadian social activist. The event is being held by the University Scholars and Civic Engagement...

Satirical Column: NU moves west

Satirical Column: NU moves west

April 2, 2015

By Ross Beroff, editorial columnist In an unprecedented move never before seen in the world of higher education, Northeastern University will be merging with Northwestern University. We will now be known as “Northwestern University East Campus. No, the one in Boston.” Some...

Letter: NU threatens Bay Area

Letter: NU threatens Bay Area

April 2, 2015

Remember when Northeastern first opened in the YMCA on Huntington Avenue in Boston? Of course not – that was well over 100 years ago. We weren’t even a twinkle in our parents’ eyes. In those years since Northeastern has opened, it has grown at an exponential rate, monopolizing...

Same-sex marriage not up for debate

Same-sex marriage not up for debate

April 2, 2015

In the age of the Internet and an environment of free speech and unabridged press, the average citizen has mastered the art of making something go viral. So far this year, Americans have popularized a teenage cashier at Target, divided the nation over the color of an $80 dress...

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Cartoon: Discretionary Spend-O-Tron

April 2, 2015

News illustration by David London. 

Column: Fraternity scandals none too rare

Column: Fraternity scandals none too rare

March 26, 2015

By Kenny Sokan, editorial columnist Fraternities are notorious for their scandals. If they are in the news, it is almost always because they have been caught doing something illegal, immoral or just plain stupid. In the last few weeks, one frat has been caught with a Facebook...

Letter: Tyler, Helfman run for SGA office

Letter: Tyler, Helfman run for SGA office

March 26, 2015

Webster’s defines passion as a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something. The passion for doing something for the community we love is what inspires Eric and I, Morgan. Eric and I are not alone. Northeastern’s culture is defined by...

Letter: EngageNU vies for student votes

Letter: EngageNU vies for student votes

March 26, 2015

Northeastern University is home to an active and engaged community, one that is ripe with opportunity for all students. Now, more than ever, is a great time to be a Husky. We want to serve the student body because we love this school. This university has come far, and opportunities...

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Cartoon: Dress for the job you want

March 26, 2015

News illustration by David London.