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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Gbowee stresses religious accord

Gbowee stresses religious accord

February 18, 2016
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee kicked off the inaugural New England Interfaith Student Summit on Thursday, drawing from her experiences of unifying Christian and Muslim women to urge Northeastern students to crush racial and religious barriers.
Huskies end skid, pick up two conference wins

Huskies end skid, pick up two conference wins

February 18, 2016
It was a rare sight: Northeastern University (NU) men’s basketball players smiling at the post-game press conference at Matthews Arena. Players rarely attend the presser if the Huskies lose, and NU hadn’t earned a home victory since early January.

Northeastern professor arrested in prostitution sting

February 11, 2016
A Northeastern University professor was one of seven men arrested by the Human Trafficking Unit of the Boston Police Department last Thursday in a prostitution sting, according to a press release from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s (DA) Office.
Officials, Bostonians clash over T price increases

Officials, Bostonians clash over T price increases

February 11, 2016
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) once again finds itself the target of significant public scrutiny as its leadership fights a two-front war against massive debt and aging equipment.
Lunar New Year celebration attracts hundreds

Lunar New Year celebration attracts hundreds

February 11, 2016
A line of students eager to usher in the Year of the Monkey snaked outside the doors of the Fenway Center last Sunday night, Feb. 7.
SGA passes new LGBTQA+ policy

SGA passes new LGBTQA+ policy

February 11, 2016
The Student Government Association (SGA) passed the first bill since 1991 concerning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual, etc. (LGBTQA+) issues two weeks ago without the signature of President Eric Tyler, despite a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate.
Huskies fall short in Beanpot final

Huskies fall short in Beanpot final

February 11, 2016
An emotional Dave Flint took his seat in the Beanpot media room following his team’s 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Boston College Tuesday night.
Underground rave scene sees revival in Boston

Underground rave scene sees revival in Boston

February 4, 2016
“Stay close to the building and keep it down. If you’re not smoking, go back inside.”
Letter: Steinem talk inspires

Letter: Steinem talk inspires

February 4, 2016
College has been a process of falling out of love with feminism. Scratch that. College has been a process of changing my status to “it’s complicated” with feminism.
Dead Roses reveals the darkness of romance

Dead Roses reveals the darkness of romance

February 4, 2016
A red rose encased in glass, a haunting Lana Del Rey playlist and the murmur of spectators created an ambiance artist Pedro Cruz found fitting for his current body of work.
ATHENA to research R5 robot

ATHENA to research R5 robot

February 4, 2016
NASA is set to deliver a prototype humanoid robot destined for a Mars mission to Northeastern University (NU) this month, launching the research stage of a process that was approved last November.
Huskies headed to Beanpot final

Huskies headed to Beanpot final

February 4, 2016
After a tense, back-and-forth game between the Northeastern University (NU) Huskies and the Boston University (BU) Terriers, the buzzer finally sounded, signifying the conclusion of the 38th annual Women’s Beanpot Semifinals.