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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Marine Science Center opens its doors to public exploration

Marine Science Center opens its doors to public exploration

October 8, 2014
The Marine Science Center at Northeastern held its annual open house, giving the public an opportunity to have a look at the latest research being performed at the Center.
Alumna named MacArthur Fellow

Alumna named MacArthur Fellow

October 2, 2014
September marked the announcement of the winners of the MacArthur Foundation’s Fellows Program. Mary L. Bonauto, Northeastern alumna and the civil rights project director for Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), was one of the lucky recipients.
Miss USA promotes cancer awareness

Miss USA promotes cancer awareness

October 2, 2014
Nia Sanchez, the 2014 Miss USA winner, teamed up with Boston-based clothing outlet New Balance this weekend to promote the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and kick off October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Horse racing in New England comes to close

Horse racing in New England comes to close

October 2, 2014
Janelle Campbell watched the legendary horse Cigar win two big races at Suffolk Downs with her aunt, who was a jockey herself. Campbell dreamed of following in her aunt’s footsteps and winning a race in her backyard at the mile-long track in Revere.
Band records album on campus

Band records album on campus

October 2, 2014
Most Northeastern students associate Snell library with writing essays, studying into the early morning hours, suffering through group projects and now, recording music? For four students, Snell has become their own personal music studio where they are in the process of producing their first album.
First road win of the season for men’s soccer

First road win of the season for men’s soccer

October 1, 2014
Courtesy of a goal from redshirt senior forward Nick Goo nine minutes into overtime, the Northeastern men’s soccer team was able to cap off a remarkable comeback against Stony Brook University (SBU).
Climate March demands government action

Climate March demands government action

September 25, 2014
Hundreds of thousands of concerned participants flooded the streets of New York to raise awareness of climate change and the need for reform during the largest event of its kind in history — The People’s Climate March. The march garnered a massive student turnout with many environmentally-oriented clubs from Northeastern making an appearance.
Lion houses time capsule

Lion houses time capsule

September 25, 2014
Last week marked the reawakening of a long-dormant rumor – the existence of a time capsule located within the lion statue on Boston’s Old State House. A 1901 Boston Globe article headlined “Lion and Unicorn: Copper Box to be Placed in Head of the King of Beasts” initiated the rumor.
Governor candidates campaign head-to-head

Governor candidates campaign head-to-head

September 25, 2014
There’s no rest for Democrat Martha Coakley and Republican Charlie Baker after primary wins on Sept. 9. Preparing for the Nov. 4 election, where they will face off against three independent candidates, the gubernatorial hopefuls are stepping up to the plate – releasing television ads, making speeches, meeting the public and creating controversy.
Boston Hassle to host free concert

Boston Hassle to host free concert

September 25, 2014
This Sunday, Sept. 28, the sounds of local bands will fill the North End as Boston Hassle presents its latest installment in the Fresh Air concert series. The show will take place from noon– 6 p.m. at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park on the Boston Harbor and will be free and open to the public.
Soccer loses in OT thriller

Soccer loses in OT thriller

September 24, 2014
Weekends seem to be a lucky time for the Northeastern women’s soccer team. In a strange developing trend, the Huskies have lost or tied every weekday game they’ve played over the past month but have collected wins in each of their past four Sunday contests.
Ruggles granted $20 million upgrade

Ruggles granted $20 million upgrade

September 18, 2014
Last Friday, President Aoun was joined by Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DoT), Anthony Foxx, state senators, Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, Gov. Deval Patrick and Mayor Martin J. Walsh to present a $20 million federal grant to renovate Ruggles Station.