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The Huntington News

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City Council abolishes sale of public parking

City Council abolishes sale of public parking

September 3, 2014
The Boston City Council has unanimously passed an ordinance effectively banning parking apps like Haystack, which allows users to alert nearby drivers that they are leaving a parking space and sell it to them for a fee.
Northeastern women’s volleyball team plays at Radisson UCS Invitational and goes 1 for 2

Northeastern women’s volleyball team plays at Radisson UCS Invitational and goes 1 for 2

September 3, 2014
Northeastern University women’s volleyball team began its season on Friday with a three-game tournament in Orlando, Fla., resulting in Radisson UCF Invitational was the Huskies’ first opportunity to put their squad to the test in the 2014 season. Last year, the team finished with a 19-11 overall record that included a CAA tournament victory against the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
The Huntington News will return on Sept. 4

The Huntington News will return on Sept. 4

August 21, 2014
The Huntington News is on hiatus as we train our new editors and prepare for the first print issue of the year which will hit the stands on Sept. 4. Be sure to pick it up at the racks around campus!
Rockin' ladies hit the stage — Yes All Women Boston's inaugural show

Rockin’ ladies hit the stage — Yes All Women Boston’s inaugural show

August 18, 2014
It's Friday night at Jacques Underground and Sam Coren, the guitarist of local band Sleep Crimes, is shredding on her yellow Gibson SG special. But Coren is not an anomaly — she is one of the many talented female musicians to grace the stage at the Yes All Women Boston (YAWB) inaugural rock show.
Robin Williams found dead of apparent suicide

Robin Williams found dead of apparent suicide

August 11, 2014

                        By Mary Whitfill, editor-in-chief On Monday afternoon, Robin Williams, actor and comedian, was found dead at his home in Tiburon, Calif. A statement issued...

Event Calendar: July 24 - 30

Event Calendar: July 24 – 30

July 23, 2014
Thursday, July 24: The Northeast is famous for its seafood. From clams to oysters, tourists know that chowder and lobster rolls are must haves for any trip to Boston. Try a staple of northern seafood made by locals on Spectacle Island.
Northeastern goes "Strong in the Americas"

Northeastern goes “Strong in the Americas”

July 21, 2014
Northeastern is joining eight other universities to enhance student abroad and exchange programs as part of President Barack Obama’s,“100,000 Strong in the Americas” initiative. The university was granted $25,000 by the US Department of State, sponsored by Santander Bank.
Berger earns All-Star recognition

Berger earns All-Star recognition

July 17, 2014
NU pitcher Nick Berger was named to the New England Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game.
67 Mass. museums free on Fridays throughout summer

67 Mass. museums free on Fridays throughout summer

July 16, 2014
Ever heard of the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company? How about the Greenway Carousel? Boston is chock full of historically and culturally rich sites that many people don’t even know exist, or think are too expensive to pay a visit. But thanks to the Free Fun Fridays program, these sites just became much more accessible.
Column: A sampler's guide to Boston's food scene

Column: A sampler’s guide to Boston’s food scene

July 16, 2014
Boston is known for its diverse and vibrant neighborhoods, each with a distinct flavor, both figuratively and literally. In a city with this much history, it’s not hard to find delicious foods to match any preference or reflect any ethnic background.
Event Calendar: July 17 - 23

Event Calendar: July 17 – 23

July 16, 2014
Thursday, July 17: You may have seen him generating laughs on a plethora of Comedy Central shows, such as the star of MTV’s “Guy Code,” “Girl Code” and “Guy Court,” or portraying President Obama in a number of College Humor sketches, but now is your chance to have Jordan Carlos tickle your funny bone in real life.
Bilingual ballots coming to minority neighborhoods

Bilingual ballots coming to minority neighborhoods

July 15, 2014

By Mary Whitfill, editor-in-chief On Tuesday, Gov. Deval Patrick signed “An Act Relative to the Preparation of Certain Bilingual Ballots in the City of Boston” (H. 4089) requiring the state provide bilingual ballots for federal, state and city elections. Boston Mayor Martin...