Skip to Main Content
The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Uncategorized

Keystone passed in Congress

Keystone passed in Congress

February 12, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor The controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline bill passed in Congress today. The pipeline is proposed to be built to transport oil sands from Canada to refineries in Texas along the Gulf Coast. The Canadian company TransCanada Corporation wants...

Obama and Merkel hold press conference to discuss Ukraine

Obama and Merkel hold press conference to discuss Ukraine

February 9, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor President Barack Obama met with Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and held a press conference with her today in the White House. One of the key points they discussed was the rising tension in the Ukraine, specifically in the east where...

West Village incident under investigation

West Village incident under investigation

February 5, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor As the night of Wednesday, Feb. 4 came to a close, students inside the West Village B residence hall were forced into the cold night air as firemen rushed into the building. Residents reported seeing smoke and were standing outside for over...

Harper Lee to publish "Mockingbird" sequel

Harper Lee to publish “Mockingbird” sequel

February 3, 2015

By Mary Whitfill, editor-in-chief There is hardly an American student alive who hasn't read, or at least been assigned, Harper Lee's 1960 critically-acclaimed novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." The coming-of-age story featuring the Finch family touched on a number of issues still...

Patriots parade bumped to Wednesday

Patriots parade bumped to Wednesday

February 2, 2015

By Mary Whitfill, editor-in-chief  Because of the second major storm in a week to hit the Boston area, the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl Parade is now expected to kick off on Wednesday, Feb. 4 from the Prudential Center. Originally, the parade was scheduled for Tuesday....

Romney renounces presidential bid

Romney renounces presidential bid

January 30, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor As the saying goes,"the third time's the charm," and Mitt Romney recently announced his consideration for a third presidential bid. However, he will no longer be seeking the nomination from the Republican Party. “After putting considerable...

Handler promotes #freethenipple

Handler promotes #freethenipple

January 30, 2015

By Sara Tucker, managing editor In October, comedian and bestselling author Chelsea Handler took to Instagram with a topless picture of herself on horseback – a photo that spoofed one of Russian President Vladimir Putin from 2009, also shirtless atop a horse. Wednesday,...

Director of Harvard Art Museums to step down

Director of Harvard Art Museums to step down

January 29, 2015

By Mary Whitfill, editor-in-chief Thomas “Tom” W. Lentz announced his intention to resign as director of the Harvard Art Museums on Thursday. He is set to leave his post in July. Just two months ago, Lentz oversaw the reopening of a new museum complex on Quincy Street. In...

First regulated bitcoin exchange opens in U.S.

First regulated bitcoin exchange opens in U.S.

January 27, 2015

                            By Scotty Schenck, photo editor A new regulated currency exchange in the United States opened today. It wasn’t for another country's...

Major storm to leave Boston under 2 feet of snow

Major storm to leave Boston under 2 feet of snow

January 25, 2015

                            By Scotty Schenck, photo editor A major winter storm is moving towards New England, expected to hit Boston and the surrounding areas...

National conversation rekindled after release of UPenn student suicide note

National conversation rekindled after release of UPenn student suicide note

January 23, 2015
Almost a year ago to the day, 19-year-old University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) student Madison Holleran jumped from a Philadelphia parking garage to her death. Yesterday, Holleran’s family released the suicide note she wrote.
Obama delivers sixth State of the Union

Obama delivers sixth State of the Union

January 21, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor Barack Obama stepped through the halls of Congress and into the House of Representatives on the night of Jan. 20 to deliver the annual State of the Union address. He spoke of the numerous issues facing the country and noted the accomplishments...