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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Frank Palmer Speare poses for a headshot. Speare was Northeastern’s first president and served from 1898 to 1940. Photo courtesy Northeastern University Library, Archives and Special Collections.
Northeastern’s first president warned of ‘irreparable damage’ to university under wrong leadership
Elsa O’Donnell, news staff • January 6, 2025

In letters penned over a century ago, Northeastern’s first president warned colleagues of the threat a future leader with too much power could...

Arun Rayudu performs at the USA Northeast Inter-Collegiate Figure Skating Championship. Raised in Andhra Pradesh, India, Rayudu began roller skating at 3-years-old. Photo courtesy Talin Calikyan.
From roller skater in Andhra Pradesh to NU figure skating champion, Arun Rayudu proves that representation matters
Sofia Garrett, news staff • January 9, 2025

From growing up roller skating in southern India to becoming a pivotal member of the Northeastern Figure Skating Club, graduate student Arun Rayudu is...

A firefighter sprays a burning building with water. Multiple wildfires had broken out in Los Angeles County, destroying thousands of buildings and resulting in thousands evacuating. Photo courtesy Caylo Seals.
As Southern California wildfires devastate millions, Northeastern students mourn from afar
Madison Evangelist, news staff • January 10, 2025
Super Bowl predictions: The Wild Card rounds
Super Bowl predictions: The Wild Card rounds
Bailey Reynolds and Zach Cohen January 11, 2025
A headshot of Jacob Davis. The officer who struck and killed Davis last May pled guilty to second-degree death by auto. Photo courtesy LinkedIn.
New Jersey man who struck, killed Northeastern student pleads guilty to vehicular homicide
Lily Webber, news correspondent • January 10, 2025
Junior forward Lily Brazis skates ahead of Boston University. The Huskies met their rival at Matthews Arena Oct. 11, 2024, clinching a 4-0 shutout only to be given the same score backwards the next day when the tables turned in BU’s home rink.
Northeastern to face crosstown rival BC in 46th Women’s Beanpot semifinals. Here’s what to expect.
Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor • January 10, 2025
The entrance to the Richards Advising Center. For the 2023-2024 academic year there were 18 advisors for 3,865 undergraduates in the College of Science.
Op-ed: Resources at Northeastern are helpful, but hidden
Mikayla Tsai, columnist • January 9, 2025

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A headshot of Jaahnavi Kandula. Kevin Dave was recently fired by the SPD for striking and killing Kandula with his police cruiser in 2023. Photo courtesy GoFundMe.
Seattle police officer fired two years after fatally striking Northeastern grad student
Zoe MacDiarmid, campus editor • January 7, 2025
A sign on Northeastern’s campus celebrating 115 years of co-op. As of 2024, 95% of students completed at least one co-op.
115 years later: How Northeastern’s co-op program grew with the university
Lily Cooper, deputy campus editor • January 6, 2025

Northeastern looked vastly different 115 years ago. The university, then named The Evening Institute for Young Men, was still teaching classes...

The exterior of 277 Pleasant St. in Fall River. Northeastern recently announced its plan to add a campus on the fifth floor of the building for its accelerated nursing program.
Northeastern to open new Fall River degree program in 2025
Kristina DaPonte, news staff • January 1, 2025

Northeastern is expanding its network to southeastern Massachusetts with the opening of a small campus in Fall River dedicated to its accelerated...

Students study at the first floor lounge of the London campus. Northeastern bought the campus to add a London location for students who wanted to study abroad. Photo courtesy Ahana Sinha.
Six years after Northeastern’s acquisition, NU London tries to reconcile humanities roots with STEM landscape
Frances Klemm, news staff • December 24, 2024

When it was first established in 2011,  the New College of the Humanities — now Northeastern University London — operated out of a small...

Customers at the FCC free market sift through a rack of clothes. Participants donated old clothes for others to take for free.
The Fenway Center’s free market brings sustainability and hospitality to the community
Kayla Goldman, news correspondent • December 28, 2024
A Christmas tree stands lit up on Boston Common. Hundreds gathered to watch the tree lighting ceremony Dec. 5.
Annual Christmas tree lighting brings holiday cheer to Boston Common
Lawrence Brown, news staff • December 13, 2024

The 83rd annual Boston Christmas tree lighting took place Dec. 5 at Boston Common. Spectators, ranging from young children to seasoned adults,...

A sign for Hearth & Hug Bakery hangs above the space in the Boston Public Market. Upon opening the bakery, Natalie Hug began waking up at 4 a.m. daily to make fresh pastries for customers.
Hearth & Hug Bakery bringing a personal touch to Boston
Tristen Schilling, news correspondent • December 12, 2024

Hearth & Hug Bakery is a “homey, friendly” place, said Jesse Myers, a longtime customer.   Located in the Boston Public Market,...

The new Levain Bakery storefront in Seaport. The company originally started in New York City.
Levain Bakery opens new Seaport location, baking up holiday cheer for new customers
Kayla Goldman, news correspondent • December 12, 2024

Levain Bakery opened its 18th location in Seaport Nov. 22. The bakery hosted a grand opening for the store, advertising its new location on the...

Senior defender Tory Mariano charges down the ice. Northeastern scored 11 points in the last three games with goals scattered across the lines, proving a depth in offense to be its new winning factor.
Huskies outplay Bulldogs in close win by Northeastern women’s hockey
Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor • January 8, 2025

Coming off a weekend sweep and looking to its first Beanpot game in just one week, a Jan. 7 matchup against the Yale University Bulldogs (9-7-2,...

Abby Jegede fights her way to the basket Nov. 14. Jegede notched 16 points against Drexel Jan. 5.
Drexel trounces Northeastern women’s basketball in first conference game of 2025
Cassandra Joyce, news staff • January 6, 2025

Northeastern’s women’s basketball team (1-10, 0-2 CAA) lost on the road against the Drexel Dragons (6-6, 2-0 CAA) 70-55 in its second conference...

Sophomore forward Ella Blackmore lifts her hands in celebration Jan. 4. Northeastern came out strong in the first period against the warriors, the team shooting off 19 shots and dominating puck time.
Northeastern women’s hockey team rings in new year with weekend sweep
Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor • January 5, 2025

The No.15 Northeastern women’s hockey team (12-6-1, 10-4-1 HE) started the new year with the perfect weekend, facing off against the Merrimack...

The men's hockey team celebrates after a goal against Stonehill College Oct. 12. The team earned a 5-1 victory against the No.17/No.18 Quinnipiac Bobcats Jan. 4.
A Hyrckowian hat trick results in upset victory over No.18 Quinnipiac for men’s hockey
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • January 5, 2025

The Northeastern men’s hockey team (6-9-3, 1-6-3 HE) began 2025 with a decisive 5-1 win over the 18th ranked Quinnipiac Bobcats (10-7-1, 6-3-0...

Northeastern men's basketball faces off against the Hofstra Pride Jan. 4. Northeastern was unable to catch up with Hofstra, the game ending in a loss, 37-55.
Northeastern men’s basketball loses pride to Hofstra in second matchup of season
Elli Einset, sports editor • January 5, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (9-6, 1-1 CAA) fell to the Hofstra Pride (9-6, 1-1 CAA) Jan. 4 37-55 after failing to execute simpler plays in...

Review: Beyond a shadow of a doubt, ‘Sonic 3’ is the franchise’s strongest entry yet
Review: Beyond a shadow of a doubt, ‘Sonic 3’ is the franchise’s strongest entry yet
Antaine Anhalt, news correspondent • January 8, 2025
Review: ‘EPIC: The Musical’ receives legendary ending with release of ‘The Ithaca Saga’
Review: ‘EPIC: The Musical’ receives legendary ending with release of ‘The Ithaca Saga’
Antaine Anhalt, news correspondent • January 8, 2025
Op-ed: Influencers are impacting the next generation and it’s too worrisome to scroll past
Op-ed: Influencers are impacting the next generation and it’s too worrisome to scroll past
Nia Calais, contributor • January 6, 2025

During the pandemic in 2020, the turbulent political environment had infiltrated the walls of my bedroom, and the only thing I could shout back...

The exterior of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences building. The college recently announced changes to its curriculum, phasing out core classes such as Fundies 1, Fundies 2 and Object-Oriented Design.
Op-ed: Northeastern’s redesign of the Khoury curriculum abandons the fundamentals of computer science
Derek Kaplan, contributor • January 3, 2025

On a university level, what makes for a good computer science curriculum? One of the most common career paths for a computer science major...

Ka Yat Michelle Lau and other volunteers at LBFE help teach senior citizens how to use various technological programs. A rise in online platforms made for keeping track of healthcare services increased the digital divide for many elderly people. Photo courtesy Chisom Nnajiofor.
Op-ed: How we can bridge the digital divide in healthcare for the elderly
Ka Yat Michelle Lau, contributor • December 18, 2024

In a world where almost everything is now available online, imagine being unable to access healthcare services simply because you can’t navigate...

Op-ed: Are we banning books or empathy?
Op-ed: Are we banning books or empathy?
Ava Vitiello, columnist • December 12, 2024

Required readings in high school were always a drag. “The Odyssey,” “Romeo and Juliet” and “Of Mice and Men” were my sole enemies...

Students sit along a line of benches in the Centennial Common greenery. Many who voted in the November election did not consider climate to be their top priority, despite the increase of weather disasters such as Hurricane Milton.
Op-ed: We cannot put off saving our planet anymore
Ava Vitiello, columnist • December 9, 2024

In early October, Hurricane Milton decimated the Florida coast. The damning impact of this natural disaster only showed that we as a country...

Video: Survivor NU boasts creative challenges, tight-knit tribes in its 15th season
Video: Survivor NU boasts creative challenges, tight-knit tribes in its 15th season
Emily Chung, news staff • December 9, 2024
Photos of the month: November
Photos of the month: November
Photo Staff November 30, 2024
Northeastern Irish Dance Club fosters community over shared love of traditional jigs
Northeastern Irish Dance Club fosters community over shared love of traditional jigs
Sofia Garrett, news staff • November 26, 2024
Video: Thousands of athletes, spectators flock to the 59th annual Head of the Charles Regatta
Video: Thousands of athletes, spectators flock to the 59th annual Head of the Charles Regatta
Emily Chung and Sofia Garrett November 7, 2024
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