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99 Years of The Huntington News!

February 24th marks nearly a century since The Northeastern News printed its first issue
A speaker at an anti-Vietnam war rally in Krentzman Quad Dec. 3, 1965. Throughout Northeastern's history, various presidents commented on pivotal world events. Photo courtesy Northeastern University Library, Archives and Special Collections.
Crisis management from Northeastern’s war room: How Northeastern presidents have addressed international conflicts
Aiden Stein, deputy campus editor • February 17, 2025

When the world is burning, people look to influential institutions to offer words of advice and reassurance. As Northeastern has grown from a...

The entrance to the Khoury College building at West Village H. Kylie Bemis' email to several faculty and administration members called for protection of Northeastern's vulnerable students and faculty from identities under attack from the Trump administration.
Khoury professor demands Northeastern leadership protect community in open letter
Chloe Craft, news staff • February 24, 2025

A Northeastern professor called on university leadership to more forcefully respond to the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration in an open...

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99 years of The Huntington News
Sonel Cutler, editor-in-chief • February 24, 2025
Top Line: What went right and what went wrong for each team in the 4 Nations Faceoff
Top Line: What went right and what went wrong for each team in the 4 Nations Faceoff
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • February 24, 2025
Camille Clement fights through her shot Feb. 16. Clement had six points and one assist against Towson Feb. 21.
Northeastern women’s basketball suffers loss to Towson during “Think Pink” game
Cassandra Joyce, news staff • February 24, 2025
The TD Garden in downtown Boston with Celtics and Bruins signage. The arena hosted thousands of events, from sports games to concerts. File photo by Harriet Rovniak.
How to tackle Boston sports on a college budget
Gabby Ahitow, news correspondent • February 24, 2025
Jaden Bogden looks for the puck Jan. 31. The Huskies split their last regular season weekend against Vermont Feb. 21 and 22.
Northeastern women’s hockey splits final regular season weekend against Vermont
Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor • February 24, 2025

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20 years ago, Northeastern students embraced sex. Now, they barely hear about it.
20 years ago, Northeastern students embraced sex. Now, they barely hear about it.
Yashavi Upasani, news staff • February 22, 2025
Yeani Kwon poses for a photo. Kwon became the president of the Northeastern Fashion Society in late 2023.
From pre-med to fashionista, this Northeastern student does it all
Sydney Woogerd, news correspondent • February 21, 2025

It takes more time to organize a fashion show from the ground up than it does to study live rats in a diabetes lab for 10 months. Yeani Kwon...

Inside Northeastern’s powerful 32-person governing board
Inside Northeastern’s powerful 32-person governing board
Sonel Cutler and Kate Armanini February 20, 2025

In December 2024, an eclectic group of more than 30 powerful CEOs, billionaires and business leaders from across the globe joined Northeastern...

Julian Herzing-Burkard (left) and Dylan Lee pose for a photo. The duo said they hope to foster more interconnectivity between students.
Julian Herzing-Burkard announces student body presidential campaign
Bowen Rivera, news staff • February 19, 2025

Julian Herzing-Burkard, a third-year international business major, officially confirmed his candidacy for student body president Feb. 17 alongside...

Out-of-town visitors receive Valentine’s Day cards in downtown Boston. The group exchanged smiles and cheerful remarks, feeling Bostonian’s efforts to spread positivity.
Valentines for strangers: How Everyday Boston is connecting the city through small acts of kindness
Riley Rampy and John Nguyen February 19, 2025
A crowd gathers around a speaker and carries signage. The sign translated to "The people will defeat the agenda, Trump's far right."
Activists call for sanctuary state status in Massachusetts
Chloe Craft, news staff • February 19, 2025

A few dozen demonstrators endured sleet and rain at Central Square Park in East Boston Feb. 16 for a rally advocating the rights and protections...

The Lordya Gourmet food truck parks on Blackfan Street. The business was one of several food trucks added to the Longwood Medical Area’s winter food truck series.
Lordya Gourmet and Tandoor and Curry bring authentic Indian and Haitian cuisine to Longwood
Jennie Koh, news correspondent • February 18, 2025

Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Chicken & Rice Guys are parked at 2 Blackfan Circle for the Longwood Medical Area’s winter food...

Participants gather for the ninth annual Winter Walk. The event partnered with 17 organizations.
Boston’s annual Winter Walk unites residents to end homelessness
Nidhi Prakash, news staff • February 16, 2025

Thousands of people gathered in Boston Common for the ninth annual Winter Walk Feb. 9. The walk, organized by the nonprofit organization Winter...

Swimmer grip onto the block, ready to launch into the water. The team managed to cumulative 3.62 GPA in the fall 2024.
Northeastern Women’s Swimming and Diving celebrates 14-member senior class as they close out collegiate careers
Amelia Ballingall, news correspondent • February 22, 2025

Northeastern’s Women’s Swimming and Diving team just finished up the regular season, and with that, the careers of nearly half of the roster...

Pe Benito dances on the field at Lincoln Financial Field. Pe Benito grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey before attending Northeastern. Photo courtesy Philadelphia Eagles, Brian Garfinkel.
Q&A: Northeastern to New Orleans: Chelsea Pe Benito’s journey from being a Northeastern dancer to a cheerleader for the Super Bowl champions
Elli Einset, sports editor • February 19, 2025

Former Northeastern dance team captain Chelsea Pe Benito ‘19 cheered on the Caesars Superdome sideline as the Philadelphia Eagles dominated...

Cameron Whitehead collects the puck in his glove for a save. Whitehead tallied 50 saves against Boston University Feb. 21 and 22.
Tensions flared as Northeastern men’s hockey splits the weekend with crosstown rivals Boston University
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • February 23, 2025

The Northeastern men’s hockey team (11-16-3, 6-11-3 HE) split the weekend with the No. 9 Boston University Terriers (18-12-1, 12-8-1 HE) Feb....

Harold Woods drives to the basket. Woods collected 19 points and four steals against College of Charleston Feb. 20.
Northeastern men’s basketball falls to College of Charleston in second season matchup
Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent • February 23, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (15-13, 7-8 CAA) lost to  the College of Charleston Cougars (21-8, 11-5 CAA). The Feb. 19 matchup was the second...

Northeastern baseball cheers on its team from the dugout. The team lost its 21st game to the Red Sox Feb. 21. File photo by Katie Billman.
For the 21st year in a row, the Boston Red Sox beat Northeastern baseball
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • February 22, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (2-1, 0-0 CAA) took on the Boston Red Sox Feb. 21 in the teams’ annual faceoff that dates back more than two...

Horn hits a high note while her band members look on. She performed songs from her latest album, “Messages,” an album encouraging those facing tough choices and sacrifice that difficulties along the way are worth it.
Jazzmeia Horn brings ‘old school soul’ jazz vocals to City Winery Boston
Asher Ben-Dashan, photo staff • February 21, 2025
Review: Kendrick Lamar defies expectations, delivers bold political message during 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance
Review: Kendrick Lamar defies expectations, delivers bold political message during 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance
Jennie Koh, news correspondent • February 20, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stands for a portrait. He was sworn in as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services at the White House Feb. 13. Photo courtesy Joyce Boghosian, Wikimedia Commons.
Op-ed: We can’t leave everything up to the ‘experts’ anymore
Antaine Anhalt, columnist • February 21, 2025

As kids, we were usually told to leave the “important stuff” to the adults and the experts. We listened to Bill Nye, trusted our teachers...

The gender neutral bathroom on the third floor of Ryder Hall. Only one gender neutral bathroom was included in the building.
Op-ed: Northeastern’s ‘queer’ bathroom problem
Blakely Cummings, contributor • February 20, 2025

As a student fascinated by the arts, I spend a lot of time in Ryder Hall. I go to the Ryder Theatre Lab to see shows my friends are in. My friends...

Rioters overtake the Capitol stairs, taking photos and waving flags in support of Donald Trump Jan. 6, 2021. One of Trump's first acts after being reelected president was pardoning over 1,000 participants in the riot. Photo courtesy Tyler Merbler, Wikimedia Commons.
Op-ed: President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons did the opposite of make America great
Ava Vitiello, columnist • February 18, 2025

Let’s take a trip back in time. The date is Jan. 6, 2021, and the Senate hearing to count the Electoral College votes is taking place in the...

Donald Trump shows his signature after signing an executive order June 26, 2020. He signed one rescinding several other executive orders that strengthened the Equal Employment Opportunity Act shortly into his second term. Photo courtesy
Tia Dufour, Flickr..
Op-ed: The end of Equal Employment Opportunity signals devastating impact
Alanna Hagen, contributor • February 18, 2025

On day one of his second term in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order rescinding decades-old diversity, equity and inclusion...

Op-ed: Make the most of your privilege of living in an immigrant family in America
Op-ed: Make the most of your privilege of living in an immigrant family in America
Jethro R. Lee, contributor • February 16, 2025

This summer, I will get the chance to reunite with my family in the Philippines after not seeing them for nearly three years.  While I am...

Photos of the month: January 2025
Photos of the month: January 2025
Photo Staff January 31, 2025
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 2024
Photos of the month: November 2024
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
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