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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Annie Cayer, Deputy Campus Editor

All content by Annie Cayer
The Cabot Center, where the Northeastern track and field team trains, stands on Huntington Avenue. A former Northeastern track and field coach was sentenced March 6 on charges related to a nude photo scheme.

Former Northeastern coach sentenced to five years in prison for sextortion, cyberstalking

Annie Cayer, news correspondent
March 10, 2024

Steve Waithe, former Northeastern track and field coach, was sentenced in federal court to five years in prison March 6 on charges of sextortion, cyberstalking, and cyber fraud. Federal prosecutors said...

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The entrance to Impassioned Destruction at the Old State House. The exhibit commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.

‘Impassioned Destruction’: Exploring vandalism and property destruction as means of protest

Annie Cayer, news correspondent
February 15, 2024

Impassioned Destruction, an exhibit at the Old State House, utilizes unconventional art styles and vibrant colors typically not associated with the 18th century to perpetuate the subject of property destruction....

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The Northeastern men’s rowing team competes at the Head of the Charles. The first varsity boat placed fourth among college teams, while the second varsity boat placed first among junior varsity boats.

Head of The Charles Regatta takes Boston by storm

Annie Cayer, news correspondent
November 5, 2023

Despite rain providing less-than-ideal weather conditions, undeniable energy and enthusiasm still permeated the atmosphere at the Head of the Charles Regatta Oct. 20-22. The world’s largest three-day...

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Northeastern University pioneers the creation of a ‘national weather service’ for infectious disease

Northeastern University pioneers the creation of a ‘national weather service’ for infectious disease

Annie Cayer, news correspondent
October 14, 2023

In the ever-changing landscape of public health, invisible threats constantly loom both domestically and internationally. Humans now have to learn to live in a society where infectious diseases are one...

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Julia Romero, a social media intern and student at Boston College, stands in front of a table full of books for sale. Hummingbird Books has sold and shipped many banned books to Families Against Books Bans and Lowcountry Pride, organizations that help provide students in Beaufort County with otherwise inaccessible books. Photo courtesy Hummingbird Books.

Hummingbird Books takes on book bans across state lines

Annie Cayer, news correspondent
September 19, 2023

In the quiet nooks of libraries and behind closed school doors lives a battle that's significance is often hidden from the public eye. It's a battle over words and the fundamental elements of intellectual...

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Jamie Hoag smiles for a photo. Hoag was named chief of staff for Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell in January.

Q&A with Jamie Hoag, Northeastern guest lecturer and chief of staff to Andrea Campbell

Annie Cayer, news correspondent
April 15, 2023

Students of Jamie Hoag, guest lecturer of law at Northeastern, describe him as an engaging and passionate teacher that is always eager to seek out new perspectives in the classroom. But since the beginning...

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Graduate student forward Jakov Novak on ice at Frozen Fenway January 7. Novak has nine points this season, including seven goals and two assists.

Transfer student Jakov Novak continues to lead at Northeastern

Annie Cayer, news correspondent
February 9, 2023

Before graduate student forward Jakov Novak became a role model for the Huskies with captivating goals, checks and plays, he started with a single step on his outdoor ice. Born and raised in Windsor,...

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