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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
Chris Butler

Chris Butler

Christopher Butler is a third-year journalism major with a minor in psychology. He previously served as Managing Editor and Campus Editor for The News and most recently worked for CNBC as a News Desk intern. He is excited to help The News grow and continue to progress.

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The Marine Science Center has been at the center of controversy in Nahant since Feb. 2018, when the expansion was first announced. Protests began in early 2018, and some residents continue their strong opposition now, more than five years later.

[Photo] Northeastern scores major win in Nahant Superior Court, residents divided on outcome

Grace Comer, campus editor
October 11, 2022

The Marine Science Center has been at the center of controversy in Nahant since Feb. 2018, when the expansion was first announced. Protests began in early 2018, and some residents continue their strong...

NU faculty members hold signs in Centennial Common on Feb. 6 in support of their right to hold a vote.

[Photo] Elizabeth Warren supports NU faculty’s right to hold unionization election

Christopher Butler, managing editor
February 13, 2019

NU faculty members hold signs in Centennial Common on Feb. 6 in support of their right to hold a vote.

SGA president resigns discreetly

SGA president resigns discreetly

Chris Butler
November 29, 2018
Nathan Hostert resigned from his position as president of the Student Government Association during a Nov. 19 meeting. According to meeting minutes, Hostert requested that his resignation not be made public.
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Full-time non-tenure track faculty protest for right to unionize

Full-time non-tenure track faculty protest for right to unionize

Chris Butler
November 29, 2018
Members of the full-time non-tenure track faculty marched to president Joseph E. Aoun's office and delivered an open letter asking him to approve their right to vote on forming a union.
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Crime Log: Monday, November 19 to Sunday, November 25

Crime Log: Monday, November 19 to Sunday, November 25

Chris Butler
November 28, 2018
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, November 19 to Sunday, November 25.
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This year's NUPD Safety Report shows NU leased properties lack fire safety.

Fire on Hemenway displaces students

Chris Butler and Riley Robinson
November 2, 2018
Less than a week after the incident, affected students receive an outpouring of support from the Northeastern and Berklee communities.
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Susan Setta remembered as dedicated, passionate

Susan Setta remembered as dedicated, passionate

Chris Butler
October 26, 2018
Members of Northeastern's Department of Philosophy and Religion commemorated Professor and Department Chair Susan Setta, who died May 14.
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Protest asks NU to make voluntary payments

Protest asks NU to make voluntary payments

Chris Butler
October 18, 2018
Students from Boston Public Schools come to Northeastern's campus to demonstrate, urging the university to make PILOT payments.
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10 Coventry fire prompts relocation of students

10 Coventry fire prompts relocation of students

Chris Butler and Nick Hirano
September 18, 2018
Although the fire was extinguished minutes after it started, the water damage caused by the sprinklers proved costly.
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LightView event promotes new student apartments

LightView event promotes new student apartments

Chris Butler and Nick Hirano
September 12, 2018
American Campus Communities hosted a kickoff event celebrating the opening day of the LightView Apartments leasing office.
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NU athletics partners with Under Armour

NU athletics partners with Under Armour

Chris Butler
April 23, 2018
NU announced a multi-year, exclusive partnership with Under Armour that will begin fall 2018.
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Nahant residents protest Marine Science Center expansion

Nahant residents protest Marine Science Center expansion

Chris Butler
April 19, 2018
Residence from Nahant came to Northeastern to protest the Marine Science Center expansion.
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NU track and field earns 12 gold medals

NU track and field earns 12 gold medals

Chris Butler
April 18, 2018
Northeastern University’s track and field team competed in meets at Yale and UMass Amherst April 7-8.
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Track and field breaks records in Florida, North Carolina

Track and field breaks records in Florida, North Carolina

Chris Butler
April 9, 2018
Track and field split their athletes between relays in Florida and North Carolina, breaking a number of school records.
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Spotlight team discusses racism in Boston

Spotlight team discusses racism in Boston

Chris Butler
February 19, 2018
The Boston Globe's Spotlight team lead a conversation about racism in Boston following their investigation on the topic.
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NU track and field coach earns position with US Paralympics

NU track and field coach earns position with US Paralympics

Chris Butler
February 19, 2018
Northeastern track and field and cross country coach Cathrine Erickson will take over as director of the U.S. Paralympic team.
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Huskies sweep New England Championships for second year in a row

Huskies sweep New England Championships for second year in a row

Chris Butler
February 9, 2018
The women’s team finished 40 points ahead of second-place Dartmouth University, while the men's team solidified their win against UConn by just 1.66 points.
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NU Thrive event helps students eat well on a college budget

NU Thrive event helps students eat well on a college budget

Chris Butler
February 2, 2018
The "Eating Right When Money's Tight" event, hosted by NU executive chef Tom Barton, centered on finding cost-effective ways to eat a balanced diet.
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MIT researcher blends engineering and art in speech

MIT researcher blends engineering and art in speech

Chris Butler
February 1, 2018
Pip Mothersill, a designer and MIT Ph.D. student discussed how engineering and art can be brought closer together using modern technology. Mothersill said although design and engineering can differ greatly, the two are becoming increasingly integrated.
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Libertarian leader warns NU students of party exclusion

Libertarian leader warns NU students of party exclusion

Chris Butler
January 23, 2018
Libertarians should be given a larger voice on the national scale, said Dan Fishman, political director of the Libertarian Party of Massachusetts.
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