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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Gwen Egan

Gwen Egan, Breaking News Editor

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Chick-fil-A, a popular American chicken sandwich fast food chain, opened a new location in Copley Square Jan. 5 and has consistently served long lines.

[Photo] Students react to new Chick-fil-A location in Copley Square

Tiffany Pottenburgh, news correspondent
February 2, 2022

Chick-fil-A, a popular American chicken sandwich fast food chain, opened a new location in Copley Square Jan. 5 and has consistently served long lines.

Northeastern will continue in-person learning for the spring semester despite the rise in COVID-19 cases on campus.

Northeastern to continue in-person classes for spring semester

Gwen Egan, breaking news editor
December 23, 2021

In an email to students Dec. 23, Northeastern announced that the institution will stay open and hold in-person classes and research for the spring 2022 semester.  “Heading into January, Northeastern’s...

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Northeastern announced a COVID-19 booster vaccine requirement for all students, faculty and staff. Members of the Northeastern community on all campuses must present proof of vaccination by Jan. 18, 2022, or a week after they become eligible.

Northeastern to require booster vaccines for spring semester

Jessica Silverman and Gwen Egan
December 9, 2021

In an email to students Thursday, Northeastern announced it would require students, faculty and staff to receive booster shots by Jan. 18, 2022, or seven days after they become eligible. This announcement...

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Photo courtesy Morgan Knight.

Saint Street Cakes creator Morgan Knight makes going viral look like a cakewalk

Gwen Egan, news staff
September 23, 2021

Fortnite audio, frosting frogs and a Northeastern student making a birthday cake — somehow, these elements created Morgan Knight’s first viral video on TikTok, garnering around 749,500 views.  Morgan...

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In a university-wide email, Northeastern laid out progress in supporting APIDA students on campus.

Northeastern announces new initiatives to support APIDA students

Ethan Wayne and Gwen Egan
June 3, 2021

In a university-wide email sent June 3, Northeastern detailed progress toward addressing aggression directed at Asian Pacific Islander Desi American, or APIDA, communities and students.    “We...

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Vaccines will be administered in the Cabot Testing Center 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 5.

Northeastern returns to vaccinating on-campus students

Gwen Egan, breaking news editor
April 30, 2021

Northeastern will offer first-dose vaccinations again for students on the Boston campus, according to an April 30 email from Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson.  Students...

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NU scheduled two Care Days to prevent burnout in response to canceling spring break.

[Photo] Op-ed: Northeastern’s Care Days are a less than half measure

Harrison Staley, contributor
April 14, 2021

NU scheduled two Care Days to prevent burnout in response to canceling spring break.

Not Just Co. uses straight-forward, New England approach to make healthy eating simpler

Not Just Co. uses straight-forward, New England approach to make healthy eating simpler

Gwen Egan, news staff
April 13, 2021

Not Just Co. is a pantry staple company working to make healthy, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian eating easier for everyone.  Jacqueline Grady Smith and Catherine Smart founded Not Just Co. in 2018 ...

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CHAARG at Northeastern hosts weekly workouts and wellness activities.

CHAARG empowers students to take charge of their wellness

Gwen Egan, news correspondent
March 16, 2021

Changing Health, Attitudes, + Actions To Recreate Girls, or CHAARG, is a women’s fitness group that recruited 120 members in its first semester at Northeastern. The student organization hosts weekly...

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Jane Levy by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Review: ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ takes on racism in tech — through song. 

Gwen Egan, news correspondent
March 11, 2021

Spoilers for Season Two of Zoey’s Extraordinary playlist ahead Using music, Season One of “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” took on some of 2020’s toughest themes – the death of a family member,...

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Mi Casa, your Casa 2.0 is on display at Seaport Common until March 14

‘Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0’ at Seaport Common evokes themes of home, childhood

Gwen Egan, news correspondent
February 22, 2021

Boston’s Seaport installation “Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0” plays on themes of childhood and home, while remaining six feet apart. Installed on the Seaport Common, this art installation by Hector Esware...

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