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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

Jessica Silverman

Jessica Silverman, Editor at Large

Jessica Silverman is a fourth-year political science major and The News’ editor at large. She has previously served as managing editor and deputy campus editor. She’s thrilled to continue serving on The News in her last year at Northeastern. Follow her on Twitter @jessfsilverman for more.

All content by Jessica Silverman
Chow Down Beantown: Episode 7

Chow Down Beantown: Episode 7

Jessica Silverman
October 31, 2022

This episode Jess is joined by Bailey Hara from Spoon University Northeastern to talk about what it's like to be a food blogger in Boston! Tune in for fun stories, recommendations, and some Boston food...

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Chow Down Beantown: Episode 5

Chow Down Beantown: Episode 5

Jessica Silverman
June 7, 2022

Mama mia, it's a North End special! Jess is joined by Ryan to talk about all the latest and greatest North End spots! If you're a pasta lover be sure to tune in!

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Chow Down Beantown: Episode 4

Chow Down Beantown: Episode 4

Jessica Silverman
May 21, 2022

You can't have a great meal without dessert! This episode Jess and Mary discuss all the best dessert spots in Boston. Prepare for milkshakes and some hot takes!

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Chow Down Beantown: Episode 3

Chow Down Beantown: Episode 3

Jessica Silverman
May 9, 2022

Looking for a spot for your next big party or get together? This episode is for you! Jess speaks with Juliet about all the places in Boston where you can take a big group!

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Chow Down Beantown: Episode 2

Chow Down Beantown: Episode 2

Jessica Silverman
April 28, 2022

If you don't eat meat, finding accommodating places that fit your dietary restrictions can be hard, but Boston has some of the greatest places for plant based eaters out there! Jess is joined by guest...

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Chow Down Beantown: Episode 1

Chow Down Beantown: Episode 1

Jessica Silverman
April 11, 2022

Welcome to Chow Down Beantown! Host Jess Silverman is here to break down all the best eats in Boston, whether you're new to the city, a college kid, or even a local. Listen for recommendations, crazy stories,...

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As of April 28, there are 77 students in isolation, 35 in quarantine and the seven-day average positive rate is 0.16%, according to Northeastern's testing dashboard.

Northeastern exceeds 1 million COVID-19 tests

Jessica Silverman, news staff
April 28, 2021

Northeastern’s Life Sciences Testing Center officially processed over 1 million COVID-19 nasal swab tests, according to an announcement Wednesday from News@Northeastern.  Located in Burlington, Massachusetts,...

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Husky Environmental Action Team, or HEAT, is launching an initiative with the goal of creating solar-powered charging stations on campus.

NU HEAT proposes solar charging initiative

Jessica Silverman, news staff
March 31, 2021

As the weather warms up and more students opt to take their remote classes outside, the Husky Environmental Action Team, or HEAT, noticed an issue — the lack of phone and laptop chargers located outside.  To...

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President Joseph E. Aoun established the NUPD advisory board over the summer following Black Lives Matter protests regarding police brutality and racism.

NUPD advisory board suggests new feedback system, additional oversight

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor
October 5, 2020
In an email to students Monday, chair of the Northeastern Police Department advisory board, Jack McDevitt, detailed a new university-wide feedback system for the Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, and recommended the Office of University Equity and Compliance, or OUEC, participate in investigations of officer misconduct.
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The virtual husky navigates toward the Academic Enrichment booth.

Fall Fest World connects clubs, organizations in retro video game platform

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor
September 8, 2020
Northeastern hosted its first-ever Fall Fest World today to introduce all of the different student organizations offered on campus. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the university decided to move the traditionally in-person event to a video game-like format, where students roam around as a husky character to various booths to get information on clubs.
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A classroom in East Village.

Northeastern details NUflex program

Ingrid Angulo and Jessica Silverman
June 11, 2020
As Northeastern gears up for students’ return this fall, the university has clarified details about its new flexible learning program called NUflex. The program will allow students to choose whether they attend classes in person — in conjunction with public health guidelines — or online with the assistance of new classroom technology.
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Northeastern offered financial assistance to students going through hardship with money given to the university by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Students express frustration with CARES Act funding

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor
June 7, 2020
Of the $5.8 million given to Northeastern by the federal government, about $4.2 million of that money has gone towards emergency funding for students. It is unclear whether all of the money given to the university has been allocated to students since the last May 22 update.
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Northeastern’s faculty senate passed a resolution in which they recommended changing the Teacher Rating and Course Evaluation, or TRACE.

Faculty senate passes resolution to amend TRACE evaluations

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor
February 19, 2020
In their meeting Wednesday, Northeastern’s faculty senate passed a resolution in which they recommended changing the Teacher Rating and Course Evaluation, or TRACE. The proposed revisions include making the survey itself shorter and adding questions regarding diversity and inclusion.
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