The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Julia Carlin, Deputy Campus Editor

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NEU SpeakOut highlights a culture of sexual assault within Greek life

NEU SpeakOut highlights a culture of sexual assault within Greek life

Julia Carlin, deputy campus editor
April 1, 2021

Content Warning: This story discusses sexual assault and rape. When crossing through the doorway of a fraternity house on Mission Hill, many Northeastern students surrender themselves to the reality...

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The university updated its NUflex policy for the upcoming fall 2021 semester.

University instructs faculty to encourage in-person learning for spring semester

Julia Carlin, deputy campus editor
February 5, 2021

Northeastern University officials asked faculty members for help with one thing before classes started: encouraging students to attend in-person classes.  In an email sent Jan. 14, university officials...

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James Lyons in a Microsoft Teams meeting with Shea Couleé, a professional drag queen who AfroSpectrum and Northeastern CUP hosted for an event in the  fall of 2020.

AfroSpectrum brings LGBTQ+ perspective to the Coalition for Northeastern Student Organizations of Color

Julia Carlin, deputy campus editor
January 24, 2021

The Coalition for Northeastern Student Organizations of Color, or CNSOC, voted unanimously to approve a petition for membership put forth by AfroSpectrum.  AfroSpectrum is a new student-led affinity...

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The incident occurred near NUPDs station on Columbus Ave.

NUPD apprehends juvenile with BB gun, raising questions on officers’ methods

George Barker and Julia Carlin
November 15, 2020

On Wednesday afternoon at approximately 2 p.m., two Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, officers responded to a juvenile carrying a BB gun in Columbus Garage, according to an email statement...

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Protestors rally in Boston Common to gather support for the Housing Stability Act.

‘Avalanche’ of evictions expected upon expiration of state moratorium

Julia Carlin, news staff
October 22, 2020

With the upcoming expiration of the state eviction moratorium, thousands of Massachusetts residents will lose the ability to shelter in place as they face impending risk of eviction and foreclosure. Activists,...

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“There are spaces out there that can help you. There are spaces where you can find your people. It’s all about that first step,” Queiroz said. 

NSCC’s Maria Theresa Queiroz leads fight for collective liberation with compassion

Julia Carlin, news staff
October 21, 2020
“I’m about love and kindness. We need to listen to each other and try not to put expectations on others,” said the Maria Theresa Queiroz NSCC's Secretary of Data Intelligence. “Sometimes we think Black people need to speak up on everything because it’s their community. I don’t think people realize how tiring that is. We need to step up as non-Black people in helping them.” 
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Many signs are posted along Melnea Cass Boulevard to spread awareness about the trees.

Environmental groups’ efforts halt construction of Melnea Cass Project

Julia Carlin, news correspondent
October 5, 2020

After a virtual conversation led by the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Inclusion, the Department of Transportation halted construction of the Melnea Cass Project, which involves the removal of more than...

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Cars parked in front of the screen at the Nubian Summer Drive-in.

Nubian Summer Drive-in like a ‘breath of fresh air’ in time of crisis

Julia Carlin, news correspondent
September 30, 2020

Every Saturday evening throughout her childhood, Dianne Wilkerson’s mother would give her and her seven siblings a bath and pile them into the family station wagon, packed with blankets and popcorn for ...

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