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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

All content by Juliette Piovoso
Mission Hill frequently leases to student residents from the large cluster of nearby colleges. The push for off-campus housing left long-term residents of the neighborhood frustrated with the noise levels and disregard for others shown by some students.

Mission Hill residents grapple with college students moving to the neighborhood

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
September 17, 2023

In recent years, more and more Northeastern students have flocked to Mission Hill for off-campus housing. As appealing as the idea of affordable rent and a more spacious living style is for college students...

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks during a press conference about a fare-free public transportation program at Ruggles Station, April 24. Joined by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Senator Ed Markey, the three discussed the importance of accessibility and efficiency in public transportation.

Markey, Pressley, Wu renew push for free-transit legislation amid success of Boston fare-free bus program

Juliette Piovoso, news correspondent
April 26, 2023

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined U.S. Senator Ed Markey and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Monday afternoon for a press conference in Ruggles Station, providing updates on the city’s fare-free transportation...

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NU alumni reflect on Boston Marathon bombing 10 years later

NU alumni reflect on Boston Marathon bombing 10 years later

Val O’Neill and Juliette Piovoso
April 17, 2023

It was April 15, 2013. Thousands of runners sprinted down Boylston Street during the Boston Marathon on Patriots Day, usually a lively celebration in the city of Boston.  At 2:49 p.m., everything...

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A man waves an Irish flag during the St. Patricks Day Parade Sunday. The parade drew over a million people to South Boston to celebrate the holiday.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade brings holiday spirit, Irish culture to South Boston

Juliette Piovoso, news correspondent
March 23, 2023

Approximately one million people flocked to the streets of South Boston Sunday for the 122nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade hosted by the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council. The 30-degree weather...

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Cambridge sock drive raises awareness for city’s homelessness problem

Cambridge sock drive raises awareness for city’s homelessness problem

Juliette Piovoso, news correspondent
February 14, 2023

The City of Cambridge’s Warm Hearts for Warm Feet sock drive returned for its sixth consecutive year, from Feb. 1 to Feb. 14, to collect wool socks for unhoused residents.   According to a press...

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