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

All content by Lily Webber
Sagar Rajpal plays chimes from a singing bowl. The chimes were played to give a moment of peace and remembrance in honor of Jaahnavi Kandula.

‘More than just a tragedy’: NU community gathers to celebrate the life of graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula

Lily Webber, news staff
September 20, 2023

On Tuesday, members of the Northeastern community gathered on the Boston campus to pay tribute to the memory of Jaahnavi Kandula. Kandula, who was pursuing a master’s degree in information systems...

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An example of the widespread decimation that has left villages such as Skoura Ouarzazate in a state of ruin. The location of these mountain villages prevented the necessary aid from reaching them earlier. Photo courtesy Wallid Soukaki.

After devastating earthquake, NU students provide aid to Morocco

Lily Webber, news staff
September 18, 2023

On Friday, Sept. 8, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, killing over 2,000 people and injuring more than 5,000. The quake devastated land and villages in the High Atlas Mountains near the tourism...

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Students gather around a speaker outside of International Village. Eight student organizations worked together to plan the second annual Disorientation tour.

Disorientation 2023: Huskies come together to inform and advocate

Lily Webber, news staff
September 15, 2023

The 2023-24 school year is just beginning, but student action groups campaigning for the betterment of Northeastern University never stopped working.  On Saturday, Sept. 9, members from eight student...

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President Joseph E. Aoun speaks to the class of 2027. This years convocation was held at the MGM Music Hall for the first time.

Northeastern celebrates 125th incoming class with first-ever convocation at MGM Music Hall

Lily Webber, news correspondent
September 9, 2023

Northeastern’s 2023-24 academic year officially began Wednesday, Sept. 6, as the university’s 125th class was welcomed to the school’s flagship Boston campus at the President's Convocation at MGM...

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Students on a Dialgoue of Civilizations in Israel explore the countrys geographic features. During the Dialogue, students braved a harsh desert environment. Photo courtesy of Lily Webber.

View into a Dialogue: Sustainable Living in a Harsh Desert Environment

Lily Webber, news correspondent
July 5, 2023

Fifty-three kilometers from the coastal city of Eilat, Israel, sits Kibbutz Ketura, a living community in the Arava Desert. Home to the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, the kibbutz houses a network...

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