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
Maria Lovato

Maria Lovato, Campus Editor

Maria Lovato is a fourth-year journalism major and a copy editor for The News. During her time at the news, she has been Campus Editor, Social Media Manager, writer, editor, and columnist. You can follow her on Twitter @Maria_Lovato99.
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The International Village dining hall offers a wide selection of food, including pizza.

SGA announces new meal plan options

Isabel Stephens and Maria Lovato
April 10, 2019
Northeastern will implement new meal plan options of seven, 12, 17 and unlimited swipes per week at the beginning of the fall semester.
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Many companies that work with ICE can be found at NU's career fairs multiple times per semester.

New co-op system removes application constraints

Maria Lovato, campus editor
April 9, 2019

Co-op employers are receiving more applications than ever before and students are submitting applications to jobs that were previously restricted to specific colleges. Katherine Ziemer, the acting senior...

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RSA moves to eliminate stipends for executive board

RSA moves to eliminate stipends for executive board

Maria Lovato, campus editor
March 20, 2019
The Resident Student Association voted to eliminate executive board stipends during their Budget Review meeting March 18.
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(From left to right) Richard O’Bryant, Anika Crutchfield, Marcelo A. Araya, Audrey Grace and Lawrencia Raynor pose for a photo after the ceremony.

‘Unsung heroes’ honored at annual Black Heritage Awards

Maria Lovato, campus editor
February 27, 2019
Anika Crutchfield, Marcelo A. Araya, Audrey Grace and Lawrencia Raynor were recognized for their commitment and service to NU.
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David Luzzi presents to the Faculty Senate on Feb. 13 about the state of research at NU.

Faculty ask about non-STEM research at Senate meeting

Maria Lovato, campus editor
February 18, 2019
NU's vice provost for research innovation and development gave a presentation to the faculty senate on Feb. 13 that touched on the impact of the government shutdown as well as non-STEM research opportunities.
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Rickie Thompson, co-founder of Prime Taste of Africa, sells his Afrocentric merchandise at the NU Black Market event.

Second annual Black Market showcases black-owned businesses

Maria Lovato, campus editor
February 13, 2019
Black-owned businesses selling everything from skincare products to literotica were at the Black Market event on Feb. 13.
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The LightView office at 840 Columbus Ave. allows students to tour a model apartment.

LightView Apartments receives mixed reviews from NU community

Maria Lovato, campus editor
January 30, 2019
While some view LightView Apartments as an appealing off-campus housing alternative, others see problems.
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NU Senior Vice President and CEO of Lifelong Learning Philomena Mantella was appointed president of Grand Valley State University.

NU Vice President Philomena Mantella named president of Grand Valley State University

Maria Lovato, campus editor
January 23, 2019
On Tuesday, Philomena Mantella, senior vice president at NU, was appointed president of Grand Valley State University.
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Jake Grondin was elected Executive Vice-President of SGA during a senate meeting Jan. 14. / Photo courtesy Jake Grondin.

Jake Grondin elected SGA Executive Vice-President

Maria Lovato, campus editor
January 16, 2019
Fourth-year biology major Jake Grondin was elected EVP of SGA on Jan. 14.
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Blind N.Y. resident sues NU over website accessibility

Maria Lovato, campus editor
January 16, 2019
Jason Camacho, a blind N.Y. resident, sued Northeastern and 50 other schools in November claiming that their websites are not accessible to him as a person with vision loss.
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Students have recently noticed a change regarding their university email. / File photo by Brian Bae.

ITS makes slight change to ‘husky.neu.edu’ email addresses

Maria Lovato, campus editor
January 15, 2019
ITS created a dual email account for students in order to add them to Office 365's Global Address List.
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Crime Log: Monday, January 7 to Sunday, January 13

Crime Log: Monday, January 7 to Sunday, January 13

Maria Lovato, campus editor
January 15, 2019
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, January 7 and Sunday, January 13.
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Crime Log: Monday, December 31 to Sunday, January 6

Crime Log: Monday, December 31 to Sunday, January 6

Maria Lovato, Campus Editor
January 9, 2019
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, December 31 and Sunday, January 6.
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Betsy DeVos to change campus sexual assault guidelines

Betsy DeVos to change campus sexual assault guidelines

Maria Lovato, campus editor
December 3, 2018
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos released a controversial proposal on Nov. 16 that rewrites the rules on how schools must handle sexual assault allegations on college campuses.
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Increased concern over climate change prompts Boston to take action

Increased concern over climate change prompts Boston to take action

Maria Lovato, campus editor
November 28, 2018
Recent climate reports warning of a rise in sea levels and imminent floods have prompted new prevention efforts and planning in Boston.
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Ayanna Pressley held her first Equality Agenda Forum in October 2018.

Ayanna Pressley conducts first Equality Agenda Forum

Maria Lovato, campus editor
October 24, 2018
Ayanna Pressley held her first Equality Agenda Forum Wednesday night, where she hoped to gain input from the community about her policy platform.
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Column: Exercise your right to vote absentee

Column: Exercise your right to vote absentee

Maria Lovato, columnist
April 18, 2018
While absentee voting may seem daunting, there are many online resources to help with this process.
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Column: NU needs to expand beyond Boston

Column: NU needs to expand beyond Boston

Maria Lovato, columnist
April 4, 2018
Northeastern should make more connections outside of the city that it grew out of.
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Column: Where is your personal data going?

Column: Where is your personal data going?

Maria Lovato, columnist
March 22, 2018
Companies such as Cambridge Analytica have realized the power of our personal data, and decided to capitalize off it.
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Column: Student activism should be encouraged

Column: Student activism should be encouraged

Maria Lovato, columnist
February 28, 2018
In the wake of the Parkland shooting, school administration needs to support students who stand up for what they believe in.
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The 2009 US Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Superbowl XLIII in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 2. (RELEASED)

Column: Commercials should focus on the product, not social issues

Maria Lovato, columnist
February 7, 2018
Many promotions focus on social issues that have little to nothing to do with their product. Oftentimes it can be disrespectful.
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Column: How Trump’s rhetoric has embedded itself into American culture

Maria Lovato, columnist
January 31, 2018
In the past year, “fake news” has become something else entirely. It has become a slang term used in casual, everyday conversation and on social media.
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