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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Op-ed: Biden is still the best option for college students

Op-ed: Biden is still the best option for college students

Patrick O'Neal, contributor
February 16, 2024

In the United States, skepticism has been mounting in recent months about the Biden administration. With concerns about President Joe Biden’s age, frequent criticism over his handling of the Israel-Hamas...

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Aiven Cabral throws a pitch. Cabral had a team-best ERA of 2.26 as a freshman last season.

[Photo] ‘Unfinished business’: After a historic season, the Huskies are back with a vengeance

Sarah Popeck, news staff
February 15, 2024

Aiven Cabral throws a pitch. Cabral had a team-best ERA of 2.26 as a freshman last season.

Demonstrators hold signs reading, Free Palestine and End the Genocide. Dozens of students gathered Friday evening on Krentzman Quadrangle.

Northeastern students hold silent demonstration, pray in support of Palestine

Patrick O’Neal, news correspondent
October 15, 2023

Following a week of violence in Israel and Gaza, dozens of students gathered Friday evening on Krentzman Quad to hold a silent demonstration and pray in solidarity with Palestine. The demonstration, organized...

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Customers line up outside the Apple store at 815 Boylston St. This years iPhone launch included the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

[Photo] Unique features, shipping concerns compel locals to snag new iPhones on launch day

Jake Guldin, lifestyle editor
October 2, 2023

An employee lets customers enter in staggered, small groups. Many customers had no choice but to come in person to get a new phone due to Apple's lengthy shipping times.

A huge crowd is seen walking down Newbury Street. Sunday’s Open Newbury Street event attracted thousands of people.

Open Newbury Street builds strength in community and local businesses

Patrick O’Neal, photo staff
September 20, 2023

Every Sunday throughout the summer and fall, Newbury Street is closed to all vehicle traffic and becomes a pedestrian walkway, allowing local musicians, businesses and restaurants to turn the roadway into...

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A performer raising money for college tuition plays the violin. Many passersby stopped to listen to the music.

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A performer raising money for college tuition plays the violin. Many passersby stopped to listen to the music.

A woman sells freshly squeezed lemonade at her tent. The lemonade attracted a large line of customers wanting a break from the heat of the open street.

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A woman sells freshly squeezed lemonade at her tent. The lemonade attracted a large line of customers wanting a break from the heat of the open street.

A band plays jazz outside of Deluca’s Market. The sunnier weather on Sunday provided a much-needed break from recent stretches of rainfall, including rainfall caused by Hurricane Lee.

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A band plays jazz outside of Deluca’s Market. The sunnier weather on Sunday provided a much-needed break from recent stretches of rainfall, including rainfall caused by Hurricane Lee.

Street performer Snap Boogie takes a break between performances. The Open Newbury Street initiative expanded this year to 16 events, a significant number more than the six events held in 2022.

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Street performer Snap Boogie takes a break between performances. The Open Newbury Street initiative expanded this year to 16 events, a significant number more than the six events held in 2022.

Berklee student band Joey and Friends entertain passersby by singing pop hits, including Bruno Mars’ “Treasure.” The band was one of many student groups using the event as an opportunity to show off their talent and raise money.

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Berklee student band Joey and Friends entertain passersby by singing pop hits, including Bruno Mars’ “Treasure.” The band was one of many student groups using the event as an opportunity to show...

Passersby look at a variety of figurines and jewelry being sold at a tent. Businesses with locations along the street were encouraged to set up tents, and the City of Boston also allowed pop-up businesses to apply for a tent.

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Passersby look at a variety of figurines and jewelry being sold at a tent. Businesses with locations along the street were encouraged to set up tents, and the City of Boston also allowed pop-up businesses...

Junior catcher Jimmy Sullivan takes a swing. Sullivan tallied a career high 13 putouts in Wednesdays game against URI.

[Photo] Lengthy pitching rotation gives Huskies sixth-straight home win

Sarah Popeck, news staff
March 30, 2023

Junior catcher Jimmy Sullivan takes a swing. Sullivan tallied a career high 13 putouts in Wednesday's game against URI.

Redshirt senior Danny Crossen steps up to the plate against North Carolina A&T. Crossen notched three runs in the Huskies weekend series against Hartford.

[Photo] Huskies sweep Hartford in weekend series, making a comeback

Sarah Popeck, news staff
March 28, 2023

Redshirt senior Danny Crossen steps up to the plate against North Carolina A&T. Crossen notched three runs in the Huskies' weekend series against Hartford.

Freshman pitcher Aiven Cabral pitches at Friedman Diamond in Northeasterns first home series of the year. The Huskies finished the weekend 2-1 to take home the series win.

[Photo] Huskies’ doubleheader home opener brings a double-digit sweep, taking the series win against North Carolina A&T

Sarah Popeck, news correspondent
March 21, 2023

Freshman pitcher Aiven Cabral pitches at Friedman Diamond in Northeastern's first home series of the year. The Huskies finished the weekend 2-1 to take home the series win.

Demonstrators from the Party for Socialism and Liberation carry a banner with the words “The people united will stop racist police brutality” as they lead a march through Boston Common Saturday, Jan. 28. Protests continued through the weekend after videos of Tyre Nichols’ killing were made public.

Hundreds gather to protest police brutality after Tyre Nichols killing

Boston’s Party for Socialism and Liberation led protests against police brutality Friday, Jan. 27 and Saturday, Jan. 28 after videos of Tyre Nichols’ deadly encounter with Memphis police were publicly...

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Police stand in front of metal barricades outside the Omni Parker House Hotel on Tremont Street during the protest Friday, Jan. 27. On Saturday, these barricades were abandoned, and there was no visible police presence along the protest route.

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Police stand in front of metal barricades outside the Omni Parker House Hotel on Tremont Street during the protest Friday, Jan. 27. On Saturday, these barricades were abandoned, and there was no visible...

A member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Boston, holds a megaphone in the middle of a crowd Jan. 28. Before Saturday’s march, Jennifer Root Bannon, whose brother was killed by Boston police in 2020, called on public officials to launch independent investigations into police killings across the United States.

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A member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Boston, holds a megaphone in the middle of a crowd Jan. 28. Before Saturday’s march, Jennifer Root Bannon, whose brother was killed by Boston police...

Protestors march in front of Park Street Church Saturday, Jan. 28, chanting phrases such as “Justice for Tyre” and “No good cops in a racist system.” The march went on for approximately two hours, looping through some of Boston’s most populated neighborhoods.

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Protestors march in front of Park Street Church Saturday, Jan. 28, chanting phrases such as “Justice for Tyre” and “No good cops in a racist system.” The march went on for approximately two hours,...

A young boy marches through the streets of downtown Boston holding a sign saying “B.L.M. Say their name. Tyre,” during Saturday’s protest. While the crowd was initially about 150 people, it increased to around 500 as many joined en route.

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A young boy marches through the streets of downtown Boston holding a sign saying “B.L.M. Say their name. Tyre,” during Saturday’s protest. While the crowd was initially about 150 people, it increased...

A demonstrator holds up a banner while walking through Downtown Crossing during Saturday’s march. Although the protest was sparked by the killing of Tyre Nichols, it also highlighted police killings in the Greater Boston area, including the deaths of Arif Sayed Faisal, Juston Root and Terrence Coleman.

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A demonstrator holds up a banner while walking through Downtown Crossing during Saturday’s march. Although the protest was sparked by the killing of Tyre Nichols, it also highlighted police killings...

A protester holds a sign saying “Cops Are Terrorist” in front of Park Street Church during the protest Saturday afternoon. Alongside signs provided by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, many protestors handmade their own signs to bring to the march.

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A protester holds a sign saying “Cops Are Terrorist” in front of Park Street Church during the protest Saturday afternoon. Alongside signs provided by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, many protestors...

An organizer from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Boston, speaks into a megaphone as they march down the street during Saturdays march. Protestors walked through downtown Boston, chanting phrases including“If we don’t get no justice, then they don’t get no peace!”

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An organizer from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Boston, speaks into a megaphone as they march down the street during Saturday's march. Protestors walked through downtown Boston, chanting phrases...

Protesters march around the perimeter of the Boston Common Friday night holding signs stating “Jail all racist killer cops,” “Stop the war on Black America” and “Justice for Tyre Nichols. Jail killer cops!” The demonstration was organized quickly after the videos of Nichols’ killing were released earlier that evening.

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Protesters march around the perimeter of the Boston Common Friday night holding signs stating “Jail all racist killer cops,” “Stop the war on Black America” and “Justice for Tyre Nichols. Jail...

Demonstrators gather in the Boston Common Saturday to protest police violence after videos were released of the Jan. 7 killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, TN. Led by the Boston chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, approximately 150 people arrived at 2 p.m. for the march, which was preceded by speeches from local activists.

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Demonstrators gather in the Boston Common Saturday to protest police violence after videos were released of the Jan. 7 killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, TN. Led by the Boston chapter of the Party for...

A protester holds up a homemade sign with the words “Equal Justice” while marching down Washington Street Saturday afternoon. Saturday marked the second of three demonstrations in downtown Boston following Nichols’ death.

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A protester holds up a homemade sign with the words “Equal Justice” while marching down Washington Street Saturday afternoon. Saturday marked the second of three demonstrations in downtown Boston following...