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

Transfer students face housing challenges

Transfer students face housing challenges

January 18, 2018
Current on-campus accommodations are for approximately 9,100 students — barely enough to cover the freshman and sophomore student population.
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Northeastern University expands into the Roxbury community with new construction.

Roxbury residents face gentrification

Samuel Kim January 18, 2018
Once a vibrant community filled with black residents, including civil rights activist Malcolm X, Roxbury has become a commercial hub and a hotspot for urban renewal.
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Editorial: Boston should pursue a bid for Amazon HQ 一 with caution

The Editorial Board September 27, 2017
As enticing as being the site of Amazon’s next headquarters may be, there are issues that must be addressed in order to make any future relationship with Amazon as effective as possible.
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Editorial: Northeastern must offer equal amenities in leased property housing

Editorial: Northeastern must offer equal amenities in leased property housing

The Editorial Board September 10, 2017
Because Northeastern has a residency requirement, it must also ensure that every housing option given to students has equal resources and gives residents equal opportunity to achieve the success the university says living on campus will bring them. Currently, this is not the case.
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Willis Hall apartment ceiling collapses

Willis Hall apartment ceiling collapses

September 6, 2017
A water leak in Willis Hall, a suite-style residence hall, led to a partial collapse of one unit’s bedroom ceiling Thursday morning.
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East Village, a high rise residence hall, opened in January 2015.

Editorial: Northeastern must build affordable student housing

April 20, 2017
There is no need to partner with developers who specialize in luxury housing.
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Participants of the transitional housing programs at Southampton Street Shelter testify before City Council. / Photo by Alex Eng

Public criticizes closing of homeless programs at City Council hearing

April 13, 2017
The closing of Project SOAR and Safe Harbor could be dangerous for homeless people recovering from addiction or living with HIV, participants testified.
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City officials spar over changes to South End homeless shelter programs

April 5, 2017
The Southampton Street Shelter in the South End, which serves 40 residents, will close two transitional housing programs and shift toward permanent housing.
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News analysis showed a strong positive correlation between enrollment and off-campus students.

As Northeastern population grows, so does impact on neighborhoods

March 20, 2017
Northeastern University has not created housing at the same rate at which it accepts students.
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Column: Think before you move off campus

Column: Think before you move off campus

March 17, 2017
Boston students are moving into neighborhoods that aren’t necessarily meant for them.
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Op-ed: Referendum initiative aims to include NU neighbors

March 2, 2017
Northeastern, among other urban universities, is a huge catalyst of gentrification.
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Roxbury residents voice concerns about Tremont Crossing complex

Roxbury residents voice concerns about Tremont Crossing complex

February 8, 2017
Tremont Crossing is a proposed multimillion-dollar development project in Roxbury that would include residential, retail, art and office space.
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