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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

John Cervantes goes over YDSA's goals for each of its three groups involved in the "Free the T" campaign. The campaign was created to urge Northeastern to enroll in the MBTA University Pass Program.

Northeastern’s Young Democratic Socialists of America pushes for free MBTA fares with new ‘Free the T’ campaign

Frances Klemm, news correspondent September 24, 2024

On Sept. 18, the Young Democratic Socialists of America of Northeastern launched a new campaign to push Northeastern to cover all Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA, fares for students, faculty and staff.  The campaign, called “Free the T,” urges the...

A contactless payment device on a Green Line trolley. The MBTA announced it will start implementing its new tap-to-pay system Aug. 1.

Tap-to-pay comes to the T — and with it, an attempted solution to fare evasion

Gitana Savage, deputy city editor July 27, 2024

Starting Aug. 1, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA, will accept contactless payment onboard buses, Green Line trolleys, Mattapan Line trolleys and at all gated subway stations. The new fare collection system was announced earlier this year as a part of the...

VIDEO: ‘Getting Around Town’ exhibit documents 400 years of Boston transit history

VIDEO: ‘Getting Around Town’ exhibit documents 400 years of Boston transit history

Eli Curwin, news staff April 24, 2024

  “Getting Around Town: Four Centuries of Mapping Boston in Transit," an exhibit at the Leventhal Map & Education Center in the Boston Public Library, dives into various aspects of the long history of transit in the city. Examining everything from early navigation...

VIDEO: Green Line closures force alternative travel for college students in Boston

VIDEO: Green Line closures force alternative travel for college students in Boston

Annika Sunkara, Alyssa Fell, and Galiah Abbud January 28, 2024

  On and around the Northeastern campus, many college students rely on the Green Line for transportation. However, recent and frequent closures for repairs have proved disruptive. City editor Alyssa Fell and opinion editor Galiah Abbud asked students how their travel...

A rendering of the new Columbus Avenue entrance to Ruggles Station. Phase two designs have been completed with construction expected to begin in the spring of 2024. Photo courtesy MBTA.

MBTA unveils the design for Ruggles improvement project phase II

Gitana Savage, news correspondent November 14, 2023

Ruggles Station, located in the heart of Northeastern’s campus, services many bus routes, the Orange Line and the MBTA Commuter Rail, making it a primary stop for many Massachusetts residents and one of the most used stations in the MBTA network. On Nov. 8, the MBTA announced...

Systemic Inequality Threatens Boston’s Transit System

Systemic Inequality Threatens Boston’s Transit System

November 1, 2018
LiveableStreets Alliance held an event to discuss systematic inequality and inequity in Boston's transportation system.
New bridge will connect north, south sides of campus

New bridge will connect north, south sides of campus

Nick Hirano October 15, 2018
An event at ISEC featured a live viewing of the bridge's erection and a panel discussion with the architects and engineers behind the project.
Changes to the MBTA's fare collection system will allow riders to board the green line at all doors. / Photo by Catherine Argyrople

MBTA changes will allow riders to board at every door

Avery Bleichfeld September 26, 2018
In an effort to increase accessibility for riders, the new fare collection system will accept payment by smartphones, contactless credit cards.
SGA created Welcome to Boston packages to help familiarize new students with the city.

SGA collaborates with local transit

Alison Booth, news correspondent September 19, 2018
New students received welcome packages that included a CharlieCard and a ZipCar coupon, courtesy of SGA and the MBTA.
Runners attempt to 'Beat the T' during marathon weekend

Runners attempt to ‘Beat the T’ during marathon weekend

Chris Triunfo, city editor April 17, 2018
More than 50 runners from across Massachusetts gathered at the Prudential Center on Friday for a race.
City planner urges transit equity through community engagement

City planner urges transit equity through community engagement

February 22, 2018
NU Archives led a discussion on the Silver Line, established when organizers fought for “equal or better” transportation.
Editorial: Boston posters for 'SMILF' deserve to stay

Editorial: Boston posters for ‘SMILF’ deserve to stay

The Editorial Board February 14, 2018
City Councilor Ed Flynn does not have the right to tell the “SMILF" creator that her South Boston experience is invalid.