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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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CRIME LOG: OCT. 30 – NOV. 5

CRIME LOG: OCT. 30 – NOV. 5

November 11, 2017
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 5.
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Editorial: Harvey Weinstein’s scandal reveals Hollywood’s hypocrisy

The Editorial Board October 11, 2017
Hollywood has a long history of keeping its problems with sexual misconduct hidden in the shadows. In more than one instance, stars have openly disregarded sexual assault allegations to instead show support for the accuser.
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New Title IX procedures are designed to protect survivors and encourage students to report cases of assault and harassment. / Graphic courtesy of the Northeastern Student Government Association

NU changes Title IX sexual assault hearing process

September 13, 2017
The majority of the changes address how reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, stalking and other prohibited offenses are investigated and tried. In the new policy, Title IX cases will be heard by a panel of two trained faculty members and one student instead of the general conduct board of five students.
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Northeastern students will join BARCC walk for sexual violence awareness

April 19, 2017
Students from Northeastern's Chi Omega, Beta Theta Pi and Strong Women Strong Girls chapters will walk Sunday in support of sexual violence survivors.
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Editorial: Affleck controversy points to cultural issue

Editorial: Affleck controversy points to cultural issue

March 2, 2017
We have to work together to make sure we are not complicit in a society that tolerates sexual violence.
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Op-Ed: SARC makes demands for a safer Northeastern

Op-Ed: SARC makes demands for a safer Northeastern

November 16, 2016
A few weeks ago, a student filed a lawsuit against Northeastern University and five administrators and staff members for mishandling her sexual assault case. Since then, Northeastern has remained silent about the case and this issue on campus.
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SARC banner in solidarity with survivors taken down

SARC banner in solidarity with survivors taken down

November 10, 2016
A sign reading "Students stand with survivors" was removed by a university staff member on Thursday.
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Student files lawsuit against Northeastern University

Student files lawsuit against Northeastern University

November 1, 2016
A Northeastern student is suing the university and several administrators and staff members, alleging that the school mishandled her 2013 sexual assault case.
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Column: NFL fosters toxic culture

Column: NFL fosters toxic culture

October 27, 2016
The NFL thinks smoking weed and shady gamesmanship are worse offenses than making your wife’s life a living hell.
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Crime Log: Oct. 17 – Oct. 23

October 27, 2016
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, Oct. 17 to Sunday, Oct. 23.
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Second annual sexual assault survey results released

Second annual sexual assault survey results released

October 18, 2016
TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains material which may be upsetting or harmful to survivors of sexual violence.
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Annual document shows increase in reported incidents

Annual document shows increase in reported incidents

October 4, 2016
Domestic violence, dating violence and sexual harassment all increased, while sexual assault numbers remained consistent.
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