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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Campus groups thriving

January 26, 2012
In 2011, Northeastern had 280 organizations, Foster said, which held a combined 900 events. He said he was most taken aback by the 22,000 space reservations made by the university’s faculty, staff and student groups for the 100 activity spaces available. Foster said this illustrates the shortage of space available for students groups and events.

NU faces growing pains

January 19, 2012
More than 50 students attended a town hall meeting last night in Curry Student Center to give input on the latest Institutional Master Plan. Members of the Student Government Association (SGA) and architectural firm Chan Krieger and Associates, as well as Vice President of Student Affairs Laura Wankel and Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Marina Macomber, listened to more than an hour of student feedback and recommendations ranging from more class and music rehearsal space to another on-campus grocery store.

Letter: Students must defend weekend E Line

January 12, 2012

On January 3, 2012, the MBTA released a series of service reduction proposals in an effort to cut their budget and prevent current deficits from increasing further. Over ten years ago, the T operated under a model of “open-ended reimbursement,” where the MBTA had state backing...

Brief: SGA names vice chair, VP of academic affairs

January 12, 2012
The Student Government Association (SGA) filled several positions, including the newly created vice chair slot, during its senate meeting Monday.

Northeastern searches for solutions in wake of YMCA plan’s uncertainty

January 12, 2012
While the contested YMCA residence hall project continues to be drawn out into the new year, Northeastern could pursue more projects in Roxbury, Vice President for City and Community Affairs John Tobin said Monday.

New bins promote recycling as Northeastern boosts sustainability

December 8, 2011
Going green just got easier for students after SGA, along with Northeastern University’s administration, distributed thousands of recycling bins last month to residence halls.

Students will elect SGA’s executive VP

December 8, 2011
The Student Government Association (SGA) passed a new direct elections manual Monday, setting up a system of slates for the 2012 campaign season.

Curry remodel planned; changes to food court likely

December 1, 2011
The first floor of the Curry Student Center will soon get a renovation that could mean major changes to seating and eateries frequented by students.

SGA promotes new NU Starts program

December 1, 2011
N.U.in is a service-learning program that provides students with a chance to start their college education abroad before officially matriculating at Northeastern in January.

Jack McCarthy, senior VP for administration and finance, resigns

December 1, 2011
McCarthy guided university through recession, offered support to student groups and promoted Double Husky scholarship program.

SGA proposes list of college expectations

November 17, 2011
Aiming to help Northeastern’s colleges better serve students, the Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously passed an initiative Monday that will provide a College Expectations List to the administration.

SGA, Husky Link caught in conflict; two-term president Ryan Fox behind tweets

November 10, 2011
Husky Link blasts news to more than 2,000 members of the Northeastern community through Twitter daily, but few followers know the person behind the account — former Student Body President and 2011 graduate Ryan Fox.