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Can men and women be friends? Contributor Yashavi Upasani says its possible only if the man sets that boundary. bit.ly/4tQvCt1
Op-ed: Can men and women be friends? Ask the man.
When Rob Reiner — may God rest his soul — created “When Harry Met Sally,” he set out to answer one crucial question: Can men and women be just friends? It seems almost silly to ask; on the surface…
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BREAKING: A suspect was shot and several officers were injured in an incident on Hemenway Street Saturday morning. This is a developing story.
Today marks The Huntington News’ centennial anniversary! For 100 years, The Huntington News has been Northeastern’s source for the latest news on campus and around Boston. Go to huntnewsnu.com/centennial to view our centennial homepage!
Are people on Hinge ugly, or are your standards too high? Studies show dating apps prioritize quick interactions and attractiveness over genuine connection. bit.ly/4kjmgmd
Op-ed: Everyone on Hinge isn’t ugly — you just have attractiveness fatigue
If you’ve caught yourself complaining about how unattractive the people on your dating apps are, you’re not alone — but you’re also not entirely right. Dating apps and other online spaces have made…
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Malcolm Purinton, Northeastern’s resident beer historian, didn't consider the study of alcohol to be a legitimate academic pursuit until he dove into the history and significance of alcohol in cultures across the world. bit.ly/3Odsgkn
Northeastern’s resident beer historian explains how the study of alcohol is more than just that
Malcolm Purinton, Northeastern’s resident beer historian, did not always consider the study of alcohol to be a legitimate academic pursuit. But when he dove deeper into the history and significance…
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Huntington News and Northeastern News alumni: We want to hear from you! As we celebrate our centennial anniversary, we’re looking to reconnect you with fellow alumni and keep you up to date on the state of The News. Go to bit.ly/45CFME9 to fill out our alumni questionnaire!
At 4:30 p.m., Northeastern women’s hockey plays the Boston College Eagles in the 2026 Women’s Beanpot consolation match at TD Garden. Follow along on our Instagram story and on X @HuntNewsSports!
Northeastern is contributing to the “Bermuda Triangle of talent” — or the trend of young, bright minds choosing careers in finance, consulting or law — because it is so efficient at producing professionals that it’s forgotten how to produce people. 📰: Phil Warren bit.ly/4pP3h53
Op-ed: The corporate pipeline keeps getting more lucrative — and Northeastern is culpable for enabling it
The Financial Times, or the FT, recently exposed what they call the “Bermuda Triangle of talent” — the black hole of finance, consulting and corporate law jobs that swallow up the brightest minds of…
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Northeastern’s Center for International Affairs and World Cultures, or CIAWC, invited three experts to its annual “State of the World” panel Nov. 13 to discuss topics including international security, strategy, cooperation and artificial intelligence. 📰 : Evelynn Lin
‘State of the World’ speakers discuss global conflict, strategy at annual panel
Northeastern’s CIAWC, invited three experts to its annual “State of the World” panel to discuss topics including international security, strategy, cooperation and artificial intelligence.
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Our final print edition of the semester is out! Read the latest news on campus and around the city from our amazing team of staff and correspondents. You can find papers now in most residence halls and academic buildings!
As they issue final grades for their students, Northeastern instructors anxiously await their own semesterly grades: TRACE evaluations. 📰: Carson Lyle huntnewsnu.com/89617/campus...
Your professor’s grades matter too: How TRACE evaluations impact instructors
Final grades are due for Jude Mathews, a professor of chemistry and chemical biology, but her students aren’t the only ones being graded. Toward the end of each semester, Northeastern students…
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Looking for authentic Vietnamese coffee? Staff writer Jenny Tran reviews seven shops offering the best cà phê sữa đá. huntnewsnu.com/89626/lifest...
Column: 7 shops to find the most authentic Vietnamese coffee in Boston
When in doubt at a coffee shop, pick up a Vietnamese coffee. The drink is both a great boost of energy for your study session and a journey for your taste buds. Although many menus refer to it as…
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While the AI boom may seem like innovation, it's really a method of mass wealth transfer, writes columnist Phil Warren. huntnewsnu.com/89655/editor...
Column: Will the AI bubble be too big to fail?
America’s artificial intelligence, or AI, boom isn’t innovation. It’s the largest publicly subsidized wealth transfer in modern history, wrapped in the false promise of technological progress. We’re…
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Boston has all the makings of a thriving nightlife scene. So why does the party alway end so early? 📰: Janira Skrbkova huntnewsnu.com/89641/city/m...
Is Boston the city that sleeps?
Boston, on the surface, has all the makings of a thriving nightlife scene. The city serves as the metropolitan center of New England and boasts a collegiate population of over 250,000. “It’d be…
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As Northeastern's director of horticulture and grounds, Stephen Schneider plays a pivotal role in maintaining the university's arboretum. 📰: Kayla Goldman and Paloma Welch huntnewsnu.com/89670/second...
The Lorax of Northeastern: How Stephen Schneider helped the campus arboretum flourish
Steve Schneider has taken on a vital role at Northeastern: he speaks for the trees. “My goal is not to be the Lorax, per se, but to inspire as many people, here and abroad, to be like the Lorax,”…
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled a sweeping set of citywide goals to a packed audience at the Josiah Quincy Upper School in Chinatown at Boston’s first-ever State of the Schools address Oct. 28. 📰: Laila Guzman Griffin huntnewsnu.com/89444/city/n...
New vision for BPS announced at first-ever State of the Schools Address
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled a sweeping set of citywide goals to a packed audience at the Josiah Quincy Upper School in Chinatown at Boston’s first-ever State of the Schools Address Oct. 28. …
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Op-ed: Northeastern’s rise through national rankings is a testament to its strategy rather than substantive improvements to the university, writes contributor Ali Abdelal. huntnewsnu.com/89485/editor...
Op-ed: Northeastern’s rise reflects strategy more than substance
Every fall, universities wait anxiously for the newest U.S. News & World Report college rankings to be released. This year, Northeastern continued to be spotlighted in discussions about its growth,…
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Northeastern baseball alum Cam Schlittler amazed the sports world with a historic postseason performance for the New York Yankees. Read about how Northeastern played a role in his journey to the majors. 📰: Sasha Charles huntnewsnu.com/89455/sports...
Former Husky Cam Schlittler makes Northeastern history in MLB playoffs
Former Northeastern baseball pitcher Cam Schlittler recently faced the biggest moment of his athletic career thus far. The 24-year-old starting pitcher for the New York Yankees took the mound in the…
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Northeastern students are under immense academic pressure. Some say they have become overreliant on caffeine as a form of stress management. 📰: Anna Sargent huntnewsnu.com/89257/campus...
Northeastern students report relying on caffeine to cope with college stress despite drawbacks
Between 8 a.m. classes and late night study sessions, students are under immense pressure to not only succeed but also stay awake and alert. To get through the day and cope with the stresses of…
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A month and a half after the academic year began, Boston neighborhoods are reporting unusual increases in housing vaccines. 📰: Zoe MacDiarmid, Annalise Karamas and Evelynn Lin huntnewsnu.com/89174/city/m...
Several Boston neighborhoods report sudden uptick in apartment vacancies
Boston, one of America’s renowned hubs for higher education, attracts thousands of students each year, in addition to scores of working professionals. Yet, more than a month after Boston residents…
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If Trump's compact for universities is offered to Northeastern, the university must immediately reject and condemn it, writes The Huntington News Editorial Board. huntnewsnu.com/89265/uncate...
Editorial Board: Northeastern must condemn Trump’s compact
In its latest attempt to control academic institutions, the Trump administration recently sent nine universities the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” President Donald Trump…
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In a Q&A with The Huntington News, Roxbury Community College president Jonathan Jefferson discusses RCC's relationship with Northeastern and the greater Boston community. 📰: Gitana Savage huntnewsnu.com/89124/city/q...
Q&A: President Jonathan Jefferson discusses his first year at RCC, Northeastern’s relationship with Roxbury
On July 1, 2024, Jonathan Jefferson joined Roxbury Community College, or RCC, as the institution’s 18th president. Throughout his career, Jefferson has worked across four continents, serving as…
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Northeastern has yet to receive an offer to sign on to the Trump administration’s higher education compact, which would require institutions to align their policies with the administration’s political agenda in exchange for federal research funds. 📰: Declan Lane
Northeastern says it has not received Trump’s ‘compact’ for universities
Northeastern has yet to receive an offer to sign on to the Trump administration’s higher education compact, according to a university spokesperson Oct. 21, which would require institutions to align…
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Op-ed: The drastic increase in sorority recruitment numbers this year may reflect N.U.in students' trouble breaking out of the "N.U.in bubble," writes contributor Sylvia Park. huntnewsnu.com/88674/editor...
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With clubs starting up, co-op interviews underway and roommates planning apple-picking trips, fall at Northeastern isn’t just pretty — it uniquely enhances students’ experience in ways that other schools can’t match. 📰: Shreya Pillamari huntnewsnu.com/88584/editor...
Column: Why fall is the peak Northeastern experience
The first weeks of October on Northeastern’s campus are cinematic. Students bustle from class to class, Dunkin’ cups in hand and leaves crunching underfoot. While Jan. 1 is considered the start of a…
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Three Northeastern professors are listed on Turning Point USA’s Professor Watchlist, which aims to “expose and document college professors who discriminate against conservative students." 📰: Bowen Rivera and Caroline Baker Dimock huntnewsnu.com/88563/campus...
Three Northeastern professors featured on Charlie Kirk’s watchlist of professors who ‘discriminate against conservative students’
Three Northeastern professors are listed on Turning Point USA’s Professor Watchlist, which aims to “expose and document college professors who discriminate against conservative students,” according…
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Nearly 450 participants headed to Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park Sept. 27 for the 20th annual Mission Hill Road Race, a fundraiser to improve Fitzgerald Park and the standard of living in Mission Hill. 📰: Safrin Begum
Nonprofit housing organization and Boston join forces for 2025 Mission Hill Road Race
Nearly 450 participants headed to Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park Sept. 27 for the 20th annual Mission Hill Road Race, a 5K walk and run. As the sun shone on Mission Hill, the neighborhood buzzed with…
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For the first time in its history, the Northeastern University Dance Team earned first place at the National Dance Alliance’s College Nationals and notched second in the USA Grand National Dance Championship. 📰: Alex Payá huntnewsnu.com/88266/sports...
From studio to podium: Northeastern’s dance team earns historic national finish
Sequin tops sparkled under the glistening lights of the dance studio as 20 girls, pom poms in hands and jazz shoes laced tight, danced to an energizing mix of pop, jazz and hip-hop. Their effort and…
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Northeastern was ranked the 46th best university in the nation in the U.S. News and World Report’s latest annual university rankings, placing in the top 50 for the first time since 2023. 📰: Auden Oakes huntnewsnu.com/88325/campus...
BREAKING: Northeastern climbs eight spots to No. 46 in U.S. News ranking
Northeastern was ranked the 46th best university in the nation in the U.S. News World Report’s latest annual university rankings, released Sept. 23. For the first time in two years, Northeastern was…
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It is a widely held sentiment that Boston’s dating scene is abysmal. Read young adults' thoughts on its flaws and how it can improve. 📰: Devyn Rudnick huntnewsnu.com/88249/city/m...
‘Nonchalance will be the death of us all’: Young adults analyze why Boston’s dating scene sucks
Diego Gómez, a third-year international business student at Northeastern who’s dated in Boston for two years, sat across from his date at Tatte Bakery & Cafe, wading through classic first date…
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