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The Huntington News is the independent student-run newspaper of the Northeastern community.

09/22/2025

Northeastern claimed spot 253 out of 257 in the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s annual College Free Speech rankings, dropping 75 places from the previous year’s ranking.

The report, released Sept. 9, collected data from more than 68,000 college students nationwide throughout the academic year. The rankings come after a semester marked by repeated federal government attacks on higher education institutions, and the organization said that most colleges earned around an “F” grade for free speech.

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/3Kesea9

Story by Zoe MacDiarmid
Photo by Margot Murphy
File photo by Jessica Xing
Graphic by Daniel Patchen

09/20/2025

When Layaan Al Haidari, a third-year student, arrived at Northeastern, she was certain of one thing: she was going to be an architect. Inspired and encouraged by her father, who works in the field, she felt prepared for the workload — but not the financial burden that comes with it.

The estimated total cost of completing an undergraduate degree on Northeastern’s Boston or Oakland campus is $90,250 before financial aid, according to the undergraduate admissions webpage. Of this total, $2,800 is attributed to estimated “indirect costs not billed by Northeastern University,” which includes supplies like books and technology. For architecture studies majors like Al Haidari, these indirect costs can climb quickly. Between the various materials and specialized equipment the program requires, some students say they did not anticipate the price tag that comes with architecture-related majors.

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/3KgrYau

Story by Laila Guzman Griffin
Photos by Margot Murphy
Graphic by Liam Saven

09/19/2025

Walking around campus, students may hear passersby quip about classes, parties, friends and life in Boston. Cartoonist Sree Kandula compiled some of students' most memorable phrases in this edition of "Overheard at Northeastern" cartoons.

09/17/2025

The cloudy skies cleared away, revealing the Boston skyline, soaring airplanes and … flying dogs? The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, or JFK Library, hosted Mike Piazza and his Flying High Dogs showcase in tandem with its “Presidential Pets” exhibit Sept. 10.

Yoga mats and picnic blankets bordered the central green, leaving plenty of room for dogs like Mojo, Oreo and Chaos to sprint. From frisbee catches to backflips, Bostonians and onlookers gathered around the lawn to watch the border collies perform tricks, eliciting “wows” and “awws” from the audience.

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/47JWCD3

Story and photos by Margot Murphy
Graphic by Daniel Patchen

09/16/2025

Northeastern spent $270,000 on federal lobbying in the second quarter of 2025, marking 12 quarters of unchanged spending.

In its quarterly disclosures, the university reported spending on legislation related to funding for higher education programs and policy issues, including “financial aid programs, work study, cooperative education, international students and lifelong learning.” It also lobbied on issues related to workforce development, climate change and coastal sustainability policy, research and economic development programs.

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/46hNnrb

Story by Madison Evangelist
Photos by Margot Murphy, Zoe MacDiarmid and Tanvi Saxena
File photos by Jessica Xing
Graphic by Annika Sunkara

09/15/2025

A former officer with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority who supported a colleague accused of r**e — then wrote a letter asking the court for leniency in sentencing — is now employed by Northeastern’s police department, records show.

Brian Burt was among three Northeastern police officers added to a state database documenting sustained officer misconduct this year, bringing the department’s total to six. Three Northeastern officers were added to the database when it first launched in 2023, The Huntington News previously reported.

Burt, Timothy Flynn and Patrick Gaumond — who are all still actively listed on the Northeastern University Police Department’s roster — faced multiple complaints each. They were added to the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST, disciplinary database sometime after January, web archives show.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/41UN2JT

Story by Emily Spatz and Zoe MacDiarmid
Photos by Elizabeth Scholl
Graphic by Daniel Patchen

09/13/2025

Northeastern is granting international students flexibility this fall as visa processing delays triggered by the Trump administration’s updated screening policies continue to disrupt students’ travel to the United States, a university spokesperson told The Huntington News Sept. 10.

Northeastern, which enrolls the second highest number of international students of any American university behind New York University, has extended its arrival deadline by a month for international students, giving new students until Oct. 1 to arrive on the Boston campus without academic penalty. Northeastern has three campuses outside of the U.S. in London, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/3K2jHH8

Story by Caroline Baker Dimock
Photo by Zoe MacDiarmid
File photos by Jessica Xing
Graphic by Daniel Patchen

09/11/2025

The killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University Sept. 10 represents more than the tragic loss of a young father and political activist. It marks a dangerous inflection point in American democracy where bullets replace ballots as instruments of political change.

Kirk, 31, was shot at Utah Valley University doing exactly what democratic discourse demands: engaging with those who disagreed with him. As of Sept. 11, a suspect has not been identified and the shooter’s motive remains unclear.

But the aftermath of the shooting has shown just how divisive Kirk was in the national spotlight. Conservative head of Turning Point USA, Kirk’s “Prove Me Wrong” events invited challenge and debate. But some criticized them, saying his schismatic rhetoric further separated sides on charged political topics rather than attempting to find common ground. Despite criticism, his platform strived to embody the marketplace of ideas that universities are supposed to champion, and the fact that he was killed while taking questions from students reveals how far we’ve drifted from the foundational principle in America: We settle our differences through words, not weapons.

Read the full op-ed here: http://bit.ly/4npFOpc

Op-ed by Phil Warren
Photos courtesy Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons and Flickr
Photo courtesy Shoot for the Stars, Wikimedia Commons
Graphic by Daniel Patchen

09/10/2025

August was a month of preparation and last minute relaxation. With the beginning of fall right around the corner, Boston teemed with student deals, concerts and delicious food. We sent our photo staff to capture it, and here’s the best of what they brought back.

Slides 2, 3 and 6: Photos by Curtis DeSmith
Slide 4: Photo by Shiv Wani
Slide 5: Photo courtesy Zach Wilson

09/08/2025

Northeastern faculty and administrators welcomed the university’s 127th class at an energetic convocation in Matthews Arena Sept 2. Other convocation ceremonies were held on Northeastern’s non-Boston campuses, including Oakland and London, as well as at its nine NU.in locations.

Newly instated Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Beth Winkelstein opened the event by highlighting the 230 combined majors available at Northeastern.

“At Northeastern, we don’t ask you to choose between your passions,” Winkelstein said. “We help you connect and leverage them.”

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/4mQtDSx

Story by Carson Lyle
Photos by Curtis DeSmith
Graphic by Daniel Patchen

09/06/2025

Come to The Huntington News' first weekly meeting of the semester in Holmes Hall on Monday, Sept. 8! You'll meet our editors and staff, hear article pitches, learn how to get started writing or producing multimedia content and meet other student journalists of all years and majors. DM us if you have any questions. We can't wait to see you there!

09/04/2025

Join The Huntington News, Northeastern's independent student newspaper! Our first meeting of the semester is Monday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. in 163 Holmes Hall. You’ll get to meet our editorial board, hear article pitches and learn how to get started writing or producing multimedia content. You can join The News at any point in the semester by attending a weekly meeting. Join our Slack at the link in our bio for all communications. DM us with any questions!

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