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Sophie Lewis, Jane Ward and Treva B. Lindsey (left to right) speak to the audience. The symposium consisted of four panels that discussed feminist theory.
‘Thinking Feminism for the Future’: Panel celebrates 50 years of Signs
March 28, 2024

The Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Program and Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society hosted their 10th annual Women’s History...

Two representatives from Casa Myrna speak to attendees about the organization and safe relationship practices. Casa Myrna accepted donations throughout the event. Photo courtesy Haylen Wehr.
Safe Relationships Open Mic Night raises money, awareness for domestic violence nonprofit
March 28, 2024

A Safe Relationships Open Mic Night, which took place in AfterHours Feb. 22, raised money and awareness for Casa Myrna, a Boston-based domestic...

Student leaders demonstrate fundamental movements of Bhangra. By going through individual dance moves and slowly stringing them together, NSSA made the workshop accessible to all dance levels.
Bhangra Workshop offers pocket of culture amid busy midterms season
March 28, 2024

The Northeastern Sikh Student Association, or NSSA, and the Office of Global Services, or OGS, welcomed spring with a vibrant celebration of...

Members of Northeasterns class of 2023 reach up during last years commencement as fireworks explode over Fenway Park. The university invited Pam Melroy to be this years commencement speaker.
NASA’s Pam Melroy named 2024 undergraduate commencement speaker
Kristina DaPonte, news staff • March 26, 2024

NASA astronaut and deputy administrator Pam Melroy will be the speaker at Northeastern’s 2024 undergraduate commencement ceremony, the university...

Relay for Life participants walk around the track. Students and organizations raised over $165,000, the highest amount raised by a university in the country.
Northeastern ranks top university for money raised at Relay for Life
Val O’Neill, deputy campus editor • March 26, 2024

Over 1,500 students packed Matthews Arena Friday night to participate in activities and walk the sport facility’s track to raise money for...

Nicole Alioto poses for a photo in ISEC. Alioto was one of seven speakers at TEDxNortheasternUs Renaissance flagship event Feb. 24. Photo courtesy TEDxNortheasternU.
‘A Revival, A Rebirth, A Resurgence’: TEDxNortheasternU spotlights innovative ideas from students, faculty
March 24, 2024

Conversations ranging topics from grief and AI to politics and education filled the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex Feb. 24...

Matthew Coughlin (left) and Cassidy Donoghue pose for separate headshots. The two decided to run for president and vice president of the Student Government Association for the 2024-25 academic year. Photos courtesy Student Government Association.
Four referendums, one slate up for election on 2024 SGA ballot
Ali Caudle, news staff • March 12, 2024

Editor's Note: The Student Government Association announced Wednesday the Election Board extended the voting period until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 21. The 2024 undergraduate student body direct election is underway, with four referendums...

Students gather in Curry Student Center during the Springfest carnival in 2023. CUP recently released a complete schedule of Springfest events for 2024.
A complete guide to Springfest 2024
Kristina DaPonte, deputy lifestyle editor • March 24, 2024

With the first days of spring in the rearview mirror, Northeastern’s Council for University Programs, or CUP, and other student organizations...

Timothée Chalamet stars as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two. The first film was a critical and commercial success, resulting in lofty expectations for the sequel. Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ lives up to its hype, brands itself as an all-time-great sequel
March 24, 2024

“Dune: Part Two” had an uphill battle to match the great sci-fi sequels. The follow-up to Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s...

Jennifer Lawrence walks the red carpet, waving. Her striking Dior dress was one of the evenings best. Photo courtesy Jenny Anderson, Disney.
Column: The most show-stopping looks at the 96th Academy Awards
March 24, 2024

Awards season concluded March 10 with the 96th Academy Awards, and the event left viewers with enough to talk about until next season. With Ryan...

Stars Ellie Baker and Chase Wolfe stand on a bench, surrounded by the rest of the cast, with their arms outstretched. The musical was based on the 1990 romantic comedy of the same name, Pretty Woman. Photo courtesy Matthew Murphy, Emerson Colonial Theatre.
Review: ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ steals audiences’ hearts — just like its lead actress
March 21, 2024

The Emerson Colonial Theatre opened its production of “Pretty Woman: The Musical”  Feb. 27 to the delight of showgoers. Based on the 1990...

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Runners begin the 5K on Brookline Avenue, taking off down the path to the finish line. Runners followed along the sidewalk around the Fens, which is surrounded by trees, parks and the Muddy River.
Inaugural Run the Fens 5K fundraiser invites all to run
Margot Murphy, photo staff • March 27, 2024
Honorees and other attendees of the EXTRAordinary Women’s Reception pose for a photo. MOWA hosted the event, during which 41 honorees were recognized in the categories of economic equity, health, safety and representation.
EXTRAordinary women drive change in Boston
Alexis Algazy, deputy city editor • March 25, 2024
Parade spectators cheer while dressed in green clothing and shamrock bead necklaces. An estimated 1 million people were in South Boston for the parade.
Northeastern students take part in South Boston’s time-honored St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Devyn Rudnick, news correspondent • March 24, 2024
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