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A person holding a sour strawberry flavored Geek Bar vape. Vaping linked to serious side effects such as lung cancer and seizures. File photo by Asher Ben-Dashan.
Bro, where’s my vape?
Chris Lee and Aiden Stein • May 12, 2025

“If they can’t find their vape, it’s everybody’s problem,” said Isadora Sylvia-Ribeiro, a third-year theatre major.  Between nationwide anti-smoking...

GENU-UAW union members chant and hold signs demanding Northeastern offer better compensation and health care benefits for working graduate students at Fenway Park. The union used the undergraduate commencement as an opportunity to make a statement against the final package proposal the university put forth May 5.
‘Boston is a union town’: Northeastern graduate student worker union pickets outside undergraduate commencement
Zoe MacDiarmid, campus editor • May 11, 2025

More than 30 members of Northeastern’s graduate student union picketed outside Fenway Park at the university’s undergraduate commencement ceremony...

For many, college is a rough transition. Here’s how these students adapted to maintain their well-being.
Daniela Chocron, news correspondent • May 8, 2025
‘Our work has never been more important’: The Huntington News selects new editor, masthead for upcoming term
Eli Curwin, business manager • May 6, 2025
A Northeastern sign on Krentzman Quad June 7, 2024. Northeastern has spent $270,000 in lobbying per quarter since quarter three of 2022. File photo by Jessica Xing.
Northeastern spent $270,000 on federal lobbying in first quarter of 2025
Annika Sunkara and Alexa Coultoff • May 17, 2025
Alex Lane grabs the ball to take out a Boston College player April 1. The team won 21 consecutive games after defeating UConn May 13, the longest win streak in program history. File photo by Jessica Xing.
Northeastern baseball defeats UConn to earn program record of consecutive wins
Elli Einset, sports editor • May 14, 2025
Carmelo Musacchia swings the bat April 14. Musacchia collected three runs during the series against William & Mary.
Northeastern baseball claims 20th consecutive win after sweeping William & Mary
Valentina Swan and Elli Einset • May 13, 2025
The exterior of the Asa S. Knowles Center, home to Northeastern University's law school. Corpora sent a letter to Northeastern in regards to how the university failed to protect expression in response to a speaker event with Raz Segal being canceled. File photo by Jessica Xing.
‘Slouching Towards’ Silence: National group advocating freedom of expression questions Northeastern’s free speech commitments
Jack Masliah, deputy opinion editor • May 13, 2025
Fireworks erupt from the Fenway Park stadium as the graduates officially end their collage careers. The ceremony included musical and dance performances from campus clubs such as the Northeastern Pep Band and Kaliente Dance Group.
‘You will find your path’: Northeastern’s Class of 2025 celebrates sunny commencement at Fenway Park
Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff • May 12, 2025

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Alex Lane grabs the ball to take out a Boston College player April 1. The team won 21 consecutive games after defeating UConn May 13, the longest win streak in program history. File photo by Jessica Xing.

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An American flag waves above Ell Hall. Since 2015, the number of early decision applicants to Northeastern grew by 660%.

As Northeastern’s acceptance rate plummets, students report turning to early decision for higher chance at entry

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Chalk messages on the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex bridge encouraging graduate students to vote Sept. 19, 2023. GENU-UAW has been in negotiations with the university for 17 months.
Graduate workers’ union to reject final package proposal from Northeastern
Zoe MacDiarmid and Lily Cooper • May 11, 2025
Students socialize while playing board games during a NUAGE meeting Jan. 15, 2024. Members noted that gaming clubs provided stress-free spaces to unwind and build new friendships in a fun environment. Photo courtesy NUAGE
Rolling away the stress: How board games help Northeastern students unwind
Jennie Koh, news staff • May 8, 2025

For Kimberly Tai, a second-year data science and business administration combined major, nothing sounds better than a fun night spent playing...

Aran Dharma, Sophie Crystal, Daniel Rateau, Niki Cimino and Libby Glaser (left to right, top to bottom) pose for a headshot. Headshots by Devyn Rudnick. Background photo by Margot Murphy. Candles photo courtesy Engin Akyurt on Unsplash.
At the age of 20 in 2025, these Northeastern students juggle bills, dreams and political fears
Auden Oakes, news staff • May 5, 2025

In 2025, a year marked thus far by acute political frenzy, reaching the age of 20 is not just a celebration of life, but a daunting reminder...

Participants discuss answers at Trident Bookseller & Cafe’s trivia night Sept. 12, 2023. The independent bookstore became a popular location among students and community members for its weekly trivia nights.
How these Northeastern students found community in trivia
Isabelle Warren, news correspondent • May 3, 2025

When Isabel Aviles joined the Northeastern Trivia Club as a first year, she did not expect for it to be one of the highlights of her college...

Jesse Davis makes his way past eager crowds on Boylston Street as they snap photos from behind barricades. The marathon attracted runners and spectators from across the country and around the world.
Stride by Stride: 25 defining photographs from the 2025 Boston Marathon
Margot Murphy, Jessica Xing, Elizabeth Scholl, Chloe Craft, and Asher Ben-Dashan • April 25, 2025
Boston Strong Marathon Daffodils volunteers organize and prepare flowers to be transplanted along the route. The organization planted over 130,000 daffodils for the marathon. Photo courtesy Matthew Piscitelli.
Why are daffodils everywhere on Boston Marathon weekend? Here’s how the yellow flowers became symbol of hope, remembrance in Boston
Jenny Tran, news staff • April 21, 2025

Yellow blooms of daffodils can be spotted across the city during marathon weekend in Boston: in the soil leading to the Back Bay Fens, in a pot...

A t-shirt featuring the names of the famous women who participated in the Boston Marathon hangs at the Marathon Sports tent near the finish line April 19. The shirt was one of many products sold at pop-ups along the course highlighting the achievements of female runners.
The women running with heart and sole to make Boston Marathon history
Chloe Craft, news staff • April 20, 2025

The Boston Marathon is a beloved part of Boston history, holding the title of the world’s oldest annual marathon since its inception in 1897....

The exterior of the Boston Children's Hospital Hale Family Building March 15. Over 400 individuals signed a letter asking for more healthcare facility protections from federal funding cuts and ICE raids.
More than 300 Massachusetts residents, healthcare workers sign letter demanding hospitals protect immigrant patients
Carson Lyle, news staff • April 17, 2025

More than 400 individuals, including more than 300 Massachusetts healthcare workers, have signed an open letter dated April 16 urging hospitals...

Chequered Flag: Papayas rule? Miami Grand Prix recap
Chequered Flag: Papayas rule? Miami Grand Prix recap
Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff • May 12, 2025

Party in the city where the heat is on, all night on the beach till the break of dawn? It rained through the weekend. Blame Will Smith if you...

Skylar Irving hugs her teammates at the Beanpot championships Jan. 21. The team defended its third consecutive Beanpot title, and the game marked the second time the tournament championship was held in TD Garden.
Northeastern women’s hockey paves the way for women’s sports, one win at a time
Inaaya Omer, news correspondent • May 6, 2025

As the blaring sound of the final buzzer went off, the crowd erupted in cheers. Members of the Northeastern women’s hockey team threw their...

The Huskies celebrate their win April 30. Northeastern won the CAA regular season championship title.
Northeastern baseball wins solo game over UMass Lowell, clinching regular season championship title
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • May 12, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (38-9, 19-2 CAA) extended its streak to 17 wins against the University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks (17-30,...

The team huddles before the game April 13. The Huskies swept the University of Delaware in a three game series.
Northeastern baseball secures nation’s longest win streak with victory over Delaware
Bailey Reynolds and Cassandra Joyce • May 6, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (37-9, 19-2 CAA) swept the series against the University of Delaware Blue Hens (25-21,10-10 CAA) to keep the top...

Carmelo Musacchia swings the bat April 14. Musacchia collected three runs during the series against William & Mary.
Northeastern baseball defeats Monmouth in 12th victory in a row
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • April 28, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (33-9, 16-2 CAA) swept the Monmouth University Hawks (20-24, 7-11 CAA) April 25 to 27, extending its winning streak...

Three Pitch, Please! members sing on a stage Jan. 31. This spring season, the vocal group consisted of 19 a cappella singers, including bass, alto, mezzo and soprano singers. Photo courtesy Pitch, Please!
Pitch, Please! named one of the top 10 groups in the ICCA
Emily Chung, news staff • May 5, 2025
A student helps their family pack a car with mattress pads, pillows and laundry. Students recommended a range of amenities, such as mini fridges and fans, for incoming Huskies' residence hall needs.
Dorm room essentials: Advice from first-year Huskies
Jennie Koh, deputy lifestyle editor • April 30, 2025
Wicha (Evelyn Howe, left), Ismelda (Jessica Pimentel) and Yinoelle (Yesenia Iglesias, right) sit on a bed and lean against each other. The play explored Puerto Rican culture and how the United States treats the country. Photo courtesy The Huntington.
The “Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson” exhibit in the Lois B. and Michael K. Torf Gallery. Wilson utilized a combination of realistic sculpture and figure drawings to portray his subjects. Photo courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Gen Z’s new wave of feminism: How Northeastern students are reclaiming romance fiction
Runners make a turn during the 2024 Boston Marathon April 15. The annual race welcomed almost half a million spectators last year.
Op-ed: Four years in SGA showed me how students really make a difference
Op-ed: Four years in SGA showed me how students really make a difference
Olivia Oestreicher, contributor • May 12, 2025

Four years ago, I joined Northeastern’s Student Government Association, or SGA. As a wide-eyed first-year, I was filled with enthusiasm and...

A laptop displaying the Northeastern University Political Review's main page. The review prioritized the safety of their writers amid mass visa cancellations.
Op-ed: Student publications must protect anonymous writers
Anjali Aggarwal and Zoe Goffe • May 9, 2025

In a political climate that punishes dissent, students are afraid to write. As the leaders of a student publication, we don’t blame them.  Since...

Op-ed: Northeastern, use your power
Op-ed: Northeastern, use your power
Philip Deming, contributor • May 7, 2025

Just three months into Donald Trump’s second presidential term, the outlook for science and higher education is grim. This administration has...

A student navigates Northeastern’s Claude AI webpage on a laptop. The university offered virtual workshops and livestream tutorials that taught students how to incorporate Claude into their academic studies.
Op-ed: Northeastern’s AI embrace is the right move
Shiv Wani, contributor • May 6, 2025

Is a university a certain place in a certain location or a brand that extends beyond its pre-existing borders? Northeastern believes it's the...

Two students chat with each other in Centennial Common. Free speech models like the Chicago Principles encourage students to engage deeply during conversation
Op-ed: To diversify political views on campus, we need the Chicago Principles
Spencer Lyst, contributor • May 5, 2025

Northeastern’s ranking as one of the most liberal universities in the nation may seem like a statistic to boast about, but in today’s evermore...

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Scam emails still plague Northeastern Outlook
Scam emails still plague Northeastern Outlook
Katarina Schmeiszer and Elsa O’Donnell • May 2, 2025
An aerial view of Northeastern's Boston campus in 1974. Northeastern was originally a small commuter school and has since expanded its Boston campus to be 73 acres large. Photo courtesy Northeastern University Library, Archives and Special Collections.
From working class to the wealthiest class: what five Northeastern alumni have to say about the university’s transformation
Elli Einset, news staff • February 10, 2025
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