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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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NU Theatre Dept. depicts a town like any other

NU Theatre Dept. depicts a town like any other

November 19, 2017
The show exhibits what can best be described as people’s “mid-life crises.” Expectations of what life should be diverge radically from the characters’ realities.
Members of the DogHouse celebrate after the mens hockey team scores a goal during the teams contest against Boston University. Photo courtesy The DogHouse/Justine Newman

[UPDATED] DogHouse fan ejected from Matthews Arena after alleged Title IX complaint

November 18, 2017
According to a statement issued by members of the student section, known as the DogHouse, a student filed a report with Northeastern’s Office for University Equity and Compliance after they were offended by alleged slurs on the fan section’s official chant sheet.
The old Taylor is not dead, she’s just fed up

The old Taylor is not dead, she’s just fed up

November 17, 2017
When Taylor Swift dropped her fifth studio album “1989” back in October 2014, the question on everybody’s mind, no doubt, was “how can she possibly top this?” Well, the answer to that question will have to wait at least a couple more years.
Huskies stunned in OT against Providence

Huskies stunned in OT against Providence

November 16, 2017
With a hefty lead going into the final period, it seemed that the game was decided — the Huskies were going to cruise to an easy victory. All was well in Cabot Center. However, in the fourth quarter, the Friars flipped the script on the Huskies and took over the game.
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Diller Scofidio + Renfro Architects

Event Calendar: Nov. 16-Nov. 22

November 16, 2017
These are the events you can't miss this week.
Students protest Northeasterns investment in fossil fuel companies on Kretzman in 2017. DivestNU has been advocating for divestment for years. photo by lauren scornavacca

Editorial: Paradise Papers should be a catalyst for change

The Editorial Board November 16, 2017
It is unclear how much of the endowment is invested in EnCap or if the university currently has other offshore investments. These questions aren’t answered by the university’s statement. It is time the university takes seriously and openly addresses the requests of the activist groups on campus because, in the end, they were right about what the administration was hiding.

Column: For Democrats, wins in Virginia legislature are blueprint for the future

November 16, 2017
A little over a year ago today, the bottom fell out for the Democratic party. Donald J. Trump upset Hillary Clinton in the presidential election, and suddenly Republicans owned both the executive and the legislative branches of government. Plus, Trump’s election meant he could appoint a conservative Supreme Court justice to the bench, with potentially more appointments on the horizon. The Democrats weren’t in the driver’s seat anymore. They were barely in the car.
Op-ed: We will not be silenced

Op-ed: We will not be silenced

November 16, 2017
As students arrived to Hillel for the event, other students who were part of the Students for Justice in Palestine, or SJP,  group at Northeastern were protesting the event outside of the building . These individuals do not believe that Israel should exist and defend itself. While they have every right to have an opinion and make their voice heard, they did this in a very disrespectful way.
Veterans Day parade 2017

Boston hosts doubleheader Veterans’ Day parades

November 16, 2017
Boston hosted two Veterans’ Day parades Saturday: one to honor the men and women who have served in the military and another to call for an end to war throughout the world.
Northeastern mens cross country team leads the pack at a previous season meet.

Cross country combats unfriendly weather at NCAA Regionals

November 16, 2017
Second-year Louiza Wise led the way for the women, finishing in 47th place with a time of 22:47. Fourth-year Brooke Wojeski finished next in 94th place with a time of 23:25. Fourth-year Kerri Ruffo, third-year Camila Cortina and first-year Grace Bugara followed with times of 23:44, 24:09 and 24:54.
Third-year forward Lincoln Griffin celebrates his goal against Boston University as a defeated Terrier looks on. Photo by Albert Tamura.

Men’s hockey snaps undefeated Hockey East streak

November 16, 2017
“I’m disappointed with our effort,” said Jim Madigan, Fernie Flaman Men’s Hockey head coach. “In this league, you can’t play well for one period and think you’re going to win a hockey game. We won one period and they won two periods, and they won the game.”  
Thanksgiving Autumn Pumpkin Seasonal Fall Harvest

Nonprofit collects produce for Boston hunger relief

November 16, 2017
The Boston Area Gleaners are a non-profit organization located in Cambridge which partners with farms to harvest and collect their surplus crops. They then donate the produce to local hunger relief agencies, including the Greater Boston Food Bank and Food for Free.