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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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The exterior of Reinhardt Hall on Northeastern's Oakland campus. Northeastern told The News it will continue to consider legacy admissions for students admitted to its Oakland and Silicon Valley campuses despite a new California bill that banned legacy admissions. Photo courtesy Lauren Matthews.

California banned legacy admissions. Northeastern Oakland still plans to consider them.

Lily Cooper, news staff November 11, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Sept. 30 prohibiting private institutions from giving preference toward legacy and donor students in the admissions process. The ruling aims to make college admissions a fairer playing field and combat the June 2023 Supreme Court...

The exterior of One Portsoken. Northeastern recently added nine new classrooms to the fifth floor after acquiring four floors of the building. Courtesy of Emma Mazintas

Northeastern’s London campus opens new space, doubling previous size

Frances Klemm, news staff November 4, 2024

The Northeastern University London campus has effectively doubled in size after the university acquired four floors of One Portsoken, a high-rise building bordering London’s financial district. Northeastern has opened nine new classrooms along with numerous study spaces...

An entrance to Northeastern’s new building on the Seattle campus. It was built to serve as a collaborative space for students and faculty. Photo courtesy Sneha Chakrabarty.

Northeastern expands Seattle campus with opening of ‘The Hub’

Laura Emde, news staff October 31, 2024

Northeastern opened a new, multi-functional building less than a mile from its main Seattle campus Oct. 15, according to an article published Oct. 28 by the university’s media relations-run outlet Northeastern Global News.  Located at 310 Terry Ave. N., the 109-year-old...

Students who attended this year's Summer 2 Paris Dialogue of Civilizations pose for a group photo. The project-based program taught students about fashion marketing. Photo courtesy Ola Gradzka.

View into a Dialogue: Students learn fashion marketing, business during Paris Dialogue of Civilizations

Lawrence Brown, news staff October 4, 2024

Fashion is a hot topic for many on Northeastern’s campus. Each summer, a small group of students get the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of fashion and embark on a five-week Dialogue of Civilizations in Paris, widely considered the style capital of the world.  Compared...

A view of the Nahant Bay. Northeastern was approved to expand its Marine Science Center in Nahant through an eminent domain lawsuit against the town. File photo by Elisa Figueras.

‘It’s taken the form of a crusade’: Court rules in favor of proposed Northeastern expansion in Nahant

Lily Cooper, news staff September 26, 2024

A Massachusetts appeals court ruled in favor of Northeastern’s proposed expansion of its Marine Science Center in Nahant Sept. 16, delivering another win for the university after nearly six years of legal pushback from the local government and town residents.  Northeastern’s...

The townhouse at 247 E. 71st St. in New York City. Northeastern purchased the $5.5 million property, which is located on the same block as Marymount Manhattan College, Aug. 19. Photo courtesy Marta Hill.

Northeastern purchases $5.5 million townhouse next to Marymount Manhattan College

Eli Curwin, news staff September 10, 2024

Northeastern purchased a $5.5 million, 4,000-square-foot townhouse located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan Aug. 19, according to a deed filed in the New York City Register’s Office.  Located on 247 E. 71st St., the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom residence...

Daniel Auderer stands in an SPD uniform. The former SFD officer filed a $20 million lawsuit against the city of Seattle. Photo courtesy Lucy Parsons Labs.

Former Seattle police officer, fired over callous remarks about death of Northeastern graduate student, files $20 million wrongful termination lawsuit

Emily Spatz, campus editor August 19, 2024

Daniel Auderer, the former Seattle police officer who was fired in July after he was heard on body camera footage joking and laughing about the death of a Northeastern graduate student, has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the city of Seattle. His claim alleges wrongful termination...

Daniel Auderer stands in an SPD uniform. The former SFD officer filed a $20 million lawsuit against the city of Seattle. Photo courtesy Lucy Parsons Labs.

‘Cruel mockery’: Seattle police officer recorded on body camera laughing about Northeastern student’s death fired by department

Emily Spatz, campus editor July 20, 2024

The Seattle Police Department officer who was heard on body camera footage last year laughing and joking about the death of a Northeastern graduate student was fired July 17, officials confirmed to The News.  Interim Chief of Police Sue Rahr terminated the officer, Daniel...

A rendering of the proposed building that will be a part of the Roux Institute. Northeastern’s plan to expand the Roux Institute using the former B&M Baked Beans Factory was approved by the Portland Planning Board June 11. Photo courtesy Portland Planning Board.

Northeastern’s Roux Institute expands into former baked beans factory

Val O’Neill, managing editor June 25, 2024

For Northeastern, Beantown just keeps on growing. This time — to a former baked beans factory.  The Portland Planning Board approved June 11 the university’s plan to expand its Maine-based graduate campus and research facility, the Roux Institute, into the old B&M...

A banner on the Marymount Manhattan College campus. Following the May 29 announcement that Northeastern will be acquiring Marymount Manhattan College, some students at the New York City college expressed concerns over MMC maintaining its identity through the acquisition.

Marymount students concerned about majors, maintaining school’s identity amid Northeastern acquisition

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff June 11, 2024

When news broke May 29 that Northeastern had acquired Marymount Manhattan College, or MMC, in New York City, current MMC fourth-year acting major Abby Mulligan said her dad, who had just read about the merger in The New York Times, was the first to tell her.  “At first,...

An American flag flies on top of Ell Hall on Northeastern’s Boston campus. The university announced a new merger with Marymount Manhattan College May 29.

Northeastern announces merger with Marymount Manhattan College in New York City

Kristina DaPonte and Emily Spatz May 29, 2024

Northeastern announced Wednesday morning that it will acquire Marymount Manhattan College, a small, private liberal arts institution in New York City that has struggled with declining enrollment in recent years. The merger will mark Northeastern’s 14th campus and comes less...

Kevin Dave, the police officer who struck Kandula in his cruiser in January 2023. Photo courtesy Lucy Parsons Labs.

Seattle police officer who struck, killed Northeastern graduate student issued traffic infraction

Emily Spatz, campus editor March 6, 2024

The Seattle police officer who struck and killed Northeastern graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula last year has been issued a traffic infraction for second-degree negligent driving, according to legal documents acquired by The News. Kevin Dave, the officer who was driving over...