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Students create mixed-race club

Students create mixed-race club

March 2, 2017
After two students noticed a lack of dialogue pertaining to mixed-race students on campus, the pair set out to create a club that would provide those students with a space that reflected their personal identities.
Mary Kiarie, Research Associate at Wellington Management, speaks on the perceived investment risks of US start-ups.

Speakers discuss African business and social impact

March 2, 2017
The fourth annual Northeastern Global Summit focused on the challenges and opportunities of sub-Saharan Africa’s emerging economy during a series of speeches Saturday in the Raytheon Amphitheater.
Northeastern hosts travel ban info session

Northeastern hosts travel ban info session

Paxtyn Merten March 2, 2017
In the wake of confusion over how President Donald J. Trump will revamp his executive order restricting travel and immigration, Northeastern University’s administration has taken steps to inform students potentially affected by the ban and future orders Trump may issue related to immigration and deportation.
NU Republican club grows

NU Republican club grows

March 2, 2017
The Northeastern University College Republicans (NUCR) have more than doubled in size this academic year, jumping from an average of 15 members per meeting in the fall to an average of around 35 per meeting this semester, according to club leaders.
Eugene “Neil” Fachon remembered as kind, optimistic

Eugene “Neil” Fachon remembered as kind, optimistic

Julia Preszler February 28, 2017
Eugene “Neil” Fachon, a third-year student at Northeastern characterized by his optimism and kindness, died from a rare form of brain cancer on Feb. 19 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence, Rhode Island.
Students protest Northeastern's investment in fossil fuel companies on Kretzman in 2017. DivestNU has been advocating for divestment for years. photo by lauren scornavacca

DivestNU carries tube symbolic of pipeline through campus

Paxtyn Merten and Lauren Scornavacca February 28, 2017
Approximately a dozen students marched down Forsyth Street and around Centennial Common Wednesday to demand that University President Joseph E. Aoun divest the university’s endowment funds from fossil fuels.
Dean of libraries candidate emphasizes past experiences

Dean of libraries candidate emphasizes past experiences

Kaitlyn Budion February 27, 2017
Zhang, currently the dean of libraries at the University of Montana, is the second candidate for the open vice provost of information collaboration and dean of libraries position.
New fraternity chapter opens on campus

New fraternity chapter opens on campus

February 22, 2017
The Phi Gamma Delta fraternity will swear in its first class of Northeastern brothers Thursday.
NU graduate students form union to protect employment, secure benefits

NU graduate students form union to protect employment, secure benefits

February 22, 2017
Aiming to improve work conditions, protect student employment and secure benefits, Northeastern graduate students unionized with a national guild.
State rep. focuses on constituency, education in discussion with NU Democrats

State rep. focuses on constituency, education in discussion with NU Democrats

Paxtyn Merten February 22, 2017
The opinions of constituents come first for newly-elected Massachusetts State Rep. Chynah Tyler, something she emphasized during a discussion with Northeastern students Tuesday night in Kariotis Hall.
Zencare connects students with Boston therapists

Zencare connects students with Boston therapists

February 22, 2017
Zencare provides users with introductory videos for participating therapists, keeps listed therapist availabilities up-to-date and uses a phone consultation system where clients can schedule times for clinicians to call them.
Candidate for library provost position champions interdisciplinary work

Candidate for library provost position champions interdisciplinary work

February 20, 2017
Dr. Charles Watkinson, a candidate for an open provost position within Northeastern University, gave a talk at Snell Library on Tuesday.