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Data reveals over half of Northeastern’s student population is in the top 10% of family incomes

Data reveals over half of Northeastern’s student population is in the top 10% of family incomes

Sarah Mesdijan, news correspondent October 26, 2023

Data recently published by the New York Times supports the common assumption that excessive wealth significantly increases the likelihood that an individual may attend a selective private college, and Northeastern is no exception to this pattern. According to the Times’...

Protestors holding signs in support of the DivestNU campaign cross Forsyth Street. DivestNUs demands included complete divestment from fossil fuels, no new investments and transparency throughout that process.

‘They have to stop making the poison’: DivestNU rallies against Northeastern’s investments in fossil fuels

Zoe MacDiarmid and Sonel Cutler October 26, 2023

On the heels of Family & Friends weekend Sunday, Oct. 15, more than three dozen members and supporters of DivestNU gathered on Centennial Common to pressure Northeastern’s administration to divest from fossil fuels, a continuation of a decade-long effort to get the school...

A student fills out an Instagram story graphic supporting access to medication abortion. NU SHARE in collaboration with If/When/How relaunched a petition advocating for UHCS to provide access for medication abortions.

Student advocates launch petition for University Health and Counseling Services to provide medication abortion

Ali Caudle, projects editor October 25, 2023

Massachusetts passed legislation last year mandating all public higher education institutions to develop a medication abortion readiness plan for their students in accordance with their capabilities to provide services.  As a private institution, Northeastern is not subject...

Attendees listen to the moderators and panelists at SGAs Global Campus Town Hall Oct. 12. Many students attended hoping to provide feedback on Northeasterns NU Bound, N.U.in and Global Scholar programs.

Northeastern Student Government Association’s Global Forum leaves NU Bound students dissatisfied

Esha Minhas, news staff October 25, 2023

Northeastern's Student Government Association, or SGA, held a Global Campus Town Hall in Richards Hall on Oct. 12 to discuss students’ experiences in the NU Bound, N.U.in and Global Scholar programs. The forum aimed to provide students with a platform to give feedback to those...

Matty Coleman and Charlie Zhang (left to right), who ran for Executive Vice President and President of SGA in the spring 2023 semester. Coleman announced they were stepping down Monday due to personal reasons.

SGA’s executive vice president steps down

Emily Spatz, deputy campus editor October 24, 2023

Executive Vice President of Northeastern’s Student Government Association, Matty Coleman, a fourth-year psychology major, announced Monday night they planned to resign from their role to prioritize their “personal well-being and health.” The Student Government Association,...

A family takes a break from the festivities on Centennial. The four played cards and spent time together along with many other families.

Students, parents enjoy Family & Friends Weekend

Ananya Kulkarni, photo staff October 24, 2023

Northeastern hosted Family & Friends Weekend Oct. 13-15, inviting parents to enjoy a weekend of activities such as yoga, trivia nights, Halloween parties and more.  Family & Friends Weekend takes place every October and serves as an opportunity for parents and friends...

An anonymous protestor speaks to the crowd at the rally. The rally was the second gathering organized by Huskies for a Free Palestine in the past week.

Second rally organized by Huskies for a Free Palestine draws hundreds of students, community members

Sonel Cutler, campus editor October 23, 2023

Hundreds of students rallied in Centennial Common Friday evening in solidarity with Palestinian people as violence continues to rage in Israel and Gaza. It was the second gathering in the past week organized by Huskies for a Free Palestine. Protestors gathered to listen to...

Attendees take notes during speaker presentations. The panel focused on queer archives, history, how to expand access to materials and the importance of maintaining materials within the community.

“Queer Materials in Queer Hands” panel celebrates the archival inheritance of LGBTQ+ history

Joseph Brant, news correspondent October 23, 2023

In a panel hosted Oct. 19 titled “Queer Materials in Queer Hands: Archives and Accessibility,” hosted by the Center for the Arts, speakers from some of the most influential artistic, educational and archival projects gathered in the College of Arts Media and Design, or CAMD,...

Members of Students Demand Action table at a voter registration event in Curry Student Center. The Northeastern chapter of SDA was founded this fall.

Students Demand Action founded at Northeastern to combat rising gun violence

Rachel Mahoney, news correspondent October 21, 2023

This fall, Northeastern students founded a new chapter of Students Demand Action, or SDA, to advocate for state and federal gun control and gun legislation, educate students about gun violence and offer a space for students passionate about ending gun violence to come together. Students...

Ell Hall stands behind Krentzman Quadrangle. Northeasten University was ranked 53rd in U.S. News & World Reports 2024 best college rankings.

U.S. World & News Report drops Northeastern from top 50 national colleges after altering ranking system

Jarriah Cockhren, news correspondent October 20, 2023

In 2022, Northeastern was ranked among the top 50 national universities, according to U.S. News’ annual report. In their most recent 2024 rankings, released Sept. 18, the university was ranked 53rd, down significantly from its ranking of 44th the year before. Many colleges...

Audience members sit down and wait for the EXP grand opening ceremony to begin. Speakers included top Massachusetts government officials such as Governor Maura Healey, and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.

‘There’s so much good here to come’: Government officials and community members celebrate Northeastern’s achievements at EXP grand opening

Lily Webber, news staff October 20, 2023

On Monday, the Northeastern community, along with top state officials, celebrated the grand opening of the new EXP building. The venue was packed, leaving some audience members standing as they listened to speakers praise the building’s launch. “Northeastern is not just...

Crime Log: Saturday, Sept. 1 to Wednesday, Sept. 13

Crime Log: Saturday, Sept. 1 to Wednesday, Sept. 13

Christina McCabe, news staff October 18, 2023

Friday, Sept. 1 12:00 a.m. A caller reported their information was used to create a fake social media account. A report was filed. 1:12 a.m. A caller reported individuals being loud on Hemenway Street. The individuals were sent on their way. 4:10 a.m. A caller...