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DivestNU occupation of Centennial in second week

DivestNU occupation of Centennial in second week

October 13, 2016
Members of DivestNU, now in their second week of occupying Centennial Common, held a rally with alumni Tuesday and have agreed to move their tents out of the way for a Student Government Association (SGA) event scheduled for Friday.
Celebrity chef Robert Irvine shows off skills in Xhibition Kitchen

Celebrity chef Robert Irvine shows off skills in Xhibition Kitchen

October 13, 2016
At the Xhibition Kitchen celebrity chef and restaurateur Robert Irvine entertained students while demonstrating how to cook a risotto on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Northeastern announces new academic plan

Northeastern announces new academic plan

October 10, 2016

By Vy Thai, news correspondent By the end of 2025, Northeastern University aims to further expand its unique educational models by magnifying the reach and impact of its global and experiential opportunities, according to a new report released by the university on on Oct....

The fight for fossil fuel divestment

The fight for fossil fuel divestment

October 7, 2016
An in-depth history of the divestment movement at Northeastern.
SGA leadership lays out goals for student engagement and recognition

SGA leadership lays out goals for student engagement and recognition

October 6, 2016
The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed its ambitions to improve student relations during a press conference held on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
NU professors to examine correctional officer suicides

NU professors to examine correctional officer suicides

October 6, 2016
The researchers received $500,000 from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to study the causes and effects of officer suicides in Massachusetts.
PRESS RELEASE: Facing mounting debt, Huntington News launches $40K campaign

PRESS RELEASE: Facing mounting debt, Huntington News launches $40K campaign

October 6, 2016
The Huntington News, Northeastern University's only student-run, independent newspaper, has launched a campaign to raise $40,000 by the end of the school year.
Podcast producers Joe Taché and Prasanna Rajasekaran

Students produce podcast on 80s crack cocaine epidemic

Julia Preszler October 6, 2016
This fall, two Northeastern students are releasing a weekly podcast called “Colored: Crack Cocaine, the War on Drugs and the Making of Post-Civil Rights America.”
Edward Myers at HuskyHacks

Student hackers compete in innovation marathon

October 5, 2016
More than 150 Northeastern students huddled around laptops, circuit boards and assorted electronics on the ground floor of West Village H, gathering to participate in HuskyHacks.

Crime Log: Sept. 26 – Oct. 3

October 5, 2016
Crime of the Week: Wednesday, Sept. 28 10:35 p.m. NUPD stopped two people in Carter Park and requested EMS after observing a man inject what appeared to be heroin. EMS arrived and transported the subject, unaffiliated with NU, to Boston Medical Center. NUPD reported having to use Narcan prior to EMS arrival and two officers went to the hospital for evaluation after possible unprotected exposure. The man's companion was identified and found to have a warrant out for possession of a Class B substance. She was placed under arrest and transported to Transit Police headquarters for booking. A report was filed.
Kennedy Hall withstands flooding

Kennedy Hall withstands flooding

October 5, 2016
Northeastern's Kennedy Hall withstood some flooding Wednesday night. According to a representative from the Northeastern University Police Department, although there is no explicit timeline, most students will be let back into the building before the end of the night. By James Duffy, sports editor
Annual conference focuses on sustainability, networking

Annual conference focuses on sustainability, networking

October 5, 2016
Panel discussions, workshops, speeches and a networking reception filled the day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Northeastern University Energy Systems Society (NUESS)’s second annual Energy Conference.