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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.
[UPDATED] SGA backs DivestNU, calls for divestment pledge

[UPDATED] SGA backs DivestNU, calls for divestment pledge

October 4, 2016
Senators in the Student Government Association (SGA) voted to reaffirm the student body’s call for fossil fuel divestment on Monday night, the same day the DivestNU coalition began an indefinite occupation of Centennial Common.
Annual document shows increase in reported incidents

Annual document shows increase in reported incidents

October 4, 2016
Domestic violence, dating violence and sexual harassment all increased, while sexual assault numbers remained consistent.
[UPDATED] Divestment student group occupies Centennial Common

[UPDATED] Divestment student group occupies Centennial Common

Julia Preszler and Caroline Boschetto October 4, 2016
Members of DivestNU, a student-led campaign working to persuade Northeastern to end all investment in the fossil fuel industry, began pitching tents on Centennial Common at 7:45 this morning.
NU Real Estate Club holds forum on urban devleopment

NU Real Estate Club holds forum on urban devleopment

September 30, 2016
Poor communication and a large student population are two key contributors to Boston’s growing gentrification problem, according to a group of panelists at a Northeastern University (NU) discussion event held on Sept. 21.

Crime log: Sept. 19 – Sept. 26

September 29, 2016
Crime of the Week: Tuesday, Sept. 20 5:15 p.m. Boston Police Department (BPD) reported a stabbing near Speare Place. Numerous callers confirmed a man with blood all over him was walking near Stetson West and the Fenway. Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD), BPD, Boston Fire Department (BFD) and Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived on the scene. Witnesses stated that after the male went toward the Fenway, he walked toward Cahners Hall. NUPD checked the area with negative results and no further information was available, as witnesses only saw one man leave the area and did not see the stabbing occurred. BPD located the victim, unaffiliated with NU, at Agassiz Way and Park Drive. BPD assumed jurisdiction.
NU startup competes at Beantown Throwdown

NU startup competes at Beantown Throwdown

September 29, 2016
Cookin, a Northeastern student startup, placed fifth at the annual pitch competition “Beantown Throwdown” on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Cookin gives users step-by-step shopping lists and recipes aimed at making cooking more convenient and affordable.
Data science and journalism coalesce for social justice

Data science and journalism coalesce for social justice

September 29, 2016
Around 150 data scientists, journalists and innovators filled the Curry Student Center mezzanine to capacity on Wednesday for the inaugural HUBweek hackathon. The four-hour event focused on how data science and reporting could be synthesized to foster social good.
Photograph by Jerry Yu

Students scuttle to fame

September 29, 2016
The Resident Student Association (RSA) works hard to provide students with a variety of ways to spend their free time. Last weekend, this included the opportunity to make history. On Sept. 25, 376 students broke the Guinness World Records achievement of the most people crab walking. The previous record was 279, held by the Amitie Sports Club in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
Student car enthusiasts gather at showcase

Student car enthusiasts gather at showcase

September 29, 2016
The Northeastern University Baja Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) took to Boston Common on Sunday, Sept. 26, for the fifth annual Boston Cup classic car show.
Expanding the long history of the Longfellow House

Expanding the long history of the Longfellow House

Kaitlyn Budion September 29, 2016
Built in 1759, the Longfellow House of Cambridge, Massachusetts has quite the history. A National Historic Site, the house served as George Washington’s headquarters during the Revolutionary War. If that wasn’t enough, the site was later home to poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow from 1837 to 1882. Now, Northeastern University has received a grant from the National Park Service to help showcase the property’s expansive history.