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NU drops in college rankings

NU drops in college rankings

September 17, 2015
Northeastern University’s ranking has dropped in US News and World Report’s National Universities Rankings, breaking an explosive upward streak that took it from No. 115 in 2006 to No. 42 last year .
Uber and Lyft drivers went on strike Wednesday to demand higher wages and better transparency.

Uber mistreating drivers

September 16, 2015

By Sean Connolly, editorial section editor In 2014, Uber claimed it serviced upwards of 1 million riders per day. In Boston, countless college students use Uber on a regular basis. It is a fast and convenient service, so as students leave the car, they don’t stop to consider...

Letter: Call to action from Socialist Alternative NU

Letter: Call to action from Socialist Alternative NU

September 16, 2015

As we head into our second full week of the new semester at Northeastern, college students around the country are getting back into the swing of things: Hanging out with friends, going to class, and joining clubs. For many students, figuring out how to make money is another step...

Column: Studying activist groups

Column: Studying activist groups

September 16, 2015

By Ross Beroff, Editorial Columnist  Northeastern is home to many activist  movements and groups on campus. One of the loudest is the Fight for $15 movement. Due to its prominence on campus and propensity for lying to promote its message, a closer look at the organizations...

RA guide’s section on oppression stirs controversy

RA guide’s section on oppression stirs controversy

September 9, 2015
Northeastern University’s Resident Assistant (RA) training material incited controversy and drew the wrath of Fox News host Bill O’Reilly last week when its section about oppression was posted on Reddit.
Students spar at Northeastern University's Fall Fest '15.

Fall Fest generates community, fun for students

September 9, 2015
Northeastern University kicked off the fall semester with the second annual Fall Fest this Monday with games, activities and a chance for students to engage with the Northeastern community.
Northeastern departments take new NU Core for trial run

Northeastern departments take new NU Core for trial run

September 9, 2015
Beginning this semester, four Northeastern Universitydepartments will begin testing a series of new core requirements developed by the university’s Curriculum Committee.
Northeastern launches NUGO app

Northeastern launches NUGO app

September 9, 2015
NUGO, Northeastern University’s new mobile application, was launched over the summer and now, back at school, students are reacting with both frustration and satisfaction.
Student activists stage sit-in, rally

Student activists stage sit-in, rally

April 16, 2015
In light of the movements to increase wages to $15 for all minimum wage employees and fair salaries for adjunct faculty, student activists held two events on Tuesday, April 14.
NUMA wins four awards

NUMA wins four awards

April 15, 2015
As the academic year comes to a close, the Northeastern University Marketing Association (NUMA)’s members have four awards to show for their work.
New graduate program offered

New graduate program offered

April 15, 2015
For those looking to advance their studies in international affairs, a new graduate program through Northeastern could become an enticing option.
NU ranked 90th by student choice

NU ranked 90th by student choice

April 15, 2015
While US News and World Report ranked Northeastern 42nd on its list of best schools in the country, it appears students may not be quite as infatuated with the university. In the recently published 2015 list of the Top 100 Colleges by Student Choice, NU was ranked 90th.