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DogHouse t-shirt contest aims to promote school spirit

DogHouse t-shirt contest aims to promote school spirit

September 18, 2014
As of Sept. 5, students have been able to vote for this year’s DogHouse t-shirt, a decision usually reserved for a select few. “Rather than having five people decide for the masses…we’ve decided to open up it up to the public,” current DogHouse leader and fourth year Health Science major Mike Davis said. “We want to make it a point to show that The DogHouse is a collective, and that every person, from a freshman new to campus to a senior about to graduate is a part of it.”
Ruggles granted $20 million upgrade

Ruggles granted $20 million upgrade

September 18, 2014
Last Friday, President Aoun was joined by Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DoT), Anthony Foxx, state senators, Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, Gov. Deval Patrick and Mayor Martin J. Walsh to present a $20 million federal grant to renovate Ruggles Station.
Townsend, Diem pioneer cancer detection

Townsend, Diem pioneer cancer detection

September 18, 2014
As stated by the World Health Organization, early detection of cancer greatly is a primary requirement for successful treatment. Recipient of the 2014 RISE undergraduate award for Physical and Life Sciences, senior chemistry major Douglas Townsend,and Max Diem, professor of chemistry, are pioneering a new form of cancer diagnostics.

Provost to leave office after seven years

September 18, 2014
Over the summer, Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun announced to the university’s faculty that Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Stephen W. Director, would be retiring after seven years of service. “I will be forever grateful for the way Steve approached his job as provost; he always acted with the greater interests of the university in mind,” Aoun said in an email to university faculty. “This is the mark of a true university citizen and a true leader.”

Crime Log: Sept. 1-8

September 11, 2014
A student reported her roommate was smoking marijuana. Officers responded and spoke with both students in the hallway before being let in by the reported offender. The subject admitted to smoking marijuana with her two friends. The drugs (less than one ounce) and paraphernalia were later confiscated. A report was filed and action was referred to OSCCR.
Allston Christmas: traffic, trash and treasure

Allston Christmas: traffic, trash and treasure

September 11, 2014
On Sept. 1, Allston Christmas brought its usual chaos to Boston as thousands of rental units changed hands from outgoing to incoming students. The Allston Christmas tradition dates back to the ‘60s and refers to large quantities of furniture and household goods that litter the streets of the Allston, Brighton and Mission Hill areas during college move-in time.
Waxman leads student discussion of Israeli-Palestinian dispute

Waxman leads student discussion of Israeli-Palestinian dispute

September 11, 2014
Throughout the 20th century the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has always been a hot issue that attracts a great amount of controversy, both on a political and ethical levels. Discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be a challenging feat, but teaching it is even harder.
Former Northeastern student on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorist List

Former Northeastern student on FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist List

September 11, 2014
Former Northeastern student Ahmad Abousamra was placed on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist list in 2013, and has a $50,000 bounty on his head, for allegedly heading the social media for the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group.
Bouvé celebrates history of physical therapy

Bouvé celebrates history of physical therapy

September 11, 2014
The Bouvé College of Health Sciences is celebrating 100 years of the Origins of Physical Therapy at Northeastern at the end of this month.
Fall Fest and other Welcome Week Shenanigans

Fall Fest and other Welcome Week Shenanigans

September 4, 2014
Before deadlines and homework begin piling up, Northeastern University’s Welcome Week 2014 provides a chance for students to get involved and find out what the campus has to offer. The festivities began on Wednesday, Aug. 27 with Welcome Week information sessions and will come to a close on Saturday, Sept. 6, when various clubs and organizations host activities around campus.
Faculty denied tenure, at odds with Provost

Faculty denied tenure, at odds with Provost

September 4, 2014
Last year, Denise Horn, assistant professor of International Relations, was denied tenure in a highly public and controversial decision made by the office of the provost. With a huge wave of faculty and undergraduate support behind her, Horn's tenure decision was postponed for reassessment. And this year she was denied again.
East Village to open Jan.2015

East Village to open Jan.2015

September 4, 2014
With the ever-rising student population, Northeastern is continually addressing the problem of housing. As more undergraduates enter and the commitment to provide on campus housing increases, students have continued to seek other means of housing off campus.