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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Library adds security measures

January 19, 2012
At the Jan. 9 Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, John Tobin, Northeastern’s vice president for city and community affairs, addressed the recently installed system. Visitors, who used to be able to use the library after signing in with a valid ID, now must be signed into the library by a Northeastern student, faculty or staff member and issued a guest pass.

Crime Log: Dec. 8-Jan. 10

January 12, 2012
During an anti-bullying event in Matthews Arena, an NUPD officer spotted an 11-year-old girl running up the stairs to the balcony level. She appeared to be in distress and when approached, gestured that she was choking.

Former city of Boston staffer William Onuoha joins Northeastern

January 12, 2012
Northeastern University attracted another former city of Boston employee when William Onuoha joined the Office of City and Community Affairs this week.

Brief: Northeastern ranks second among ‘green’ universities

January 12, 2012
Northeastern landed in second place among 178 schools in the University of Indonesia’s GreenMetric Rankings of World Universities, the university announced Wednesday in a news release.

Brief: SGA names vice chair, VP of academic affairs

January 12, 2012
The Student Government Association (SGA) filled several positions, including the newly created vice chair slot, during its senate meeting Monday.

Northeastern searches for solutions in wake of YMCA plan’s uncertainty

January 12, 2012
While the contested YMCA residence hall project continues to be drawn out into the new year, Northeastern could pursue more projects in Roxbury, Vice President for City and Community Affairs John Tobin said Monday.

Political science professor Bruce Wallin remembered as devoted Huskies fan

January 12, 2012
Bruce Wallin was the legendary professor all Northeastern students had to have in class before graduating, the one who epitomized the definition of “teacher” by always putting his students first, through demanding work and unending care.

Former Sec. of State Colin Powell named commencement speaker

December 12, 2011
Former U.S. Secretary of State and retired four-star General Colin Powell will deliver the 110th commencement address to seniors at the Class of 2012 graduation ceremony May 4 at TD Garden, President Joseph Aoun announced Monday on Twitter.

Crime Log: Nov. 30-Dec. 6

December 8, 2011
The proctor in West Village E reported that a 22-year-old female student entered the building and walked into a wall.

Pi Kappa Alpha slammed with suspension, faces charter loss

December 8, 2011
The fate of Northeastern’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity hangs in the balance of its national chapter’s decision following a recommendation from university officials to cancel its charter after three members threw a party in September at a Mission Hill residence.

Cyclists fear bike thefts, want more secure racks

December 8, 2011
Students at Northeastern are worried about a recent rash of bike theft and would like to see officials do more to prevent it. In November, 12 bikes were reported stolen, at least 10 of which were secured using cable locks rather than the more secure U-lock. One bike was taken after a student failed to secure it properly with a U-lock.

Controversial speaker Finkelstein draws crowd, protesters

December 8, 2011
The West Village F classroom could not contain the volatile crowd that showed up to hear Norman Finkelstein speak.