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Associate Professor of Political Science William Kay poses for a portrait in 2013. Kay studied public policy and administration, organization theory and science and technology policy. photo by brooks canaday

NU Professor William Kay leaves legacy as passionate academic, caring professor

Katy Manning, news staff February 13, 2023

The Northeastern community lost a long-term member of the political science faculty to stage 4 cancer Jan. 28. A professor at Northeastern since the late 1980s, William “Woody” Kay, is remembered by his students and colleagues as someone who genuinely loved to teach.  Kay...

Crime Log: Sunday, Jan. 1 to Monday, Jan. 16

Crime Log: Sunday, Jan. 1 to Monday, Jan. 16

Alexis Santoro, news staff February 10, 2023

Sunday, Jan. 1  12:43 a.m.  Caller reported an individual loitering near the Renaissance Park Garage. The individual was sent on their way.  3:54 a.m.  An individual known to trespass was located in the lobby of Stetson East. The individual was sent on their way.  4:29...

Dr. Meredith Clark moderates a discussion between Dr. Kevin Quashie and Dr. Salamishah Tillet during the final panel of the symposium. The second annual bell hooks symposium was hosted by Northeastern’s Africana Studies program.

Annual bell hooks symposium explores “Black Feminism, Black Freedom”

Jesica Bak and Lula Fox February 10, 2023

In a commemorative start to Black History Month, Northeastern’s Africana Studies program hosted its second annual bell hooks symposium Feb. 3, themed ‘Black Feminism, Black Freedom.’  The program held its first bell hooks symposium last year — two months after hooks,...

Gender-affirming care is a need for transgender individuals at Northeastern

Rachel Umansky-Castro, news staff February 2, 2023

Finn Seifert, a second-year human services major at Northeastern, started hormone replacement therapy at 16, a treatment some hope to render illegal as part of a national campaign to restrict minors’ access to gender-affirming care.  But Seifert, who wanted to transition...

Donte Lewis, Clara Barsoum and Cynthia Barrera (pictured left to right) pose for a portrait. They spoke with The News about the challenges they face as first-generation low-income students attending Northeastern, such as balancing their part-time jobs with classes.

First-gen low-income Northeastern students experience unseen struggles

Rachel Umansky-Castro, news staff February 2, 2023

Cynthia Barrera, a second-year criminal justice and political science combined major, has a packed schedule for a Northeastern University student: she’s balancing four classes while working 10-15 hours a week as a peer mentor, a teaching assistant and a receptionist at an office...

DEVELOPING STORY: Northeastern grad student struck and killed by police cruiser in Seattle

Rachel Erwin and Rachel Umansky-Castro January 30, 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Northeastern University graduate student, was killed when a city police cruiser struck her as she crossed the street in Seattle, just a few blocks from the university’s campus, according to officials. Kandula was allegedly struck by a Seattle...

Crime Log: Friday, Dec. 16 to Saturday, Dec. 31

Crime Log: Friday, Dec. 16 to Saturday, Dec. 31

Alexis Santoro, news staff January 15, 2023

Friday, Dec. 16 12:47 a.m.  A caller reported an individual yelling near the Cabot Physical Education Center. The individual was sent on their way.  8:21 a.m.  A caller reported an individual loitering near Camden Street. The individual was sent on their way.  8:57...

Crime Log: Friday, Dec. 2 to Thursday, Dec. 15

Crime Log: Friday, Dec. 2 to Thursday, Dec. 15

Alexis Santoro, news staff January 15, 2023

Friday, Dec. 2  12:03 a.m.  A caller reported suspicious activity in LightView. Services rendered.  12:27 a.m.  A caller reported items in the stairwell of Hastings Hall. The area was checked.  4:24 a.m.  A caller reported an individual sleeping in the...

Jennifer Dwork, VP of Brand Marketing for WISP, answers audience questions during the joint FSO and NUSHARE panel on Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Student groups partner with WISP to discuss reproductive justice

Katherine Mailly, news staff January 12, 2023

Students spoke with representatives from the reproductive healthcare company Wisp Dec. 1 at an event centered on how the overturning of Roe v. Wade will impact access to reproductive health services. The event was a collaboration between the Feminist Student Organization, or...

President Joseph E. Aoun speaks at Convocation Sept. 6 in Matthews Arena. In an interview with The News, Aoun said what attracts him to the Northeastern community is how engaged and innovative it is.

Q&A: President Aoun discusses global student experience, new Miami campus

Marta Hill and Rachel Erwin January 3, 2023

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke with The News in a conversation Dec. 14 about the university’s global expansion and experiential learning programs, after the announcement of the new Miami campus.  Below is a transcript of the full conversation. This transcript...

Crime Log: Tuesday, Nov. 22 to Thursday, Dec. 1

Crime Log: Tuesday, Nov. 22 to Thursday, Dec. 1

Alexis Santoro, news staff December 19, 2022

Tuesday, Nov. 22  1:42 a.m.  A caller reported an individual harassing passersby in Forsyth Circle. The individual was sent on their way. 2:25 a.m.  A caller reported an individual laying on the ground in Hastings Hall. The individual was sent on their way.  9:47...

Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 14 to Monday, Nov. 21

Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 14 to Monday, Nov. 21

Alexis Santoro, news staff December 19, 2022

Monday, Nov. 14  1:11 p.m.  A caller reported being electronically extorted for money or compromising images would be released on social media. A report was filed.  2:30 p.m.  A caller reported damage to their motor vehicle on Columbus Avenue. A report was filed.  7:48...