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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Students at Northeastern are assigned a mailbox in August. Some students ordered their mail-in ballots months before the midterm election in November, but did not receive them in time to vote.

Issues with ResMail and mail delays prevent students from voting in 2022 midterm election

Sonel Cutler, campus editor December 13, 2022

The 2022 midterms were seen as a long-anticipated “referendum on the party in power” — a bellwether in which Republicans could gauge support for the looming 2024 presidential race and potentially flip seats across the nation.  National turnout was high — almost half...

Commander Billie J. Farrell speaks on Veteran's Day at the Northeastern Veterans' Memorial. Farrell recounted the USS Constitution's history and spoke of the enduring spirit of the country.

USS Constitution commander honors veterans at Northeastern ceremony

Erin Fine, news staff December 10, 2022

A crowd of veterans, students and military families alike gathered at Northeastern’s Veterans Memorial in Neal F. Finnegan Plaza for a Veterans Day event Nov. 11. Speakers shared history, humor and grief with the crowd — a small glimpse into the vast experiences of veterans. Keynote...

Crime Log: Tuesday, Nov. 8 to Sunday, Nov. 13

Crime Log: Tuesday, Nov. 8 to Sunday, Nov. 13

Alexis Santoro, news staff December 7, 2022

Tuesday, Nov. 8  2:34 a.m. A caller reported being threatened with a knife in Ruggles Station. A report was filed.  3:00 a.m.  A caller reported an individual loitering in the lobby of Davenport B. The area was checked.  9:25 a.m.  A caller reported unknown...

Crime Log: Tuesday, Nov. 1 to Monday, Nov. 7

Crime Log: Tuesday, Nov. 1 to Monday, Nov. 7

Alexis Santoro, news staff December 7, 2022

Tuesday, Nov. 1 11:03 a.m. A caller reported an individual shoplifted from Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center. A report was filed. 2:00 p.m. A caller reported an electronic immigration scam. A report was filed. 4:47 p.m. A caller reported two individuals shoplifted...

The Student Government Association office at 332 Curry Student Center. SGA passed a resolution Nov. 28 to prioritize the improvement of campus communication during emergencies.

SGA passes Sense of the Senate recommendations to improve emergency communication

Ali Caudle, news staff December 4, 2022

On Nov. 28, Northeastern’s Student Government Association, or SGA, voted on its first major resolution for the 22-23 school year, a Sense of the Senate on Northeastern Emergency Response and Public Safety Taskforce.  This was the work of the Student Services committee,...

Panelists at the Crime, Race and Justice online forum Nov. 29. Attendees heard from speakers about how Boston Public Schools is addressing student needs in a trauma-informed school system. Photo courtesy of The Center on Crime, Race and Justice.

Center on Crime, Race and Justice hosts forum on trauma-informed services

Renée Abbott, news staff December 4, 2022

The Center on Crime, Race and Justice within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities hosted the third annual Race and Community Dialogue Series, “A Community Forum on Trauma Informed Services Within Boston Public Schools,” Nov. 29.  Boston Public Schools, or BPS,...

The Westin was used as housing during the 2021-22 school year for students enrolled in N.U.in Boston.
This spring, some freshmen moving in from abroad will reportedly also live in the hotel.

N.U.in students to be housed in hotels upon return to Boston in spring

Mia Filler, news correspondent December 2, 2022

Over 50% of current N.U.in students will be housed in hotels upon their return to Boston for the spring 2023 semester, according to an October 26th webinar hosted by Northeastern University Housing, which current N.U.in students attended. Due to Northeastern’s housing shortage,...

Snell Library will undergo top-to-bottom renovations beginning in Spring 2023. The library plans to reinstate high-used and archived books in person for student use, as well as create additional study spaces.

Snell to remodel interior, reintroduce books to library in two-year renovation

Catherine Tepper, news correspondent November 30, 2022

Although Snell Library is one of the most popular study spots on campus, one thing sets it apart from many other university libraries — its lack of books.  Dan Cohen, the dean of the library, said the last time Snell had a large collection of books was in early 2020, right...

One of Northeastern's major draws for students is the co-op program, which extends to cities around the world with the "Beyond Boston" program. However, some students who took a co-op outside of Boston say they felt isolated from campus and unsupported by the university.

‘Beyond Boston’ co-ops lack social networks, ease of accessibility

Katy Manning, news staff November 28, 2022

When Northeastern students accept a co-op offer in a city outside Boston, they often have just a few months to search for living arrangements, reach out to social and professional connections and prepare themselves for a big move while they are still a college student. Whether...

Members of the Northeastern University College Democrats and College Republicans met Nov. 10 for a debate in Richards Hall. The topics ranged from gun control to inflation.

College Democrats and College Republicans host debate in aftermath of Election Day

Ali Caudle, news staff November 22, 2022

Two days after the 2022 midterm elections, six Northeastern students met in Richards Hall to debate as representatives of Northeastern’s leading partisan political groups. The three students seated at the table on the left belonged to the Northeastern University College Democrats,...

Northeastern's net assets have risen dramatically since 2006, while debts have remained relatively stable, according to Nedell. Total revenue has increased by 7.8% in this time. Photo courtesy of the Northeastern Office of Finance.

Northeastern treasurer presents to Faculty Senate, discusses $1.3B university revenue

Ethan Wayne, news staff November 22, 2022

The university’s faculty senate held its biweekly meeting Nov. 16, with Senior Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Thomas Nedell delivering an annual report to the body of senators from Northeastern’s academic colleges. Prior to the report, Provost and Senior Vice...

Ethan Zuckerman delivers an address at the Northeastern alumni center Nov. 15. Zuckerman, a public policy professor, spoke about the future of the digital public sphere.

Ethan Zuckerman discusses future of public sphere at CAMD Distinguished Lecturer Series

Renée Abbott, news staff November 21, 2022

Ethan Zuckerman does not think bigger is better, at least not for social media.  The internet scholar and University of Massachusetts Amherst public policy professor discussed how to rebuild the public sphere at the Northeastern alumni center on Columbus Avenue Tuesday Nov....