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Crime log: Friday, Oct. 1 to Monday, Oct. 4 

Crime log: Friday, Oct. 1 to Monday, Oct. 4 

Alexis Santoro, news staff October 15, 2021

Friday, Oct. 1  12:05 a.m.  There was a motor vehicle accident on Huntington Avenue. Officers assisted with traffic. BPD assumed jurisdiction.  1:14 a.m.  Weapons were confiscated from an individual’s room in Kerr Hall. A report was filed.  1:41 a.m.  A...

Mills Hall at Mills College houses the school’s office of the president. The college, the latest addition to Northeastern University’s “global network”, will focus on empowering women, first-generation students and students of color.

Mills College merger creates uncertainty, hope

Bela Omoeva, news correspondent October 15, 2021

Northeastern University announced Sept. 14 that it had finalized its merger with Mills College, a women’s college in Oakland, Calif. The agreement will change Mills to a coed institution, rename it to Mills College at Northeastern University, and bring its 135-acre campus into...

Northeastern announced new guidance on vaccination requirements for Family and Friends Weekend and in-arena sports events Oct. 15.

Northeastern announces COVID-19 requirements for family weekend, in-arena athletic events

Sarah Barber, news staff October 15, 2021

Northeastern released new COVID-19 requirements for those attending family weekend and athletic events, at both Matthews Arena and the Cabot Center, on Friday, Oct. 15.  In an email from the Office of Student Orientation and Family Programs regarding the upcoming family weekend,...

Crime Log: Saturday, Sept. 25 to Thursday,  Sept. 30

Crime Log: Saturday, Sept. 25 to Thursday,  Sept. 30

Alexis Santoro, news staff October 11, 2021

Saturday, Sept. 25 1:02 a.m. A caller reported an intoxicated individual on Ruggles Street. The individual was transported to the hospital. 2:05 a.m. A caller reported an intoxicated individual in the West Village Quad. A report was filed. 10:59 a.m. An individual...

Jane Junn tackles Asian Hate with an intersectional approach

Kathryn Manning, news correspondent October 10, 2021

Addressing a group of Northeastern students and faculty Oct. 7, Jane Junn called upon the experiences of Asian Americans, the intersection of Asian hate and other prevalent social issues.  Junn, a professor of political science and gender and sexuality studies at the University...

Crime Log: Monday, Sept. 13 to Friday, Sept. 24 

Crime Log: Monday, Sept. 13 to Friday, Sept. 24 

Alexis Santoro, news staff October 4, 2021

Sunday, Sept. 12  3:00 p.m.  A caller reported receiving a fraudulent call from an individual claiming to be from the Chinese government. A report was filed.  Monday, Sept. 13  10:21 a.m.  Police responded to a minor motor vehicle accident on Columbus Avenue....

Students advocate for better mental health support, UHCS responds

Students advocate for better mental health support, UHCS responds

Rachel Erwin, managing editor October 4, 2021

After about a year and a half of pandemic living, it’s no surprise that mental health issues are on the rise, especially on college campuses. Some students at Northeastern believe the school is not taking these problems seriously.  Jackie Williams, a third-year biology...

Student Government Association senate meetings are open to everyone, and students do not have to be an elected senator to particpate in committee projects.

What is the Student Government Association? SGA officials explain group, promise transparency

Marta Hill and Srishti Gummaraju September 30, 2021

From the outside, the Student Government Association at Northeastern may seem to be an amorphous group of students with a confusing internal structure, but Nicole Miranda, a fifth-year health science major and parliamentarian for student government, said the group acts as a liaison...

Ben Rhodes spoke to an auditorium full of Northeastern community members Sept. 20. Rhodes was former President Barack Obama's deputy national security adviser and is the co-host for the Pod Save the World podcast.

Former Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes visits Northeastern

Sydney Steinberg, news correspondent September 30, 2021

Former Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes spoke at Northeastern’s Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Complex, or ISEC, auditorium Sept. 20, attracting hundreds of students. In the interview, moderated by the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, Diversity and...

Crime Log: Wednesday, Sept. 8 to Monday, Sept. 13

Crime Log: Wednesday, Sept. 8 to Monday, Sept. 13

Alexis Santoro, news staff September 17, 2021

Wednesday, Sept. 8  12:17 a.m.  A caller reported an individual entered without proper access at 110 St. Stephen St. The individual was sent on their way. A report was filed.  4:18 a.m.  A caller reported an individual possibly stealing a bike at West Village...

Northeastern announced Sept. 14 that the negotiations it was in with Mills College in Oakland, California, have been finalized. The partnership will also lead to the creation of the Mills Institute which, according to News@Northeastern, will be dedicated to empowering women, BIPOC and first-generation students.

Northeastern, Mills College finalize partnership

Matt Yan, editor-in-chief September 14, 2021

Northeastern University announced today in an email from President Joseph E. Aoun that it has finalized negotiations with Mills College in Oakland, California, for a partnership first announced in June. Mills College will now be known as Mills College at Northeastern University.  “Just...

During the event Sept. 11, attendees placed roses and small commemorative stones on the memorial. The event also featured several speakers and a moment of silence for the victims of 9/11.

Northeastern community commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11

Mihiro Shimano, managing editor September 12, 2021

Northeastern University students, faculty and staff gathered Saturday at the Candace Lee Williams memorial to commemorate the lives of those lost in the 9/11 attacks under a clear, blue sky that resembled the day of the tragedy 20 years ago.  The memorial where the service...