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Northeastern community members wait in line to vote at Matthews Arena on Election Day.

Weighing COVID-19 risks, students traveled home to vote

Riley Robinson, news staff November 8, 2020

At 2 a.m. Nov. 2, Julie Dobkin got in her car and drove through the night to go vote. Two of her roommates, who had each already voted, packed snacks and decided to ride with her. By 6:30 a.m they arrived at Dobkin’s polling place in Bucks County — where President Trump lost...

Third-year economics major Patric Song's at-home workspace.

Students adjust to remote co-ops, long for in-person work interactions

Lucas Cooperman, news correspondent November 7, 2020
Students who planned on starting their co-op cycle this school year have had to grapple with the numerous effects of the pandemic, forcing them to assess the value of a remote internship process and job and the challenges that come with remote workspaces. 
Stetson West was one of two dining halls closed as a result of the positive test results.

Four Stetson East dining hall workers test positive for COVID-19

George Barker, campus editor November 5, 2020

In the last 10 days, four dining hall workers from Levine Marketplace, commonly known as Stetson East, tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email from Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson sent to all students Thursday evening. The four employees...

Northeastern's COVID-19 guidelines are not taking into account the sex lives of students.

Northeastern updates COVID-19 guidelines after Massachusetts stay-at-home advisory

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor November 4, 2020
In an email to students Nov. 4, Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson gave an update regarding the new safety measures imposed by the Massachusetts government to address the spiking number of COVID-19 cases in the state. 
Boston Police parked officers on Leon Street after the shooting.

[UPDATED] NUPD and BPD officers respond to shooting near campus

Jordan Baron November 3, 2020

A shooting occurred on Annunciation Road near Ruggles and Leon streets Tuesday night, according to Northeastern Police Department and Boston Police Department officers on the scene. No one was shot and the investigation was still ongoing, said Officer José Diaz of the Boston...

Faculty senate, pictured meeting last semester, raised concerns that this new policy change would disproportionately impact women and people of color, directly contradicting the university’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Spring semester teaching policy raises diversity, childcare concerns for faculty, graduate students

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor October 30, 2020

As a working parent, communication studies professor Brooke Foucault Welles has spent the fall semester learning to balance teaching her courses remotely and taking care of her young children that are learning from home. Because of previous exceptions allowed by the university,...

Not only do students risk spreading COVID-19 to their hometowns, but following Thanksgiving break, an influx of people may return to Boston with the virus after catching it at home.

Students weigh travel risks as Thanksgiving approaches and cases soar nationwide

Charlie Wolfson, news staff October 30, 2020
Later this month, thousands of students, faculty and staff will likely leave the relatively controlled ecosystem of Northeastern for the Thanksgiving holiday. This semester, Thanksgiving presents Northeastern with one of its biggest challenges yet.
NUPD reports robbery near Boston campus

NUPD reports robbery near Boston campus

Lucy Gavin, deputy campus editor October 30, 2020
A Northeastern student was robbed at knifepoint near the Boston campus on Friday afternoon, according to an email from NUPD.
Ken Henderson (left) and Madeleine Estabrook (right).

Chancellor Henderson, Senior Vice Chancellor Estabrook discuss spring semester, safety protocols

Ethan Wayne, news correspondent October 28, 2020

Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson and Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Madeleine Estabrook held two town-hall meetings last week to discuss an update on the reopening of campus and the university’s plans for the spring semester. This...

The SGA office in Curry Student Center.

Northeastern denies SGA request for Election Day class cancellation

Isabel Stephens, news staff October 27, 2020
Northeastern denied a Student Government Association request for Election Day to be declared a university holiday, arguing that the large number of students voting by mail makes the accommodation for in-person voters unnecessary.
I was given a few hours to pack up and leave my apartment. My roommates were called several hours later.

I spent 10 days in on-campus isolation housing. Here’s how it went.

Ananya Sankar, news staff October 27, 2020
On any normal occasion, getting two missed calls from a Boston number wouldn’t be out of the ordinary. I was on my way out the door to head to my 11:45 a.m. class when I called the number back, thinking it might have been a source for one of my journalism assignments.
A sign from one of the sexual health popups earlier this semester.

UHCS, OPEN partner with student organizations to provide resources for students’ sexual health

Adessa Jayne, news correspondent October 25, 2020
Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services, or UHCS, has partnered with the Office of Prevention and Education, or OPEN, along with Reslife and three student organizations, to launch a series of pop-up events and online resources for students’ sexual health throughout COVID-19.