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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...

The class of 2025 attended the annual President's Convocation Sept. 6 in Matthews Arena. The ceremony features speeches from President Joseph E. Aoun, the student body president and all the academic deans.

Northeastern welcomes record-breaking class of 2025

Grace Comer, news staff September 7, 2021

Despite the unprecedented circumstances this past year’s applicant pool found themselves in, more students chose to apply to Northeastern than ever before.  Northeastern saw a 17% increase in applicants from last year, receiving 75,223 applications, according to an email...

Students, faculty and staff were required to be vaccinated before the start of the fall semester, and will be tested once a week.

Northeastern prepares for a more ‘normal’ fall semester

Marta Hill, campus editor September 7, 2021

Entering another school year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, second-year Cyrus Seyrafi said he is hopeful this semester will fill the gap in his college experience left by his abnormal first year. Last year didn’t feel like a true start to college, and Seyrafi said he...

First years, wearing matching Northeastern shirts and coordinating, light-up bracelets, watch the convocation ceremony. At key moments in the ceremony, the bracelets lit up in various colors.

Northeastern kicks off semester with Convocation, Fall Fest

Marta Hill, campus editor September 7, 2021

Monday marked a return to a relatively normal semester with two landmark events of Welcome Week and the beginning of the semester — the President’s Convocation and Fall Fest.  The two convocation ceremonies were held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Matthews Arena. Doors...

Q&A: President Aoun discusses returning to Northeastern, diversity issues

Q&A: President Aoun discusses returning to Northeastern, diversity issues

Matt Yan and Rachel Erwin August 27, 2021

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke with The News in an hour-long, in-person conversation Wednesday about returning to in-person activities amid rising cases of the Delta variant and progress regarding his goals for diversity, equity and inclusion.  Below is a transcript...

Northeastern announced Aug. 11 the reinstatement of an indoor mask mandate, effective when students move in to university housing or Sept. 6.

Northeastern reinstates indoor mask mandate for fall term

Marta Hill, campus editor August 11, 2021

In an email to all students sent Wednesday, Northeastern updated its masking protocols for all global campuses and reminded students of the vaccination requirement for fall term. This update reverses a May 19 announcement, when the university loosened mask restrictions for fully...

Students, faculty and staff will be required to test once a week, regardless of vaccination status.

Northeastern announces new fall COVID-19 testing requirements

Mihiro Shimano, managing editor July 13, 2021

Starting Sept. 6, faculty, staff, students and vendor employees will be required to test once per week if they are on campus at least one day a week, according to an email from Northeastern Tuesday morning. Testing is required for both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. “Starting...