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Crime log: Thursday, Oct. 14 to Saturday, Oct. 23 

Crime log: Thursday, Oct. 14 to Saturday, Oct. 23 

Alexis Santoro, news staff October 29, 2021

Thursday, Oct. 14  4:10 a.m.  A caller reported their bike stolen from Columbus Avenue. A report was filed.  12:17 p.m.  A caller reported an individual possibly urinating in bushes near Curry Student Center. A report was filed.  2:49 p.m.  A caller reported...

The 50 teams who qualified for the Hunt will compete Nov. 19 in the 24-hour event.

Husky Haunt is coming: Here’s how NU students are preparing

Kathryn Manning, news correspondent October 29, 2021

On Nov. 19 and 20, teams of 12 Northeastern students will participate in the Resident Student Association’s Husky Hunt, a 24-hour scavenger hunt around Boston.  In 2020, the Hunt was moved to the spring semester and teams competed virtually in response to the COVID-19...

Students will run starting from Speare Hall and ending at Centennial Common.

‘Spooky 15th Underwear Run’ marks unofficial return to beloved campus tradition

Marta Hill, campus editor October 29, 2021

The Underwear Run is a time-honored Northeastern tradition that’s exactly what it sounds like —  students gather in late October and run through campus and the city in their underwear.   Things are different this year. Two students took it upon themselves to host an...

Northeastern celebrated its resident community resource dog's first birthday Oct. 18. The dogs name is Cooper.

Northeastern celebrates community resource dog’s first birthday

Kelly Garrity, news staff October 27, 2021

It’s not every day that Northeastern celebrates a first birthday for a staff member, but Cooper is no ordinary husky. Technically, he’s an English Golden Retriever.  Cooper is Northeastern’s resident community resource dog, named for the school’s co-op program. To...

Crime log: Tuesday, Oct. 5 to Wednesday, Oct. 13 

Crime log: Tuesday, Oct. 5 to Wednesday, Oct. 13 

Alexis Santoro, news staff October 24, 2021

Tuesday, Oct. 5  9:15 a.m.  There was a minor motor vehicle accident on Huntington Avenue. Services rendered.  10:36 a.m.  A caller reported an individual stole numerous textbooks from the Northeastern Bookstore. Officers responded, located and identified the...

Wesley Lowery spoke to Northeastern community members Oct. 18.

Wesley Lowery visits Northeastern, discusses journalists’ role in racial justice movements

Sonel Cutler, news correspondent October 22, 2021

Wesley Lowery, a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, spoke to students and faculty in Northeastern's Raytheon Amphitheater Monday, Oct. 18 about his career and experiences covering police shootings and racial justice protests around the nation.   Attendees filled the event...

Graphic by Devin Raynor

Chicken Lou’s reveals new products, more surprises to come

Skye Richmond, deputy campus editor October 15, 2021

On Monday Jan. 11, Chicken Lou’s Twitter account tweeted, “Did we all think Chicken Dave would stay retired? #workingonsomethingbig #fingerscrossed #weneedgoodnewsin2021”  Since then, a series of mysterious tweets revealed the release of new products such as the shack’s...

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...