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NUPD takes unlocked or abandoned bikes and holds them until the following spring, when the bikes are donated to local charities.

Bike robberies on campus: avoidable or inevitable?

Sarah Olender, news correspondent October 2, 2019
The number of bikes stolen on campus continue to rise as the semester proceeds.
The outside of the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution in Ell Hall.

Students, former RAs unsure of OSCCR fines’ effectiveness

Lukas Illion, news correspondent October 2, 2019
Many students are questioning the effectiveness of OSCCR fines as a deterrent for underage drinking.
The frame for elevator license in Ryder Hall appears empty.

Expired elevator licenses cause confusion on campus

Kelly Garrity, news correspondent October 2, 2019
Elevators in buildings across campus either have expired or missing licenses, calling into question their safety.
The town hall meeting was held in the Center for Intercultural Engagement.

NSCC town hall focuses on diversity, cultural mediation

Grace Horne, news correspondent October 2, 2019
The Northeastern Student of Color Caucus held their first town hall meeting of the fall semester to talk diversity and cultural mediation.
Attendees share their perspectives.

Open Narratives provides students with a space for meaningful discussion

Christopher Kelly, news staff October 2, 2019
The club offers a platform for students of all backgrounds to share their opinions and life experiences about a litany of political, economic and social issues.
Starting in November, students will have to use Duo two-factor authentication to log in to myNortheastern.

ITS to require two-factor authentication for all students

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor October 2, 2019
In November, students will have to respond to a push notification on their phone from the Duo app after entering their password to comply with the newly required two-factor authentication system. 
Huskies for Bernie is one of the many 2020 campaign groups on campus.

NU Democrats unsure of best candidate for 2020 election

Grace Horne, news correspondent September 30, 2019
Even though the next presidential election is over a year away, and there are still four months until the Iowa caucus, more and more Northeastern students are getting involved in advocacy in discussions in response to the Democratic debates and campaigns. 
President Joseph E. Aoun spoke to student representatives at an SGA meeting Sept. 16.

Aoun takes hot seat at SGA meeting

Nadine El-Bawab, deputy campus editor September 25, 2019

Tensions ran high in a Student Government Association, or SGA, meeting Sept. 16 when President Joseph E. Aoun spoke to student representatives and took questions.  Questions ranged from improving on-campus housing to why it appears the university is spending more money on...

The LightView apartment feature kitchens with brand-new appliances.

LightView: ‘Not what was marketed’

Stella Westlake, news correspondent September 25, 2019
Now that they have settled in, students living in Northeastern’s latest housing construction, the 21-story LightView building on Columbus Avenue, are responding to their new environment with mixed reviews.
Provost James Bean has been at Northeastern since 2015.

Provost Bean to step down at end of academic year

Nick Hirano, news staff September 24, 2019
Northeastern Provost James C. Bean will step down at the end of the 2020 academic year.
Professor Minus is originally from the Bahamas.

With family in the midst of hurricane, Bahamian professor raises money for relief

Kenneal Patterson, news staff September 19, 2019

Hurricane Dorian, the most destructive natural disaster in Bahamian history, has already taken 50 lives and left thousands injured and stranded. Although news of the catastrophe left many feeling helpless, Professor Marilyn Minus instead resolved to lend a hand.    Minus,...

Volunteers from Coaching Corps show off their juggling skills in front of Centennial Common.

Over 60 organizations present at NU volunteer fair

Cameron Barnett, news correspondent September 18, 2019
Students at the volunteer fair were able to meet with a variety of organizations, including Boston Partners in Education, Fenway Alliance and Coaching Corps.