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Packages delivered through Frisky Husky include contraceptives such as condoms, oral dams and water-based lubricants.

Frisky Husky delivers free contraception

Yunkyo Kim, news staff • March 4, 2019
OPEN piloted the Frisky Husky program last semester to deliver free sexual health supplies with guaranteed confidentiality to NU students who live in on-campus housing.
Michaela McLaughlin, an engineering student at Northeastern, died Feb. 12. She was 22 years old.

Michaela McLaughlin remembered as strong, compassionate

Rachel Morford, news correspondent • March 4, 2019
Michaela McLaughlin died Feb. 12 after a two year battle with cancer. She was an industrial engineering student at NU, and is remembered for her enduring friendships.
David Blei, a professor of statistics and computer science at Columbia University, presents his research at NU.

Columbia professor presents ‘The Blessings of Multiple Causes’ at NU

Nick Swindell, deputy campus editor • February 27, 2019
David Blei presented work in probabilistic machine learning designed to connect domain knowledge to real world data.
CNTI studies often use animal models such as mice, rats, voles, hamsters and small monkeys.

Students use MRI technology to study animals’ brain activity

Rachel Powell, news correspondent • February 27, 2019
NU students are using on-site MRI technology to study the impact of chronic cannabis exposure on the brain, as well as other studies.
(From left to right) Richard O’Bryant, Anika Crutchfield, Marcelo A. Araya, Audrey Grace and Lawrencia Raynor pose for a photo after the ceremony.

‘Unsung heroes’ honored at annual Black Heritage Awards

Maria Lovato, campus editor • February 27, 2019
Anika Crutchfield, Marcelo A. Araya, Audrey Grace and Lawrencia Raynor were recognized for their commitment and service to NU.
Bethany Wiggin presents at the Northeastern University “Climate Change/Crisis/Creativity” conference.

At NU conference, environmentalists stress communication

Isabel Stephens, news correspondent • February 27, 2019
Bethany Wiggin, a climate activist, said at an NU climate change conference that academics concerned about the environment need to learn how to communicate with ordinary people.
Northeastern’s housing at 1110 Commonwealth Ave. is located two miles off campus.

Students housed on Commonwealth Ave. troubled by lack of communication and security

Avery Bleichfeld, news staff • February 20, 2019
For some students living on Commonwealth Avenue, the problems go beyond just living two miles off campus.
Northeastern Chancellor Ken Henderson poses for a portrait on Feb. 14, 2019.

Ken Henderson named first chancellor of NU

Deanna Schwartz, news staff • February 20, 2019
The former College of Science Dean Ken Henderson was appointed to the position of chancellor on Feb. 11.
Overseas Students Services Corporation, a multinational corporation that employs around 300 people in the United States, had a booth at the career fair.

Employers at career fair enthusiastic about experienced NU applicants

Bradley Fargo, news correspondent • February 20, 2019
During the career fair Feb. 14, students were given the opportunity to pursue their passions and make connections with employers.
Student Government Association President Dylan Balcom addresses the Senate in a meeting Feb. 4.

SGA updates policy to better evaluate referenda

Yunkyo Kim, news staff • February 20, 2019
The SGA changed their referenda evaluation policy to promote transparency and accommodate a growing number of sponsors.
Third-year Dylan Balcom is the president of the Student Government Association.

SGA president and SARC work toward assault prevention trainings in classes

Yunkyo Kim, news staff • February 20, 2019
The Student Government Association is working with the Sexual Assault Response Coalition to implement prevention trainings.
Aarti Amalean (left) and Rosie Meyer (right) are both involved with the leadership team at WISE. Amalean said she finds the club to be “very empowering.”

Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship gives women a new space to grow

Deanna Schwartz, news staff • February 19, 2019
The Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship launched in January 2019 to provide a space for women entrepreneurs.
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