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MIT researcher blends engineering and art in speech

MIT researcher blends engineering and art in speech

Chris Butler February 1, 2018
Pip Mothersill, a designer and MIT Ph.D. student discussed how engineering and art can be brought closer together using modern technology. Mothersill said although design and engineering can differ greatly, the two are becoming increasingly integrated.
CRIME LOG: JAN 22 - JAN 28

CRIME LOG: JAN 22 – JAN 28

February 1, 2018
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, Jan. 22 to Sunday, Jan. 28.
Students brush egg wash on challah dough at Northeastern's Hillel House. / Photo by Riley Robinson

Students bake challah to raise funds for charity

Corey Dockser January 25, 2018
Northeastern University Hillel hosted Challah for Hunger last Thursday, a charity event where members of the community gathered to bake and sell challah bread, with proceeds benefiting organizations that fight hunger.
Greek life organizations host spring rush events

Greek life organizations host spring rush events

January 25, 2018
Spring rushing activities are in full swing at Northeastern, where recruits bid for spots in their favorite Greek organizations. Students rush for many different reasons, but they do so with a common goal.
Sociology class assigns President Aoun’s book as required reading

Sociology class assigns President Aoun’s book as required reading

January 24, 2018
Sociology students could see President Aoun's book "Robot-Proof" on their list of required reading this semester.
College of Engineering establishes new major

College of Engineering establishes new major

January 24, 2018
Northeastern students can now study environmental engineering as a major, starting this year.
Impact investor leads discussion on alternatives to capitalism

Impact investor leads discussion on alternatives to capitalism

January 24, 2018
Aaron Tanaka, a community activist, discussed different economic theories to a crowd of student Thursday, Jan. 18.
CRIME LOG: JAN. 15 — JAN. 21

CRIME LOG: JAN. 15 — JAN. 21

January 24, 2018
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, Jan. 15 to Sunday, Jan. 22.
Libertarian leader warns NU students of party exclusion

Libertarian leader warns NU students of party exclusion

Chris Butler January 23, 2018
Libertarians should be given a larger voice on the national scale, said Dan Fishman, political director of the Libertarian Party of Massachusetts.
CRIME LOG: JAN. 8 — JAN. 14

CRIME LOG: JAN. 8 — JAN. 14

January 23, 2018
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, Jan. 8 to Sunday, Jan. 15.
Faculty Senate discusses impact of new tax law on NU employees

Faculty Senate discusses impact of new tax law on NU employees

January 18, 2018
Northeastern’s Faculty Senate met Wednesday to deliberate on the impact of the recent U.S. tax law on NU employees and to propose improvements to various university policies, including those pertaining to research programs, leave of absence and sabbatical.
Local media leaders talk MLK legacy, race in America

Local media leaders talk MLK legacy, race in America

January 18, 2018
Members of the Northeastern community gathered in East Village Tuesday night to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and discuss the current climate of race in America with a panel of award-winning members of the media.