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NU Thrive event helps students eat well on a college budget

NU Thrive event helps students eat well on a college budget

Chris Butler February 2, 2018
The "Eating Right When Money's Tight" event, hosted by NU executive chef Tom Barton, centered on finding cost-effective ways to eat a balanced diet.
N.U.in students housed in Midtown Hotel

N.U.in students housed in Midtown Hotel

February 1, 2018
With a lack of available beds on campus, the university is housing N.U.in students in the Midtown Hotel.
Apple allows Northeastern-created app into store after ban

Apple allows Northeastern-created app into store after ban

Kaitlyn Budion February 1, 2018
Wehe, an app created by a team of Northeastern researchers to detect net neutrality violations, was allowed into the App Store after previously being banned by Apple.
Bitcoin investments surge in popularity on campus

Bitcoin investments surge in popularity on campus

February 1, 2018
As Bitcoin's exchange rate remains in five-figure range, the number of Northeastern students investing in cryptocurrencies is on the rise; even students who have lost from blockchain investments in the past remain optimistic.
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.