Two years ago, Rohin Nguyen, a fifth-year health science major, made a new friend. His name is Arthur Contois and he loves hiking, classical music and speaking German. He’s also 79 years old.  Perfect Pair is a student organization that aims to combat loneliness among older...

There are thousands of moving parts that make up Northeastern and support its research output. From shiny new buildings to electricity and salaries, the list goes on and on. Combined, it’s terribly expensive.  One way Northeastern makes up for those costs, specifically...

Northeastern held its annual Veterans Day memorial service Nov. 11 to honor veterans and those who have passed while serving in the military, drawing more than 75 people to the Raytheon Amphitheater in the Egan Research Center.  The service began with a color guard presentation,...

In an era of ever-expanding technology, more students are swapping notebooks for iPads as they look for new ways to stay organized, use less paper and study more efficiently. For many, the switch from paper to iPad presents many practical benefits — from saving space in...

Steve Schneider has taken on a vital role at Northeastern: he speaks for the trees.  “My goal is not to be the Lorax, per se, but to inspire as many people, here and abroad, to be like the Lorax,” said Schneider, the director of horticulture and grounds at Northeastern,...

Final grades are due for Jude Mathews, a professor of chemistry and chemical biology, but her students aren’t the only ones being graded. Toward the end of each semester, Northeastern students receive an email notifying them that the Teacher Rating and Course Evaluation,...

Northeastern added two new members to its Board of Trustees in the fall, while four others are no longer listed under the university’s board of directors’ website.  Alice Chinebuah and Greg Waters were appointed to Northeastern’s Board of Trustees in September, according...

More than 25 pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied outside Tatte Bakery & Cafe at 369 Huntington Ave. to protest the company’s ties with Israel Nov. 6.  The rally was organized by Huskies for a Free Palestine, or HFP, an unofficial pro-Palestine student group at Northeastern....

In an Oct. 28 town hall held by Northeastern's chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America, a group of more than 20 students raised concerns about the university's policies in the event immigration officials were to come on campus.   The Northeastern University...

Racks of clothes covered the West Village Quad Oct. 23 as Select Markets held a pop-up thrift market on Northeastern’s campus, attracting hundreds of students and dozens of unique vendors.  Sponsored by Northeastern’s chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, attendees were...

Between 8 a.m. classes and late night study sessions, students are under immense pressure to not only succeed but also stay awake and alert. To get through the day and cope with the stresses of college life, students often grab a quick pick-me-up. Caffeine is one of the world’s...

In 2019, Northeastern began expanding its global presence by spreading its wings over the New College of the Humanities, or NCH, a struggling private university located in a townhouse in the Bloomsbury neighborhood of London.  While NCH was initially a host campus for students...