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NU develops new infrared sensor

September 21, 2017
A team of researchers from Northeastern University published a paper Sept. 11 announcing they had created a new infrared energy sensor for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Citizens and students search for biodiversity

Citizens and students search for biodiversity

September 20, 2017
It was a day of discovery as citizen scientists and Northeastern students joined together in the third annual Nahant Bioblitz. The event, which happened Sept. 10, is part of a public engagement initiative by the Northeastern University Ocean Genome Legacy Center.
Perks added for grad students

Perks added for grad students

September 20, 2017
The Northeastern Graduate Student Government (GSG) is celebrating the successful inauguration of a new graduate-students-only study space open after hours in Rebecca’s Cafe from 5 to 11 p.m. The addition is one of many university initiatives announced in response to graduate student requests — which also included improved access to affordable childcare, renovation to the RedEye shuttle service and increased funding allotted for graduate professional development.
CRIME LOG: SEPT. 4 - SEPT. 10

CRIME LOG: SEPT. 4 – SEPT. 10

September 20, 2017
Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department from Monday, Sept. 4 to Sunday, Sept. 10.
A panel of five past and present union members discussed Graduate Employees of Northeastern University's push to unionize.  / Photo by Brian Bae

Graduate students continue to push for unionization

September 13, 2017
Graduate Employees of Northeastern University hosted a panel Tuesday to discuss the effects of unionization on students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics as the group continues to attempt to create a union for graduate-level on-campus employees in conjunction with the United Autoworkers Union.
Northeastern student Katelyn McNamara poses for a photo. / Photo by Dylan Shen

Junior advances medical career in Peruvian exchange

September 13, 2017
After discovering Ecela Spanish through a well-placed Instagram ad, Northeastern junior Katelyn McNamara participated in an international Spanish and Medicine immersion program.
Northeastern's hyperloop team, Paradigm, poses with their pod at Elon Musk's SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition.  / Photo courtesy of Benjamin Lippolis

Northeastern students take home second in international hyperloop competition

September 13, 2017
Members of Paradigm, Northeastern’s hyperloop team, secured second place in the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition this Aug. 25 to 27 in Hawthorne, California.
New Title IX procedures are designed to protect survivors and encourage students to report cases of assault and harassment. / Graphic courtesy of the Northeastern Student Government Association

NU changes Title IX sexual assault hearing process

September 13, 2017
The majority of the changes address how reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, stalking and other prohibited offenses are investigated and tried. In the new policy, Title IX cases will be heard by a panel of two trained faculty members and one student instead of the general conduct board of five students.
Northeastern's 120th class waits for Convocation to begin. / Photo by Glenn Billman

Convocation welcomes 120th class to campus

September 7, 2017

  By Glenn Billman, deputy news editor  President Joseph E. Aoun and Student Government Association President Suchira Sharma welcomed Northeastern’s 120th class Tuesday at Convocation by reminding them to stay innovative and stand up for their values. The hour-long...

Willis Hall apartment ceiling collapses

Willis Hall apartment ceiling collapses

September 6, 2017
A water leak in Willis Hall, a suite-style residence hall, led to a partial collapse of one unit’s bedroom ceiling Thursday morning.
The outside of the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution in Ell Hall.

SGA executive cabinet announces Title IX changes, trayless dining

September 1, 2017
Northeastern’s Student Government Association announced fall policy changes including changes to the Title IX hearing process and trayless dining at its summer 2 senate meeting on Aug. 14.