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UMass professor lectures on climate change

September 21, 2017
Ellen Marie Douglas, a hydrology professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston, gave a lecture Sept. 14 at the New England Aquarium to discuss observations of climate change and how communities should be adapting to these changes.
Curley House Mansion

Curley House finally to open to the public

September 21, 2017
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, which is responsible for maintaining the Emerald Necklace, has plans to open new offices on the second floor, which will also be used for conservancy programming.
Ayanna Pressley gives the Jump into Peace Spirit Awards to Cathedral High School's girls' basketball team, the Boston Slammers baseball team, Rope Burners double Dutch team and 4Star Dance Studio. / Photo by Maggie Dolan

Community jumps into peace in Roxbury

September 13, 2017
Ayanna Pressley, councilor at-large, hosted the 4th Annual Jump Into Peace Double Dutch Community Celebration at Malcolm X Park to remember community members lost to violence and to encourage peace in the neighborhood.
Protestors demand President Donald J. Trump to release his tax returns. / Photo by Ryan Grewal

Tax Day protesters in Cambridge call on Trump to release tax returns

April 19, 2017
The rally was part of the national Tax March, which included 200 protests across the country.

City Council debates proposal for free public petitions

April 19, 2017
Boston city councilors proposed a non-discriminatory ordinance that would encourage people of all ages, voter abilities and citizenship statuses to bring petitions to the City Council.

Northeastern students will join BARCC walk for sexual violence awareness

April 19, 2017
Students from Northeastern's Chi Omega, Beta Theta Pi and Strong Women Strong Girls chapters will walk Sunday in support of sexual violence survivors.
Participants of the transitional housing programs at Southampton Street Shelter testify before City Council. / Photo by Alex Eng

Public criticizes closing of homeless programs at City Council hearing

April 13, 2017
The closing of Project SOAR and Safe Harbor could be dangerous for homeless people recovering from addiction or living with HIV, participants testified.
Northeastern Crossing hosts event for city's wage gap week

Northeastern Crossing hosts event for city’s wage gap week

April 12, 2017
Representatives from the American Association of University Women presented a salary negotiation event Tuesday at Northeastern Crossing.
Students lead anti-war protest following Syria airstrikes

Students lead anti-war protest following Syria airstrikes

April 12, 2017
The "NO WAR on Syria!" rally, held on Friday evening on the Boston Common, was organized by Northeastern students.
Northeastern professor talks climate change at aquarium

Northeastern professor talks climate change at aquarium

April 12, 2017
Brian Helmuth, a Northeastern professor in the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences, spoke about the implications of "global weirding" at the New England Aquarium on April 6.
Protesters fight for $15 minimum wage on Beacon Hill

Protesters fight for $15 minimum wage on Beacon Hill

April 5, 2017
Protesters calling for a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour rallied in the rain Tuesday at the State House on the 49th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.
Oxford professor talks Islamophobia at Roxbury mosque

Oxford professor talks Islamophobia at Roxbury mosque

April 5, 2017
Oxford University professor Tariq Ramadan explained how intellect alone will not defeat racisms directed toward Western Muslims.