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Marijuana ballot won't apply to NU

Marijuana ballot won’t apply to NU

November 3, 2016
The Massachusetts marijuana legalization initiative may be passed on Nov. 8, but college campuses that receive federal funding would not be affected.
City moves forward with cultural district proposal

City moves forward with cultural district proposal

November 3, 2016
Roxbury residents made one of the final steps in the creation of a state cultural district by holding a hearing and community discussion on the topic.
Education panel deliberates charter school ballot initiative

Education panel deliberates charter school ballot initiative

October 27, 2016
A Town Hall discussion provided information on Massachusetts ballot Question 2 which, if approved, would let state education officials approve up to 12 new charter schools per year indefinitely. Specifically, the Oct. 20 forum discussed the impact Question 2 would have on issues such as public school funding, special education and the achievement gap for students of color.
Northeastern launches local initiative to benefit neighbors

Northeastern launches local initiative to benefit neighbors

October 27, 2016
Northeastern announced it will be launching a loan pro­gram designed to provide below-market interest rates for local businesses owned by women and minorities at a press conference Tuesday morning.
Alumni reconnect at Head of the Charles Regatta

Alumni reconnect at Head of the Charles Regatta

October 27, 2016
Despite a weekend full of wind and rain, generations of Northeastern Huskies packed the banks of the Charles River for the 52nd annual Head of the Charles Regatta last weekend. While there was no shortage of current students supporting this year’s crews, alumni gathered at Northeastern’s Henderson Boathouse and in the regatta-sponsored Reunion Village to connect with each other and celebrate their Husky pride.
City ponders marijuana regulations

City ponders marijuana regulations

October 27, 2016
City Councilors Ayanna Pressley and Frank Baker (D-3) led a public discussion at City Hall Monday night about strategies to promote equity in recreational marijuana licensing in case Massachussetts votes yes on Question 4.

Christian coalition challenges commission against discrimination

October 26, 2016

by Logan Meyer, news staff LGBTQ+ rights in Massachusetts have recently come under fire. A coalition of attorneys known as Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) filed a federal suit against the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination (MCAD) on Oct. 11. The suit, which concerns...

Boloco closes Huntington Avenue location

Boloco closes Huntington Avenue location

October 19, 2016
Organic burger and sandwich joint B.Good will takeover the Marino Center location.
Shakespeare exhibit displays contentious history

Shakespeare exhibit displays contentious history

October 19, 2016
Boston Public Library’s (BPL) “Shakespeare Unauthorized” displays newspaper clippings, initial publications of the Bard’s work and rare texts to enlighten viewers about the controversies surrounding authorship of Shakespeare’s work.
Boston Public Market crowns PumpKing

Boston Public Market crowns PumpKing

Paxtyn Merten October 19, 2016
The Boston Public Market named a 1,082 pound pumpkin as the Official Pumpkin of Boston Tuesday.
Wheel of Fortune bus recruits Boston game show contestants

Wheel of Fortune bus recruits Boston game show contestants

October 13, 2016
The WheelMobile, the Wheel of Fortune’s contestant-scouting tour bus, stopped at Faneuil Hall on Saturday and Northeastern University on Tuesday.
How can Massachusetts college students register to vote?

How can Massachusetts college students register to vote?

October 13, 2016
The Massachusetts deadline for eligible citizens to register to vote in the presidential election is one week away—but how can students register to vote?