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The Huntington News

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Members of DREAM and their mentees sit on the steps of Churchill Hall to take a photo while in costume. DREAM members participated in a range of activities, from rock climbing to visiting a fire station. Photo courtesy DREAM.

Northeastern students form meaningful relationships with mentees in Roxbury community through DREAM

Paloma Welch, news staff February 15, 2025

Dan-Chi Nguyen, a fourth-year nursing major, is no stranger to working with children. When she was five, her mother opened a home-based preschool, and she often helped around the classroom.  “Work and school can add up, and then you get to reconnect with the mentors and...

Students and faculty work in labs in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex. A recent audit by NSF questioned $1,049,082 in Northeastern spending.

Northeastern refunds over $600,000 to National Science Foundation following financial audit

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff February 14, 2025

A federal audit published by the National Science Foundation’s Office of the Inspector General Feb. 6 revealed significant financial mismanagement within several of Northeastern’s federally funded research projects. As a result, the university agreed to reimburse the National...

Northeastern's DEI office at 271 Huntington Ave. Following the shut down of Northeastern's DEI websites, students expressed concerns over the future of underrepresented communities on campus.

Northeastern students adapt to new political climate following DEI scrubbing

Frances Klemm, news staff February 11, 2025

Whether from a friend’s text, on social media or through word of mouth, Northeastern students recently became aware of the university’s first outward-facing changes caused by President Donald Trump’s recent election: the near-elimination of Northeastern’s diversity, equity...

A child sleds down the Boston Common hill face first. He used his hands to push himself forward for more momentum.

Snowstorm brings childlike joy, wonder to Boston

Jessica Xing, photo editor February 11, 2025

Boston residents and visitors alike came out Feb. 9 to enjoy more than four inches of snow from an overnight storm. Despite the chilly temperatures, dozens congregated in Boston Common, bundled up in coats, scarves, hats and gloves. While some admired the pristine scenery...

Harvard Conservative and Republican Student Conference attendees sit and listen to Steve Bannon. The conference included several keynote speakers and panels.

Dozens convene for conservative student convention, Steve Bannon speech

Emily Spatz, news staff February 10, 2025

Dozens of students from multiple universities in the area convened at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge Feb. 8 for the Harvard Conservative and Republican Student Conference featuring keynote speaker Steve Bannon.  Students said the event, which several conservative Harvard...

Canned beans, eggplant and chickpeas from Trader Joe's.

Dorm Room Dining: Quick and easy Trader Joe’s pantry picks

Maya Quinlan and Emily Chung February 9, 2025

With one busy semester after the next, college students are constantly searching for quick, cost-effective meals that will keep them satisfied as they move between classes and club meetings. A popular choice among students for grocery shopping is Trader Joe’s, a chain known...

Extended Super Bowl LIX predictions: Deciding factors and players

Extended Super Bowl LIX predictions: Deciding factors and players

Elli Einset, Zach Cohen, Bailey Reynolds, and Aiden Barker February 8, 2025

It's finally here: Super Bowl LIX. As we head into the final days of the 2024-2025 NFL season, The Huntington News’ fantasy football writers set their own predictions for the game and identified the keys to their teams’ success.  Elli Einset: Philadelphia Eagles  Keys...

Gamers and guests alike gather around the center aisle to participate in Swiss rounds and cheer on their friends. The tournament lasted from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

‘It’s magic’: Gamers travel from around New England to attend Northeastern’s ‘Super Smash Bros.’ tournament

Paloma Welch and Kayla Goldman February 3, 2025

For several hours last weekend, one room in Curry Student Center was filled with some of the best “Super Smash Bros.” players in the New England region. While the competition was friendly, the players’ dedication was fierce, as they vied for pride and recognition in the...

Jack Williams celebrates his power-play goal during the Beanpot 2024 championship Feb. 12, 2024. Williams collected 12 goals and 17 assists this season. File photo by Sofia Sawchuk.

Northeastern takes on Boston College in the first round of Beanpot tomorrow. Here’s what to know.

Elli Einset, sports editor February 2, 2025

Northeastern men’s hockey (9-12-3, 4-9-3 HE) will take on No.1 Boston College (19-4-1, 12-3-1 HE) in the first round of the 72nd annual Beanpot tournament Feb. 3 at TD Garden. The Huskies will look to three-peat their Beanpot title, as the Northeastern women’s hockey team...

Students on the Boston campus walk to and from classes. Northeastern's undergraduate enrollment increased 63.2% since 2013.

Northeastern’s Boston student population has increased 63.2% since 2013. Students struggle to navigate the ever-growing campus.

Madison Evangelist, news staff January 28, 2025

When Sherri Miller studied on Northeastern’s Boston campus in the 1970s, there were around 15,000 undergraduate students and around 5,000 graduate students, according to documents preserved in Northeastern Library’s Archives and Special Collections.   Miller said she...

A door to a sauna in SquashBusters Center. Sauna temperatures typically ranged from 155 to 195 degrees Fahrenheit.

Amid an era of individualism, these Northeastern students found community in the sauna

Asher Ben-Dashan, news correspondent January 26, 2025

Matvei Isakov steps down from the top level of the sauna with his water and bottle of tea tree essential oils. He looks around at the sweat-covered faces of the others in the room and asks, “Mind if I put some water?”  “Go for it,” said one of the other two people...

Super Bowl predictions: AFC, NFC championships

Super Bowl predictions: AFC, NFC championships

Zach Cohen, Elli Einset, Bailey Reynolds, and Aiden Barker January 26, 2025

As we head into the conference championships, The Huntington News’ Fantasy Football writers predicted how these matchups will play out and who will be battling in the 2025 Super Bowl.  Zach Cohen:  AFC Prediction: Buffalo Bills  Jan. 26 brings yet another matchup between...