Northeastern students scream their way into finals
Sarah Olender, lifestyle editor
December 17, 2019
Students made a screaming entrance into the first official day of final exams, gathering in Centennial Common at midnight Thursday Dec. 5 into Friday Dec. 6 to let out a massive, primal scream. The collective scream lasted nearly two minutes and ended with a round of applause. After the scream, the...
Aerin Frankel’s athletic journey leads to national recognition
Paige Stern, news staff
December 4, 2019
Aerin Frankel’s life and education seemed to revolve around hockey. When she played amongst the top ranked hockey players in the country in the U22 Tournament this past summer, it was clear that her dedication paid off. Growing up in Briarcliff, New York, Frankel always liked to play knee hockey with h...
Nahant residents obtain temporary stipulated order, Northeastern stops work on land
Isaac Stephens, deputy campus editor
November 19, 2019
Late last week, Northeastern notified the Massachusetts Environmental Protection Act Office, or MEPA, of its intent to resume testing at East Point, Nahant, in preparation for the construction of its Coastal Sustainability Institute. Yesterday, a judge issued an order temporarily barring Northeaster...
Nearly 40 student groups join Coalition for Student Representation on the Board
Kelly Garrity, news correspondent
November 13, 2019
In the most recent Student Government Association elections, a referendum question asking if Northeastern should allow undergraduate student representatives to serve on its Board of Trustees received overwhelming support, garnering approval from 91 percent of the 6,174 students who voted on the question. The Northeastern University Coalition for Student ...
Rabbits and cats and dogs, oh my: Life on campus with a support animal
Kelly Thomas, news correspondent
November 6, 2019
Spend some time on campus and you’ll discover that Northeastern’s residence halls are home not only to students, but also to a community of pets who blend into the hustle and bustle of campus life and are an integral part of their owners’ lives. The Disability Resource Center, or DRC, allows students to reque...
Alina Mueller: Skating from the Olympics to Northeastern University
Kelly Chan, news correspondent
October 31, 2019
A two-time Olympian — who was the youngest medalist in the 2014 Sochi Olympics and deemed “Best Forward” in 2018 at PyeongChang — currently walks the halls of Northeastern University as a sophomore, taking on the next hockey season. Alina Mueller, a 21-year-old native of Winterthur, Switzerland,...
NU professor Liz Bucar seeks to expand awareness and knowledge of religion in daily life
Pavithra Rajesh, news correspondent
October 30, 2019
It only takes three minutes of chatting with Elizabeth Bucar, a religious ethicist who studies sexuality and gender in Islamic and Christian communities, to understand her passion for what she does. “I have the best job in the world,” said Bucar, who works as a professor of philosophy and r...
Cory Booker advocates for unity, cooperation among Americans on campaign trail
Nadine El-Bawab, deputy campus editor
October 30, 2019
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., made an appearance at local Fenway bar Game On! to pitch unity and activism in his bid for the presidency on Monday, Oct. 21 during a grassroots campaign event. The junior Senator spoke for nearly 30 minutes about his hopes for the country, arguing that Democratic candidates sh...
NU students express concern over increased security measures
Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
October 16, 2019
For some, it’s an annoyance. For others, it’s a choice that discriminates against homeless Bostonians and closes Northeastern off from the community. On Oct. 9, students received an email announcing the university would be increasing security efforts by making more on-campus areas accessible ...
Men’s hockey beats No. 4 UMass to open Hockey East play
Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 15, 2019
A three-minute span in the second period was all it took to turn the game upside down Tuesday night. After a lackluster first period, Northeastern seized on one dominant shift and minutes later, a penalty shot to grab a stunning 2-0 lead over fourth-ranked UMass-Amherst. Craig Pantano, the team's new...
Local vape shops take hit from Baker’s ban
Ingrid Angulo, news correspondent
October 9, 2019
Massachusetts’ temporary ban on the sale of all vaping products is the strictest in the nation. Its severity is causing new problems for local businesses and raising concerns about its effectiveness in addressing public health. Gov. Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency Sept. 24 in response to...
Women’s hockey shuts out Union in season opener
Jordan Baron, sports editor
October 5, 2019
Northeastern women’s hockey started their season off strong on Friday night as they dismantled the Union College Dutchwomen, 5-0. The Huskies (1-0) are coming off a 2018-19 season for the history books, as they finished with a 27-6-5 record and made it to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament....
Northeastern students scream their way into finals
December 17, 2019
Aerin Frankel’s athletic journey leads to national recognition
December 4, 2019
Nahant residents obtain temporary stipulated order, Northeastern stops work on land
November 19, 2019
