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A major aspect of the NUEMS mission is the education of its members and the larger community.

Student EMTs provide medical detail at events, promote education

Mary Bancroft, news correspondent February 26, 2020

The Northeastern University Emergency Medical Services club, or NUEMS, provides medical detail at campus events and hosts numerous educational programs, but they are looking to do more.  The group is in the process of starting new initiatives, such as obtaining an ambulance...

Hunger strikers line the floor of the State House with signs protesting the 15-year wait to legalize driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

Work and Family Mobility Act approved by Transportation Committee

Nicholas Stolte, news correspondent February 13, 2020

The Massachusetts Transportation Committee favorably reported the Work and Family Mobility Act, which would allow undocumented immigrants to receive driver’s licenses, to the state Senate after a vote Feb. 5. The bill was voted on during a hunger strike organized in support...

Freshman forward Aidan McDonough,  a Massachusetts native, celebrates a dream come true after winning the Beanpot and earning four points.

A first and a last Beanpot: A dream come true for McDonough and Picking

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor February 13, 2020

The two Huskies have dreamt about this moment since they were young. Both from Massachusetts, the Beanpot was a tournament any young hockey player could only dream of winning. And they did it. Senior forward John Picking is no rookie to a Beanpot win, he won his first in his...

Megan Carter skates with the puck as her bench looks on.

At long last, a Beanpot victory for the seniors

Kelly Chan, news staff February 13, 2020

Northeastern’s name has finally been engraved on the Women’s Beanpot trophy for the first time since their last tournament victory in 2013. Only four players on the team — seniors Andrea Renner, Codie Cross, Paige Capistran and Matti Hartman — had ever played in a Beanpot...

People attend the MFA for the "Drawing in the Galleries" event every Wednesday night.

MFA drawing event aims to increase art accessibility

Sasha Shrestha, news correspondent January 30, 2020

While 20 people silently sketched out the live model in the gallery of the Museum of Fine Arts, Elsa Zhao was not sketching hers as others were. Instead, she decided to sketch one of the Rococo-style portraits in the Ann and William Elfers Gallery. The gallery holds magnificent...

Bostonians gathered near the Common Jan 25. to condemn U.S. involvement in Iran and Iraq.

Hundreds in Boston protest US involvement in Middle East

Nicholas Stolte, news correspondent January 29, 2020

Over 400 people rallied in Boston Common Saturday as part of an event to denounce U.S. actions in Iran and Iraq, including an airstrike which killed Iranian Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani and sanctions against Iran.  Soleimani was "plotting sinister attacks on diplomats...

Knoll sits just outside the crease during an NU power play against BU.

Katy Knoll brings auto racing drive from family to the ice

Paige Stern, news staff January 29, 2020

Northeastern University women’s hockey player Katy Knoll has made incredible strides for a player her age. But for the promising athlete, it’s the passing down of traditions and passions through her family that has made her who she is today. Knoll, 19, grew up in Amherst,...

Nahant residents fear the construction of the 55,000-square-foot research facility would fundamentally alter the character of the town.

Nahant residents obtain temporary stipulated order, Northeastern stops work on land

Isabel 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...

Northeastern has postponed the start of next semester and canceled spring break.

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...

Amy Hayward and her dog Forrest play outside of ISEC.

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...

Alina Mueller, a two-time Olympian and star of the Northeastern women's hockey team, has 15 points through the first six games of the season.

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...

Bucar teaches courses in religion, ethics, comparative religious studies and culture studies.

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...