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Notre Dame sneaks past Northeastern men’s hockey

Notre Dame sneaks past Northeastern men’s hockey

November 18, 2015
In a futile display of resilience, the Northeastern University (NU) men’s hockey team battled through multi-goal deficits two nights in a row in South Bend, Ind., resulting in a one-goal loss on Thursday and a come-from-behind tie on Friday against the No. 18 University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Northeastern announces center to support veterans

Northeastern announces center to support veterans

November 12, 2015
The new Center for Advancement of Veterans and Service members (CAVS), dedicated to helping student veterans find job placements, was announced by Northeastern University on Wednesday.
"Clybourne Park" addresses race with dark wit

“Clybourne Park” addresses race with dark wit

November 12, 2015
His fist raised, the man advanced toward the minister. Before the man could knock him out, the preacher tripped backward over a pile of boxes and fell to the ground. The room exploded into a cacophony of anger, threats, confusion and racist overtones.
Trash Bash fuels recycled and conscious art

Trash Bash fuels recycled and conscious art

November 11, 2015
In front of Aeronaut Brewing Company sat Harry the Homeless Unicorn Bison, a large animal designed around a discarded Harley-Davidson gas tank. Smith’s repurposed unicorn bison was just one work showcased on Sunday, Nov. 8 at the third-annual Trash Bash, where local artists and youths submitted art pieces made of what would normally be considered trash. The Trash Bash featured live music and a myriad of artist displays.
Healey, MIT lend support to affirmative action

Healey, MIT lend support to affirmative action

November 11, 2015
As the Supreme Court of the United States prepares to hear arguments challenging affirmative action, local politicians and universities are adding their voices in support of the practice and the diversity they say it creates on campuses.
Left to right: Bill Cotter, John Maslowski, Mike Genetti, Adam Ottavino, Tramaine Shaw and Kristin Ursillo Prosser join the NU Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame welcomes new class of athletes

November 11, 2015
Six former student-athletes were inducted into the Northeastern Athletics Varsity Club Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Friday evening.
Hassle Fest shows grassroots origin

Hassle Fest shows grassroots origin

November 5, 2015
Artists usually confined to the world of underground house shows will be brought to the mainstage this weekend for Hassle Fest 7. Hassle Fest, a three-day music festival organized by BRAIN Arts, a nonprofit concert organizer based in Jamaica Plain, will take over the Cambridge Elks Lodge, Out of the Blue Too Gallery and Brighton Music Hall, the largest venues to host the festival thus far.
Northeastern to open new campus in Toronto

Northeastern to open new campus in Toronto

November 5, 2015
In an effort to continue its global reach and expanding focus on graduate education, Northeastern announced its plans to open a new campus in Toronto this week.
Boston hires eleven artists for new initiative

Boston hires eleven artists for new initiative

November 5, 2015
Boston residents can expect streetside innovation this winter when 11 hand-picked artists converge to draft public initiatives in forms ranging from illustration to interactive design as part of the city’s new Artists in Residency (AIR) program.
Coyne’s hat trick helps NU beat Merrimack

Coyne’s hat trick helps NU beat Merrimack

November 4, 2015
Propelled by senior forward Kendall Coyne’s ninth-career hat trick, the Northeastern University (NU) women’s ice hockey team rolled to a win at Merrimack College on Friday in North Andover. With the 5-1 win, the Huskies extended their hot streak to five straight and improved their overall record on the season to 7-1-1. The team has a perfect 3-0-0 record against Hockey East opponents.
Snell celebrates 25 years

Snell celebrates 25 years

November 4, 2015
Snell Library celebrates its 25th birthday, from its dedication on Nov. 1, 1990. An event on the second floor of Snell will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7.
30 years later, Chicken Lou's remains NU staple

30 years later, Chicken Lou’s remains NU staple

October 29, 2015
In 1978, then-sophomore engineering student David Ferretti could not have been happier. His father had just opened up a couple of canteen food trucks around Northeastern University’s campus, giving Ferretti full access to the grub.