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Northeastern departments take new NU Core for trial run

Northeastern departments take new NU Core for trial run

September 9, 2015
Beginning this semester, four Northeastern Universitydepartments will begin testing a series of new core requirements developed by the university’s Curriculum Committee.
Field hockey bounces back against Providence

Field hockey bounces back against Providence

September 9, 2015
The Northeastern University (NU) field hockey team cruised to a 14-5 record in 2014, led by strong veteran players. The team has returned for its 2015 campaign, this time with a much younger squad. Though it’s early in the season, the reigning Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) regular-season champions have struggled. The Huskies currently hold a record of 1-3 after facing three ranked opponents.
Sophomore outside hitter Brigitte Burcescu, 9, celebrates after one of her 21 kills in the women's volleyball team victory against the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The Huskies won 3-2.

Volleyball defeats UMass Lowell, 3-2

September 8, 2015
Northeastern Women's Volleyball won against the University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks on the night of Sept. 8 at the Cabot Center, 3-2.
Students vote for the Best of NU 2015

Students vote for the Best of NU 2015

April 15, 2015
As another year comes to a close, it is time to round up the best Northeastern University had to offer over the past two semesters. From food and drink to concerts and celebrity visits, it has been a busy year.
Woodbury Cup back at NU

Woodbury Cup back at NU

April 15, 2015
The Woodbury Cup resides at Henderson Boathouse for the first time in three years after the Northeastern women’s rowing team swept Duke and Columbia Universities in New Jersey on Saturday to win the meet.
Strikeouts help NU sweep conference team JMU

Strikeouts help NU sweep conference team JMU

April 15, 2015
The Northeastern baseball team enjoyed a wealth of success at Friedman Diamond this past weekend, sweeping James Madison University (JMU) to improve to 6-3 at home on the season.
Hernandez found guilty of first-degree murder

Hernandez found guilty of first-degree murder

April 15, 2015
Former Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of Wednesday morning on a smattering of charges relating to the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd. Despite lacking a motive, eyewitness and weapon, the jury found Hernandez guilty of first-degree murder.
Jason Derulo waits for the crowd to finish a verse.

Springfest rocks Matthews Arena

April 12, 2015
The Knocks, AWOLNATION and Jason Derulo performed at Matthews Arena as a part of Northeastern University's Springfest 2015 on the night of Saturday, April 11.
On March 18, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sat flanked by his defense team. Now, over three weeks later, he has been convicted on all 30 counts he was charged with, including 17 which carry the death penalty. Jurors will hear arguments regarding his potential death sentence in the next phase of the trial.

Tsarnaev found guilty

April 9, 2015
As of Wednesday, April 8, a set of twelve jurors found 21-year-old suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev guilty of 30 charges relating to the dual bombings of the 2013 Boston Marathon, and subsequent manhunt, which led to the death of three marathon spectators, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Officer Sean Collier and fellow suspect and older brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev, and the injury of nearly 280 others.
NU women win AIC Yellow Jacket Invitational

NU women win AIC Yellow Jacket Invitational

April 8, 2015
The Northeastern track and field team put together a strong weekend with eight first-place finishes en route to a women’s victory and a men’s second place finish at the Yellow Jacket Invitational hosted by American International College in Springfield.
Comedian Josh Peck visits NU

Comedian Josh Peck visits NU

April 8, 2015

Photos by Brian Bae, deputy photo editor Josh Peck visited Northeastern University on the night of April 8. The event was a moderated Q&A in Blackman Auditorium and was part of Springfest Week, sponsored by Northeastern University's Council for University Programs. This...

Lifting competes in Atlanta

Lifting competes in Atlanta

April 8, 2015
Senior president Emily Liebert and the entire 24-person women’s powerlifting team qualified for the USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals, taking place in Atlanta this weekend. The majority of the men’s team is also competing in the event from Friday to Sunday.