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Sprinter Paul Duffey breaks 800-meter record

Sprinter Paul Duffey breaks 800-meter record

February 5, 2015
With the snow blanketing the Boston area, the Northeastern track and field team made the short trek across town to compete in the John Thomas Terrier Classic hosted by Boston University.
Several Northeastern Husky players leap onto each other after they won the Beanpot semifinals against Boston College.

Hockey advances to Beanpot final

February 4, 2015
The Northeastern men’s hockey team upset the five-time defending champion Boston College (BC) Eagles in the semifinals of the 2015 Beanpot at the TD Garden by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday night. The Huskies will advance to their third consecutive Beanpot finals where they will face the Boston University (BU) Terriers who came off of a double-overtime win against Harvard University in their Beanpot matchup.
PHOTOS: Men defeat BC in Beanpot challenge

PHOTOS: Men defeat BC in Beanpot challenge

February 4, 2015

Photos by Brian Bae, deputy photo editor

Old South Church provides warmth for homeless

Old South Church provides warmth for homeless

January 29, 2015

                            By Varun Goyal, staff correspondent Boston’s Old South Church has opened two of its rooms to accommodate homeless families and individuals...

Transgender activist Laverne Cox speaks at NU

Transgender activist Laverne Cox speaks at NU

January 29, 2015
“Orange Is The New Black” actress and transgender activist Laverne Cox packed Blackman Auditorium when she spoke at Northeastern on Monday, Jan. 26. NU Pride and the University Scholars Program sponsored the sold outevent.
Conference unites gamers

Conference unites gamers

January 28, 2015
Susan Gold, professor of the practice of game design at Northeastern, founded Global Game Jam (GGJ) in 2009 after returning from a game conference in Sweden. The 48-hour event welcomes students and professionals interested in game design in over 520 locations in 78 countries to create video games in the limited time available.
Meditation startup relaxes users

Meditation startup relaxes users

January 28, 2015
Lars King, a third-year entrepreneurship and marketing major, is helping people ring in the New Year with less stress, improved memory and increased happiness.
NU men’s hockey beats Fighting Irish at home

NU men’s hockey beats Fighting Irish at home

January 28, 2015
Northeastern’s men’s hockey team pulled off two dramatic wins on home ice against the University of Notre Dame this weekend. The Huskies picked up four points in the standings as they defeated the Fighting Irish 3-2 on Friday, Jan. 23 and 4-2 on Saturday, Jan. 24.
Noticed at Northeastern

Noticed at Northeastern

January 28, 2015

Photos of the student body from around Northeastern's campus, games and community events.

The seats outside the Curry Student Center and Ell Hall have snow fall onto them on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. A blizzard was expected to bring a total of 24-36 inches of snow.

Juno covers NU in snow

January 27, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor

NU dance marathon supports Boston Children’s Hospital

NU dance marathon supports Boston Children’s Hospital

January 22, 2015
Northeastern students took to the dance floor last Saturday in support of Boston Children’s Hospital at the school’s first ever dance marathon.
2024 Olympics prompt citywide discussion

2024 Olympics prompt citywide discussion

January 22, 2015
Emotions are mixed after the announcement that Boston is the US Olympic Committee’s choice for the Summer Olympic Games in 2024.