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A person holding a sour strawberry flavored Geek Bar vape. Vaping linked to serious side effects such as lung cancer and seizures. File photo by Asher Ben-Dashan.

Bro, where’s my vape?

Chris Lee and Aiden Stein May 12, 2025

“If they can’t find their vape, it’s everybody’s problem,” said Isadora Sylvia-Ribeiro, a third-year theatre major.  Between nationwide anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, the side effects and potential risks of vaping — including anxiety, lung disease and...

GENU-UAW union members chant and hold signs demanding Northeastern offer better compensation and health care benefits for working graduate students at Fenway Park. The union used the undergraduate commencement as an opportunity to make a statement against the final package proposal the university put forth May 5.

‘Boston is a union town’: Northeastern graduate student worker union pickets outside undergraduate commencement

Zoe MacDiarmid, campus editor May 11, 2025

More than 30 members of Northeastern’s graduate student union picketed outside Fenway Park at the university’s undergraduate commencement ceremony May 11, where more than 6,400 undergraduates turned their tassels. Earlier this week, Northeastern offered the Graduate Employees...

Students and community members occupy atrium tables at Marino Recreation Center. The fitness facility offered daily workout classes and scheduled recreational activities including open basketball, volleyball and badminton last semester. File photo by Quillan Anderson

For many, college is a rough transition. Here’s how these students adapted to maintain their well-being.

Daniela Chocron, news correspondent May 8, 2025

Starting college is a big milestone for young adults, thrusting them into new routines, unfamiliar environments and new social circles. Whether it’s juggling the responsibilities of coursework, trying to make new friends, joining clubs or just learning how to live independently,...

Annika Sunkara (left), Emily Spatz (middle) and Alexis Algazy pose for a headshot outside of Holmes Hall. The three rising fourth-years officially transitioned into their positions atop The News' masthead April 11.

‘Our work has never been more important’: The Huntington News selects new editor, masthead for upcoming term

Eli Curwin, business manager May 6, 2025

Interested in working for The News? Join our team! The 32 editors and managers making up The Huntington News’ fall 2025 editorial board officially transitioned into their roles April 11, with Emily Spatz selected to serve as the publication’s new editor-in-chief. Spatz,...

Aran Dharma, Sophie Crystal, Daniel Rateau, Niki Cimino and Libby Glaser (left to right, top to bottom) pose for a headshot. Headshots by Devyn Rudnick. Background photo by Margot Murphy. Candles photo courtesy Engin Akyurt on Unsplash.

At the age of 20 in 2025, these Northeastern students juggle bills, dreams and political fears

Auden Oakes, news staff May 5, 2025

In 2025, a year marked thus far by acute political frenzy, reaching the age of 20 is not just a celebration of life, but a daunting reminder of adulthood’s expectations and responsibilities. With the post-graduate world on the horizon, these 20-year-old Northeastern students...

The White House in Washington March 8. Northeastern has largely relied on its "Navigating a New Political Landscape" FAQ page to communicate since Trump took office.

First 100 days: How Northeastern has adapted to Trump 2.0

Bowen Rivera, news staff April 29, 2025

After taking the oath of office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump promised that under his leadership, he would bring America into a new “golden age.” Now, 100 days into his presidency, the nation is adapting to a significant shift in government policies and priorities. Trump...

The interior of the RAISE Lab in EXP. The organization fosters both a welcoming and research-centered environment for passionate student scientists.

Inside RAISE, a club leading water contamination research

Gabriella Mbaoua, news correspondent April 28, 2025

At Northeastern’s Research Alliance in Science and Engineering project, researchers aim to answer one essential question: What is the most effective way to tackle water contamination? The Research Alliance in Science and Engineering, or RAISE, project, co-founded by chemistry...

Dr. Saiph Savage presents a powerpoint to a group of students June 11, 2024. Savage emphasized how AI helps with job searches. Photo courtesy Khoury College Photography Team

How Northeastern’s Civic A.I. Lab is leveraging AI to help gig workers find jobs

Vivian Racine, news correspondent April 27, 2025

In the age of artificial intelligence-generated artwork and ChatGPT-ed assignments, AI is often criticized for reducing the need for human work. Yet, Northeastern’s Civic A.I. Lab, directed by Saiph Savage, assistant professor in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, is...

President Trump signs the Consolidated Appropriations Act Dec. 27, 2020. Throughout his second term, several American universities and colleges faced unprecedented governmental pressures and demands, including Northeastern. Photo courtesy Trump White House Archived

‘Many’ Northeastern students have legal status restored as Trump administration shifts policy amid wave of lawsuits

Frances Klemm, news staff April 26, 2025

Several international Northeastern students have had their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System records restored, allowing them to continue their studies in the United States, according to an April 25 update from the university. The restorations come after officials...

Members of SARC hang a banner on the Centennial Common stone wall. The organization quickly moved the event into Shillman Hall when it began to rain.

‘It was really powerful’: Northeastern’s Sexual Assault Response Coalition hosts second annual Take Back the Night

Sara Sajjad, news correspondent April 25, 2025

Despite the rain, Northeastern’s Sexual Assault Response Coaltion, or SARC, showed up and showed out April 15 for its second-annual “Take Back the Night,” an event aimed at bringing survivors of sexual assault and allies together to show solidarity, create a sense of community...

Northeastern graduates toss their caps into the air during the graduation ceremony at Fenway Park May 5, 2024. David A. Thomas, the president of Morehouse College in Atlanta, spoke at last year's undergraduate commencement.

Atlantic Records CEO Elliot Grainge tapped as 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker

Kristina DaPonte, news staff April 24, 2025

Atlantic Records CEO and Northeastern alum Elliot Grainge will deliver the 2025 commencement address to the university’s graduating class May 11, Northeastern announced Thursday.  While enrolled at Northeastern, Grainge co-founded Take Boston, a now-defunct nightlife promotion...

A collection of flags, from countries such as the United States and Cuba, sit on a table. The federal government has revoked over 1,000 international students' visas since the beginning of 2025, including more than 40 Northeastern students and recent graduates.

Q&A: What it’s like to be a first-generation student during the second Trump administration

Emily Rodriguez, news staff April 23, 2025

Hardline immigration policy was a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. He vowed to “build the wall” on the US-Mexico border, halt immigration from Muslim-majority countries and crack down on sanctuary cities. In the 2024 race, he promised that, if elected,...