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Two banners read "Mills College Northeastern University." Former Mills College students found the settlement and the university's response insufficient. Photo courtesy Jeta Perjuci.

‘It feels like a payout. It feels like business as usual’: While some remain dissatisfied, Northeastern, Mills agree to settle former students’ $1.25 million class-action lawsuit

Sonel Cutler, campus editor November 9, 2023

After 10 months of negotiation, a California judge approved a $1.25 million class-action settlement Tuesday for hundreds of former Mills College students who sued the school and Northeastern University last year, claiming Mills misled them about its  2021 merger with Northeastern. The...

Shriya Thangada and Matt Coughlin receive applause from members of SGA after Coughlin is elected EVP. Thangada served as interim EVP until Coughlin won a majority of votes Nov. 7.

After delays, SGA elects Matt Coughlin as executive vice president

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff November 8, 2023

On Monday night, the Student Government Association elected former Vice President for Operational Affairs Matt Coughlin, a third-year mechanical engineering major, to fill the role of executive vice president effective immediately. Coughlin received 26 out of 46 votes from...

A family and its corgi run down Summer Street in “Harry Potter” costumes. Many families wore matching costumes with their dogs.

Boston dogs gather in Downtown Crossing for annual Howl-o-ween costume paw-rade

Jessica Xing, photo editor November 7, 2023

Furry four-legged friends and their owners strutted down Summer Street in their best costumes Oct. 28 for the ninth annual Doggone Halloween Pet Parade. Presented by the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District, the event was a hit for humans and canines alike. A reserved...

Students sit and do work on Centennial Common. Many students have not been able to access green spaces such as Centennial and West Village Quad due to a lack of disability accommodations.

Northeastern students with disabilities feel excluded from inaccessible campus green spaces

Heidi Ho, news correspondent November 5, 2023

On a warm day on campus, many Northeastern students can be found in hammocks, on blankets or in Adirondack chairs on the campus’ various green spaces. However, advocates say many of these areas, such as Centennial Common and the West Village Quad, do not have sufficient accommodations...

A member of the 32BJ union raises her hand in front of a screen showing Northeastern students' support for janitorial workers. Northeastern's facilities were cleaned by members of the 32BJ union. Photo courtesy Ann Hermes.

Union representing hundreds of janitors at Northeastern authorizes strike amid negotiations with maintenance contractors

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff October 31, 2023

About 330 janitorial workers who clean Northeastern facilities could go on strike in mid-November following a Saturday strike authorization vote by members of a union representing thousands of cleaners locally and across the United States.  In a Back Bay auditorium Oct. 28,...

Data reveals over half of Northeastern’s student population is in the top 10% of family incomes

Data reveals over half of Northeastern’s student population is in the top 10% of family incomes

Sarah Mesdijan, news correspondent October 26, 2023

Data recently published by the New York Times supports the common assumption that excessive wealth significantly increases the likelihood that an individual may attend a selective private college, and Northeastern is no exception to this pattern. According to the Times’...

An anonymous protestor speaks to the crowd at the rally. The rally was the second gathering organized by Huskies for a Free Palestine in the past week.

Second rally organized by Huskies for a Free Palestine draws hundreds of students, community members

Sonel Cutler, campus editor October 23, 2023

Hundreds of students rallied in Centennial Common Friday evening in solidarity with Palestinian people as violence continues to rage in Israel and Gaza. It was the second gathering in the past week organized by Huskies for a Free Palestine. Protestors gathered to listen to...

Ell Hall stands behind Krentzman Quadrangle. Northeasten University was ranked 53rd in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 best college rankings.

U.S. World & News Report drops Northeastern from top 50 national colleges after altering ranking system

Jarriah Cockhren, news correspondent October 20, 2023

In 2022, Northeastern was ranked among the top 50 national universities, according to U.S. News’ annual report. In their most recent 2024 rankings, released Sept. 18, the university was ranked 53rd, down significantly from its ranking of 44th the year before. Many colleges...

Audience members sit down and wait for the EXP grand opening ceremony to begin. Speakers included top Massachusetts government officials such as Governor Maura Healey, and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.

‘There’s so much good here to come’: Government officials and community members celebrate Northeastern’s achievements at EXP grand opening

Lily Webber, news staff October 20, 2023

On Monday, the Northeastern community, along with top state officials, celebrated the grand opening of the new EXP building. The venue was packed, leaving some audience members standing as they listened to speakers praise the building’s launch. “Northeastern is not just...

Demonstrators hold signs reading, "Free Palestine" and "End the Genocide." Dozens of students gathered Friday evening on Krentzman Quadrangle.

Northeastern students hold silent demonstration, pray in support of Palestine

Patrick O’Neal, news correspondent October 15, 2023

Following a week of violence in Israel and Gaza, dozens of students gathered Friday evening on Krentzman Quad to hold a silent demonstration and pray in solidarity with Palestine. The demonstration, organized by Huskies for a Free Palestine, a group formed of “Northeastern...

The Huskies erupt after scoring a goal in their game against Boston University Friday evening. The matchup was Northeastern's first conference game of the season.

Huskies break past Terriers in last-minute push

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor October 7, 2023

Friday night, two long-standing rivals — Northeastern (4-1-0, 1-0-0 Hockey East) and Boston University (0-1-0, 0-1-0 Hockey East) — ushered in their new eras in the first Hockey East showdown of the season. In recent years, the Huskies have been the dominant team, but debuting...

Daniel Auderer stands in an SPD uniform. The former SFD officer filed a $20 million lawsuit against the city of Seattle. Photo courtesy Lucy Parsons Labs.

SPD officer laughing at Kandula’s death reassigned to non-operational position

Emily Spatz, deputy campus editor October 5, 2023

Daniel Auderer, a Seattle Police Department officer who was seen on body camera footage last month laughing about the death of a Northeastern graduate student, has been taken off the streets. The Seattle Police Department, or SPD, confirmed to The News in an email Oct. 5 that...