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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,...

Many universities tiptoe around AI. Northeastern is welcoming it with open arms.

Many universities tiptoe around AI. Northeastern is welcoming it with open arms.

Nia Platt, news correspondent April 15, 2025

Over the past 10 years, artificial intelligence has gone from a distant, futuristic concept to a tool used in everyday life. In 2014, Generative Adversarial Networks were invented, enabling “realistic-looking AI-generated images and videos." Two years later, Sophia the...

The Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services office. UHCS recently made medication abortion available to students.

For the first time, University Health and Counseling Services is prescribing medication abortion to students

Carson Lyle, news staff April 13, 2025

After a three-year-long student campaign, the spring 2025 semester marked the first time medication abortion was available to students through Northeastern’s University Health and Counseling Services. The push to offer prescriptions for medication abortion was led by the...

A group of dancers strike a pose during Greek Sing. Members of Northeastern Greek life raised over $79,000 while performing in Blackman Auditorium. Photo courtesy Miles Mu

Northeastern fraternities and sororities raise $79,000 during annual Greek Sing competition

Grace Cargill, news staff April 11, 2025

Blackman Auditorium transformed into a world of happily ever afters April 2 at Greek Sing, an annual dance competition featuring Northeastern’s Panhellenic sororities and fraternities in the Interfraternity Council. This year the competition raised over $79,000.   In preparation...