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An alert was sent to all NU students at 1:08 p.m. informing students of a “potential hazardous materials incident in Egan Research Building” and instructing them to avoid the area.

Trash can fire in Egan causes Level 2 hazmat incident, evacuation

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor November 26, 2019

A small trash can fire in Egan Research Center caused a Level 2 hazmat incident and led to an evacuation Tuesday afternoon, according to the Boston Fire Department, or BFD.  An alert was sent to all NU students at 1:08 p.m. informing students of a “potential hazardous materials...

Chicken Lou's is set to cLou'se in April.

Chicken Lou’s to close its doors in April after nearly 30 years

Samuel Kim, news correspondent November 19, 2019
Beloved sandwich shop Chicken Lou's announced Tuesday that they will be closing at the end of the academic year.
Authors of the resolution (pictured from left) include Erykah Kangbeya, Joshua Roller, James Lyons and Elizabeth Torres.

NU administrators pressure SGA to water down anti-racism resolution

Isabel Stephens and Grace Horne November 13, 2019
SGA Senator Roller said Aoun would not release an explicit statement about the fascist materials found in Snell Library earlier this year.
Northeastern heavily advertised Giving Day, which took place April 11.

2019 Giving Day raises over $1 million, 39% of donors NU students

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor November 6, 2019
Despite the debate among students that surrounded this year’s Giving Day, students made up 39 percent of donors, contributing $21,561 to 247 funds.
A woman and two children were found dead outside Ruggles Station.

[UPDATED] Shooting in Ruggles, suspects flee the scene

Nadine El-Bawab, deputy campus editor October 31, 2019

The Boston Police Department reported a shooting in the Ruggles MBTA station at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. The Northeastern University Police Department informed Northeastern students of the shooting in an email sent over an hour later. The suspects fled...

Snell will be closing for part of the weekend.

Snell Library to close Friday through Sunday, Stetson West to open as study space

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor October 30, 2019

Snell Library will be closed for part of the weekend due to “necessary building-wide water and power shutdowns related to the construction of [the] new bathrooms,” according to an announcement from the Northeastern University Library.  The library will be closed from...

SGA officials pictured, from left, Billy Opet, Chris Brown, Keiler Dunbar, Gabby Nobile and Hanna Nuttall.

SGA discusses potential changes to Rebecca’s, SAF, GSuite at town hall

Jessica Silverman, news staff October 23, 2019
President Brown shared his efforts to have Rebecca’s Cafe, a favorite among students, open on weekends.
The town of Nahant is peppered with signs protesting Northeastern's activities at East Point.

Nahant residents denounce NU construction on ‘wildlife preserve’

Isabel Stephens, deputy campus editor October 9, 2019

In its 1965 proposal for the Marine Science Center at East Point, Nahant, Northeastern pledged to make the tract of land next to the facility a “wildlife preserve.” Now, the university is clearing the foliage to make room for a 55,000-square-foot Coastal Sustainability Institute. Residents...

The outside of the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution in Ell Hall.

Students, former RAs unsure of OSCCR fines’ effectiveness

Lukas Illion, news correspondent October 2, 2019
Many students are questioning the effectiveness of OSCCR fines as a deterrent for underage drinking.
Professor Minus is originally from the Bahamas.

With family in the midst of hurricane, Bahamian professor raises money for relief

Kenneal Patterson, news staff September 19, 2019

Hurricane Dorian, the most destructive natural disaster in Bahamian history, has already taken 50 lives and left thousands injured and stranded. Although news of the catastrophe left many feeling helpless, Professor Marilyn Minus instead resolved to lend a hand.    Minus,...

Junior defender Paige Capistran pressures Vermont defender Maude Poulin-Labelle as she controls the puck in a prior game. The two teams will face off this weekend in the Hockey East playoffs.

Women’s hockey to take on Vermont in Hockey East playoffs

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor February 27, 2019
Northeastern women's hockey will take on Vermont in the Hockey East playoffs this weekend in a best-of-three series.
Around 10,000 people gathered in the Boston Common on Saturday as numerous civil rights activists spoke at the third Boston Women's March, headlined by Representative Ayanna Pressley.

The face of the Women’s March has changed — but not entirely

Laura Rodriguez, news correspondent January 20, 2019

At 10 a.m. Saturday,  Boston Common could have been a scene from any ordinary weekend. People ice skated on the pond, children filled the playground, guides led visitors on tours along the paths. Two years ago, the large green space could hardly contain the massive crowd that...