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A demonstrator holds a sign at a Somerville protest after the detainment of Rumeysa Ozturk. Over 3,000 students and professors from across the nation signed the "Not in Our Name" statement to denounce the Trump administration's handling of what it considers to be antisemitism on college campuses.

More than 3,000 Jewish students, faculty members at universities nationwide sign statement condemning Trump administration’s crackdown on campus antisemitism

Emily Spatz, news staff March 30, 2025

More than 3,050 people, including 27 affiliated with Northeastern, have signed on to a public statement dated March 11 denouncing the Trump administration’s push to combat what it calls antisemitism on college campuses by detaining international students, professors and staff...

Boston is a hub of medical innovation. These Northeastern students are at the center of it.

Boston is a hub of medical innovation. These Northeastern students are at the center of it.

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff March 30, 2025

Boston, widely regarded as a world-class healthcare hub, is home to 25 hospitals that serve as training grounds for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through Northeastern’s co-op program, pre-med and pre-health students gain real-world experience in hospitals,...

Blue, Vinny McCatterson and Bear (left to right). All three pets were brought to Northeastern by a fraternity brother to an off-campus apartment. Blue photo courtesy Nicklaus Ohlweiler.

The other brother is a dog? Meet the beloved pets of Northeastern frats.

Carson Lyle, news correspondent March 28, 2025

Walking into a fraternity house, one may expect dim lighting and a dirty kitchen or even a mouse skittering across the floor. But some Northeastern University fraternities instead have fluffed dog beds littering the floor and plush toy mice ready for a cat to pounce on. Northeastern...

Pro-Palestine demonstrators protest a Northeastern career fair Oct. 9, 2024. In the SMC's list of demands for university admin, they called for protection of the right for students, faculty, staff and community members to protest on campus.

Newly formed Student Mobilization Committee demands ‘accountability, justice and equity for marginalized communities’ from Northeastern

Madison Evangelist, news staff March 27, 2025

The newly formed Student Mobilization Committee, or SMC, released a list of demands for the Northeastern administration through an Instagram post March 24.  The SMC is a “collective of students at Northeastern who have come together to organize,” and is “demanding accountability,...

A sign reading “Northeastern University.” An email was sent out in the wake of the Trump administration's crackdown on non-citizens participating in activism on campuses.

Northeastern warns students of possible travel restrictions amid Trump administration crackdowns

Carson Lyle, news correspondent March 27, 2025

An email sent to Northeastern community members March 26 warned of immigration restrictions following a nationwide crackdown on non-citizens who have participated in activism on college campuses. Upon taking office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order...

Panel members watch as Gretchen Heefner speaks. The event raised questions from students about the university's response surrounding Trump's executive orders.

‘It’s not normal, it’s not American and it’s not constitutional’: Panel on Trump administration sparks debate about Northeastern’s response

Lily Cooper, deputy campus editor March 26, 2025

In the midst of President Donald Trump’s onslaught of executive orders — many of which target higher education institutions — Northeastern hosted the first event in a panel series designed to bring the university community together to discuss conflict, civility, respect...

Column: The greener, the better: Rating matcha lattes around Boston

Column: The greener, the better: Rating matcha lattes around Boston

Aya Al-Zehhawi, news correspondent March 23, 2025

While coffee has long been the quintessential choice for caffeine-hungry college students, matcha has become a popular staple at cafes and coffee shops in college cities, including Boston. The green tea latte supplies caffeine enjoyers with feelings of energy and refreshment...

Mayor Michelle Wu speaks during her State of the City Address. She discussed recent achievements, future plans for the city and pushed back against the Trump administration's effort to weaken diversity initiatives.

‘God save whoever messes with Boston’: Mayor Michelle Wu delivers third annual State of the City Address

Bryce Gould-Anderson and Matias Gonzalez March 21, 2025

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu didn’t hold back in her third annual State of the City Address, delivering a powerful message that Boston will stand firm in its values — no matter the political pressure. Speaking at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway March 19, Wu reaffirmed the city’s...

Pro-Palestine protesters rally outside Two Saints Tavern. The protest took place during a Hillel event.

Demonstrators play drums, clang pots outside Two Saints Tavern during Hillel ‘Israel Palooza’ event

Emily Spatz, news staff March 21, 2025

More than a dozen pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered on Gainsborough Street in front of Two Saints Tavern Thursday night for an impromptu protest of Northeastern Hillel’s “Israel Palooza” event inside the bar.  Most of the protesters wore all black and donned Palestinian...

A protester at a GENU-UAW rally uses a megaphone to amplify their message to passersby Oct. 2, 2024. The Trump administration changes in national policy affected international students, members of the LGBTQ+ community and more.

Northeastern graduate student worker union negotiations reach 15th month

Bowen Rivera, news staff March 20, 2025

Nearly a year and a half after earning union certification, graduate student workers are still negotiating with the university, leading some union members to weigh a strike. Following a surge of organizing in 2022 and 2023, Graduate Employees of Northeastern University- United...

Students and faculty listen to a panel discussing environmentally forward-thinking architecture and laboratories. The conference covered topics such as climate change, recycling and more.

Northeastern kicks off first-ever Sustainability Innovation Week, gathering environmental problem-solvers

Devyn Rudnick, news staff March 20, 2025

Northeastern hosted its first-ever Sustainability Innovation Week March 10-14, bringing students and faculty together to address looming environmental challenges. The five-day event consisted of lectures, workshops, competitions and more, allowing students to learn from experts...

Three Late Nite magazines sit on display. The bright yellow cover and eerie image attracted many onlookers.

They created ‘Late Nite Magazine,’ but they don’t care if you read it

Meghan Hirsch, news staff March 19, 2025

If you’ve seen an edition of Late Nite Magazine floating around campus, consider yourself lucky — there’s a limited supply.  The first edition, which came out in January, features a bright yellow cover and a grainy image of a masked person, only furthering its intrigue....