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Jack Williams scores a goal Feb. 10. Northeastern men’s hockey failed to claim third place in the Beanpot tournament, losing to Harvard 4-3.

First to fourth: Northeastern places last in the Beanpot tournament after chance to three-peat

Elli Einset, sports editor February 10, 2025

Northeastern men’s hockey (9-14-3, 4-9-3 HE) sank from its 2024 champion title to claim last place in the 2025 Beanpot tournament, losing to Harvard University (8-13-2, 6-8-2 ECAC) 4-3 Feb. 10 after a penalty-ridden game.  “I thought five-on-five, we played pretty good...

Two miniature snowmen sit on the Centennial Common ledge Jan. 11. One snowman was fashioned to have its stick-hands raised to the sky, as if it were enjoying the snow itself.

‘It just kept getting worse’: Northeastern first-years acclimate to their first Boston winter

Auden Oakes, news correspondent February 8, 2025

The fall 2024 semester greeted Northeastern first-years with warm temperatures and long stretches of daylight. For those originally from the South and the West Coasts, the change of scenery promised a familiarly comfortable weather experience, but as the leaves began to change...

A Cold Stone Creamery employee prepares an order of ice cream. The employee threw and caught scoops of ice cream with two spatulas.

Ice cream, you scream: 4 spots for the best frozen treats near campus

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff February 6, 2025

We all scream for ice cream. Everyone’s favorite sweet treat is available all over Boston, so if you’re tired of the chocolate and vanilla soft serve and limited topping options at the dining hall, there are plenty of sweet spots off campus. Ben & Jerry’s – Taste:...

Artists and athletes, such as the band Paper Trails (left), the Eon Dance Troupe (right) and Northeastern’s Taekwondo club team , who perform at the ASU and CSU's Lunar New Year Gala. Students enjoyed the array of performances that paid homage to their varying cultures.

‘I’ll always have a community no matter where I am’: Northeastern students celebrate Lunar New Year in style

Samantha Balagot, news correspondent February 5, 2025

Dressed up in their most formal attire, not an empty seat was in sight when over 200 people gathered in the Fenway Center Feb. 1 for a Lunar New Year gala to wish the community good fortune as the world rings in the Year of the Snake. The banquet-style event was a result of...

A Northeastern seal at 716 Columbus Ave. Faculty were asked to cease all DEIA-related research.

After Trump executive order, Northeastern instructs faculty to declare, cease DEIA-related research

Eli Curwin and Zoe MacDiarmid January 31, 2025

Aiming to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders, Northeastern instructed faculty in an email sent Jan. 29 around 2 p.m. to report whether their National Science Foundation-funded research involves diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, or DEIA, principles...

Ell Hall on Northeastern's Boston campus. Northeastern replaced or dismantled nearly all of its DEI messaging and websites following a Jan. 21 executive order issued by President Donald Trump which instructed federal officials to investigate “illegal” DEI programs at institutions with endowments greater than $1 billion.

Northeastern purges DEI websites and messaging amid Trump executive order

Eli Curwin, news staff January 29, 2025

Under the looming threat of federal examination, Northeastern has replaced or dismantled nearly all of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or DEI, messaging and websites.   Among several other changes, Northeastern replaced the website for its Office of Diversity, Equity...

Bostonians skate on the Boston Common frog pond. Hundreds showed up with friends and family to enjoy the winter tradition despite the gloomy weather.

Column: 6 activities to beat the Boston winter blues

Sarah Pyrce, news staff January 28, 2025

The anticipation and excitement of the holiday season may be over, but that doesn’t mean Northeastern students can’t continue to take advantage of Boston’s winter festivities. There are plenty of activities around the city that can help you beat the gloomy, frigid weather...

A door to a sauna in SquashBusters Center. Sauna temperatures typically ranged from 155 to 195 degrees Fahrenheit.

Amid an era of individualism, these Northeastern students found community in the sauna

Asher Ben-Dashan, news correspondent January 26, 2025

Matvei Isakov steps down from the top level of the sauna with his water and bottle of tea tree essential oils. He looks around at the sweat-covered faces of the others in the room and asks, “Mind if I put some water?”  “Go for it,” said one of the other two people...

Skylar Irving fights for the puck Jan. 7. Irving collected a goal and an assist against Merrimack Jan. 25.

‘Everybody wants to beat the Huskies’: Northeastern women’s hockey takes 8-point weekend sweep against Merrimack

Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor January 26, 2025

Northeastern women’s hockey (17-8-1, 12-6-1 HE) faced off against the Merrimack College Warriors (6-17-3, 3-13-3 HE) and came back with its fourth weekend sweep of the season, with a 4-0 score Jan. 24 and 4-1 Jan. 25.  Coming off a high from an overwhelming 4-0 victory...

Students work in the Khoury computer lab in West Village H. The core curriculum of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences was changed by a faculty vote Jan. 15.

‘We will no longer be distinct’: Khoury College curriculum overhaul met with mixed reviews

Lily Cooper and Aiden Stein January 22, 2025

Khoury College of Computer Sciences faculty voted Jan. 15 to change its core curriculum that has been in place for nearly 20 years. The college will begin to phase out three classes fall 2025. The classes being phased out are three introductory courses for computer science...

RSA members vote to table legislation that would have added a question about allergies to the housing application form. Despite the legislation not passing, RSA members said they plan on continuing to find ways for students with allergies to feel sufficiently accommodated.

Resident Student Association legislation for housing students with allergies fails to pass

Bowen Rivera, news staff January 21, 2025

Northeastern’s Resident Student Association, or RSA, unanimously voted to table legislation that would have added a question to the housing application form about allergies Jan. 15 after spirited deliberation.  Traditionally, Disability Access Services, or DAS, handles...

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Northeastern University David Madigan speaks at the May 2024 undergraduate commencement. He announced that he will being stepping down from the position in June.

BREAKING: Northeastern Provost David Madigan to step down in June, according to internal email

Sonel Cutler, Zoe MacDiarmid, and Kate Armanini January 16, 2025

David Madigan, Northeastern’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, is stepping down in June, according to a Jan. 16 email to Northeastern faculty and staff obtained by The Huntington News.  Madigan, who has served in one of the university’s highest-ranking...