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Kendrick Lamar takes the stage at Gillette Stadium May 12. Massachusetts crowds energized the venue on the Grand National Tour’s final East Coast show.

Review: Kendrick Lamar, SZA take it to the next level with eight acts at Gillette

Darin Zullo, news staff June 15, 2025

Kendrick Lamar and SZA deserve it all. The two performers kept the energy high during every minute of their eight-act, nearly three-hour-long show May 12 at Gillette Stadium. Throughout the night, the stars seamlessly blended hip-hop, rap and R&B, balancing each other’s...

A student places a petri dish in a lab incubator March 27. Northeastern’s College of Engineering created a series of interactive lab modules to counteract for lost hands-on experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Op-ed: Northeastern lab courses must prioritize in-depth learning

Mikayla Tsai, columnist May 31, 2025

As a behavioral neuroscience major, I have a bone to pick with Northeastern’s lab courses — and I know I’m not the only one.  Whether it's asking students to spend 10 hours a week writing 15 page lab reports or rushing them through experimental protocol without ample...

A young woman serves a food truck customer March 16, 2017. Students developed valuable skills by working with a diverse range of people in the service industry. Photo courtesy Eugene Yip, Flickr.

Op-ed: Summer jobs shouldn’t be behind a desk

Robby Wolff, contributor May 23, 2025

When I was 15 years old, I got my first summer job as a golf caddie. It meant early mornings and taxing work, but I knew that if I stuck with it, I would be rewarded for a job well done. Today, I credit this job with helping me develop a strong work ethic.  A summer job like...

The exterior of 4 Burlington Woods Dr., the location of the Burlington BioCenter November 2020. Northeastern spent $33 million to purchase the building for the purpose of security and defense research. Photo courtesy Google Maps, Map data: Google, November 2020, ©2025.

Northeastern expands Burlington campus with $33 million building purchase

Chloe Craft, news staff May 22, 2025

Northeastern bought an office building in Burlington, Mass. for $33 million in May, the most recent purchase in its ongoing effort to expand the university’s number of satellite campuses across the United States. The Burlington BioCenter — which the university officially...

Students and community members occupy atrium tables at Marino Recreation Center. The fitness facility offered daily workout classes and scheduled recreational activities including open basketball, volleyball and badminton last semester. File photo by Quillan Anderson

For many, college is a rough transition. Here’s how these students adapted to maintain their well-being.

Daniela Chocron, news correspondent May 8, 2025

Starting college is a big milestone for young adults, thrusting them into new routines, unfamiliar environments and new social circles. Whether it’s juggling the responsibilities of coursework, trying to make new friends, joining clubs or just learning how to live independently,...

The Berlin Cathedral. N.U.in students studied at the Council on International Educational Exchange Berlin campus.

Berlin: Time to touch up on your German

Carson Lyle, news staff April 4, 2025

Hosted in the capital of Germany, this location is surrounded by history.  While in Berlin, N.U.in students have the opportunity to visit famous landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, the remnants of the Berlin Wall, or one of the city’s numerous art and history museums....

Event attendees look at books from the BPL's Special Collections. The March 25 open house featured women who played a significant role in building the archives.

Boston Public Library honors women, pioneers who shaped its archives

Leona Gagalac, news correspondent March 29, 2025

Once hidden behind credentials and closed doors, Boston Public Library’s Special Collections is now more accessible than ever. Its latest March 25 open house featured “Women Who Shaped the BPL,” an exhibit honoring the female donors, curators and collectors who helped build...

JB Frankel rushes down the court. Northeastern struggled to solidify a defensive effort Feb. 8, which ultimately led to the disappointing loss to Hampton.

‘A missed opportunity’: Huskies fall short to Hampton in second season matchup

Siera Qosaj, news staff February 10, 2025

Despite a career-high 32 points from junior guard Rashad King and some stand-out moments from junior guard Harold Woods, Northeastern men’s basketball (13-12, 5-7 CAA) fell to the Hampton Pirates (12-13, 4-8 CAA) 75-84 in a tough loss at home Feb. 8. The Huskies won 70-62...

The men's hockey team celebrates after a goal against Stonehill College Oct. 12. The team earned a 5-1 victory against the No.17/No.18 Quinnipiac Bobcats Jan. 4.

A Hyrckowian hat trick results in upset victory over No.18 Quinnipiac for men’s hockey

Bailey Reynolds, news staff January 5, 2025

The Northeastern men’s hockey team (6-9-3, 1-6-3 HE) began 2025 with a decisive 5-1 win over the 18th ranked Quinnipiac Bobcats (10-7-1, 6-3-0 Eastern College Athletic Conference) Jan. 4.  The teams previously met at an exhibition match Oct. 6, with Northeastern winning...

The exterior of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences building. The college recently announced changes to its curriculum, phasing out core classes such as Fundies 1, Fundies 2 and Object-Oriented Design.

Op-ed: Northeastern’s redesign of the Khoury curriculum abandons the fundamentals of computer science

Derek Kaplan, contributor January 3, 2025

On a university level, what makes for a good computer science curriculum? One of the most common career paths for a computer science major is as a software developer. An effective university curriculum must prepare computer science students with the skills needed to be successful...

The Huskies celebrate with a fist bump between players. Northeastern scored four points against the Alaska Anchorage Dec. 29. File photo by Sofia Sawchuk.

Northeastern men’s hockey splits final 2024 weekend, earns third at the Ledyard Classic

Bailey Reynolds, news staff January 3, 2025

Hoping to close out 2024 with a bang, the Northeastern men’s hockey team (5-9-3, 1-6-3 HE) took the ice at the 2024 Ledyard Classic in Dartmouth, NH Dec. 28 and 29, finishing in third place of four teams.  On Dec. 28, the Huskies suffered defeat by the No. 7 Providence...

Masai Troutman holds the ball as he figures out his next move. Troutman earned 17 points against Northwestern.

East fails to conquer west: Huskies face tough loss against Northwestern

Elli Einset, sports editor December 31, 2024

The Northeastern Huskies (8-5, 0-0 CAA) failed to stop the Northwestern Wildcats (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten) 60-85 Dec. 29.  The Huskies have been on a roll this season and facing this Big Ten school was an important test, but the Wildcats contained Northeastern, only allowing three...