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Students study at the first floor lounge of the London campus. Northeastern bought the campus to add a London location for students who wanted to study abroad. Photo courtesy Ahana Sinha.

Six years after Northeastern’s acquisition, NU London tries to reconcile humanities roots with STEM landscape

Frances Klemm, news staff • December 24, 2024

When it was first established in 2011, the New College of the Humanities — now Northeastern University London — operated out of a small...

A student places their plate on the rotating dishwasher racks at Stetson East. Swipe2Care was established in 2018, allowing students to donate three unused meal swipes a week.

Food insecurity plagues college campuses like Northeastern’s. The solution isn’t that simple.

Emily Spatz, Kate Armanini, and Sofia Garrett • December 15, 2024

Filip Nadratowski doesn’t know what Swipe2Care, Northeastern’s meal swipe donation program, is. Jacob Berman recalls getting emails about...

A "Northeastern University" sign on Northeastern's Boston campus. Faculty Senate members overwhelmingly voted to create a committee to review Northeastern’s freedom of speech policies, among other changes, at a meeting Nov. 20.

Northeastern faculty vote for formation of academic freedom committee, increased influence in policymaking

Eli Curwin, news staff • December 9, 2024

Following weeks of tense discussion on academic freedom and freedom of expression, members of Northeastern’s faculty senate voted overwhelmingly...

A Christmas tree stands lit up on Boston Common. Hundreds gathered to watch the tree lighting ceremony Dec. 5.

Annual Christmas tree lighting brings holiday cheer to Boston Common

Lawrence Brown, news staff • December 13, 2024

The 83rd annual Boston Christmas tree lighting took place Dec. 5 at Boston Common. Spectators, ranging from young children to seasoned adults,...

A sign for Hearth & Hug Bakery hangs above the space in the Boston Public Market. Upon opening the bakery, Natalie Hug began waking up at 4 a.m. daily to make fresh pastries for customers.

Hearth & Hug Bakery bringing a personal touch to Boston

Tristen Schilling, news correspondent • December 12, 2024

Hearth & Hug Bakery is a “homey, friendly” place, said Jesse Myers, a longtime customer. Located in the Boston Public Market,...

The new Levain Bakery storefront in Seaport. The company originally started in New York City.

Levain Bakery opens new Seaport location, baking up holiday cheer for new customers

Kayla Goldman, news correspondent • December 12, 2024

Levain Bakery opened its 18th location in Seaport Nov. 22. The bakery hosted a grand opening for the store, advertising its new location on the...

Northeastern men's basketball faces off against the Hofstra Pride Jan. 4. Northeastern was unable to catch up with Hofstra, the game ending in a loss, 37-55.

Northeastern men’s basketball loses pride to Hofstra in second matchup of season

Elli Einset, sports editor • January 5, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (9-6, 1-1 CAA) fell to the Hofstra Pride (9-6, 1-1 CAA) Jan. 4 37-55 after failing to execute simpler plays in...

Collin Metcalf leaps to try to block Delaware’s Niels Lane. Metcalf collected his season high in points at nine Jan. 2.

Northeastern snatches first conference win over Delaware

Elli Einset, sports editor • January 3, 2025

The Northeastern Huskies men’s basketball team (9-5, 1-0 CAA) beat the University of Delaware Blue Hens (7-7, 0-1 CAA) 80-77 in the first conference...

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,...

Abigail Hassman (left) and Benjamin Godish participate in cross country races. Hassman earned the 2024 title CAA Cross Country Runner of the Year while Godish became one of only 10 male runners in the program’s history to become an individual CAA cross country champion. Photos courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics.

Northeastern’s champion runners Hassman and Godish are breaking records and charging into history

Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor • December 23, 2024

Graduate student Abigail Hassman and senior Benjamin Godish wouldn’t have known they were going to become CAA champions in high school, but...

Forward Mia Langlois slides the puck past the Boston University goalie. Northeastern women’s hockey won the first women’s Beanpot tournament held in TD Garden Jan. 23, 2024. File photo by Harriet Rovniak

Beanpot season is fast approaching. Here’s everything you need to know about securing tickets.

Kristina DaPonte, news staff • December 19, 2024

Ticket sales for the 2025 Beanpot tournaments have begun, with Women’s Beanpot tickets currently available and the rollout for Men’s Beanpot...

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...

Ka Yat Michelle Lau and other volunteers at LBFE help teach senior citizens how to use various technological programs. A rise in online platforms made for keeping track of healthcare services increased the digital divide for many elderly people. Photo courtesy Chisom Nnajiofor.

Op-ed: How we can bridge the digital divide in healthcare for the elderly

Ka Yat Michelle Lau, contributor • December 18, 2024

In a world where almost everything is now available online, imagine being unable to access healthcare services simply because you can’t navigate...

Op-ed: Are we banning books or empathy?

Ava Vitiello, columnist • December 12, 2024

Required readings in high school were always a drag. “The Odyssey,” “Romeo and Juliet” and “Of Mice and Men” were my sole enemies...

Students sit along a line of benches in the Centennial Common greenery. Many who voted in the November election did not consider climate to be their top priority, despite the increase of weather disasters such as Hurricane Milton.

Op-ed: We cannot put off saving our planet anymore

Ava Vitiello, columnist • December 9, 2024

In early October, Hurricane Milton decimated the Florida coast. The damning impact of this natural disaster only showed that we as a country...

Op-ed: How TikTok is reshaping the news landscape

Shreya Pillamari, contributor • December 5, 2024

TikTok has become a household name that millions recognize. Whether you love the app, hate it or refuse to download it and get sucked into its...

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