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Captain Taze Thompson looks at her team after the loss. Despite winning the 2025 Beanpot tournament against Boston University, the Huskies lost to the Terriers 3-2 in overtime in the Hockey East Championship.
Devastating loss to Boston University ends Northeastern Women’s Hockey’s season, hopes of Hockey East Championship
Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor • March 9, 2025

Northeastern women’s hockey (22-14-1, 15-11-1 HE) had a dramatic showdown March 8 in an overtime thriller against the Boston University Terriers (24-11-2,...

Runners wait to start their course. Two Northeastern female track athletes were disqualified at the CAA Championships for wearing illegal shoes Feb. 26. Photo courtesy Pexels.
Two Northeastern track athletes disqualified for illegal shoes at CAA Championships
Aoife Jeffries, news staff • March 7, 2025

Two athletes from the Northeastern track and field team were disqualified from the women’s 5000-meter for illegal shoes at the CAA Indoor Track Championships...

An American flag waves above Ell Hall. Since 2015, the number of early decision applicants to Northeastern grew by 660%.
As Northeastern’s acceptance rate plummets, students report turning to early decision for higher chance at entry
Caroline Baker Dimock and Zoe MacDiarmid March 5, 2025
The NFL logo on a field. The annual NFL Combine concluded March 2. Photo courtesy Chris C, flickr.
Here are the winners and losers of the NFL Combine
Zach Cohen, news staff • March 9, 2025
Demonstrators hold a large Ukrainian flag during a Feb. 23 demonstration planned by UCCN. While many volunteers and demonstrators were Ukrainian, UCCN also encouraged non-Ukrainians to participate in rallies and events.
Ukrainians find community, support in Massachusetts through cultural center
Chloe Craft, news staff • March 9, 2025
Op-ed: Daylight saving time does more damage than it’s worth
Op-ed: Daylight saving time does more damage than it’s worth
Antaine Anhalt, columnist • March 9, 2025
Yirsy Quèliz takes on her opponent. Quèliz collected 15 points and three steals against Elon March 6.
Northeastern women’s basketball upsets Elon for Senior Day win
Cassandra Joyce, news staff • March 9, 2025

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The exterior of the U.S. Department of Education building. The OCR recently released an FAQ regarding its previous “Dear Colleague" letter. Photo courtesy U.S. Department of State, flickr.
Department of Education issues FAQ increasing pressure on schools to axe race-related programs
Zoe MacDiarmid, campus editor • March 2, 2025
Alessandro Vespignani shares with the audience the process of finding a new Provost. The audience consisted of students and faculty alike.
Provost Search Committee hosts undergraduate open forum amid hunt for Madigan’s successor
Madison Evangelist, news staff • February 28, 2025

The Provost Search Committee tasked with appointing Northeastern’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan’s...

The John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse. Beau Benson was sentenced to five years in prison Feb 27, with five years of supervised release.
Former Northeastern admissions counselor sentenced to five years in prison for receiving child pornography
Emily Spatz, news staff • February 27, 2025

Content warning: This story contains details of sexual assault and child pornography. The former Northeastern admissions counselor who pleaded...

The exterior of the U.S. Department of Education in Washington. A letter sent by the department to all educational institutions in the country that receive federal funding Feb. 14 demanded the elimination of all race-based programs. Photo courtesy Anne Meadows, flickr.
Trump gave schools a Feb. 28 deadline to cut ‘race-based’ programs. Here’s what programs consider race at Northeastern.
Chloe Craft and Grace Cargill February 26, 2025

Under the directive of President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights issued a “Dear Colleague” letter...

Wu's placard sits facing the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The mayor faced questions about Boston's law enforcement policies and immigrant population.
Mayor Michelle Wu defends city’s immigration policies at sanctuary city congressional hearing
Sonel Cutler, editor-in-chief • March 8, 2025
A woman on rollerblades dressed as a festive snowflake stands next to an ice sculpture with the “Winter Wonderland” logo. Performers dressed as Anna and Elsa from “Frozen” arrived later and served as entertainment for the younger attendees.
Revere Beach finds warmth in a community Winter Wonderland
Nia Calais, photo staff • March 4, 2025

Established in 1896 and just a 40-minute Blue Line ride outside of Boston, Revere Beach owns the title of the very first public beach in the...

Members of the Service Employees International Union, or SEIU, protest Maura Healey's budget cuts. While the announcement of the budget focused on boosting transportation, cuts to healthcare came with mass layoffs and closures of facilities across the state.
Healthcare workers demand ‘care not cuts’ at State House rally
Chloe Craft, news staff • March 2, 2025

More than 100 healthcare workers, labor union members, advocates and patients and their families gathered at the steps of the Massachusetts State...

Attendees wait in line for free coffee from Coffee Trike. The event was a welcome midday break for employees in nearby hospitals.
Winter Wednesday brews warmth, community in Longwood
Leona Gagalac, news correspondent • February 28, 2025

Despite February’s signature high-speed winds and snow, the Longwood Collective’s seasonal Winter Wednesdays offered a preview of spring....

The Huskies celebrate a goal. The team secured its entry to nationals by with a 3-2 overtime win against Boston University Feb. 22 and a 2-0 win over the University of New Hampshire Feb. 23. Photo courtesy Mika Podila.
The road to nationals: How Northeastern men’s club hockey is preparing for its 4th consecutive appearance
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • March 8, 2025

The Northeastern men’s club hockey team will play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, or ACHA, March 14 to 18 in St. Louis, Mo.   The...

Abby Carchio coaches from the sideline at Robert Williams Athletics. Carchio was recently hired as an assistant coach for the women's soccer team. Photo courtesy Roger Williams Athletics.
Northeastern women’s soccer welcomes Abby Carchio as new assistant coach
Aoife Jeffries, news staff • March 2, 2025

Northeastern women’s soccer has hired Abby Carchio as a new assistant coach, the team announced on social media and the Northeastern Athletics...

Dylan Hyrckowian fights for the puck Jan. 25. Hyrckowian earned his 14th goal of the season against Merrimack March. 6.
Northeastern men’s hockey bounces back in win against Merrimack
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • March 7, 2025

The Northeastern men’s hockey team (12-18-3, 7-13-3 HE) defeated the Merrimack College Warriors (13-19-1, 9-13-1 HE) for the first time this...

Lisa Jönsson dives for the puck Jan. 18. Jönsson had 36 saves against UConn March 5.
Northeastern women’s hockey heads to Hockey East Championship after victory over No.11 UConn
Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor • March 6, 2025

Northeastern women’s hockey (22-13-1, 15-11-1 HE) beat the University of Connecticut Huskies (22-12-2, 19-6-2 HE) 3-1 March 5 to finish its...

The Huskies celebrate their teammate March 29, 2024. Northeastern won one of their four games against Hawaii Feb. 29 to March 3.
Huskies drop three of four in a hard-fought series against University of Hawaii
Valentina Swan, news correspondent • March 6, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (4-5, 0-0 NCAA) took one of the four games against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (10-2, 0-0 Big West) this past...

Stonebwoy dances with NASO executive board members on stage. NASO hosted its annual Africa Night Feb. 8. Photo courtesy Badmus Photography, NASO.
African Student Organization embraces excellence on Africa Night
Maureen Mukasa, news correspondent • March 7, 2025
The cast of "The Grove" perform on stage. The play followed a Nigerian immigrant family living in Worcester, focusing on the eldest daughter’s journey. Photo courtesy Marc J. Franklin, The Huntington Theatre.
‘The Grove’ delivers an emotionally charged story on identity, ancestry
Hir Panchal, news correspondent • March 7, 2025
A U.S. Border Patrol officer holds a pair of handcuffs as illegal immigrants are deported Jan. 23. Trump issued an executive order Jan. 20 to end birthright citizenship for certain children of immigrants. Photo courtesy Robert Cano, U.S. Custom's and Border Protection.
Op-ed: Trump’s economy and immigration policies are competing for American support
Ava Vitiello, columnist • February 28, 2025

Dear United States of America, why are we so angry at immigrants?  Since his first day in office, President Donald Trump has signed 50 executive...

Op-ed: All dating apps are meant to be deleted
Op-ed: All dating apps are meant to be deleted
Devyn Rudnick, contributor • February 25, 2025

College life is full of quintessential moments — living in residence halls, eating at dining halls — and, eventually, admitting defeat in...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stands for a portrait. He was sworn in as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services at the White House Feb. 13. Photo courtesy Joyce Boghosian, Wikimedia Commons.
Op-ed: We can’t leave everything up to the ‘experts’ anymore
Antaine Anhalt, columnist • February 21, 2025

As kids, we were usually told to leave the “important stuff” to the adults and the experts. We listened to Bill Nye, trusted our teachers...

The gender neutral bathroom on the third floor of Ryder Hall. Only one gender neutral bathroom was included in the building.
Op-ed: Northeastern’s ‘queer’ bathroom problem
Blakely Cummings, contributor • February 20, 2025

As a student fascinated by the arts, I spend a lot of time in Ryder Hall. I go to the Ryder Theatre Lab to see shows my friends are in. My friends...

Rioters overtake the Capitol stairs, taking photos and waving flags in support of Donald Trump Jan. 6, 2021. One of Trump's first acts after being reelected president was pardoning over 1,000 participants in the riot. Photo courtesy Tyler Merbler, Wikimedia Commons.
Op-ed: President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons did the opposite of make America great
Ava Vitiello, columnist • February 18, 2025

Let’s take a trip back in time. The date is Jan. 6, 2021, and the Senate hearing to count the Electoral College votes is taking place in the...

A Northeastern University seal in 1965. During the late 1950s Northeastern began solidifying the role of its PR department. Photo courtesy Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections.
Behind the creation of Northeastern’s brand: The emergence of the public relations department
Anya Hill, news correspondent • February 3, 2025
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