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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

As demonstrators collected discarded signs and picked up trash in Boston Common following a rally for Ukraine Feb. 23, a handful of activists, academics...

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,...

Gwyneth Philips, Lisa Jönsson and Aerin Frankel (left to right) block the goal for Northeastern. Photos courtesy Brian Bae, Northeastern University Athletics and Mika Podila.
Northeastern women’s hockey knows how to stop pucks. Here’s a look inside its goaltending dynasty.
Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor • March 10, 2025
Ryan McGuire takes a faceoff. The Huskies were able to tie up the game in the third period, but a minute later the Friars took the game winning goal.
Northeastern men’s hockey takes tough 3-2 loss to Friars on Senior Night
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • March 10, 2025
JB Frankel dribbles next to his opponent Feb. 20. Frankel ended this season with 220 points and 21 steals.
Northeastern men’s basketball knocked out of CAA championship by Hampton in close matchup
Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent • March 9, 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
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

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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
Brynne Norquist (left) and Tyler Knohl pose for a photo together. The two run Hiike, a platform that uses data to provide film festival recommendations to independent filmmakers. Photo courtesy Kira Briggs.
Major production companies are threatening independent filmmakers. These students are fighting back.
Zoe MacDiarmid, campus editor • March 4, 2025

Their story begins in 1938. At the time, eight major film companies — including Paramount Pictures and Twentieth Century-Fox — sought...

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

The federal government issued a FAQ Feb. 28 outlining how it will enforce its order for educational institutions to eliminate race-based programs. The...

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...

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...

Lisa Jönsson looks down the ice during the Jan. 18 matchup against the Providence Friars. The team faced off against the Friars in the Hockey East quarterfinals March 1.
Northeastern women’s hockey moves to semifinals after dramatic win over Providence
Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor • March 3, 2025

Northeastern women’s hockey (21-13-1, 15-11-1) took on the Providence College Friars (20-12-3, 16-9-2) in a high energy quarterfinal round...

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

After a rough weekend series, the Northeastern women’s basketball team (3-24, 2-16 CAA) picked up its  third win of the season against the...

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...

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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