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GENU-UAW union members chant and hold signs demanding Northeastern offer better compensation and health care benefits for working graduate students at Fenway Park. The union used the undergraduate commencement as an opportunity to make a statement against the final package proposal the university put forth May 5.
‘Boston is a union town’: Northeastern graduate student worker union pickets outside undergraduate commencement
Zoe MacDiarmid, campus editor • May 11, 2025

More than 30 members of Northeastern’s graduate student union picketed outside Fenway Park at the university’s undergraduate commencement ceremony...

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...

Chalk messages on the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex bridge encouraging graduate students to vote Sept. 19, 2023. GENU-UAW has been in negotiations with the university for 17 months.
Graduate workers’ union to reject final package proposal from Northeastern
Zoe MacDiarmid and Lily Cooper May 11, 2025
The Huskies celebrate their win April 30. Northeastern won the CAA regular season championship title.
Northeastern baseball wins solo game over UMass Lowell, clinching regular season championship title
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • May 12, 2025
Op-ed: Four years in SGA showed me how students really make a difference
Op-ed: Four years in SGA showed me how students really make a difference
Olivia Oestreicher, contributor • May 12, 2025
Chequered Flag: Papayas rule? Miami Grand Prix recap
Chequered Flag: Papayas rule? Miami Grand Prix recap
Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff • May 12, 2025
A laptop displaying the Northeastern University Political Review's main page. The review prioritized the safety of their writers amid mass visa cancellations.
Op-ed: Student publications must protect anonymous writers
Anjali Aggarwal and Zoe Goffe May 9, 2025

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Students socialize while playing board games during a NUAGE meeting Jan. 15, 2024. Members noted that gaming clubs provided stress-free spaces to unwind and build new friendships in a fun environment. Photo courtesy NUAGE
Rolling away the stress: How board games help Northeastern students unwind
Jennie Koh, news staff • May 8, 2025
Participants discuss answers at Trident Bookseller & Cafe’s trivia night Sept. 12, 2023. The independent bookstore became a popular location among students and community members for its weekly trivia nights.
How these Northeastern students found community in trivia
Isabelle Warren, news correspondent • May 3, 2025

When Isabel Aviles joined the Northeastern Trivia Club as a first year, she did not expect for it to be one of the highlights of her college...

Ell Hall on Northeastern's Boston campus. An update to Northeastern's FAQ page April 6 said several students had their visas revoked.
DEVELOPING: Northeastern says all students, graduates’ legal statuses have been restored
Zoe MacDiarmid and Emily Spatz May 1, 2025

Updated Thursday, May 1 at 9:00 p.m.  Every Northeastern student and recent graduate whose legal status had been terminated has had their...

A sign that reads "Northeastern University." NUSL JLAJ canceled its speaker event after the university required it provide a list of attendees.
Free speech advocacy group alleges ‘viewpoint discrimination’ at Northeastern
Katarina Schmeiszer, news staff • April 30, 2025

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression wrote a letter April 25 to James Hackney, the dean of Northeastern University School of Law,...

Jesse Davis makes his way past eager crowds on Boylston Street as they snap photos from behind barricades. The marathon attracted runners and spectators from across the country and around the world.
Stride by Stride: 25 defining photographs from the 2025 Boston Marathon
Margot Murphy, Jessica Xing, Elizabeth Scholl, Chloe Craft, and Asher Ben-Dashan April 25, 2025
Boston Strong Marathon Daffodils volunteers organize and prepare flowers to be transplanted along the route. The organization planted over 130,000 daffodils for the marathon. Photo courtesy Matthew Piscitelli.
Why are daffodils everywhere on Boston Marathon weekend? Here’s how the yellow flowers became symbol of hope, remembrance in Boston
Jenny Tran, news staff • April 21, 2025

Yellow blooms of daffodils can be spotted across the city during marathon weekend in Boston: in the soil leading to the Back Bay Fens, in a pot...

A t-shirt featuring the names of the famous women who participated in the Boston Marathon hangs at the Marathon Sports tent near the finish line April 19. The shirt was one of many products sold at pop-ups along the course highlighting the achievements of female runners.
The women running with heart and sole to make Boston Marathon history
Chloe Craft, news staff • April 20, 2025

The Boston Marathon is a beloved part of Boston history, holding the title of the world’s oldest annual marathon since its inception in 1897....

The exterior of the Boston Children's Hospital Hale Family Building March 15. Over 400 individuals signed a letter asking for more healthcare facility protections from federal funding cuts and ICE raids.
More than 300 Massachusetts residents, healthcare workers sign letter demanding hospitals protect immigrant patients
Carson Lyle, news staff • April 17, 2025

More than 400 individuals, including more than 300 Massachusetts healthcare workers, have signed an open letter dated April 16 urging hospitals...

Skylar Irving hugs her teammates at the Beanpot championships Jan. 21. The team defended its third consecutive Beanpot title, and the game marked the second time the tournament championship was held in TD Garden.
Northeastern women’s hockey paves the way for women’s sports, one win at a time
Inaaya Omer, news correspondent • May 6, 2025

As the blaring sound of the final buzzer went off, the crowd erupted in cheers. Members of the Northeastern women’s hockey team threw their...

Chequered Flag: Another Arabian night. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix recap
Chequered Flag: Another Arabian night. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix recap
Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff • May 4, 2025

For the first time in a long time, there was excitement during lap one. Yuki Tsunoda and his bestie Pierre Gasly collided going into turn five....

The team huddles before the game April 13. The Huskies swept the University of Delaware in a three game series.
Northeastern baseball secures nation’s longest win streak with victory over Delaware
Bailey Reynolds and Cassandra Joyce May 6, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (37-9, 19-2 CAA) swept the series against the University of Delaware Blue Hens (25-21,10-10 CAA) to keep the top...

Carmelo Musacchia swings against Hofstra April 13. Musacchia played a major role in the Huskies sweep over Monmouth April 25 to 27.
Northeastern baseball defeats Monmouth in 12th victory in a row
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • April 28, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (33-9, 16-2 CAA) swept the Monmouth University Hawks (20-24, 7-11 CAA) April 25 to 27, extending its winning streak...

Cam Maldonado dives into second base April 13. Maldonado had four hits for three runs against Charleston April 18-20.
Northeastern baseball sweeps Charleston to stay undefeated in CAA weekend series
Bailey Reynolds, Cassandra Joyce, and Valentina Swan April 25, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (30-9, 13-2) swept the College of Charleston Cougars (22-16, 7-8 CAA) April 18 to 20, solidifying its lead in...

Three Pitch, Please! members sing on a stage Jan. 31. This spring season, the vocal group consisted of 19 a cappella singers, including bass, alto, mezzo and soprano singers. Photo courtesy Pitch, Please!
Pitch, Please! named one of the top 10 groups in the ICCA
Emily Chung, news staff • May 5, 2025
A student helps their family pack a car with mattress pads, pillows and laundry. Students recommended a range of amenities, such as mini fridges and fans, for incoming Huskies' residence hall needs.
Dorm room essentials: Advice from first-year Huskies
Jennie Koh, deputy lifestyle editor • April 30, 2025
Op-ed: Northeastern, use your power
Op-ed: Northeastern, use your power
Philip Deming, contributor • May 7, 2025

Just three months into Donald Trump’s second presidential term, the outlook for science and higher education is grim. This administration has...

A student navigates Northeastern’s Claude AI webpage on a laptop. The university offered virtual workshops and livestream tutorials that taught students how to incorporate Claude into their academic studies.
Op-ed: Northeastern’s AI embrace is the right move
Shiv Wani, contributor • May 6, 2025

Is a university a certain place in a certain location or a brand that extends beyond its pre-existing borders? Northeastern believes it's the...

Two students chat with each other in Centennial Common. Free speech models like the Chicago Principles encourage students to engage deeply during conversation
Op-ed: To diversify political views on campus, we need the Chicago Principles
Spencer Lyst, contributor • May 5, 2025

Northeastern’s ranking as one of the most liberal universities in the nation may seem like a statistic to boast about, but in today’s evermore...

A window looking into the Office of Global Services. Northeastern University directed international students to its updated "Navigating a New Political Landscape" FAQ page for any questions regarding protection and support.
Op-ed: Northeastern must stop complying with Trump’s crackdown
Evan Vassilakis, contributor • May 2, 2025

Northeastern’s decision to offer students whose visas were recently revoked the option to complete classes from Canada or the UK is not protecting...

A person counts coins by placing them in stacks. Most school curriculums lacked important classes about money management and taxes, leaving students feeling lost in financial burden. Photo courtesy Towfiqu Barbhuiya on Unsplash.
Op-ed: Financial literacy education fails students drowning in debt
Kevin Charles, contributor • May 1, 2025

While only about half of all Northeastern students take on student debt, it is a real and anxiety-inducing burden for those that do. One out...

Scam emails still plague Northeastern Outlook
Scam emails still plague Northeastern Outlook
Katarina Schmeiszer and Elsa O’Donnell May 2, 2025
An aerial view of Northeastern's Boston campus in 1974. Northeastern was originally a small commuter school and has since expanded its Boston campus to be 73 acres large. Photo courtesy Northeastern University Library, Archives and Special Collections.
From working class to the wealthiest class: what five Northeastern alumni have to say about the university’s transformation
Elli Einset, news staff • February 10, 2025
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