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A sign on Northeastern’s campus celebrating 115 years of co-op. As of 2024, 95% of students completed at least one co-op.

115 years later: How Northeastern’s co-op program grew with the university

Lily Cooper, deputy campus editor • January 6, 2025

Northeastern looked vastly different 115 years ago. The university, then named The Evening Institute for Young Men, was still teaching classes...

The exterior of 277 Pleasant St. in Fall River. Northeastern recently announced its plan to add a campus on the fifth floor of the building for its accelerated nursing program.

Northeastern to open new Fall River degree program in 2025

Kristina DaPonte, news staff • January 1, 2025

Northeastern is expanding its network to southeastern Massachusetts with the opening of a small campus in Fall River dedicated to its accelerated...

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 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...

Abby Jegede fights her way to the basket Nov. 14. Jegede notched 16 points against Drexel Jan. 5.

Drexel trounces Northeastern women’s basketball in first conference game of 2025

Cassandra Joyce, news staff • January 6, 2025

Northeastern’s women’s basketball team (1-10, 0-2 CAA) lost on the road against the Drexel Dragons (6-6, 2-0 CAA) 70-55 in its second conference...

Sophomore forward Ella Blackmore lifts her hands in celebration Jan. 4. Northeastern came out strong in the first period against the warriors, the team shooting off 19 shots and dominating puck time.

Northeastern women’s hockey team rings in new year with weekend sweep

Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor • January 5, 2025

The No.15 Northeastern women’s hockey team (12-6-1, 10-4-1 HE) started the new year with the perfect weekend, facing off against the Merrimack...

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...

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...

Op-ed: Influencers are impacting the next generation and it’s too worrisome to scroll past

Nia Calais, contributor • January 6, 2025

During the pandemic in 2020, the turbulent political environment had infiltrated the walls of my bedroom, and the only thing I could shout back...

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...

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