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The pride flags waves above Centennial Common. The ceremony lasted about 30 minutes.
‘You are seen, you are celebrated and you are beloved’: Community gathers for pride flag raising for National Coming Out Day
Sara Sajjad, news correspondent • October 18, 2024

Applause erupted in Centennial Common Oct. 11 as a pride flag was hoisted up the flagpole at the center of the Common. The flag raising is an annual...

The exterior of Matthews Arena. Brad Marchand visited the arena to promote the Boston Bruins Centennial Game.
All roads lead to Matthews Arena: Brad Marchand hits the ice at Matthews Arena in celebration of Bruins centennial
Sofia Garrett, sports editor • October 17, 2024

It’s a story about history and success — two things the Boston Bruins and Matthews Arena are very familiar with. Bruins’ icon and captain Brad...

A MBTA fare machine at Ruggles station. Above the interactive screen, the ticket price infographic showed the price for bus and subway rides.
MBTA reduced-fare program brings half-off rides to low-income passengers
Eli Curwin, Samantha Balagot, and Lawrence Brown October 18, 2024
Fraser Brown reaches for the ball against Campbell Sept. 7. He notched Northeastern's second goal over Dartmouth Oct. 15.
Northeastern men’s soccer emerges victorious in match against Dartmouth
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • October 20, 2024
Op-ed: The gap year dilemma
Op-ed: The gap year dilemma
Shivani Tripurani, contributor • October 20, 2024
Op-ed: Breaking barriers: Kamala Harris and the fight for a female presidency
Op-ed: Breaking barriers: Kamala Harris and the fight for a female presidency
Tanvi Saxena, contributor • October 20, 2024
Fantasy roundup Week 6: Breaking down 5 key takeaways
Fantasy roundup Week 6: Breaking down 5 key takeaways
Daniel Kaplan and Elli Einset October 20, 2024

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Austin Omala (left) and Kobena Idun pose for a photo. The duo started an AI designed to analyze investments for novices.
Two Northeastern students aim to make financial investing accessible with Fineas.Ai
Frances Klemm, news staff • October 18, 2024
Krenztman Quad on Northeastern's Boston campus. The income and assets of students' noncustodial parents were allegedly used by Northeastern and 39 other universities to calculate the amount of financial aid that will be awarded.
Northeastern among 40 universities named in financial aid class action lawsuit
Zoe MacDiarmid, deputy campus editor • October 17, 2024

A class action lawsuit filed Oct. 7 against Northeastern and 39 other private universities alleges the institutions are overcharging students...

Students who were evacuated from Marino stand outside. An NUPD officer said the fire alarm in the building was triggered by a malfunctioning suppression pipe.
Fire alarm triggered in Marino Recreation Center, prompts evacuation of nearby buildings
Lawrence Brown, news staff • October 17, 2024

A fire alarm was triggered at the Marino Recreation Center just after 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17, prompting the evacuation of the recreation center,...

Elizabeth Hudson speaks at Northeastern's 2024 convocation ceremony. Hudson joined Northeastern as Dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design in July 2015, and will be stepping down from the role June 30, 2025.
CAMD Dean Elizabeth Hudson announces resignation effective June 2025
Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff • October 17, 2024

Elizabeth Hudson, dean of Northeastern’s College of Arts, Media and Design, will resign from the position effective June 30, 2025, according...

Roberto Mighty speaks to an audience about his docuseries “World’s Greatest Cemeteries." Mighty traveled to cemeteries around the world while researching for his docuseries.
Cemetery explorer and filmmaker has a new take on graves
Nikhil Jagannath, news staff • October 18, 2024
Attendees look through booths at the 25th Roxbury Open Studios festival. The festival aimed to highlight artistic talent within Roxbury and foster community.
Art and community put on display at 25th annual Roxbury Open Studios festival
Kaelyn McFadden, news staff • October 16, 2024

The heart of Roxbury pulsed with artistic energy as Roxbury Open Studios held its 25th annual Arts Festival Oct. 5 and 6 at the Reggie Lewis...

Mell Hooks sings to a crowd. His performance began at 1:10 p.m. and had captivating graphics in the background.
Smino and other artists play at Boston’s first Commonwealth Festival
Sarah Mesdjian, news staff • October 16, 2024

The first-ever Commonwealth Festival hosted Smino along with other rap and hip-hop artists at City Hall Plaza Oct. 12 from noon to 8 p.m.  Despite...

Marchers hold a sign that reads "Indigenous People Day Now!" The march was held to call for the federal and state change of "Christopher Columbus Day" to "Indigenous People's Day," as well as to call attention to discrimination.
Indigenous people and allies advocate for renaming of Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day
Grace Cargill and Antaine Anhalt October 15, 2024

On Oct. 12, attendees of the Boston Indigenous Peoples Day March made their way through Downtown Boston chanting “Indigenous Peoples Day now,”...

Skylar Irving fights for the puck in the 4-0 shutout over Boston University Oct. 11. She potted the game-winner against Quinnipiac University Oct. 4, getting named Hockey East Player of the Week following the performance.
In her final season as a Husky, Skylar Irving looks to leave her mark
Elli Einset, news staff • October 16, 2024

With major changes to the Northeastern women’s hockey roster this season — including the graduation of Megan Carter and Katy Knoll, who helped...

Freshman forward Ben Poitras eyes the puck as it flies across the ice in Northeastern's matchup against Stonehill Oct. 12. The Huskies totaled 35 shots compared to the Skyhawks' 18.
Welcome back, Huskies: Northeastern earns first season win against Stonehill
Esha Minhas, deputy sports editor • October 15, 2024

The Northeastern men's hockey team (1-0-0, 0-0-0 HE) was welcomed back to Matthews Arena for their season opener against Stonehill College (1-2-0,...

Northeastern celebrates Jessie Hunt's goal over Hofstra Oct. 10. Hunt went on to score the winning shot in the Huskies' 1-0 win to Drexel Oct. 13.
With CAA championships approaching, Northeastern tallies a 2-1 loss to Hofstra
Aoife Jeffries, news staff • October 15, 2024

After tying the match up early in the second half, Northeastern women’s soccer  (1-8-6, 1-3-3 CAA) lost 2-1 to the Hofstra Pride (6-2-6, 4-1-2...

Tomas Sciarra fights for possession against Harvard Sept. 17. The Husky secured a shot on goal for the last three straight games.
Tomas Sciarra is ‘hungrier than ever,’ making an impact for Northeastern men’s soccer
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • October 14, 2024

In his first year on the Northeastern men’s soccer team, freshman forward Tomas Sciarra has already made himself a standout player. Named CAA...

Northeastern embraces after adding another goal over BU in the 4-0 shutout Oct. 11. Rookie Éloïse Caron tallied two of Northeastern's goals.
Huskies clinch 4-0 shutout victory over crosstown rival Boston University
Frances Klemm, news staff • October 14, 2024

Friday evening was the game to watch as Northeastern women’s ice hockey (3-3-0, 1-1-0 HE) and Boston University (2-3-0, 2-1-0 HE) went head...

Column: Why are people so obsessed with true crime?
Column: Why are people so obsessed with true crime?
Sarah Pyrce, news correspondent • October 18, 2024
Attendees walk in and out of the Trident Bookstore anniversary party. Many enjoyed snacking on refreshments and reading books during the event.
Trident Booksellers & Cafe celebrates 40 years of memories and good reads with anniversary
Eleanor Hardy, news correspondent • October 17, 2024
Op-ed: Why being an underdog is actually your greatest strength
Op-ed: Why being an underdog is actually your greatest strength
Mikayla Tsai, contributor • October 19, 2024

It is human nature to strive to showcase our best attributes to the people around us while trying to conceal the flaws — big or small — we...

The UWill website home page on a phone. Northeastern switched mental health provider networks from Anthem to Uwill in early May.
Op-ed: Northeastern switched mental health provider networks. I almost lost my therapist.
Ellie Acuña, contributor • October 17, 2024

Balancing social, academic, personal and professional expectations can easily become overwhelming in college. Because of this, the university...

Students complete work on the newly renovated fourth floor of Snell Library. All floors were renovated with the exception of the second floor, which is still being worked on. File photo by Quillan Anderson.
Letter to the Editor: Snell renovations didn’t fix anything
Kara Orsini, columnist • October 17, 2024

In March, I wrote an op-ed amid Snell Library’s renovations, voicing concerns that the project would not address the pressing issue of the...

Students meditate in Northeastern’s Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, & Service's Sacred Space. The class was part of a daily guided meditation hosted by the center.
Op-ed: Meditation doesn’t have to be hocus-pocus
Jack Masliah, columnist • October 16, 2024

Oscillating between the all-too-common no-man's-land that often accompanies a deep tissue massage — that of acute physical discomfort coupled...

A mail-in ballot request form. In the 2016 election, 33% of validated voters between the ages of 18 and 29 were recorded as non-voters.
Op-ed: It’s time to start caring about politics
Ava Vitiello, contributor • October 14, 2024

Voting in the United States has been a historical right for Americans to choose their leaders and decide who will represent them on a federal,...

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