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The White House in Washington March 8. Northeastern has largely relied on its "Navigating a New Political Landscape" FAQ page to communicate since Trump took office.
First 100 days: How Northeastern has adapted to Trump 2.0
Bowen Rivera, news staff • April 29, 2025

After taking the oath of office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump promised that under his leadership, he would bring America into a new “golden age.” Now,...

The interior of the RAISE Lab in EXP. The organization fosters both a welcoming and research-centered environment for passionate student scientists.
Inside RAISE, a club leading water contamination research
Gabriella Mbaoua, news correspondent • April 28, 2025

At Northeastern’s Research Alliance in Science and Engineering project, researchers aim to answer one essential question: What is the most effective...

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
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
Feature (9): 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
Scam emails still plague Northeastern Outlook
Scam emails still plague Northeastern Outlook
Katarina Schmeiszer and Elsa O’Donnell May 2, 2025
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
Due to international student visa revocations under the Trump administration, The Huntington News has taken down 6 op-eds at the request of student writers.

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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
Students browse organization showcases in Krentzman Quad April 10. Student-led clubs, associations and varsity sports teams spent the day campaigning for donations through informational table displays and all day challenges.
Northeastern community comes together on Giving Day to raise $3.6 million for student organizations
Grace Cargill, news staff • April 30, 2025

For 24 hours, Northeastern’s Boston campus transformed for the annual 24-hour Giving Day fundraising celebration April 10.  Student organizations,...

A sign reading "Face covering required indoors" next to the Northeastern University logo Feb. 8, 2022. COVID-19 shifted the goals and priorities of students to include focusing more on family and finding new hobbies. File photo by Marta Hill.
Five years later, Northeastern students reflect on COVID-19 lockdowns
Harrison Zuritsky, news correspondent • April 28, 2025

On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared COVID-19 a national emergency. What followed was nearly a year of lockdowns, then a year of...

A collage consisting of pro-Palestine protesters, BPD, NUPD and pro-Israel protesters from the Northeastern University Palestine encampment April 25 to April 27. Photos by Margot Murphy, Darin Zullo, Jessica Xing, Rachel Umansky-Castro, Sofia Sawchuk and Marta Hill. Graphic by Margot Murphy.
One year later: A look back at Northeastern’s 48-hour pro-Palestinian encampment
Margot Murphy, Emily Spatz, Zoe MacDiarmid, Jessica Xing, Annika Sunkara, Darin Zullo, and Rachel Umansky-Castro April 26, 2025

Around 8 a.m. April 25, 2024, a group of approximately 30 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered on Centennial Common. They caught the attention...

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...

Gregory Bozzo (left) and Brett Dunham leap together in celebration. The Huskies won their second consecutive and eighth overall Beanpot title.
Northeastern baseball claims Beanpot title for second consecutive year, wins over Harvard for first time in tournament history
Elli Einset, sports editor • April 30, 2025

Northeastern baseball (34-9, 16-2 CAA) narrowly edged the Harvard Crimson (11-23, 8-9 Ivy) 5-4 in the Baseball Beanpot April 29 at Fenway Park. This...

A swimmer mentally prepares for her race Jan. 25. The Northeastern swim and dive team ended their season with a 7-2 record and placed fourth at the CAA Championships.
Huskies cap 7-2 season with strong fourth-place finish at CAA championships
Caroline Baker Dimock April 25, 2025

The Northeastern Huskies swim and dive team capped an impressive 7-2 season with a strong showing at the 2025 CAA championships, securing a fourth-place...

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...

Huskies celebrate at home plate April 13. Northeastern swept Kansas State April 15 and 16, 11-4 and 5-3, respectively.
Northeastern baseball continues its streak of sweeps with win over Kansas State
Bailey Reynolds, news staff • April 17, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (27-9, 10-2 CAA) swept the Kansas State University Wildcats (23-14, 10-5 Big 12) April 15 and 16.  Northeastern...

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
Wicha (Evelyn Howe, left), Ismelda (Jessica Pimentel) and Yinoelle (Yesenia Iglesias, right) sit on a bed and lean against each other. The play explored Puerto Rican culture and how the United States treats the country. Photo courtesy The Huntington.
‘Don’t Eat the Mangos’ peels back familial trauma and struggles
Megan Canizares Castillo, news correspondent • April 30, 2025
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...

The exterior of Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty building in in Prague-Strašnice March 22. Funding for U.S. Agency for Global Media, Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia was cut by the Trump administration. Photo courtesy Skot, Wikimedia Commons.
Op-ed: The Trump administration’s attack on the public media is an attack on the public
Meghan Hirsch, contributor • April 20, 2025

The first rule in the despotic leader playbook is to attempt to control the press. In 1930s Germany, Nazis broke into the offices of opposing...

Op-ed: In times of crisis, FAQs are not enough
Op-ed: In times of crisis, FAQs are not enough
Rachel Umansky-Castro, contributor • April 30, 2025

Over the past year, Northeastern has experienced two defining moments. The first was the April 2024 student encampment calling on Northeastern...

President Trump speaks to a rally crowd in Phoenix June 6, 2024. Many Americans were left confused and divided during his second term. Photo courtesy Gage Skidmore, flickr
Op-ed: 100 days in, education is Trump’s No. 1 enemy
Ava Vitiello, columnist • April 29, 2025

One hundred days into the second Trump administration, college students' lives have been altered in ways many of us could not have imagined.  Through...

Op-ed: Regardless of visa status, student speech shouldn’t feel like a privilege
Op-ed: Regardless of visa status, student speech shouldn’t feel like a privilege
Claire Satkiewicz, contributor • April 24, 2025

When I was 16 years old, I submitted a letter to the Chicago Tribune writing about the negative effects of gentrification in Chicago’s Chinatown....

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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