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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive club team member Cody Ye, a second-year business administration and economics combined major, boots up the game at a team practice Nov. 1. Counter-Strike is one of 11 games represented in Northeasterns club esports teams; the university has five varsity teams.

Ask The News: Will Counter-Strike ever be a varsity esport?

Avery Bleichfeld, projects editor
November 28, 2022
Rowers gather for the Head of the Charles Regatta on the Charles River, which splits Cambridge and Boston. The regatta attracts rowers from around the world who compete on the course every October.

[Photo] Northeastern crew teams compete at Head of the Charles Regatta

November 13, 2022
This illustration is a derivative of Massachusetts_State_Rep._Geoff_Diehl.jpg by Geoffrey Diehl, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. This illustration is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

[Photo] What to know about the Massachusetts gubernatorial race

October 13, 2022
The scene outside Holmes Hall after it was evacuated Sept. 13. Jason Duhaime, the former new technology manager and director of the Immersive Media Lab at Northeastern, was arrested Oct. 4 in connection with the exploding packaged.

[Photo] Exploding package deemed a hoax, former staff member arrested in connection

October 4, 2022
Students leaving Holmes Hall Sept. 13 evening found the building surrounded by police officers and bomb squad members following an explosion of a pelican case in Northeasterns virtual reality lab.

[Photo] Students react to Holmes Hall detonation, evaluate campus safety

September 26, 2022
Students reenter Snell Library after campus declared all clear around 12:30 a.m. Sept. 23.

[Photo] Campus deemed safe, threat declared ‘fraudulent’

September 23, 2022
Emergency services respond to the area around Holmes Hall Sept. 13.

[Photo] DEVELOPING STORY: Package reportedly detonates, injures one near Holmes Hall

September 13, 2022
Tricia Fitzgerald helps plant a tree at the Arbor Day event in Fitzgerald Park Friday. The park is named after State Rep. Kevin Fitzgerald, her late husband.

In effort for new Mission Hill arboretum, community celebrates green space, partnership with Northeastern

Avery Bleichfeld, News Staff
May 16, 2022
Members of the New England Bhangra Club performed for conference attendees before the lunch break.

[Photo] ‘Solve for {Y}’: Annual TEDxNortheasternU conference returns to campus

May 6, 2022
A cat prowls in a Mission Hill alley in October. Nonprofit Boston’s Forgotten Felines is searching for a new yard to keep shelters for members of its colony after the previous house was sold. Photo by Avery Bleichfeld.

Local nonprofit works to re-shelter feral cats on Mission Hill

Avery Bleichfeld, news staff
April 15, 2022
Chow Down Beantown

[Photo] Podcasts

October 10, 2020
This years Academy Awards is featuring a new category: Fan Favorite. The award brings into question the prestige of the Academy and the award ceremony itself if the general publics opinion is now considered.

[Photo] #OscarsFanFavorite points to new direction for Academy Awards

March 27, 2022
When news of the war broke on campus, students were quick to gather in protest and to raise money to support Ukraine, with students demonstrating in Centennial Commons.

[Photo] War in Ukraine saddens Northeastern Russian, Ukrainian community, students advocate for support

March 11, 2022
Northeastern students reflect on experiences, stigmas of dating apps

Northeastern students reflect on experiences, stigmas of dating apps

Cathy Ching, Haley Alphonse, and Avery Bleichfeld
February 14, 2022
Hot off the Press

[Photo] Hot Off the Press: Episode 1

February 11, 2022
Wordle has skyrocketed in popularity as a daily word puzzle. The game challenges users to guess a five-letter word in six attempts.

[Photo] Wordle skyrockets as popular word puzzle at Northeastern

February 9, 2022
Cars drive past the Coolidge Corner Theatre.

[Photo] Column: Keep your eyes on these Academy Award contenders

February 1, 2022
‘The game has changed’: A Q&A with Chancellor Henderson

‘The game has changed’: A Q&A with Chancellor Henderson

Avery Bleichfeld and Marta Hill
January 28, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic created a drastic need for telehealth platforms such as BetterHelp.

[Photo] BetterHelp redefines teletherapy, raises issues among students

January 6, 2022
Michelle Wu, an Asian American woman, speaks to a crowd. Behind her, people hold signs supporting Lydia Edwards senate campaign.

[Photo] Mayor Michelle Wu makes history in election win

December 12, 2021
Acting Mayor Kim Janey discussed her background and her time as the citys top executive in a question and answer session with Africana studies program director Régine Michelle Jean-Charles Nov. 9.

[Photo] Kim Janey visits Northeastern, discusses her time as mayor before her mayoral farewell address

November 11, 2021
Michelle Wu pictured with microphones

[Photo] Michelle Wu wins historic mayoral race in Boston

November 3, 2021
Practical Magic portrays universal truths about love and relationships.

[Photo] Horror Rewind: ‘Practical Magic’ is a witch chick flick that will never go out of style

October 26, 2021
Voters will determine who will be Bostons next leader on Nov. 2.

Here’s what happened at the first mayoral debate

Avery Bleichfeld, news staff
October 24, 2021
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[Photo] Built in Boston, City Council candidate Ruthzee Louijeune hopes to build better for the next generation

October 13, 2021
A group of classical musicians perform in front a large sculpture of the numbers 2021

[Photo] A unique ending: Graduating seniors reflect on NU and pandemic experiences

May 8, 2021
Art by Avery Bleichfeld. Canopy is a new coalition of clubs focused on environmental clubs at Northeastern.

[Photo] Club coalition unites sustainability efforts

February 22, 2021
Cabot, once a facility where varsity, club and intramural sports could occur, has been the home of a massive testing operation this semester.

Northeastern testing data signals increased COVID-19 spread

Avery Bleichfeld, managing editor
November 8, 2020
The entrance to the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation marks the last remaining salt water marsh in Boston. Members of the PUEBLO coalition worry that development will bring more visitors than the marsh can handle and that the plans dont account for the natural movement of the marsh.

Suffolk Downs project moves ahead, despite environmental, housing concerns

Avery Bleichfeld, managing editor
November 5, 2020

America’s college town prepares for students’ return in age of COVID-19

Kelly Chan and Avery Bleichfeld
August 27, 2020
The major catalyst for the anti-vax movement was an article by the British Medical Journal from the late 1990s that was later proven false and retracted.

Anti-vaxxers protest bills for required immunization

Kelly Chan and Avery Bleichfeld
February 13, 2020
Borloz spoke to the Northeastern community Monday.

UN expert speaks on challenges faced by LGBTQ+ community

Avery Bleichfeld, news staff
January 17, 2020
Circles indicate the number of international students at the institution in the given year; size is proportional to international population. Data from the Institute of International Education.

[Photo] NU rises to third most international students in the U.S.

December 4, 2019
A graphic with statistics about recycling in Greater Boston municipalities.

[Photo] Boston updates plans to become a zero-waste community

November 21, 2019
Boston Public Library, or BPL has eliminated fines for patrons under 18 years of age.

Boston Public Library eliminates fines for young cardholders

Avery Bleichfeld, news staff
November 13, 2019
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[Photo] Nahant residents denounce NU construction on ‘wildlife preserve’

October 10, 2019
Many activists debate the pros and cons of the different methods of legal approach to prostitution.

[Photo] Activists conflict on prostitution policy

April 18, 2019

[Photo] Uncontested Brown-Nobile slate elected with 61 percent of the vote

April 12, 2019
Titled The Embrace, the future Boston Common memorial is designed by Hank Willis Thomas and the MASS Design Group.

Boston is closer to having a major MLK memorial

Avery Bleichfeld, news staff
March 27, 2019
Romeo and Juliet cast performs at Huntington Theatre Company.

Local theatres collaborate in Stage and Screen series

Avery Bleichfeld, news staff
March 20, 2019
College of Engineering Dean Nadine Aubry will be moving to Tufts University, pictured above.

NU COE dean appointed provost of Tufts

Avery Bleichfeld, news staff
March 13, 2019
Northeastern’s housing at 1110 Commonwealth Ave. is located two miles off campus.

Students housed on Commonwealth Ave. troubled by lack of communication and security

Avery Bleichfeld, news staff
February 20, 2019
The Massachusetts Turnpike in Allston will face major renovations, which some have compared to the Big Dig.

NU commuters prepare for 8 years of Mass. Pike construction

Avery Bleichfeld, news correspondent
January 29, 2019
Boston ban on plastic bags to go into effect

Boston ban on plastic bags to go into effect

Avery Bleichfeld, news staff
December 5, 2018
The reflecting pool at the Christian Science Plaza has started flowing again. / Photo by Samantha Barry

Reflecting pool reopens at the Christian Science Plaza

Avery Bleichfeld
November 15, 2018

Mayor Walsh proposes plan to combat rising sea levels

Avery Bleichfeld
November 7, 2018
New housing development will provide affordable homes in Cambridge

New housing development will provide affordable homes in Cambridge

Avery Bleichfeld
October 18, 2018
Renovated playground brings differing opinions

Renovated playground brings differing opinions

Avery Bleichfeld
October 4, 2018
Locals gather to enjoy Moakley Park and strategize climate readiness

Locals gather to enjoy Moakley Park and strategize climate readiness

Avery Bleichfeld
October 3, 2018
Changes to the MBTAs fare collection system will allow riders to board the green line at all doors. / Photo by Catherine Argyrople

MBTA changes will allow riders to board at every door

Avery Bleichfeld
September 27, 2018
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