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Charlie Wolfson, Editor-at-Large

Charlie was editor-in-chief of The News in 2019 and has been a staff writer since his first semester at Northeastern in 2016. In that time he has covered the administration, SGA, athletics and more. He is a former co-op and current freelance correspondent at The Boston Globe and was a science writing co-op at the MIT Energy Initiative in 2019.

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Not only do students risk spreading COVID-19 to their hometowns, but following Thanksgiving break, an influx of people may return to Boston with the virus after catching it at home.

Students weigh travel risks as Thanksgiving approaches and cases soar nationwide

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 30, 2020
Stacks of moving hampers

[Photo] First-years express excitement for fall semester after diminished senior spring

September 12, 2020
Moving hampers sit outside Lake Hall on Aug. 30 as fall move-in continues.

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A decorative reminder to practice hand hygiene is placed on tables in Curry Student Center.

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The opaque door to the COVID-19 testing location for those with symptoms is on Huntington Avenue next to B. Goode and the Marino Recreation Center.

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Students and families wait in a line of cars to unload their belongings and move into on-campus housing on Aug. 30.

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The Boston skyline visible from Ruggles station.

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Moving hampers stacked outside the visitors center on Aug. 30.

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The ISEC II construction site (foreground), next to ISEC I (background).

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Students unload their belongings into East Village with Matthews Arena in the distance.

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A floor decal informs users where to stand in order to properly use a drinking fountain.

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A tent set up outside Speare Hall can accommodate 30 people with the sides rolled up, or 25 with the sides rolled down for inclement weather.

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Tables in Curry Student Center are marked for social distancing.

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Families unload items from cars as they move into Willis Hall and West Village F on Aug. 30.

[Photo] Move-in begins with rainy skies, COVID-19 testing

August 30, 2020
This sign outside Snell Library suggests that community members wear face coverings to keep the community safe.

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A moving hamper outside the visitors center reminds passersby what year it is.

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A crane sits idle on the ISEC II construction site Aug. 30.

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A union banner flies on Columbus Avenue where ISEC II is to be constructed.

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A long line of cars stretches the length of Leon Street during move-in on Aug. 30.

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Moving hampers sit at the ready outside Lake Hall on Aug. 30.

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Testing at Cabot Center began on Monday.

Northeastern reports 1 positive out of 3,949 tests in first 3 days of testing

Deanna Schwartz and Charlie Wolfson
August 21, 2020
President Aoun spoke with Huntington News editors via Microsoft Teams Tuesday.

6 takeaways from The News’ interview with President Aoun

Charlie Wolfson and Deanna Schwartz
August 18, 2020
City Councilor Kenzie Bok called for Northeastern and BU to reverse their plans for in-person learning this fall.

City Councilor calls for NU, BU to switch to all-virtual learning for fall

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
August 4, 2020
Seniors Codie Cross, Matti Hartman and Paige Capistran hold their third straight Hockey East Championship trophy.

NU expects 2020-21 hockey season to go on

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
July 31, 2020
Students entering Massachusetts from all but eight states must quarantine for 14 days or produce a negative COVID-19 test.

Most entering Mass. must quarantine or produce negative test, Gov. Baker says

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
July 24, 2020
The Northeastern womens soccer team line up before a match in October 2019.

Northeastern postpones fall varsity athletics season

Valeria Vazquez, Jordan Baron, and Charlie Wolfson
July 17, 2020
Northeastern joined a lawsuit filed by Harvard and MIT against the order.

Trump administration rescinds order barring international students

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
July 14, 2020
Signs regulating one-way traffic have been affixed to most doors throughout campus.

Reopening updates: Northeastern clarifies testing guidelines, off-campus students to be tested three times a week

June 25, 2020
More than $23 million in housing refunds were more than offset by decreased operating costs, a financial disclosure states.

Northeastern projects budget surplus despite COVID-19 shutdown, document shows

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
July 8, 2020
Harvard will house up to 40 percent of its undergraduates this fall.

Harvard classes all online for 2020-21 academic year

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
July 6, 2020
Northeastern has postponed the start of next semester and canceled spring break.

NU lifts ban on non-essential university travel

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
June 17, 2020
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun announced the creation of the Presidents Council on Diversity and Inclusion in 2013.

Aoun lays out anti-racism plans in 9-point email

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
June 15, 2020
Conor Larkins has been closed since March 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conor Larkin’s to permanently close

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
June 9, 2020
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun made a statement on racism and George Floyd on Wednesday.

Aoun sends 2nd letter on racism, names George Floyd

Isabel Stephens and Charlie Wolfson
June 3, 2020
CNN reporter Omar Jimenez was arrested in Minneapolis early May 29, despite identifying himself as a reporter and offering to move.

NU School of Journalism denounces police violence against journalists

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
June 2, 2020
NU releases safety protocols for initial reopening of research labs, administrative offices

NU releases safety protocols for initial reopening of research labs, administrative offices

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
May 25, 2020
Angela Bersani poses for graduation photos in her yard on May 1

Without virtual commencement, students fill the void with at-home celebrations

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
May 12, 2020
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun pledged to give part of his salary to COVID-19 research efforts.

Aoun to give 20 percent of salary to student aid and COVID-19 research

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
April 21, 2020
Northeastern releases details of N.U.in Boston program

Northeastern releases details of N.U.in Boston program

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
April 15, 2020
Congress allocated $14 billion in relief money to colleges. Here’s how it impacts Northeastern

Congress allocated $14 billion in relief money to colleges. Here’s how it impacts Northeastern

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
April 14, 2020
Tyler Madden tracks the puck traveling through the neutral zone in this years first Beanpot game against Harvard.

Tyler Madden to leave Northeastern to sign with NHL’s Kings

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
March 30, 2020
Northeastern has postponed the start of next semester and canceled spring break.

Live updates: Northeastern and COVID-19

Charlie Wolfson, Deanna Schwartz, George Barker, Katie McCreedy, Sarah Olender, Nick Swindell, and Hannah Bernstein
March 17, 2020
East Village, a high rise residence hall, opened in January 2015.

NU moves remaining housing selection to PAWS

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
March 15, 2020
West Village G is one of many residence halls that must be vacated by Tuesday.

UPDATED: In reversal, NU asks students to move out of residence halls by Tuesday

George Barker and Charlie Wolfson
March 14, 2020
A vacant student section during a hockey game earlier this season.

Northeastern athletics has been on a long hot streak. Why do so few people go to games?

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
January 29, 2020
Zach Aston-Reese celebrates with Adam Gaudette (8) and John Stevens (18) as the Huskies beat Harvard in the 2016 Beanpot consolation game.

From NCAA scoring leader to Pittsburgh depth player: Zach Aston-Reese has found an NHL home

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
December 4, 2019
Sophomore forward Tyler Madden evades defenders in a game last season against UMass Lowell.

Men’s hockey brings two wins home from Belfast during ‘Belpot’

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
December 1, 2019
NU to move email system to Office 365, drop “Husky” from addresses

NU to move email system to Office 365, drop “Husky” from addresses

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
November 25, 2019
Junior forward Zach Solow passes the puck to a teammate in heavy traffic in todays game versus Maine.

Solow caps comeback, NU sweeps Maine

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
November 23, 2019
Sophomore center Tyler Madden shoots the puck past a defender in a game earlier this season versus UMass.

Madden downs Maine with hat trick, 4 points

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
November 22, 2019
Sophomore defender Jordan Harris attempts to slide the puck past the goaltender in a game against UMass last season.

Freshman defenders help NU take down No. 10 Providence

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
November 17, 2019
Sophomore center Tyler Madden, who scored the first goal of the game Saturday night, skates forward in a game last season against Providence.

Men’s hockey bounces back with 3-1 win over Merrimack

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
November 10, 2019
NU sophomore center Tyler Madden (9) shoots the puck during NUs home opener against UMass on Oct. 15.

Men’s hockey can’t overcome disastrous 2nd period in 6-3 loss to UMass

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
November 1, 2019
Sophomore defender Jordan Harris handles the puck in a game earlier this season versus Holy Cross.

Slow starts, good goaltending, 4 wins for men’s hockey through 6 games

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 31, 2019
Sophomore defender Jordan Harris handles the puck against UMass on Oct. 15.

Men’s hockey ties Holy Cross, coach blasts lack of effort

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 19, 2019
Sophomore defenseman Jordan Harris (center) celebrates with teammates Tyler Madden (left) and Zach Solow after scoring against UMass Tuesday night.

Men’s hockey beats No. 4 UMass to open Hockey East play

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 15, 2019
Junior forward Biagio Lerario skates in the 2019 Beanpot.

Men’s hockey sweeps at Union to start season

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 12, 2019
Junior winger Grant Jozefek fends off Maine center Tim Doherty at Matthews Arena last season.

Men’s hockey comes back to win season opener at Union

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 11, 2019
Defenseman Ryan Shea watches as Cayden Primeau makes a save during the Hockey East Semis last year.

To repeat in Hockey East, NU defense will have to dominate

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 10, 2019
The Huskies will need to really step up to make up for the loss of Primeau, shown here trapping a puck.

Roster preview: Men’s hockey is stacked on defense, but questionable in goal

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
September 25, 2019
Senior forward Grant Jozefek skates the puck through the neutral zone in NUs last game against BC at the Garden on Feb. 11.

Schedule preview: Brutally difficult start to men’s hockey season

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
September 18, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang speaks to the crowd gathered for his campaign rally at Cambridge Common Monday night.

Yang pitches economic plan and outsider perspective at Cambridge rally

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
September 17, 2019
Kansas practices as the No. 1 seed in 2016. Kansas was a No. 1 seed for three straight years leading up to this years No. 4 seed, and has made the tournament every year except one since it went to 64 teams.

Scouting Kansas: Huskies excited, but height will factor in

Charlie Wolfson and Mike Puzzanghera
March 20, 2019
Jeremy Miller, Anthony Green and Jordan Roland celebrate the teams selection to the NCAA Tournament and matchup with Kansas on Thursday.

Huskies marvel at NCAA bid, reflect on journey to this point

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
March 18, 2019
Senior center Anthony Green throws down a dunk during a prior game against Charleston.

An outsider’s guide to the 2018-19 NU Huskies

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
March 18, 2019
The Huskies awaited their first round matchup in Curry Student Center among supporters and the local media.

Huskies will face Kansas in NCAA Tournament opener

March 17, 2019
Junior forward Matti Hartman tries to power her way around a Cornell defender in the offensive zone.

Loss to Cornell ends best season for women’s hockey

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
March 16, 2019
The DogHouse cheers on the mens hockey team at TD Garden Feb. 11 in the final of the Beanpot.

Previewing a wild weekend in Northeastern sports

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
March 13, 2019
Lincoln Griffin crashes into UVM netminder Stefanos Lekkas, earning a two-minute minor penalty for charging.

Men’s hockey gets desperately-needed 2 points from Vermont, Primeau stops 32

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2019
Head coach Bill Coen roams the sideline during a home game. Hes now in his 13th season at NU.

Can Northeastern rise above the CAA? With Coen at the controls, it’s possible

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
February 7, 2019
Student Government Association President Dylan Balcom addresses the Senate in a meeting Feb. 4.

SGA widely cuts club funding but maintains near-$57,000 budget

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
February 7, 2019
Kendall Coyne left the Northeastern program in 2016 as its all-time leading point and goal scorer.

Kendall Coyne, former NU hockey player, is first woman in NHL Skills Competition

Charlie Wolfson, editor in chief
January 25, 2019
Representative Ayanna Pressley, who won election in November after toppling an established incumbent in the Democratic primary, speaks to an adoring crowd. Pressley is the first black congresswoman from Massachusetts, and currently the only person of color in Massachusetts congressional delegation.

[Photo] The face of the Women’s March has changed — but not entirely

January 20, 2019
Heather Ames Versace (left) discusses gender equality in the STEM field with moderator Rishika Dawkar (center).

Neurala COO shares insight on gender equity in STEM with NU students

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
January 20, 2019
Freshman forward Tyler Madden celebrates scoring the winning goal in overtime against No. 1 UMass.

Tyler Madden in OT gives NU a win over top-ranked UMass

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
January 19, 2019
Cayden Primeau, NUs starting goalie, will have his work cut out for him against No. 1 UMass this weekend. File photo by Albert Tamura

Series preview: No. 1 UMass and No. 8 Northeastern to do battle

Charlie Wolfson, editor in chief
January 17, 2019
Donnell Gresham Jr. runs the floor during last years matchup at Matthews Arena. NU lost that game, as well as the rematch in the CAA championship. / File photo by Brian Bae

Game preview: Charleston comes to Matthews for a CAA showdown

Charlie Wolfson, editor in chief
January 17, 2019
Rising student population impacts Boston religious centers

Rising student population impacts Boston religious centers

Charlie Wolfson
April 18, 2018
Political clubs debate immigration

Political clubs debate immigration

Charlie Wolfson
April 5, 2018
Thousands converge in Boston for ‘March for Our Lives’

Thousands converge in Boston for ‘March for Our Lives’

Charlie Wolfson and Katie McCreedy
March 24, 2018
Boston high schoolers want change following Parkland

Boston high schoolers want change following Parkland

Charlie Wolfson and Katie McCreedy
March 2, 2018
Huskies strive toward their next goal: a CAA Tournament win

Huskies strive toward their next goal: a CAA Tournament win

Charlie Wolfson
March 1, 2018
Northeastern wraps up CAA two-seed on Begley Night

Northeastern wraps up CAA two-seed on ‘Begley Night’

Charlie Wolfson
February 23, 2018
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