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Students weigh travel risks as Thanksgiving approaches and cases soar nationwide

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 30, 2020

Later this month, thousands of students, faculty and staff will likely leave the relatively controlled ecosystem of Northeastern for the Thanksgiving holiday. This semester, Thanksgiving presents Northeastern with one of its biggest challenges yet.

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

September 12, 2020

Moving hampers await students outside Lake Hall on Aug. 30.

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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.

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

August 30, 2020

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

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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.

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

Deanna Schwartz and Charlie Wolfson
August 21, 2020

The first three days of COVID-19 testing at Northeastern’s facility in Cabot Physical Education Center produced one positive result, Northeastern announced Friday morning.

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6 takeaways from The News’ interview with President Aoun

Charlie Wolfson and Deanna Schwartz
August 18, 2020

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke with The News in an hour-long video call Aug. 18. Here are six key takeaways from the interview.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
August 4, 2020

City Councilor Kenzie Bok called for Northeastern and BU to reverse plans for in-person learning this fall.

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NU expects 2020-21 hockey season to go on

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
July 31, 2020

Hockey East announced on Wednesday that it plans to play its 2020-21 season, prioritizing league competition and the completion of a regular season. On Friday, Northeastern athletics spokesperson Scott...

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
July 24, 2020

Effective Aug. 1, people entering Massachusetts from most states will be required to quarantine for 14 days or produce a negative COVID-19 test result. The COVID-19 Travel Order from Gov. Charlie Baker’s...

Northeastern postpones fall varsity athletics season

Valeria Vazquez, Jordan Baron, and Charlie Wolfson
July 17, 2020

Northeastern announced Friday in a press release that fall varsity sports are postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the health and safety of Northeastern student-athletes and the campus...

Trump administration rescinds order barring international students

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
July 14, 2020

The Trump Administration on Tuesday rescinded its recent order that would have barred international students from residing in the United States while taking only online classes, according to multiple reports.

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

June 25, 2020

Signs regulating one-way traffic have been affixed to most doors throughout campus.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
July 8, 2020

Northeastern projects a budget surplus of $28.5 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.

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Harvard classes all online for 2020-21 academic year

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
July 6, 2020

Harvard University announced Monday that all instruction will be online for the 2020-21 academic year. The Cambridge-based private school will bring up to 40 percent of its undergraduates back to its campus...

NU lifts ban on non-essential university travel

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
June 17, 2020

Northeastern’s ban on non-essential university travel has been lifted, the chancellor and provost announced in an email Wednesday.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
June 15, 2020

The president announced a new community advisory board for NUPD.

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Conor Larkin’s to permanently close

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
June 9, 2020

The Huntington Avenue bar was opened by Chris Walsh in 2002.

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Aoun sends 2nd letter on racism, names George Floyd

Isabel Stephens and Charlie Wolfson
June 3, 2020

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun announced Wednesday that Northeastern will close on Monday for a day of “Reflection, Engagement, and Action” in response to the police killing of George Floyd...

NU School of Journalism denounces police violence against journalists

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
June 2, 2020

Numerous journalists, including some Northeastern alumni, have been assaulted by police officers this week.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
May 25, 2020

In an email to students, Chancellor Kenneth Henderson wrote that the first group of people to return to campus will be those who work in critical research labs and administrative staff who do work that is “difficult to perform effectively from off campus.” In the first phase of reopening, no building, lab or workplace will exceed 25 percent capacity.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
May 12, 2020

Students celebrated at home with cakes, photos and Zoom calls.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
April 21, 2020

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun announced Tuesday he will contribute 20 percent of his annual salary to new funds meant to support students facing economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic...

Northeastern releases details of N.U.in Boston program

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
April 15, 2020

Some students will be housed a 25-minute commute from campus.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
April 14, 2020

Northeastern was allotted more than $11 million by the CARES Act. Half must go to emergency financial aid grants for students.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
March 30, 2020

The Hockey East First-Team All Star will leave a big hole on NU's top line as he pursues his professional career.

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Live updates: Northeastern and COVID-19

Charlie Wolfson, Deanna Schwartz, George Barker, Katie McCreedy, Sarah Olender, Nick Swindell, and Hannah Bernstein
March 17, 2020

This story will be updated continually as new information comes from the university and elsewhere that pertains to Northeastern students. 4:45 p.m. June 11: Northeastern details NUflex program All classrooms...

NU moves remaining housing selection to PAWS

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
March 15, 2020

Northeastern announced Sunday that all students who were set to select Fall 2020 housing on Tuesday, the final selection day, will instead be put through the PAWS, or Placing Assistance With Staff, selection...

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

George Barker and Charlie Wolfson
March 14, 2020

This story was updated at 8:19 p.m. to reflect new information from the university. In an email sent to the university community at 4 p.m. Saturday, Northeastern requested that all students move out...

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
January 29, 2020

Northeastern Athletic Director Jeff Konya has an ambitious vision for his department and how it engages with students and Husky fans. He describes plans and objectives geared at lifting the NU athletics...

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
December 4, 2019

For Zach Aston-Reese, the transition from Northeastern to the NHL meant going from being the NCAA’s leading scorer to being a bottom-six forward while struggling to stay healthy.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
December 1, 2019

After defeating New Hampshire 4-0 in Hockey East play and beating Colgate 4-3, the Huskies returned from Belfast carrying a 10-4-2 record (6-3-1 Hockey East) and a five-game winning streak.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
November 25, 2019

Starting in January 2020, Northeastern will begin to move away from student email accounts with “Husky” in the address and will switch to Outlook.

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Solow caps comeback, NU sweeps Maine

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
November 23, 2019

Zach Solow scored the winning goal late in the third period to cap off a minor comeback, and Northeastern won 3-2 to sweep the Maine Black Bears on the weekend.

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Madden downs Maine with hat trick, 4 points

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
November 22, 2019

The Huskies won, 5-2, against Maine and sophomore center Tyler Madden had a hat trick and an assist in the victory.

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Freshman defenders help NU take down No. 10 Providence

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
November 16, 2019

The Huskies rode a monster second period to a 7-2 win over a strong Providence College team at Matthews Arena.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
November 9, 2019

The Huskies soundly defeated Merrimack College in the second leg of the home-and-home series, 3-1.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
November 1, 2019

The Minutemen avenged an Oct. 15 loss to NU and skated out of Boston with a 6-3 victory to further elevate their status as Hockey East favorites.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 31, 2019

Through six games, Northeastern has improved its USCHO ranking (currently 10th after starting the season at 15), posted a 4-1-1 record and defeated the highest-ranked Hockey East team (UMass Amherst). But there have been alarming occurrences, too.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 19, 2019

Northeastern men's hockey tied Holy Cross Saturday night at home, 2-2, but the mood at Matthews Arena after the game felt more like a loss.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 15, 2019

A three-minute span in the second period was all it took to turn the game upside down Tuesday night. After a lackluster first period, Northeastern seized on one dominant shift and minutes later, a penalty...

Men’s hockey sweeps at Union to start season

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 12, 2019

The Huskies completed a two-game sweep of Union College Saturday afternoon by posting a 2-1 comeback win for the second consecutive game.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 11, 2019

Northeastern men's hockey notched a 2-1 comeback victory on the road to open the 2019-20 season at Union College. Senior goalie Craig Pantano saved 18 of 19 shots in his first game with Northeastern, and...

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
October 10, 2019

Can NU play a sound enough defensive game to compete in Hockey East with their new goaltending quartet? There won’t be any easing into the testing phase: Friday and Saturday bring a tough two-game set at Union College.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
September 25, 2019

The Huskies were picked to finish fourth in Hockey East this year by the Hockey East Writers & Broadcasters Association. They will likely need to exceed that in order to make NCAAs. Here’s a breakdown of the roster that will decide the outcome.

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

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
September 18, 2019

Here are a few things to note about the Huskies’ 2019-20 schedule as they aim to repeat as Hockey East champs.

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Yang pitches economic plan and outsider perspective at Cambridge rally

Charlie Wolfson, news staff
September 17, 2019

Andrew Yang took the stage at Cambridge Common Monday night, speaking to hundreds of supporters on signature topics for the Democratic presidential candidate such as his lack of a political background,...

Scouting Kansas: Huskies excited, but height will factor in

Charlie Wolfson and Mike Puzzanghera
March 20, 2019

Northeastern discovered Sunday that its first-round NCAA Tournament opponent will be one of college basketball’s blue bloods: Kansas. Before any of the bracket was unveiled, Northeastern knew it would...

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

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
March 18, 2019

They knew they were headed for the big dance late Tuesday night when they won the CAA championship and an automatic bid. But for these players, who grew up watching this tournament and came so very close...

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

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
March 18, 2019

After covering the Northeastern men's basketball team all year, we at The News present this scouting report for all bracket-makers looking for an upset pick.

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Huskies will face Kansas in NCAA Tournament opener

March 17, 2019

The Huskies awaited their first round matchup in Curry Student Center among supporters and the local media.

Loss to Cornell ends best season for women’s hockey

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
March 16, 2019

Northeastern’s best season in program history ended abruptly in the NCAA quarterfinal Saturday afternoon when Cornell came into Matthews Arena and pulled out a 3-2 win in overtime to advance to the semi-final....

Previewing a wild weekend in Northeastern sports

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
March 13, 2019

Northeastern may have never had a weekend quite like this upcoming one — at least not in recent memory.

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

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2019

Northeastern men's hockey came from behind to beat Vermont 4-1 Friday and pick up two massive points in Hockey East.

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

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
February 7, 2019

The Huskies face stiff competition in the conference, but head coach Bill Coen has proved himself a skilled in-season and in-game adjuster.

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

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
February 7, 2019

Many clubs are now struggling to operate after their budgets were cut in November by the Student Government Association.

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

Charlie Wolfson, editor in chief
January 25, 2019

Kendall Coyne, who graduated from Northeastern in 2016 and took with her the women's hockey program records for career points and goals, became the first woman ever to compete in the NHL Skill Competition...

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

January 20, 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...

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

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
January 20, 2019

Heather Ames Versace, co-founder and chief operating officer of the artificial intelligence company Neurala, spoke to NU students about gender equality in STEM Friday night.

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

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief
January 19, 2019

Less than 24 hours after a 6-1 demolition at the hands of No. 1 UMass, Northeastern found itself in a 1-1 stalemate in overtime against the same team. Friday night was a sloppy, listless affair for the...

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

Charlie Wolfson, editor in chief
January 17, 2019

Matchup: No. 1 UMass (17-3, 9-1 Hockey East) vs. No. 8 Northeastern (14-4-1, 8-2-1 Hockey East) Time and place: 7 p.m. Friday at the Mullins Center, 7 p.m. Saturday at Matthews Arena Statistical...

Game preview: Charleston comes to Matthews for a CAA showdown

Charlie Wolfson, editor in chief
January 17, 2019

The two teams last met in the 2018 CAA Championship, when the Cougars overcame a 17-point second-half deficit to win in overtime and devastate the Huskies.

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