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[Photo] Winter intersession courses fill up in 20 minutes

Skye Richmond, news correspondent
December 18, 2020

Classrooms on campus have limited capacity.

[Photo] Northeastern releases statement in opposition of unanimous SGA pass/fail resolution

Isabel Stephens, news staff
December 8, 2020

The Student Government Association, or SGA, calls on university administrators to implement a "universal opt-in pass/fail policy” with a student designation deadline of Dec. 9.

[Photo] Students battle burnout as finals approach

Kenneal Patterson, news staff
December 1, 2020

This semester, lots of normally packed classrooms have largely remained empty due to COVID-19 related safety precautions.

[Photo] Northeastern updates COVID-19 guidelines after Massachusetts stay-at-home advisory

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor
November 4, 2020

Northeastern's COVID-19 guidelines are not taking into account the sex lives of students.

[Photo] Op-ed: An open letter to Northeastern students, from one of your professors

October 29, 2020

A concerned professor sheds light on Northeastern's expectations for the spring semester.

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More than 800 students live at the Westin Copley Hotel.

[Photo] COVID-19 has created new challenges, labor issues for faculty, graduate students

Jayden Khatib, news staff
October 9, 2020

[Photo] Northeastern announces celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor
October 9, 2020

The university will hold a panel discussing this change featuring Professor Ellen Cushman, associate dean of academic affairs, diversity and inclusion in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities.

[Photo] Op-ed: Northeastern should fully reimburse the 11 dismissed students

George LaBour, contributor
October 4, 2020

[Photo] Op-ed: Glorifying the ‘Westin 11’ was a bad PR move

Laura Pomilia, contributor
October 3, 2020

The 11 dismissed N.U.in students were living in the Westin Hotel in Boston.

Students stage sit-in to protest tent construction in West Village Quad

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor
October 2, 2020

Northeastern students staged a sit-in Thursday to protest the planned construction of a tent on West Quad.

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[Photo] Column: NUflex isn’t going anywhere, so let’s get it right for the spring semester

Brittany Mendez, opinion editor
September 29, 2020

Northeastern announces that NUflex will continue next semester.

[Photo] NUflex met with mostly positive response from students, faculty

Max Schochet, news correspondent
September 29, 2020

Classrooms across the Northeastern campus have their capacity marked at the door.

Northeastern extends NUflex through spring semester

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor
September 24, 2020

Northeastern University will continue using the hybrid NUflex learning model through the spring semester, university spokesperson Shannon Nargi confirmed in an email to The News today. “NUflex will...

[Photo] Dismissed N.U.in students credited tuition for spring semester

George Barker, Lucy Gavin, and Jessica Silverman
September 17, 2020

[Photo] The LANG Initiative provides translations of reopening documents, university resources to increase language accessibility

Matt Yan, news staff
September 9, 2020

A wall in the Office of Global Services depicting a greeting in numerous languages.

[Photo] Northeastern dismisses 11 first-years for gathering

Mihiro Shimano, news staff
September 5, 2020

While there were initial reports that they will not have their $36,500 tuition refunded at all, the students had the ability to appeal this decision.

Move-in begins with rainy skies, COVID-19 testing

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor
August 30, 2020

Around 8,000 students are moving to campus over the course of 10 days. In an effort to decrease density during move-in, different residence halls were assigned two to five day blocks of time for move-in between Aug. 29 and Sept. 7.

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A student and her family wheel bins down Columbus Avenue in the rain.

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A move-in parking sign in front of Columbus Garage.

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Rachel Poe, a second-year student, walks with a moving bin.

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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Rebecca’s Café to close permanently

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor
August 19, 2020

Rebecca's will be replaced with a dining facility operated by Chartwells.

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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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Q&A: President Aoun discusses Northeastern’s diversity goals with The News

Kelly Chan, Deanna Schwartz, and George Barker
August 18, 2020

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke with The News in an hour-long video call Tuesday about his anti-racism and diversity goals for the university.

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Q&A: President Aoun discusses reopening Northeastern

Kelly Chan, Deanna Schwartz, and George Barker
August 18, 2020

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke with The News in an hour-long video call Tuesday about Northeastern’s plans to reopen for the fall 2020 semester.

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Q&A: Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs on fall student life

Deanna Schwartz and George Barker
August 11, 2020

Madeleine Estabrook, senior vice chancellor for student affairs, discussed details of fall student life and safety regulations in a video call with The News Monday. Estabrook answered questions about...

[Photo] Students react to Northeastern changes in tuition, financial aid

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor
August 4, 2020

The university has increased tuition at an average annual rate of 4.3 percent from 2015 to 2019. During the same period, room and board charges grew at an average annual rate of 3.5 percent and 4.1 percent,...

Northeastern to use part of Symphony Hall for fall dining

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor
July 28, 2020

Northeastern is leasing the Cohen Wing of Boston's Symphony Hall for "student dining, 'grab ‘n go' meal distribution, and student collaboration."

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COVID-19 creates ‘opportunities and challenges’ for Northeastern admissions, says NU’s VP of Enrollment Management

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor
July 23, 2020

Northeastern’s Vice President of Enrollment Management said the university is exploring different ways to allow Northeastern applicants to “engage, experience and express their abilities, talents and aspirations.”

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[Photo] Northeastern sends warning letter to first-years who expressed intent to party in Instagram poll

August 21, 2020

Northeastern's reopening plan is reliant on students acting responsibly and not gathering in large groups.

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

July 24, 2020

Students entering Massachusetts from all but eight states must quarantine for 14 days or produce a negative COVID-19 test.

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

Charlie Wolfson, Deanna Schwartz, George Barker, Ingrid Angulo, Jessica Silverman, Sarah Olender, and Marta Hill
June 25, 2020

Signs instructing campus visitors to wear a mask are placed around campus.

Incoming class of the coronavirus: 20 first-years on starting college during a pandemic

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor
July 7, 2020

Editor's note: Since this article's publication, Northeastern has canceled the N.U.in England program. Northeastern’s incoming first-years are in a unique position. Their senior spring was cut short...

Q&A: Provost Madigan and Chancellor Henderson discuss reopening

Deanna Schwartz and George Barker
June 16, 2020

On Tuesday, June 16, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan and Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson spoke with The News over video call for an interview about reopening and the fall semester.

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Northeastern shares further reopening details on dining, NUflex, sports in Thursday town hall

Deanna Schwartz and George Barker
June 11, 2020

Northeastern’s fall reopening will be “a puzzle,” Senior Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Madeleine Estabrook said Thursday evening in a town hall webinar for incoming freshmen and their families. Estabrook...

Northeastern announces ‘NUflex’ hybrid learning model for fall

Ingrid Angulo and Deanna Schwartz
June 5, 2020

After much uncertainty regarding the fall semester, Northeastern University announced its learning plan for the fall semester, a hybrid learning model titled NUflex. In an email to the Northeastern...

Activist groups form coalition to advocate for safe reopening

Deanna Schwartz, managing editor
June 2, 2020

In his May 8 letter to the Northeastern community, President Joseph E. Aoun made his plan for the fall semester clear: “It is our intention to reopen our campuses this fall and offer on-site instruction...

Students granted hardship housing required to move out by April 24, leaving some in limbo

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
April 22, 2020

Students granted spring hardship housing are required to move out by the 24th, leaving some students in a hard place.

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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...

Northeastern moves classes online due to COVID-19 outbreak

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
March 11, 2020

All Northeastern classes will be moved online as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, Northeastern announced Wednesday afternoon in an email to all students. The transition will begin Thursday morning,...

Khoury College professors offer free coding workshops to the community in broader diversity efforts

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
February 26, 2020

The Women’s Community of Code is a program run by Northeastern Professors Laney Strange and Ben Hescott that offers free coding workshops for girls and women in the community.

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Northeastern purchases ‘Horticulture Hall’ on Mass. Ave.

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
February 14, 2020

Northeastern is purchasing “Horticulture Hall,” a historic Boston building on Massachusetts Avenue, according to a Thursday announcement.

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Performing arts groups struggle with budget cuts, Blackman cost

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
February 12, 2020

For students in performing arts groups, it has become more difficult to host shows on campus because of Student Activity Fee budget cuts and a change in the cost to book Blackman Auditorium.

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Crime Log: Monday, Jan. 13 to Sunday, Jan. 26

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
January 29, 2020

Tuesday, Jan. 14 1:23 p.m. Officers responded to Ryder Hall to serve a warrant for an NU student and placed the student under arrest. A report was filed. Wednesday, Jan. 15 7:54 a.m. The...

Iranian NU student deported, sparking outrage in NU community

Deanna Schwartz and Zeynep Tuncer
January 23, 2020

As classes have begun for the spring semester, one student in particular, Mohammad Shahab Dehghani Hossein Abadi, will be unable to attend. The 24-year-old economics major was detained and later deported...

[UPDATED] Mother and 2 children dead in murder-suicide at Renaissance Park Garage

George Barker and Deanna Schwartz
December 25, 2019

A woman killed herself after her two young children fell to their deaths off Renaissance Park Garage on Christmas day, according to Boston Police. The woman and children were pronounced dead at a local...

Crime Log: Monday, Dec. 9 to Sunday, Dec. 15

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
December 17, 2019

Monday, Dec. 9 10:42 a.m. An officer reported observing a man who is banned from NU property on security camera footage. Officers responded and reported stopping the man in front of 289 Huntington...

Crime Log: Monday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 8

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
December 10, 2019

Monday, Dec. 2 12:00 p.m. The manager of Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center reported stopping a shoplifter. Officers responded and reported speaking to the person and sending them on...

Trash can fire in Egan causes Level 2 hazmat incident, evacuation

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
November 26, 2019

A small trash can fire in Egan Research Center caused a Level 2 hazmat incident and led to an evacuation Tuesday afternoon, according to the Boston Fire Department, or BFD. An alert was sent to all...

[Photo] Homecoming organizers aim to connect students, alumni

Taylor Driscoll, news staff
November 6, 2019

A Homecoming banner hangs on the side of Speare Hall.

2019 Giving Day raises over $1 million, 39% of donors NU students

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
November 6, 2019

Despite the debate among students that surrounded this year’s Giving Day, students made up 39 percent of donors, contributing $21,561 to 247 funds.

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Snell Library to close Friday through Sunday, Stetson West to open as study space

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
October 30, 2019

Snell Library will be closed for part of the weekend due to “necessary building-wide water and power shutdowns related to the construction of [the] new bathrooms,” according to an announcement from...

Crime Log: Monday, Oct. 14 to Sunday, Oct. 27

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
October 30, 2019

Monday, Oct. 14 2:28 p.m. An NU student reported his mountain bike was stolen from outside International Village, or IV. A report was filed. 4:49 p.m. The manager of Wollaston’s Market in...

NU students express concern over increased security measures

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
October 16, 2019

For some, it’s an annoyance. For others, it’s a choice that discriminates against homeless Bostonians and closes Northeastern off from the community. On Oct. 9, students received an email announcing...

[Photo] Jury duty surprises students, conflicts with classes

Emma Plante, news correspondent
October 9, 2019

Jury duty can be an inconvenience for students.

ITS to require two-factor authentication for all students

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
October 2, 2019

In November, students will have to respond to a push notification on their phone from the Duo app after entering their password to comply with the newly required two-factor authentication system.

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Crime Log: Monday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 1

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
September 3, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between August 26 to September 2.

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Crime Log: Monday, August 5 to Sunday, August 11

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor
August 12, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, August 5 and August 11.

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Crime Log: Monday, July 8 to Sunday, July 14

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
July 20, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, July 8 and Sunday, July 14.

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Crime Log: Monday, July 1 to Sunday, July 7

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
July 11, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, July 1 and Sunday, July 7.

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Crime Log: Monday, June 24 to Sunday, June 30

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
July 6, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, June 24 and Sunday, June 30.

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Crime Log: Monday, June 17 to Sunday, June 23

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
June 25, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, June 17 and Sunday, June 23.

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Broadway in Boston’s “Miss Saigon” goes “above and beyond”

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
June 24, 2019

How many musical productions can say they feature a real helicopter hovering over the stage? Broadway in Boston’s “Miss Saigon” can. The thrilling staging, playing at Citizens Bank Opera House through...

Crime Log: Monday, June 10 to Sunday, June 16

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
June 18, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, June 10 and Sunday, June 16.

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Crime Log: Monday, June 3 to Sunday, June 9

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
June 12, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, June 3 and Sunday, June 9.

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Crime Log: Monday, May 27 to Sunday, June 2

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
June 6, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, May 27 and Sunday, June 2.

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ISEC footbridge opens to mixed response

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
June 4, 2019

After years of construction and a viewing party in October, the ISEC footbridge opened to the public on Friday.

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NSCC talks tensions at town hall

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
June 2, 2019

The Northeastern Student of Color Caucus gathered in the Center for Intercultural Engagement Tuesday evening for a town hall meeting to share concerns and propose solutions.

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Crime Log: Monday, May 20 to Sunday, May 26

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
May 29, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, May 20 and Sunday, May 26.

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Crime Log: Monday, May 12 to Sunday, May 19

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
May 22, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, May 12 and Sunday, May 19.

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Crime Log: Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 11

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
May 16, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, May 6 and Sunday, May 11.

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Northeastern Public Health Advocacy Institute initiates lawsuit against Juul

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
May 10, 2019

The Northeastern Public Health Advocacy Institute initiated a class action lawsuit last week against Juul Labs, alleging that Juul markets to teenagers.

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Northeastern reveals plans for second, bigger ISEC

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
May 8, 2019

Northeastern intends to build a second Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, or ISEC II, on the Columbus Lot parking area, according to a letter sent to the Boston Planning and Development...

Crime Log: Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
May 6, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, April 29 and Sunday, May 5.

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Crime Log: Monday, April 22 to Sunday, April 28

Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
April 29, 2019

Crimes reported to the Northeastern University Police Department between Monday, April 22 and Sunday, April 28.

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