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Irving hypes up the DogHouse at the Beanpot finals against Boston University Jan. 23. The Husky scored both of Northeastern’s goals in the 2-1 victory, the second tally coming in the opening 30 seconds of overtime.

[Photo] In her final season as a Husky, Skylar Irving looks to leave her mark

Elli Einset, news staff
October 16, 2024

Irving hypes up the DogHouse at the Beanpot finals against Boston University Jan. 23. The Husky scored both of Northeastern’s goals in the 2-1 victory, the second tally coming in the opening 30 seconds...

Roan holds her right hand out toward the audience during her performance. Roan was joined by three band members, including bassist Allee Fütterer (left).

Boston Calling music festival features Chappell Roan, Hozier, Reneé Rapp, more

Harriet Rovniak, photo correspondent
May 31, 2024

Over Memorial Day weekend, Boston hosted the annual Boston Calling music festival, headlined by Ed Sheeran, Tyler Childers and The Killers. The festival brought together music lovers from around the world...

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Hozier closes out his set with a performance of his 2013 hit “Take Me to Church.” Hozier played some of his most popular music from his decade-long career, including “Cherry Wine” and “Eat Your Young.”

Hozier closes out his set with a performance of his 2013 hit “Take Me to Church.” Hozier played some of his most popular music from his decade-long career, including “Cherry Wine” and “Eat Your...

Hozier sings with his guitar for the crowd. The singer-songwriter took time out of his set to thank his fans for listening to his new single, “Too Sweet,” and for making it his first song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Hozier sings with his guitar for the crowd. The singer-songwriter took time out of his set to thank his fans for listening to his new single, “Too Sweet,” and for making it his first song to reach...

Roan blows a kiss to the audience. The breakout star set herself apart in the music industry with her maximalist makeup and larger-than-life costume choices.

Roan blows a kiss to the audience. The breakout star set herself apart in the music industry with her maximalist makeup and larger-than-life costume choices.

Roan performs with a blonde wig on her microphone stand during her song “Picture You.” Roan has brought out the same wig to perform with in many of her past concerts on tour.

Roan performs with a blonde wig on her microphone stand during her song “Picture You.” Roan has brought out the same wig to perform with in many of her past concerts on tour.

Roan jumps with the crowd while performing her hit song “Pink Pony Club.” Although Roan was not a headlining act, her set was reported to have brought in one of the largest crowds of the entire weekend.

Roan jumps with the crowd while performing her hit song “Pink Pony Club.” Although Roan was not a headlining act, her set was reported to have brought in one of the largest crowds of the entire weekend.

Rapp performs her song “Not My Fault,” from the 2024 “Mean Girls” movie, which was originally a collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, who performed at Boston Calling Sunday. Rapp played Regina George in the Broadway musical “Mean Girls” in 2019 and recently reprised the role in the 2024 movie musical.

Rapp performs her song “Not My Fault,” from the 2024 “Mean Girls” movie, which was originally a collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, who performed at Boston Calling Sunday. Rapp played Regina...

Rapp speaks to the crowd during her set. The performance was briefly halted when Rapp noticed an audience member in need of water and signaled security officials to alert them of the situation.

Rapp speaks to the crowd during her set. The performance was briefly halted when Rapp noticed an audience member in need of water and signaled security officials to alert them of the situation.

Rapp looks out over the audience while performing on the Green Stage. Rapp started touring for her “Snow Hard Feelings” tour in September 2023.

Rapp looks out over the audience while performing on the Green Stage. Rapp started touring for her “Snow Hard Feelings” tour in September 2023.

Rapp kneels on stage while performing. Rapp told the audience she “no longer hates Boston” in reference to her 2023 song “I Hate Boston” from her “Snow Angel” album.

Rapp kneels on stage while performing. Rapp told the audience she “no longer hates Boston” in reference to her 2023 song “I Hate Boston” from her “Snow Angel” album.

Hemmings belts out his song “Motion” with the crowd while playing the guitar. The Australian singer released his newest album, “boy,” in April and is currently touring across North America and Australia.

Hemmings belts out his song “Motion” with the crowd while playing the guitar. The Australian singer released his newest album, “boy,” in April and is currently touring across North America and...

5 Seconds of Summer lead vocalist Luke Hemmings performs on the Green Stage, featuring songs like “Starting Line” and “Benny.” Hemmings announced to the excited crowd Friday afternoon that this was his first festival performance as a solo artist.

5 Seconds of Summer lead vocalist Luke Hemmings performs on the Green Stage, featuring songs like “Starting Line” and “Benny.” Hemmings announced to the excited crowd Friday afternoon that this...

Sheeran closes out the first day of the festival with a two-hour long set. Sheeran headlined Friday's lineup as a solo act, using just his guitar and a loop station at his feet.

Sheeran closes out the first day of the festival with a two-hour long set. Sheeran headlined Friday's lineup as a solo act, using just his guitar and a loop station at his feet.

Ed Sheeran performs his 2017 hit “Castle on the Hill.” Sheeran came to Boston Calling shortly after his visit to the Boston Children’s Hospital May 23 where he performed for patients and their families.

Ed Sheeran performs his 2017 hit “Castle on the Hill.” Sheeran came to Boston Calling shortly after his visit to the Boston Children’s Hospital May 23 where he performed for patients and their families.

Festival-goers wait in line to fill their reusable water bottles near the Boston Calling gates. Guests complained later on social media about the long lines for water stations and bathrooms on the final day of the music festival.

Festival-goers wait in line to fill their reusable water bottles near the Boston Calling gates. Guests complained later on social media about the long lines for water stations and bathrooms on the final...

An attendee holds a pink cowboy boot above the crowd a few minutes before Roan's performance. Roan’s fans wore pink cowboy hats, boots and feather boas to celebrate the singer’s self-proclaimed identity as the “Midwest Princess.”

An attendee holds a pink cowboy boot above the crowd a few minutes before Roan's performance. Roan’s fans wore pink cowboy hats, boots and feather boas to celebrate the singer’s self-proclaimed identity...

Boston Calling attendees cool down on the festival grounds between sets. Temperatures reached the high 80s, leaving guests to search for seats in the limited shaded areas throughout the day.

Boston Calling attendees cool down on the festival grounds between sets. Temperatures reached the high 80s, leaving guests to search for seats in the limited shaded areas throughout the day.

A 100-foot tall ferris wheel stands over the festival grounds. The ferris wheel gave riders a bird’s-eye view of the performances.

A 100-foot tall ferris wheel stands over the festival grounds. The ferris wheel gave riders a bird’s-eye view of the performances.

A statue of a Boston terrier, the official mascot of Boston Calling, stands in front of the main stage. Boston Calling 2024 marked the 11th year of the festival.

A statue of a Boston terrier, the official mascot of Boston Calling, stands in front of the main stage. Boston Calling 2024 marked the 11th year of the festival.

Reneé Rapp outstretches her arm while singing to the audience at Boston Calling May 24. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: May

Photo Staff
May 31, 2024

Reneé Rapp outstretches her arm while singing to the audience at Boston Calling May 24. Read more here.

The Northeastern women's hockey team huddles at center ice. The Huskies skated to a 25-11-3 record on the 2023-24 season and finished second in Hockey East.

[Photo] Northeastern skates scoreless through regulation, historic six-year championship win streak cut short in overtime loss to UConn

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor
March 10, 2024

The Northeastern women's hockey team huddles at center ice. The Huskies skated to a 25-11-3 record on the 2023-24 season and finished second in Hockey East.

Sophomore forward Mia Langlois hits the pipe a minute and a half into the first period of the women’s Beanpot championship Jan. 23. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: January

Photo Staff
February 1, 2024

Sophomore forward Mia Langlois hits the pipe a minute and a half into the first period of the women’s Beanpot championship Jan. 23. Read more here.

Gwyneth Philips protects the net in the 2024 Women's Beanpot championship. The Huskies beat BU 2-1 in overtime.

[Photo] Women’s hockey is making history again, and the Huskies have the spotlight

Elli Einset, news correspondent
January 30, 2024

Northeastern's skaters celebrate after scoring a goal in the 2024 Women's Beanpot semifinals. The semifinals were played at Harvard's Bright-Landry Hockey Center, while the finals were played at TD Garden.

Sophomore forward Mia Langlois hits the pipe a minute and a half into the first period of the women’s Beanpot championship. Northeastern won the matchup 2-1 in overtime.

[Photo] Irving’s MVP night launches Huskies to historic Beanpot victory at TD Garden

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor
January 24, 2024

Sophomore forward Mia Langlois hits the pipe a minute and a half into the first period of the women’s Beanpot championship. Northeastern won the matchup 2-1 in overtime.

Northeastern's Skylar Irving takes the faceoff against Harvard captain Shannon Hollands. Irving notched a team-high nine shots on goal in Tuesday's Women's Beanpot semifinals.

[Photo] Huskies headed to TD Garden: Northeastern defends one-goal lead to defeat Harvard in Beanpot semifinals

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor
January 17, 2024

The team rejoices after Taze Thompson scores the game-winning goal in the first round of the Women's Beanpot. Northeastern and Boston University were the two semifinal winners and will head to the chapionship...

The Boston Police Department headquarters right off Tremont Street. Boston Police responded to a call Saturday evening reporting a Northeastern student had fallen from the second-floor window of a Mission Hill home.

[Photo] DEVELOPING STORY: Northeastern student seriously injured after falling from Mission Hill window

Sonel Cutler, campus editor
April 2, 2023

The Boston Police Department headquarters right off Tremont Street. Boston Police responded to a call Saturday evening reporting a Northeastern student had fallen from the second-floor window of a Mission...

The women's hockey team gets ready to play before the 2022 Beanpot Tournament

[Photo] Women’s hockey team looks forward to 2022-2023 season

Amelia Ballingall, news correspondent
September 30, 2022

The women's hockey team gets ready to play before the 2022 Beanpot Tournament

Eric Yost, sophomore right hand pitcher, pitches in a game at Friedman Diamond. Northeastern University baseball’s record continues to split the rail with an even 17-15-1.

[Photo] Baseball’s homestand against William & Mary ends in triumph

Lauren Thomas, news staff
April 16, 2022

Eric Yost, sophomore right hand pitcher, pitches in a game at Friedman Diamond. Northeastern University baseball’s record continues to split the rail with an even 17-15-1.

The Northeastern University baseball team approaches mid-season with an even record.

[Photo] Northeastern baseball approaches mid-season with even record

Lauren Thomas, news staff
April 4, 2022

The Northeastern University baseball team approaches mid-season with an even record.

Northeastern University baseball team tied 1-1 with University of Massachusetts Amherst  in the first home opener of the season.

[Photo] Northeastern men’s baseball ties with UMass in home opener

Annah Chaya, sports editor
March 16, 2022

Northeastern University baseball team tied 1-1 with University of Massachusetts Amherst in the first home opener of the season.

Northeastern's Institute on Race and Justice hosted the second of its annual Race and Community Dialogue Series Jan. 25 to facilitate conversations between local youth and police.

[Photo] Northeastern’s Institute on Race and Justice helps open dialogue between Boston youth, law enforcement

Greta Magendantz, news correspondent
February 14, 2022

Northeastern's Institute on Race and Justice hosted the second of its annual Race and Community Dialogue Series Jan. 25 to facilitate conversations between local youth and police.

Qualified immunity excessively protects police officers.

[Photo] Op-ed: Qualified immunity is unjustifiable

Haley Alphonse, contributor
November 14, 2021

Qualified immunity excessively protects police officers.

President Joe Biden must do more to help combat climate change.

[Photo] Op-ed: Biden needs to continue to keep campaign promises, address climate crisis

Greta Magendantz, contributor
November 12, 2021

President Joe Biden must do more to help combat climate change.

Orchestras should diversify to reflect the diverse talent present within the music industry.

[Photo] Op-ed: White men overcrowd the orchestral industry

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
November 3, 2021

Orchestras should diversify to reflect the diverse talent present within the music industry.

A classic Northeastern tradition, the underwear run, returned in a non-official spooky run Oct. 31.

[Photo] ‘Spooky 15th Underwear Run’ brings confidence, community to Northeastern campus

Cathy Ching, news correspondent
November 2, 2021

A classic Northeastern tradition, the underwear run, returned in a non-official spooky run Oct. 31.

Northeastern invited visitors back to campus for Family and Friends weekend Oct. 22 through 24.

[Photo] This year’s Family and Friends Weekend welcomes both new and returning visitors to campus

Grace Comer, news staff
November 2, 2021

Northeastern invited visitors back to campus for Family and Friends weekend Oct. 22 through 24.

Weekly test scheduling and the Daily Wellness Check can be found on the MyNortheastern portal.

[Photo] Op-ed: Cough, cough don’t spread your sickness to everyone else

Kayla Shiao, contributor
October 29, 2021

Weekly test scheduling and the Daily Wellness Check can be found on the MyNortheastern portal.

Northeastern held their in-person graduation ceremony for students Saturday at Fenway Park.

[Photo] Northeastern hosts in-person commencement at Fenway Park for class of 2021

Kelly Garrity and Mihiro Shimano
May 8, 2021

Northeastern held their in-person graduation ceremony for students Saturday at Fenway Park.

Northeastern must become a national leader in campus sustainability.

[Photo] Column: The NU community should adopt the Sunrise Northeastern Green New Deal

Maeve Singer, columnist
April 14, 2021

Northeastern must become a national leader in campus sustainability.

Masks are no longer required in indoor settings on Boston's campus for vaccinated individuals.

[Photo] Memo to faculty says “NUflex’s use will continue into future terms”

Isabel Stephens, news staff
April 12, 2021

Masks are no longer required in indoor settings on Boston's campus for vaccinated individuals.

Northeastern announced April 6 that all students will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination by the start of the fall semester Sept. 8.

[Photo] Northeastern sets COVID-19 vaccine requirement for fall semester

Marta Hill, deputy campus editor
April 6, 2021

Northeastern announced April 6 that all students will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination by the start of the fall semester Sept. 8.

"Coffee Beans" by amanda28192 is licensed with CC BY-NC 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/

[Photo] Column: Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks: the ongoing dispute brews on

Ethan Wayne, news staff
April 1, 2021

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Protests erupt in major cities in response to anti-Asian racism.

[Photo] Column: Addressing anti-Asian hate: We can all do better.

Mia Merchant, columnist
March 31, 2021

Protests erupt in major cities in response to anti-Asian racism.

For the next two years, Javid Iqbal, a postdoctoral research fellow at Northeastern, will work at Moderna with the goal of revolutionizing drug development.

[Photo] Northeastern partners with Moderna to establish fellowship

Marta Hill, deputy campus editor
April 1, 2021

For the next two years, Javid Iqbal, a postdoctoral research fellow at Northeastern, will work at Moderna with the goal of revolutionizing drug development.

The Dallas Mavericks and their owner, Mark Cuban, did not play the national anthem for the first 13 games of the 2020-21 season.

[Photo] Column: The false patriotism of a required national anthem

Sam Culver, news staff
March 28, 2021

The Dallas Mavericks and their owner, Mark Cuban, did not play the national anthem for the first 13 games of the 2020-21 season.

To address the gender disparity in STEM courses, Northeastern has created programs such as the Women in Engineering program, or WIE.

[Photo] Women in STEM at Northeastern persevere through male-dominated classes

Cathy Ching, news correspondent
March 18, 2021

To address the gender disparity in STEM courses, Northeastern has created programs such as the Women in Engineering program, or WIE.

Even during a pandemic, Fenway Health provides comprehensive care for many college students, LGBTQ+ community members and homeless youth.

[Photo] Fenway Health serves LGBTQ+ students amidst the pandemic

Gabrielle Hernandez, news correspondent
March 18, 2021

Even during a pandemic, Fenway Health provides comprehensive care for many college students, LGBTQ+ community members and homeless youth.

If the Celtics want to make a deep playoff run, they are going to have to make a big move.

[Photo] Celtics Struggles: Why John Collins Could Be The Answer

Cameron Gleichauf, news correspondent
March 10, 2021

If the Celtics want to make a deep playoff run, they are going to have to make a big move.

A study from the University of Newcastle in Australia found that most people consume upwards of 5 grams of microplastic a week.

[Photo] Op-ed: We must take microplastics more seriously

Maeve Singer, columnist
March 7, 2021

A study from the University of Newcastle in Australia found that most people consume upwards of 5 grams of microplastic a week.

Northeastern Law students partnered with the Civil Rights Restorative Justice Project to investigate the case of Henry Gilbert, who was killed in a Georgia jail in 1947.

[Photo] NU law students investigate, correct history

Annie Probert, news staff
March 4, 2021

Northeastern Law students partnered with the Civil Rights Restorative Justice Project to investigate the case of Henry Gilbert, who was killed in a Georgia jail in 1947.

There are many practical and symbolic reasons for keeping the snow day.

[Photo] Op-ed: In defense of the snow day

Kelly Garrity, contributor
March 2, 2021

There are many practical and symbolic reasons for keeping the snow day.

With Valentine's Day around the corner but the pandemic still in full swing, there are so many options to celebrate at a proper distance or virtually.

[Photo] Column: 10 ways to safely spend the holiday of love during COVID-19

Katie Mogg, news staff
February 1, 2021

With Valentine's Day around the corner but the pandemic still in full swing, there are so many options to celebrate at a proper distance or virtually.

Parcel 18-1A, at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard is currently a parking lot.

[Photo] The deal behind Parcel 18

January 27, 2021

Parcel 18-1A, at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard is currently a parking lot.

LightView, shown here from Columbus Avenue, was developed by American Campus Communities, or ACC. ACC plans to collaborate with Northeastern on a second apartment building nearby.

[Photo] Relocating student housing from Fenway

January 27, 2021

LightView, shown here from Columbus Avenue, was developed by American Campus Communities, or ACC. ACC plans to collaborate with Northeastern on a second apartment building nearby.

The Disability Resource Center office, located at 20 Dodge Hall, currently has limited capacity due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Virtual learning for students with disabilities creates new problems, exacerbates old ones

Pavithra Rajesh, news staff
January 26, 2021

The Disability Resource Center office, located at 20 Dodge Hall, currently has limited capacity due to COVID-19.

The Huskies couldn't claw their way back into the game against a difficult James Madison side.

[Photo] NU’s comeback falls short despite season-high 30 points from Tyson Walker

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor
January 24, 2021

The Huskies couldn't claw their way back into the game against a difficult James Madison side.

The Huskies gain their seventh straight win this season against James Madison University.

[Photo] Jahmyl Telfort, men’s basketball sink James Madison with seventh straight win

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor
January 23, 2021

The Huskies gain their seventh straight win this season against James Madison University.

The Huskies lose the lead to Georgia in second half, ending the game 58-76.

[Photo] Men’s basketball gives up big lead, loses to Georgia

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor
December 23, 2020

The Huskies lose the lead to Georgia in second half, ending the game 58-76.

Hundreds of celebrators came together across the city to celebrate the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the 2020 election.

Bostonians celebrate Biden’s win

Harriet Rovniak, news staff
November 10, 2020

Many residents of the city of Boston erupted in cheers at 11:30 Saturday morning, celebrating the historic win of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the 2020 election....

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Many signs are posted along Melnea Cass Boulevard to spread awareness about the trees.

[Photo] Environmental groups’ efforts halt construction of Melnea Cass Project

Julia Carlin, news correspondent
October 5, 2020

Many signs are posted along Melnea Cass Boulevard to spread awareness about the trees.

A small portion of the "Rules of Engagement" art piece in Roxbury.

[Photo] New mural ‘Rules of Engagement’ enhances Roxbury public arts scene

Ananya Sankar, news staff
October 2, 2020

A small portion of the "Rules of Engagement" art piece in Roxbury.