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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Jewish students, organizations ‘disturbed’ after posters accusing Israel of genocide pasted on chairs in Northeastern classrooms

Jewish students, organizations ‘disturbed’ after posters accusing Israel of genocide pasted on chairs in Northeastern classrooms

Juliette Piovoso, deputy campus editor
April 5, 2024

Chairs in several Northeastern classrooms were plastered with flyers reserving seats for Palestinians killed by the Israeli military April 3, prompting a committee within the university’s Jewish Studies...

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The south tower of the Sheraton hotel stands at 39 Dalton St. The Boston Planning and Development Agency gave Northeastern approval to permanently convert 426 of the Sheraton's hotel rooms into student dorms Jan. 18.

Students living in Sheraton say access to food, campus is difficult

Heidi Ho and Juliette Piovoso
April 2, 2024

Editor’s Note: The address for the south tower of the Sheraton Hotel was changed from 39 Dalton St. to 60 Belvidere St. in early March. As the address changed while this story was being reported, The...

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Kevin Dave, the police officer who struck Kandula in his cruiser in January 2023. Photo courtesy Lucy Parsons Labs.

Seattle police officer who fatally struck Northeastern graduate student will not face charges, prosecutors say

Juliette Piovoso, deputy campus editor
February 22, 2024

Prosecutors will not pursue felony charges against the Seattle police officer who hit and killed Northeastern graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula with a police cruiser while on duty due to a lack of evidence,...

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Mike Sirota steps up to bat. In the 2022-23 season, Sirota tied for first on the team in home runs with 18. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce

Northeastern baseball star Mike Sirota poised for top pick in 2024 MLB draft

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
February 19, 2024

“Adapt or die in the box.”  These six words mean everything for Mike Sirota, center fielder for the Northeastern Huskies baseball team and current top 2024 Major League Baseball draft prospect. Despite...

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Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. After 24 seasons and six Super Bowl titles, Belichick stepped down as head coach earlier this year. Photo courtesy Alexander Jonesi, flickr.

‘All good things have to come to an end’: Bill Belichick’s departure as Patriots’ head coach sparks mixed emotions among Bostonians

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
January 23, 2024

Following a remarkable tenure spanning 24 seasons as the head coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick announced Jan. 11 that he will no longer be serving as coach. Belichick’s mark on the...

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Masai Troutman goes for a slam dunk in Thursday's game against Hofstra. The sophomore guard tallied five points in teh Huskies 71-68 win.

Northeastern rolls past Hofstra in first CAA win of the season

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
January 16, 2024

The Northeastern men’s basketball team (7-10, 2-2 CAA) picked up a critical win at home Thursday, edging out the Hofstra Pride (8-9, 1-3 CAA) with a final score of 71-68.  In the first half, the...

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Graduate student forward Chris Doherty  goes for a layup. Doherty tallied 15 points in Thursday's game.

Northeastern basketball falls to Stony Brook in CAA opener

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
January 9, 2024

The Northeastern men's basketball team (5-9, 0-1 CAA) fell to the Stony Brook Seawolves (8-6, 1-1 CAA), 62-53, at home Jan. 4 in its first conference game of the season.  Coming off a three-game road...

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Arif Mohammed poses for a photo in a graduation gown. Mohammed, a freshman at the Oakland campus, was killed in a double hit-and-run in November. Photo courtesy GoFundMe.

Northeastern Oakland student killed in November double hit-and-run incident

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
December 16, 2023

Arif Mohammed, a first-year computer engineering major at Northeastern’s Oakland campus, was killed in a double hit-and-run Nov. 19, according to local reports. He was 18 years old.  The fatal crash,...

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Joe Pridgen takes the ball into the paint for Northeastern. Northeastern faced Old Dominion University Dec. 2 and came away with a win, 81-68.

Northeastern breaks school record in free throw attempts, besting Old Dominion University

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
December 9, 2023

The Northeastern men’s basketball team (4-6) edged out Old Dominion University (3-5) at home Dec. 2, defeating the Monarchs 81-68 in a game that brought a flurry of intense play. In a game riddled...

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Lauren Rowe takes a shot from inside the shooting circle. She was named the CAA Defensive Player of the Year Nov. 2.

Lauren Rowe’s indelible impact on the Huskies field hockey team

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
November 10, 2023

Trekking to her brother’s field hockey games every Sunday morning proved to be an unexpected pleasure for 8-year-old Lauren Rowe.  Amidst the cheering crowds, the pulsating field and the unmistakable...

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Senior forward Alexander Nwagha slams the ball into the net. Last season, Nwagha led the Huskies in blocks (22) and was tied for second in steals (20).

Doherty, Pridgen share thoughts on upcoming basketball season

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
November 6, 2023

The Northeastern men’s basketball team graced the hardwood in a practice scrimmage Nov. 3, marking the eagerly awaited commencement of their season as they prepare to face off against Boston University...

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"Udder Transformation," a vibrantly painted cow created by Nancy-Lee Mauger. Mauger's cow was sponsored by Jordan's Furniture.

The Cow Parade moo-ves out of Boston after a successful summer benefitting the Jimmy Fund

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
October 2, 2023

The Cow Parade, a national public art event featuring over 75 life-size, vibrantly decorated cow sculptures, officially concluded Sept. 27 after returning to Boston for the first time since 2006. A...

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Mission Hill frequently leases to student residents from the large cluster of nearby colleges. The push for off-campus housing left long-term residents of the neighborhood frustrated with the noise levels and disregard for others shown by some students.

Mission Hill residents grapple with college students moving to the neighborhood

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
September 17, 2023

In recent years, more and more Northeastern students have flocked to Mission Hill for off-campus housing. As appealing as the idea of affordable rent and a more spacious living style is for college students...

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks during a press conference about a fare-free public transportation program at Ruggles Station, April 24. Joined by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Senator Ed Markey, the three discussed the importance of accessibility and efficiency in public transportation.

Markey, Pressley, Wu renew push for free-transit legislation amid success of Boston fare-free bus program

Juliette Piovoso, news correspondent
April 26, 2023

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined U.S. Senator Ed Markey and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Monday afternoon for a press conference in Ruggles Station, providing updates on the city’s fare-free transportation...

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NU alumni reflect on Boston Marathon bombing 10 years later

NU alumni reflect on Boston Marathon bombing 10 years later

Val O’Neill and Juliette Piovoso
April 16, 2023

It was April 15, 2013. Thousands of runners sprinted down Boylston Street during the Boston Marathon on Patriots Day, usually a lively celebration in the city of Boston.  At 2:49 p.m., everything...

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A man waves an Irish flag during the St. Patrick's Day Parade Sunday. The parade drew over a million people to South Boston to celebrate the holiday.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade brings holiday spirit, Irish culture to South Boston

Juliette Piovoso, news correspondent
March 23, 2023

Approximately one million people flocked to the streets of South Boston Sunday for the 122nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade hosted by the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council. The 30-degree weather...

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Cambridge sock drive raises awareness for city’s homelessness problem

Cambridge sock drive raises awareness for city’s homelessness problem

Juliette Piovoso, news correspondent
February 14, 2023

The City of Cambridge’s Warm Hearts for Warm Feet sock drive returned for its sixth consecutive year, from Feb. 1 to Feb. 14, to collect wool socks for unhoused residents.   According to a press...

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