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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Marta Hill

Marta Hill, Editor-at-Large

Marta Hill (she/her) is a fourth-year journalism major and the editor-at-large of The News. Before becoming editor-in-large, she served as editor-in-chief for a year and previously held the positions of campus editor, deputy campus editor and a variety of staff roles. Marta currently works for NASA as a science writer and hopes to keep the entire campus community up to date on matters concerning Northeastern. You can follow her @martajhill on Twitter.

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The exterior of Nashua Street Jail. HFP posted a statement on an Instagram story around 3 p.m. that said all students who were arrested Saturday morning and brought to Nashua Street Jail have been released.

[Photo] Encampment live updates: Centennial reopened, furniture put in for commencement weekend

news staff
April 28, 2024

The exterior of Nashua Street Jail. HFP posted a statement on an Instagram story around 3 p.m. that said all students who were arrested Saturday morning and brought to Nashua Street Jail have been released.

The Suffolk County Sheriff Department on Nashua Street. Arrested pro-Palestine demonstrators were transported to the Nashua Street Jail around 9:40 a.m.

The Suffolk County Sheriff Department on Nashua Street. Arrested pro-Palestine demonstrators were transported to the Nashua Street Jail around 9:40 a.m.

Sean O’Reilly smiles and outstretches his arms while running the marathon. O’Reilly had a finish time of 2:28:21.

Sole stories: 22 moments from the Boston Marathon

Elizabeth Scholl, Sofia Sawchuk, Jessica Xing, Margot Murphy, and Marta Hill
April 16, 2024

This Marathon Monday, Boston welcomed thousands of participants and spectators for the 128th Boston Marathon. Participants battled the heat and the course, but received support from family, friends, strangers...

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Nicolas Ferretti, a Northeastern fourth-year mechanical engineering major, runs in the final mile of the marathon. Many college athletes participated in the marathon.

Nicolas Ferretti, a Northeastern fourth-year mechanical engineering major, runs in the final mile of the marathon. Many college athletes participated in the marathon.

John Jantz, a Northeastern alum from the class of 2015, runs in the Boston Marathon. The marathon began in Hopkinton and ended on Boylston Street.

John Jantz, a Northeastern alum from the class of 2015, runs in the Boston Marathon. The marathon began in Hopkinton and ended on Boylston Street.

President Aoun stands behind a podium at the 2022 President’s Convocation. Aoun was the eighth highest-paid private college president in the U.S. during FY 2022 with a total compensation of roughly $2.7 million.

[Photo] Aoun ranked eighth highest-paid private college president in US, new report finds

Eli Curwin, editor-in-chief
February 27, 2024

President Aoun stands behind a podium at the 2022 President’s Convocation. Aoun was the eighth highest-paid private college president in the U.S. during FY 2022 with a total compensation of roughly $2.7...

Massachusetts minimum wage remains stagnant in 2024, officials and coalition advocate for the future

Massachusetts minimum wage remains stagnant in 2024, officials and coalition advocate for the future

Marta Hill, editor-at-large
January 29, 2024

For the first time in five years, Massachusetts’ minimum wage did not rise at the start of the new year. It stayed constant at $15 an hour.  This year marks the end of the gradual increase signed...

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Maria Barrett sings during the opening song "Omigod You Guys." Despite the difficulty of a musical like Legally Blonde, NU Stage pulled it off, pleasing audiences.

[Photo] ‘What, like it’s hard?’: NU Stage takes on ‘Legally Blonde’

Rachana Madhav, news staff
December 4, 2023

The cast raises their hands for a bow.

The mannequin representing Boston is designed like a swan, with a black and orange headpiece and white petals.

[Photo] Fleurs de Villes’ “VOYAGE” blossoms in Prudential Center

Kathryn Manning, city editor
November 11, 2023

The mannequin representing Boston is designed like a swan, with a black and orange headpiece and white petals.

Hozier performs under the colorful lights of the set. His two night show in Boston was part of the 'Unreal Unearth' tour.

Review: Hozier bares his roots in ‘Unreal Unearth’ tour

Marta Hill, editor-at-large
September 28, 2023

Saturday’s weather was wet and gloomy, but one would never guess that from the energy of the crowd in the Leader Bank Pavillion down by Boston Harbor. Decked out in raincoats and blankets, thousands...

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Northeastern calls SPD body cam footage ‘callous and insensitive;’ SGA, GSG release joint statement

Northeastern calls SPD body cam footage ‘callous and insensitive;’ SGA, GSG release joint statement

Marta Hill and Emily Spatz
September 14, 2023

In an email to all students, staff and faculty Thursday afternoon, Chancellor Kenneth Henderson called the remarks made in the recently released body camera footage by Seattle Police Department Officer...

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NU Sanskriti's logo. Northeastern declined to comment on the Seattle Police Department body camera footage, citing “ongoing litigation,” after NU Sanskriti called on the university to condemn the actions of the SPD officer. Illustration courtesy NU Sanskriti.

Northeastern declines to comment on SPD body camera footage, Indian student association’s call to condemn video

Marta Hill, editor-at-large
September 14, 2023

Editor's Note: On Thursday, Sept. 14, Kenneth Henderson, Northeastern's chancellor and senior vice president of learning, sent a university-wide email addressing the footage, calling Auderer's comments...

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Northeastern attempts to unite its students under the slogan #LIKEAHUSKY. Despite this, Northeastern's continuous efforts at global expansion often left some feeling more kept at a distance than brought together.

Northeastern’s global expansion efforts add more campuses, unexpected challenges

Marta Hill, editor-at-large
August 30, 2023

While some students are returning to Boston for another year of their Northeastern education, others are flocking to Northeastern campuses across the country and world to start their school years. Undergraduate...

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A woman holding a blue umbrella walks along the Northeastern T stop. Precipitation from June to mid-August in the Boston area was 17.72 inches, up from 4.42 inches in 2022.

‘It’s been a wild summer’: Boston summer is cooler, wetter than normal, brings severe weather

Marta Hill, editor-at-large
August 29, 2023

When she moved to Boston nine years ago, NBC10 meteorologist Pamela Gardner figured she was leaving the tornadoes and severe weather typical for the Midwest behind her — but this summer begs to differ.  Not...

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Northeastern alumnus Alexander Langrock paints the interior of a house in Chestnut Hill. Commissioned by the house’s owners, associate teaching professor Sophia Ainslie helped guide Langrock and a team of students in creating a mural based on X-rays of her mother’s abdomen.

[Photo] Northeastern professor and her students transform Chestnut Hill house into experiential artwork

Rachel Erwin, editor-in-chief
April 13, 2023

Northeastern alumnus Alexander Langrock paints the interior of a house in Chestnut Hill. Commissioned by the house’s owners, associate teaching professor Sophia Ainslie helped guide Langrock and a team...

Langrock fills in part of the mural using black paint.

Langrock fills in part of the mural using black paint.

Kasumov adds blue paint to a part of the abstract mural.

Kasumov adds blue paint to a part of the abstract mural.

Ainslie gestures towards a section of the mural.

Ainslie gestures towards a section of the mural.

Vibrant colored paints cover parts of a wall and the floor.

Vibrant colored paints cover parts of a wall and the floor.

Northeastern alumnus Alexander Langrock paints the interior of a house in Chestnut Hill. Commissioned by the house’s owners, associate teaching professor Sophia Ainslie helped guide Langrock and a team of students In creating a mural based on X-rays of her mother’s abdomen.

Northeastern alumnus Alexander Langrock paints the interior of a house in Chestnut Hill. Commissioned by the house’s owners, associate teaching professor Sophia Ainslie helped guide Langrock and a team...

Ainslie and Langrock point to part of the design on the floor of the house as they plan how to paint it.

Ainslie and Langrock point to part of the design on the floor of the house as they plan how to paint it.

International Village, or IV, was the site of a burst pipe Feb. 5 due to historic freezing temperatures in Boston. IV Residents had to evacuate the building for about two hours while maintenance was done to repair the pipe.

[Photo] Burst pipe at IV forces students to evacuate

Katherine Mailly, news correspondent
February 17, 2023

International Village, or IV, was the site of a burst pipe Feb. 5 due to historic freezing temperatures in Boston. IV Residents had to evacuate the building for about two hours while maintenance was done...

President Joseph E. Aoun speaks at Convocation Sept. 6 in Matthews Arena. In an interview with The News, Aoun said what attracts him to the Northeastern community is how engaged and innovative it is.

Q&A: President Aoun discusses global student experience, new Miami campus

Marta Hill and Rachel Erwin
January 3, 2023

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun spoke with The News in a conversation Dec. 14 about the university’s global expansion and experiential learning programs, after the announcement of the new Miami...

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Paws stretches out in front of Krentzman Quadrangle.

[Photo] Who is Paws? The team behind the energetic mascot

Sarah Popeck, news correspondent
December 3, 2022

Paws stretches out in front of Krentzman Quadrangle.

Paws stretches out in front of Krentzman Quadrangle.

Paws stretches out in front of Krentzman Quadrangle.

Snell Library's 4th floor quiet policy is not respected among many students.

[Photo] Op-ed: Students must respect Snell’s fourth floor silent policy

Sophia Schultz, contributor
November 1, 2022

Snell Library's 4th floor quiet policy is not respected among many students.

A protestor holds a sign at a protest in Boston after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade June 24.

Northeastern alumni reflect on abortion rights, reporting 50 years later

Marta Hill, editor-in-chief
October 28, 2022

Fifty years ago, Northeastern was a very different place. Women weren’t allowed to wear pants, the school was majority commuter students and it was one of the more politically conservative schools in...

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The scene outside Holmes Hall after it was evacuated Sept. 13. Jason Duhaime, the former new technology manager and director of the Immersive Media Lab at Northeastern, was arrested Oct. 4 in connection with the exploding packaged.

Exploding package deemed a hoax, former staff member arrested in connection

Marta Hill, editor-in-chief
October 4, 2022

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged exploding package found in Holmes Hall three weeks ago.  Jason Duhaime, the former new technology manager and director of the Immersive...

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Although mandatory COVID-19 testing and masking are now policies of the past, Northeastern announced Sept. 26 that they would still be offering vaccine clinics and at-home rapid antigen tests to students free of charge.

[Photo] Northeastern to host eight free COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Boston campus

Sonel Cutler, Grace Comer, and Andy He
September 26, 2022

Although mandatory COVID-19 testing and masking are now policies of the past, Northeastern announced Sept. 26 that they would still be offering vaccine clinics and at-home rapid antigen tests to students...

Students reenter Snell Library after campus declared all clear around 12:30 a.m. Sept. 23.

Campus deemed safe, threat declared ‘fraudulent’

Marta Hill
September 23, 2022

Campus was declared all clear just before 12:30 a.m. Friday after a “fraudulent” threat alleged explosive devices were left in Curry Student Center Thursday night.  "An unidentified person called...

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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker speaks Sept. 21 at the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Center. He was joined by his former chief of staff Steve Kadish to talk about their co-written book, "Results."

‘Getting beyond politics’: Gov. Baker visits Northeastern with former chief of staff to talk achieving ‘Results’

Marta Hill and Jessica Silverman
September 22, 2022

Though the T has been at the top of many students’ minds recently because of the newly reopened Orange Line, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker urged Northeastern students to pay attention for another...

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People celebrate Pride at Boston Pop-up Pride June 12. During Pride month, Northeastern tweeted its support about the LGBQ+ community.

[Photo] Op-ed: Northeastern shows little support for the LGBTQ+ Community

Ezra Statsky-Frank, contributor
September 10, 2022

People celebrate Pride at Boston Pop-up Pride June 12. During Pride month, Northeastern tweeted its support about the LGBQ+ community.

Protesters march through the streets of Boston June 24 after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. After the Supreme Court's decision, a variety of states started imposing bans on abortion access.

[Photo] The masquerading of states’ rights

Gabriel Holder, deputy opinion editor
September 18, 2022

Protesters march through the streets of Boston June 24 after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. After the Supreme Court's decision, a variety of states started imposing bans on abortion access.

Emergency services respond to the area around Holmes Hall Sept. 13.

DEVELOPING STORY: Package reportedly detonates, injures one near Holmes Hall

Marta Hill, Kayla Shiao, and Jessica Silverman
September 13, 2022

A package exploded and left a staff member with minor injuries Tuesday evening, officials said. The explosion occurred around 7:18 p.m. at 39 Leon St. near Holmes Hall, Boston Police Department Superintendent...

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The corner of EXP closest to both the footbridge and ISEC, photographed June 14 while the exterior was still under construction. The project managers for the new building are hoping to have the structure weather tight this fall so focus can move to interior details.

Northeastern’s newest research building moves toward completion

Marta Hill, editor-in-chief
September 8, 2022

While students have watched the construction site looming over Ruggles train station slowly come to resemble a building over the past two years, the project’s final year of construction will bring...

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President Joseph E. Aoun speaks to the incoming students. He encouraged them to explore all Northeastern has to offer and not be afraid to change their course of study.

‘Welcome to Northeastern’: President’s Convocation kicks off fall semester

Marta Hill and Rachel Erwin
September 7, 2022

President Joseph E. Aoun speaks to the incoming students. He encouraged them to explore all Northeastern has to offer and not be afraid to change their course of study.

Student's promote their club at Fall Fest Sept. 6. The club fair gave students a chance to explore Northeastern's more than 400 student organizations.

Student's promote their club at Fall Fest Sept. 6. The club fair gave students a chance to explore Northeastern's more than 400 student organizations.

A sea of umbrellas and rain coats accompanied students through Fall Fest. Clubs were set up all across campus, concentrated on Centennial Common, Krentzman Quadrangle, near Snell Library and by West Village.

A sea of umbrellas and rain coats accompanied students through Fall Fest. Clubs were set up all across campus, concentrated on Centennial Common, Krentzman Quadrangle, near Snell Library and by West Village....

Students chat about club offerings and opportunities Sept. 6. Fall Fest followed convocation and ran from noon to 3:30 p.m.

Students chat about club offerings and opportunities Sept. 6. Fall Fest followed convocation and ran from noon to 3:30 p.m.

A member of the Nor'easters performs at the President's Convocation Sept. 6. The accapella group was joined by Kinematix, the cheer and dance teams and a string ensemble, among other student performers.

A member of the Nor'easters performs at the President's Convocation Sept. 6. The accapella group was joined by Kinematix, the cheer and dance teams and a string ensemble, among other student performers....

Students gathered in Matthews Arena at 11 a.m. Sept. 6. Throughout the hour-long ceremony, the class of 2026 heard from student and faculty speakers.

Students gathered in Matthews Arena at 11 a.m. Sept. 6. Throughout the hour-long ceremony, the class of 2026 heard from student and faculty speakers.

Student Government Association President Angelica Jorio speaks at Convocation. Jorio, who is from Italy, gave a special welcome to students at N.U.in Rome.

Student Government Association President Angelica Jorio speaks at Convocation. Jorio, who is from Italy, gave a special welcome to students at N.U.in Rome.

Students shine their phone flashlights during the ceremony. Twice during the ceremony, students participated in a flashy light show.

Students shine their phone flashlights during the ceremony. Twice during the ceremony, students participated in a flashy light show.

The Bhangra club performs in Matthews Arena Sept. 6. Dancers entertained students with a high-energy, colorful show before the ceremony started.

The Bhangra club performs in Matthews Arena Sept. 6. Dancers entertained students with a high-energy, colorful show before the ceremony started.

A member of the accapella group the Nor'easters performs at Convocation. The group performed both "Alma Mater" at the start of the ceremony and “Hall of Fame” by The Script at the end.

A member of the accapella group the Nor'easters performs at Convocation. The group performed both "Alma Mater" at the start of the ceremony and “Hall of Fame” by The Script at the end.

Newly graduated students wave at supporters after a hot and sunny ceremony. The graduates sat on the field and family and friends were in the stands.

Newly graduated students wave at supporters after a hot and sunny ceremony. The graduates sat on the field and family and friends were in the stands.

Friends and family watch the undergraduate ceremony Friday evening. The undergraduates had about 24,000 guests in attendance for the ceremony.

Friends and family watch the undergraduate ceremony Friday evening. The undergraduates had about 24,000 guests in attendance for the ceremony.

Northeastern hosted its 2022 graduation ceremonies at Fenway Park Friday, May 13. The graduate ceremony took place in the morning and the undergraduate ceremony in the evening.

Northeastern hosted its 2022 graduation ceremonies at Fenway Park Friday, May 13. The graduate ceremony took place in the morning and the undergraduate ceremony in the evening.

Supporters film the speakers toward the end of the undergraduate commencement. The graduate ceremony had about 22,000 friends and family in the stands.

Supporters film the speakers toward the end of the undergraduate commencement. The graduate ceremony had about 22,000 friends and family in the stands.

Friends and family cheer during the undergraduate commencement ceremony. Many supporters gravitated towards shady seats, as Friday saw a bright sun and high temperatures.

Friends and family cheer during the undergraduate commencement ceremony. Many supporters gravitated towards shady seats, as Friday saw a bright sun and high temperatures.

At the end of the undergraduate commencement ceremony, those in the stands raised colorful papers to spell out "congrats NU 2022" for the new grads. The end of the ceremony also featured fireworks and a performance from various student performers.

At the end of the undergraduate commencement ceremony, those in the stands raised colorful papers to spell out "congrats NU 2022" for the new grads. The end of the ceremony also featured fireworks and...

Newly graduated students take a selfie as they exit Fenway Park.

[Photo] Class of 2022 celebrates commencement at Fenway Park

May 16, 2022

Newly graduated students take a selfie as they exit Fenway Park.

Students enter the Cabot Testing Center Feb. 18. Effective May 6, Northeastern will no longer offer PCR testing.

Northeastern to discontinue PCR testing at end of semester

Marta Hill, editor-in-chief
April 4, 2022

Northeastern will announce Tuesday morning that it will no longer offer PCR COVID-19 testing on any campus, effective May 6.  In a message to the university community, that The News obtained a copy...

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International Village, alongside East Village, is one of the dorms that will see new beds added this summer as part of Northeastern's broader plan to accommodate the increased student body.

[Photo] Northeastern to reduce guaranteed upperclassman housing for incoming, future students

Andy He, news correspondent
March 28, 2022

International Village, alongside East Village, is one of the dorms that will see new beds added this summer as part of Northeastern's broader plan to accommodate the increased student body.

After the race, athletes met up with family and friends, posed for pictures and took time to recover. The 26.2-mile race started in Hopkinton, MA, and ended on Boylston Street in Boston, MA.

After the race, athletes met up with family and friends, posed for pictures and took time to recover. The 26.2-mile race started in Hopkinton, MA, and ended on Boylston Street in Boston, MA.

Spectators lined the streets along the 125th Boston Marathon route Oct. 11.

Spectators lined the streets along the 125th Boston Marathon route Oct. 11.

This weeks marathon marked the return of fans to the streets of Boston for the marathon after a hiatus due to the pandemic.

This weeks marathon marked the return of fans to the streets of Boston for the marathon after a hiatus due to the pandemic.

After 910 days between Marathon Mondays, roughly 18,000 athletes participated in the 125th Boston Marathon Oct. 11. This years race is the smallest since 2002, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] After two years, participants run in-person at 125th Boston Marathon

October 13, 2021

After 910 days between Marathon Mondays, roughly 18,000 athletes participated in the 125th Boston Marathon Oct. 11. This years race is the smallest since 2002, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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