“Call a Boomer” was the phrase written in bold blue lettering on a payphone located in front of Pavement Coffeehouse on Boston University’s campus. And the phone did just that, connecting users directly...

Edward Heppner stepped up to the mound, ready to throw the first pitch at Friedman Diamond during the last home game of Northeastern baseball’s 2025 season against North Carolina Agricultural and Technical...

On March 13, the Nor’easters hosted its annual Best of Northeast Region, or BONR, showcase in Blackman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The performance featured Berklee College of Music’s Pitch Slapped a cappella...

In 2007, Richard “Ricky” Thompson was elected editor-in-chief of The Northeastern News. During his tenure, he led the charge on one of the most significant changes in the paper’s century of operation:...

Northeastern women’s club rugby team won the DI-AA 15s national title Dec. 4 in Houston, Texas. The final face-off against the University of Colorado at Boulder resulted in a 44-10 win.  “We all...

On Nov. 8 and 9, Fenway Park hosted the 14th annual Spartan Stadion, a 5K race with 20 obstacles built throughout the historic stadium. Fenway Park was the first stadium to host the race in 2012, making...

Two years ago, Rohin Nguyen, a fifth-year health science major, made a new friend. His name is Arthur Contois and he loves hiking, classical music and speaking German. He’s also 79 years old.  Perfect...

Steve Schneider has taken on a vital role at Northeastern: he speaks for the trees.  “My goal is not to be the Lorax, per se, but to inspire as many people, here and abroad, to be like the Lorax,”...

As Northeastern students return to campus for the fall, a new business with a familiar name has caught everyone’s eye.  Amelia’s Cluck & Smash, formerly Amelia’s Taqueria, reopened in June...

Bee club wants more people to join the swarm of students flying to Ryder Hall for Bee School, where students are vying to earn “a Bee. S. in beekeeping!” The Bee Society hosted its grand opening...

When picturing Northeastern’s mascot, many students may conjure an image of a powerful Husky named Paws. But some students may have another husky in mind.  The lines are often squiggly. Its ears...

Philanthropist Josh Kraft formally began his campaign for Boston’s 2025 mayoral election Feb. 4, challenging current Mayor Michelle Wu, who is expected to run for reelection. Wu is well regarded by citizens...

Dan-Chi Nguyen, a fourth-year nursing major, is no stranger to working with children. When she was five, her mother opened a home-based preschool, and she often helped around the classroom.  “Work...

For several hours last weekend, one room in Curry Student Center was filled with some of the best “Super Smash Bros.” players in the New England region. While the competition was friendly, the players’...

After an undefeated 2023-24 regular season, Northeastern’s women’s club water polo team is preparing for its first game of the season Feb. 1 at Boston University. The team placed eighth overall at...

The Northeastern University dance team, or NUDT, and club athletes graced the packed stands of the Cabot Center with their dancing skills in a “Dancing with the Stars”-inspired fundraiser Dec. 7, which...

On Dec. 4, Chase Strangio, a Northeastern School of Law class of 2010 alum, became the first openly transgender lawyer to argue a case before the Supreme Court. Strangio, who grew up in Newton and came...

On Oct. 28, the Student Government Association overwhelmingly voted to remove Cicely Carew’s “Rooted” art piece from Krentzman Quad after more than 1,870 students signed a petition arguing for its...

On Nov. 7, distinguished professor of political science Costas Panagopoulos and Fox News decision desk Director Arnon Mishkin held a panel in Shillman Hall to answer students’ questions about Donald...

After a particularly heated Thanksgiving dinner in 2020, Ben Nigrin left the table feeling defeated.  Nigrin, a Northeastern alum with a combined bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and political...

A portion of Huntington Avenue will be closed during the day Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 to facilitate the demolition of White Hall, Northeastern Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities said in an email to students...