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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Students participate in coloring during NU SHAREs third annual pleasure party. The event was meant to celebrate all kinds of pleasure, including those outside of sex itself.

What is Northeastern’s ‘sex club’ and why does it host annual pleasure parties?

Z Weber, news correspondent
September 23, 2023

NU SHARE, or Northeastern Sexual Health Advocacy, Resources, and Education, is a student organization focused on advocacy for reproductive justice, sexual education and access to safe sex supplies for...

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he entrance to the Puppet Free Library sits on an alley adjacent to Newbury Street. The organization has provided puppets to locations all over New England for community events.

[Photo] ‘It’s sweet when puppets remain alive’: Boston puppet library animates local events

Emily Niedermeyer, news correspondent
March 16, 2023

A medusa mask hangs from a beam inside the library. Artist Sara Peattie has collected thousands of puppets, from 10-foot tall giraffes to dragons.

An audience in Blackman Auditorium watches The Picture Taker, which details the life of Ernest Withers. Lise Yasui, who spoke after the screening, is working to digitally preserve Withers photo collection. Photo courtesy of Gina Regonini and Diana Bronchuk

“The Picture Taker” showing chronicles work of renowned civil rights photojournalist who worked undercover for the FBI

Z Weber, news correspondent
March 13, 2023

“The Picture Taker,” a 2023 documentary directed by Phil Bertelson, focuses on the life of Black photographer and undercover FBI informant Ernest Withers. Based in Memphis, Tennessee and working during...

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The Northeastern mens hockey team takes the ice against the Providence Friars. The Huskies loss to the Friars in the Hockey East quarterfinals put an end to their season.

[Photo] Northeastern falls 1-2 to Providence College in Hockey East Quarterfinals

Lauren Salemo, news staff
March 13, 2023

The Northeastern men's hockey team takes the ice against the Providence Friars. The Huskies' loss to the Friars in the Hockey East quarterfinals put an end to their season.

Jyoti Daniere, Prreeti Tiwari, and Vidisha Agarwalla perform on the set of Jaho Jehad. “Jado Jehad” tells the story of a queer Pakistani woman, Mashal, returning home to live with her mother and grandmother after attending college in the United States. Photo courtesy Stratton McCrady Photography.

Pakistani play ‘Jado Jehad’ opens doors to representation in theatre

Z Weber, news correspondent
March 3, 2023

“It’s been a journey,” said Fatima A. Maan, an MFA student at Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, or BPT. Her play, “Jado Jehad,” premiered at the BPT from Feb. 16 to 26. “Jado Jehad” tells...

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Forgotten Fragments: Episode 1

Forgotten Fragments: Episode 1

Z Weber
February 24, 2023

Join host Z Weber on The News’ brand new podcast about interesting bits of history. Today, Z covers why Boston is called Beantown. Sources: Why is Boston Nicknamed Beantown? 6 Questions about...

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The Huskies face off against Boston College in their game Tuesday evening.

[Photo] No. 12/14 Northeastern comes away with tie after close contest with crosstown rival Boston College

Ariana Ottrando, news staff
October 21, 2022

The Huskies face off against Boston College in their game Tuesday evening.