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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Ryder relaxes on a ledge in Snell Quad. The NUPD recently introduced Ryder as Northeastern's third wellness dog, alongside Cooper and Sarge.

‘The dogs are the biggest connection’: Ryder joins force of NUPD wellness dogs

Tanvi Saxena, news correspondent November 13, 2024

Ryder, a 4-month-old golden retriever puppy, can be seen trotting alongside Northeastern University Police Department officers since his official training as a wellness dog began during the fall 2024 semester.    The Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, recently...

A Northeastern University Police sign. An NUPD email alert informed students that a Northeastern student was the victim of an attempted unarmed robbery the night of Sept. 17. File photo by Marta Hill.

NUPD, BPD investigating after Northeastern student, another person report attempted robberies on campus

Laura Emde, news staff September 18, 2024

A Northeastern student was the victim of an attempted unarmed robbery the night of Sept. 17, according to an email alert from the Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, sent the morning of Sept. 18. According to the NUPD Timely Warning Notification sent to students...

A Northeastern University police sign. A decision released May 21 by the National Labor Relations Board ruled that Northeastern was violating federal law by refusing to recognize and bargain with a newly formed union of NUPD sergeants. File photo by Marta Hill.

Northeastern violated federal law in failing to bargain with NUPD union, labor board says

Emily Spatz, campus editor May 28, 2024

After months of back-and-forth legal arguments, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled Northeastern engaged in unfair labor practices and violated federal law by refusing to recognize and bargain with a newly formed union of Northeastern University Police Department sergeants.  The...

Smoke rises from a hole on St. Stephen Street. The smoke and explosion were caused by a manhole fire around 10 a.m. Jan. 10, according to a Boston Police spokesperson.

VIDEO: Manhole fire causes explosion on St. Stephen Street

Annika Sunkara, audiovisual editor January 10, 2024

At approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, a manhole fire caused an explosion on St. Stephen Street. The smell of burning rubber filled the area as Boston Police and Fire departments responded to the incident. Northeastern University police also responded. Surrounding blocks...

Boston police incident report reveals Northeastern University police vehicle struck pedestrian at Mass. and Cass in July

Boston police incident report reveals Northeastern University police vehicle struck pedestrian at Mass. and Cass in July

Alexa Coultoff, projects editor December 11, 2023

A Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, mechanic struck a homeless pedestrian in an NUPD vehicle July 5, while the pedestrian was crossing a crosswalk at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, according to a police report The News recently...

Op-ed: Students can be protected by the SafeZone app if the university allocates the correct resources. 

Op-ed: Students can be protected by the SafeZone app if the university allocates the correct resources. 

Derek Telep, contributor  November 6, 2023

Students come to Northeastern with the hope of developing themselves to be prepared to enter the workforce. Day in and day out, each student works on becoming their best by advancing their knowledge, research skills and professional experience. However, students cannot pursue...

The front of the NUPD building at 716 Columbus Ave. An unarmed robbery occurred near campus Tuesday night.

NLRB grants NUPD sergeants and sergeant detectives a union vote despite university opposition

Emily Spatz, deputy campus editor August 31, 2023

After a quiet, little-known effort, sergeants, sergeant detectives and detectives with the Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, will decide whether to join a union in a September vote, which was authorized earlier this month.  In an Aug. 17 decision, the National...