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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Two representatives from Casa Myrna speak to attendees about the organization and safe relationship practices. Casa Myrna accepted donations throughout the event. Photo courtesy Haylen Wehr.

Safe Relationships Open Mic Night raises money, awareness for domestic violence nonprofit

Katarina Schmeiszer, news correspondent • March 28, 2024

A Safe Relationships Open Mic Night, which took place in AfterHours Feb. 22, raised money and awareness for Casa Myrna, a Boston-based domestic violence nonprofit organization.  Three student-run organizations at Northeastern: the Council for University Programs, or CUP,...

A performer strums their guitar and sings onstage. The proceeds from the open mic supported the Okra Project, a mutual aid organization for queer people of color.

Music For Change: LMA open mic draws crowds, raises funds for trans youth

Yaakov Aldrich, news correspondent • December 5, 2023

The Live Music Association, or LMA, organized an open mic Nov. 13, which brought together a variety of indie bands and solo acts who performed for a cheering crowd of students in AfterHours to raise money for the Okra Project, a mutual aid organization for queer people of color.  Several...