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SGA created Welcome to Boston packages to help familiarize new students with the city.

SGA collaborates with local transit

Alison Booth, news correspondent September 19, 2018
New students received welcome packages that included a CharlieCard and a ZipCar coupon, courtesy of SGA and the MBTA.
SGA leaders Sharma and Ruiz review successes

SGA leaders Sharma and Ruiz review successes

April 5, 2018
As they prepare to move on, SGA president and vice president Suchira Sharma and Paulina Ruiz reflect on their time in office.
Key student issues such as UHCS, diversity and student involvement in decision-making were the main topics of the March 14 SGA debate. / Graphic by Michelle Lee

Column: ‘Diversity in leadership’ needs to be more nuanced

Jasmine Heyward March 28, 2018
Who’s more “diverse?” More “groundbreaking?” More “representative?” Realistically, it shouldn’t matter.
SGA passed two resolutions creating positions for an Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as a Vice President for Sustainability. 

Op-Ed: SGA and Leadership Development

Josh Driesman March 28, 2018
As I come to the end of my fourth year in SGA, I have gotten a chance to reflect on my tenure in the association.
yourNortheastern wins SGA elections amid record turnout

yourNortheastern wins SGA elections amid record turnout

March 26, 2018
Nathan Hostert and Dylan Balcom will form the next SGA administration after securing 45 percent of the votes in last week's elections.
SGA slates debate campaign issues

SGA slates debate campaign issues

March 22, 2018
The candidates for student government discussed diversity and UHCS, among other topics, in their March 14 debate.
Gender vs. Housing: Room options exclude trans, non-binary students

Gender vs. Housing: Room options exclude trans, non-binary students

March 22, 2018
When Kate Parks applied for housing this month, they found there was no all-gender housing available.
Activist groups advocate to fund, accredit UHCS

Activist groups advocate to fund, accredit UHCS

Kaitlyn Budion March 15, 2018
UHCS has long been a target of criticism from students. Now, two student groups are mobilizing to fund and accredit the center.
Hostert and Balcom campaign for student involvement in SGA

Hostert and Balcom campaign for student involvement in SGA

March 14, 2018
'yourNortheastern' is focused on proactive student government, student involvement and making campus a home for all students.
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uniteNU ticket promises accountability, action

March 14, 2018
The 'Unite NU' campaign is organized around creating an SGA that is accountable, actionable and accurately representative.
Huskies For Israel petition opposes HP boycott

Huskies For Israel petition opposes HP boycott

February 22, 2018
The new petition opposes boycott, divestment and sanctions movements against Israel at Northeastern.
climate change  time capsule

[UPDATED] Walsh, Council, students take climate action

Charlie Wolfson December 7, 2017
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced Tuesday the launch of Carbon Free Boston, a plan for the city to be carbon neutral by 2050. On Wednesday, the City Council voted unanimously to ban the use of plastic bags in stores. These two measures come as Northeastern students continue environmental activism years in progress.