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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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Ell Hall on Northeastern's Boston campus. An update to Northeastern's FAQ page April 6 said several students had their visas revoked.

DEVELOPING: Northeastern says all students, graduates’ legal statuses have been restored

Zoe MacDiarmid and Emily Spatz May 1, 2025

Updated Thursday, May 1 at 9:00 p.m.  Every Northeastern student and recent graduate whose legal status had been terminated has had their status restored in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, the university announced April 28.  The development follows...

The White House in Washington March 8. Northeastern has largely relied on its "Navigating a New Political Landscape" FAQ page to communicate since Trump took office.

First 100 days: How Northeastern has adapted to Trump 2.0

Bowen Rivera, news staff April 29, 2025

After taking the oath of office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump promised that under his leadership, he would bring America into a new “golden age.” Now, 100 days into his presidency, the nation is adapting to a significant shift in government policies and priorities. Trump...

President Trump signs the Consolidated Appropriations Act Dec. 27, 2020. Throughout his second term, several American universities and colleges faced unprecedented governmental pressures and demands, including Northeastern. Photo courtesy Trump White House Archived

‘Many’ Northeastern students have legal status restored as Trump administration shifts policy amid wave of lawsuits

Frances Klemm, news staff April 26, 2025

Several international Northeastern students have had their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System records restored, allowing them to continue their studies in the United States, according to an April 25 update from the university. The restorations come after officials...

Joseph E. Aoun addresses a crowd of incoming Boston campus students during the President's convocation Sept. 9, 2024. Aoun's signature was among the more than 320 U.S. university leaders who denounced Trump's actions against universities in a joint statement.

President Aoun joins more than 320 university leaders in joint statement condemning Trump administration ‘overreach’

Madison Evangelist, deputy campus editor April 23, 2025

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun joined more than 320 — and counting — U.S. higher education leaders in signing a joint statement denouncing the Trump administration for “endangering American higher education.”  Entitled “A Call for Constructive Engagement,”...

A collection of flags, from countries such as the United States and Cuba, sit on a table. The federal government has revoked over 1,000 international students' visas since the beginning of 2025, including more than 40 Northeastern students and recent graduates.

Q&A: What it’s like to be a first-generation student during the second Trump administration

Emily Rodriguez, news staff April 23, 2025

Hardline immigration policy was a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. He vowed to “build the wall” on the US-Mexico border, halt immigration from Muslim-majority countries and crack down on sanctuary cities. In the 2024 race, he promised that, if elected,...

A collage of Northeastern's Ell Hall (left) and the White House. Vijay advises international students to consult legal counsel. Photos by Nia Calais and Zoe MacDiarmid. Collage by Margot Murphy.

Q&A: Immigration attorneys discuss why visas are being revoked, what students can do

Frances Klemm, news staff April 22, 2025

In March, Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil became one of the first reported cases of a non-citizen in the U.S. who had their legal status terminated due to political advocacy since President Donald Trump took office. Now, almost 100 days...

The American flag flies above Centennial Common. Many international students felt the Trump administration's reasoning behind the visa terminations to be unfounded and confusing.

Under looming threat of visa terminations, many Northeastern students left scrambling for answers

Zoe MacDiarmid, Chloe Craft, and Chris Lee April 10, 2025

Since President Donald Trump took office Jan. 20, he has followed through on his campaign promises to crack down on immigration, rapidly expanding detention efforts and visa revocations.  "This is the first arrest of many to come,” Trump wrote in a March 10 Truth Social...

The door to the Office of Global Services in Richards Hall. International students received an email informing them to update their documentation to be "honest, accurate and consistent."

Office of Global Services warns, prepares international community following visa revocations

Carson Lyle, news staff April 8, 2025

Northeastern’s Office of Global Services, or OGS, sent an email to international students April 6 warning of the mounting threat of visa revocations after “approximately” 40 Northeastern students’ and graduates’ visas were terminated.  In the email, OGS warned students...

A demonstrator holds a sign at a Somerville protest after the detainment of Rumeysa Ozturk. Over 3,000 students and professors from across the nation signed the "Not in Our Name" statement to denounce the Trump administration's handling of what it considers to be antisemitism on college campuses.

More than 3,000 Jewish students, faculty members at universities nationwide sign statement condemning Trump administration’s crackdown on campus antisemitism

Emily Spatz, news staff March 30, 2025

More than 3,050 people, including 27 affiliated with Northeastern, have signed on to a public statement dated March 11 denouncing the Trump administration’s push to combat what it calls antisemitism on college campuses by detaining international students, professors and staff...

The progress flag at the 2024 Boston Pride Parade. Students and other members of the LGBTQ+ community expressed the need to continue advocating and supporting each other following the Trump administration's threats to the transgender community.

Amid Trump’s threats, Northeastern LGBTQ+ community remains defiant: ‘This is the time to fly that trans flag’

Frances Klemm, news staff March 29, 2025

Megan Moffat, a fifth-year behavioral neuroscience major, watched the Jan. 20 inauguration live. When President Donald Trump announced in his speech that he would only recognize two genders, they collapsed.  “My partner just covered me as I sat there in silence and mourned,”...

A sign reading “Northeastern University.” An email was sent out in the wake of the Trump administration's crackdown on non-citizens participating in activism on campuses.

Northeastern warns students of possible travel restrictions amid Trump administration crackdowns

Carson Lyle, news correspondent March 27, 2025

An email sent to Northeastern community members March 26 warned of immigration restrictions following a nationwide crackdown on non-citizens who have participated in activism on college campuses. Upon taking office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order...

A Northeastern sign on the Boston campus. At a faculty senate meeting March 12, attendees were informed that Northeastern has slowed down hiring.

Provost reports hiring slowdown at Northeastern, denies hiring freeze

Zoe MacDiarmid, campus editor March 25, 2025

Amid nationwide hiring freezes and slowdowns spurred by the Trump administration’s efforts to slash federal spending, Northeastern has "considerably" slowed its hiring, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan said at a March 12 faculty senate meeting.  Since...