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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Runners begin the 5K on Brookline Avenue, taking off down the path to the finish line. Runners followed along the sidewalk around the Fens, which is surrounded by trees, parks and the Muddy River.
Inaugural Run the Fens 5K fundraiser invites all to run
March 27, 2024

Running around the Back Bay Fens, dodging puddles and waddling geese, over 400 Bostonians participated in the inaugural Run the Fens 5K Saturday...

The Huskies group together during their game against Hampton Feb. 24. Northeastern finished the season with a 12-20 overall record.
Men’s basketball: History repeats itself in CAA tournament as another disappointing season comes to a close
March 26, 2024

In the 2022-23 season, the Northeastern men's basketball team stumbled to a 10-20 overall record and a 6-12 conference finish, ranking 11th out...

Members of Northeasterns class of 2023 reach up during last years commencement as fireworks explode over Fenway Park. The university invited Pam Melroy to be this years commencement speaker.
NASA’s Pam Melroy named 2024 undergraduate commencement speaker
March 26, 2024

NASA astronaut and deputy administrator Pam Melroy will be the speaker at Northeastern’s 2024 undergraduate commencement ceremony, the university...

Relay for Life participants walk around the track. Students and organizations raised over $165,000, the highest amount raised by a university in the country.
Northeastern ranks top university for money raised at Relay for Life
Val O’Neill, deputy campus editor • March 26, 2024

Over 1,500 students packed Matthews Arena Friday night to participate in activities and walk the sport facility’s track to raise money for...

Nicole Alioto poses for a photo in ISEC. Alioto was one of seven speakers at TEDxNortheasternUs Renaissance flagship event Feb. 24. Photo courtesy TEDxNortheasternU.
‘A Revival, A Rebirth, A Resurgence’: TEDxNortheasternU spotlights innovative ideas from students, faculty
Lily Webber, news staff • March 24, 2024

Conversations ranging topics from grief and AI to politics and education filled the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex Feb. 24...

Students pour cups of tea and prepare hot chocolate in the Egan Research Center. Research conducted by British psychologist and epidemiologist Andrew Steptoe and colleagues found that tea, such as chamomile, lowers cortisol, the body’s stress hormone, when taken for up to six weeks.
Northeastern Wellness Week prompts healthy balance of mind, body, soul
March 21, 2024

Hoping to spread wellness and self-care awareness across campuses, Northeastern hosted the annual Wellness Week from March 11 to 15. Throughout...

Matthew Coughlin (left) and Cassidy Donoghue pose for separate headshots. The two decided to run for president and vice president of the Student Government Association for the 2024-25 academic year. Photos courtesy Student Government Association.
Four referendums, one slate up for election on 2024 SGA ballot
Ali Caudle, news staff • March 12, 2024

Editor's Note: The Student Government Association announced Wednesday the Election Board extended the voting period until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 21. The 2024 undergraduate student body direct election is underway, with four referendums...

Students gather in Curry Student Center during the Springfest carnival in 2023. CUP recently released a complete schedule of Springfest events for 2024.
A complete guide to Springfest 2024
Kristina DaPonte, deputy lifestyle editor • March 24, 2024

With the first days of spring in the rearview mirror, Northeastern’s Council for University Programs, or CUP, and other student organizations...

Timothée Chalamet stars as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two. The first film was a critical and commercial success, resulting in lofty expectations for the sequel. Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ lives up to its hype, brands itself as an all-time-great sequel
March 24, 2024

“Dune: Part Two” had an uphill battle to match the great sci-fi sequels. The follow-up to Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s...

Jennifer Lawrence walks the red carpet, waving. Her striking Dior dress was one of the evenings best. Photo courtesy Jenny Anderson, Disney.
Column: The most show-stopping looks at the 96th Academy Awards
March 24, 2024

Awards season concluded March 10 with the 96th Academy Awards, and the event left viewers with enough to talk about until next season. With Ryan...

Stars Ellie Baker and Chase Wolfe stand on a bench, surrounded by the rest of the cast, with their arms outstretched. The musical was based on the 1990 romantic comedy of the same name, Pretty Woman. Photo courtesy Matthew Murphy, Emerson Colonial Theatre.
Review: ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ steals audiences’ hearts — just like its lead actress
March 21, 2024

The Emerson Colonial Theatre opened its production of “Pretty Woman: The Musical”  Feb. 27 to the delight of showgoers. Based on the 1990...

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Honorees and other attendees of the EXTRAordinary Women’s Reception pose for a photo. MOWA hosted the event, during which 41 honorees were recognized in the categories of economic equity, health, safety and representation.
EXTRAordinary women drive change in Boston
Alexis Algazy, deputy city editor • March 25, 2024
Parade spectators cheer while dressed in green clothing and shamrock bead necklaces. An estimated 1 million people were in South Boston for the parade.
Northeastern students take part in South Boston’s time-honored St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Devyn Rudnick, news correspondent • March 24, 2024
A competitor points to their pie sample in front of the judges, telling them and the audience how they made the pie. Before the judges tasted any samples, each amateur baking competitor presented their pies.
Great Brewery Bake Off delights audience with Pi Day-themed desserts, specialty drinks
Margot Murphy, photo staff • March 22, 2024
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