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R. Benjamin Knapp poses for a photo. The incoming dean founded the Virginia Tech Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology. Photo courtesy R. Benjamin Knapp.

R. Benjamin Knapp tapped as next CAMD dean

Chloe Craft, news staff • August 1, 2025

R. Benjamin Knapp, a researcher who has held leadership roles at various universities, including Virginia Tech, has been appointed as the new dean of the...

Exterior of EXP June 2024. The alleged incident happened outside of EXP on Columbus Avenue. File photo by Jessica Xing.

Man accused of groping Northeastern student charged with indecent assault, battery

Zoe MacDiarmid, campus editor • July 29, 2025

A man was arrested July 24 and charged with indecent assault and battery after allegedly groping a Northeastern student outside EXP. Carlos Miguel Pinto,...

Students gather in the First Point Lounge on the NU London campus in February 2024. NU London altered its DEI website title to "Belonging at Northeastern" and annual report to the "Belonging Report" in March. Photo courtesy Ahana Sinha.

Northeastern London students didn’t think Trump’s end to DEI would affect them. Then, they saw changes.

Frances Klemm and Tendayi Lamothe • July 20, 2025

Piranas Jeyanathan, a history and politics alumnus of Northeastern University London, knew that diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, policies...

An American flag flies above Ell Hall May 28. Students reflected on how an unprecedented political climate has reshaped their Fourth of July expectations this year.

On Fourth of July, Northeastern students juggle America’s history, politics

Elise Peffer, news correspondent • July 4, 2025

Growing up, rising third-year Amanda Rosenthal’s New Jersey hometown emphasized community every Fourth of July. Friends and family gathered...

Denna Zawadiwsky (left), a then fifth-year economics and psychology combined major, and Zachar Hankewycz hold up signs during a student demonstration in support of Ukraine Feb. 24, 2022. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine Feb. 21, 2022, Northeastern students were very active in rallying for Ukrainian support. File photo by Avery Bleichfeld.

Four years ago, Northeastern students rallied for Ukraine. Today, their voices are missing.

Chloe Craft, news staff • June 29, 2025

Since Russia launched its attacks on Ukraine Feb. 24, 2022, many Ukrainian college students attending the more than 30 higher education institutions...

A tower crane looms over The Huntington Tower construction site June 8. Malatesta noted that future building developments will target university students, empty nesters, and millennials.

New multi-use building coming to Huntington Avenue to offer housing, retail

Yashavi Upasani, deputy city editor • August 3, 2025

Throughout the past year, construction disrupted commuters on Huntington Avenue. In the next several years, the project, which recently started...

Artists and enthusiasts alike gather to paint and enjoy refreshments at the Boston Figure Art Center. Over 20 volunteers assisted in hosting community events at the studio. Photo courtesy Eve Holzman.

Local art center faces closure as lease deadline looms ahead

Sydney Woogerd, news correspondent • July 24, 2025

After only a year and a half in business, the Boston Figure Art Center, or BFAC, in Somerville is teetering on the edge of closure — but many...

LGBTQ+ supporters and 'No Kings' protesters hold signs reading, "Resist with pride" while walking down Boylston Street. Participants and spectators brought friends, family and pets to the weekend parade.

Thousands attend joint ‘No Kings’ protest, Boston Pride, celebrating love within resistance

Grace Phillips, news correspondent • June 17, 2025

Lady Gaga blasted from speakers while protesters waved “No Kings But Yas Queen” signs from a packed Copley Square. Vibrant rainbow colors...

Tuva Kandell skates down the ice with the puck March 8. Kandell was one of 22 chosen to represent Sweden in Women's Euro Hockey Tour.

Tuva Kandell to make senior national team debut with Sweden

Frances Klemm, news staff • August 23, 2025

Sophomore defenseman Tuva Kandell will head to Switzerland Aug. 28 to 30 as one of 22 players named to Sweden’s roster for the Women's Euro...

Northeastern women's volleyball raises their arms in celebration Oct. 25, 2024. The team acquired nine new players this offseason when six players graduated last spring.

Northeastern volleyball hopes for comeback with new coaching staff, roster

Cassandra Joyce, news staff • August 21, 2025

Northeastern women’s volleyball is set to kick off its season with the Holly Young Invitational Aug. 29 to 30 in Durham, N.H. The Huskies are...

Kade Tepe leaps on the field Sept. 17, 2024. Tepe started in 11 of the 16 games of the 2024 season.

Northeastern men’s soccer ties with Holy Cross in first game of the season

Bailey Reynolds, news staff • August 22, 2025

The Northeastern men’s soccer team (0-0-1, 0-0 CAA) tied the College of the Holy Cross Crusaders (0-0-1, 0-0 Patriot) 1-1 in the opening match...

Senior defender Sabrina Araujo-Elorza runs on the field Oct. 27. The Huskies' match against the University of Rhode Island Aug. 21 ended in a draw.

Women’s soccer takes first season loss to Rhode Island

Elli Einset, sports editor • August 22, 2025

Northeastern’s women’s soccer (0-1-1, 0-0 CAA) fell in its second game this season to the University of Rhode Island Rams (3-0, 0-0 A10)...

Northeastern women's soccer huddles together before the game Oct. 10, 2024. The team tied with Holy Cross Aug. 17 for their season opener.

Northeastern women’s soccer ties Holy Cross in season opener

Aoife Jeffries, news staff • August 21, 2025

Northeastern women’s soccer tallied a frustrating, evenly matched 1-1 draw against the Holy Cross Crusaders Aug. 17. Following a weather-related...

Sabrina Carpenter performs at the London O2 Arena to a crowd of fans March 9. Public discourse surrounding Carpenter's upcoming album, "Man's Best Friend," sparked conversation about femininity versus sexualization. Photo courtesy Raph_PH, Flickr.

Op-ed: Sabrina Carpenter’s cover art isn’t the problem — our reaction is.

Taylor Zinnie, contributor • August 24, 2025

When it comes to an artist’s image, spectacle is often rewarded with publicity. Every visual choice carries impact, but lately, the line between...

The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board building April 13, 2012. Trump’s mid-February executive order targeted the Federal Reserve’s role in financial system oversight. Photo courtesy futureatlas.com, Flickr

Op-ed: Young Americans need an independent Federal Reserve

Phil Warren, contributor • August 23, 2025

When President Donald Trump called Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell a "TOTAL LOSER" who is "TOO ANGRY, TOO STUPID, & TOO POLITICAL" for...

Joseph E. Aoun’s townhouse at 34 Beacon St. The Huntington News reported Aug. 9, that at least four staff members had left the university. File photo Jessica Xing.

Letter to the Editor: Northeastern’s secrecy on DEI speaks volumes

Antaine Anhalt, columnist • August 16, 2025

In January, shortly after Northeastern changed its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to the “Office of Belonging,” I wrote an op-ed...

Op-ed: Reaching out to professors matters more than you think

Kriish Hate, contributor • August 14, 2025

Stepping into college marks not just a change of classroom, but a whole new world of independence, exploration and uncertainty. Starting my...

A pile of jeans. Invented in the 1870s, denim became a staple of American style and was worn for protests, factory work and trendy outfits.

Op-ed: American Eagle is wrong. Jeans come in more colors than blue.

Mora Peusner Dacharry, contributor • August 12, 2025

A few months ago, I found myself walking back and forth in a denim store, six pairs of jeans draped across my arm. Picking between an array of...