Ian Thomsen

Northeastern coach Dave Flint raises a trophy surrounded by his players.

Ride a bike? Play badminton? Northeastern’s Dave Flint offers summer training tips for ice hockey players.

The head coach of the powerhouse Northeastern women’s team provides advice for players of all ages to make the most of the offseason. Most of his suggestions don’t require an ice rink—and one may even offer a salary.

by Ian Thomsen June 9, 2022

In response to what happened in Buffalo, Dallas, Laguna Woods, and now Uvalde, Northeastern panelists discuss the rise in shootings motivated by hate in the Cabral Center at the John D. O'Bryant African American Institute. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

‘We’re just at the beginning’ of understanding mass shootings, Northeastern panel warns

The event held at the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute was driven by a need to understand and respond to the mass shootings that included the May 24 killings of 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

by Ian Thomsen June 7, 2022

‘Gem of Northeastern,’ Molly White takes on crypto

The 2016 computer science graduate is earning national praise for exposing scams in the opaque cryptocurrency industry. “I’m a very stubborn person by nature,” she says.

by Ian Thomsen June 3, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden listens to a translation at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida following their bilateral summit at the Akasaka State Guest House on May 23, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan.

Biden vowed to protect Taiwan. What does that mean?

A flurry of geopolitical moves have followed President Joe Biden’s vow of military support for the island nation. His declaration has heightened tensions between the U.S. and mainland China, says Xuechen Chen, a professor of politics and international relations for NCH at Northeastern in London.

by Ian Thomsen June 3, 2022

Northeastern computer engineering student Philip Andress makes adjustments to the cable driven robot in the Richards Hall lab where NURobotics meets and works.

Northeastern club went dormant during the pandemic. Now it numbers 470 members and eight robots.

Club president Ethan Holand viewed the renewal of NURobotics as a team-building opportunity to create the club of his dreams. Students of all educational backgrounds are welcome, with zero entry fees or experience required.

by Ian Thomsen June 3, 2022

madison mailey standing at podium wearing cap and gown

Olympic gold medalist Madison Mailey shares her story of resilience with Northeastern graduates in Toronto

Mailey, a 2018 graduate, told the inspiring story of how she and her Canadian teammates were strengthened by the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her Olympic lessons “are transferable to any of your journeys,” Mailey told the graduates in Toronto on Thursday.

by Ian Thomsen May 26, 2022

community members hold hands in a large circle

America mourns another school shooting. Why is it so difficult to strengthen US gun laws?

The murders of at least 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school have led to demands for a coherent approach to gun and mental health reforms in the United States. Three Northeastern experts explain the complexities of the U.S. gun debate.

by Ian Thomsen May 25, 2022

Eric Yost throws a pitch for Northeastern.

‘Anything is possible’ as underdog Huskies aim to repeat as CAA baseball champs

Despite a frustrating season, No. 5 seed Northeastern is confident of defending its title in the Colonial Athletic Association Baseball Championship. The six-team tournament opens Wednesday in Elon, North Carolina.

by Ian Thomsen May 24, 2022

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun speaks during the BC High Class of 2022 graduation ceremony held at McCoy Practice Field in Boston, Mass.

‘The world needs you,’ Northeastern president tells BC High graduates

Joseph E. Aoun delivered the commencement address at Boston College High School on Saturday, urging the graduates to embrace flexibility while exploring their futures in unexpected ways.

by Ian Thomsen May 21, 2022

Northeastern biology major Dillon Nishigaya, conducts cancer research in a Mugar lab. Nishigaya was inspired to student science after overcoming scoliosis.

These identical twins launched research careers – as freshmen

“It was a revelation” that he and his brother were able to participate in research in their first year at Northeastern, says Dillon Nishigaya. Dillon aims to become a doctor, based in part on his personal experiences with medicine.

by Ian Thomsen May 20, 2022

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