Irvin Zhang, Author at News @ Northeastern

Victoria Pacheco and Madeline O’Hara are the president and vice president of marketing for the Council of University Programs respectively. The two business students have led the way as CUP has revamped themselves to adapt to hosting virtual events for the Northeastern community. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

These student organizers are ready for their biggest virtual event: Trevor Noah

The Council of University Programs, or CUP, has hosted a myriad of high-profile performers—from rappers such as 2Chainz and Logic to comedians such as Tina Fey and Jaboukie Young-White. Now, after a summer of virtual events, they are ready for their biggest event of the semester: A night with Trevor Noah, the host of “The Daily Show.”

by Irvin Zhang November 10, 2020

Casper Harteveld and Giovanni Troiano, two researchers from the College of Arts, Media and Design, are in the middle of an ongoing study that is trying to gauge how people see the future, specifically the near future, after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

What can game design tell us about how people will view the world after the pandemic?

Casper Harteveld and Giovanni Troiano, two experts in game design at Northeastern, have created a study that uses elements of the discipline to gauge how the general public might view the world post-pandemic. Troiano ranks paranoia, anxiety, and visions of dystopia among the most common themes in the responses.

by Irvin Zhang November 6, 2020

Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Don’t miss out on these November events

Stay informed on Election Day. Analyze the election results with former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis. Tune into a night with Trevor Noah. These and other virtual events are on tap in November.

by Irvin Zhang October 30, 2020

The election is almost here. Stay informed with these events.

Here are some events that will keep you up to date on all the big political issues leading up to the election.

by Irvin Zhang October 28, 2020

Tori Merchantz, member of the Northeastern University Women's Rugby Club, at Carter Field. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Club sports were canceled abruptly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how they could make a comeback.

With one of the largest club sports programs in the country, Northeastern’s roster is a “hidden gem,” says Nick Avery, the associate director of club sports. And as student life safely returns to the Boston campus, he hopes that club sports can return to the more than 2,400 students that are active participants.

by Irvin Zhang October 19, 2020

A student wearing a face mask studies on the newly renovated Richardson Plaza. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Don’t miss the fall foliage–or these October events

Experience autumn from around the world. Hear from Olympic icon John Carlos. Examine the long-lasting impacts of segregation. These and other virtual events are on tap in October.

by Irvin Zhang October 15, 2020

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

There’s more to October than Halloween. Check out this month’s events.

Discuss issues of racial justice amid the pandemic. Prepare for the 2020 election. Learn about the history of social justice movements in the U.S. These and other virtual events are on tap in October.

by Irvin Zhang October 1, 2020

Clockwise from top left, Junho Park, Ece Bapcum, Seamus McAvoy and roommates Leah Sheridan and Catrina Whitman. Photos by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

‘It’s in everyone’s best interest to make this go well’

As some students moved into dorms on the Boston campus, others moved into their off-campus housing in the surrounding neighborhoods. These students are navigating life outside campus, which means making new routines and taking their personal responsibility for the safety of the Northeastern community seriously. Here are a few of their stories.

by Irvin Zhang September 18, 2020

Having secured its second overall esports title, and the first since elevating the team to varsity status, the Huskies are on their way to cementing their status as a collegiate powerhouse. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Northeastern esports wins national championship in Hearthstone

The Huskies overcame deficits in back-to-back rounds on their way to victory in the Tespa Hearthstone Varsity Invitational, notching their second overall esports title, and first since the university elevated the esports team to varsity status.

by Irvin Zhang September 15, 2020

Don’t miss out on these September events

See how computer science shapes our everyday lives. Learn about the role that whistleblowers play in politics. Discuss the impacts of climate change on coastal erosion. These and other virtual events are on tap in September.

by Irvin Zhang September 14, 2020

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