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Northeastern recreation centers to reopen on Friday

Marino Recreation Center and SquashBusters will be reopening with many changes in place to promote safety for everyone on campus and in the surrounding communities.

by Ian Thomsen September 9, 2020

Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Can’t-miss events in February

Get out for the Beanpot. Hear from an ecology expert on our planet’s changing climate. Test games for students. These are just a few of the events being held around Northeastern’s global network in February.

by Kaitlyn Budion and Irvin Zhang January 30, 2020

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Can’t-miss events in January

Hear from a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Learn about our future in the era of artificial intelligence. Celebrate the start of another semester. These are just a few of the events being held in and around Northeastern’s global network in January.

by Irvin Zhang December 23, 2019

A student walks in front of Hayden Hall on a snowy day. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Here’s what’s open, closed on the Boston campus for winter break

While campus life will quiet down during winter break, some university services will remain open. Here are the hours of operation for dining services, Snell Library, and more.

by Irvin Zhang December 19, 2019

Saddle up and ride with the equestrians

The Northeastern equestrian team practices four times a week at a facility an hour outside the Boston campus, all to prepare for the weekend competitions. News@Northeastern photographer Ruby Wallau captured the action.

by Ruby Wallau November 13, 2019

Huskies teams in hockey and basketball made national postseason tournaments last season. Will those successes be repeated this year? Their coaches are optimistic. Photos by Northeastern University

‘We expect to win’

Northeastern’s four leading winter varsity teams—in women’s and men’s hockey and basketball—earned national postseason appearances last season. The four coaches were anticipating more of the same this year when they met for a rare group discussion.

by Ian Thomsen October 7, 2019

Can’t-miss events in October

Learn about democracy in India and our future in the age of artificial intelligence. Network with possible employers. Master your Chinese calligraphy.

by Irvin Zhang September 30, 2019

Students play multiplayer video games in the team room at the SquashBusters recreational facility on Northeastern’s Boston campus, where students in the university’s esports clubs practice and compete in league games.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Rocket League, anyone?

Northeastern now has an official esports program in which teams of students compete against other schools in multiplayer video games such as Fortnite, Overwatch, and Rocket League. And teams have a practice facility and other resources to help them compete at a high level.

by Greg St. Martin April 5, 2019

Northeastern coach Bill Coen and his Huskies celebrate their ticket to March Madness on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

It's on to March Madness!

The Huskies are headed to the NCAA Tournament after holding on to beat top-seeded Hofstra, 82-74, in the Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball final Tuesday night at North Charleston Coliseum.

by Ian Thomsen March 12, 2019

Huskies overcome Charleston to advance to conference final

In that final minute, Vasa Pusica lifted Northeastern to a 70-67 win over Charleston that leaves the Huskies (22-10) one win away from March Madness.

by Ian Thomsen March 12, 2019