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Thanksgiving at Northeastern: Where Friends gather ‘round

In one episode of the sitcom Friends, one of the characters (Joey) eats an entire 19-pound turkey on Thanksgiving. Cutting into his own slice of turkey, Omkar Reddy said, “I had to know what it was all about!” Reddy is among hundreds of international students who will celebrate Thanksgiving on campus this year.

by Molly Callahan November 25, 2019

Eating healthy can be a challenge. She just made it a little easier.

Faced with unhealthy snack options everywhere she went, Northeastern graduate student Yasmina Khashoggi took matters into her own hands, creating her own vending machine company that offers healthy alternatives. Think: kombucha instead of soda, and coconut chips instead of potato chips.

by Khalida Sarwari May 9, 2019

Find out what’s open, closed over winter break at Northeastern’s Boston campus

Here’s a guide to the hours of operation for Snell Library, Curry Student Center, and other university services, offices, and buildings.

by Greg St. Martin December 21, 2018

Here’s what’s open, closed over Thanksgiving break at Northeastern

Sticking around Northeastern over Thanksgiving break? Here’s a guide to the hours of operation for Snell Library, Curry Student Center, and other university services, offices, and buildings.

by Greg St. Martin November 21, 2018

Students organize donation drive for classmates affected by apartment fire

On Thursday and Friday, Northeastern students will be collecting items to donate to fellow students affected by the Hemenway Street fire. People can donate bedding, backpacks, toiletries, school supplies, shoes, clothing—anything to support the recovery process.

by Aria Bracci October 31, 2018

A cafe on wheels puts a whole new spin on Starbucks coffee

The Starbucks Cold Brew bike holds nine gallons of cold brew coffee, which is sold at some of the busiest spots on Northeastern’s Boston campus. The bike was built by Coaster Cycles, which was founded by 2005 graduate Ben Morris.

by Greg St. Martin October 10, 2018

What’s new this fall at campus dining? Mobile ordering, song requests, and a hydroponic garden

In a hurry at the Curry Student Center food court, Starbucks, and other dining locations on Northeastern’s Boston campus? Don’t worry, be happy: mobile ordering is here. Other changes students will notice this fall include a hydroponic garden wall at International Village, a “food hall” at Stetson West, and more free classes to learn the basics about food and cooking.

by Greg St. Martin September 28, 2018

Worried about finances? These students have your back.

Northeastern’s Center for Financial Independence, run by students for students, offers advice on student loans, credit-card debt, and long-term investing.

by Ian Thomsen September 24, 2018

Amazon Echos dot Northeastern’s Boston campus to provide a Husky Helper for students

The devices, which are installed in dozens of locations across the Boston campus, are equipped with a custom program called Husky Helper, which provides the answers to 250 frequently asked questions related to Northeastern.

by Ian Thomsen September 4, 2018

Throwing shade or soaking up the sun? How to handle the heat.

Are you trying to beat the heat or soak up the sun before temperatures cool? “I wish I were 10 years younger so it would be acceptable to run through the pool at the Christian Science Center in my bathing suit,” one student said.

by Emily Arntsen August 7, 2018