Lauren Salemo

More homeowners have ditched mowing and manicuring their yards in hopes of protecting pollinators, but the voluntary action of citizens alone cannot prevent the endangerment of bees.
The proliferation of invasive plants, widespread application of chemicals and lack of legal cooperation have all exacerbated the dangers threatening bee colonies. Experts agree that dwindling bee populations can only swerve complete disappearance with stricter pesticide regulations and more extensive restoration of...

After performing on the national stage in Daytona Beach, Florida, last spring, the Northeastern dance team is aiming for another chance at a championship title. This summer at qualifiers camp, the Huskies walked away with the highest status — a gold bid — to solidify their spot at nationals next April. 
Alongside 14 other collegiate teams, the Huskies attended qualifiers camp at Bryant University Aug. 2-4 to compete for a bid to the National Dance Alliance college championship. 
“Camp really get...

Although the Northeastern men’s and women’s hockey seasons came to a close in March, 12 Huskies competed in an out-of-season matchup April 1. But instead of stepping onto the ice in skates, they played in power wheelchairs.

At Marino Recreation Center, six players from both Northeastern hockey teams faced the Boston Whiplash, a volt hockey team composed of athletes with mobility impairments. Whiplash is the only active volt hockey team in the United States. Volt hockey got its start in Denmark...

Irina Znakharchuck pipes strawberry poppyseed filling into croissants at Solodko Boston, a Ukrainian bakery in Brighton. Her sister Ilona began selling pastries to friends and professors at Boston College before the sisters opened a storefront in November.

Swirling cinnamon walnut babka, layered honey cake and poppyseed strawberry croissants are only a handful of the treats sold at Solodko Boston, a Ukrainian-inspired bakery owned and operated by sisters Ilona and Irina Znakharchuk.

The sister...

The Northeastern men’s hockey team takes the ice against the Providence Friars. The Huskies’ loss to the Friars in the Hockey East quarterfinals put an end to their season.

Sitting at No. 15 nationally, the Northeastern men’s hockey team (17-13-5, 14-7-3 HE) was only guaranteed a spot in the NCAA tournament if it won the Hockey East championship. But the Huskies were defeated Saturday in the conference quarterfinals 1-2 with an overtime goal from the Providence College Friars (16-13-7, 9-9-6 HE...

Cam Lund’s hat trick, buzzer-beating finish and shootout goal against Boston College Nov. 11 sent Matthews Arena into a frenzy and solidified the newcomer’s name amongst Northeastern hockey fans.

Before making his way to Boston, Lund spent the 2021-22 season with the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League, earning 50 points with 25 goals in 62 games. Hailing from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the freshman forward had his sights set on returning to his home state.

“[The commitment...