Boston Police Sue City Officials Over 2021 Ordinance
On July 18, the Boston Police Superior Officers Federation and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society unions sued Boston’s city council, claiming illegal intervention in the city’s law enforcement through ...Boston Drink Spiking Ignites Fear Among Bar-goers
TW: Sexual assault Most college students look forward to their twenty-first birthdays more than any other birthday—21 years marks the golden ticket out of off-campus parties (for the most part) ...Boston Police Found to Have Spent Thousands of Hidden Dollars on Spy Tech
The Boston Police Department (BPD) has recently been found to have used seized money to finance “stingray” technology that tracks citizens and their whereabouts. First reported by ProPublica on December ...Behind the Bench: Episode 3
Welcome to The Gavel's new podcast series, Behind the Bench. Here you'll find commentary on hot-button issues, updates on campus happenings, and interviews with BC community members. This year's hosts include Gavel ...YDSA Calls for BCPD Chief William Evans to Be Removed for Collaboration With ICE
As commissioner of the Boston Police Department, William Evans signed a contract with ICE in 2014, despite Boston's status as a sanctuary city.In Wake of NUPD Decision, Boston City Councilors Send Letter of Condemnation
"This is a step backwards for community policing and encourages mistrust and fear between NUPD and Northeastern students."Macklemore tickets sell out after thousands wait in line
Did you get up at 5 a.m. this morning? See why you had to wait in line for free Modstock tickets.BREAKING: BC celebrates second Boston bomber being captured
The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings has been taken into custody. #BOSTONSTRONG. Students erupt in celebration.