Letter: Knockout Bartstool on the Blackout Tour

1/28/12 •

“PS – Just to make friends with the feminists I’d like to reiterate that we don’t condone rape of any kind at our Blackout Parties in mid-January. However if a chick passes out that’s a grey area though.”

No, that isn’t going to cut it. This winter, popular men’s blog Barstool Sports is hosting a party tour of Blackout parties around the country teaming up with different colleges along the [...]

Food truck industry, imperfect

1/26/12 •

The City of Boston has beenpushing an initiative to support Boston’s new food truck industry and to increase the number of trucks on the streets. But Adam Gendreau, co-owner of Staff Meal food truck, said the industry is not gaining the momentum he and other owners anticipate

Boots a staple for students during winter

1/26/12 •

If a quick glance at Northeastern’s campus is any indication, winter footwear in New England means one thing: boots. Appearing in every style, color and material, boots are undeniably hot when the weather gets cold.

Column: Fashion in Spain

1/26/12 •

Spain normally conjures up images of bullfights, flamenco and sangria. But after spending five weeks in the country, I would have to add harem pants to the list. That’s right, harem pants. Apparently what Americans usually associate with MC Hammer is all the rage in Spain.

Cheap Beer in Boston

1/26/12 •

Cheap beer specials in Boston.

Husky Happennings

1/26/12 •

Tickets to the 60th annual Beanpot Tournament went on sale Tuesday at the Matthews Arena box office. The Huskies will take on the Boston College Eagles Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. at TD Banknorth Garden. Tickets are $42 and good for admission to the first and second rounds of the tournament. The last chance to buy tickets before the event is tonight (Jan. 26) between 5 and 8 p.m. in the box office. Students must present a valid Husky ID to purchase tickets.

Pharmacy school adds major

1/26/12 •

Northeastern’s Faculty Senate approved a new major in the School of Pharmacy yesterday, a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences which will allow students interested in the growing field more options.

Campus groups thriving

1/26/12 •

In 2011, Northeastern had 280 organizations, Foster said, which held a combined 900 events. He said he was most taken aback by the 22,000 space reservations made by the university’s faculty, staff and student groups for the 100 activity spaces available. Foster said this illustrates the shortage of space available for students groups and events.

Office helps students transition off campus

1/26/12 •

“We really want to be an advocate for students to ask questions before they sign the lease, rather than after the fact,” said OCSS Community Ambassador Chris Geddes, a junior economics major and Mission Hill resident of two years. “We outline the questions students should be asking before they sign anything.”