No progress on YMCA dorm, officials say
Northeastern’s plans to turn part of the YMCA property on Huntington Avenue into a $75 million 17-story building designed to hold 320 student residences as well as classrooms are not any further along. In an email to The News, Vice President for City and Community Affairs John Tobin said, “There is nothing really new to report. Just that negotiations continue on the financial aspects of the deal.” Construction on the building, which Phoenix Property Company owns and manages, was slated to begin in June of last year so the dorm could open in August of 2013.
– Melissa Werthmann, News Staff
Bobsledding NU grad wins another gold
Steve Langton, a 2005 Northeastern graduate, won the four-man bobsled 2012 World Championship on Sunday in Lake Placid, N. Y. Langton also won this year’s two-man bobsled World Championship Steven Holcomb, as reported by The News last week, sweeping the competition for the US. Langton received a Bachelor’s degree in business management and entrepreneurship and was a member of Northeastern’s track team.
– Melissa Werthmann, News Staff
NU’s singers compete at afterHOURS
The class of 2012 is hosting NU Idol, a singing competition from 7 to 10 p.m. tonight in afterHOURS. The winning senior will have the opportunity to sing the National Anthem May 1 at the Senior Week Red Sox Game. The audience will choose a fan favorite, and that singer will perform the National Anthem Saturday at the men’s hockey game when the Huskies take on the Boston University Terriers.
– Melissa Werthmann, News Staff
ISSI to host film series
Northeastern’s International Student and Scholar Institute is hosting an International Film Series at 7:30 p.m. tonight in West Village F 20. The event will include four movies, each representing a different interest and genre.
– Melissa Werthmann, News Staff
