Resident Student Association raises activities fee The cost of living on campus will be at least $1 higher next year. The Resident Student Association (RSA) voted last month to increase the Resident Activities Fee (RAF) to $30 per semester and $15 per summer session, up from $29 and $14, starting in Fall 2008. The student-controlled fee, one of two tacked onto some tuition bills, has mostly paid for activities like the Amazing Husky Hunt and programs run by resident assistants (RA) and hall councils. Almost one-third of the money raised through the fee is placed into a general council fund, which is used by RSA for office supplies, campus-wide activities like Sex Week and national and regional conferences for its members. While, four percent of the pool is set aside to provide compensation for the RSA executive board. Jason Horton, RSA vice president for finance, said he expects the increase to generate an additional $7,100 each year for the group, which he said will make up for inflation and new member training techniques that have been improved since the last increase in 2004. -Ricky Thompson, News Staff

BRC budgets funds for student group events The Budget Review Committee (BRC) allocated more than $50,000 to 10 student groups for upcoming campus events at their meeting last Wednesday. The BRC set aside more than $300 for the Latin American Student Association (LASO) for Dale Pa Tra. On Jan. 25, LASO will host the Welcome Back Party in afterHOURS. The Black Engineering Student Society (BESS) was granted more than $8,000 for its event, Last Poets. The Vietnamese Student Association was allocated $1,300 for their Asian Lunar New Year Celebration, to be held Feb. 9. Students for Environmental Action was allocated more than $2,000 for its Recyclemania, which will help to monitor waste output across campus. Russian Speaking Students United was allocated more than $800 for its Russian New Year Celebration, which will feature cultural food, attire and music. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., was granted more than $1,000 for its musical event, “Untitled,” which will occur Feb. 6. The Northeastern University Black Student Association (NBSA) was granted more than $22,000 for the “Souls of Black Folk,” NBSA’s annual show held during Black History Month, pending that a cheaper technician can be hired. The United Nations Association of Northeastern University was granted more than $500 for the Harvard National Model United Nations. The Haitian Student Unity was allocated more than $7,000 for its Haiti Week. NUBiLAGA was granted more than $850 for its annual drag show, and $250 for its Good Vibrations Off-Site Sex Education, pending that they promote the education to the campus community. BESS was denied allocation for its dance party because the BRC does not fund fundraising events. Circle K was not granted money for requested T-Shirts, which would be used as prizes at a Broomball tournament Feb. 18. BRC does not fund prizes, incentives or giveaways more than $5 each. -Michele Richinick, News Staff

NU Hillel offers kosher meals Kosher meals are now available to the Northeastern community at NU Hillel, located at 70 St. Stephen St., according to a Northeastern announcement. Dinners are served Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Provided by Rubin’s Kosher restaurant, the menu features chicken, beef, fish, side dishes, salads, desserts and drinks on a rotating schedule, according to the announcement. To sign up, students can check the “kosher” option box when they choose a meal plan. The plan does not cost additional money. People without meal plans can use husky money, dining dollars, the profiler plan or cash, according to the announcement. Friday meals can also be combined with Shabbat worship at 6 p.m. for services. Meals are not available on high holidays and Passover, intersession periods or summers. The program is sponsored by Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Hillel and the Spiritual Life Center, and is provided by Dining Services. For more information call 617-373-3937 or 617-373-2728. -Kate Augusto, News Staff

Spiritual Life sponsors yoga in the Sacred Space The Spiritual Life Center is hosting a variety of weekly yoga classes in the Sacred Space starting Jan. 22, according to a Northeastern announcement. Those interested in Kripalu style, a basic and gentle form of yoga, can take classes with Diann Siegal Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those interested in Hatha style, a more challenging but also relaxing type of yoga, can take classes with Jacqueline Rossi Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. starting Jan. 23. Finally, those interested in a Slow Flow class, which blends challenge, relaxation and spiritual focus, can take classes with Alexandra Sophocles Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. All classes are suitable for beginner to intermediate levels and mats are provided, according to the announcement. Each course lasts for 12 classes and costs $36 for students and $96 for faculty/staff. Registration is determined on a first come, first serve basis and is limited to 20 people per class. For more information call 617-373-2728 or e-mail [email protected]. -Kate Augusto, News Staff

Students can purchase Beanpot tickets this week Beanpot tickets go on sale for students only Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m., according to a Northeastern announcement. A limit of two tickets can be purchased per NU ID. The Beanpot will take place Feb. 4 and Feb. 11 at TD Banknorth Garden. Corner Balcony seats are $32 per seat for both games, both nights and center balcony seats are $42 per seat for both games, both nights. Faculty and staff can purchase tickets for the same amount Thursday and Friday from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Matthews Arena Box Office, according to the announcement. For more information, call 617-373-4700. -Kate Augusto, News Staff