U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta in January announced the decision to repeal a ban on women participating in combat, but some with both Northeastern and military connections said there might not be a dramatic change on the ground as a result of the new policy.
In a preview of Tuesday’s Beanpot semifinal matchup, the Northeastern women’s ice hockey team lost 4-2 to the Boston University Terriers Saturday afternoon.
The children ask for a puppy. The parent sets some requirements first, perhaps demanding a week of good behavior, and eventually buys the dog. It’s an age-old story that one Northeastern professor recently gave a very modern twist.
In an effort to obtain student support and hear opposing arguments, the smoke-free campus initiative committee held a question and answer panel on Tuesday, and the university announced a new smoking cessation program for students.
Governor Deval Patrick on Wednesday appointed a Northeastern law alumnus, William “Mo” Cowan, to be an interim senator for the Commonwealth, the governor’s office announced. Cowan, Patrick’s former chief of staff, takes over for Senator John F. Kerry, who this week was confirmed as the nation’s next Secretary of State.
Common subjects of controversy like off-campus student living and Northeastern’s commitment to neighboring communities were rehashed at a Community Task Force meeting Monday as the university continues the process of finishing its next Institutional Master Plan (IMP).
In a recently announced plan, Governor Deval Patrick laid out a blueprint to revitalize the debt-ridden MBTA with a 10-year plan that could replace aging equipment, add new stations to the T and extend weekend service to 2 a.m.
The Game On! sports bar in Fenway feels for all those struggling to fill their Sundays with new meaningful activities now that tailgates and game days have come to an end. Game Stop and Game On! are hosting a new event this year: the first annual Madden Tournament. Sign-ups start at 1 p.m. on the day of the event and the competition starts at 2 p.m. on EA Sports Madden NFL ’13 for Xbox 360.
At this time last year, the Huskies were struggling to climb out of the middle of the pack with a 9-9 overall record and a 5-4 Colonial Athletic Association record. Oh, the difference one year can make.
In a question and answer forum hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA) on Wednesday night, Northeastern students gathered with university library, technology and facilities personnel to discuss changes coming to Snell Library, as well as other university-wide improvements that are expected in the coming years.
On Friday afternoon, world-renowned author Toni Morrison spoke to a sold-out crowd at Blackman Auditorium, offering insight on her writing process and reading a passages from her latest book.
