By Emily Finkel, News correspondent Katy Perry at House of Blues:' April 1 The world cannot get enough of Katy Perry. She can't dance and her singing ability is questionable, but the modern day pin-up girl seems to woo everyone with her charms whenever she pops up somewhere...

Lights have been out around Boston recently. Not because tenants aren't paying their bills or electrical companies aren't fixing broken power lines, but because locals are taking initiatives to show their concerns for climate change. In a society that revolves around 'plugging...

A student government is meant to serve as an advocacy body for the students it represents. In order to adequately do that, student government must be a true representative of the student voice and student point-of-view. Should the student body elect Ryan Fox to the presidency,...

The debate last week between Ryan Fox and Matt Soleyn, the Stud-ent Gov-ernment Associat-ion's (SGA) candidates for president, was about as frustrating as the Facebook redesign or the current season of 'Lost.' I don't know why, but it seems both candidates forgot they were students. ...

I spent Friday night moping and Saturday on tenterhooks. That's right, tenterhooks. I arrived at Stetson West Sunday morning, and I waited. I watched (for the first and last time) a tractor pull, being broadcast by ESPN. I leered at others to whom our beloved mascot had bequeathed...

Women's crew set to compete in first ever Colonial Athletic Association Championship The women's crew will compete in the first ever Colonial Athletic Association Championship (CAA) held this year April 18, the league announced yesterday. The championship will be held on the...

By Eric Allen, News staff The Milky Way, to any scientist, is a veritable party of stars and home to some very distinct celestial bodies. To a resident or fan of Jamaica Plain, the Milky Way is a place for a party with some bright lights and dancing Bostonians. The Milky Way...

By Danielle Capalno, News staff Plenty has changed for Harlem Shakes since the band got its start six years ago. Nearly its entire line-up, for one '- and, in turn, the nature of its sturdy indie sounds. First, it was a hip-hop-influenced outfit, hell-bent on igniting the dancefloor....

By Damon Griffin, News correspondent 'The Last House on the Left' begins with an interesting enough scene. A convict named Krug (Garret Dillahunt) is riding along in a police car, en route to a maximum-security prison, and is mocked by the driver and his companion. But we don't...

My 2000 Corolla is what some may call a relic, considering its lack of CD player, but I consider it a boon because the tape adapter is the easiest way I know to listen to an iPod while driving. Unfortunately, unlike more advanced iPod adapters, the tape adapter does not charge...

EVENT' OF' THE' WEEK Saturday, March 28 Live music will always be a special treat, so it's good to make a habit of seeing it as much as possible. Check out classical musician Steven Jackson at fashion retailer Guilded Boston Saturday, March 28 '- he'll meet with patrons after...

By By Rob Tokanel, News Staff In a Resident Student Association (RSA) meeting last night, an address from Northeastern President Joseph Aoun was overshadowed by the ongoing controversy regarding the intentions of newly elected RSA Vice President for Housing Services and Student...