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When the lights go down in the city

March 28, 2009

By Rebecca Fenton, News staff If the future of global warming is written in the stars, Boston residents may soon have a better opportunity to read it. On Saturday night at 8:30, the city of Boston turned out lights in major local buildings and on signs to recognize Earth Hour:'...

Harlem Shakes in good ‘Health’

March 25, 2009

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....

In ‘Last House’ remake, no one gets out alive

March 25, 2009

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...

Column: Singing the radio blues

March 25, 2009

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...

3/26 Calendar

March 25, 2009

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...

Aoun speaks, Soleyn refuses

March 25, 2009

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...

Criminal Justice alumni angry

March 25, 2009

By By Jenna Duncan, News Staff After being left out of the process since January, alumni were included last night in the discussion regarding the College Structure Initiative, which would possibly merge the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the College of Criminal Justice....

SGA Candidates lack passion

March 25, 2009

By By Michele Richinick, News Staff At the third and final Huntington News sponsored Student Government Association (SGA) presidential debate Monday night, candidates Matthew Soleyn, an SGA senator, and Ryan Fox, SGA Vice President for Student Affairs, both stressed the importance...

Men’s Basketball: NU finishes season with loss in the CBI

March 25, 2009

By Andrew Parente, News Staff Seeking its second straight win in the postseason, the men's basketball team came out on the short end of a 75-66 decision against UTEP Monday night in the second round of the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) tournament in El Paso, Texas. ...

Parcel 18 boasts many features, great view

March 25, 2009

By By Anne Baker, News Staff ' After many years of planning and building, Northeastern's newest residence, Parcel 18, is only a few months from opening for the Fall 2009 semester. The News recently took a tour of the building with Vice President for Student Affairs Ed Klotzbier,...

Men’s Hockey: Huskies excited to face Big Red

March 25, 2009

By Jared Shafran, News Staff The' men's hockey team has been busy this week preparing for their first trip to the NCAA tournament since 1994. In the Huskies' first round game Saturday afternoon, they will skate against the Cornell Big Red, a team that last was in the tournament...

Greek Week

March 25, 2009

By By: Gail Waterhouse Northeastern students got a lesson in how the opposite sex thinks Tuesday night at an interactive lecture entitled 'Everything You Always Wanted To Know About the Opposite Sex.' The event was held in Blackman Auditorium as part of Greek Week, a series...