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SGA plans comprehensive student rights website

September 10, 2008

By Chelsea Reil In an effort to make student rights easier to understand, the Student Government Association (SGA) is in the early phases of creating a website that will comprehensively list student rights, members of SGA said. The site will encompass aspects of student life,...

Column: Familiar feeling

September 10, 2008

Northeastern is a school that has an incredibly rare sort of sports department. It's not like other schools' that have more money, and that is something we have come to accept as fans. However, when it was announced Sept. 4 that Athletics Director Peter Roby hired seven new members...

‘Star’ry Night

September 10, 2008

By Mike Rougeau The International Student and Scholar Institute (ISSI) hosted Night of a Thousand Stars Monday night, nearly filling afterHOURS, despite the myriad alternatives happening on campus. The event was meant as an orientation for new international students, said...

President Aoun opens office to NU students

September 10, 2008

In an attempt to interact more with students, President Joseph Aoun announced last week that he will hold regularly scheduled office hours during the academic year. "President Aoun wanted other opportunities to meet one-on-one with students to talk about their experiences and...

WEB UPDATE: Stellar announces resignation

September 4, 2008

By Michele Richinick Editor's note: This story has been edited from the original copy due to a reporting error. Jim Stellar, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, announced yesterday to top administrators that he will resign as dean September 5, said university spokesman...

Bill aims to cut college costs

September 3, 2008

By Amara Grautski There may be good news on the horizon for students worried about how to finance their college education. Following an increase in tuition across the country, and recent inconsistencies in the loan-lending business, Congress passed the Higher Education Opportunity...

Husky Happenings

August 19, 2008

Former SGA vice president named Parliamentarian Former Student Government Association (SGA) Vice President for Student Services Chris Bourne was appointed Parliamentarian at an SGA meeting last night, said SGA president Rob Ranley. Bourne was appointed by Ranley and confirmed...

Snell adds Latino activist’s papers

August 19, 2008

By Michael Napolitano Snell Library recently added the papers of Nelson Merced, the first Latino Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, to its collections. The papers, dating from 1966 to 2002, chronicle his work through voting records and historical documents,...

NU admits least amount of applicants

August 19, 2008

Even as a first grader, Hana Nobel said her investigative spirit was what buoyed her pursuit in always "exposing the truth." So when it came time to pen her Northeastern admissions essay, Nobel said her topic came easily. While the New Jersey native could've touched on her...

Bucking recent trends, Boston rent stabilizes

August 19, 2008

By Samantha Moll Although rent remains high, students living off-campus can expect prices to be at least stable, instead of increasing sharply like they have in previous years, said Oscar Brookins, an associate professor of economics at Northeastern. Despite the increased...

Editorial: New bill aims to ease students’ financial woes

August 12, 2008

For students who choose to pursue post-secondary education, a college degree is invaluable. While two or four years (or in Northeastern's case, five) spent at an institution does not guarantee future professional success, it does increase your chances for a better career with...

Letter to the editor: Condom condemnation unhelpful

August 12, 2008

Every Tuesday afternoon, I work a table for the Husky Energy Action Team (HEAT) at the Student Group Fair for incoming freshmen. Our table is decorated with plenty of give-a-ways to attract students, from stickers to buttons and fliers to T-shirts. But our glow-in-the-dark condoms...