If Will Ferrell made a movie about someone like Amy Fanning, he'd make millions of dollars. Amy Fanning could play herself and earn some work-study funds. She is one of two people who currently serve as Paws, the Northeastern mascot that walks around the crowds at sporting...

By Rachel Zarrell and Derek Hawkins A Texas developer agreed to cut 10 floors from its plans for GrandMarc at St. Botolph Street, a private residence hall proposed to the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) last spring. The original plan called for a 34-story building. In...

By Nathan Vaughan Yesterday morning, hundreds of students lined up to get their hands on highly coveted Beanpot tickets for the student section, also known as the DogHouse. The line started inside the doorway, went beyond the Snack Bar and wrapped around the ice rink to the...

By Anne Baker Northeastern students on the emergency calling chain may have thought Brian Kenny was up all night making the rounds. Thoughts of excitement, relief or irritation may have risen with them from deep sleep, coupled with an unanswered question about the identity...

By Jared Shafran After taking a 12 point lead at halftime, the Huskies were stunned by William ' Mary at the Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, Va., last night by a score of 55-53. "We played hard from start to finish," said head coach Bill Coen. "A lot of times it comes down to...

By Andrew Berlanstein In a college town like Boston, delivery food can be found on the Net. With a click of a computer mouse, you can have anything from Chicken Tikka Masala from India Samraat to Cake Batter Ice Cream from Cold Stone delivered to your doorstep. NightOwl...

By Mike Devine Several former Northeastern students have found fame can be achieved without achieving a degree. Just ask dropout Shawn Fanning, also known as the creator of Napster. For this year's example, look to Michael "Mikey B." Bortone. Bortone, who attended Northeastern...

By Anne Baker Northeastern students on the emergency calling chain may have thought Brian Kenny was up all night making the rounds. Thoughts of excitement, relief or irritation may have risen with them from deep sleep, coupled with an unanswered question about the identity...

By Maggie Cassidy Once a cornerstone for the area's priciest jeans, cutest tops and hippest trends, chic boutique Jasmine Sola will permanently close its doors Jan. 27, leaving many Northeastern students and Bostonians searching for a new one-stop fashion shop. "It's really...

Every year questions seem to arise surrounding the university's Code of Student Conduct. The questions change every year, but the foundation of some of those questions remain the same. What is the role of the Code of Student Conduct within a university environment? Just what...

This past school year, Northeastern added a medical amnesty clause to the Student Handbook. It allows students to get medical attention for themselves or a friend after excessive alcohol or drug use. Under this clause, students can call for help without worrying about facing...

By Jeanine Budd Thursday night, students will have the opportunity to support local music and a local street magazine while helping to raise money for the homeless. A night of blues, folk and punk rock will take place at Paradise Lounge, 969 Commonwealth Ave., to support What's...