By Matt Collette It's finally fall in Boston, and the change in season offers lots to take advantage of. While some of the more traditional fall activities like apple picking, corn mazes and carving pumpkins require getting out of the city, and beyond the reach of the MBTA,...

The men's soccer team won its last two games, pulling its record to an even 2-2 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). In both games, junior forward Lewis Ehrlich scored game-winning goals. His recent performance on the field earned him CAA Rookie of the Week and the...

By Jeanine Budd Red Bull sent buses to Northeastern, Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Tufts University for a ride to Providence, RI, where 61 soapbox teams competed in the day-long race sponsored by the company Saturday. With plenty of energy...

By Kate Augusto and Matt Collette About 100 people gathered at Raytheon Amphitheatre Monday to hear Kitty Dukakis share her experiences with the controversial depression treatment electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Dukakis, who recently co-wrote a book, "Shock: the Healing...

By Derek Hawkins Seated on a milk crate on the outbound platform in South Station, Kesnel Personnel, a street performer from Randolph, fingerpicked Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major" on his acoustic guitar. He smiled as Nathaniel Waller of Melrose dropped a handful of change into...

By Ian Browning Northeastern's Alcohol and Other Drug Education Coordinator Chet Bowen does not think he can stop underage drinking at Northeastern. But through NU Alcohol Awareness Week, he wants to teach students to make educated decisions. Bowen is trying to get students...

By Maggie Cassidy Although the women's soccer team is already painfully aware of its unusually high number of injuries so far this season, when lined up on paper, the number of bruised and broken players is striking. Head coach Ed Matz said that from his 26-player roster,...

They have roots in countries all around the globe. They speak different languages and have different backgrounds. They grew up in rural towns or big cities. But while their stories vary, their passion for sports is the same. From hockey to soccer, international athletes...

By Ashley Traupman The other day I was having a conversation with a friend I hadn't seen in a while. She is a senior in college, majoring in education. She just celebrated her three-year anniversary with her boyfriend and has been substitute teaching in her hometown since the...

By Maggie Cassidy Whether you're a diehard dog ready for a good laugh or have burgers on the mind, a series of events coming to Northeastern for Homecoming 2007 next week will offer something for everybody, said Resident Student Association (RSA) president Mark Epstein. "Homecoming's...

By Peter A. Martin The Head Of The Charles has something for everyone, from the most avid rowing fan down to someone who doesn't know the difference between a shell and a blade. Not to mention admission is free and it gives Husky fans an opportunity to cheer on their teams....

A few weeks ago I lost my glasses. Even though they aren't crucial to my eyesight, they do prevent headaches that occur from reading too much without them. If it weren't for a spare five-year-old pair that falls off my face, I'd be popping pain relievers like candy. Besides...