Faculty member honored in pharmaceutical sciences Vladimir Torchilin, chair of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department and director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, will receive the Research Achievement Award at the 2007 Pharmaceutical Sciences...

By Adam Riglian Freshman Jordan Thull vaulted the height of his life at the BU Multi-Team Meet Monday, shattering the Northeastern indoor and overall record with a 17-foot, three-quarter inch vault. "The sky's the limit for him, he's just a freshman, there is a lot of upside...

I do not drink coffee. How many people just cringed? There must have been some sort of a reaction. Maybe a sly smirk crept across your face? Coffee drinkers assume the entire world drinks coffee. People are always shocked when they hear I don't. Haven't you heard? I am a...

By Cynthia Retamozo For those who want to live out the Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan romance of "Sleepless in Seattle" and literally reach new heights, there is no better place than Top of the Hub, the 52nd floor of the Prudential Tower. Roseanne Mercer, head of the restaurant's...

As a collective "...damn" escapes from the lips of many subdued Northeastern students, I can't help but wonder how many times the hockey team could have put the game away Monday night. The first period was picture-perfect, missing only a couple Husky scores to mark the ideal...

By Liz Ratto With representatives in 32 countries and 32 states, an increased focus on recruiting has caused the number of applicants to Northeastern to more than double over the last decade, said Dean of Admissions Ronn

By Melissa Kenyon Sara Rubin could not hold back her personal interest in the Holocaust in a lecture last Wednesday in Snell Library. "How could I not feel drawn to the Holocaust, being Jewish and growing up in the second half of the 20th century?" said Rubin, executive director...

It was a familiar story for the Huskies this past week. A tough and gritty Northeastern squad found itself trailing by double digits and rallied to make it a close game, but couldn't emerge with a win. The Huskies hosted Hofstra (16-6, 6-5 Colonial Athletic Association)...

By Nick Mendez Six friends gather in a circle, character sheets in hand, exploring dark forests and quaint villages while unraveling plots. They chat back and forth about how to handle the villagers, some dangerous, some sympathetic, and then, choosing to deceive, roll a...

By Kate Augusto Whether you're single and looking for companionship or attached and looking for a good read, author Virginia Vitzthum's new book, "I Love You, Let's Meet: Adventures in Online Dating," provides informative entertainment about what Vitzthum calls "the greatest...

I don't get it. Why does the entire campus seem to scoff at the mere mention of the word "afterHOURS?" Our friendly campus club is home to plenty of great events, yet no one seems to take advantage of our homegrown venue. AfterHOURS hosts concerts with popular acts as well as...

By Cara Bidwell Educators are concerned President George Bush's proposal to raise the maximum Pell Grant award to $5,400 over the next five years will come at the cost of cuts to other financial aid programs. President Bush's 2008 budget plan comes in the wake of last Wednesday's...