By Pamela King Terry McAuliffe said he decided to let his son, Jack, take the driver's seat. Jack hit the gas and proceeded to run into former First Lady Hillary Clinton. Clinton immediately stood up, brushed herself off and shouted, "Hey Jack, did Bill [Clinton] teach you how...

In response to Christian Shoemaker's comment about affirmative action ("Affirmative action ineffective policy" Jan. 24), it does not only apply to students of color. It also applies to those who need extra help (based on their individual needs) to pursue their field of interest....

By Matt Nielsen The men's hockey team (9-12-4, 6-10-4) split a two-game series with the University of Maine (16-7-2, 9-7-1) this weekend, blowing out the host Black Bears 6-1 Friday night before being topped Saturday night 2-1 in overtime at Alfond Arena. The Huskies' win Friday...

By Bobby Klucevsek When comedian Chris Rock drops the "n-bomb" during his stand-up routine, it elicits laughter and applause from audience members. When Virginia Senator George Allen lets a racial slur slip on the campaign trail, he loses his seat in Congress. This illustrates...

By Samantha Egan Although the Council for University Programs (CUP) has made bids on several acts, the Springfest and concert committees are still seeking student opinions through an online poll posted on their website. The survey contains a list of possibilities for the concert,...

The battered and undermanned Huskies got a lift this past weekend when senior captain Jody Burrows returned to action for the first time since tearing her ACL Dec. 2 at UMass. When she was first injured, it was reported that number three would be out for the year, but Sunday,...

Still think global warming is a myth? Think again. As the world becomes increasingly aware of this pressing issue, so does the interest and membership of Husky Energy Action Team (HEAT), a student group whose overall goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus. HEAT...

By Mark DiSalvo There's a new trend in men's fashion creating a buzz from media giants like Yahoo! and Howard Stern: leggings on men. But these are not around-the-house thermal underwear legging; this latest trend is meant to be worn in public, without any other coverage. Marni,...

By Bessie King Reports show that every year thousands of students graduate from New England colleges and leave in search of opportunities elsewhere. But State Senator Brian Joyce is hoping more students will stick around if they're given a good reason. He's not talking about...

By Jewel Della Valle It's been a long and disappointing season for the women's hockey team, but head coach Laura Schuler and her Huskies haven't given up hope. Northeastern lost its 10th consecutive game Sunday, a 2-0 defeat to Hockey East foe Connecticut, solidifying its...

By Bessie King A man stands under the dim lights, reading a poem reminiscent of a day spent with a woman in Pakistan watching the sun set. His name is Aamir, and he is one of several poets mixing original compositions with reflective delivery in a form of expression called...

This year marks the sixth anniversary of President Bush's reinstatement of the global gag rule, which stipulates organizations that receive U.S. family planning assistance cannot provide, counsel or refer abortion services, nor can they advocate for abortion legalization in their...