If something bad happens on campus, and Northeastern doesn't discuss what occurred, did it really happen in the first place? The question is obviously illogical, but then again; so are many things, such as the way Northeastern University handled the "recent, distressing" incident...

On Sunday, Nov. 19, there will be an all-day "conference" on "apartheid" at Northeastern comparing free and democratic Israel to apartheid South Africa. Slated to speak are more than eight anti-Israel activists. The name of the event is "Beyond Apartheid in Israel/Palestine:...

Last week's victory for Deval Patrick signaled the end of an amazing race. More than any other single campaign, Patrick's has changed me by making me hopeful and excited about our ability as citizens to bring change more than ever before. His campaign reminded me just how strong...

A high GPA is futile to people who believes that their GPA is the deciding factor of their self-worth. While a high GPA is indeed important, I do not agree with the conclusion of the "Employers should honor a student's GPA," letter to the editor in the Nov. 8 edition of The...

A man with a mustache in a leather bomber jacket is leaning on the glass case, making it wiggle. You wouldn't notice, but one of the human knee joints inside has a protruding tendon, which moves back and forth, as thought is was a soft but constant breeze. I finally went to...

I'm not the first to say this, and I definitely won't be the last: The lack of school spirit here is a running joke. A cruel joke, but one that nonetheless exists. Spirit spiked at the Oct. 21 homecoming football game - the game sold out and the staff did a commendable job...

We're in the midst of a civil war. Through immature and irrelevant TV ads, we've got politicians making us question both gubernatorial frontrunners. Here at Northeastern, a war of words has been waged between two student groups supposedly on the same side. As reported in...

University officials acknowledged Friday that an incident involving racist or religious discrimination occurred on campus recently, but refused to provide more information. Details could not be disclosed because the incident is still being vetted, said Brian Kenny, vice president...

Seeking to boost student enrollment, the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is proposing to consolidate its major offerings from three major programs to two, said department chair Peter Rosen. The changes would create a new bachelor of science (BS) program in environmental...

By Jewel Della Valle The volleyball team clinched a postseason spot for the eighth time in 10 years with a 3-2 win over George Mason Saturday. This marks the first CAA postseason berth for the volleyball team since joining the conference just last season. The top six teams...

The number of international students enrolled at Northeastern decreased after September 11. It has since bounced back, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Philomena Mantella told the Faculty Senate last week. Mantella said she wants that to...