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Student Center shuffle

November 26, 2006

Starbucks is moving to afterHOURS and the Student Employment Office is going where Freshens, operated by Chartwells Dining Services, used to be. That's the gist of recently approved changes to Curry Student Center spaces. The changes were approved by the Student Center...

Roxbury site may yield 1,400 NU beds

November 26, 2006

Correction: Due to a reporting error, this story indicates that three developers bidding on Parcel 3 were selected by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA). They were, in fact, the only three developers to submit proposals to the BRA. A 1,400-bed residence hall may be...

Rami Khouri Interview

November 15, 2006

Steve Babcock: I just want to thank everyone for coming tonight. We're here at the sponsorship of the Northeastern News and the International Affairs Society, so I definitely want to thank the International Affairs Society for getting this wonderful food. I hope everyone will...

Space Race

November 14, 2006

By Brooks Wallace Gripes of jealousy are often heard from art majors passing the Ruggles building while architecture majors fight for space inside. Economics majors unwind in their department's lab while nursing majors cluster over their small computer space. With the current...

T vote yields fare hike

November 14, 2006

By Nora Devin The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) voted unanimously last week to increase the fare for public transportation throughout the city. Under the new changes, in January the T will now cost $1.70, up from $1.25, and bus fares will rise from $.90...

Need space? Look off-campus

November 14, 2006

By Kate Augusto Pockets of work spaces and resources exist for students in surprising places around the city. Students in Boston can take advantage of everything from cameras to computers to study space in their local surroundings. For students in need of multimedia equipment,...

Dems’ victory may cause financial aid changes

November 14, 2006

By Kate Augusto Last week's Democratic takeover of Congress could be good news for students financially, according to experts. As the Democrats begin their first session in power since 1995, America will watch as they attempt to enact their proposed six-point agenda, known...

Students challenge their vocabs in CSC

November 14, 2006

With area high school students awaiting their shot at the National Vocabulary Championship Monday, Room 444 of the Curry Student Center resembled a high school cafeteria. The best word to describe this scene? Cacophony. Some students sat text messaging, while others gathered...

NU Tube

November 14, 2006

By Drew Bonifant After playing to a packed crowd at afterHOURS last year, stand-up comedian and '06 Emerson alumnus Elisha Yaffe was looking for a new way to spread his exposure. Youtube.com is famous for its multitude of movie trailers, music videos and homemade clips featuring...

Rebuilt basketball team shifts focus

November 14, 2006

Tonight before a packed house at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y., the 2006-07 men's basketball team will debut their new uniforms. But that is a very minor change compared to the others this team has undergone in the offseason. Bill Coen will make his debut as a head...

Treasure ‘Hub’

November 14, 2006

Freshman Matt McAndrews, Jessica Volpe and Meghan Clausen conspire to solve a clue outside the Boston Public Library as part of the Resident Student Association's 24-hour "Amazing Husky Hunt." -->

Offense runs away from Hofstra Pride

November 14, 2006

By Chris Estrada Hofstra's Shuart Stadium has an AstroTurf field, so it wasn't possible for Northeastern tailbacks Alex Broomfield and Maurice Murray to kick up any clouds of dust for Pride defenders to choke on. Still, the Huskies were running well ahead of the Pride Saturday....