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...

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...

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...

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...

By Jennifer Ruggiero Last year, sophomore graphic design major Andrew Kahn and his Kappa Sigma pledge class won the annual Greek Follies talent competition by warbling a medley of pop confections from former boy bands and classic rock veterans. "We took Backstreet Boys, 2ge+her...

By Matt Dolloff In a speech delivered Thursday afternoon, Massachusetts State Representative Barney Frank brought his unique political perspective and sharp wit to Northeastern's Cargill Hall. Frank, who has served the 4th District since 1981, spoke on the state of the current...

By Nate Owen A new coaching staff and offensive system has the Northeastern women's basketball team hoping for success during the 2006-07 season. The Huskies, who finished the 2005-06 season with an 8-21 record (3-15 Colonial Athletic Association), are now under the tutelage...

By Ricky Thompson and Anne Baker It was more than politics as usual on Huntington Avenue as the campaign season wound into Election Day over the past week. Democrat Deval Patrick defeated three challengers in a landslide victory yesterday to become the first African-American...

There was an election in Massachusetts yesterday, and as usual, it appears it mattered to only a few students. Which is too bad, because we really could have changed things in this election. Judging by the pre-election day communications between candidates, can anyone blame...

By Jason Kornwitz Despite a first-round playoff loss to Old Dominion, Northeastern out-performed preseason expectations, amassing a 9-6-4 record. They finished fifth in the regular season standings in its second year in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), eclipsing its...

By Mike Devine Freshmen aren't the only new faces on campus this semester. Two weeks into her job as director of Student Leadership and Engagement (LEGO), Christine McGill is adjusting to her new job with help from students and faculty. "I have received such a warm welcome...

In an editorial published in The News two weeks ago, professor Stephen Nathanson claims "facts show that followers of Islam have no monopoly on terrorism." His statement is false in light of recent historical facts. Islamic radicals do have a clear monopoly on terrorism. Nathanson...