You've heard of walking for a cause, but have you ever heard of starving for a cause? Last Friday, about 20 Northeastern students and staff members gave up eating and drinking to raise money for Rosie's Place, a local homeless shelter for women. They pledged for the Fast-A-Thon,...

Don't get me wrong; I'm a big fan of fall. The air is invigorating, there are pumpkins to be carved and apples to be gathered. October is the month supreme. But every year I'm still sadly surprised that my favorite month is seemingly ruined by obligations. For students, this...

Remember that time a couple weeks ago when the MBTA was handing out Dunkin Donuts coupons for "random acts of kindness?" The MBTA has apparently taken it upon itself to be the polite police. I'm just throwing this out there, but the reason people are jerks in the first place...

We learned last week that the perfect recipe to boost Husky spirit has a few key ingredients: a few hundred willing students and a good idea. Clothing is optional, and at the underwear run last weekend, it was discouraged. It was encouraging to see our fellow Huskies in...

Kerry Healey and the Republican fear machine are at it again, and I cannot say I am surprised. From the party that told the world about Willie Horton and John Kerr's swift boat comes more negative politics-as-usual. It is the type of politics that has driven Massachusetts from...

College is an oasis of adventure between high school and the real world, as anyone who is in college, or has been through it, can attest. Weekends start Thursday right after classes, and extend until Sunday when you finally have to get some sleep and start studying, only to do...

In a letter written by Charity Watkins published Sept. 20, Ms. Watkins chastised Pope Benedict XVI for stating the truth about Muslim terrorism. Her remarks were beyond my comprehension. As a graduate of the Class of 1957, a long time donor and supporter of Northeastern, it bothers...

A recent News article and editorial on a report about the cost of college textbooks failed to provide an accurate view of the changing nature of college textbooks and missed the mark on textbook costs and options. Today, publishers offer a variety of course material options from...

Despite graduation rates for undergraduate students drastically increasing over the last 10 years, many Northeastern students continue to transfer to other universities before their sophomore year. In the mid-1990s, Northeastern's graduation rate of students who entered...

By Matt Nielsen With veteran leadership and experienced sophomores the men's hockey team starts the 2006-07 season with what was missing in 2005 Hockey season is officially underway after last week's Hockey East Media Day at TD Banknorth Garden. The national and Hockey East...

By Kwame Korkor Beneath the brightly colored lights on the afterHOURS stage Thursday night, several Times New Roman members showcased their talent through the art of stand-up. ...

By Mary Ann Georgantopoulos and Jessica Torrez-Riley Thirteen student groups were informed this week that they will have to move their offices from the second floor of the Curry Student Center to make room for administrative offices. Given only two weeks' notice that their offices...