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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Student starts Web site for free online textbooks

February 14, 2006

By C. Mae Waugh Jason Turgeon was fed up with paying too much for overpriced textbooks. But rather than just complain, he started a "revolution." Turgeon started a Web site called Textbook Revolution, which offers online copies of books for free online. The site began...

Huskies spill the ‘beans’

February 14, 2006

Northeastern's Bryan Esner takes a spill during the third period of Monday's consolation Beanpot game, allowing Harvard's Tom Walsh to steal the puck. Harvard won the game, 5-0. -->

Bob Marley tribute gets Berklee jammin’

February 14, 2006

By Brendan Gupta As part of Black History Month's Music Celebration 2006, Berklee College of Music presented its annual Bob Marley Ensemble under the direction of assistant professor and musician Matt Jenson. The event took place Monday at 8:15 p.m., drawing its largest crowd,...

International Carnevale marks 10th year

February 14, 2006

By Alex Pauline In a year when controversy over Breaking Bread dialogues for women of color brought diversity issues to the surface at Northeastern, the award-winning International Carnevale will be showcasing the positive side of diversity on campus this month. The International...

Stetson West to become ‘ski lodge’ for Torino viewing

February 14, 2006

By Megan Jicha The motto of this year's Winter Olympics is "Passion lives here," and Northeastern students have displayed their own passion by tuning in to the games. On Monday, Stetson West will be decorated to have a "ski lodge" feel, with hot chocolate, s'mores and a chili...

Poetry expresses love, culture during International Carnivale

February 14, 2006

By Brendan Gupta Students from across the globe expressed their feelings of love through a variety of poems on Monday afternoon in Ell Hall. "[Poetry] brings memories and bonds us together universally," said Elizabeth Diaz, an advisor at the International Student and Scholar...

Federal $12.7 billion budget cuts to hit students, lenders

February 14, 2006

By Taimi Arvidson Legislation passed by Congress earlier this month will likely leave students with more debt after college. A measure tucked into a large spending bill proposes cuts of $12.7 billion out of the federal government's student loan program beginning in July. Northeastern...

Column: Cheap drinks, priceless fun

February 14, 2006

Warning: This column has an NU-21 rating. For the first time, my column will only be helpful to those born in the year 1984 and before. But don't let that stop you from reading on. For those still under the much-anticipated age, it's never too early to start planning! It's...

Changes in Renaissance Garage policy anger faculty

February 14, 2006

By Brian Benson The cost of a Northeastern parking decal will no longer cover daytime parking in Renaissance Garage, one of several parking policy changes implemented this semester. According to a parking pamphlet available at the Cashier's office and Northeastern's parking...

Comics

February 14, 2006

Drunk Mistake by Nathan Stearns Tuna by Evonne Davies

Husky Happenings

February 14, 2006

SGA passes resolution to improve summer class choices The Student Government Association (SGA) passed legislation last Thursday to substantially expand "the quantity, variety and quality of course offerings for the summer semesters." The resolution is in response to an amendment...

Men’s Hockey: Three sit out Beanpot shutout

February 14, 2006

As the city of Boston neared rush hour Monday, fatigued, short-tempered Orange Line commuters were greeted with an unexpected group of fellow passengers. The Northeastern men's hockey team boarded, preparing itself for a pensive T ride - that is, how best to make something...