We can all agree that college textbooks cost too much. What's up for debate is what to do about it. Some politicians think they have the answer, but the remedy to this problem is a long way away. The cost of books here has been beaten to death, but it's not a mundane complaint....

Last year's Super Bowl was a matchup of two teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots, which were both largely considered favorites at the start of the 2004 season. This year's tilt pits the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Seattle Seahawks - two teams that certainly...

Spectators crowded Qdoba last night to find out what it takes to be a burrito-eating champion. At the preliminary round for the second annual Rice and Bean Pot last night, "Team Fuca," which consisted of captain Josh Barr, Duffy Lau, Anthony Vernale and one student who asked...

By By Max Lederman and Jake Strickland The Huskies dropped another close Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) contest Saturday when UNC Wilmington guard T.J. Carter hit a pull-up jumper as the clock expired, giving the host Seahawks a 46-44 victory. Bobby Kelly had just tied...

The Student Government Association (SGA) introduced legislation last week that, if passed, will place official requirements on academic advisors, including requiring advisors to hold hours for co-op students and calling for the creation of an academic advising Web site. "The...

By Matthew J. Nielsen For the second straight season, senior recognition day was spoiled by the Ivy League as Dartmouth topped the Northeastern swimming and diving team, 124-119, Saturday at Barletta Natatorium. For six seniors, Saturday marked the final home meet of their...

By Bessie King As application season draws near for the incoming class of 2011, Northeastern recruiters are charged with reaching beyond New England, and attempting to draw students from other regions of the country and the world. The number of graduating seniors in New...

Northeastern proved to be the weaker pack after a two-game series against University of Connecticut Jan. 28 and Jan. 29. The Huntington Avenue team dropped the first matchup 3-2 at home, followed by a 10-1 drubbing on the road to end the season series against their Hockey East...

By Allison Mudge Six years ago, Mike Reinold was a Northeastern student going to class on Huntington Avenue and eating lunch in the student center. Now he's monitoring Curt Schilling's training routines. Originally from Winthrop, Reinold graduated from Northeastern in 2000....

By Adam Riglian Continuing his undefeated streak in the shot put and winning the weight throw for good measure, senior captain Derek Anderson led the Huskies to a fourth place finish in Friday's Reebok Boston Indoor Games at the Reggie Lewis Center. While the Huskies were outdone...

By Liz Ratto When students received their Loftman Hall housing assignments, there was something the letters didn't mention: some unwelcome roommates. While many students and residents of Boston deal with rodent invaders during their time in the city, students living in...

By Jason Kornwitz The Huskies nearly squandered a 19-point second half lead but held on for a 58-54 victory over Georgia State Sunday at Solomon Court. Sophomore guard Shaleyse Smallwood led NU with 18 points, senior guard Maralene Zwarich grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds...