By Allison Mudge There are 24 shopping days remaining until Christmas and as of last week it seemed most students had not started their shopping yet. "I'm not sure," said senior English and cinema studies major Stephen DeMonico of when he would start shopping. "I [wasn't]...

By Erika Carrubba Sophomore guard Shaleyse Smallwood made all 12 of her attempts from the free throw line and scored 22 points in a loss to Kansas on Sunday. Senior forward Erica Sheppard had six rebounds in the team's loss to Boston University on Nov. 21. And in a loss...

By Emily Robbins Carly Assael, this year's director of "The Vagina Monologues," said she was self-conscious the first time she saw the play as a sophomore in high school. "I went to the show with my mother. I was nervous and didn't know what to expect," Assael said. " I thought...

By Matt Foster The women's hockey team was rested and ready to go last night, defeating Brown University 4-2 at Matthews Arena. Junior forward Ashley Bielawski led the way with two goals, including the go-ahead goal in the third, while juniors Crystal Rochon and Amy Goodney...

By Allison Mudge Daylight savings time. Mid-terms. Holiday shopping. November can often be a stressful, even depressing month. When could be a better time for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)? Every November, NaNoWriMo founders encourage aspiring writers to participate...

Students voiced their presidential expectations to 10 members of the committee that will select candidates to replace university President Richard Freeland last night. Despite the low turnout of about 20 students, participants voiced their concerns to the committee for close...

By Kyle Sutton Television commercials, Sunday-paper catalogs, and holiday giveaways alike have all been heralding the gadget soon to be the hottest of the season: the Xbox 360. Microsoft's latest video-game system officially launched in retail stores on Tuesday, November 22,...

By Ricky Thompson At a community task force meeting last night, neighboring community members proposed an overhaul of campus that would turn Northeastern into an "Urban Village." Northeastern administrators, on the other hand, said the plan was unrealistic and did not account...

By Mary Eileen Gallagher Forget naughty or nice - what about price? When it comes to holiday shopping for all the people on your list this season, and I know those lists can grow awfully long, wouldn't it be wonderful to give meaningful presents to your loved ones and still...

By Danielle Tarloff The classic spring break image may be of sunny beaches and tropical sunsets, but heading north is a viable option, too. The city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec, is a world-class location with many historical sites, a thriving nightlife and nearby...

By Allison Mudge Spring break in Jamaica traditionally consists of partying on one of the most laid-back islands in the Caribbean, which some say creates a perfect balance between relaxation and festivity. "The clubs are really good," said Matt Feehan, a junior management...