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 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...

Why not waste away in Margaritaville this spring break? Key West, Fla., the inspiration for many Jimmy Buffet songs, is known for its laid back attitude and easygoing population, according to www.pubclub.com. During the day, visitors can relax on the beach, play volleyball...

By Chris Brook Despite being battered by 150 mile- per- hour winds, sea surges and $8 billion in damages after Hurricane Wilma last month, tourism officials said 90 percent of Mexico's iconic spring break destination, Cancun, is projected to be up and running by mid-December....

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...

By Derek Hawkins For students seeking a more constructive way to spend spring break, the Northeastern Center of Community Service offers the opportunity to do volunteer work through its Alternative Spring Break program. "This is a great opportunity to see another city, another...

By Leah Fielding The Big Apple is the perfect place for those who prefer a more sophisticated spring break escape, and it is close enough to Boston that even students on co-op can get away for a weekend. From Broadway to Canal Street to museums and art galleries, there is something...

By Laura Moran Although a relatively unknown vacation spot for northern students, South Padre Island is a popular spring break destination in Texas and a well-kept secret in United States beach locations. With Mexico just 30 miles away, this area is known as one of the nicest,...