This past summer, I was invited on a canoeing trip to Maine that my friend's boyfriend had planned with a few other people. The 11 of us enjoyed the day, drinking and floating down the river. Everyone was having a good time, with the exception of one of the guy's ex-girlfriends...

By Allison Mudge After two years with the same big man on Northeastern's campus, middler Bobby Battista charmed the judges and took over the title. The entrepreneurship and small business management major from Hingham was crowned winner of the fifth annual "Big Man on Campus"...

By Jason Kornwitz BROOKLINE - Snow fell, steadily coating Parsons Field Saturday, and chilly temperatures punctured the typically comfortable October air. But weather conditions took a back seat to Senior Day and the final game of the season for the Northeastern women's soccer...

By Ricky Thompson With a boombox under each arm and a stack of discs at his disposal, Jeffrey Fairbanks had already attained his first taste of the American dream before he was even old enough to drive. "I saved up the money, bought some gear and built a production company,...

It's possible I can't stand you. We may never have exchanged a word, and if we met in another context, we might be best friends, lovers or soulmates. But in the context of the Marino Center, I just want you out of my sight. If you don't frequent Marino, you're off the hook....

By Erika Carrubba It was the final weekend on the road for the Northeastern volleyball team, and they were unable to pull out a win against Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) opponents William ' Mary and Virginia Commonwealth University. The two losses bring the Huskies' record...

The university announced the search committee that will interview applicants for the next Northeastern president last Wednesday. The committee is made up of 17 members, including members of the board of trustees, faculty, administration, alumni and one student. "The search...

By Dinah Alobeid The altar in the Sacred Space Thursday boasted calacas and sugarskulls as well as Dos Equis beer, candles and incense. The skeleton was seated on the second tier of the altar adorned with purple and white decorations as well as ceiling adornments. Calacas...

In the world of Demi and Ashton and Tom and Katie, large age discrepancies between romantic partners may have lost their shock value. In "Shopgirl," based on Steve Martin's novella of the same name, director Anand Tucker shows audiences the subtle intricacies of relationships...

By Kevin Williamson Elena Alvarez is just a freshman, but after her strong showing in the Northeastern swimming team's season-opening win at Boston University, she may soon acquire a veteran-like role on the team. Alvarez set a new school record of 2:20.86 in the 200-yard...

By Susan Torres Over 1,500 students from the Boston area showed up at the Museum of Fine Arts Thursday night for a free College Night featuring free admission to an exhibition of Ansel Adams photography, a screening of the film "Coffee and Cigarettes" and a concert by the Mountain...

There are four words I have a hard time swallowing each holiday season when I'm planning a trip home: "You're taking the bus." Against my will, I have become somewhat accustomed to this sort of punishment, though there have been times I can scheme my way out of it by complaining...