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...

As she stepped down on to the deck at her first collegiate swim meet against Boston University, freshman Elena Alvarez was nervous. "Actually [very] nervous. It's very different from high school. I was standing on the deck when they were playing the national anthem, just...

By Taimi Arvidson Students beware: the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could soon be able to watch college students' Google searches and Facebook pokes. Modifications to the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) of 1994 would force schools to change...

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Just about everything is going to change for the men's basketball team as the members prepare to embark on their inaugural season in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). Per CAA requirements the Huskies will play all of their conference home games in Matthews Arena as...

By Nate Owen Melissa, 25, was addicted to the prescription painkiller OxyContin. Andrew, 22, said drugs will "chew you up and spit you on the ground." Both Andrew and Melissa are former drug addicts visiting Introduction to College classes this semester. Introduction to...

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By Jack Weiland The football team's journey home from Natchitoches, La. Saturday was likely a long one, but not because the trip spanned more than 1,500 miles or even because the Huskies had just fallen to 1-7 with a 14-12 loss to Northwestern State. Thinking about what could...

By Hailey Heinz Renee Spicer is disillusioned with co-op. Like many students, she came to Northeastern planning to go on several co-ops and make the most of experiential education. Now a middler, Spicer still hasn't gone on co-op, and said she may not be able to go out for another...