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‘Fever Pitch’ Premier Slideshow

April 6, 2005

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Explosion in Kerr Hall injures students, staff members

April 6, 2005

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Explosion in Kerr Hall injures students, staff members

April 6, 2005

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Universities turn alcohol sales toward on-campus venues

April 6, 2005

By Lisa Kaczke Liz Ridge was in a pickle last Saturday night. The rain was pouring and she and her friends were stuck on Boylston Street by the Boston Common after spending the night bar hopping.

Graduation features former chief of staff, BRA chair

April 5, 2005

By Ricky Thompson President Richard Freeland's office has announced that Leon Panetta will be the commencement speaker for the spring 2005 morning graduation ceremony. Although the President's Office has revealed Panetta's role, many students said they still do not know who...

Track: Blazing women set new record in Fla.

April 5, 2005

By Ricky Popolizio While the weather in Southern Connecticut didn't hold up for the men's track meet this weekend, the women's team continued to shine at the South Florida Invitational on Friday and Saturday in Tampa, Fla. The women combined to win four events, including the...

HIV: to know or not to know

April 5, 2005

According to the signs throughout subway stations and ads on television, "Knowing is beautiful." But a majority of people in Massachusetts feel that when it comes to HIV and AIDS testing, ignorance is bliss. A survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 2001...

Women’s crew split on Charles

April 5, 2005

By Ricky Popolizio A choppy Charles River forced the Northeastern University women's crew team to move the rowing to the 1,400-meter powerhouse stretch of the river and race head-to-head Saturday morning.

First public SGA debate brings rift to surface

April 5, 2005

The two candidates for Student Government Association (SGA) president went head-to-head for the first time in public last night, fielding pre-submitted questions about the positions they will take if elected next week. Current SGA President Bill Durkin and Sen. Michael Benson,...

Commentary: Transferring responsibility and care

April 5, 2005

By Lisa Kaczke Since transferring to Northeastern three years ago, my time has been anything but easy. Northeastern has never tried to make transfer students feel welcome. I am continuously at a disadvantage because I was a transfer student, even though when I graduate in September,...

All Hail: Disordered care

April 5, 2005

If you've been to the Marino Center, you've probably seen it - or maybe only I notice it because I'm conditioned to notice such things. On the second floor, right next to the bulletin board proclaiming "the new carb rules" is another bulletin board displaying a single, centered...

SGA Debate: News Analysis

April 5, 2005

By C.G. Lynch As the first ever public Student Government Association presidential debate came to a close last night, one thing was clear: The need for direct elections, improved community relations and increased student body involvement are the key issues facing next year's...