By Chris Brook Nearly 30 years ago, iconic rockers such as XTC, Talking Heads, Elvis Costello and The Attractions and Devo helped lay the groundwork for an experimental movement of music that bridged the gap between boisterous punk bands like the Clash and pop harmony groups...

By Josh Luby Parts of Northeastern have finally entered the 21st century. ResNet has set up several locations around campus where wireless Internet will now be available for students who have wireless capabilities on their computers. As of now, there are 14 locations scattered...

By Bessie King Jokes, improvised skits and many laughs filled the Raytheon Amphitheater Saturday night when "Salsation!" performed. Hosted by the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), the event was a comedy night intended to celebrate the near end of Hispanic Heritage...

By Sarah Metcalf and Mike Naughton While the Red Sox and Yankees face off at Fenway Park Friday night, campus police and Boston police will be joining forces, in part to ensure there will be no repeats of last year's sports-related riots. In an effort to increase police presence...

BROOKLINE - If nothing else, Northeastern and Villanova will be approaching the rest of their Atlantic-10 seasons with a renewed awareness of their competition. Catapulted by the relentless offensive prowess of quarterback Shawn Brady and wide receiver Cory Parks, while overcoming...

I was spending the night with my new-found "friend" one night when I got up around 7 a.m. to use the bathroom. As I rolled over and prepared to get up, I noticed that my backside was sopping wet. Completely confused, I rolled over again and realized that the bed too was wet....

By Erin Engelson Upon entering Sweet-n-Nasty on Massachusetts Avenue, customers are greeted by the sweet smell of cake and frosting. With closed eyes, this is any normal cake shop. But with eyes open, customers can find a penis cake wedged between the cupcakes and party favors....

In 2003, the Reproductive Medicine Centre in Albury, Australia ran an advertisement offering a package worth more than $5,000 to eligible sperm donors worldwide. The advertisement, originally printed in a Canadian student publication, prompted a flood of applicants. Advertisements...

By Jessica Weed The singer, guitarist and keyboardist performed a few songs, then, abandoning non-smoking laws, Alexander Mc-Mahon lit up a cigarette and let the smoke swirl around him for the remainder of the show. McMahon, 21, is part of an underground rock band, Inouk...

Every year, President Richard Freeland presents his State of the University address. And, as with most "state of" addresses, it's a lot of fluff, with "truths" seen through the rose-colored glasses of the speaker. The Northeastern State of the University address is no different....

Experts discuss Boston busing anniversary To commemorate the 30-year anniversary of court ordered school desegregation through busing in Boston, a Ford Hall Forum sponsored lecture was held Thursday at the Old South Meeting House. A panel of experts and Boston Public School...

Husky quarterback Shawn Brady was the key differencemaker in the Northeastern-Villanova football game, carrying the offense with 299 yards passing and four touchdowns while leading the team to a 34-30 win. He has been named The Northeastern News Player of the Week. In a game...