By Krista Casey Ayisha Knight can't hear, but she can feel the rhythm. She writes her own poetry and then translates it through sign language. Knight was one of the def jam performers from "Soulvibe" at afterHOURS Saturday. "Soulvibe," a mix of a poetry slam and hip-hop...

By Allyson Savin Springfest '04 was postponed. This should not be news to you. Fall fest '04 is set to happen Sept. 18 with the biggest concert ever at Northeastern. Yet, with all of the anticipation for Busta Rhymes, it is all too easy to get caught up in the excitement...

By Justin Rebello There are certain consequences I fear from a night of drinking: hangover, liver failure, saying inappropriate things to inappropriate people. Apparently impeachment is now one of them. According to last week's Northeastern News, Andres Vargas allegedly...

By Ed Klotzbier As most of you know, the Council for University Programs (CUP) is sponsoring a concert this Saturday, Sept. 18. Student leaders have spent significant time and resources planning and organizing this event and I know that students are looking forward to it. The...

Wednesday September 15 Boston poetry slam and open mic night at Cantab Lounge, 738 Mass. Ave., Central Square, Cambridge at 8 p.m., $3; 617-354-2685. Thursday September 16 Davy Rothbart discusses his "Found Magazine" at Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St., Brookline at...

By Chris Brook Perched on the main stage above hundreds of perspiring club-goers at The Roxy Saturday night, Russian-born and Canadian-bred violinist Eugene Draw hoisted a black electric violin -- extension cord in tow -- to his shoulder; he lifted the bow and proceeded to let...

By Adam Windram Located beneath the Stetson East residence hall, the Levine Marketplace serves hundreds of diners looking for something to chew on. While many of the same food items are guaranteed to be there, sometimes monotony can get the better of the stomach. To cure this...

These days it seems everyone is obsessed with reality television and celebrities. Between ordinary people eating bugs and marrying for money and then hour-long specials dissecting the "fabulous life" of pop culture icons, prime-time has become a very sad time for me. However,...

By Marc Lo Following the release of my name in The Northeastern News last week, I feel I owe the following explanation and apology to the Northeastern University community: There is very little I need to correct or argue about in the article. Yes, I did breach my employment...

By Elizabeth Dudek They gathered to reflect on the past, but vowed to focus on the future. With poignant prayers and heartfelt speeches, students and community members gathered to remember minority police officers and fire fighters killed during the September 11 attacks....

By Dinah Alobeid It's the talk of the town, or at least on Northeastern's campus. With a new semester underway, students from all majors and years are gabbing with topics ranging from dining facilities to the notorious NU shuffle. Surveying students this past week has deemed...

By Steve Sears The presidential campaign has gotten nasty like we all knew it would. Last month, the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth came out of the blue. (Where have they been for the past 35 years?) They claimed Sen. John F. Kerry lied about his service in Vietnam and that his...