There's just something about beating a team named the Catamounts that makes victory taste extra sweet. Sure Saturday's 2-0 win over America East rival University of Vermont (4-3-1, 0-1 AE) was just one win for the Northeastern men's soccer team (2-5-0, 1-0 AE) but it sure feels...

By Eliza Jaquez Sonia Elizabeth Aguilar was 13 years old when she was first jailed for trying to cross the American border. It wasn't until her second attempt that she successfully fled her poverty-stricken community in El Salvador and mastered the English language. Aguilar,...

By Jeff Bashara The Northeastern women's cross country team pulled out a close win, besting host Quinnipiac University 49-48 at the Quinnipiac Invitational last Friday. The meet featured an exciting climax with Northeastern's women runners surging past their opponents at the...

By Justin Rebello About a month ago, The Boston Globe, where I co-op, ran an article regarding documents that claimed President George W. Bush never fulfilled his military obligation in the Air National Guard. These are the same documents that currently have Dan Rather scrolling...

Forum highlights Boston's history Renowned local writers gathered last Wednesday night to discuss the impact Boston has had on their lives and promote their book "The Good City: Writers Explore 21st Century Boston," as part of the Ford Hall Forum series. Susan Orlean, author...

By Chris Estrada Old habits die hard. Just ask Mark Salzillo. Two years ago, the middler English and education major found himself at the end of his swimming career as he entered Northeastern. He said for him, the sport had been a way of life since early childhood, but because...

It was a memorable first impression, 12 minutes of shutout football that certainly signaled a warning to the Northeastern football bench. An incensed but controlled response by the Huskies (2-1, 1-1 Atlantic 10), however, nullified the troubles of their first quarter against...

You just don't see a stat line like this, unless you're playing Madden 2005. Northeastern senior strong safety Gavin Potter has been named The Northeastern News Player of the Week after lighting up the Towson Tigers last Saturday in the Huskies Atlantic-10 opener. The two-year...

By Caitlin Gambee Northeastern-bred band Logan will be vying for a Boston Music Award this year. Nominated in Best Funk/Jam Band, they will bring its personal style to this year's New England Music Organization (NEMO) festival. Other nominees in the same category are Addison...

By Hailey Heinz Since its opening this semester, the new branch of the Center for Community Service has seen its share of traffic. Some students are looking to start doing service for the first time, others want to continue with work they did in their hometown and a few students...

The name SEXcapades leads to one conclusion: trash follows. Thanks for living up to all expectations. I can read about sleazy sexual relations just about anywhere, I don't need it in a university newspaper. I could say 'grow up' but what would be the use? Just because other...

By Thomas M. Menino Welcome to Boston. You are among thousands of other students from across the United States and around the globe who are here to study and learn. As you explore your new home, you will discover that the charm of Boston lies within its old-world atmosphere...