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...

By Liz Ratto They say it's all about the music and this year's "Rockfest" was no exception. Too bad so few took advantage. Small crowds graced afterHOURS Friday night as the club welcomed local bands Greenline and Three Day Threshold to the stage. Although the audience was...

Thrift stores offer an affordable way to keep this season's hot looks from burning holes in college students' wallets. While thrift store shopping can be hit or miss, sometimes the hunt is half the fun. Planet Aid, a non-profit second-hand store that specializes in retro looks,...

Dining services offers kosher meal plan NU Dining Services has introduced a new kosher meal plan targeted at students whose dining options are limited due to religious or personal beliefs, said Director of Spiritual Life Shelli Jankowski. "The focus is on Jewish and Muslim...

One thing we can all surely agree upon is this year's election will define America for the foreseeable future. I can honestly say that in my lifetime, I have never seen our nation this divided. Why is it, then, in the past few elections we have had two candidates that no one...

By Jennifer Nelson In anticipation of inclement weather caused by remnants of Hurricane Frances, the Office of New Student Orientation, Student Center and Student Activities and the Welcome Week Coordinating Committee have postponed or relocated outdoor Welcome Week activities...

A few months ago, an eager friend and I headed off to a psychic in Revere. Five minutes and $35 later I was left feeling unsatisfied and stupid. The man of my future, Mary the Psychic said, would be Rick, Nick or Chip. Great. Instead of just writing off the possible or...

In front of South Station, things are quite uniform. Skyscrapers and office buildings rise above the streets, while men and women in suits dominate the landscape of pavement. Like any location, though, there are certain places that add flair and pizazz to the area. They have...