This letter is in response to "Husky completes co-op in Africa," (Jan. 28). Does this title attract me to the article? Yes, and this would be because of its absurdity. The article reaffirms certain misconceptions about Africa. First of all, in a culture that thrives on dividing,...

With the recent back and forth banter between sides on the same-sex marriage legislation, a younger demographic is beginning to get involved. Though their age bracket may not be solely targeted in the passing of this legislation, students are voicing their opinions on this contended...

For once in my life, I feel dated. I'd heard my parents and even my older brothers throughout the years make a reference to something that would reveal their climbing age. I remember them saying, "Oh, wow, I'm really getting up there." And all I would do is chuckle because I...

By Jeff Powalisz Win or no win, the message is quite clear: the Northeastern men's track team is on a roll. At the Boston University Open on Saturday, the Huskies did not run with a full roster, opting instead to use the meet as preparation for the America East Championship....

By Brian Pivonka Students only have about two to three hours a week in class with their professors. Between lectures and tests during regular class time, they often must find an opportunity outside of class to have their concerns heard. The Academic Operations Manual says...

By Stephen Sears Television on a February Sunday consists of me flipping through the channels and only coming across cheesy '80s movies with Tom Berenger or Patrick Swayze. I finally just turn it off. I felt the same way looking through the Summer I-II course catalog, except...

By Glenn Yoder and Bobby Hankinson As Mayor Thomas M. Menino openly labeled universities and the new liquor laws accountable for the rioting that took place after last Sunday's Super Bowl, Northeastern was faced with the repercussions. Students and administrators alike watched...

By Rose Sopko MxPx loves what they do, and they have for the past 11 years. MxPx is made up of Mike Herrera (vocals, bass), Tom Wisniewski (guitar) and Yuri Ruley (drums). It's hard to believe these guys have been playing their infectious punk rock for so long, and they still...

By Sarah Metcalf At the start of the Northeastern women's basketball game against America East rival Vermont on Saturday, it looked as though the Huskies were in danger of losing their sixth straight game, and dropping below .500 for the first time this season. NU rallied from...

By Jen Nelson Crime log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety records. Wednesday, February 4 1 a.m. The community receptionist in Smith Hall reported an intoxicated resident on the second floor of the building. Officers responded and found the...

By Peter Conroy As if the news itself wasn't bad enough, that head football coach Don Brown had left Northeastern in order to take the same position with Atlantic-10 rival Massachusetts, the way defensive end Matt Campopiano, and many other Huskies, heard the announcement added...

hat happened two Sundays ago was a tragedy on many levels. In this aftermath, city officials are calling for the increased responsibility and accountability of universities, such as Northeastern. Those who lead the student body, such as Student Government President Michael Romano,...