The excitement has only just begun. With conference play in full swing, the Northeastern men's basketball team find themselves in an exciting race for first place in the America East Conference. After downing the University of Maryland-Baltimore County and the University...

By Michael Naughton The sounds of applause and cheers filled Blackman Auditorium Monday as a recording of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech played to a near capacity crowd coming from all around the state and nation for his 75th birthday celebration. Between...

With a wind chill of about minus 30 degrees Thursday night, I walked to my car after work. Just barely getting the car to start, I couldn't stop shaking as the vents blew cold air. Finally, I made it over to North Lot on St. Stephen Street, still shaking, and, shock of shocks,...

By Alyson St. Amand A credit card can be a dangerous tool if used uncontrollably, but if used responsibly it can put a student in good financial standing, allowing them to make purchases and investments. "Credit is not evil, it is necessary," said Sanyika Calloway Boyce,...

After torching the University of Maryland-Baltimore County women's basketball team for 39 points and finishing last week's two-game stretch averaging 28 points and 10 rebounds, sophomore Maralene Zwarich has been named The Northeastern News Player of the Week. Zwarich collected...

By Sarah Metcalf With the addition of an office in the Curry Student Center, a new director and a new leadership minor to be offered in the fall, Northeastern's leadership program, Leadership Education and Growth Opportunities, or commonly known as LEGO, has taken several steps...

In the four weeks since the last issue of The News, the Northeastern men's basketball team played nine games, with two being against nationally recognized programs and four against America East rivals. In that stretch the Huskies lost just three times, two of which came against...

By Danielle Livoti Don't be so quick to throw Dublin-based band The Thrills into the same category with bands like The Strokes, The White Stripes or The Hives. This quintet is setting themselves apart from the crowd with their debut album "So Much For The City," which incorporates...

His life has recently been marked with milestones. A new title, a new job, a new office and a new addition to his family -- a baby boy who goes by the name of Jake. Though only 34-years-old, John Silveria has achieved much and continues to strive for more. Silveria was named...

By C.J. Lynch The College of Engineering is hoping for increased funding from the 2004-05 budget to pay for additional faculty support over the next year. "Our budget is not finalized yet," said Dean Allen Soyster. "But our number one priority will be the addition of new faculty."...

Tell others where you go to school, and often the first thing they ask about is "that work program." Northeastern University is often a good fit for students who desire hands-on education. Co-op, the school's big selling point, the potential to give students the actual experience...

By Sarah Metcalf Although the players on the Northeastern women's basketball team were on break from classes, they didn't take a break from getting down to business, blazing to an impressive 6-1 record since Dec. 11. The streak of wins catapults NU to 8-3 overall, and 2-0...