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TUN.com provides list of on-campus specials

October 19, 2011

By Erica Thompson, News Staff Students on low budgets are always looking to find the best deals, whether they be on restaurant.com, Groupon or LivingSocial. But there is another website out there that is little-known and aims to save students bigs bucks – TUN.com (The University...

Rise in airfare costs to affect holiday plans

October 19, 2011

By Jennifer Smith This Thanksgiving, Northeastern students will be flocking home by the thousands. For some, this could be the only time they’ve seen their family and friends in person since the beginning of the semester. For others, that reunion may still be held off. The...

Commuter rails offer escape from city life

October 12, 2011

News Graphic/Adam Sandore By Jill Bongiorni Boston is known for its “college town” demeanor - offering countless bars, clubs, restaurants, museums, theaters, shopping districts, music venues and sporting events - but sometimes the hustle and bustle of city life can be...

Bedbugs still biting

October 12, 2011

By Erica Thompson, News Staff The children’s rhyme “sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite” gained an entirely new meaning this past year, as students living in both university leased buildings and off-campus apartments reported infestations of the insects in their...

Occupy Boston takes over Financial District

October 5, 2011
A city within a city has been constructed in downtown Boston. Since pitching tents Friday night, Occupy Boston has taken over Dewey Square, serving as a self-sufficient city of protest. The on-going leaderless initiative, inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement that began in New York Sept. 17, is fighting unemployment and corporate influence in politics.

Authors to visit BPL this month

September 27, 2011

By Angel Feliciano   Several well-known authors are scheduled to come to the Boston Public Library (BPL) throughout October to talk about their work on topics ranging from “economics to environmentalism and from personal tales to local history,” according to the...

Mayor Menino continues to fight for better health

September 27, 2011

By Sarah Henry Mayor Thomas M. Menino is continuing his crusade against harmful health habits in Boston with the recent launch of a public awareness campaign against sugary drinks. The campaign, which was unveiled Sept. 6, was designed to convince residents to reduce their...

Boston Globe puts a price on news with new website

September 20, 2011
Is $3.99 a week too steep for students to afford for news?
In a society where everything can be found on the Internet at the click of the mouse, publishing an online newspaper is no new feat. However, the launch of BostonGlobe.com, an online subscription-based version of The Boston Globe, demonstrates a new direction and a new revenue source for online journalism.

Late night destinations for fun, food

September 13, 2011

By Erica Thompson Boston is known for its unique urban atmosphere, premier universities, user-friendly public transportation, overload of co-eds and exceptionally early closing times. For those looking to satisfy a sweet tooth or chow down on a greasy slice of pizza after...

State cuts free flu vaccines by over half

September 13, 2011

By Claudia Geib The commonwealth of Massachusetts announced that it will cut the number of free influenza vaccines it distributes to health clinics and centers by more than half this fall. Despite recent efforts by health officials to promote the importance of flu vaccinations,...

Northeastern campus retains diverse history

September 8, 2011

                    By Jill Bongiorni   Despite the sleek brick and glass buildings that make up Northeastern’s modern campus, the university holds 200 years of quirky history...

Clean, green ways to celebrate Earth Day in Boston

April 20, 2011
This Earth Day will consist of more than just recycling old water bottles. April 22, Bostonians can choose a “green” method of transportation or simply invest in food and clothing industries that help create an eco-friendly environment by producing sustainable and locally produced goods.