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Night Owl bus service a distant dream

September 23, 2010

By Sam Lauf News Correspondent The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) helps 1.2 million riders to their destinations every weekday according to their website, but in the wee hours of the weekend, those who depend on the T are usually on their own. “Until...

A Haven for skateboarders in Boston

September 23, 2010

By Ralah Sanadiki News Correspondent The days of skateboarders crowding the streets of Boston could soon be coming to a close, as The Big Dig, a 10-year-long architectural project, includes plans to build a skate park underneath Zakim Bridge in East Cambridge. The...

Crime rate down in NU districts

September 16, 2010

By Colin Young News Staff There have been fewer crimes around Northeastern’s campus and Mission Hill this year than during the same time period last year, according to statistics released Tuesday by the Boston Police Department (BPD). The report, which compares the number...

Grabbing a cup of joe

September 16, 2010

By Jessica Bresler News Correspondent For most Northeastern students, fall brings a heavy load of books, classes, homework, and activities, and of course the driving force behind the madness is our enthusiasm for learning. And caffeine. For those who rush to the...

BostoNU: Local hot spots and hang outs

September 8, 2010

Espresso Royal Caffe: ERC, located on 44 Gainsborough Street, acts as many Huskies’ second kitchen, library and meeting location. With a menu including vegetarian and vegan options, it’s sure to please a group cramming for an exam, putting together a presentation or just getting a break from the dining hall.

BostoNU: Know your neighbors: A guide to Boston-area colleges

September 8, 2010

By Lana Lagomarsini News Staff Northeastern University Emerson College is a hybrid of a libral arts school and a music school in the Theatre District. The school was founded in 1880 and has majors in everything from broadcast journalism to acting and has the perfect backdrop...

Themes, music at Savant Project

April 22, 2010

With a tapas bar, full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, and a bar, The Savant Project has a variety of options, but it’s more than just an average restaurant; its difference lies in its drinks, music, themed parties and art.

Death of cyclist prompts reform

April 22, 2010

Mayor Thomas Menino announced Wednesday, April 14 that the City of Boston will work to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety by holding the first Bicycling Summit.

Colleges to Pay More

April 22, 2010

Boston’s universities, along with hospitals and other tax-exempt non-profit organizations, may soon be asked to contribute millions more annually to the city of Boston as part of the city’s PILOT program.

Little known sandwich shop a favorite of students

April 15, 2010

Some customers have waited for as long as two hours in line just to get a sandwich from Wan’s Convenience and Deli, and with subs named “Bob Marley” and “Orgasm,” Wan’s is a little different from the average sandwich shop. Purchased by Al Niles in 1994, the shop, which is located on 1508 Tremont Street, started out as just a convenience store.

Greenway to get healthy food vendors

April 15, 2010

The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy has launched a one-year pilot program that would introduce healthy, “green” food vendors along the Greenway by the summer of 2010. The pilot program has allotted for four specific areas in the parks where vendors could serve food. The Conservancy hopes to implement the changes by June 1.

Beehive boasts eclectic mix

April 8, 2010

As a music venue, restaurant and gallery space, The Beehive serves as a melting pot for the arts with a distinctly bohemian atmosphere. What was once a boiler room now combines three components, culinary, performance and decorative art, to develop what is referred to as “The Beehive Experience.” It is located at 541 Tremont St. below the Boston Center for the Arts.