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‘Tunnel Vision’ conceptualizes proof of afterlife

May 11, 2011

English professor Gary Goshgarian – or Gary Braver, as he’s known in the literary world – has a knack for turning popular scientific ideas into mortifying stories. In his books, he’s tackled topics like anti-aging science, plastic surgery, intelligence boosters and a cure for Alzheimer’s, all with a self-professed “Be careful what you wish for” motif. His eighth and newest book, “Tunnel Vision,” appears no different, taking the concept of proving an afterlife, and therefore God, through science.

SoWa Sunday a diverse, fun day of shopping

May 11, 2011

The smell of fresh bread and spring flowers wafts through the air as vendors smile and offer samples. Couples, dogs, college students and families stroll through canopies, picking up organic food and locally-made crafts. A South End staple since 2003, this is the SoWa open market.

Best of NU: Celebrity visit

April 21, 2011

“Good evening, Huskies!” shouted Joel McHale as he trotted onto the stage at Matthews Arena on Friday of Springfest 2011. The crowd erupted in cheers and whistles, which abruptly turned to boos as McHale teased, “Are there any Terriers in here?” Apparently, the Huskies did enjoy his comic musings and proceeded to vote McHale the best celebrity to visit campus this year. In fact, he won by a decently large margin, almost earning 25 percent of the total votes.

Best of NU: Dunkin’ Donuts

April 21, 2011

The alarm is going off. It’s 7:30 a.m., and it’s almost time for that 8 a.m. class every Northeastern student dreads. There is just one thing to do first. Shower? No. Eat? No. Coffee? Yes, please.

Best of NU: Movie Theatre

April 21, 2011

Whether it’s the stadium seating, convenient location, or something about the buttered popcorn, AMC Loews Boston Common raked in more than twice as many votes than any other theatre, sweeping over the rest with a decisive 46 percent plurality.

Best of NU: Best Student Group

April 21, 2011

It was apparently tough this year for voters to determine a winner for best student organization at Northeastern. Thirty-seven percent of voters wrote-in a group not included on the Best of NU ballot, and 38 groups had five or fewer votes. But one group earned a few more votes than the others – The Latin American Student Association (LASO), with 14 percent of the vote.

Best of NU: Best Bookstore

April 21, 2011

Sitting right in the middle of campus, it seems only natural that the Barnes and Noble in the Curry Student Center was voted the best bookstore on The News’ Best of NU poll. The campus bookstore caters to the everyday and not-so-everyday needs of Northeastern students.

Best of NU: Best Restaurant

April 21, 2011

At approximately 1 p.m. every day, groups of students gather around a small, white shack where sweet and salty smells are emanating, and all have the look of well-fed satisfaction on their faces. With this phenomenon occurring on a daily basis, it is no surprise that Chicken Lou’s was voted best eatery on campus for the 12th consecutive year. Runners up included Boloco, Panera and Qdoba, all of which were so highly regarded among students that the vote was incredibly close, but none could contend with the popularity of Chicken Lou’s.

Best of NU: Best Sports Moment

April 21, 2011

After three games of smash-mouth hockey and 106 combined penalty minutes, the men’s hockey team punched its ticket to the Hockey East semi-finals after winning a best of three series with cross-town rival, Boston University.

Calendar: April 21 – 27

April 21, 2011

By Emma Shuck, News Staff Together Boston, an electronic festival surrounding music, art and technology, will bring a free concert to Northeastern’s Fenway Center on Thursday, April 21. The event will bring in a wide variety of talent, all with unique performances done by...

Column: The dos and donts of summer festivals

April 21, 2011

Music festivals can be a daunting experience. The masses of people, bands and overall mayhem often leaves one’s head spinning. It takes the right balance of planning and spontaneity to successfully manage your way through the many facets of these chaotic events. In honor of...