By Marc Larocque The U.S. House of Representatives initiated a plan last Wednesday to halve the interest rate on government subsidized Stafford student loans from 6.8 percent to 3.4 percent over the next five years. By an overwhelmingly bi-partisan vote of 356 to 71, the H.R....

By Drew Bonifant Students' majors change all the time; their courses, meal plans and activities are the same way. And, in less than a month, their identifications will too. Social Security Numbers (SSN) will no longer serve as student ID numbers. They will be replaced by...

By Kate Augusto When Jessica Wagner wakes up in the morning and puts on her Boston Police uniform, she is unsure of what she may need to do on any given day. She might be getting on a motorcycle to patrol a parade in the city or she may need her bullet-proof vest as she's rushing...

By Liz Ratto Shabby stage curtains, 30-year-old seats and deteriorating sound and lighting systems are just a few of the things in need of refurbishing in Blackman Auditorium, according to a new report. Student Government Association (SGA) Vice President for Student Affairs...

By Kate Augusto Ella Robertson, associate dean and director of special support programs at Northeastern, will retire at the end of the month, as the department she has overseen for about 30 years is restructured. In addition to her work as a dean, Robertson was also a mentor...

By Samantha Egan U.S. Senator John Kerry, D-Mass, appeared in the Curry Student Center indoor quad last Friday to host his Second Annual Procurement Conference and Business Expo, along with Mass. Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and Northeastern President Joseph...

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In December, Lindsay Lohan told "People" magazine she had been attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for a year. "I haven't had a drink in seven days," she said. "I'm not even legal to, so why would I?" My goodness! Lindsay, you're right! I totally forgot - people who...

By Anne Baker Without fail, the beginning of January brings a round of New Year's resolutions most people find hard to adhere to, like eating healthy and exercising more often. The pressure to lose weight and start fresh is everywhere. Just look to the T, recently plastered...

By Carrie Knific Movie plotlines about inspiring teachers have been around since Sidney Poitier brought self-respect and discipline to an inner city school in "To Sir, With Love" in 1967. "Freedom Writers," the latest film in this genre begs the question of whether these storylines...

By Jennifer Ruggiero Former Northeastern football star Desmond Bellot has traded in his cleats for needle and thread and is hoping to create a streetwear alternative with a positive message. The '97 alumnus is designer of the hip-hop inspired, ready-to-wear clothing line Dolo...

By Nick Mendez Broken hearts, one-night stands, angry stepdads and the challenges of life on the road. These lyrical devices are staples of one musical genre: emo. The latest wave of boy bands have scaled both the charts and MTV's Total Request Live. Cute Is What We Aim...