By Kate Augusto Children learn reading, writing and arithmetic in elementary school, but there are rarely classes on how to be a good friend or how to work toward world peace. Middler international affairs major Alex Alvanos is working to fill that gap. Alvanos is expanding...

By Bobby Feingold Traveling the globe may not be something college students think they can afford on their budget. However, experienced world traveler Gil White believes money does not have to be an issue. In his lecture, "Europe and the World for 84 cents a day," which he...

By Marc Larocque First there was the rowboat. Then the sailboat. Now propelled by gasoline, myriad high-powered machines clip across the sea, and some Northeastern students are part of the next evolutionary step of the boat. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)...

By Christina Prignano It takes about three seconds for the average American to form a first impression, according to Monica Cost, founder and CEO of Evidently Assured, an image consulting firm. For those on co-op or going on job interviews, this can be a frightening message....

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Would you trade your arm for $1 million? No, you would not, nor would you barter away your leg for any amount of money. Do you know why? Because your body is your most valuable possession. That is why it boggles my mind when people abuse their bodies. Alcohol, cookies and...

Artists will tell you that combining blue and yellow yields green. However, some Northeastern water conservationists hope to get green by separating yellow and brown. "We're trying to get the buildings more green, more efficient," said Mike McCarthy, a plumbing foreman in...

As a journalism major with a minor in political science, I am known as the "political one" in my apartment. This is why I was slightly shocked that I had absolutely no idea Senator John Kerry, newly-elected Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino were not only...

In response to Professor Murray Forman's letter last week ("Militarization of campus unwelcome," Jan. 17) I would like to thank the professor for alerting us to a potential misunderstanding and address his legitimate concerns for the public safety of students and faculty. ...

In response to Rachel Slajda's bragging and admission of theft in "The Boston T Party" (Behind the Deans, Jan. 17), I have now read this piece four times and still cannot believe that: 1. The author not only candidly admits and seems to be proud of stealing services from multiple...

Affirmative action strives to help minorities after they've experienced a history of civil rights violations. Admission spots in universities known as "diversity quotas" often need to be filled based predominately on race. Ahmed Danso-Faried's commentary ("Affirmative Action...

Last night the President gave the State of the Union Address and showed he has failed to meet the needs of the American people. The President discussed energy independence, but we are left to wonder if his words will prove hollow. President Bush also discussed health care,...