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Letter: I AM Northeastern Pledge misses the mark

October 6, 2011

While I applaud the efforts of Student Government Association (SGA) in encouraging their new “I AM Northeastern” pledge, I do not believe SGA has taken the correct trajectory in tackling off-campus problems. SGA fails to realize that this is not a Northeastern problem – it is an off-campus and community-wide problem which can only be effectively addressed there.

Editorial: Administration changing too rapidly, need for continuity

September 29, 2011

The News reported this week that David Luzzi, Dean of the College of Engineering, is leaving his position to become Northeastern's Strategic Security Initiative executive director. He is the fourth dean at Northeastern University to step down in one year, marking a grave problem in the direction of the school’s administration and leadership.

Column: Conference highlights importance of social media

September 29, 2011

Until last semester, I was against using Twitter. I created an account a year ago with the sole purpose of using it to contact people and discovering news for articles and assignments. I didn’t think – or want – my daily to-do list to contain tweeting, @replying or following celebrities. I was content with checking emails and Facebook only.

Letter: University has run out of space for students

September 29, 2011

Northeastern is growing into greatness. We have climbed the rankings. We have also expanded our offerings more than ever. Nevertheless, a part of greatness is conquering our weaknesses; a part of advancement is recognizing our limitations.

Editorial Cartoon

September 29, 2011

Letter: Autumn is a time of nostalgia, relaxation

September 22, 2011

The beginning of a new school year is always hectic. Everyone is busy with classes, part-time jobs, socializing and various other distractions. Needless to say, time passes by in the blink of an eye. Let’s take a step back for a moment, take a deep breath and consider what’s changing around us. Autumn is approaching. The sights and smells of this glorious season are just beyond the horizon – and I for one can’t wait.

Column: Taxi cabs in Boston need more regulation

September 22, 2011

Taxis are a mixed blessing in Boston. Sure, they may be more expensive than the T, Hubway and, according to an analysis from WBUR’s Radio Boston, every other major taxi service in North America, but there’s something to be said about the convenience of being brought from point to point. Or, rather, from a major intersection where a taxi will actually drive by to a point that isn’t quite where you’re going, but near enough to get there on foot since you don’t want cabbies knowing precisely where you live.

Editorial: School should expand NU Alert system off-campus

September 22, 2011

The NU Alert system is an emergency broadcast communication system that Northeastern University uses to inform the community of “emergencies and urgent situations that require immediate action,” according to the school’s website. Most commonly, it lets students know about...

Column: All students should travel internationally

September 15, 2011

This summer I rode through the desert on the back of a Jeep to watch the sunset in Jordan. I slept beneath the stars in a tent after eating lamb – cooked in the ground – for dinner.

Editorial: NEU is making progress, always room for improvement

September 15, 2011

As the carefree days of summer begin to vanish and the reality of fall sets in, campus comes to life again. The library is full, all of the dining halls are open and suddenly there are no more empty exercise machines in Marino. With clubs and classes back in full swing, it’s easy to see the improvements that have been made around campus, and the things that must still be addressed.

News Qs: Have you been affected by the construction at all?

September 15, 2011

By Melissa Danzo "As an orientation leader, it was more of a problem during the summer. It was also difficult that the main dining halls and Rebecca's Cafe were closed. But it's calmed down now; construction noise doesn't wake me up anymore." - is a sophomore international affairs major.

Column: Never say never in college

September 8, 2011

Welcome, Huskies! Now that your posters are on the wall, your mini-fridge is fully stocked and your extra-long twin sheets are fitted on those all-too-thin mattress pads, it’s time to fill you in on what the rest of the Northeastern community already knows. You’ve already...