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. There are plenty of options for coffee on campus, but Northeastern students voted Dunkin’ Donuts as No. 1. BetweenContinue reading “Best of NU: Dunkin’ Donuts”
Author Archives: Brenda Pantano
Sports Writing Final
The year was 1979. Michele Himmelberg is writing for the Fort Myers News-Press covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On this specific day, she is traveling to Minnesota for an away game against the Vikings. However, she learns that the Vikings are not letting any press into their locker room because of the one female sportsContinue reading “Sports Writing Final”
MFA shares silent dialogue of Japanese tea customs
By Brenda Maguire, News Correspondent The exhibit is very small, quaint and simple. Even though it looks sparse, this is actually the most appropriate way to showcase a Japanese tea ceremony known as chanoyu. Japan might be a little too far to travel for tea, but Northeastern students can walk a few blocks to experienceContinue reading “MFA shares silent dialogue of Japanese tea customs”
NU Bands Spotlight: Jet Black Sunrise
By Brenda Maguire, News Correspondent Just a few weeks ago, rock indie/pop band Jet Black Sunrise played in WRBB’s Battle of the Bands, where they performed original songs such as “Falling” and “Fire Escape.” While on stage, they danced and goofed around, even performing Cee Lo Green’s “[Expletive] you,” where they traded instruments and rockedContinue reading “NU Bands Spotlight: Jet Black Sunrise”
NU Professor featured at Kingston Gallery
By Brenda Maguire, News Correspondent Sophia Ainslie is usually the one giving instruction while she teaches her art classes. But on Monday, gallery curator James Hull directed Ainslie instead, while her students set up her art exhibit. Ainslie, a professor in the Department of Art + Design at Northeastern, will be featured at the KingstonContinue reading “NU Professor featured at Kingston Gallery”
The Spectrum
The date was May 19, 1974 and Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer remembers it all perfectly. He was only 19 as he watched his hometown team skate to a 1-0 win in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final to win the Cup at the Spectrum. “After the game ended, hundreds of deliriously happyContinue reading “The Spectrum”
iPod Ambush
By Brenda Maguire, News Correspondent As part of an occasional series, The News ambushed unsuspecting students and demanded they justify the songs that played when their iPods were put on shuffle, however embarrassing. Here are the results. Photos by Brenda Maguire Maya Richards, freshman, undeclared “Invade my Soul” by Mumford and Sons “I like theContinue reading “iPod Ambush”
Mike Eruzione Profile
His office looks just like any other office in the Boston University Alumni Center. There’s a desk, a computer, a few chairs and framed pictures on the wall. The pictures however, they are not the same as the other offices. A picture of the Stanley Cup with an Olympic gold medal and a picture ofContinue reading “Mike Eruzione Profile”
Cardella scored game-winner as Boston University tops Mercyhurst
By Brenda Maguire • USCHO Arena Reporter • Saturday, March 12, 2011 BOSTON — The game was the first NCAA tournament game hosted by the Boston University women’s hockey team in their six-year history. A win would take them to their first appearance in the Frozen Four. They faced a familiar foe; last season, theContinue reading “Cardella scored game-winner as Boston University tops Mercyhurst”
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