The women’s basketball team concludes its regular season TONIGHT when it welcomes Hofstra to Solomon Court on Senior Night.
Tip-off for the final home game for senior captains Dani Iervolino and Jamie Conroy is set for 7 p.m.
Tonight from 6-10pm head over to the Cabral Center for Black H
istory Month Jeopardy! Plus, Alex Trebek won’t be hosting, which will assuredly foster a more upbeat jeopardy round for all participants. Test your knowledge of Black History Month and celebrate the contributions of people of African descent! What a great way to finish February!
And tomorrow at 7PM in Blackman, Delta Phi Epsilon and HerCampus present “Big Man on Campus!” Big Man On Campus is an opportunity for all men in the Northeastern community to compete in a talent show, a Husky Pride competition and a question and answer session. The winner of these competitions will be crowned the Big Man on Campus! Come see what types of fine young talented Men Northeastern has! Tickets available on myNEU. All proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 
In case you haven’t heard—ISSI is hosting an international film series! Tomorrow in 20 West Village F at 7:30pm, ISSI will play My Afternoons With Marguerite (La Tete en friche)! International cinema can provide a glimpse into foreign cultures gives us a chance 
to understand films born from outside of Hollywood! My Afternoons With Marguerite is a story of people from opposite universes, one illiterate man and one well-read elderly woman, come together to develop a unique bond.
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We are pleased with the outcome of Monday night’s sense of the senate to exclude Chick-Fil-A from the group of vendors considered for a soon-to-be-renovated space at Northeastern’s Curry Student Center. We are proud of the decision that affirms our University’s commitment to be an inclusive, diverse community that is respectful of all. The successful process is also a testament to the great working relationship between the University administration, the Student Government Association and the Graduate Student Government.
Can you believe March Madness is only a few days away?! Most of you are probably bogged down with the stress of midterms, but lucky for us Huskies, there are always awesome events going on around campus that can help all of us unwind!
Today from 8:30-4:30pm, stop into the African American Institute as they host a Black History Month Celebration to conclude February and Black History Month!
Who is looking to to take a shot at stardom—ISSI style?! Tonight at 8pm, I
SSI will be hosting an INTERNATIONAL IDOL! Tonight will consist of great music from every region of the world, whether an amateur or a pro, whether you speak Spanish, Arabic, Swahili or Mandarin, come on down and have a chance to steal the spotlight! There will be a non-competitive portion of the night and then ISSI is kicking it up a notch with a competitive singing contest. The audience will get to be in Simon Cowell’s shoes to nominate who will be 2012’s International Idol!
Tomorrow at 12PM in 90 Snell Library, come and Meet the Author of Dogma—Lars Iyer. Dogma, the sequel to the 
2010 hit, Spurious, has been proclaimed by the Library Journal, “a philosophical rumination, at once serious and playful, on the nature of existence and meaning” Lars Iyers novels are considered to be part part Nietzsche, part Monty Python, part Huckleberry Finn. So, head over to Snell to learn from this dynamic, hilarious and intriguing author. Don’t forget to bring your copy of Dogma!
And tomorrow night in afterHOURS 
from 6:30-11pm, MEISA will present WARPED TOUR UNIVERSITY featuring D.R.U.G.S. Warped Tour University will include a guest lecture from Kevin Lyman—the creator of the cherished punk rock festival—Warped Tour. Plus, performances by Moving Mountains and Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows. (Don’t forget to stop by UNO’s before or after the show as part of MEISA’s fundraising.) Click here for more information.
Ever wondered about the science behind Krypton’s explosions or how Spiderman saved Mary Jane with his web? Today, February 26th at 2PM in Blackman, come learn about the Physics of Superheroes! Professor James Kakalios—a world class Professor in the school of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota will be sharing the scientific marvels of Marvel Comics! In order to attend you must RSVP here and register for a chance to win an author signed book or an iPod. For more information regarding the Physics of superheros click here. 
And after absorbing the ins and outs of superhero powers, come join Alpha Ep
silon Phi as they host their biggest philanthropy event of the year! Ribbons on the Runway will feature a fashion show with Northeastern student models, a silent auction and a cancer survivor speaker! Ribbons on the Runway will be held today, February 26th at 7PM in the Curry Ballroom. Tickets are available on myNEU for $7. (All proceeds for the event go directly to Sharsheret Breast Cancer Foundation.)
On Monday the NU Econ Society will host The Boston Symposium on Economics. Three Economics Professors will speak from research and experience on how the application of economics and the science of decision making has the power to improve our h
uman condition and change the world for the better! Come and learn from MIT’s Professor Noam Chomsky on “Manufactured Consent,” Northeastern’s Professor Rory Smead on “Game Theory and Climate Change” and Northeastern’s Professor Alan Dyer on “It’s the Money, Stupid!” will be held in the Curry Center Ballroom at 6:30PM. Tickets available on myNEU. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the greatest economic thinkers in Boston!
And once again, on Monday, afterHOURS will be bumpin’ from 9-10PM with the first NU Unplugged show of the Spring semester! Start off your week on the right husky paw!
Laugh your Head Off, Play with Fire, Eat Some Burritos, Land a Future Career, what could be better?
The upcoming week is full of excitement for Boston theatre-goers, food enthusiasts, and goal-driven individuals. Year-long opportunities to see some of the greatest comedians in Boston along with chances to stuff your face and win free T-Shirts lead us to a great point in our college career. Don’t miss these opportunities while they are right in the palm of your hand!
Comedy
If you weren’t able to check out NU’s very own improv troupe, Nu & Improv’d this week in Boston’s Beanpot of Comedy, not to worry! The laughs never end! 
Having a night out in the beautiful North End, or just stopping by for some pastries? Well, stay a little longer and check out the Improv Asylum! This is a must-see event while you are a student in Boston. The Improv Asylum has been featured on HBO and has been named as Boston’s Best Comedy Club. Their Mainstage Show of top improv performers runs throughout the weekend, with featured performances on almost every weekend. You will be guaranteed 90 minutes of non-stop laughing, which everybody needs every once in awhile. For tickets and show information, click here.
Dance
Inspired by dance, movement, or playing with fire? Here’s your chance to enjoy a combination of the three with Boston Ballet. This Thursday, March 1st, the Boston Ballet will be premiering their performance of the ballet Play with Fire! This two-hour production portrays three contemporary works with a haunting twist. Listen to the Rolling Stones while seeing mind-blowing architecture and movement on stage. This unique experience is taking place at the Boston Opera House in the Theatre District and will run from March 1st through March 11th. Spring break or not, try not to miss this exceptional performance! Click here for information about the Ballet, tickets, and more!
Food Contests
Are Burritos on your top list of favorite foods? Ever wish you could own your own Burrito restaurant and make these delectable items on your own? Well, here’s your chance! If you have not done so already, eating at Anna’s Taqueria is a must on the college Bucket List! They are located all over Boston, but this Wednesday, February 29th, at 6 PM be sure to make a stop at the Anna’s Taqueria on Harvard Street in Brookline. This location is hosting
a “Spoon Ninja” Burrito-Rolling Competition. Customers get the chance to stand behind the counter, learn how to make these renown, made-to-order burritos, and compete against other fans to name the fastest roller! The Golden Spoon Trophy is awarded to the winner, but all participants get a free T-shirt and gift card (who doesn’t love free food and T-shirts?). For more information and a chance to register, click here!
Career Opportunities
Want to see what your future has in store for no cost at all? The National Career Fairs Job Fair is coming to Boston! This Monday, February 27th from 11 AM to 2 PM, meet endless amounts of employers from the Boston area and beyond for FREE. The Radisson Hotel Boston on 200 Stuart Street (very accessible by T) is home to this opportunity-filled event. If you are searching for co-ops, internships, or jobs for after graduation, don’t miss this fair! Not only will you get to meet top-not employers, but resume reviews will be available by employer experts. Click here to register and learn more about the National Career Fair!
This weekend, our Northeastern men’s hockey team will take on Maine for back to back games—one tonight and one tomorrow night. Both games are scheduled for 7pm. The Huskies have not been able to secure a win against the Black Bears since 2009, and now it’s our time to shine as the Huskies need to play their hearts out in order to defend an indefinite spot on the playoffs. Come out and show support during thes
e crucial times at the end of the regular season! Tickets available on myNEU!
And if you’re looking for some Friday night musical entertainment, be sure to hit up afterHOURS at 8PM as Distilled Harmony presents: Barbarians and Librarians. The newest members of the band will be performing and they’ll be debuting some of their latest songs fresh from their larynges! Distilled Harmony also invited a pair of a capella neighbors, the Simmons Sirens and Emerson’s Noteworthy! Come out and enjoy some beautiful voices from the Northeastern Community.
Tomorrow night don’t forget to stop by the Fenway Center from 6-9PM as NASO presents their Annual Africa Night! The night will include a high energy dance and fashion show where cultural and contemporary African clothes will be showcased. There will also be skits, poetry readings and a portion of the night will be dedicated to the “Hearts of Horn” cause—a movement to raise awareness for the famine and drought oc
curring in the Horn of Africa. This is a free event, all are welcome!
Thought about going to bed early on Saturday night? Think again, SLEEPER AGENT will not allow for such nonsense. Tomorrow night from 7-10:30pm, afterHOURS will be hosting Coachella-Bound, Sleeper Agent! This up and coming band has toured with acts such as Cage the Elephant and Weezer! They have been on countless look-out-for-this-hot-new-band lists and now they will be at Northeastern before they will likely hit Ryan Seacrest’s top 10 list! This event is FREE and NU+1.
From affairs, scandals, debt and aligning with corrupt regimes, many of our former presidents have had quirks that reveal that the admiration many U.S. citizens have for their presidents is not always merited. Today from 2:45-4:00PM in the Raytheon Amphitheatre, The Political Science Department will hold a “2012 President’s Day Lecture—From Supremely Reverent to Utterly Bizarre: Portrayals of the Presidents, From Washington to Obama.” Come discover some mysteries of the White House and learn the reason why we have a long weekend every February in honor of our former heads of st
ate.
Did you know that Wal-Mart is currently planning to open its doors in Roxbury?! Many of you are probably thinking, “Yipee! Wal-Mart is soo cheap! This is totally perfect for my college budget” But today from 6-7:30 in 104 West Village G, come learn about Wal-Mart’s negative impact on communities, its effect on local economies, people and the environment. The Social Justice Resource Center, HEAT, Slow Food NU and PSA will be facilitating a dialogue surrounding the “High Cost of Low Price.” Come learn the dangers of this massive corporation and how you can join a campaign to prevent Wal-Mart from invading!
Tonight NUCALLS in conjunction with the ISSI will be hosting its first NUCALLS World Tour from 6-9PM in McLeod Suites! All of Northeastern’s most prominent cultural clubs are teaming up to bring you some amazing exotic food, cultural music, souvenirs, and recount foreign experiences! Plus, brush up on your language skills and learn how you can get involved in NUCALLS or any other cultural group on campus!
As Spring Break is fast approaching, many Huskies are rushing 
around, studying feverishly for midterms and are in an overall state of panic. But have no fear, the end is in sight, and tomorrow morning from 9-10AM, the Spiritual Life Center invites you to “Take a Human Break!” Come enjoy a cup of coffee, and grab a bagel or muffin. This is a great “TGIF” opportunity to relax, meet other students, faculty and staff from the University!
Tomorrow night, head down to Matthews Arena to cheer on the Men’s Hockey Team as the Huskies will battle it out against the Maine Black Bears at 7PM! The season is winding down and the stakes are high for our Huskies! Come out and show your Northeastern Pride! Tickets available on myNEU.
For many of you taking classes this semester, Spring Break is just a hop, skip and a jump away. Meanwhile, many of us on co-op don’t even know when
Spring Break is! As campus will begin to vacate the week of March 4th, Co-op Connections will be hosting co-op spring break events to keep all of us on the 40-hour-a-week grind in good company! Log onto myNEU now and find all of the events under “myTickets.” Take mini-trips around Boston with a week-long series of events planned just for co-op students!
Tonight from 6-7:15PM in 305 Shillman Hall, The Northeastern University Social Enterprise Institute welcomes distinguished MIT Professor Iqbal Quadir, founder of Grameenphone—the largest telephone company in Bangladesh. Grameenphone provides phone service to more than 100 million rural people and annually generates close to 1 Billion Dollars. Professor Iqbal Quadir will be here to discuss the importance of technology, entrepreneurship and innovation for market specific products. Professor Quadir’s work has been recognized by countless organizations including the World Bank, United Nations, The 
World Economic Forum and many more! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a cutting edge leader in Social Entrepreneurship and to learn about business for the greater good. Please RSVP (limited seating available) here. Refreshments will be served!
Tonight, at 7PM the Northeastern Men’s Basketball team will return to Matthews Arena as the huskies will battle it out against the league co-leader, George Mason. Make sure you come and cheer on the Huskies for their last home game of the season! Tickets available on myNEU.
Also tonight, from 7-10PM in afterHOURS, Tastemakers Magazine will be presenting its 27th issue with an annual PROM celebration! There will be a photo booth to capture as many timeless prom photos as you could ever imagine, a crowing of a Prom King and Queen, and some giveaways! Dressing up is not required but is highly encouraged! The event is free and is NU+1! Don’t forget your dancing shoes!
Today, the Spiritual Life Center will be hosting Ash Wednesday Worship. At 12:00pm there will be an Ecumenical Christian Service (combined service for Catholics and Protestants). At 5:30PM and 7:30PM, The Catholic Center will sponsor Catholic Masses with Ashes. All three services will be located at the Fenway Center and are open to all!
