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The 7th Annual Beanpot of Comedy
-Feb 4, 8-9:30 p.m.
-Blackman Auditorium
Improv'd will host a "Whose Line is it Anyway?" style comedy performance. Click here for more information.
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The 16th Annual International Ice Carving Competition
-Feb 9, 11:30-1:30 p.m.
-Krentzman Quad
Professional and amateur ice carvings. To try your hand, contact the ISSI.
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Apartment Hunting Workshop
-Feb 10, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
-West Village A North
Learn about your rights as a renter and everything else you need for your off campus move in a compact hour seminar.
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"Only Words Break The Silence" - Selections from Texts For Nothing by Samuel Becket
-Feb 17 - Feb 20, 8 p.m.
-Ell Hall Studio Theater
Del Lewis will give voice to excerpts from Irish Author Samuel Beckett's collection of short stories. Click here for more information.
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Apartment Hunting Workshop
-Feb 22, 6 p.m.
-14 INV
Learn about your rights as a renter and everything else you need for your off campus move.
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"Review Your Lease" Night
- Feb 23, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
-Curry Student Center Indoor Quad
Need help with the fine print? We'll help you understand what you're responsible for with your new lease agreement.
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Many students use our message boards
to find sublets and roommates. But don't forget about the Ride Share/Furniture options. Don't throw out your
furniture
before putting up a post. Your next door neighbor could be in need!
Need a ride
somewhere? Check the message board. See where people are going, and if you have an extra spot in your car, post it. One more head for gas money never hurts.
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Dear Roaming Husky...
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I'm in a media bind. My roommates and I hardly ever watch cable and watch most of our T.V. on our computers. We still want it for the occasional game. Is there any sort of reduced rate? I'm definitely not using it enough to get my money's worth.
-Budget Minded
Dear Budget Minded,
Comcast actually offers a special reduced rate for Northeastern students. You should check out the Community tab on the myNEU portal and find the "Comcast Advantage Program." NU students are eligible for a $25 rebate for each service order. For example, for High Speed Internet, Telephone and Cable T.V. you can save $75 by filling out an online form.
Happy savings,
Your Roaming Husky
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City Events
| Bright Lights for Winter Nights
-Month-long Event
-The Greenway Park
Ice sculptures, music and events on the Greenway. Come to this park just steps away from the North End to get some winter cheer. Click for more information.
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Improv Asylum's Main Stage: Leave it to Bieber
-Feb 3, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
-Improv Asylum (216 Hanover St.)
Located in the North End, Improv Asylum has been hosting sketch comedy shows for 13 years. This one promises many a Bieber joke, among other takes on current events.
Click here
to purchase tickets.
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Boston Chocolate Tours - South End
-Feb 5, 2 p.m.
-Code 10 Restaurant (1638 Washington Street)
A 2-hour walking tour of the Historic South End, hitting up nearly every notable chocolate spot along the way. From fried oreos to homemade chocolate ice cream, this tour should prove to be rich and flavorful. For more information, click here.
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Chinese New Year Lion Dance Parade
-Feb 13, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
-Chinatown, 2 Boylston St.
Lion Dancers are an ancient Chinese New Years custom. Come to Chinatown to see the vibrant costumes, cultural heritage, and of course, chinese food! For more, click here
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Helpful Links
The office is now open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays!
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The apartment hunting season is upon us. Take these precautions as you look around:
1) Do not rush into signing a lease: No apartment will disappear over night and do not let a realtor pressure your decision. Take the time to review the lease and addendum to ensure you agree with all the terms before signing.
2) Many realtors will require a broker's fee, (usually equal to one months rent) but may use this as leverage to take an apartment "off the market." Too often students pay the fee before having their application accepted and lease in hand. Get all transactions in writing.
3) Ask current tenants about the apartment and landlord as they know best. Ask why they are moving out and how much they pay for utilities. Is the landlord responsive? These are all important questions to ask before signing a lease. If the tenants say their dishwasher has been broken for six months and they haven't heard from the landlord, keep looking.
Happy Hunting and Know your rights!
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Every year we host an apartment fair and invite reputable area realtors in to showcase their properties. Come to the fair, meet some realtors and find your next apartment!
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 Will the snow ever stop? Be aware of Boston's snow emergency notices, especially if you drive. Snow emergencies will be announced through the radio, news, and online at http://www.cityofboston.gov. You can also sign up for ALERT Boston, an emergency notification service that sends you an email or text informing you of any emergency situations in the city. Sign up here.
The City of Boston suggests:
-Do not park within 20 feet of an intersection, in crosswalks, in front of fire hydrants or on any street stating "Emergency Snow Artery."
-All cars in university lots need to be moved to Columbus or Renaissance Garage during snow emergencies.
-Streets around Northeastern University have a parking ban during a snow emergency include Columbus Ave., Hemenway St., Huntington Ave., Massachusetts Ave., and Ruggles St. Search which streets have parking bans by neighborhood here. There is also a list of alternate parking at the bottom of each neighborhood search.
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Stuck For Ideas This Valentines Day?
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Boston is a great place to be on February 14th! Check out Opentable.com to see restaurants that are having Valentine's Day specials and make reservations. Places like Sel De La Terre are offering special six course meals for discounted prices. Remember, restaurants book up fast February 12th-15th, so make reservations early!
 Boston.com also has a great Valentine's Day Guide this year with cheap gift ideas, potential date locations and activities, recipes and great movie suggestions. If you're looking for a good movie to watch, check these comedies: "When Harry Met Sally" and "The Princess Bride," or more on the heavy side: "Slum Dog Millionaire" and "Titanic." If all else fails, International Village will serve some great options, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., for a more low-key Valentine. The special occasion menu consists of Garlic Shrimp Skewers, Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Spanish Olive Tapenade, Lemon Roasted Chicken or White Fish served with Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Potatoes. And last but not least, the meal is topped off with the way to anyone's heart, Caramel Flan.
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We're keeping our doors open February 8th just for you. Drop in between 5-7, pick up some information on renter's rights, leases and properties, and share your off campus questions and concerns!
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SAFEnet Advisory: Internet Fraud
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The risk of internet fraud, schemes and thefts are constant in today's society. Here are some common sense practices which will help you avoid financially costly and emotionally exhausting experiences:
Use a good, strong password. Combinations of numbers, letters (Upper and lower case) and special characters are best. Don't use something easy to guess like a birthday or phone numbers.
Know where you are going. A fraudulent web address can be discovered by rolling the mouse over the link and seeing the real address at the lower left corner of the monitor; when done utilizing the site, close the browser, especially on a public computer.
Bank and credit card statements have a tremendous amount of information that is potentially harmful. Shred documents, statements and receipts, including the return envelopes with "Customer Tracking" barcodes.
If you think your accounts or passwords have been compromised: For
NU systems (MyNeu, Lotus notes, etc) contact NU IT at 617-373-4357 for password or other assistance; for non-NU accounts contact that organization directly for assistance. For an incident involving a theft of money or identity fraud contact NUPD at 617-373-2121.
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