The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Strokin’ it at the Pavillion

October 8, 2002

By Alee Hoffman October 2 was a special evening for New England hipsters. With Chuck Taylors, messed-up hair, and the signature tight T-shirt, rock enthusiasts throughout the region proclaimed their love for The Strokes, as they kicked off the first leg of their Wykyd Sceptre...

Across the Charlie, to the Chocolate Factory

October 8, 2002

By Adam McDermott Are you fresh out of ideas on how to make a good impression on that special someone? Flowers aren't the vibe you were going for and you don't want to stink of unoriginality by suggesting a traditional movie date. Well, have no fear, for chocolate is here. For...

I’ve Seen It All

October 8, 2002

By Lauren Rouleau Today, I will be reunited with some friends I haven't seen in several weeks. Three red-heads come to mind. One of them is married to a Cuban band leader and owner of the Tropicana night-club. I've known his wife since the sixth grade, and it was difficult...

An assassination on pop music

October 8, 2002

By April Eve Jasak So have you had your fair share of Britney Spears' singles? Do you want to say "Bye Bye Bye" to all the boy bands like N'SYNC? You need a band that actually composes their own music, plays their own instruments and writes lyrics you can truly relate to? You...

Pour some sugar on me

October 8, 2002

By Kat Noel How did you feel the first time you heard the bass dropped in a song and an artist just flowed with rhymes from the top of their head? Where were you when you heard that perfect verse over a tight beat? The real question is: when did you fall in love with hip hop?...

Red Light Special

October 8, 2002

By Tim Croes The Red Line may not be as accessible to Northeastern University students as the Green Line and the Orange Line, but it has many amenities to offer. The easiest way to switch aboard the Red Line is to take either the Green Line to Park Street or the Orange Line...

Wendy’s increases CSC business

October 8, 2002

By Jennifer Cauthen That feisty red head is at it again. She's shaking things up at the Curry Student Center, sending students and faculty alike flocking her curves - the curves of Wendy's line that is; a line cradling plenty of hungry people in the mood for a quick snack or...

Israel at Heart beats at NU

October 8, 2002

By Justin Arnold On Thursday October 4 a group of young Israeli citizens spoke at Northeastern, sharing their personal stories of life in Israel and how they are affected by the ongoing war. The group was here as part of a project called "Israel at Heart." The project is sponsored...

Homecoming meets Mardi Gras

October 8, 2002

By Emily Unsworth and Ann Livermore Northeastern students should clear their schedules, for Homecoming week is in the works, and a vast array of Mardi Gras themed events are planned. Many neighboring colleges and universities normally take great pride in their homecomings'...

Deans delve into conversion 2003

October 8, 2002

By Amanda Lowe As the semester conversion looms ahead, deans and faculty alike have been working together to make the conversion as painless as possible. "A large number of people have worked very hard. The dean's office, the advisors, the department chairs, the head advisors,...

Scholarships provide financial relief

October 8, 2002

By Nicole Haley Erin Burns and Joshua Good filled out the same simple one page form from student financial services and got back $5,000 between the two of them. For several Northeastern students struggling to pay tuition, scholarships are essential but not always so easy to...

Promotion restrictions hinder RatDog concert

October 8, 2002

By C.G.Lynch As RatDog closed their set and the lights came up at Matthews Arena the night of Sept. 28, members of the Council of University Programming (CUP) were left to examine the remaining crowd