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

Get a rush from Greek life

September 24, 2002

The summer has come and gone, and the NU campus is once again packed with students looking to work towards a degree that will give them a head start in life through a career. I assume that most of you students want to score high grades, experience what college life has to offer,...

Northeastern still needs improvement

September 24, 2002

The recent ranking of Northeastern University as the number one school in the nation for Academic Programs: Internships/Co-ops by U.S. News and World Report is a great step in the direction of achieving President Freeland's goal of reaching the top 100 universities of the nation....

Housing getting hostel

September 24, 2002

The Northeastern "housing crisis" has gotten out of hand. While most freshmen this year came to campus with the usual woes about dorm size and roommate situations, believe it or not others were even less fortunate. Students living in the Hostelling International youth hostel...

Groovy Groovy; Jazzy Jazzy

September 24, 2002

By Freddie Zamora The John Coltrane Memorial Concert took place on Saturday, Sept. 21, marking the event's 25th year in Blackman Auditorium on Northeastern's campus. The concert featured a number of musicians paying tribute to the late jazz icon through performances of some...

Boston Marathon, eat your heart out

September 24, 2002

By Jasmine Gonzalez Regardless of the near 90 degree weather, the summer sun still brings out the desire to be outdoors. Despite the scorching heat, students often take advantage of the heat to head outside for that highly anticipated, if infrequent, run. Make sure to keep well...

I’ve Seen it All

September 24, 2002

Let the air in, the music play and students rush to their seats. After six years of a concertless arena, the members of the Council for University Programs are presenting G. Love and Special Sauce along with RatDog. You may be thinking, why is this girl endorsing the concert?...

…and the Emmy goes to

September 24, 2002

By Briyah A. Paley The Emmy Awards ceremony this year was far more upbeat than last year's awards, which followed the events of September 11th. The show, on NBC, was hosted by Conan O'Brien and telecast live from the Shrine Auditorium in Pasadena, California. The 54th annual...

Off the Blue Line

September 24, 2002

By Alyson J. St. Amand and Stephanie Vosk Looking for a little culture combined with some fun? Well, Boston has plenty of both. It is essential part of living in Boston to know how many places are only a train ride away. In this first addition of the new "Subway Series", insight...

Out with the new, in with the old

September 24, 2002

With changing seasons comes variations in fashion and this season is no different. Part of the excitement of returning to campus is the opportunity to show off the new fall fashions. There are a lot of styles resurfacing this year. The millennium seems to be a modernized throwback...

Professors publish their work in campus exhibit

September 24, 2002

By Steve Babcock Over the past year, Professors Jack Levin, Belle Adler and Kim Lewis have not only taught at Northeastern University, but they've also accomplished work outside of the classroom in order to further studies in each of their respective fields. Professor Jack...

High caliber freshman class hits campus

September 24, 2002

As the leaves on the trees start to change in color, there is a buzz in the air on campus; the freshman class has arrived. Along with the buzz a phrase has been coined, they are "Freeland's class." When President Richard Freeland made his State of the University Address in...

Behrakis is open for business

September 24, 2002

The College of Health Sciences has a new home - Behrakis Health Sciences Center, a $37 million state-of-the-art facility. Besides the aesthetic appeal of the building, which includes two three-story atriums and a glass enclosed granite staircase, Behrakis offers up-to-date...