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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Editorial: Students need a bigger voice

September 13, 2009

Since the formation of the Ad Hoc Committee in December 2008, the fates of the College of Criminal Justice (CCJ) and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) have hung precariously over the heads of students, professors and administrators. Now, after a considerable amount of turmoil,...

Spotlight: Dancing days are here again

September 13, 2009

By Jason Woods, News Staff Students may not be aware of the Northeastern Ballroom Dance Club (NUBDC), but the club will forgive you, and then teach you how to dance up a storm. NUBDC members said are working to get the club's name out there so' more people will be aware of...

Letter to the editor: New college structure beneficial to students

September 13, 2009

I support the recommendation to restructure the colleges at Northeastern. Over the past year, as we've all considered this plan, I've come to realize that the College of Arts and Sciences has grown up. We're too big for our own house '- a house built many years ago in a different...

Briefs: Women

September 13, 2009

By By Kirby Morrison, News Staff Women's basketball head coach Daynia La-force-Mann announced Tuesday that the team added Rashard Thurston as an administrative assistant and former Husky Jody Burrows to the coaching staff. Thurston, a 2006 graduate of Florida A&M, was an...

Commentary: Students deserve answers about restructuring

September 13, 2009

By Mary Ann Georgantopoulos Ever since Darren Costa was in high school, he knew he wanted to go into criminal justice. Growing up, his father would remind him of the importance of giving back to his country and the community. Costa checked out a number of universities including...

Briefs: Stock joins women

September 13, 2009

By By Kirby Morrison, News Staff Northeastern Athletcs announced that women's hockey will add Nicole Stock as an assistant coach for the 2009-10 season, as head coach Dave Flint will be assisting the US National Team at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Stock will assist co-head coaches...

Bill limits credit companies

September 13, 2009

By Michele Richinik, News Staff Northeastern students must soon' say goodbye to the free T-shirts, frisbees, beach towels, and food that credit card companies often give away as promotional items on college campuses. New credit card legislation recently signed by President...

Briefs: CAA Blood Challenge to take place Nov. 2

September 13, 2009

By By Jared Shafran, News Staff As part of the eighth annual Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Blood Challenge, Northeastern Athletics announced it will be holding a blood drive Monday, Nov. 2 in the Curry Student Center Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The challenge began...

Author addresses freshmen

September 13, 2009

By Jenna Duncan, News Staff David Sheff, author of this year's First Pages book 'A Beautiful Boy,' echoed much of the same emotional turmoil found in his novel regarding his son Nic's struggle with addiction to methamphetamines on Thursday night. First Pages is a reading program...

Volleyball splits tournament in Worcester, now 4-4 on the season

September 13, 2009

The volleyball team traveled down the Massachusetts Turnpike Saturday to Worcester to play in the Crusader Classic against Holy Cross and Boston College. The Huskies split the two games to move to 4-4 in the season. In the opening set against the Crusaders, Northeastern struggled...

Husky Happenings

September 13, 2009

No Limits Dance Crew recruiting dancers NU's No Limits Dance Crew is recruiting dancers and choreographers of all experience levels for this semester, according to an announcement on the myNEU portal. There will be a meeting along with a free belly dancing class today, 6:30...

Few goals in men

September 13, 2009

After opening the season Sept. 1 with a dramatic overtime victory over host University of Albany, the men's soccer team struggled to build on its momentum, suffering 1-0 losses in its next two matches against No. 10 Dartmouth Sept. 6 and Providence yesterday. Low-scoring affairs...