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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Fusion Arts Exchange ends in concert

August 11, 2009

By Lucia Allen, News Correspondent About 120 students, faculty, and community members heard sounds from Ireland, Mali, South Africa, Brazil and India converge in the Curry Student Center Ballroom Aug. 5 for 'A Concert of American Chamber Music and International Fusions,' presented...

Concert review: Trucks Band rocks Cape

August 11, 2009

By By Jason Woods, News Staff ' The Derek Trucks Band (DTB) rocked the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis Friday, enticing fans of all ages with a gamut of rock-infused blues songs.' Through Trucks' guitar virtuoso, the soulful voice of lead singer Mike Mattison and a standout...

Employee Remembered

August 11, 2009

By Rob Tokanel, News Staff Joseph C. Scurio Jr., a family man and longtime member of the Northeastern community, died Thursday, Aug. 6 after a heart attack in his Somerville home. He was 57. A Somerville native, Mr. Scurio worked at Northeastern for more than 26 years. He most...

Letter to the editor:

August 11, 2009

Now is the time! The familiar phrase that we heard last year often associated with Northeastern Athletics doesn't just need to apply on the field, court, ice or in the stands. While the slogan worked for its purpose of increasing support of the Huskies' sports teams, college...

MBTA fare hikes debated

August 11, 2009

By Gal Tziperman Lotan, News Staff ' Facing a $5.2 billion debt and growing criticism from commuters, the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) held the first of 13 scheduled public workshops Monday about a proposal to increase fares or drastically cut service. The proposal...

Letter to the editor: Democratization of America

August 11, 2009

Nowadays, when the issue of democracy and higher education is brought up, it usually alludes to extending social justice and providing access to higher education for those groups in society that are disadvantaged due to lingering discrimination based on color of skin or national...

Husky Happenings

August 11, 2009

' Eighteen college students were arrested by Boston Police Department (BPD) officials in Mission Hill party calls between May 14 and Aug. 2, according to a Citizen Observer e-mail sent Friday, which showed police responded to 23 residences during that time, also resulting...

Editorial: Unfair Fairey

August 11, 2009

In a few weeks, Northeastern will open the doors to its new residence hall, International Village, where students will find a 240-square foot mural painted by acclaimed street artist Shepard Fairey. At first glance, this seems exciting. Fairey's career is often celebrated, as...

Editorial cartoon

August 11, 2009

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Men

August 11, 2009

By By Kirby Morrison Season ticket packages for the upcoming Northeastern men's hockey season are now on sale at the Northeastern ticket office. Northeastern Athletics officials are looking to accommodate as many students, fans and alumni as possible this year by re-seating...

Two former Huskies elected to US Hall of Fame

August 11, 2009

By By Jared Shafran, News Staff Former men's hockey head coach Ben Smith and former women's hockey star Shelley Looney were elected to the United States Hockey Hall of Fame July 29. In 1994, Smith led the Huskies to one of only four NCAA Tournament bids in school history. During...

Women

August 11, 2009

By By Kirby Morrison The women's basketball team hosted free youth clinics for girls in grades four through 12 at Solomon Court in the Cabot Center Aug. 1 and 2. Head Coach Daynia LaForce-Mann, assistant coaches Chelsea Perry and Bill Carpenter, junior co-captain and forward...