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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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College structure report released

June 16, 2009

By Rob Tokanel, News Staff Northeastern Provost Steven Director recently released the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Structure of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the College of Criminal Justice (CCJ), which was submitted to his office May 28. The 131-page...

Husky Happenings

June 16, 2009

NU receives grant for library improvements On June 12, Northeastern University Libraries were presented with one of seven EMC Heritage Trust Grants for 2009, making them the only recipient in the United States. The $15,000 grant from EMC Corporation, started in 1979 by Northeastern...

Healthy choices feed the Hub

June 16, 2009

By By Danny Deza, News Staff Whether it's dinner or dessert, more people across the nation are looking for a healthy option. According to Fit to Eat, a campaign for the Floyd County Health Department in Georgia, health-oriented restaurants have become a booming business nationwide...

Hockey East honors 25 players for academics

June 16, 2009

By Patrick McHugh, News Staff Following a 2008-09 season that saw the men's and women's hockey teams qualify for the postseason, a total of 25 players were named to the Hockey East All-Academic team June 9. ' To be eligible for the All-Academic team players had to earn...

Men’s soccer releases 2009 season schedule

June 16, 2009

By By Patrick McHugh, News Staff After nearly qualifying for the NCAA tournament last year, the men's soccer team released its 2009 schedule June 3. ' The team will play six non-conference games to start the season and 11 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) games to close....

Letter to the Editor: Housing should be more for the money

June 15, 2009

As of my last billing, I'm paying $46,000 annually for my higher education. Let me repeat that:' $46,000. I'd like to point out that this sum, while staggering, is not beyond my means. What I don't understand is why the services at Northeastern seem incapable of smart decision...

Letter to the Editor: Litchfield to be missed for his contributions

June 15, 2009

The old saying goes, 'you never know what you've got until its gone.' Unfortunately, the athletics department is going to realize just how much it misses what it had. Former Northeastern Sports Information Director Jon Litchfield left Huntington Avenue on June 12 to take a similar...

Editorial: Transparency, apparently

June 15, 2009

Tired of pinching yourself? Well, you can stop '- this isn't a dream. The administration did, in fact, listen to students. After months of secrecy, Northeastern has finally taken a step toward transparency in the process of deciding whether to restructure the colleges of Criminal...

Now arriving: 2010 resort collections

June 15, 2009

By Anna Rice, News Staff Over the past few weeks, fashion designers unveiled their 2010 resort collections to buyers and editors. In light of the current recession, many chose to branch out and offer more than the traditional vacation wear of past seasons. 'Resort clothing...

Film review: Mendes warms hearts with ‘Away We Go’

June 15, 2009

By Rachel Mercer, News Correspondent A certain skepticism accompanied going to see 'Away We Go' for many reasons: Would John Krasinski be able to break out of his role as Jim Halpert from 'The Office?' Have we not driven the 'unexpected pregnancy' theme into the ground? Could...

CD review: Bat for Lashes hits a home run

June 15, 2009

By Natalie Schack, News Correspondent Listening to Two Suns, Bat for Lashes' second studio album, conjures many feelings. It's walking through the forest in the dark with every folktale and legend you've ever heard haunting your mind. It's being locked in the costume department...

Professor remembered

June 2, 2009

By Gal Tziperman Lotan Since her husband, Northeastern College of Business Administration professor Dr. Jonathan Bruce Welch, died March 16, Sue Ellen Welch said she has been wondering how he excelled with such a full agenda. 'I don't know how he was able to balance so many...