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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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Breaking down the fest

March 18, 2009

By Danny Deza, News staff The South by Southwest (SXSW) musical festival kicked off yesterday in the heart of Austin, Texas, showcasing acts across more than 80 stages.' Here are three we're looking forward to '-' or at least looking forward to hearing about. Passion Pit ...

Britney brings her ‘circus’ to town

March 18, 2009

By Sean Leviashvili, News staff

Senior Spotlight: Orio starred on field and in classroom

March 18, 2009

By Nathan Vaughan, News Staff This is the first in the series of articles profiling the five top male and female senior athletes at Northeastern, culminating in the Huntington News male and female' Senior Athletes of the Year. Although Anthony Orio walked at the graduation...

Senior spotlight: Alvarez a ‘coach’s dream’

March 18, 2009

By Stephanie Daly, News Staff This is the first in the series of articles profiling the five top male and female senior athletes at Northeastern, culminating in the Huntington News male and female' Senior Athletes of the Year. Being named All-Colonial Athletic Association...

Letter to the Editor: OSCCR board belittled students

March 17, 2009

On Feb. 26 my tenure as a student-at-large member of the Code of Conduct Review Board ended with the conclusion of the board's last meeting. The purpose of the board, which was comprised primarily of the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR) staff, faculty,...

Letter to the Editor: Candidate focuses on solutions to campus issues

March 17, 2009

Campaigns don't happen overnight. During the past few months, I have talked to students about issues they face here. Through my positions within the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Alternative Spring Break program, as a Resident Assistant and student who has participated...

All Hail: Face-to-face with mom and dad

March 17, 2009

' My neighbor is making cupcakes with her 8-month-old daughter. My high school English teacher is wishing her babies a happy second birthday. A colleague is glad that his 4-year-old can buckle and unbuckle his seatbelt '- all by himself! And I just threw up in my mouth a little...

Column: Men are from Mars, women are smarter

March 17, 2009

The Long of It Through the years, there has always been a rivalry or battle between the sexes. You can see it everywhere:' classes, sports competitions and televisions shows. And the other day, it was right in front of my face (and about a hundred other faces) at a bar. ...

3/19 Calendar

March 17, 2009

EVENT OF THE WEEK Saturday, March 21 History is full of overlooked events and events that should be overlooked. An example of the latter? Vanilla Ice's rise to stardom. But the former can be a real shame. Local documentary company Northern Light Productions is screening 'Scarred...

Baseball: Former Husky on big stage

March 16, 2009

By Nate Owen, News Staff If the World Baseball Classic can serve as an audition for a bigger stage, then former Husky ace Adam Ottavino could find himself landing a lead role soon. The 6-foot-5-inch righthander, who was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals 31st overall in the...

UHCS creates Coming Out group

March 15, 2009

By By Kitt Wolfenden, News Staff In an attempt to provide services specifically for students of differing sexual orientations, University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) has instituted a counseling group with a new theme:' Coming Out. 'It's an opportunity for student...

Game room moved, redone

March 15, 2009

By By Jenna Duncan, News Staff ' By the end of this semester, dance performance groups will have a new place to turn and twirl, while gamers and pool players have a new room to hang out in. In the Curry Student Center (CSC), the old game room on the second floor is currently...