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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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Aoun meets with The News

February 22, 2009

By By Rob Tokanel, News Staff On Thursday, The News sat down with Northeastern President Joseph Aoun and asked some pressing questions about various issues facing the university. During the interview, President Aoun outlined his plans for issues concerning the economy and...

President Aoun says Northeastern dedicated to community

February 22, 2009

By By Anne Baker, and Rob Tokanel ' Despite a poor economy in which many universities seek to cut programs, President Joseph Aoun has made recent statements indicating Northeastern will remain committed to its partnership with the community. In a Boston Globe Op-ed last Tuesday...

Husky Happenings

February 22, 2009

By Mike Napolitano, News Staff Nine scholarships being offered by university ' ' Nominations are being accepted for new scholarships that recognize the contributions of student leaders on campus, according to the Office of Student Affairs website. Nominations will be accepted...

Baseball: Pitching depth is key for Huskies

February 22, 2009

By Nate Owen, News Staff At first glance, the start of the 2009 baseball season may be about the player losses the Huskies have suffered. But a closer look reveals a deep pitching squad that could not only help carry the team through these losses, but could potentially help...

The sound of things

February 22, 2009

By Hannah Martin, News staff What did it sound like at the 37th Old Time Fiddler's Convention in Union Grove, N.C.? Or during the breeding chorus of the Florida Gopher Frog? What about when the Iroquois at the Allegany Reservation sang alligator dance songs? When Snell Library...

Men’s Hockey: Neither BU nor NU emerge as top dog

February 22, 2009

By Jared Shafran, News Staff After fighting hard and coming from behind in two straight games against cross-town rivals and No. 1 overall Boston University, the No. 4 Northeastern men's hockey team came away with two ties in a crucial Hockey East series late in the season. ...

Cutting the cord

February 22, 2009

By Dan Buono, News staff Hang up your hamburger phone, Juno. Landlines are on their way out. ' According to a study conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 7 to 9 percent of Americans rely solely on their cell phones to talk to each other, and have no...

Men’s Basketball: NU regains momentum away from CAA

February 22, 2009

By Andrew Parente, News Staff Looking to build momentum toward the end of the regular season, the men's basketball team stepped out of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) to battle Wright State of the Horizon League Saturday. ' The Huskies were able to come away with a...

In dueling cities, different ways of handling fashion

February 22, 2009

By Anna Rice, News correspondent During New York Fashion Week, which ended Saturday, designers like Marc Jacobs, Diane von Furstenberg and Proenza Schouler showed their fall 2009 lines to buyers, editors and stylists. Boston Fashion Week, which is scheduled from Sept. 25 to...

Football: Senior told to retire

February 22, 2009

By Nate Owen, News Staff Senior tight end Brian Mandeville was advised to retire by doctors after a routine exam at the NFL combine found something wrong with his heart. Upon further examination, combine doctors believe it may be an issue with one of his heart valves, according...

Letting us down easy

February 22, 2009

By Colin Young, News correspondent Billed simply as The Cardinals, alt-country rocker Ryan Adams and his band pumped energy and life into the old, crumbling Orpheum Theatre Saturday night. Fans packed the Orpheum to witness what may end up being Adams' last performance in Boston...

Women’s Basketball: Dragons rally late against Huskies

February 22, 2009

By Nate Owen, News Staff For much of regulation yesterday at Solomon Court, it appeared the eighth place Huskies and the first place Drexel Dragons had reversed roles. The Huskies were boxing out' and matching Drexel's intensity, but ultimately couldn't hold off the Dragons,...