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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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Men’s Basketball: Huskies bruised by Drexel

February 11, 2009

In what was a defensive battle throughout the entire game, Drexel used a late 9-1 run to defeat the men's basketball team, 62-58, last night at Matthews Arena. The loss drops the Huskies to 11-3 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and 16-8 overall. Drexel improves to...

Intramurals face limited facilities

February 11, 2009

By By Rob Tokanel, News Staff Despite recent complaints from students, it is unlikely the university will provide more access to intramural sports any time soon, according to university officials. Athletics and Recreation Director Peter Roby said Northeastern is doing everything...

Football: Mandeville headed to combine

February 11, 2009

By Nate Owen, News Staff Northeastern tight end Brian Mandeville has already made his talents known in the Colonial Athletic Association. Now he's getting ready to' take those talents to the big stage in preparation for continuing his career in the NFL. After having already...

State secularism high

February 11, 2009

By By Jackie Pearce, News Correspondent Much has changed since the Puritans struck Plymouth Rock in 1620, and Massachusetts residents are disregarding more than just the goofy hats and buckled shoes, according to a recent poll. Massachusetts, where the Puritans sought freedom...

Men’s Hockey: Season far from over for both BU and NU

February 11, 2009

By Nate Owen, News Staff ' ' ' Even though it's been three days since Northeastern lost to Boston University in the Beanpot championship game, many fans might still be mourning the team's loss, which ensured the Huskies will have to wait another year to end their tournament...

Provost addresses students, speaks of change

February 11, 2009

By By Anne Baker, News Staff Provost Stephen Director took a page out of newly-inaugurated President Barack Obama's book Tuesday night, preaching change to the group of about 50 students who gathered in the Curry Student Center Ballroom to hear him speak. 'I also want to point...

Women’s Hockey: NU can’t salvage Beanpot win

February 11, 2009

By Jared Sugerman, News Staff So much for consolation. With third place on the line in the Women's Beanpot Tournament, Boston University (15-10-6, 12-6 Hockey East) and Northeastern (11-16-3, 6-10-1) faced off at Matthews Arena Tuesday evening. The Terriers and Huskies were...

Northeastern forms financial aid strategy

February 11, 2009

By By Jenna Duncan, News Staff ' With the current financial crisis, finding a student loan can be difficult. However, in an effort to counteract the struggle, university officials have developed four core focuses to help students find funding for tuition and board costs. 'Financial...

Player of the Week: Florence Schelling

February 11, 2009

Freshman goalie Florence Schelling' has made 125 saves in her last three games, including a career high of 53 at Providence Friday. Schelling has shined despite splitting time with sophomore Leah Sulyma. Her performance has earned her this week's Huntington News Player of...

Faculty Senate votes to increase faculty payroll

February 11, 2009

By By Jonathan Raymond, News Staff The Faculty Senate voted to pass a resolution yesterday that would enact a two percent merit pay increase for faculty effective July 1. The senate voted 15-10 in favor of the resolution, as well as 16-10 for another resolution that would result...

Sports Briefs

February 11, 2009

Time slot announced for Northeastern-Wright State BracketBuster Details for the men's basketball team's BracketBuster game against Wright State were revealed Monday. Northeastern will take on the Raiders Saturday, Feb. 21 in Dayton, Ohio at 11 a.m. The game will be televised...

RSA passes bill calling for lower maximum housing rates

February 11, 2009

By By Jenna Duncan, News Staff Last night the Resident Student Association (RSA) passed a piece of legislation challenging the university Board of Trustees' plan to raise housing rates by 4.2 percent next year. RSA's legislation requested a cap of 3.6 percent. The bill was...