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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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Ballet makes American debut

February 11, 2009

By Sean Leviashvili, News Staff Eight women took the floor Sunday morning to rehearse for the American premiere of Jiri Kylian's five-act ballet 'Black and White,' which opens today at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre. The piece doesn't involve classical music,...

Allen rejects Prince Charming

February 11, 2009

By Dan Buono, News Staff Listening to Lily Allen's second studio album, It's Not Me, It's You, is like taking an adventure into the R-rated antithesis of a fairy tale. Lyrics like, 'I want to get to know you / and then you make this noise / and it's apparent it's all over,'...

Column: Learning the ropes of love

February 11, 2009

The Long of It Children go to school to learn reading, writing and arithmetic. Teens attend driving school to learn the rules of the road and become good drivers. Workers go to training sessions to learn and improve on skills required for their careers. Society tries its best...

Short stuff

February 11, 2009

The Academy Awards are only a couple of weeks away '-' Feb. 22 '- and this is the month to cram in last-minute screenings of all the films nominated. Bona fide Oscar enthusiasts may even have ballots going with friends to bet on which films, actors and directors will win. But...

All Hail: Rich and famous? Keep Your Day Job

February 10, 2009

The long version of the story includes a surprise e-mail, a three-hour wait on a broken train, an overnight bus trip, a four-hour drive in a stranger's minivan, a ferry and a luggage-watching service run by a dependable rabbi. The details aren't important. All that matters is...

Letter to the Editor: NU sidewalks prove dangerous for students

February 10, 2009

A snowstorm brought lots of excitement for many of us two weeks ago on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The potential for a snow day brought out the child in everyone. Likewise, when classes were not canceled Wednesday, many of us decided to take a snow day from our classes anyway. However,...

Letter to the Editor: Starbucks employees hinder green attempt

February 10, 2009

Have you been to the Starbucks in the Curry Student Center recently? It's great; conveniently located and conducive for sharing a biscotti and coffee with friends. I have been going to that Starbucks every morning since the semester started. Every day I get my tea and head to...

NU graduate running for DiMasi

February 10, 2009

By Gal Tziperman Lotan, News Staff Aaron Michlewitz, a 2001 Northeastern graduate, said he was disappointed when the Huskies lost in the Beanpot Final Monday. But he did not let it bother him for too long because he had more important things to worry about:' running for the...

A dozen roses, some chocolate and a vibrator

February 10, 2009

By By Sarah Isabel Lavers, News Correspondent ' For many singles and couples going out for a Valentine's Day date, dinner is just a prelude to one thing:' sex. Luckily, Boston is home to various adult shops making gift-giving more simple. Three of these, Condom World, TooTimid...

Huskies with Heart: Peace Games member uses art to connect with youth

February 8, 2009

By Maraithe Thomas, News Correspondent Sitting on the edge of her seat in the first floor of the Curry Student Center, Laura Boston colorfully describes her three-year involvement with one of Northeastern's fastest growing student groups: ' Social Change through Peace Games...

Culture vulture

February 8, 2009

By Lauren Wood, News correspondent 'Fool':' Feb. 10 At least twice annually, my copy of Christopher Moore's 'Lamb' gets passed around to various friends and family members. I reread it so often, I've replaced it four times, and have knocked out Moore's eight other comic novels....

Men’s Hockey: Northeastern slips past Merrimack

February 8, 2009

By Jared Shafran, News Staff After trailing by a goal halfway through the third period, the men's hockey team pulled out a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over Merrimack at Matthews Arena Friday. The game-winning goal was scored by senior captain Joe Vitale with just 2:44 remaining...