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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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Column: Seize the moment Husky fans

February 8, 2009

Today, for the first time in years, Northeastern hockey will be on the national stage competing against the top-ranked BU Terriers. While the game on the ice is the main attraction, there will be a game of almost equal importance going on in the 300 level of the TD Banknorth...

Buddhist instructor leads students to find zen

February 8, 2009

By By Katie Curren, News Correspondent Students sought their inner Buddha Thursday afternoon as a guest Abbess taught and demonstrated meditation techniques and highlighted the history of Buddhism. The Spiritual Life Center hosted Abbess Venerable Man Kuang of the Greater Boston...

Online exclusive: Swimming and Diving falls to Dartmouth

February 8, 2009

By Nate Owen, News Staff ' ' ' In its second to last meet of the season Saturday, the swimming and diving team won eight of 16 events at Dartmouth, but wasn't able to emerge with the win as they fell, 165-135. ' ' ' 'We would have liked to win; we knew it was going to be...

President embraces online mediums to address the nation

February 8, 2009

By By Lana Lagomarsini, News Correspondent YouTube isn't just for watching old Nickelodeon shows and random music videos anymore. President Barack Obama's officials at the White House are planning to turn his strong online campaign prior to his election into a constant force...

Editorial Cartoon

February 8, 2009

Care a concern for grads

February 8, 2009

By By Janet Lui, News Correspondent Today's college graduates aspire for a better future in the midst of a broken economy and decreased job market. Not only do graduates have to deal with economic instability and job insecurity, but healthcare costs are also on the rise. And...

Student-run label showcases artists

February 8, 2009

By Anna Marden, News correspondent When Shea Rose took the stage Wednesday Night, at the Berklee Performance Center on Massachusetts Avenue, she looked like a bona fide rock star:' tight leather pants, boots, an afro and a rhinestone bikini top under a leather jacket. Her band...

Husky Happenings

February 8, 2009

By Jenna Duncan, News Correspondent Nancy Giles to perform at Blackman Friday night CBS Sunday Morning contributor, comedian and actress Nancy Giles will perform at Blackman Auditorium Friday at 8 p.m., according to a posting on the myNEU portal. She will perform her signature...

Men’s Basketball: Allen, Bataille guide NU to win

February 8, 2009

By Andrew Parente, News Staff ' After a tough loss at William & Mary Wednesday night, the men's basketball team was able to get back on track at home as they defeated UNC Wilmington, 77-65, Saturday afternoon. ' Northeastern remains on top of the Colonial Athletic Association...

A funny thing happened on the way to the museum

February 8, 2009

By Danielle Capalbo, News staff Months of preparation counted for little Friday night when street artist Shepard Fairey was arrested en route to a sold-out opening party for his exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA). The 38-year-old was nabbed by police on two...

Clean-up a ‘shore’ thing

February 8, 2009

By Eric Allen, News staff When strolling past the seafood case in the grocery store, the privileges Bostonians enjoy living near the coast become evident. In the mood to have a fish filet for dinner? Just see what's fresh. Salmon steak ... too ordinary. Haddock ... maybe. Dirty...

Doolittle revisits soul roots

February 8, 2009

By Michael Devine, News correspondent Melinda Doolittle could have been a megastar if her career began half a century earlier. Fortunately, for contemporary R&B fans, Doolittle still relishes in the underappreciated art of throwback soul on her Hi Fi Recordings debut, Coming...