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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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Editorial: Committee

February 7, 2009

' After officials from the Office of the Provost announced in December plans for a campus-wide dialogue on the structure of the colleges of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and Criminal Justice (CJ), many of the Northeastern community's questions about the process remain unanswered. ...

Letter to the Editor: Students require a reminder about registration

February 7, 2009

This past week was the start of a time of year most students dread:' registering for summer classes. This process is usually a painful one, to say the least. The registrar page is not user-friendly in any way. Even now, as I am on my last co-op, finding the classes I need to...

Commentary: Like clogged plumbing, Congress needs fixing

February 7, 2009

As I'm writing this, my bathroom is in trouble. The toilet isn't working. Neither is the shower or the sink. The pipes are backed up, and my roommate and I are anxiously awaiting a plumber to come fix things. The drains have never worked well at my apartment, which I've lived...

President, students to chat

February 4, 2009

By By Jonathan Raymond, News Staff President Joseph Aoun plans to spend more time engaging with students face-to-face this semester in a new series of sit-down forums called 'Conversations with President Aoun,' university officials said. The discussions will involve President...

Player of the Week: Brittany Wilson

February 4, 2009

Freshman Brittany Wilson has matured nicely into her position. Last weekend the women's basketball team split against Delaware and George Mason, as Wilson led the team with 28 points in the two games, including a team-high 15 against Delaware. On Sunday, she scored 13 points...

Computer virus targets university networks

February 4, 2009

By By Catherine Curran, News Correspondent ' Having already infected 10 million computers worldwide, Downadup, the latest prolific computer worm that mainly targets corporate and university networks, has Northeastern stepping up precautions to protect their network and urging...

Column: Win is for those who waited

February 4, 2009

' First, second and third year Huskies (myself included) '- Monday's win was not for us. Monday's win was for the fourth and fifth year students, and for the alumni, too, who have waited 16 years for Northeastern to beat a team other than Harvard in the Beanpot. Monday's win...

Former soccer player allegedly punches officer

February 4, 2009

By By Anne Baker, News Staff A former Northeastern soccer player was arrested Friday night after allegedly punching a police officer attempting to break up a party at the former player's apartment, according to Boston police. Police arrested Mahmoud Talaat on charges of assault...

Men’s Hockey: Seniors don’t disappoint during late game

February 4, 2009

By Nate Owen, News Staff You can't blame forward Ryan Ginand and his five senior classmates if they showed up a bit late to practice this week. ' After all, Monday's matchup with No. 12 Boston College (11-9-4, 7-7-4 Hockey East) was the first time the men's hockey team seniors...

Editorial Cartoon

February 4, 2009

Sports Briefs

February 4, 2009

Four men's hockey players honored; women's player nominated for Humanitarian Award Junior goalie Brad Thiessen was named the Hockey East ITECH Co-Goaltender of the month for January, it was announced by the league yesterday. Thiessen finished the month with a 6-3 record, a 2.22...

To make a long love story short

February 4, 2009

By Lauren Sheffer, News Correspondent In Sonnet 18, William Shakespeare expresses love in 114 words. Lord Byron used 122 in 'She Walks in Beauty Like the Night.' Inspired by author Ernest Hemingway's brevity in the story, 'For sale:' baby shoes, never worn,' Larry Smith...