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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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NU announces Hockey East All

January 21, 2009

By Nate Owen, News Staff Perched atop the Hockey East standings, the men's hockey team is having one of its best seasons in its 25th year in the conference. Tuesday, the Athletics Department honored some of the team's top players over the last 25 years as a part of Hockey East's...

Commentary: Dilemma is evident in Gaza and Arab politics

January 21, 2009

Recent Arab politics can appear to an outside observer not familiar with the inner workings of the Arab governments to be inconsistent, if not confusing and contradictory, at best. This can clearly be seen in the reactions to the dangerous conflict between Israel and the Gaza...

Artist visits campus

January 21, 2009

By Maraithe Thomas, News Correspondent ' Juliana Hatfield, a veteran singer and songwriter from the Boston area, spoke Wednesday in Snell Library to a crowd of about 30 people. The musician was scheduled to give readings from her new book and to perform, but was unable to...

All Hail: Oprah’s need for stimulating conversations

January 21, 2009

I go to therapy just about every day. Well, not exactly. To be clear, I try to do something therapeutic every day, something cathartic. It might come off as self absorbed, or 'new age,' at its best, but it tends to work from time to time. My outlets vary. Exercise actually...

Player of the Week

January 21, 2009

By Nathan Vaughan, News Staff This weekend the women's basketball team returned to its winning ways with a pair of conference wins. They beat southern foes UNC-Wilmington last Thursday and George Mason Sunday, with strong contributions from sophomore point guard Jasmine Crew....

Instrumental intrigue

January 21, 2009

By Anna Marden, News Correspondent More than two years ago, in a tiny room full of old sheet music in Ryder Hall, two Northeastern musicians '- a drummer and a guitarist '- started jamming. Passing by, Zivi Krieger heard the noise from the hall and thought there was an organ...

BK: Ditch friends, earn free food

January 21, 2009

By Rob Tokanel, News Staff A short-lived ad campaign filled some students' stomachs but left their Facebook friend lists slightly more empty. Burger King's recent advertising campaign with Facebook offered users a coupon for a free Whopper, but at a hefty price; delete 10 Facebook...

Coolidge Corner honors father of theremin

January 21, 2009

By Danielle Capalbo, News Staff By the time Leon Theremin disappeared from America in 1938, it seemed everyone had heard him play his namesake instrument. Radio was just emerging, television wouldn't arrive for half a decade and Theremin didn't have access to an oscilloscope....

Two losses drop Northeastern to .500

January 21, 2009

By Jared Sugerman, News Staff The women's hockey team has yet to prove it is one of the elite teams in Hockey East. But it appears to be drawing nearer to some that are. On Thursday, the Huskies lost to No. 6 Boston College (14-5-3, 8-3-1), 4-2, at Matthews Arena. Northeastern...

Trucks in top form

January 21, 2009

By Colin Young, News Correspondent Derek Trucks grew up faster than most children. By age 9 he was playing slide guitar with the Allman Brothers Band, Bob Dylan and Buddy Guy. By 13, he was touring with his own band, and at 19, Trucks replaced Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers....

Dabrowiecki signs with Brewers

January 21, 2009

By Nate Owen, News Staff After finishing his Husky career as the school's all-time leader in innings pitched, Kris Dabrowiecki took the first step toward pitching his first professional inning, signing a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers last Wednesday. Dabrowiecki...

Fact or fiction, sad movies have same effects

January 21, 2009

By Sarah Lavers, News Correspondent Joel Marsh said he hardly ever cries during movies, but 'Milk' brought him close to tears. Released last month, the film follows the real-life political rise and tragic fall of Harvey Milk in the '70s. Milk was the first openly gay man to...