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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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Scrambling Huskies roam streets of Boston

November 9, 2008

By Mike Rougeau People in Boston this weekend may have been puzzled by the hundreds of college-age students grouped in matching shirts, frantically traveling around the city. These students were participating in Northeastern's third annual Husky Hunt, a city-wide 24-hour scavenger...

Football: Huskies find themselves on wrong end of big plays in loss William ‘ Mary

November 9, 2008

By Chris Estrada You don't lead the Colonial Athletic Association in total offense without making at least a few big plays each game. Saturday, the football team found that out the hard way. No. 14 William ' Mary was outgained by 109 yards in the first half by Northeastern,...

College couples collide with relationship violence

November 9, 2008

By Rebecca Fenton College campuses like Northeastern are busy with student activity: football players practicing their game on the lawn, sorority leaders looking out for potential pledges and newspaper readers sipping coffee on park benches. But sometimes it's what you don't...

Boston’s bike culture

November 9, 2008

By Mike Rougeau It is almost impossible to travel anywhere in Boston without seeing a cyclist weaving in and out of dense city traffic. And although some riders said Boston is not the most bike-friendly city, Mayor Thomas Menino has worked to add more bike lanes, and Beantown...

Pushing all the right buttons

November 9, 2008

By Chelsea Reil Relaxation comes with time, but for some yoga enthusiasts, what happens behind closed doors has been given a new twist. Whether yoga is used to manage stress, improve golfing skills, or fitness, yoga has recently started to influence the bedroom and has spiced...

Restaurant review: Fenway ‘Grille’ a local staple

November 9, 2008

By Michael Creta One way to save money but still treat yourself in Boston is by eating at inexpensive restaurants like Thornton's Fenway Grille, which are heavy on selection but light on the wallet. This local sports bar and grill, located at 100 Peterborough St., serves about...

Store review: Uniform offers alternative to commercial brands

November 9, 2008

By Eric Allen Something interesting happens when you walk down Tremont Street, heading toward the South End. Small, independent stores begin to appear on the quiet road, followed by hole-in-the-wall bars and urban restaurants. Walking further, it becomes clear that those little...

All Hail: An election night to remember

November 5, 2008

Tuesday was an historic day in our history. As young adults, not many of us have previously been around for so much political excitement. I felt proud to be an American as I cast my vote Tuesday morning, and I hope everyone else also voted. But as I look back on Tuesday night,...

Boston police crack down on area students

November 5, 2008

By Mike Napolitano As complaints from neighbors about college parties on Columbus Avenue increase, Boston Police are keeping a closer eye on loud, underage drinking parties, according to a spokesperson for the Boston Police Department (BPD). BPD spokesperson Jill McLaughlin...

Player of the Week: Leah Neubeck

November 5, 2008

She may wear a different color jersey from the rest of her teammates, but junior libero Leah Neubeck is an important part of the volleyball team that won a pair of home games over George Mason and James Madison this weekend. Neubeck played a big role in the games with 27 combined...

New research center puts Northeastern on ALERT

November 5, 2008

By Jake Sutera In an effort in increase university-sponsored research, Northeastern launched the Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence for Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats (ALERT). Earlier this year, it was chosen as one of 11 universities...

A party for the history books

November 5, 2008

By Mike Napolitano In an election expected to have seen a record amount of young voters, Boston's college population took to the polls, and later to the streets, in a celebration the city has not seen since the Red Sox' World Series win in 2007. Hundreds of exuberant students...