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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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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...

Sports Briefs

November 5, 2008

Women's soccer player earns third CAA Rookie of the Week honor Freshman forward Veronica Napoli of the women's soccer team earned rookie of the week honors this week. It was announced by the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Monday. Napoli scored the game-winning goal against...

BRC conference calm, productive

November 5, 2008

By Michele Richinick The Budget Review Committee (BRC) met with student leaders Monday night in a second attempt to discuss various solutions to change aspects of the BRC's process for allocating money to student groups. About 50 students attended the meeting in the Curry...

Column: Youth vote drawn from unlikely sources

November 5, 2008

By Terri Schwartz Barack Obama's victory in Tuesday's presidential election will undoubtedly be known as one of the most important triumphs of our nation as a whole. His presidency will be a vital step away from the racist history of our country, being the nation's first African-American...

Blasts from the past make media comeback

November 5, 2008

By Jason Woods Hot on the heels of the "Beverly Hills, 90210" spin-off, aptly titled "90210," the CW TV network announced plans to explore a spin-off of Melrose Place, a popular soap opera from the early '90s. With the announcement came some renewed scrutiny on a new Hollywood...

Tuition costs on the rise

November 5, 2008

By Cameron Brown Despite a faltering economy and possible recession, an annual study released last week by the College Board reports tuition costs are on the rise, and Northeastern is no exception. Overall, the costs for attending Northeastern without aid or grants totals...

Rents rise in Hub, students flood market

November 5, 2008

By Catia Sharp Rents for students have been on the rise in Boston during the last three years, and the change to the Boston Zoning Code commonly known as the No More Than Four ordinance Boston City Council passed unanimously last spring may be propelling rents, according to...

Apple of my ear: Ads promote new bands

November 5, 2008

By Mike Rougeau Apple is known for its innovative products, sleek designs and advertising campaigns and now its promotion of non-mainstream musical groups. Past TV ads have featured black silhouettes of dancers listening to stark white iPods against bright, solid colored backgrounds....