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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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Patients reluctant to try medical alternatives

November 2, 2008

By Daniel Buono Acupuncture, aromatherapy and yoga may seem like methods of relaxation, but in the medical world, they are considered alternative medicines that many patients are reluctant to try, according to a recent research project. The study, called the Boston Medical...

Cross Country: New mark set at CAA championships

November 2, 2008

By Bobby Ruggiero Senior Brittany Moriarty earned All-CAA honors Saturday, placing fifth in a time of 21:30 while leading the women's cross country team to their highest finish ever at the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championship at Bull Run Park in Centreville, Va....

Officials prepare for reaccreditation

November 1, 2008

After years of preparation, self-study and review by Northeastern officials, a team of 12 professors and administrators from universities around the country arrived at Northeastern yesterday to begin to review its practices and procedures on behalf of The New England Association...

NU political groups clash during debate

November 1, 2008

By Jackson Connor A slew of attacks and insults aimed at both presidential candidates were traded in front of roughly 50 students Thursday at the John D. O'Bryant African American Institute. With the presidential election looming, the Northeastern University College Democrats...

Patients reluctant to try medical alternatives

November 1, 2008

By Daniel Buono Acupuncture, aromatherapy and yoga may seem like methods of relaxation, but in the medical world, they are considered alternative medicines that many patients are reluctant to try, according to a recent research project. The study, called the Boston Medical...

Five NU students arrested

November 1, 2008
Five Northeastern students will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court today on charges following their early morning arrests yesterday, a spokesperson for the Boston Police Department said.

Community celebrates Payne’s life

November 1, 2008

About 70 people gathered at the Fenway Center Saturday to take part in the Celebration of the Life of Becca Payne, an event held to honor junior athletic training major Rebecca Payne, who was found shot to death in her Mission Hill apartment in May. Despite the nature of...

Students prepare to fight flu season

October 30, 2008

By Mark Rizzo With students gearing up to fight another onslaught of flu season, the members of the university came together yesterday to offer help. The second annual Bouv'eacute; Health Fair and Flu Clinic was held Wednesday in the Curry Student Center's Indoor Quad. The...

Performer Sperry needed some magic

October 29, 2008

By Nick Martin Magician Dan Sperry performed a free show in Blackman Auditorium Monday night that left some audience members shocked but not amazed. Sperry's performance was a part of HallowEEK, sponsored by the Council for University Programs (CUP). He had a small bag of...

Director addresses SGA

October 29, 2008

By Michele Richinick Provost Stephen Director addressed the Student Government Association (SGA) at its weekly meeting Monday, reiterating previous plans he had discussed about moving toward more four-year programs, among other things. "We have no intention that [the four-year...

Independent bookstores have local flavor

October 29, 2008

By Leanne O'Brien and Chelsea Reil Large bookstores like Borders and Barnes ' Noble may be convenient for students wanting to buy popular literary classics, but Boston also offers some small and independent bookshops to those who want to explore places that have a more local...

Athletes succeed on and off the playing field

October 29, 2008

By Rob Tokanel Northeastern athletes are scoring in the classroom as well as on the playing field, according to recent statisitcs. On Oct. 22, Athletics Director Peter Roby said Northeastern athletes have a 15 percent higher graduation rate than the general student body,...