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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 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...

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...

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...

Dorchester pastor aims for safe Halloween

October 29, 2008

By Gal Tziperman Lotan Children trick-or-treating in Dorchester's Codman Square tomorrow night will hopefully have only ghosts and ghouls to fear. The Reverand Bruce Wall, the pastor at Global Ministries Christian Church in Codman Square, said he aims for a homicide-free night...

NU emissions rank relatively low in Boston

October 29, 2008

By Lisa Newman In an effort to become carbon neutral, Northeastern completed a green house gas inventory of the campus, a major step in the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. The carbon footprint report, released Sept. 15, states that Northeastern's...

Column: Horror lovers glad to be terrified

October 29, 2008

My heart is racing and my pillow is placed right above my nose - just in case something scary happens, I can shield my eyes. The music is getting louder and louder, building up to the scene I am excited to witness but too scared to actually watch. A young girl wanders the...

25th Lantern parade shines around Jamaica Pond

October 29, 2008

By Lauren Sheffer Dinosaurs mingled with tulips, fairies, R2-D2 and 4,000 other parade-goers, some in costume, under the glow of hundreds of hand-made lamps at the 25th annual Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade in Jamaica Plain Sunday. Volunteers from Spontaneous Celebrations, a...

Diehard Dogs: Dogs Find Adoption

October 29, 2008

By Jared Shafran This season, the Northeastern fan website Diehard Dogs is running a special program to get both alumni and students to donate to the men's hockey program. The Adopt a Dog program allows fans to pick players and donate money depending on how that individual...

Student arrested in residence hall for intent to sell marijuana

October 29, 2008

By Mike Napolitano and Mary Ann Georgantopoulos A 20-year-old student was arrested for possession of a class B substance with the intent to distribute Monday, after Northeastern University Division of Public Safety (NUPD) found him with more than an ounce of marijuana in his...