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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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Tax elimination may cause state budget cuts

October 15, 2008

By Peter Petrin The Committee for Small Government obtained tens of thousands of signatures to put Question 1, the Massachusetts State Income Tax Repeal, on the upcoming ballot. The initiative would end the state's current 5.3 percent income tax on wages, interest, dividends...

Homecoming encourages pride

October 15, 2008

By Jenna Duncan Huskies, don your whiskers. Homecoming hits Northeastern this week, with activities ranging from concerts to free stoner flicks to football games, all aimed at raising school spirit. The week got off to a rocking start this Monday with PIKEtoberfest, a concert...

Battle of the Burritos sends rice and beans flying

October 15, 2008

When it comes to burritos, one thing seems pretty clear: no one can agree on anything. Boston is full of restaurants serving up burritos, and everyone seems to have an opinion. I called up two of my friends, Jimmy Risolo, a middler communication studies major who is also...

Gallery 360 opens in Ell after delays

October 15, 2008

By Michele Richinick After months of planning and construction delays, about 150 students were able to celebrate the opening of Northeastern's art gallery last Thursday afternoon. Gallery 360 is located in the Ell Concourse between Ell Hall and the Curry Student Center. The...

Player of the week: Britney Brown

October 15, 2008

By Jason Woods During the weekend, Britney Brown helped lead the Huskies to victory over opponents Virginia Commonwealth and William and Mary, leading to her recognition in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) with Player of the week honors. Along with her gameplay over the...

Diversity remains high priority on campus

October 15, 2008

By Brian Jordan Colleges across the country, including Northeastern, have worked to increase diversity on campus in recent years, but a recent national study indicates the trend could reverse. According to the Minorities in Higher Education 23rd Status Report released Oct....

Web update: Suspected chemical leak turns out to be air leak

October 11, 2008

By News staff Northeastern University Division of Public Safety evacuated Snell Engineering and Egan Research Center Saturday night after someone heard a hissing noise from a lab in room 302, said interim university spokesperson Jim Chiavelli. Initial reports had put it at Egan...

Economic downturn challenges university

October 10, 2008

As the current economic woes and an uncertain monetary future threaten many institutions across the country, university officials say Northeastern's $700 million endowment and the school's operating budget do not face major threats. "University endowments, like all investors,...

BRC faces in-house review

October 10, 2008

By Michele Richinick Budget Review Committee (BRC) chair Jennifer Hardy announced at a committee meeting last night that the BRC will form a group to evaluate how the year has gone so far, said Garrett Marques, a member of the BRC. "We're looking to service as much of the...

Cider from ‘1369’ a winter staple

October 9, 2008

By Rachel Zarrell For some people, it can't be fall without a steaming cup of apple cider. That's where the 1369 Coffee House, located in Central and Inman squares, comes in. The apple cider at the 1369 Coffee House, a neighborhood cafe that has been around for 15 years, is...

Commentary: Reality television not so real

October 8, 2008

It is no secret that I am a fan of television. While other children spent their time with friends and loved ones developing "social skills," I spent my days on the couch with my friend cable TV, developing what doctors would later refer to as "bed sores." As I grew and developed...

Sports Briefs

October 8, 2008

Basketball set to open in 2k Sports Classic to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer The field for the 2kSports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer was finalized and announced in a release last week by the Gazelle Group. Northeastern will open the Michigan bracket when they take on...