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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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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...

Letter to the Editor: Obama to lead nation in new direction

October 29, 2008

The last eight years have taken a toll on America. Cowboy diplomacy has squandered our moral standing around the globe. Thousands of American lives and billions of dollars have been lost fighting an unnecessary war in Iraq. Our failure to find alternative sources of energy has...

Accusations, tension at BRC discussion

October 29, 2008

By Michele Richinick The Budget Review Committee (BRC) met with student leaders last night to address allegations that it unfairly distributed funds. The meeting, held in place of the regularly scheduled BRC meeting, shifted from an informational session to a grievance airing...

Player of the Week: Stephanie Gordon

October 29, 2008

The women's soccer team defeated Virginia Commonwealth Saturday in Richmond, claiming a 3-0 victory. With five saves, Stephanie Gordon was instrumental to the victory - claiming her fifth shutout of the season- and this week's Huntington News Player of the Week honors. Despite...

Letter to the Editor: Moving off campus keeps students in shape

October 29, 2008

The end of another wonderful Homecoming Weekend was topped with a visit from my father. Of course one of the best parts of his visits is the food. Delicious food and milkshakes from Cabot's in Newton are the usual, with the quality milkshakes being the best part by far since...

Equal housing at NU

October 29, 2008

By Mike Napolitano Students who feel more comfortable living with the opposite sex, including transgender, gay, lesbian and bisexual students, may get a chance to do so starting next fall, if all goes according to plan. The Student Government Association (SGA) and Resident...

All Hail: It’s not a Mac world at InfoCommons

October 29, 2008

It's rush hour at InfoCommons. Every computer is occupied; a human mass has formed near the printing station, and at least 15 people are talking on cell phones while a handful of others rock out to their iPods. There's a line for the proctor and about six people waiting at the...

Batman producer visits on dark night

October 29, 2008

By Mary Ann Georgantopulos As producer of the Batman films, Michael Uslan took the stage Tuesday night in the Curry Student Center Ballroom and blurted out two numbers: 528 million and 1 billion, the numbers "The Dark Knight" made in US theaters and the closing numbers in international...

Column: A remarkable turnaround

October 29, 2008

When a team suffers through a string of losing seasons, it is only a matter of time before a move is made to hopefully spur a rebuilding process. In most cases, the process is slow and takes time before the game results match the expectations. This assumption is what makes...

University bans Election Day class cancelations

October 29, 2008

By Samantha Moll With Election Day less than a week away, many students are beginning to wonder when they will find time to get to the polls. Students who need to go to their hometown to vote must make the choice between voting and cutting class, since faculty members are...