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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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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...

Volleyball: Perseverance through injuries

October 28, 2008

By Nathan Vaughan This season the volleyball team has kept graduate trainer Abby Wertz busy. The only player to not have significant injuries this year is sophomore middle hitter Jillian Robinson, though she has lingering knee issues, head coach Ken Nichols said. Many of...

Men’s Soccer: Back on track with win

October 28, 2008

After punching out late in each of its past four games, the men's soccer team finally got out on time yesterday when it defeated Delaware 1-0 in regulation at Parsons Field. The regulation win broke a streak of four straight games that had gone to double overtime, including...

Sports Briefs

October 28, 2008

By Andrew Parente Tuckerman earns Rookie of the Week award Alex Tuckerman was named Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week according to an announcement by the conference on Monday. Tuckerman recorded his first collegiate goal Friday night in Northeastern's 5-0 shutout...

Club Baseball: Two in a row for club baseball team

October 28, 2008

Since forming and joining the New England Club Baseball Association (NECBA) for the 2006 season, Northeastern's club baseball team has become something of a powerhouse. This year, the squad further cemented that status as it captured its second straight championship title in...

Editorial: BRC process needs re-evaluation and reform

October 26, 2008

Everyone loves campus activities - whether it's free concerts at Centennial Commons like PIKEtoberfest, or the Latin American Student Organization's annual Cultural Show. Once the curtains close, though, many students are left with the question: Where did the money for this...

No drink, no problem

October 26, 2008

By Gail Waterhouse Students strutted their stuff in afterHOURS Thursday night not only to get some attention but also to help raise money for a cause. Fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) and sorority Delta Zeta co-hosted the Zero Proof Date Auction, which was put on in partnership...

Professors examine roll of news media

October 26, 2008

By Michael Napolitano Freedom of the press. Objectivity. Active citizenship. Ideas like these are what many readers have come to expect from the press. But on Thursday night, members of the Northeastern community questioned whether the media has lived up to these ideals. These...

Letter to the Editor: Perfect time to be pharmacy student

October 26, 2008

It all starts with one. One student pharmacist becoming active in professional advocacy. One pharmacy implementing Medication Therapy Management and environmentally friendly waste practices. One patient receiving his flu vaccine from his pharmacist for the first time. One medication...

Sondheim visits NU’s Blackman

October 26, 2008

By Rachel Zarrell A sold-out crowd packed Blackman Auditorium Friday night for a performance of songs written by Stephen Sondheim, and an interview with the composer conducted by the associate editor of The Sondheim Review, Sean Patrick Flahaven. A Conversation with Stephen...