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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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Northeastern athletics: Roby bolsters staff

September 10, 2008

Northeastern Athletics Director Peter Roby announced Sept. 4 the full-time hiring of seven people to new positions within the administrative and support staff of the athletic department. George Gardner, Chris Marshall, Tony Ramirez, Sandra Menee, Mike Bishop, Kristi Stake and...

Northeastern’s ‘Mottley’ Crew

September 10, 2008

Two recent Northeastern graduates are co-founders of Mottley's Comedy Club, a stand-up club that opens next week near Faneuil Hall. Jon Lincoln, who graduated in 2004 with a degree in marketing, and Jeff Fairbanks, who graduated in 2006 with degrees in electrical engineering...

SGA plans comprehensive student rights website

September 10, 2008

By Chelsea Reil In an effort to make student rights easier to understand, the Student Government Association (SGA) is in the early phases of creating a website that will comprehensively list student rights, members of SGA said. The site will encompass aspects of student life,...

Column: Familiar feeling

September 10, 2008

Northeastern is a school that has an incredibly rare sort of sports department. It's not like other schools' that have more money, and that is something we have come to accept as fans. However, when it was announced Sept. 4 that Athletics Director Peter Roby hired seven new members...

‘Star’ry Night

September 10, 2008

By Mike Rougeau The International Student and Scholar Institute (ISSI) hosted Night of a Thousand Stars Monday night, nearly filling afterHOURS, despite the myriad alternatives happening on campus. The event was meant as an orientation for new international students, said...

President Aoun opens office to NU students

September 10, 2008

In an attempt to interact more with students, President Joseph Aoun announced last week that he will hold regularly scheduled office hours during the academic year. "President Aoun wanted other opportunities to meet one-on-one with students to talk about their experiences and...

Is ‘No More Than 4’ enforceable?

September 10, 2008

By Jeanine Budd It's the fall semester, and it's illegal for more than four students to share an apartment. The new law, called "No More Than Four" has drawn attention and caused controversy within the community, but questions about how it will be enforced have risen as...

Women’s Soccer: Season begins on a positive note

September 10, 2008

By Patrick McHugh The 2008 women's soccer team is looking to erase the memories of a difficult season last year that was plagued by injuries and saw the team miss the playoffs. And four games into this season the team has shown this year should bring better results - especially...

Questions mark departure

September 10, 2008

By Michele Richinick Several members of the Northeastern community are questioning the circumstances under which Jim Stellar resigned from his position as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Friday, including the role of recently appointed Provost Stephen Director. Director...

Historic Doyle’s Cafe offers authenticity

September 10, 2008

By Jeanine Budd and Dede Booth If you step into Doyle's Cafe at 8:30 p.m. on a week night, you'll see an Irish bar full of history and character. Located on Washington Street in Jamaica Plain, Doyle's is conveniently associated with the Samuel Adam's Brewery, located on Germania...

Men’s soccer: Play on road shows signs of improving

September 10, 2008

With three games down, the men's soccer team has already checked off each of the possible outcomes in a match, going 1-1-1 as they've traveled the road through Louisville, Butler and Fairfield. The Huskies began play Aug. 30 in Louisville, Ky. with a strong showing in a 1-1...

Dukakis joins CUP, RSA in voting push

September 10, 2008

Professor Michael Dukakis stood before a standing-room only crowd at 20 West Village F yesterday to discuss the 2008 presidential election. He quipped to the crowd early in the hour-long event, that he might not be the best source for information. "Consider the source here,"...