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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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Co-op website offers ratings to aid NU students select jobs

July 15, 2008

By Rob Tokanel The Internet allows Northeastern students to rate the quality of everything from professors to pictures of strangers to police officers, and now Northeastern students have another opportunity to rate their co-op experiences. A new online co-op rating website,...

Editorial: Hands-on program valuable to school

July 15, 2008

As a nationally, top-ranked program, athletic training at Northeastern should be a proud achievement for the university. The program's strength lies in practical application over theory, and at an institution where hands-on experience through co-op is the cornerstone of the school's...

Cheap meals near campus

July 15, 2008

By Chelsea Reil Looking for some new places to eat in Boston but a little low on cash? Fear not: there are plenty of places you can get delicious food for less than $10. Whether you're looking for a place to take that cute girl from the gym or a place to hit on the way back...

Letter to the editor: Disappointed wtih study abroad

July 15, 2008

What ever happened to the concept of getting what you pay for? When it comes to my study abroad experience at Goldsmiths, University of London, I couldn't tell you. By the time we returned to the United States, each of us were left wondering, "What exactly did Northeastern do...

Reopened MFA entrance a new gateway to art

July 15, 2008

By Samantha Moll Recent visitors to the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) have been told to use the back door, but not because museum officials have deemed tourists and students unfit to enter from the main entrance. As part of its ongoing renovation project, Northeastern's neighbor...

Letter to the editor: At circuses, ‘animal-free’ the way to be

July 15, 2008

Thanks for The News article about the controversy surrounding the UniverSoul Circus and its treatment of animals ("Circus Abuse Alleged," July 2). It may interest students to learn that Cal Dupree, co-founder and former ringmaster of UniverSoul, launched a new show last year,...

Husky Happenings

July 15, 2008

Snell Library opens for 24 hours during classes The first floor of the Snell Library is now open 24 hours when classes are in session, according to a release from the library. The library adopted its new schedule July 7. Though the floor will remain open all hours, some...

Farm fresh fruit, in the city

July 1, 2008

By Samantha Moll With the Fourth of July weekend fast approaching, many students are starting to plan cookouts. Students looking for the right ingredients for a fruit dish or salad might want to consider skipping the supermarket and instead shop for locally-grown produce. By...

Men’s Hockey: Recruits plucked in NHL draft

July 1, 2008

By Peter A. Martin Three future Husky hockey players, Steve Quailer and twin brothers Justin and Drew Daniels, were selected in the 2008 National Hockey League draft last week. The Daniels brothers, who will spend a season in a junior league before entering Northeastern in...

Column: The saga of Shawn James

July 1, 2008

"SWAT! SWAT! SWAT!" echoed the rafters of Cabot Gymnasium in 2004 and 2005, where Shawn James made his mark as a prolific shot blocker and a threat on the low post as a Northeastern Husky. James was a legitimate NBA prospect whose NBA dreams may no longer become a reality as...

Husky Happenings

July 1, 2008

IS offers Blackboard application for Facebook Beginning July 8, Information Services (IS) will offer a CourseFeed application for Facebook. Students will be able to add their Blackboard course information to their profiles with the application. Another coursefeed application...

Club Sports: Clubs looking for playing space

July 1, 2008

By Amara Grautski With a lack of on-campus facilities for club sports teams and a call for improvements, an increased budget to provide short-term alternatives was discussed yesterday between university officials and Student Government Association (SGA) President Rob Ranley....