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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Oberg: SGA ignored students

April 13, 2008

By Michele Richinick Grant Oberg said his realization that the Student Government Association (SGA) wasn't the same organization now as when he first joined halfway through his freshman year was the essential reason for his resignation as SGA parliamentarian. Oberg, who resigned...

Baseball: Series dropped 2-1 to VCU

April 13, 2008

By Jared Shafran After splitting the first two games of a series against Virginia Commonwealth, the baseball team lost the deciding game Saturday, dropping the series two games to one. The series, originally scheduled to be played Friday, Saturday and Sunday, had to be rescheduled...

Best on-campus concert: Ben Folds

April 13, 2008

Ben Folds may not have been "rocking the suburbs" when he performed at Blackman Auditorium March 16, but his performance brought down the house. As he played "Narcolepsy," Folds' synthesizer - used to play both very high and very low notes - caused parts of the stage's ceiling...

Advising targets athletes

April 13, 2008

By Michele Richinick In a time when many students have expressed concerns about the level of their academic advising, there remains at least one segment of the undergraduate population getting the personalized advising many students crave: athletes. "There are a different...

Track and Field: Holding down at home

April 13, 2008

By James Eddy II The Huskies had a number of top-three finishes at the Bernard Solomon Invitational held at Solomon track in Dedham Saturday. The explosion of quality results comes one week before the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) conference championships. The Husky...

Best fashion trend: High-waisted pants

April 13, 2008

Like a boomerang, fashion trends often disappear only to return some years later. This year, high-waisted jeans have made a comeback. Gracing the fashion scene in the '50s and gaining sex appeal in the '70s, high-waisted pants have changed only slightly to fit into the 21st...

Moments of the Year: Men’s Soccer

April 13, 2008

There were a number of outstanding moments that occurred during the men's soccer team's season. The Huskies posted an undefeated record at Parsons Field in conference play and also experienced a few big wins on the road. But one moment stood out above the rest this season:...

Best shopping: Newbury Street

April 13, 2008

Considered "the 5th Avenue of Boston," or the "Rodeo Drive of the East," Newbury Street once again snags this year's win for best shopping location. With its combination of trendy stores, restaurants and stylish people, Newbury is the go-to street for anyone looking to drain...

Cooper remembered for heart

April 13, 2008

By Rachel Zarrell Every day, Matthew Cooper would take a homeless man he had befriended into 7-Eleven and tell him to get whatever he wanted. "All he wanted was cigarettes and candy, so that's what Matt bought him," said Megan Lynch, a friend of Mr. Cooper's since their freshman...

Lessons in loss

April 13, 2008

By Caitlin Coyle Seven students were soaked with rain as they took off their coats and walked inside the windowless room. They look defeated, but not just from the downpour. Every week, they come together to discuss the pain of losing a loved one. Their grief fuels the cold...

Moments of the Year: Swimming and Diving

April 13, 2008

The Northeastern women's swimming and diving team captured an undefeated season this year, winning all 10 of their regular season meets. A two point victory over rival Boston College at the start of the season set the stage for a streak of accomplishments, including first place...

Best date spot: The North End

April 13, 2008

The North End, also known as Boston's Little Italy, is a romantic neighborhood that offers authentic Italian food and a Mediterranean feel to any person - or, more often, couple - who visits. Because of this, the area won this year's best date location. Walking into the...