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The Huntington News

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LASO boasts culture

March 23, 2008

By Lauren Morales Students from various campus organizations came to support the Latin American Student Organization's (LASO) 11th annual Cultural Show at the Fenway Center Friday. This year's theme was LASO's Class Reunion, allowing students to reunite 10 years after graduating...

Column: So bright you need sunglasses

March 23, 2008

While most of the country is caught up in March Madness, Northeastern's campus remains relatively sane as the Huskies are forced to watch the NCAA Tournament on television for the 17th straight season. That's right, the last time NU qualified for the Big Dance was during the...

Feature photo: Just another day in a Bowser Suit

March 23, 2008

Hundreds of people turned out at the Hynes Convention Center this weekend for Anime Boston, an annual convention. Attendees dressed in costumes of their favorite anime and video game characters, like this girl who dressed like Bowser from the Mario games.

Men’s Hockey: Vitale’s play honored

March 23, 2008

After Joe Vitale netted 12 goals and collected 23 assists over 37 games during his junior season, the men's hockey captain and forward was named to the Hockey East All-Star second team Thursday. "It was quite an honor," Vitale said. "Hockey East has some great talent. To be...

Husky Happenings

March 23, 2008

The News hosts second SGA Presidential Debate The News will host the second and final Student Government Association Presidential Debate tonight at The Fenway Center, 77 St. Stephen Street. The debate will be between the candidates, SGA vice president for financial affairs...

Men’s Soccer: As team prepares to play outdoor games, head coach earns accolades

March 23, 2008

Having played its last official match in November, the men's soccer team will be looking to get back into form in the coming weeks as the Huskies play a series of friendly spring games against other New England schools. With five matches scheduled between March 25 and April...

Officials called on to stop hate crimes

March 23, 2008

By Derek Hawkins In the wake of a recent incident involving racist graffiti scrawled on the exterior of Stetson West, the Northeastern Black Student Association (NBSA) has called on university officials, as well as other student groups, to more actively address issues of racism...

Club Sports: Ranked lax team looking for more fan support

March 23, 2008

By Amara Grautski Although the Huskies have plenty of national recognition, what they want is more home-team support. The club men's lacrosse team was ranked in the top 10 in preseason polls by Lax World and Lacrosse Magazines. The team went 0-4 during its recent trip to California...

Nominees censured by SGA

March 23, 2008

By Anne Baker Student Government Association (SGA) presidential candidates Rob Ranley and Marines Piney were censured by the SGA rules committee late Thursday for failing to meet deadlines, according to e-mails obtained by The News that were sent to both candidates. The rules...

Track and Field: Weather limitms roster

March 23, 2008

By James Eddy II Due to bad weather conditions and the Easter holiday, Northeastern track and field head coach Sherman Hart decided to send most of his athletes home for the weekend, missing the Husky Spring Open Saturday. The decision to allow many of his runners to miss...

Few attend forum for questionable opt-out fee

March 23, 2008

By Michele Richinick Despite students' questions regarding the Renewable Energy Student Generated Fund, no more than 20 students attended the forum held last Thursday held by the Husky Energy Action Team (HEAT) and the Student Government Association (SGA). Most of the students...

Spring preparations underway on campus

March 23, 2008

By Anne Baker April showers may naturally bring May flowers, but Northeastern doesn't like to leave everything up to Mother Nature. For the university, flowers and landscaping play an integral role in creating an environment where students can learn and relax, said Chuck Doughty,...