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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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Professors’ plagiarism plan at a standstill

April 6, 2008

By Daniel Deza Despite debates last fall about how to create new standards to deal with academic dishonesty, faculty proponents of such measures have yet to debut a proposed plan. During a Faculty Senate meeting in October, faculty members discussed the issue of creating a...

Women’s Crew: Outraced all in first regatta

April 6, 2008

By Peter Lorenz The women's rowing team started the 2008 spring racing season on a positive note with a victory over Dartmouth, Rhode Island and Boston College Saturday. The Huskies beat Dartmouth by 1.9 seconds with a time of 6:36.1. Dartmouth finished second, followed by...

Learning communities encourage collaboration

April 6, 2008

By Michele Richinick Learning communities could significantly improve students' academic performances and other college endeavors, according to a recent study by research organization MDRC. Learning communities, where students take several courses together, are being expanded...

Baseball: Series ends in tie

April 6, 2008

By Jared Shafran After splitting a double-header Saturday, the baseball team could not break a tie after 11 innings and finished deadlocked at three with the UNC Wilmington Seahawks Sunday. The Huskies hosted the Seahawks, who went into the series undefeated in conference...

SGA ‘beyond shambles;’ Oberg resigns

April 6, 2008

By Anne Baker and Derek Hawkins In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Student Government Association (SGA), longstanding member and parliamentarian Grant Oberg resigned last night, according to an e-mail he sent to members of the organization. "It has come to my attention...

Football: Huskies battle themselves

April 6, 2008

By Chris Estrada Thump! ... Smack! ... Crunch! Whether it was field goal kicks battering the side of the field house or Northeastern football players hitting each other, a symphony of sounds accompanied the Huskies' lone spring game yesterday at Parsons Field, with the Husky...

Dismal voter turnout forces SGA to extend direct elections

April 6, 2008

By Anne Baker Citing a shortage of more than 800 votes, the Student Government Association (SGA) Rules Committee voted last night to extend the voting period for SGA president until Saturday at 3 p.m. Voting was slated to close at midnight last night. The Rules Committee met...

UTSAV shows ‘modern fusion’ at Nataraj show

April 5, 2008

By Teresa Cheong The Undergraduate South Asian Student Organization (UTSAV) fused sketch comedy with dancing that thrilled a full house at Blackman Auditorium Saturday night. The show was the 19th rendition of Nataraj, a students' talent show, and attracted about 1,000 students,...

E-mails, lifted block fuel SGA controversy

April 2, 2008

By Kate Augusto and Anne Baker Just one day after a controversial block was lifted from Student Government Association (SGA) presidential nominee Dan Kamyck, his opponent Rob Ranley faced a possible grievance for an ethical violation. Kamyck notified SGA parlimentarian Grant...

Young Tibetans speak out

April 2, 2008

By Marc Larocque While half a world apart, the hearts of Boston area Tibetans have raged for the sake of their native land after reports of the March 14 riot in Lhasa, which sparked an uprising all around the region under control of Communist China. About 500 Tibetans live in...

NU alumna bagged for protesting bank

April 2, 2008

By Marc Larocque Adrienne Naylor, a Northeastern alumna, was one of four local activists arrested for blocking the entrance to the Copley Square Bank of America Monday. Supported by about 30 others, they stopped service at the bank for two hours. They linked their arms in...

All Hail: Students need to clean up dining hall habits

April 2, 2008

College has got to be the best stage of our lives, so far at least - independent living, freedom to choose classes, the chance to make new friends, an abundance of free time to engage in different activities and the accessibility of not having to make our own meals with the convenience...