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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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Letter to the Editor: Vinyl article not music to Tastemakers’ ears

March 12, 2008

I have to say that when I opened The News Feb. 28, I was severely upset by the "For the Records" article published. The article is well written, but the reason I am upset is because it is similar to an article that was printed in the December/January issue of Tastemakers Music...

SEC head to give keynote at graduation

March 12, 2008

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Chris Cox will deliver the keynote commencement address to Northeastern undergraduates, the university announced Friday. Cox, who was described by Newsweek as "the enforcer in America's corporate boardrooms," served in Congress...

Commentary: Students, heed speaker’s history in Iraq

March 12, 2008

John Rendon of the Rendon Group will be addressing the College of Business Administration Thursday afternoon. I hope business students will take this opportunity before his address to learn a little about the Rendon Group's role in the Iraq War. Rendon, as documented in an...

‘Nations’ collide along the Gulf

March 12, 2008

FORT MYERS, FLA -- Don Chapman has been to a few alumni events since graduating from Northeastern in 1956, when he earned his degree in engineering. These days, he splits his time between homes in Port Charlotte and Cape Cod. Yvan Pilette, on the other hand, spends his winters...

Player of the Week

March 12, 2008

Last Friday, freshman Wade Macleod scored two goals, including the overtime winner against conference rival BC as the men's hockey team split the weekend series. This performance earned him this week's Northeastern News Player of the Week honors. Hockey has been Macleod's passion...

Librarians watch for inappropriate behavior

March 12, 2008

By Erin Kelly Reports of inappropriate use of the computers in Snell Library have increased recently, according to NUPD reports. "Since Jan. 1 of this year, we've documented about 15 instances where either the library staff called us about a person using a public area computer...

Senior Spotlight: Lone senior says goodbye

March 12, 2008

By Patrick McHugh To those who watch the men's basketball team play, senior Mark Washington is known as a big post player who collects rebounds and plays tough defense. To his teammates, he is known as "Lou" (in reference to his home state of Louisiana), a quiet kid with deep-South...

Real estate reps, students spar city rule

March 12, 2008

By Gal Tziperman Lotan and Jeanine Budd A new proposal intended to shake undergraduate college students out of crammed off-campus apartments won unanimous approval yesterday by the nine members of the Boston Zoning Commision (BZC). The ordinance was spearheaded by City Councilor...

Game review: PlayStation Portable games exceed expectations

March 11, 2008

By Mike Rougeau Patapon (for PSP) Gamers longing for a new experience in a market filled with remakes and sequels need look no further than "Patapon" for Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP). Released in February by Sony, "Patapon" combines several genres, including action,...

Concert review: Horrorpops pack house at Harpers

March 11, 2008

By Max Gelber On the heels of its third full-length record, Kiss Kiss Kill Kill, Denmark's The Horrorpops took to the Harpers Ferry stage Wednesday, March 5. The band brought its infectious psychobilly sound to a packed crowd ready to dance the night away, and also brought two...

Film review: ‘Bank Job’ a thrilling ride

March 11, 2008

By Nicole Snyder Looking for the next great heist film? If so, look no further than "The Bank Job," because "The Bank Job" is the British heist film that's beginning to rake it in at the box office, and for good reason. Based on the infamous 1971 robbery of Lloyds Bank in...

Concert review: Diverse line-up shocks crowd

March 11, 2008

It seemed fitting for local rockers Honest Thomas to fire through their Feb. 28 set at afterHOURS in a wash of red light. After all, the mostly hardcore four-piece brought an ominous change of pace from opening act Down to Ascend, a solid Haverhill alternative rock outfit whose...