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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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‘Superman,’ ‘Thriller’ dances keep Bostonians in sync

November 4, 2007

By Cynthia Retamozo They are named after everything from comfort foods to superheroes and they are bringing people together in droves. Whether at a formal function or a college party, choreographed dances are sure to draw attention. Lately, "Superman" from the video for...

Letter to the Editor: Husky Hunt exhausts, endangers students

November 4, 2007

Following the Husky Hunt and a long night's sleep, my feet hurt, my head aches and my body longs for its pre-Hunt state. But that's all OK because I knew what I was signing up for - a 24-hour scavenger hunt. What I wasn't anticipating, however, was the inattention to crucial...

Studio offers hi-tech solutions

November 4, 2007

By Kate Augusto For those looking to convert old records to MP3 format, the right resources have emerged on campus. Launched this fall, the Digital Media Design Studio, located in 295 Snell Library, aims to fit the growing needs of today's technology savvy students, library...

Swimming ‘ Diving: Winning steak continues

November 4, 2007

By AJ Mercincavage The women's swim team extended its unbeaten streak in a three-way, two-day meet against Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rivals Delaware and Old Dominion. On Friday and Saturday, the Huskies outscored UDel 194-159 and topped the Old Dominion Monarchs...

Great Scott rocked

November 4, 2007

By Max Gelber The lights slowly dimmed as Atlanta's Manchester Orchestra took to the stage. Singer Andy Hull slowly stalked the microphone, opening the set alone, strumming his guitar and crooning the lyrics to "How I Waited," his voice cracking slightly. Manchester Orchestra...

Students take Boston by storm

November 4, 2007

By Matt Collette The second annual Husky Hunt began just before 8 p.m. Friday as students from 50 scavenger hunt teams ran from a captain's meeting to Krentzman Quad to gather as a group and strategize their plan of action. Despite inclement weather, the hunt sent 600 students...

Next generation speaks out

November 1, 2007

By Matt Collette Spoken word, jazz, funk and poetry were showcased at "Generation Next" Tuesday night. More than 50 people gathered in the Cabral Center of the John D. O'Bryant African American Institute for the event. Many students said they were there to take a break from...

Player of the Week

October 31, 2007

Last weekend, the volleyball team won both its games, tying the Huskies for second place in the conference. Lauren DeTurk had a double-double in both wins and was honored by the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) as the Player of the Week. In recognition of her accomplishments,...

Student records Red Sox reaction with new angle

October 31, 2007

By Marc Larocque For Ike Agwunobi, the Red Sox World Series win was more than just a time to celebrate. As the Sox players amassed at the center of Coors Field Sunday night, college students throughout the Fenway area gathered in Kenmore Square. More than 100 police officers...

Video games add new twists, soundtracks to old classics

October 31, 2007

By Mike Rougeau Beautiful Katamari "OK, Mr. Sunshine! da-da, da-da-da da da da da, da-Katamari Damacy." Anybody who can sing along with those "da's" (and please do, as loud as possible) can skip to the end of this review, because they already know exactly what to expect...

Men’s Basketball: NU welcomes Final four veteran

October 31, 2007

By Andrew Parente When it comes to coaching, Todd Townsend has some of the best credentials anybody can ask for: NCAA Final Four experience, being a former captain and giving back to the community. Those are just a few things Townsend will bring to the table in his first...

Root for the home team

October 31, 2007

By Matt Collette "Sieve! You suck!" Shout that sentence while you can because Athletics Director Peter Roby is calling for Husky fans to stop cheering against other teams, and instead focus their cheering for the Huskies. Roby said he got the idea for his "Positively Northeastern"...