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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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Art celebrates Latino culture

September 30, 2007

By Kelly Sullivan Today marks the first day of "An Exhibition of Latinos in Literature and Art." The week-long event is sponsored by various members of the Northeastern community including the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), the Society of Hispanic Professional...

LASO events no easy feat to pull off

September 30, 2007

Students who have not had the opportunity to plan an event do not understand how much work goes into making one successful. Northeastern's obsession to reduce liability can complicate the most minute details for an event as small as a bake sale. For Hispanic Heritage Month...

Brightwings get intimate, soulful

September 30, 2007

By Erin Oliveri The Kappa Sigma fraternity's fall concert series continued Thursday night with a performance from Boston-based rock band The Brightwings. The Brightwings, comprised of two guitarists, a keyboardist and a drummer, performed to a small but attentive crowd at...

Plans for shuttle bus dismantled

September 26, 2007

By Kate Augusto This time last year, university officials and student representatives were finalizing plans for an all-night student shuttle bus that would stop at Ruggles station, Landmark Center and Brigham Circle. Money was budgeted for the shuttle and the university approved...

Men’s Hockey: Vitale, Thiessen return for 2007-08 season

September 26, 2007

By Jonathan Raymond When the Huskies take the ice for their exhibition opener against Prince Edward Isle Oct. 13, they'll be accompanied by lofty expectations for the 2007-08 season. Not since the 2001-02 season has Northeastern finished above .500, but a midseason turnaround...

Bicycling gains new ground

September 26, 2007

By Cait Dooley Early each morning before Boston traffic starts buzzing, Chuck Dimarzio, an electrical and computer engineering professor, steps out of his Cambridge home and onto his pedals. The six-mile bike ride along the Charles River has been a part of his life since he...

Men’s Basketball: Kelly to play in Ireland

September 26, 2007

By Jimmy Charshafian Bobby Kelly has left the United States for greener pastures. A former men's basketball standout, Kelly has signed to play professionally with the Belfast Star in Ireland's SuperLeague. Kelly, the third-most accurate 3-point shooter in Northeastern history,...

Students strive to eat healthy, for the body and the environment

September 26, 2007

By Lily Sussman Sunday mornings, Laura Quaranta goes to South Boston to buy local organic fruits and vegetables. The limber blonde, who travels by skateboard, said she recently converted her mother and two friends to her diet of locally-grown food. Quaranta is part of a growing...

‘It was a surprise to almost everyone’

September 26, 2007

By Derek Hawkins CLARIFICATION APPENDED (SEE BELOW) Minutes before the Faculty Senate went into a rare closed-door executive session yesterday afternoon, Provost Ahmed Abdelal announced he would resign at the end of the academic year. Citing a desire to move forward in his...

Men’s Soccer: Talaat brothers key asset on soccer field

September 26, 2007

By Andrew Parente The men's soccer team features two brothers, Ahmed and Mahmoud Talaat, who both start for the team and who are having a great 2007 campaign sofar. Originally from Alexandria, Egypt, senior Ahmed starts at forward while Mahmoud, a sophomore, is the starting...

Restaurant Review: The heart of Mexico, hidden in Boston

September 26, 2007

In a city as big and bustling as Boston it can be difficult to keep secrets - especially juicy ones. Casa Romera is one of those secrets. Nestled in Public Alley 431 between Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue, the restaurant discretely serves up the city's best authentic...

Player of the Week

September 26, 2007

The Northeastern volleyball team won a key game Sunday in Cambridge against Harvard, rebounding from a loss the day before and playing more cohesively. Senior captain Kira Batura had 20 kills and 26 digs in the game for the Huskies, earning her this week's Northeastern News...