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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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Prof. splits time between band, teaching

July 25, 2007

Michael Epstein has a lot on his plate. Not only is the 28-year-old a full time audiology professor in the Language Department, but he also fronts a seven-member rock band, The Motion Sick. "I don't sleep much," the singer/songwriter and guitarist said. Balancing both...

Google speakers praise creative coops, hosts ‘tech talk’

July 25, 2007

Working for Google is a lot like going to school - you get to work your own hours and it doesn't matter what time you get into the office as long as the work gets done. That was the message last week when representatives from Google came to campus for a pair of presentations...

Body hair a turn-off at date auction

July 25, 2007

Body hair, boys who can't bake and girls with big feet were among the list of flawed characteristics that were billed most unappealing at a date auction Friday night. "The purpose is basically to create awareness around a taboo subject and to put together a week with student...

Resident Student Association elects new vice president after resignation

July 25, 2007

The Resident Student Association elected sophomore Christy Capriccio as its next vice president of finance last Wednesday night, beating middler Stefanie Montalto for the position. The special election was called to fill the position vacated by Elliot Inz, who resigned in...

Avalon and other clubs 21+

July 25, 2007

Despite rumors that all nightclubs in Boston had been forced to end their under-21 nights, a City Hall spokeswoman said only certain businesses were affected by this suspension. City Hall has forced certain nightclubs to suspend under-21 entertainment, according to Dot Joyce,...

Web site lets students vote in Israeli parliament election

July 24, 2007

By Marc Larocque Israel may be far from Boston, but students with opinions on Israeli politics can weigh in on the upcoming Israeli parliamentary election using the Internet. An international project at www.vote4israel.com will allow Northeastern students, along with those...

Senior VPs move to Columbus office

July 23, 2007

The highest ranks of Northeastern's administration used to be scattered all over campus. Now, the group has moved to the other side of Columbus Avenue. The Office of the President, the Board of Trustees and the university's senior vice presidents will move from their current...

Sophomore remembered as classy

July 23, 2007

Like many college students, Brian Evans was unsure what he wanted to do with his life, but friends said it was his bold creativity, sense of style and passion for diversion that made him stand out from his peers. During his freshman year, Evans plotted to fill his Kennedy Hall...

‘You silenced his laughter’

July 23, 2007

The eighth floor of the Suffolk Superior Court was in chaos yesterday afternoon as anxious friends and relatives waited to learn the fate of of the driver who killed one man and injured two Northeastern students and a police officer during a riotous 2004 Super Bowl celebration. Stanley...

Summertime Cinema

July 23, 2007

Lights, camera, action - action-packed, that is. As Hollywood once again prepares for the summer movie season, students are expecting a lot of fast-paced action movies mixed in with a bit of romance. "I think that's the telltale of summer blockbusters, high action entertainment,...

NU ranked 98th by U.S. News and World Report

July 23, 2007

Northeastern achieved its longtime goal of becoming one of the top 100 colleges in the country when the 2007 U.S. News and World Report's Best American Colleges rankings were released Aug. 18. Northeastern tied with seven other schools for the No. 98 spot, including University...

SGA unveils new Husky spirit shirt

July 23, 2007

Student Government Association (SGA) President Rogan O'Handley has a burning question on his mind for all Northeastern students this month: "Are you Diehard?" SGA unveiled its new "DieHard Dog" T-shirt last week, which will be free for students, as SGA hopes to incorporate...