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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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Media groups denied funds

July 2, 2007

By Marc Larocque To the dismay of two new student media groups, the Budget Review Committee (BRC) denied them capital equipment funding earlier this week. Both groups wanted one thing: a computer to centralize their publication operations. The Northeastern Patriot, a student-run...

Column: A new AD of the highest caliber

July 2, 2007

Have you checked out the new five-tool player for Northeastern Athletics? You won't find him roaming centerfield on Friedman diamond or dribbling down-court in Matthews arena. His tools are a little different as well - he's humble, a leader, a businessman, an icon of diversity...

Web Extra: School of Architecture climbs ranks to No. 12

June 25, 2007

The School of Architecture is building its profile. It was recently ranked America's number 12 "Best Architecture School in Research" by the Key Centre for Architectural Sociology. On June 8, it released the ranking determining which architecture schools produce the most...

SGA creates election manual

June 24, 2007

For the first time in the history of the Northeastern Student Government Association (SGA), there is a solid plan on the table to hold campus-wide elections for the president of the undergraduate student body in spring 2007. There has been discussion for nearly a decade about...

SGA amends constitution at heated 5-hour meeting

June 24, 2007

The Student Government Association (SGA) approved two major amendments and four minor amendments to their constitution and bylaws in a tense five-hour Joint Senate meeting Monday. Of the 10 amendments proposed, two dominated the majority of debate time and provoked passion...

Hungry Husky: Fire up the grill for a flavorful all-American BBQ

June 24, 2007

By Anne Baker Some things just scream summer: an egg toss on the Fourth of July, a big Hollywood blockbuster or perhaps the smell of the ocean. Nothing, however, signals the start of the warmest season like a backyard cookout. Parties held outdoors are most fun with a crowd...

Student groups shuffled around CSC to make way for 21 additional office spaces

June 19, 2007

By Derek Hawkins As the first summer semester comes to an end, so will the first phase of a sweeping space reallocation in the Curry Student Center (CSC). Designed to accommodate incoming student groups and new administrative offices, the project will involve a reshuffling...

Editorial: SGA in disarray

June 19, 2007

The Student Government Association (SGA) has been going out of its way to remind its constituency that it's summertime. The point was driven home this week after SGA lost a second member of its elected executive board from a resignation brought on by unclear, personal reasons....

Proposed 34-story dorm to tower behind YMCA

June 19, 2007

By Derek Hawkins Adding a new dimension to an already tense market for student housing, a third-party developer has sought approval from the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) to build a 34-story residence hall on St. Botolph Street near Northeastern's campus. Phoenix Property...

Students react to decision to close peer tutoring center

June 19, 2007

Following heavy outcry from students after the ` of the closing of the Peer Tutoring Center earlier this month, several meetings were held to address concerns and reveal a pilot plan for new tutoring services. This plan would be a smaller scale version of the upcoming tutoring...

Meditation: Newcomers welcome

June 19, 2007

By Danielle Capalbo Seated with their backs and necks straight, participants can tuck their chins in slightly. Or, walking, they can take short, thoughtful steps, the heel of one foot just ahead of the toes of the other. These are two of four meditative postures described...

Commentary: Alumnus irked by employee firings

June 19, 2007

I'm angry. I want to throw rocks and scream at the top of my lungs. As much as I want to temper my words with the wisdom of my newly framed college degrees, I am in a corner where I want to strike out at the same school that has taught me so much. Gladys McKie and Lincoln...