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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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Comics

March 20, 2007

That's Not What I Meant! by Jordan Akselrad and Larry Galbraith Paul ' n' Lil by Lily Ko and Paul Cheung Happy Orange by Hannah Flaherty and Ambria Klingle Comics are not edited by The News staff.

Not enough campaigning efforts, info, students say

March 20, 2007

By Derek Hawkins The first ever direct elections for Student Government Association (SGA) president are less than two weeks away, but many students said they are not prepared to make an informed choice. In a random sampling of more than two dozen students, few had any knowledge...

Students help jump start children’s educations, lives

March 17, 2007

By Megan Jicha Children eagerly running into classrooms, never wanting to miss school, actively participating in class and succeeding in their academics: this is the goal of the non-profit organization Jumpstart. "'Working toward the day every child in America enters school...

Women’s Basketball: Northeastern falls to VCU in tourney

March 13, 2007

NEWARK, DEL. - Despite an 8-21 (3-15 Colonial Athletic Association) mark in the 2005-06 season, the No. 11 Huskies upset No. 6 UNC Wilmington in the opening round of the CAA tournament, cleaning some of the salt from the wound of a dismal season. No such relief came this...

Students give Hurricane Katrina victims a “break”

March 13, 2007

They prayed in the morning and worked tirelessly, exercising their carpentry skills until nightfall. Then they gathered for evening mass in a makeshift tent. Volunteers of Hope, sponsored by the Northeastern Catholic Center, organized a volunteer trip to the Gulf coast in...

Peace Week aims to promote tolerance on campus

March 13, 2007

By Veronica Schiebold From peaceful meditation sessions to lectures about mob violence and the Holocaust, the upcoming Peace Week, March 19-23, features an array of events to promote tolerance and peace on campus. The Spiritual Life Center sponsors a themed week every year,...

Women’s Track ‘ Field: Hurdlers take USF Invitational

March 13, 2007

By Cynthia Retamozo The women's track ' field team placed 15th out of 49 teams in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship at the Reggie Lewis Center March 4. On March 9 they traveled to Tampa for the non-scoring University of South Florida Track and Field...

WE LEARN presents issues, encourages involvement

March 13, 2007

By Kate Augusto It is time to see the world from a fresh, broad perspective. By getting a greater sense of the world, you can connect with new people and learn about yourself, according to Women Expanding/Literacy Education Action Resource Network (WE LEARN), a women's literacy...

Public safety division alerts students to online frauds

March 13, 2007

By Nick Mendez The average college student may be the last surviving relative of a Nigerian millionaire, have missed a jury duty date or be the owner of an at-risk bank account - at least according to the most popular identity fraud scams. In a SAFENet alert titled, "Don't...

Column: Sports musings over sunscreen

March 13, 2007

A few thoughts I had while applying sunscreen over spring break: The women's basketball team shouldn't let their 4-26 season get them down - they can proudly call themselves record-holders. The Huskies overcame a 16-point deficit to force a women's NCAA-record five overtime...

Students find alternative ways to enjoy spring break

March 13, 2007

By Bessie King Students who left for Spring Break a week ago may have returned with tans and souvenirs, but some students come back with feelings of achievement.

Connecting art with physical world

March 13, 2007

By Jessi Savino Pam Longobardi is on a quest to figure out "where humans belong in the bigger picture." Her exploration is done through her artwork, which she shared with Northeastern students last night in Shillman Hall. Since 1990, Longobardi has created more than 25 solo...