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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Column: Expect perils for pinstripes

July 6, 2006

The Yankees tossed some cash around this offseason. They signed a center fielder adept at getting on base and working the count. That same center fielder also throws like a drunk hair stylist with a torn rotator cuff. But truth be told, this isn't why their season will end in...

Men’s Basketball: Barea passed over for NBA Draft

July 4, 2006

Fiery, quick and competitive were all words used to describe former Northeastern guard Jose Juan Barea on his way to the NBA draft, held June 28. Now, disappointed may be added to that list. The reigning Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year went un-drafted in...

Banging on a trash can

July 4, 2006

Recycled Percussion performs for students in the Curry Student Center June 21. The group claims it has brought terms "power-percussion" and "junk rock" into mainstream music circles with their live shows. -->

Leadership Scholars announced

July 4, 2006

The Office for Student Affairs has announced the initial lineup for the Leadership Scholars Program, a merit-based scholarship for student leaders. The program, created earlier this year amid controversy in the Student Government Association (SGA), is aimed at compensating...

New patch aims to combat depression

July 3, 2006

By Alex Pauline Students coping with depression now have one more option for treatment - and it isn't a pill. A new treatment for depression was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Unlike commonly prescribed anti-depressants like Zoloft and Prozac,...

Men’s Soccer: Young players must make quick impact

July 3, 2006

By Matt Nielsen Last season was filled with firsts for the Northeastern men's soccer team. After posting winning records in five of their last six seasons in the America East Conference, the Huskies played their first season in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). It was...

Northeastern Crime Log

July 3, 2006

By Bessie King Crime Log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports. Wednesday, June 21 11 p.m. A Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD) officer walking near West Village H observed one male hand another male a case of beer. When the...

Sports Briefs

July 3, 2006

Three former baseball players starting pro careers with success Former Husky Dave Pellegrine has made two appearances for the Orem Owlz of Utah since being drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, their affiliate. He has allowed two hits in 2 2/3 innings while striking...

Husky Happenings

July 3, 2006

YMCA sale of two wings may yield 700 student beds The YMCA of Greater Boston is set to sell two wings of its central complex on Huntington Avenue to a Dallas-based developer, in a move which could potentially provide 700 new residence hall beds, The Boston Globe reported last...

‘Moo’ving in

July 3, 2006

A herd of 117 cows have invaded the city of Boston, and there's nowhere to hide. Part of the largest public art exhibit in the world, CowParade is more than just decorated, lifesize fiberglass cows. From New York City to Lisbon to Athens,the parade takes place all over...

Who’s young, who’s hot at the Cup

July 3, 2006

By Bessie King As the World Cup comes to an end, soccer fans have experienced a range of emotions from rage to happiness to frustration; but infatuation? They are young, hot and of course talented. The stars are the new breed of soccer player. Check these prodigies out and...

Summer brings varying hours around campus

July 3, 2006

It's no surprise that with fewer students around during the summer, on-campus facilities and eateries change up their hours. However, it may be hard to keep track of the changing times. With the second summer session starting today, The News has put together a little cheat...