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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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Sports Briefs

June 20, 2006

Vaulter named All-American for second time Senior vaulter Aaron Hill finished sixth at the Colonial Athletic Association Championship meet April 21, but his academic accomplishments have surpassed his two-win season. Hill was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America...

Husky Happenings

June 20, 2006

New log-in procedure for campus computers Beginning July 18, students and staff will have to log into computer kiosks in Northeastern buildings to use them, according to Information Services. The log-in will be the same as students' myNEU username and password, and faculty and...

Swimming and Diving: Class of 2011 to make big splash for 2006 season

June 20, 2006

The Northeastern swimming and diving team has announced the group of freshmen and transfers joining the Huskies next season. Head coach Roy Coates announced Friday nine recruits will make their way to Huntington Avenue in September, along with the two swimmers signed in December....

A walking history lesson

June 20, 2006

By Ricky Popolizio Would Boston be as historic by any other name? Indeed it would, as each moniker given to Beantown, from City on a Hill to Athens of America, signifies some aspect of Boston's significance in American history. While you may know the first restaurant in America...

Beer galore

June 20, 2006

By Carleton Atwater At the American Craft Beer Festival last Saturday, brewers from all around the country gathered to experience new tastes and old favorites. Here is one student's adventure through the world of beer with some interesting facts he learned along the way. Beer....

The Hungry Husky: Baking up summer fun

June 20, 2006

By Mary-Eileen Gallagher Drop the name Rachel Ray or Emeril Lagasse in the middle of a conversation with a parent, and you may get a quizzical look. However, mention Bobby Flay or Iron Chef America to college friends and you can expect them to rattle off show times and specials....

Burden is on students to use laptops responsibly

June 20, 2006

This is a message to that kid who sits in class and plays solitaire for an hour. It is to the girl who checks her e-mail, and that guy who sends instant messages in class: Cut it out. Professors at universities around Boston, including Northeastern, are taking steps to limit...

Letter to the Editor: NU beds on Parcel 3 bad for neighborhood

June 20, 2006

I read Stephen Babcock's article ("Roxbury site may yield 1,400 beds") in the June 7, 2006 Northeastern News. The article seemed very well written. I do want, however, to take this opportunity to rebut several of the statements attributed in the article to Mr. Jeff Doggett, associate...

Letter to the Editor: Parcel 3 development not part of NU’s Master Plan

June 20, 2006

I would like to clarify a point made in the June 7 Northeastern News story "Roxbury Site May Yield 1,400 Beds." The story mentions the development of Parcel 3 on Tremont Street as part of the Northeastern Institutional Master Plan, which is inaccurate. In fact, the site development...

Editorial Cartoon

June 20, 2006

Breaking ground for veterans

June 20, 2006

Tish Standencki performs "America the Beautiful" during the Veterans Memorial groundbreaking ceremony last Wednesday. The memorial, located at the intersection on Forsyth Street across from Centennial Commons is set for completion in November.

Silveria to leave NU for Suffolk

June 20, 2006

During almost five years at Northeastern, John Silveria has held a number of roles, from associate director of operations for the Curry Student Center to director of student leadership and engagement. By the end of July, Silveria will have a new role at a new university....