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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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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....

Men’s and Women’s Hockey: Four Huskies among Distinguished Scholars

June 20, 2006

The Huskies lead all of Hockey East. No, there hasn't been a miracle. The hockey gods haven't reviewed the 33-game season and decided the Huskies deserved better than eight wins. No, they lead Hockey East in academics. While the women's hockey team finished seventh in Hockey...

Students question safety of potential Roxbury site

June 20, 2006

The university is six months away from finding out if it will be able to acquire building space for 1,400 residence hall beds as part of a Roxbury development. Students like Ariel Aronovitz are already fretting at the potential of moving to a building off Tremont Street that...

Summer Fling

June 6, 2006

By Bessie King Ever since Danny Zuko and Sandra Dee doo-wopped to "Summer Nights," the summer fling has been part of our mainstream culture. "It is a fresh, exciting thing, because it can happen when you are exposed to new people," said Ian Phillips, a senior business major....

Forks and Spoons: Adventure and lust make this summer choice hot

June 6, 2006

As the early evening breeze blew in from the creaking porch doors to cool my face, the only light that was on in my big suburban house shone over my computer screen in the living room, and the only noise emanated from the speakers by my feet. It was the faint sound of instant...

SEXcapades

June 6, 2006

My friends and I were hanging out one hot night last summer, enjoying some cocktails. There were about 10 people at the gathering, including a boy I'd been eyeing for a month. Although we had a mild flirtation going for weeks, I wanted more. So, after a couple of shots, I walked...

President choice solid, announcement more shaky

June 6, 2006

The press conferences and meet-and-greets are over, and the dust has settled over Dr. Joseph Aoun's selection as Northeastern's seventh president. The Boston Globe has weighed in with a glowing editorial, the administration has hailed Aoun as "delightful" and "a home run," and...

Baseball: Cardinals draft Ottavino in first round

June 6, 2006

Junior ace Adam Ottavino made headlines again yesterday when the St. Louis Cardinals drafted him in the first round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. "I'm speechless, I'm excited, I'm happy, I'm grateful," he said. The 30th overall pick, Ottavino became just...

Letter to the Editor: Student center changes a win for students

June 6, 2006

I am writing to address recent concerns about the decision to relocate the Student Employment Office into the Curry Student Center. I feel certain information needs to be publicized and clarified to accurately portray the thorough decision-making processes exercised by the...