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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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Campus gets fall tuneup for freshmen

September 5, 2006

With the start of the new school year in full swing, Northeastern Landscape Services employees are hard at work ensuring the campus is presentable to the returning faculty and students, as well as to the influx of incoming freshmen. Though Landscape Services appears to be...

Commentary: Moving company not such a smart move

September 5, 2006

Last year, when I had more things than I could bring back home for the summer, I decided to use Smart Movers after seeing a flier in my mailbox. Smart Movers stores students' stuff in cardboard boxes in "secure, climate-controlled facilities," according to their website, over...

Column: Whose press conference is worth attending?

September 5, 2006

I do my best to do my job. I really do. As a member of the media, I do everything I can to get the most out of a player or coach during an interview. Though many of them don't seem to care, I always enter an interview with high hopes. I try to formulate my questions as if...

Operation: tidy house

September 5, 2006

By Brendan Gupta Dust bunnies everywhere, syrup on door handles and mice scurrying across the floor. Dirtiness is a common bond that links all facets of college housing, especially in old cities like Boston. The buildings are old, the streets were made for the horse-and-buggy...

Women’s soccer cleans up Holy Cross, Vermont Tournament

September 5, 2006

By Jason Kornwitz BROOKLINE - With a 4-0 shutout of Holy Cross last night at Parsons Field, the Huskies improved to 3-1 in their first four games, already halfway to the previous season's win total. "If you could have said we'd be 3-1 before the girls even set foot in the...

Husky Happenings

September 5, 2006

By Jessica Torrez-Riley September 11 Tribute and Vigil to host filmmaker The fifth annual September 11 Tribute and Candlelight Vigil will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, September 11 on Krentzman Quad. The Budget Review Committee provided funds to bring documentary filmmaker Ric...

Editorial Cartoon

September 5, 2006

Novice cooking made easy

September 5, 2006

By Katie Drago and Megan Jicha During your freshman year of college, all the food you need is already prepared and ready for you to devour. But what happens when that year comes to a close? As an upperclassman, you are thrown into a kitchen of your own with only a stove-top...

Jamie Kennedy to perform in Boston

September 5, 2006

Comedian and actor Jamie Kennedy combines the serious acting chops of a seasoned pro and the humor of a someone who doesn't take himself too seriously. Now Kennedy will bring his unique brand of comedy which he described as "three quarters comedy and one quarter music" to...

SGA executive resigns citing finances

September 1, 2006

George Gottschalk IV resigned from his position as Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Vice President for Student Affairs at Senate last week, saying he is no longer able to afford to attend Northeastern and hold office without an opportunity for gainful employment....

Into the sunset

August 17, 2006

After taking one last look from his office, President Richard Freeland walked down the steps of Churchill Hall on Monday and headed for his car, which was waiting for him in the spot reserved for the university's top position. Nearby, a group of administrators, faculty and...

NU ranked 98th by U.S. News ‘ World Report

August 17, 2006

Northeastern has joined the top 100 universities in the nation, according to the latest edition of U.S. News ' World Report's America's Best Colleges. The rankings, which were released today, set Northeastern as number 98, advancing 17 spots from last year and 52 spots since...