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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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Sports Briefs

May 9, 2006

Coen names assistant coaches Two weeks after being named head coach of the men's basketball program, Bill Coen announced the people who will help him lead the Huskies. Joining Coen on the sidelines will be Jim McCarthy, Dana Barros and Uka Agbai. Barros and Agbai will begin their...

Student to bike 100 miles for benefit

May 9, 2006

By Samantha Porter For sophomore chemistry major Matt Stevenson, cycling is more than just a way of keeping in shape. As the Alpha Delta Phi philanthrophy chair, Stevenson sought for a way to combine his desire to ride with a means for helping others. On May 19, he will...

Men’s and Women’s Crew: Crew teams finish regular season

May 9, 2006

By Guy D. Schoonmaker The men's crew team went 2-1 in their last three races to finish the regular season 3-2. On April 22 the men's team beat out Rutgers by two lengths to take their sixth consecutive Congram Cup on the Charles River. Northeastern clocked in at 5:52.3 with...

British Protokoll

May 9, 2006

By Chris Brook As difficult as it is to garner buzz and press for a band in Boston, some might say it's even more difficult - near impossible - to also gain a following across the pond in England. However, for junior sociology major Dan O'Neill and his Allston-based post...

Tell it on a mountain: ‘Perugia Nation’

May 9, 2006

By Rachel Slajda "Na na na na, na na na na, hey-ay-oh, forza grifo!" So goes my favorite chant for Perugia's beloved soccer team. The grifo, or griffin, is the symbol of both the city and the team, and is incorporated into most of the chants and proudly displayed on flags,...

The Hungry Husky: This season’s ‘it’ vegetable gets in a pickle

May 9, 2006

By Mary-Eileen Gallagher Breezy skirts paired with jeweled flip-flops - a sign of spring. Improvised beaches created on grassy lawns with quilts spread wide, bare sun-starved skin, and flying Frisbees - a sign of spring. Soft pink cherry blossoms, aromatic and intoxicating-a...

Husky Happenings

May 9, 2006

Faculty Senate reduces double major requirement The Faculty Senate passed a resolution at its April 26 meeting making it easier for students to double major across two colleges. Under current rules, students wishing to double major across colleges must complete an extra 30 credit...

Outdoor concerts scheduled to feature hot, big-name bands

May 9, 2006

By Chris Brook Just like clockwork, as temperatures rise this summer, so will the frequency of outdoor summer concerts. Venues such as the Hatch Shell, the Tweeter Center and the Bank of America Pavilion, longtime staples in the Boston area will reopen their gates for live...

Northeastern Crime Log

May 9, 2006

By Bessie King Crime Log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports. Tuesday, April 18 2:30 p.m. A 22-year-old female student reported her purse stolen by two teenagers from a table at the Starbucks on Huntington Avenue. The purse contained...

Sizzling summer nightlife in Boston

May 9, 2006

By Adriana Campos If you are a virgin to summer on campus, the obvious doesn't need to be spelled out: Summer is slow at Northeastern. Discover what Boston summer nightlife can offer a hot coed in the city, if morphing into a Marino Center gym rat isn't your thing. Boston...

Summer solution: look seaward

May 9, 2006

By Adriana Campos While temperatures continue to climb, students' thoughts may turn to cooling down. When surrounding your bed with fans, taking extra long, cold showers and risking midday wades through the Reflection Pool just aren't enough to relieve you from the sweltering...

Art, IMAX keep boredom at bay

May 9, 2006

By Ricky Popolizio As much as Northeastern's student body is craving some serious beach time, the forecast indicates indoor activities are the way to go for awhile. But boredom beware: Boston is brimming, rain or shine, with historic museums and attractions offering a variety...