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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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Anderson puts it to NCAA champ

April 11, 2006

By Adam Riglian Breaking school records has become a near-weekly event for senior Derek Anderson, who again set records this week at the 79th annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, Texas, winning the shot put and defeating Florida State's Garrett Johnson, the No. 1...

Letter to the Editor: Recent RSA events got poor News coverage – none

April 11, 2006

The purpose of the Resident Student Association (RSA), as stated in their constitution, is to "serve as the official liaison between the students living in Northeastern University residence halls and the staff and administration of the Department of Residence Life; to act as...

Women’s Track ‘ Field: Weather halts runners at UConn Invitational

April 11, 2006

By Nate Owen Bad weather in Conn. forced many women's track runners out of competition to avoid injury. The women's track team competed at two meets this weekend, the UConn Invitational at the University of Connecticut and the Clyde Littlefield Relays in Austin, Texas. "It...

Commentary: South Dakota anti-abortion law deserves criticism

April 11, 2006

On March 6, 2006, South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds signed into law a bill that criminalizes all abortion. The ban does not make allowances for incest, rape or the health of a women. Physicians who are found violating this ban, even when in the interest of women's health, will...

Senior Spotlights: Goalie captains rebuilding year

April 11, 2006

Women's hockey goalie Marisa Hourihan has always been a Husky concerned with more than personal success. The respect of her teammates has always been foremost on her mind. "Honestly, I can't even tell you my statistics," Hourihan said. "It's not important to me. What I'll...

Editorial Cartoon

April 11, 2006

Senior Spotlights: Injury didn’t slow center fielder

April 11, 2006

As a freshman on the Northeastern baseball team, Chris Emanuele started all 51 games in the 2003 season. But halfway through his sophomore campaign, America East pitchers were able to breathe easier when the center fielder's season ended early after a leg injury. The awards...

Act! In the name of the law

April 11, 2006

Like many students, Danielle Jones has somewhere to be a few times a week. If she's not there, she misses out on her learning experience. But for the past month, Jones' education hasn't involved quizzes, lectures and PowerPoint presentations, and that will be the case for...

Men’s and Women’s Crew: Crew teams face winds

April 11, 2006

By Guy D. Schoonmaker Both the men's and women's crew teams notched their first victories of the season this weekend, with both winning their respective meets. The men competed in the Arlett Cup on the Charles River, which is named after the late Ernie Arlett, Northeastern's...

Ell Hall blaze ruled arson

April 11, 2006

The fire that scorched the second floor of Ell Hall April 2 has been ruled an arson by the Boston Fire Department Arson Squad, Northeastern Associate Director of Public Safety James Ferrier said. The fire is still being investigated by the arson squad, Northeastern Police...

Player of the Week: Adam Ottavino

April 11, 2006

Junior pitcher Adam Ottavino has recently added a new line to an already impressive stat sheet: a no-hitter. The hurler from Brooklyn put goose eggs on the scoreboard Friday against Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rival James Madison University. Ottavino walked three...

O’Handley elected new SGA president

April 11, 2006

By Jessica Torrez-Riley and Jewel Della Valle After two hours of contentious debate, the Student Government Association (SGA) elected Rogan O'Handley their next president. A two-year member of the association and current vice president for student services, O'Handley beat...