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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Column: If you pour it, they will come, even to NU

April 18, 2006

I'm no wise man. Although I feel like I'm approaching my mid 40s, I'm only 22 years old. However, I have one final nugget of truth to convey before I ride off into the sunset. After yet another year of school (stupid five-year school). While you may have disagreed wholeheartedly...

Column – Year in review: by the numbers

April 18, 2006

It seemed 2005 ended with media figures across the board unanimously decrying the year was the worst in recent memory. Fall semester pressed on nonetheless, and as we embarked on 2006 - the lingering hang-over of 2005 - it was unclear if things were getting any better. So...

Right side of the tracks

April 18, 2006

By Marc Larocque The Northeastern Patriot, a conservative student-run publication, was distributed throughout campus Monday, despite having no official affiliation with the University. Since the publication is not a recognized student or media organization at the university,...

Northeastern Crime Log

April 18, 2006

By Matthew J. Nielsen Crime Log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports. Monday, April 10 2:30 p.m. A 22-year-old male student reported his cell phone stolen from the Marino Center food court. 9 p.m. A 22-year-old female student reported...

Men’s ‘ Women’s Crew: Women’s crew wins despite sickness

April 18, 2006

By Guy D. Schoonmaker Racing without their stroke seat, the women's crew still managed to beat out Columbia University in The Woodbury Cup on the Charles River this weekend. Freshman stroke Pia Zubrowski came down with tonsillitis during the week and ended up with a fever...

Best celebrity to visit campus: Eddie Griffin

April 18, 2006

It looks like students prefer comedy over pornography. Eddie Griffin beat out Ron Jeremy in a tight race to be named this year's best celebrity to visit campus. Selling out Blackman Auditorium in September, the actor/comedian /dancer's hour-long act incorporated everything...

Republicans rally in Krentzman to support troops

April 18, 2006

By Marc Larocque On a warm, peaceful day in Krenztman Quad, it was easy to see how students might forget about the ongoing fighting in Iraq and throughout the Middle East. "Students get caught up in their own lives here, and we need reminders that this isn't over and won't...

Baseball: Huskies downed in Beanpot

April 18, 2006

You win some, you lose some. With Northeastern athletics and Beanpot tournaments, you lose a lot of them. Any hopes of Northeastern Baseball Beanpot joy next Tuesday at Fenway Park were eliminated by a pesky Harvard team yesterday afternoon in an 8-5 loss at Lynn's Fraser...

Best on-campus eatery: Chicken Lou’s

April 18, 2006

Move over Wendy's. Stand back, Mondo Subs. Chicken Lou's has pummeled the competition once again. Chicken Lou's is housed in a trailer-like building on Forsyth Street next to the Cabot Gym and across the street from Dockser Hall. The line for service between classes is often...

$20k for SGA stipends OK’d

April 18, 2006

By Stephanie Peters In an attempt to alleviate the blow dealt by the repeal of its executive board's full-tuition scholarships, the Student Government Association (SGA) gained approval Thursday for a yearly budget that includes $20,000 in stipends for its six executive board...

Baseball: NU upsets No. 1 Old Dominion

April 18, 2006

Northeastern went to Norfolk, Va. to play a three-game series against Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rival Old Dominion last weekend, looking to get back on track in conference play after being swept by UNC-Wilmington a week ago. The Huskies ended a four-game conference...

Best upperclassman housing: West Village G, H

April 18, 2006

They're tall, luxurious, and according to students, they're the best once again. West Village G and H are the top choice for upperclassman housing. With their spacious rooms and colored walls it's not much of a surprise. Opened in 2004, these buildings, which also feature...