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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Women’s Hockey: Niagara spoils senior sendoff

February 28, 2006

By TJ McKeown On a day when six seniors were honored for their accomplishments over their tenure at Northeastern, the Huskies fell short to visiting Niagara, 5-2. A pregame ceremony paid respects to the commitment of forwards Jen Bergeron and Kathy Sands, defenders Crissy Sands,...

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February 28, 2006

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Resignations still plaguing UHCS

February 28, 2006

A resignation at the campus medical center this week marked the latest in a series of continued departures over the last three months. The most recent departure came Monday morning, when Laura Weiss, coordinator of Sexual Assault Services, announced her resignation, set to...

Department hire to monitor NCAA rules and regulations

February 28, 2006

By Guy D. Schoonmaker Director of Athletics Dave O'Brien announced Feb. 23 the hiring of Amanda braun as Northeastern's new associate athletics director for compliance and enrollment services. Braun, who previously worked at Wisconsin-Green Bay, has stepped into her new position...

Letter to the Editor: Israelis more interested in negotiating

February 28, 2006

Last week, Mohammad Junaid Alam responded ("Israelis instigated, Palestinians reacted," Feb. 22) to a letter I wrote ("Criticism of Hamas shouldn't surprise," Feb. 15) that criticized a letter he wrote ("Hamas' Rise Gave Times Editorials Bite," Feb. 8). I'd like to set the record...

New security policies include video cameras in on-campus housing

February 28, 2006

By Bessie King The Department of Residential Life sent letters to all residential students two weeks ago outlining new measures that will be implemented to improve campus security. One of those measures is the addition of closed-circuit security cameras to all lobby areas of...

Column: How to make a sports fan tear up

February 28, 2006

I hate war, I hate violence and politics make me so depressed I'd rather read a novel for leisure than watch this stuff on TV. OK, so maybe I don't read for leisure, but I do have an escape from all of the horrible injustice that's going on in the world; I call her sports,...

Commentary: Northeastern should hail Reggie Lewis with statue

February 28, 2006

While attending a recent Northeastern basketball game, my eyes were wandering during a timeout. That was when I noticed Reggie Lewis' retired jersey. I have followed the Celtics for a long time and remember Lewis dying, but that occurred when I was young. Therefore, I knew...

Ron Jeremy to debate porn issues at Blackman

February 28, 2006

Tomorrow night, a porn star will grace the stage of Blackman Auditorium. The Council for University Programs (CUP) will welcome legendary porn star Ron Jeremy to the stage to debate Craig Gross, head of the XXX Church, an anti-pornography church. CUP Lectures Chair Caitlin...

Men’s Basketball: NU clinches tournament spot

February 28, 2006

After its first two-win road trip of the season, the stage is set for the Northeastern men's basketball team in their its Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament. The Huskies, currently riding a four-game winning streak, beat Delaware, 80-66, and Towson, 86-70, to...

Don’t stop thinking

February 28, 2006

The ideal professor opens students' minds. As part of starting a dialogue on campus, professors are typically responsible for introducing ideas that may at first be uncomfortable or complex. But the intent is healthy. The greater purpose of their teaching is to stimulate students...

SGA meets with Klotzbier, discusses changes to Student Affairs, scholarships

February 28, 2006

By Ricky Thompson and Jessica Torrez-Riley Vice President for Student Affairs Ed Klotzbier unveiled a proposal for a merit-based student leadership program to the Student Government Association (SGA) at a night senate meeting last night. The "Leadership Scholars Program" would...