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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Letter to the Editor: Perception of gay club predictable and inaccurate

March 14, 2006

After reading Dinah Alobeid's article ("Same-sex in the city," March 1) for the first time, I have quite a bit to say. Actually, I am lying. After I began reading her article the first time, I stopped after the initial few paragraphs because, to be honest, I couldn't believe...

Club lacrosse looks to seniors for leadership this season

March 14, 2006

By Adam Riglian If a sports team wants to attract fans, then winning is the best way to do it. However, not much attention has been given to the club lacrosse team, who last year won the Pioneer Collegiate Lacrosse League and earned a trip to the national chamionship tournament,...

Men’s Hockey: ‘Ugly’ season serves for learning

March 14, 2006

Bereft of a quick response and with a face cloaked in the discontent that comes after six full months of unsatisfying results, first-year men's hockey coach Greg Cronin sat down in an Agganis Arena pressroom chair last Saturday. It was at this very moment, if it hadn't happened...

Editorial Cartoon

March 14, 2006

All dolled up

March 14, 2006

By Megan Jicha Northeastern's first annual formal ball, hosted by the Resident Student Association, will be held at The Marriott Copley Hotel Grand Ballroom on Saturday. For $25, students can relive their high school prom days with a night of dinner and dancing. However, if...

Sports Briefs

March 14, 2006

Former Husky captain signs pro contract The hockey season may have ended, but the skates of Northeastern team captain Chuck Tomes are still red hot. The senior defenseman is logging more ice time after signing with the Columbia Inferno of the Eastern College Hockey League...

Cable comes to campus

March 14, 2006

Beginning May 1, Northeastern will bring "Sex and the City," "The Sopranos" and "The Daily Show" right to students' on-campus apartments. "HuskyCable," the university's first campus-wide cable service, will be provided to all on-campus residence halls and the YMCA by Information...

Faith gets creative for spiritual week

March 14, 2006

By mixing the arts with faith, the Spiritual Life Center is bringing two worlds together. "We've been wanting to do a spirituality in the arts week for a while now," said Shelli Jankowski-Smith, the director of the center. The goal of the week is to show how different...

Court rules schools can’t ban recruiters

March 14, 2006

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on March 6 that despite objections to the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gay men, lesbians and bisexuals, the government can force law schools to allow military recruiters on campus. By upholding the Solomon Amendment, a...

‘Paper’ a popular choice among hipsters

March 14, 2006

Calling all indie rock kids, scenesters and hip-hop heads: break out the dance shoes and break down those inhibitions - "Paper" at Harper's Ferry is the latest craze to hit Boston. "Paper" is a club night every Thursday at Harpers Ferry in Allston and has been selling out...

Player of the Week: Jose Juan Barea

March 14, 2006

Senior guard Jose Juan Barea continues to be honored for his play as a Husky, earning Mid-Major Player of the Year honors from www.collegeinsider.com along with being named 2006 Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year. The recognitions were given to the Northeastern...

CEO of General Electric to speak at commencement

March 14, 2006

By Taimi Arvidson The Board of Trustees has selected Jeffrey Immelt, chairman and chief executive officer of General Electric, as the keynote speaker for this year's commencement. The university chose Immelt because of his ability to run a complex organization, said Kay Onan,...