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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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Bill would make campus police records public

February 21, 2006

By Marc Larocque There are just a few differences between getting busted by the Northeastern Police and the Boston Police. Namely, getting caught by the BPD is a matter of public record and with the NUPD, it's not. But that might be changing. A bill in the Massachusetts State...

Women’s Basketball: New lineup, same result against Hofstra, Drexel

February 21, 2006

By Jason Kornwitz On the boards, in the paint, at the free throw line or beyond the arc. The Huskies just couldn't keep pace with their opponent in any facet of the game Sunday, or Friday for that matter. NU (7-17, 3-12) extended its losing streak to six, the second time that...

Students protest recruitment law

February 21, 2006

By Megan Fraser Armed with posters, buttons and microphones, students rallied last Wednesday in what looked like a scene out of a Vietnam War protest movie. The roughly 30 students gathered outside Snell Library to fight discrimination on Northeastern's campus, which they say...

Player of the Week: Dennis McCauley

February 21, 2006

Freshman forward Dennis McCauley of the men's hockey team had a strong performance in a two-game series against Hockey East rival Providence College on Thursday and Friday. He scored in both contests, including the game winner in a 2-1 Northeastern win on Thursday night. The...

Reported sexual harassment falls below national average

February 21, 2006

By Jewel Della Valle One in four women on American college campuses have been victims of sexual harassment, according to a study released recently by the American Association of University Women. But statistics suggest the number doesn't apply to Northeastern. Of the thousands...

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February 21, 2006

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Downhillers popularity surges despite poor snow conditions

February 21, 2006

By Liz Ratto Neither sun, rain nor warm temperatures have stopped the relentless march to the slopes. The NU Downhillers' ranks have grown larger than ever this year, despite a year of poor conditions and limited snow. The club, started in the late 1960s, has typically not...

Column: Quandary could have lasting effects on Huntington Avenue

February 19, 2006

It's official: 2005-06 is a meaningless season. The Northeastern men's hockey team now has nothing to play for besides pride. No playoffs to make, no winning record to aim for and, as of Monday night, no Beanpot trophy to win. (And furthermore, as of later Monday night,...

Bob Marley tribute gets Berklee jammin’

February 14, 2006

By Brendan Gupta As part of Black History Month's Music Celebration 2006, Berklee College of Music presented its annual Bob Marley Ensemble under the direction of assistant professor and musician Matt Jenson. The event took place Monday at 8:15 p.m., drawing its largest crowd,...

International Carnevale marks 10th year

February 14, 2006

By Alex Pauline In a year when controversy over Breaking Bread dialogues for women of color brought diversity issues to the surface at Northeastern, the award-winning International Carnevale will be showcasing the positive side of diversity on campus this month. The International...

Stetson West to become ‘ski lodge’ for Torino viewing

February 14, 2006

By Megan Jicha The motto of this year's Winter Olympics is "Passion lives here," and Northeastern students have displayed their own passion by tuning in to the games. On Monday, Stetson West will be decorated to have a "ski lodge" feel, with hot chocolate, s'mores and a chili...

Poetry expresses love, culture during International Carnivale

February 14, 2006

By Brendan Gupta Students from across the globe expressed their feelings of love through a variety of poems on Monday afternoon in Ell Hall. "[Poetry] brings memories and bonds us together universally," said Elizabeth Diaz, an advisor at the International Student and Scholar...