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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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Husky Happenings

February 14, 2006

SGA passes resolution to improve summer class choices The Student Government Association (SGA) passed legislation last Thursday to substantially expand "the quantity, variety and quality of course offerings for the summer semesters." The resolution is in response to an amendment...

Men’s Hockey: Three sit out Beanpot shutout

February 14, 2006

As the city of Boston neared rush hour Monday, fatigued, short-tempered Orange Line commuters were greeted with an unexpected group of fellow passengers. The Northeastern men's hockey team boarded, preparing itself for a pensive T ride - that is, how best to make something...

Commentary: Criticism of Hamas shouldn’t surprise

February 14, 2006

Last week, Mohammad Junaid Alam wrote a commentary deriding The New York Times for being critical of Hamas ("Hamas' rise gave Times editorials bite," Feb 8). Much of his reasoning is fallacious and he presents half-truths as fundamental facts. The New York Times is not in the...

Column: NU Beanpot win – sort of

February 14, 2006

At last! Victory. And not just any victory; Beanpot victory. But, of course, I'm not talking about the real Beanpot. Let's be serious here, despite that cute little blizzard we had this weekend, hell hasn't frozen over

Letter to the Editor: NU should put money behind women’s rugby trip

February 14, 2006

After reading the article about the women's rugby team ("Club searches for a fit, funding," Feb. 8), I can think of no word to express what I'm feeling other than shock. Straight to the point: The school should definitely fund at least half of the team's trip, if not the whole...

Men’s Basketball: CAA road games continue to hurt Huskies

February 14, 2006

The Northeastern men's basketball team has shown throughout its inaugural season in the Colonial Athletic Association it has the talent to compete in its new league. However, as evidenced by this past week's losses to Hofstra, 89-78, and Drexel, 83-47, the travel in the geographically...

‘Student’ is crucial for Director of Student Leadership

February 14, 2006

In a fascinating turn of events, Student Affairs will be restructuring in the coming months with a novel new focus: the students. Four Student Affairs higher-ups will be given fancy new titles and apparently new obligations and responsibilities aimed at improving student life...

Professors, staff members unveil artistic side

February 13, 2006

By Bobby Feingold Northeastern alumni and faculty, as well as artists from Massachusetts College of Art, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Wentworth, unveiled their artwork for display at the opening night of the Avenue of the Arts exhibit Thursday at the West End Branch...

Students satisfied with Chartwells catering despite lack of options

February 8, 2006

By Allison Mudge Somewhere in the list of fees tacked onto Northeastern tuition each year, there's a $100 charge called the Student Activities Fee (SAF). Whenever students attend a Northeastern-catered event, that seemingly "free" food is paid for by the fee. The Budget Review...

Puzzle Solutions

February 7, 2006

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Literacy drop may not apply at NU

February 7, 2006

By Brian Benson College students are getting less intelligent. A study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics in 2003 and released earlier this year showed a substantial drop in college students' literacy, specifically their ability to understand readings...

Hallmark fails to stimulate

February 7, 2006

By Jewell Della Valle If conventional wisdom were to hold, the build-up that leads in the weeks of build up to Valentine's Day would culminate in the desire for passionate sex. With the question put to them, though, some Northeastern students said that in terms of sex, Valentine's...