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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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Douglass Park fire causes $100k in damage, no injuries

February 14, 2006

An electrical fire in an off-campus apartment in Douglass Park Sunday left two Northeastern students displaced but uninjured, according to Boston Police spokesman Officer John Boyle. The fifth-floor, one-bedroom apartment sustained damage throughout, including several shattered...

Street corner movement built on charges of ‘fascism’

February 14, 2006

By Ryan Menard A young man and woman hovered around a table on the corner of Huntington Avenue and Forsyth Street on a cold winter afternoon last week, waiting for the crowds of students to leave class. To a passing glance, they didn't look much different from the bustling...

Hot Chocolate

February 14, 2006

By C. Mae Waugh Delectable. Decadent. Yummy. These are just a few words used to describe the variety of treats at Chocolate Fest 2006 at Whole Foods Market Thursday evening. "Customers love it," said Chuck Olivieri, marketing team leader at Whole Foods. "Most come for the...

Student Affairs announces changes

February 14, 2006

The Office of Student Affairs is set to announce a number of organizational changes today that will promote several members of its staff and align the division with Northeastern's "transformation to a more residential institution," according to a release from Vice President for...

Sleep-starved students don’t even bother with sheep

February 14, 2006

By Bobby Feingold In the middle of the night, while most are becoming droopy-eyed, sophomore economics major Daniel Moughrabie is still up and about. "Falling asleep at 2 or 3 [o'clock]would be a dream for me," he said. "But it's usually more like 4 or 5. With insomnia, you're...

Reggaeton spreads new beats

February 14, 2006

By Alex Pauline Jamaican reggae dance and urban American rap combined with Spanish bomba to create the hot new trend of reggaeton music, spreading throughout clubs in Boston and across the country. "I'm happy that reggaeton has gotten so big," said Yamilet Rodriguez, a freshman...

Student starts Web site for free online textbooks

February 14, 2006

By C. Mae Waugh Jason Turgeon was fed up with paying too much for overpriced textbooks. But rather than just complain, he started a "revolution." Turgeon started a Web site called Textbook Revolution, which offers online copies of books for free online. The site began...

Huskies spill the ‘beans’

February 14, 2006

Northeastern's Bryan Esner takes a spill during the third period of Monday's consolation Beanpot game, allowing Harvard's Tom Walsh to steal the puck. Harvard won the game, 5-0. -->

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...