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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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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...

Women’s Hockey: Hourihan makes 47 saves in 3-1 loss

February 14, 2006

After a scoreless first period with multiple penalties by both squads, neither Northeastern nor Boston University appeared to want to win the consolation game of the 2006 Beanpot last night at the Bright Hockey Arena in Cambridge. But BU freshman forward Gina Kearns put an...

Letter to the Editor: To step up, not sacrifice, is to succeed

February 14, 2006

I was somewhat shocked at the criticism and headline of a commentary on President George W. Bush's State of the Union Address ("Bush should ask us to make sacrifices," Feb. 8). Contrary to what Joshua K. Robin and Jon Kent had to say, the president did offer "real solutions,"...

Sports Briefs

February 14, 2006

Six compete in Randall Tyson Invitational The Northeastern women's track team sent six athletes to compete in the Randall Tyson Invitational held at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville this weekend. The Huskies came home with two top-10 finishes in the nationally-competitive...

Column: ‘The U’ view of NU, new and improved

February 14, 2006

The WB once aired a show titled "Dawson's Creek." The times were dark then, when James Van Der Beek and his massive head threatened to conquer the planet. This fact alone should disqualify them from ever doing anything again. Now, the WB people think they can grade our fine...

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...

Singled Out

February 7, 2006

By Megan Jicha There's something about Valentine's Day that seems to make a lot of singles angry. Maybe it's the flimsy red construction paper cut-outs hanging in stores, or the chalky, candy hearts with taunting messages like "Kiss Me" and "Be Mine." Or perhaps singles...

Husky Happenings

February 7, 2006

Student Government Assn. passes academic advising bill The Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously passed legislation last Thursday pressing for an "Academic Advising Bill of Rights," a guide of expectations for students and academic advisors. "It's going to be a reference...

SEXcapades

February 7, 2006

There was something magnetic about my high school's darkroom. Being somewhat unpopular with the ladies, I would have been lucky to get a kiss anywhere, but making out in the darkroom sounded particularly appealing. Don't ask why. Anyhow, she was all for it. Freshly single...