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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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Just a sophomore, Birnstill finds his place

February 22, 2005

Appropriately recognized as a final tour for a talented group of Northeastern men's hockey seniors, the 2004-05 campaign has seen such Husky veterans as Jason Guerriero, Keni Gibson and Tim Judy continue to make sure they leave Huntington Avenue on a high note. Quietly, unassumingly...

Admin. provides reasons for tuition hike

February 22, 2005

By Sarah Metcalf and Stephanie Vosk Increased costs, including the rising rate of utilities and the growing need for financial aid, pushed the Budget Committee to raise tuition by nearly 6.2 percent this year, said Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance Larry Mucciolo....

Husky Happenings

February 22, 2005

Fac. Sen. approves plan for electronics in every class The Faculty Senate unanimously approved a resolution at their meeting last week to equip all campus classrooms with audio/visual technology, including overhead projectors, DVD players and laptop computer ports. The resolution...

Commentary: Getting breakfast in caf no ‘cake walk

February 22, 2005

By Arthur Allen This last weekend I needed to get some food before I worked, so I stopped by Stetson East for some pancakes. I got my tray, stood in the weekend pancake line, and told the server, "I'd like four pancakes, please." She put two pancakes on the plate. I reminded...

Deconstructing Oscar

February 22, 2005

By Bobby Hankinson and Elyse Merlo Thirteen movies. Five theaters. Staff writer Bobby Hankinson and News correspondent Elyse Merlo set out to see all the films nominated for this year's top Oscar awards. After spending over $95 each over a 10-day span, they sat down to hash...

Column: Holla atcha dogz

February 22, 2005

Random thoughts and observations from the Husky sports scene: -- Jose Juan Barea recently announced he will forego his senior season at Northeastern University and enter the 2005 NBA Draft. It's easy to question the logic behind the decision; if he returned next year, a strong...

Letter to the Editor: You don’t like our bikes? Say it to our face

February 22, 2005

By Erich Leas First of all, on behalf of NU Cycling, I apologize to any and all persons we have inadvertently hit with our bikes in any way, at any time. Clearly it's not our intent to harm anybody, but accidents happen and we apologize to anyone we've bumped into. Now, let...

American History, In a Pop Culture sort of way – Brendan Sansivero, Sophomore, Political Science Major….PLEASE READ!!!!!!!!!!

February 22, 2005

Please allow a Baseball Historian to express a sentiment that I feel at the bottom of my soul. My name is Brendan Sansivero and I am a Sophomore Political Science major and the last time I wrote a column was for my high school newspaper about the trials of Maurice Clarett and...

Women set tone for NU at brand new Agganis Arena

February 22, 2005

Although there was no crackle or pop in Sunday's first game at Agganis Arena, there sure was a snap, as the Northeastern women's basketball team ended an 0-6 streak against Boston University. The ladies started the double-header off on the right note, by handing BU a 70-64...

2005 Living Issue

February 22, 2005

The low-down on apartments, renter's rights, leases and other important factors of living off-campus. Download the Living Issue for 2005

Swimmers’ 5 year AE title run comes to an end

February 22, 2005

By Craig Roman An injury-plagued swimming and diving team hobbled into the University of Maryland-Baltimore County this past weekend for the America East Conference Championships, and nearly walked away with their sixth straight conference title. Entering the final day of...

Merger could affect co-op jobs at top Northeastern employer

February 22, 2005

By Ryan Menard The news last month that the Gillette Company may be bought out by home product giant Procter and Gamble left many of the razor company's employees, including its 116 Northeastern students, wondering what their future held. Co-op hopefuls will be affected as...