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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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RAs angered over proposed changes to contract

March 8, 2005

After the Resident Assistant (RA) contracts for the 2005-06 year were e-mailed late last month, there were mixed emotions - some RAs signed the contract, while others cried and some even claimed they couldn't eat. "RAs came to me that afternoon [the contracts came out] with...

‘Mos’ or ‘Less’

March 8, 2005

By Ryan Menard With rapper Mos Def set to appear at this year's Springfest, alongside ska-punkers Less Than Jake, the annual event has taken an unexpected turn as another rap-fronted event, and has disappointed some students hoping for a higher-profile act. The rapper's slot...

Senior Day victory

March 8, 2005

By Jessica Man Saturday marked the end of an era for Northeastern women's hoops, as seniors Francesca Vanin, Karoline Alexander and Milena Ninkovic played the Solomon court hardwood for the last time. Despite finishing the regular season with a 13-14 overall record and an...

An afternoon with the champs

March 8, 2005

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The two world champions emerged from the dugout, casually taking in a perfect spring day, as a City of Palms Park crowd began to stir at the arrival of two of its all-stars. Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz began to jog across the outfield, as Park attendants...

Singer Amos looks toward future

March 8, 2005

By Megan Fraser When Tori Amos entered the music industry in 1980 at age 17, she had no idea what to expect. Now, 25 years and nine albums later, she's taking on 2005 excited about her tour, her future and her new projects. The year is already shaping up to be a career milestone...

Lucky No. 1

March 8, 2005

By Jessica Weed Junior girls with top lottery numbAs the line of students descended the spiral staircase into SpeareCommons last night, Masiel Lantigua and Cynthia Burgos were at the front of the pack, securing their room for next year. Lantigua, a junior dual major in accounting...

Letter to the Editor: We advise you to take another look 2

March 8, 2005

By Ilona Carroll The commentary by Jason Zaler ("Poli Sci advisors:

Editorial Cartoon

March 8, 2005

Commentary: Bond’s comments give reader ‘roid rage’

March 8, 2005

By Brendan Sansiverois The last time I wrote a column was for my high school newspaper about the trials of Maurice Clarett. It is only on very special occasions I feel the need to express my opinion in print about the sports world. Today, I was prompted by the grotesque behavior...

Tension `mounts

March 8, 2005

Yes it's March; however, the Northeastern men's basketball team isn't experiencing any madness. No, after two convincing wins over the University of Maine, 86-73, and Stony Brook University, 90-79, in last weekend's America East tournament, the feeling on Huntington Avenue...

Wakefield flexes his knuckler in spring debut

March 8, 2005

FORT MYERS, Fla. - It works wonders, that knuckleball. For 10 seasons, Red Sox mainstay Tim Wakefield has been an invaluable presence in both the Red Sox pitching rotation and bullpen, remaining one of the most respected and important members of the clubhouse. Friday in...

Snow end in sight

March 8, 2005

By Chris Brook Citing rain and an impending 3 to 6 inches of snow, Northeastern canceled day and night classes at all campuses after 4 p.m. Tuesday. The cancellation is the third this semester. Director of Communications Fred McGrail said the extraordinary weather the city...