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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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New FBLA chapter gets down to business

February 15, 2005

By Erika Carruba Although the fledgling Phi Beta Lambda chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) still need a permanent advisor and increased membership, they are responsible for starting a trend in the state. "We are the first chapter in Massachusetts and...

Writers, rhymers and rappers take the stage

February 15, 2005

KaC Klai didn't come to battle. But when she stepped up on stage with longtime friend Das Dreher, the two couldn't help but engage in a lyrical duel. Their freestyle fight blended social commentary and personal jabs, recreating what Webster might call "measured language of emotion,"...

Husky Happenings

February 15, 2005

Fenway resident group pays visit to Senate The Student Government Association (SGA) was visited by members of the Fenway Community Development Corporation (Fenway CDC) last Thursday during senate. Due to the recent onslaught of conflict regarding Northeastern's expansion into...

Housing left to chance with lottery release

February 15, 2005

By Jessica Weed A number on a letter delivered to students last week will determine if they will live in an enhanced five-bedroom or an economy one-room triple apartment next year. Out of the 6,000 students who applied for on-campus housing, 5,300 received their lottery numbers...

Relief drives offer support for soldiers’ families

February 15, 2005

Since her brother was killed in combat in Iraq last year, Alexa DelGreco has received countless letters of support from all over the nation. "It's strangely comforting to get them," said DelGreco, an administrative assistant in the School of Nursing, in an e-mail. DelGreco's...

Student rides to finals in Red Bull contest

February 15, 2005

By Chris Brook While television commercials suggest the product will give you wings, the energy drink Red Bull could be giving more than a power boost to freshman animation major Michael Holland. After seeing a flyer in the Curry Student Center Bookstore last fall, Holland,...

Newbury store lets customers control purse strings

February 15, 2005

By Emily Unsworth Lately, it seems as though for women everywhere, the purse has become the new "pink." Thanks to shows like "Sex and the City," having dozens of purses, one to match every sock or hair tie, is not all that uncommon. Here in Boston, whether it's Louis Vuitton...

Women take down Terriers in consolation game

February 15, 2005

By Gayle Simone After being defeated by Harvard University in the first round of the Beanpot Tournament, Northeastern bounced back with a 4-0 shutout over club team Boston University Tuesday night at Matthews Arena. Linda Desruisseaux, Jill Lizotte and Jen Bergeron had multiple...

Women fall to Maine

February 15, 2005

By Erika Carrubba The Northeastern women's basketball team fell hard against the University of Maine Tuesday night, 71-45, at Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine. Junior Maralene Zwarich led the Huskies (9-13, 4-9 AE) with 17 points, while senior forward Francesca Vanin dropped...

President, VP explain financial aid process

February 15, 2005

By Hailey Heinz When incoming Northeastern

Speak to the Beat

February 15, 2005

The new answer to "What are you wearing?" on the red carpet these days might as well just be declared "my ring." Maybe it was the settling down of the fearless single-foursome of "Sex and the City" that made these celebs want to give up their carefree solo lives for the doldrums...

Mo Rocca rakes in laughs without breaking a sweat

February 15, 2005

By Bianca Strzelczyk Wearing a white and blue plaid button-down shirt, bright red corduroy pants and his signature black, plastic-rimmed glasses, Mo Rocca was greeted by applause when he entered the Curry Student Center Ballroom last night, courtesy of the Council for University...