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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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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...

Tuition jump over 6 percent

February 15, 2005

By Sarah Metcalf and Steve Babcock Administrators are set to announce an approximate 6.1 percent increase in the university's 2005-06 tuition today as part of the unveiling of the next year's fiscal budget, according to a member of the university's Committee on Funding Priorities...

Greeks look toward on-campus housing

February 15, 2005

When freshman honors students relocate to West Village F in the fall of 2006, Panhellenic Council President Ellen Lassiter said she has an idea of what to do with the empty Kennedy and Light Halls. Northeastern's 14 fraternities and sororities have no official housing on...

Ex-White House advisor lends experience

February 15, 2005

By C.G. Lynch Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon will be spending thirsty Thursday in the Curry Student Center Ballroom as part of the Greek fraternity's effort to cut through stereotypes connecting fraternities and sororities with drugs and alcohol. The fraternity will host former...

Jackson’s Five

February 15, 2005

Boston University won the Beanpot again, of course. The Terriers scored twice on their first five shots, cutting right at the heart and soul of Husky hockey -- goalie Keni Gibson. Northeastern clawed, scratched, dug and fought its way back with a heroic effort, tying the...

Drumline snares attention of passers by from rooftop

February 15, 2005

Walking by the Ruggles T station, the resonance is mixed with the sound of passing trains. That rumble crashing down from the top of the Renaissance Parking Garage, reminiscent of a distant thunderstorm, is the Northeastern drumline. Comprised of members of the percussion...

Player of the Week: Marcus Barnes

February 15, 2005

As a team, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County knew it faced a challenge when Northeastern visited its home court Saturday. Perhaps UMBC was on the lookout for shot blocking frontcourt man Shawn James. Or perhaps it was eyeing the lethal Husky backcourt duo of Marcus...

From a basement on the hill

February 15, 2005

By Carleton Atwater On a cold snowy January night, a few dozen people crowd into a small, unfinished basement on Mission Hill. The only light comes from sporadically-placed strings of Christmas tree lights on the ceiling. Some tall individuals must duck to avoid the water and...

Students react to 2005-06 tuition hike

February 15, 2005

By Ryan Menard Students said they are worried the cost of their education will not stop rising, with next year's tuition expected to increase approximately 6.1 percent, according to a member of the Committee on Funding Priorities. "That means that next year it might be a 7.8...