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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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Runway show aims for more than fashion

February 1, 2005

By Samantha Fodrowski With tissue paper couture and a little flair, the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) hoped to raise awareness about a form of slavery known as human trafficking at a fashion show Saturday night. "A Spark of Hope," held in the Curry Student Center Ballroom,...

Commentary: When it’s cold outside, I want a parking space

February 1, 2005

By Bessie King I don't like the cold. Every time I go out I feel like my face is being attacked by invisible needles and my lips are slowly slicing away. I don't like the slush from the snowstorms either. Jeans and boots get stained and the rugs and floors are dirty and slippery....

For the love of the game

February 1, 2005

At Northeastern, the rioting phenomenon began the night of the Patriots' Super Bowl victory in 2002. When Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri booted his last-second field goal, hundreds of students dashed onto Hemenway Street. They proceeded to flip two cars in a Mardi gras-like...

Super Bowl XXXIX: A Philly win, just for the Birds

February 1, 2005

Please forgive our sports editor ... he's banged his head one too many times against the Liberty Bell. Either that or his Philadelphia fanaticism has driven him to a new level of dementia. Now, I am not a gambling man, but I would encourage any and everybody to count on New...

Football assistant hired at Syracuse

February 1, 2005

By Craig Roman The Northeastern football team's coaching staff will have a new look when and if they start spring practice on time. According to head coach Rocky Hager, spring practice is scheduled for March 14, but the start may be delayed if the team is not able to find...

Lady hoopsters continue struggle

February 1, 2005

By Jessica Man The Northeastern women's basketball team cannot find a winning rhythm. They've lost three on the road to the University of New Hampshire, 70-64, Stony Brook, 77-66 and Binghamton, 75-53 -- all America East rivals -- and find themselves in a five-game losing...

Super Bowl Concerns

February 1, 2005

To the editor, Recently I received a letter under my door in Willis Hall from Vice President Ed Klotzbier about the Super Bowl security procedures. This letter informs me that I should "avoid gathering in large crowds outdoors after the game." While I understand where...

Set in stone

February 1, 2005

By Hailey Heinz This is the third in a five-part series examining students' experiences with financial aid. Eugene Abovsky hopes to pay for the rest of his college expenses by starting an online business. Since both his parents were laid off within a six month span, Abovsky...

Cost of on-campus living drives students off campus

February 1, 2005

By Lauren Underhill With Northeastern begging for housing deposits and realtors gearing up for the spring rush, students are beginning to check their bank accounts and make the ultimate choice: on or off campus. Northeastern's on-campus apartments range from $2,350 to $4,730...

The Hungry Husky

February 1, 2005

By Mary Eileen Gallagher If the Super Bowl were just about football, it is doubtful that over one billion people worldwide would flock to TV sets on Super Bowl Sunday. But that is the beauty of Super Bowl Sunday: It is so much more than a "blue forty-two, set, hike." It...

A true calling

February 1, 2005

Prior to her surgery, sophomore Sarah Belfit aspired to be a neurologist. Now, the psychology and former behavioral neuroscience major can speak to her future patients from experience. On Sept. 29, the 19-year-old underwent an operation at Children's Hospital to remove a three-centimeter...

Super Bowl XXXIX: Here’s the deal: It ain’t done

February 1, 2005

Just stop. Sit down. And take a look at where you are right now. Yes, I'm talking to you Red So ... oops, I mean Patriots fans. Just look at the horrifying scenario facing your so-called team. You, of all fans, should know the danger of being so unbelievably cocky going into...