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The Huntington News

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Rankings give meaning to BC vs. Harvard

February 15, 2005

By Peter Shanley The Harvard University Crimson and the Boston College Eagles faced-off in the second round of the 53rd annual Boston Beanpot Monday at the FleetCenter in a game that proved all those doubters wrong - consolation games are meaningful. The second-ranked Eagles...

Calendar change to allow longer winter break

February 15, 2005

By Hailey Heinz For Northeastern students, New Year's Day means more than resolutions and Auld Lang Syne. It means winter vacation is wrapping up and it's time to head back to school, while students at many other schools enjoy a few more weeks of downtime. All that will change...

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,"...

they F*cked it up again

February 14, 2005

I just want to mention that after Northeastern messing up every piece of my paperwork that's ever fallen through their hands since my sophmore year, they're still messing up even after I've left. I, and all the students who graduated after this past fall semester, have yet to...

Commentary: Land of the free, home of the censored?

February 14, 2005

One of the gravest violations of democracy in recent memory took place in upstate New York when a speaking engagement featuring Professor Ward Churchill was canceled due to the threat of violence. Churchill has gained notoriety for controversial comments surrounding the September...

All Hail: Bike club needs to take a hike

February 14, 2005

Man, bikes are sweet. Like, really sweet. Banana seats, streamers, pegs, those curly handlebars that look like a ram's horns -- all uber-sweet. I've had a lot of good times on bikes since my parents gave me my first ride -- a tricycle to steer down the giant Oregonian hill that...

Letter to the Editor: MBTA rant leaves commuter with bitter taste

February 14, 2005

By Chris Cerrato In response to the Feb. 2 issue's "All Hail" ("Massachusetts Bay Transportation Aw-crap-I-missed-it-Authority) the first thing that came to my mind was "What a whiny drama queen." I also travel to campus via the Franklin Line from Norfolk (and have been doing...

What goes up, must go up

February 14, 2005

Sallie Mae will be receiving phone calls from a lot of upset students this week. When the Committee on Funding Priorities made a recommendation to the University Budget Committee for the 4.5 percent increase for 2005, they were acting on a verbal agreement reached in committee...

Column: You Have My Word

February 14, 2005

By Hilary McMurray Scholars have circulated thousands of theories as to why women don't run the world. Women have been called the weaker sex. We are said to be more emotional, more caring and more nurturing, and somehow this has translated into meaning we are incapable of making...

NU Student Websites

February 14, 2005

I have a suggestion for an article. A lot of press has been given to the surge in weblogs. I'm aware of a few weblogs on campus and I think it'd be interesting to do maybe a profile on a blogger or a piece on a few bloggers. Here are links to four blogs/websites run by NU...

Editorial Cartoon

February 14, 2005

By Alexis Yavne