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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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CUP lands 250k for concert

January 11, 2005

By Bianca Strzelczyk The Budget Review Committee (BRC) has allocated $242,650 to the Council for University Programs' (CUP) Major Concert Fund for this year's Springfest concert. This year's allocation is an increase from the $195,000 received for last year's Ludacris concert,...

Not everyone is buying ‘no more late fees’

January 11, 2005

The nation's biggest rental movie company is cutting customers some slack.

Women’s track prevail against Crimson

January 11, 2005

By Jason Richland It was a matter of two one-hundreths of a second, but a close victory in the 4x400 relay made the difference for the Northastern women's track squad. The Huskies took home a 73-54 victory over Harvard at Gordon Track in Allston in the first dual meet of the...

NU spoiled son article

January 11, 2005

who wrote that story about liam? The article is disgraceful. He's a linebacker, an assassin... what do u expect. The issue is what caused the fight? Did the guy have it coming to him? 17 stiches big deal. Ezekial is told to maim at will as part of his position. A couple of...

How to avoid Northeastern campus winter parking troubles

January 11, 2005

In a city where parking is constantly in high demand, Northeastern has been working steadily to ensure the winter elements do not interfere with transportation around the university. The university follows a campus-wide parking policy for weather emergencies, which may be...

Close calls

January 11, 2005

The praise for the Northeastern hockey team was unanimous on both sides after Saturday's contest against Umass-Lowell at Tsongas Arena. Take the normally reserved Husky coach Bruce Crowder's reaction: "I thought it was our game the whole way. We had plenty of quality opportunities."...

NU falls to UVM

January 11, 2005

After suffering their first conference loss at the hands of the University of Vermont Catamounts Wednesday night, 75-60, the Northeastern men's basketball team (7-6, 3-1 AE) bounced back with a 73-70 win over the University of Albany Great Danes Sunday afternoon. For the...

Back to the future

January 11, 2005

By Megan Fraser and Amanda Carswell The histories of Northeastern University and the Boston Red Sox have been connected since the turn of the 20th century. "[The trophy] is a symbol of the campus and a reminder that the first World Series was played here," said President Richard...

$500k check keeps Freeland within range

January 11, 2005

By Kaitlin Keane When President Richard Freeland fills out his tax papers, he can write under annual income "$500,233," -- his yearly salary for serving as the university's chief administrator and chief spokesman, with the final say on an array of everyday problems. Freeland's...

Cambridge homeless shelter serves dignity

January 11, 2005

By Kaitlin Keane Bread and Jams Self Advocacy Center operates out of the basement of the Swedenborg Chapel in Cambridge, a small stone church tucked between towers of Harvard classrooms and offices. The center's unconventional approach to providing for the city's homeless has...

Men’s track loses on last race

January 11, 2005

The difference between last year's 82-62 victory over Harvard University and this year's frustrating 75-68 loss for the Northeastern men's track team? It's quite simple to coach Sherman Hart. "Conditioning," he said of Saturday's meet at Gordon Track in Allston. "It's a good...

Vermont, Albany overtake NU

January 11, 2005

While a new year brings a fresh start, the results for the Northeastern women's basketball team have been the same so far in 2005. The Huskies lost to the University of Vermont Catamounts, 75-52, last Wednesday at Patrick Gym and on Saturday, NU received their second loss in...