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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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Volleyball ousted

December 2, 2004

By Erika Carrubba The Northeastern volleyball team wrapped up their season Friday, Nov. 19 with a loss to third seed University of Maine. The Huskies finished up the season with an overall record of 20-10 and an 11-3 conference record. Maine came out hard, shutting down Northeastern...

Turnpike crash claims life of grad student

November 30, 2004

At the age of 26, Jai Aggarwal had an international online business, was working towards his Master's degree and was planning a career in computer engineering, yet all the while, never forgetting what was really important to him -

Students adjust to new life at St. Cecilia’s

November 30, 2004

By Lisa Kaczke A sign on the door of the darkened St. Ann University Parish on St. Stephen Street read, "6 p.m. Mass. Come join us at St. Cecilia's." On the other side of Massachusetts Avenue by the Berklee College of Music, jeans-clad students filled the pews at St. Cecilia's...

Students worry that financial aid favors freshmen

November 30, 2004

Across the nation at this time of year, high school seniors are filling out financial aid packets and forms, attempting to cushion the blow tuition deals to many working parents. As the cost of attending college soars, however, upperclassmen may worry that increased financial...

Husky Happenings

November 30, 2004

Gittens to sit on Red Sox riot panel Vice President for Public Affairs Bob Gittens has been chosen as one of seven panel members of a commission reviewing police actions that lead to the death of Victoria Snelgrove after a Red Sox victory in October. The committee will conduct...

Northeastern Crime Log

November 30, 2004

Crime Log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports.

Player of the Week: Juan Barea

November 30, 2004

By Jeff Powalisz and Max Lederman The rest of the nation's top men's basketball players are looking up at Northeastern point guard Jose Juan Barea this week, as his points average of 29.7 is good for No. 1 in the nation (min. 3 games). After leading the Huskies in scoring...

UNH, BC slow Husky momentum

November 30, 2004

The season is still young for the Boston College men's hockey team, but thus far it hasn't gotten any better for coach Jerry York and his No. 4 Eagles than Saturday night's trouble-free 4-1 victory over Northeastern at Matthews Arena. "This is the best 60-minute hockey game...

Leadership studies minor available to students

November 30, 2004

By Ricky Thompson As the leaders of tomorrow gear up today for the challenges the future may bring, Northeastern University's College of Arts and Sciences has recently made leadership studies available as a minor. The minor is aimed at students who seek the background and...

Dads dig tech gadgets this holiday

November 30, 2004

By Megan Colloton It's that time of year again -- time to empty your wallets and buy some gifts for family and friends. "I got my dad tickets to the symphony because I wanted to go see it too," said Katrina Veidins, a sophomore health science major. Or maybe you are not...

Students need not stress over gifts for special someone

November 30, 2004

By Bianca Strzelczyk Some may argue that winter time is the perfect time to be in a romantic relationship -- snuggling by the fireplace, holding hands while walking down the snowy streets of the city, drinking apple cider or hot chocolate while ice skating at the Boston Common....

$670k left in student fee pot

November 30, 2004

By Lauren Underhill Digital television equipment, a hip-hop concert, musical instruments and dozens of speakers have all been made available to Northeastern students this year, funded by the proceeds of the Student Activity Fee. The Budget Review Committee (BRC) has allocated...