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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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NU students deck the residence halls

December 7, 2004

By Meghan Colloton String up those twinkling Christmas lights. Strike a match and light those candles on your Menorah. Don't forget to roast your chestnuts on an open fire. But wait, you can't. According to the Department of Residential Life, students may not keep candles...

Provost backs later library hours for finals

December 7, 2004

Students cramming for exams and looking for late-night study space will have the opportunity to stay two hours later at Snell Library starting as early as Wednesday or as late as Friday, said Vice Provost for Research Srinivas Sridhar. The Student Government Association (SGA)...

CUP pres. looks back to get ready for Springfest ’05

December 7, 2004

A year after the postponement of the planned Ludacris concert, which was to be the culmination of a bigger and better Springfest week, the Council for University Programs (CUP) has begun to once again brainstorm programming and concert acts in an effort to redeem the reputation...

Handel’s masterpiece comes to Symphony Hall

December 7, 2004

By Chris Brook Hand in hand with the tree lighting in Boston Common and the baubles, wreaths and lights strung up in Faneuil Hall year after year, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's annual performance of Handel's Messiah has become etched into history as a city-wide holiday tradition....

Swimmers improve to 6-0

December 7, 2004

By Craig Roman It was a battle of unbeatens Friday night at the Barletta Natatorium, as the Northeastern Swimming and Diving Team maintained their perfect season by beating previously undefeated Wagner College, 114-91. The Seahawks provided Northeastern with its closest match...

New position aids students transitioning back to campus

December 7, 2004

By Hailey Heinz College is usually a time when twenty-somethings are allowed to linger between youth and adulthood -- unless they are at Northeastern. For six months out of the year, a Northeastern student has the option to be thrust into the full-blown "real world," complete...

Student musicians create alternate venue

December 7, 2004

By Bianca Strzelczyk Unique. That is the single word Megan McGregor uses to describe the two-man musical collaboration of Mike Mathieu and Dave Coffin. "You never know what to expect at the show," the senior music industry major said. And fans do not know where to expect...

NU not ready to compete with elite

December 7, 2004

STORRS, Conn.- With his team in firm command of the game and a roaring, fervent crowd wearing down on his opponent, University of Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun faced a considerable question Monday night at Gampel Pavilion. Which big man do I sit down first? UConn's starting...

Hoop women notch 1st home win

December 7, 2004

By Jessica Man After notching their second straight win against the University of Buffalo Bulls, 71-44, Wednesday at Solomon Court, the Northeastern women's basketball team lost to cross-town rival Boston College, 90-63, at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill. The Eagles, the No....

Holidays sparkle at two local art museums

December 7, 2004

By Stephanie Peters The Salvation Army bells can be heard outside T stations, the plaza on Boylston Street is making way for the annual Christmas Tree gift from Nova Scotia and white lights twinkle in the bare tree branches along Commonwealth Avenue: The holiday season has...

Player of the Week:Marisa Hourihan

December 7, 2004

Sometimes you just have to give credit where credit is due, and despite giving up six goals in two games against the University of Maine over the weekend, Northeastern women's hockey goaltender Marisa Hourihan deserves a ton of credit and has been named The Northeastern News...

Column: You Have My Word

December 6, 2004

By Hilary McMurray The snow's gently falling, there's a nip in the air, you hear carolers on every corner ... ahh, 'tis the season. OK. Now you're getting splashed with slush as you're crossing the street, there's a funky stench in the air and you hear horns honking incessantly...