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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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SGA, Ross meet to discuss ordinance revisions

November 30, 2004

Student Government Association executive board members met with City Councilors Michael Ross and Jerry McDermott Nov. 18 to discuss revisions made to the University Accountability Ordinance. SGA President Bill Durkin and Vice President for Student Affairs Erin McFadzen left...

Kids in the hall

November 30, 2004

They can be seen using the student center almost everyday - riding the elevators, making a lot of noise and taking up space in lines and in the seating areas. However, these student center patrons are not Northeastern students. "I come here three to four times a week," said...

‘Tis the season: A guide to holiday shopping

November 30, 2004

Dad 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 sure what to...

Men’s hoops drop 2, win 1

November 30, 2004

This past summer, Northeastern junior point guard Jose Juan Barea played for the Puerto Rican national junior team and led his nation in scoring. The 6-foot guard has picked up where he left off, only this time he's leading this nation in scoring with an average of 29.7 points...

Football drops URI

November 30, 2004

In the finale of a season most Husky fans would like to forget, the Northeastern football team trampled the University of Rhode Island Rams 42-14 for their fifth win of the season. The win leaves the Huskies with a finale record of 5-6 overall and 4-4 in the Atlantic-10. Heading...

Students worry that financial aid favors freshmen

November 30, 2004

By Kaitlin Keane 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...

Political groups find time after election

November 30, 2004

By Hailey Heinz During the first two months of the academic year, political groups on campus had no shortage of things to do. With a cutthroat presidential election that sharply divided the nation, the College Democrats and Republicans stayed busy. Both groups were involved...

Making dear mom happy this season

November 30, 2004

By Lauren Underhill The closest place for gifts is the shops at Prudential and the Copley Place Mall. Shoaib Malik, a sophomore biology major, said his favorite place to shop in Boston is at the Prudential because "There are tons of different stores so there's something for...

Column: Jackson’s Five

November 30, 2004

Some 30 years ago, Jim Calhoun took over a fledgling Northeastern men's basketball team. It took him nine seasons to lead NU to the NCAA tournament, the Huskies' first Big Dance. After 14 seasons coaching on Huntington Avenue, the Braintree native took charge of the hoop program...

CUP brings ‘Simpsons’ producer to Blackman

November 30, 2004

Forget Santa Claus. Mike Reiss, the producer of the hit television series "The Simpsons" is coming to town. Reiss will be featured in Blackman Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, and will be talking about his experiences creating and working on the show, along with answering...

Column: Two points for honesty

November 30, 2004

I thought that after one year, their popularity would die down, like those monogrammed purses and Converse-style stilettos. I thought wrong. They've come back for a second time around. Frankly, people young and old, as well as all the furry animals in sight, are trembling...

Excessive movie sharing raises legal concerns

November 30, 2004

By Carleton Atwater On Nov. 16 the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) filed its first suits against illegal movie downloaders. This move is a part of the association's new campaign to crack down on online movie piracy, especially on college campuses. Because of the...