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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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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...

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...