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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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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...

Fenway up in lights

January 10, 2005

By Dinah Alobeid It is easy to walk down Huntington Avenue and take for granted that the city of Boston designated it the Avenue of the Arts in 1993 and the Fenway neighborhood as the Fenway Cultural District. However, the Fenway Alliance's new LUMINA project is hoping to bring...

Commentary: New year starts with new perspective

January 10, 2005

By Victoria Comella It is difficult to escape news of the tragedy of the Indian Ocean tsunami, and with as many as 150,000 people dead it is difficult to ignore. Such a disaster brings one to question his or her own existence and with the onset of a new year, it seems all too...

Column: Two points for honesty

January 10, 2005

At least with the Bennifer break-up, we knew it was coming. But Brad and Jen? Excuse me while I charge the defibrillator. My heart's truly in a semi-frozen state. Spotlight savvy couple, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, announced last week that they are "separating." Seven...

Inside the NU actors’ studio

January 10, 2005

The first installment of an on-going series chronicling the production of "Lower Depths" and "Stop Kiss" by the Northeastern Theatre Department. Around 60 students filled the Studio Theatre in the Curry Student Center (CSC) Thursday in hopes of becoming Northeastern's next...