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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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Tracking ordinance prompts student reaction

September 27, 2004

Cross-town rivalries were put aside for an afternoon as students gathered at City Hall to voice their concerns with a proposed ordinance that would track all Boston college students living off campus. Student Government Associat-ion (SGA) members, as well as Northeastern...

Provost Office offers over $30k for undergrad research grants

September 27, 2004

By Kristen Moussalli For the first time at Northeast-ern, undergraduate students will be able to experiment on their own with the help of new undergraduate research grants. Between 30 and 50 students will receive up to $1,000 in grants for their own independent research projects....

Rush week introduces students to Greek life

September 27, 2004

By Ricky Thompson For freshman Mike Golden, pledging to a fraternity this fall is an idea he said he has been more than willing to entertain throughout his first few weeks on campus. "The events have been interesting," said the physical therapy major after attending a series...

Column: Jackson’s Five

September 27, 2004

A funny thing happened Saturday. I met a guy that actually likes Parsons Field. Loves it. Cherishes it. Gets all dreamy and nostalgic when asked about it. Meet David Greenblott, Newburyport High School boy's soccer coach, father of two and one of three "Fathers of the Program"...

Author discusses Sox-Yankee rivalry

September 27, 2004

It's too bad Aaron Boone will never get to walk the Freedom Trail or rest in the grass of the Boston Common. After last year's home run to eliminate the Red Sox from the World Series rush, the infamous former Yankee wouldn't last 10 minutes in the city of Boston. Why? Blame...

Why is everybody always blaming us?

September 27, 2004

Is anyone else starting to feel picked on? In a move we would say has to do directly with the aura of intolerance for Northeastern students, Boston City Councilor Michael Ross is attempting to pass an ordinance that would require the school to give all the off-campus addresses...

Women’s soccer swept in final week of pre-conference play

September 27, 2004

By Conor Nevins As one season ends, another begins. And so the story goes for the Northeastern women's soccer team. When America East Conference play begins next week at the University of Vermont, NU gets a chance to wipe the slate clean and focus on advancing to their third...

All Hail: Toying with today’s trends

September 27, 2004

In many cases it's just as bad to sit back and watch a great injustice take place without intervening. Sometimes in life you have to put your foot down and stand up for what is right, or in this case stand against what is so terribly wrong. No, I'm not talking about the unjustified...

Deaf students seek interpreter funding

September 27, 2004

By Emily Unsworth Wes Ireland has no problem understanding his teachers in class, but when he goes to interview for co-op jobs the communication stops. The Centralized Interpreting Fund (CIF) provides deaf students like Ireland with interpreters in class and at on-campus student-run...

Party ends with student stabbing

September 27, 2004

During an altercation occurring after a birthday party Saturday night on Columbus Avenue, Gregory Bennett thought he had "gotten a dead arm or something." But when Bennett looked down and saw the blood, he knew he had been stabbed. Bennett, 19, said a scuffle ensued after...

Letter to the Editor: SEXcapades a poor example

September 27, 2004

By Kristen Nichols The name SEXcapades leads to one conclusion: trash follows. Thanks for living up to all expectations. I can read about sleazy sexual relations just about anywhere, I don't need it in a university newspaper. I could say "grow up" but what would be the use?...

Commentary: Northeastern kids ain’t always misbehaving

September 27, 2004

It's a miracle that I'm still alive, really. How I've lasted three years, well ... it's nothing short of a miracle, especially since I attend the notorious "school that kills people." Oh wait, we're not supposed to talk about all of the deaths and accidents starting with the...