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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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Party’s over: 9 OLs resign, SGA e-board members may face sanctions

September 7, 2004

By Stephanie Vosk and Michael Naughton The highest ranking student leader may be forced out of office after university officials caught wind of an alleged off campus party that was held at his apartment. At the party, allegedly nine orientation leaders, all under 21 years old,...

City officials to decide future residence of students

September 7, 2004

Kenice Frank is a middler biochemistry major. Her freshman year she lived in Speare Hall and her sophomore year she lived in Willis Hall. She was assigned to move in this fall to 10 Coventry St. - a new living space on a street located perpendicular to Columbus Avenue. "There...

Player of the Week: Cory Parks

September 7, 2004

Northeastern wide receiver Cory Parks has been selected as The Northeastern News Player of the Week. On just four catches, the junior gained 125 yards and two touchdowns, setting the tone for the team in a 71-0 win over Cheyney Saturday at Parsons Field. Each of Parks'...

Local encounters: the quirky characters seen on Boston’s sidewalks

September 7, 2004

Squirreling about the Christian Science Center, a small walk from Northeastern's campus, Michael Killian rides a bike of his own invention. He can be seen riding his bike "more or less every day, when the sun is out," he said. Killian, originally from Ireland, lives on Westland...

Tex-Mex eats on Huntington

September 7, 2004

Qdoba Mexican Grill, which opened its doors Sept. 1, is not only adding spice to the corner of Forsyth Street and Huntington Avenue, but also to the Northeastern Athletics Department and the university community. "When we selected this location, one of the primary things brought...

Getting back to the grind

September 7, 2004

By Bessie King and Bobby Hankinson Stress, excessive caffeine intake and an unbalanced sleep regiment ... sound like typical college life? These common aspects of university living contribute to sleep disorders, and their effects are much more damaging than previously thought....

Sports Briefs: Short Stories About NU Athletics

September 7, 2004

Laura Schuler, the former Husky (1989-1993) and Olympian, has been named the head coach of the Northeastern University women's hockey team. Schuler takes over the program after spending three seasons at the University of Massachusetts at Boston, where she saw the team rise...

Husky Happenings: Briefs about campus

September 7, 2004

Dining services offers kosher meal plan NU Dining Services has introduced a new kosher meal plan targeted at students whose dining options are limited due to religious or personal beliefs, said Director of Spiritual Life Shelli Jankowski. "The focus is on Jewish and Muslim...

Commentary: Left, right and (inevitably) center

September 7, 2004

One thing we can all surely agree upon is this year's election will define America for the foreseeable future. I can honestly say that in my lifetime, I have never seen our nation this divided. Why is it, then, in the past few elections we have had two candidates that no one...

Fears of Frances delay Welcome Week activities

September 7, 2004

By Jennifer Nelson In anticipation of inclement weather caused by remnants of Hurricane Frances, the Office of New Student Orientation, Student Center and Student Activities and the Welcome Week Coordinating Committee have postponed or relocated outdoor Welcome Week activities...

Predictions perfect cup of ‘tea’

September 7, 2004

A few months ago, an eager friend and I headed off to a psychic in Revere. Five minutes and $35 later I was left feeling unsatisfied and stupid. The man of my future, Mary the Psychic said, would be Rick, Nick or Chip. Great. Instead of just writing off the possible or...

South Street Diner provides 24/7 bliss

September 7, 2004

In front of South Station, things are quite uniform. Skyscrapers and office buildings rise above the streets, while men and women in suits dominate the landscape of pavement. Like any location, though, there are certain places that add flair and pizazz to the area. They have...