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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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NU break is anything but for athletes

May 25, 2004

Athletes aren't dumb. Really, they just don't know the definition of summer vacation. While the rest of the Northeastern community left the winter and spring behind last month, Husky athletes haven't lost a step toward their dreams of glory in their respective sports. In...

‘Husky Health’ to open doors in fall

May 25, 2004

"Access and fragmentation" are the two main problems the administration hopes to fix when "Husky Health" opens its doors in the fall. The one-stop health center, which is currently set to find its home on Forsyth Street, will include the Lane Health Center, counseling services...

Holla Atcha Dogz

May 25, 2004

It has been a difficult month for athletes throughout the nation. Though much of the attention has originated from events that are fresh in the minds of many Americans, the tribulations of professional athletes have long been an issue in our society. Some of those problems are...

Driver plows through crowd, kills 1

May 18, 2004

By Monday morning, the word had spread nationwide -- the New England Patriots had won their second Super Bowl title in three years. But an event overnight had created a buzz -- a 21-year-old male was killed near Northeastern's campus after an alleged drunk driver sped through...

Concert canceled

May 18, 2004

Their faces said it all. As they left President Richard Freeland's office yesterday, it was evident the concert the three student leaders had worked so hard on was no longer a reality. In 15 minutes, the 2004 Springfest concert was transformed from the largest performance...

Student disappears before commencement ceremony

May 7, 2004

John Spiliotis has been spending his time driving around the Nahant beach area, occasionally walking up and down the beach's sandy shore in search of something that he has not seen since April 30 -- his son. "I just want him to call and say 'Daddy, don't worry, I'm alright,...

Student dies in Iraq

May 2, 2004

His adventurous spirit took him everywhere. From random road trips with friends and later to Bosnia and Iraq, Felix del Greco loved his country and wanted his actions to reflect that. "He loved America, but America in the sense that it could stand for what it wanted," said...

SAF pot full after lack of programs

April 13, 2004

The fee was raised, Jurassic 5 and Ludacris were confirmed, but the riots and the president put the "big name acts" which student leaders promised on hold, leaving $195,000 sitting in the Student Activities Fund. In a referendum held during the end of February last year, 1,377...

Best Place to Eat in the Student Center

April 13, 2004

Throughout the years, the food vendors located in the Curry Student Center have made numerous changes. Within the last two years, the Sushi and Noodle Bar has changed into Kashmir, which specializes in Indian cuisine. Burger King has been traded in for another burger joint,...

Best Coffee/Tea

April 13, 2004

Like it's a surprise, Dunkin' Donuts was voted "Best Coffee" by Northeastern students. There is nary a student on this campus who hasn't sacrificed their likelihood of being on time for a fresh (or not so fresh) cup of Dunkin's coffee goodness. When there is the temptation...

Campus tragedies felt across the nation

April 13, 2004

By Holly Plunkett From suicides to accidents, college students across the nation have been forced to deal with tragedies on their campuses, particularly the death of fellow students. With the string of deaths at Northeastern this year, the Huskies have banded together to mourn...

NUTV continues struggle to get on air

April 13, 2004

By Bobby Hankinson Freshman communication studies major John Bragg said he was shocked upon learning Northeastern did not have its own television station. Considering the size of Northeastern, Bragg assumed the university would already be equipped to help students like himself...