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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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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...

Shorthanded track gets fourth at Brown

April 13, 2004

By Jeff Powalisz For Northeastern track coach Sherman Hart, battling the elements has been a challenge thus far in the chilly spring season. In spite of that, Derek Anderson, Aaron Hill and Idris Payne have completed their preparation with resounding ease. Anderson, the...

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...

The Awful Truth

April 13, 2004

By Stephan Sears The streets of New York City will never be the same. Besides bums, Wall Street yuppies and taxicabs, no one exhibits the Big Apple more than Detective Lennie Briscoe on "Law ' Order." By the end of May, he will be gone. The national media, citing industry...

Biggest Disappointment

April 13, 2004

This academic year has proven to be a tough one for Northeastern students. Northeastern converted from short quarters to lengthy semesters, we lost seven students and to top things off, in January, students became unruly when the Patriots won the Super Bowl causing damage to...

Best of the Best: Mari Creatini, field hockey

April 13, 2004

For the past offseason, Mari Creatini has been unwittingly coaching the Boston University field hockey team. "It's funny because we were just watching a tape of our Wentworth spring game, and she really caught my eye because of how she holds the ball so well, and plays the...

Assault seminar offers advice to staff

April 13, 2004

By Danny Goldman Although a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Seminar was open to both faculty and students Wednesday in the Curry Student Center, only faculty members were in attendance. Speakers included Melanie Kapikian, sergeant detective of public safety and Laura...

Best Exercise Machine

April 13, 2004

By Bobby Hankinson Let's face it: the gym is a scary, scary place. Buff bods, dripping with sweat and pumping with muscle enhancers and weight loss powders, huffing and puffing their way up and down the Stairmaster as you quietly lift a 10-pound dumbbell over your head is a...

Best Live Music Venue

April 13, 2004

By Bobby Hankinson Comprised of four venues: the Middle East upstairs, the Middle East downstairs, Zuzu and the Corner, the Middle East, located on Massach-usetts Avenue in Cambridge, offers a wide variety of musical acts. Known for its ability to book some of the hottest...