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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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Mailroom staff upset over new system, owner

March 30, 2004

By Bessie King Cookies, giveaways, popcorn and tours greeted visitors last Wednesday at the University Mail Services' open house. What organizers failed to include, however, was information about the mailing services' new owner and how work-studies are reacting to the change....

Crew kicks off spring in Rowlands Cup

March 30, 2004

By Brian Pivonka Heading into the 21st annual Rowlands Cup, the Northeastern Women's Crew team had a strong game plan to ensure success. However, planning and executing are two different things. After being in second most of the way, the Huskies faded down the stretch and...

Questions arise after RSA elections

March 30, 2004

While some Resident Student Association (RSA) members showed "no confidence" in either of the candidates running for president March 17, other student leaders show no confidence in the current president. After three rounds of voting with no clear winner, RSA President Scott...

Student writes book to help freshmen ‘Away at School’

March 30, 2004

By Daniel Wood While most students struggle to cope with a constant stream of essays, exams and lab reports during their first year at a university, David Rattiner spent his freshman year writing a book. Rattiner, now a junior finance major, gave some words of encouragement...

Two points for honesty

March 30, 2004

Somebody stop the madness. Please, I'm begging you. Television is taking a turn for the worst (wait, it did that 15 years ago.) OK, so I realize that this is nothing new, but it is still becoming progressively more and more of a disturbing matter as the minutes pass by....

Verdict in on state debate

March 30, 2004

By Bobby Hankinson and Sarah Metcalf As the sun shined over the Boston Common early Monday morning, demonstrators on both sides of the gay marriage debate rallied in front of the Massachusetts Statehouse. However, by the time the sun set, there was silence. The Massachusetts...

NU Rugby starts strong

March 30, 2004

A sport for the toughest of the tough, rugby combines elements of soccer and American football to make the sport played around the world. At Northeastern, rugby has been around for awhile. The men's team is currently in its 20th year, while the women have been a club sport...

Week of “rest” preps women for Florida Invite, outdoor season

March 30, 2004

Woe is Ahndraea Allen. Despite the fact that coach Sherman Hart "pulled back" the Northeastern women's track team last week, the junior who normally sprints was forced to run the 800, a race she is less than fond of. "She hated me. She absolutely hated me, but that's OK,"...

Students gather to ‘rebuild community’

March 30, 2004

By Sarah Metcalf In a year marked by unfortunate events, pulling together as a Northeastern community became extremely important. However, for many students searching for a little Husky pride, there has been no such atmosphere. Students and administrators came together in...

Calendar

March 30, 2004

Boston National Poetry Month Festival will be held at the Boston Public Library, Copley Branch and Northeastern. On Saturday, April 3, the festival will be at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sunday, April 4, the festival will be held in 410...

New captain returns home to NU

March 30, 2004

Albert Sweeney will be returning to Northeastern not as a student studying for his master's degree or a University College employee, but as captain of the uniformed patrol division for the Northeastern University Poli-ce Department (NUPD). Sweeney will officially take office...

Career Fair displays future options for students

March 30, 2004

By Sarah Metcalf For graduating seniors, finding promising leads for careers with companies in the "real world" can be a daunting task. Northeastern attempts to provide several opportunities to aid seniors in their quest to begin a career outside the world of co-op, and the...