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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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AD O’Brien faces first crisis at NU’s helm

February 28, 2004

It's a common scene all around Huntington Avenue this week: students burning the midnight oil, huddled over rarely cracked text books in a last minute mid-term exam prep. What might come as a surprise, however, is who is lumped in with the masses: Dave O'Brien. Yep, that...

University reaches out to grieving students

February 26, 2004

By Nicole Haley For the past month it seemed the Northeastern community couldn't begin to grieve one loss before a tragedy hit once again. In three weeks, the university said goodbye to James Grabowski, brother of freshmen David Grabowski, freshmen ski team member Michael Costa...

Jackson’s Five

February 26, 2004

It's a common scene all around Huntington Avenue this week: students burning the midnight oil, huddled over rarely cracked text books in a last minute mid-term exam prep. What might come as a surprise, however, is who is lumped in with the masses: Dave O'Brien. Yep, that...

Mardi Gras Breakfast interrupted by protesters

February 26, 2004

With beads around their necks and plates full of crepes in their hands, students swerved through the lines and the crowds at the annual Mardi Gras Breakfast in the Levine Marketplace Tuesday night. However, outside, members of the Student Government Association and other...

ROTC members have a ball

February 26, 2004

By Jen Nelson While they did not crown a prom king and queen, members of the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) donned their formal uniforms Friday to celebrate and dance the night away. The annual Liberty Battalion Military Ball, held at the Brookline Holiday Inn,...

A bit of angst

February 26, 2004

By Kaitlin Thaney I love Northeastern and all, don't get me wrong here. The classes aren't so bad, the people are great, for the most part, and I have to admit, I have a little bit of a crush on the city of Boston. But, as of late, there's definitely been some things about this...

Future of St. Ann’s in limbo

February 24, 2004

As part of the Boston Archdiocese's plan to reconfigure its parishes, St. Ann's University Parish on St. Stephen Street may close its doors. The church has already combined its services with St. Cecilia's Church, a nearby Roman Catholic parish, holding some services there...

Senators to elect SGA executive board

February 24, 2004

By Mike Naughton With the nominations set to take place on March 24 and elections on April 8, the Student Government Association (SGA) is preparing for a new executive board to take over. President Michael Romano and Vice President for Financial Affairs Michael Benson will...

‘Passion’ without compassion

February 24, 2004

"The Passion of the Christ" is the newest depiction of the story of Jesus Christ and the hours prior to his crucifixion. Directed and produced by Academy Award winning actor Mel Gibson, the film takes on a more detailed, graphic and violent version of the torture that is said...

Freeland defends his decision

February 24, 2004

This spring, student leaders have planned a joyous culmination to Springfest with a big concert in Matthews Arena featuring a major performer. I am keenly aware of the importance of this event as a celebration of the richness and excitement of student life at Northeastern. I...

Allen rips another record, America East

February 24, 2004

If Ahndraea Allen doesn't watch it, breaking records and winning championships will become as old hat as getting the mail. Or even worse, it could get as pedestrian as winning races for the superb Northeastern junior. Allen set her second school record of the season, and...

Rapid rhymer releases new record

February 24, 2004

By Bobby Hankinson The Guiness Book of World Records' World's Fastest Rapper, Twista, keeps the energy high with his fast-paced yet clear rhymes on his latest album, "Kamikaze." He also experiments with a slower flow on a few tracks, illustrating his versatility. Twista debuted...