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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Looking back

February 24, 2004

By Stacy Perlman Fifty-two Northeastern students explored two tragic eras in history, which resulted in an emotional weekend of tears and anger and an eager attempt to understand the brutalities of humankind. On Feb. 20, students left for a Council for University Programs...

Students for Environmental Action rebounds

February 24, 2004

By Michael Naughton After seeing almost no student support last year, the Students for Environmental Action now have a new president, six committees and the desire to get more students involved. "[The group] has been off and on, but it was really active in the early 1990s,"...

Player of the Week

February 24, 2004

Ahndraea Allen has been named The Northeastern News Player of the Week after she collected 30 points for the women's track team, winning the 55, 200 and 400 meters and helped the Huskies bring home their sixth America East championship in the past 11 years. She was named...

Hitting the ropes

February 24, 2004

By Bobby Hankinson After delivering the one-two punch to the boxing world, the "First Lady of Boxing" Jackie Kallen is ready to knockout flm audiences across the country. The story of her life as a boxing manager is being portrayed in the film "Against the Ropes." Kallen,...

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...

NU splits weekend series with Maine

February 24, 2004

By Gayle Simone Maine scored three goals in the final six minutes of play to overcome a 2-0 deficit and handed Northeastern a 3-2 loss in a Hockey East matchup Saturday at Matthews Arena. Vicky Johnstone scored her first goal of the season with just 1:26 remaining in the game...

Overcoming obstacles, helping others

February 24, 2004

By Evans Erilus This is the conclusion of a three part series of two black students and their lives at Northeastern. There are a multitude of obstacles invovled with being a minority in the world of academia. The question is, where does the solution to these problems lie?...