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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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‘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?...

Calendar

February 24, 2004

The Blackbury Lounge will be hosting an ongoing open mic event on the first and third Sundays of each month at the African-American Master Artists in Residency Program (AAMARP), at 76 Atherton St., Jamaica Plain. The next open mic night will be held on March 7. For more information,...

NU cost rising – Reaction

February 18, 2004

By Michael Naughton With tuition for the 2004-05 academic year set to go up 4.5 percent, according to a senior administration official, some students voiced their concerns over the additional $576 they will be forced to pay each semester. The tuition increase is one portion...

Loss of a leader

February 18, 2004

By Glenn Yoder and Bobby Hankinson Northeastern lost another member of its community Saturday when Joseph Gazzola, a senior sociology major and former Husky linebacker, died unexpectedly on campus. Gazzola was a vital part of the football team, leading the Huskies to the school's...

Riots example of future in jeopardy

February 18, 2004

Pete Bandel is a junior political science major. He is also ridiculous. Freshman year, within a week of arriving here, I'd downloaded and viewed the video of the Patriots riots from last time we won the super bowl. I've been excited to see what would happen each following year....

Going once, going twice … gone

February 17, 2004

By Kristen Oliveri Valentine's Day came early for Northeastern students this year. Northeastern's Black Engineering Student Society (BESS) held their first Winter Wonderland Dating Bid on the lower level of the Curry Student Center on Thursday, Feb. 12. In an effort to raise...

Tipsters point out rioters on Web

February 17, 2004

By Michael Naughton The names of approximately 12 Northeastern students identified through pictures on the Public Safety Division's Web site were given to the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR) Friday. The students were identified through pictures taken...