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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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Northeastern hoops mired in 3-for-12 slump

February 24, 2004

By Sarah Metcalf The woes continued for the women's basketball team this week, losing their third straight game, and falling to below .500 for the first time since starting the season 0-1. The Huskies dropped games to Binghamton and Boston University, leaving them with an 11-12...

Student groups reschedule activities for semesters

February 24, 2004

By Lindsay Crone With a new academic schedule under semesters, student groups on campus must adapt their activities and events to fit the new academic calendar. "The biggest challenge is the space and weather," said Brooke Tempesta, associate director of student activities....

Welcome back cooter

February 24, 2004

By Jillian Orlando A crowd of mostly women and a few brave men gathered to talk about vaginas in a crowded Blackman Auditorium on Monday night. "Women secretly love to talk about their vagina," said actress Lauren Romans to start the show. Topics addressed included hair...

Art-rockers bring ‘fever’ to RI

February 24, 2004

By Bobby Hankinson The Yeah Yeah Yeahs had a "Date With the Night" in Providence, R.I., Monday, Feb. 24 in which they skipped the dinner and went right to the dancing when they performed at Lupo's at the Strand. The band, comprised of Karen O. on vocals, Brian Chase on drums...

Admissions Office tries to protect NU rep

February 24, 2004

By Bobby Hankinson Incoming physical therapy major Lori Cushner from Allentown, Pa., had not considered safety to be one of her primary issues of concern when choosing a university to attend. "I never really considered safety as a big issue. I didn't like the idea of a place...

Beware: Nader votes can tip the scales

February 24, 2004

By Stephen Sears Ralph Nader has been a prominent liberal voice for decades. He is arguably the most famous consumer advocate of the past 50 years. A legitimate presidential candidate in 2004 he ain't. Nader, who turns 70 Friday, announced on "Meet the Press" last Sunday that...

Northeastern Crime Log

February 24, 2004

By Jen Nelson Tuesday, February 17 6:30 a.m. A staff member in Smith Hall reported offensive graffiti on the first floor wall. 5 p.m. A 24-year-old male student reported his cell phone missing after he left it unattended for 10 minutes on the 3rd floor of the Curry Student...

Semester spring break not worry-free for students

February 24, 2004

By Ann Chin Northeastern students were once able to head to the beaches over spring break with a clear head. Finals were over and they had a week to bask in the sun before returning to a new set of classes and a fresh start. With the implement of semester conversion, a three-year...

Swimmers take fifth crown

February 24, 2004

By Brian Pivonka While the names may change, the result stayed the same as the Northeastern swimming and diving team won its fifth consecutive America East conference championship last week at the University of Maine. The Huskies outdistanced the University of Maryland-Baltimore...

Payne breaks record, NU finishes second

February 24, 2004

By Jeff Powalisz The coast seemed clear for the Northeastern men's track team. Not only would their victory give them the America East Championship, but it would end all questions of who was dominant in the ongoing Northeastern-Albany rivalry. The Huskies held a 116.5-91.5...

Welcome back cooter

February 24, 2004

By Jillian Orlando A crowd of mostly women and a few brave men gathered to talk about vaginas in a crowded Blackman Auditorium on Monday night. "Women secretly love to talk about their vagina," said actress Lauren Romans to start the show. Topics addressed included hair...

The actions of few “postpone” concert

February 24, 2004

The Springfest concert has been canceled and it's all your fault. You were irresponsible, you ruined it for everyone and that's why "they" are doing it. At least that's what "they" want you to believe. President Richard Freeland, in conjunction with Vice President for Student...