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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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Bush targets terrorism in State of the Union

January 20, 2004

By Nicole Haley As President George W. Bush made the entrance for his State of the Union Address, many Northeastern students watching in after-HOURS greeted him with loud booing. Members of Northeastern University Campus Against War and Racism (NUCAWR), the Progressive Student...

Parking hassles at “commuter” school?

January 20, 2004

Commuting to NU can be quite the hassle. The drive is almost enough to push a man to the brink of madness. With bumper-to-bumper traffic jams and endless stretches of idling in lines that measure movement in car-lengths, the daily commute can sometimes resemble a parking lot....

A Capella arrives

January 20, 2004

By Courtney Caterino Despite the bitter cold, seats were packed in Blackman Auditorium on Thursday night when Grammy award-winners Take 6 performed a mix of sweet ballads and foot-thumping favorites - all in a soaring a cappella. "I could not stop smiling or snapping my fingers....

NU rolls into BU

January 20, 2004

The excitement has only just begun. With conference play in full swing, the Northeastern men's basketball team find themselves in an exciting race for first place in the America East Conference. After downing the University of Maryland-Baltimore County and the University...

Menino, students honor MLK

January 20, 2004

By Michael Naughton The sounds of applause and cheers filled Blackman Auditorium Monday as a recording of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech played to a near capacity crowd coming from all around the state and nation for his 75th birthday celebration. Between...

Escort Service fails to deliver in freezing cold

January 20, 2004

With a wind chill of about minus 30 degrees Thursday night, I walked to my car after work. Just barely getting the car to start, I couldn't stop shaking as the vents blew cold air. Finally, I made it over to North Lot on St. Stephen Street, still shaking, and, shock of shocks,...

Being wise about personal finances

January 20, 2004

By Alyson St. Amand A credit card can be a dangerous tool if used uncontrollably, but if used responsibly it can put a student in good financial standing, allowing them to make purchases and investments. "Credit is not evil, it is necessary," said Sanyika Calloway Boyce,...

Player of the Week

January 20, 2004

After torching the University of Maryland-Baltimore County women's basketball team for 39 points and finishing last week's two-game stretch averaging 28 points and 10 rebounds, sophomore Maralene Zwarich has been named The Northeastern News Player of the Week. Zwarich collected...

Urinetown finishes Boston run

January 20, 2004

By Rose Sopko The title leaves a lot to be desired, but don't be fooled. "Urinetown" is not a show about toilet humor, not in the least. It is something that can only be described as completely innovative and unique. According to the program, in a nutshell, "Urinetown" is...

Reverend relays King’s message

January 20, 2004

By Jeff Powalisz The spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was celebrated in an annual day of respect and remembrance in Blackman Auditorium Wednesday. "There is a reason why people in 130 countries across the world pause in January every year to say something happened...

Northeastern Crime Log

January 20, 2004

Crime log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports. Tuesday, January 13 2 p.m. A 19-year-old male student was questioned by NUPD in a case involving drugs being sold on campus. The student admitted to selling drugs and supplied the names of...

Zwarich drops 39 on UMBC

January 20, 2004

By Sarah Metcalf In the past week, the Northeastern women's basketball team dropped one game, but picked another one up, losing to the University of Hartford by beating the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, bringing their America East record to 3-1. Sophomore Maralene...