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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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LEGO revamps with new office, director

January 13, 2004

By Sarah Metcalf With the addition of an office in the Curry Student Center, a new director and a new leadership minor to be offered in the fall, Northeastern's leadership program, Leadership Education and Growth Opportunities, or commonly known as LEGO, has taken several steps...

Hoops at 9-6 despite intense schedule

January 13, 2004

In the four weeks since the last issue of The News, the Northeastern men's basketball team played nine games, with two being against nationally recognized programs and four against America East rivals. In that stretch the Huskies lost just three times, two of which came against...

The Thrills bring free music to Virgin Megastore

January 13, 2004

By Danielle Livoti Don't be so quick to throw Dublin-based band The Thrills into the same category with bands like The Strokes, The White Stripes or The Hives. This quintet is setting themselves apart from the crowd with their debut album "So Much For The City," which incorporates...

Silveria brings experience and passion to new post

January 13, 2004

His life has recently been marked with milestones. A new title, a new job, a new office and a new addition to his family -- a baby boy who goes by the name of Jake. Though only 34-years-old, John Silveria has achieved much and continues to strive for more. Silveria was named...

College of Engineering seeks funding for faculty

January 13, 2004

By C.J. Lynch The College of Engineering is hoping for increased funding from the 2004-05 budget to pay for additional faculty support over the next year. "Our budget is not finalized yet," said Dean Allen Soyster. "But our number one priority will be the addition of new faculty."...

NU student, Keith DeCoons is th ‘Saurus’ for local talent

January 13, 2004

Tell others where you go to school, and often the first thing they ask about is "that work program." Northeastern University is often a good fit for students who desire hands-on education. Co-op, the school's big selling point, the potential to give students the actual experience...

NU cruising on four-game win streak

January 13, 2004

By Sarah Metcalf Although the players on the Northeastern women's basketball team were on break from classes, they didn't take a break from getting down to business, blazing to an impressive 6-1 record since Dec. 11. The streak of wins catapults NU to 8-3 overall, and 2-0...

Interest in religion rises among college students

January 13, 2004

By Alyson St. Amand College students around the country are more spiritual and religious according a survey conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Data was collected from over 3,600 college students...

From baby to Big Brother

January 13, 2004

The baby of the family, Edwin Albert Keach was always dragged along to his older siblings' activities as a child. In first grade, his mother said he spent so much time with his brother and sister's ski team, they dubbed him the mascot. Keach, a Northeastern University junior...

A Moment of Clarity and Nostalgia

January 13, 2004

I finally can completely relate to a fashion designer of this day and age. Often times, the latest hair accessory that looks like it came out of my grandmother's "box of goodies" or the new "shirt" which looks more like fabric that has been held in a cage of lions, leaves me...

Consumers chained to coffee cups in caffeine craze

January 13, 2004

It's a Friday morning in front of Starbucks on Boylston Street. Students are just starting to shake off the grogginess from pulling that all-nighter and business professionals are gathering their things to head off to work. Soon Starbucks and coffee shops alike will open their...

Player of the Week

January 13, 2004

Jason Guerriero mounted a six-game point streak, helping the men's hockey team to victories in six of their last seven, and has been named The Northeastern News Player of the Week. The 5-8 junior center totaled 15 points in the six-game span, recording multiple points in...