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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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Clubs learn from tragedy

February 17, 2004

By Kathryn Romeyn Responding to the Chicago nightclub stampede that killed 21 people four days earlier, the special report would have shown safety precautions for clubs and other crowded public places. The reporter did not get to write his story, but did film the tragic fire...

For cohesive campus, look no further than the Greeks

February 17, 2004

Jeffrey Marzello got it half right in his commentary ("Seven steps to cohesive campus," Feb. 11). But he ignores the largest existing community at NU. We are the Greek community, the 11 fraternities and six sororities that call Northeastern home. Most of the action items on Mr....

Top professors key to investment plan

February 17, 2004

By Steve Babcock After the Academic Investment Plan was presented last Wednesday, promising to pump $75 million into the classroom, students and administrators spent the week questioning how the initiative would play out. Provost Ahmed Abdelal said while the full 100 professors...

Dorms to receive age restrictions to combat underage drinking

February 17, 2004

By Sarah Metcalf In an effort to cut down on underage drinking in residence halls, Housing Services will make changes to its policy next year. Some residence halls on campus will be designated as "21-plus," while others will only allow for underage students. West Campus...

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February 17, 2004

V-Day Northeastern 2004 Benefit will present Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monolgues" in Blackman Auditorium. The two performances, are Monday, February 23 at 8 p.m. and Tuesday, February 24 at 6 p.m. Admission is $12 and tickets can be purchased at the box office on the first floor...

NU sweeps BC with pair of 2-1 wins

February 17, 2004

By Gayle Simone A week after dropping two points in the Hockey East standings, the Northeastern women's hockey team earned four points back as they defeated Boston College in the home-and-home series last week. The Eagles took the lead in both games, but the Huskies rallied...

Finding love on the Internet

February 10, 2004

By Jen Nelson With the click of a mouse, Internet users, besides buying cards, candy and gifts for their valentine, can find one, too. The number of people logging onto online dating Web sites, which allow singles to get to know other singles via the Internet, has increased...

Men drop another heartbreaker to UVM

February 10, 2004

You could hear it while the ball was in flight. The silence was almost deafening as Jose Juan Barea's last second three-pointer floated through the air in slow motion. You could practically see the 2,089 fans storming the court in the high school-sized Cabot Gym. Then came...

Alumna remembers Northeastern’s early years

February 10, 2004

By C.G. Lynch Northeastern has slowly transitioned from a commuter school to a residential campus over the past 20 years. For one student, who attended the university in the 1960s, it has become a different place entirely. Carol Garant, who attended Northeastern while President...

Phone uses bones to stay clear in noisy places

February 10, 2004

By Nick Nelson, The Daily Universe (U-WIRE) PROVO, Utah - If tiny digital cameras and Internet access in your mobile phone no longer tickle your technology taste buds, Samsung's new phone may rattle your bones. The TS41 phone conducts sound through the bones in the head to...

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February 10, 2004

February 12, Thursday Are you interested in someone? Here's a chance to let them know. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. students will be able to take pictures together or buy carnations along with other events for Valentine's Day. The event is sponsored by MAPS and will be held again...

Just an Average Joe

February 10, 2004

By Leila Gebeiti When Matt Botti walked into The Black Rhino one night last May, he had no idea that his life was about to change. This average senior finance student and staff assistant in the University Relations Department was out for a few drinks with his buddies when he...