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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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Dean group looks to future

February 10, 2004

By C.G. Lynch While Northeastern supporters for former Vermont Governor Howard Dean are still hoping for a revitalized campaign, many have looked forward to what they believe is the main objective of this presidential race: usurping President George W. Bush from the White House...

Africa: a continent not a country

February 10, 2004

This letter is in response to "Husky completes co-op in Africa," (Jan. 28). Does this title attract me to the article? Yes, and this would be because of its absurdity. The article reaffirms certain misconceptions about Africa. First of all, in a culture that thrives on dividing,...

Mass. approves gay marriage

February 10, 2004

With the recent back and forth banter between sides on the same-sex marriage legislation, a younger demographic is beginning to get involved. Though their age bracket may not be solely targeted in the passing of this legislation, students are voicing their opinions on this contended...

Over the hill?

February 10, 2004

For once in my life, I feel dated. I'd heard my parents and even my older brothers throughout the years make a reference to something that would reveal their climbing age. I remember them saying, "Oh, wow, I'm really getting up there." And all I would do is chuckle because I...

Menino blames universities for damage to Boston streets

February 3, 2004

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino responded to Sunday's riots at a press conference on Monday, stating universities throughout Boston "have to be responsible for their students." "Mayor Menino believes, first of all, that universities have a responsibility to make sure students...

Beanpot futility at Northeastern hits 17th straight year

February 3, 2004

Another year, another story, and yet still no Beanpot glory for Huntington Avenue. With Monday's 5-2 loss to perenial power Boston University, Northeastern fans will have to wait another year - the 17th in a row - for another crack at a Beanpot title. Strong goaltending has...

Years of history, a month of celebration

February 3, 2004

By Trina-Reney Bryant First a week and now a month. The celebration of black history today is largely due to the determination of Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, the son of former slaves. Nearly a century ago, a young Harvard graduate dropped out of "mainstream" academia disturbed,...

Women move on to Beanpot final against Crimson

February 3, 2004

By Gayle Simone Northeastern advanced to the championship game of the Beanpot after a convincing 8-0 win over Boston University in the opening round at the Conte Forum at Boston College Tuesday night. Rachel Bertram put NU on the scoreboard first when she rifled a one-timer...

Damage in ’04 tops ’02

February 3, 2004

Super Bowl XXXVI Feb. 3, 2002 * Roughly 1,000 people took part in riots on Hemenway Street and Huntington Avenue * Small fires were lit * One car flipped on Hemenway Street, damage to three other cars * Several acts of vandalism * Objects thrown from windows and roofs...

Beanpot futility at Northeastern hits 17th straight year

February 3, 2004

Another year, another story, and yet still no Beanpot glory for Huntington Avenue. With Monday's 5-2 loss to perenial power Boston University, Northeastern fans will have to wait another year - the 17th in a row - for another crack at a Beanpot title. Strong goaltending has...

Higher Learning equals higher obstacles

February 3, 2004

The News chronicles the journey of two black students at Northeastern. This is the first of a three-part series. It wasn't easy, but Jamil Abdullah got here. His was a journey that took him through five schools in two states, menial jobs as he struggled to make ends meet and...

NU stained by ravenous revelers

February 3, 2004

It was the worst possible outcome. Sunday night, after the New England Patriots 32-29 victory over the Carolina Panthers, chaos ensued on the streets surrounding Northeastern, and an alleged drunk driver plowed into a group of bystanders, killing one and injuring three others....