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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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The News will return January 14Black in white

December 9, 2003

By Sarah Metcalf and Glenn Yoder This Saturday, at approximately 3:15 p.m., while the rest of Boston was being covered in white, the Curry Student Center went black. In the midst of this year's first large winter storm, the building's transformer died. The power remained...

Red Sox, Celtics … NU Broomball?

December 9, 2003

To some people, sports are a part of life. For me, sports are a necessary part of life. Growing up in Boston and frequently watching the soon-to-be World Champion Boston Red Sox, the future Stanley Cup winner the Boston Bruins, the next Super Bowl champions the New England Patriots...

Providence women top NU, 62-48

December 9, 2003

By Sarah Metcalf Despite having three players in double-digit scoring, the Northeastern women's basketball team dropped their second game of the season, losing to Providence College Monday night, 62-48. Junior Francesca Vanin scored 13 points, and senior veterans Melissa...

George Howard shows music industry majors how it’s done

December 9, 2003

Northeastern music industry majors have found the answer to their prayers. This answer comes in paperback form and is entitled "Getting Signed: An Insider's Guide to the Record Industry." This guide into the entertainment business was written by George Howard, a former producer...

Women begin title defense on the right foot

December 9, 2003

The Northeastern women's track team opened its winter season on an impressive note Saturday, taking 12 of 18 events in the Husky Carnival held at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury. Most notably, NU newcomer Aquilla Williams-Judge placed first in the 55-meter hurdles by more...

RSA’s VP for Finance resigns

December 9, 2003

By Michael Naughton The Resident Student Association's (RSA) Vice President of Finance Jason Russak resigned from his position last week. Russak, a third-year junior biology major, cited his reason for resigning as having too much to do at once. "I am a Resident Assistant,...

Former Husky praises Matthews staff

December 9, 2003

Ouch, this is painful. It hurts me to see the Northeastern men's hockey team working its way through the tough early going of this season. But being a NU hockey devotee, I packed the four kids and my wife in the car and made the trip to Matthews Arena for the UNH game back in...

What students REALLY want for the holidays

December 9, 2003

By Taryn Kelly This year, let's hope that Santa and his elves in the North Pole have the technological abilities to make the many gadgets that are popular among the Northeastern student population. What's on everyone's must-have list? Digital cameras and the new iPods rank...

Emergency phones to be more visible on campus

December 9, 2003

Assistance is only a quick call away with the newly renovated campus emergency phones located throughout Northeastern's campus. The Student Government Assoc-iation began the initiative last year to renovate the "blue light phones" that provide a direct line to campus public...

Tis’ the season … but it’s not the same

December 9, 2003

As a child, when it seemed the world held no more troubles than a snowfall without a school cancellation, the holiday season was one to be embraced.

Santa Claus comes to town

December 9, 2003

Many of us remember when we were children and had to wait in the long lines at the mall to take a picture with the jolly man of Christmas, Santa Claus himself. His spirit makes the holidays special, makes children happy and enlivens the festivities. Now, the illusion of waiting...

Without Barea, hoopsters fall to Fordham on the road, 80-59

December 9, 2003

The Northeastern men's basketball team couldn't fend off a second half surge by host Fordham (2-3) Sunday afternoon in the Bronx, N.Y., losing their third game of the season 80-59. The loss brings the Huskies to a 3-3 mark for the season, and 1-1 without star point guard Jose...