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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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Resigning EPA Chief speaks to graduates

June 23, 2003

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Christine Todd Whitman, who will end her tenure this month, was recently called a liberal Republican in an editorial that appeared in the Washington Post, for her social views on abortion, gay rights and religion in public schools....

Student Affairs under construction

June 23, 2003

After a search committee interviewed three candidates interested in the Vice President of Student Affairs position, it was determined that more time was necessary to satisfy the university's need for a candidate worthy of replacing retiring VP Karen Rigg. As the search committee...

A 30-year tenure comes to an end

June 23, 2003

It was only when the first book hit the bottom of a cardboard box that he realized -- "this is it." June 30 will mark the end of Dean James Keith Motley's 30-year term at Northeastern University as a former undergraduate student and administrator. Motley is moving on to become...

Crime log

June 23, 2003

Tuesday, June 3 1 p.m. A 39-year-old male student reported his book bag stolen after he left it unattended in Snell Library for an hour. It contained several books and his passport. 4 p.m. An undergraduate student reported his cell phone missing after leaving it unattended...

NU loses two students; 20, 21 years old

June 23, 2003

Nathan Travis Unruh Nathan Travis Unruh, a senior electrical engineering major at Northeastern University, died Friday, June 20 due to an obstruction of the windpipe. He was 21 years old. Mr. Unruh, from Milford, was just 10 days shy of his 22nd birthday. He graduated from...

Best movie theater: AMC Fenway 13

May 27, 2003

A large stadium setting, a concession stand with not only popcorn and soda, but Uno's pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, nachos, chicken fingers, pretzel nuggets and candy, as well as a student discount make the AMC Fenway 13 NU students' number one choice for the best movie theater....

Thomson, Huskies throttle Stony Brook for NCAA bid

May 27, 2003

By Max Lederman Despite a season of frustration, the Northeastern baseball team claimed the ultimate prize last Saturday, winning the America East Tournament Championship with a convincing 11-0 win over Stony Brook in Burlington, VT. By winning the tournament, the Huskies...

Gender issues

May 27, 2003

Every year Northeastern students have to face the possibility that they may not receive the housing assignment that they want, or that they may not receive housing at all. For Jaxon White, the issue is much more complicated than his position in the lottery. White, a transgendered...

Best Music Store: Newbury Comics

May 27, 2003

After a long day of shopping, whether in Harvard Square or up and down the illustrious Newbury Street, sometimes you just need a breath of fresh air. In my case, that involves a trip to Newbury Comics. Ahhh ... the smell of vinyl, fishnet stockings and pleased customers. If...

Baseball reacts with joy, confidence entering regionals

May 27, 2003

By Max Lederman The Northeastern baseball team's performance paid huge dividends this weekend. By being the first team ever to win the America East Conference championship as a No. 4 seed, the Huskies fittingly earned another underdog chance. They head to Baton Rouge to visit...

Former player files suit against NU, coach

May 27, 2003

Former Northeastern hockey player Michelle Lorion filed a civil action suit against current Northeastern coach Joy Woog and the university in March. Lorion, who was a senior on the Northeastern women's hockey team, was removed from the team last December, along with fellow...

Best NU event: Springfest

May 27, 2003

Throw down those books, leave the pencils at home, it's time for Springfest. The votes were tallied and it's official, Springfest is your pick for the best Northeastern event. So what is it that students like so much about Springfest? Maybe it's the numerous activities offered,...