The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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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Issues of rape counseling intensify

April 29, 2003

The need for a Rape Crisis Counselor is on both the administration's and students' radar screen. Though students are honing in on the issue this week, the administration will continue to monitor the blip in the upcoming weeks and months. This Thursday the Student Government...

‘Simpsons’ focus of religious forum

April 29, 2003

By Nicole Haley The newly formed Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship (NuChiAlpha) tried to reach students on a spiritual level Last Thursday by using the popular animated sitcom "The Simpsons" as a model. The group met at the Sacred Space in Ell Hall to talk about Jesus, the Bible...

Man on the Street: Amanda Bergin

April 29, 2003

By Margarita Neplokh We have all seen her, that girl. She is always around campus, looking perfectly put together. She is not wearing anything flashy, nor is her hair -- the color of fire -- what some would consider normal, yet she still comes across as being stylish. Having...

NU adopts universal dismissal policy

April 29, 2003

The decision to dismiss students based on poor academic performance will now be up to the university instead of individual colleges, the Faculty Senate decided Monday. While the current policy allows the colleges to decide how long students have to bring up their grades, the...

Men continue dominance over Rutgers

April 29, 2003

Prior to last weekend, the last 20 times Northeastern dropped into the water against Rutgers University, the Huskies have pulled the faster boat. That trend wasn't about to change Saturday in the Congram Cup on the Raritan River in New Jersey. "I think we consistenly train...

Race for a cure

April 29, 2003

It was for someone's grandmother. It was for someone's brother or sister or friend. It was for my father. I have participated in walks for breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, and the March of Dimes, hoping that my donation of a few dollars and my time in some way benefited the...

Web site helps students with resum

April 29, 2003

By Briyah Paley Graduating seniors seeking jobs for next year can relax a little. Even with today's shaky economy, a great resum

Lending A Helping Hand

April 29, 2003

By Camila Crews All I heard was the constant tapping of phone keys, the sounds of phones hanging up and the murmer of college students, these are the sounds that filled the small office space for two hours of non-stop phone calls. Our mission was to contact people for an annual...

Rape victim urges, ‘Take Back the Night’

April 22, 2003

By Jillian Orlando She was riding her bike through the city when a car pulled up and a man told her to get in. Looking down she saw a gun on the seat and knew in her heart that she was in danger. She was a 22-year-old college student at Southeastern University, who knew what...

Home sweet home

April 22, 2003

For the Northeastern track teams, there really is no place like home. After all, it seems as though every time the Huskies come to their familiar grounds in Dedham, they can win at will. Saturday, at the annual Solomon Invitational, the Huskies toasted five first place finishes,...

Huskies no longer in a pack of their own

April 22, 2003

Here's a news flash for you: this time next year, you will either be cramming for final exams, preparing for commencement, packing up for summer vacation at home, or cruising into your final phase of co-op. Though some opponents of semester conversion have painted a picture...

Bosstones to play Springfest

April 22, 2003

By Renee Wright An old proverb says, "No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow." Sure enough, the long awaited warmth and sunshine is finally here. This means Springfest is quickly approaching. Springfest is the annual music concert sponsored by the Counsel...