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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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Northeastern officials confirm CAC overtures

February 25, 2003

The Colonial Athletic Conference has contacted the Northeastern Athletic Department about possibly moving the men's basketball team from its present home, the America East Conference, according to Associate Athletic Director Jack Grinold. "Our only comment is that we've had...

Hold harmless? What does that mean?

February 25, 2003

Q What does the university mean that it will "hold harmless" students who are going through the semester transition? A It means that the university's expectations of and commitment to current students remains the same as when they first entered Northeastern. That will not change...

Men’s track finishes 3d in Championships

February 25, 2003

By Bradley Rosenberg Going into the America East Championships Friday, Northeastern had a three-meet winning streak and a three-year run of indoor titles with high hopes of raising that streak to four. Come Saturday, however, the team's hopes were dashed. Albany claimed the...

Useful links for conversion help

February 25, 2003

http://.semesterinfo.neu.edu - Northeastern University's semester conversion Web site. customerservice.neu.edu - Check here for financial aid information. http://.coop.neu.edu/coopcontact.html - Find your major's co-op coordinator. housing.neu.edu - Learn about the housing...

BU hockey captain pleads not guilty

February 25, 2003

Boston University star forward John Sabo pleaded not guilty to charges that he beat Terrier senior Christopher Boccuzzi, The BU Daily Free Press reported Tuesday. Sabo, who allegedly beat Boccuzzi last fall, was in court on three counts of assault with a deadly weapon (a boot)...

Become more aware

February 25, 2003

The recent night club tragedies in both Chicago and West Warwick should serve as an eye opener to the public. Millions of people visit different public buildings every day, but what if something went wrong? How often do you take notice of fire exits, or check for a sprinkler...

InfoCommons safeguarded

February 25, 2003

By Patrick Zummo A former Boston College student was arraigned in federal court Tuesday for allegedly installing illegal software on more than 100 computers and using these programs to obtain personal information on students, faculty and staff. The technology utilized by...

After rough week, Huskies prepare for gut check at BU, UH

February 25, 2003

By Joe Rubin As the Huskies go yet another week without a win, they struggle to hold on to that precious fourth spot in the America East. Northeastern appeared to turn up the heat in their last home game of the season, as they played hard and controlled the start of the game,...

RSA fee justified

February 25, 2003

Recently the Student Government Association created a commission to review the Resident Student Fee (RSF). It is our belief that this is misguided, and outside the authority of SGA. This is a cynical power grab, filled with conflict of interest, aimed at a similar organization....

Club owners say tragedy an unlikely occurance

February 25, 2003

After Thursday, freshman Katherine Hopkins is going to be more aware when heading out for a night at the clubs. Though the cardio-pulminary major doesn't visit clubs very often, she does go occasionally and is noting the exit signs now that the recent tragedies of Chicago and...

Would you leave, if you could …

February 25, 2003

Curtis Jackson, otherwise known as hip-hop star 50 Cent, begins a song on his first album, "Guess who's back?'' with this interlude: "Who do I have beef with? ANYBODY THAT CAN'T HELP ME MAKE MONEY!'' I know, I know ... you don't get it. The excerpt appears to be trivial,...

Show me the money

February 25, 2003

Although the Residential Student Association is an independent body governed by its own constitution and student leaders, the constituents are unhappy. The problem? Money is consistently being funneled to the organization and is not being spent by RSA - an organization that is...