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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Northeastern Crime Log

February 25, 2003

By Kaitlin Thaney Crime Log Entry of the Week Friday, Feb. 21 12:30 a.m. An 18-year-old male resident of White Hall called NUPD to report he was not feeling well. Officers arrived and examined the student. The resident admitted to smoking an entire bag of marijuana, taking...

Sigler talks on eating disorder, new book ‘Wise Girl’

February 25, 2003

By Briyah Paley Fresh from presenting at the Grammy Awards, Jamie-Lynn Sigler was on hand to talk about her experience with eating disorders at Harvard University on Monday night for the Harvard Eating Disorders Center Public Forum. The star, made famous by her role as Meadow...

Methodical Naturalism new evolutionary theory?

February 25, 2003

By Trina Bryant The editor of the Journal of Origins ' Design, Dr. Paul Nelson, spoke to a crowd of about 115 students last Thursday on the importance of reclaiming openness in science that he says has been lost. Dr. Nelson, who is also a philosopher of Biology at the University...

Grammy wrap up

February 25, 2003

On Sunday night, thousands of celebrities -- some dressed in their best attire, while others...weren't -- gathered together to attend the annual Grammy awards. Sunday's show was the 45th installment of the Grammys. To show their patrotic spirt, the producers held the show in...

VP of Co-op will step down at end of the year

February 25, 2003

By Brendan Reilly Vice President and Dean of the Division of Cooperative Education Richard D. Porter announced last week that he will step down from his post at the end of the school year. Porter, who assumed the role of interim vice president in 1998, says he is proud to...

Kweli on tour for newest album

February 25, 2003

By Lauren Rouleau The son of two educators, Talib Kweli Greene, a Brooklyn, N.Y. native, kicks off his tour today in Washington, D.C. for his latest album, "Quality," which was released Nov. 19. The tour is in support of Common's latest critically acclaimed album, "Electric...

Student fees commitee maps out year-long investigation

February 25, 2003

By Steve Babcock The Committee to Examine Northeastern University Student Fees announced Tuesday plans to implement student forums and hold hearings with university and student officials for its investigation of Resident Student Association over the next two weeks. The committee...

Winter Weekend brings SNL star Darrell Hammond to NU

February 25, 2003

By Lauren Rouleau Winter Weekend, a tradition on Northeastern's campus for four years, is back again to breathe a gust of life into an otherwise lifeless winter. Expected for the festivities on Friday, Feb. 28, is a dinner and dancing cruise on The Spirit of Boston, a large...

NUCAWR hosts anti-war teach-in

February 25, 2003

By Nicole Haley Northeastern University Campus Against War and Racism (NUCAWR) hosted an antiwar teach-in Tuesday night to discuss what an attack on Iraq would mean and what can be done to prevent it. "The last time we waged war against Iraq, they set fire to Kuwaiti oil fields....

Grammys 45th Annual Show hands Norah Jones eight awards

February 25, 2003

By Lauren Rouleau The Grammys celebrate the best in music for the past year, and Norah Jones seems to represent that, escaping the gauntlet of critics and walking away with eight grammy awards, including "Best Record of the Year" and "Best Album of the Year." The daughter...

Faculty Senate debates pay for summer profs.

February 25, 2003

By Stephanie Vosk With most of the pieces of the semester conversion puzzle in place, the Faculty Senate plans to spend the upcoming months revising the faculty handbook. The issues currently on the table include finding an adequate number of professors to teach during the...

Husky on the Street

February 25, 2003

By Margarita Neplokh Fashion: it comes and goes with every new season and trend. The low rise jean, the platform shoe -- clothing styles that gradually change over the decades, but at the same time come back to reinvent themselves years later. Attending Northeastern University...