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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NU student arrested in NYC war protest

February 20, 2003

By Nicole Haley Hundreds of thousands of antiwar protestors claimed the streets of New York City Saturday to add their voices to the weekend's worldwide chorus of dissent against the impending war with Iraq. A sea of voices chanted, "One, two, three, four; we don't want your...

Spring into Fall

February 20, 2003

By Briyah Paley NEW YORK CITY - Fashion Week went into full swing last week and neither snow nor rain nor sleet could stop the world's top designers from showing off their stuff. More than 100 designers were represented in the 11th annual jamboree, which took place in four...

Porter to step down

February 20, 2003

Vice President and Dean of the Division of Cooperative Education Richard D. Porter has announced that he will step down from his position at the end of the school year. Porter will return to Northeastern in the fall as a member of the Mathematics Department and special assistant...

Joe Schmoe Millionaire

February 20, 2003

I may be a lemming by choosing to write about this, but Joe Millionaire last night ... amazing. The talking behind the backs, the secret revealed, Sarah admitting that she did more than smooch that meathead in the woods -- breathtaking. I wrote about this program once before,...

The News returns tomorrow

February 18, 2003

The Northeastern News was delayed by the blizzard a day and will be on news stands tomorrow, Thursday February 20th. We apologize for the inconvenience. Editor in Chief

Northeastern Crime Log

February 11, 2003

By Kaitlin Thaney Crime Log Entry of the Week Sunday, Feb. 9 3 a.m. A group was reported arguing in the back alley behind Smith Hall. Officers responded and the group disbanded. Soon after an, 18-year-old male student in Smith called to report his door being sprayed by...

What to do when you’re in love …

February 11, 2003

By Margarita Neplokh Saint Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrating love and affection between two people, or as others may say, a Hallmark trademark used to make a profit from unsuspecting couples. Either way, Valentine's Day is coming up on Friday and the ever-current question...

Public Affairs VP search ends

February 11, 2003

By Emily Werchadlo A critical university position that has been vacant for almost 10 months has finally been filled. Robert Gittens has been named the new Vice President for Public Affairs, and will soon be an integral part of increasing the local and national visibility of...

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers

February 11, 2003

Ann Comer is the communications manager for the office of the provost and answered students' questions: Q. How will we be affected as far as co-op goes? -- Chigozie Opara, pharmacy middler A. Co-op placements under the semester calendar will last about six months, running...

Survey says: NU students politically aware

February 11, 2003

By Jillian Orlando College students have an increasing interest in politics, according to a recent Chronicle of Higher Education study. But does the same hold true for Northeastern students? The Chronicle of Higher Education surveyed 282,549 first-year students at 437 colleges...

The ball is in your court

February 11, 2003

They are concerned, anxious and hungry. They are awaiting May 20, although they wish to get the job done prior to the D-day of registering for classes. The 'they' happens to be the College of Arts and Sciences advising staff and the dean. I sat down with Dean James Stellar...

Dunkin’ Donuts stirring up students on campus

February 11, 2003

By Lauren Rouleau Within 10 miles of Boston you can get a steaming Dunkin' Donuts coffee or a warm baked good at just over a mere 200 locations. Since its recent opening on campus, the Shillman Caf