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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All Hail found offensive

January 8, 2003

I just finished reading the column by Kat Noel titled "When College Parties Get Wild," Dec. 4, and I wanted to give some feedback of what I thought. The article bothered me personally because it seemed inappropriate to be published in the school newspaper. The many times that...

A cloning mess

January 8, 2003

Send in the clones! But first, have them take a DNA test before they get here please. We wouldn't want to upset the public, cause a media frenzy, start a campaign against all types of cloning including therapeutic cloning which one day may cure diseases, or start another religious...

Forecasting the inevitable

January 8, 2003

The only thing more predictable than snow in the winter is plans for higher tuition this fall. Of course you won't see anyone admit to that until a bill begins to weigh down your mailbox or your checking account, especially since they are still in the process of "fiscal planning,"...

Stereotypes don’t unify

January 8, 2003

In the Dec. 4 edition of The Northeastern News, a troubling editorial was written by Joe Goldberg, titled "A Different Kind." While Goldberg's intentions were good, his usage of inflammatory stereotypes ultimately ruined his interesting point and even further managed to divide...

Teaming up for NU safety

January 8, 2003

By C.G. Lynch In an effort to bridge NUPD with the rest of the community, the Division of Public Safety has installed a Team Police Substation in the lobby of Davenport B on Columbus Avenue. The substation, which is a prototype, opened shortly before students departed for...

New Year, Same Problems

January 8, 2003

By Bradley Rosenberg Since returning to campus after New Year's, many Northeastern students have been upset. They have been welcomed back to campus by new professors, new co-op employers, but most importantly to many, they have returned to no Internet connection. The NU network...

The Mission: To clean up the Hill

January 8, 2003

By Chris Janiec Northeastern University is taking several steps to exert more control over its students in the Mission Hill neighborhood in response to pressure applied from a well-organized group of concerned area residents. Their efforts seem to be having an effect thus...

Northeastern Crime Log

January 8, 2003

By Kate Daneau Crime Log Entry of the Week Saturday, Dec. 7 4 a.m. An RA reported that a drunk 18-year-old female student was vomiting in a mens room on the third floor of White Hall. The underage student allegedly admitted she drank vodka at an off-campus apartment but...

Time to build the Donuts

January 8, 2003

By Emily Werchadlo The anticipation is hotter than the coffee. The word is out, Dunkin' Donuts is invading Shillman Hall, and Northeastern students, as well as some administrators, are eagerly awaiting its unveiling. However, it seems like for now that eagerness will just...

Retention gaining momentum at NU

January 8, 2003

By Stephanie Vosk Though during the 1990s Northeastern has seen a steady increase in graduation rates and the number of freshmen who return to NU for their sophomore year, retention rates still remain an obstacle on NU's path to the U.S. World News and Reports' top 100 universities...

Mourant, students create virtual driving experience

January 8, 2003

By Alyson St. Amand In the Virtual Reality Laboratory in the Snell Engineering Center sits the front half of a mini van equipped with seats, a steering wheel, foot pedals and mirrors. This mini van is part of an extensive project that uses virtual reality to create a virtual...

Women’s hockey shows grit, but still fall to No. 5 Providence

January 7, 2003

By Kimberly Peterson A 6-3 loss is no way to ring in the New Year, and the Northeastern women's hockey team found this out the hard way as they let a 2-0 lead dissipate to Providence College. The Huskies (5-9-2) brought one of the best first periods that they have had all...