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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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Women upend the Terriers by 11

January 28, 2003

By Joseph Rubin Vengeful about last week's losses, the Huskies tore off their leashes, strutted their stuff, and let Boston know who really is "Best in Show," delivering losses to both the Terriers and the Seawolves last week at Solomon Court. "We're taking advantage of opportunities...

Costly Conversion

January 28, 2003

Alright, so here's the deal ... University College is not converting to semesters. Big deal, right? Well, like all the other aspects of semester conversion, it all depends. Every week, I've been meeting with various people who do various jobs at various locations on campus....

Remote Ramblings

January 28, 2003

I saw Hulk Hogan on TV the other day and he asked me, "Whatcha' gonna' do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?" I didn't really know, so I asked myself, "What would Jesus do?" That didn't seem to help either, so I changed the channel to the Cartoon Network to see if "Johnny Bravo"...

PSA recognized for helping janitors

January 28, 2003

By Chris Janiec In recognition of their support in this fall's janitor's strike in Boston, Northeastern University's Progressive Student Alliance (PSA) will be presented with an award from Jobs with Justice. The award will be presented at Jobs with Justice's annual dinner on...

More women seek higher education

January 28, 2003

By Briyah Paley Freshman journalism major Christina Peaslee has a tattoo of a Chinese character on her lower stomach that means courage. She has her reasons. Peaslee is the first person in her family who is going to college and although the Wareham, Mass. native received a...

Sophomore standout Payne outpaces the competition

January 28, 2003

By Dan Canastra Idris Payne is having himself a remarkable track season. In the eight races the sophomore standout has had this season, Payne has failed to take the top spot only once. Still, his winning ways started at a younger age. Payne ran track throughout high school...

NU revamps honors program

January 28, 2003

By Stephanie Vosk With Northeastern gearing up for semester conversion in the fall, the honors program is tweaking, planning and regrouping in order to improve as well as enhance the student experience. The program, under the direction of Professor John Portz, plans to develop...

NU helping to attract teachers

January 28, 2003

By Leila Fadel Many public school systems across the nation are struggling with a shortage of teachers and an abundance of students in need of an education. In an effort to combat this problem, Northeastern and City on a Hill, a Boston charter school, are collaborating on a...

Advising is essential

January 28, 2003

This fall, the university will be undergoing a major change to its academic calendar - a switch to semesters. This switch will affect current students who graduate after this coming summer. The easiest way for students to make sure they graduate on time and are following the...

U.N. Association unites students

January 28, 2003

By Lisa Kaczke Would you like to be a delegate from Turkmenistan in the United Nations?

Singled Out? You’re not alone.

January 28, 2003

By Briyah Paley Last night, the Curry Student Center Ballroom was full of single guys and gals looking for a date. The event was the 2006 Class Council's "Singled Out," based on the once popular MTV show that made Jenny McCarthy famous. For $3, students could participate for...

This is the year that NU wins the pot … seriously

January 28, 2003

I remember it so well. Four and a half years ago, and I can still see it. I was in my freshman year, sitting in the basement of Melvin Hall watching as then senior Brian Cummings took a fade pass from Billy Newson and buried the puck to beat Harvard and send NU to the final...