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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Discuss opinions freely

February 11, 2003

I firmly believe that the Middle East conflict is an appropriate topic of discussion for The Northeastern News editorial page. Regarding this matter of The News and appropriate content, Keeler wrote a letter to the editor, "Conflict not for Paper." (Jan. 22) Neither her call...

Nursing prof says teen depression not just a phase

February 11, 2003

By Nicole Haley Every teenager gets moody and depressed. It is just a phase. According to Carol Glod, associate professor and research director at Northeastern's School of Nursing, myths such as this have hindered the understanding and research of adolescent depression. In...

Contemporary regard

February 11, 2003

Kudos to Ms. Hodgkins for addressing the complexities of any debate dealing with the Arab-Israeli conflict. (Jan. 29) In the same issue, Mr. Mohamad Alam repeats his quarterly diatribe against Israel. His letter is entitled "Freedom for Palestine," which is already misleading...

Women salvage a game on the ice

February 11, 2003

By Joe Rubin CAMBRIDGE - As the local "Clash of Titans" closed last night, under the steel roof of the Bright Hockey Center, the big dogs faced off, being the two left behind for scraps in the obvious dog-eat-dog world. The Boston University Terriers (5-13-1) were annihilated...

The other America

February 11, 2003

By Bradley Rosenberg Since 1973, the draft has been dead, but recently United States Representative Charles Rangel, a democrat from New York, proposed that the government reinstate it. Many members of my generation are probably opposed to this, but you know what I say? BRING...

Man on the Street: Dede Booth

February 4, 2003

By Margarita Neplokh Clothing should be worn in confidence; the clothing should not be wearing you. Dede Booth was spotted by The Northeastern News walking to her apartment in West Campus wearing an army green Bomber jacket and dark boot cut jeans. The combination of a sporty...

Activism at NU

February 4, 2003

I misspoke. I admit my faults, though it's hard to do. I did make an error in judgment. In my first column this academic year, I blatantly denounced college students and our generation as politically apathetic individuals who take no part in politics or the democratic process,...

NU project aboard Columbia

February 4, 2003

The tragic explosion of the Space Shuttle Columbia has touched the lives of many, not only in the United States, but across the world. For members of the Northeastern University community, there is a special connection to the Columbia and its crew. Many students and faculty...

Referendum holds key to increase

February 4, 2003

Ten years ago, Northeastern students told the administration they wanted a new and improved student center. The students used a referendum as their voice. As of Monday morning, the future of the Student Activities Fee was handed over to the some 14,000 undergraduate students...

The Columbia remembered

February 4, 2003

The recent tragedy of the space shuttle Columbia has affected and saddened people around the country and around the world. For a moment, though, I would like to reflect on the impact it has had on me, personally, and the impact it has had on our university. As a kid, I can...

SGA votes “No” on resolution

February 4, 2003

By Steve Babcock The Student Government Association rejected a proposed resolution on Thursday that would have made annual meetings with faculty advisors mandatory for students. In the end, the resolution could not survive squabbling over the bill's main consequence, a block...

My version of conversion

February 4, 2003

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it is time to speak of the issue at hand - advising. I know it sounds boring and mundane, but the fact of the matter is that if you want to graduate on time, you have to see your advisor. To lead by example, I got up early yesterday...