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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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NU listening to Colonial Athletic Association overtures

February 20, 2003

In a season that has been more "As the World Turns" than "Hoosiers," the men's basketball team has had another wrench thrown in what has been a turbulent, yet successful basketball campaign. The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) has made overtures to Northeastern's athletics...

No. 7 Eagles knock off Huskies

February 20, 2003

CHESTNUT HILL - Boston College scored three first period goals and NU never recovered as the Eagles went on to beat NU 5-2 in front of 5,807 at Conte Forum. The Huskies, who found themselves down 1-0 just 1:21 into the contest, found themselves trailing 3-0 at the end of the...

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

SGA v. RSA: proposed bill would put finances under microscope

February 11, 2003

By Alyson St. Amand and Steve Babcock The conflict between the Student Government Association and the Resident Student Association was given jolt at the end of last week as members of SGA are pushing for the creation of a committee to investigate all undergraduate student fees....

Young stud from Miami brings the heat to Solomon

February 11, 2003

By Max Lederman To quote the Boss himself, "...you can't start a fire without a spark." Don't front, you all love Bruce Springstein. Although Bruce Springstein probably wasn't talking about basketball when he wrote "Dancing in the Dark," we all know that no team wins without...

NU honors Black History Month

February 11, 2003

By Trina Reney Bryant Since 1926, the United States has recognized Black History annually - first as "Negro History Week" - and later as Black History Month in February. The celebration and acknowledgment of Black History is, in large, part due to the efforts of Carter G. Woodson....

Women’s track runs laps around Greater Boston competition

February 11, 2003

By Dan Conastra Just across the Charles River at MIT, the women's track team dominated the Greater Boston Championship. In the small field of only five teams, Northeastern won in a landslide, beating second place Harvard by over 100 points. The win was a total team effort....

LASO explores racial democracy

February 11, 2003

By Trina Reney Bryant During an open floor discussion at the Latino/a Student Cultural Center (LSCC) on Feb. 6 - as the smell of Colombian food permeated the air- Dr. Carlos de la Torre told students that racial democracy in Latin America is a myth. "In Latin America, the...

Tortorella’s banner day highlights men’s track

February 11, 2003

By Bradley Rosenberg Northeastern blasted the competition at the Greater Boston Championship Saturday with a score of 200.50, 194 points ahead of second place team MIT. The meet, which was held at MIT, was dominated by the Huskies with a total of 9 first place wins and 11 second...

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...