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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Converting aid over to semesters

February 11, 2003

"The cost of a Northeastern degree will remain the same." In the past week, this sentence has been spouted, spurred and spewed across campus. Tuition is going up, and the increase is an even one, but what will happen to financial aid? At the budget presentation Monday, Senior...

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

McConaughey’s new romance

February 4, 2003

By Briyah Paley Matthew McConaughey has finally delivered what girls have been waiting for -- a "chick flick" which guys will enjoy too. His new movie, "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," opens in theaters this Friday. The film also stars Hollywood starlet Kate Hudson who plays...

Lady hoopsters make it four wins in a row

February 4, 2003

By Joseph Rubin They are smooth, aggressive, and playing under control. The women's basketball team has added a little spring in their step, going two for two for the second consecutive week. Dominating the America East, the Huskies (7-12,5-3 AE) have now placed themselves...